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Lilly, Las Vegas, NV — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 19:27:18 GMT

The Democratic Party leaders have made it clear that it's over in June. If the Clintons are still behind in delegates and popular vote, they will not be allowed to dicker over super-delegates until the Convention in August. The message has been delivered to Bill now and I believe that the Clintons are receiving better treatment that any other candidate in the same predicament would receive.

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Diane from Illinois — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 19:32:05 GMT

Here we go again.....This is what Bill said, no, wait, this is really what Bill meant....no wait, this is what he said, but he was implying this. It's getting old, Bill.

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MK,MO — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 19:32:29 GMT

hillary rodham clinton signed the pledge eliminating flordia and michigan from the nomination process, why don't you post a copy of the document, go ahead and highlight the hillarys name, the clintons are a disgusting duo

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Mark, Raleigh NC — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 19:33:12 GMT

Some of you Clinton supporters are so enraged and blind. like a hurt animal, you aren't even listening or reading correctly.

You blame Obama for not being specific - well this blog post plainly said that 'Obama ticked off the elements of his policy for subprime mortgages' but did not list them.

So just becuase the blog didn't go into policy detail doesn't mean that it's not there. No offense, but lay off this crazed fanaticism and crazy defensiveness of Hillary Clinton. It's like, not enough to say you support her - you have to tear down anything Obama says or does regardless of merit.

As a democrat I've applauded both candidates on certain things and also looked poorly on both candidates for certain things...but some of you guys are just ridiculous zealots. I've noticed this happen as people get more 'personal' about this nomination and it just seems really immature and fanatic.

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40 Years in the Dem NPL — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 19:36:02 GMT

This brings up an excellent issue. Hillary claims to be a comeback kid because she won New Hampshire and Nevada. In fact, she won one less delegate than Obama in those two states and will probbly end up further behind when the Edwards' delegates line up behind Obama.

This has been the tendency all campaign-long ... Hillary's campaign (and the media) think the popular vote has some meaning. The rules of the contest though are all about delegates and Obama's incredibly well-organized campaign has figured out how to win delegates, while Hillary complains about the rules or the referees. The media, though, supports her futile quest by seeing it the same way ... They say she won Texas ... not only did she get less delegates there, she actually won fewer popular votes there (do the math yourself - Obama won 56% of the million caucus-goers ... a 120,000 vote margin ... she won the primary by 100,000 votes) And, since when is the national popular vote an issue? His campaign organization proves that he is the candidate most ready to lead a team in the White House to be ready on January 20. (Can't stand the repetition of Day One).

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mexed, san antonio, texas — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 19:36:46 GMT

The ones who will lose the election are not Hillary or Barack. They are those Democrats who actually have no understanding of a Democratic party and direction as opposed to a Republican direction. So, they, like the last time when they "liked" George Bush personally more than Al Gore, vote for the one they like. We see where that got us. But, that is the reality. Many Democrats have no idea that the election is about principles and not about the aura of a person or their own good or bad feelings. Many Democrats still think this is about voting for your favorite Prom King (or Queen).

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Doctor C in NY — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 19:36:48 GMT

Good luck trying to joust with a Clinton 'persona'... not unlike that of Don Quixote and the windmills. Both Clintons have developed their own public 'persona' over the past decades; they will adjust howsoever is necessary to present a winning image... the cost is not the question.

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Monica L. -DC — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 19:36:51 GMT

It's over. Billary doesn't have the delegates. These desparate swipes are proof that the Clinton's will do anything, including destroying the Democratic Party, to get elected. If the Lewinski fiasco didn't expose their complete lack of morality, their behavior now has.

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MG, St. Louis, Mo — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 19:38:42 GMT

Bill please go away. enough! It's over! american has taken enough of you and your transparency!

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Ian — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 19:39:18 GMT

I'm all in favor of any strategy that allows Bill to speak.

Obama '08

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Donna Davis, Iowa City, Iowa — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 19:39:41 GMT

It isn't necessary to post my comments. Please try to get over the Obama mania and stop the negative comments about Hillary Clinton. Remember there are Democrats who believe that Hillary is the candidate who can beat John McCain in the election. We are not impressed with your political team and have stopped viewing your biased "shows."

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Lee Holmes — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 19:41:23 GMT

Here's another one from the Its All Bushs Fault Vault.[while we are on the subject of NH].

The AP has noted that arch-Clintonite political architect Sydney Blumenthal had been arrested for DUI in New Hampshire and skated yesterday because the arresting officer has been called to Iraq duty with a reserve unit and could not show up in court.[MSNBC,feeling that it was more important to run Bon Jovi frontman Richie Zamboras arrest for same crime].

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ariel,Jupiter Florida — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 19:46:25 GMT

The GOP can sling all the mud they want. Nothing will offset the stark contrast of Obama and McCain on the same debate stage:one candidate looking old and frail and the other vigorous and charismatic.Bring it on Republicans! The American voter is turned towards the future.

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Michael — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 19:47:12 GMT

Hillary- I would never im mean never in my life forget if i was getting shot at with my kid with me.

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Jerome, Parkesburg, PA — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 19:47:31 GMT

Your kidding right?
He clearly insults them to make a point, and then claims that he is firmly behind them, and in staying with the current form of campaigning it's all Obama's fault.

Give me a break!

...and to think I use to like this guy so much.

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Jazz — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 19:49:48 GMT

If Hillary is so qualified to be president with 30+ years of experience and an anti-Bush platform, why didn't she run 4 years ago against George W. Bush when her party asked her to? Could it be she thought she'd just coast into an 8 year gig unopposed? She just exudes the underhandedness that many people are just sick and tired of hearing every day. The constant bullying seems more appropriate on a child's playground and not amongst adults striving for the most prestigious and important job in the world. The respect I had for Hillary Clinton is gone. She's ruined her reputation amongst a number of Democratic women. It is truly sad how she's chosen to run her campaign.

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donna, pgh., pa. — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 19:49:48 GMT

Whatever the GOP has planned for Senator Obama, there is no doubt it will be dealt with, as decisively, and effectly, as he has handled the Clinton campaign's onslaught. Let them all breath their threats. Their plots are weak, and doomed to crash, and burn. Just look at the smoldering remnants of the Clinton attack machine. Blown to bits by the release of a Bosnian non-snipper visual, and lots of tax returns. Barack, with his clean contest continues to emerge undaunted, and rising in the polls!

This is no more than poker-faced posturing, wolf ticketing, and chest thumping. They are afraid of YOU Barack.

Pulling for Obama '08

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AC, Carpinteria, CA — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 19:51:25 GMT

Just shut up and give up. Everyday they find a new way to infuriate people in their own party, this time one of their supporters. At this point I almost (ALMOST) wish she would get the nomination so that she could see in the general election just how many people have come to resent her tactics and ultimately her campaign.

Barack Obama is FOLLOWING THE RULES LAID OUT BY THE DNC. How someone's candidacy can be undermined by following the rules is beyond me, but apparently Billary thinks that blaming Obama for the lack of Michigan and Florida revote is a good political move, rather than blaming the myriad of individuals actually to blame is just another whimsical stroll down her world of unreality.

Hey Billary, Michigan and Florida democrats voted and they each independently decided that they did not feel comfortable holding a revote, probably partially because they knew it would just give you someone else to sue when it didn't come out how you wanted (remember threatening to sue Texas democrats?).

I honestly can't tell if she thinks she still has a chance, or if she's just trying to ruin Barack Obama's chances of winning the general election so she could have another shot in 4 years. Either way, she is a self-serving, ego-maniacal "monster" who should grow up and realize that her campaign is slowly eroding the soul of the democratic party.

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maggie nash,vt — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 19:53:37 GMT

Please Mr & Mrs Clinton go away, pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!! The lies are becoming hard to take. A reality check would be the best thing for you to do. You have had Wolfson, McAuliff, Rendell and the rest since your senate compaign and oh yeah, the paul v clinton which is coming up right???

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sozzi, mamaroneck, ny — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 19:55:13 GMT

Why is it that everytime Bill Clinton says something stupid, Hillary's always changes what he really meant to say. Hillary's camp is a veery confuse individuals, they are what we call talking from both sides of thier mouth, and sometimes from all sides of thier mouth.

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sozzi, mamaroneck, ny — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 19:55:18 GMT

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mike ca — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 19:56:03 GMT

If you ask me it would seem hillary is the unelectable one in nov.

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Paul Miller, Woodbridge, VA — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 19:59:23 GMT

So, in other words, she just mispoke when she said New Hampshire was allowed to go out of turn. No big deal. Its not like she said she had to leave the state under sniper fire at the airport.

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Malama Makena — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 20:04:50 GMT

If the positions were reversed, the Clintons would be screaming every day for Obama to get out for the sake of the party.

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S.B. Stein E.B. NJ — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 20:10:06 GMT

I have to say if that is the sole advantage that Clinton has over Obama; that she has had attacks from the GOP for ages and been able to survive, then that isn't much. I am sure that Obama can do that. We aren't looking for someone who has done that already. We are looking for someone to lead despite the attacks not just say I have faced them and survived.

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Dee , Nashua, NH — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 20:10:06 GMT

Here in NH we had the FULL field of Presidential candidates not just 2 and Obama lost to Hillary by only a few percentage points NOT by a landslide.

Yes, Bill Clinton was criticizing NH but we can take it. He just needs to remember if Hillary makes it to the general election he'll probably have to show up back here with his tail between his legs trying to drum up votes and they just might not be able to get as many as she needs.

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Pat Huntington NY — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 20:16:35 GMT

And it appears that the Republicans will in fact win if Obama is the nominee. GOP scare tactics work, and they will work even more when used against a wimpy wussy US Senator who says he'll have tea and cookies with Chavez, the Iranian leader, and North Korea's leader, and beg them to be our friends.

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TEXAN — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 22:29:58 GMT

I WONDER ABOUT OBAMA'S ECONOMICS.
OBAMA IS A LIBERAL-TAX AND SPEND- ALSO HE IS UN-ELECTABLE IN NOVEMBER.

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maria, los angeles — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 23:01:05 GMT

I agree with most of the posts here that are anti clinton and I used to love the Clintons. I agree with Ariel of Jupiter, Florida. It will be no contest when Obama is the nominee and he is sitting at a debate table with that old washed up boring McCain who is just more of the same horrible past 7-l/2 years. There will be no contest. Obama will sweep him off the stage and they can swift boat him all they want. This time we will be ready. I can't say the same would be true contrasting HRC and McCain. Remember, he will be able to show films of Bill and Hillary talking about what a great patriot is and is ready to lead the country. Go ahead Bill keep on talking. UGHHHHH

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vote4thebest — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 23:02:00 GMT

It doesn't matter that the DNC made the rules and the elected officials messed up. Punish the people who actually made the mistake, but not the innocent bystanders, who were the voters. They live in America and now they are told that they are being punished by these so called 'elders' so they don't get their voice heard! All democrats should be outraged!

well, if the democrats don't care about these voters then why should they stay with this party?

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pa.mntgirl — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 23:24:58 GMT

hey I just heard on FOX that the wealthy democratic women hillary supporters sent a letter to Pelosi, saying she was wrong for saying the superdelegates should vote the way the people in their districts voted! And further told her to change her statement, OR they might be inclined to not support democrats running for senate that Pelosi is backing. Isn't that....like illegal?? Especially to tell the speaker of the house...do it our way or else!!
This is the Clinton machine at work people!
Just like the pressure being put on the press with threats in phone calls, and e-mails. When you can't win on character, honesty, integrity...you use the old back room tactics...and you threaten people!

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Art Feierman, San Clemente CA — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 23:27:49 GMT

The article makes interesting reading. What is perhaps the most interesting thing about it, is how it essentially, is already criticizing how the Republicans attack whichever Democratic candidate wins the nomination.

Strange isn't it, that while the Republican's have been pretty much silent, as the Clinton crew beats the Rev. Wright issue to death, and accuses (by omision) Obama's patriotism, and his ability to lead, while Obama's camp is having a blast with Clinton's Bosnia/sniper fire, Bill's obviously "mispoken" racial remarks, etc.

So, the tone of the article might be - "geez, it's ok for Democrats to criticize each other, but the Republicans are bad guys, because they are going to use the same arguments"?

Optimist that I am, I actually believe its possible that McCain, and Obama, may well be able to run a "relatively" clean campaign (let's not expect too much - this is presidential politics.

However, a Clinton McCain battle will almost certainly turn ugly, from day one.

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Charlene Knue, Nashua, NH — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 23:31:57 GMT

Last week John McCain returned to New Hampshire to thank the state voters who rallied for him in his first caucus or primary 2008-Win!

Meanwhile, Bill Clinton is disappointingly, sounding the opposite, - and spoiled! He's complaining when he should be doing what McCain is doing. He's not showing the attitude of gratitude for the New Hampshire First in Nation primary, without which Hillary would have been left in the dust of the Iowa caucus. People like myself, really rallied in this state to pull her back into the contest after Iowa: by housing out-of state volunteers and many other grass root actions in Southern New Hampshire areas of Nashua and Salem where the voters, brought her over the line to victory here.

Once the Nashua and Salem votes came in, her victory was ascertained according to the Concord Monitor.

Senator Obama would have been welcomed in Michigan had he campaigned and I am not so sure that Hillary would have won there anyway; not with the intellectual voters that are attracted to the mind of Obama: from the University of Michgian at Ann Arbor, to Wayne State and the history making Motown music industry in Detroit that emerged with the civil rights movement in the 1960's. The same bright people that would vote for the brilliant mind of Obama!! With the black voters of Michigan to come out for Obama just as strong as the female voters Hillary is counting on through the state's female Governor, I don't think she would get the 50% vote, not with Obama's name on the ballot! Not in Michigan!!!

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BROOKLYN — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 23:32:24 GMT

i can see these people have so much hate inside .yet they say they are conservative evangelicals etc cant they read well if they are all christians why cant they forgive as it is said in the BIBLE THE OUR FATHER PRAYER .FORGIVE US OF OUR TRESPASS AS WE FORGIVE THEM THAT TRESPASS AGAINST US .OR YOUR SOULS WILL ALL END IN HELL BECAUSE YOU DISOBEYED GOD PS GOD DIDNT SAY HE MADE WHITE AND BLACK .DEM OR REP . AND YOU DONT HAVE TO READ THIS HE MADE MAN AND WOMAN AND YOU WILL BE JUDGED AS PER THAT

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jh, hamilton, il — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 23:33:20 GMT

The Clintons do think we are all very stupid. Their style is well known to all of us by now, I HOPE. They are "old school" politicians from a different time, maybe even a different planet. When will we have had enough? America, what ails us, that we will not move on, not try to better ourselves and the world, but would choose instead to stay with politics and politicians who have helped to create a country in which none of us can feel comfortable or proud?

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Kathleen, NC — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 23:50:04 GMT

Not sure why this is a big deal. According to Hillary, no one should vote except the delegates (supers and others). Since she encourages the delegates to vote against the people -- why the H... are we wasting so much time, energy and money on this issue. Nobody matters but Hillary.

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maria, los angeles — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 23:56:33 GMT

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Jim, Birmingham, AL — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 00:00:22 GMT

With all the "accidents" that happened to the friends, supporters, government officials, etc... surrounding the Clintons during the 90's, does any one really believe Obama would risk selecting Hillary as vice president?

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sunny florida, fort myers, fl — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 00:01:50 GMT

You know, when all this primary stuff started a year ago, I really didn’t have much interest in any of the candidates specifically, only “let’s get anyone else in there other than Bush”. I hadn’t heard of Barack Obama, didn’t feel any specific kinship towards Hillary Clinton, and probably was leaning more towards John Edwards except I couldn’t quite picture him tough enough to accomplish the job. So, I started watching the debates and reading up on all the candidates. I even got on that website (?) that asked a series of questions to see who was more in-line with my own beliefs and positions. I knew once this race got really going, the mudslinging would start, as it tends to do when so much is on the line. But I also knew to try and focus on the message, the track record and the gut feeling I got watching all the Democratic candidates make their cases on the debates. So, here we are, 2 people left standing, a lot of mud everywhere, and my focus still the same: who do I believe will get up, everyday, and work their butt off for me and every hardworking American, because frankly, that’s what matters at the end of all this. Not Parties, not what-ifs, not should haves, but who I believe and trust to seriously get the job done to clean up this situation we find ourselves in, thanks to 8 years of lunacy. Let’s face it, America’s world reputation is in tatters, our economy is a mess, our troops are battered and dying, and frankly, we have a LONG way to go to mend the lines of divisions in this country: racial, gender, economic, etc. In a perfect, ideal world, we wouldn’t be voting for a person because of their “Party” and friends, we would be voting for that individual who has a track record of crossing those very lines and trying to get the important things we all want in life: health, wealth, harmony and happiness, regardless of, gasp, party affiliation. So, after taking that ridiculous but helpful little web questionnaire, watching all the debates, looking at the candidate’s records and just comparing resumes to resumes, I find myself picking the person that has a track record of what I am looking for. That person is Senator Clinton. She has worked hard and diligently for all Americans, and spent years (35) building strong relationships because she has a passionate vision of what America can be, not just because she is running for President. Senator Clinton is the right choice for me in '08

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jim brown — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 00:13:45 GMT

I want Bill to keep talking. Why? Because he doesn't want Hillary elected any more than I do. His ego couldn't stand it. His presidency would become a footnote to her legacy as the first woman president. He, the self-described world's best politician, is swiftly sinking her boat while maintaining plausible deniability. "Really, honey, ahm just try'n ta hep."

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dennis phelps norton shores michigan — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 00:17:52 GMT

Goodness: I can hardly believe it, another negative story on Clinton and positive spin for Obama. You guys are so impartial you ought to work for FOX. Let me also say for those of you who are running the Clintons down...why is it destructive if the Clintons point out something about Obama but O.K. for him and you to slam them. This party will be over in June alright and a lot of pro Clinton people like myself will be voting for McCain. When you have two more conservative judges on the supreme court don't wine about it.

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L. Nelson — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 01:21:01 GMT

Why the constant calls for Hillary to pull out of the race? 47% of the voters thus far have chosen her for their candidate. The calls for her withdrawl ignore this fact. With a margin this small and 9 states to go anything less than a race to the finish would be a diservice to her supporters. Remember without these people the general cannot be won.

If Obama wins, as it seems likely he will, so be it, all sides have had their say and one side prevailed. But to imply that my and every other Hillary voter's vote is inconsequencial is potentially a dangerous position to take. If Obama is in fact the unifier he and his supporters claim him to be he will let this process ride out until all voices are heard without further talk of inevitability.

And yes Florida and Michigan will matter in the general so they should matter now. Anything less is inviting a backlash that will potentially tip the scales in McCain's favor. This would be true regardless of which candidate had the most to gain in a revote, or seating of these "rogue' delegates.

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BobW Mendon, NY — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 01:28:11 GMT

Okay, I've got the solution to this whole thing. The DNC needs to pull Obama and Clinton from the race and put Kinky Friedman and Jeremiah Write on the ticket for the general election!

Alright, I'm kidding but it would be more entertaining and everything they said would offend everybody.

Go Obama!

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Darryl — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 01:30:17 GMT

Polictics need to grow up they weak when it comes to securing this country as a whole and finding ways to solve issues that shape the future of the people that is exactly why they did not see 911 coming. We do not want to hear B>S but facts. I do not think that half the media comments are real, but set and design to cause a debate we do not need that either we need the truth. Anybody that listens to the media is crazy. The polls figures are not correct just another design to cause debate and confusion among the people.

Those people that violated the official records should be fired and the new people should not be given access to files only the head director that is common sense but a "C" grade education would not know that Condelice is not smart either she is just about fed up with BUsh because he running her life the position she hold she really does not have say just another Uncle Tom!

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sam, nj — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 02:00:33 GMT

If everybody should be counted then all the primaries either conducted on the same day or votes should be counted on the same day. Also you can not count the votes only from where you win.

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Cathy Lyons, Bridgton, Maine — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 02:04:35 GMT

Wasn't it just the opposite a couple months ago, Obama supporters stating they wouldn't vote for Clinton IF she got the nom? It will probably change in another month. I'm an Indenpendent and I will never, ever vote for Hillary Clinton under any surcumstances. I have never seen a more whiny, spoiled brat-like, finger pointing, nail clawing champaign like the Clinton campaign. If Obama doesn't get the nom or McCain dissappoints me, I will go with Nader!

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FJR in L.A., CA — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 02:06:32 GMT

PAT FROM HUNTINGTON

I am originally from NY myself, Pat.

But you are so mistaken about voters and about Sen. Obama.

I think that the prevailing wisdom after 8 years of Bush and faced with 4 years of McCain which promises the same approach as Bush in Iraq and throughout the world with these other leaders will be:

"Give the black guy a chance."

Said or unsaid, race is out there; and I think this will be the prevailing view that gets Obama elected. And of course the implication is that "He can't do any worse"; when the hope remains that he can and will do a whole lot better.

I think so; and you should hope so as well.

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Diane, Chicago,IL — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 02:17:24 GMT

Hillary did not choose to run 4 years ago for the same reason millions of Democrats think Obama is a weak candidate; a freshman Senator with no record and no experience to base a candidacy.
Obama and his supporters are not facing the reality of dirty GOP tactics and how they will not only use Rev. Wright, they will use Exelon Nuclear waste in groundwater, indicted Tony Rezko and his relationship with Iraqi billionaire working for Saddam Hussein in Oil for Food Program Scandal and how they endorsed and loaned Rezko funds to donate to Obama, IL Senate voting records that are full of questionable judgements by Obama, Obama's US Senate record and failure to hold hearings on NATO in Afghanistan, his votes on Iraq War, the list is a long one.
The General Election against the GOP will not be pretty, it will be brutal.
Most of you here do not like Hillary for her toughness, her tenacity, her resilience, her knowledge and experience, which are all what is required to win against the GOP. When it is over, you would be able to know her compassion, work ethic, connections with Republican and Democratic members of Congress to pass the legislation that our nation so desperately needs to repair the damage done by the guy you most liked to have a beer with, George Bush. (I'm glad I don't like beer, so my conscience is clear on that one)

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Stacy — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 02:18:45 GMT

Lilly--Clinton has every right to go to the convention and no democrat can stop her going to the convention floor. Reagan did it, Kennedy did it, and any candidate has that right. Don't buy Obama's gaming of Clinton with calls for her to quit in the 4th quarter. That's unamerican and if Obama was more of patriotic he might know that.

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Angel, South Florida — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 02:46:33 GMT

Well Hillary attacks are just about as good as the GOP attacks. As Obama supporters, we will stand strong no matter what comes up during the General. I hope you realize that McCain has many things he should be afraid of, he will not be running against, just another candidate, he will be running against a gifted candidated.

It does not matter who runs against McCain, as democrats we will have to deal with it. So there is no sense in running away or being scared of the GOP machine, we just need to know how to pull our resources and fight until the end and then we don't have to worry about infighting, we can go all the way in the way of attacking without question.

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jacksmith, Dallas, Texas. — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 03:02:12 GMT

DON'T BE DUPED !!!

Large numbers of Republicans have been voting for Barack Obama in the DEMOCRATIC primaries, and caucuses from early on. Because they feel he would be a weaker opponent against John McCain. And because they feel that a Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama ticket would be unbeatable. And also because with a Clinton and Obama ticket you are almost 100% certain to get quality, affordable universal health care very soon.

But first, all of you have to make certain that Hillary Clinton takes the democratic nomination and then the Whitehouse. NOW! is the time. THIS! is the moment you have all been working, and waiting for. You can do this America. “Carpe diem” (harvest the day).

I think Hillary Clinton see’s a beautiful world of plenty for all. She is a woman, and a mother. And it’s time America. Do this for your-self, and your children’s future. You will have to work together on this and be aggressive, relentless, and creative. Americans face an even worse catastrophe ahead than the one you are living through now.

Hillary Clinton has actually won by much larger margins than the vote totals showed. And lost by much smaller vote margins than the vote totals showed. Her delegate count is actually much higher than it shows. And higher than Obama’s. She also leads in the electoral college numbers that you must win to become President in the November national election. HILLARY CLINTON IS ALREADY THE TRUE DEMOCRATIC NOMINEE!

As much as 30% of Obama's primary, and caucus votes are Republicans trying to choose the weakest democratic candidate for McCain to run against. These Republicans have been gaming the caucuses where it is easier to vote cheat. This is why Obama has not been able to win the BIG! states primaries. Even with Republican vote cheating help.

Hillary Clinton has been out manned, out gunned, and out spent 2 and 3 to 1. Yet Obama has only been able to manage a very tenuous, and questionable tie with Hillary Clinton.

If Obama is the democratic nominee for the national election in November he will be slaughtered. Because the Republican vote cheating help will suddenly evaporate. All of this vote fraud and republican manipulation has made Obama falsely look like a much stronger candidate than he really is. YOUNG PEOPLE. DON’T BE DUPED! Think about it. You have the most to lose.

The democratic party needs to fix this outrage. I suggest a Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama ticket. Everyone needs to throw all your support to Hillary Clinton NOW! So you can end this outrage against YOU the voter, and against democracy.

I think Barack Obama has a once in a life time chance to make the ultimate historic gesture for unity, and change in America by accepting Hillary Clinton’s offer as running mate. Such an act now would for ever seal Barack Obama’s place at the top of the list of Americas all time great leaders, and unifiers for all of history.

The democratic party, and the super-delegates have a decision to make. Are the democrats, and the democratic party going to choose the DEMOCRATIC party nominee to fight for the American people. Or are the republicans going to choose the DEMOCRATIC party nominee through vote fraud, and gaming the DEMOCRATIC party primaries, and caucuses.

Fortunately the Clinton’s have been able to hold on against this fraudulent outrage with those repeated dramatic comebacks of Hillary Clinton’s. Only the Clinton’s are that resourceful, and strong. Hillary Clinton is your NOMINEE. They are the best I have ever seen.

Sincerely

jacksmith...

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I forest northland nz — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 03:09:52 GMT

obama was only present at the church ,so guilt by association,clinton "misspoke' about sniper fire, is that what out and out lying is called now, !!!!if her memory is that selective how does she expect to remember to answer the phone at 3 am and why????
she treats americans as tho" they are idiots, thank goodness they are not. irene

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michael — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 03:44:44 GMT

Finally the world see Hillary lie's out her mouth.
Thats the change of the polls.
Nothing came out of obama mouth to change polls it was from someone else.
Obama trying to chane the world for better.
Listen voters

OBAMA 08

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Sheri, AZ — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 04:20:22 GMT

I think Hillary knows she will not get the nomination and will do basically anything to make sure Obama is defeated in the general election even though that would mean giving the race to the republicans. That way she would be able to run again in 2012. Hillary is really only thinking about herself not the party which in the end will probably ruin her chances of getting the nomination in 2012 if she is perceived to help McCain win in 2008.

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Pegg, Florida — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 05:38:48 GMT

Billary, Hillary, Billary, please stop the madness. Everytime one of the Clintons open their mouths they destroy themselves more and more every day. I agreed with mike ca. If the shoes were on the other feet you would have been trying to get Sen.Obama to step down or even go to the DNC and try to make them have him step down. Hopefully they will get so fed up with you and your cheating husband and ask you to step. Oh yea! Bill and Hillary why don't you talk about that Los Angeles Superior Court date you have coming up on April 25, 2008, @ 8:31 a.m., case no.:bc304174, case type:FRAUD

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JD, San Francisco, CA — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 05:53:44 GMT

Obama & Clinton supporters should beware. When you're reading comments, like this one, that are in response to Obama/Clinton news stories, keep in mind that there is high probability that the most outrageously false and slanderous comments (about either candidate) might be written by Republicans hoping to divide and conquer by creating more animosity than there should be.

Just food for thought before you let your emotions get the best of you.

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SUE FL — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 07:16:34 GMT

Please Obamamanticas go away!!!!!

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sue Florida — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 07:20:32 GMT

McCane will win anyway no one wants to vote for an UN-American like Obamaaaaaa!

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Elaine, PA — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 07:48:25 GMT

Bill said..... but he really MEANT to say..... BUT, he actually said......

How many times do we have to hear about what Bill said, or what he meant to say, or what was implied?? Point is, he knows damn well what he's saying, and what he means to say, and exactly how to say it. However, I'm not voting for Bill Clinton, therefore, I don't give a rats ass what he has to say.

Bill Clinton really needs to drop out of this race.

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Ronnie Rucker, Las Cruces, NM — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 08:13:43 GMT

I think it's amazing how people seem to think that democrats would not vote democrat (Obama) in GE. The notion that democrats will decide to vote for McCain or not vote because of Obama's plans to talk instead of saber rattle is just wishful thinking. In fact it is those types of changes that make him so appealing to the millions of new/old democratic voters, independents, and yes some republicans. The amount of registered republicans pales in comparison to the democrats numbers so the republicans have no choice but to follow HRC's "Neverland" strategy. They so want HRC because they know that going after Obama will put them in a weird place in the eyes of voters. When they mudsling and he just says 100 years. When they mudsling and he says Economy. When they mudsling and he says Jobs. They know a fight with Obama will be Good (Obama) vs Bad (McCain) and in the end the republicans will look like ogres and Obama will look like the uniter. Simple! Republicans need the fight to be Bad (Clinton) vs Bad (McCain) for them to prevail. To bad the delegate math won't allow it to happen.

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Karah — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 08:27:37 GMT

I'm tired of the Obamania. I hear about how everyone should see through Hillary's words, well what about his? Before the Wright fiasco, if it had come down to Obama vs. McCain, I would have still voted democrate, even with the other press (ea. NAFTA lies he has told), but now, I'd give my vote to McCain in hopes he'll never take the whitehouse, and I use to be a die hard democrate. (Will be the first time I would ever cast a republican vote) It's not that Obama scares anyone. He doesn't. Obama supporters are hypocrites for jumping on Hillary for virtually the same tactics he is using as well. (The blue dress comment out of the obama camp was very distasteful).

Clinton 08 (soon to change to McCain 08).

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John, Morgan Hill, CA — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 11:02:39 GMT

America is ready for the tyranny of the self absorbed baby boomer generation to be over. Young families today are struggling to pay huge mortgages so that retirees can live large off the proceeds of selling the homes they bought for tens of thousands of dollars to young families for hundreds of thousands of dollars. Young workers are paying record sums into Social Security because the last generation demands what they say was promised to it by leaders already long dead.

Clinton and the rest of her generation have done more than enough damage to the US and the world. Look at the mess they have created by sending more and more of the blue collar jobs to Asia. That wasn't inevitable and didn't happen by mistake. You kind of expect Republicans to be all about giving corporate America the goodies, but it was Bill Clinton who lobbied for NAFTA and China and it has been Hillary Clinton who pushed to give India anything it wanted. Who is really working hard to provide "solutions" for the workers of America?

The Clinton and Bush family dynastys have done more than enough damage. Time to step aside and consider what you have done. Begging for forgiveness would be a good next step.

P.S. Beating McBush in November will not be hard for Obama. New ideas and a fresh outlook will beat "more of the same".

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One Day National Primary — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 12:07:31 GMT

But why should New Hampshire recieve preferential treatment when Florida and Michigan do not?

Some states appear to have more rights than others and that is just not right.

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Linda, AR — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 12:29:34 GMT

I read the blog and most of the comments, and I agree we need to get to the real deal. I have been hearing Mr. Obama say he wants to change America "What does that mean"? Does that mean that he thinks that if he makes it to the White House the system will change and he will have any control over what goes on in Washington. I am sorry to burst your bubble, but that is not up to the President of the United State.

If you want my vote, explain to me what you mean by "Change". I like America just like it is and most American do.

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BIGOLDTEXAN — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 12:55:28 GMT

I have said this more than onec that you cannot trust HRC, see below this has come up again.

After 9/11, Hillary had a problem. New Yorkers were desperately focused on their own needs for protection and they were saddled with a Senator who was not one of them -- an Arkansasn or was it a Chicagoan?

Interviewed on the "Today" show one week after 9/11, she spun an elaborate yarn. The kindest thing we could say was that it was a fantasy. Or a fabrication.

She said that Chelsea was jogging around the World Trade Center on 9/11 and happened to duck into a coffee shop when the airplanes hit. She said that this move saved Chelsea's life. But Chelsea told Talk magazine that she was in a friend's apartment four miles from ground zero when the first plane hit. Her friend called her, waking her up, and told her to turn on the TV. On television, she saw the second plane hit, disproving Hillary's claim that "she heard the plane hit. She heard it. She did."

So why did Hillary make up the story about Chelsea? Most likely to was because her co-senator (and implicit rival for the voter's affection), a real New Yorker Chuck Schumer spoke of his daughter, who attended Stuyvesant High School (Dick's alma mater) located next to the TRade Center, being at real risk on 9/11. Hillary needed to make herself part of the scene.

She invented the entire story on national television, the "Today" show, and didn't blink an eye.

Her fabrication on the "Today" show was no unique foray. It is her standard M.O.. It gives us pause in evaluating all of her stories and calls into question her entire credibility.

The woman just stands and LIE, LIE LIE.
We should not let her get away with this.
we do nit want this in the white house, she will sell us all out.
HRC is just a BIG FAT LIAR.......

Obama '08

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G Davis — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 13:27:23 GMT

Someone show us where the Clintons can win the nomination without eating one of their own in the process.

If they are willing to eat a bright young mind like Obama in clear public view, what makes any of you think they will pause one second before they sell your interests down the river?

If the Reverend Wright is the only thing anyone can attack Obama on, he will win simply by being himself and elevating the conversation out of the gutter.

Imagine the dirt the Reps could dig up on the Clintons during the 8 UNvetted years since they held the White House. Campaign, library and foundation funding? Please...mountains of material there. Bill on his own without the public scrutiny of being Prez? One can only imagine.

It's time for the Clintons to either campaign on the issues and stop the slash and burn OR to get out of the race and volunteer to serve the nation in the myriad of positions that will be open.

Think about Senate Majority Leader Hillary. Think about Supreme Court Justice Hillary. Just those two positions, in equally important arms of our three armed government system, would wield as much power and carry a far longer tenure than being Prez.

This country needs all of us to use all our talents in all different areas to dig ourselves out of the hole we're in now.

Stop tearing us apart with scorched earth and serve this nation as you say you want to Hillary.

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Rajiv P, New York, NY — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 13:27:41 GMT

The rules of the contest are whoever gets the most delegates wins the nomination. Just stick to it period. No more explanations or rationalisations.

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Janet, Graham — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 13:32:04 GMT

I am a strong Democrat. My father voted for John Kennedy when I was a little girl and got all kind of taunts hurled at him for voting for a Catholic. I feel if your are a true Democrat you will respect my vote and I will respect yours. I am an African American and I don't take my vote lightly. Too many people have fought and died for me a Black women to cast my vote. So you people that want to vote for John McCain just because your candidate doesn't win the nomination and evidently want 4 more years of George Bush, via McCain then you really don't understand the Democratic Party and the notion that it's for the people. Oh my God! I see how we have had 7 yrs. of stupidity in the White House + all the scandels in Washingtion. You are the clones that voted for George W., am I right? You are so self righteous and evidently you don't read or can't perceive what you do read. Wow! Go ahead and vote your revenge vote and put the Republicans back in, I will survive. Ive done so fopr the last 7 yrs., you'll be the ones to live with what you've done. Now you have a nice day.
Obama '08