Obama IA director to head PA effort

iowan — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 18:38:13 GMT

I hear that train a comin'...

....get ready, Pennsylvania...your turn.

Obama IA director to head PA effort

yancey burns Huntington, West Virginia — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 18:47:50 GMT

We voters in West Virginia are really happy to hear this news. We hope Mr. Tewes comes to our state also, because if any state needed Barack Obama in the White House, it's West Virginia. We have a lot in common with Pennsylvania and we believe a good showing for the Illinois Senator there is a good omen for us!!

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John Doe — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 18:49:02 GMT

Remember it was all the republicans in Iowa who voted for Obama.

Heard Obama lying again on "The View" today. I guess I mised where Rev. Wright apologized to America for his racial slurs and anti america comments.

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?? Hillary's Judgment & Character ?? — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 18:53:50 GMT

The latest polls indicate that HILAARY'S NEGATIVE NUMBERS ARE RISING since the media exposing of her false claims.
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OBAMA is considered TWICE AS HONEST as Hillary.
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Hillary's recent explanations of her MISSPEAKS about her foreign policy experience and her long history --- is catching up with her. ... (Who was it that said 'you can fool some of the people some of the time, etc.)?
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Also her JUDGMENT is being questioned about her taking her then fifteen year old daughter into a potentially "dangerous" WAR ZONE for publicity
purposes.
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Rochester, NY — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 18:55:06 GMT

I have repeatedly bashed MSNBC for their Obama bias, but I would like to take a moment and give praise to Chuck Todd and his article he wrote about why Hillary should stay in the race. If you haven't read it, you should. All Democrats should read it if they feel this campaign is hurting the party.

So, nice job Chuck. I hope the rest of your posts have the same nuetral flavor of today's article.

I would like to think Keith Olberman will do a special comment on Obama now saying he would have left the church had Rev. Wright not retired. The hypocritical statement by Obama is just ridiculous. Had Hillary said the same thing if she was in his shoes, the press would have crucified her.

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Bob, Chicago — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 18:55:24 GMT

Amazing how Barack's camp is able to make improvements to their team without any team infighting.

HRC...you followed Barack's lead now asking for small donations, see if you can follow his team building skills. The problem the Clintons have is they come before the team.

Bob, Chicago

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squintz, philly, pa — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 18:55:35 GMT

We're fired up and ready to go in PA!

John Doe, you watch The View? Wonders never cease.

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Stan McCauley, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 19:06:11 GMT

A smart move, no doubt about it. This candidate's organizational skills and judgement in allocation of human resources bodes well for the nation if he wins next November. No wonder he was editor of the Harvard Law Review. This guy knows how to think. What a stark contrast of changing leadership we can look forward to, shifting from Obama to Bush: from arrogance to openness, from aristocracy to democracy, from management by fear to management by competence. Small business owners will be spotting these skills in Obama and that should foster hope in local business circles about how the Obama administration will function.

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Brandon, Washington, DC — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 19:07:12 GMT

I just don't think its possible for Obama to win in Pennsylvania. There was an article that highlighted Pennsylvania's habit of supporting "legacy" politicians and being skeptical of new comers.

The real fight from here to the last primary will be the other contests where it is still anyone's game.

I am so frustrated by the push by Obama and his surrogates to pressure Hillary to drop out now. I just don't understand the rush. We've been through 40 or so primaries/caucuses already, why not just finish this thing up? Campaigns are supposed to be tough, they help the voters see how the candidate will conduct themselves under scrutiny. If we just gave up now and Obama claimed the nomination, we may be doing ourselves a disservice because we don't know everything about him yet.

Obviously, Obama hasn't sealed the deal with Democratic voters yet because he is still struggling in some of the bigger, more traditional Dem states. If anything, you would think his interest would lie in proving to these voters that he is willing to fight to earn their respect all the way to the finish line.

For all of the Obama supporters who are so fearful of continuing this campaign because the Clinton tactics are tarnishing his image, please remember that the GOP will not be so kind. We can't fool ourselves into believing that any candidate is perfect. These are politicians we are talking about. The best thing to do is to air out these issues and allow Obama to address them himself before the general election. Handling him with kid-globes then throwing him to the wolves of the GOP will be ruinous in November.

www.greenpieceblog.com

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Liberal Means Open, Seattle — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 19:08:13 GMT

As the vote nears, it's interesting to read Mr. Todd's op-ed piece about why Senator Clinton should remain in the race. He's welcome to his opinion, but it should have been offered as that and not as news. Speaking of news, do you have a blackout on Senator Clinton's own "pastorate problem?"

Personally, I'd like to see global warming, the war in Iraq and the economy front and center. BUT if you're going to keep talking about Rev. Wright, then at least try to be reportors. There are enough pundits out there.

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Knute, St. Charles, IL — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 19:08:39 GMT

The winter of '08 can now be called the Hillary Winter - it just won't end, and we're heartily sick of it. It may not even end in April, but it will certainly be over by early May.

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daduke8475 LA,CA — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 19:13:35 GMT

1711 is the new 2025

Ok, just did the math on this. if Florida and Michigan are not seated, that is a total of 314 Delegates that are not included in the total Delegate count of 2025. That leaves the total (including Supers) with 1711.

Currently Obama has a total of 1629 and Hillary has 1554. That is 126 Difference. It also means that Barack is 82 Delegates away from 1711 and Hillary is 205.

After Penn, let's assume that Obama gets 63 Delegates conservatively. He is then 19 Superdelegates away from 1711. He could, based on the current scenario have met the limit of Delegates needed to win the nomination.

Well, let's just say that 314 from FL and Mich are included and it jumps back up to 2025. If it is evenly split (50/50), Barack is then 239 from 2025 but Hillary is 362. It makes it worse for her.

Let's make 1711 the new number, Barack will hit it after Penn and a couple SD's. Call it a day. Seat Mich and FL so they can be at the convention and have Barack start to campaign against McBush.

Stop the madness. 1711!

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M Wells San Diego — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 19:13:49 GMT

I'm with Rochester, NY. Thanks Chuck for putting things into perspective.
However, the slant of your article still seems to be that Hillary's presence will strengthen Obama; I would like to put forward the argument that her presence keeps all options open and actually strengthens the party. Hillary supporters will see a vast difference between a contest that goes all the way through the primaries and one that is abruptly terminated due to pressure from the media and certain party bigshots.
Perhaps we are all too sensitive, but there are a lot of Hillary supporters who truly feel that she has been subject to a huge pile on by Obama supporters and the media. To the point that a great many of us are ready to vote for John McCain.

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Steve Turner Cedar Falls Iowa — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 19:17:12 GMT

Obama/Gore? Holy Houligan,what a match-up! That beats McCain/Cheney by a mile! Ah, them well-seasoned VP's. It's good to have'em around, eh?

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OBwan, IN — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 19:20:37 GMT

squintz, philly, pa

John was probably watching just for Obama.
John didn't mention all non-white voters in Iowa.
Iowa home of Herbert Hoover and Amana appliances.

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Mike, Austin, Texas — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 19:25:26 GMT

daduke8475 LA,CA, I believe that the number of 2025 delegates already accounts for the omission of the Florida and Michigan delegates. I only wish that we could get the Democratic nomination wrapped up that easily.

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TheNest — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 19:26:41 GMT

With regard to Chuck Todd's "Hillary has made the right call" article: I think many (though not all) of the committed, uncommitted delegates and other's calls have been more aimed towards getting her to cease attacks on the party and her competitor, and focus more on Dem vs Republican, not quit vs keep on. I do not think it can be assumed that every Obama supporter thinks she should call it quits - though admittedly many of us will sigh a breath of relief when Obama earns the nomination.

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Alan, NJ — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 19:27:25 GMT

ABC news is reporting the following after BO's appearance on the View.

An ABC News review of dozens of the Rev. Wright's sermons, offered for sale by the church, found repeated denunciations of the United States based on what he described as his reading of the Gospels and the treatment of black Americans.

You honestly think BO will win in November if he does not separate from this man? Either way it may be too late.

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Chuck S. Roanoke,VA — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 19:29:21 GMT

any democrat who would vote for McBush/McCain-is sentencing this country to another 4-years sure to be worse than the last 8. Docratic LeaningIndependents who are not satisfied with the country's direction are idiots if they think anything will change with a vote for President McBush.

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KHR — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 19:31:24 GMT

Chuck, can you comment on the new supers that Obama seems to have picked up in your new delegate count? I know that he lost one in PR and then gained one in PA but where did the others come from? He was previously at 218 and now it's 221.

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Dee, WI — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 19:39:14 GMT

News stations are loving all the ups and downs of the Dem Party. What else would they report? The viewers keep them in busy.

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Pat Huntington NY — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 19:41:25 GMT

daduke8475 LA,CA, stop with the Bush-type fuzzy math. If we are going to be sticklers to the rules, and stip FA and MI of their delegates for violating the DNC rules, then we should stick to the 2025 rule. You can't pick and chose which rules work for you and which ones don't.

In any event, I've already succumbed to the sad reality that the Obamabots will have won, they get their nominee, and we get 4 more years of a republican in the white house because Obama is unelectable when put against McCain. If Obama was put against, say, my 3 year old niece, then although a close one, he would be more electable on the experience issue.

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Kaye,NC — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 19:43:40 GMT

TheNest,
I agree with you about the reasons that the DNC would want Senator Clinton to either cease and disist or "hit the pike". It's not so much that she needs to drop out, it's that she needs to campaign in a more ethical fashion. Otherwise, all the attacks and attempts at character assassination DO have an overall effect on the party. (It's obviously already started if her supporters would rather vote for McCain when Obama gets the nomination and vice versa)

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john, Portland, OR — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 19:55:28 GMT

For everyone who keeps talking about how if he cant take the Clinton scum-machine how will he handle the Republicans, It is a much different scenario when the scum is being flung from what is ostensibly your own side. Every one expects a reugnican sum based assault. It's no big suprise. But when our vey own Tonya Harding does it it is actually worse.
It's also more than a little duisturbing to see her and Bill cozying up to Scaife and Fox. I suppose it's a form of stockholm syndrome.

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turnip — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 19:57:04 GMT

KHR,

The PR Gov is still a Super, at least for the time being. The other two are Rep. Dan Lipinski of Illinois and an add-on Delegate from Connecticutt.

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iowan — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 20:01:27 GMT

daduke

even if your math is right, it is wrong. I.e., I do not know if the 2025 includes your 314 FL and MI people, but even if it does, the magic number only decreases by half that.

Sincerely,

Mr. Math

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C.K. Steele Fort Lauderdale, FL — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 20:03:02 GMT

Hillary should run a more positive campaign but therein lies the problem for her. She knows that she can't win unless she destroys Obama's character. With such little difference in policy, charisma and inspiration shine through. When everything is fair and even then the result is Iowa. Sen. Clinton placed 3rd in that contest as we all remember.

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Greg (NY, NY) — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 20:04:02 GMT

Since Sen. Clinton launched her "kitchen sink" strategy, it has turned off many in the party, especially, as it has appeared that Obama is still headed for the nomination. When they were both sticking to the issues, she was having a hard time gaining any traction against him. Once she went negative, she appeared to be making some headway.

Now she is at a crossroads, stick to talking about issues and continue to fight or keep trying to undercut Obama and run the risk of angering the party leaders. The calls for her to drop out are based on this mud slinging and the fact that voters just don't want to deal with that for the next 65 days or so until the last contest. The problem is, I don't think her campaign believes they can stunt Obama's progress without somehow harming him.

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bhobo — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 20:08:53 GMT

Obama also picked up Senator Casey this morning. Senator Casey is a super delegate

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dave rochester ny — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 20:09:48 GMT

BHO will need all the help he can get Pennsylvsnia aint iowa and the Re. Wright has forever changed the landscape for those who are concerned about the men around BHO It goes to the issue of taking wise counsel , serious questions remain about such men to vote that into office.

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Tired of it in Ca. — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 20:11:42 GMT

I thought we had moved past Rev Wright. Think about this, Hillary stays with Bill for years when he trashed his vows over and over, disrespected her and Chelsea,not to mention, the Oval office closet, got himself impeached for lying. She helped him get impeached by "demanding" he not settle with Paula. At least there is some truth to Wrights "chickens comming home to roost" No sniper fire here. If Hillary wants to meet her worst enemy, she should look in the mirror.

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arthurW from VA — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 20:15:50 GMT

On Hillary being 'encouraged' to drop out or not...the issue is not the running or seeing the race to the end, it is the way she is campaigning. For example, heaping prasie on McCain at the expense of Obama is not the path, Hillary win or loose, to leave run for the party to come together in the end and position the dems to win in the Fall. They once spoke that they were both honored to be running against each other. Hillary has forgoten that moment (where she actually said it several times),has ill positioned both Obama and herself for the fall campaign and is poisoning her supporters against Obama, while he simply has not done the same to her (his Mantra from day one is that she is qualified to be president). THIS gutter work is what is bringing dem officials out of the woodwork and pushed them to encourage Hillary that enough is enough.

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Anne, Columbus, OH — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 20:20:49 GMT

Paul Tewes was here in OH and you all know how that went. Hopefully, Obama will be able to connect with the voters in PA so they have the opportunity to hear him personally instead of relying on media reports.

Obama, 08

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Tony, Dallas TX — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 20:24:26 GMT

daduke8475, apparently you have no idea what is going on. 2024 is the number needed WITHOUT Michigan and Florida. Check your facts before you post.

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LEW PASADENA MD — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 20:27:12 GMT

Texas should be releasing their final caucus totals today and I think Sen.Obama will be picking up a few more delegates when they are posted.

Obama 08

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Ben — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 20:29:26 GMT

I believe pennslyvania will not say shame on Obama this time, because NAFTA is obvious.

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donna, pgh., pa. — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 20:29:38 GMT

The race here in Pennsylvania is very exciting. A couple of weeks ago, Senator Obama was being asked 'why he was not spending more time campaigning in Pa.'? The reporter questioning him, came off as a conduit for a Pennsylvanian attitude that was rather offended that Barack was stumping elsewhere.

In his cool, collected way, he listened, head somewhat lowered, and tilted to the side; smiling all the while; unflappable. He explained his strategy to his interviewer, then assured him, 'don't worry, I plan to spend so much time in Pa., you are sure to get sick of me'. When the reporter turned back to the anchors, he said, ' well, so and so, there you have it. Senator Obama is coming, and I'm really looking forward to that. I can't wait', absolutely beaming.

My husband, who works for a large university, in the heart of Pgh., with many other institutions of higher learning tightly congregated with-in a few blocks, said he saw a huge crowd of people standing in a very long line, 5 persons deep, waiting to hear Barack's message.

I have every confidence Senator Obama will make great in-roads with support in Pa.

Pulling for Obama '08

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Ben — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 20:31:46 GMT

I believe pennslyvania will not say shame on Obama this time, because NAFTA is obvious.

Obama ,09

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KP — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 20:32:01 GMT

Senator Obama may not win PA, but Tewe's support will definately help close the gap!

Obama 08!

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ydfischer, Spokane, Wash. — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 20:32:32 GMT

Why is it that all I ever read or hear is that Obama has the lead in delegates and Hillary does not? Nobody has a pre-win and it should go all the way to the convention in Denver...Let the first vote go with the committed delegates and throw it open to the convention with favorite sons etc. Is everybody to young to remember the Kennedy-Johnson convention or the Adali-Stevenson. That was great politics and wonderful involvement. Guess what, the parties got behind the candidate? Go Dems and have some fun! the pundits would all still have jobs until November.

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Real American — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 20:37:53 GMT

To:Alan, NJ (Sent Friday, March 28, 2008 3:27 PM)

Most religious people of the Islamic or Christian faith are easily to become hightened in emotion about their beliefs and the preachers even moreso. Athough some of us are non-religious you christains ought to know John the Baptist was probably the Rev. Wright of his day. DO you know your religion well enough to put someone like a Rev. Wright in the proper context of todays world?

Those with your sentiments seem hyprocritical or just unfamiliar with the historical figures of your system of worship like Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekial,etc... all these guys were hell raisers in their day being controversial about the social and governmental issues of their time.

If Rev Wright was a white man he wouldn't be getting nearly as much attention, scrutiny or judgemental disdain. Why does this conclusion assert itself to the forefront? Because Ron Parsley preaches whole sermons on the Gov. supporting and encouraging Black genocide through abortion likening the government sponsored planned parenthood to the Nazi's and not one peep about this anywhere in the news? Parsley is not the only fire breathing white pastor that asserts controversial views who has everday Americans attending their churches.

Many pastors have unsavory views about other ethnic groups, condemn our government, etc. and its common knowledge among the parishoners, however these pastors are not judged by those views alone. Francis Schaeffer, Pat Robinson, Jerry Falwell, and the list goes on

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shirley, san jose, ca — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 20:43:58 GMT

I am voting for Senator Obama and think it is fine for Hillary to stay in the race if she stops her 'kitchen sink' campaign. I do call for Hillary to release her 2000 - 2006 tax returns. It is time for the media to insist she practice the 'transparency' she claims; She should have no objection to the release unless she is hiding a financial scandal. Hillary loaned her campaign 5 million dollars, voter's have a right to know how the Clinton's amassed their wealth.

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VoteResponsibly08 — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 20:48:39 GMT

Why would anyone vote for Obama, are we all out of our minds? Twenty Five Year relationship, his friend,insprational leader and mentor an Anti American? His judgement is unacceptable!
What has happen to us? Blindsighted?
Obama will bring us despair!
Fox News Hannity had another Preacher an Anti-Obama
who was horrible.. All this is pathetic and sickening!
Obama will bring us despair..Toooo Much Hatred for our Country!

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niliad WH — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 20:51:33 GMT

Obama Obama Obama
Lies, Lies, Lies!!
You will say anything to defend this American Hater!Your friend and mentor of Twenty years..And the fools still believe you!
What despair you will bring our Country!