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Mike, Chicago, IL — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:20:53 GMT

stick a fork in her.

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Jon of Northern Califia — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:21:50 GMT

Um, what?
Is HRC admitting her campaign managers don't know how to manage her money?
Or are they duping her donors into *thinking* they have some control over how this ends?

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Lisa, New Britain, CT CT for Obama — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:22:21 GMT

How about paying the small business vendors in Ohio...then how about psychiatric care for the lying problem.

Couldn't resist. Oh, don't fret my remarks. I was just JOKING! Pretty funny, huh.

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Bad Form — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:22:49 GMT

Sounds like MSNBC is campaigning to help raise funds for Clinton--bad form MSNBC

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TT — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:23:05 GMT

STOP spending my money on MARK PENN!

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Eric, Alexandria, VA — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:23:30 GMT

I guess if chief campaign strategist was running off supporting trade deals with Columbia that I allegedly didn't support (although who knows if that's true?), then I would be looking for help in how to spend contributions too. When I contribute to the Obama campaign, I trust that Axelrod, Pfouffe, et.al. know how to spend it most effectively.

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Tired, CA — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:23:42 GMT

I'd like me money to go towards buying a big bright happy bow to wrap the gift you are giving McCain.

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MAC, OK — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:23:54 GMT

Chuck,

And you felt the need to post this letter, why? Was it sent to you? No! Have you posted any of Obama's requests for cash? No! MSNBC continues to belittle EVERYTHING she does, will publishing nothing but praise for Obama. I know this will never get posted, because of you bias approach to this campaign. Tell me I'm wrong.

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j fl — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:24:00 GMT

Stay in the race Hillary, just to piss off all the insecure men in this country(millions). I just sent you another $200. Obama sucks. He and his wife are schiesty.

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MM — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:24:08 GMT

Pay YOUR BILLS first!

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bern — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:24:50 GMT

Release your $50 million TAX RETURNS!

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Pat, Boston, MA — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:25:01 GMT

I'd like her to buy a horse, put on a red coat and gallop all over the country -

A recession is coming! A recession is coming!

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Lisa, New Britain, CT CT for Obama — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:25:11 GMT

BTW, when I first saw your opening sentence I just about had a heart attack. I thought OMG I don't want Hillary spending my money!!! Then I read the rest of the article. Way to get my blood pressure up Domenico :).

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You are soooooo one sided — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:26:07 GMT

Where does Barry get all his money, I think it needs to be looked into......him, Rezko, Wright, he's is NOT the 2nd coming of Jesus Christ

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Bill, NYC — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:26:19 GMT

This is great news for Hillary Clinton!

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Carol, Long Valley NJ — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:26:31 GMT

I don't know which is sadder --

~ the swift boaters who will actually run the character assassination campaigns for the betterment of the rich (and the poor get poorer)

~ or the idiots who will believe that the swift boaters have their best interests at heart (not!)

~ or the idiots who think that voting against 'gay marriage' and against 'abortion rights' will put food on the table -- once again (not!).

The dumbing down of America is stunning.

Vote with your head, vote for the economy, vote for jobs.

Vote Democratic 2008 -- don't let the corporations and their Republican stooges win again.

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Tired of Being Tired — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:26:33 GMT

Just give "I," I mean us the cash already!!! "I," I mean we'll spend it on anything you want. How will you know what your money has been spent on? I will release my campaigns financial records after the election, then you'll know (wink wink)!

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Paul Miller, Woodbridge, VA — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:26:42 GMT

This is either a disingenuous attempt at making supporters feel more involved than they are, or a serious insult to her campaign staff.

If I was a candidate, I'd hire staff who I was pretty sure had a better idea than the average party member about how to run a campaign. Spend plans are a big, big part of that "how to."

Leaders need to lead. To use Clinton's own silly mental images, at 3 a.m. when the phone rings, it isn't realistic to rely on e-mails from supporters about how to respond.

Granted, campaign spending doesn't have the same urgency, but why in the world did she pick the advisors and staffers she did, if she doesn't even trust them to propose sound spend plans?

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Lynne, Bedford, IN — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:27:03 GMT

Hillary, turn out the lights and shut the door on your way out.

indiana voter

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Lisa, New Britain, CT CT for Obama — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:27:13 GMT

Mac, honestly being an Obama supporter I can tell you that Obama does not request cash that much. And the appeals are posted on his web site. Here's the link in case you want to venture over there.

barackobama.com

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Women who WON"T vote for Hillary — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:27:56 GMT

So now that her campaign is literally on the ropes, it is "your campaign". Before PA it was the Clintons' campaign; it was "her" campaign. She was the presumptive nominee, remember?? But now that she is going the way of the dodo, she has decided she better pander to her supporters and tell them they matter in her campaign?

And isn't she really saying, "Look......we only have so much money here. I have done a terrible job so far in how our campaign has spent your donations. So maybe you guys can help me out. How should I spend YOUR money? Should I pay Mark Penn a bigger salary? Should I order more donuts? Let me know what I should do, will you?? I'm sleep deprived and the noise from all the sniper fire is distracting my thought process. Thank you for your support."

Please...................

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BL, Cincinnati OH — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:28:08 GMT

Compare that to Obama's latest email.

Friend --

I want to tell you about one of the most exciting projects of this campaign. It's called the Obama Organizing Fellowship.

When I was a young man, I was inspired by the Civil Rights Movement and the idea of people working at a grassroots level to bring about change.

I got my chance on the South Side of Chicago, as a community organizer, and it was the transformative experience of my career.

It allowed me to put my values to work and to see that real change comes not from the top-down, but from the bottom-up, when ordinary people come together around a common purpose.

The experience changed the course of my life -- and I want to share that kind of opportunity with you.

That's why we're introducing a program that's going to train a new generation of leaders -- not only to help us win this election, but to help strengthen our democracy in communities across the country.

If you apply and are selected, you'll be trained in the basic organizing principles that this campaign and our movement for change are built on. You will be assigned to a community where you'll organize supporters. Assignments will begin in June, and you'll be required to work a minimum of six weeks over the summer.

This program is designed to give you real world organizing experience that will have a concrete impact on this election.

Apply to be an Obama Organizing Fellow and put progressive values to work in the real world:

http://my.barackobama.com/fellows

If you can't take the time away from work or your family that's required for the fellowship program, you can still get involved.

Reach out to someone you know who may be interested in this program, and let them know we could use their help:
http://my.barackobama.com/fellowsinvite

House an Organizing Fellow -- If you have a spare room, you can help by offering housing to an Organizing Fellow near their training or near their eventual assignment. We haven't set locations for all of the trainings and assignments, but if you sign up, our staff will be in touch as the campaign grows:
http://my.barackobama.com/fellowshousing

Support this program by making a donation to this campaign:
https://donate.barackobama.com/fellowsdonate

Being a community organizer wasn't easy, but it was the most valuable education I ever received. It taught me that together, ordinary people can do extraordinary things.

Organizing changed my life, and I hope it changes yours.

Thanks,

Barack Obama

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Skunky, Knoxville, TN — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:28:11 GMT

Why don't you just go ahead and give Hillary a free banner ad inaddition to your free posting of her appeal letter for donations.
Obama has shown he can raise support from the "common" person without the help of big lobbyists and big businesses like MSNBC or GE thank you very much.

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Mary, Ohio — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:28:16 GMT

Pay your outstanding debts, Senator Clinton. Your campaign finances are a disgrace.

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Joyce, Brookhaven, MS — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:28:30 GMT

Give it up Hillary, Obama is the most effective person to run the country. You have told too many lies that are catching up with you. No intergrity on your part! Obama 08'

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Really Wondering — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:28:31 GMT

Could SOMEBODY, ANYBODY that still thinks Clinton is the best choice for President please articulate why? This is a serious question. Her entire candidacy was based on two things: 1) inevitability and 2) experience. With the recent implosion of the experience claims, I'm wondering what else there is. Yes, it would be wonderful to have a woman President. But are people still casting their votes just because she's a woman?

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Paul Miller, Woodbridge, VA — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:28:53 GMT

MAC - are you new here? First Read prints a lot of fundraisers from all campaigns. Especially ones like this that are interesting out of weirdness.

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Dirk, Brunswick, Georgia — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:29:29 GMT

Who'd I rather drink a beer with? Obama or McCain? Of course, McCain.

Who'd I rather have on TV in my living room over the next four years? Obama or McCain? Of course, McCain.

I'm a lunch-bucket Democrat. If not Hillary, McCain in '08.

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An Idea — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:29:42 GMT

Please spend your money at Kinko's. Photocopying your tax returns.

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Eric — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:30:07 GMT

I hope Clinton donors are OK with the fact that the Clinton campaign has wasted $10M on Mark Penn's consulting firm.

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MBM Chicago, IL — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:30:35 GMT

Maybe Mark Penn is trying to convince the Colombians to contribute to the Clinton campaign. Of course if they just gave the money to Bill, they would get a better return for their dollars.

I wonder how much Mark Penn is charging the Clinton campaign for his services? Isn't that a great position to be in? Penn is making money from the Clintons, the McCain campaign, and also at the same time from the Colombians.

Additionally, Hillary wouldn't allow for conflict of interest to exist (she was or is a lawyer isn't she?), so her position on the Colombian trade agreements that Penn is negotiating has to be consistent with Penn's. It will be interesting to see the end result and what Hillary's position is.

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Carol, Long Valley NJ — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:30:47 GMT

This is how Barack inspires people, which is what a leader is supposed to do.

http://my.barackobama.com/yestheycan

Think about the message that you are sending to today's youth when you disparage people.

Vote Democratic 2008

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Reality Check — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:32:29 GMT

j fl,
I find it amazing the denial that certain women are living in. The constant refrain is: "if you don't think that Hillary is the 2nd coming, you are a sexist, insecure, male chauvinist."

Take this for what it's worth: you can continue to live in denial but the fact is that people do not respect her. Period. And it has nothing to do with her sex. Yes, there are indeed chauvinist pigs out there who would never vote for a woman. But when you comfort yourself that all men are against Hillary because they're chauvinist pigs, it is YOU who are blind.

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Dave, NY, NY — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:32:37 GMT

Obama hasn't raised 4x as much a Clinton. How is that he is able to outspend her by so much? Where is all of her money going?

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Steve Martin, Lakeland, FL — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:32:45 GMT

I have a big pile of money from an old, but vanishshed, Monopoly game. She can use that to buy lots of vans. Wish she would quit.

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jerry/corpus christi texas — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:35:27 GMT

How exactly do you want Hillary Clinton to spend YOUR money?

I read her earmark spending in the congressional pork book. Quite a bit of OUR money she has spent in her state for nothing at all.

I want her to take OUR money and return it to the people. All the money she has received could have paid for a lot of students to attend college or get jobs training or vocational training. She could give that money to help the poor with their energy bills.

But NOOOOOOOOOOOO.....

Hillary Clinton wants to take OUR money and do what she needs to do illegal or legal to become President of the United States. She cares nothing or ordinary people.

The again, she may need OUR money to defend herself in court against some of the stuff that will be coming up soon.....

Hillary, here is a tip; free of charge....

Take some of that $30 million that Bill got off those stock options he sold last month that was guaranteed by the Chinese government and use that to fund your campaign.

Hillary, you have shown the world you cannot run this great country, much less your own campaign!

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Andrew, Hartford CT — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:35:30 GMT

I have an Idea of how Senator Clinton can spend that money. How about spending it on all those people you talk about in your speaches that need help. I think they can use it ALOT more than your dying campaign. Or maybe to buy yourself a REALITY CHECK

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Sue in La. — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:35:32 GMT

Well, First of all~~She isn't getting my money!!
Then Second~~~ She isn't getting my money!!
Then Third!!! Did I say she wasn't getting my money?

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John, Charleston, SC — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:35:50 GMT

It is actually a pretty smart attempt at trying to capitalize on a trend in non-profit world. More and more people want to control where their donations are going. They don't want to just give money to the zoo, they specifically want it to go to helping the Panda. In some cases people have chosen not to donate when they had no control over exactly how the money is spent. It will be interesting to see if the amount of donations go up because of perceived control over where the money goes.

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teddy oralndo — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:39:41 GMT

the death throws of a power ful politician are better than wacthing reality tv amazing

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Obama is the Only One — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:40:09 GMT

McCain, huh? Yeh, Bush hasn't done enough damage...let's put McCain in there and destroy the currency in total, maim some more of our troops in Iraq, start a new war in Iran and drown the country in debt for ever and ever.

yep, McCain is the way to go.

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Hoosier for Obama, Indy, IN — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:41:02 GMT

How about paying your bills Hillary? Shame on you for not paying your campaign staffer's health insurance premiums. Shame on you for not paying vendors in Ohio, and elsewhere, that need to be paid to feed their families.

Shame on you.

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Lisa, New Britain, CT CT for Obama — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:41:48 GMT

I think its an interesting tactic (being serious for a moment). But when I think about it, I don't need to have Obama ask that. I have been extraordinarily impressed with how he's run his campaign. I actually do trust him with my money.

And that says a lot.

Obama for President 08
(btw Pat in Boston, I am so glad I wasn't drinking coffee when I read your posting, I haven't laughed so hard in a good long while)

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SB — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:42:05 GMT

I'm really appalled that the comments on this story are this vile. If we want to turn this into a civil campaign, it needs to start with the public demanding that the acrimony be toned down. So many of the talking heads think that it's ok to call people names and say nasty things. That's not helpful. We need to show the world that we're better than that.

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Paul Miller, Woodbridge, VA — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:43:03 GMT

Here's my input for Senator Clinton.

First, pay off your campaign debts. Second, give what's left to me. I need a couple new pairs of socks, and that ought to about cover it.

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Gerald, Texas — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:44:07 GMT

Isn't sending Clinton money like Direct Deposit into an account with a negative balance? Nothing good will come of it!

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Lisa, New Britain, CT CT for Obama — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:44:09 GMT

I honestly think this blog entry invited some humor. And given that Hillary was on Leno last night, hey, what's good for the goose is good for the gander.

Smiles!

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Independent in TN — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:46:16 GMT

Clinton shows more and more every day that she doesn't have the skills to run the country . . . she can't even manage her own campaign.

Budget problems, intense infighting in her own staff, incredible negativism, lying to the public, hiding and/or refusing to release information, entire states ignored early in the primaries because she thought she didn't need them . . . ALL OF THESE ARE PREVIEWS OF WHAT HER PRESIDENCY WOULD BE LIKE

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Kumar, Potomac, VA — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:47:41 GMT

The posting of j,fl in this blog is evidence that there are women who are supporting HRC just for feminist reasons. That is so sad. Even Obama was not getting black support till he won Iowa and came close in NH which shows that they wanted someone they know and can win.

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Juanita — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:50:55 GMT

Stop spending my money on...
1) Wolfson (ties to drug companies that are making faulty drugs
2) Williams (on the board of directors for leading sub-prime mortgage company).
3) Mark Penn (negotiating trade deals with Columbia and represents company that makes Aquadots that harmed our children).

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Banko — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:51:15 GMT

Hillary has proved to be a 'mismanager'. Why waste our money on such a dishonest and corrupt compaign.
Donate your money to Obama for a better reward.

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Fed Up With the ClintonsNY — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:53:02 GMT

Question for First Read: Can we please hear about someone other than Bill, Hillary or Chelsea Clintonfor a change? In case you haven't noticed, they are no longer the First Family (and aren't going to be).

There are 2 other candidates in this race that I, for one, and I think other people would like to hear about!!

This is getting ridiculous!!!

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Mister Anderson (The Matrix) — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:54:08 GMT

Where are the options for dunkin donuts, parking tickes, luxury hotel rooms in Vegas, pizza, and $6,000 worth of flowers?

Is this another example of Hillary not telling the whole truth again?

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Old White Woman for OBAMA, Jacksonville, FL — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:54:16 GMT

Hmm. Obama is able to outspend because he RAISES more and is more diligent about how his money is spent. GO OBAMA ~ From FLORIDA ~ (not everyone here is a hillary fan!

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kevin — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:54:32 GMT

You might as well donate to Hillary now. Your money going to Obama is not gonna be any good. Hillary is going to beat him up in the next contests, win the popular vote and win the nomination. She has the only chance to beat McCain. Obama is tooooooo liberal to be our Pres.

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donna, pgh., pa. — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:54:45 GMT

"..your campaign..".

What a sham. What a copy-cat. She should have had sincere reverence for her donor's money long before this. It's too late to pretend you will be thrifty now. The time for showing respect for people's hard earned cash was upon the event of the first dollar donated. Poor spendiong habits die a whole lot harder than she'd have folks believe.

Hillary supporters have heard of the dreaded, and highly contagious 'wasted donut disease', infecting her campaign. Understandably they're keeping their cash at a safe distance.

Obama's supporters were invited from the beginning to hold part ownership of his campaign. He has proven himself a worthy steward over our investment. Thank you Barack. We love you.

Pulling for Obama '08

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Charles, Santa Monica Ca — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:54:59 GMT

Dirk wrote,
Who'd I rather drink a beer with? Obama or McCain? Of course, McCain.
Who'd I rather have on TV in my living room over the next four years? Obama or McCain? Of course, McCain.
I'm a lunch-bucket Democrat. If not Hillary, McCain in '08.
______________________________________________________
Yeah Dirk, Let's forget about issues cuz im sure, Hilary will be able to talk tractors and Georgia football with you over a nice cold one, right? And by the way, we saw what happened when we voted in 2000 based on who we'd rather have a beer with. Are we prepared to go down that road again? If that's what it's about then Larry the Cable guy should be president!!!

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Pete - Albany, NY — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:55:00 GMT

What, no option to donate money to pay down her campaign debt?

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adam/Brooklyn New York City — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:55:01 GMT

I'd want a refund if I gave her any money.

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Colleen, Lafayette Hill, PA — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:55:22 GMT

How about paying the middle class vendors that provided services for your campaign, but your campaign refuses to return their phone calls when they are looking for payment. Shame on you, Hillary Clinton - I won't give you a dime!

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rc, dallas — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:55:38 GMT

People will not give money knowing that if she bow out, she will pay what they are now giving will go against repaying her loan back(with interest). She is trying to start anew by saying what you give is for the future. Her experience in government taught her this. She needs to show her March reports before anybody gives her a susan b anthony.

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Sue, Bloomington, IN — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:55:44 GMT

The really sad thing is that if you go to Hillary's site, a lot of those people are giving up lunch and eating ramen for dinner or worse charging donations they can't afford on their credit cards because they fall for stuff like this. You can tell just by reading the blogs that these are a lot of older women on fixed incomes and they say sad things like "Hillary just wrote to me". I used to go to the website just for a laugh. Now it's just so sad. And that's why I believe Hillary should drop out.

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carol g — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 17:00:42 GMT

I would like to know why sen. Clinton is so determine to get Fl and MI delegates seated but at the same time saying that pledged delegates can change their mind during the convention.

Since each pledged delegate represents thousands of people, is it right for Clinton to try to disenfranchise the whole of the United States?

Isn't this like saying that our votes does not count. And why is the media not calling her out on this?

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sg, michigan — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 17:01:46 GMT

Senator Clinton's e-mail smacks of desperation. It's all she has left.

Isn't this how campaigns typically wind down? It's when the public realizes that this cannot continue and decides to NOT waste their hard-earned money on a sure loss.

Don't get me wrong. I think Hillary should continue fighting to the bitter end. Only this will prove without a doubt who the winner is. The Democratic party can move on.

However, what do you think the results will realistically be? Every day reveals a subtle misstatement from her. Her already low credibility crawls lower and lower. Slinging oh-so-much mud (Hillary's last resort) just makes things worse for everyone. Any chance for Clinton to win less likely every day.

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Archie Bunker Democrat — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 17:01:58 GMT

I just contributed to Hillary online!!

This Archie Bunker Democrat will not be voting for Obama!

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KD, San Francisco — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 17:02:55 GMT

If a candidate starts a campaign January with a $19mm fundraising advantage over the closest competitor, and then exhibits reckless spending habits that consume vast sums of money to little effect, why should we trust their "experience" will make them effective at managing the world's largest economy? Clinton is asking supporters how to spend money because they clearly have no idea what constitutes efficient spending. When you cannot demonstrate leadership managing a campaign's resources, you don't deserve to manage the country's resources.

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Lisa from Tennessee — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 17:06:11 GMT

I agree with Independent in Tenn. She has all the characteristics of what we already have...a president who lies and doesn't listen to the people. Why would we want more of the same.

Obama Mama

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Margaret, Columbus, Ohio — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 17:13:34 GMT

I'm in Ohio and I thought the 88 counties in 88 hours was a brilliant idea and it paid off. I would send my donations to TRANSPORTATION COSTS so she (and Bill and Chelsea) can get more face-to-face time with potential voters.

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karen bourland overland park ks — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 17:15:27 GMT

When Hillary wanted the big home in New York, she had no money so she borrowed it from a famous person called McAuliffe who loaned her 1.3 million dollars for her home in high-bourgeois Chappaqua, in Westchester County, just north of Manhatten. Cost:1.7 million. The Clintons could not afford it as Bill had just been ordered to pay a 90,00 fine, levied by a federal judge, for lying under oath in the Paul Jones case, on top of almost a million dollars he had to pay Jones herself, as well as the money owed, at least on paper, to all the lawyers who represented them in all the myriad scandals. Do you know how they got money to pay back McAuliffe? A man dreamed up the idea of paying off party donors with a free night in the White House bedroom where Abraham Lincoln slept for money. The GovernmentEthics committe looked into this to see if it passed muster. It ruled a narrow question of whether the loan must be reported as a gift. A public interest group announced it would go to court to stop the MAuliffe loan. Hey Clinton's I would never trust you with any of my money. I make less than 20,000 a year but managed to give 25.00 for the man I beleive in,Obama.

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Mandy, California — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 17:17:50 GMT

It is interesting to note that Barack has never run a company, yet he is doing so now (his campaign) to the tune of $200 million and seems to do a fine job.

He also has remained very calm and contrlled through out the campaign despite the mud being slung at him.

Compare that to Hillary.

Money problems...staff problems...PR problems...unpaid bills, etc. is how her $150 million "company" is being run.

And she whines about the "boys" pushing her out, that she is sleep deprived, bad media, etc. when she talks during her campaign. How will that translate if she was elected President?

Scary!

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Arlene — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 17:23:54 GMT

Only in America can a person with such a scandal ridden life could even run in this country. I think she needs to spend her money on attorney fees for the Ron Paul trial, or she just may be in jail by the election.

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NO-bama — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 17:23:57 GMT

Hmmmm......Barry a better manager? Yet, he's raised and spent more money than HRC but HE CAN'T CLOSE THE DEAL. Guess it just proves some people can't be bought. That would be like the Gov of MT who said on the radio the other day he pledged to Obama after being promised by Barry he wouldn't allow drill for oil in MT. Of course, FIRST READ, couldn't have possibly had that in the headline; that Barry buys votes. Shouldn't be surprised. Barry has bragged he knows how to play "Chicago-style" politics. The money flows pretty good in elections there; just ask Barry how much Rezko had to spend to get Barry elected.

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Hillary is a bad dream, — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 17:24:13 GMT

She has the nerve to go on Jay Leno show and joke about the sniper fire, doen't this woman have any class? After all the dangerous countries and war zone that she has traveled, I wonder how come she is still alive. This woman is like a bad dream and I cannot wait for campaing to end!!!

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I can't manage $100 mil, but I can manage a couple tril — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 17:26:49 GMT

Shame on you Clinton supporters for financing her sub-prime mortgage.

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wolf — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 17:27:15 GMT

The only reason Obama CAN outspend Clinton is because more people are supporting him and the funds that she had initially raised, she wasted on spurious ventures.

To me, this both points to Obama knowing how to raise and manage money better.

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Woman Supporter for Obama, NY — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 17:29:55 GMT

I just contributed to Obama online!!!!!

Thanks Hillary for the incentive (not that I needed any) to donate to our Democratic nominee and the future President of the United States.

The only way you will get any of my money Hillary is for a 1 way ticket home.

Obama '08

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KJ, CR, IA — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 17:31:11 GMT

Signs of a failing campaign:

1) Lose 2/3 of the primary states
2) Steady trickle of superdelegates endorsing your opponent
3) Having to beg for money

Hillary, I don't mind you - I really don't. But the allocation choices you give to your donors should include "The Obama General Election Campaign Fund" and "gas money for my bus ride back to New York." THEN you'd get some contributions.

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Woman Supporter for Obama, NY — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 17:32:50 GMT

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voter in Amherst, MA — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 17:33:14 GMT

Considering how badly her campaign has been "managed" financially, I'm not sure I'd trust her to spend my donation according to my wishes. She's really been all over the place, trying this, trying that, and not really making a mark. At least Obama's been consistent in his campaign management. Kinda gives you a clue how the country would be run with Hillary at the helm as opposed to Obama at the helm.

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j fl — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 17:35:02 GMT

Reality check, do one on yourself. I never said all men are insecure and won't vote for a female. I just meant men like you. I thought you Obama folks were highly educated. Read it again.

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shirley, san jose — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 17:35:53 GMT

Hillary has not disclosed her own financial history to voter's and she wants our money? Where are her 2000 thru 2006 tax returns and why is she so afraid of disclosing her 'investments'. This is a real issue not slander towards Hillary.

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SoCal La Habra Heights Ca — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 17:40:11 GMT

I started supporting Obama just lately. For one reason. Clinton's TAX RETURNS. How can I vote for someone. I don't even know where there money comes from. Is she bought and paid for, by the muslim countries. If so. Is there not a law, No money from outside countries. Yes only in the fundraisers. To me most importantly. Personal money!! "Here is a check for 25 million dollars, from the bank of dubai! just tell the people of America you work for me!!!" OKAY!!!! SHOW YOUR TAXES CLINTON!!!!!!

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John Regan — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 17:48:01 GMT

Why doesn't Hillary just use her own money like Romney did, she afraid she won't get it back ? For someone who left the White House with millions in legal fees, voted for a war where we are spending 150 million a month on fuel in Iraq and hd 5 million to "lend" her campaign, she seems to be doing a lot better than most Americans who are trying to decide whether to buy a gallon of gas or a gallon of milk.

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Harriet Weaver, Fort Worth, Texas — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 17:51:20 GMT

I just don't understand why raising so much money admirable? I know MY vote cannot be bought and I don't let advertising tell me what to think about a candidate.

Seems to me that the USA needs a President/government who can demonstrate financially responsiblity.

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Lynne, Bedford, IN — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 17:59:33 GMT

I think paying the $8+ million in bills already incurred would be the thing to do. Is that an option on the list? I'm sure small business owners along the campaign trail, including her former high school, would appreciate the payment.

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Jessica — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 18:02:18 GMT

I don't want HRC TOUCHING ANY of my money!!!

And I would suggest that all of you supporters of HRC tell her to STOP SPENDING YOUR MONEY on MARK PENN!!!!

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Diane from Illinois — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 18:05:42 GMT

Dear Hillary,

Please send the $200 j fl just sent you to help pay the middle class working people in Ohio who supplied her campaign with stages, food, etc., so they can buy groceries for their families......you know, the people she's in this race to help.

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C A, Tuscaloosa, AL — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 18:07:39 GMT

HERE IS MY SUGGESTION:

Transfer the money to the Obama campaign so we can get on with this general election against McCain.

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4latte, Moses Lake, Washington — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 18:09:19 GMT

I have been driven away from MSNBC because most of the people on air are more than a little biased in favor of Obama. I know this has been said over and over but I am one more former viewer if your advertisers even care. I'm gone and so are all my kids who used to watch. Even worse, they are anit Hillary. It is not the candidates that are causing the rifts between the common voters-it is MSNBC and the like.

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Barbara Gray, Bowie, MD — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 18:12:30 GMT

Sen. Clinton I do wish you well in your fundraising efforts. But why put such a financial burden on the PA voters? Your campaign should have been prepared. John Quincy Adams stated, "If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader." Obviously, those supporting Sen. Obama's campaign are also supporting his leadership.