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Pat, Boston, MA — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 21:16:04 GMT

There are some unbelievably smart people who post here daily. Please ------------

IN NOVEMBER, VOTE OUT ANYONE IN YOUR STATE WHO VOTED FOR THE IRAQ INVASION.

This will be the time for us to speak up loud and clear. We tried - we wrote to Congress, we marched. No one listened.

Well, it's payback time. Vote them out. I don't care how outspoken anyone up on the Hill is now against Bush & Cheney. It's too damn late.

This is not the military's fault.

We need a whole new generation of leaders in Congress & in the White House.

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Jessica, Wisconsin — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 21:19:25 GMT

The DSCC has received a slight uptick because Obama supporters were "ticked" about Clinton's fat cats throwing threats around so they contributed.

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eh, AZ — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 21:19:39 GMT

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DEMS STAND NO CHANCE IN NOVEMBER IF HILLARY DESTROYS THE PARTY.
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Tired of Being Tired — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 21:20:42 GMT

They should be discussing what effect the demoncratic nominee for president will have on these races in particular. The passing of the guard is happening - that is the cause of this craziness - Clinton and the old power structure aren't ready to give it up. But the time is now. We need the sort of vision Obama has shown. I wish people would stop with the talking points - just words - and listen to the words. They make sense and it isn't really all that hard to follow. We here in American have given birth to a politcal class; a hierarchy of American in which only those in the richest 2% will govern America until the end of time. Sounds crazy I know, but it is true. Barack Obama is our only chance at shaking the power structure enough so that we once again resemble a government for the people and by the people.

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John, Knoxville, TN — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 21:21:31 GMT

Is there anyone who can read these blogs and still argue with a straight face that this drawn-out primary isn't having a terrible, terrible effect on the party???

Clinton supporters say Obama is a racist, a liar, and a con-man

Obama supporters say that Clinton is as bad or worse (I saw one earlier today that compared her honesty to that of a "crack whore")

SUPERDELEGATES - IT'S TIME FOR YOU TO STEP IN AND END THIS INSANITY NOW (ONE WAY OR THE OTHER) - OR ELSE, THE DEMOCRATS WILL STAND NO CHANCE IN NOVEMBER

And a poor showing at the top of the ticket equals an equally poor showing down the ballot - does anyone really want to see the Republicans to win back the congress too???

Time for us all to remember the big picture and focus on what is really important

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Allison — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 21:22:38 GMT

The Dems would be wise to look down the ballot and see major defeat if Barack Hussein Obama is the nominee. Obama is unqualified and unelectable. Today, he demonstrated that fact again with his poor performance in his "committee hearing" the 1st once he's held since being given the task long ago.

Hillary Rodham Clinton again today clearly demonstrated why she is the most qualified, most intelligent, most electable candidate in the race.

Hillary has already proven she can win big in the big states that are the must wins for the Dems in November. In Ohio, a must win swing state for the Dems, Obama outspent Hillary by 3 or 4 to 1 and yet won only 5 out of 88 counties in Ohio. Today, in Ohio, Hillary beats McCain by 10 pts in polls while Obama ties or loses to McCain in Ohio. Same story in Florida, Michigan, Penn. etc. Obama cannot get to 50%, the magic number. If you cannot win in states like Ohio, you cannot win the Presidency. Obama would drag the entire ticket down. McCain would win in a landslide against Obama.

The Democratic Party would be wise to remember that WHITE WOMEN FOR DECADES HAVE BEEN THE MAJORITY VOTING BLOCK OF THE DEM PARTY AND WE WANT HILLARY!!!!!!!!!!

NO HILLARY AND IT'S JOHN MCCAIN FOR ME.

Country first, party second. Patriotism matters.

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Cindi in Louisiana — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 21:33:20 GMT

I can't get over the fact that Clinton is arguing to superdels that Obama is unelectable because we will see 527 ads with Pastor Wright. If she is the nominee, we will no doubt see numerous 527 ads with all of her "misspeaks" asking us, " Wouldn't you rather have the Straight Talk Express as opposed to this?" The Clintons sure like to throw a lot of stones when they live in a house made totally of glass!!

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Sick of corruption, sick of the Clintons — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 21:35:39 GMT

Allison

Yes, patriotism matters. But so does integrity. That is why I will never, under any circumstances, vote for Hillary Clinton.

Obama in 2008. Integrity matters and the Clintons have none.

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Chad, Salt Lake City Utah — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 21:36:20 GMT

Allison, Please register republican now and get if over with. Hillary is losing, go vote for Mcain. Your vindictive feminism is sickening. It gives woman a bad name. "If Hillary doesn't win, I will punish the dems!" Pathetic. You don't deserve to call yourself a democrat. I loathe Everything Senator Clinton does, but I would still vote for her before Mcain. Get out now, the party is fine without filth like you.

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Phil, CA — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 21:37:46 GMT

With Obama on top of the ticket, good luck to the Dems to carry the Senate and House in Nov 08.

All of the 3 top candidates are very weak.

For Dems: it should be Gore, but instead we get Obama or Clinton.

For Reps: it should be Romney, but instead we get Old Fogey, ....I mean McCain.

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Ken, Boston, MA — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 21:38:41 GMT

Allison - It is apparent by your post that you will not vote for Obama because he is not a "White Woman". If that is why you are voting for Hillary then I would recommend that you give up voting all together for the good of the country. If you would vote for McCain then issues mean nothing to you. I for one will not vote for Hillary if she is in the GE because she has shown herself to be untrustworthy, dishonest and frankly, not a very good candidate. Obama has essentially come from behind and has taken every punch thrown at him to date. He is more realistic about his health plan and has been consistant on the war. If Hillary is in the GE I will vote for Nader. At least I am not being voting for someone who does not share anything I beleive in because I am upset that my person did not get the Dem nomination. To everyone out there supporting one of the Dem candidates: If you are not happy then vote Nader. What the hell is voting for McCain going to get you but another 4 years of Bush policy.

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kevin — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 21:39:08 GMT

Alison you are right on the money

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Robin — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 21:42:34 GMT

This white woman does not want HRC so you do not speak for all white women, nor does I feel it necessary to shriek in all caps in an effort to bully those who disagree. One person, one vote; you use yours as you please, as will I.

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C A, Tuscaloosa, AL — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 21:43:38 GMT

Allison (Sent Tuesday, April 08, 2008 5:22 PM):

Allison:

Your threat to vote McCain if Hillary is not the nominee is not a sign of maturity nor a quote from anyone who truly believes in country first. Your blind support for Hillary is obviously based solely on her gender. Your comment "white women" shows a degree of narrowmindedness and your ending inference that Obama is not patriotic is reflective of a person who has no idea what patriotism truly is. You are a person that obviously keeps a petite umbrella because your tolerance level is small as well.

The Dem Party owes Hillary nothing so the threats you are exercising will be of little good to remove the fat that has settle between your ears.

In fact, you sound quite remarkbly like many on the right who support McCain so be our guest and join them. Those of us who wish to see a Dem in office whether it be Obama or Hillary have more important things to look forward to and to achieve without having to drag someone like you around.

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Harrier, Waco, Texas — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 21:49:11 GMT

Allison, I hope you get drafted into the army and sent to the front lines when McCain invades Iran.

Maybe you'd rethink voting for McCain when a mortar blew your face off.

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Charles (LA CA) — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 21:54:33 GMT

Allison, thank you for infusing identity politics into your support for Hilary Clinton. I thought that I'd finally here an agrument in favor of Hilary without mentioning race or gender, I was wrong. Many Clinton supporters has stopped giving coherent or issue-based arguments in support of their candidate. They simply tell people Obama is unelectable, even though polls seem to suggest he has just as good of a chance of winning as Clinton does.

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dboy, Chicago Il. — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 21:57:30 GMT

Hillary has already proven she can win big in the big states that are the must wins for the Dems in November. In Ohio, a must win swing state for the Dems, Obama outspent Hillary by 3 or 4 to 1 and yet won only 5 out of 88 counties in Ohio. Today, in Ohio, Hillary beats McCain by 10 pts in polls while Obama ties or loses to McCain in Ohio. Same story in Florida, Michigan, Penn. etc. Obama cannot get to 50%, the magic number. If you cannot win in states like Ohio, you cannot win the Presidency. Obama would drag the entire ticket down. McCain would win in a landslide against Obama.

The Democratic Party would be wise to remember that WHITE WOMEN FOR DECADES HAVE BEEN THE MAJORITY VOTING BLOCK OF THE DEM PARTY AND WE WANT HILLARY!!!!!!!!!!

NO HILLARY AND IT'S JOHN MCCAIN FOR ME.

Country first, party second. Patriotism matters.
Allison (Sent Tuesday, April 08, 2008 5:22 PM)

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Just admit it. You are a Republican. It's ok... Just, don't be shy.. COme out and be proud

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TFMC, Seattle, WA — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 21:57:44 GMT

Allison, stop scaremongering around here. We don't need you spouting your horribly biased views. People are smart enough to know that in a primary where voters have been faced with a torrent of ads from one or both candidates the polls don't reflect what the general election holds at all. You jump the gun to support your candidate, and we see through your falsehoods.

And do you *really* want four more years of Bush/Cheney tactics? I mean, when the Democratic primary dust settles, the die-hard Clinton fans are nuts if they go for a Republican because of some perceived slight. If Obama lost, I could understand some of his supporters, who are more moderate, may go for McCain. But Clinton has a strong liberal base, and those folks flocking to McCain is just terribly self-destructive.

And of course the main question is this: If your beloved candidate HRC does what she must and will, which is campaign ardently for Obama (because she must to maintain/regain her legacy), will you ignore her entreaties and really vote for McCain?! I think not. As an Obama supporter, I would never vote for McCain, and especially not if my candidate of choice was fully backing the Democrat who won the primary.

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Lin Lo — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 21:58:34 GMT

Allison, "poor performance in hearing" today? Are you kidding me? He hit the nail on the head! He asked the question that NO ONE is asking but everyone wants to know! And to which no answer was given. Which is what exactly would be considered 'success'? It addresses the big picture. Success in Iraq needs to be defined and tied to measures. The situation will never be ideal there, so if we don't define what victory is, we will be there for 100 years, just like McCain wants. Oh and by the way, this 49 year old white woman (majority voting block of Dem party) is voting for Obama. I will not vote on gender, I will vote for the best qualified person.

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Trent Laford, Forest Glenn NY — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 21:58:38 GMT

With the rock stars (now rock-head stars) at the head of the Democratic ballot looking less and less likey to win the White House this fall, the Dems can kiss goodbye any thoughts of increasing their majorities in Congress. Breaking even will be quite an accomplishment with either Clinton or Obama at the head of the Dim ticket.

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Tim, Reading, PA — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 21:59:50 GMT

Allison, no one discounts that white women are a large portion of the Democrats. However it's undeniable that the African Americans are a large voting block as well. While I sympathize with you if your canidate is not the nomminee, I know I would be disappointed if Obama was not the nomminee I ask you this. Are you willing to be ready for 4 more years of the Iraq war? Are you ready to see our sons and daughters, brothers and sisters be sent to die. Are you ready for no help from the government and more tax breaks go to the wealthy. Are you ready to reverse Roe vs Wade because one more left leaning judge goes and that will get overturned.
If you really believe that Obama isn't patriotic I ask you to look at the man's life and read his books. He firmly believes in the exact same promise in America that we all do, left OR right. I ask you will you be able to live with yourself knowing that McCain operates in an us versus them mindset and if you aren't one of "us" then we must fight you. He WILL go after the Iranians. He WILL continue in Iraq. He will see his election as a mandate to continue the next 4 years as the last 8 years have been run.

I know that even if Obama doesn't make it in I will vote for Senator Clinton no matter how much I don't care for the way her campaign has been run. I will do it because I agree with her policies far more than I agree with Obama's. So I ask you are you supporting Clinton only because she's a woman, or are you voting for her because she believes in the same type of things you believe in. I only hope you can live with your choice.

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donna, pgh., pa. — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 22:02:43 GMT

For the sake of our Nation, may the best candiates win, whether Dem, Repub, Indy, or otherwise.

To those of you questioning the amount of time spent by some posters here, come down from your high horses please.

Have you considered that some posters may be retirees? What about the lunch, and coffee breakers. Have you considered the evening, and nightshift workers? How about folks who need work only part-time, for supplimental family income? Heaven forbid, an independently wealthy voter should be more interested in these, very serious, political contests, instead of being air headed heirs, and heiresses only chasing their pleasures. Maybe some people are Arab looking, or Muslim, and are afraid of campaigning openly, for fear of possible backlash to their candidate, given the climate of prejudice in the air. With 80,000 jobs lost recently, some poor folks, regrettably, have much too much time on their hands. Perhaps they gravitate to the computer, instead of the bottle. How about the severely handicapped whose mobility is challenged?

Would you prefer the aforementioned groups spend their time watching soap operas, reality tv, or Jerry Springer? Some of us actually believe we are doing some good. As per Rachel Maddow's comment recently, the political analysts comb these blogs. Granted the posts are not the thoughts of that of a Lincoln, or Nelson Mandela, but some are quite marvelously funny, or eloquently brilliant. They have merit by being the free speech of Americans. Even when the articles are not fully understood, or well read by us, our fellow posters are a great help in bringing forth knowledge, and understanding.

There are far worse ways to spend one's time besides reading the news, and responding to an invitation to comment on it.

Pulling for Obma '08

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Bob in Denver — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 22:05:47 GMT

Alison,
If it's country first, then how can you vote for McCain when GOP Senator Thad Cochran of Mississippi with 8 more years in the Senate said this about McCain:
"The thought of his (McCain) being president sends a cold chill down my spine," Cochran said by phone (to the Boston Globe). "He is hotheaded. He is erratic. He loses his temper and he worries me."
How can any American vote for someone like that. Let's see how nonpartisan you really are, Allison.

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Frederick, Woodbury, MN — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 22:08:26 GMT

The top of the ticket is important but irregardless of who is on the top of the ticket the Democrats have to work at the down ticket candidates. In Minnesota I sure look forward to casting a vote for Al Franken to replace R-Senator Norm Coleman the Bushite yes man. And the prospect of knocking out first time R-Congresswoman Michelle Bachmann, the crazy right-winger hate-monger is enough to make me go to the polls regardless of who is at the top of the Democratic ticket. The only way to get things to change in Washington is replacing a whole lot of Republicans in both the House and Senate!

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Greg Chicago — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 22:11:18 GMT

Allison how do you figure his work at the committee hearing was bad since he hadn't addressed the committee when you posted your msg. I love the fact people have different opinions, as long as they are well reasoned and have a moticum of truth.

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A white woman for Obama, NY — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 22:14:08 GMT

Allison,
Not ALL white women want HRC as their president. Please don't speak for me. My voice counts, too.

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MSierra, SF — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 22:21:14 GMT

'...We have to make sure both candidates stay positive.”...'

BOTH candidates ?
You mean Billary, don't you ?
It's she and her supporters who are race-baiting
Hillary has been the one who says the she and John McCain are experienced enough (dodging bullets) to be CIC...

If we want to win, Barack Obama is our only chance
He's HONEST, he has character and integrity
He represents change

Why would we want to re-cycle the failed Clinton Presidency
Hillary is dishonest and completely NOT CREDIBLE
Hillary is crooked and corrupt
She was fired from her first job on the Watergate investigation because she was 'a liar and unethical'
Let's not try to re-instate a 'carnival of corruption' that was the failed Clinton Presidency

Hillary can't run her own campaign...
How can she run America ?
Hillary can't manage her campaign finances...
How can she manage America's finances ?

'...WHITE WOMEN FOR DECADES HAVE BEEN THE MAJORITY VOTING BLOCK OF THE DEM PARTY AND WE WANT HILLARY!!!!!!...'

Really ?
Have all the white women d=elected Alison as their spokes woman ?
Alison, why do you chicks always take all the closet space ?
Can we get your to share the closet space ?

'...Country first, party second. Patriotism matters.
Allison...'

Stupidity is its' own punishment, Alison
Be my guest honey......
Cause Crooked Hillary is finished !!
Tough luck !!

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Daniel, NY — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 22:21:32 GMT

Don't forget the House, too, where things look really good Democrats. Two new polls today show them ahead in two very important open seat races: LA-06 (which is GOP-held) and AL-05. Full roundup: http://www.campaigndiaries.com/2008/04/house-diary-republicans-losing.html

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LAinLA — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 22:25:56 GMT

What will be the reaction on the streets if the voters are dissinfranchised by the super delegates!

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LAinLA — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 22:31:10 GMT

From a previous post:
From: C.K. Steele Fort Lauderdale, FL

Hillary shouldn't have to "fire" Mark Penn. She believes everything that he stands for. The Unions that still support her should be ashamed of themselves. It has been recently reported that there is another person in the Clinton campaign who has been paid by the Colombians [Gold Service International is the name of the Colombian company] and this agent was given $800,000 instead of Penn's $300,000. This person was paid this $800,000 to give pro-Colombian free trade speeches and was even given the use of the Colombian president's private jet to aid in his travel. This staff member even helped to negotiate a Canadian oil deal in Colombia as well. As an extra token of satisfaction, the agent was also given $31 million to invest into his estate (foundation). This agent's name is Bill Clinton. Bubba won't be "fired" either so we should know that Penn and Wolfson are towing the company line and this is just business as usual in the Clinton campaign. The chairpersons of these unions who are so willing to fall on their swords for Sen. Clinton need to resign or be voted out immediately.

http://www.politico.com/blogs/bensmith/0408/Bill_Clinton_backed_Colombia_trade_deal_Estoy_a_favor.html

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Mary, Phx, AZ — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 22:31:42 GMT

I am white. I am a woman. I am old. I am voting for Obama. I am voting for the future of my children and grandchildren. Some of you are voting selfish allegiances or dreams of the past. You don't care. You won't be around to live with the consequences of your stubborness. I am shamed by you.

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LAin LA — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 22:36:50 GMT

Allison,

Such an angry blog.

I think you are from the generation where when you tried out for a sport everyone made the team.

Don't forget, without the blacks JFK would not have been our nominee or president.

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KC — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 22:37:12 GMT

Hey Allison...If you put your country first, then shouldn't you vote for the candidate that will provide health care for all, get us out of Iraq, and put moderate-to-progressive judges on the Supreme Court? It sounds to me like what you're really after isn't patriotism but selfishness. If you can't have Hillary, you're ok with screwing the country.

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C.Beitz — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:00:15 GMT

The longer that Hillary remains in the laughable LOSING campaign, the more Republicans will win in Congress in November. She is becoming the example of a very disorganized Party, jealous Party, self indulgent Party, and one that also voted for the war ...so why expect them to win if they are like her?

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Doug B — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:47:45 GMT

Republicans are teeing Obama up to drive him out of play in November. Those upper mountain states that always vote Republican everytime. 3 times as many people voted Democrate than Republican in the primaries. I have to give it to the Republicans, they know how to win. If you don't beleive that then why does Hillary win the Democrate states, and why is the media not talking about this. It so obvious that the Republicans want to run against Obama.

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Sheri, AZ — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:53:49 GMT

If Obama is not the nominee I may sit this one out. In my opinion neither McCain or Clinton are a good choice for president. I live in AZ and don't really feel McCain has done much for our state and I have a real hard time with Clinton's credability.

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Raphael — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 03:28:52 GMT

I will never vote for a person who voted for the war. So I guess you already know whom I support.
Yeah, Hillary supporters who are anti-war, explain to me: you would have voted for the war that has cost us $1721 per American in tax money if you were in Hillary's shoes?
She lacks credibility and integrity, even the integrity to realize she'll lose.

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Mark, Cincinnati Ohio — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 04:08:58 GMT

This will be a game-changing election. Obama will be the Democratic nominee and the Democrats will sweep everything in front of them, just like 1932. I live out here in the heartland and we are fed up with everything; low paying jobs or no jobs, unaffordable higher education, high food and energy prices, unaffordable health care or no health care. The days of the tax cutting, government service gutting, war mongering, free trading with China, good job destroying Republicans are almost over. I'll vote for Britney Spears if she is the Democrat. It's time to start repairing the damage. There's a lot of work to do.

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Susan Garcia, US citizen in Bocas del Toro, Panama — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 04:32:53 GMT

To the woman who said that she is voting for McCain if Clinton is not the nominee because "patriotism counts:"
What is "patriotic" about promising to appoint judges who will strike down women's right to choose?>
What is "patriotic" about continuing to de fund all family planning aid to organizations who even mention the word "abortion" even though this is the only healthcare available to women in many countries? What is "patriotic" about claiming that condoms do not prevent AIDS and that sex eductiaon in schools must only talk about "abstinence?"
What is "patriotic" about denying women the right to purchase birth control at pharmacies if the pharmacist doesn't believe in birth control?
Please explain why you will vote for a man who advocates all those things because these anti-woman stances are "patriotic?" Just exactly what does "patriotism" mean to you?

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Brian — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 10:28:16 GMT

Shhhhh, I love the way Hillary has ran her campaign. Just another bus in the ditch. What? How did we get here? What do we do now? How could this possibly happen?

By the way Allison, at least get your facts straight. Obama heads the sub-committee of the committee. Geeze, I need to help the Clinton campaign blog pundits attack my own guy. Ah hell, for a dollar I'll take over Penn's job. She will still lose, but look at the money I'll save Hillary supporters.

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tonybama — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 11:31:45 GMT

Why even respond to an idiot like Allison.

I am pro-Obama not because he is a black man, I am not anti-Clinton because she is a white woman.

Obama is the first candidate I could get excited about since `76 (Fred Harris).

As far as Congressional races, it was during the Clinton years that the Dems suffered major defeats in Congress. It is Obama who is bringing all kinds of new voters into the party.

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Jake, Milwaukee WI — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 11:41:19 GMT

If experiance and the ability to get something done in Washington are important issues to you, then there is nothing wrong with voting McCain over Obama if Hillary is not the nominee. I too am on that bandwagon.

This from a proud African American male who usually votes blue. Go figure.

Hillary 08

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Diane from Illinois — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 13:17:35 GMT

Just want to say thanks to my fellow Obama supporter bloggers. You took care of Allison just fine without my help and I feel no real need to respond to someone like that because you did it so well! I'm proud of you all and look forward to reading your blogs everyday. A lot of times it supports my own thinking, but usually it gives me more to consider on a variety of subjects. So thanks!

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Delores Rose-Kennedy a Hillary Supporter — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 13:18:50 GMT

Lighten up everyone. All of this will be forgotten come the fall. We need to get the best most qualified candidate on the democratic ticket and it ain't Obama. His questioning yesterday at the senate hearing was laughable. He tried so hard but did NOT make it happen. Bet Kerry & Kennedy briefed him too. I'm sure they had to show him the way to the meeting room.

Obama is a lightweight. He needs to hone his skills, accomplish something before he tries to jump for one year in the US Senate into the White House. He just isn't qualified, not vetted and we don't know a lot about him. His ideas are just Edward's and Hillary's ideas that he has adopted. Just speeches!!! He is good at that. Hope, change,
judgment are just words, if one hasn't backed them up with something. Obama's change is probably something we cannot live with--I shudder to think. That man scares me. Judgment. His has been very poor. Case in point--2 decades of listening to the Rev. Wright. Obama's change might be some of the Rev. Wright's ideas of change. I am not willing to take a chance and I don't care what the MSM tries to ram down my throat. I don't buy it. Just words,
just words. That is the sum of what he is good at.

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S.B. Stein E.B. NJ — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 13:23:57 GMT

I have say that the candidates running for Senate and House seats need to think about coattails... How much can they rely on the coattails of the nominee? If they are thinking about riding along with the nominee, then these candidates need to wonder about the issues and baggage that the candidate has. Are they willing to deal with that.

As for Andrews running against Lautenberg, I believe it should be time for him to step down for Andrews to take over. Yes, call me a bigot because there is some concern over age, but there is also some concern over South Jersey. For a good long time, most of NJ's senators have been from North Jersey and focused on that. I know that Senators aren't supposed to have a district, but it seems that they do favor the northern sections of NJ. I hope that people in NJ think about that.