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Enrique, Chicago — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 23:08:40 GMT

Hillary has done nothing but mudsling throughout this campaign. Ever since it became obvious that she wouldn't just walk right into the nomination and the presidency, Hillary has relied on negative campaigning. She has even resorted to blatantly lying about her foreign policy experience.

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Gregory Peek, Birmingham, Alabama — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 23:12:03 GMT

Hillary Clinton's chief strategist refused to answer when asked on Meet the Press about the Middle East alliance she is proposing to commit our military to. Is this not something she should tell us?

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Gina - Texas — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 23:12:16 GMT

Clinton is a bully and the only way to deal with bullies is head on. When Obama was trying to stay with his message she was taunting him "wimp" and now that he shows how he will fight the Republican Candidate she clutches her pearls and whines "Oh my!"... She should worry more about her mythological proclivities and stop pointing fingers.

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Carol, Ca — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 23:12:45 GMT

Hypocritical....that's exactly what Senator Obama is!!

This is the new political campaign he promised? Not old style politics? His sincerity and honestly is showing...his attack ads are preposterous...especially the one attacking Health Care...blantant fear tactic!! About an issue that involves the health and well-being of all Americans!! To use fear mongering on this issue....WHAT'S NEXT???

I'm very disappointed...he's resorting to the same old...same old!!

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James Tn — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 23:13:48 GMT

Billary once again the victom of her own self.... Let it go Billary...Your negatives are down in the dirt and soon will be sitting in the same place the devil lives...HELL.......

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Ian — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 23:15:09 GMT

Obama needs to drop the negative stuff (that's his appeal) and get back to responding only to charges directed toward him with the facts AND WITHOUT pointing out his Democratic opponent's flaws. We already know what Hillary is and we certainly aren't looking for more of the same.

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Never trusted Obama and still don't. We do not know this man. — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 23:18:18 GMT

The primary race comes down to this;

Vote Hillary, if you want a democrat in the white house in 2009.

Vote Obama, if you want a republican in the white house in 2009.

Obama may, and I hope and pray not, win the nomination but HE WILL NOT BE PRESIDENT!!!

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Sue, Bloomington, IN — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 23:18:19 GMT

Hey, Garin, where is your campaign's March financial statement? It's due out by midnight tonight.

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Cindy in PA — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 23:21:58 GMT

Hillary Clinton is like a house guest who has overstayed her welcome...I'm tired...go home Hillary.

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Independent in TN — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 23:23:40 GMT

The Clintons are the masters of the double standard

Obama points out how negative they are, which in turn, according to them, qualifies as Obama being negative

I'll be so glad when they are finally gone . . . they represent evrything I find distasteful in American politics

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Lis Nachon — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 23:24:02 GMT

So what happened to this "new" politics of Obamas? You know, where he rises up over these petty little freuds?

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twocanpete — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 23:28:17 GMT

http://twocanpete.blogspot.com/
Don't these ungrateful snobs realize that Hillary fought in Bosnia so that they could be free? She is a combat veteran for crying out loud! Give the lady some respect.

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Never trusted Obama and still don't. We do not know this man. — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 23:28:34 GMT

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MSNBC quit wasting my time — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 23:31:46 GMT

I'm undecided. I don't want to hear more about this crap. I want Hillary Clinton to explain why she would form some kind of Arab-Israeli-US mass retaliation alliance against Iran. I also want to know what the cost of her health care plan will be and how much my wages will be garnished.

I would like Barack to answer more clearly his exit strategy for getting us out of Iraq. I would also like to hear more about his college tax credit and the specific public service requirements that students would have.

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seriously? — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 23:33:49 GMT

Do people in the media think no one will tune in if it only reports on things that matter to most people? More and more First Read reads like it's all about getting off the rocks of media hounds and less like it's concerned with anything that actually matters.

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Obama lies. — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 23:33:58 GMT

well that says it all. Like takeing lobbyist money. Obama says he hasnt taken any -LIE than he says well Hillary took more.She didnt say she never took any.Hillary can stand up to anyone but by the looks Obama cannt and he has a lot will be knocking on his door.Truth .Take Kennedy for example he wanted to run what she would do and say when she wouldnt be tied he slapped her by endorseing Obama and through whole endorsment kept diging and slapping her while Obama smirked.Well let Obama do his bidding after dont lay it all on Hillary.I see he didnt deliver his state to Obama though.He has bamboozled his people so much they really believe all his funding is by the little folk.He likes useing bamboozled and such over and over since he accused Bill of useing code words. Now he uses them over and over while smirking that we got um on that one we made up smirk.Hypocrite is mild.

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John Doe — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 23:37:15 GMT

The puzzle that is Obama is coming together....

racist church

Rezco and contributions

Oil and gas corps. contributions

Rev. Wright

Rev. Moss

Terrorist William Ayers & Dorhn

Louis Farrakhan and the million man march Obama attended.

Louis Farrakhan Nation of Islam endorses Obama

Muslims endorse Obama

Muslim senators endorses Obama

Hamas endorses Obama

Michelle Obama anti American comments

Jane Fonda endorses Obama

Move on . org endorses Obama

Bad judgment and strange friends

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Stephen Graff, Woodbury, NJ — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 23:37:28 GMT

Obama has run his campaign on the whole issue of change, a radical departure from the status quo of Washington negativity, but in recent days he has glaringly jumped into the fray while still claiming that he is the change agent, the one who is unifying and the one staying positive. This will, I'm afraid, be Obama and company's downfall; if not now, then in the general election, unless he and his advisors decide to bury the hatchet and go back to the original intent of the campaign, what was seemingly his whole reason for being in the presidential race. Without this comprehensive message and theme, what is his reason for being? If Obama's is, in the end, an emperor with no clothes, then how is he any different from the other two? And if he's no different, why should we, as Americans, vote for him over two other candidates who have what he doesn't: experience.

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Jessica — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 23:37:53 GMT

Hey First Read,

I have posted about this numerous times, yet apparently MSNBC doesn;t like to report REAL news.

Why have you not even commented on HRC newest "umbrella" foreign policy plan?

Seems to me like this should be REAL NEWS and someone should be asking her about it.

I don't know about all of you, but engaging in WORLD WAR THREE, as HRC seems to be interested in should take precedent over the "shiny objects", that CHuck Todd claims is a better story.

Come on First Read, do your job. We are talking about MAJOR foreign policy issue here. And not even ONE mention.

I guess MSNBC is more new you can't use.

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Kat — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 23:38:27 GMT

Let's see...who would you rather have a beer with--probably Obama. Who would you rather go to a ballgame with...probably Obama. Who would you rather BBQ with---probably Obama......sound lke a pattern here??? Been down that road before---should have looked at the sign first---It read...Wrong Way
Clinton - 08

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Bunker Hill, Spearfish, SD — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 23:39:06 GMT

Rendell accused Obama of hypocrisy. That means that (sometimes) he "acts in contradiction to his or her stated beliefs or feelings."

Now this is really laughable, because what he's really saying is that Clinton has no beliefs to contradict. She really is an empty candidate. I feel sorry for her.

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clairton, Pa. — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 23:39:42 GMT

Hillary you, and your supporters should shut-up already. You started it. Remember when your mama would not let you in the house until you fought the neighborhood kids? That's probably when your psyche broke toward evil. Well fighting back is not your personal domain.

Obama has not gone out of his way, not, to humiliate you with all of your old, and new, tax return, CAFTA, Chinagate, etc. baggage. I like what somebody posted earlier, Obama is not your, and your supporters personnal whipping boy. Live by it, and die by it.

Obama '08

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kimere — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 23:43:46 GMT

I wonder what has become of PA since their Governor's "presidential campaign"

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Selina, Wilmington, Delaware — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 23:46:05 GMT

Yawn

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mexed, san antonio, texas — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 23:49:07 GMT

I'm open to Hillary or Barack and will vote Democrat no matter. That said, yes, the Barack camp has played the game very well. He publicly presents the innocent image while his campaign and fans do all the dirty work. The comments are correct. Hillary and her campaign have thrown the hard ball and they have done it openly. The Barack camp has not been open. Dirty, yes. Open, no. Alas! Politics as usual. If Barack wins and moves on, his fans will be faithful. They are already blinded. I have never voted for looks or likeability. Look what likeability got us in George Bush. McCain will play the same card. Mr. independant and recently so socially aware. He will jump right back into a full right wing agenda and leave those workers high and dry. The poor? Forget that. We need the rich to get richer so their money can trickle down to those waiting for the scraps.

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Cowboy Jack — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 23:49:39 GMT

Eddie Rendell is right, as Chris Matthews would say

Rendell's got a powerful voice in PA

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Chad Gleason , Kent Washington — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 23:49:47 GMT

Admitting that you are negatively campaigning does not make it acceptable .....

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TrueBlue Hussein, Durham, NC — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 23:50:03 GMT

Lord knows the Klinton Klan has run a squeaky clean campaign, never whining or complaining about the media, not once stooping to anything personal, never injecting race or religion into the discourse, hewing to the issues, keeping to a positive message about Senator Clinton's strengths, never once questioning Senator Obama's fitness for the office of the Presidency. How dare the Obama campaign throw the kitchen sink at her?

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Cowboy Jack — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 23:50:18 GMT

On Tuesday, I encourage "typical white people" to vote "present"..... If you do, for the first time in my adult life, I'll be proud of my country...

Obama/Rezko '08: "Change without experience"

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BMR, Pittsburgh PA — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 23:50:39 GMT

Ah, Governor Rendell...getting it wrong again. (Now, to be fair, Rendell is not stupid by any means. He's engaging in a little Clinton spin.) What, Governor - you expected HRC to get a free ride on her attacks?

Clinton supporters are trying to point to Obama's responses to Clinton's attacks and say, "See? He's negative! Nothing new here!"

Of course, if Obama just lets her go (as he did at the last debate) without pointing out her issues, she says, "He's a wimp! He can't handle the White House!"

Defending oneself against scurrilous attacks is hardly the same as initiating those same attacks. The Clinton campaign has been trying this double-standard for some time, hoping people won't see through it. Unfortunately, one only has to look at the two of them debating to see the point. If Obama was going negative, he'd have pushed Tuzla at the debate. He didn't even try to twist the knife on that issue. He could have brought up Bill Clinton's Weather Underground commutations earlier - but left them alone until Clinton tried to press further on his connection to William Ayers.

Obama's just doing now what he didn't do in the days before March 4 - hit Clinton back on some sensitive points. I would say to Clinton what I tell my 4-year-old son: if you don't like being hit, don't hit people in the first place. (As for the conference call with the general - the campaign has already repudiated those remarks. No sale there.)

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Audrey Fryer, Vancouver Island, Canada — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 23:50:49 GMT

Talk about hypocrisy: How about John McCain receiving $58,358.00 for a Navy Pension: This is the same guy who doesn't want to pass a bill for the current war veterans so they can get an education, homes or medical benefits and George won't even let them have a ride to sign up to vote. WOW that is $5,000.00 a month, now that's hypocrisy.

Someone who is really reading the information.

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Plainbrown1 — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 23:52:26 GMT

OK... let's try this again!

The "He's not being fair" stuff is a bit of an old political gotcha, don'tchathink?

If Obama doesn't respond to the competitive accusations - the HRC campaign claims - "see, he's not tough enough to deal with what the Republicans will do..."

If he does respond then the line is, "see he's being a hypocrite, and plays old politics too..."

It's a "Catch-22", but not a new one. Fortunately, we've all seen this game played before. So, Obama responds and stays in the race and Clinton whines and will eventually have to admit she's lost - but not her fault, of course.

The media, meanwhile, just likes to "raise the issues", because we know it's being talked about!
It would be really something to see if the "journalists" stopped being scribes and became really journalists and started calling the election like somebody who realized that it was pretty important. I don't remember Cronkite, Morrow or Huntley/Brinkley think that their only responsibility was to parrot whatever accusation was drifting in the wind and then call that responsible journalism. Your readers deserve more than just an echo chamber, they deserve your judgement and the benefit of your experience.

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Lezident, Portland, Me — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 23:52:43 GMT

This hypocrisy on Obama's part is nothing new. Saint Obama goes out on his high horse and preaches a new politics with no negatives, while his campaign relentlessly attacks Hillary. They're still attacking now that he's ahead.

Obama is not who he says he is.

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clairton, Pa. — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 23:54:32 GMT

Rachel Maddow said that if Hillary had anything she was holding back to try and trump Obama's close in Pa., she would play her hand by Sunday morning. Well, it's 7:41 pm Sunday night, and all's quiet. Just as I said when she revisited Rev. Wright with Dick Scaife's newspaper, her well is dry. She has no real end game that would bring her the nomination, except to steal it.

Just speaking for myself, I believe the young Chinese student defiantly standing in front of an armored tank would be the kind of anarchy the dem party would have to deal with should they allow that to happen. Now, times that by 1.3 million. Likewise for the repubs if they are intent on robbery, like that which they perpretrated in 2000.

'No, Not This Time'

YES WE CAN !

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jane-pa — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 23:55:42 GMT

Obama has all along been hypocritical. He laughs at Hillary or anyone that dares to question him and makes the croud laugh at them too. I have heard him say oh come on till they laughed at who was in his sights. Than he says how he is running such a high road campaign. He has his people spew vile and hate like here. He is clean.He has supporters do the dirty work like trying to get Hillary out.When it doesnt work he says oh I say she can run as long as she wants to. Thanks for the Obama permission.

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JWHICK, American Fork, UT — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 23:57:12 GMT

Obama never said that he wouldn't criticize Clinton on policy (healthcare, her changing positions on war and trade, etc.). He has tried to steer away from PERSONAL attacks, which is why he didn't hit Clinton for her blatant Bosnia lies even when the moderators at the debate tried to goad him into it. Some of his supporters and backers have not held themselves in check, but Obama himself has consistently avoided the tabloid stories that Clinton has taken every opportunity she could to capitalize on.
Obama hasn't brought up the fact that Clinton's chief strategist (Penn) and her husband have both supported the Columbian free trade agreement, numerous shady associations (Hsu,etc., etc., etc.),the move-on issue. Obama has kept his criticisms on the issues, one of which is distracting voters with gotcha politics and then going back to Washington to work for special interests.
Notice that Obama's chief strategist distanced the campaign from the general's criticism. The Clinton campaign has defended their personal attacks, most of which originate with Hillary herself. Do people really think that the fact that Republicans will engage in despicable tactics justifies Hillary beating them to the punch? Democrats should slander each other so the Republicans don't need to?
For those of us who have watched this, it is clear that Obama has done everything possible to keep the campaign clean (No body is going to muzzle every surrogate who speaks their mind; the measure is the candidates themselves). Clinton has taken every opportunity to get into the gutter herself.

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nuanced — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 23:58:31 GMT

Thanks MSNBC and First Read for continuing to focus on the issues important to America --- not!!

I beg all of the media, as John Stewart has said, please, please, please stop hurting America.

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Jon — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:01:03 GMT

Drive-by Shooter Blames Victim...he's not vetted, she cries.

Come-on, do you take us for idiots!?!

So-called journalists, I for one am sick of the manipulation and sensationalism. The President makes life and death decisions, and your coverage should reflect the serious nature of what is happening. Our future is literally on the line here.

Keep up this nonsense and you'll lose my interest forever. I have other choices for news and reasoned analysis.

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sotiredofignorance — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:05:49 GMT

Senator Obama is pointing out the flaws in Senator Clinton's policies. Which is what he is supposed to be doing. Senator Clinton is pushing the "distractions" that her husband decried just last week.

Everyone who is worried about the war in Iraq should be petrified if this woman gets elected. Her statement that she would retaliate for any provocation in the Middle East and elsewhere is Bush all over again. When will First Read do an article on that?

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ash — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:06:35 GMT

grasping desperately to hang on. Hrc, go home

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Carrie, Chicago, Il — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:08:17 GMT

So its okay to be an SOB as long as you admit it?
What a bunch of hooey.

She drags him down for a mud-wrestle and then complains because he got dirt on her clothes. Priceless. Some people apparently find that appealing but I am not one of them. It is crap like this that got this country into the mess that it is in. No Thanks.

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Diamond — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:09:34 GMT

A third Bush term (led by McCain) can possibly be better than the second or first Bush terms.

But a third Clinton term (led by Hillary) will be no better than the first or second Clinton terms.

Bottom line: we're sick and tired of the Bush's and the Clintons. Hllary is shameless!

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Ree, Virginia — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:10:14 GMT

Where have I been that I didn't see or hear the negativity from the HRC campaign? Under a rock? Are they for real.

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Obama Fan, In the Middle of Nowhere, MO. — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:16:30 GMT

HRC is done Tuesday.....

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NoMoreHillBillyLies — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:16:41 GMT

Just today Bill Clinton said in his stump speech that when your opponent uses the Kitchen Sink Stratagy that you must be doing pretty good. All I can say is WOW who's campaign said they had to use the KSS wasn't that the Clinton Campaign?I have said this before I was a very very big fan of The Clintons,but in this election they have gone to levels of unbeleivable that is just hard to swallow. They have stooped so low that I find Bill saying that he did not have sex with that woman more credible than anything he sayes on the stump for Hillary.I did not like how people had said that they where pimping out Chelsea,I dont believe she should be on the stump if she cant aswer to reporters.Then I see the story from this morning and to see it reported quote and girl shouted out that she grabbed Chelsea's bottom as she took a picture with her.Chelsea did not do anything?? Wow then that is being pimped out,unless she liked it. Still another nonstory instead of substance reporting. No questions about Hillarys new Middle East Umbrella Policy and the facy that she is ready to nuclear on Day 1. Nothing about her throwing Move On.org under the bus behind closed doors. To be honest Obama has a right to call her a call her an Republican because she is the one with the Republican roots and tendencies.Since she just got an endorsement from Scaiffe The ultra Conservative that furthers my point.

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LMK in WA St. — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:16:55 GMT

This is ridiculous, Hillary and her supporters feel they can throw a punch (and tell lies), but Sen. Obama and his supporters can't even defend themselves let alone counter punch.

Sen. Obama could have counter punched Hillary many times and didn't. Isn't that really why Hillary a true Republican is calling him weak.

If you can dish it out Hillary's, you better be able to take it!

Obama '08

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Mary Margaret, Tacoma, WA — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:19:59 GMT

I love that last Rendell quote: "but we are not hypocritical about it." So now its okay to run a negative campaign as long as you admit that's what you're doing? What's next? It's okay to lie if you admit it? Oh wait, Clinton did lie (snipper fire) and she did admit it. I guess it is okay to lie if you're Hillary.

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Lilly, Las Vegas, NV — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:20:51 GMT

Yah, Clinton thinks negative campaigning is "Fun" that's why she does so much of it.

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Brandon, MD — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:22:25 GMT

You might want to point out that on Meet the Press, Axelrod condemned the characterization from the conference call and said that he dealt with it the same way that Wolfson dealt with one of their supporters calling Obama a Nazi.

However, Garin was absolutely schooled this morning. And to suggest that running an "outsider v. insider" campaign is negative campaigning is ridiculous on it's face.

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Sick of this Primary — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:23:27 GMT

Really, because "Shame on you Barack Obama" wasn't being a hypocrite at all. *rolls eyes*

This is really sad. It's like the Obama campaign is the now the parent of a child that just won't behave. She just keeps yelling and crying and throwing tantrum after tantrum...but he has to show restraint.

I especially like how the media hasn't talked AT ALL about how many shots Sen. Obama has had the chance to take and didn't.

Sen. Clinton said in the debate "all questions are fair game"...which opens the door for about a million and one shots Sen. Obama could have retorted right in the middle of a hit job.

He didn't. That's why he was frustrated, because he wanted to take the shots but was holding back. Perish the thought ONE of the candidates doesn't run a "scorched earth" campaign.

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Judy — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:25:10 GMT

"Hypocritical" is the best word to describe Obama and his campaign, we cannot find a word better than that. Obama claimed him honest while he's not, Obama claimed he ran a positive campaign while he didn't, Obama lied about his record and exagerated his accomplishment but he turned around to attacked Hillary......too many too many. In one word, Obama is not as honest as many people thought. Dont' be fooled by this smart man. Yes, he's smart, thought he's dishonest and he's tricky.

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Rita, MA — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:30:09 GMT

I could never be a politician. The Hillary Clintons of the world would make me crazy. She conducts a totally negative kitchen sink campaign. She makes fun of Obama because he did not strike back in like fashion during the debate. "If you can't stand the heat"...."no wimps in the White House", and now says he a hypocrite because he is responding to her extremely negative ads in these last days before the PA primary.
This primary season cannot end too soon.

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DD, Avon Dale, Pa. — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:30:36 GMT

Hey Chuch, Why don't you all over their at msnbc start reporting what is important to the American people. I guess you will let fox news beat you again. When are you all going to report about Larry Sinclair. All you folks need to go to you tube and put in Larry Sinclair. Obama is a crack smoking GAY. I know all the media knows about this, why are you all keeping it under rap. How much is the Obama team paying you. I have lost so much respect for are so called bias media. I think you all got your degree on the Obama circus train.

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steve penney, DuPont, Washington — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:33:19 GMT

I am curious with the hug I see between Obama and John Kerry...is Obama thinking of having John Kerry as a Vice President? If so they are both a wannabe President. Interesting question. We know who Hillary would choose for VP, we have yet to know whom Obama and McCain would choose?

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Brenda Honeybrook PA — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:33:37 GMT

How can governor rendell ever say hypocritcal, he made racist statements. I have a personal letter from him telling me the commnent were not meant for the public, then went on to say that we have come a long way by electing an afro american mayor in philly. What colors were Mayor's Street and Goode. Rendell is the most hypocritcal person and should not even open his moutn on TV. I am sick of seeing his feet hanging out of hillary's butt!!!! Senator Clinton the liar started the negativity when her numbers lowered. It took a long time before Obama even responded to her stupid comments. She is a pitiful display of a sore looser.

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Kim, Pasadena, CA — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:33:45 GMT

Senator Obama promised from the beginning to run a positive campaign. He also promised to respond swiftly and strongly to any negative attack.

Sometimes it appears as though the campaign of Senator Clinton missed the second part of Senator Obama's promise. But, I don't believe they truly missed it -- they are simply hoping that we (and the Press) did. I didn't. I am pleased that Senator Obama has demonstated his ability to quickly, accurately and forcefully respond to all negativity lobbed at his head, reputation and support.

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Calls em the way I see em — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:39:35 GMT

I watched the show this morning and had to turn it off when BO's man said they are talking about what matters. From the start Obama has been playing dirty and I'm just plain sick of him. Clinton is the best choice and if she doesn't win the nominee then it'll be 4 more years of the GOP, too much baggage coming out about what kind of a man Obama is. Funny I saw it in him the first debate.

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Lin, Crystal Lake, Illinois — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:39:49 GMT

Can Obama catch a break from all of this?
First his words are just words, or he is called a whimp and now when he fights back against months and months of negative attacks from the Clinton campaign he is a hypocrite?
The Clinton family can suck the hope out of anyone.
I am confident that hope will be back in full force after Obama wins in PA.

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Robin — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:41:55 GMT

Hypocrisy, thy name is Hillary. Enough already. It quit being laughable, it's now painful to watch.

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Coleen, Seattle, Washington — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:42:16 GMT

The Clintons want it both ways. They want to be able to attack with impunity because they know Obama wants to try and win "the new way". They then call him a wimp when he doesn't hit back claiming the republicans won't stop just because he wants them too. So, to show them what the republicans might face as retaliation, he blasts the hell out of them and they then claim he's using old-style politics. He's being attacked from two sides and doing a very effective job at winning, all the while remaining presidential and showing a little deference about hitting a girl. Nice work Mr. Obama. And I say this as a 66-year-old grandmother.

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Mtichell Feldman, Vestal, NY — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:44:35 GMT

There is no comparison between the two campaigns. The Hillary campaign has rivaled the tactics of
Bush I's Lee Atwater and Bush II's Karl Rove in terms of slash and burn rumor and innuendo.

From Bill Clinton's veiled racism in South Carolina to the surrogates referencing Obama's middle name, his early years in Indonesia, and teenage drug use (admitted years earlier in his book), the politics of personal destruction has been disgusting.

Now associating Barack with the crazy remarks of Reverend Wright and the destructive actions of the radical nut William Ayers is beyond the pale. How about misrepresenting Barack's remarks about bitter Americans? Not only are Hillary and Bill (and John and Cindy McCain for that matter) far more elitist, but Barack's comments were a defense of working class Americans. These people are alienated by a government that has neglected their economic concerns for the last 2 decades and now vote their concerns through issues like guns (a symbol of independence from a federal government that creates policy, limiting their opportunity) and religion (which comforts and uplifts people, especially during periods of economic despair).

The Clintons so need to negate the truth about their ugly campaign tactics, tactics that may have worked in the nineties but are now obsolete, that they accuse Obama of all those things which they are most guilty. It provides for a smoke screen of confusion. Somehow, I think, Americans will be able to see who the real hypocrites are.
Obama '08

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Karela, Hastings, Michigan — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:47:05 GMT

The Clintons thought they could be negative and Obama wouldn't be able to defend himself because he wanted something higher. One of the things Americans believe in is the right to defend oneself. The Clinton camp slings it first and then yells unfair when they get some of their own back. It's not hypocrisy, it's self defense. You thought you could beat up a lamb with impunity Hill and you found out you had a tiger by the tail. Quit being a whiner.

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Vermont Mom for Obama — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:47:09 GMT

". . .(B)ut we really don't want to play by two sets of rules. It's not fair. . ."...

And this is a quote from HRC's new chief strategist?!?.. Whoah!!!...

Absolutely unbelieveable...

Obama '08

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Someone/Joanne — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:47:16 GMT

Yes Yes Yes Bravo KUDOS to you Governor Rendell You Rock!!!! Shame on Bob Caissie A Catholic UMMMMMM!!!!!!!The Pope was here this week sure did not help him spiritually perhaps, he to is brainwashed by OBAMA.
Telling the truth is so important and Obama is getting away with many lies. He is arrogant and condescending sending flip messages to Hillary does not make him win endorsements from voter's. He is much to underhanded by blaming others for his stupidity. He will pay in the long term. What goes around comes around and the roosters will come home to roost. funny never see my posts I wonder WhY!!!!!!!!!

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Thomas, Gainesville, Florida — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:49:38 GMT

The people see through this nonsense. The media can sit around and give this credence, but WE are smarter than the Clintons AND the media believe us to be.

Everyone knows that the Clintons are the negative voice in this campaign.

Sure, Obama has fired some shots, but those shots have been in response to the Clintons NONSTOP attacks. And if we REALLY want to talk of hypocrisy, then let's turn the Clinton's latest montra back on them- if you can't take the heat....

After all, wasn't it Hillary who first cried about media unfairness.

Seriously MSNBC...why do you not call her out on this stuff? I know you see it too.

But this post probably won't make it. Instead, you'll post another Pat from Huntington slam of Obama.

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jeff montreal canada — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:50:25 GMT

Again.
Mr Obama is no change candidate.
He is the same as all polititions. They all lie just to get elected.
I hate to burst the bubble of Obama nation.
If he gets elected he will get as much done as president as Hillary, or Mccain. The other side never works to closley with the other without getting what they want in return.

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Sue, Elyria, OH — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:50:58 GMT

Does Hillary really think we can not smell desperation?? How do we capture scent?? When Sillary can not look into the cameras when she is attacking Obama.......at least you can tell when she is lying (I'm a MOM, I know these things, ask any mother is they can tell when their child is lying. MOST of us will tell you yes and describe both their physical and emotional reactions when there are called on the table)
Sillary shows us more of the same old politics of the past. Win at all costs!! I can understand believing in yourself, however it is quite another when she is telling over HALF OF THE VOTING DEMOCRATIC VOTING POPULATION that we are easily swayed and uneducated or just simply DON'T CARE. Sillary is the one out of touch. We are tired of fighting. Put your 10-pt plans away and let us have a Leader who will listen to all opinions and solutions before pigeon-holing yourself into a position which leaves no room for negotiation. Sillary does not understand the fine art of diplomacy or negotiation. Her moral values are in question to me. I am a 42 yr old Catholic White woman in Northeastern Ohio and supporting Sillary goes against my Catholic teachings....treat one another as you yourself would like to be treated. The last time I checked; I didn't approve of people lying and tearing another human being, yet a fellow American, down. Jumping on any scandal to cover up her own. Her husband is not the MAN I want my sons to aspire to be. Barack Obama on the other hand is.

WIN PA Barack end the silly season already....we are ready to follow your lead.

Time to make another donation..

BELIEVE HOPE FUTURE NEW DIRECTION LIFT OUR IMAGE IN THE WORLD

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Jim Flynt, Greensboro, NC — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:54:34 GMT

Here's hoping all you wonderful folks up in Pennsylvania will put a few more nails in Hillary's political coffin and then ship/shift the election down here for all of us good democrats in North Carolina to finish her old style politics off once and for all.

Yes We Can will soon be Yes We Did!

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Andy in Philadelphia, PA — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:59:11 GMT

With only minor policy differences between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama, the extended Democratic Primary race has devolved into nasty personal attacks, hurting our chances of winning in November. The candidates' negatives are up. Polls show the Democrats' advantages are disappearing against John McCain's continuation of Bush-Cheney fear mongering and failed economic principles. Petty arguments between the candidates are attempting to distract Pennsylvania voters from our real problems. Wednesday's debate in Philadelphia was a perfect example, with at least half the debate spent bickering over old news and verbal gaffes before debating anything Pennsylvanians actually care about. John McCain was the debate's big winner. We have a chance this Tuesday to stop John McCain's free ride to the White House. We need to unite behind the frontrunner and refuse to allow this contest to go all the way to the convention. We can send a strong message that we will not be distracted. Not this time! Vote for Barack Obama on April 22nd.

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John Doe — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 01:00:19 GMT

The Barack and Michelle Obama National Anthem

God Dam_ America, Land of the mean

Speak against her, and blame her

See the light with Reverend Wright

Join us please.

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ken andrew, San Marcos, TX — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 01:02:56 GMT

Larry Sinclair alleges that on 6th and 7th November 1999 in Chicago, Illinois he met Barack Obama for a social evening which included drinks in a lounge, followed by a drive around town in his hired limousine during which Obama supplied cocaine, smoked crack through his own glass pipe while accepting fellatio from Sinclair.

The next day Obama took the initiative to visit Sinclair’s Comfort Inn hotel room in Gurney, Illinois for a “quickie” version of the previous night’s activities. Both men were 38 years of age. Larry Sinclair was on parole visiting for a few days from Colorado. Barack Obama was a member of the Illinois Senate.

These scenes are reminiscent of the Oprah Winfrey’s show in which she featured J.L. King’s book “Men On the Down Low: A Journey into the Lives of Straight Black Men Who Sleep with Men”

The story has produced some newsworthy reactions most of which can be described as a cover-up:

1. A virtual internet and media lynch mob composed mainly of Obama supporters is bent on discrediting Sinclair with allegations about his homosexuality, his convictions for check fraud in the 1980’s and his mental and emotional stability. Part of their dirty tricks is to circulate to the media a forged facsimile of a page for the Washington Post which includes numerous lies about Sinclair and to declare that he was in a mental hospital at the time he said he was with Obama, and to attack his family and neighbors.

A noteworthy participant in the campaign of vilification is Andres W. Lopez an attorney for the Obama campaign in Puerto Rico who is a member of the campaign’s National Finance Committee. He appeared on Puerto Rico’s most popular TV magazine show WAPA TV’s “SuperXclusivo” on April 10th 2008 to denounce Sinclair as a major headache and distraction for the Obama campaign and implied that he was mentally ill and working for the Hilary Clinton campaign.

Sinclair has hit back against some of the critics with law suits for defamation in the DC district court filed by his attorney Montgomery Sibley most recently noteworthy for his defence of the “DC Madam”.

On 1st April, 2008 US District Court Judge Henry Kennedy granted a motion for discovery in the matter. The aim of the Sinclair-Sibley legal strategy is eventually to discover Barack Obama on oath.

2. Larry Sinclair took a polygraph test in February confident that he would pass and he challenged Obama to do the same. The test was arranged by Whitehouse.com an internet site best known for pornography and anti-Clinton political satire.

The raw computer readings showed that Larry Sinclair passed the test with flying colours. But two testers hired by Whitehouse.com re-interpreted the readings to claim that they showed deception. One of the testers was Edward I. Gelb who has been exposed by specialists in the field for claiming a phony Ph.D.

Whitehouse.com refused to publish the full results or the video of the test and in many other respects breached good faith undertakings they gave Sinclair to induce him to participate. He claims that he and his attorney are in possession of information that the Obama campaign bribed Whitehouse.com to distort the test and spin the presentation of the results.

Whitehouse.com has not denied these allegations but has abruptly gone silent on the matter.

3. Many in the mainstream media are aware of Larry Sinclair’s allegations about Barack Obama and rumours in Chicago restaurant and club land since at least 2001 that Barack Obama has been doing the Down Low with gay men. Some newspaper have interviewed Larry Sinclair and visited his home in Minnesota. He has provided them with his criminal record, his health and financial records and his family history.

At least one major Chicago newspaper has indicated that it will not proceed yet because it does not want to be accused of racism or of causing problems for the first viable black candidate. Other newspapers have asked for more proof such as access to the limousine driver who witnessed the events of November 6th, 1999.

Larry Sinclair has said the driver will testify in legal proceedings. But in the meantime he wants to protect him from interference from Obama campaign, from the kind of death threats to which Sinclair has been subjected and from the kind of harrssment that Obama supporters have visited on Sinclair’s elderly mother, his siblings and neighbors. However, Larry Sinclair is willing to provide assurances about his evidence to the media through his lawyer.

4. When Larry Sinclair first reported his allegations to the Obama campaign in September 2007 he wanted Obama to correct his claim that he had stopped taking drugs in his teens and had never taken crack. He believes crack is addictive and difficult to shake off.

Over the following months until December, 2007 he was contacted several times by Donald Young who appeared to be Obama’s emissary. He was the choir master at the Trinity Church of Christ which was under the direction of Pastor Jeremiah Wright and where Barack Obama is a member of the congregation. Donald Young informed Larry Sinclair that he, too, had a sex and drugs relationship with Barack Obama similar to his.

At first he suggested that Obama was seeking the assistance of Jeremiah Wright in making a statement acknowledging his use of crack cocaine as recently as 1999. But he had second thoughts in early December 2007. Donald Young was murdered in his appartment at Christmas 2007.

Larry Sinclair notified the Chicago police of his contacts with him but received no acknowledgment. Subsequently he has submitted a sworn affidavit which has so far not been acknowledged by the Chicago Police.

Larry’ Sinclair’s original video on YouTube has received more than 800,000 hits and his blog is in the top ten percentile on WordPress. Links to all his radio interviews can be found at his blog together will all contact details for the media.
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Larry Sinclair’s blog with links to all his YouTube videos and radio interviews:

http://larrysinclair0926.wordpress.com

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Margo Virginia Beach, VA — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 01:05:10 GMT

After Texas and Ohio the Obama campaign had no choice but to "fight" back at the kitchen sink strategy. I honestly believe that he did not want to do this approach, but unfortunately old school dirty politics still resonates with voters.

I for one am sick of it on both ends and will be so glad when this is all over.

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Michael Portland Maine — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 01:05:22 GMT

If the Clintons are going to throw the kitchen sink at Obama, what is he supposed to do? Nothing? If he does nothing then the Clintons say he's not tough enough to win against the Republicans. If he does defend himself, then the Clintons cry foul. It's like trying to deal with a grade school bully.

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bdeb , Pittsburgh, Pa. — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 01:05:41 GMT

Ed Rendell For VP!!!!

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Terry, IN — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 01:07:48 GMT

This is getting to be so comical. Hillary's a riot when she's having a panic attack. Breath into a paper bag, Hillary.

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Firm Obama Supporter — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 01:08:48 GMT

BS they don't deny it! Is that the best excuse he can come with for the negative trash he and the clinton campaign has been spewing? I've never seen so many adults tell bold face lies in my life! I've never seen so many comments taken out of context and manipulated to be unrecognizable. Incredible! Maybe I just have never seen a campaign so desperate to win at all costs. It sure is ugly. It's like a wounded animal thrashing about throwing blood and guts on everyting and everyone around. It is a pitiful sight. I hate it.
Come on superdelegates, save this creature and line up behind Senator Obama who is the leader in delegates and end this agonizing episode of the primary.

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Firm Obama Supporter — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 01:10:52 GMT

BS they don't deny it! Is that the best excuse he can come with for the negative trash he and the clinton campaign have been spewing? I've never seen so many adults tell bold face lies in my life! I've never seen so many comments taken out of context and manipulated to be unrecognizable. Incredible! Maybe I just have never seen a campaign so desperate to win at all costs. It sure is ugly. It's like a wounded animal thrashing about throwing blood and guts on everything and everyone around. It is a pitiful sight. I hate it.
Come on superdelegates, save this creature and line up behind Senator Obama who is the leader in delegates and end this agonizing episode of the primary.

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Keith in PA — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 01:13:24 GMT

A lot of military folks were offended by Hillary's Bosnia comments. They have to face real sniper fire and it's not appeciated when she laughs about it the way she did on St Patrick's day. She showed real insensitivity not just because she lied but also because she was laughing as she was lied and then she went on the Tonight show and made a joke of her lie. If Hillary somehow pulls off the nomination, you can bet this issue will be back.

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gmhussein, Jupiter, Fl — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 01:14:00 GMT

Stop the he said/she said nonsense. This nitpicking is schoolyard stuff. PA just shut up and vote so we won't have to listen to another week of whining from the campaigns and insults being slung by opposing supporters. Please put Hillary on the next train out of town.

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Willie Kimble, Denver, CO — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 01:16:17 GMT

I love how the Clinton campaign says, "Yes, we're dirty. At least we don't deny it."

What the hell kind of argument is that?

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Keith in PA — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 01:21:42 GMT

Hillary's Bosnia comments are a big problem with the military not just because Hillary lied but also because she was laughing about it as she lied. Sniper fire is serious stuff.

Obama is definitely not a hypocrite. He had the opportunity at the last debate to twist the knife in Hillary when she responded to the Bosnia question but he passed on it. Hillary had no problem twisting the knife when she had the chance which shows her real lack of character.

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Student, Newark, NJ — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 01:22:44 GMT

A desperate politician vs a hypocritical politician, both using old-style politics. Ironically, they keep saying that while these tactics are from "Republican playbooks", it is the republican candidate, Sen. John McCain, that has been straightforward about the facts. John McCain promised to keep the debate "only about the issues", and will try to prevent 527-ads from far-right swift-boat groups, WHILE Barack Obama is still twisting John McCain's "100-year presence" comment.

Ah, politics.

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clairton, Pa. — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 01:23:22 GMT

Huffington Post:

Reports that somebody hacked The Obama websites, and redirected his hits to Hillary's site. Also, several laptops were stolen from his campaign headquarters. Real slimey.

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UnBob, Chicago, Illinois — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 01:24:20 GMT

The Clintons’ net worth has gone up by 100 million dollars. They are now Republicans. But they still pretend to be the working man's friends. Is that hypocrisy? No. It is a big con worthy of GW and the last 8 years of BS. I hear the theme from the Sting playing and see noses being thumbed at the voters. It’s just an allergy (to the truth).

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MDA * Katy, Texas — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 01:24:57 GMT

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2008/04/19/wuspols219.xml

"Why Women Shouldn't Vote for Hillary Clinton" * by Camille Paglia * 4/20/08

EXCERPT: " ..... Whatever her official feminist credo, Hillary's public career has glaringly been a subset to her husband's success. Despite her reputation for brilliance, she failed the Washington, DC bar exam. Thus her migration to Little Rock was not simply a selfless drama for love; she was fleeing the capital where she had hoped to make her mark ..... In Little Rock, every role that Hillary played was obtained via her husband's influence - from her position at the Rose Law Firm to her seat on the board of Wal-Mart to her advocacy for public education reform. In a pattern that would continue after Bill became president, Hillary would draw attention by expressing public "concern" for a problem, without ever being able to organise a programme for reform ..... The argument, therefore, that Hillary's candidacy marks the zenith of modern feminism is specious. Feminism is not well served by her surrogates' constant tactic of attributing all opposition to her as a function of entrenched sexism. Well into her second term as a US Senator, Hillary lacks a single example of major legislative achievement. Her career has consisted of fundraising, meet-and-greets and speeches around the world expressing support for women's rights ..... "

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Trev — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 01:27:48 GMT

The difference to me is that Obama wants to be part of the new politics. He wants a free pass on his negative attacks under the guise of change. Hillary makes no such claim. She recognizes that we need a fighter in the Whitehouse.

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D.E. — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 01:30:01 GMT

we'll me glad when we hear and see the last of the Clinton's. Enough is enough. She's old wine in an old bottle. We don't need that. Bring on the new wine, bring on Obama and do it quick.

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Deema, College Park, MD — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 01:33:30 GMT

I feel so bad for Clinton. Couldn't she have found someone more competent to represent her on "Meet the Press." Hillary Clinton, next time you run for president, surround yourself with strong women like you. Don't just pick people because of "loyalty." Perhaps you haven't been the best candidate, but your team has also really let you down, time and time again. You need to kick them ALL to the curb. I can't believe you've let this happen. Your campaign has been a prime example of nepotism at its worst. I really liked you before.

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ktlz, "the bush," AK — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 01:33:37 GMT

It is what it is.

Yes, Obama is a hypocrite, Clinton is a scandalous liar and McCain is just plain old. Now what????

Mentioning old... Clinton vs. Obama is getting real old.

Recognizing the United States will never have a perfect canidate for President, one just doesn't exist, I'm voting for Obama. He is a breath of fresh air with the least amount of baggage. (Why doesn't anyone ever remember he is just as much white as he black - why is it such a big deal?)

This is my first posting and this has been on mind for awhile... how much does Bill Clinton get paid for his campaign speeches... don't his words of wisdom go for about $200,000. No wonder Hillary's campaign is going broke with the schedule that guy keeps. Just wondering...

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sonya, atlanta, ga — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 01:37:09 GMT

I know the media wants this drama to continue, but we are getting sick and tired of it. Clinton has been complaining, whining and run negativity ever since NH. Media stop trying to egg this on. Hillary may win PA but not by the margin she needs to and Obama will be the nominee.

Clinton can't have it both ways, she cant expect Obama to be her punching bag forever. And, Obama has brought up all the baggage of the Clinton's and attack her personally like she has.

As for the military, they didn't like Bill who rolled back the military leaving us unprepared for the aftermath of 9/11 and they don't like it now. And military folks take it seriously when someone tries to act all commander and chief but isn't. No person forgets being shot at.

No wonder Obama recieves the most in military donations than either Clinton or McCain. And as for all the hype about McCain war record being positive for the fall, I don't think so. It reminds me of something Churhill said, "Old men stubborness leads to young men death".

Chuck I lost respect for you after your pontificating on Petretus running for office (wrong), it's not the responsiblity for journalist to investigate the news (you guys are lazy just waiting for the campaigns to feed you talking points and just running with those that strike your fancy) and just spewing what ever comes into your head. Just count the delegates, that's all you are really good for.

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Angel, TN — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 01:37:56 GMT

Rendell for VP!!!!!!!!

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Colin Gillens, Atlanta, GA — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 01:41:14 GMT

The comments of Gen. Walter Stewart (ret.) were repudiated by the Obama campaign almost as soon as he uttered them. In addition to this - the program this is mentioned in reference to, Meet the Press, contains a segment with David Axelrod making it clear that these comments did not come from the campaign, but came from the veteran and the campaign does not stand behind his comments.

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B Williams, Marlow, Ok — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 01:48:43 GMT

It is interesting that the Clinton campaign can see hypocrisy in others, but are myopic to their own. At least Obama had the courtesy to say Clinton would be better than McCain. Clinton actually puts McCain above Obama. Everyone hopes all three will be better than Bush.

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Ostrander — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 01:49:32 GMT

It is obvious to anyone that Clinton has ran an "old school" top down campaign. And its negative. Obama has ran a top notch grass roots (bottom up) campaign. The negative from the Obama camp is coming as a response to negative from Clinton. The hypocrasy from the Clinton campaign in the last few weeks is unreal. I'm so sick of the Clinton attacks I'm actually tuning the whole thing out. I was paying attention......now when Clinton's camp speaks I hear the same 'ole, same 'ole. And it kinda reaks.

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Gatorchick, Floral City, Fl — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 01:51:17 GMT

Usually in Clinton stump speeches, she always has something negative to say, thats how she gets her applause, Obama would tend to focus on McCain but has to defend himself against Hillary attacks. I'll be so happy when he wins and this is over.

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James, Wichita, KS — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 01:51:36 GMT

Ed Rendell was embarrassing himself on Face the Nation. When questioned about Hillary's negative attacks he did not deny it, instead, he said that they were not hypocrites about it.

What EXACTLY does that mean? That means, that YES, they are all about negative attacks and stand for the OLD type of politics.

This is truly why we need someone like Obama as president. Someone who can rise above this horrible type of sniping. McCain can't and certainly Hillary can't. Only Obama can.

YES WE CAN!

http://laststopmidwest.blogspot.com

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Lee, Cary, NC — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 01:52:11 GMT

I say that and yelled at the TV, not hypocritical? And he said it with a straight face. He also said however, at a Democratic meeting, "He would be the one to tell Hillary she has to pull out if PA is not the double-digit they all predicted, what, a WEEK ago? Of course on Meet the Press, he was trying desperately to reset expecations and no matter what, they have to use up the balloons and confetti they bought, not likely they will get another chance! Go Barack Go!

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Keith in PA — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 01:53:56 GMT

Michelle tells us about the real Barack Obama...
http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/bestoftv/2008/02/12/lkl.michelle.obama.long.cnn

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Jonathan Swift — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 01:59:32 GMT

What if they ran a negative campaign and no one paid attention until they said something substantive? Each side believes that the other side started it, and of course I am sure that my side didn't. Perhaps we should ask ourselves about the positives we have seen, not who has thrown the least trash, experienced the most garbage in the past and survived to tell to fight another day, or done the best to denounce and reject any of their associates or supporters who misspoke or been caught on video. Who makes us feel the most positive about the chances for a better future, confident in their leadership, and trusting of their better angels not be trampled by a quest for power.

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Saron, Seattle, WA — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 02:02:58 GMT

Barack got a new superdelegate to his column: South Dakota State Party Chair Jack Billion!

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Barry Scott, Stockton, CA — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 02:04:51 GMT

Note to super delegates:
Nominate Hillary now.....lose congress later.
It happened with Bill, it'll happen with Hill.

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ben dover — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 02:08:41 GMT

So Clinton is shamelessly negative. This is a good thing? Her campaign's rationale is as slippery as a laxative.

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PA Voter — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 02:32:55 GMT

Tuesday, 4/22 please get here.

..and my dear governor, i thought you were above all this pettiness. ugh!

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Jackie, AL — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 02:35:18 GMT

What a pathetic defense by Rendell -- "we're pigs, we don't claim we're not pigs; we roll in the mud, we wallow in muck and we like it - at least we're not hypocritical - we admit we're pigs". UNBELIEVABLE.

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tonybama, grahamsville, ny — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 02:40:59 GMT

I wonder if Clinton will be stupid enough to pounce on Obamas claim that McCain would be better than Bush. She probably forgot that she's beeen saying McCain would be better than Obama for the last few weeks.

Once again Obama speaks the truth and will probably be critisized for it.

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Walt, Ohio — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 02:42:56 GMT

A voice from Pennsylvania:
http://www.opednews.com/articles/opedne_steve_mo_080420_an_open_letter_to_pe.htm
It is up to you Pennsylvania. do it for the future of the country. Tell Hillary to go home. (wherever that is).

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P.Dee — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 02:44:00 GMT

Ooooooooooooooooooooooooobama is a phonieeeeeeeee .

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saron — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 02:46:24 GMT

Please please please: what do I need to do for you to post my comments.

I like maths same as you. How about that :)?

Pleeeeeeeeeeeease

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Just Saying, Jacksonville, FL — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 02:48:02 GMT

Hillary and her surrogates need to get off of this failed spin cycle, seriously. They have no business talking about anyone being negative, and Gov. Rendell's defense and poor excuse for Hillary's campaign tactics are adolescent at best. "So, we do it, but you shouldn't because that's not what YOU'RE suppose to do" is something that my three year old would argue. DOMENICO MONTANARO, this is a heading that would justify a title where a candidate "DECRIES"!!!

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Judgement will Prevail — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 02:51:27 GMT

Gov.Rendell speaks Clinton truth...hturt backwards

"No one knows the truth anymore.."- Adolf Hilter

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shirley, san jose, ca — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 02:51:36 GMT

Hillary proved during the last debate that she is not interested in a debate about real issues. She was more concerned about who was wearing a flag pin, though I have never seen one on Hillary.

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bdiddy, new york, ny — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 02:53:35 GMT

my question is why you, mr. thorp, are writing your article here as if the hypocrisy contention is in any way debatable? you are a member of the media and, as such, are no doubt a participant in the daily morning press calls that both campaigns have been running since day one of the campaign, you no doubt receive daily press memos from both campaigns, and you no doubt receive daily text messages and e-mails from both campaigns. and furthermore, as a journalist covering the campaign, you are well aware of the advertising tactics of both campaigns, and well aware that with his sizeable money advantage, that senator obama's campaign has been running aggressive negative ads on tv and in mailers and robocalls against clinton in all post-super tuesday states typically weeks before the less well-financed clinton campaign can get ads and mailers and calls up and out.

so with all this 1st hand knowledge of both campaigns and their activity, how you can report a story like this as if there is anything to debate about whether the obama campaign is being disengenious and hypocritical in it's candidate and chief strategist's claims that the obama campaign has sought to stay away from negative campaigning and has only ventured there in response to either direct questions from reporters or direct attacks from clinton.

my question is about the hypocrisy of the obama campaign -- that i kind of expect in a political campaign. my concern is about the hypocrisy of you and others in the media continuing to feign unawareness of the very hypocrisy and negative campaigning from the obama camp that they consistently deny.

it is as if you and others in the media are essentially co-conspirators in the obama campaign efforts to say one thing and do another.

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bdiddy, new york, ny — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 02:56:40 GMT

my question is why you, mr. thorp, are writing your article here as if the hypocrisy contention is in any way debatable? you are a member of the media and, as such, are no doubt a participant in the daily morning press calls that both campaigns have been running since day one of the campaign, you no doubt receive daily press memos from both campaigns, and you no doubt receive daily text messages and e-mails from both campaigns. and furthermore, as a journalist covering the campaign, you are well aware of the advertising tactics of both campaigns, and well aware that with his sizeable money advantage, that senator obama's campaign has been running aggressive negative ads on tv and in mailers and robocalls against clinton in all post-super tuesday states typically weeks before the less well-financed clinton campaign can get ads and mailers and calls up and out.

so with all this 1st hand knowledge of both campaigns and their activity, how you can report a story like this as if there is anything to debate about whether the obama campaign is being disengenious and hypocritical in it's candidate and chief strategist's claims that the obama campaign has sought to stay away from negative campaigning and has only ventured there in response to either direct questions from reporters or direct attacks from clinton.

my question is about the hypocrisy of the obama campaign -- that i kind of expect in a political campaign. my concern is not about the hypocrisy of you and others in the media continuing to feign unawareness of the very hypocrisy and negative campaigning from the obama camp that they consistently deny.

it is as if you and others in the media are essentially co-conspirators in the obama campaign efforts to say one thing and do another.

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Taaj — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 03:02:40 GMT

Sorry, for the slow response, I was vomiting.

Clinton Campaign... (puke ...

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John Smith, Pittsburgh — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 03:07:11 GMT

Watching the food fight between the two campaigns is providing the best comic relief I have seen in politics for a while now.
I thank them both for doing John Mccain's dirty work. All John has to do once their condidate is decided is to rehash the charges and talking points they have made toward one another.

Keep the laughs coming you two..................LOL

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Anthony — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 03:17:45 GMT

If Hillary wins this nomination it will because she teared down her opponent. Many of her supporters would readily admit that she did not win by way of her policies and message.

I mean do we even remember Hillary's policies now? And what is her message again?

And do people actually expect the Obama campaign never to retaliate? I mean sometimes it goes against their message but I understand the impulse to do so.

More charges of hypocrisy

Barbara, Texas — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 03:18:49 GMT

It really is sad, but, of course, the Clinton strategy for some time has been to campaign negatively against Obama in order to force him to respond and become negative also. Her negatives were already so low it didn't matter so they just wanted to drag him down toward their level. He either had to stand up for himself (becoming somewhat negative) or let her run over him and appear weak. In the negative race only is she truly the most experienced.

More charges of hypocrisy

Tim, Peoria, IL — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 03:20:51 GMT

If Barack cannot be allowed to defend himself against Clinton's negative attacks then who will? The media pundits? The Republicans?

I'm betting on the Super Delegates!

Stay on message Barack.

CHANGE We All can Believe in!