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Jon, TX — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:23:17 GMT

She is simply an untrustworthy hypocrite. She will rule the White House not with integrity but with hypocrisy, not with principle but with deceit, not with courage but with bluff and intimidation, not with compassion but with self-interest.
I am sorry if I offend you Hillary, but that is the truth.

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just thinking — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:25:44 GMT

It will be 10-12 point victory for Hillary. She's finally succeeded in pulling Obama into the mud. A wise old politician once told me that when you fight with a skunk, pretty soon it's hard to tell who is the skunk. That has been the Clinton strategy for two months. It has worked.

Still, other than the media going crazy that Hillary has exceeded expectations and over-analyzing why Obama is dropping, and focusing on race ... her position isn't any better if she doesn't pick up 30-35 net delegates in PA.

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Ismael, Weslaco Tx — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:25:46 GMT

Chuck Todd, I understand your logic behind the "T" undecided number, but what about the fact that the demographics also show that the poll questioned the +65 age group at 29%? According to the US census 2006 estimate, Penn has a 15% population with respect to the +65 age group. If you take out the 18 and younger (non voting) group, the +65 group increases to about 19 to 20% of the voting population. Why then did the poll use the +65 age group at a 29% level? Would this fact make the poll biased toward Clinton then making it invalid? Just wondering.

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Gregory Peek, Birmingham, Alabama — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:25:52 GMT

We can choose Barack Obama, who provides the vision and leadership America needs for these troubled times. He is not inclined to sell out for personal or political gain.

Otherwise, we automatically choose John McCain, whose dangerously simplistic view of the world leads us deeper into crisis.

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A weary nation needs you — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:26:43 GMT

Good luck tomorrow Senator Obama.

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Pat Huntington NY — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:27:55 GMT

The Obamapods are out early with their nasty empty rhetoric this morning, i.e. Jon TX.

Hillary will kill Obama in PA, and then use that momentum to kill him in Indiana, which will then make for a limited victory for Obama in NC. She will narrow his pledged delegate lead, and pick up more super delegates so that there really isn't much of a lead for him, or, perhaps, gain the lead herself. In addition, when one includes Florida, it will be even more clear that Hillary had won the popular vote, so as to make any Obama complaints to his defeat at the convention, hallow and disingenuous.

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Pete - Albany, NY — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:29:12 GMT

"Barbie" on The View...how nice. Maybe they can all swap recipes?

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Steve Turner Cedar Falls Iowa — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:31:06 GMT

Unnamed sources claim the Presidential Election will have something new this year, a 'Swimsuit Competition'. Purportedly scheduled for the second debate, it will feature both a 'Bikini Segment' and a 'Thong Segment'.

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sean, atl, ga — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:31:41 GMT

Billary will also be on Countdown tonight....you guys may want to atleast plug your own show...

I'm sure Keith'll play nice, but I know he wants to call out her campaign's rediculous-ness...

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joan chicago il — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:31:46 GMT

I am really amazed when I see how many American people are guided, controlled and manipulated by the media. Many people are suffering the tremendous financially damages this president has done and is doing to this country.
When I travel around Europe, Asia and Latino-America, I hear people talking about this country and I feel sad, sad because at the end, the problem is not the President, the problem is those who have so soft mind and brain that they cannot think or see beyond what the media is showing us every day.
Interesting is that American children spent more time on front of the TV that most children in the rest of the world. It show that it is true, that many are made up, educated and empower only for what they see on TV and it doesn’t give them the chance and opportunity to think and realize what is the best choice.
Since the middle of November, the media starts a campaign against a WOMAN, trying to put her down, destroy her reputation and making her look like a liar and so on. I have been checking and trying to understand why so much hate and anger against one women. I got the conclusion that it is because the BIAS THAT EXIST AGAINST WOEMN IN THIS COUTNRY.
Since then, automatically, we have see the born of A SUPER MAN (SUPER OBAMA). This super man is the result of a group of white people, who have the power and control on the media, and it amaze me to see that even so, that woman has been able to survive, to stay up, to keep fighting, to survive so much attack and criticism. It is just amazing.

When I look the whole picture that the media provide us about Obama’s life and personality, but the most important, what Obama himself and his advisors provide in secret meetings, I got to the conclusion that I DON’T WANT TO SUPER OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT.
Why? Too much arrogance
Too much perfection
Too much mis-spoken
Lack of recognition of mistake
It is not until is confronted with fact, for several days when he is come out, no to apologize but to try to fix what he has done or said, (in many cases, what his advisor said in private meetings)
His pretension that he knows more and better prepared than those who have been in the fight for so long, I DON’T SEE ANY HUMILTY ON HIM.
CRITIZING the best president in years from the democrat party and even many AA forgetting their gratitude that they confessed to have for the Clinton for so long, but now, the Clinton became the devil.
It is too much political move there, and when I see the whole picture, I realize that it is like Bush. His arrogance, his lack of humility to ask for forgiveness, never wrong, never mistake, all his position is the right one. SORRY, BUT, I DON’T WANT ANOTHER BUSH IN THE WHITE HOUSE, NOMORE ARROGANCE AND PERFECTIONIST. I WANT A REAL PERSON, WHO CAN MAKE MISTAKE, BUT IS WILLIGN TO SAY, YES, I MADE A MISTAKE, IT WAS WRONG.
Obama shows he has the same character than Bush and I am tired of Bush…

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Nashville_fan — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:32:54 GMT

"If they come to the polls, she could see her lead climb to more than five points. And this seems to be why Obama has gone negative in the past couple of days: to keep these undecideds away. He might have also sharpened his tone a bit to beat back the growing post-debate perception that he was looking weak. After all, the undecided voter in Pennsylvania looks to be the type of voter that wants to see a strong walkin' and talkin' candidate."

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lol

If Obama fights back he's going negative. If he doesn't he's weak. The media needs to choose a "narrative" (love that word) and stick with it!

P.S. Why is it okay for the media to sterotype voters - who exactly are the "the type of voter that wants to see a strong walkin' and talkin' candidate"? What do the other voters want - a weakling? :)

Obama '08

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sean,atl, ga — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:34:36 GMT

Hill is in a no-win situation. It's sad, really, that she & her supporters don't see the writing on the wall....this show is over...nothing left but the crying. Yes, we can go forward for the sake of democracy, but if she or her campaign or her supporters REALLY thinks she's going to be our nominee - then you've got about as much sense as the religeous-right that tried to jump on the Huckabee boat as it was sinking...

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Joey — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:39:06 GMT

HRC is one of the most unethical individuals in politics. Im still shakin my head as too why her people cant look over the last 15 yrs and see it. If she gets the Nod, I am voting McCain! She is horrible and untrust Worthy

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JohnnyU, WA State — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:39:15 GMT

Well said Jon, Tx. Hillary has become something less than worthy of the Presidency, with her lies, and two faced ways. If she hasn't insulted your intelligence by now, ....well....
Barack Obama represents a new positive direction that America needs so badly. Such a shame if people allow Hillary win with lies and smear.
Obama '08
Yes We Can!!!

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Natalie — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:40:05 GMT

Why aren't there more news stories about the conference call the Obama campaign had saying that Clinton lacked the "moral authority" to lay on wreath on the tomb of the unknown soldier. If that isn't swiftboating, I dont know what is! I'm sure that Clinton isn't bothered by most of the things that are said during this election, but if I was her I would be deeply saddened by those comments. I think that is the most horrible thing that has been said this election cycle. If Hillary would have said that to Barack it would be all over the news!

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TJ, Pittsburgh, PA — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:41:09 GMT

Obama is the embodiment of hyprocisy.
He says his campaign is above "old politics" but submerges his campaign in it with vile ad attacks, dispicable conference call where even Obama superdelegates find disturbing, and attacks at the stump, with flipping Hillary off.
He says his campaign is above race, and that he transcends race while he plays the race card everywhere. Michelle Obama says "Black America will Wake UP" when asked if Obama will get the black vote before the primaries. Obama's book "Dreams of my Father" is filled with stories of how he embraces his blackness and shed his whiteness.
Obama says that McCain is a third term of Bush but then says in Reading, PA a few minutes after that statement that McCain is better than bush.
Obama says he's drama free but but he's got a 17 year relationship with corrupt politicla fundraiser, Antoine Rezko, a 10 year relationship with 60s radical bomber, Bill Ayers, a 20 year relationship with a racist, anti-AMerican pastor. NO drama huh?

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GO HILLARY! — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:41:23 GMT

VOTE DEMOCRATIC, ITS DOESN'T MATTER IF ITS HILLARY OR BARACK, THEY ARE BOTH BETTER OPTIONS THAN MCCAIN WHO DOESN'T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THE ECONOMY, BESIDES, HILLARY/OBAMA POLICIES ARE VERY SIMILAR .....

GO HILLARY!

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CJ — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:42:37 GMT

Cut your loses Obama...move on.

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SDunn — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:42:47 GMT

I must say that I think I sort have tried to forget the scandals of the past, but last night I watched this 1 1/2 hour documentary about Hillary. She is a corporate FRAUD. I couldn't believe all the scandals that she's been involved in and the people's lives she's ruined, but none of that has been brought up in this primary election? Why because Obama refuses to bend down to her level. She's in for a rude awakening if she even gets the nomination nod because the Republicans will bring out all of her hidden mess and put it all on the table for the whole world to see, the old scandals and the new scandals that she has not been vetted on. She's unelectable! I am amazed at how anyone could vote for this fraud. The Rezko association has nothing on Hillary's criminal associations while she was in the White House and while she was running for the Senate. Bill Clinton had numerous opportunities to get Bin Laden as President, but refused to do so. This is a corrupt couple and to have them back in power is very scary to say the least.

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ariel — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:43:01 GMT

Hillary: Take the "L" out of " Blowout" and what have you got ?

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SCOTT — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:43:12 GMT

HILLARY'S INABILITY TO SAY I LIED IS TYPICAL OF THE CLINTONS.......LETS DROP THE "I MISPOKE"....JUST LIKE BILL EVERYTHING IS A TWIST ON WORDS...REMEMBER BILLS FAMOUS"I SMOKED MARIJUANA BUT I DIDNT INHALE" OR THE MORE FAMOUS "I DID NOT HAVE SEXUAL RELATIONS..."

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Sue in La — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:43:36 GMT

Well it is Hillary's to lose and I hope she loses it. I am sick of her!

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Sick of corruption, sick of the Clintons — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:43:59 GMT

Actually, Jon, I don't think Hillary would be offended by that at all. She would probably take it as a compliment.

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

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Carlo, Baton Rouge, LA — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:44:13 GMT

Whoever supports Hillary really show their personalities. Do anything, say anything, I must win, I must be first, I don't care if I lie, cheat, steal. The one thing that disappoints me most in this election is the knowledge that so many people who just refuse to vote for a minority are hiding behind their screen names and using petty mishaps and misstatements and guilt by association to dismiss Obama. As an African-American, I really thought that things had changed.

I know some of you will object to my comments, but ask yourselves this: how many people would be outraged if Obama did like the "Women for Hillary" campaign drive and had "Blacks for Obama?" Don't answer, I already know.

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jerry/corpus hrsti texas — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:44:18 GMT

You have to wonder who Hillary will pick for her administration after watchin that idiot on Meet The Press yesterday. He must have been the most unprepared person ever on the show. Obama's guy tore him to shreds, Hillary really needs to find some people that have some brains.

Looks like all the smart one's went over to Obama.

Hillary Clinton
A Liar for all seasons

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j fl — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:44:54 GMT

Yea, all that reporting and the bottom line is that Obama CANNOT win in November. Oh yes, dumb dumbs, us dems did it yet again. Clinton is still the only candidate who can beat McCain.

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JP, Milltown, NJ — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:45:09 GMT

HEADLINE: Pope Brings Message of Hope. Clinton says, "Just words."

Mrs. Clinton went on to say that the pope should, "Stop with the big rallies and the speeches." She stated that this is an "inexperienced pope." "He hasn't been in Rome long enough," she said.

"What's next," she asked, "faith and charity"?

LOL

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gmhussein, Jupiter, FL — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:45:58 GMT

So the new litmus test for POTUS is now how well one bowls? Good grief, are we ever in trouble.

Please get serious about the issues. We are going down the tubes, the economy is sinking fast, we have lost over 4,000 and more than 300,000 maimed for life in a war we went into over a lie. The war costs our economy $339,000,000 EACH DAY, think how that would help our citizens. But we fret over flag pins, who's more patriotic and where we go to church. Its madness. These are all distractions to keep you off balance and not ask the really tough questions.
We need a leader who will be open and direct with us, not one who says one thing and does another when it is convenient.

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gene — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:46:30 GMT

I have to defend McCain on the temper issue. A little fire in your belly, along with the abilty to control it, can be an asset from time to time. The Washington Post and all their reporters and Editorial staff (Eugene Robinson) are all lakey's and supporters of Obama.

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Stewart, Bethesda, MD — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:46:42 GMT

Where is the MAJOR HEADLINE that reads " barack ? obama LOST 13 pts against Hillary Rodham Clinton ".
Where is the MAJOR HEADLINE that reads " Hillary Rodham Clinton LEADS barack ? obama in gallup tracking poll 46% to 45% " ......... Oh thats why Newsweek came out this weekend with their BOGUS poll all over MSNBC showing barack ? obama with a 19 pts edge over Hillary Rodham Clinton. ... C'mon Chuck, I know thats why they kept you off the tubes this weekend because of your honest take on the polls.

PRINCETON, NJ -- Gallup Poll Daily tracking shows that Hillary Clinton now receives 46% of the support of Democrats nationally, compared to 45% for Barack Obama, marking the first time Obama has not led in Gallup's daily tracking since March 18-20.
HONEST CHUCK ….. We are counting on you to continue reporting the FACTS and TRUTH about whats going on in this campaign, so I implore you to HIGHLIGHT the fact that Hillary is leading obama in the national polls and point out that the newsweek poll showing obama with double digit leads is a farce by an obama backing and corrupted magazine like newsweek.

WHERE IS THE HEADLINES ON FIRST READ AND MSNBC POINTING TO THE FACT THAT HILLARY CLINTON IS PICKING UP SUPER DELEGATES AND MAJOR ENDORSEMENTS ON A DAILY BASIS.

Where is obama getting all this money from and more important WHO are these people funding his campaign. I bet if the media did some REAL journalism they will be surprise to know the Jeremiah Wright parishioners, Farrakhan followers and the leftwing loons are funding his campaign.

A WIN IS A WIN ....But the Matthews, olbermann and the minions in the obama loving media will try to spin it as a lost for Hillary and a win for obama.

.......... MASTER CARD MOMENT ........
Seeing Mika Brzezinski and Johnathan Wolfe try to spin obama 13 pts lost to Hillary Clinton ...... PRICELESS

PREDICTIONS....... HILLARY WILL ROUT barack obama BY 21 pts IN PENNSYLVANIA.

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Clyde Seebolt, Memphis — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:46:54 GMT

"Well oiled, and battle tested" - what a laugh. This looks like more spin from the left. At some point the people stop listening to the message, and start looking at the messenger. Both Democratic "messengers" are socialists with no idea on how to manage the economy, Iraq, or health care.

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Chuck K, Buffalo, NY — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:46:54 GMT

Bowlers is a demographic? What a joke.

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Ron, TX — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:47:30 GMT

If she doesn't win by any more than 10%, she's done. If she wins between 10 and 15%, she'll get to stay in for another contest or two. It'll be over in a few weeks either way, so I'm not too worried. Obama has proven too resilient to attacks. I mean, you have a guy who's pastor got a week's worth of negative news coverage saying all kinds of crazy stuff, you have a guy who's been attacked left and right (as well as by the left and right) for every last statement and gaffe he's made... if he doesn't tank by 15-20+%, then he will prove to be a very tough general election candidate. Let's all remember, for the inevitable (and flawed) post-PA Clinton campaign spin - "Obama lost in the PA Democratic Primary! He's doomed against a Republican!!!!" A little fact-checking quickly snatches their tongues.

Obama '08!

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JP, Milltown, NJ — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:48:29 GMT

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Vicki, FL — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:48:48 GMT

If Obama comes within 10 points, it's still a victory for him. Remember, she has to win 60% OF ALL REMAINING PRIMARIES, not just pennsylvania, to beat him in delegates.

Her popular vote fight is nearly impossible to win as well. Oh yeah, and Obama WILL erase her PENN win, (if it happens) in North Carolina. Just like he erased her March 4 Wins.

Obama 08.

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Lisa in blue collar New Britain, An Obama Minute. — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:48:50 GMT

Yes, the T is problematic. I wonder just why they seem to like Hillary's kitchen sink, divide the Dems, and her nasty politics. Many of the T are Republicans, including much of my husband's family. No Clinton support there.

The young people for balance, not only will they vote but they have been pounding the pavement for Barack.

The people in the T may vote values opposed to their economic interest, but the young people vote for our best future.

YES WE CAN!

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twocanpete — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:48:59 GMT

http://twocanpete.blogspot.com/
If Obama can avoid self-destructing long enough to win this primary, Hillary will have her idiotic mandatory health insurance plan to thank for her loss.

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Will NYC — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:49:19 GMT

The bad news: She'll win Pa by 12%.
The great News: Her win will make zero difference in the nomination outcome.

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Jerry S. Oakland, CA — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:49:23 GMT

Do you think Obama would have remained positive despite the vicious Republican type attack machine of the Clintons, Chuck? He has gone negative over the weekend, but remember he has penned his electability on new politics and being positive. You cannot be hopeful and positive when you are faced with overwhelming false attacks.
You have seen attacks Obama's abortion record in NH that may have helped to sway women voters; the injection of race into the campaign by the Clintons (which finally convinced blacks to rally behind Obama after voting in favor of Hillary in Iowa, as more women voted for Obama in Iowa than blacks until blacks are turned off by the race controversy in the run up to the South Carolina primary); attacks on his patriotism; the Ayers, Wright, Rekzo and Farrakahan nonsensial attacks (we have the Clintons indirectly linked to Ayers, and I read Hillary's pastor praising Wright); the 3 a.m attack questioning his experience and readiness to respond to crises; lobbying and trade attacks, etc. Yet Hillary mounted a near all-out false ad war and stump speeches loaded with falseholds and baseless accusations against Obama culminated in the all out negative ad for the first time in this election cycle, and the attack centers on small town America (something the Clintons themselves in their hypocritical nature said almost the same thing as Obama said regarding small town America).
A voter for Hillary is a vote for hypocrisy and corruption.

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Confusion — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:50:26 GMT

I'm confused, so Obama losing yet another big state is a win for . . . Obama? How much has he outspent Hillary by again?

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Not This Time... — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:50:51 GMT

Jon, Tx,
I disagree with you on one point. She will NOT rule in the Whitehouse in this lifetime. :)

Obama '08

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marie smiley, hamilton, oh — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:51:04 GMT

I can't believe that Hillary's comment about small town blue collar worker where she told Bill Clinton to screw em because they haven't done anything for him, that it has not been reported. Yet we heard alot about bitter gate. The People of Pennsylvania the blue collar worker need to know how she really feels

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Lisa in blue collar New Britain, An Obama Minute. — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:52:04 GMT

Hillary = red lady (finances), aren't the Dems blue and the Republicans red. Let's just call that ironic.

I heard (via Daily Kos), that the split is 8 million primary, 12 million general of Hillary's March $20 million. Has she paid the small vendors? Has UC Davis called off the attack dogs...

Obama has An Obama Minute for fundraising today, GO Barack, YES WE CAN (the best grassroots campaign in the history of campaigns). Take note, this is just beginning.

FIRED up in my blue collar town.

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g.eglesias`pennsylvania` — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:52:18 GMT

I know Hillary will win, and win big in Pennsylvania. Hillary is the best candidate for President of the United States. She has the intelligence and compassion to be a great leader.

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sotiredofignorance — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:53:05 GMT

It doesn't matter what the margin of victory is for Clinton. She could lose, and she would try to spin it as a win. What she will say in any case is that it is a great victory for her because she was outspent by (put your own number here) and that means that she should be the nominee because.....whatever delusion she comes up with for the day.

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High On Change — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:53:22 GMT

You're specifically polling gun owners and bowlers? Sheesh, maybe you should do it by actual IQ to show that most Dems smarter than a turnip are going with Obama.

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Truth for Our Times — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:54:04 GMT

Fighting does show one thing...

Just what level people will go to.

May the worse slime slinger lose..

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turnip — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:57:26 GMT

the financial numbers deserve their own post, particularly when Clinton's number are more fully known.

Note to Indiana and North Carolina vendors. CASH UP FRONT.

She and bubba should pay her outstanding debts from his "speech" money and let her begging for $5 %10 from people who don't have it to give end.

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LH, TX — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:58:02 GMT

Hillary stooped to the lowest form of a human being by manufacturing lies (what other president does this remind you of - WMD - which were never found) and to play on those lies using 9/11 to give the impression that the weatherman bombing had some connection with that awful event when so many people lost love ones just to win an election. This is unforgivable.

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bishop11c — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:58:28 GMT

I'm a grunt in the US Army, with 15 years in, and more deployments then I care to remember. I've said it before; most of the Soldiers and Marines I know support Barrack Obama. We highly respect SEN McCain, but he is out of touch with us and our families. I can tell you with a little authority that military people come from a similar background as SEN Obama. Many come from single parent families, blue collar, some college, and a desire to do better things for their community and nation, much like SEN Obama. It is a rarity to meet someone from a privileged, wealthy family such as the Clintons and the McCain’s, unless they are serving to pad their resume. I know that McCain’s sons are in the military, and I applaud them for it, but they went through the Naval Academy, and officers in the military have a much more comfortable life than the enlisted and the NCOs.

Not all of us come from a military background; some of us have family members that are in the same situations that SEN Obama speak of. Now the elitists on the right and in the Clinton camp attack him for speaking the truth. I have Soldiers that have 3 to 5 deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan that was going to get out after serving so greatly for their nation, only to stay in because the job market and economy are scarier than another tour to Iraq.

There is no way that I, and many like me, will vote for Clinton. I am not a misogynist, I support and have voted for women in office, but this woman is a liar. She is no more in touch with the American citizen than the insurgent that took my buddies life. Look at her eyes, they are the windows to the soul, you will see a difference in the glow when she talks to supporters and when SEN Obama does. I know this first hand as I have met her twice; once in South Korea in '92 or '93, and then again recently in NC. On top of that this woman has never made the hard-right choice in her life. She didn't leave her husband when he betrayed her, not that she forgave him, but because it would have been too hard to win a Senate seat going through a divorce. She made the wrong choice on the most unnecessary war in the history of this country (and won't apologize for it), because it was the popular reason to do it at the time.

I wish the candidates and the media would get off this petty crap and give us their differences on the issues.

If you want to support the men and women serving for you in the military, vote to change all of this, vote Obama.

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Delores in TN — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:59:47 GMT

I predict that Hillary will win by 14% or more tomorrow.

The Pope's visit was nice. How nice to hear someone say God Bless America as the Pope did. The Pope made his point and he didn't raise his voice and he didn't jump up and down to make his point. Then you think of Obama's pastor saying God Dam America. The Rev. Wright instructed Obama for 20+ years and I think what he was taught is deep rooted in Obama. We don't need someone in the white house that is so far off the mark.

Hillary 2008

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Fred Bartleson Melbourne Florida — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:09:05 GMT

Hilliary may have mispoken about the Bosnia affair--the first time. The three other times were calculated lies. How can we ever trust her?

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chuck, richmond, tx — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:09:44 GMT

Is it possible that the media will eventually ask McCain a tough question or criticize him in some way? I doubt it but I suppose anything's possible. My guess is that this outburst from McCain will intimidate the media. It's McCain's version of "I'm not going to be your friend anymore unless you write nice things about me" and the media will dutifully comply

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Rick,Ky — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:09:53 GMT

Operating her campaign in the RED ! Does'nt that say enough to all you undecided voter's in Pennsylvania & elsewhere? Where in your mind can you say that Hillary is Ready on Day 1, when she has No idea how to run an Effecint campaign. She Won't Pay past debts in other states. It's Ridiculus to think otherwise, America.

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Wells, CA — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:10:03 GMT

Senator Obama demonstrates a certain naivete when he insists that everyone would buy health insurance if it were affordable. Those in the health care industry can attest that a certain percentage of young people who could well afford insurance choose to spend their money on other things. The area in which this makes the greatest differece to the health care industry as a whole is in trauma care.

Senator Clinton's plan includes subsidies for those who truly cannot afford health care and is designed so that the cost will be only a certain percentage of income.

So long as there is a substantial pool of uninsured -- whatever the reasons -- health insurance carriers can continue to claim that costs must be high because the risk is not widely enough spread. At the same time, health care costs will remain artificially high to make up for losses in revenue from those who need care but who cannot pay for it.

What Hillary is seeking to do is to shift the burden of cost from the doctors and hospitals, to shift the burden of bankruptcy from the ordinary person and on to the insurance industry, one of the most profitable industries in America.

As with so many of Sen Obama's policy positions, he sounds moderate and reasonable until one reviews the practical consequences. Go Hillary!!!

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Dennis Smith, Tampa Fl — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:11:10 GMT

She is one of the finest women to ever serve our country. Regardless of all the "sexist" comments that appear on these boards.

She is the best hope for our country!
www.no2barackobama.com

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KAT, PA — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:11:21 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 like a pattern here??? (Think W)

Been down that road before.

Clinton 08

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KT, Tennessee — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:11:48 GMT

Looking a little deeper into the fund raising data from March there is an interesting item.
The Obama campaign registered more than 10 million in donations on the 1st of the month, indicating a carry over from the prior month.
Hillary posted nearly 10 million in donations on the last day of the month, indicating a bringing forward of donations to pump up the March numbers.

First thoughts: Hillary's race to lose

Sem, VA — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:11:52 GMT

the reality is that Obama is very strong, standing up against the clinton machinery that has been running for 20years. IF it was Hillary leading, Obama would have been forced out before Pennsylvania. I give credit to Obama.

On the other hand, I am happy that Clinton has stayed on - she should be commended for providing 'free training' for Obama aganist McCain. Clinton's kitchen sink strategy is actually strengthening Obama.

Vote Obama 08!!!

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Toni — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:12:09 GMT

The money doesn't matter!!!!! If Obama had shown to be as fiscally irresponsible in a year where the economy was the key issue you guys would have been all over him. She is 10 million in debt up from last months 8 million. It doesn't matter. Give me a break. This is the person who will turn the economy around. She can't manage a 200+ million dollar campaign effectively

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Gary Schear, Bozeman Montana — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:13:05 GMT

Hillary by 10 in PA and it don't mean a thing.
Delegates + Popular vote had better equal Super delegates.

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Hugh, Indiana — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:13:12 GMT

The Penn. primary race comes down to this;

Vote Hillary, if you want a Democrat in the White House in Jan 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 PRESIDENCY!

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Former Clinton New Yorker — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:15:01 GMT

In all seriousness, you broke your crosstabs down to BOWLERS?!? This campaign has officially jumped the shark.

Please finish this Pennsylvania, for the rest of us.

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Deborah Whipp, Florida — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:17:19 GMT

Why does there appear to be a media blackout on the CLINTON FRAUD TRIAL THAT STARTS IN THREE DAYS?

"While Hillary Clinton battles Barack Obama on the campaign trail, a judge in Los Angeles is quietly preparing to set a trial date in a $17 million fraud suit that aims to expose an alleged culture of widespread corruption by the Clintons and the Democratic Party..."
http://www.worldnetdaily.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=56868

So far the only thing that seems to make sense is that the main stream media is loving the ratings they're getting from Hillary staying in the race and, thus, the advertising dollars they're raking in as a result.

Does anyone have any other thoughts why this is not being covered?

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Janice Silverman — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:17:52 GMT

Given the current delegate and popular vote count, Clinton cannot truly remain viable unless she wins by a margin well into the double digits. Because of Obama's earlier string of victories, 5 percent just won't cut it. Why has this fact disappeared from media coverage? It certainly should be mentioned in a story like this.

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Frank, Pa — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:18:03 GMT

Hey Jon, "She won't rule the White House not with integrity but with hypocrisy"

FTFY

She's done. Out of money. It's practically unpossible for her to go on. She wants to win on a technicality. You thought the debategate backlash was fierce? I can't even imagine what would happen.

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Fred L, Texas — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:18:46 GMT

I'll admit, I had a better opinion of the Clintons before this campaign, but I prefer to support my guy without bashing Hillary. (I do wish she'd stop channeling Sean Hannity though.) As Dems, lets stick to the positives, and work together to make sure we get the White house back. I respect McCain, even admire him sometimes(for a repub) but not as president. We need to start healing this "rift" now, not come june. I'll pledge to vote Democratic come November, will you? (please)

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bill, okla — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:19:20 GMT

Obama's lead goes on. Pennsylvania will come and go as will the rest of the primaries and Mrs. Clinton can't catch up. Barack Obama can and will beat the republicans in the fall, unless the public decides that Americans dying carrying out an occupation of a nation that was no threat to us is justified.

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Andress — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:20:52 GMT

"poor blacks that Clinton will need." This sounds a little racist Chuck. But ofcorse, your doing all you can for Clinton these days--talking points, etc. . . all from the Clinton perspective.

Well, If Obama wanted to Negative, he could bring up Peter Paul, Monica, etc. . . the list is too numerous to count. But of course, Obama isn't really negative.

Perhaps what you meant to say, is that Obama is finally responding to all the hundreds of negative attacks Clinton and THE MEDIA have given Obama, with a few of his own.

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west jefferson hills, pa. — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:21:07 GMT

'The lady in red", that's Hillary. Red-faced, and angry shouting, "shame on you, and meet me in Ohio". Red-handed, as in caught in her Bosnia lie on tape telling it, and on tape being exposed. As in seeing red, because she's loosing, when she fully expected to wear a red velvet cloak, like a queen, during her swearing in ceremony. And lastly, because her campaign is broke, in the red financially, and her stiffed vendors are having to make notations in their ledgers in red ink, because she refuses to pay them.

What red state would vote for Hillary Clinton?

Obama '08

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west jefferson hills, pa. — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:23:50 GMT

First Read,

Who are you to pronounce the undecideds as Clinton's. Factor in her negatives, and think again.

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Fred C Dobbs sierra Madre, CA — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:24:30 GMT

First rant of the day posted by MSNBC and it went to an Obama supporter.

Hillary Clinton - a better plan for the economy, health care and Iraq. Experience and Leadership.

Clinton 2008!!!!

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jp,michigan — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:27:40 GMT

What happen to the man of hope and inspiration? He has become the second coming of Bush/Chaney, don't ask, distortions and lies. His answers on his associates, is lame, "Oh! he just lives in the neighborhood'. Why does he associate with know terrorist, indited criminals and racist Pastors. Where does all that donation money really come from? Is he buying the Presidency? If he is, buying it for whom? How does he really get all those young 18 to 25 generation vote for him and at what cost?

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Tim Teaderbole, Trenton, nj — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:28:28 GMT

Why would you vote for Hil-liar-y lies? Many people are just scared of a African American President.

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Manolete, San Mateo California — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:29:31 GMT

In the final analysis the choice for democrats is clear:
Do we choose a young, inexperienced, inmatured, untested, rancorous individual, who has close relationships with individuals who hate America?
or
Do we choose a patriotic, matured, tested, strong individual who loves America and americans of all races?

The recent polls reflect the fact that America is making the reasonable choice: Hillary Clinton

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Sporcupine, Kentucky — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:30:37 GMT

"By the way, when you factor in Clinton's $10 million+ debt, she was technically operating in the red at the end of March."

Man, it isn't technical. She owed $10.3 million, and she only had $8 million to pay it with. She was actually, financially in the red.

And it isn't "by the way." It's the reason she won't be able to campaign after May 6. It's the way her backers are going to make her back out. It's the ball game.

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RC, Durham NC — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:31:23 GMT

I was born and raised in Pennsylvania and now live in North Carolina. I only wish that I could vote tomorrow instead of two weeks from now. Please, Pennsylvania, vote Obama '08. A Bush-Clinton-Bush-Clinton sequence cannot be in our best interest.

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Eloise, Clearwater, FL — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:31:26 GMT

The media and republicans continue to say that the poor and working class democrats do not vote for people based on changing and improving their circumstances and lives....they vote for people based on the wrong reasons...they add...democrats vote for the wrong people over....and over...and over again.....there is information to backup what they....This is just sad and scary!

All the years that McCain and Clinton had to help PA...where were....Why did Hillary Clinton not seek a job in PA to help the people there instead of NY???? Why did Clinton not go to PA when Bill left office....her public service experience could have been used to lift PA...since the economic indicators that have worsened even as the economy has expanded...more people without health care, people losing jobs, more people in poverty, real wages declining, and prices rising. Where was Hillary Clinton when PA and Ohio needed her...but, will PA cast votes based on the wrong reasons again...bowling & guns....?

THE WORLD LAUGHS ON...THE CLINTON SHOW WILL RUN THIS COUNTRY INTO THE GROUND....JUST ADD A LITTLE FRAUD & FRAUD CHARGES... AND WE ARE READY FOR THE GAME TO BEGIN....

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Robert, Miami, FL — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:35:00 GMT

At this point, I can't see why anyone would vote for Clinton.
She grossly mis-manages her campaign, but is expected to fix the economy?

That does not make sense.

Look at her campaign. Its in shambles. She's broke. She underestimated Obama; she put everything into Feb 5, 2008 and lost; she can't pay her creditors; She touts being anti-NAFTA but stands to gain $800,000 fromt the Colombia Free Trade deal, something sevretely supported by Mark Penn and so was her husband.

That is disengenous on the ISSUES; that's not negative attacking because its true.

Finally, and I cant say this enough. Clinton says that she can deliver on healthcare, but that is demonstrably not true. When she first tackled this issue in 1993 and 1994, her HUSBAND was POTUS and she had a Democratically controlled Congress and STILL couldn't get Healthcare passed.

What does that tell you?

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Pat Huntington NY — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:35:08 GMT

McCain is McNasty with his temper...we don't a person with a firety temper with his finger on the nuke button! In fact, he might wet himself in his Depends and accidently hit the button thinking he's calling Cindy to change him.

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John Butler — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:36:38 GMT

Obama wins - we'll find he's responsible for most of the newly registered voters in Pennsylvania and will off an upset or reduce the margin to such a small one that Hillary pulls out after North Carolina. You heard it here first.

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California Indy — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:38:10 GMT

Natalie, the campaign immediately repudiated that statement about the wreath. If we're going to get into a back and forth about what surrogates have said, well...I don't think you want to go there.

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FED UP — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:38:17 GMT

NO MENTION OF HILLARY TAPES BASHING MOVE -ON AND ACTIVIST DEMOCRATS AND LYING ABOUT THE WAR IN AFGHANISTAN!!!

ET TU MSNBC?

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Elizabeth, NY — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:39:16 GMT

joan in chicago -- I share your strong desire to avoid another "Bush" type in the White House, but I think you've targeted the wrong candidate. What are the most outstanding characteristics of the way Bush has governed? dishonesty, refusal to answer tough questions, sticking to a plan even when it's clear it's not working, secrecy in reaching plans, confiding only in a close, tight group that agree with and compliment him and ignoring others, a 'paternalistic' attitude: "I know what's best for you no matter what you think". Who does this sound like? Not Obama. Listen to Hillary's total non-answer to the question about Bosnia 'misstatements' and then to a typical Bush non-answer to a question he finds difficult: they don't even try to make sense -- relying on the stupidity of many Americans and insult the intelligence of the rest of us. Like you, I do NOT want any more of this sort of leadership. OBAMA '08

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nuanced — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:39:19 GMT

"how many people would be outraged if Obama did like the "Women for Hillary" campaign drive and had "Blacks for Obama?" "--Carlo, Baton Rouge, LA

Carlo, I am all for truth in labeling; I wouldn't be offended at all. If only there had been an "Idiots for Bush" group things might have turned out differently. I am hoping someone will form a "Warmongers for McCain" group.

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Tim, Burlington NC — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:40:01 GMT

I truly believe deep in my heart that the comments from Jon, TX are very true and perhaps a few things were left out. If it were not for them I probably would have voted for her and the fact that I thought her husband was a good President overall. I just saw a Clinton side in this campaign that completely turned me off. As a young black man & veteran I always felt somewhat in touch with the Clintons but I've come to see that we (Americans) are so far apart from them. For some odd and strange reason I feel a sense of betrayal. Maybe I will contemplate that a little more when I have the time. I doubt it I have a lot of canvassing work to do here in NC for Barack Obama.

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Ohio Mom — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:41:47 GMT

Pennsylvania voters--Please do not vote for Hillary. She LIES about sniper fire in Bosnia and when she gets caught, says she was "tired." Do you want her to answer the phone at 3AM? Won't she be tired then?

Join members of Bill Clinton's administration and support Barack. People like Greg Craig (lawyer for Bill during his impeachment), Anthony Lake (Bill's National Security Advisor), Robert Reich (Labor Secy) and Bill Richardson (UN Ambassodor)all support Barack. What does that tell you? They know the inner workings of the Clinton Team and it is not pretty.

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Nj — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:42:13 GMT

Hill will win by 5 if she is LUCKY.
Even if she wins by 10 she only gains 8 delegates..

Tim Russert is the only one who has a brain.
The real story is.....
OBAMA BEAT HILLARY WHEN SHE WAS SUPPOSED TO WIN THIS HANDS DOWN.

Why support someone who has run one of the worst campaigns in history???

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Dean, Waterbury, Ct — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:43:59 GMT

If Obama is our nominee, I'll be voting McCain. I love Hillary.

Prediction: she wins PA by 9, West V by 11, Indiana by 3, lose NC by only 6. Then see what the Obama robots think about that.

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robert, Miami, FL — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:44:37 GMT

Everytime I hear an Obama speech, he ends it with "God Belss America." Can he get credit for his own words rather than being condemned for other peoples' words?

I'm just wondering...

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Woman who would never vote for HRC — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:44:41 GMT

I have to say the HRC supporters 'parrot' their candidate very well. I have become increasingly convinced the Clinton campaign has e-mailed a 'talking points' sheet to all her 'minah birds' and they are very good at repeating exactly what she has told them to say. There is not one original comment on her by any of her minion.

Her comments about leaving Iraq regardless of what the Generals tell her, because it is HER decision and she will tell THEM what to do regardless of the real situation; her comments about a 'security umbrella basically saying she will strike back at Iran if they attack any of our allies in the Mid-east leading us into multiple wars; her lack of integrity; destroying her own party to secure her own political ambitions; her husband(I did not have sex with that woman, Bill); unvetted explanations about her ties with Columbia - noone to this date has fully discussed or investigated what really happened there - and her multitude of sneaky, underhanded, blatatly illegally associations and dealings over the years, make me question why anyone would be defending or voting for this woman.

I understand most of her supporters expect the Clintons' to be nasty. I truly believe that is why the support her. But you CANNOT have it both ways. Just like HRC.....if Obama does not eat her alive during a debate, he is weak. If he then brings up the TRUTH, then he is being negative. Let's face it, her 'minah birds' would never support Senator Obama. The Clintons' have done a fantastic job of feeding them how and what they should think and say, and unfortunately they have lapped up the information, digested it and by osmosis, absorbed every single disgusting, nasty bite.

This is not REALITY TV. This is REALITY!!!

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VoteResponsibly08 Los Angeles, CA — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:46:17 GMT

I am praying to the good lord that the people in pennsylvania really see thru Obama. He is not what he represents. His association with the shady charaters is truly unacceptable or healthy for America. his attendance to the Million man march with Farrkhan, his very close association with his mentor of Twenty years Wright, all these and more have never been seen from a future president. We need to be careful for he is applying for the most powerful position of the United States of America. Just these two characters are American Haters which can bring us all despair.