An Obama improvement since Ohio?

tc, fort lauderdale — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 01:28:16 GMT

no he can't. lol
not even with millions of dollars.
he'll never win in november

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Ian — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 01:28:26 GMT

This is a joke! Weeks ago the pundits were saying that she had to win by double digits. NOW, that she's looking at a 6pt win, "a win is a win". What nonsense!

Hillary has no chance of winning. None. Zero. Nadda.

The press just wants this to go on.

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Nashville_fan — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 01:28:58 GMT

Bravo Senator Obama!

You are running your campaign the RIGHT way, and you will be REWARDED! :)

Obama '08

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Sick of MSNBC slant — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 01:30:06 GMT

Amazing how MSNBC's Matthews/Olbermann (AKA Obama Campaign Media Headquarters) are spinning the results. Stick to the facts boys. Your whining can be heard all the way to Minnesota.

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Mickey Mouse — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 01:30:53 GMT

posted on Billary's blog site:

If you were running against yourself
I would write myself in!!!!!

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Deborah Greenlawn, NY — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 01:31:54 GMT

Hey,right now it's at 6%. There's a long way to go, but if that holds...
You know-the discussion of RACE is great. But maybe
too highminded, lately. Maybe there should be some
discussion of what Jon Stewart called the 'SWING
BIGOT' vote in re: OH and PA. Sad. Aside from women, did a lot of voters actually vote for HER? Or for BILL? One PA guy said he was voting for her because Bill would always be there. (Still can't do it on her own for that guy.)
Just a thought.

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Gary Schear, Bozeman Montana — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 01:32:08 GMT

People, watch Buchanan and scarbourogh. They are workin for McCain tonight!

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Pete - Albany, NY — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 01:32:39 GMT

I see the return numbers so far sticking right around 6%.

If the number stays that close, what do you do if you're Team Clinton?

You've lobbed Jeremiah Wright, Bill Ayers, "Bitter", "Elitism" and Stupidopoulos at Senator Obama and if it's only 6% after 10% at Ohio and after opening Pennsylvania with a 20% lead what else do you have?

To borrow from an Obama surrogate who was interviewed earlier in the evening, "If not Pennsylvania, then where?"

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Gary Schear, Bozeman Montana — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 01:34:01 GMT

Sick of MSNBC slant (Sent Tuesday, April 22, 2008 9:30 PM)

Sick, just watch Pat and Joe. They are working hard for Hillary.

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Pete - Albany, NY — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 01:34:16 GMT

Amazing how MSNBC's Matthews/Olbermann (AKA Obama Campaign Media Headquarters) are spinning the results. Stick to the facts boys. Your whining can be heard all the way to Minnesota.
Sick of MSNBC slant (Sent Tuesday, April 22, 2008 9:30 PM)

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"MSNBC Slant"

HA!

C'mon, Senator Clinton has Pat Puke-anan and Joe Scab-borough in her corner. What slant?

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Gregg Ward — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 01:39:59 GMT

IF Clinton somehow becomes the nominee - all of those young people who are so supportive of Obama will simply drop out and walk away; guaranteed. We Dems will then lose to McCain.

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Greg, New Jersey — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 01:41:24 GMT

David Gregory, Pat Buchanan and Joe Scarborough are so biased in favor of Clinton it's obnoxious. In particular, Gregory is unqualified to moderate this discussion. Then you have Tim Russert making an illogical case for the Clintons, and doesn't even acknowledge how ridiculous the argument is. Come on, Tim, you look like a puppy dog for the Clintons.
Thank God for Chris Matthews, Keith Olberman, Howard Fineman and Rachel Maddow.

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Troy H, Beckley, WV. — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 01:42:18 GMT

Ok let's take a look at things when a republiacan is in office the rich get richer and the poor get poorer. With McCain in office we will be looking at 4 more years of Bushism. Now lets talk Bill Clinton is the only president in history to balance the budget it took the republicans less than 90 days to spend a surplus of 3 trillion dollars so republican isnt the way to go. Hillary has her issues and Obama has his but either one of them will be better than McCain. I have issues with both canidates Hillary's statement about being under fire in Bosnia if you were under fire you would definitely remember. I know I do being a veteren of Grenada, Panama, and the first gulf war. I have a problem with Obama always sidestepping the question if he thinks African Americans deserve compensation for slavery. If a canidate can't answer a yes or no question with a yes or no answer when they are asked for a yes or no answer that shows me they can't take direction and shouldn't be in office. I have seen wishy washy polotics kill friends because people couldn't make a decision or were afraid to make a decision. Who ever we the people of the United States of America vote for we all need to support which ever Democrat wins if we want to see change and stop seeing our children, friends, and family sent home in body bags from Iraq.

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Trev — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 01:42:20 GMT

Let's see... Joe and Pat kind of for Hillary. Everyone else (except sometimes chuck Todd is on the Obama bandwagon. Am I suprised by the MSNBC spin. No. Clinton is doing better in certain areas too. For example, Hillary is doing better among men than she did in Ohio. Cover both sides MSNBC! It won't hurt a bit.

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Gary Schear, Bozeman Montana — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 01:42:23 GMT

Congratulations Senator Obama.
Money well spent!

GoBama!

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ben dover — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 01:44:48 GMT

I'm watching the live coverage, and I didn't realize that independents were not allowed to vote in this primary. why hasn't this been talked about? A large chunk of the discussion against Obama has been that if he can't beat Hillary in the Pennsylvania then he won't fair well in the general election. What would have happened if independents could vote in pennsylvania? they can certainly vote in the general election, and throughout the primaries he has gotten the larger portions of independents. I'd like to hear more on this from the media because it's a point that hasn't been raised very much.

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PULLING FOR OBAMA — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 01:47:05 GMT

Obama is a comer, there is no denying it. He is as likely to win Pa. in November as Hillary. He will have plenty of time improve his numbers, and do it.

I am so proud of you Senator Obama. Thank you Dear Lord, for our candidate.

GOBAMA - WE LOVE YOU

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sweeetback, london, uk — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 01:47:19 GMT

I think the pundits have to show balance - they tend to talk up an argument where the story is.

The story now is a clinton comeback and what it would take post P.A. for her to beat obama who is the front runner. They did the same thing when clinton was in front and obama was behind...

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John — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 01:47:28 GMT

Point Blank:
More people voted for Clinton than Obama. I dont care the % breakdown, more people voted for her. Great Obama won Texas del. count, but there too more people voted for Clinton!

Thats what matters people!
Stop spinning this!

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Walt — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 01:48:08 GMT

Russert and Gregory are unbiased folks. You are just so used to the Obama supporters at MSNBC you don't know neutral reporting when it hits you in the face. Stop whining. You're starting to look like your candidate.

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Leslie, Virginia — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 01:48:30 GMT

Thank God for Chris Matthews and Keith Olberman! They keep the discussion real, and frankly, couldn't one of you guys just tazer Joe and David to get them off the air? Pat is good for a good laugh now and then, and seems like a decent character, even though he's wrong on everything. I 'm SORELY disappointed with PA voters, but not surprised. Their wives do the voting for them, and those dames picked Hillary. I'm a woman, a feminist, over 50 and white, even wealthy. I can't stand that woman! I met a woman in Taos last week, over 70, who was completely in tune with me, 20 years younger, on Obama in every way. I KNOW he can win this country for all of us! COME ON INDIANA! My 82 year old dad, from Lafayette, would be so proud to have Indiana put a stop to the Clinton insanity!! GO OBAMA 08 or if you need to, 2012!

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nuanced — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 01:48:52 GMT

Since a lot of the people who had issues with voting for a Black are the same people who did not care to vote for a woman then who in the heck did they vote for?

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Concerned — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 01:49:52 GMT

There is not surprise if Sen. Clinton had not won in her home state that would be very embrassing. This win as the Media knows does not change the equasion. But it's good for Media FODDER.

Sen. Obama said all along that he was making every effort to keep the race close. Happy to see the improvement in all ethic groups as the media likes to divide Americans along racial lines, these stats clearly show that is not the case.

As long as Sen. Obama wins in accordance with the DNC long standing rules and the Superdelegates don't overturn the same rules it's been playing by for more than 50 years no problem. The media is pushing this effort along with Sen. Clinton and her supporters.

However, if the Super Delegates overturn the long standing delegates metric, the DNC can count on millions either sitting out the November election or voting for Sen. McCain.

Gov Rendell can get on TV and talk about how sure he is that if the DNC overturns Sen. Obama's nomination on rules made up by the Clintons that the voters will fall in line don't believe it. It won't happen.

Sen. McCain senses that the DNC plans to overturn the nomination and give it to Sen. Clinton that's why he's attempting to reach the Black Community. Smart move.

If the DNC overturns Sen. Obama's nomination many of us will then listen to Sen. McCain because he will have proven that he wants to work with the millions that will not support the Clinton nomination.

Should the DNC overturn Sen. Obama's nomination, Sen. Clinton will definitely loose the war because she will loose key voting blocks that the DNC needs to win in November. Should this happen the DNC will LOOSE in November and all the media talk and opinions from Sen. Clinton and her supporters saying it won't happen won't change it. It will DESTROY the party and drive millions to vote with the RNC of just stay HOME. More than likely we will vote with the RNC to be sure that Sen Clinton does not win the office of the President if the DNC overturns Sen. Obama's nomination. He's earned it and we expect that the DNC will honor it's rules as it has in the past.

We will not reward someone who is not TRUSTWORTHY an dhas use divicivise tactics to overturn an honest nomination.

This nomination process is embrassing and the DNC should have stood up and followed it's own rules instead they chose to let the media drive this nomination all the way to the bank and with adding multiple new election shows just to fan this flame.

Should the DNC overturn the DNC Standard rules by which other candidates were judged based on some silly argument made by the media and Sen. Clinton, they can be assured that the DNC will loose the support of millions. We don't mind the media blitz and the back and forth just as long as the race is fair.

If not, since Sen. McCain is reaching out, we are open to hearing Sen. McCain because he will have proven that his Straight Talk has some value.

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twocanpete — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 01:50:00 GMT

http://twocanpete.blogspot.com/
Hillary threw the kitchen sink now she's going throw the bathtub and the living room furniture! Oh no, Obama!

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Vermont Mom for Obama — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 01:50:04 GMT

Gregg Ward -

You are absolutely correct! My children, politically active young adult voters will not support HRC...

Nor will I...

Yes, We Can... Obama '08

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Chad, Salt Lake City Utah — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 01:52:19 GMT

Of all the people on MSNBC, I respect Rachel Maddow and Chuck Todd the most. I love Keith Olberman for his courage to call it like it is, and I like chris matthews too, but they are sort of pro-obama (no where near the extent that pat and Joe are anti obama, but then again they are the republicans so if they are trashin obama it just says that at least the Republicans have figured out who the dem nominee is!).

Anyway my point is no one can call Chuck Todd or Rachel Maddow anything but impartial and fair. If you do then you just don't care to hear anything but what comes out of your mouth.

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Dee, WI — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 01:52:19 GMT

Congrats to Senator Obama!
Vote 08

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keith rutledge — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 01:53:55 GMT

c-mon people she won and was outspent 3 or 4 to 1...get in the game he lost he can not win in the fall because there are more white working americans
that would have changed churchs.

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Stacey, MA — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 01:54:29 GMT

What happened to the theory that she had to win by double digit numbers? And wasn't she expected to win anyway? Far as I am concerned, Obama did great considering the kind of state he was campaigning in. The odds were clearly stacked against him, and remember, she was suppose to blow him out of the water in Penn.

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zeller, Hilo, Hawaii — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 01:56:28 GMT

Yeah, Scabro' and Buchanan a bit transparant for Hill and Bill... Hmm, can't think why?

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Vl, — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 01:56:52 GMT

Not only will the young people walk millions more will as well. The Clintons and the media can hold endless conservations for making the case for her to Overturn Sen. Obama's nomination but they will proceed in Destroying the Democratic Party. It's unfortunate that those in Charge of the DNC cannot see that the Media is willing to Derail this train all for MEDIA FODDER.

Millions across the country have discussed this issue and will be ready to pull our support from the DNC should the DNC make such a move.

By doing so they will seal the fate of the DEMS come November. We don't mind a fair race to the nomination, but the media and the Clintons for some reason for the first time in history want to overturn Sen. Obama's nomination using NEW RULES that are being made up as they go along and the DNC is keeping silent. We certainly hope this is not the case and they will surprise us and stick to the rules.

Perhaps those in the Media responsible for this ridiclous game playing and the Clinton should go on BIll Mahr and give him the New Rules, that's more appropriate.

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The Baker, Tracy, CA — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:00:04 GMT

Obama will win... when is the question! He's a great guy and the only reason he hasn't won it all yet is because he's not willing to hit hillary hard aside the head. It's odd too because the media says that's what he needs to do but if that happens they'll jump all over him for being negative. Hillary can do whatever needed to win though... do we see a double standard?

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Chuck G, Irving, TX — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:00:06 GMT

All I want to know is, when can she acknowledge that there's no way that she can win the nomination. Ok. He didn't beat her up in her home state where she grew up! ....And?!? When it all comes down to it, she lags in all possible categories: delegates, contests won, popular vote and most importantly, she's $10M in debt with $9M on hand. Honestly, I think it's cruel to her for her deluded mind to continue at this juncture. She can't close the pledged delegate gap and if she did somehow manage to get the popular vote (not happening), all anyone has to say to shut her down...."this is a delegate race, not popular votes." The same guy she threw under the bus as her excuse for not being able to deliver on her promise to create the jobs in NY, Al Gore, won the popular vote and did not become POTUS, therefore, her own argument about electibility is shot. She should take her win here, admit that she's out of money, admit that the odds are insurmountable and get out before she completes her destruction of the democratic party.

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Gretchen - Arlington, TX — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:02:48 GMT

Scarborough and Buchanan are not biased toward Clinton...they are biased toward McCain. Unlike Democratic voters (of which I am one), they have realized that Obama will be the nominee and are doing everything they can to knock him.

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Ingrid, Atlanta, GA — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:05:46 GMT

How low can the bar go for Hillary? The woman is just not decent and NOT worthy of being president of this great country. EVERY single time they move the bar. They - she and her husband- are just disgusting.

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Michael Tudor, Cincinnati, OH — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:08:00 GMT

Despite having the worst month of his campaign, he made up ground in every demographic except Catholics. How can this not be seen as a positive? In other news, McCain isn't even pulling 75%. His base is not stable.

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Tim, Peoria, IL — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:08:15 GMT

Spin Spin Spin

Hillary's surrogate just stated she won PA despite Senator Obama throwing the 'Kitchen-Sink' at her in the final days of the campaign!

Give me a break lady.

Looking forward to seeing the final results both popular & delegates & then seeing more movement by Supers over the next few days.

To all thinking of donating to Hillary's doomed campaign - your better off hanging on to your money until the general if you really want to defeat the Republicans & reclaim this country for Americans again.

All Hillary wants to do is lift as much dough from you all as quickly as she can to try & cover her multi-million dollar campaign debt she has been generating without having to dip in to her own pockets. Its your choice to make but I'm just asking you to think for 10 seconds.

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America needs to do everything possible to reclaim America for Americans. It will take more than a Democrat in the Whitehouse & a Democratic Congress to get it done.

There's my 2 cents worth. Good Luck with Your Decision.

We need a Uniter - Obama 2008!

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Carolyn, Hyattsville, Maryland — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:11:17 GMT

I find it amazing that more people do not see that the Clintons will stoop to anything they can to 'steal' the nomination. It is becoming eeriely clear that the white male (just watch all the anchors)is realizing that Obama has the nomination of the democratic party---and they are pulling out all the stops to assist Hillary! America still has a long way to go.

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Laura, Wilmette, IL — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:11:25 GMT

Hillary Clinton quitter.

Look at how Clinton acted when she lost in Mississippi – she HID – she had Maggie Williams send an e-mail congratulating Obama. When Clinton’s back is against the wall – she gets mean, not tough.

What did she do when her health care proposal failed in the WHITE HOUSE—NOTHING for the next seven years except perform ceremonial functions. That is not a fighter that's a quitter.

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Gretchen - Arlington, TX — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:12:18 GMT

I have to try a second post. I'm telling you right now that if Chris Matthews says one more time that because I have a Master's degree I am not a regular person, or that African Americans are not regularly people, or that those with a progressive agenda are not regular people, I will no longer watch your network. It's judgemental and offensive and, frankly, not very well informed.

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Burl — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:13:19 GMT

MSNBC continues to be absolutely biased toward Barack Hussein Obama in this campaign. I really don't understand it.

Folks, I am going to vote for McCain (and I am a registered Dem). I guess the important thing for me is that when this election started over a year ago I thought MSNBC's coverage was the cream of the crop. Now, I realize its just a joke.

Hillary is winning fairly substantially and MSNBC posts "Obama closes the gap since Ohio"! WTF

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Paul C — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:13:53 GMT

Well:

It seems RACISM is alive and well in PA. As governor Rendell sais himself, I don't think PA is ready to wote for a black man. Said another way, PA will not vote for Obama because he's black. Not good for a sitting governor.

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John, Oklahoma City — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:14:11 GMT

Guns and God, that's all it boils down to. Only change is Ron Paul!

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Ladean — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:14:29 GMT

It amazes me how they make projections. Obama is surprisingly close atm. The spread is not at all bad. I like the way CNN is calling it. She did not win by the landslide I expected so, go Obama.

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John, Playa del Rey, CA — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:15:58 GMT

To the Obamaites who are trying to spin Obama's loss into a moral victory, Barack outspent Hillary 3:1 *AND* still managed to lose. Outspending your opponent 3:1 and losing is a very bad omen for Nov'2008.

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What Country Is This — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:16:01 GMT

If the voters of this country DO NOT DEMAND A PAPER TRAIL FOR THE VOTING MACHINES...USE PAPER BALLOTS and make SURE YOUR VOTE IS COUNTED>...in my opinion HILLARY KNOWS how to manipulate those paperless touch screen machines... VERY VERY INACCURATE AND NOT CERTIFIABLE....no paper trails allow for miscounts... COME ON AMERICANS....get your right to vote back and to have it be counted FAIRLY.... she smirks...and is one nasty woman in my opinion

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Charlotte, Pittsubrgh, PA — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:16:08 GMT

With practically the whole PA Democratic machine behind her and having a 20 point lead initially, what happened? With all this backing why was she not able to do better?

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S Patton — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:17:28 GMT

How much of a factor is the Limbaugh strategy of "operation chaos"? He encouraged his listeners to switch party affliations, so they could vote for Hillary Clinton to keep the fight going between the two Dem candidates.

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Missy in Mississippi — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:17:57 GMT

HEY HILLARY ...THE VOTING MACHINES CHOSE NOT YOUR SUPPORTERS....GET RID OF THE PREPROGRAMMED VOTING MACHINES BRING BACK PAPER BALLOTS.... DAY ONE HELL... OUR RIGHT TO VOTE AND HAVE IT BE COUNTED FAIRLY HAS JUST BEEN DAMAGED AGAIN

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Fred C Dobbs Sierra Madre, CA — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:18:29 GMT

Obama - Texas, Ohio, Florida, Pennsylvania:

Can't close the deal in the big states.
A real ass pounding tonight!!!

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KJ, Wichita, KS — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:18:54 GMT

The biggest hurdle Obama will have to overcome is not Hillary Clinton, not his experience or inexperience, it's not some perceived inability to connect with the "blue collar worker", and it's not his relationship with his Pastor....the hurdle that he will have to overcome, but of course will not be able to, is his color. Why do we try to ignore the numbers? Numbers that clearly show this country has not come as far, in regards to race, as we would like to pretend?

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Henry Hill — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:19:20 GMT

We don't have televisions journalists in America anymore, apart from Amy Goodman and Bill Moyers. What we have are used car salesmen.

Obama is running his campaign with integrity. I am proud of him as a human being. If this election is not stolen, he will make a GREAT president. Pray for America.

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fcl1892 — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:19:20 GMT

i think he will be good man

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Brenda Cruikshank, Iowa City, IA — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:19:47 GMT

After the Hillary Hatchet week I cannot understand how anyone would vote for her. There is so much that Obama's supporters could say - don't you think? She is spreading so much poison that her supporters are brain-washed and say they may not vote for Obama. What is going on here? Think about future policies and judges. I am ready to give another donation to Obama. His donations spent in PA gave him a chance against her machine. I am sick of her claiming that if she wins in Ohio and PA then she is the only one who can win in Nov in thohse states. Taht is foolish and short-sighted. The media has almost forgot her lies about sniper fire in Bosnia. she was expected to go to central PA and tell her "I am one of you" story and win by 20 but that is not happening. Let's see how many delegates she got and how many he got.

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Beth, State College, PA — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:19:53 GMT

Sorry from Pennsylvania... Spent a whole day (plus last couple of weeks) campaigning... thought I was prepared for a loss... but it still stinks... not too much longer till Obama has it tied up... hang in there... :-) I'm "clingin" to hope...

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StillMyVoiceNoMore — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:20:19 GMT

I think that someone should have the guts to say that there is still a problem in white America, that traditional democratic voters cannot stomach to vote for someone based on skin color. Truth, Obama has raised more money, has expanded the democratic base, cut into her initial 33% lead going into PA, taken all of the negative stuff from Clinton and McCain and still progressed in a majority white state. The real question - will you cut off your nose to spite your face, just because you can't let go of bigotry?

The right person for the job is Obama - a fresh and untainted face in the highest office of the land. One that combines the best that a re-newed America will have to offer its people and its allies.

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jim, baltimore, md — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:20:28 GMT

it sucks that obama didn't win, but i am glad to see the margin knocked down so much.
i am from PA and it really bugs me to see so many nasty comments in the news... showing that the negative attack ads have worked.
it really makes PA voters look stupid.

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go away Billary — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:21:00 GMT

Listen, Obama supporter,
Let's not vote for Hillary, if she ever get the nomination, although it's impossible. We can't ruin this country again by the clintons. Bill started this mess by signing NAFTA, Billary's as bad as the Bushs. It's better not to vote or vote for McCain. He's at least less corrupted and we can expect less drama thant the scandlists, Billary.

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Pattie Chicago IL — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:21:15 GMT

Pennsylvania voters have sent a powerful message, on behalf of us all. In spite of the conclusions drawn prematurely over the past few weeks, voters continue to have their say. We knew that would be the case. I just don't understand the response of the media. Respectfully, media, this is not all about you. Who cares that one camp was nicer to you than another? This is about the American people and our future. Give the voters their say. And--sorry, Howard Dean--this is not about the democratic party, either. The party is just a surrogate for the people, Let the people continue to speak.

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Trey jenkins — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:21:36 GMT

Hey TC ....Obama will win in November, even without the dysfunctional vote of Florida.

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Jill in Iowa — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:21:43 GMT

To any super-delegates who might be reading this: I've been a Democratic activist, supporter, and VOTER since 1964. But I will stay home if Clinton is the nominee. Please, put this thing to bed and all of us out of our misery by supporting Obama so the Democrats can get on with the real work.

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N, Pittsburgh, PA — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:22:02 GMT

Lets keep the facts straight:
1. Hillary is broke
2. FL and MI dont count so why are they being thrown around by Hillary supporters as though they did? Had all candidates had ooportunity to campaign a revote would have taken place.
3. Why hasnt anyone talked about Ed Rendell's involvement with Farakahn?
4. Why is only an 8 to 10 pt victory significant in Hillary's own home state where she was projected at one time as a 20 pt favorite? Had Barack won by such a slight lead in IL, would this be the same situation?
5. After tonight Hillary will still be 150 delegates behind.
6. Clinton will still be behind in popular vote- something that MSNBC needs to talk more about. I am willing to bet that she can not overcome the popular vote lead of Barack Obama unless she wins the remaing contest by 10 pts or more.
7. Why oh why hasnt anyone commented about Hillary's IRAN comments? Has the media now changed and shifted so much that they are afraid to criticize Hillary about these comments?
8. I am NOT going to vote for Hillary in the general election if she wins- I'd rather vote for McCain.

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Stacy, New York — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:22:18 GMT

He was behind by what 22 points a couple weeks ago - pretty good improvement if things hold as-is. I think the more time people get to know Obama, the more they like him. So the 6 month campaign for the general will only help him.

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merle 7 — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:22:20 GMT

Hillary wont win the GE either because she and McCain would have to split the white vote,and without the AA and youth vote she can't win.

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Missy in Mississippi — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:22:26 GMT

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jean, pittsburt, pa — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:22:50 GMT

There is no way that Mr. Obama will win in November. Period. I'm so tired of the way every news story is minimized, no matter how well she does, you will not give her that credit. You bias is unbelievable. BTW - Chris Matthews is has lost a lot of credibilty by commentating in the biased way that he has done thorughout this campaign. He is manufacturing gossip and opinion, based on no factual basis so my friends and I can only conclude that he does not now want to be recognized as a journalist.

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ELIZABETH COLLIER PUYALLUP, WA — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:22:59 GMT

Can't someone stop Chris Matthews from interrupting every person he talks with. Let Keith do the talking to other pundits [Howard Fineman, for one].

CM, would you please let these other contrubutors complete at least one thought?

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Brian, Baltimore, MD — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:23:07 GMT

The man told you people the truth and you berated him for it for favor of a candidate who lies to your faces and then turns around and stabs you in the back.

An Obama improvement since Ohio?

J D Seattle — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:23:09 GMT

Super delegates decide the nominee and the USA voters KNOW that the candidate was not able to get the popular vote. A BIG win tonight for the back-room politicans.

An Obama improvement since Ohio?

Sam — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:23:10 GMT

Hillary will do whatever it takes to win. People in NC and IN are smart. They will see through all the Clinton's bad politics. This is the end of the Clinton's. When this is over, Bill will have the same negatives has his wife. I am afraid of this women in the White House. David Gregory, Pat Buchanan and Joe Scarborough should not be on TV. They suck!

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Russ,Portland,OR. — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:23:43 GMT

Looks like matthews and olberwoman will have to remove tongue from obama backside,try telling the truth and maybe some day you can beat nic at night for the ratings share...poor rachel madcow,how will she spin this huge loss to look like Barry got screwed??He is an empty suit that cries like a little girl when asked questions by nbc moderaters.Ya,he's ready for the white house..think not..he not ready for anything that requires no scripted answers and phony questioners.

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Sandra, Gary, Indiana — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:23:51 GMT

Of course the press, Mcshame, and the clintons and crew want this to go on as long as possible. However, she will never get the nomination because the numbers will never get close enough. People pay attention closely and learn well about popular votes and delagates. Be aware!!! She could never get the nomination because most reasonable and sensible Americans want a dignified, decent, respectful and a person who could bring AMERICANS together. She is a gutter RAT and they smell awful. The stench of a gutter RAT will fume up to intollerable stench. Remember She could never WIN the nomination NEVER!!! CHANGE IS NECESSARY!!! OBAMA ALL the way 08 has got to be FAIR not FEAR. Intelligence STANDS up firmly.
yes, yes, yes obsolutely he can. So gracious. It takes a great person with sophisticated ability to negotiate than a gutter RAT to fight wars. One takes mental and emotional stability the latter does not require any thinking. Take your pick!!! Come to Indiana we do not need filt here. We got his back here

An Obama improvement since Ohio?

Pam New Berlin, Il — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:23:51 GMT

People may say it's not about race but the simple truth is that the older women in Ohio, Pennsylvania and other states are so prejudiced they won't vote for a black man even though he is the only one who can bring this nation together. It's a generational thing I think, they grew up in the era of Jim Crowe and can't evolve. That is why more of her supporters say they won't vote for Obama when she finally loses. Why haven't they asked Hillary where her flag pin is? I just don't understand how she gets away with all her trash talking.

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Nic, Washinton, DC — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:24:00 GMT

IF Clinton somehow becomes the nominee - all of those young people who are so supportive of Obama will simply drop out and walk away; guaranteed. We Dems will then lose to McCain.
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So true.

An Obama improvement since Ohio?

Marcia , Erie — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:24:20 GMT

- Why do we keep hearing about the white racists. They seem willing to voting for Obama who is supposed to be black. How come 98% of blacks voted for Obama- that seems like more than a coincidence.

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Andree, Cold Spring Harbor, NY — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:24:55 GMT

How about Nora O'Donnell? Incredible how she was spinning the exit polls, at 9 pm no less..the press could spin this right into Hillary's lap, once and for all.

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Dave, New Jersey — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:25:19 GMT

Geez America...could you imagine the sound of this..

"Ladies and Gentlemen, The President of the United States - Barrack Hussein Obama"

Wake up America!!! scary thought...

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jumbo — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:25:41 GMT

Clinton has been belittled by the media since her win, since it want her to fall. it is a male-dominated, misogynistic entity that is so egotistical and self-righteous that it will completely ignore the fact that clinton will have won and maybe even by a huge margin. The right wing has taken over the media and is lying to the American people about Obama's infallible honesty. he will be caught with some scandal, maybe even sexually charged. The media is a disgrace right now.

An Obama improvement since Ohio?

Carol, Mattapoisett, MA — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:25:51 GMT

MSNBC Shame on You!!!!
Do you think you're supporting Obama? DAH... Yeah,
and it's so obvious.
If people want the REAL, UNBIASED news, they should
tune into BBC, we get the real slant on things,
and it's a shame we have to go over the "Pond" to
hear what's REALLY happening in our country.

You GO GIRL (Hillary)... don't let the slant from
MSNBC (and WBZ in Boston) get you down, you're gonna
win in July.

Carol from Mattapoisett, MA

An Obama improvement since Ohio?

David Holmes, San Luis Obispo, Calif — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:26:21 GMT

The Republicans have got to love this.
Hillary isn't knocked out, doesn't score a game-changing win and remains behind on delegates and share of popular vote (not counting the two states that broke the rules.)
Obama fails to show he can take big states and continues to make rookie-level mistakes ("Bitter" comment, etc.).
Both campaigns continue to bleed cash from donors, as well as going more and more negative with each passing day.
Hillary's core strategy (having blown the caucuses where the Obama team did better ground-level work) is to engineer a back room deal at the convention, which will thoroughly alienate the young, idealistic voters who are some of Obama's strongest supporters and donors.
Did Karl Rove design this scenario?

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michael schultz — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:26:29 GMT

Don't let rich whitie the media corporate elite tell you what to do You a'int seen nothing until they get what they want hillary to run against mCain't in the fall do you smell the stinc

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Amber, Philladelphia, PA — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:26:38 GMT

Obnoxious David Gregory, but if you are just some of the Obamas fans don't you wanthim to take a swing at the other camp the way the pummeled him the past 6 weeks, are you kidding me. Enough of the fact that i am a woman please don't gang up on me but i have myself , my husband and Ed Randell who are going to punch until you can still not stand, but that will be ok. Enough of this Kumbaya coming from Obama

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Izzy Buffalo, NY — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:26:45 GMT

I've heard so much talk of Obama needing to win the white male vote, white female vote, etc. (media questioning if he has what it takes to win over core dem. voters.) Why no talk of Hillary's big problem with African Amer. voters? This is a huge voting block to ensure a dem. victory and she is losing almost 90% to 10% consistently! I think Obama fared pretty well in Clinton country. I don't think Hillary will win over many new Superdelegates with this win since she went so negative and I'm sure the talk of nuking Iran will hardly convince them to go to her corner (ugh!) She may see a few extra bucks trickle in but not enough to solve her debt issues. I heard the majority of the Republicans who switched to Dem in PA went for Barack. Republicans for Obama!! Character matters!

An Obama improvement since Ohio?

Linda Santee Portland Oregon — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:27:05 GMT

It is so obvious from listening to Buchanan and Scarborough that they would rather have McCain against Hillary because they think McCain can beat Hillary. I turned off my TV today because I couldn't take anymore of there comments. If I want that crap, I can tune in Fox.

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jeff doe — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:27:21 GMT

Obama presents a real change for the country, Clinton brings the same ole thing. I hope this country wakes up from I don't won't them to raise my taxes, or take my guns away, or let's nuke them if they don't agree with us mentality. We are presented with many challenges that will affect generations to come. The time for change is now, or do you want to vote for the secure candidate like most of the country did in 00-04? What did that bring us?

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Mark Johnson, Kealakekua, HI — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:27:40 GMT

If the situation were reversed, with Clinton having the lead in popular vote, states won and delegates, all the MSM pundits would be telling Obama to get out of the race. There is simply no way Clinton can win without getting pledged delegates to switch their votes, which would destroy the party. Sure, she doesn't care, but some of us do. If Clinton steals this election, I'm voting Nade

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lisa holt, sacramento ca — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:27:44 GMT

What makes me so ill about Hillary is how she keeps citing the Iraq war and vets and their hardship when she helped create it and put them there. Just like she she supported NAFTA and now she pretends to be the solution to working families. She's an opportunistic hack who will say or do anything to get what she wants. Don't be fooled by just another career political machine.

Lisa Holt, Sacramento, CA

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cbert, chicago,IL. — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:28:34 GMT

An Obama improvement since Ohio?

Gerry, Vancouver, Canada — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:29:09 GMT

Shouldn't the question be why didn't Clinton blow him out in Pennsylvania? This is a state custom made for Hillary, she is the most famous politician in the US
She has the Clinton political machine and the Rendell machine behind her
Obama has had 6 bruising weeks, including Jeremiah Wright. Bittergate and ABC debate, He has been beat up by the media and the Clinton and Mc Cain campaigns.
And yet as you show , he has increased his %s in just about every group since Ohio , he is far outraising Clinton in contributions , and he is ahead in the Gallup polls by 10%
But the media has bought into the Clinton propaganda that Hillary is an underdog.
When you ask the wrong questions, you get the wrong answers.

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Elizabeth — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:29:22 GMT

Why? Why are we allowing the Clintons to "bully" us into believing she is "owed" this opportunity to continue... to continue slashing and destroying the Democratic Party? Are we fools - or petrified of the Clintons? Would someone please take charge and remember the original "rules"? She needs to be kicked out - because she obviously is not going to leave willingly until she destroys the party.

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Lynn, NJ — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:29:39 GMT

Everyone tonight on MSNBC continues to ask the question: Why can't Senator Obama win the "battle ground states" the reason or answer is easy! Many people say they are patriotic but do not practice patriotism. I have visited and/ or lived in these battlegorund states and in many cases the residents will not vote for a black person. These are some of the most segregated areas in our country. Many people believe that only our southern states still promote racism. You are wrong. It is the states like PA, OH, MA, NJ and NY that have some of the most segregated areas that still see America from a different perspective. That is the reality. It is an unfortunate reality and hopefully instead of criticizing racism or who you feel is a racist, instead stop and have a conversation with them and help them to see a candidate for the candidate, not what they are comfortable with or looks like them. For many years African Americans looked past race and rallied behind the candidates, this is not being practiced today. Our United States still has a long way to go!

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Barry, Lakeland, Fl. — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:29:39 GMT

We're not stupid! it amazes me how the pundits find ways to slam Obama just to weaken his chances of winning the nomination &"close the deal". They want the fight to go on as long as it can to improve McCain's chances of keeping the race close in the general election. Believe me, Billary is in on this also. She knows she can't win this time, so she's out to kill Obama's chances so she can run again in 2012.

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Time for change — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:29:48 GMT

Delegate Math. Period. Love ya Clintons...but it's time to give it a rest. You cannot win now Hillary. Do the math.

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Jeff Weiss, Jackson Heights, NY — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:29:53 GMT

MSNBC is further to the "left" than FOX is to the "right." Olberman is absurd, trying to conjure up the persona of Edward R. Murrow.

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RustyC, Alpharetta, GA — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:29:59 GMT

Looks like neither campaign beat the spread, so both will really spin the results and the race will go on. Most likely scenario is HoDean tries to corner enough supers to put Obama over by late May or early June. Worst thing is to have the FL and MI delegate issue treated as decisive and fight over that at the convention. In the meantime, Obama is essentially being vetted. If he really, really stumbles he could give the supers reason to give it to Hillary, but it's not likely.

P.S. If Obama is the nominee I think WESLEY CLARK should be the running mate.

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kimberly — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:30:00 GMT

How can people be so niave and give Hillary priase when she says "Lets bring our troops home" when she voted for our troops to go to war. Obama has a passion for us, the clintons just want there family name to have a legacy.In such a time as now, who will you trust with your sons and daughters lives!!!!!!!

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Shane Brady Transfer, PA — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:30:30 GMT

Well that will be the last time we see her!!!!!!!!!

An Obama improvement since Ohio?

John Doe — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:30:36 GMT

Billary done won the hick vote!! YYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Sam Ciocco Aurora Ohio — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:30:40 GMT

As a Garlic Nose from PA, all I gotta say is..
"Let's hear it for McCain"

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Jeff G., Pennsylvania — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:30:58 GMT

The only way for Hillary to become the nominee is if the superdelegates overturn the will of the voters - even after today, Obama still leads by some 500,000 votes. If that's how this thing comes down, this Obama supporter will vote straight Republican come the fall.

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JonathanR — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:31:37 GMT

A pyrrhic victory for Hillary. A big win tonight for McCain, and a huge loss for the DNC.