Saturday nooner: Clinton, NC, Obama

Gregory Peek, Birmingham, Alabama — Sat, 03 May 2008 16:20:35 GMT

Just exactly what is Barack Obama trying to do?

(1) Overturn a culture of cynicism and institutional corruption dating back before any of us were born.

(2) Begin a new day of people comming together to build solutions to problems, instead of tearing each other apart for political gain.

(3) Begin the healing of the wounds of war, sickness and economic deprivation built up from the decades of cynicism and institutional corruption.

It is no wonder that all the forces of the darker side of our civilization have come forward to oppose him.

May God be with him.

Saturday nooner: Clinton, NC, Obama

Roger, Dunlap, IL — Sat, 03 May 2008 16:22:49 GMT

I'm still looking for the day when reporters present facts, not opinions. Please...

Saturday nooner: Clinton, NC, Obama

west jeff., pa. — Sat, 03 May 2008 16:23:22 GMT

The Clinton, and McCain supporters give them a pass on every lie, and stupid gaffe they utter.

However, Senator Obama is hated for what everybody, their mother, and dead relatives have said.

Where is the justice in this?

Saturday nooner: Clinton, NC, Obama

Eric, Salinas, CA — Sat, 03 May 2008 16:24:02 GMT

Hillary "Republican" Clinton will throw out any idiotic idea to try to get some extra votes. She didn't even check the facts of what the WTO does and does not do as regards OPEC's actions.

Her support of the McCain gas tax cut holiday political gimmick shows she will say anything to get nominated. All that gas tax cut gimmick will do is raise demand for oil thus take money away from our government while allowing OPEC to raise the price of oil $10 a barrel. I'd rather keep our money here where we will benefit rather than give it to the OPEC ripoff artists.

Go Obama!

Saturday nooner: Clinton, NC, Obama

Tired of MSNBC's Sensationalism — Sat, 03 May 2008 16:26:03 GMT

So if the WTO comment is such an issue, I wonder why we went through all of the political shows yesterday w/o mention of it. The answer, of course, is because they were too busy STILL going on and on and on about Rev. Wright. As I say continually in my comments, I agree Wright is an issue, but he's not the only issue as MSNBC would have voters believe.

Saturday nooner: Clinton, NC, Obama

donna — Sat, 03 May 2008 16:28:46 GMT

When Hillary held a 5 point lead going into the Pa. primary, you were sure to report it exactly so. It was what it was!

Now Barack's lead is reported as "Hillry's consultant's efforts to pull her even with Obama is so far so good". Why the slant? If Obama is still ahead percentage points, why are we not given those?

But it's ok. What G-D has given him, you cannot take away.

Saturday nooner: Clinton, NC, Obama

Eileen Hamilton, portland, ME — Sat, 03 May 2008 16:29:16 GMT

Thanks for the update. I needed that little political fix. Gotta go now and make some calls to Indiana for Obama!!

Saturday nooner: Clinton, NC, Obama

Rick Idaho — Sat, 03 May 2008 16:30:36 GMT

Better coverage on what's happening than the past few days. Keep up the good work.

Saturday nooner: Clinton, NC, Obama

karen,orl.,fl. — Sat, 03 May 2008 16:30:46 GMT

Oh Chuckie, Oh Chuckie she going to win Indiana double digit where coming out and where coming out strong,and guess what the story is out of Fox that your in the Tank with the Obama camp. What? you didn,t think pay attention to these sort of thing Chuckie and you are so srident in your beating the drum well, chuckie us ladies are going to do you a big fat favor were going to love you anyway as we win and win big so word to the wise pundit who call her out in N.H. and said she had to win big in Pennsylvania, Here a news alert for you chuckie she going to win Indiana Big and make a upset in N.C. and even so your male ego can,t accept it watch and see! Yes We Will! Yes We Will!

Saturday nooner: Clinton, NC, Obama

Bill Jaworski — Sat, 03 May 2008 16:31:51 GMT

I recall the comments against Nixon when people would ask 'Would you buy a car from this man?'. Who would I trust enough to buy a car from? - I would have to say Obama. Anyone who has read the book 'Overthrow' would have a hard time trusting the Republicans to do anything for this country - except maybe destroy it!

Saturday nooner: Clinton, NC, Obama

ernie — Sat, 03 May 2008 16:33:27 GMT

Chuck,

For heaven's sake, give us the percentage points that Obama holds over Clinton in NC. Enough with the "so far so good", reference to her consultant.

What are the polling numbers saying in Guam, and Indiana as well?

Come on. Give us a break. Please.

Saturday nooner: Clinton, NC, Obama

Matt NC — Sat, 03 May 2008 16:36:59 GMT

I live in NC, and trust me, Obama will win here! There have already been about 400,000 early votes cast. Out of those, they report that Obama has probably received around 60% of those. Watch the Urban areas Tuesday night. If Obama wins all of the urban counties in NC ( Wake, Guilford, Forsyth, Buncombe,Durham,Mecklenburg) then he will win by atleast 10%.

Saturday nooner: Clinton, NC, Obama

RICHARD IDES — Sat, 03 May 2008 16:37:45 GMT

OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT

DUMP CLINTEN

Saturday nooner: Clinton, NC, Obama

richard mangone atlantic beach N.Y — Sat, 03 May 2008 16:42:13 GMT

Great analysis as always Todd is the best. They need to have more Todd on MSNBC and less morning Joe. Bet the colonel in today's derby

Saturday nooner: Clinton, NC, Obama

sem, va — Sat, 03 May 2008 16:43:38 GMT

guam.... every delegate counts. somehow this race is good because it is all inclusive. every ameerican feels important, which is good. American politics will never be the same again.

Saturday nooner: Clinton, NC, Obama

Bill Jones — Sat, 03 May 2008 16:48:53 GMT

That's it ...The people are finally see McShame...
Quick fixes to passive the voters....These are tough times and solutions to problems will not be easy...
Senator Obama works the problems with more deligence and fire power than Clinton or McCain....There's an opportunity to really make a difference in Washington and that's been Obama's bread and butter since the start of his campaign....

CHANGE is a MUST!!! Send the correct answer to Washington...Vote Obama'08

Saturday nooner: Clinton, NC, Obama

Kay T, Orlando, FL — Sat, 03 May 2008 16:49:19 GMT

"Hillary Clinton also has called for Guamanians to be able to vote in presidential elections."

Will this woman say anything to get elected. I just hope the voters in Indiana and NC can see past this and end this missery.

Saturday nooner: Clinton, NC, Obama

Tarheel Born, Tarheel Bred — Sat, 03 May 2008 16:51:01 GMT

It is not surprising to those of us in North Carolina that our Governor, Mike Easily (Sold to the highest bidder) was booed. He has never been all that much a part of the NC Democratic Party organization and he doesn't have a state wide organization like Governors Rendell or Strickland. He has a reputation here in NC for mostly being the laziest governor in state history and he spends most of his time, and lots of taxpayer money at his beach house on the coast. Were it not for his top two aides running the governor's office, NC would have had a vacancy in the office for the past 8 years.

Governor Easily (Sold to the highest bidder) can probably only deliver the votes of his redneck racist buddies in 10 or 12 southeastern NC counties.

Obama in '08 and North Carolina will elect a REAL GOVERNOR in '08!

Saturday nooner: Clinton, NC, Obama

Benjamin — Sat, 03 May 2008 16:54:58 GMT

I find your treatment of NC as if an upset was possible or even suggested by current polls, well, strange. It is highly unlikely and even if it is not impossible, there is nothing in the polls that suggest we are anywhere close to such a scenario. I mean his average poll numbers in NC are higher than her average was in PA.
As an Obama supporter I am glad the expectations for Hillary are so out-of-whack this time (karma for Oh/TX/PA) but this is a little silly.
Real expectations should be that IN is a close state in which Hillary seems to have the momentum. And NC is a demographically very favorable state for Obama that he should win comfortably, even if not with the margins his supporters could have hoped for two weeks ago.
But CW expectations this weekend seems to be that IN will go for Hillary and that NC is tight.
Interesting.

Saturday nooner: Clinton, NC, Obama

Eliz — Sat, 03 May 2008 16:55:30 GMT

Thank you for simply printing facts. The more factual the data, the better for Obama. It is unfortunate that the Clintons and media were able, for so long, to distract the public from the real Obama.

Saturday nooner: Clinton, NC, Obama

YourPick — Sat, 03 May 2008 16:57:40 GMT

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Saturday nooner: Clinton, NC, Obama

Tania, Winter Haven, FL — Sat, 03 May 2008 16:58:40 GMT

CLINTON=MCCAIN=BUSH ON ECONOMICS AND IRAQ.

REV. WRIGHT DOES NOT WANT OBAMA TO WIN BECAUSE HIS HATE ARGUMENT WILL NOT BE VALID

CLINTONS ARE TOO "CONNECTED" TO WASHINGTON AND CORPORATIONS.

Saturday nooner: Clinton, NC, Obama

irene,md — Sat, 03 May 2008 17:02:23 GMT

Has anyone, other than me, wondered why wright came out at this time. remember the phrase, "by any means possible". now it looks like she is going to win, by any means possible.

Saturday nooner: Clinton, NC, Obama

Cwes — Sat, 03 May 2008 17:03:42 GMT

why doesnt any one talk about CODE PINK...they have been supporting Obama and he lets them....they give money to groups who are fighting our US troops right now! They are funding our US Troop deaths! Check it out!!!!!!

Saturday nooner: Clinton, NC, Obama

Daniel Nikolay, Fort Atkinson, WI — Sat, 03 May 2008 17:04:35 GMT

It seems that Mr Todd would like to see this contest for the democratic nomination go on and on and on. He should just tell us he is in the Clinton camp.

Saturday nooner: Clinton, NC, Obama

MSNBC-is pathetic — Sat, 03 May 2008 17:04:48 GMT

Is MSNBC seriously having a special on if Senator Obama acted fasted enough on the REV Wright story? This is unbelievable.

I am totally stunned. Can someone explain to me why this would be important enough to have a SPECIAL ON.

Saturday nooner: Clinton, NC, Obama

CTD. Greensboro, NC — Sat, 03 May 2008 17:05:18 GMT

Let's talk about the agenda at the JJ dinner last night. Clinton spoke early and treated courteously by the O camp. His supporters had to wait through speech after speech. Finally, after nearly 5 hours, our moment had come. Whoops, no, sorry, you get to hear yet another speech, from Gov. Easley. Had he been on earlier, the response would have been different. When he started wagging his finger and lecturing, the reaction intensified. When Senator Obama FINALLY came out, the roar from the crowd nearly blew the roof off.

Saturday nooner: Clinton, NC, Obama

Joseph — Sat, 03 May 2008 17:07:32 GMT

"If for some reason she pulls the upset in North Carolina, Obama's last shot at keeping Superdelegates from abandoning him will be to win in Oregon."

Chuck, your wording here suggests that Superdelegates are abandoning Obama and he quickly needs a win to stop them. But isn't that the precise opposite of the truth? There is no evidence that they are abandoning him or will abandon him. If for some reason Clinton pulls off an upset in NC, she'll still need to win Oregon too. By your own numbers, it's Clinton who needs to large margin wins in every state from now through the last contest.

Saturday nooner: Clinton, NC, Obama

Joe, Maine — Sat, 03 May 2008 17:10:50 GMT

God Todd, why don't you just come out for Clinton and get it over with. Obama is picking up positive poll numbers and more superdelegates are coming out for him but you HAVE to put a Clinton spin on Guam. The "things can still change for Clinton" is getting as old as your rhetoric. When you decide to come back to reality let us know...if we really care by then. Destroy the MSM: Save the internet environment.

Saturday nooner: Clinton, NC, Obama

Mox — Sat, 03 May 2008 17:13:36 GMT

Obama people are so classy arent they? They boo there Governor. They show why Obama is no where ready. I have a question /When Obama says he and Ayers(the terrorist) are friends ,visit each others home, kids school togeather.Why didnt he tell us about his wife and Ayers wife(the one did time for bombings)worked for same law firm. This was before and after her prison time I think.Has anyone heard about this part of the story? This guy has so many skeltons the closet door wont close anymore. They are tunbling out now though.He made the Ayers friendship sound so aloof.He parcels what he has to no more.The new politian. changes he will make.The boards he and wife sat on will make a story of there own.

Saturday nooner: Clinton, NC, Obama

Jeanie in Oregon — Sat, 03 May 2008 17:16:54 GMT

I am from Oregon and saw Hils commercial.....

She looks nice and well rested.........

But she is still full of sh*t.....

I will be voting for the one who inspires all to make a difference, who says it just isn't about him, it's about all of us and what we want for our Country, I want honesty and integrity, not pandering to get votes and then forget you after your vote....

I am almost 40, white and a little bitter about the way washington has been run, and it looks like Huckabee Hil wants to be the next Bush lately

I can't wait to vote here in oregon for Barack Obama

Saturday nooner: Clinton, NC, Obama

Geoff in Brooklyn — Sat, 03 May 2008 17:18:20 GMT

BIG THING to watch is that for 2 days now Obama has been trending up (and Clinton down) in all the tracking polls. All the stories are being written about polls from Late April thru May 1st (now ancient history!!). Wright story is dying, Gas taxes and Obama focusing on issues and working class voters is more current. Surely Obam is getting some bounce back toward his former support level. Thus, as we head to the election, the trend is shifting toward him. The Sunday AM news show apearances will probably set the final tone.

Saturday nooner: Clinton, NC, Obama

Jane, Wheeling, WV — Sat, 03 May 2008 17:19:12 GMT

If Ace Smith is such a genius, why does Obama have more Texas delegates?

Saturday nooner: Clinton, NC, Obama

Maggie, Los Angeles, CA — Sat, 03 May 2008 17:22:26 GMT

CHUCK, what are you guys doing at MSNBC!!
You ran the Rev Wright story for a full hour Friday night 6-7pm PST. I just switched on the TV and you are running Rev. Wright story for another full hour 10 - 11am PST. Where is the fair and balanced news. There has been nothing about HRC, I am totally disgusted with MSNBC, I really thought you were not a bias news organization...like FOX!!

GO OBAMA!!!!

Saturday nooner: Clinton, NC, Obama

S. Jackson. Raleigh, NC. — Sat, 03 May 2008 17:23:11 GMT

I honestly hope that Clinton wins now. As the GOP start their machine, I think they have a better shot at demolishing Obama. I hope Clinton saves the democratic party. If Obama is nominated, not only will the Dems lose the White house in a year when Dems have everything going for them, but also the congress will swing red too. No one can really blame Clinton since she didn't make Wright say those things. She didn't make Obama say those bitter comments. She didn't make Rezko go to trial for fraud. All these problems, were Obama's own fault.

Saturday nooner: Clinton, NC, Obama

LB, Virginia — Sat, 03 May 2008 17:24:04 GMT

I am very dismayed that Dan Abrahms saw fit to run still another anti-Obama show about Rev. Wright. The horse is dead, and your insistance to show a show that may have been relevant and produced on Tuesday, is now just a distraction until the GE. I would encourage ALL Obama supporters to write msnbc at Letters@msnbc.com to complain about this blatant charade at news on the weekend before the election. Thankfully, no one is watching except we Obama watchdogs!! Fox is more fair at this point!

Saturday nooner: Clinton, NC, Obama

Jim Fl — Sat, 03 May 2008 17:24:07 GMT

Why is Hillary wasting time in N.C.? She'll lose by a comfortable 10 there while Obama could upset her in Indiana . Her advisors screwed up on this one . That'll be the story next week.

Saturday nooner: Clinton, NC, Obama

Margaret, Torrance, CA — Sat, 03 May 2008 17:24:46 GMT

SHAME ON YOU MSNBC!!!!

Running the Rev. Wright stories over and over and over Friday Night and Saturday before the PRIMARY'S

Saturday nooner: Clinton, NC, Obama

Carl Lewis — Sat, 03 May 2008 17:25:14 GMT

BILL CLINTON has stated on April 4 in NC that the sate is a must-win for her campaign... http://www.mcclatchydc.com/election2008/story/32788.html

Saturday nooner: Clinton, NC, Obama

Gregory Peek, Birmingham, Alabama — Sat, 03 May 2008 17:28:20 GMT

I am sure the superdelegates will jump at the chance to follow the lead of Rush Limbaugh.

Saturday nooner: Clinton, NC, Obama

Saint Peter II, Springfield, Ma. — Sat, 03 May 2008 17:30:37 GMT

Rev Wright has become the Willy Horton that hangs around Sen Obama's neck. This is as much the work of the Clinton's as any one else, but how is it that no mention is made of the fact that the Clinton's availed themselves of Rev Wrights spiritual counseling when Bill had his difficulty? For more editorial cartoons about this and more see www.saintpeterii.com

Saturday nooner: Clinton, NC, Obama

Ronda Huber Portland — Sat, 03 May 2008 17:32:10 GMT

Latest poll released today on Oregon: Rasmussen poll Obama 51%, Clinton 39%. This is a white state, giving the argument that Obama can't win that vote little validity.

Saturday nooner: Clinton, NC, Obama

vote4thebest — Sat, 03 May 2008 17:41:00 GMT

It does not matter how much the big push is to smear Clinton this weekend, the fact remains is that Obama has shown such a poor judgment over how he handled the Wright matter that he is no longer a strong candidate against McCain. Clinton is the only hope for the Democrats and they should really think about that question instead of acting so cowardly or bullying her out of pettiness.

Saturday nooner: Clinton, NC, Obama

Steven Davis, Albany, NY — Sat, 03 May 2008 17:43:15 GMT

This "horse-race" idea in North Carolina is sounding very much like a false narrative. I hope that news organizations are aware that if Obama blows her out there (+12) they will lose a lot of credibility. If you guys are knowingly reporting on shoddy polls...

Saturday nooner: Clinton, NC, Obama

terrence, cleveland Oh — Sat, 03 May 2008 17:44:11 GMT

still nothing on the fraud trial...huh

Saturday nooner: Clinton, NC, Obama

mille_pais@hotmail.com — Sat, 03 May 2008 17:45:34 GMT

Go Fox! "fare and balanced". I have become a Fox viewer.

Saturday nooner: Clinton, NC, Obama

Tania, Winter Haven, FL — Sat, 03 May 2008 17:47:09 GMT

You need to watch CNN on Sat. afternoon, MSNBC. They have helpful tips on how to use the refund checks, food price tips, and how to cut the use of gas, etc. You are OUT-OF-TOUCH.

Saturday nooner: Clinton, NC, Obama

WD, St. Louis — Sat, 03 May 2008 17:47:13 GMT

why will no news talk about Paul vs. Clinton?!?!?

Saturday nooner: Clinton, NC, Obama

Hermine Clouser — Sat, 03 May 2008 17:50:04 GMT

Funny how crowds "lean to" Obama. The crowd at NC JJ dinner booed Hillary's Bubba Gov. supporter. If Hillary is the nominee alot of us will take our bats and balls and go home. McCain and Clinton are too boring, or, as Obama puts it, represent politics as usual. Obama Mama in the Midstate PA

Saturday nooner: Clinton, NC, Obama

Nancy Rodriquez — Sat, 03 May 2008 17:50:39 GMT

I think Hillary will ultimately win the nomination and it is rightfully for her to do so, because she has had more in superdelegates, and if Florida and Michigan would be counted she would be the front runner as of now. I think it is wrong to leave those voters out, and it seems like cheating as well. It was not Clinton's fault those primaries were held early. I think it is wrong to put down Clinton's suggestion on the gas tax issue. Atleast it is an idea offered. It is better than doing nothing at all.Why does it take so many delegates to win for the nomination anyway?

Saturday nooner: Clinton, NC, Obama

Trisha T. Oregon — Sat, 03 May 2008 17:50:54 GMT

I have a question. I have read that it is a historic fact that when a females run for pubic office, they will expect to receive 30% less coverage and when they do recieve coverage the full content of remarks are rarely shown and major issues don't seem to be covered. I have noticed that on the Keith Oberman and Dan Abrams show, very little respect is shown to Hillary and Obama seems to get as much air time as he wants, to try to redeam himself. I was a viewer of these shows, but not any longer. I guess you could say I am tired of the news showing women as victims (held as sex slave by father for over 20 years) Little girls gone missing, prostitues and washington. Why not show women in a good light for what they do. We are suppose to be equal, after all. The media has to held responsible for how female children think of themselves. For this reason I am hoping Hillary is the nations choice. I know this note won't be taken seriously, as it is being written by a woman...mores the pity.

Saturday nooner: Clinton, NC, Obama

Angry Vet, Minn. — Sat, 03 May 2008 17:54:51 GMT

Obama's last chance would be Oregon? Last chance?! I thought he's won twice as many states as Clinton. Maybe I am a simple, low-information voter who doesn't understand this narrative, but could you flesh that out a bit more. Is there any logic behind that statement, or is it straight outta your butt?

Saturday nooner: Clinton, NC, Obama

Marty — Sat, 03 May 2008 17:55:55 GMT

The NC JJ dinner crowd was Obama's (live on c-span):

""And we are here for one reason — to make sure that next president is a Democrat," Clinton said. "I will tell you this, if Senator Obama is the nominee, I will work my heart out for him."

That line prompted cheers of "O-BAM-A" from the crowd, which appeared to heavily favor the Illinois senator and roared when he took the stage 70 minutes later. Audience members roared and came to their feet several times during his speech. Although Clinton got applause, it was not as robust."

http://www.news-record.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080503/NRSTAFF/973785416

Saturday nooner: Clinton, NC, Obama

gene — Sat, 03 May 2008 17:56:53 GMT

After reading the Raleigh News and Observer article, I can very well relate to the rudeand bad behavior of the Obama supporters. I attended two of the causes before I just gave up on the process. Living in an urban center and very out numbered by Obama supporters, who jeered and shouted people down and before the voting for delegates began and out of almost 100 supporters, only 19 stayed for the vote. On the second, after 6 hours of shouting, yelling and abusive conduct, my wife and I did not care to stay there any longer. Being a delegate (I am life long Democrat), it was not worth it to keep try to be one of the delegates from my district. I bet you those boos were coming from the same types that was at my causes.

Saturday nooner: Clinton, NC, Obama

E. B. Kingman, Az. — Sat, 03 May 2008 18:00:53 GMT

Clinton professes to be on the side of American workers while she champions the WTO who's agenda is for free trade which most American workers oppose.

Saturday nooner: Clinton, NC, Obama

John Z., Mt. Pleasant, IA — Sat, 03 May 2008 18:05:07 GMT

"if for some reason she pulls the upset in North Carolina, Obama's last shot at keeping Superdelegates from abandoning him will be to win in Oregon."

That is Clinton campaign spin! Everything actually reported about uncommitted superdelegates suggest that most of them will support whoever has the most pledged delegates at the end of the primaries. A Clinton hold in Indiana and a narrow Clinton upset in NC won't change that. Too many of the races are already past for these sorts of things to effect the result: Obama will end with well over a hundred more pledged delegates and more popular votes in authorized primaries and caucuses. The uncommitted superdelegates aren't going to overturn the pledged delegates just because Clinton wins 53-47 in NC instead of losing by the same margin. There's also now evidence they actually buy her argument that overall she'd be stronger against McCain. What I've seen reported suggests the opposite.

Saturday nooner: Clinton, NC, Obama

Fred C Dobbs Sierra Madre, CA — Sat, 03 May 2008 18:10:58 GMT

MSNBC again puts out the daily anti-Clinton spin.

Cable average hourly viewers:
Fox 800,000
CNN 600,000
MSNBC 350,000

Keep up the good work Chris and Keith.

Saturday nooner: Clinton, NC, Obama

Martha, Long Beach Peninsula, Washington — Sat, 03 May 2008 18:14:45 GMT

The democratic elections will only be fair when the press STOPS talking about Rev. Wright and make an attempt at practicing journalism.

There is so much Obama bashing that is embarrasisng. We don't hear about items of consequence, like the Clintons' political pandering; or, analyzing Hillary's proposal for the "umbrella" role of the US in Middle Eastern and other states affairs. NOW, that would be newsworthy and of serious consequence.

Tired of hearing what's wrong for Obama... What about what is good WITH Obama - because there is plenty... No more Obama bashing, please!

Saturday nooner: Clinton, NC, Obama

Lisa, proud Obama supporter in working class New Britain, CT — Sat, 03 May 2008 18:16:53 GMT

You guys do a great job of keeping up with everything and though from time-to-time I think you get a little one-sided, its usually not too bad.

Clinton will never take Oregon. And I suspect Bill Clinton is a factor in NC among the rural voters, loose cannon that he is, they don't seem to notice so much there...

I have noticed Clinton running to the right every chance she gets. Not only does she get the Limbaugh Repub. vote but she is also pandering to whatever the equivalent of Reagan democrats or Dixiecrats are on the Republican side (I forget what they are called).

It's just one more reason that many of us won't vote for her if she should become the nominee. Willing to do anything to win, she no longer stands for anything. We don't know how she'd be in the White House and you have Bill there as a loose cannon. And the questionable ethics just drives it home.

Obama has had some difficulty but he doesn't pander and philosophically he's been way more consistent and run the better more ethical campaign.

That is why he has such a broad base of support in terms of endorsements.

Obama for our best future.

Saturday nooner: Clinton, NC, Obama

Angelina, Philadelphia, PA — Sat, 03 May 2008 18:28:30 GMT

I think it's very strange that the media hasn't asked her or written more about her remarks regarding the obliteration of Iran and breaking up OPEC. Does she really think that Iran will acquire nuclear capabilities during her presidency, although the recent NIE stated otherwise? Is she prepared detonate a nuclear weapon in the Middle East? How does she feel about killing tens of thousands of civilians? Does she think that Israel's possession of nuclear warheads is not already enough of a deterrent against nuclear strike? As for OPEC, is it realistic to claim that the US, given its current dependence on oil, could exert enough influence to break up OPEC? What effect would that have on oil prices? Political and economic stability? U.S. diplomatic efforts in the Middle East?

Saturday nooner: Clinton, NC, Obama

Judy, Orlando, Florida — Sat, 03 May 2008 18:28:32 GMT

***it's not clear Clinton is dealing in reality on this issue ***

She wasn't dealing with reality on the sniper fire, either.

We all know she'll say or do anything to win, so why should she bother to research energy exemptions? She'd rather fake it to get votes rather than take the time to get the facts and come up with a viable plan.

Saturday nooner: Clinton, NC, Obama

Brenda — Sat, 03 May 2008 18:28:45 GMT

Once again none of these voters are getiing to hear about the trial in November believe me I am writing every super delegate and it's in my letters, how can you continue to cover an election without letting the voters know the Clintons are going to trial for campaign fraud, quit reporting, if your not going to let them know the Clinton also had ties with Jeremih Wright quit reporting, obviously you want McCain to win too. I hope every democrat the was an Obama supporter the candidate without lies and deception votes for McCain, maybe you guys won't have a joba then. You are pitiful

Saturday nooner: Clinton, NC, Obama

Brenda — Sat, 03 May 2008 18:30:51 GMT

Oh yeah and the comment above about caching and moderation why don't you just put in it if your going to say anything bad about the notorious liar hillary clinton don't bother to post a comment

Saturday nooner: Clinton, NC, Obama

plumbobb — Sat, 03 May 2008 18:47:46 GMT

McCain's statments on oil and war are not just a gaffe. It's a MAJOR break.

McCain's party has done their very best to paint anyone who has expressed an oil connection to the war in Iraq as a leftist-liberal-unpatriotic-wacko-commie!

So now it has to be a big deal when McCain says that solving our oil dependence will keep us from ever having to go to war in the mideast 'ever again'????

It can only be read as:
The only reason that anyone would ever go (and have ever gone) to war in Iraq is due to oil.

This means:
1.) That's why we're in Iraq fighting right now.
2.) That's why we were there with Bush Sr.

And perhaps most importantly (even if you disagree w/ the other two items):
3.) If McCain is president, he won't see the need to involve himself in any mideast crises if oil were not an issue! (and from that we read that he *would* go to war if oil WERE an issue?)

*****MSNBC--way to stay on this!!

Saturday nooner: Clinton, NC, Obama

C.Beitz, Atlantic, VA — Sat, 03 May 2008 18:53:39 GMT

Get over it Hil....you have lost. Thank good ness....America will be MUCH better for it. She cannot lead, are dishoinest, no integrity, tell more ies eacxh week. Why would anyone beleieve a word that she says?

Saturday nooner: Clinton, NC, Obama

Cary — Sat, 03 May 2008 18:57:45 GMT

We cannot hold Barrack Obama totally responsible for the comments of Rev wright, more so than Hillary who have not dis-associated her-self from Bill since he lied and commited such immoral acts in the White House with Monica...... Should we also hold her responsible?

Saturday nooner: Clinton, NC, Obama

Cheryl W. — Sat, 03 May 2008 18:58:15 GMT

I don't think people care about Rev. Wright as much as the media is talking about it. Fox news is always about Rev. Wright and MSNBC is not far behind. To be fair lets see the ministers that endorsed MCCain be showed nearly 24 hours a day and especially before a primary blasted over the television. The media is doing this for ratings and to destroy Barack Obama by always talking about Rev. Wright.

Saturday nooner: Clinton, NC, Obama

OneAmerica, GA — Sat, 03 May 2008 19:06:24 GMT

Check out Bill Moyers.
http://www.pbs.org/moyers/journal/05022008/watch.html

Saturday nooner: Clinton, NC, Obama

big ben,buffalo,ny — Sat, 03 May 2008 19:06:54 GMT

naw obama supporters are just ruder

Saturday nooner: Clinton, NC, Obama

Andrea, Plano, Texas — Sat, 03 May 2008 19:22:37 GMT

Dear Mr. Todd - I read your "main article" and was, frankly, shocked. Your overt bias for Hillary and disdain for Obama was amazing. I actually called my husband into the FR where I had my laptop to read parts of it aloud to him. I guess I am one of those 'white liberal elites' you mention, if by that remark you were saying anyone who is white and has a degree and lives in a nice neighborhood and voted for Obama is somehow an elite liberal. I confess to being somewhat liberal on certain issues, but I have never considered myself 'elite.' I remember when you first started as Political Director at MSNBC you made a disclaimer that your wife worked in the McCain campaign. I assumed that you would temper any bias you might have because of that. Sadly, I have picked up not so subtle snide remarks about Obama from you throughout this campaign. You have always given Hillary every benefit of the doubt but rarely to Obama. But this article is really over-the-top! I know you say that Obama will most likely win the nomination, but that has been a given since March 4 if the principal nominating metric of Pledged Delegates is used. After her close win in Ohio - and actual loss in delegates in Texas - it became virtually impossible for her to overtake his lead. So you do, at least, in this latest story acknowledge that he will most likely be the nominee - but it is your disdain and loathing for Obama that shines through. I really am amazed. Everyone knows that McCain wants to run against Hillary and people like Buchanan, Kristol, and Scarborough singing her praises is pitifully transparent. But I expected better from you.