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Hillary Answer to every question is: ELITE — Sun, 04 May 2008 17:49:04 GMT

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Hillary's new response to a question is: ""ELITE"".

It is replacing her cackling and laughter response.

Ironically Hillary is the epitomy of an 'ELITIST' --- she knows what is best for all of us.

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Robert Hussien Harris, Buckeye, AZ — Sun, 04 May 2008 17:56:50 GMT

Interesting how Barak doesn't need to be interviewed by former employees, while Hilary has to sit down with ABC's George Stephanopoulos, a former member of the Clinton administration, for her interview.

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Kathy, Vista, CA — Sun, 04 May 2008 17:57:42 GMT

I don't understant how anyone can listen to Obama state his objectives and not want him to be the next president. You can NEVER trust Hillary, she panders, and outright lies. I want someone who tells us the truth even when it's not what we want to hear. Hillary just tells you what you want to hear. There is no way she could get her gas tax holiday passed and even less chance to get GW to approve a windfall profits tax. She knows this.

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Gregory Peek, Birmingham, Alabama — Sun, 04 May 2008 17:57:59 GMT

Only with Obama's approach to Middle East policy, can the dangerous decline in American defense capability be reversed. Only with Obama's approach, can the intentions behind American policy in the region regain a measure of respect.

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Sandra, Tennessee — Sun, 04 May 2008 18:01:59 GMT

I am truly surprised you reported anything about the MTP interview besides wright. We all agree to agree "wright is wrong" Move on before you lose any more viewers.

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Jane of PA — Sun, 04 May 2008 18:02:14 GMT

What I like about Obama is not only does he admit to making mistakes, but most importantly he learns from his mistakes. While in Il he voted for a tax break but it was determined that that tactic simply didn't work. Why would he propose it again? I'd be suspect if he did jump on the "Tax Holiday" band wagon.

Hillary is just blowing smoke up our you know what. She'll do the same if she gets into office.

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donna — Sun, 04 May 2008 18:03:26 GMT

I saw part of this interview, then switched back to First Read before his comments on Hillary's asinine 'obliterate Iran', posturing. She wants to be seen as tough. She has her reputation as a fighter to keep front, and center.

I don't want a raging bull-ette, every pun you can decipher is fully intended!

I want the kind of leader in Senator Obama, that the world, along with his supporters, is praying for.

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voter — Sun, 04 May 2008 18:05:36 GMT

great interview. He looked presidental and had a hold on the issue. I especially liked when he said that people we have relationships with change and sometimes the relationship ruptures. Good point. Once again he connected with the working class through his story of struggling finacially and fighting for the middle class by rejecting the gas tax holiday. This holiday is pandering to the working class and will cost us more money for gas than saving us money. this is what we need as president. someone willing to fight for the middle class not someone like Clinton who fights with anyone who does not agree with her.

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Joe Bob Halley, Floydada, TX — Sun, 04 May 2008 18:06:07 GMT

Clinton's gas tax holiday proposal is in the main no different than what the predatory lenders were offering.

Both are bait and switches, both prey on working people's need to save money, both employ illusory promises.

I wish Obama would make this argument. He IS arguing that oil companies would raise prices and there'd be no actual savings at the pump. But IMO, he should tie that in with the predatory lending scam to show that in both cases the "haves," duped/are duping the "have nots" with the lure of saving money while hiding the big picture truth.

The lenders made money, but their scam resulted in economic turmoil. Clinton will get votes, but the end result will be divisiveness and more gridlock. Both involve deception and cheating.

And both scams are dishonest and elitist. The mutual mantra: Dupe 'em, take 'em, move on.

IMO, Obama should be talking to voters on this level. He IS calling Clinton's plan a "shell game." But why not also show voters that it's the same kind of shell game the predatory lenders ran on them. No one's unclear on how rotten that one was.

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Rita & Phil, Cape Coral, Florida — Sun, 04 May 2008 18:10:27 GMT

Well done, Tim Russert! As always, objective, probing, intelligent, and respectful .. in short, a model journalist!

And well done Barack Obama, standing firm and continuing with his usual honesty and forthrightness. Telling the truth is always hard, but he has always done it regardless of political correctness or expediency, and with the utmost regard for what's in the best interest of the American people. In our family, we pray that we were watching the next President of the United States with Tim Russert this morning (May 4, 2008).

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Jerry, Southfield, Mich — Sun, 04 May 2008 18:12:11 GMT

we the people in the effort to create a more perfect union, have a unique opportunity to elect a President who can do just that. The question is whether we have the courage to embrace change and thus Senator Obama, or we want four more years of George Bush or four more years of gas tax holidays that insult us.

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Irene in Mass. — Sun, 04 May 2008 18:12:49 GMT

Obama really shines in these formats where he can answer questions with full sentences. Watching, I was again impressed with his steady temperment and his thoughtful way of answering a question. But reading the transcrip,I am amazed at how consistent all his thoughts are.He really does have a big picture that makes sense to me.

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Amy B Portland, Me — Sun, 04 May 2008 18:13:51 GMT

You better believe I was screaming at my TV set this morning as Russert asked question after question about Rev Wright. I nearly swore off MTP right then and there, but Obama handled it patiently and when Russert FINALLY moved on to issues of substance Obama was brilliant, just the opposite of the pandering Cinton/McCain. Very reassuring.

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Beverly — Sun, 04 May 2008 18:14:13 GMT

Very sincere and honest interview. It is beyound reason why any rational person who actually listened to this interview would cast their vote for anyone other than Obama. He has everything you could hope for in a President. I have been a registered Republican all my adult life and will be casting my vote for the candiate who will truly represent all the people.

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chris, SC — Sun, 04 May 2008 18:14:18 GMT

Barack is the only one who can unite the country restore respect for us in the world. Hillary will only be able to unite the GOP to vote against her in November. And we don't need another McBush in the Whitehouse.

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Fontapa, Portland, Maine — Sun, 04 May 2008 18:16:33 GMT

I'm suprised there hasn't been much talk in the media about Obama's past experience voting for a gas tax break. My theory is, the story shows that Obama used his past experience to make a more nuanced and correct decision about this issue.

That means the media would have to say that Obama's EXPERIENCE on this issue is superior to Clinton's lack thereof. But that would run counter to the narrative the MSM is trying to portray...

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poppamcdaddy west covina — Sun, 04 May 2008 18:17:16 GMT

two weeks of Rev Wright don't you think you have beaten
that horse enough, This really is a made up issue
because of the 24 hr news channels you need filler
but MSNBC ran this story more than the other channels combined. So much for being emparcel you ran this story 10 to 1 to a Clinton story, how big of a story do you think this would have been in the day's of real journalist like Morrow,Crokite,Brinkley bet you go home filling kind of dirty after slinging this kind of mud around

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steven f — Sun, 04 May 2008 18:17:25 GMT

Endorsement from: Over 57, white, worked my way out of lower middle class, and Jewish for Obama.

Obama is the Hope of America
Can you imagine someone with his powers of thought, clarity of mind, conscientiousness, and honesty in the White House.

A Far change from Bush, Hillary and McCain.
I like Joe Andrews, the former DNC chairman was supportive of Hillary.
After what i've seen on the campaign trail enough is enough

The time is Right for Obama

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William, AL — Sun, 04 May 2008 18:19:20 GMT

Obama cannot be taken seriously. What a bunch of bologna. He agrees with his pastor because he spent 20 years in his church. He would have left if he was offended. Everything Obama says about it now is just a bunch of bologna.

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SJB, SLC, UT — Sun, 04 May 2008 18:22:45 GMT

I watched the interview this morning and was very impressed with Senator Obama's performance. He is a thinking man, very eloquent and his presence is very Presidential. He doesn't think 'bullying' is the way to improve our stance in the world. I agree. He does not think a quick fix to the gax price gauging that has been going on for months is the solution, but has offered up precise, long-term solutions that will. He LEARNS from his mistakes and the has EXPERIENCE necessary to KNOW when something will not work. He listens to those around him and takes ALL data into account BEFORE making a decision. He has listened to many viewpoints, some he agrees with some he does not, in order to learn from and appreciate where people of different backgrounds come from so he can best lead the American people FORWARD! If you do not have understanding, you cannot truly bring about the REAL change this country so desparately needs.

I am proud to be an Obama supporter. I am proud that he has the guts to stand up against the Clinton name recognition, inside advantage and criminal tactis to try and free the American people from the politics of fear and division.

God Bless this wonderful man. You don't have to agree with everything he says and does, but you do have to give him credit for having the courage to stand up for what he sees as the 'FIERCE URGENCY OF NOW'. We cannot afford any more years of the Washington as usual. It is time to turn the page...................:)

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Deborah, NC — Sun, 04 May 2008 18:30:37 GMT

I think Obama just loves to hear himself talk. He sits there with his legs crossed, speaking on and on in a tone of voice that puts you to sleep. Somebody, please give this man a cigarette so he can stop talking, please. He does not have enough experience to be president. Go Hillary!

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Patty Alexander — Sun, 04 May 2008 18:31:27 GMT

Obama's interview with Tim Russert was candid, honest and sincere. No pandering to voters. I hope that this interview will air again and again so people can really hear what this man is about.

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Linda in Oregon — Sun, 04 May 2008 18:32:44 GMT

I, for one, want a smart president - one who thinks over his answers, rather than just mouthing "talking points". If that's elite, then, okay - I'll go for elite. Is honesty one of those "elite" traits? Then, okay, let's have "elite", and oh yeah, honesty for a change. Let's finally have a President we can trust and respect. Obama 08

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So who is OBAMA? — Sun, 04 May 2008 18:33:33 GMT

It cannot be the province of Mr. Obama to decide when he is "moving past" his association with Rev. Wright. this is a decision of the people.

If we are to dismiss Obamma's connection to this person who proudly proclaims that America is the Worlds Terrorist, and chants "God damn America" in a context that unequivocally supports the worst possible understanding of his intent, Mr. Obamma must give us a rationale for this. What he has offered is simple disavowal only. You cannot have the depth of willing and intentional association with such an individual and simply just say I'm going to change the subject. In fact he leaned on the association with Rev. Wright to offer proof he is no longer a Muslim.

Then when it is politically expedient he claims that the closest of direct intentional associations is and should be severed. He says over and over again that Wrights views are not his, but actual objective evidence says the opposite, and he tries to change the subject.

Obama uses deceptive reasoning when he analogizes his somewhat racist white grandmother (which, like ones skin color is not a relationship that one actually chooses) to his fully consensual and intentional relationship with Wright. The American people do not judge a man for their family because they know no one gets to freely choose their parents or siblings, but they can and should judge the character of the man for his open free choices of association, particularly when they are directly on point. Wright hates America, in a very racist, direct and unacceptable way. I write this after listening to hours of Wrights words (in perfect context) fully willing for the sake of friends whom I love to see if this was nothing but sensationalist reporting. It is not, Wake Up!

This is not constructive criticism of occasional bad policies (which is true of every country).

We all knew little about Obama in the beginning, he is a great speaker, and he is very charismatic. We now know enough to say at least that he must give a proper defense of Wright, not a simple disavowal.

We cannot stand for hatred of America.

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LB, Virginia — Sun, 04 May 2008 18:33:41 GMT

IT's my birthday and I want my family to donate to Senator Obama's campaign as my present! The man is just the salve we need to heal this nation and this world.

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patty,sd,ca — Sun, 04 May 2008 18:34:14 GMT

Obama is the democratic nominee that we need...he speaks to Americans with honesty and shows that thhe path will be arduous and that we will all have to make sacrifices. Hillary pretends to be a Santa Claus whose red gift sack is actually empty and she assumes that Americans are too stupid to notice. I look at Hillary and scream, "Look America, the empress has no clothes!"

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slindsley, Mount Airy, NC — Sun, 04 May 2008 18:34:41 GMT

I just don't see how you can watch clips from his interview (msnbc.com) and NOT want the guy to be your next president. He is forthright, admits when he could've done better, then says how he will do better. There is nothing "slick" about him. He is an authentic human being, and God knows we need one of those in the White House!

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dr. a san antonio,tx — Sun, 04 May 2008 18:35:22 GMT

he's what america and the world needs. not Mcbush , and say and do anything hillary.

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Alice, Alameda, CA — Sun, 04 May 2008 18:38:21 GMT

Voters, please. Use your heads. Don't repeat Hillary's and the media's talking points without listening. Since when is having a education and an open mind, elitist? Since Hillary said so? That makes her the elitist because she's banking on your biases to keep you from listening to the truth. Listen up, people. Obama has lived your life. He's worn your shoes. And he made it. Let that tell you what you can do. He is not asking you for anything more than faith in yourself. It's taken a lot more than smarts to remain dignifed and focused with the crap the media and the Clintons have been spewing. It's taken what my grandmother called true grit. A thinking man with true grit. That's what I call a leader. Listen to the truth, America. Pay attention and elect this man of character and intellect. The world is watching and waiting for us to show them that we are a nation of people with true grit and character.

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Don't Be Distracted by the NOISE, NY — Sun, 04 May 2008 18:38:22 GMT

I think our New York politicians sometimes suffer from Tourette's syndrome....Rudy's was "9/11!"...Hillary's is "Elitist!" or "FIGHT!" and MSNBC's (based in NY) is "Rev. Wright!"

Please Indiana and North Carolina...VOTE, but vote INTELLIGENTLY. Do the homework!

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Barbara Shaver, Arlington, Tx — Sun, 04 May 2008 18:39:12 GMT

DITTO ABOVE comment. OBAMA '08

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LB, VA — Sun, 04 May 2008 18:40:22 GMT

When I hear people saying, "well he was in that church for 20 years!" GET OVER IT. NEXT STORY. I don't give a crap if he stayed home and sent money to Pat Roberston. SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE, remember? He obviously didn't go there that often, shame on him maybe, but others from the church also say the nasty sermons couldn't have been that often, they didn't hear them. Wright was also well respected enough to heal Bill's pride after he let Monika do you know what, while Hillo watched reruns on TV upstairs!!!

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mary lee wagerman atlanta georgia — Sun, 04 May 2008 18:42:31 GMT

"YES I'M RICH ... GOD BLESS ME"

HILLARY CLINTON

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Netta CA — Sun, 04 May 2008 18:44:03 GMT

Times are getting desperate. We need a great President, not a good one. We need Obama. Any lesser candidate is not up to the difficult tasks at hand. We need honesty, integrity, and vision to heal our wounds, save our troops, repair our economy, and put our government back on the right path, regaining global respect and bolstering our Constitution. The only candidate capable of achieving all we need is Obama. The rest? Just smoke and mirrors, pandering and hawking.

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Ann — Sun, 04 May 2008 18:53:01 GMT

“I’ll tell you – I’m not going to put my lot with economists, because I know if we get it right, if we actually did it right, if we had a president who used all the tools of the presidency, we would design it in such a way that it would be implemented effectively” THIS STATEMENT IS SO TYPICAL OF HILLARY'S ATTITUDE AND IS WHY HER HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN WENT NOWHERE IN THE 90"S. SHE WON'T WORK WITH ANYONE ON ANYTHING. IT'S GOING TO BE HER WAY OR THE HIGHWAY! THAT'S GEORGE BUSH MENTALITY.

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Heather, WA — Sun, 04 May 2008 18:56:32 GMT

For someone who supposedly lacks the "experience" to lead a nation, Obama certainly sounded knowledgable, pragmatic, honest and trustworthy and showed a greater depth and understanding on foreign policy than some of the more "experienced" DC insiders would have us believe. In other words, with Obama as president, I won't lay awake at night worrying about our country being mislead into another mismanaged war.

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John, Lawrenceville, VA — Sun, 04 May 2008 18:57:02 GMT

I am glad Obama has the audacity to apologize for his misjudgment concerning Reverend Wright. I am still waiting for Hillary Clinton to apologize for the 4,000 people who are now dead in Iraq (that's only the Americans, let's count the millions of Iraqi civilians dead, too) because she voted for this Iraq War. I also want her to apologize for the trillions of dollars wasted in Iraq that would have prevented the home foreclosure crisis at home and the economic crisis now. Oh yeah, I forgot, that isn't newsworthy enough for MSNBC because the Wright controversy is more "sensational" than 4,000 dead young Americans and thousands of dollars of taxes wasted for each American. Wow, thanks for you balanced coverage. I dare you to post this comment. I don't think you will.

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brian s. — Sun, 04 May 2008 18:57:03 GMT

question: why is the "1st read" entry "obama on meet the press" essentially a transcript of the interview, yet the "1st read" entry "hillary on abc" full of subjective commentary and analysis by the "1st read" team?

can "1st read" at least go through the motions of caring about fairness and balance and objectivity in its coverage of this race by utilizing the same coverage format rules for both candidates, please?!?

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drk in tn — Sun, 04 May 2008 18:58:11 GMT

Deborah is right. Obama will put you to sleep. Maybe that is it--he has some voters hypnotized. Obama can wish the Wright issue would go away. It won't. Obama and Wright are on the same page. If not, why did he stay in that church for 20 years. Why Obama is saying doesn't pass the smell test. It goes to the core of his creditability and judgment.
I think Obama and Wright are in sync. Obama's bittergate is the true Obama.

Obama is ALL rhetoric. Just words--that is all.

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J. Pawlik, Chicago — Sun, 04 May 2008 18:58:15 GMT

I watched MTP today. I thought Obama came across as honest, knowledgeable and smart. Hillary's recent panderings like: her shot and a beer (real classy), learning to shoot as a little girl (yeah right), and now the gas thing. Does she think all Americans are stupid. Maybe she was wounded by sniper fire while on a peacekeeping mission to Northern Ireland.

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Blue Collar White Women over 50 — Sun, 04 May 2008 18:59:25 GMT

Senator Obama, was upfront and honest, and even if it was painful, he stood his ground and handled things they way he felt was right in his heart. Americans can see through all the sound bits, please try to change the way the media reports politics. How about repeating sound bites of what Senator Clinton said to Bill O'rielly, last week: "GOD BLESS US RICH PEOPLE". Don't you think some of her blue collar workers would be offended by that. I was!

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Bob, Newark, NJ — Sun, 04 May 2008 18:59:41 GMT

Have you ever noticed how Hillary supporters make personal attacks and Obama supporters give thoughtful responses? Perhaps it is true that Hillary supporters lack education.

I watched both interviews this morning, and it was clear that Hillary would not directly answer any question while Obama answered every question. It is the Bill/Hillary type of politics that has ruined our country. We need someone with intelligence and honesty to lead our country. It is so sad that only lower educated whites in poorer areas and older women make up the majority of Hillary support. Neither of these groups obviously make their decisions based on the big issues that face us today. Do we really want a pandering gas tax that no economist (including Hillary's) think is good? Do we really want a commander in chief that will obliterate Iran as an opening negotiation position? Will we be proud of our country if we don't elect someone because of his race?

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Margaret, Port Aransas, Texas — Sun, 04 May 2008 19:00:43 GMT

I watched both interviews this morning, with Sen. Obama and Sen. Clinton. I've read all the comments above. I've read and listened to all sides. I have come to the conclusion that I have many reasons for supporting Sen. Clinton. There was a time I thought that Sen. Obama was an equal candidate, however there is alot of information out there that is legitimate and extremely damaging to his bid for the nomination.
Obama supporters get so upset even when Obama supporter Tim Russert asks Rev. Wright questions. Do you really think that the Republicans will be as kind and gentle? There is much more to Obama's involvement in the Rezko scandal. Read what is out there decide for yourself what is true or not and then think what will the Republicans do with the information, true or not. We need to win this time.

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REG in AZ — Sun, 04 May 2008 19:01:00 GMT

Who and why are certain people paying Rev. Wright to continue his controversial and inflamed speaking engagements? It is obvious, just as it is obvious that many Republicans are crossing over in the primaries to vote for Clinton, that there are powerful and influential people who want to keep the nonsense going and avoid having the focus be on the issues. We know that McCain strongly and stubbornly offers nothing but more of the same (GWBush policies), the same focus on benefit for Special Interest and a select few while giving the average American only apathy, subterfuge and the costs. We know Hillary is a product of, indebted to and simply just more Washington as usual and that she literally will say/do anything, without conscience, guilt or hesitation, to get whatever she wants (sociopathic personality like GWBush). So who and why is pushing and paying to see it be a contest between McCain and Hillary? What and how do they gain and what will result for the average American? Remember what transpired, swiftboat and all, in 2004 and 2000 and be very careful people!!

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JCar — Sun, 04 May 2008 19:01:02 GMT

I was a bit disappointed that Russert spent almost 15 minutes on the Rev. Wright issue. I was afraid it would turn into a fiasco like the Stephanopoulos/Gibson interview. (the Clinton Stephanopoulos interview was a complete joke). It's time to move on..the issues are too important to dwell on Obama's pastor or his flag pin. You are wasting our time (and Obama's) rehashing old news.
Polls show 75% of the people aren't happy with the way things are now....so 75% of the people should be voting for Obama then, he's the only one who offers change.....it's so simple really. Obama '08

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Firm Obama Supporter — Sun, 04 May 2008 19:04:24 GMT

I watched the whole thing. Excellent interview. He is so right-on in his thinking and reasoning. Very impressive. I voted for him in February and I can't wait to vote for him in November. I also made another donation last night. By the way, if you get a chance, listen to Bill Moyers commentary on Rev. Wright. Awesome!

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Andreas Stokas, Greece — Sun, 04 May 2008 19:04:32 GMT

Looking at this election one can say. The world, not only the United States, are in urgent need for a true leader. Hilary Clinton stands for a true opportunist. Barack Obama on the other hand can create the strong momentum for change and evolution. If he is true, then he is a true leader and he will be helpful for the mankind. We, the Greeks, have examples like this with leaders like the First Konstantinos Karamanlis (true leader who made the difference) and Andreas Papandreou (leader but not for the good of the people).

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Heather, WA — Sun, 04 May 2008 19:07:57 GMT

Here's what Arab News had to say about Hillary Clinton's threat to "obliterate Iran".

"The Saudi paper called Clinton's nuclear threat, "the foriegn policy politics of the madhouse", saying "it demonstrates the same doltish ignorance that has distinguished Bush's foreign relations." Arab News 4/08

I'll take Obama's more moderate foreign policy positions over Clinton's any day of the week, month, or year. Thank you Senator Obama for putting forward a more moderate, thoughtful and diplomatic approach to our foreign policy.

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Objective Analysis — Sun, 04 May 2008 20:35:54 GMT

Chuck Todd, you missed the key statement Obama stated about protecting Iran and not Israel.

Check the transcript

SEN. OBAMA: It--Israel is a ally of ours. It is the most important ally we have in the region, and there's no doubt that we would act forcefully and appropriately on any attack against Iran, nuclear or otherwise. So--but it is important that we use language that sends a signal to the world community that we're shifting from the sort of cowboy diplomacy, or lack of diplomacy, that we've seen out of George Bush. And this kind of language is not helpful. When Iran is able to go to the United Nations complaining about the statements made and get some sympathy, that's a sign that we are taking the wrong approach.

Protect Iran, over Israel. Freudian slip like Rural PA comments or true intentions?

Print this MsNBC and Chuck Todd with your bias and sexist views.

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Tom in MA — Sun, 04 May 2008 20:41:17 GMT

Obama could say I messed my pants and his supporters would go on and on about how magnificent he was and how he had a deeper understanding of crap than any one else. It was a softball interview.

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LOU Rego Park, NY — Sun, 04 May 2008 20:43:22 GMT

I have voted Democratic since I was old enough to vote.
And I will vote Democratic again this year. If BO gets the nomination I will write Hillary Clinton's name in. I will never vote for the inexperienced BO. I can't believe it took him 20 years to know what his Reverand thought. AND he let the man marry him and baptize his children.
He also stood p and said he could NOT renounce this man just last month. Talk about flip flop.

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Louis — Sun, 04 May 2008 20:44:19 GMT

Hmmm, I wonder why it is that so many Obama supporters gravitate to MSNBC. I don't think it's because they want to watch campaign news coverage that challenges their brand of conventional wisdom. It seems they want to preach to the choir and know where the church music is most harmonious.
I watched the MTP Russert and Obama show this morning, and I don't think I've ever heard Russert speak in such a sustained hushed and meek voice. The questions some here have complained about weren't tough, they gave the illusion of toughness while giving Obama a friendly environment to offer his anti-Wright comments to a national audience. No tough rebuttals from Russert. Not one. Softballs all.

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Robert Hewson — Sun, 04 May 2008 20:50:07 GMT

From Head of State
http://headofstate.blogspot.com/2008/05/hillary-says-that-regarding-rev-wright.html

"Sunday, May 04, 2008
Hillary Says That Regarding Rev. Wright, "We Should Move On"

Today, during a Town Hall meeting presented by "This Week with George Stephanopoulos", an extremely poised and articulate Indianapolis voter, Michelle Skinner, a Republican, posed a beautifully targeted question to Clinton:

"Sen. Clinton, my question is: Do you think the discourse, the controversy going on with Rev. Wright, do you think this is relevant to Obama and his policy? Do you think this has accomplished anything or should we drop it, should we move on?"

Clinton: (trapped): "Well, we should definitely move on."

In this case--let's take her at her word.

Cite:
Head of State
http://headofstate.blogspot.com/2008/05/hillary-says-that-regarding-rev-wright.html

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Jack — Sun, 04 May 2008 20:57:37 GMT

You don't have to be a Philly attorney to see where
Tim Russert stands, 100% for Obama!

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Ellen, Muncie, Indiana — Sun, 04 May 2008 20:59:41 GMT

wow, i just got interested in this race because we vote on tuesday. i was going to vote for hillary because, you know... that's the democratic thing to do.

but obama is clearly more principled and aligned with higher values than hillary. obama is proposing sustainable growth while hillary is talking about short sighted fixes and a new war with iran.

also, the people who support hillary are very negative (only talking about reverend wright, how obama can't get the white vote) while the supporters of obama tend to be very positive and make better sense.

this 62 year old white female just found a new candidate!

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teopa — Sun, 04 May 2008 21:06:59 GMT

previous post: Americans can see through all the sound bits,.... How about repeating sound bites of what Senator Clinton said to Bill O'rielly, last week: "GOD BLESS US RICH PEOPLE". Don't you think some of her blue collar workers would be offended by that. I was!
Blue Collar White Women over 50"

as someone who is also working clas and a white woman over 50, i second that statement>

just say no to CLINgONs

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RL in Illinois — Sun, 04 May 2008 21:07:30 GMT

Agree with brian s 2:57-but you won't post this-you never do.

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carolyn grace — Sun, 04 May 2008 21:21:27 GMT

As Jon Stewart said, elite, I want elite. I want someone better than me. Why has elite and liberal become such bad words? I don't consider Senator Obama to be elite, but it's not a bad word, unless it's coming out of Hillary's mouth. And, by the way, great interview on MTP with Russert this morning. No softball questions like Hillary gets from little George.

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B, Houston — Sun, 04 May 2008 21:25:36 GMT

Will MSNBC and FirstRead speculate as to why Hillary can't seem to overtake Obama if she fails to win both Indiana and N.C. even after Obama was faced with almost two weeks of non-stop Wright talk, Rush sending in the Republicans to vote for her and the incorrect information mailed by the women's voters group (wonder who they support) to mostly Obama supporters which was misleading and will, no doubt, reduce partitipation of Obama voters.

Obama on NBC's Meet the Press

uriel, philadelphia, Pa — Sun, 04 May 2008 21:29:16 GMT

i think wright is a legitimate issue. Just as much as mccain calling his wife 2 words that rhyme with "runt" and "prollop" is a legitimate issue. These are the defining issues for the next 100 yrs. Who cares about Iraq and healthcare reform, and social security, and global warming. It is only elitists that care about such isues.

Obama on NBC's Meet the Press

Mark Jastrzembski — Sun, 04 May 2008 21:33:04 GMT

You bloggers need to turn the computer off and go outside and play with your children or your dog or rake your neighbor's yard or do something nice for your community. No one really cares about your pro-Clinto or pro-Obama or pro-McCain rants. Most of you folks need to quit being so petty and hateful. Get a life bloggers! PEACE--OUT!

Obama on NBC's Meet the Press

Elizabeth — Sun, 04 May 2008 21:35:28 GMT

To: "So who is OBAMA?" If you are going to base an argument on something this important on Obama's connection to Rev. Wright and his 20-year membership in the Trinity congregation, I believe you owe it to yourself and the people you are trying to convince to learn more - much more - about Rev. Wright and develop a reasonable picture of precisely what Obama heard during those 20 years. Are the video clips legitimate reflection of the sermons from which they were taken? (In 2 cases - 9/11 and 'damn America' - they are not. The 9/11 clip, in fact, was a quotation of statements made by a former US Ambassador to Iraq - and clearly identified as such.) I have paid attention - because I was as offended by those clips as anyone - and the only absolutely objectionable sermons/statements I have been able to find were the clips from Dec 07 referencing HRC, the sermon that was discussed in the Rolling Stone (and that led to Obama's rescinding his invitation to Rev. Wright), and the spiels he went into at the press conference last Monday. If you can find others - for which Obama should be condemned for 'sitting through' - then you are welcome to continue your argument. Empty words based on baseless assumptions will (or at least should) convince no one. Please. Do your homework or stop harping on this made-up argument.

Obama on NBC's Meet the Press

Anthony Edwards, The Bard — Sun, 04 May 2008 21:37:53 GMT

He brought me close to tears. You can see and feel the honesty and caring emanating from this man. Yet, he is being torn down by the Clinton campaign and by most of the major media. He articulated why he did not distance himself from Rev. Wright: he wanted to and did give the Rev. an opportunity to repudiate his prior statements. What did the Rev. do? He enforced and amplyfied his prior statements. At that point, the Senator denounced and repudiated him. The Senator gave the Rev. the opportunity to redeem himself and the Rev. spat on it. This Senator is a great man. It takes greatness to do what he did, knowing it would hurt him politically, he nonetheless gave the Rev. the opportunity to correct his ways. May God bless America, and may we elect Senator Obama as president of these United States.

Obama on NBC's Meet the Press

Anthony Edwards, The Bard — Sun, 04 May 2008 21:42:31 GMT

Obama on NBC's Meet the Press

Chad, Salt Lake City Utah — Sun, 04 May 2008 21:45:57 GMT

Is patty,sd,ca seriously supporting Obama or is someone just posting stuff in her name to be funny (it is funny btw if thats the case!).

Obama on NBC's Meet the Press

autowx — Sun, 04 May 2008 21:47:17 GMT

What would Obama do if Iran nuked Israel? Tell them: "That was not nice. I'm sorry, but we're going to have to punish you. You can't sell your Iranian made Persian rugs in the U.S., until you say you're sorry." ?

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Jan — Sun, 04 May 2008 21:49:55 GMT

Response to several posts:
1. If one is old enough to remember the 90's both the good and the bad, then one should question Hillary's close associations. Someone stated you can't choose your family but you can your pastor. Well, you can choose your husband. He humiliated her in the most public way. He was impeached based on lying. She chose to stay. I believe they have been married for over 30 years. By the reasoning in the post then she will have marital affairs, be impeached, oh and also pardon felons upon leaving office.
2. I would like to make 2 points about Rev. Wright.
He is 65 or so? Barack is 46. These are far different generations. It is very possible that Barack was attracted to the church to finally find a place to belong. I did the same thing growing up as a military brat. I wanted to put down roots. When he joined the church he was 26. How much have all of us changed since we were 26. Isn't it possible that his worlview grew as he grew? I absolutely understand how he handled all of this. He didn't handle it politically. He tried in every way to prevent any harm or hurt to his "church family" which became symbolized by Rev. Wright. A church family sees pastors come and go but the congregation is the church. Even this morning he expressed his intention to continue as a member of the church, the church family that has 89 ministries for the people of the southside of Chicago and around the world.
Finally, I absolutely do not understand how anyone who has been really listening to Obama, reading his books, following his career can ever believe he somehow is hiding his "real" beliefs which would be those of Rev. Wright. This would make the most extreme conspiracy theory even more extreme! Do his critics think he will morph into Rev. Wright as soon as he is sworn in on the BIBLE? Please remember he is biracial. His father who was Black would have been the target of any hate he may have. IT was his father who abandoned him. He talks about his mother who was White with great love and affection. I just don't understand how anyone can truly believe that Obama is a clone of Wright. Well, yes I can. Those people are only repeating sound bites. If you can remember the 90's and even at this time, the Clinton's have always been associated with questionable financial transactions. There is an actual trial in California at this moment alleging additional illegal activites in fund raising by them.
Obama has never been accused of illegal activity in the Rezko trial; the Clintons have - over and over and over. Last go around it was the vast right wing conspiracy. This time it is the far left conspiracy.
Those of you who are too young to remember the 90's, do some research. And yes, you will be electing "the Clintons" and all that involves.