Obama gets rock star treatment in House

Steve B. NewYork NY — Thu, 08 May 2008 16:51:35 GMT

Finally the world is catching up on what we've known for years.The next president of the United States - Barack Obama.
Yes Sir !

p.s Hillary has gone racial again .. What is wrong with her?
The words grace and dignity do not mean anything to her.
She's appealing to the worst qualities in Americans...
She says white people are the only hard working americans?
And they will not vote for Obama ?
What is wrong with this woman?
Seriously !

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jerry/corpus christi texas — Thu, 08 May 2008 16:51:57 GMT

It's good to be the king.....

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Pat, Boston, MA — Thu, 08 May 2008 16:52:53 GMT

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Sheli Dotson, Graham City, GA — Thu, 08 May 2008 16:52:59 GMT

Looks like we're back to the goofy rock star stuff again. Well, most rock stars are strung out on drugs and are adored for no apparent reason, so I guess the shoe fits.

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Netta — Thu, 08 May 2008 16:53:52 GMT

He's earned the respect. He's run a great campaign and didn't throw the available dirt at Clinton. He's managed his money in a spectacular fashion, strategized brilliantly, pulled together the grass roots activists, and won the popular vote, most states, and delegate count thus far to wide lead.

GOBAMA!!!

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Molly in MO — Thu, 08 May 2008 16:54:25 GMT

Have the Democratic side of the US House has been drinking the kool-aid? Rock star?

Regardless, loyal democrats lets unite. 08!!
It is about the Supreme Court.

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Grammar Nazi — Thu, 08 May 2008 16:54:31 GMT

There's a typo in the second to last paragraph--you've got "and" instead of "an." Just a heads up.

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Myjibril — Thu, 08 May 2008 16:55:06 GMT

Nothing but net!!!

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Ron, TX — Thu, 08 May 2008 16:55:17 GMT

Murtha must be one of those racist white Clinton supporters that Hillary's talking about...

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Gail, dayton, oh — Thu, 08 May 2008 16:55:35 GMT

Yes We Can....all the way to the White House. Book the Date...Jan. 20th 2009

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Irene Brone, Manchester, NH — Thu, 08 May 2008 16:57:11 GMT

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Cynthia, Deptford NJ — Thu, 08 May 2008 16:57:32 GMT

I think Republicans and Democrats will be impressed by his style and grace and overall willingness to bring everyone together to get things done. He is getting the "rock star" treatment because he is doing things that no one has ever seen before. Everyone always wants to be the first to see new people, places or things. I am proud of our country and know we can finally move forward with unity!

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Sister Suzanne — Thu, 08 May 2008 16:57:44 GMT

Love it! The soon to be president reached out to members of Congress! Excellent!

Come on, you superdelegates! Let's get this thing wrapped up so that he can get on with beating McCain!

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go mccain — Thu, 08 May 2008 16:58:13 GMT

ROTFLMAO. He was just there to update his supporters. Does the phone not work??? He broke the rules. Of course, rules don't apply to him. I'm glad he found his way, though; must have been hard since he's been there so few times. Funny, too, he didn't stay to do any work!

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Ken S, Newport News VA — Thu, 08 May 2008 16:58:35 GMT

He was definitely campaigning and should be charged with violating the house rules. He has no respect for rules and regulations.

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mb — Thu, 08 May 2008 16:58:35 GMT

Wow ! I bet Hillary wish she had thought of this

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Net Flix — Thu, 08 May 2008 16:58:51 GMT

No, of course Obama wasn't campaigning. The Democrats always follow the rules. Just ask Michigan and Florida.

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Carol, CA — Thu, 08 May 2008 16:59:01 GMT

That's the point...who wants a "rock star" for a President!!

The American people are not that desperate!!!

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COL.[retd]A.M.Khajawall MD — Thu, 08 May 2008 16:59:10 GMT

Dear Fellow Americans.

Our Great-grand Nation, the United States of America
is and will face very critical and substantial
"Challenges" in coming,
months, years, and decades.

It is very essential that we pick our next
President on the basis of following criteria.

1. A candidate with a clear "Vision and Mission".

2. A candidate with a sound " Character and Integrity"
.

3. A candidate with a evident "Presidential
Temperament" and " Principled Judgment".

4. A candidate with "little "Washington exposure"
and "real future and past Voters".

5. A candidate who "Inspires us up" rather than
"Tears us down".

6. A candidate not based on past "sexism, racism, and
ageism".

In my professional and personal opinion, the only
candidate who has shown the above qualities and
characteristics is Senator Obama.

As an independent registered voter since 1980. I voted
for Carter, voted for Reagan, voted for First Bush,
and second Bush in 2000 and In over time last
interest in "Washington politics".I stopped voting.
Not a good idea under any circumstance, particularly
at present time.

This time we can not afford to stay on side lines and
let Washington remain the same.We can not afford our
Greatgreat Nation to become less than what we are and
can be.

We need to send clear and candid message to the world
and some 24 hour partisan piosonous hateful media.

These type of media outlets are trying to deprive,
dupe, and derail us from getting it right this time.

I pray and hope that we the American people won't be
part of this deception, seduction, and confusion.

These type of media and pundits are trying there best
to deny us better and replac our past remember some of
our bitterness and differences. { "Our Greatgrand
Nations people are persistently and constantly
subjected to Psychological terrorism" without our
knowledge by these these poisonous hateful partisan
media outlets".

We Americans are should not and would not to allow
these type of media psychologically terrorized,
traumatized and silence us this time.Not this time.

I am sure that we will get it right this
time and elect Senator Obama our next President. let
us not get dragged down into racism, sexism and
ageism.

Let us remember that our Greatgrand is constituted of
family, friends,fellowships, faith, funds,foundations,
fun, and future with fairness and freedom and without
fear or favor.

We can not afford to lose any of above conectins. Let
us stand up, be counted, save, build our Greatgrand
Nation for decades to come and regain our world
economic, and power status back.

God Bless our Great grand Nation and its diverse
people.

Our Greatgrand nation needs present and future
stability, security, safety,sustained progress and
restoration of our due status in this perilous Global
World at the all levels.

Yours sincerely,

COL.[retd] A.M.Khajawall
Forensic Psychiatrist.
Disables American Veteran.
Las Vegas Nevada.

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Junus Costan, Freeberg, CA — Thu, 08 May 2008 17:00:16 GMT

More like rock-head treatment. What were the Democrats thinking when they nominated this knuckle-head?

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A Charles, LA, CA — Thu, 08 May 2008 17:00:31 GMT

For all the doubters, To be the man you have to beat the man.

Obama just took down the Clinton Machine. The same machine that was the last thing to stop the Republican machine.

He will make nice with blue collar dems & let Clinton exit on her terms.

Then he's going to give McCain the shock of his life.

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John, NY — Thu, 08 May 2008 17:01:13 GMT

FOLKS... the Day is HERE.

Welcome to the Obama Era.

I love this Country.

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Cory (SC) — Thu, 08 May 2008 17:01:48 GMT

I think it is pretty clear that Obama is going to reshape the face of politics forever.

We have needed someone like him in this country for quite some time, and he could not have come at a better time. This country is need of some serious change and he is going to deliver it.

http://www.politivine.com

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Stunned Watcher — Thu, 08 May 2008 17:01:52 GMT

$150,000 per year each for all these congress critters, and all they do is shake hands and pat each other on the back. A change is coming, but it doesn't include Obama.

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Dirk, Brunswick, Georgia — Thu, 08 May 2008 17:01:52 GMT

Obama can't be compared to JFK in '60. McCain (naval war hero) has more in common with JFK than Obama. Plus JFK was in his second Senate term and had much more national security experience (his Dad was ambassador to G.B.) than Obama, who has none.

Obama can't be compared to Bill Clinton in '92. Yes, Obama is about the same age as Bill was in '92, and they're both Ivy League. But Bill Clinton was the longest serving Governor in the country in 1992. He was known more for his wonkiness than his speeches.

Obama is fluff. No national security or military experience. Three (yes, 3!) years in the Senate. He's done nothing (working with Sen. Lugar on a bill is nothing to brag about). Buyer's remorse will soon set in among Dems.

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Kim M--AZ — Thu, 08 May 2008 17:02:01 GMT

Barack Obama is about to make history as the first
Black President of America and the House of Reps
are behind him. It is time for all the Dems to unite
around Obama.

Obama '08

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James, Wichita, KS — Thu, 08 May 2008 17:02:52 GMT

Let's get the ball rolling against McCain.

This democrat is impatient for change!

http://laststopmidwest.blogspot.com

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Matt, Charlottesville, VA — Thu, 08 May 2008 17:03:36 GMT

Its time. These supers need to take a cue from the voters and realize that Clinton's campaign is over. Now is the time to get behind Obama and begin to fight the general election campaign.

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NORMAN B New Britain, CT., — Thu, 08 May 2008 17:03:55 GMT

Nice move Sen. Oboma, real classy, bridging the gap, showing it is with diplomacy and discusion and not bullyism and entitlement of support that you will gain the support you need. Its 4am and the eastern skylight is getting brighter, soon the dawn will be here and the politics of yesteryears would have faded away like a bad dream.I can feel it in my bones, change is on its way and this is a good thing. a very good thing.

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LeAnn — Thu, 08 May 2008 17:04:41 GMT

I get what you guys are trying to do. I read this on other websites, and they didn't describe it like you did.
From the moment I saw the word "strode" as if to imply that he was strutting his stuff I just rolled my eyes.
He was there speaking with Superdelegates, and decided to go say hi to a couple of his fellow house members. There is nothing wrong with that, and I'm sure Sen. Obama wasn't expecting that type of response.
You guys, please stop weaving your own opinions into news articles. It's just not cool. Or professional.

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Pete - Albany, NY — Thu, 08 May 2008 17:05:36 GMT

Like it or not, it seems that the House recognizes the presumptive nominee when they see him.

BRING ON MCSAME!!!

Obama '08!

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Denise Oliver-Velez, Saugerties, NY — Thu, 08 May 2008 17:05:59 GMT

He should be popular in the House. He is going to help lots of down-ticket Dems get re-elected.
Pluse, though some may not support him, Senator Obama has never gone out of his way to make enemies. He seems to be genuinely well-liked.

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Go Sell It Someplace Else. — Thu, 08 May 2008 17:09:36 GMT

First Read has turned into Obama-Propoganda-Central....you would make Joseph Goebbles proud!

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Judy — Thu, 08 May 2008 17:10:39 GMT

If I meet Obama, I will say loudly to him:"Shame on you. You are just a good actor and good speecher, nothing else". In fact, I think Obama should go to Hollywood, be an actor or director.

This election is silly. Everyone is saying that Hillary attacked Obama, but do you ever notice how Obama attacked Hillary? And more, he's the one who started the negativ campaign before Oiwa caucus when he's far behind in the poll, but everyone is blaming Hillary. If I were Hillary, I would have leaved Democratic party and form a new party to run for president.

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scj, anytown, usa — Thu, 08 May 2008 17:13:12 GMT

The enthusiasm is refreshing.

Go Obama!

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MBM Chicago, IL — Thu, 08 May 2008 17:14:31 GMT

I think he should be out campaigning. Unless there is something we don't know (like the supers pledging support for Obama and waiting for a later time to announce) he should be out trying for every vote. Hillary is out there and, based on news reports, is still the same old Hillary. It is natural for her to do a little race-baiting because WV and KY fall within the demographics that are receptive to that approach. Unfortunately, Billy Joe Ray Bob maintain this mindset after the election is over. Hillary just moves on.

For all you Clintonistas, when do we get the $.185 reduction in our gas price? I haven't heard Hillary say anything about that since Tuesday.

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clairton, pa. — Thu, 08 May 2008 17:14:48 GMT

Concilliatory, that's Barack.

He does'nt have a list over which he plans to exact revenge. I do love my candidate. I pray we Americans, and the rest of the world, will have the opportunity to love him as our President.

I believe he will earn it, just as he has already shown his potential for it, by his words, and actions.

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WHY DON'T THE RULES APPLY TO OBAMA, WHY THE DOUBLE STANDARD? — Thu, 08 May 2008 17:15:48 GMT

".....Afterwards, Obama tried to tell reporters that he wasn't there campaigning. It was an important point, because doing so in the Capitol and especially on the House floor, which is still considered sacrosanct in this regard, would be a violation of the rules.
"I was there giving and update to my supporters," he told a throng of reporters who mobbed him as he walked through Statuary Hall on his way back to the Senate side. ....."

Maybe someone can tell me what the difference is, between "updating your supporters" and campaigning. (?)
It doesn't seem to me that there is any difference between the two.
He violated the rules, plain and simple.
If Hillary did this, Obama-Rama-Ding-Dongs would be screaming from the rafters.

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sara, mesa, az — Thu, 08 May 2008 17:15:56 GMT

Meanwhile, back at the ranch, Hillary is making her usual race-baiting and divisive comments.

Hillary: I really REALLY tried to give you the benefit of the doubt yesterday and hoped SO much that you would have SOME grace and dignity. But I now believe you have too much pathology.

Chuck Todd: in answer to your First Thoughts tag? No, she is psychologically unable to play nice.

Super Ds: you really need to do some intervention here -- think of it as someone in your family who's a danger to themself and/or others. Wouldn't you get them some help?

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BL, Cincinnati OH — Thu, 08 May 2008 17:17:01 GMT

I'm glad he found his way, though; must have been hard since he's been there so few times. Funny, too, he didn't stay to do any work!
go mccain (Sent Thursday, May 08, 2008 12:58 PM)

Funny, cause John McCain has now missed the last 45 voting sessions, and has the worst voting attendance in Congress right now. He's had the nomination locked for months yet he has not done his job in the Senate for months now.

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C A, Tuscaloosa, AL — Thu, 08 May 2008 17:17:50 GMT

The American people and Congress are going to embrace you Obama because you do have a special aura about you. Call it charisma, call it an exceptional personality. Whatever it is just make sure that you sustain it by using it wisely. Use it to lead. Use it to call upon others (friends and foes alike) to assist you to govern. And use it to uplift and to recognize the unique and special quality that exists within every single individal American.

There willl be many who doubt you Obama and who will try and bring you down now and after you become President. But stand tall and firm, speak the truth and do the best you can to incite people of all backgrounds. If you do you will go down in history as someone who turned the page in this country and who took the Amercian people into a more harmonious, tolerant and successful future.

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M Wells, San Diego — Thu, 08 May 2008 17:17:58 GMT

I thought Sen Obama was against lobbyists. Or is that only some lobbyists. This cheap publicity stunt really diminishes him, IMHO.

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MK,MO — Thu, 08 May 2008 17:18:07 GMT

the powers that be should tell clinton to keep her mouth shut, she is making a total ass of herself and doing the party harm, I believe she intends to do as much damage as she can to the party, she's selfish and vindictive, always was, always will be

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Paul, Riverside, CA — Thu, 08 May 2008 17:19:08 GMT

I truly want to reach out to all Clinton supporters. As a DEMOCRAT first, and an Obama supporter second, this country truly needs a new direction in politics. Now, I know there will be those who will absolutely not vote for Obama, but then there are those who want a Democrat as the next President; like myself. Do what is right for the country, put aside all the hate that has built up over the past couple of months and think about your future, and that of your children/grandchildren. Remember, a vote for McCain is a vote for another 4 years of the HELL this country has faced under George W. Bush, and 4 more years our service men and women will be in Iraq with no exit strategy. Lastly, we are AMERICANS before anything else.

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boogyeman, mamaroneck, ny — Thu, 08 May 2008 17:19:23 GMT

Irene Brone;

There you go again, as a Hillary supporter, you're thinking that Hillary was entitled to be the next president. This is the USA where every can thrwo thier name in the hat and run for election. THERE IS NO ENTITLMENT.

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Skeptic — Thu, 08 May 2008 17:19:43 GMT

ugh. so i'm voting for Obama, but i hope he's more than talk and walk, and momentary rock-star-ness. i hope the image of a house in gridlock and Obama just chatting away in the backgrounds is not symbolic of what this all is reduced to mean and what may happen.

celebrity turns me off.
i'd probably throw up if i saw video of this.

enough with the arrogance and let's see some genuine change in the now, not just basking in glory. please work hard and don't let it be about your ambition, but about sincerity at each moment.

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Bonnie — Thu, 08 May 2008 17:20:21 GMT

It is about time party leaders rallied around Obama. Now let the Supers get on the wagon. Barry Obama is our Man, not Bill Clinton. Come on Supers, show some unifying spirit.

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Gail, dayton, oh — Thu, 08 May 2008 17:22:47 GMT

I hoep those who are Clintons supporters are as disappointed as I am the our candidate is trying to divide the country with her race baiting. I am just tried of it.

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rick, nc — Thu, 08 May 2008 17:23:15 GMT

He appeared to great, jubilent crowds and appeared to have the youngster vote sewn up...

His name was mcgovern and he lost 49 states...

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BL, Cincinnati OH — Thu, 08 May 2008 17:23:43 GMT

Typical Democrats. Here you have a woman, Hillary, who has worked all her life at her trade, taken the shots, and done everything so she could move into the position of power. But then a new guy shows up, and the woman is pusehd aside for a man that has no experience, but kind of looks good.

The glass ceiling looks to remain firmly in place for women.
Irene Brone, Manchester, NH (Sent Thursday, May 08, 2008 12:57 PM)

No, it just remains firmly in place for lying, pandering, pathetic women who refuse to admit they are wrong and will stubbornly stick to a failed position to the very end.

If she hadn't refused to admit she made a mistake on the Iraq vote, refused to admit her health care plan in the 90's wasn't going to work, refused to drop the stupid gas tax holiday issue, etc she'd have won. But instead she continues to stick to a failed position, to hell with the experts or anyone else, and just shows how its "her way or no way". THAT is why many don't like her. That's why I can't stand GW Bush and Dick Cheney.

A woman like Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius could have won, and would be a good choice for VP.

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lj — Thu, 08 May 2008 17:24:01 GMT

Why is MSNBC not writting about the comments Hilary made today? "Middle class americans withouth degrees, Hard Working Americans, White Americans are not voting for Oboma".

She is a racist and the MSM needs to call her on this. Other outlets are running this story why not MSNBC? The blogs are full of comments by AA, White Americans, Latinos and Asians saying this comment is the last straw!!. Why wont you show this.

If Rev Wright sneezes .....its front page news. Whats the deal MSNBC?

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S.B. Stein E.B. NJ — Thu, 08 May 2008 17:25:23 GMT

I have to ask, what was said? If it was something along the lines of "how are you doing?" That could be okay, but anything about his election bid would be out of line. Would asking how their re-election bids are going out of line?

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Kristi — Thu, 08 May 2008 17:25:32 GMT

It looks like plenty of Republicans also were part of the rock start treatment.

"Even Republicans were not immune. Rep. Chip Pickering (R-Miss.) brought his children over to say hello. Obama also spoke with Republican Reps. David Dreier (Calif.) and Jerry Lewis (Calif.). Rep. Ray LaHood (R-Ill.) came running after him, and Rep. Barbara Cubin (R-Wyo.) came over to chat.
-snip-
As Obama worked the floor, House members found that they didn't know what they were voting for. Wording had gotten confused on a bill designed to deal with the housing crisis, and Republicans and Democrats found members on both sides had been voting the wrong way. After some partisan haggling and yelling that seemed to take a backseat to the celebrity performance unfolding on the Democratic side of the chamber, they vacated the vote and held a "re-do."'

http://thehill.com/leading-the-news/obama-talks-to-superdelegates-on-house-floor-2008-05-08.html

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Anne — Thu, 08 May 2008 17:26:16 GMT

Better a rock star than that rock head clinton! She is a joke--and a bad one at that!

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Linda. Boston, MA — Thu, 08 May 2008 17:26:20 GMT

"Here you have a woman, Hillary, who has worked all her life at her trade, taken the shots, and done everything so she could move into the position of power. But then a new guy shows up, and the woman is pusehd aside for a man that has no experience, but kind of looks good."
**********************

You make it sound like this is the mean boys beating up on the innocent woman. MOST voters are women. Obama has the most votes. He would not be where he is today if women did not also support him, so please don't try to paint Hillary as just some innocent victim of discrimination. The fact is, many people strongly believe that Hillary has very poor character. In fact, she has made history in one respect - she has the highest negative rating of any presidential candidate in history. A true feminist should be very upset at her for representing women so poorly. I very much want a woman in the White House... just not THIS woman.

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Doles, Miami, FL — Thu, 08 May 2008 17:27:02 GMT

Regardless of who wins in November, Senator Obama is for sure a captivating man.
It's not talked about too much, but I'm sorry his mother isn't alive to see her son.
She really did a wonderful job raising him - as well as his grandparents.
I so wish his mother could see him. How proud she would be.
He is the ultimate American story.
Please Senator Clinton, please - stay off the race issues.
Pat, Boston, MA (Sent Thursday, May 08, 2008 12:52 PM)

-vs-

Looks like we're back to the goofy rock star stuff again. Well, most rock stars are strung out on drugs and are adored for no apparent reason, so I guess the shoe fits.
Sheli Dotson, Graham City, GA (Sent Thursday, May 08, 2008 12:52 PM)

I guess we all have a choice to what group we'll belong, huh? Here you have the worst kind of the goodness of humans against the worst kind humanity can offer. I say the worst kind because one could've waited another day to offer that statement. Oh well, what can I say? We can't all be the good.

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A.K. in Hopkins — Thu, 08 May 2008 17:27:43 GMT

King Bill and Queen Hillary are dead! Long live the King and Queen!

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C A, Tuscaloosa, AL — Thu, 08 May 2008 17:28:00 GMT

Pat, Boston, MA (Sent Thursday, May 08, 2008 12:52 PM)

I agree with you Pat. It is really a shame that Obama's mother is not alive to see what her son has accomplished and is about to accomplish. This is truly America's moment to turn the page. They must give Obama the opportunity to incite the Amercian people to levels of greatness they have yet to achieve.

It does not matter who voted for Obama or for Hillary. Whether White, Black Brown, Asain, Male or Female, they are all Amercians. It is time to eradicate the talk about Hillary is getting the Female and White vote and Obama is getting the Black vote like one or the other were somehow not part of this country or different in some way. Whether White or Black they are Americans. If Hillary won a primary it is because she received the most "American" vote (not the most female or White vote). If Obama won a primary it is because he won the majority of the "American" vote (not the most Black vote or youth vote). Period!

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Leslie, Aliso Viejo, Ca. — Thu, 08 May 2008 17:29:34 GMT

Senator Obama is a "class act" and I look forward to calling him Mr. President.

I am a "hard working typical white grandmother" who loves Obama and my mother, a "hard working typical white great-grandmother" also supports Senator Obama.
My mother is retired and lives on a small pension, my brother and I help her, and I am 59, still working, retirement is not even close. I am looking forward to a "changed Washington" in my lifetime.

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Angie Clark, Indianapolis, IN — Thu, 08 May 2008 17:31:00 GMT

Hillary wake up from fairytale land and get out!! You are divisive and disallusional. Your time is up! Barack is the Democratic nominee. What good are our superdelegates if they are afraid to tell Clinton to get out? Someone needs to do a reality check with her and her campaign manager!

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jj, Bellingham, WA — Thu, 08 May 2008 17:31:22 GMT

With regard to the comments about the glass ceiling being firmly in place for women - I am a white professional woman and I am horrified that any woman would consider voting for a dishonest, pandering mismanager simply because that disreputable individual is the same gender. YUCK! I am voting for Barack Obama because he is a good manager who is willing to tell the truth even when it is not politically expedient.

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Peggy Sullivan, Connecticut — Thu, 08 May 2008 17:31:52 GMT

Poor Hillary-- I agree with Irene-- She has worked so hard her whole life-- she even endured a public nightmare regarding her marraige (I think most women would have run from that one) and she has risen beyond it all always with her eye on the ball-- and here comes rockstar Obama with all that charisma and good form and she looks like she has worked it for all its worth-- its been such a tough road for her-- I am proud of her for sticking it out-- we need more women who have the guts to take up where she left off!! She fought her heart-- and I thank her for it!!

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phil ruff rutherfordton,n.c. — Thu, 08 May 2008 17:31:52 GMT

rock star.... my God, this is just embarrassing.

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John S — Thu, 08 May 2008 17:32:18 GMT

I am angry at the superdelegates for keeping this charade going.
Hillary is done, and won't admit it. Maybe she feels she can win KY and WV, and steal the FL and MI votes, and bring it 'closer'. But she is making this a racial thing, and the Dems should really be upset with her, and demand she resign from the race.

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I've Got My Front Row Tickets To Obama for POTUS In Nov — Thu, 08 May 2008 17:32:29 GMT

Hillary supporters your jealousy is showing. LOL Now if it had been Hillary "striding" into a room and got the crowd excited at her mere presence you would all claim it was the hand of God himself casting light on the annoited one and it was deserved. LOL

What this tells me is that Sen. Obama is just the POTUS to get BOTH sides to start talking and more importantly doing SOMETHING about the state of our country before they are out on the bread lines with the rest of us mere hardworking middle class mortals. Politically speaking, Obama is new territory that many want to be apart of from the ground floor up both Democrat and Republican. He could have drug the Clintons through the mud (and this particular crowd surely knows the depth of that level of dirt) but he didn't. He still gives her common courtesy and respect even while she tries to cannibalize him at every turn. This is exactly how you deal with people you still will require cooperation and yes assistance from. Everybody uses everybody but it is how you do it and THAT is what sets Sen. Obama apart from Sen. Clinton. Love it!

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Philip — Thu, 08 May 2008 17:32:30 GMT

in the article on msnbc.com's main page, it says that Obama himself said he was their to ask for support of the superdelegates. So why the discrepancy with this blog article? What actually happened? Supposedly he said he was campaigning, which is illegal on capitol hill. What's the true story? Did he or did he not admit to campaigning?

Obama gets rock star treatment in House

Be Real, NY, NY — Thu, 08 May 2008 17:32:50 GMT

I feel bad for Hillary and now McCain, but that is no reason to denigrate the next POTUS. Their wasn't a glass ceiling for Hillary. She has a lot of negatives and she ran on the wrong campaign. This election was about turning the page and she was pushing business as usual. A woman can get elected but not her. She is negative, divisive, and untrustworthy. That isn't me talking thats the polls. She is dragging this out because she wants to go out ugly. Why should any of us be surprised? And for "go mccain", I got a feeling you are one of the uneducated white males that Hillary relies so much on. If you could read the story says he left the "congress" to go to the "senate" you know, where he works.

Obama gets rock star treatment in House

JAM, Florida — Thu, 08 May 2008 17:33:13 GMT

lj:

Those comments are just an extension of, "Well, North Carolina doesn't count because it's full of black people . . ." Nudge, nudge. Wink, wink. Like the black vote doesn't count?

Or the bit about "Well, he has the support of college students, so you know . . ." Like the youth vote doesn't count?

Same with college educated white liberal activists. "Look those caucus states are full of those damned activists . . ."

I'm sick of the Clintons and just want her to go away.

Obama gets rock star treatment in House

Sick of corruption, sick of the Clintons — Thu, 08 May 2008 17:33:14 GMT

Irene in Manchester

Wrong. Hillary lost because she is one of the most corrupt politicians in America. I could have easily voted for her, if she were not so arrogant about it. During the nineties she hid billing records from subpoena, fired Federally protected White House employees, and stole furniture from the White House. Honestly, I still cannot figure out why anyone would support someone like that. Currently, she is being sued for campaign finance fraud in California. The only difference between Hillary Clinton and Richard Nixon, is that Nixon had the decency to resign when his corruption was uncovered. Hillary ran for President!

This isn't about electing a female president. There are plenty of qualified women for the job. Janet Napolitano is a good example. I think Obama should consider Governor Naplitano as his running mate. Hillary Clinton would be the worst possible choice for a female president. She has no respect for anyone but herself. She is a pathological liar and a race baiter. She won't even keep her word when it is in writing. She signed documents, agreeing that Florida and Michigan would be disqualified for breaking DNC rules, and then did an about face when she realized that Obama was beating her!

On the subject of experience, Obama has held elected office longer than Hillary Clinton has. Also, Hillary Clinton led the fight for health care reform in the early nineties, with a Democratically controlled Congress and her husband as President. Had she sought concensus, it might have happened. Of course, being Hillary Clinton, it was her way or the highway. Not only did the plan fail, but the Republicans took over the House in the next election.

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

Obama gets rock star treatment in House

TESA P, SAVANNAH, GA — Thu, 08 May 2008 17:33:20 GMT

QUESTION... WILL YOU RUN HER COMMENTS ON A CONSTANT LOOP AS YOU DID WITH REV WRIGHT, HER COMMENTS ARE RACIALLY BIAS AND UNWARRANTED... IT ACTUALLY SHOWS A NEW LIGHT ABOUT THE CLINTONS THAT WE (BLACK PEOPLE) DO NOT LIKE AND DID NOT EXPECT FROM THEM........ THAT IS WHY 92% OF BLACK PEOPLE VOTE FOR OBAMA, WHAT IF HE SAID THE SAME THING PERTAINING TO BLACK PEOPLE, MAINSTREAM MEDIA WOULD BE UP IN ARMS..... SO WILL YOU RUN THE COMMENTS CONSTANTLY FOR THE NEXT MONTH??? ITS ONLY FAIR....

Obama gets rock star treatment in House

Carlo, Baton Rouge, LA — Thu, 08 May 2008 17:33:23 GMT

Hey, Obama has overthrown the Clinton machine, a couple that apparently scares the hell out of people in D.C. because she has had superdelegates frozen in fear, afraid to endorse Obama because of the now infamous Clinton wrath. It's like Beowolf. He has successfully defeated Grendel.

Not to mention he's easy to look at. Did you see that Time cover? Oh boy.