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	<title>Comments on: Clinton, Edwards caught on open mic</title>
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		<title>By: Obama for President? &#171; Globaldaily&#8217;s Weblog</title>
		<link>http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/14/clinton-edwards-caught-on-open-mic/#comment-29323</link>
		<dc:creator>Obama for President? &#171; Globaldaily&#8217;s Weblog</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Aug 2007 21:13:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>[...] Clinton and John Edwards a previous democratic candidate in 2004, as implied by comments made on &#8216;open-mic&#8217; between the two. In short I don&#8217;t see the possibilty of Obama as a running-mate, better to [...]</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>[...] Clinton and John Edwards a previous democratic candidate in 2004, as implied by comments made on 'open-mic' between the two. In short I don't see the possibilty of Obama as a running-mate, better to [...]</p>
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		<title>By: Carolyn, LA, CA</title>
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		<dc:creator>Carolyn, LA, CA</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jul 2007 19:24:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>The media makes celebrity politicians, because our society is a fast food democracy... we want the media to bear the responsibility of knowing what&#039;s going on in our government and with our presidential candidates... whatever happened to going your American butt to the free library and reading up on the history of some of these candidates?  Unfortunately most won&#039;t do that, so they&#039;ll pick whoever the celebrities pick or who is most charismatic or good at talking and there goes the country... read up on your political issues and your political candidates and don&#039;t speak on the media... you wouldn&#039;t rely so much on their coverage if you were really seeking to use and appreciate your freedom.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The media makes celebrity politicians, because our society is a fast food democracy... we want the media to bear the responsibility of knowing what's going on in our government and with our presidential candidates... whatever happened to going your American butt to the free library and reading up on the history of some of these candidates?  Unfortunately most won't do that, so they'll pick whoever the celebrities pick or who is most charismatic or good at talking and there goes the country... read up on your political issues and your political candidates and don't speak on the media... you wouldn't rely so much on their coverage if you were really seeking to use and appreciate your freedom.</p>
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		<title>By: Hillary and Edwards scheming to destroy our political process - Conflicting Views</title>
		<link>http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/14/clinton-edwards-caught-on-open-mic/#comment-19492</link>
		<dc:creator>Hillary and Edwards scheming to destroy our political process - Conflicting Views</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jul 2007 13:43:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>[...] to America's. One where you should be allow to run for president, and one were your not allowed.  CNN.com &#8211; CNN Political Ticker Clinton, Edwards caught on open mic «   and the video  Video &#8211; Breaking News Videos from CNN.com  makes you wonder how fair they would be [...]</p>
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		<title>By: Janet Lucile, Cleveland, OH</title>
		<link>http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/14/clinton-edwards-caught-on-open-mic/#comment-19487</link>
		<dc:creator>Janet Lucile, Cleveland, OH</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jul 2007 13:08:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Poor Dennis. What he fails to say is when is opponent, Barbara Anne Ferris, wanted to debate him at the Cleveland City Club, he declined. Why? Because he knew she would pulvarize him with the facts. And the facts are he has done nothing for his district since being a Congressman. This guy is nothing but a grand-stander. How can anyone take him seriously?</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Poor Dennis. What he fails to say is when is opponent, Barbara Anne Ferris, wanted to debate him at the Cleveland City Club, he declined. Why? Because he knew she would pulvarize him with the facts. And the facts are he has done nothing for his district since being a Congressman. This guy is nothing but a grand-stander. How can anyone take him seriously?</p>
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		<title>By: Rich Williams, Columbus, OHIO</title>
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		<dc:creator>Rich Williams, Columbus, OHIO</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jul 2007 01:00:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Such a shame.  This is a country where all can participate in the political process.  These two idiots are in fact being so bold to say others should not run.  Having a check and balance is what we want not stilted communication.  That is why there are primaries to choose the ultimate candidate.  Behave Hillary and Edwards!!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Such a shame.  This is a country where all can participate in the political process.  These two idiots are in fact being so bold to say others should not run.  Having a check and balance is what we want not stilted communication.  That is why there are primaries to choose the ultimate candidate.  Behave Hillary and Edwards!!</p>
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		<title>By: andywhatley</title>
		<link>http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/14/clinton-edwards-caught-on-open-mic/#comment-19431</link>
		<dc:creator>andywhatley</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jul 2007 00:53:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>If you think these insignificant comments are bad, you would freak out if you heard what they say when they are really alone...</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you think these insignificant comments are bad, you would freak out if you heard what they say when they are really alone...</p>
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		<title>By: Jake, Houston, TX</title>
		<link>http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/14/clinton-edwards-caught-on-open-mic/#comment-19418</link>
		<dc:creator>Jake, Houston, TX</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Jul 2007 23:29:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Sen. Clinton wouldn&#039;t need to worry about answering how to end the Iraq war in 60 sec. if she hadn&#039;t voted for giving this lunatic Pres. the authority to go in there in the first place. As usual she wants it both ways... I guess whatever it takes to chinook the american public.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sen. Clinton wouldn't need to worry about answering how to end the Iraq war in 60 sec. if she hadn't voted for giving this lunatic Pres. the authority to go in there in the first place. As usual she wants it both ways... I guess whatever it takes to chinook the american public.</p>
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		<title>By: Gabrielle - Orlando, Fl</title>
		<link>http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/14/clinton-edwards-caught-on-open-mic/#comment-19388</link>
		<dc:creator>Gabrielle - Orlando, Fl</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Jul 2007 20:34:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Hilary and John caught on tape!!! Hey stupid, if you want to cut a back-room deal, then get a &quot;back-room&quot;. Geez, how dumb can you get?  

In front of open-mics the two discuss how they can get rid of the other candidates.  Candidates that are bringing up very important issues in the debates. Important issues these jerks just don&#039;t want to debate. So, just as they are strategizing on how to kick DK and others out of future debates these two fascist smile and shake his hand.

Remember this the next time you see these fakes on tv shaking the hands of voters they are trying to court. They&#039;ll shake your hand, then stab you in the back.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hilary and John caught on tape!!! Hey stupid, if you want to cut a back-room deal, then get a "back-room". Geez, how dumb can you get?  </p>
<p>In front of open-mics the two discuss how they can get rid of the other candidates.  Candidates that are bringing up very important issues in the debates. Important issues these jerks just don't want to debate. So, just as they are strategizing on how to kick DK and others out of future debates these two fascist smile and shake his hand.</p>
<p>Remember this the next time you see these fakes on tv shaking the hands of voters they are trying to court. They'll shake your hand, then stab you in the back.</p>
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		<title>By: Ben, Nashville TN</title>
		<link>http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/14/clinton-edwards-caught-on-open-mic/#comment-19373</link>
		<dc:creator>Ben, Nashville TN</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Jul 2007 18:49:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>All of you who think &#039;this is who the candidates are so get used to it&#039; I ask that you take 2 minutes, visit ronpaul2008.com, and watch the video &quot;Freedom is popular&quot;  

Ron Paul is not in the top tier of candidates, but he has more money than John McCain from this quarter, specifically from individuals who have seen that he has good ideas and appears to be someone you can actually take at their word.  Just check out the video and decide from there</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>All of you who think 'this is who the candidates are so get used to it' I ask that you take 2 minutes, visit ronpaul2008.com, and watch the video "Freedom is popular"  </p>
<p>Ron Paul is not in the top tier of candidates, but he has more money than John McCain from this quarter, specifically from individuals who have seen that he has good ideas and appears to be someone you can actually take at their word.  Just check out the video and decide from there</p>
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		<title>By: John, Dayton, Ohio</title>
		<link>http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/14/clinton-edwards-caught-on-open-mic/#comment-19346</link>
		<dc:creator>John, Dayton, Ohio</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Jul 2007 16:14:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I say, grade the candidates on a curve (like high school class grades are sometimes averaged).  If the candidates know up-front that the top poll and bottom poll candidates will be dropped from the competition at a certain date, they will participate fairly and equally.  Also, put a smaller cap on contributions that limits how much money a candidate can use to promote his/her ideas.  Say, &quot;You have until May 1st to raise up to X amount of money and then THAT&#039;S IT!&quot;  Lastly, standardize debate questions to have simple yes or no answers with the remainder of 60 seconds dedicated to the &quot;why&quot; portion of the answer.  Any further explanation of ideas can be provided on candidate websites or newspaper ads.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I say, grade the candidates on a curve (like high school class grades are sometimes averaged).  If the candidates know up-front that the top poll and bottom poll candidates will be dropped from the competition at a certain date, they will participate fairly and equally.  Also, put a smaller cap on contributions that limits how much money a candidate can use to promote his/her ideas.  Say, "You have until May 1st to raise up to X amount of money and then THAT'S IT!"  Lastly, standardize debate questions to have simple yes or no answers with the remainder of 60 seconds dedicated to the "why" portion of the answer.  Any further explanation of ideas can be provided on candidate websites or newspaper ads.</p>
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		<title>By: Baptists For Brownback Comment-Moderator, Grace</title>
		<link>http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/14/clinton-edwards-caught-on-open-mic/#comment-19345</link>
		<dc:creator>Baptists For Brownback Comment-Moderator, Grace</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Jul 2007 16:11:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Given who it was, I am just surprised that profanity and vulgarity was not overheard as well.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Given who it was, I am just surprised that profanity and vulgarity was not overheard as well.</p>
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		<title>By: George, New Orleans, LA</title>
		<link>http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/14/clinton-edwards-caught-on-open-mic/#comment-19304</link>
		<dc:creator>George, New Orleans, LA</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Jul 2007 09:06:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I&#039;d love to see Gravel and Kucinich squeezed out, and I&#039;d love to see Dr. Paul squeezed by the Republicans. Then, perhaps, two of those three could come together to fight these two parties in the general election. ANYBODY ELSE BESIDES ME SICK OF BOTH THE REPUBLICANS AND THE DEMOCRATS? I&#039;ve been pleased with these three gentlemen so far -- I just don&#039;t understand why they&#039;re running in the parties they&#039;re running in. We have to free ourselves of this stranglehold these two pitiful parties have on us! Bring on the independent/third party!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I'd love to see Gravel and Kucinich squeezed out, and I'd love to see Dr. Paul squeezed by the Republicans. Then, perhaps, two of those three could come together to fight these two parties in the general election. ANYBODY ELSE BESIDES ME SICK OF BOTH THE REPUBLICANS AND THE DEMOCRATS? I've been pleased with these three gentlemen so far - I just don't understand why they're running in the parties they're running in. We have to free ourselves of this stranglehold these two pitiful parties have on us! Bring on the independent/third party!</p>
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		<title>By: Scott, Michigan</title>
		<link>http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/14/clinton-edwards-caught-on-open-mic/#comment-19297</link>
		<dc:creator>Scott, Michigan</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Jul 2007 06:59:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>And BTW, CNN is actually making it sound better than it is. They cut out all the substantial parts from the recording and left only enough to make it seem confusing.

Context? Try listening to the ENTIRE exchange. These two were clearly talking about having other candidates removed from the debates and off the primary ballots.

They were colluding with each other to manipulate the election, which in a truly free country would be illegal. And it is illegal, but I won&#039;t hold my breath waiting for them to be held accountable. Just a preview of more to come...

As I said before: If the &#039;fringe&#039; candidates are NOT popular, they will drop out on their own. That is the way it is supposed to work. The only people that can decide a year and a half before the election who is credible and who is not is the people, their money, and their primary votes.

When a few people decide this for the majority of us, we have ceased to be a free country and might as well stop wasting money on campaigning.

Is Hillary afraid she can&#039;t get elected fairly?</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>And BTW, CNN is actually making it sound better than it is. They cut out all the substantial parts from the recording and left only enough to make it seem confusing.</p>
<p>Context? Try listening to the ENTIRE exchange. These two were clearly talking about having other candidates removed from the debates and off the primary ballots.</p>
<p>They were colluding with each other to manipulate the election, which in a truly free country would be illegal. And it is illegal, but I won't hold my breath waiting for them to be held accountable. Just a preview of more to come...</p>
<p>As I said before: If the 'fringe' candidates are NOT popular, they will drop out on their own. That is the way it is supposed to work. The only people that can decide a year and a half before the election who is credible and who is not is the people, their money, and their primary votes.</p>
<p>When a few people decide this for the majority of us, we have ceased to be a free country and might as well stop wasting money on campaigning.</p>
<p>Is Hillary afraid she can't get elected fairly?</p>
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		<title>By: Scott, Michigan</title>
		<link>http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/14/clinton-edwards-caught-on-open-mic/#comment-19293</link>
		<dc:creator>Scott, Michigan</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Jul 2007 06:41:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Michael,

Maybe that is because the NAACP is an ethnocentric organization that seeks to segregate people based on the color of their skin and needs to be eliminated to end racism?

But, then I bet you thought the patriot act was actually patriotic and the Net Neutrality Act was actually Neutral, right?

You know what&#039;s worse than NOT voting? Voting uninformed.

Friends don&#039;t let friends vote stupid.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Michael,</p>
<p>Maybe that is because the NAACP is an ethnocentric organization that seeks to segregate people based on the color of their skin and needs to be eliminated to end racism?</p>
<p>But, then I bet you thought the patriot act was actually patriotic and the Net Neutrality Act was actually Neutral, right?</p>
<p>You know what's worse than NOT voting? Voting uninformed.</p>
<p>Friends don't let friends vote stupid.</p>
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		<title>By: Scott, Michigan</title>
		<link>http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/14/clinton-edwards-caught-on-open-mic/#comment-19292</link>
		<dc:creator>Scott, Michigan</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Jul 2007 06:35:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Well, I think we just got a sneak peak at our next &#039;appointed&#039; (not elected) President and Vice President. Since when do rival candidates discuss colluding with each other to eliminate other competition that makes them look bad?

If this were a serious race, don&#039;t you think it would be dog-eat-dog?

If I didn&#039;t hopelessly believe in the dream of America, I would almost view this as Clinton KNOWING (not thinking) that she will be next President and Dean will be VP. She is clearly suggesting that she has sole discretionary power over what the DNC does, and the whole debate process is just a pony show. That is until someone goes off-script and ACTUALLY challenges them and makes them look bad. They need to removed from the show.

You do not need to remove &#039;fringe&#039; candidates. If their view is unpopular, they will lose the funding on their own and drop out. That is the way it should be. If they remain running, it is because their views are popular.

Since when did we become a decidership?</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Well, I think we just got a sneak peak at our next 'appointed' (not elected) President and Vice President. Since when do rival candidates discuss colluding with each other to eliminate other competition that makes them look bad?</p>
<p>If this were a serious race, don't you think it would be dog-eat-dog?</p>
<p>If I didn't hopelessly believe in the dream of America, I would almost view this as Clinton KNOWING (not thinking) that she will be next President and Dean will be VP. She is clearly suggesting that she has sole discretionary power over what the DNC does, and the whole debate process is just a pony show. That is until someone goes off-script and ACTUALLY challenges them and makes them look bad. They need to removed from the show.</p>
<p>You do not need to remove 'fringe' candidates. If their view is unpopular, they will lose the funding on their own and drop out. That is the way it should be. If they remain running, it is because their views are popular.</p>
<p>Since when did we become a decidership?</p>
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		<title>By: Glenda, McEwen, TN</title>
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		<dc:creator>Glenda, McEwen, TN</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Jul 2007 03:36:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I distinctly remember a time when our President said a swear word on an open mic, but it was quickly downplayed by the media and the Republican political bulldozer.  Yet, most of you are using this time to attack Hillary.  As far as I&#039;m concerned, Hillary is the best choice for 08.  I&#039;ve been in contact with Senator Obama&#039;s Chicago office asking for help from him for my son because of the abuse he suffered while in Illinois at Navy boot camp.  I was turned down several times.  My family learned what the true meaning of the Audacity to Hope means.  Nothing.  I contacted Senator Clinton&#039;s office and they are looking into how to help my son return home.  You see, he didn&#039;t get to begin his A School training, he was admitted to the psychiatric hospital and has been there since May 12.  The navy has now said he is of no use to them, having scored a 97 out of 99 on his ASVAB, and he is now a shell of his former self.  I&#039;m going with a candidate who tries to help everyone in this country.  And for our family that is Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I distinctly remember a time when our President said a swear word on an open mic, but it was quickly downplayed by the media and the Republican political bulldozer.  Yet, most of you are using this time to attack Hillary.  As far as I'm concerned, Hillary is the best choice for 08.  I've been in contact with Senator Obama's Chicago office asking for help from him for my son because of the abuse he suffered while in Illinois at Navy boot camp.  I was turned down several times.  My family learned what the true meaning of the Audacity to Hope means.  Nothing.  I contacted Senator Clinton's office and they are looking into how to help my son return home.  You see, he didn't get to begin his A School training, he was admitted to the psychiatric hospital and has been there since May 12.  The navy has now said he is of no use to them, having scored a 97 out of 99 on his ASVAB, and he is now a shell of his former self.  I'm going with a candidate who tries to help everyone in this country.  And for our family that is Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton!</p>
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		<title>By: Walter Stewart - Sunnyvale CA</title>
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		<dc:creator>Walter Stewart - Sunnyvale CA</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Jul 2007 00:46:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Here is why you want to have a multiplicity of candidates:  It keeps the top tier on their toes, more issues brought up, more depth of coverage.  

The top tier becomes the top tier because they rose above the others in platform and public appeal.  The fewer the candidates, the narrower the perspective.

Some of those second tier candidates are the only ones keeping tougher issues on the table an out in the open, so they are doing the whole democratic process a HUGE service!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Here is why you want to have a multiplicity of candidates:  It keeps the top tier on their toes, more issues brought up, more depth of coverage.  </p>
<p>The top tier becomes the top tier because they rose above the others in platform and public appeal.  The fewer the candidates, the narrower the perspective.</p>
<p>Some of those second tier candidates are the only ones keeping tougher issues on the table an out in the open, so they are doing the whole democratic process a HUGE service!</p>
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		<title>By: Ernie, North Truro, MA</title>
		<link>http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/14/clinton-edwards-caught-on-open-mic/#comment-19243</link>
		<dc:creator>Ernie, North Truro, MA</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Jul 2007 00:21:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I am sure Gerald is right andd the main reason Clinton fears Obama is that he projects authenticity. He is the real thing.  No makeover can give that to Hillary.</description>
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		<title>By: Tom Dedham, Mass</title>
		<link>http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/14/clinton-edwards-caught-on-open-mic/#comment-19241</link>
		<dc:creator>Tom Dedham, Mass</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Jul 2007 00:08:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Didn&#039;t All the Democrats blow off the &quot;Black caucus&quot; debate because it was on Fox? Gutless cowards who are afraid of a few tough questions (See Bill Clinton and Chris Wallace). 

Republicans will show up at the racist NAACP debates when the minorities show up at the KKK debates, same type of hate and lies between the two groups.

This is a story because Kerry, Clinton and Carter were all considered second tier candidates who eventually got the nomination. 

The phoniness of these two is right there to see if you open your eyes and watch the whole clip (NOTHING out of context) as you can see these two schemimg and Kucinich comes over and in mid whisper Shrillary says &quot;thanks Dennis&quot; for the debate. 

Insert knife in back, twist, repeat, it&#039;s what the shrew does.  

This would have been the lead story in the MSM if it was Republicans trying to weed out the candidates way to EARLY in the process.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Didn't All the Democrats blow off the "Black caucus" debate because it was on Fox? Gutless cowards who are afraid of a few tough questions (See Bill Clinton and Chris Wallace). </p>
<p>Republicans will show up at the racist NAACP debates when the minorities show up at the KKK debates, same type of hate and lies between the two groups.</p>
<p>This is a story because Kerry, Clinton and Carter were all considered second tier candidates who eventually got the nomination. </p>
<p>The phoniness of these two is right there to see if you open your eyes and watch the whole clip (NOTHING out of context) as you can see these two schemimg and Kucinich comes over and in mid whisper Shrillary says "thanks Dennis" for the debate. </p>
<p>Insert knife in back, twist, repeat, it's what the shrew does.  </p>
<p>This would have been the lead story in the MSM if it was Republicans trying to weed out the candidates way to EARLY in the process.</p>
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		<title>By: Shawnie - Grants Pass, OR</title>
		<link>http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/14/clinton-edwards-caught-on-open-mic/#comment-19237</link>
		<dc:creator>Shawnie - Grants Pass, OR</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Jul 2007 23:54:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>It is interesting that Hillary fans cite this as a &quot;non-story&quot;.  Where is your sense of democracy and fairness?  Hillary just shot herself in the foot big-time.  Good luck to Obama.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It is interesting that Hillary fans cite this as a "non-story".  Where is your sense of democracy and fairness?  Hillary just shot herself in the foot big-time.  Good luck to Obama.</p>
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		<title>By: South Carolina, the 1st Southern Primary</title>
		<link>http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/14/clinton-edwards-caught-on-open-mic/#comment-19231</link>
		<dc:creator>South Carolina, the 1st Southern Primary</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Jul 2007 22:59:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Hillary and John didn&#039;t say anything worth hearing, LOL.

These out of context snippets are just juicy sirloin tips for the media to gossip about, to bring attention to their station / website / menu.

Private conversation in front of an open mic is a mistake, granted, but humans are prone to those. But its the humans that LEARN from their mistakes that are moving forward, unlike the current &quot;humans&quot; in the White House.

America is ready for a change, and the replublicans WILL be ousted in 08 - DESPITE the petty gossip from the media.

GO DEMOCRATS !!!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hillary and John didn't say anything worth hearing, LOL.</p>
<p>These out of context snippets are just juicy sirloin tips for the media to gossip about, to bring attention to their station / website / menu.</p>
<p>Private conversation in front of an open mic is a mistake, granted, but humans are prone to those. But its the humans that LEARN from their mistakes that are moving forward, unlike the current "humans" in the White House.</p>
<p>America is ready for a change, and the replublicans WILL be ousted in 08 &#8211; DESPITE the petty gossip from the media.</p>
<p>GO DEMOCRATS !!!</p>
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		<title>By: Michael, New York, NY</title>
		<link>http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/14/clinton-edwards-caught-on-open-mic/#comment-19230</link>
		<dc:creator>Michael, New York, NY</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Jul 2007 22:59:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>The coverage regarding the conversation between Edwards and Clinton is boring at best. Where is the coverage describing the GOP candidates&#039; performance at the NAACP forum? (Oh, that&#039;s right, only one of them showed up).</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The coverage regarding the conversation between Edwards and Clinton is boring at best. Where is the coverage describing the GOP candidates' performance at the NAACP forum? (Oh, that's right, only one of them showed up).</p>
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		<title>By: Noelle</title>
		<link>http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/14/clinton-edwards-caught-on-open-mic/#comment-19225</link>
		<dc:creator>Noelle</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Jul 2007 22:19:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I&#039;m glad they got caught. They deserved it.</description>
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		<title>By: Gerald, Madison, Wisconsin</title>
		<link>http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/14/clinton-edwards-caught-on-open-mic/#comment-19221</link>
		<dc:creator>Gerald, Madison, Wisconsin</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Jul 2007 22:06:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Its emblematic, really. Clinton especially is worried about Obama. Clinton supporters have for some time been talking of a somewhat concerted effort between Clinton and Edwards to battle the charisma powerhouse that is the unseasoned Obama. This conversation is exactly as it appears--Clinton has wanted to reach out to Edwards for some time in order to offset the popularity of Obama. She sees Senator Obama as her main opponent for the Presidency, and feels that Edwards would make a sound running mate. Ah, to be in the top tier of Presidential candidates.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Its emblematic, really. Clinton especially is worried about Obama. Clinton supporters have for some time been talking of a somewhat concerted effort between Clinton and Edwards to battle the charisma powerhouse that is the unseasoned Obama. This conversation is exactly as it appears&#8211;Clinton has wanted to reach out to Edwards for some time in order to offset the popularity of Obama. She sees Senator Obama as her main opponent for the Presidency, and feels that Edwards would make a sound running mate. Ah, to be in the top tier of Presidential candidates.</p>
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		<title>By: Ernie North Truro, MA</title>
		<link>http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/14/clinton-edwards-caught-on-open-mic/#comment-19218</link>
		<dc:creator>Ernie North Truro, MA</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Jul 2007 21:50:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Fox News and other outlets document this little plot.  It is not trivial.  Look at the number of comments. Integrity, fairness and judgment are important.  Obama has these qualities. If you think experience tops everything, draft Dick Cheney.  He has more tham any of them. Mr. Vice President..Obama, by the way, unlike Hillary takes no donations from Federal Lobbyists and is the only candidate to disclose his earmark requests.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Fox News and other outlets document this little plot.  It is not trivial.  Look at the number of comments. Integrity, fairness and judgment are important.  Obama has these qualities. If you think experience tops everything, draft Dick Cheney.  He has more tham any of them. Mr. Vice President..Obama, by the way, unlike Hillary takes no donations from Federal Lobbyists and is the only candidate to disclose his earmark requests.</p>
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		<title>By: oohinteresting</title>
		<link>http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/14/clinton-edwards-caught-on-open-mic/#comment-19213</link>
		<dc:creator>oohinteresting</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Jul 2007 21:12:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>This IS so news! Anyone who says  otherwise has no idea that the word &quot;vet&quot; means something other than the guy who looks at your dog. 

I was embarrassed by John Edwards in 2004. And I want to hear less of him today. But, he is right. We need to narrow the field and hear more from  Democratic candidates who actually have a chance to win the election.    This is a serious election. No time for also-rans who had their chance and failed.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This IS so news! Anyone who says  otherwise has no idea that the word "vet" means something other than the guy who looks at your dog. </p>
<p>I was embarrassed by John Edwards in 2004. And I want to hear less of him today. But, he is right. We need to narrow the field and hear more from  Democratic candidates who actually have a chance to win the election.    This is a serious election. No time for also-rans who had their chance and failed.</p>
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		<title>By: Sabas Peralta Jr. Honolulu, Hawaii</title>
		<link>http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/14/clinton-edwards-caught-on-open-mic/#comment-19212</link>
		<dc:creator>Sabas Peralta Jr. Honolulu, Hawaii</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Jul 2007 20:57:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Why both are back stabbing their own fellow Senators  behind their backs, is both of them seeing each other behind closed doors  ? why the whispering to betray their own.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Why both are back stabbing their own fellow Senators  behind their backs, is both of them seeing each other behind closed doors  ? why the whispering to betray their own.</p>
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		<title>By: Tony, Enterprise, Alabama</title>
		<link>http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/14/clinton-edwards-caught-on-open-mic/#comment-19208</link>
		<dc:creator>Tony, Enterprise, Alabama</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Jul 2007 20:56:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Does anyone else find it unusual that a small inconsequential story like this one would generate 71 comments so far?  Most political stories I&#039;ve read generate a response in the 20&#039;s tops.  It would seem that one candidate or another is directing the &quot;tenor&quot; of this debate.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Does anyone else find it unusual that a small inconsequential story like this one would generate 71 comments so far?  Most political stories I've read generate a response in the 20's tops.  It would seem that one candidate or another is directing the "tenor" of this debate.</p>
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		<title>By: cs</title>
		<link>http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/14/clinton-edwards-caught-on-open-mic/#comment-19207</link>
		<dc:creator>cs</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Jul 2007 20:54:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>whats the big deal.  i agree, get the guys with less than 1 percent support out of there.  the debates are so boring otherwise.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>whats the big deal.  i agree, get the guys with less than 1 percent support out of there.  the debates are so boring otherwise.</p>
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		<title>By: gtltc</title>
		<link>http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/14/clinton-edwards-caught-on-open-mic/#comment-19204</link>
		<dc:creator>gtltc</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Jul 2007 20:42:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Bush would never have invaded Iraq if it wasn&#039;t for Wolfowitz, Rumsfeld, Cheney, etc.

Who is the president does make a difference, but also who are the people around them.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Bush would never have invaded Iraq if it wasn't for Wolfowitz, Rumsfeld, Cheney, etc.</p>
<p>Who is the president does make a difference, but also who are the people around them.</p>
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		<title>By: Douglas Kahan</title>
		<link>http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/14/clinton-edwards-caught-on-open-mic/#comment-19202</link>
		<dc:creator>Douglas Kahan</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Jul 2007 20:39:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>&quot;I believe we should have one America where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. Where everyone has exactly the same opportunites to do well&quot; . John Edwards (http://youtube.com/profile?user=johnedwards)

This statement is inconsistent with the words spoken &#039;off camera&#039; and captured on an open mic , words between Sen. Clinton and John Edwards.

Is this not hypocracy?</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>"I believe we should have one America where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. Where everyone has exactly the same opportunites to do well" . John Edwards (<a href="http://youtube.com/profile?user=johnedwards" rel="nofollow">http://youtube.com/profile?user=johnedwards</a>)</p>
<p>This statement is inconsistent with the words spoken 'off camera' and captured on an open mic , words between Sen. Clinton and John Edwards.</p>
<p>Is this not hypocracy?</p>
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		<title>By: Joe Long Island</title>
		<link>http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/14/clinton-edwards-caught-on-open-mic/#comment-19200</link>
		<dc:creator>Joe Long Island</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Jul 2007 20:26:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>How can you expect MS. President Clinton to secure our intelligence when she can;t evenm secure her own confidential opions on an open mike?  What a Joke!  We are doomed!!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>How can you expect MS. President Clinton to secure our intelligence when she can;t evenm secure her own confidential opions on an open mike?  What a Joke!  We are doomed!!</p>
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		<title>By: Andy, Boone, NC</title>
		<link>http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/14/clinton-edwards-caught-on-open-mic/#comment-19198</link>
		<dc:creator>Andy, Boone, NC</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Jul 2007 20:19:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>&quot;At no time did I hear them mention the name of another candiadate the word â€śtheyâ€ť thus canâ€™t be conclusively linked to a particular candidate or a person in general. They could have been a reference to actual political issues that John and Hilary were discussing as far as we know. It is amazing the propaganda spin the other side attempts to put on statements that are taken out of context and then expects both Democrats and Republicans to believe it. It may be news to them but I believe voters of both parties are intelligent enough to know the difference and wonâ€™t be brainwashed by such falsehoods

Posted By Andy Eaker, Boone, NC : July 13, 2007 7:58 pm&quot;

Again, nobody can show specifically who they were talking about and until they do I&#039;ll believe they were actually talking about issues.  Don&#039;t be manipulated by media pushing their own agenda.

Since when does Propaganda become news?</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>"At no time did I hear them mention the name of another candiadate the word â€śtheyâ€ť thus canâ€™t be conclusively linked to a particular candidate or a person in general. They could have been a reference to actual political issues that John and Hilary were discussing as far as we know. It is amazing the propaganda spin the other side attempts to put on statements that are taken out of context and then expects both Democrats and Republicans to believe it. It may be news to them but I believe voters of both parties are intelligent enough to know the difference and wonâ€™t be brainwashed by such falsehoods</p>
<p>Posted By Andy Eaker, Boone, NC : July 13, 2007 7:58 pm"</p>
<p>Again, nobody can show specifically who they were talking about and until they do I'll believe they were actually talking about issues.  Don't be manipulated by media pushing their own agenda.</p>
<p>Since when does Propaganda become news?</p>
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		<title>By: Hank M Dubois PA</title>
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		<dc:creator>Hank M Dubois PA</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Jul 2007 20:09:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Umm they were right.

Im not even a Clinton or Edwards fan. But right now there are serious canidates being forced to debate hopeless canidates in the Democratic party. 
Right now you have 3 strong leaders in the race and 2 others with a chance(Biden and Richerdson). Beyond that no one else has a realistic chances barring a world changing event.

The Republican party isnt quite the same story. The average Republican voter isnt happy with any of the canidates.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Umm they were right.</p>
<p>Im not even a Clinton or Edwards fan. But right now there are serious canidates being forced to debate hopeless canidates in the Democratic party.<br />
Right now you have 3 strong leaders in the race and 2 others with a chance(Biden and Richerdson). Beyond that no one else has a realistic chances barring a world changing event.</p>
<p>The Republican party isnt quite the same story. The average Republican voter isnt happy with any of the canidates.</p>
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		<title>By: Paula Angelique Hafner, Feldkirch</title>
		<link>http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/14/clinton-edwards-caught-on-open-mic/#comment-19195</link>
		<dc:creator>Paula Angelique Hafner, Feldkirch</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Jul 2007 20:09:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I think it is great that Clinton is trying to monopolize the campaign, who cares about demacracy anyways, surely not the American people. I&#039;m gonna vote for her just because she&#039;s a woman and why break up a generation of people in the white house with a name other than Bush or Clinton? When will Chelsea be able to run? And what ever happend to Jeb&#039;s nephew? Let&#039;s have Barabra run as the first Grandmother or how about Bush&#039;s daughter&#039;s as the first twins. We really do not even need to waste our time with campaigns anymore. It&#039;s not a two party system, its a two family system. God bless America...</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I think it is great that Clinton is trying to monopolize the campaign, who cares about demacracy anyways, surely not the American people. I'm gonna vote for her just because she's a woman and why break up a generation of people in the white house with a name other than Bush or Clinton? When will Chelsea be able to run? And what ever happend to Jeb's nephew? Let's have Barabra run as the first Grandmother or how about Bush's daughter's as the first twins. We really do not even need to waste our time with campaigns anymore. It's not a two party system, its a two family system. God bless America...</p>
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		<title>By: Jo Tahar</title>
		<link>http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/14/clinton-edwards-caught-on-open-mic/#comment-19191</link>
		<dc:creator>Jo Tahar</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Jul 2007 19:43:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I agree with Kucinich.  And I appreciate seeing/hearing all of the candidates in one forum/debate. Let&#039;s work to keep Hillary on the Hill and let&#039;s send Edwards for  another haircut and wardrobe makeover.  Gee, Obama looks better to me every day!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I agree with Kucinich.  And I appreciate seeing/hearing all of the candidates in one forum/debate. Let's work to keep Hillary on the Hill and let's send Edwards for  another haircut and wardrobe makeover.  Gee, Obama looks better to me every day!</p>
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		<title>By: Jon, Los Angeles, CA</title>
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		<dc:creator>Jon, Los Angeles, CA</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Jul 2007 19:17:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>They&#039;re both right. Unless you stand a serious shot of winning the nomination, don&#039;t waste my time.</description>
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		<title>By: Dennis, Leesville, LA</title>
		<link>http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/14/clinton-edwards-caught-on-open-mic/#comment-19184</link>
		<dc:creator>Dennis, Leesville, LA</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Jul 2007 19:16:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>All politicains should be required to wear costumes that show them to be the clowns that they really are.</description>
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		<title>By: Patrick, Knoxville, Tennessee</title>
		<link>http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/14/clinton-edwards-caught-on-open-mic/#comment-19183</link>
		<dc:creator>Patrick, Knoxville, Tennessee</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Jul 2007 19:15:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Hillary is the second most dangerous to come down the pike in the past eight years,  When are we going to have real debates with questions that are not scripted so the candidates can approve them beforehand.  Lets have a real debate where they have to field real questions from real Americans.  They want more than 60 seconds to speak?  Well we want more that the same old rhetoric for answers.  Maybe Fred Thompson or someone else will speak the truth.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hillary is the second most dangerous to come down the pike in the past eight years,  When are we going to have real debates with questions that are not scripted so the candidates can approve them beforehand.  Lets have a real debate where they have to field real questions from real Americans.  They want more than 60 seconds to speak?  Well we want more that the same old rhetoric for answers.  Maybe Fred Thompson or someone else will speak the truth.</p>
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		<title>By: Rich San Francisco, CA</title>
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		<dc:creator>Rich San Francisco, CA</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Jul 2007 18:57:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>The VOTERS narrow the field, not the candidate.
The VOTERS ick the candidate, nto the other way around.

They&#039;re right that the debates are a joke. What they don&#039;t get is that the &quot;fringe&quot; candidates are the only ones providing real answers, off the script, that inspire thought. You want to break it into groups? Okay -- Clinton, Kucinich, and Dodd. Obama vs, Edwards. Like that? 

Instead of letting the Central Party&#039;s preordained candidates cut their rivals from the debates (exactly what the Democrats-Republicans do to third party challengers), let&#039;s make the debates longer. Four hours, seat them all around a table. Ask a question and let fly. One good thing that could be stolen from the shoutfest tv shows. 

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		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The VOTERS narrow the field, not the candidate.<br />
The VOTERS ick the candidate, nto the other way around.</p>
<p>They're right that the debates are a joke. What they don't get is that the "fringe" candidates are the only ones providing real answers, off the script, that inspire thought. You want to break it into groups? Okay - Clinton, Kucinich, and Dodd. Obama vs, Edwards. Like that? </p>
<p>Instead of letting the Central Party's preordained candidates cut their rivals from the debates (exactly what the Democrats-Republicans do to third party challengers), let's make the debates longer. Four hours, seat them all around a table. Ask a question and let fly. One good thing that could be stolen from the shoutfest tv shows. </p>
<p><a href="http://scorpionbowl.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">http://scorpionbowl.blogspot.com</a></p>
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		<title>By: Lynn, Green Bay, WI</title>
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		<dc:creator>Lynn, Green Bay, WI</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Jul 2007 18:47:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I&#039;m sorry, but isn&#039;t that what it&#039;s all about...narrowing the field?  Give me a break!</description>
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		<title>By: Levi, Greensboro NC</title>
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		<dc:creator>Levi, Greensboro NC</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Jul 2007 18:40:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>AT LEAST YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT JOHN EDWARDS!  KEEP IT UP!  INCLUDE HIS STAND ON THE REAL ISSUES NEXT TIME!
THANKS!!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>AT LEAST YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT JOHN EDWARDS!  KEEP IT UP!  INCLUDE HIS STAND ON THE REAL ISSUES NEXT TIME!<br />
THANKS!!</p>
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		<title>By: Joan Wilson, Austin, Texas</title>
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		<dc:creator>Joan Wilson, Austin, Texas</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Jul 2007 18:35:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Are we really surprised?  The attitude reflected in this conversation reveals how most politicians view the American public - we are not quite intelligent enough, or sophisticated enough, or observant enough, so we can be manipulated and controlled for their greater good.  God Bless journalists and the news.  Even at its worst, it shines a light on these behaviors and gives us all a &quot;head&#039;s up&quot;.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are we really surprised?  The attitude reflected in this conversation reveals how most politicians view the American public &#8211; we are not quite intelligent enough, or sophisticated enough, or observant enough, so we can be manipulated and controlled for their greater good.  God Bless journalists and the news.  Even at its worst, it shines a light on these behaviors and gives us all a "head's up".</p>
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		<title>By: Michael Kosmin, Morgantown, PA</title>
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		<dc:creator>Michael Kosmin, Morgantown, PA</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Jul 2007 18:28:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>THIS IS AMERICA, THE LAND WHERE ALL WILL BE HEARD.  HOW DARE EDWARDS AND CLINTON TRY TO CUT THe APPLE PIE INTO TWO HALVES.  I HAVE DEMOTED CLINTON AND EDWARDSON MY LIST OF CANDIDARES</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>THIS IS AMERICA, THE LAND WHERE ALL WILL BE HEARD.  HOW DARE EDWARDS AND CLINTON TRY TO CUT THe APPLE PIE INTO TWO HALVES.  I HAVE DEMOTED CLINTON AND EDWARDSON MY LIST OF CANDIDARES</p>
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		<title>By: Lisa, Searcy, AR</title>
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		<dc:creator>Lisa, Searcy, AR</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Jul 2007 18:24:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Isn&#039;t it a little strange that is was Fox that left the mics on?  Were they hoping to catch something a little more damning?</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Isn't it a little strange that is was Fox that left the mics on?  Were they hoping to catch something a little more damning?</p>
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		<title>By: erika morgan black dimond wa</title>
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		<dc:creator>erika morgan black dimond wa</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Jul 2007 18:07:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Just a few thoughts.
I am a Hillary fan, and by not being real with me and the public, in this instance I am put off, nobody likes to be manipulated.  
Edwards was inching into my vote with his pre-campaign work in Katrina relief, this sort of thing, sweat equity, in a cause does indicate a part of the real measure of a man and does get reported, but if it is just for the cameras we&#039;ll get the phoniness; free public recognition is a good thing for any campaign.  
I still have heard nothing that diminishes my high regard for Kucinich, and now he is helped by an underdog status.  
As I recall Bill Clinton came on as a dark horse from the rear when he first was elected.  

The solution is to have more debate time, say one question for all the candidates, with time for a real discussion and rebuttal of ideas, also this would showcase unscripted responses, ability to negotiate, intelligence and originality, mental nimbleness, and compromise all important requirements in a President. We could have a new question each two or three days, some just one party, some everyone together, even minor party and independents, but a real debate or discussion so we really understand who we are voting on; democracy with such a large public depends on transparency and honesty.  A process like a series of job interviews, candidates may not like it; but they are asking to work on our behalf and we must measure them honestly so they will do as asked or forfeit running.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Just a few thoughts.<br />
I am a Hillary fan, and by not being real with me and the public, in this instance I am put off, nobody likes to be manipulated.<br />
Edwards was inching into my vote with his pre-campaign work in Katrina relief, this sort of thing, sweat equity, in a cause does indicate a part of the real measure of a man and does get reported, but if it is just for the cameras we'll get the phoniness; free public recognition is a good thing for any campaign.<br />
I still have heard nothing that diminishes my high regard for Kucinich, and now he is helped by an underdog status.<br />
As I recall Bill Clinton came on as a dark horse from the rear when he first was elected.  </p>
<p>The solution is to have more debate time, say one question for all the candidates, with time for a real discussion and rebuttal of ideas, also this would showcase unscripted responses, ability to negotiate, intelligence and originality, mental nimbleness, and compromise all important requirements in a President. We could have a new question each two or three days, some just one party, some everyone together, even minor party and independents, but a real debate or discussion so we really understand who we are voting on; democracy with such a large public depends on transparency and honesty.  A process like a series of job interviews, candidates may not like it; but they are asking to work on our behalf and we must measure them honestly so they will do as asked or forfeit running.</p>
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		<title>By: scott, minneapolis, MN</title>
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		<dc:creator>scott, minneapolis, MN</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Jul 2007 17:36:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Hillary will be much worse for our country than the current administration!!  I really don&#039;t care who wins this election, as long as it&#039;s not her!!!!!!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hillary will be much worse for our country than the current administration!!  I really don't care who wins this election, as long as it's not her!!!!!!</p>
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		<title>By: Sarah, Rockford Illinois</title>
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		<dc:creator>Sarah, Rockford Illinois</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Jul 2007 17:34:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>&quot;government by the people; especially : rule of the majority : a government in which the supreme power is vested in the people and exercised by them directly or indirectly through a system of representation usually involving periodically held free elections : the absence of hereditary or arbitrary class distinctions or privileges&quot; Webster&#039;s Dictionary.  Definition of Democracy,  Hey Hilary and John, You seriously need to read up on the whole Democratic process and what it stands for, cause, baby, heaven help America if either of you are elected, you will in one fell swoop have taken us back to before the Revolutionary War!!!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>"government by the people; especially : rule of the majority : a government in which the supreme power is vested in the people and exercised by them directly or indirectly through a system of representation usually involving periodically held free elections : the absence of hereditary or arbitrary class distinctions or privileges" Webster's Dictionary.  Definition of Democracy,  Hey Hilary and John, You seriously need to read up on the whole Democratic process and what it stands for, cause, baby, heaven help America if either of you are elected, you will in one fell swoop have taken us back to before the Revolutionary War!!!</p>
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		<title>By: Gary, Evansville, IN</title>
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		<dc:creator>Gary, Evansville, IN</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Jul 2007 17:29:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Are you all seriously unable to see that every move Clinton has EVER made, has been to get HER back into the Whitehouse?  If it takes &quot;acting&quot; like she&#039;s human, she takes classes and then does a photo op.   There is a reason so many WOMEN are against her also...  She&#039;s not a person you can trust.  The funny thing, I haven&#039;t decided WHO I want for President yet, nobody has really stood out and impressed me.  Although, I will say, I have decided on one candidate and that is being scared to death of what Clinton can do to this country if given the chance.  PLEASE, I BEG YOU ALL, DON&#039;T LET THAT HAPPEN!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you all seriously unable to see that every move Clinton has EVER made, has been to get HER back into the Whitehouse?  If it takes "acting" like she's human, she takes classes and then does a photo op.   There is a reason so many WOMEN are against her also...  She's not a person you can trust.  The funny thing, I haven't decided WHO I want for President yet, nobody has really stood out and impressed me.  Although, I will say, I have decided on one candidate and that is being scared to death of what Clinton can do to this country if given the chance.  PLEASE, I BEG YOU ALL, DON'T LET THAT HAPPEN!</p>
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		<title>By: Chuck, Santa Barbara, CA</title>
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		<dc:creator>Chuck, Santa Barbara, CA</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Jul 2007 17:22:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>LOL, my comment was removed. Guess they didn&#039;t like me calling politicans crooked. Maybe it&#039;s because I called CNN&#039;s favorite politican crooked?</description>
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