Obama could possibly be a plant, not a Muslim plant, but a Democratic plant. What I mean is this; The Democrats want desprately for Hillary to be the Democratic presidential canidate, therefore it may be possible that sometime in the future, the Democrats will make VERY public the fact that Obama is a Muslim, his father was a Muslim and his mother is an atheist and Obama belongs to a radical, racist, church. This will cause the Obama supporters to desert him and join Hillary's supporters therby allowing Hillary to tiptoe into the Whitehouse and become our commander-in-chief.

Wow! that is scary.

I guess we will find out in the future

Tom

One thing I like with Obama is that he is not using campaigns to control the voters’ mind, which is very ridiculous and disrespectful to smart voters like you and me. He is not a fake guy. He is like the one who says “I am showing the voters my position and let the voters themselves select their president for their good”.

Good! Obama keep your self-control. You are a man of unselfishness.

Obama might not plant questions but now we know CNN does. Diamonds or pearls? You've got to be kidding!

After the last quasi-debate, we learn that CNN plants questions. And they are fluffballs for Hillary at that. I guess they were scared straight after Russert heard from the Clinton machine. Wolf didn't want his balls handed to him by Darth Vader Hillary.

Obama is one the more honest of the politicians out there it's true. But that doesn't make him Presidential material.

j–san antonio–

You're wasting YOUR time. Don't try to pass your miserable viewpoints on Obama supporters. Just because YOU couldn't win an election doesn't make you an intelligent judge of who can.

This guy is more upstanding than you can dream of being. Who do YOU want in? Bush for a never been done before third term? I'm done with this hell Bush has gotten us into. If YOU want to make a difference–YOU go join the military & put yourself in front of bombs and bullets DAY IN AND DAY OUT. I want a president that's smart enough to get us out of the quicksand bush has sunken us into. You obviously don't know jack about Obama & you're OBVIOUSLY drawn in, commenting on his story. You can't resist Obama either! THAT is SO sweet!!! J!

Larry–San Diego–

WHY wouldn't we elect him? Because he talks too fast & we're used to slow & irrelevant? The only people that would comment something like that are racist people with nothing better to do than try to keep people with other cultural backgrounds from leading with DIGNITY & INTEGRITY. It's clear that many MANY white men are threatened by an intelligent black man. I've seen it too many times to count. Why the fear? SERIOUSLY?!!

BARACK OBAMA is the only person that seems to have experience with other cultures. HE has the edge to understand how THEY govern and live. Obama is the ONE. He is the one to figure out the REAL reason we are at war. HE has values and morals HIMSELF. The only reason Obama wouldn't get in, is because of people with bias and those who are in disbelief & refuse to believe he truly is a good man. That's our problem, not his.

Well said, Obama! He's smart enough not to jump on the Hillary Campaign Question Planting debacle but still draw distinction between Hillary and himself.

To all the Obama-haters, just remember you can never win a war-on-terror with guns and bombs. Hate begates hate!
Obama in '08.

I don't get why people claim that Obama has no experience. People in this country are soooooo misinformed. Do your homework before making false claims. You will be surprised to see the facts.

Hey D Ward of Mena, AR: You are waaaaaay out of touch with Obama's campaign. He has more merit than any candidate running. Do your research before you make dumb comments.

Good deal, Obama, keep it up. And make sure you tell this to your campaign staff so they do not put you in a trick bag. OBAMA '08!!.

No comment, really not worththe effort.

Self-Righteous Obama…he is getting so boring; only complaining about what Hillary does and does not do.

He has no experience to run the country and was not gaining on the frontrunner by stating what he believe in, so as most politicians do when this is the case, they attack the frontrunner.

So much for his Audacity of Hope…He and John Edwards are becoming bottom feeders. At one time, I thought about Obama, but after the last couple of weeks, he has just become an attacker in a self righteous-pious manner…such a turnoff…the media loves him because he is attacking Hillary which is what they have been egging him on to do; and he complied! How sad.

The big mouth speaks a lie every single time. I don't listen anyway.

Speech maker, LA, Obama has done nothing, that's why he is doing something, attacking Hillary.
Jon, Sacramento, You should have question for Republican and Obama. Answer will be: Republican wants Obama to be nominee, so they can beat him easily in General Election, Obama and his supporters attack Hillary because Obama can not win primary by his political view.
Hillary reminds voters how does she lead the Country from Bush's mess.

It's sad when politicians have to specify.

Obama has more legislative experience than Hillary and Edwards. All three do not have any executive experience. Plus in less than three years, Obama has sponsored 3 major bills that have passed Congress. Clinton 0 in 7 years and Edwards 0 in his six years. Obama has 400 bills ready to be voted on by the Senate. His illected and integrity is light years ahead of Hillary and Edwards.

There are many blind sheep in our country. They do have a website where you can tell if the blog information you are reading is true or not…..

1. Obama may not wear a flag on his lapel, but did you realize that all other candidates are no longer wearing them either? Obama's thought is that it's more important to demonstrate your patriotism by words and actions and not by wearing a pin. I personally don't wear a pin and I love my country…that's why I really take the time to know the candidates.

2. Obama not pledging with his hand over his heart… the picture was taken while the national anthem was playing, not the pledge. Not everyone puts their hand over their heart during the national anthem, it depends on where you were raised.

http://blog.washingtonpost.com/fact-checker/2007/11/obama_nabbed_by_the_patriotic.html

We are given a chance here to make a difference in our country. I really don't believe we can get through many more years like the past six. Hillary would be more of the same. She has proven over and over again that she cannot be trusted and that she cannot stand firm on any response. I don't understand why anyone would wish that upon our country. Although we did end up with eight years of Bush and I found that equally as astonishing. I guess I should get to the point where nothing surprises me anymore.

I would love to have a country that is respected worldwide and one that cares about it's citizens and not just about corporations and wealth. Our country focuses on greed and selfishness, not the good of all mankind. Obama does not follow this same code of conduct in government. He would make a wonderful president. I just think that the ignorance and prejudice in our country won't elect someone that could make a difference simply because he is black and has a middle name some find offensive. Take the time to read about the candidates and find out if what you are reading is truth. Our country is dependent upon the votes cast and we really need everyone to be more informed.

by the way Jon in Sacremento. I personally don't follow your logic. I despise both Bush and Hillary and completely support Obama.

Furthermore, if we did not vote him in office based on Race would not speak to Obama's extreme un-delectability. It would speak to our IN-ABLILITY to look beyond color and elect the best Candidate to lead of nation in very tough times. That would be a sad day for America and for what we as Americans stand for.

To T. Anthony,

Obama has no extreme un-electability issues. That’s why no intelligent person are talking any. Lets say that opposition would rather throw the entire country and their generations to follow “Under the bus” over the fact that Obama happens to be African American. There would be a lot of “Splaining” (explaining) to do to the World and to our next generation of Americans who largely do not care about race.

Of course Republicans want Obama!
They know they can beat him!
This isn't rocket science.
Wake up and smell the coffee!

HILLARY 08

Obama said he did not support the Iraq war from the beginning. But he never opposed it. In fact he voted for funding the war cotinually until he became a candidate for the president.Only Dennis
Kucinich opposed the war from the beginning and not Obama.
Hillary voted yes to call Iranian Revolutionary Guards a terrorist orgnisation.Obama opposed that and criticized her for calling a terrorist a terrorist.Obama does not take money from lobbyist anymore so he says but takes money from Corporations that employ those lobbyist.Money corrupts no matter what source it is raised.
Earlier Obama said everthing is on the table to fix social security.Now says he would only tax all income.
When it comes to flipflop and not being truthful it seems Obama is no better than others.

he's a junior senator. he's not a commanding leader, he's a feel-good sensitive new-age guy. of course, he appeases the masses by "saying the right stuff". But sometimes the leader has to tell us to tighten our belts, or make sacrifices for war, or use common sense, or do difficult things. Obama does NONE of these things. That's because he's a socialist.

"Obama is the least experienced candidate in the race. He will lose easily to any republican candidate. I suspect that vast majority of Obama "supporters" are simply republicans hoping to trick progressives into nominating him."

and the vast right wing conspiracy continues huh? and actually Edwards has the least experience…

Maybe Obama should "plant" a question that way we don't have to wait for an answer. It's like the theme on Jeopardy waiting for him to come up with a response? Hello? You gotta be quick. Uh?

I agree w/Larry – San Diego "There is no way the US will elect this guy, sorry but it's true." Just wasting his time, his campaign workers time and most importantly OUR time. He couldn't run a country not even a country as small as Kuwait much less the most powerful country in the WORLD.

I HAVE A QUESTION FOR Obama & Clinton Supporters….

Why do Republicans attack Hillary… and Hillary supporters attack Obama & President Bush?

Just keep the faith senator. We know where you stand and how truthful you are when it comes to matters that concern American people…We are keeping the tabs!

He is my President and I want everyone to actually listen to this man's vision because he is the only candidate I have ever heard in my life that actually has the vision, intelligence, and motivation to change our nation fundamentally at the most critical time in our modern history. He is the only one who can get my in-laws, my grandmother, etc. who have always voted Republican to change parties. Not against something, but because they actually believe…. HE IS HOPE!!!!

No obama, you don't plant questions because you don't have time to do so. You spend all of your speaking time tearing down your DEMOCRATIC opponent, Hillary Clinton. I guess that is because you don't have anything to run on yourself. Save your venom for the republicans not fellow Democrats. Should you be the nominee, I will either not vote at all or write in a candidate. I would never vote for someone who can not run on their own merit, they can only run by tearing down their opponent. I am very disappointed in you and edwards.

POLLS:

Obama is losing badly to Hillary in polls of every state (except Illinois) averaging 23 point behind.

We Know You Don't Plant Questions Until You Get Caught,Then You'll Explain It Away Like You Explained Everything Awya On Meet The Press,I Think You Obama's Fans Refer To As Waffling, Is That A Good Assessment.

Obama himself is a plant to make the dem field seem interesting. It has already been settled that Hillary will be the only dem contender.

Obama has no chance of winning a general election…he has the most liberal voting record of ANY candidate…and is the candidate of the extreme left…Republicans hope he is the nominee so they will easily win the White House again in 08 with any of its candidates. Why is nobody talking about his extreme un-electability? His and Edwards try to beat up on Hillary instead of talking about issues only hurts the Democratic Party.

To Owosso, Council Bluff

It’s like that old cigarette commercial for Tarington cigarettes. “I’d rather fight then switch”. These are die-hard Republicans; they don’t take chances or play with their party affiliations.

The fact that they are switching is important for Obama. If he is speaking in a way that die-hard Republicans are considering him. Then he truly can unite this country that has been divided far too long.

As Democrats and Republican we can have our differences of opinions. But when our standing in the world, our integrity, our soldiers lives and our leaving a great place for our children and their children, Should trump our differences. Lets elect the right person for the job.

I am really getting fed up of Mr perfect,only sad new his campaign is going no where.Its time to change your tune if you ever dream to stepping near the whitehouse as a VP.Go hillary Go

Obama is the least experienced candidate in the race. He will lose easily to any republican candidate. I suspect that vast majority of Obama "supporters" are simply republicans hoping to trick progressives into nominating him. In a complicated world beset with fears of terrorism– a vote for Obama in the primary– is tanatamount to the democratic party surrending. I'm not a clinton supporter–but I am a democrat.

This guy is preaching his ideology (politics of hope). Listening to him is like going to a Sunday church service.. I never hear questions there (planted or not). He is a very good speaker, but I wonder how is he going to keep his promises, his speeches sound very demagogic..

I am a partisan conservative. I would much rather have Hillary as the democratic nominee (from the view of Republicans winning the White House in '08)….

But I must say Mr Obama is hitting the right balance of promoting his vision for America yet not turning a blind eye to Hillary's antics.

Obama is the best Democrat candidate. I would feel "ok" if he were elected – at least we would have a shot at unifying the great divide between the parties. Hillary is S.O.S. – different day.

Dave in MD, I did the same as your friend. I switched from being Republican to being Democrat so that I could vote for Obama. I trust his integrity, intellect, and hard work. I know that if he says something needs to be done, I can trust that he really believes it for the right reasons. I disagree with him on some issues, but the issue of trust is so much greater to me that I am willing to give him his chance.

Also, I think we need an entirely new voice, new way, new image for the rest of the world to see. Obama's the candidate to get that done.

JM

Nor cover their hearts during the playing of OUR national anthem. What a disgrace !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

New Research shows Obama beating Clinton in online participation. Read it here: http://www.mackenziemoritz.com/

Highlights:

*Obama’s blog is updated almost three times as frequently as Clinton’s and has generated 73,566 comments over the course of the campaign – 64,186 more than Clinton’s 9,380 comments.

*Obama’s lead in internet participation has grown in recent months as Clinton’s has fallen. Last month, users of Obama’s website posted 20,665 comments to Clinton’s 868. One possible explanation of the gap is the different policies the campaigns utilize on their websites. Obama's campaign posts all comments and allows users to flag inappropriate comments for review. Clinton's campaign makes use of a moderator, not posting comments until they have made it past the campaign's censor.

Posted By MacKenzie, Philadelphia, PA : November 12, 2007 4:35 pm

Thanx MacKenzie, I think I will use this on my statistics class.
Terry

Your republican buddy is probably skewing the field to give more votes to Obama, hoping they will not have to face a harsh race with Hillary next fall.

Candidates ALWAYS bus in supporters to the Iowa JJ dinner.

And questions will be planted later on in the campaign, so if Obama doesn't have planted questions now he will if he does very well in Iowa.

YOU MODERATORS ARE DROPPING THE BALL HERE

Barack Obama 08!
Posted By Karen, NYC : November 12, 2007 4:04 pm
Your comment is awaiting moderation. Due to the volume of comments we receive, not all comments will be posted.

No Senator Barack (I'm too green to plant questions) Obama doesn't have shills to ask planted questions for him as does Senator Hillary(I did not plant a question with that woman… Miss Muriel Gallo-Chasanoff) nor does he vote in the Senate!
Posted By KEITH JAMES LOUTTIT : November 12, 2007 4:12 pm
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HEY, how come the Election Express Bus isn't taking any more comments?

Can't you guys take the heat? Or are you too busy at Harrah's?

Give my regards to O.J., remember me at Fremont Square…

Also, if you get around to the Blue Beacon Truck Wash on MLK Blvd, don't call Immigration on those Mexicans, they really know how to clean my truck!
Posted By KEITH JAMES LOUTTIT : November 12, 2007 4:20 pm

Pointed and forceful rhetoric increasingly becoming the tone of every encounter.

What Democratic Presidential Candidate do you think made the biggest lasting impression at the Iowa Jefferson Jackson Dinner Speech?

http://www.youpolls.com/details.asp?pid=957

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Posted By PollM, Dallas Tx : November 12, 2007 4:24 pm

This has to be the slowest news week since the week Obama took the heat for not wearing a flag pin.

Oh burn. Just keep chiping away at the thin vineer and find out that you have not a Ming Vase, but a cheap reproduction piece of garbage. Like that analogy?

Obama! 08

Jan from Toledo, Puhleeze!

The media, especially CNN, gave Clinton a free ride for a long time. The reason there are ANY negative stories about Clinton now is because she has finally been outed as a fraud. Still, CNN (Clinton News Network) does anything it can to make her look good. Wolf is the worst. My guess is that he will probably be kissing her feet at this week's debate.

Edwards/Obama or Obama/Edwards '08

What is going on with the media? Most of the coverage regarding Obama is positive and in the last three weeks, the coverage for Hillary is negative. When Hillary started running away with the race, someone wrote that the news media wanted a close race and that they would weigh in to try to make that possible. They sure have

Posted By Jan, Toledo OH : November 12, 2007 4:27 pm

Toledo:
Your comments are rediculous.Your're doing a diservice to your Candidate Hilary. You're simply confirming allegations that CNN has had some staff bought over by Clinton.

And when a story isnt written by someone of these, Hilary people cry foul bc that story will be objective.

So you wanted CNN to say Obama slammed Hilary when he didnt? Obama is smart and intelligent. He talks about the issues not petit talks about Hilary nonsense campaign question plants!

Something amazing is happening with the support of Obama. A hard core Republican best friend of mine just said he was going to changes to Democrat so he can vote for Obama. I was absolutely shocked. He is a die-hard me, me, me Republican. This was our first conversation about the 2008 Race. I guess I was avoiding it because I did not want to here his usual Democrat bashing. It finally came up in a 2-hour car ride and I am glade I was not driving when he broke the news that he was voting for Obama.

I think that if we look at Obama with out prejudices, fears or party affiliations. He is the best candidate for our Country in 2008. We need to be told the truth for a while. We know that some things should be classified, but we don’t want a new President that will just deliberately miss lead us like sheep to be slaughtered. Obama is the best person not to do that.

'No, your campaign bused Illinois supporters for the Jefferson Jackson Dinner'

Posted By Ed : November 12, 2007 3:49 pm

Ed Barack is a man of intergrity. He is going to win because he is doing the right thing and follows the law. Hillary bused supporters from neighbouring states but Barack's had real IOWANS. Take your losses in stripes and stop complaining. Barack was declared the unanimous winner of JJ Dinner by all major news networks, including The Clinton News Network.
Go Barack.

Yea thats what it really is , because they dont want to admit that race is really over already and that Clinton is best person to lead this country , and probably will be the next president of the USA .

SO they want to find story's battles etc etc to make it more exciting

Its very clear who has experience and who doesnt ,
WHO the hell is rudy , he doesnt have any foreign policy experience zip nada

Well, it's 4:36 and my earlier comments are still awaiting moderation, while Jan, Toledo, Oh posted hers/his at 4:27 and is not awaiting 'moderation'?

New Research shows Obama beating Clinton in online participation. Read it here: http://www.mackenziemoritz.com/

Highlights:

*Obama’s blog is updated almost three times as frequently as Clinton’s and has generated 73,566 comments over the course of the campaign – 64,186 more than Clinton’s 9,380 comments.

*Obama’s lead in internet participation has grown in recent months as Clinton’s has fallen. Last month, users of Obama’s website posted 20,665 comments to Clinton’s 868. One possible explanation of the gap is the different policies the campaigns utilize on their websites. Obama's campaign posts all comments and allows users to flag inappropriate comments for review. Clinton's campaign makes use of a moderator, not posting comments until they have made it past the campaign's censor.

What is going on with the media? Most of the coverage regarding Obama is positive and in the last three weeks, the coverage for Hillary is negative. When Hillary started running away with the race, someone wrote that the news media wanted a close race and that they would weigh in to try to make that possible. They sure have

Senator Obama is quite the gentleman. Though he was baited he in his astute way refused to be dragged into a pissyfit like John Edwards. Obama will surely get a position in Clinton's administration if he wants it. He has run a respectable campaign but I do think his lack of Washington experience does not bold well for him. Also I think he should have kicked in the passion rhetoric much earlier.
Bravo, Obama, Bravo

I hope CNN follows through and enforces the "no plant" rule. Obama has no problem. I bet the republicans are going to suffer for it. Maybe a "plant'o'meter"?

Yes ED, i know all the candidates bused their campaign staff to the dinner for the hard work they did. Thanks for speaking the truth.

Barack has lead an honest campaign. Baracks staffers have lead an honest campaign. Baracks grassroots supporters have lead an honest campaign. Baracks web site is an open web site where all are open to see the truth. We don't approve certain messages we approve all messages as long as they are not people using fowl language. Thats what this campaign is about. Thank you for speaking the truth. Join http://www.barackobama.com and join the truth !

Wow this is really interesting

Actually it seems like he is saying We plant questions to , yippee

Nice tie.

Yeah, I really want a President who won't wear a flag pin. Not.

There is no way the US will elect this guy, sorry but it's true.

Obama: "I dont do nasty"

This is another example. Such a commendable leader!

caucus goer, there ARE two sides to every issue. You don't know THAT? It's common knowledge among most educated adults.

Obash, you don't need to plant questions. You know why, look up your head and see the flags falling on anyone who does that. No need to attack her either, the flags are doing it for you already. She doesn't have enough weight to shake you.:)

Obama has his own issues. Yes, he has not planted people in his crowd, but he is a non-interactive person. He rarely hold townhall style meeting and rarely allows the chance for "Q&A". I suppose you do not need to plant questioners if you do not even have a "Q&A" time.

In addition, Obama critized Hillary Clinton on her vote on the Iran amendment will lead to another war and that it was irresponsible for her. Really? If it is so important, Mr. Obama, why do you cast a "undecided" vote? That sir, is truely irresponsible for 1) not taking a stance 2) critize someone does.

I am neither a fan of Clinton or Obama.

Frankly, I hope the country is getting tired of the bashing, holier than thou attitude.
At least Hillary voted on the Lieberman amendment re Iran. Barak, you never showed up to vote. What then gives you the right to criticize her. She showed up and took a stand.

No Senator Barack (I'm too green to plant questions) Obama doesn't have shills to ask planted questions for him as does Senator Hillary(I did not plant a question with that woman… Miss Muriel Gallo-Chasanoff) nor does he vote in the Senate!

OBAMA HAS DONE NOTHING BUT MAKE SPEECH'S, WRITE BOOKS . COME ON MAN WHAT HAVE YOU EVER DONE TO RUN FOR PRESIDENT?

I think it is pretty clear that Hillary is loosing the game to Obama despite her network(Cnn)campaining for her the whole summer. I think grassroot campaign for Obama is working. He just got a huge endorsement in NH on friday and those are good signs with 2 months remaining to the primary. No suprises, this guy is likable to many of our kids and people who wanna be included in the goverment. All said and done, I am waiting so see how this game will play out in the finals. I like hillary but I don't know if I will vote for her because Obama is getting things sink in my heart.

The Clinton's have proven themselves to be master politicians, whether it be planting questions, overloading town halls with supporters or responding to wilded-eyed professors screaming out support for their ideals, no one knows political corruption better than the Clintons. Let the dynasty continue..

Sorry Ed, no proof of any bussing by Obama only hat air from Clinton's campaign. No wonder the flags fell down

I wanna feel American again, where a dream is a dream for everyone,white,black,yellow,blue…..I want to start off by electing some other than anybody who has been in Presidents relative. In short I want my country back!
Go O-ma-ma!

Barack Obama 08!

This guy is so Amazing…The media has been witch hunting him but I can not just tell how intelligent this guy is. I certainly wont be suprised if Hillary looses to him. I am Barack supporter without shame. I have been a republican and I have lost faith with my party. Ron paul could be a choice but he is so weak to win and he is a republican, Obviously what majority of the people don't wanna see in the white house,
Obama 08!

Well said by Obama. Again.

I'm glad that Sen. Obama didn't jump on the chance to attack Sen. Clinton over a relatively petty matter.

He should continue to challenge her judgement on issues such as the Iraq war and Social Security.

Also, he should take issue with any of her flip-flops on important issues.

Why? Because if he doesn't do that and Clinton becomes the nominee, the GOP is going to bring up the flip-flops anyway- from January straight till November

(Clinton-bloggers- your fingers will be worn out trying to respond to 10 months of GOP attacks.)

This is why we have primaries.

Yes I believe that Obama's camp doesn't "plant" questions. But overall , I have to say it's getting boring listening to these candidates fighting amongst themselves.

While we know where Barack stand on major issues, We don't know what Hillary has to offer. She has two sides on every issue and I think that is not good for America right now. I just think I have a clear view of who Barack is in a very short time compared to Hillary who I have known as first lady to senator. I think the next president need to tell us even things that we don't want to so that we can make our own choices,
caucus goer

No, your campaign bused Illinois supporters for the Jefferson Jackson Dinner

I think CNN you are doing a pretty bad job and someone need to get fired for it!!