Comments on: Obama, Bloomberg hold mystery meeting http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/30/obama-bloomberg-hold-mystery-meeting/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Hawaii Hale http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/30/obama-bloomberg-hold-mystery-meeting/#comment-249910 Hawaii Hale Fri, 11 Jan 2008 02:39:02 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/30/obama-bloomberg-hold-mystery-meeting/#comment-249910 Bloomberg is not looking for a running mate; he's looking for a reason to stay out of the race. Obama's camp is using the phrase "big change." Bloomberg wants the particulars of whether Obama wants what he wants for the USA. If he can be convinced that one of the leading candidates has anywhere near the vision he has, Bloomberg can cease pondering whether the country needs him to take the office himself to make his vision happen. I think Bloomberg wants to return to his philanthropic pursuits, but not at the expense of a country who needs him in the political arena. I think he is a true public servant- doing what he can; where he can; when he can. Bloomberg is not looking for a running mate; he's looking for a reason to stay out of the race.
Obama's camp is using the phrase "big change." Bloomberg wants the particulars of whether Obama wants what he wants for the USA. If he can be convinced that one of the leading candidates has anywhere near the vision he has, Bloomberg can cease pondering whether the country needs him to take the office himself to make his vision happen.

I think Bloomberg wants to return to his philanthropic pursuits, but not at the expense of a country who needs him in the political arena. I think he is a true public servant- doing what he can; where he can; when he can.

]]> By: Hawaii http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/30/obama-bloomberg-hold-mystery-meeting/#comment-249882 Hawaii Fri, 11 Jan 2008 02:32:17 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/30/obama-bloomberg-hold-mystery-meeting/#comment-249882 Bloomberg is not looking for a running mate; he's looking for a reason to stay out of the race. Obama's camp is using the phrase "big change." Bloomberg wants the particulars of whether Obama wants what he wants for the USA. If he can be convinced that one of the leading candidates has anywhere near the vision he has, Bloomberg can cease pondering whether the country needs him to take the office himself to make his vision happen. I think Bloomberg wants to return to his philanthropic pursuits, but not at the expense of a country who needs him in the political arena. I think he is a true public servant- doing what he can; where he can; when he can. Bloomberg is not looking for a running mate; he's looking for a reason to stay out of the race.
Obama's camp is using the phrase "big change." Bloomberg wants the particulars of whether Obama wants what he wants for the USA. If he can be convinced that one of the leading candidates has anywhere near the vision he has, Bloomberg can cease pondering whether the country needs him to take the office himself to make his vision happen.

I think Bloomberg wants to return to his philanthropic pursuits, but not at the expense of a country who needs him in the political arena. I think he is a true public servant- doing what he can; where he can; when he can.

]]> By: ChrisG http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/30/obama-bloomberg-hold-mystery-meeting/#comment-228210 ChrisG Mon, 07 Jan 2008 19:18:51 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/30/obama-bloomberg-hold-mystery-meeting/#comment-228210 I'm late to the party on this post. I like Obama, but I don't like many of his policies. I also think he lacks the management experience to be President. To say I'm supporting Bloomberg goes without saying. I own a website: http://www.RunMikeRun.com It is informational, and contains statements by politicians from both parties, notable business leaders and others regarding a possible third-party run by Mike Bloomberg. It also contains some videos of interviews and others of Mike speaking on issues. I'm late to the party on this post. I like Obama, but I don't like many of his policies. I also think he lacks the management experience to be President. To say I'm supporting Bloomberg goes without saying. I own a website:

http://www.RunMikeRun.com

It is informational, and contains statements by politicians from both parties, notable business leaders and others regarding a possible third-party run by Mike Bloomberg. It also contains some videos of interviews and others of Mike speaking on issues.

]]> By: Chad Merritt Evansville Wisconsin http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/30/obama-bloomberg-hold-mystery-meeting/#comment-178334 Chad Merritt Evansville Wisconsin Wed, 12 Dec 2007 01:01:02 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/30/obama-bloomberg-hold-mystery-meeting/#comment-178334 is oboma dem. or rep. im having a hard time finding the answer? is oboma dem. or rep. im having a hard time finding the answer?

]]> By: Jerry, Adams Center, NY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/30/obama-bloomberg-hold-mystery-meeting/#comment-167435 Jerry, Adams Center, NY Tue, 04 Dec 2007 00:09:35 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/30/obama-bloomberg-hold-mystery-meeting/#comment-167435 Why pay a 60% tip, I think you are trying to buy the people. A 20% tip would have been just fine. Why pay a 60% tip, I think you are trying to buy the people. A 20% tip would have been just fine.

]]> By: Ctizen Smith, Washington DC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/30/obama-bloomberg-hold-mystery-meeting/#comment-165820 Ctizen Smith, Washington DC Sun, 02 Dec 2007 21:01:56 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/30/obama-bloomberg-hold-mystery-meeting/#comment-165820 The Draft Bloomberg movement has launched a new blog and discussion forum at <a href="http://www.uniteformike.com" rel="nofollow">UniteForMike.com</a>. The Draft Bloomberg movement has launched a new blog and discussion forum at UniteForMike.com.

]]> By: Duncan, Elgin, IL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/30/obama-bloomberg-hold-mystery-meeting/#comment-165329 Duncan, Elgin, IL Sun, 02 Dec 2007 03:19:54 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/30/obama-bloomberg-hold-mystery-meeting/#comment-165329 Why is the mayor of any US city a billionaire? I thought politicians were civil servants. Seems to be they're cleaning up in office. Makes you wonder where all your tax dollars go, eh? Why is the mayor of any US city a billionaire? I thought politicians were civil servants. Seems to be they're cleaning up in office. Makes you wonder where all your tax dollars go, eh?

]]> By: Mark, TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/30/obama-bloomberg-hold-mystery-meeting/#comment-164915 Mark, TX Sat, 01 Dec 2007 18:21:55 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/30/obama-bloomberg-hold-mystery-meeting/#comment-164915 Another show put by Obama. Making sure he could get another photo for the news. Another show put by Obama. Making sure he could get another photo for the news.

]]> By: sarah, El Paso TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/30/obama-bloomberg-hold-mystery-meeting/#comment-164786 sarah, El Paso TX Sat, 01 Dec 2007 15:27:07 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/30/obama-bloomberg-hold-mystery-meeting/#comment-164786 I do hope and pray that Obama wins the nomination but even if he does not he should consider running as an independent Obama-Bloomberg ticket. It is clear that no one will vote for Rudy and Clinton will be too polarizing (nothing would get done) and bickering back and forth with Rudy would guarantee a win. With an Obama-Bloomberg ticket you get eloquence and fiscal competence –can’t go wrong with that. I do hope and pray that Obama wins the nomination but even if he does not he should consider running as an independent Obama-Bloomberg ticket. It is clear that no one will vote for Rudy and Clinton will be too polarizing (nothing would get done) and bickering back and forth with Rudy would guarantee a win. With an Obama-Bloomberg ticket you get eloquence and fiscal competence –can’t go wrong with that.

]]> By: Joe Montanna NH http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/30/obama-bloomberg-hold-mystery-meeting/#comment-164757 Joe Montanna NH Sat, 01 Dec 2007 14:27:48 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/30/obama-bloomberg-hold-mystery-meeting/#comment-164757 ITS OBVIOUS OBAMA IS REALLY A REPUBLICAN, IT’S COMING OUT OBAMA YOU LOST! RUMOR IS BLOOMBURG WILL THROW HAT INTO PRESIDENTAL RACR AND ASK OBAMA AS VP… AGAIN PROOF, DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME ON OBAMA ITS OBVIOUS OBAMA IS REALLY A REPUBLICAN, IT’S COMING OUT

OBAMA YOU LOST! RUMOR IS BLOOMBURG WILL THROW HAT INTO PRESIDENTAL RACR AND ASK OBAMA AS VP…

AGAIN PROOF, DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME ON OBAMA

]]> By: L. Deshawn Iowa http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/30/obama-bloomberg-hold-mystery-meeting/#comment-164752 L. Deshawn Iowa Sat, 01 Dec 2007 14:24:13 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/30/obama-bloomberg-hold-mystery-meeting/#comment-164752 During the hostage crisis, Hillary immediately stopped what she was doing, cancelled an important speech at the DNC, showed her care, compassion and warmth for ALL candidates’ workers, WHAT A TRUE PROFESSIONAL CLASSY FIRST LADY AND PRESIDENT IN 2008… For all you mothers out there, Please vote for Hillary, we have let these old men ruin out great country, let a Woman show them how it can be done without a war or back yard politics like obama is playing… If you let a celebrity like oprah, influence your decision, SHAME on you! You will be selling out your country and your children’s health care and future. If you recently read the article that employees of HARPO prod, said she is power hungry! She would spent every penny to buy a black president and get her foot in the white house, I MOST DEFINITLY WOULD NOT want oprah making any decisions for this country, she wants in the white house anyway she can, we have seem that before. How do you think bush was elected a second time! We the American people! DO NOT have the time to teach obama/oprah how to be a politician, this great country in is need of someone who can hit the floor running in 2008, because the American people do not know all the damage BUSH/CHANEY has really done because they are liars and dishonest and should be IMPEACHED. ALL of the republicans stood back, took the money and let these two stooges almost destroy our great country, is why republicans will loose most likely every election this time around. Clintons have already very successfully cleaned up a bush mess. WE HAVE SEEN THEY CAN DO IT! Clinton is the Smart and only choice in 2008. Id like to see John Edwards as her VP or Bill Richardson. Obama is the only self proclaimed democrat running like a republican. Send this guy back to school, Oprahs school… During the hostage crisis, Hillary immediately stopped what she was doing, cancelled an important speech at the DNC, showed her care, compassion and warmth for ALL candidates’ workers, WHAT A TRUE PROFESSIONAL CLASSY FIRST LADY AND PRESIDENT IN 2008…
For all you mothers out there, Please vote for Hillary, we have let these old men ruin out great country, let a Woman show them how it can be done without a war or back yard politics like obama is playing…

If you let a celebrity like oprah, influence your decision, SHAME on you! You will be selling out your country and your children’s health care and future. If you recently read the article that employees of HARPO prod, said she is power hungry! She would spent every penny to buy a black president and get her foot in the white house, I MOST DEFINITLY WOULD NOT want oprah making any decisions for this country, she wants in the white house anyway she can, we have seem that before. How do you think bush was elected a second time! We the American people! DO NOT have the time to teach obama/oprah how to be a politician, this great country in is need of someone who can hit the floor running in 2008, because the American people do not know all the damage BUSH/CHANEY has really done because they are liars and dishonest and should be IMPEACHED. ALL of the republicans stood back, took the money and let these two stooges almost destroy our great country, is why republicans will loose most likely every election this time around.
Clintons have already very successfully cleaned up a bush mess. WE HAVE SEEN THEY CAN DO IT!
Clinton is the Smart and only choice in 2008. Id like to see John Edwards as her VP or Bill Richardson. Obama is the only self proclaimed democrat running like a republican. Send this guy back to school, Oprahs school…

]]> By: juan carlos tello http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/30/obama-bloomberg-hold-mystery-meeting/#comment-164731 juan carlos tello Sat, 01 Dec 2007 13:40:49 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/30/obama-bloomberg-hold-mystery-meeting/#comment-164731 Here goes the truth,sure Bloomberg and the republicans will be using their money to give to Barack Obama in order to change the course of Mrs Hillary Clinton lead in the way to the Presidency,Mr Barack Obama will not be nominated for the Democrats Afro-Americans will not support him,not even the latino voters,I believe that Hillary Clinton & Jhon Edwards will be our next American Leaders. Here goes the truth,sure Bloomberg and the republicans will be using their money to give to Barack Obama in order to change the course of Mrs Hillary Clinton lead in the way to the Presidency,Mr Barack Obama will not be nominated for the Democrats Afro-Americans will not support him,not even the latino voters,I believe that Hillary Clinton & Jhon Edwards will be our next American Leaders.

]]> By: Ben Marble, M.D. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/30/obama-bloomberg-hold-mystery-meeting/#comment-164702 Ben Marble, M.D. Sat, 01 Dec 2007 11:33:10 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/30/obama-bloomberg-hold-mystery-meeting/#comment-164702 If the dummicraps are dum enough to nominate Hitllary they will be guaranteeing a repuke victory in 08 If the dummicraps are dum enough to nominate Hitllary they will be guaranteeing a repuke victory in 08

]]> By: Kyu Reisch, Radcliff, Kentucky http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/30/obama-bloomberg-hold-mystery-meeting/#comment-164668 Kyu Reisch, Radcliff, Kentucky Sat, 01 Dec 2007 08:58:42 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/30/obama-bloomberg-hold-mystery-meeting/#comment-164668 Megha, San Antonio, I agree with you. Obama lied like three rugs, he is worse liar than anyone else in the campaign. His supporters lost their mind, I hope Americans pay more attention to Obama's twist and lie. Megha, San Antonio, I agree with you. Obama lied like three rugs, he is worse liar than anyone else in the campaign. His supporters lost their mind, I hope Americans pay more attention to Obama's twist and lie.

]]> By: UMI http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/30/obama-bloomberg-hold-mystery-meeting/#comment-164663 UMI Sat, 01 Dec 2007 08:42:40 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/30/obama-bloomberg-hold-mystery-meeting/#comment-164663 But Obama will know whether to resolve the problems :( But Obama will know whether to resolve the problems :(

]]> By: Julie, Columbia, MO http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/30/obama-bloomberg-hold-mystery-meeting/#comment-164662 Julie, Columbia, MO Sat, 01 Dec 2007 08:39:58 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/30/obama-bloomberg-hold-mystery-meeting/#comment-164662 Odd what minutiae people sometimes pick up on. Obama left too big a tip (careless with money). Obama's tip was inconsequential (not nearly enough). Obama paid for the meal (how dare he squander is $$). Obama paid for the meal (well, since it was only a nickel-&-dime meal that doesn't say a thing about him). Obama sat next to a window. Obama sat next to the aisle. Obama ordered eggs. Obama sat in a green chair. A purple booth. Ordered Fried Ice Cream and meatloaf. God save us all from people who consider these to be Real points of contention, much less base their vote on them. Re. the "secrecy" adjective applied to the meeting, I assumed it was rather clear that it was the content of the meeting, not the location, date, time, or fact of the meeting, which was speculative. Really -- take a cue from Obama and don't sweat the small stuff. Mom Odd what minutiae people sometimes pick up on. Obama left too big a tip (careless with money). Obama's tip was inconsequential (not nearly enough). Obama paid for the meal (how dare he squander is $$). Obama paid for the meal (well, since it was only a nickel-&-dime meal that doesn't say a thing about him). Obama sat next to a window. Obama sat next to the aisle. Obama ordered eggs. Obama sat in a green chair. A purple booth. Ordered Fried Ice Cream and meatloaf. God save us all from people who consider these to be Real points of contention, much less base their vote on them. Re. the "secrecy" adjective applied to the meeting, I assumed it was rather clear that it was the content of the meeting, not the location, date, time, or fact of the meeting, which was speculative. Really - take a cue from Obama and don't sweat the small stuff.

Mom

]]> By: Asher Heimermann, Sheboygan, Wisconsin http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/30/obama-bloomberg-hold-mystery-meeting/#comment-164527 Asher Heimermann, Sheboygan, Wisconsin Sat, 01 Dec 2007 03:22:14 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/30/obama-bloomberg-hold-mystery-meeting/#comment-164527 Maybe Obama will ask Bloomberg to be his Vice President. Now, that would be something I can agree on! Asher Heimermann, WI http://www.ASHERHEIMERMANN.com Maybe Obama will ask Bloomberg to be his Vice President. Now, that would be something I can agree on!

Asher Heimermann, WI
http://www.ASHERHEIMERMANN.com

]]> By: Coach Haughton NH http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/30/obama-bloomberg-hold-mystery-meeting/#comment-164520 Coach Haughton NH Sat, 01 Dec 2007 03:14:32 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/30/obama-bloomberg-hold-mystery-meeting/#comment-164520 I want to ask some of you to think for a minute. Lets take the words MOST QUALIFIED CANDIDATE into consideration...As I understand the qualifications for being president are to be a natural born citizen who is 35 years of age and never convicted of a felony. Therefore everyone running for president is just as "qualified". Lets take a look at the words "most experienced candidate". In 11 years as a legislator Barack Obama passed landmark ethics reform on both the state and federal level. BTW Barack AUTHORED those bills. Oh yea barack opposed the war from the start. In eight years as first lady Hillary clinton met with a lot of people, became a campainging legend and failed at getting healthcare. In her seven years as a senator she voted with bush on the war and is still voting with bush... I don't want a candidate who is READY to push their outdated, corrupt agenda from DAY ONE. I want change we can believe in, and the moral stength and judgement to do the right thing. Any logical retorts? I want to ask some of you to think for a minute.

Lets take the words MOST QUALIFIED CANDIDATE into consideration...As I understand the qualifications for being president are to be a natural born citizen who is 35 years of age and never convicted of a felony. Therefore everyone running for president is just as "qualified".

Lets take a look at the words "most experienced candidate". In 11 years as a legislator Barack Obama passed landmark ethics reform on both the state and federal level. BTW Barack AUTHORED those bills. Oh yea barack opposed the war from the start.

In eight years as first lady Hillary clinton met with a lot of people, became a campainging legend and failed at getting healthcare.

In her seven years as a senator she voted with bush on the war and is still voting with bush...

I don't want a candidate who is READY to push their outdated, corrupt agenda from DAY ONE.

I want change we can believe in, and the moral stength and judgement to do the right thing.

Any logical retorts?

]]> By: Michael Guinn - Ventura CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/30/obama-bloomberg-hold-mystery-meeting/#comment-164512 Michael Guinn - Ventura CA Sat, 01 Dec 2007 02:59:53 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/30/obama-bloomberg-hold-mystery-meeting/#comment-164512 I HAVE to comment on the person who says Senator Obama is the candidate being backed by "Billionaire Democrats" who want to smear the Clinton name and destroy all the good things that were done during Bill's Presidency---I worked on two Bill Clinton campaigns and proudly voted for him twice- I am an Obama supporter because I think he's the best candidate. We have raised millions from grassroots people-NOT BILLIONAIRES and LOBBYISTS- I respect you being for Hillary- but disrespect the lies and deceit that comes from her supporters. The time for CHANGE is now-Thanks Bill Clinton for all you've done for our great Country, good ridence to the fool from Crawford who has done so much damage to it! Got Hope? You BET! OBAMA 08! I HAVE to comment on the person who says Senator Obama is the candidate being backed by "Billionaire Democrats" who want to smear the Clinton name and destroy all the good things that were done during Bill's Presidency-I worked on two Bill Clinton campaigns and proudly voted for him twice- I am an Obama supporter because I think he's the best candidate.
We have raised millions from grassroots people-NOT BILLIONAIRES and LOBBYISTS-
I respect you being for Hillary- but disrespect the lies and deceit that comes from her supporters.
The time for CHANGE is now-Thanks Bill Clinton for all you've done for our great Country, good ridence to the fool from Crawford who has done so much damage to it!
Got Hope? You BET!
OBAMA 08!

]]> By: AJ, IL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/30/obama-bloomberg-hold-mystery-meeting/#comment-164481 AJ, IL Sat, 01 Dec 2007 02:29:37 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/30/obama-bloomberg-hold-mystery-meeting/#comment-164481 Hey fellow bloggers...Bloomberg initiated the meeting with Obama. I think Bloomberg being the big businessman/politician that he is re-testing Obama (i.e. kicking the tires and checking the shocks). I feel an endorsement forthcoming from Hillary's backyard, and it's not for Hillary! GO OBAMA! Obama in '08! Hey fellow bloggers...Bloomberg initiated the meeting with Obama. I think Bloomberg being the big businessman/politician that he is re-testing Obama (i.e. kicking the tires and checking the shocks). I feel an endorsement forthcoming from Hillary's backyard, and it's not for Hillary!

GO OBAMA! Obama in '08!

]]> By: Trang, Fremont, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/30/obama-bloomberg-hold-mystery-meeting/#comment-164438 Trang, Fremont, CA Sat, 01 Dec 2007 01:34:55 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/30/obama-bloomberg-hold-mystery-meeting/#comment-164438 It's not Obama who initiate this meeting. It's Bloomber who initiate this meeting. Obama has the ability to draw people to him - because he is likable, decent, easy to work with. That's the first step toward diplomacy. He listens to you and he talks to you. He has the personal touch, as Bill Clinton. Unfortunately, Hillary does not have this. Hillary would be a good administrator, but not a leader. Of course, I do feel a bit sad for her, given that most of her life has been devoted to politics, but here comes a young person comes and snatch the light out from her, but he has that ability - the ability to inspire the whole country, and maybe the whole world. People often turn mean toward another because they no longer trust one another. People have turned cynical because they have been betrayed many times. Nobody cares for anybody, it seems. But Obama believes in the goodness of people, in the core decency of people, and this is what he pulls out from people. We all have two sides, our 'good' side and our 'bad' side, and if he can pull our 'good' side out, he can turn this country around. The moment is now. It's time we grab on to this opportunity and turn this country around. It's not Obama who initiate this meeting. It's Bloomber who initiate this meeting. Obama has the ability to draw people to him – because he is likable, decent, easy to work with. That's the first step toward diplomacy.

He listens to you and he talks to you. He has the personal touch, as Bill Clinton. Unfortunately, Hillary does not have this. Hillary would be a good administrator, but not a leader. Of course, I do feel a bit sad for her, given that most of her life has been devoted to politics, but here comes a young person comes and snatch the light out from her, but he has that ability – the ability to inspire the whole country, and maybe the whole world.

People often turn mean toward another because they no longer trust one another. People have turned cynical because they have been betrayed many times. Nobody cares for anybody, it seems.

But Obama believes in the goodness of people, in the core decency of people, and this is what he pulls out from people. We all have two sides, our 'good' side and our 'bad' side, and if he can pull our 'good' side out, he can turn this country around.

The moment is now. It's time we grab on to this opportunity and turn this country around.

]]> By: Erika Columbus, Ohio http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/30/obama-bloomberg-hold-mystery-meeting/#comment-164408 Erika Columbus, Ohio Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:42:57 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/30/obama-bloomberg-hold-mystery-meeting/#comment-164408 "A nation healed..A world repaired" that's the thought process of a candidate that I am looking for as a voter. This is a little off topic, but has anyone noticed CNN not giving Obama no respect online? Everything is NEGATIVE or because he has moved up in the polls the +/- 4% has been highlighted everywhere. I don't recall when Hillary was leading this being an issue. If I could give some advice ...be mindful with the fairness of your reporting, you could miss out at the wrong time. "A nation healed..A world repaired" that's the thought process of a candidate that I am looking for as a voter.
This is a little off topic, but has anyone noticed CNN not giving Obama no respect online? Everything is NEGATIVE or because he has moved up in the polls the +/- 4% has been highlighted everywhere. I don't recall when Hillary was leading this being an issue. If I could give some advice ...be mindful with the fairness of your reporting, you could miss out at the wrong time.

]]> By: THERESA SISKIND http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/30/obama-bloomberg-hold-mystery-meeting/#comment-164386 THERESA SISKIND Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:11:16 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/30/obama-bloomberg-hold-mystery-meeting/#comment-164386 HEY MIKE, YOU WERE SUPPOSED TO BE MEETING WITH AL! HEY MIKE, YOU WERE SUPPOSED TO BE MEETING WITH AL!

]]> By: tina, NY, NY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/30/obama-bloomberg-hold-mystery-meeting/#comment-164382 tina, NY, NY Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:09:56 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/30/obama-bloomberg-hold-mystery-meeting/#comment-164382 Typical post from Obama supporter. Please people learn about every candidate not JUST OBAMA. There are other choices available. ___________________________________________ Here's how Obama can win the nomination and the general election. People learn about him and his policies. Detailed information about everything he has written and said on his positions is readily available at his campaign site. Once you learn, then decide. Most people realize that he's the real deal. I did, he's got my vote. If you vote for him, he will win. Posted By Dan, TX : November 30, 2007 3:18 pm Typical post from Obama supporter. Please people learn about every candidate not JUST OBAMA. There are other choices available.
___________________________________________
Here's how Obama can win the nomination and the general election.

People learn about him and his policies. Detailed information about everything he has written and said on his positions is readily available at his campaign site.

Once you learn, then decide.
Most people realize that he's the real deal. I did, he's got my vote.

If you vote for him, he will win.

Posted By Dan, TX : November 30, 2007 3:18 pm

]]> By: Anthony Best, London http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/30/obama-bloomberg-hold-mystery-meeting/#comment-164241 Anthony Best, London Fri, 30 Nov 2007 21:31:12 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/30/obama-bloomberg-hold-mystery-meeting/#comment-164241 God Bless Obama & Bloomberg..The lord is smiling on America which needs them, cause since JFK, those two would make the first whitehouse that is clean of the evil secret soceities. God Bless Obama & Bloomberg..The lord is smiling on America which needs them, cause since JFK, those two would make the first whitehouse that is clean of the evil secret soceities.

]]> By: Markie Bee, Sacramento, Calif. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/30/obama-bloomberg-hold-mystery-meeting/#comment-164175 Markie Bee, Sacramento, Calif. Fri, 30 Nov 2007 20:33:05 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/30/obama-bloomberg-hold-mystery-meeting/#comment-164175 </i>I guess when you have nothing much else going for you, a breakfast with Bloomberg will make the news. People may not like the Clintons or just Democrats in general, but she is still much more qualified than Obama.</i> Please, please, please answer me this because not ONE single Hillary supporter has responded to my challenge, which is this: Please list how Hillary Clinton is more experienced than Barack Obama. Give me a list of accomplishments in the senate that she AUTHORED. Show me her list of earmarks for New Yorkers (trick question, she hasn't released that list). Bacially it's time to put up or shut up on Hillary's experience. Other than John Edwards, she is the least experienced Democrat in the race. But I'll be waiting for your response anyway. I guess when you have nothing much else going for you, a breakfast with Bloomberg will make the news. People may not like the Clintons or just Democrats in general, but she is still much more qualified than Obama.

Please, please, please answer me this because not ONE single Hillary supporter has responded to my challenge, which is this: Please list how Hillary Clinton is more experienced than Barack Obama. Give me a list of accomplishments in the senate that she AUTHORED. Show me her list of earmarks for New Yorkers (trick question, she hasn't released that list). Bacially it's time to put up or shut up on Hillary's experience. Other than John Edwards, she is the least experienced Democrat in the race. But I'll be waiting for your response anyway.

]]> By: Dan, TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/30/obama-bloomberg-hold-mystery-meeting/#comment-164161 Dan, TX Fri, 30 Nov 2007 20:18:16 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/30/obama-bloomberg-hold-mystery-meeting/#comment-164161 Here's how Obama can win the nomination and the general election. People learn about him and his policies. Detailed information about everything he has written and said on his positions is readily available at his campaign site. Once you learn, then decide. Most people realize that he's the real deal. I did, he's got my vote. If you vote for him, he will win. Here's how Obama can win the nomination and the general election.

People learn about him and his policies. Detailed information about everything he has written and said on his positions is readily available at his campaign site.

Once you learn, then decide.
Most people realize that he's the real deal. I did, he's got my vote.

If you vote for him, he will win.

]]> By: trent porter, tx http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/30/obama-bloomberg-hold-mystery-meeting/#comment-164157 trent porter, tx Fri, 30 Nov 2007 20:14:56 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/30/obama-bloomberg-hold-mystery-meeting/#comment-164157 Obama would probably get my vote if he wasn't anti-guns. sad. btw this really isn't news. Ron Paul 08! Obama would probably get my vote if he wasn't anti-guns. sad. btw this really isn't news. Ron Paul 08!

]]> By: Carlos Morales http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/30/obama-bloomberg-hold-mystery-meeting/#comment-164150 Carlos Morales Fri, 30 Nov 2007 20:08:43 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/30/obama-bloomberg-hold-mystery-meeting/#comment-164150 At least Bloomberg doesn't have any "special" self interests if he were to run for president in the future. I'm sure he had some good advice for Obama. I would vote for the Bloomberg-Obama party right now! At least Bloomberg doesn't have any "special" self interests if he were to run for president in the future. I'm sure he had some good advice for Obama. I would vote for the Bloomberg-Obama party right now!

]]> By: Richard Irvine CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/30/obama-bloomberg-hold-mystery-meeting/#comment-164144 Richard Irvine CA Fri, 30 Nov 2007 20:04:08 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/30/obama-bloomberg-hold-mystery-meeting/#comment-164144 That Obama Hagel ticket sounds good t me! That Obama Hagel ticket sounds good t me!

]]> By: jd, des moines, iowa http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/30/obama-bloomberg-hold-mystery-meeting/#comment-164143 jd, des moines, iowa Fri, 30 Nov 2007 20:04:03 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/30/obama-bloomberg-hold-mystery-meeting/#comment-164143 Obama is looking for a job from Bloomberg after he loses his nomination. Obama is looking for a job from Bloomberg after he loses his nomination.

]]> By: Jim, Columbus, OH http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/30/obama-bloomberg-hold-mystery-meeting/#comment-164139 Jim, Columbus, OH Fri, 30 Nov 2007 20:01:44 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/30/obama-bloomberg-hold-mystery-meeting/#comment-164139 Too much game playing in Washington...nobody plays more games than Bloomberg and Obama. None of this is surprising...Which party are you going to run from now, Mike? And Barack, what else are you going to say to please the crowd? Too much game playing in Washington...nobody plays more games than Bloomberg and Obama. None of this is surprising...Which party are you going to run from now, Mike? And Barack, what else are you going to say to please the crowd?

]]> By: truth http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/30/obama-bloomberg-hold-mystery-meeting/#comment-164135 truth Fri, 30 Nov 2007 20:00:16 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/30/obama-bloomberg-hold-mystery-meeting/#comment-164135 "On a final note, Iowa caucus will be won by either Edwards or Sen Clinton. Mark this day and let's wait till the morning hours of 4th January." Not so fast, Meks, Let's wait and see. Up til now, all Obama's proposals have been down by experts and professionals in the fields. Hillary and Edward proposals are pretty much in life, warmly accepted. The problem is Obama can propose, but Obama can not go in details and deep. Experts say Hillary and Edward can and basically tell you 1,2,3 to back their plans. That is a huge difference. Bottom line, Obama is not ready to lead. "On a final note, Iowa caucus will be won by either Edwards or Sen Clinton. Mark this day and let's wait till the morning hours of 4th January."

Not so fast, Meks, Let's wait and see. Up til now, all Obama's proposals have been down by experts and professionals in the fields. Hillary and Edward proposals are pretty much in life, warmly accepted. The problem is Obama can propose, but Obama can not go in details and deep. Experts say Hillary and Edward can and basically tell you 1,2,3 to back their plans. That is a huge difference. Bottom line, Obama is not ready to lead.

]]> By: Seam, Philly PA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/30/obama-bloomberg-hold-mystery-meeting/#comment-164091 Seam, Philly PA Fri, 30 Nov 2007 19:30:13 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/30/obama-bloomberg-hold-mystery-meeting/#comment-164091 This goes to show you how much respect other parties have of this man. Obama can get more things done as President because he is open to conversations with different people that may have different opinions. True leader. Stay tuned people.........Keep doing your thing Obama, and ignore all the haters. Obama 08' This goes to show you how much respect other parties have of this man. Obama can get more things done as President because he is open to conversations with different people that may have different opinions. True leader.
Stay tuned people.........Keep doing your thing Obama, and ignore all the haters. Obama 08'

]]> By: Chad, Wisco http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/30/obama-bloomberg-hold-mystery-meeting/#comment-164086 Chad, Wisco Fri, 30 Nov 2007 19:27:18 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/30/obama-bloomberg-hold-mystery-meeting/#comment-164086 The truth is that Obama will most likely not win the Democratic Primary, I dont like any more than most people but for some ridiculous reason people think Hillary is a good canidate. In my opinion I think Bloomberg makes a better current President than Obama, however I would not mind Obama being the VP now and then running. If there is a Bloomberg/Obama ticket, which none of us know will happen, I think it would be Obama with the VP part of it. That is all I was saying. The truth is that Obama will most likely not win the Democratic Primary, I dont like any more than most people but for some ridiculous reason people think Hillary is a good canidate. In my opinion I think Bloomberg makes a better current President than Obama, however I would not mind Obama being the VP now and then running. If there is a Bloomberg/Obama ticket, which none of us know will happen, I think it would be Obama with the VP part of it. That is all I was saying.

]]> By: Todd, Redondo Beach, California http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/30/obama-bloomberg-hold-mystery-meeting/#comment-164068 Todd, Redondo Beach, California Fri, 30 Nov 2007 19:19:19 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/30/obama-bloomberg-hold-mystery-meeting/#comment-164068 Looks to me like Bloomberg is floating his position as a VP. Interesting that a person of some success would support a Democrat that would have a ruinous effect on his own personal wealth... guess there's no accounting for intelligence. Looks to me like Bloomberg is floating his position as a VP. Interesting that a person of some success would support a Democrat that would have a ruinous effect on his own personal wealth... guess there's no accounting for intelligence.

]]> By: Christian, Tampa FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/30/obama-bloomberg-hold-mystery-meeting/#comment-164024 Christian, Tampa FL Fri, 30 Nov 2007 19:09:20 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/30/obama-bloomberg-hold-mystery-meeting/#comment-164024 For someone not running for President, Bloomberg sure is being active in the political process. I think that's great, because there are so many more positions other than Presidential candidate that a leader can take during this election process. For someone not running for President, Bloomberg sure is being active in the political process. I think that's great, because there are so many more positions other than Presidential candidate that a leader can take during this election process.

]]> By: Jason, Omaha NE http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/30/obama-bloomberg-hold-mystery-meeting/#comment-164001 Jason, Omaha NE Fri, 30 Nov 2007 18:59:47 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/30/obama-bloomberg-hold-mystery-meeting/#comment-164001 If Obama was white, nobody would have ever mentioned him running for president. I don't judge people on their race, negatively OR positively. I wouldnt vote for someone just bc hes black. He's a black guy that gave a good speech in 2004. woopty doo! If Obama was white, nobody would have ever mentioned him running for president. I don't judge people on their race, negatively OR positively. I wouldnt vote for someone just bc hes black. He's a black guy that gave a good speech in 2004. woopty doo!

]]> By: PS, KC, MO http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/30/obama-bloomberg-hold-mystery-meeting/#comment-163996 PS, KC, MO Fri, 30 Nov 2007 18:59:09 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/30/obama-bloomberg-hold-mystery-meeting/#comment-163996 He spoke to Obama today. He spoke with Hagel a few days ago. Hagel's not running for President and he's a Republican. I think people are reading too much into this. Much ado about nothing. He spoke to Obama today. He spoke with Hagel a few days ago. Hagel's not running for President and he's a Republican. I think people are reading too much into this. Much ado about nothing.

]]> By: Daniel O http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/30/obama-bloomberg-hold-mystery-meeting/#comment-163971 Daniel O Fri, 30 Nov 2007 18:51:25 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/30/obama-bloomberg-hold-mystery-meeting/#comment-163971 Hillary is gearing to beat republicans to pulp if she can, and any democrat who gets on her way. Obama is looking for ways of working with repubs for the good of the country. <b>What a difference!</b> Hillary is gearing to beat republicans to pulp if she can, and any democrat who gets on her way.
Obama is looking for ways of working with repubs for the good of the country.
What a difference!

]]> By: Paul Dallas TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/30/obama-bloomberg-hold-mystery-meeting/#comment-163953 Paul Dallas TX Fri, 30 Nov 2007 18:45:23 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/30/obama-bloomberg-hold-mystery-meeting/#comment-163953 Banko You are wrong....Obama represents Black America and that's it.... Banko

You are wrong....Obama represents Black America and that's it....

]]> By: tired of corruption lv http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/30/obama-bloomberg-hold-mystery-meeting/#comment-163896 tired of corruption lv Fri, 30 Nov 2007 18:24:19 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/30/obama-bloomberg-hold-mystery-meeting/#comment-163896 Note to Monte Brown The Clintons (both) rejuvenate the republicans. How do you think the repubs came into power. Due to Bill Clinton, the dems lost the house & senate to the republicans. His and Hillary's unethical and immoral behavior paved the way for the takeover by the religious zealots on the right. Bill capitulated constantly to the republicans and passed legislation that the republicans wanted. He never won anything. Hillary lost the health care issue in the 90's with a dem congress and would NOT take up the fight with a repub congress - how is that winning. The republicans were unable to make anything stick to the Clintons but a lot of Clintons' friends went to jail or fled the country due to the shenanigans of the Clintons. The only thing the Clintons have won is a "get out of jail free" card given to them by a public that refuses to look behind the curtain and a media wanting to cash in on the Clinton controversies which are money makers. Note to Monte Brown

The Clintons (both) rejuvenate the republicans. How do you think the repubs came into power.

Due to Bill Clinton, the dems lost the house & senate to the republicans. His and Hillary's unethical and immoral behavior paved the way for the takeover by the religious zealots on the right. Bill capitulated constantly to the republicans and passed legislation that the republicans wanted. He never won anything.

Hillary lost the health care issue in the 90's with a dem congress and would NOT take up the fight with a repub congress – how is that winning.

The republicans were unable to make anything stick to the Clintons but a lot of Clintons' friends went to jail or fled the country due to the shenanigans of the Clintons.

The only thing the Clintons have won is a "get out of jail free" card given to them by a public that refuses to look behind the curtain and a media wanting to cash in on the Clinton controversies which are money makers.

]]> By: Ryan, New Jersey http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/30/obama-bloomberg-hold-mystery-meeting/#comment-163887 Ryan, New Jersey Fri, 30 Nov 2007 18:20:29 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/30/obama-bloomberg-hold-mystery-meeting/#comment-163887 Did I really read a comment up there that insinuated that Obama was a republican of some form? I really think the people who support Hillary at this point fall into one of three catagories: Older democrats who want to go back to Bill Clinton's presidency, Big corporate types who are afraid the buffet line will end with Obama in the top spot, and anyone who has just never heard Obama speak. Listen to the man, his genuine intent to make things better, not worse, oozes from the man! Did I really read a comment up there that insinuated that Obama was a republican of some form? I really think the people who support Hillary at this point fall into one of three catagories: Older democrats who want to go back to Bill Clinton's presidency, Big corporate types who are afraid the buffet line will end with Obama in the top spot, and anyone who has just never heard Obama speak. Listen to the man, his genuine intent to make things better, not worse, oozes from the man!

]]> By: Linda in SFNM http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/30/obama-bloomberg-hold-mystery-meeting/#comment-163884 Linda in SFNM Fri, 30 Nov 2007 18:19:45 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/30/obama-bloomberg-hold-mystery-meeting/#comment-163884 OH PLEASE. NO, HARDLY. Obama folks are trying to create a stir and as usual, CNN is right a long with them. Could Obama have sit only closer to the windo for his photo op? I'd say they aren't very good with secrets if this was intended to be. OH PLEASE. NO, HARDLY. Obama folks are trying to create a stir and as usual, CNN is right a long with them.

Could Obama have sit only closer to the windo for his photo op?

I'd say they aren't very good with secrets if this was intended to be.

]]> By: Yvonne, Las Vegas, NV http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/30/obama-bloomberg-hold-mystery-meeting/#comment-163882 Yvonne, Las Vegas, NV Fri, 30 Nov 2007 18:18:48 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/30/obama-bloomberg-hold-mystery-meeting/#comment-163882 Yeah Monte lead what another four years of problems and stress for hardworking Americans. Time for change and now. Stop repeating others. Think for yourself. Well I guess that's the problem. OBAMA 08 Yeah Monte lead what another four years of problems and stress for hardworking Americans. Time for change and now. Stop repeating others. Think for yourself. Well I guess that's the problem. OBAMA 08

]]> By: Corey, Bloomington IN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/30/obama-bloomberg-hold-mystery-meeting/#comment-163876 Corey, Bloomington IN Fri, 30 Nov 2007 18:12:55 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/30/obama-bloomberg-hold-mystery-meeting/#comment-163876 So Hillary wants to "turn up the heat" (alienate) Republicans (who want to send her into space, by the way), and Obama wants to have breakfast and conversation with them. And yet people wonder who will unite this country?? So Hillary wants to "turn up the heat" (alienate) Republicans (who want to send her into space, by the way), and Obama wants to have breakfast and conversation with them.
And yet people wonder who will unite this country??

]]> By: Tom http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/30/obama-bloomberg-hold-mystery-meeting/#comment-163873 Tom Fri, 30 Nov 2007 18:10:28 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/30/obama-bloomberg-hold-mystery-meeting/#comment-163873 Your dog is too inexperienced to run the country. My cat has more experience and well trained. Vote my cat.. TIGER 08 Your dog is too inexperienced to run the country. My cat has more experience and well trained. Vote my cat.. TIGER 08

]]> By: Independent in IA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/30/obama-bloomberg-hold-mystery-meeting/#comment-163867 Independent in IA Fri, 30 Nov 2007 18:05:09 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/30/obama-bloomberg-hold-mystery-meeting/#comment-163867 Osama Obama needs all the input he can get, since he has no original strategy. He talks a good game, but that's all it is...talk, and a game. Osama Obama needs all the input he can get, since he has no original strategy. He talks a good game, but that's all it is...talk, and a game.

]]> By: john williams san diego, ca. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/30/obama-bloomberg-hold-mystery-meeting/#comment-163865 john williams san diego, ca. Fri, 30 Nov 2007 18:04:14 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/30/obama-bloomberg-hold-mystery-meeting/#comment-163865 Any combnation of Obama will be fine with me, as long as it does not contain and can defeat the smartest woman in the world. Any combnation of Obama will be fine with me, as long as it does not contain and can defeat the smartest woman in the world.

]]> By: Zeke Tustin, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/30/obama-bloomberg-hold-mystery-meeting/#comment-163848 Zeke Tustin, CA Fri, 30 Nov 2007 17:56:16 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/30/obama-bloomberg-hold-mystery-meeting/#comment-163848 Sorry to inform you Chad from Wisco but Obama is not running for VP..In case you didn't get the memo that Obama is running for President. You go apply for a Managers position but get offered a janitors position. Think about it. Sorry to inform you Chad from Wisco but Obama is not running for VP..In case you didn't get the memo that Obama is running for President. You go apply for a Managers position but get offered a janitors position. Think about it.

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