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Obama is THE only candidate who really will change things. Hillary is very competent, but in the same old political mode that has failed to improve our lives. Obama has more than charisma. He has an earnestness is obviously sincere. His vision of hope is like a breath of fresh air in a room full of cigar smoke.

Randy S.,
Yeah but they haven't weaseled out of important votes for the sake of pandering and gaining political points (which is a reoccurring theme with Obama) and then turned around and criticized those that actually showed up and voted for even more cheap, political points.

To the person who claims Obama can't win "purple" or swing states, I couldn't disagree more. I don't know who you are supporting, but since the main competition seems to be Hillary, How can you think Ms. Clinton is going to fare any better? I think Obama's likability, charisma and relative lack of baggage make him the perfect democrat to win swing states. Fifty percent of Americans flat out dislike Clinton while 73% like Obama. Don't you remember the whole "Who would you rather have a beer with?" question that helped Bush beat both Al Gore and John Kerry? Not that I condone that type of thinking, but reality is reality. And clinton does offer the same tired old partisanship. I do think Obama can get people from the other side to respond. he also has a record of doing just that throughout his career.
Posted By Jon, Manchester, NH : December 6, 2007 2:51 pm

I would LOVE to see the poll that says 73% of Americans like Obama. How can all of one party and half of the other like Obama, but he's somehow not up 80+ points in the candidate v. candidate polls? Gimme a break.

Obama has big ideas and a wide vision for the U.S. Clinton is narrow minded and is clearly fragile under pressure. Clinton is FAKE and Obama is AUTHENTIC!

We need someone who can work with moderate republicans. Moderate republicans would be criticized by more conservative republicans for working with a Clinton administration. They would be praised for "making" an Obama administration listen to their point of view and reaching a compromise that moves the country forward.

Obama wins polls in head-to-head match-ups against all the republican candidates. In fact, Barack Hussein Obama is doing better than Hillary Rodham Clinton in these polls. Obama is not only electable, he would handily defeat any republican nominee.

Posted By Dan, TX : December 6, 2007 2:05 pm

This is just the kind of rhetoric that Obama and his supporter are selling voters and its all based on some warm fuzzy that while optimistic not based on any reality, but just for the sake of your argument lets discuss what Obama and the moderate Republicans are going to sit down and compromise on. Lets go with some of the major issues, abortion, universal healthcare, gay marriage...what about immigration. The bottom line while there is very little difference in issues between candidates in the same party(they usually bicker over who has the best plan on dealing with an issue) there is a huge gap in the Democratic and Republican agenda. I will go so far to say show me a Republican that comes to the table and compromises with Obama on the major issues and I will show you a Republican that will be fighting for his political life if he runs for reelection. All this kumbaya talk sounds good on paper, but anyone who watches the political process knows the bipartisanship is going to still be there and Barack with all his charisma is not going to change anything. Sad but true.

I'm fascinated by Sen Obama's need to go back 17 years to attempt to discredit Sen Clinton
Posted By Buff Given Los Angeles CA. : December 6, 2007 3:22 pm

Oh you mean something like how she went back 41 years to discredit him.
And then you said, "how is it that he can personally call Hillary a liar, untrustworthy and claim she has no experience"

Well, frankly, he never did any of those things.

Posted By June Chicago : December 6, 2007 5:42 pm
If you could write a coherent sentence, your opinion might mean something, until then, you haven't a clue what you're talking about.

he is constantly 'outside' the floor of the senate when important legislation is pending vote
Posted By Independent in IA : December 7, 2007 6:42 am

Before chastising Obama, check out how many votes the other candidates have missed since they began campaigning, they have all missed between 70-80% of the votes sice they hit the campaign trail. It is not all that unusual, historically speaking. But then again, all you Hill-supporters are not knnown for letting facts get in your way, so just never mind.

I'm glad that someone is saying what I think. Finally, someone else realizes that we are not succeeding as we should be. To uplift the world and reach new horizons within the global community, we need to be recognized as one powerful entity. Not, separate forces clashing constantly against ourselves.

Hussein Obama stresses his 'outsider credentials'....

Yep...foremost of which is the fact that he is constantly 'outside' the floor of the senate when important legislation is pending vote, therefore not having to answer to his constituents as to why a particular bill did or did not pass because he wasn't even present to vote...good credentials.

A vote on an energy bill is schedualed for this weekend...where will Obama be?
Why, he'll be with his best friend Oprah Windbag in some football stadium playing touchy-feely with a sizable crowd that will be there only to see if they will receive some kind of 'freebie' from the queen of daytime trash shows.

Sounds like a lot of venting going on here without much clarity of thought, sensibility and realism. Do the math. Obama has more elected years in office than HRC and more practical years working in the community at a grassroots level. His stated aggressive policies towards terrorism along with his forward-thinking diplomacy approach were once ridiculed and then embraced by foreign policy experts, military officials and candidates alike (if you know how to "google" and read, do some research). Considering Obama''s weathered HRC''s petty, below-the-belt and comical attacks on him with flying colors, I think it''s safe to say that he''s more than capable of withstanding any right-wing Republican shots. Here''s the bottomline that folks should be focusing on. Can HRC get elected with her high negatives? Yes, but as described above it won"t be with a 50+1 majority but more than likely something closer to a 46-43 edge at best. With that kind of deficient win, HRC will not be able to govern or lead effectively because of the animous and distrust she generates from the other side of the isle that will bog down the legislative process in even nastier partisanship. That''s why Obama''s maturity, intelligence, vision and skills as a proven leader, coupled with his greater likeability factor over HRC, will allow him to do just as he says... bring both sides of the aisle and independents together to address the vital issues facing our country.

The Xtina wondering about a good decision Senator Obama has made:

How about opposing the war in Iraq from the beginning (and, from the beginning, saying that he doesn't oppose all wars or the troops, just wars with bad reasoning)?

To the person who claims Obama can't win "purple" or swing states, I couldn't disagree more. I don't know who you are supporting, but since the main competition seems to be Hillary, How can you think Ms. Clinton is going to fare any better? I think Obama's likability, charisma and relative lack of baggage make him the perfect democrat to win swing states

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Lack of baggage , on the other hand, also mean lack of experince. He has tracking voting records no show, miss important votes. Yes, no baggage, but no judgment and lack of leadership. He is not clean at all.

"This is challenge to any Clinton supporter who can help me. I am an undecided voter. Tell me why i should vote for Hilary. Now before you answer you must not that after doing some research i found that she does not have the most experienced canidate in the Democratic party running for President. In fact there are 3 other canidates who have 20+ years each, over Hilary's 6 years in office. Also I want to a reason that doesn't invlove bashing Obama or any other canidate. I want to know which one of her policies sold you on her vote. i would cgreatly appreciate it.
Posted By undecided New Jersey : December 6, 2007 5:30 pm"

This is a very pertinent question.

I believe that when it comes to SPECIFIC experience, Biden is doing better than Hillary in foreign policy and Richardson has more administrative experience (as governor). I am not sure I know of anyone else 'more' experienced. However, I believe that Hillary has an OVERALL higher level of experience simply for her chance as being an active First Lady, for her 6 years in Senate, and for her her centrist approach. Also, I trust the fact that she has built some of this experience under lets call it "Bill's mentorship", but this is just my personal view.

In terms of policies: I happen to agree with her universal health care policy perhaps because I am a woman (and mother) and I know how important is this issue. I also like her pragmatism in planning to address other issues. We expect candidates to give us 'answers' but I think this is foolish. They will have experts around to advise them on various matters. All I want to know is that they have a realistic understanding of issues and establish priorities. For instance, she prioritizes to restore the economy without making empty promises. She acknowledges that there is need for comprehensive immigration policy. She understands that Irak remains still a problem that will require attention. Moreover, I trust her about trying to restore the image of the United States in the world.

Is it just me, or are the anti-Obama crowd getting more and more irrational and crazy everyday? From reading the comments above, I KNOW that politics as usual is destroying America.

Obama has never played any role for any bill except current ethics renew bill. He is senate who absent 80% so what is his record. His Illinois record is same too. He wants Hillary's record and he tells he doesn't keep his=he is new Karl Rove-I really think is a power hunger man with hidden agenda.

Iowa stop him now!

Accomplishment in broad terms is exactly what we need! Barack has the intelligence and judgement to bring our country–and the world–that much-longed-for commodity.

This is a great political ad. If any of you have studied advertising, specifically political advertising, you would know this. What a great ad!

ATTN:xtima, Chicago....i can name one good decision Obama has made to show leadership-running to save America by defeating 'her royal highness'..got my vote

Barack Obama is great! His rhetoric isn't as polished as some my like but his intelligence and life experience and his honesty are what make him something special. He may not succeed in uniting everyone, but his intentions are the right ones. Better then (closet republican) Hillary, by far...

Xtin...you asked for it now here comes some brain fiber for you to digest. It tastes good and it's good for you too!
Here's what he's done in the senate – just a partial list, of course:
* Introduce Credit Card Safety Star Act of 2007
Working to give consumers the tools to make informed choices about complex credit card agreements, U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Barack Obama, from Illinois, introduced the "Credit Card Safety Star Act of 2007."
* Introduced a bill (S.1194) directing the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to establish guidelines for tracking spent fuel rods.
* Introduced a bill (S.1426) extending provisions in the Safe Drinking Water Act that relate to preventing and detecting contamination.
* Introduced a bill (S.1920) amending the Clean Air Act to establish a renewable diesel standard.
* Introduced a bill (S.3988) improving benefits and services for members of the armed forces and veterans.

Here's some info on what he accomplished as a state senator (source is CBSNEWS.com (11/06):

During his last two years, Democrats controlled the chamber and he was the go-to guy on a variety of issues. He helped pass legislation overhauling Illinois' troubled capital punishment system and was a key figure in requiring a massive statewide study of traffic stops to look for signs of racial profiling. Although police groups opposed the legislation, they say Obama listened to their concerns and accepted some of their suggestions to improve the bill.

Even when he was in the political minority, Obama sometimes played a critical role. He helped write one of the rare ethics laws in a state known for government corruption and worked on welfare reform with Republicans.

He sponsored legislation to bar job and housing discrimination against gays, and he helped create a state version of the earned income tax credit for the poor. Obama also led efforts to reject federal rules that would have put workers' overtime checks in jeopardy.

Awesome
OBAMA 2008/2012

xtina, chicago, il:

I guess you neglected to notice my list in the previous post. Oh well, here are some more of Obama's bills and effort in Illinois (this is not exhaustive):

-successfully sponsored the Health Care Justice Act to provide universal health care system in Illinois, 2004

-fought for tax credits for the poor

-passed legislation requiring police to videotape murder interrogations

-sponsored legislation to ban job and housing discrimination against gays and lesbians

-fought protect employee's overtime pay

The people of Illinois have received the memo that you and some others apparently haven't. People in Iowa, NH, SC, and all over this country of ours are responding to him for a reason: b/c he is real and is a statesman. I suggest that you do research and think before making blanket statements in the future.

In September 2004, Sen. Obama suggested to the Chicago Tribune editorial board that he would use surgical missile strikes against Iran:

[T]he United States should not rule out military strikes to destroy nuclear production sites in Iran, Obama said. 'The big question is going to be, if Iran is resistant to these pressures, including economic sanctions, which I hope will be imposed if they do not cooperate, at what point are we going to, if any, are we going to take military action?" Obama asked. Given the continuing war in Iraq, the United States is not in a position to invade Iran, but missile strikes might be a viable option, he said.

hes just using brainwashed crap,this man does not even have a chance or he would have 100% the black vote they even say there is something wrong with this picture....i dont see them black people running to his events,its kids under 21,Black people are smarter than you give credit to...and yes im am voting Hillary

jennifer Flowers Is gonna vote and thinking about voting Hillary..old wounds heal

OMG...well the past is the past

To those commentors who state Obama has a good record, can you please say one or two decisions Obama has made that show leadership or good business sense.

Jimenez. Nobody takes anything a Texan says seriously anymore.

Go back to Crawford.

I have never been so involved in a presidential nomination until this year. I was torn by many candiates at first, but the choice is clear. Obama 08!

Its amazing that Obama has managed to get so many individuals (especially the young people I know) to be interested in politics for a change. I will be supporting him in the caucuses and he'll get my vote in the election. I know republicans who were turned off by the Bush administration really looking forward to a fresh start with Obama!

This Time around and around we go again.first of all thats true Hillary gos after bush which is right a republican and then B hussein o goes after hillary to male himself look good hes lying do not believe this man,he doesnt talk about anything and he yells preaching at us,and then that name sticks with me,is that middle name i dont think so not me nay way,you will be poor and even pooer than you are now.if he ever becomes a president,
I hope Hilalry wins we know her ,shes been tested throughout the media is trying to have you pick and vote for Hussein Oboma,so he can be stuck in a debate with a republican,he will get samshed,look how he debates omgosh they will destroy him,to succeed and stay with a george white house.

I hope its biden/clinton or clinton /biden..Iowa needs to wake up they had a year with all these politicans and in NH.Im so sick of them iowans,NH have first choice on who to pick as the partys canidiate.hope it chages by 2012

I was originally a Clinton supporter, but then Obama caught my attention. After extensive research on both of them, I don't like either. I'm voting for Mike Gravel, the most sane and logical man running for President. MIKE GRAVEL FOR PRESIDENT!

This is challenge to any Clinton supporter who can help me. I am an undecided voter. Tell me why i should vote for Hilary. Now before you answer you must not that after doing some research i found that she does not have the most experienced canidate in the Democratic party running for President. In fact there are 3 other canidates who have 20+ years each, over Hilary's 6 years in office. Also I want to a reason that doesn't invlove bashing Obama or any other canidate. I want to know which one of her policies sold you on her vote. i would cgreatly appreciate it.

Let's see if Clinton and Obama actually do anything as Senators before they are put in the White House.

"...Ohio, Florida, Iowa, Pennsylvania"

Are Iowa and Pennsylvania now using Diebold machines too?

Clinton guarantees Republican victory, that is why the neocons are pushing so hard for her nomination (by speaking up against her)

Hilary'd better be careful about how she treats this Obama phenomenon. He has the ability to ruin her dream of becoming the next President of the United States whether he wins the nomination or not. Let me explain:

-If Obama wins the nomination...Hilary dream die.

-If Obama does not win ...Hilary dream still dies because Obama could well run as an independent a take a HUGE chunk of vote from the democrat presumptive nominee, i.e. Hilary.

In other words, Hilary looses and Obama wins no matter what. So, all of you Hill-kissers out there better be nice with this guy if you truly want to kick the GOP out of the Presidency...just some words of wisdom.

it'll be a big mistake for our country
if he is elected president.
him and hillary ought to be focusing on a way to better our country
instead of seeing who can put each other's faults known to the public.
luckily i not able to run a campaign, i'd straighten thing out

xtina of chicago, il:

I have grown weary of your sad attempts to smear Obama and pose like you know everything about him b/c you are supposedly from Chicago as well. The facts are that he has done much for Illinois: provided health coverage to all in the state, passed ground-breaking ethics reform in illinois, death penalty reform, farm bills, anti-racial profiling legislation, the list goes on.

Being a poser who is in the "illinos know" does not fit you since you clearly lack a grasp of reality. People here - including Republicans - love him here, and he has some of the highest approval ratings of any public official in the state of Illinois for the last twenty years. If you support a different candidate, fine, but don't lie and misrepresent about facts b/c that makes you come off like another candidate whose New Hampshire "firewall" may soon be melted.

He has a good record. He has good ideas. Many people have a good record. Many people have good ideas.
Obama is the kind of person that I would like to see in the White House. What's so wrong with "hope", balanced with a practical desire for bipartisan solutions?

I haven't forgotten the mess G.W.Bush has lend us in America. I have forgotten that Hillary and Clinton Administration have said they will not release documents till 2012 after they are out. That is troubling with the secrecy Bush administration has been. I don't want an arrogant administration anymore. All I want is some honesty. I am an Independent for Obama. Go O!

Obama has tried to be as straightforward and honest about answering questions, unlike Hillary. All your Hillary supporters need to stop touting Hillary's claims of experience. Hillary has not offered any proof of her so-called "extensive presidential experience". All of you sound silly! If you are going to tout political resumes then Richardson, Biden and Dodd trump the front-runners. If you are talking about brininging America together, vision and leadership for the future then you are talking about Obama.

Obama in '08!

Is this guy really this naive? And you have Democrats actually believing this junk? This is embarassing. I mean really...

And how, pray, do you intend to do that? Bill Clinton didn't cause the bitter partisanship in the 90s that still exists today... The Republicans in Congress and their lapdogs in the media did that. You're going to have to do a lot more than "hoping," Senator Obama, to convince me you're a viable option for president.

I was a republican who happened to vote for G.W.Bush. But given to what happened since then, I am a registered Independent with my wife. We are supporting Obama and I would vote for him. We like him and we don't want the media to tell us who to vote for.
Obama 08!

Penny Pritzker is his Finance chair,just another billionare? I dont think so..look at how she dealt with the Superior Bank collapse,the Morman Group walks away with millions,but the poor families who had money in her Bank lost everything, but Obama keeps talking about change it's all more politcal lies to get elected...look into the Prizler Family,those are the people who advise him.

The answer everyone has been waiting for ! All we see is the nation divided on who to vote for. Republican / Democrat / Independent. Lets look at the facts the majority of people are 1st looking at the parties example. Republican vs Democrat. Then a great example is looking inside the party what comes to mind is Hillary fighting with Obama or visa versa. I happen to have the best idea and least talked about election issue. JOBS JOBS JOBS. If we all want a job or a better paying job job the 1st thing is to stop the bleeding now by sending our jobs overseas. Do you know if you say live in Hong Kong and want a import car you can pay the regular price tag and then you have to pay the import tax which is eaqual to the value to the car so for example a 20k Ford there cost 40k. All we need to do is raise the import tax so we can get back in the business of making our own products again which will grow jobs and raise wages so we can survive. Lets stop fighting each outher come to gether as a United country and keep our jobs stop the trade deficiate now.

I am a Republican voting for Obama. All other candidates are calculating. I rather have an honest person in the white house than someone who will make me feel is another Bush in the white house. Go Obama. Die hard till you get there. You have my vote!

I'm fascinated by Sen Obama's need to go back 17 years to attempt to discredit Sen Clinton. Further, how is it that he can personally call Hillary a liar, untrustworthy and claim she has no experience and then claim to be above the fray and 'squeaky' clean. The pundits did not excoriate him. When Hillary was being piled on by the guys running against her and she had her defenders including her husband, she was pilloried for supposedly playing the 'gender card'. When she wins in the '08 election, she is going to be America's first woman President. Get over it men! GO HILLARY!!

I find myself in the same place as I do most afternoons; being told who to vote for by some HRC lover. I know this will be hard to digest:
We as Dem's must unite when the primary season is over. Who ever they put up as the Dem candiate, WE MUST UNITE!!!!!!!

Do you really want the GOP to keep running things.

Obama 2008!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Team America-–dirka--dirka

Speaking of battleground states- the most recent poll in Ohio

Hillary Clinton's positive rating- 46%

Hillary Clinton's negative rating- 45%

If that is not polarizing, what is?

I am surprised that Obama did not know that the president of the united states is president of all the people.

Does he mention in any of the ads what he actually accomplished in Illinois while serving here? No?

Posted By xtina chicago IL : December 6, 2007 1:24 pm

What can Hillary say she has accomplished in the senate where Obama has been for the last few years and introduced poweful bills that has shaped todays politics.
I also personally think if Obama is not in this race then this country would be in the moods for Bush. Too much hype. He shaped the race for the better. No nasty ads and better America. I look forward to vote for him. So as many of my friends. Kudos Obama!

Obama is an empty promise… Maybe someday he may be ready to lead this Country but not this day! Obama is such a joke. Everytime I see him I laugh. No one will ever take this man serious.

To all those criticizing Obama for proposing to reach out across party lines... your arguments are similar to what people said about Arnold Schwarzenegger when he was first elected governer. I think he has shown that can work together across party lines and get things accomplished. The problem moderates have, especially on the national stage is getting their party's nomination. Think about how different things would be now if someone like Chuck Hagel, or another moderate republican was president!

This is what we want let every body come together.obama 08!

Everything Obama promises has no past or present proof that he accomplished any. While Guliani and Romney have governed States/Super Cities, Obama's only project has been a neighborhood community in Chicago.

Clinton is focssung on issues for America such as the mortgage crisis. Excellent. Thanks Hillary for talking issues that matter to America wearing your own skirt unlike Obama who is hiding under Oprah's skirt. Talking issues that matter is the reason Clinton will be elected. Hillary cares more about America than simply winning.

Democrats will regret the next 4 years if they elect Obama to stand against Guliani or Romney. These 2 Republicans have resumes that only Clinton's and all other Democratic candidates except Obama's can withstand. Guiliani and Romney will will hit Obama with a type of experience that he will not resist.

Some Democrats simply want to see Obama beat Clinton for the wrong reasons. But let them wait for an Obama slap by Guliani or Romney. Republican know they can get back the Whitehouse if any of the 2 candidates stood against Obama because Obama has nothing to show for experience which will be the cornerstone of Republican assault. Then Democrats will be biting their fingers having first thought the next Prez would be Democrat by hook or crook after the Bush debacles.

To the person who claims Obama can't win "purple" or swing states, I couldn't disagree more. I don't know who you are supporting, but since the main competition seems to be Hillary, How can you think Ms. Clinton is going to fare any better? I think Obama's likability, charisma and relative lack of baggage make him the perfect democrat to win swing states. Fifty percent of Americans flat out dislike Clinton while 73% like Obama. Don't you remember the whole "Who would you rather have a beer with?" question that helped Bush beat both Al Gore and John Kerry? Not that I condone that type of thinking, but reality is reality. And clinton does offer the same tired old partisanship. I do think Obama can get people from the other side to respond. he also has a record of doing just that throughout his career.

Yes, I want it in my state too. Obama resonates with most of us. Please bring the ad to massachusetts!

For Ivan and those of like mind:

Hillary Clinton fights dirtier than any Rep running for Pres. If Obama can beat her mud slinging political machine, he can beat any Rep who tries the same.

I, for one, would love an honest, up-front election where the candidates discuss policies, ideas and strategies and let the people decide what they like best.

Obama has been all substance while Clinton has done her best to avoid making decisions where ever possible.

They say early in his first term, Rove told Bush the best way to get re-elected was to be in a war. And we know how that turned out. I see Clinton as another person who would govern with the goal of re-election. I see Obama (and Biden and Richardson) as people who would govern to govern.

This is the same Obama that has worked with numerous lobbyists and special interests to draft legislation in Illinois.. BUT then runs for President promising to end it, but also gives PAC money to people who endorse him??

his whole candidancy is one big LIE to the American people.

I am so excited to know that once Barack Obama is president the conservatives will stop trying to privatize social security, undermine medicaid, and oppose tax cuts for the rich. And to think all we needed to do to ensure we would not have to fight the same battles was elect an inexperienced unqualified candidate. I mean I thought that was what George W Bush was, but I must have been wrong. Obviously it must just be that we need a president not named Bush or Clinton. That will make everyone love one another and get conservatives to accept the new deal and the welfare state. No wonder we democrats lose so many elections when such a significant portion of us are willing to believe such lies.

Is Obama naive enough to believe that the republicans will abandon their agenda and work in a non partisan fashion? If he does then his has not stopped his smoking.
Those battles in the 90's the American People won, with high employment with good paying jobs, low inflation, a surplus not record debts.
And if Obama is not willing to treat the upcoming general election as a war and believes that in the general election he can run a high brow campaign and win while the Republicans get down and dirty, then he's a fool. Remember Ford in Tenneessee, and Kerry
in '04?

If Iowa caucus-goers between now and January decide that they need to support the candidate best able to win the presidency in November and best qualified to govern, they should and will Clinton, much as they dropped Howard Dean for Sen. John Kerry (Mass.) in 2004.

"An Obama nomination is a guaranteed Republican victory in the general election. Obama can't win the purple states in the electoral college. Sad but true assessment of America.

Ohio, Florida, Iowa, Pennsylvania"
- Posted By Rikers, Texas

Not true in any way. Obama is a great candidate and has just as much a chance of winning these states as anyone else.

How can you not play partisian politics? The sad thing is it is a fact of life today – and to say that you are not going to do it is an out right lie to the American people.

You are a politician. That's simple. So don't try to schmooze people over by making promises you cannot keep (after all, you have done a good job of playing hardball politics with Clinton – digging up dirt to make you look good).

Yes, this is America's moment–not Bush-Clinton moment again. We quitely and submissively give them 20 years to offer us hope and brighter future, but to the both families took the tack of polarizing and dividing us more. CNN alias Clinton Network News, please join us now because America is far ahead of you guys.

We need someone who can work with moderate republicans. Moderate republicans would be criticized by more conservative republicans for working with a Clinton administration. They would be praised for "making" an Obama administration listen to their point of view and reaching a compromise that moves the country forward.

Obama wins polls in head-to-head match-ups against all the republican candidates. In fact, Barack Hussein Obama is doing better than Hillary Rodham Clinton in these polls. Obama is not only electable, he would handily defeat any republican nominee.

I agree with Obama – this country (and the world) is hungry for someone to take control and stop the fear and pit bull tactics. Barack appears to be that candidate. I am glad that Iowa is listening to the 'message' and not listening to the media pundits that had "crowned" Clinton as the Democrat's candidate.

Kick the tires Iowa! Ask the tough questions Iowa and demand an answer! We are all watching you.

An Obama nomination is a guaranteed Republican victory in the general election. Obama can't win the purple states in the electoral college. Sad but true assessment of America.

Ohio, Florida, Iowa, Pennsylvania

What a wonderful ad too. If Obama wins the nomination than I will be very happy and proud to be an American again.

Even if you don't like him as a candidate, you have to admit, the man has charisma.

Here's some news Obama, "grasshopper". The partisan battles you describe will be playing non-stop on the conservative talk-shows, in the press, and on FOX news. Where have you been? If a Democrat becomes elected–it will be their mission to discredit him/her all they way until the GOP regains the White House. How ignorant and uninformed can you be? This ad shows you're not only out of touch with most Democrats–but reality as well.

I saw that speech on C-Span- it got an ebullient reaction from the audience and tons of positive press the next day.

OPRAH and OBAMA = OPRAMA The newest duo in ILLIWOOD! This has to be a National Nightmare!

Would someone please wake up the people of the United States and let them know that we are not in ILLIWOOD or ILLWOOD or HOLLYWOOD or anywhere else that these two "not yet ready for primetime" candidates might call home.

We absolutely need a strong, experienced leader to be President, not one who only speaks the words.

Obama is an empty promise...
Maybe someday he may be ready to lead this Country but not this day!

The OPRAMA duo may be the stars of their own Chicago's Hope, but not America's!

Reconsider your vote OPRAMA followers! You are merely star-struck! And not truly thinking about what is best for this Country in such a turbulent time!

Neither Obama or Hillary are as smooth as Bill is when it comes to the gift of spreading the baloney around. Bill is one of the greatest this country has ever seen to date. I don't believe that any of the current Dems are in Bill's league when it comes to the gift of political gab.

Does he mention in any of the ads what he actually accomplished in Illinois while serving here? No?

Better define your values. We don't have a multi-party system in case you haven't noticed. Just like the civics lesson you skipped( you know the one about putting your hand over your heart in flag ceremonies or saluting if you're in the armed forces)–your attempts to reach to everyone dilutes who your are!!