Comments on: Obama nabs key Granite State nod http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/obama-nabs-key-granite-state-nod/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Jon Morgan, Seattle http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/obama-nabs-key-granite-state-nod/#comment-188703 Jon Morgan, Seattle Tue, 18 Dec 2007 15:45:47 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/obama-nabs-key-granite-state-nod/#comment-188703 I'm disappointed, but not surprised, that CNN would make the factual error of claiming New Hampshire's entire congressional delegation has endorsed Obama. No state has a two-member congressional delegation; that's why every state has at least 3 electoral votes. Sens. Judd Gregg (R) and John Sununu (R) are not supporting Obama. What he has is the support of NH's entire *House* delegation. Both of them. I'm disappointed, but not surprised, that CNN would make the factual error of claiming New Hampshire's entire congressional delegation has endorsed Obama. No state has a two-member congressional delegation; that's why every state has at least 3 electoral votes. Sens. Judd Gregg (R) and John Sununu (R) are not supporting Obama. What he has is the support of NH's entire *House* delegation. Both of them.

]]> By: Danielle Clarke Phila Pa http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/obama-nabs-key-granite-state-nod/#comment-187152 Danielle Clarke Phila Pa Mon, 17 Dec 2007 22:10:40 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/obama-nabs-key-granite-state-nod/#comment-187152 Honest Pa politicians also want to endorse Obama but the DNC has them scared but soon they will all jump ship to Obama. Many of them wisper go obama under their breathe. Honest Pa politicians also want to endorse Obama but the DNC has them scared but soon they will all jump ship to Obama. Many of them wisper go obama under their breathe.

]]> By: Anonymous http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/obama-nabs-key-granite-state-nod/#comment-180198 Anonymous Thu, 13 Dec 2007 11:53:01 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/obama-nabs-key-granite-state-nod/#comment-180198 you look real smart Shea-Porter,endorsing a cocaine junkie you look real smart Shea-Porter,endorsing a cocaine junkie

]]> By: Tony, Enterprise, Alabama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/obama-nabs-key-granite-state-nod/#comment-180042 Tony, Enterprise, Alabama Thu, 13 Dec 2007 04:00:35 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/obama-nabs-key-granite-state-nod/#comment-180042 The Congresswoman can support anyone she wants, this is America. However, both her and the state of New Hampshire should enjoy this last hurrah in the limelight. The rest of the country is tired of a small electoral college vote and diversity challenged state like New Hampshire having an outsized influence on selecting the front-runners from both parties. If we have our way, New Hampshire will be lucky if anyone visits during Campaign 2012; first primary or no. The Congresswoman can support anyone she wants, this is America.

However, both her and the state of New Hampshire should enjoy this last hurrah in the limelight. The rest of the country is tired of a small electoral college vote and diversity challenged state like New Hampshire having an outsized influence on selecting the front-runners from both parties.

If we have our way, New Hampshire will be lucky if anyone visits during Campaign 2012; first primary or no.

]]> By: Cliff,Baltimore,MD http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/obama-nabs-key-granite-state-nod/#comment-179690 Cliff,Baltimore,MD Wed, 12 Dec 2007 23:09:54 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/obama-nabs-key-granite-state-nod/#comment-179690 Another big dent in HRC shield of inevitabilty. Obama is playing to win. FIRED UP! READY TO GO! Obama 08' Another big dent in HRC shield of inevitabilty. Obama is playing to win. FIRED UP! READY TO GO!

Obama
08'

]]> By: GreenPlant http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/obama-nabs-key-granite-state-nod/#comment-178811 GreenPlant Wed, 12 Dec 2007 15:27:22 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/obama-nabs-key-granite-state-nod/#comment-178811 Republicans are excited about the idea of going against Obama in the general election. They know he can't win the states of Ohio, Iowa, Florida, or Pennsylvania in the electroal college. 270towin Another Republican White House President Romney President Huckabee President McCain Sounds good right. I love you Obama dreamers. Republicans are excited about the idea of going against Obama in the general election. They know he can't win the states of Ohio, Iowa, Florida, or Pennsylvania in the electroal college.

270towin

Another Republican White House

President Romney
President Huckabee
President McCain

Sounds good right. I love you Obama dreamers.

]]> By: AJ; Montpelier, VT http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/obama-nabs-key-granite-state-nod/#comment-178641 AJ; Montpelier, VT Wed, 12 Dec 2007 12:31:15 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/obama-nabs-key-granite-state-nod/#comment-178641 The winds of change are in Barack Obama’s sails." The only wind in Obama's sails come from hot air and arrogance. The winds of change are in Barack Obama’s sails."

The only wind in Obama's sails come from hot air and arrogance.

]]> By: AJ,IL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/obama-nabs-key-granite-state-nod/#comment-178494 AJ,IL Wed, 12 Dec 2007 03:40:08 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/obama-nabs-key-granite-state-nod/#comment-178494 C'mon everybody together now! FIRED UP! READY TO GO! FIRED UP! READY TO GO! I heard that New Hampshire Governor John Lynch who was in attendence (to the dismay of his wife, a Hillary supporter) was singing very softly, "FIRED UP! READY TO GO! FIRED UP! READY TO GO!" C'mon everybody together now!
FIRED UP! READY TO GO! FIRED UP! READY TO GO!

I heard that New Hampshire Governor John Lynch who was in attendence (to the dismay of his wife, a Hillary supporter) was singing very softly, "FIRED UP! READY TO GO! FIRED UP! READY TO GO!"

]]> By: BB http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/obama-nabs-key-granite-state-nod/#comment-178481 BB Wed, 12 Dec 2007 03:24:07 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/obama-nabs-key-granite-state-nod/#comment-178481 God bless her!! Another woman for Obama! FIRED UP, READY TO GO IN UPSTATE NEW YORK!! God bless her!! Another woman for Obama! FIRED UP, READY TO GO IN UPSTATE NEW YORK!!

]]> By: Gran It, NH http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/obama-nabs-key-granite-state-nod/#comment-178471 Gran It, NH Wed, 12 Dec 2007 03:10:58 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/obama-nabs-key-granite-state-nod/#comment-178471 Gotta watch those kinda people who make their decisions based upon which way the wind blows just like this politico who says that she is backing Obama because the wind is with him. This is especially foolish as she said she was not endorsing anyone in the primary. I feel sorry for her constituents as they have nothing but the ever changing wind to represent them. Scary..... Gotta watch those kinda people who make their decisions based upon which way the wind blows just like this politico who says that she is backing Obama because the wind is with him.
This is especially foolish as she said she was not endorsing anyone in the primary.
I feel sorry for her constituents as they have nothing but the ever changing wind to represent them. Scary.....

]]> By: Ginny, Byron, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/obama-nabs-key-granite-state-nod/#comment-178461 Ginny, Byron, CA Wed, 12 Dec 2007 03:01:08 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/obama-nabs-key-granite-state-nod/#comment-178461 Shea-Porter's endorsement is unimportant and only serves to show she is a flip-flopper and not to be trusted. This is a teeny blip on the campaign screen and of little impact on the masses of voters. ( I do love self-satisfied "cat who ate the canary" expression on her face, though.) Shea-Porter's endorsement is unimportant and only serves to show she is a flip-flopper and not to be trusted. This is a teeny blip on the campaign screen and of little impact on the masses of voters. ( I do love self-satisfied "cat who ate the canary" expression on her face, though.)

]]> By: DB, Memphis TN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/obama-nabs-key-granite-state-nod/#comment-178372 DB, Memphis TN Wed, 12 Dec 2007 01:32:37 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/obama-nabs-key-granite-state-nod/#comment-178372 It is disturbing that so many are quick to jump on a band wagon for a candidate that has so little experince. I believe every registered voter should have to take classes in politics before voting. It is extremely distrubing that you are so willing to elect a person that will not pay the traditional respects to the flag and to the ones who died so we could have elections. I don't care what faith you are give respect where is due. A canidate can promise the world but, congress will determine what happens. It will take a person that can unite both sides of the house and that requires experience. Oh yes and the ability to persuade others to do it your way. I am not sure who I will vote for yet but I know it will not be Obama, or his TV book selling supporters. It is disturbing that so many are quick to jump on a band wagon for a candidate that has so little experince. I believe every registered voter should have to take classes in politics before voting.
It is extremely distrubing that you are so willing to elect a person that will not pay the traditional respects to the flag and to the ones who died so we could have elections. I don't care what faith you are give respect where is due.
A canidate can promise the world but, congress will determine what happens. It will take a person that can unite both sides of the house and that requires experience. Oh yes and the ability to persuade others to do it your way.
I am not sure who I will vote for yet but I know it will not be Obama, or his TV book selling supporters.

]]> By: Ed M., Greenville, SC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/obama-nabs-key-granite-state-nod/#comment-178296 Ed M., Greenville, SC Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:12:38 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/obama-nabs-key-granite-state-nod/#comment-178296 Hillary folks bash Oprah as a non-political backer. Then another politician comes out in support of Obama and they say that it does not mean anything. It is beginning to sound desperate over at the Clinton camp. Hillary folks bash Oprah as a non-political backer. Then another politician comes out in support of Obama and they say that it does not mean anything. It is beginning to sound desperate over at the Clinton camp.

]]> By: Brad, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/obama-nabs-key-granite-state-nod/#comment-178274 Brad, CA Tue, 11 Dec 2007 23:49:31 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/obama-nabs-key-granite-state-nod/#comment-178274 I just saw Obama in Los Angeles and he is truly a vibrant wonderful speaker and a man ready to lead the America to be the great nation it once was. Go Obama!!! I just saw Obama in Los Angeles and he is truly a vibrant wonderful speaker and a man ready to lead the America to be the great nation it once was. Go Obama!!!

]]> By: Dave, Evergreen CO http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/obama-nabs-key-granite-state-nod/#comment-178269 Dave, Evergreen CO Tue, 11 Dec 2007 23:45:20 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/obama-nabs-key-granite-state-nod/#comment-178269 Jared, you are on the right track. A lot of the politicians who have endorsed Clinton have done so because they have been told that if they don’t get on board now they will face retribution or be frozen out “when” she becomes President. This is not just speculation on my part but has been documented in Newsweek. Now that cloak of invincibility is starting to be challenged. It will be interesting to see how her “supporters” react if Obama actually manages to win the first three states. I suspect it will be like watching rats deserting the sinking ship. The Clinton’s play for keeps and are the master’s of today’s hardball politics on the democratic side but things will turn ugly if she looses. Jared, you are on the right track. A lot of the politicians who have endorsed Clinton have done so because they have been told that if they don’t get on board now they will face retribution or be frozen out “when” she becomes President. This is not just speculation on my part but has been documented in Newsweek. Now that cloak of invincibility is starting to be challenged. It will be interesting to see how her “supporters” react if Obama actually manages to win the first three states. I suspect it will be like watching rats deserting the sinking ship.

The Clinton’s play for keeps and are the master’s of today’s hardball politics on the democratic side but things will turn ugly if she looses.

]]> By: dan, tx http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/obama-nabs-key-granite-state-nod/#comment-178260 dan, tx Tue, 11 Dec 2007 23:38:47 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/obama-nabs-key-granite-state-nod/#comment-178260 So the congressional representative from New Hampshire endorse Obama. Looks like they agree with Oprah. All of the elected representatives of the people of New Hampshire are for BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA. Do you understand what that means. Victory for Obama in New Hampshire. So the congressional representative from New Hampshire endorse Obama.

Looks like they agree with Oprah.

All of the elected representatives of the people of New Hampshire are for BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA.

Do you understand what that means. Victory for Obama in New Hampshire.

]]> By: Keith,Derry,NH http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/obama-nabs-key-granite-state-nod/#comment-178221 Keith,Derry,NH Tue, 11 Dec 2007 23:13:08 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/obama-nabs-key-granite-state-nod/#comment-178221 I believe he got his degree in Foreign Policy from Columbia. And his 2002 interview where he predicted very accurately the situation in Iraq today. Combine that with running a stellar campaign on his first try and you get a small idea of what his presidency would be like. I will predict he is going to be better than Bill Clinton. I believe he got his degree in Foreign Policy from Columbia. And his 2002 interview where he predicted very accurately the situation in Iraq today. Combine that with running a stellar campaign on his first try and you get a small idea of what his presidency would be like. I will predict he is going to be better than Bill Clinton.

]]> By: Jim,Derry,NH http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/obama-nabs-key-granite-state-nod/#comment-178210 Jim,Derry,NH Tue, 11 Dec 2007 23:03:54 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/obama-nabs-key-granite-state-nod/#comment-178210 It’s curious that the “new” elected Democrats in NH are backing Obama while the “old” Democrats, such as Shaheen back Clinton. NH’s “new”democrats delivered the “goods” in the last election and what will happen now? Clinton is seen as the status quo and her endorsements bear that out. She has Andrew Young, John Lewis, Barbara Streisand et al. Most of whom are well past their peak. Obama gets the more recently elected Democrats, Oprah and others at the peak of their form. Good for her, good for him.... It’s curious that the “new” elected Democrats in NH are backing Obama while the “old” Democrats, such as Shaheen back Clinton. NH’s “new”democrats delivered the “goods” in the last election and what will happen now?

Clinton is seen as the status quo and her endorsements bear that out. She has Andrew Young, John Lewis, Barbara Streisand et al. Most of whom are well past their peak. Obama gets the more recently elected Democrats, Oprah and others at the peak of their form.

Good for her, good for him....

]]> By: Larry http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/obama-nabs-key-granite-state-nod/#comment-178191 Larry Tue, 11 Dec 2007 22:52:08 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/obama-nabs-key-granite-state-nod/#comment-178191 This is what has finally sealed it for me. It's refreshing. I'll VOTE for him any day. Also during Tuesday's call, Obama would not condemn a new negative flier distributed by Clinton’s campaign that attacks his health care plan. “I think it’s entirely legitimate to talk about the issues,” he said. This is what has finally sealed it for me. It's refreshing. I'll VOTE for him any day.

Also during Tuesday's call, Obama would not condemn a new negative flier distributed by Clinton’s campaign that attacks his health care plan.

“I think it’s entirely legitimate to talk about the issues,” he said.

]]> By: KEITH JAMES LOUTTIT http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/obama-nabs-key-granite-state-nod/#comment-178167 KEITH JAMES LOUTTIT Tue, 11 Dec 2007 22:38:05 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/obama-nabs-key-granite-state-nod/#comment-178167 (1)Some may see the winds of change blowing to a different alignment of the stars than others. Should we be seeing news of our future in her statement? (2)It's never too late to buy political favors with an early endorsement! She's putting points in her favor bank! It's a good time to get a good rate of interest with little investment! (1)Some may see the winds of change blowing to a different alignment of the stars than others. Should we be seeing news of our future in her statement?

(2)It's never too late to buy political favors with an early endorsement! She's putting points in her favor bank! It's a good time to get a good rate of interest with little investment!

]]> By: Howard, NY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/obama-nabs-key-granite-state-nod/#comment-178136 Howard, NY Tue, 11 Dec 2007 22:26:35 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/obama-nabs-key-granite-state-nod/#comment-178136 Insinuating that endorsements only come from "backroom deals" is laughable. Did Babs participate in a backroom deal with Hillary? Just because an endorsement is for the other side doesn't mean it's tainted. I think that Streisand probably believes in Hillary just like Rep. Shea-Porter really believes in Obama. Insinuating that endorsements only come from "backroom deals" is laughable. Did Babs participate in a backroom deal with Hillary?

Just because an endorsement is for the other side doesn't mean it's tainted. I think that Streisand probably believes in Hillary just like Rep. Shea-Porter really believes in Obama.

]]> By: Hope - SA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/obama-nabs-key-granite-state-nod/#comment-178109 Hope - SA Tue, 11 Dec 2007 22:11:44 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/obama-nabs-key-granite-state-nod/#comment-178109 WHAT? NOW I AM REALLY CONFUSED?! "“the winds of change are in Barack Obama’s sails." Now I have really heard it all. What change are in obama's sales? You got it wrong lady - not sails - sales. So tell us what he sold you. A piece of what? God knows that is the only way this woman could have endorsed this clown. WHAT? NOW I AM REALLY CONFUSED?! "“the winds of change are in Barack Obama’s sails." Now I have really heard it all. What change are in obama's sales? You got it wrong lady – not sails – sales. So tell us what he sold you. A piece of what? God knows that is the only way this woman could have endorsed this clown.

]]> By: hillarylover - SA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/obama-nabs-key-granite-state-nod/#comment-178092 hillarylover - SA Tue, 11 Dec 2007 22:04:09 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/obama-nabs-key-granite-state-nod/#comment-178092 Slicker in Eldora, IA - ha ha. Maybe John in drag. Who cares. She won't have much of an impact - just like Oprah hasn't. Beyond me why she chose him. Any candidate would have been a better choice. Shame on you. God knows what went on behind closed doors. Slicker in Eldora, IA – ha ha. Maybe John in drag. Who cares. She won't have much of an impact – just like Oprah hasn't. Beyond me why she chose him. Any candidate would have been a better choice. Shame on you. God knows what went on behind closed doors.

]]> By: Simon, IA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/obama-nabs-key-granite-state-nod/#comment-178086 Simon, IA Tue, 11 Dec 2007 22:01:02 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/obama-nabs-key-granite-state-nod/#comment-178086 Is that John Edwards in that picture? Posted By City Slicker in Eldora, IA : December 11, 2007 4:36 pm Haha, looks like Edwards with a wig. Is that John Edwards in that picture?

Posted By City Slicker in Eldora, IA : December 11, 2007 4:36 pm

Haha, looks like Edwards with a wig.

]]> By: Simon, IA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/obama-nabs-key-granite-state-nod/#comment-178082 Simon, IA Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:59:51 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/obama-nabs-key-granite-state-nod/#comment-178082 I have to ask which of the candidates is really for constructive change and which is for the old establishment status quo. When you look at endorsements and records, status quo = Clinton and constructive change, a fresh outlook and enthusiasm = Obama. Posted By Joe in Vermont, Manchester, Vermont : December 11, 2007 4:26 pm Joe, you killed your argument yourself by generalizing. Enthusiasm leads to change but how do you know it is "constructive"? Unintelligence, inexperience enthusiasm leads to instability, destructive change. Unless people live on hope and day dream that things will improve like a fairy tale. If Obama is your fairy tale change, I am afraid of this country. I have to ask which of the candidates is really for constructive change and which is for the old establishment status quo. When you look at endorsements and records, status quo = Clinton and constructive change, a fresh outlook and enthusiasm = Obama.

Posted By Joe in Vermont, Manchester, Vermont : December 11, 2007 4:26 pm

Joe, you killed your argument yourself by generalizing. Enthusiasm leads to change but how do you know it is "constructive"? Unintelligence, inexperience enthusiasm leads to instability, destructive change. Unless people live on hope and day dream that things will improve like a fairy tale.

If Obama is your fairy tale change, I am afraid of this country.

]]> By: AJ, IL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/obama-nabs-key-granite-state-nod/#comment-178074 AJ, IL Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:57:47 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/obama-nabs-key-granite-state-nod/#comment-178074 FIRED UP! READY TO GO! FIRED UP! READY TO GO! FIRED UP! READY TO GO! C'mon everybody together now! FIRED UP! READY TO GO! FIRED UP! READY TO GO! I heard that New Hampshire Governor John Lynch who was in attendence (to the dismay of his wife, a Hillary supporter) was singing very softly, "FIRED UP! READY TO GO! FIRED UP! READY TO GO!" FIRED UP! READY TO GO! FIRED UP! READY TO GO! FIRED UP! READY TO GO!

C'mon everybody together now!
FIRED UP! READY TO GO! FIRED UP! READY TO GO!

I heard that New Hampshire Governor John Lynch who was in attendence (to the dismay of his wife, a Hillary supporter) was singing very softly, "FIRED UP! READY TO GO! FIRED UP! READY TO GO!"

]]> By: City Slicker in Eldora, IA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/obama-nabs-key-granite-state-nod/#comment-178038 City Slicker in Eldora, IA Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:36:31 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/obama-nabs-key-granite-state-nod/#comment-178038 Is that John Edwards in that picture? Is that John Edwards in that picture?

]]> By: Steve, New York http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/obama-nabs-key-granite-state-nod/#comment-178035 Steve, New York Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:35:25 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/obama-nabs-key-granite-state-nod/#comment-178035 “OHHH so-n-so is voting for this person, I guess that’s good enough for me.. I don’t need to do my own reasurch on the candidate” /end sarcasm Why do people care about endorsements? It does not matter. And the American people stopped caring about them a long time ago. “OHHH so-n-so is voting for this person, I guess that’s good enough for me.. I don’t need to do my own reasurch on the candidate”
/end sarcasm

Why do people care about endorsements? It does not matter. And the American people stopped caring about them a long time ago.

]]> By: Christian, Tampa FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/obama-nabs-key-granite-state-nod/#comment-178013 Christian, Tampa FL Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:29:25 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/obama-nabs-key-granite-state-nod/#comment-178013 I am very pleased by the last part, about Obama refusing to condemn a Clinton flier. Just another little tidbit that shows why he would be a unifying President rather than a partisan person. I am very pleased by the last part, about Obama refusing to condemn a Clinton flier. Just another little tidbit that shows why he would be a unifying President rather than a partisan person.

]]> By: Joe in Vermont, Manchester, Vermont http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/obama-nabs-key-granite-state-nod/#comment-178007 Joe in Vermont, Manchester, Vermont Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:26:14 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/obama-nabs-key-granite-state-nod/#comment-178007 What is curious is that the "new wave" of Democrats in the Granite State have lined up with Obama. Governor John Lynch, whose wife has endorsed Clinton, was at the Oprah-Obama rally in Manchester on Sunday. While he hasn't endorsed anyone, the fact that he was there is interesting. If you look nationwide, the younger and "newer" Democrats in elective are breaking for Obama as did Oprah. Clinton, on the other hand, gets Andrew Young, Barbara Streisand, John Lewis and the old crowd who has been around for decades. I have to ask which of the candidates is really for constructive change and which is for the old establishment status quo. When you look at endorsements and records, status quo = Clinton and constructive change, a fresh outlook and enthusiasm = Obama. What is curious is that the "new wave" of Democrats in the Granite State have lined up with Obama. Governor John Lynch, whose wife has endorsed Clinton, was at the Oprah-Obama rally in Manchester on Sunday. While he hasn't endorsed anyone, the fact that he was there is interesting.

If you look nationwide, the younger and "newer" Democrats in elective are breaking for Obama as did Oprah. Clinton, on the other hand, gets Andrew Young, Barbara Streisand, John Lewis and the old crowd who has been around for decades.

I have to ask which of the candidates is really for constructive change and which is for the old establishment status quo. When you look at endorsements and records, status quo = Clinton and constructive change, a fresh outlook and enthusiasm = Obama.

]]> By: AJ; Montpelier, VT http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/obama-nabs-key-granite-state-nod/#comment-177973 AJ; Montpelier, VT Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:11:38 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/obama-nabs-key-granite-state-nod/#comment-177973 So, she has just made herself out to be a liar. I wonder what kind of sleazy backroom deals Obama worked with her to get this recommendation? So, she has just made herself out to be a liar. I wonder what kind of sleazy backroom deals Obama worked with her to get this recommendation?

]]> By: William Gainesville, FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/obama-nabs-key-granite-state-nod/#comment-177961 William Gainesville, FL Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:05:48 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/obama-nabs-key-granite-state-nod/#comment-177961 Obama is the force for change in this great nation. He will take us where we need to go...he is a uniter who inspires us all to be the best that we can be. Personally, I am FIRED UP and READY TO GO! Obama is the force for change in this great nation. He will take us where we need to go...he is a uniter who inspires us all to be the best that we can be. Personally, I am FIRED UP and READY TO GO!

]]> By: AJ, IL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/obama-nabs-key-granite-state-nod/#comment-177955 AJ, IL Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:01:03 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/obama-nabs-key-granite-state-nod/#comment-177955 Way to go Shea Porter! Let's see Hillary gets endorsed by the New Hampshire governor's wife and Obama gets both New Hampshire House Representatives endorsements! Great news! Keep it going! I've got my swimsuit and am ready to ride that Obama wave! Obama in '08! Way to go Shea Porter! Let's see Hillary gets endorsed by the New Hampshire governor's wife and Obama gets both New Hampshire House Representatives endorsements! Great news! Keep it going!

I've got my swimsuit and am ready to ride that Obama wave!

Obama in '08!

]]> By: cathy,boston,ma http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/obama-nabs-key-granite-state-nod/#comment-177925 cathy,boston,ma Tue, 11 Dec 2007 20:45:01 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/obama-nabs-key-granite-state-nod/#comment-177925 Good for him. This is a real momentum and alive one. Let's wait how this is going to unfold. Good for him. This is a real momentum and alive one. Let's wait how this is going to unfold.

]]> By: Bernard, Scotch Plains, NJ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/obama-nabs-key-granite-state-nod/#comment-177920 Bernard, Scotch Plains, NJ Tue, 11 Dec 2007 20:43:00 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/obama-nabs-key-granite-state-nod/#comment-177920 Wonderful endorsement...Go OBAMA!!!! Wonderful endorsement...Go OBAMA!!!!

]]> By: Jared, Phoenix, AZ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/obama-nabs-key-granite-state-nod/#comment-177917 Jared, Phoenix, AZ Tue, 11 Dec 2007 20:42:04 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/obama-nabs-key-granite-state-nod/#comment-177917 It is surprising that the Congresswoman would make an endorsemnt after saying that she would not. I see this mainly as a sign of Hillary Clinton's decline. When it looked as if she would have had to work with her she chose not to endorse anyone, as soon as Clinton begins to look beatable you see what happens. So many in the Democratic establishment have backed Clinton because she has been running for the office since the beginning of modern politics... they seem to think she deserves it, or that they don't have a choice anyway because she's already won. We need to stop choosing our politicians based on their 'electablilty.' How many elections has that won for Democrats? What we end up with isn't the best canditate, but the best one at saying nothing at all. I hope this inspires more of the Democratic establishment to ignore the pressure and begin endorsing the people they truely believe in. We'll all be better off. It is surprising that the Congresswoman would make an endorsemnt after saying that she would not. I see this mainly as a sign of Hillary Clinton's decline. When it looked as if she would have had to work with her she chose not to endorse anyone, as soon as Clinton begins to look beatable you see what happens.

So many in the Democratic establishment have backed Clinton because she has been running for the office since the beginning of modern politics... they seem to think she deserves it, or that they don't have a choice anyway because she's already won.

We need to stop choosing our politicians based on their 'electablilty.' How many elections has that won for Democrats? What we end up with isn't the best canditate, but the best one at saying nothing at all.

I hope this inspires more of the Democratic establishment to ignore the pressure and begin endorsing the people they truely believe in. We'll all be better off.

]]> By: Philip, Elkhart IN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/obama-nabs-key-granite-state-nod/#comment-177854 Philip, Elkhart IN Tue, 11 Dec 2007 20:10:45 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/obama-nabs-key-granite-state-nod/#comment-177854 Also during Tuesday's call, Obama would not condemn a new negative flier distributed by Clinton’s campaign that attacks his health care plan. “I think it’s entirely legitimate to talk about the issues,” he said. Interesting. I'm glad CNN threw this in there. Also during Tuesday's call, Obama would not condemn a new negative flier distributed by Clinton’s campaign that attacks his health care plan.

“I think it’s entirely legitimate to talk about the issues,” he said.

Interesting. I'm glad CNN threw this in there.

]]> By: Optimistic... http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/obama-nabs-key-granite-state-nod/#comment-177826 Optimistic... Tue, 11 Dec 2007 19:57:19 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/obama-nabs-key-granite-state-nod/#comment-177826 My oh my!!! Clinton is probably losing her freaking mind right about now, as well she should be. Maybe next time she will put the American peoples concerns before hers and her purses! Change is upon us... Mandated healthcare!!! Lady give me a break will you?? Newsflash Hillary car insurance is mandated but a good portion of people don't have it...why?? Not because they don't want it, it's because they are not going to choose car insurance over eating and living from day to day...nor will they choose your "mandated" healthcare. Get over yourself...you would do this country twice as much damage good...Republicans can't stand you...don't you think they desire to work effectively with you?? Ummmm not so much!! My oh my!!! Clinton is probably losing her freaking mind right about now, as well she should be. Maybe next time she will put the American peoples concerns before hers and her purses! Change is upon us...

Mandated healthcare!!! Lady give me a break will you?? Newsflash Hillary car insurance is mandated but a good portion of people don't have it...why?? Not because they don't want it, it's because they are not going to choose car insurance over eating and living from day to day...nor will they choose your "mandated" healthcare. Get over yourself...you would do this country twice as much damage good...Republicans can't stand you...don't you think they desire to work effectively with you?? Ummmm not so much!!

]]> By: anon New York, NY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/obama-nabs-key-granite-state-nod/#comment-177819 anon New York, NY Tue, 11 Dec 2007 19:52:23 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/obama-nabs-key-granite-state-nod/#comment-177819 I don't think endorsements matter too much. But this shows that not all women voters are rallying around our former first lady. I think women want someone with the strongest track record of judgement. They also should choose someone who showed the right judgement on Iraq from the beginning. I don't think endorsements matter too much.

But this shows that not all women voters are rallying around our former first lady.

I think women want someone with the strongest track record of judgement. They also should choose someone who showed the right judgement on Iraq from the beginning.

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