Sen. Obama has made up ground against Sen. Clinton in New Hampshire, according to a CNN/WMUR poll released Wednesday.
WASHINGTON (CNN) - Barack Obama has chipped away at Hillary Clinton’s lead in New Hampshire, and the two Democratic presidential hopefuls are now locked in a statistical tie less than one month before the first-in-the-nation primary, a CNN/WMUR Poll released Wednesday shows.
Clinton has dropped 5 percentage points since the CNN/WMUR November survey, while Obama has gained 8 percentage points, according to the poll conducted by the University of New Hampshire Survey Center. Clinton is now at 31 percent to Obama’s 30 percent.
In the Republican contest, the new poll also reveals that despite Mike Huckabee’s meteoric rise in some Iowa and national surveys, he has yet to catch fire in New Hampshire. Huckabee remains in single digits at 9 percent, up 4 percentage points from November. But he still trails Mitt Romney by 23 percentage points.
Romney remains in the lead with 32 percent of the vote, followed by Rudy Giuliani and John McCain who are tied with 19 percent.
Despite Romney’s double-digit edge over his nearest competitors, and the seemingly two-way battle between Clinton and Obama on the Democratic side, the Granite State contests are far from over.
“This race is not over by a long shot,” said CNN Polling Director Keating Holland. “Forty-three percent of Democratic primary voters, and a whopping 55 percent of GOP voters, say they are still trying to make up their minds.”
–CNN Political Editor Mark Preston
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The headline said "Dem Race Takes Nasty Turn." Why are the results of a poll considered nasty? Nasty to who? Is this one of those stupid headlines which has nothing to do with the article?
The article never even mentions "nasty". It does not cite any reference to "nasty". Was this someone's nasty wish?
( fourty-three percent democratic voters still trying to make up their minds. ) The Democratic voters are scared of voting for Clinton or Obama. Unless Gore decides to run Richardson or Biden and Possibly Edwards is our best hope in winning the whitehouse. There is a large percentage of the people who will not unite behind Clinton or Obama for various reasons. Richardson and Biden have the respect of the democrat's and some republicans. Clinton has to much baggage to win the whitehouse. Mistakes she has made on not knowing where she stands on issues and her longtime history of politics will kill her chances against a republican nominee. And Obama's name itself scare folks but he just has no experience in running something as large as the US goverment. He needs to become Governor of Illinois and prove himself then shoot for president of the US. Clinton or Obama will be a sure loss to the Whitehouse. God Bless Richardson and Biden.
I do not beleive these polls a bit. Polls predicting Caucus results if anything, have always proved to be vulgar and wrong. However, I I'll agree that a lot of people are yet to make up their minds. This last debate taking place in Des Moines before the kick off of the primary, should bring closure to most of the undecided. I have no doubt in my mind that Clinton is going to emerge the nominee in the democratic side. On the republican side however, the race is still a toss up.
THE DIE IS CAST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
OBAMA 08
VOTE FOR CLINTON, the one not running around behind oprahbama!
http://www.obamatruth.org/
It's about time, you CNN and Wolf blitzer change your ways of asking questions to Obama and give him the respect he deserves because He will be the President of USA come Nov/08 because american people said so..now billary dig that!!! ah ah ah ah ah
Latest National Poll by ABC/Washington Post:
HILLARY BEATS OBAMA BY 30 POINTS (53 VS 23).
http://abcnews.go.com/images/PollingUnit/1054a1'08%20Election.pdf
Mitt Romney will be the GOP nominee and 44th President of the USA because he's clearly the most qualified and has by far the most cross-functional experience of any candidate running from either party.
This "very moderate" conservative bought health insurance to every citizen in Massachusetts without raising taxes. Everyone else in the country is "talking" about health care. Mitt's "done" health care.
Mitt's father, George Romney, was also a very moderate conservative who marched with Martin Luther King Jr. in the 1960's when he was a very popular 3-term Governor of Michigan.
That's why I'm voting for Mitt Romney
If Hillary Clinton loses here, her supporters silly "inevitablity" argument goes out the window, and all she's got is the novelty of being a woman plus the equally silly "dynasty" idea, which her supporters call "experience".
On the Republican side, if Mitt doesn't win here in his backyard, he can't win anywhere but maybe Utah. All the money and flip-flops in the world won't change that.
The polls had Gore ahead in 2000 and look what happened there... I think Hillary is in despite what the polls say about Obama & Edwards...their strong showings only highlight the depth of the Democratic party this year. I'm excited to witness the first woman to be US President.
To all Democrats out there, I urge you to think long and hard before we pick a nominee this cycle. I am an African male and from my experience, I can conclusively tell you that a vote for Barack Obama is a wasted vote. If Obama gets the Democratic nomination, the 08 election will be over in June because the Republicans, regardless of who their nominee may be, they will shred Obama in pieces. Obama does not have the experience, organization or the tenacity to withstand the Republican political machine. Hillary Clinton has everything it takes to stand all that the Republicans will throw at her. Please think long and hard beofre we lose the White House again to Republicans.
It is no mystery that Clinton(s) are the ones that lie, cheat, kill, & steal. There is obvious corruption, deception, delusion, and manipulation in that family, beyond belief. If you are a supporter can you tell us all what you know of that they have done legitimately that has been successful and beneficial for the USA? Her plan "B" ( for NH) stands ofr "BS"
My guts tell me Mr Obama will thrash Mrs Clinton in IO,NH SC except Novada.
Just an independent supporting non of the above.
Go Obama I am at the point now that if Hillary does win I will vot Republican.
I hate Hillary Clinton she is no good for America.
Barack/Edwards
Could there be some other pictures CNN can put up here here we can see both candidates either shining or fading rather than their candidate of choice?
I'd like all of the Hillary followers to realize that the Republicans WANT Hillary to win this nomination. Up against all top five Republican contenders, Hillary loses. Obama is not a savior, but I know once in office, he will be able to facilitate healing between so many different groups who have become divided these past 8 years. He is not perfect, but he is what our country needs. I honestly believe that Hillary will simply continue the divisive rhethoric and tactics of the Bush administration. Please at least give Obama a chance, and check out his ideas/speeches online.
Where is the Iowa Poll? Why would the Clinton News Network do a New Hampshire poll and not an Iowa Poll?
Obumble trys for the 'granite jaw' look, but somehow it just doesn't come off....arrogant is more the demeanor.
Another CNN Poll favoring Obama. What did you expect?
The coronation is crumbling as people "are paying attention" and they don't like what she and hubby are putting out there.
Bill and Hill used to be able to get away saying one thing somewhere and saying something different in front of another crowd, or the "folks" only having one source for information.
The 90's are over and the grip that certain segments of the media had on what to put out there and what to leave out in regards to information is over.
Case in point was at the recent debate where the Hillary plant was used to grill the Republicans and BEFORE the debate was over, not only did we know who he really was, we knew who he supported and whose campaign he was part of.
Ding, dong the witch is dead.......
If Hillary loses New Hampshire, she's going to have to bring out that dirt on Obama she claims not to have. Whoops, how did that leak out..
Although I am glad to see Obama gaining, polls do not really matter. Everyday there seems to be a new poll, I am tired of polls.
During primaries, registered democrats and republicans will cast their vote which among their candidates they wanted to be the nominee. Independent voters in some state can't cast their votes during primary, they have to wait for general election.
WAKE UP DEMOCRATS!!! This election MUST be about more than who looks best in swimming trunks!!!
Im pretty conservative, and a Republican for the most part. Why is Biden being blown off by the Dems?? I think he says a lot of inappropriate things about the Bush administration, which serve no purpose to me, but he has ALL the experience here. He or McCain are the best options out there for president. No flash, I guess, but Hillary??? Puleeez!! Obama? All window dressing and trying to appear Bourgeoisie.
Get ready for history people. The time is NOW. All the doubters will be eating their own words soon.
Obama rocks the nation.
We're planning a big celebration bash after Hillary loses NH. Everyone is invited..
For gosh sakes, Democrats–THINK! We need Clinton and her ability to work on this mess. And, she is by far the most popular of the candidates, either Dem. or Repub., in Europe and other countries, so would be more able to bring up our standing in world respect. And unlike Oprah/Obama, Hillary will have a 2 term, successful past president to advise her if needed. Maybe Obama in 2016, but not now–just not enough experience, too many foibles, and too many Obama supporters trying to act like he is much more than he is, if you read to learn about him. We need HILLARY!!
No surprise here. As people become more aware of Obama, Hillary crumbles.
I'm only cautiously optomistic though. I know Hillary's going to come after Barack with some nasty, devious, most certainly non-fact-based, mud-slinging in the next 20some odd days.
WOW! I hadn't seen this website before. Thanks for posting! Every Obama backer needs to check this out. And if it is true.....and they seem to have all the proof right there.....then you need to think before you vote.
http://www.obamatruth.org/
My guts tell me Mr Obama will win all three IO,HN,SC
Actually, this is a good thing. Now, hopefully, the media will really check out Obama's record while he was a State Senator. From what I have read in a magazine and heard on MSNBC his record is very left wing and America is in the middle politically.
So, FINALLY, we may get the real scoop on Obama and why he did not want us to know about his State Senate track record.
So much for that poll on Oprah hurting Obama's chances huh, CNN? It also appears that Clinton's rebuttal with Maya Angelou BACKFIRED just like I thought it would....
Come on now people? When are you clinton backers gonna learn? You can't mess with Change? Now I'm a BIG supporter of Bill Clinton but Bill and Hillary have two different views on politics. The smart one and the dumb one? Bill helped the economy alot. Guess which view is the dumb one....
Now personally, I like Obama alot and I wish he would become the president but I think it's unlikely to happen just because of all the bashing and Muslim rumors... It's ridiculous really.
IT'S TIME FOR A CHANGE!!!
Obama '08
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.
My, my, my. It looks like somebody forgot to tell voters that Hillary Clinton was the "inevitable" Democratic nominee.
People are obviously catching onto Clinton's unearned hubris and chewing it up and spitting it out. We are now in the information age and we are not condemed to face-value politics anylonger: meaning we can jump on the internet and research the candidate and their policies, stances and political bios within a few minutes effortlessly by-passing the retoric from the media. Also, we learned our lesson in blindly following a presidential candidate after this Bush administration.
I'm delighted that people are looking past the racial lines and all the other BS that is out there and are really seeing who can help this country (and no, its not a Clinton). I'm studying abroad in Europe and surprisingly, we are still viewed as the most powerful country in the world. My fellow students here (in Spain) are learning about our country and many are actually rooting for Obama (many because he's new and black and many because of his stances on foreign policy).
With that said, GO OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!
As much as I would love to see a black or women become president–I can't support either of these candidates. Here's why:
For too many years we have sent people to Washington who were groomed their whole lives to be President. They all said they were "for the average American" but all the actions we have seen coming from Washington have not been in support of "real need" in America. When childcare became a problem–they stopped funding it–and gave a tax credit. When the poor became a problem–they just ignored it and set unreasonable barriers and limits to obtaining needed services. For 7 years privitization has taken a toll on government services–contractors have made a windfall–but social services, child protection/welfare, ALL have spiraled into chaos and neglect due to understaffing/underfunding. Mental health services have degraded to an embarassment for the entire nation. In short. So–for the polished prep school personna's of Obama and Clinton, I think we need a new voice. Let's try just a regular "guy" instead of a Harvard or Yale graduate for a change. John Edwards is our only hope–for going to Washington and speaking the unvarnished truth–and using all power invested in him–to always consider the needs of the average American.
So what if Mrs. Clinton loses Iowa and New Hampshire?
She's goin' to South Carolina, she's goin' to Michigan, she's goin' to Florida...and California... and Massachusetts...and Alabama...and Colorado....and then she's goin back to DC for another 8 years in the White House! Yeeeaaaghhhhh!....Cackle, Cackle
The more I learn from reading and observation on both candidates–the more I am convinced they are prostitutes to the system. The only candidate out there staying on track, kicking a little dirt, and showing genuine passion and zeal to "fight the tough fight" in Washington is John Edwards. Take a second look fellow Democrats–before we end up with a President without the "strength" to shake up the Washington estalishment. John Edwards is where we should be placing our bets. He is more popular, even amongst Republicans (who are a little dissatisfied after the Bush reign). John Edwards is the most genuince article I've seen in over 30 years of voting. This retired USAF Seniro NCO is changing flags!!!
Hillary Clinton will not lose in Iowa, New Hampshire or South Carolina. Hillary Clinton will be the nominee because it just makes sense. American people need to snap out of this campaign nonsense and focus on the real issues. Who is talking about CREATING JOBS? Who is talking about REDUCING ENERGY COST? Which candidate is talking about ascertainable, achievable policies? The answer is clearly Hillary Clinton. Some women are actually buying into the Oprah spiel. She’s Oprah, not God. We shouldn’t let a talk show host who thrives off the petty bull crap all day tell us how to vote.
We have an experienced candidate with a “clever chameleon” who has taken aim at the mortgage crisis. Hillary has the contractionary fiscal policies America NEEDS to move forward. Obama just has the deep pockets to run a race and, of course, Oprah. Is Oprah going to create jobs for American families? Is Oprah going to see that EVERY AMERICAN has health care? I don’t think so because neither Oprah nor Obama care about American people as much as they care about their ballooning egos.
Come on America. This one is easy. We need to stick with Hillary Clinton.
I agree. To many polls. Hard to believe them, Hillary may have had a few hard weeks. But I don't believe her numbers could have dried up so much, so fast. And even though Obama is going up in some ways, he is not really gaining in other ways. So I think more and more people are just going to the undecided category. And in the end, they might not go with who is more likable or believable. But who has the best chance in the general election. I do think that Hillary might lose Iowa, but I do think she will win New Hampshire. I don't think she is as dire in that state as polls say. So I don't believe the polls. But then I think Hillary has the best chance to win even if she loses the early states. Because she's still leading in the big states. But one never knows. Look at Howard Dean, he was leading going into Iowa and lost BIG. Now polls show Obama leading, so maybe he will lose. It all depends on who turns out to vote. And who they believe has the best chance to win. The closer we come to the primaries, The less I believe the polls. I don't believe Huckabee has had this massive jump either!
Yes, Obama backers, go see obamatruth.org. This site has some of the lies and distortions that Obama is up against. Just because you put "truth" in the name does not make it so. It is basically a "swiftboad" website.
Regarding Hillary, for those of you who say she has the most experience and is the most electable, what in the world are you basing this from?? WHAT EXPERIENCE? Please give me some information here, besides 8 years as first lady. ELECTIBILITY/UNITER? Close to 50% of the country has a negative view of her and would never vote for her. That means you have to convince every single person in the other 50% to vote for her just to have a tie (remember 2000). WAKE UP FELLOW DEMOCRATS!!
Obama '08 (Disliked by 30%, which are the same people who continue to approve of Bush's performance)
It's hard to see the value in these comments anymore, now that all the campaigns are on top of the situation and telling people to weigh in.
Maybe I'm naive, but I sure hope nobody is swayed by what they read in these comments.
>>thetaxpayer says:
"We're planning a big celebration bash after Hillary loses NH. Everyone is invited.."
Don't buy the beer just yet, Taxpayer.
HILLARY '08
Change, Change, Change! It is also about democratizing the Democratic party so that we have a candidate that is fresh and is not part of the establishment. The myth of invincibility is being exploded once and for all. We are tired of the Washington crowd and the old networks that have had a hold on our party. The Clintons, Al Sharptons, Mayas, Andrew Youngs,etc. It is over guys. A new dawn. Democratic party is reclaiming its true roots and what is stands for. With Barack it will be a landslide victory for the Democrats and we will have a strong party at the county and state levels.
Go Obama Go!!
(I can't believe CNN posted something slightly unfavorable to Hillary...)
If Obama or Hillary become President in "08" this country is doomed! Doomed to failed and due to become a socialist nation!
The problem with this is Hillary would have to fight mean to get back in this and that is exactly what people don't want to see from her.
And as the Democratic field narrows, people are going to get behind Obama before they get behind clinton, if they were going to support her, they would have already done so.
The only thing Obama rocks is probably Oprah. Get real people. This man is the last candidate any democrat should even be looking at. It's all a hoax! A republican friend just informed me that she was also uncertain about who to vote. She went on to say if she didn't vote for a republican she would vote for Clinton
Latest Rasmussen poll has Obama up by 3 in NH.
Whoever becomes the Democratic nominee, let all of us who are against the war, against Bush's UNcompassionate conservatism, against torture, against destroying the environment, against domestic spying, and against executive corruption unite behind the candidate and force their victory in November. Once the nominations are done, let's stop squabbling and stop the GOP from keeping the White House. They've had enough for one decade (or two or three).
Hey Tom from NM-
You continually use a latin phrase to convey an inevitability of Hillary Clinton winning. Now I am not a linguist and don't speak latin fluently, so I forgot. But I do recall you using it ad naseum (oh, look at me). Very curious to learn your opinions on the fall from grace your candidate is experiencing.
I do know one phrase in latin:
In vino veritas
My wine is telling me it's time for you to find a new candidate!
: )
Dear God:
Please protect us from hilary clinton the corporate elitist. Please don't let our nation be ran by Bush, Clinton, Bush, Clinton. Please save us.
So many love to suggest that Obama is unelectable in the general election because America is "not ready" for a black president. Read: that America is "still too racist". I realize that racism is still a LARGE problem and I may be naive, but I have more faith in America than that.
Obama is a refreshing, inspiring candidate. and Hillary is...well...the same old, same old. We've seen where "experienced" politicians have gotten us (Bush and Cheney). We need change and we need it now. An intelligent, charismatic leader to restore our foundation domestically and bring back the worldwide respect that the Bush administration has absolutely obliterated.
I have never been into politics, but I truly believe in this man, and in the ability of Americans to elect such an exceptional individual to lead our country. GO OBAMA
hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha. Hillary.
As much as I like to see Obama ahead in the polls, polls are quick and very small snapshots into the political landscape.
I've seen the obamatruth website and quite frankly, is that it? That's all unknown crap that someone could muster to publish? You will find equally if not more damaging stuff on Edwards. Least not forget Hillary and the Clinton name, it comes with pros and cons. If I put out a Hillarythetruth website, it would be 10 times as large with a whole slew of negative crap about Hillary and Bill.
Yes, let's all jump in the Oprabama bandwagon and nominate the guy with the least national experience of all 15 people running for president!!!
Talk about the "audacity of hope".....
Disgusting!!!!
I see the Clinton/Obama race shaping up somewhat like Bush vs. McCain in 2000. Obama will win a crucial early primary or two, then the Clinton camp will pull out all the stops to utterly smear him.
Expect anonymous calls in South Carolina saying he is a closet Muslim, just as Bush's people said in 2000 that McCain fathered a Black child out of wedlock (when in reality he adopted a Bangledeshi orphan, Bridget)
As for the Republican side, Huckabee is going to win Iowa, and I believe that McCain will surprise everyone and win New Hampshire, though certainly not by his 2000 margin.
Hillary Rodham Clinton is destined to become our next President of the United States, certainly an improvement over WHAT we have "in office" now! God Speed 2008!
Posted By Bea, Hoboken, NJ :
Bea for reference below are the years of elected public office held by the 2008 Democratic presidential candidates:
Biden 34
Dodd 33
Richardson 25
Kucinich 15
Obama 11
Clinton 7
Edwards 6
Sorry I don't count years as First Lady as public office experience.
Has anyone even noticed that Hillary and Obama are the least qualified canidates of both party's. Hillary has only been a senator elected in 2000. Not much accomplished. Worst senate on record 22% approval rating. Would not have been elected if she had not been known as First Lady had to move to NY to be elected Arkansas would not give her a chance. Obama needs to run for Governor of Illinois if he can win there. Go Biden and Richardson.
I like Obama as a running mate, but he's not strong enough to lead America (yet)...he has potential, but not the experience necessary. The next President is going to have a mess to clean up that will take decades. Hillary is the best hope America has in leading us to recovery.
What about the "firewall"?
Hahahaha!
Various people have used “Oprabama”, “Billary” and other "Ooh, look, I can make fun of this candidate's name, won't THAT be clever?" tactics.
Maybe you think we should elect the candidate with the name most difficult to make fun of, but most of us can think of better criteria.
It doesn’t really matter if you’re poking fun at the guy I support or not; such asinine word-plays mark you as someone too dumb to author a meaningful post. You’re very dismissible.
By all means don't stop on my account. I just thought you should know.
hmm David from Dallas, TX, I don't think a nickname like "Billary" is designed to "make fun of the candidate's name". It's not really insulting the name Hillary in itself, but more geared toward mocking/illustrating the fact that Hillary is seeking the Democratic nomination based almost exclusively on her "work" done as first lady next to her husband Bill.
I could see if you were poking fun at the idiots who say things like Osama Obama or whatever, which is completely insulting and meaningless. However, your examples do not support your argument, and your post, is therefore "very dismissible".
I am sick of the MSM only reporting the bad news for Clinton and NEVER the good news!!!!
A Suffolk/WHDH poll just came out and it shows Clinton ahead by 7 points in NH
Since Hill is running behind her Washington "experience" or Bill's, I wish someoned would lay out for me what she's accomplished! And since when is Washington experience the best experience? Washington experience doesn't get anything done! I'm more interested in life experience. That's what shapes your ideas and views. Hill is divisive and represents the status quo. Obama is change. His background helping common Americans has better prepared him for now. He's shown his judgement to be unmatched and that's what we need! We don't need division or another President who's sold him/herself to corporate America. How can you change something that you enhance? We don't need to go back to the '90's. The circumstances are much different now. We need a unifier and I know that's not Hillary!
I thought I read, not that long ago, that Oprah was going to have a negative effect on Obama's campaign . . . does this mean New Hampshire likes Oprah?
Sounds to me like someone is scared!!! I seriously don't know why the candidates are throwing away their money! 4 million dollars on ads?! How about donating that money to cancer research, homeless shelters, or heck even animal shelters!! How about Katrina victims or California fire victims? If I heard about a candidate actually donating their money to help someone OTHER than themselves, why that would definitely buy my vote!! But then I wouldn't get to see your face on the TV for that split second right before I switch the channel to find out what else is on....
Hillary's campaign is struggling with perceptions that she is devious, calculating and a divisive figure according to recent democrat focus groups in Philadelphia — almost all of whom said they would vote for her in a general election. Group members said things of Hillary like — "I don't feel like I look at her and see someone who's telling me the whole truth." and "She is walking a fine tightrope now, because she is such a divisive personality."
Meanwhile, Barack Obama was perceived as inspirational, motivating, charismatic and compassionate.
The more people learn about (and see) Hilllary, the MORE THEY DISLIKE HER (and Bill is making it even worse).
SHE IS NOT CAPABLE OF BEING PRESIDENT AND BEING MARRIED TO A FORMER PRESIDENT (if you call what they have a marriage) makes her NO MORE QUALIFIED.
She can go as negative in the ads as she wants but it will only enforce what a real "witch" she is.
Just visited the link someone posted regarding truth-out Obama. REALLLY reaching on that one... Flawed logic and huge 'assumed' quantum leaps take you from "Obama speaks out against insurance and healthcare" to "He hasn't done anything about "his" hospital.(meaning: the hospital which employs his wife). The whole thing reeks of desperation.
Its funny how all the polls show Oprahbama and Clinton in a "dead heat". JOHN EDWARDS IS TIED in this dead heat but the media refuses to acknowledge it. Why??, because the media wants to shove Obama and Hillary down our throat. I am sick of it.
By the way, this isn't(and shouldn't be) a Hollywood production. Any American with brains in their head, (and uses them).. knows that John Edwards is the only one who is running for president the way it SHOULD BE DONE. On Jan 3, both of these jack***es won't know what hit them.
How about the people of New Hampshire live up to their motto of "Life free or die" and vote for the champion of the Constitution "RON PAUL" Visit and learn more about Ron Paul at ronpaul2008.com
The more people learn about (and see) Hilllary, the MORE THEY DISLIKE HER (and Bill is making it even worse).
SHE IS NOT CAPABLE OF BEING PRESIDENT AND BEING MARRIED TO A FORMER PRESIDENT (if you call what they have a marriage) makes her NO MORE QUALIFIED.
She can go as negative in the ads as she wants but it will only enforce what a real "witch" she is.
Here is a very possible scenario. Obama wins Iowa, Clinton comes in 2nd, Edwards 3rd. Richardson, Dodd and Biden finish, in no particular order, 4th, 5th and 6th. Most have indicated that if they don’t finish in the top three they will probably drop out, I believe it’s the top two for Edwards. New Hampshire very possibly then becomes a two person race between Obama and Clinton (Kucinich and Gravel not withstanding). Who do you think the majority of the Edwards, Biden, Dodd and Richardson supporters throw their support too? Clearly Obama will be the beneficiary.
Then comes South Carolina and the same scenario plays itself out again.
How would Clinton recover from three straight defeats and a field narrowed down to just her and an Obama with huge momentum. The point is, Hillary’s support has hit its ceiling, probably did so a month ago. Obama’s is still on the rise.
The negative rating now of Hillary is down to 18. Every American know what is to know about Hillary Clinton; what do they know about Barack Hussein Obama?
I've asked so many in my community about Barack Hussein Obama, the only thing they know about Obama he's black, young, from Chicago and wrote two books about his self. My neighbor said to me today, she thought Barack Hussein Obama is a a preacher until Oprah campaigned for him. My neighbor is voting for Hillary, she said she knows Hillary, had been thru the wringers with all kinds of republican investigations and comes out nothing against her.
I am dancing with delight to see Hillary's numbers shrinking. I was really frightened that she might win. Finally people are starting to see the real person she is. It even shocks me to realize how much I dislike her. I don't think I can even say exactly why. There are just too many reason. I am not normally a hateful woman but Hillary sure brings out the worst in me. I think 50% of the population agrees with me on this. She is way too negative and will never unite this country.
ABC Anyone But Clinton
See...I didn't even call her any names.
Why is Obama so popular? he hasn't done anything good in Illinois. He's even hiding his state senate records. All he boast is that he is against the war in Iraq. It's been done. What did he do as a state senate in illinois and as US senator? I read he missed 80% of US senate votes? I think one of them is the iran issue.
No matter what these candidates say, they will not be able to pull the troops out in 6 months. You have to think of the safety of others (military and civilians) that will be left behind and also military equipments that has to be transported back. I'd like to hear candidates focus on mainly domestic issues like economy, education, healthcare, immigration.
Surrealist, Fort Myers, FL, you made some really excellent points and I really agree with you – but why do you think Edwards is the answer?
I still have not made up my mind. I used to like Clinton for many years but ever since they started talking her up for President – right about the time she won her Senate seat – or was it even before – I just started to feel that maybe the republicans WANTED her to win b/c they could beat her. Even tho' I liked her, I knew she was polarizing. And unfortunately, I really don't see this country putting a woman in the WH. And honestly, the more I am seeing of her, now the more I dislike her.
I used to like Edwards – at least when he was running with Kerry -but I thought some of the campaigning was getting nasty and it was turning me off.
I like Obama, I started paying more attention to Biden after the last debate – but I just don't know yet. And this is so important, I am so afraid of making the wrong choice.
Way to go New Hampshire!
Lets get out some funds for the New Hampshire team.
We have got to pick up the message and carry it to the independents in New Hampshire.
The weather always makes it take more time than usual to get things done. Lets get moving early & often in New Hampshire.
If you can get there go there and help!
Considering that most polls only poll a few hundred or a thousand people, I hardly think that is representative of the entire state, country or whatever you claim to be measuring.
You can take a poll to statistically prove anything you want.
So just another "Hillary" scare tactic to attempt to put us off.
Nothin' doin'
I haven't found one reason to vote for Obama. The guy decided to run for president after being in the US senate for less than 2 years, he still hasn't even completed his 3rd year in office.
He's a smooth speaker, so what? Is that any qualification for running for the highest office in the land. We are choosing a president, not the new American Idol!!!
Between the Oprah circus and his nearly zero experience at the national and foreign policy level, I can't understand why he has so many people beguiled.
What a bunch of mindless lemmings! To praise and support a light-weight like Barack Obama over a seasoned, brilliant, balanced, experienced candidate such as Hillary is idiocy. I can not believe the baseless, vile hatred that is spewed on her. I, one on many, will not be able to hold my nose and vote for such a weak, unseasoned, empty suit as Obama. God, I hate to think that I'd have to vote for a Republican. But, I gotta' say, ANYONE BUT OBAMA!!
I'm from Illinois - I've read these posts about Obama's "record" in Illinois. None of the negative posts are from folks from Illinois. We all - Republicans and Democrats alike here - think he is a great man, deserving of high, national office. He was my State Senator; he was a courageous assemblyman - he passed law requiring the videoing taping a police questioning of prisoners with by-partisan support when no one thought he could. The folks who claim Obama had no real opposition in Illinios forget that Hillary skated by in New York in her Senate race when Guillani dropped out early and her replacement Rep. opponent was not a significant contender. As for experienc, Obama actually spent more time in the state legislature than Hillary spent in the US Senate. And for those of you concerned about the vetting of Obama's past - the Illinois press is as vigorous - if not more - than any national guys. Remember the Chicago press is known for several phrases: "Politics ain't beanbag" and "if your mother sez she loves you, check it out." If Barry Hussein Obama had a nefarious past, we would have known about it. Out guys are that good. gangway jan
The agendas between Sen. Hillary Clinton and Sen. Barack Obama have the different: Hillary has more real planning and concept to change America, but, Barack Obama has only follow Hillary footstep, no new idea and actual facts shows he did for American, although he told people he was drug user in his teen age, but it don't mean he is honest, he told because he knows people sooner or later should know, and to avoid it happen, the better way said by himself. the history we should know, if the animal’s habit likes to eat human, it won't change at all....
Obama has my support in 2008.
His positions on healthcare, Iraq, the economy, taxes, volunteerism, and foreign policy are the best of any candidate.
His character as a community builder and a listener make him uniquely equipped to lead and inspire America to restored greatness.
His experience as a multiethnic and multicultural man give him unique perspective that make him a better diplomat in chief.
His hatred of bloodshed make him a great Commander in Chief.
He's just better.
GO OBAMA! I would vote for you if I live in the States!
Posted By Bea, Hoboken, NJ :
Bea for reference below are the years of elected public office held by the 2008 Democratic presidential candidates:
Biden 34
Dodd 33
Richardson 25
Kucinich 15
Obama 11
Clinton 7
Edwards 6
Sorry I don't count years as First Lady as public office experience.
Posted By AJ, IL : December 12, 2007 1:05 pm
I meant NATIONAL experience, who gives a darn about the state legislature???? The guy is all talk and no substance, all smoke and mirrors.
I think we dems are doing a great disservice to ourselves by not seriously considering Biden. He's the only candidate who can answer a question. He has the right experience and can beat the Republicans. None of Hillary, Obama or Edwards can. Hillary is of the old guard, Obama is a puppy and Edwards is too liberal. News media should be covering all the candidates, not just picking its own and using its power to sway the people with unbalanced coverage of its chosen ones.
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I have followed the candidates quite closely – I can't believe the people of our country would be so stupid to put a novice in office – Obama is not exdperienced and he is a dreamer – he just doesn't understand the issues before us! Hillary is tough but nice – she knows what to expect – things will not always go as one plans and we need someone who can go with the flow of things – good or bad. Hillary's stand on issues is balance and with good judgment. We need a leader – not just a woman – although wouldn't be nice to have woman who know what she's up against ? My vote is for Hillary – why don't you weigh the facts and you'll come to the same conclusion that I have come to!!! Lawton
I am for Hillary all the way! Don't put a novice into office! Hillary is experienced and balanced! This is no time to put an inexperenced person in office – it just doesn't make sense to consider Obama or Edwaards at this time in history. The oval office is not for someone to learn how to lead – we need a leader! Lawton
Hiliary Clinton is not the kind of change I would like to see. It is important to me to see someday a woman to be President. However, she is the last person I would vote for, it seems that she wants to be president more for herself for that accomplishment than to be their for the american people.
I am a white, middle class ,middle aged woman. I support Obama and here's why.
He does have experience to handle the White House on "day one " as Hillary puts it. First he has proven to be a leader. He has taken his campaign from a virtual "who is this guy" to winning in Iowa. It takes commitment ,dedication intelligence, and strength. He has proven this by running a campaign where he was an unknown and comes out of the woodwork to surpass the knowns. He has built this campaign truly from grassroots.
The change he is trying to inspire is change from the same old politics. I do not dislike Hillary but it seems everyone else does. They will dog her from day one in the White House and once again NOTHING will get done. It will be the same old politics of bipartisnship and fighting beteween Rep and Dems. Red and Blue
Barack has also proven to be able to work across party lines to get things done. If you listened to the Republicans on the New Hampshire debates they all like and respect him. They also I am sure fear him a little because attacking him makes them look bad because he takes the higher road.
This country needs real change and voting for those that have been in Washington for ages is voting for the same old song and dance.
Barack is also intelligent and will surround himself with the same. You can tell he takes this very seriously and I believe he( or anyone else running for this position) would not even attempt to run if they didn't believe they could handle it.
What I find most interesting about this whole political process is the word or catch prase of this election CHANGE. I have been following Obama since his speech in Ill when he decided to run and no one gave him a chance in hell of winning.
He is the one that used Change first in his inspiring speech. Now that everyone sees this is what the people really want THE REPUBLICANS and DEMOCRATS alike have all FOLLOWED HIS LEAD all claiming to be the agents of change. If that is not an indication of a leader. I don't know what else is.