Beware posers who claim they are "Democrats" but threaten to vote for a Republican if Hillary is nominated – ignoring "The Party Platform"!!

Most are GOP Trolls

In the case of Freda here one has to wonder if he/she got the colors mixed up and meant to say Blue Dog Democrats cuz everyone knows that the Yellow Dogs are such staunch "die-hard OLD Democrats" that they'd rather die than vote GOP

Of course one can also speculate that this poster is one of those Southern male chauvinistic REDNECKS who would rather throw his party over instead of voting for a WOMAN for President. (And how many of suck ilk would vote for a black guy either?)

Or else Freda could just be a Blue Dog from CT instead (who indeed has a right to express his/her own opinion)

AND please give your brother our sincerest Thank You for having served our country in Vietnam. I can't believe America ignored the lessons, we learned from that war. (If the Shrub had actually served, I'm sure we would have never gotten in the mess we're in!!)

So please let us all come together again as DEMOCRATS regardless of whether we are Blue or Yellow, Red or Brown, or Black or White …

Regardless of whether we are Christians or Jews, Mormons or Muslims, Buddhists or Hindus, Protestants or Catholics, Orthodox or Reformed, Evangelicals or Pentecostals, Christian Scientists or Non-Denominational, Episcopalians or Presbyterians, Seventh-day Adventists or Jehovah Witnesses, Quakers or Eckists, Bahá'ís or Nazarenes, or Baptists, Lutherns, Methodists, Unitarians, or Wickans, Atheists or Agnostics (forgive me if I missed any, isn't wasn't meant as a slight)…

AND regardless of whether we are male or female… LET US STAND TOGETHER AS "DEMOCRATS" AND SUPPORT OUR PARTY'S PLATFORM ON NOVEMBER 4, 2008 –> LET US TAKE BACK AMERICA FOR ALL OF OUR CITIZENS REGARDLESS OF RACE, RELIGION, CREED, OR SEX — AND BE PROUD TO BE AMERICANS AGAIN…

Support the Democratic Ticket in 2008!!!

To the black lady who called Hillary a racist and stated she will vote for Huckabee if Hillary is the nominee, then you are calling Hillary a racist, but voting for a bigot. Get real lady. Hillary is far from a racist. Someone needed to expose the fakeness which is Obama. One day his in church singing, the next day dancing like Beyonce. One day he is a cigarette smoker, then while he is running for President, he stops. What a fraud.

Posted By Tony, Washington, DC : December 19, 2007 1:09 pm
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Tony,
Isn't it great that we live in a wonderful country that allows us to express our opinions of our political candidates? You are entitled to yours and I am entitled to mine.

If Huckabee is a racist, that's news to my uncle, a Baptist minister who lived in Arkansas over fifty years. African Americans do not give 42% of their vote to racists.

Hillary Clinton is the worst kind of cynic who is probably not racist herself but assumes most other white people are a little bit racist. She is appealing to the worst in people with the cocaine stereotype and other nasty little things done by her cutthroats such as Bob Kerry.

I come from a long line of so called "yellow dog Democrats" from Texas but we are slamming the door on Hillary.

My brother, a Marine Vietnam Veteran, said he will remember Hillary's slight come voting day.
As far as I am concerned, Joe Biden and Bill Richardson are much more experienced and qualified for the job of president than Clinton.

If Hillary Clinton is experienced, Laura Bush should be the candidate for the Republican Party because she has the same kind of experience as Clinton and she is a much more likeable person.

If Hillary is the candidate, I will vote for the Republican candidate unless it is Giuliani.

WE SUPPORT HILLARY IN 2008

She's the only one who can "roll up her sleeves and clean up the mess" left by the GOP — NOT dreamer boy!!

Or vote Biden or Richardson b/c God save our country if the newbie gets elected – who isn't even wise enough to realize what he DOESN'T KNOW yet; let alone play pin-the-tail-on-the-donkey in the Oval Office –> He clearly could have waited until 2012 or 2016. He's only 47, but he's such a baby that he's demanding to be King now Sadly the great Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Senator Obama is certainly NOT!! AND Oprah should stick with her own life and hawking her Book Club (which she can't even get right all the time either).

Senator Obama wants to raise the minimum age to receive maximum Social Security benefits! How much longer will our parents and elders have to wait to retire? And how much longer will we have to wait for our turn?

NO MORE having to explain to our children – why it's (NOT) OKAY for the President Of Our Nation to do drugs!!! It's time to take back our country and make America proud again.

NO MORE EXCUSES AMERICA!!!!

JUST SAY NO – TO OBAMA IN '08

According to the NATIONAL polls, Hillary is 23 points ahead of Obama, but all we seem to hear about is Iowa and NH. I couldn't care less about Iowa and NH. I don't live there and they don't vote for me.

12 points is a comfortable lead hence can not be called a dead heat in New Hampshire.

Like in Iowa which is a STATISTICAL dead heat to be fair to the leading candidate Hillary not just a dead heat.

Go Hillary44 08! http://hillaryis44.org/

New Hampshire does not matter. Super Tuesday which is BIGGER this 2008 cycle will matter most.

Barak Hussien Obama can take his UNITY message to Super Tuesday but he can not win on Super Tuesday. He lacks the passion, organization and the political will of Hillary Clinton and Bill Clinton.

People, polls and pundits have unfairly exaggerated the importance of the IOWA caucuse and early state poll results.

Super Tuesday is all that matters. Why do all the pollsters behave as if 2008 cycle is like any other? It is NOT! Super Tueesday is different this time and organization and money will matter.

Hillary has BOTH on her side and she is doing well nationally so GO HILLARY!

So Hillary is very attractive to our seniors, who pumped up her recent polling results according to CNN.

On the other hand, Obama attracts the younger voters, who will have to pay everything for the seniors. They are also the future of this country.
The younger voters are the ones for change.

If this new poll only asked opinions of the Dem voters, it is not accurate as many voters for Obama are Independents. Hillary doesn't have strong support from Dems, never mind Independents.

Hillary is definitely not for change from this polling result.

Lobbyists on Obama’s ’08 payroll
Change LOL

The only real reason Obama had a "bounce" in his poll numbers was because of Oprah's little dog & pony show. Now that it's over, things can go back to normal.

I really worry about the intelligence of the American people. PLEASE stop letting other people (especially celebrities & talk show people) tell you how to think. Do your research and make an INFORMED decision when you go to the polls next year.

I don't care if Hillary is racist, she still has my vote.

Posted By Daniel :

i would swear that's an obama poster just to get people to hate hillary clinton. it is so obviously deranged.

I ask, "WHY" is Clinton moving up?

From everyone I know, the Clinton's are "past history." I'm so sick of the bashing they've done about Obama and their working to be the ideal "candidates," because folks, we are not only electing Senator Clinton but her husband, as well.

Folks, we need a CHANGE!! And that change is not Senator Clinton as first lady.

Obama 08!!!!!

as obama attacked her first and edwards,you hit back of what ya stand for,and now she is on top ,,,YEAH!!!!

she is so much brighter than Him,,,I dont want someone with 2 years expierence,obma

I will not vote for this black man ,He is to nice .then ya think dirty politics out in chicago,Oh yes he is one of them..

Mrs Hillary Clinton,is a very tough woman ,her work ethic will best all of those men she is not lazy,has any man ever got anything done in that white house heck no,were in debt,not knocking men just men that have been in that white house DITTO NOTHING>>she will be better than her husband as President,he knows it to…things will get done,the middle class will be 100% better,will lvie good again,shes been tested,and thats the honest truth,to many people she has helped that we dont even know about,you wont and cannot ever deny this with the families of children,who are OUR future.

I wish you the best Mrs. Clinton

Thank Goodness! We need Hillary! I don't know why every time someone suggests Obama is young and inexperienced, everyone yells "racist". You can be young and experienced without being black. He seems to be a fairly good speaker, but not the wonder some seem to think, but I don't think he is ready to run a huge and diverse country like the U.S. I think Hillary is by far the most capable of doing this. Go. Hillary!!

Hillary's surge in New Hampshire now really upsets Obama's supporters and the republicans. I note that when they are upset, they tend to swear!

It is only a few days ago that Obama was counting his eggs before they are hatched: My gosh, I MIGHT WIN THAT THING!

Guess Karl Rove needs to give more dirty tricks to Hussein Obama. )

I don't care if Hillary is racist, she still has my vote.

Black people think everyone is racist, it's obvious they are.

"While Clinton retains a comfortable lead in most national surveys, polls so far show a much closer race between Clinton, Obama and Edwards in Iowa"

Actually other polls show a much closer race in South Carolina and a much closer race in NH (other than CNN's poll today, other polls show the race in single digits and some within the margin of error). CNN best wait til more polls come out in NH before it starts declaring it as safely back in Senator Clinton's column.

When the media starts sniping Obama for being in the lead just to get Hillary’s poll numbers up you all will be glued to your computers.
I am a Dem and this crap the media has created is disgusting and it will only get worse.
Look at all these Dem’s eating each other, you all are the reason why people hate politics. The media can very easily drive the polls in any direction they want too.
The media really doesn’t have much to say about Edwards, and with out even trying he is still in a good spot in Iowa. If his numbers come up a little bit more, and they will, the MSM will have all of you saying bad things about him. I don’t know who will win but the MSM will keep you attacking each other. LOL

Wheres all the oprahbama crybabies??? guess theres nothing to obama without oprahs audience

Our news organizations are covering the election like it was a horse race. The only "issues" are who's ahead at the moment and what is the strategy of the losers to catch up.

The real issues – namely Abortion, Children's Issues, Conservatism,
Consumer Issues, Corporations, Crime,
The Distribution of Income, Drug Use,
the Economy, Education, Employment, Energy,
the Environment, Elections, Family Values,
Foreign Policy, Homelessness, Immigration,
Infrastructure, Justice, Law, Marketing and Advertising,
Medical Care, Native Americans, the Population Problem,
Privacy, Poverty, Science and Technology, the Religion Problem, Secularism, Separation of Church and State, Taxation, Veterans' Issues, Wages, the War on Terror,
War in General, and Women's issues to name a few – are not being covered.

Instead it's which horse is ahead, which horse has been drugged, and which jockey took a bribe.

Obama has the best experience and judgment by far. How can he raise so much money without the lobbyists that support Clinton? How can he even be in this thing with such little experience in Washington.

He is the vastly superior candidate. He has the unique ability to scale his community activist experience to the national level. Something the other candidates can barely understand.

Her gains come among "older" voters? I thought older voters would be the ones with the experience and intelligence to see through her sham.

Does anybody see how USELESS these polls are and how inaccurate ??!! 12 points in one week??!! Gimme a freakin break. What a waste of "news" space. How about writing articles about the issues, or how congress is passing dangerous legislation to define protest as "Homegrown Terrorism". What a joke CNN has become. YOU ARE HURTING AMERICA !!

CNN is posting what they want you to read.

There's another NH poll today with Clinton 38 Obama 36. This is just the CNN poll. Nevertheless, why is she still on the campaign trail with all the dirt she and her campaign have been found to be responsible for against Obama? She's grinnin and skinnin while at the same time turning the knife in Obama. It's sick stuff and I don't see how she's been able to get away with it, and still attacking with the latest being her campaign people, Kerry. He issued no compliment, they've never complimented Obama before. Her entire campaign needs to be dismanteled and she should be brought up with defamation of character charges against her and her campaign.

You can decry her socialistic position on health care, her gun control stance, or her stand on any number of issues, but I will promise all of you this.

If you vote Hillary into office — and she's made this abundantly clear by her waffling, double-talk, and congressional voting record — she WILL declare war on Iran. There are no 'ifs, ands, or buts' to it. Her biggest backers would like nothing more than to see Iran removed as a threat to their own interests.

As far as I'm concerned, anybody who votes for Hillary Clinton, will be just as responsible for World War III as the Nazis who voted for Hitler were for World War II, and they will be judged by history as such.

Ever since Hillary said that a raise in the Social Security cap would "hurt the middle class," I have been completely turned off of her. She knew that people who make more than that are not middle class, not even close! It left a bad taste in my mouth on many levels, but the two most important are:

1) She's willing to blatantly lie to the voting public in order to be elected. I now have a hard time believing anything she says, especially promises to the American people concerning policy.

2) Her position favors the wealthy.

I was so disgusted and enraged I yelled at the television. Since then, she has dropped to almost completely last among my choice for democratic candidate. My preference is:

1) Kucinich (never going to happen, sadly)
2) Obama (I will caucus for him)
3)Edwards
4)Biden
5)Dodd
6)Clinton
7)Richardson

to Obamba lovers,

If your candidate can not take a punch, it proves he should not box. once week of so-so publicity, you guys
could not take it any more ? I can not imagine he sit anywhere close to the
the Oval Office. Election is serious
business, not some beauty contest.

CNN POLL ? yeah we really believe this one! That poll is worst than a Pakistan Election!!!!!!!!!

We'll take on the challenge. Unite around the person who can win in the general election and can defeat Hillary in the nationally in the primaries.

Let's go Obama supporters, still plenty of time to win this thing.

Ready to go on the offensive? Pick up those phones, knock on those doors. Give the people of New Hampshire the information they need about Barack Obama. Ken Burns will be putting the documentary together about this campaign. CHARGE!!!!!!!!

I am not a Hillary fan, and I even like Obama, but I have to say, the posts made by many of you Obama supporters are some of the most obnoxious, self-righteous things I've ever had the displeasure to read.

Obama wins Iowa, New Hampshire, and South Carolina. Mark my words.

I saw the term "pantsuit" and had to laugh … will someone please tell Hillary it's ok to wear a dress once in awhile … pantsuits are so … well .. "ugly."

You have many right wing fanatical Republican Hate Mongers trying to pass themselves off as Democrats. Don't be fooled by these swift boat liars. Hillary has always led in New Hampshire and the media tried to bring her down because they do not like her. Now that they see that she is going to win they have to try and correct their lies. Republicans and media means lies and deception for the American people. They want to elect our President. They appointed the President in 2000 & 2004 with the help of the Constitutional burning help of the Republican Majority US Supreme Court, however they will not do this in the next election.

Good numbers for Hillary; she must be overjoyed to see this. But we should all keep in mind that the horserace portrayed in the media fails to live up to the complications on the ground, especially in these early states, where dedication and organization matter more than anything else. So these are encouraging results for her, but they're also quasi-irrelevant. I'd say the same thing if this poll had her losing in New Hampshire (or in Iowa, as with the Washington Post/ABC poll released yesterday). We should pay more attention to the polls near election time – until then, just remember that they're snapshots of the current situation, which renders their predictive abilities totally void.

This is not a very flattering photograph of Hillary by the way. When she smiles like that she looks like a Troll Doll waving, or "Chuckie" with a wig. Don't smile, just be yourself.

Independent, voter in New Hampshire :

Get over yourself. If your kid can't compete honestly with a hard working children of dirt-poor immigrants whose primary language at home isn't even English, you and your kids are going to have other problems in life.

No one wants these jobs the illegal immigrants are doing in the US. Do we want to pay $25/hr for poultry processing plant workers? You'll end up paying $16/lb at the store.

I think we should be nice to Mexico/Mexicans. The way we want to become so insular and non-competitive in this world, they are going to out run us economically someday before too long and we'll be knocking on their doors for jobs.

John Williams, San Diego:

Total crap about stealing stuff. Even Bush Jr. said he wanted to move beyond it after an official report stated that it wasn't clear who (Clinton staff or Bush staff) caused the damage. Clinton supporters even wanted further investigation because the charges were so outrageous and blatantly partisan.

The damage was $20K and Clinton himself offered to pay for it to appease the critics. I say it was Bush Jr. cronies who did it to make themselves look good. Clinton staffers weren't morons who think Bush Jr. people wouldn't cry foul to the press.

Check out the link.

http://www.truthorfiction.com/rumors/t/trashingthewhitehouse.htm

Surprised at the language and brainlessness of TB here, who said he (or is it she) hates Clinton.
In my own case, and as a Black American, I never believe in Obama's hope. He is definitely being oushed around by Clinton haters in both the Democratic and Republican parties who are NOT going to vote for him against any white Repub;ican. The republicans prefer Obama to any other because of their confidence of doing him in. Obama can not win, forget about all the present hooplaa about his 'rating' against others.
I am voting Huckabee too, if Obama wins. Being black does not mean you can do better than someone of other color. Those supporting Obama because he is balck should think deeply.
PERIOD.

Posted By John ATLANTA, GEORGIA : December 19, 2007 11:08 am

It's feelings like this that keep not just all of American, but minorities down. You are overly pestimistic! You shouldn't even vote if you have no hope in this nation or even yourself.

ROTFL You Hillary haters are so funny.

I for one will be glad when these primaries are over, so all the Clinton addicts can take their crow pie and go home.

And Monte Brown from NY, you're delusional. Hillary is no more ready to TAKE OFF FROM DAY ONE than any of the other candidates and less so than most.

Unless you mean she's gonna take off like the DEM congress did last January. Boy they sure got a lot accomplished didn't they?

Sorry, but the woman won't get elected, the American public can't be fooled and over 50% say they won't vote for her under any circumstance. I'd say that significantly cuts into her voter base.

The poll states an error factor of plus or minus 5%. The means it is possible there is still a dead heat.
You ask "why do we hate her". I dislike her because she is not honest or trustworthy. I believe she has no morals at all. I don't want health care shoved down my throat.I want a choice. She openly admits CAN'T WAIT for fight with the republicans if she is elected. She will divide this country in half and congress and the senate will get nothing done. I want answers from her on issues and she won't be pinned down on anything.
Will illegals have drivers license? Will we pay them benefits and special help with education?
I don't know where she is on any of the issues because that's the way she wants it to be. I also believe she thinks the voters are stupid and will accept any flip flop with out question. I do not want to see her "break the glass ceiling" by running on her husband issues. Please note that she is now Hillary Clinton. Where did her middle name go? I could type on for page but in a word she is a divider.

If Hillary wins the presidency, we are guranteed 4 more years of hate spewing venom from both sides..

To :Cody Harding, Kinsley, KS : December 19, 2007 11:19 am

Did you read what you just typed before posting it? You claimed Hillary had over 40 years of experience, where and when? How old is Hillary? Does the experience include the foetal stage of her life?

This is one reason why we just cant get it right when ignoramus like you make comments you cannot back up.

Joe, Boston: Please! When negative comments about Hillary started to come out during the recent debates, did Hillary really endure her criticisms? I think not – she blamed the negativity on everything from the fact that she was a woman, to negative campaigning. Funny, negative campaigning is her current forte'!

Sarah, Owings Mills, MD: Sorry – I'm a woman and will NOT be voting for her. You say she has experience – tell me, in what? Because she's held an elected public office LESS time than Obama, Biden, Kucinich, or Dodd? Because she was the president's wife? Sorry – just because you are the president's wife doesn't make you qualified to be president! If she is basing her qualifications on her experience as the president's wife, than she should allow her records to come out and speak for themselves. She IS too smart for that! Maybe she should take a hint from Dodd, Kucinich and others – to actually show up for her current elected job!! Where was she this past week during the FISA vote?

Anita d. cruz – sorry, depressed all my life you say? The only thing that would be depressing is electing Hillary – the SAME woman who voted not only for the Iraq war but the Iran sanctions. Do you like Bush? If you do, than Hillary is DEFINITELY your best choice for president. If you want change – than start thinking outside of the Bush box!

As a liberal democrat, I would vote for Ron Paul (gasp, a Republican) over Hillary any day!

Obama will win all 4 early states, watch and see

Its OK, Obama is one his way to NH today, after he wins Iowa, he has 5 days starting january 3rd-7th to convince NH that he is a serious candidate then he will win NH, we will pour in alot of money so he can go ahead and win Nevada and then South Carolina is a sure thing after that. Then he has 10 days to work on winning the super-Tuesday states and then he is the democratic nominees. Notice Clintons's gains are among those over 65 years old, those who think they owe Bill Clinton something, watch as Obama steals them away from Clinton in coming days.

I'm gonna enjoy watching the Republican nominee for President beat the pantsuit off this lady in 2008.

I recently spent some time in Iowa. I also read everything I could find about the Iowa primary system. My comment: Why mess with Iowa? certainly a non-event.

To the black lady who called Hillary a racist and stated she will vote for Huckabee if Hillary is the nominee, then you are calling Hillary a racist, but voting for a bigot. Get real lady. Hillary is far from a racist. Someone needed to expose the fakeness which is Obama. One day his in church singing, the next day dancing like Beyonce. One day he is a cigarette smoker, then while he is running for President, he stops. What a fraud.

agree with Joe from Boston. The media has been quite harsh on Clinton, but surprisingly soft on Obama. See this link:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/12/18/AR2007121802184.html

Posted By John, Des Moines, Iowa : December 19, 2007 12:02 pm

You are so right this is such a double standard. I think the reality is this is all beacuse she is a woman even though they like to swear up and down saying it is not.
This is like accusing a rape victim and saying it is her fault that she gets attacked. Sadly it is a same ole' story.

I must have missed something. I check CNN several times a day everyday but I don't remember when Clinton lost the lead in NH. In the summer she was way ahead then everything in the last couple weeks has called it too close to call. Now Clinton "regains the lead" is a major headline? She never lost it! If you really want to force something you could say going from a tie to a lead is regaining but let's not make a big deal about it. Also, I wonder what CNN means by "several other recent surveys" vague wording has no business in a news article.

Extremely sad news, if true. And who can say that?

GOOD! HILLARY IS THE MOST POLARIZING CANDIDATE PERIOD. AS A CONSERVATIVE REPUBLICAN, THERE IS NO ONE I WOULD LIKE TO SEE A REPUBLICAN RUN AGAINST.

John Williams from San Diego, I am supporting Hillary (not exactly a Hillary lover) and I am not under 40.

Although I'm not enthusiatic about polls, I am glad to see CNN attaching complete poll results versus a summary of who they deemed appropriate to report on. I would prefer Obama to be ahead, but the polls are just small snapshot samples can change in the next 3 to 7 days.

The poll consisted of ~500 would-be democratic primary voters. The Democratic primary voter base is over 200,000. So this poll represents 0.25% of the Democratic primary voter population. This is not statistically significant.

It is interesting that Clinton garnered major support as the Democratic candidate who best handles the War in Iraq, Economy, Social Security, Healthcare, and Illegal immigration. The people of New Hampshire must be thinking of Bill Clinton and not Hillary Clinton.

Another New Hampshire poll released today also has the same trendline, with Clinton regaining a lead she had lost last week. Link

I WAS JUST WONDERING HOW THE DOUBLE DIGITS OF HILLARY VANISHED? THAT MUST BE WRONG POLLING BY THE POLLSTER!

A MUST VOTE FOR HILLARY TO WIN THIS RACE TO THE WHITE HOUSE!! WE ALL HAVE TO HELP AROUND MAKE THIS HAPPENED SO THOSE CLINTON HATERS WILL GET MORE FRUSTRATED AND DEPRESSED ALL THEIR LIVES, HEHEHE!!! GO N LET US ALL VOTE FOR HILLARY !! GOD BLESS HILLARY !!

I am not a Hillary supporter, and I am not going to vote for her. But I do believe in a fair election, with each candidate being handled and examined in the same manner. The Washington Post story posted by John in Des Moines is certainly an eye opener. For everyone who accuses Hillary of being dishonest and manipulative, the accusations against Obama in that article are just as bad or worse than anything she has done.
He is a novelty, and having him beat what looked to be a sure thing is a huge news story. That's why he is being treated like a Golden Child in the media.

I still don't understand why you commenters hate Hillary so much. No one has given any genuine reason for the negative comments passed on her. I guess you all have sisters, daugthers, mothers. She is human just like everybody else.

If I may ask, is it because she is smart? Or is it because she is a woman and you men feel threaten by her? I can tell you that she is not perfect just like anybody else. She has made mistakes and she has learned from it – To me that is an experience.

I will prefer to have a president who has made mistakes and learned from it rather than someone who has never made any mistakes and use the office of presidency as a guinea pig.

For those of you who are Christians, I will like to know if you read the same Bible that I read. The Bible did not say anything about conservatives or liberal but Bible talks about Love and the need for us to turn away from Sins. And if Bible (word of God) is your standard, there is no where the Bible talks about smaller sins or bigger sins. When you break one sin, you break all sins. So if abortion is a sin, so is exploiting the poor is a sin, so is hatred is a sin. And the same Bible says: He who hate his brother or sister is a murderer. I am not in any way saying abortion is right but according to the Bible, hating fellow human being is consider a murder.

I hope you can all do some introspection and comment based on facts and not judge Hillary because of your hatred towards her. God bless America with a Godly President (Democrat or Republican) who will trust in the Living God instead of just military power.

Now is that vehicle or plane she's alighting from a hybrid? Would hate to have to calculate her "carbon footprint" for this campaign…

To those Clinton haters,

Electing President is different from
selecting American Idol, It is serious business, I will no vote for anyone who is not ready. Also to lead a nation
takes more than wishful thinking and blogging. People live in the real world.

these hillary lovers must be under 40. i can remember back to the early white house days when she found the rose law firm papers in her room 3 days after statute of limitations and taking everything that wasn't nailed down when her and bubba had to finally leave from there.

Nice. Two polls out over the past 24 hours show either Edwards or Obama with the lead in Iowa, so naturally CNN shifts focus to New Hampshire.

I agree with Joe from Boston. The media has been quite harsh on Clinton, but surprisingly soft on Obama. See this link:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/12/18/AR2007121802184.html

yep, looks like the CFR and Bilderbergs are working some overtime to get Hillary back on track with the public. that and they're getting those Diebold machines ready, too.

Do we need any more proof that these polls are utterly worthless?

In a matter of a few days, Clinton goes from tied to 12 points ahead, all the while campaigning in Iowa.

Strange how this story fails to admit that over 40% of New Hampshire voters are still undecided.

Merry Christmas, Hill.

Why is it that people think Obama is a candidate for change? If you truly were looking for a candidate for change, you'd be voting for Ron Paul. But I doubt you truly believe in what you are saying, so you won't cross party lines to do it. Pathetic.

This lady will do anything to win. Read this: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/washington/2007/12/are-we-planting.html

She is not leading in New Hampshire that is my home state. NO WAY

Wow. Looks like it's over. Edwards is finished for sure. Obama can't win without some of Edwards' supporters.

Can we have some air time for Obama the same we are having for Hillary…Just being honest!

I'm an independent voter. Think about it, if a Dem gets into the Whitehouse. This country will be over run with Illegal immigrants who will take the college spots of your children which will go to Illegal Immmigrant children. We are already funding their health care and their education. Not one 08 candidate is thinking about the LEGAL Americans, they are only thinking about how many Illegal votes they can add to their name. They will all say exactly what you want them to say now, wait until they get in the Whitehouse. Things will be different and they will have a "very good" excuse for changing their minds. Try voting for someone who is for the Leagal working Americans.

Go get'em Hillary, I not only want someone who can win in '08 but also in 2012, and Hillary can.
Obama wil be like Carter, unreelectable because of his inexperiance in National Politics.
Hillary has that "fire in the belly" to be President where as Obama doesn't, at least not at this time.
Neither had Gore nor Kerry, other wise they would have tried again.
I know that Biden has the fever, if he had Obama's charisma then it would be a horse race between Hillary and Biden.
Those two will not only stand up to the Republicans but know how to do it successfully.

I find it interesting that many Clinton supporters suffer from memory loss when it comes to their "backed horse" in this race:

a. Former President Bill Clinton is the only president in the history of this country to actually be impeached while in office.

b. The only significant plan Mrs. Hillary Clinton has pushed for, Universal Heathcare, failed miserably in the 90's (oh, and that she hasn't learned from that mistake because Bill came out and said it was his fault the plan failed).

c. She plants questioners in the audience and has pre-rehearsed answers to the questions (seriously, if you watch the planted question asked of her by the college student, she begins to answer with "this question is asked of me all over the nation, namely by college students and children")

If her husband is a proven liar and she's chosen to "stick with him," why would she be any different? Please don't be naive, vote for something other than the establishment.

ps. I am neither republican or democrat, I am an independant. I will vote Obama in the primaries because I believe he is honest, but who in the general election? That remains to be seen.

The people of Iowa, New Hampshire and all across America are realizing that Hillary Clinton is the most qualified candidate, the most experienced candidate and she’s READY TO LEAD ON DAY ONE. The wonderful state of New Hampshire, where the motto is “Live Free or Die”, will nominate Hillary Clinton because the people who live in New Hampshire know which candidate will deliver the CHANGE WE NEED. Eventually, Hillary’s lead will widen even larger. The American people want their country back from the reactionaries. The American people want a leader who is strong and resilient. The American people are not beat for the drama and the nonsense anymore. The right wing has already put Hillary through the test. While the right wingers hate Hillary she is doing her work and sealing the deal for the American people.

We will all benefit from Hillary’s administration and America will be loved again around the world. Everything will be great and the right wingers will have nothing to bring them out of the abyss. Come on America, let’s just do it. We can kill two birds with one stone. We can elect a president who, by design, will bring forth change around the world, and one who will be the best agent for the change America NEEDS. This is the greatest country in the world and with Hillary as the leader it will be even greater. Let’s cloud out the right wing demagogues and the other uncertain egghead Democratic candidates (who won’t get squat done but a lot of complaining) and elect Hillary Clinton. It makes a whole lot of sense. She’s got the best resume and she’s ready to take the job. Why do you think so many haters are still mad at Hillary and not the other Democrats?

She may not be the best at making us feel all warm and fuzzy but she is the best at getting the job done and that’s what America needs right now.

What 'job' has she gotten done?

Clinton is my second choice.

Bill's second choice too!

Hillary Clinton has the passion and understanding to be President.

Is that what it takes? Guess I should be pretty close in those polls too!

Go Mama!

You have to find pride in how she's refocused herself and her message to get people to see the softer side of her. It's not an act – it's who she really is.

Go Hillary '08!!

The second type of political zombie, the 'Blame Billary.'Common wherever you find an article about Sen. Clinton, and highly prolific throughout the internet, though the polls show a different tale.

To clear up one big misconception, Hillary has over forty years of experience, the records stating that her career in politics dates back to 1964 and Barry Goldwater, and she was elected to her first government position in 1974.

http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/candidates/hillary.clinton.html

Her vision for America includes a comprehensive health-care plan, opposes the Bush Social Security massacre, and has sensible views to match her experience.

And the planting questions scandal, and the 'personal attacks? We have had many presidents use similar, if not worse, tactics to ensure their election. What she is doing, though immoral, is not new and should not be touted like she just invented it. Credit where credit is due.

Currently, I am undecided. But one thing I hate to hear is the constant beratement and put-downs directed toward Clinton because of her husband's affair in politics.

The least you could do is use logic.

Barrack is the big change we've been waiting for. Hope he's not going to let us down. So far soo excellent.Go Obama!

During Hillary Clinton's six years as a member of the Board of Directors of Wal Mart she did not succeed or even attempt to obtain a minimum in decent health benefits for their workers. She was in support of NAFTA and now when its politically expedient, she thinks it needs to change. She says she truly was in support the war, and does not need to apologize. She signs in support of the Kyl -Lieberman Amendment, so that we are marching to another useless war. How does this make her the best person to be our President. Sounds like the same old same old. Wow, hail to 24 years of two families ruling the USA. Sounds really depressing to me.

I always knew people will find out that this woman is what the country and world need right now.She's been attacked by Obama and Edwards for so long.But truth is thiese two guys will really start to go after each other for the second place.Obama don't convince me on most issues developped.The Republican right wing is pushing for him because they know that Obama is not the real deal.You all take time and watch Foxnews you'll see what I am seeing. Make no mistake they will eat him alive. HRC will best any of them in this election.

I am happy to see that other African Americans are disgusted with the racist stereotyping of Barack Obama.
I am from a long line of Texas "Yeller Dog Democrats," but Billary Clinton changed my mind with their nasty, mean spirited attack on Barack Obama.
Billary is mistaken if she thinks African Americans have nowhere else to go. Well, ask Jimmy Carter what happened in his quest for a second term. African Americans stayed at home because they did not like the way there were taken for granted and that Carter appointed no minorites to his cabinet (except Andrew Young to the UN position for which he was not qualified).
I voted for Clinton twice but it will be a cold day in Hell before I would vote for Billary Clinton.
I hope other African Americans will reject Billary and her stereotyping.
If Billary is the candidate, I will note vote for her. In protest, I will vote for Mike Huckabee.

This is great news, right now she is tied for my second choice along with Edwards.

Clinton has long endured those criticisms whether rightly so or not and yet she does not blame the media or her Clinton haters, she just goes on with the campaign.

Posted By Joe, Boston : December 19, 2007 9:47 am

You're not serious, right, Joe?
The Clinton's have been blaming the right wing attack machine (whatever that is) since Bill was President. They have for years now not accepted responsibility and looked for scapegoats.
Go back a couple of decades and follow the trail of ruined reputations, ruined careers and, yes, even dead bodies that lie in the wake of the Clinton's "rise to power".
It's like something out of a dime store novel.

The Clintons and especially Hillary give a whole new meaning to the phrase 'entitlement menatlity'.

Surprised at the language and brainlessness of TB here, who said he (or is it she) hates Clinton.
In my own case, and as a Black American, I never believe in Obama's hope. He is definitely being oushed around by Clinton haters in both the Democratic and Republican parties who are NOT going to vote for him against any white Repub;ican. The republicans prefer Obama to any other because of their confidence of doing him in. Obama can not win, forget about all the present hooplaa about his 'rating' against others.
I am voting Huckabee too, if Obama wins. Being black does not mean you can do better than someone of other color. Those supporting Obama because he is balck should think deeply.
PERIOD.

I don't even care anymore. After all the racist and xenophobic attacks against Barack Obama by rival "DEMOCRATS" or shall I say "Dixiecrats", if Hillary is the nominee, I'm voting for Huckabee.

That will show everyone won't it? Get over your archaic views. You think Huckabee gives a crap about you? This from someone who wanted to encamp people who were ill? That's real Christian of him isn't it? Obama isn't ready to lead this country and correct all the HORRIFIC mistakes this current loser president has made.
Hillary can win the general election if ALL democrats band together. You Christian Conservatives need to look at your lives a little closer and ask how much better off you are since you voted this "religious" president into office. Oh, and while I'm on a roll here, you might want to be a bit more tolerant of others…..a fundamental part of being a religious person.

Truth be told, if Obama was a white man, this wouldn't even be a contest- he'd be the defacto nomination.

Race is the only reason I can figure out why people believe Hillary is somehow "more electable." More electable?

Half the country won't vote for her NO MATTER WHAT. And I'm, quickly joining the ranks-> I think I'll vote vote for McCain or (dare I say it) Guliani, if either are paired against Clinton in a general election. She's just way too divisive for this country – we need to move beyond the Clintons and the Bushes…. Who's next? Bush's pet dog in 2012?

And if the democrats don't have the courage to nominate the more qulaified, more genuine, more capable, and nevermind more inspirational candidate (Obama- who has made the brave and right choices his entire life, vs the corporate/real estate lawyer who is trading off her spouse's resume), then shame on the democratic party for pure cowardice in shying away from Obama because they fear he's not "electable" in the United States.

Wow, the Republicans (and certain media outlets) must be relieved. She's the candidate they think they can beat in '08.

Truth be told, if Obama was a white man, this wouldn't even be a contest- he'd be the defacto nomination. Race is the only reason I can figure out why people believe Hillary is somehow "more electable." More electable? Half the country won't vote for her NO MATTER WHAT. And I'm, quickly joining the ranks-> I think I'll vote vote for McCain or (dare I say it) Guliani, if either are paired against Clinton in a general election. She's just way too divisive for this country – we need to move beyond the Clintons and the Bushes…. Who's next? Bush's pet dog in 2012?
And if the democrats don't have the courage to nominate the more qulaified, more genuine, more capable, and nevermind more inspirational candidate (Obama- who has made the brave and right choices his entire life, vs the corporate/real estate lawyer who is trading off her spouse's resume), then shame on the democratic party for pure cowardice in shying away from Obama because they fear he's not "electable" in the United States.

I see the Obama plants and the Republicans are coming out in force condemning Hillary and this CNN poll. Funny, they were all crowing about earlier CNN polls when Obama was supposedly ahead, and at the same time hurling hate and lies about Hillary, hoping some of it would stick. You really are a pathetic bunch, demeaning this poll which is all good news for Hillary and her supporters. If Obama were leading Hillary by 12 points with a 5 point margin of error, you'd be touting the polls as sure-fire evidence of Obama's inevitable election and Hillary's demise. When Hillary was ahead, y'all said polls didn't matter, and then when Obama "surged" ahead of her by ONE point, suddenly polls were reliable measures of a candidate's electability. Well, I'm thrilled to finally see some good news for Hillary in the polls. She is ahead for good reason: voters are listening to her clear message and it is obvious that she is by far the best candidate to lead our country in this critical time. GO HILLARY!!

This election had better not be decided by the older generations, their election sense has brought us too much Bush/Clinton for decades!

I would like to introduce you to a candidate that will make a difference for a Better America – please take consideration to know a candidate a little better and understand the heart of his campaign – In America, everyone should have a fair opportunity to realize their dreams, no matter where they came from. John Edwards is running for president to build One America where every American can work hard and build a better life, the same opportunity that Edwards had. At the same time, America's leadership role in the world has grown out of our moral strength as an example for the world, not just our economic and military strength. In today's Two Americas, it is no coincidence that most families are working harder for stagnating wages when there are nearly 60 lobbyists for every member of Congress. America's image overseas has been tarnished by the war in Iraq, our refusal to join the world in working to halt global warming, and repeated violations of Americans' constitutional rights. Building One America will take strong, bold steps, not incremental steps and half measures. Edwards has proposed detailed plans to put Washington back on the side of regular families.

Take a look at deficit, with Clinton in we were in the black, now this country way in the red. If Obama is claiming change then put Hillary in the house. We are on the verge of poverty. If we keep going the way we are it will be our children on those paid advertisements looking to be adopted because we as citizens can not afford health care, food, clothing. Open your eyes people we are heading towards a recession. We need someone in office that can concentrate on the United States and not every other country and thier needs.

Did this poll include independents and republicans that are going to vote democrats? It reads as Democrats only. What are the repercussions if independents are added to the mix? As I understand it, they can also vote in one of the primaries

People will vote for Hillary for three reasons:
1) Out of fear of missing out on a seemingly shoe-in of a presidential election. After all, her baggage is all old hat, whereas with Obama, we're waiting for the Repubs to hammer him into submission on something as of now unknown, concocted or not…
2) 90's nostalgia…However, they forget the vitriol and political-emotional exhaustion that resulted from the myriad battles (budgets, investigations, impeachment, et al). And Hillary, unlike Bill, is devoid of any bonhomie. Compassion is not her strong point, like Bill's. She is a disciplined, policy-wonk, who has no business being President. The 90's are gone. She cannot bring them back.

3) Obviously, many women will cast their ballots for Hillary just because she is a woman. It's unfortunate she is the first credible woman running for the nomination. It would be my pleasure voting for an inspiring female candidate, I only wish that Feinstein or Boxer ran instead. Hell, I'd take Pelosi over Clinton any day.

4.They are afraid of a black men leading the country.

I can't think of anyone who has run an effective campaign in the United States under the National Socialist party.

Secondly, I seem to remember seeing a poll just the other day that showed Howard Dean with a huge national poll lead going into December. I believe polls were showing leads for Dean in Iowa and New Hampshire. Far too much is made of "the scream" as if it was the moment that everyone in America finally realized Howard Dean wasn't ready for primetime. Isn't it possible that the entire time he really didn't have that much support and polling methodologies were suspect?

Polls are useful, but they're not holy writ. Really, I think national polls of primary contests are entirely useless. You're comparing apples and oranges. The primaries will be decided in the several states. In fact, national numbers will be only a footnote the entire presidential race. Because of the electoral college and how our conventions work, national polls are basically useless. Hell, we had a fairly accurate national poll in 2000 that said Al Gore was the winner—see how that worked out?

But polls do provide a storyline that's easily digestible. It doesn't take alot of work to put numbers in a story. Doing research about field organization and the nitty-gritty of campaigning takes work, and most of our journalists seem to be too lazy to do that. They'd rather comment on how candidates look in a swimsuit (though a swimsuit competition as part of the primaries would be hilarious).

As eorse, I get plenty of emails from Obama's team–I used to get lots of mail but I moved and haven't updated my old address. My old roommate tells me he throws out plenty of Obama mail (he's a Clinton supporter). I guess part of it's being in Virginia, where my vote doesn't mean anything (and the system works, really…) so I don't get the full-court press, but I certainly have felt like his team is working. I don't get as many phone calls anymore, but I changed my phone number when I moved too.

I dunno. I'm biased, obviously — I want Obama to win and I see the race that way; however, I don't see what's so "impressive" about Clinton's candidacy. She's played to her strengths (which any candidate would do) and in a primary where nobody's trying to be the bad guy (except for MAYBE John Edwards, whose biggest sin seems to be willing to say Clinton's not honest) she's not taken too many hard licks. Her debate performances bore me. She speaks in doublespeak that would make any spineless politician proud. Even if it's self-satire, she straddled the fence on the dang "pearls vs. diamonds" question.

She's openly antagonistic to the base on a number of questions, and not ones where she's right. It's disgusting that we've declared another country's military a terrorist entity. Has anyone read the state department's definition of terrorism? You have to be a non-state actor to be a terrorist–so that's just stupid. Clinton's biggest asset is that she represents a return to the 90s, which seem like the promised land after 8 years of Bush.

But she would never be able to do even the incremental things that Bill did. She'd be hamstrung by the hatred on the right and her own inability to stand for anything of consequence. You can't claim support for policies you don't run on.

Finally, I hate the idea of a "mandate" for health insurance. It's a great hand-out to the insurance companies (just like mandatory car insurance) that really won't help anyone if the system still works the way it does. My health insurance costs me thousands of dollars a year — and I've been to the doctor once for a physical this year. My daughter has been once as well. If it weren't for my daughter, I'd probably stay without health insurance. It gives me no benefit and costs far more than a doctor telling me I'm health after a 30 minute examination is worth.

On top of that, what place does the federal government have telling me I "must" purchase health insurance? It's totally outside the rights of the federal government and totally unnecessary. If universal coverage is your goal, single-payer is how it's done. Otherwise you're coming up with a less-than-best solution that serves everyone poorly (except the insurance companies that have given Clinton more than any other candidate).

In short (because if you've read this much you deserve a summary) — Clinton is not unbeatable. Her policies aren't that great. Her debate performances have failed to impress me. Her best line is "they're attacking me because I'm the leader" which anyone who WAS the leader could and would have said.

January will be far more interesting than all this conjecture. Voters have shown a real capacity for proving all our pundits wrong.

Who was it that said the Democrats would get the Senate and House? In early 2006, wasn't George Allen going to cruise to re-election on his way to the Presidency?

Hell, if our pundits were in Vegas they'd be walking home to the house they lost.

Posted by James Hare | November 20, 2007 10:05 PM

Re: Expections of the Clintons and their team to lose, I am afraid I do not agree.

I am an Obama supporter. From the beginning. I will vote for him in the primary.

But, there is a reality. And, that is, the entire establishment is for Clintons. Ever read the stupid Gail Collins in NYT (former columnist, former editorial lead, now columnist). Her columns are free advertisement for Clintons. Who reads NYT? All people who vote. Did you see the idiot Blitzer? He cannot even ask hard questions to Clinton.

Bottom line: Clintons have the media (atleast the ones that matter – NYT, CNN, PBS, NPR); Clintons have all the women vote, etc.

Can Clintons be beaten? Yes. Obama has to be tougher. More organized. And, Edwards must be expected to critize Clinton further.

Obama/Edwards ticket will be great for the country, and will help to defeat GOP.

I very much doubt that there has been any concrete evidence that Clinton will not win. She will be the next President. Her VP picks will include Gen. Clark and Gov. Richardson. I suspect that she will go with Clark and give Richardson the spot on the Cabinet (Education). That's it.

The GOP will be defeated in all 50 states. GOP will be the Mondale of 2008.

Accept it. As a supporter of Obama, I am surprised at his relaxed manner. I have contributed to his campaign but I get no emails of more requests. I get Clinton (from previous contributions) all the time these days. Her team (supporters, reporters, criminals like Norman Hsu, international mediocre pols like Tony Blair, actors, etc.) all are organized. They want to use Clintons to get to the power, and Clintons want to use them to get to the power. Each is a parasite and each is a host.

I think Iowa shakes up everything. It seems like there's a ton of Democrats who want anyone but Hillary, so as the early primaries start to force some of the also-rans to drop, that group could consolidate around the main Clinton opponent.

Plus, if Obama wins Iowa, watch South Carolina numbers move. Winning one early state – okay, could be a fluke. Look at Pat Buchanan. But winning a second forces everyone to reconsider the race.

All that negative campaining worked, and the mainstream media helped. Can we say "Hussein" again? LOL!

On the Republican side. there has been tremendous blowback against Huckabee, as he was not "chosen" by republican "leaders" that tell the sheep they really need phony Mitt or Rudy.

Hoefully people in both parties can wake up and stop being used. No Hillary, no Mitt, no Rudy, no establishment slippery characters!

The big bounce out of Iowa happens when the candidate has a connection to New Hampshire. For example, Dukakis (Governor of Mass.), Kerry (Senator from Massachusetts). The same may happen this year for Romney (former Governor from Mass). But remember Bush 41–big Mo out of Iowa, slammed in NH. And there's no reason to think that Obama will get a bounce out of Iowa that will melt a 15% lead in only five days. And, if you look at all of the Iowa polling–not just the outlier from ABC/WashPost–its unlikely Obama will win there, either,but has a chance. But this sure is a lot of fun for the media types.

agree with "Bush Republican"…she is a socialist and the worst thing that could ever happen to this country.

That's funny, the far left are calling her a Bush republican. When both the far left and far right are clling her names, that must mean she is somewhere in the middle like 80% of this country.

Hillary in 08!

Guys-12% anywhere but Iowa is a toss-up based on history. The winner of Iowa usually gets a pretty substantial bounce. We may also see somebody drop out and endorse one of the front-runners. Do you have a reason for thinking a 12% lead is insurmountable?

Fired up and ready to go!
Fired up and ready to lead!
we can make history and take are country in a new direction with a candidate that will bring change to our political system as the first woman president.
FIRED UP AND READY TO GO
HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON 08

So she's only ahead by 14 points and Obama soared to 22%. Get real. There's no way Clinton's not going to win NH. Now IA that's different. A bit more of a toss up but the problem for Obama is that a win in IA isn't going to change a thing. Why? Because over the next thirty days she wins just about everything. The notion that because Obama wins by a few points in IA the whole world is turned upside down and it changes the basic dynamics of these races given her huge leads is a fantasy. It's her overwhelming strategic advantage, she can lose Iowa and it won't make a scrap of difference. The wheel would have to come seriously off her cart in all these other states for her to be in danger and I don't see a scrap of evidence that it is happening.

The Eisenhower room of the White House complex is on fire.

I guess when you lie that much…

Christmas tree, or Bush?

CLINTON IS A LEFT WING LIBERAL! Who says "Once I am elected president, I will send my hunsband to the middle east to fix this mess" SOme leader to send the biggest loser in the world to the middle east, frick, too many left wing liberals in this country!
For heavenly sake give me Obama anytime of the day!

HILARY CLINTON IS BY FOR THE BEST CHOICE FOR NEXT AMERICACN PRESIDENCY. VOTE HER TO VICTORY AND AMERICA WILL BOUNCE BACK AS THE MOST CHERISHED WORLD LEADER. HER PRESIDENCY WILL BRING PEACE & PROSPERTY ON THIS PLANET. WHOLE WORLD WILL BE INDEBTED FOR LIFE TO AMERICAN VOTERS. SHE WILL MAKE TODAT'S CACOPHONY A WORLDWIDE DELIGHT. THE THREAT OF TERRORISM WILL EVAPORATE OVERNIGHT.

CNN I am scared how you are moderating comments. I haven't seen my comment. I wonder why?

I do find it interesting that when the polls show Obama in the lead, his supporters are cheering those polls; now that those same polls are showing Hillary's lead those same Obama supporters are screaming bloody murder.

I do get a kick out of that, indeed I do. Hillary is the most experienced and she IS an agent of change just as much as Obama and Edwards.

Change is more than just having a new face in the political arena. Change also means working the organizational systems to the advantage of the disadvantaged and in a new direction.

In a lot of ways, the person on the inside of that organization who has an indepth knowledge of that organization has more ideas on what to do to forge workable change verses the person who just says because I am new, I can change things. That new person does not know enough about the organization to change it from within the organization.

I am glad the 'change' buzzword is starting to have a wider meaning than the one Obama has put forth. This is a serious time in America, we have serious problems that need to be solved. We need a hard working person with knowledge and not a rookie to handle these issues.

I would suggest the changing the CNN to Clinton News Netowrk, or Clinton's propaganda machine.

Clinton lacks honesty, edward is too close to a communist…

Barack Obama is the best…

Riddle: How do you stump a Hillary supporter?

Answer: Ask them to list her accomplishments after 35 years of 'experience'.

@ Joe, Boston

Look at how Clinton is viewed by the national media; cold, calculating, polarizing, etc., etc.

WRONG: The media annointed her queen long ago. It's the American public that feels she is cold, calculating, polarizing, etc., etc.

Joe, Boston : December 19, 2007 9:47 am

CNN how long does it take to moderate a pro-Obama statement. Dont show your bias so openly

We need an experienced fair and sensible woman to head this country back to a government for the people. But not hillary!

Its OK, Obama is one his way to NH today, after he wins Iowa, he has 5 days starting january 3rd-7th to convince NH that he is a serious candidate then he will win NH, we will pour in alot of money so he can go ahead and win Nevada and then South Carolina is a sure thing after that. Then he has 10 days to work on winning the super-Tuesday states and then he is the democratic nominees. Notice Clintons's gains are among those over 65 years old, those who think they owe Bill Clinton something, watch as Obama steals them away from Clinton in coming days.

Its OK, Obama is one his way to NH today, after he wins Iowa, he has 5 days starting january 3rd-7th to convince NH that he is a serious candidate then he will win NH, we will pour in alot of money so he can go ahead and win Nevada and then South Carolina is a sure thing after that. Then he has 10 days to work on winning the super-Tuesday states and then he is the democratic nominees. Notice Clintons's gains are among those over 65 years old, those who think they owe Bill Clinton something, watch as Obama steals them away from Clinton in coming days.

Seems to me Obama and Hillary are the true front-runners in this presidential contest.Not sure if any republican can beat them. just my 2cents opinion

Can't we have some new faces in the white house and a fresh perspective. We've already seen the Clintons in the white house. I'd prefer a new candidate like Obama or Romney?

I agree with "Bush Republican"…she is a socialist and the worst thing that could ever happen to this country…oh and "FD Hugh" no one else has any experience, ability, or strength besides her? you are so wrong you have no idea. Yay for Romney!

Polls tell the truth: people will vote for the candidate they believe can most effectively manage the myriad of challenges facing America in the world today — even if they don't think that the most qualified canidate is the most 'likable.' Face it, this is not about electing a best friend; it's about electing a tough-minded, experienced, and serious leader. That said, the testimonials about Hillary's warmth and compassion @ thehillaryiknow.com are impressive. On a separate note, CNN – PLSE UPDATE YOUR 'LATEST POLLS' ON YOUR MAIN ELECTIONS PAGE. THEY ARE 2 MONTHS OLD!!

Its about time, Hillary Clinton has the passion and understanding to be President. She may not be the best at making us feel all warm and fuzzy but she is the best at getting the job done and that’s what America needs right now.

Wow, I'll have a tough time choosing between Obama and Clinton. I like them both for different reasons. I really hope I will narrow down to one that is appealing to me. I think we'll end up with good leadership either way. Yes, I know I'm a walking contradiction. But, the former wannabe President in me can't help but root for the best candidate.

Hillary Clinton is a socialist bent on wealth redistribution and government healthcare. CNN you need to get a life!

Hillary is ahead in polls in part because she thought we were stupid enough to stay hyped. The rest bailed because they were pandering to voters in the conservative states of Iowa and New Hampshire. I am very tired of having those states have an outsized impact.

I knew it was just a matter of time. Obama doesnt stand a chance. Clinton 08

Is Hillary getting out of a helicopter?? So much for global warming concerns..

What a load of CNN liberal hogwash!! If the cross can be seen clearly, it by definition is NOT subliminal. I pray that it was intentional, though I take Huckabee at his word in saying that it was not.

What's really rippin' the so-called social-progressives is that in the ad he does INTENTIONALLY wish everyone a Merry Christmas. Not "Happy holidays", "season's greetings", etc., which are PC prattle to further remove Jesus Christ from this season.

CNN is too stupid for its own good. Exactly a week ago, the polls were apparently tied. You mean to tell me there was a 12 point switch over 7 days? Methinks they are trying to create a story. Anyone with a brain knows that just about every one of the primaries are a dead heat. This thing is going to be decided on Jan 3rd, not today or next week.

Everyone's allowed to have an opinion. Just because Cnn has been pushing Hillary down our throats doesn't make her appeal a good one. Not that I would would mind having a woman president in the slightest but Hillary Clinton? It should be a new law that all new presidents must have a different last name than all previous ones (or at least be unaffiliated). That sounds pretty ignorant of me to say but after seeing how unhappy people are with having Bush 2.0 in the office I don't think it's too far of a stretch.

I still don't know a single Clinton supporter here in New Hampshire — not a one.

I just lost respect for New Hampshire – omg…people this is Hillary – the one who can't answer one question…if you have a computer – go to YouTube and lookup Hillarys flip flops – and question avasion – she polarizes the country….I'm a Republican – I would consider Obama – but NEVER Hillary (along with the majority of Democrats….) HRC supporters…you really have to ask yourselves…do you just pretend she answers questions….?? She voted for the war..voted to fund it….supported the NY governor's licensing of illegal aliens (or maybe she didn't…who knows for sure) – she has also proposed 800 billion in entitlement spending…ala Saul Alinsky….her mentor….btw..also a grassroots Marxist

If anything I think this will make people less likely to vote for her. With all this Media unfair coverage, I feel too much like attempted mind control and People can see right through it.

I get a kick out of you Obama fans who feel he has been hurt by negative campaiging. Look at how Clinton is viewed by the national media; cold, calculating, polarizing, etc., etc.

You thnik Obama had it bad with two weeks of negative comments about him? How about Clinton having to put up with those negative comments throughout this campaign?

Get over yourselves. If he can't take the criticism then he shouldn't be running for the most powerful office in the free world.

Clinton has long endured those criticisms whether rightly so or not and yet she does not blame the media or her Clinton haters, she just goes on with the campaign.

She's a strong woman and I think stronger than Obama would be in the White House.

With Obama Turning Passive Supporters into True Believers, Hillary has no chance down here in Newhempshire and massachusetts…I commute to both states every week and pals here are in love with Obama…

"Voters in New Hampshire, home of the nation’s first primary, head to the polls on January 8″

Isn't Iowa technically first? I don't mean to split hairs, but a primary and a caucus are virtually the same thing. Or do you want it to be first for obvious reasons?

Its OK, Obama is one his way to NH today, after he wins Iowa, he has 5 days starting january 3rd-7th to convince NH that he is a serious candidate then he will win NH, we will pour in alot of money so he can go ahead and win Nevada and then South Carolina is a sure thing after that. Then he has 10 days to work on winning the super-Tuesday states and then he is the democratic nominees. Notice Clintons's gains are among those over 65 years old, those who think they owe Bill Clinton something, watch as Obama steals them away from Clinton in coming days.
Obama 08

Good coverage! I'm glad you mention NH's polls are rising again for hillary but over here we are voting for Obama!!

Great reporting. Clinton is my second choice. I am hoping Obama passes her up in the polls. I think either would make a good leader, however, I think Obama will bring the type of change America needs right now.

I wonder if she "pays attention" to the polls now?? I hate this lady!!!

This really isn't near as big a deal as CNN/Clinton is trying to make it out to be… Lots of other polls in New Hampshire recently show it a lot closer. The fact that only 35% of voters have decided who to vote for is indicative of the sillyness of proclaiming "Clinton bounces back"… 7% of New Hampshire didn't randomly decide that they were going to support Clinton…

There's only one poll that's going to matter before New Hampshire, and it's the Iowa caucus.

Double Talker Hillary Clinton orchestrated Polls again!

Hillary, edwards, Giuliany, McCane, etc, etc, are just the same SH… in a different pile!!
the only hope is Obama!!!
peace!

All of sudden Obama supports get a shock.

John Edwards and Genuine, surrealist you must be kidding. He is the least progressive of the three. Look at his voting records. I wouldn't vote for that guy. Seems to me Rudy is more progressive than Edwards is.
Say No to Edwards

It's only because people are realizing that Obama can't win the electoral college in the general election and is thus a wasted vote.

Again, POLLS are being portrayed as being accurate enough to ascertain any future result. Only the results of the vote can be close enough to tell us who will win. But I'm glad to see the 'popular trend' is now swinging away from the Dreamer and back to the Deceiver! Maybe the Republicans can actually pull this one off?

If any of you have every seen government do anything, you know that they are waseful, inefficient, and not good at it. Why would you want healthcare in their hands? You Dem's should go to work at any branch of gov't…be it county, state, federal, you will see how piss poor government runs anything ! Dont vote Hillary. If she gets the nod I am voting huckabee even though I am sure this election is bound to be rigged. There is so much unprofessionism that is telling me this is not how we elect our presidents!

Media run politics is disgusting..

Thank god! Go, Hillary. We just need you to pull through (by hairs, only) in Iowa and you're done!

Surely, Is this all what Americans can get? I am really tired of being told who to vote for. I think this is getting me now.
Can we just say we are not democratic and dafur is much better!

Any specific instances to point to? Yes, I don't trust democrats or republicans though the last Bush elections seemed especially sketchy…(florida and Ohio) As one of my guts tells me,if there is only one candidate the media is giving more air time than the other,then something is wrong.

The Obama effect if wearing thin. He dosent have what it takes and people are taking notice. He's all smoke and mirrors. Hillary will come out on top.

Hillary 08!

Yea, I agree with the surrealist…. 1 out of 10 or more polls suggest that probably because Hillary got this HUGE endorsement from a newspaper, she's now unstoppable again. Uh, what about the other nine or so polls that have Obama in the lead still??

Well if you really want to get into reality why not discuss the disfunctional nature of our elections in general. The antiquated electoral college and questionable elections of the last few years ala Bush and Dibold. All candidates should have equal funds and media time. From friday Hillary has come back with calculation on the media. This really turned me off. I think I like when I hear every candidate so that I can have a sound judgement what they are talking about. I just don't get it!!

I'm sick to death of polls and hearing about them. I wish the election would just get here already, this thing has been dragging on way too long. These people have been campaigning since before Bush's second election.

I also wish that either Obama or Edwards would concede and drop out of the race, because all they're going to do is end up splitting the anti-Hillary vote and letting her win. If the Anti-Hillary people could get behind one candidate, I think she's guaranteed to lose. But if they remain divided, we're going to have Hillary – and more of this same garbage we've been dealing with for over 8 years now. I sincerely hope the majority of Americans really aren't "Dumber than a 5th Grader", and are smart enough to see the Clintons for what they really are.

It is quite pathetic that CNN who pride itself on being the most respected news media has given itself in to political propanganda and subtle gangsterism. Each time some bad polling befalls Clinton, CNN is always out there looking for some trumped up polls to show she's back in contention.

How intriguing. But one thing I would like you to know is this when the bubble bust and things go kaput! due to your nefarious actions, then you will learn to let people decide who they want in office.

This is one thing I would like to factor in as you go about your charade. HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON WILL NOT BE THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES IN 2008! or anytime in the life of this country.

Not that I have anything against the woman but she lost that chance as a result of your attempt to impose her on the electorate. Just like the disaster we are up against now in George Bush.

Mark my words.

just don't understand what people see in Hillary? She is a dividing force. Not what we need. Realistically Edwards or Obama have the best chance. Biden too…..

Hillary sticks up for herself but lies.. what amazes me is her supporters can't see what she is actually like and boo the other candidate for confronting her..! blind ****** zombies..

I don't even care anymore. After all the racist and xenophobic attacks against Barack Obama by rival "DEMOCRATS" or shall I say "Dixiecrats", if Hillary is the nominee, I'm voting for Huckabee.

This "story" was so good we at CNN will post it in the ticker blog and AS OUR MAIN STORY on the home page.

This is the news event of the week, STOP the presses, IGNORE all other polls that say otherwise, the B**** is back.

Pathetic.

Ok CNN, thanx for this trash non news!!

I think its a testiment to the humanity and intellegence of the american people to finally come to their sense over there in new hampshire and put Hillary back on top where she deserves to be…Or it could be something like everyone in new hampshire is drunk at night and when polled since all that anyone hears is clinton clinton clinton the sublimal term of the year clinton maybe thats all they could remember?…Speaking form a place close to my heart, being from the midwest and knowing full well that all anyone does in the winter here is drink all night and make summer babies…I can understand what the people in new hampshire are going through…Also on top of my drinking i watch tv and i know as well how boring it is since the writers strike you cant help but move on past CNN and get sucked in by the Clinton Sub power…So if there as drunk as i am or really i shouldnt say am dont want to admit that im almost ready to go to work..Thats probably what happen, double digits is tough but if you've been boozing all night long i can see it

After all the negative, whining, crying, fake tears and calculating tricks ran by Hillary and Bill??

If New Hampshire is stupid enough to want them in the whitehouse then Americans will get what they deserve.

Then again, they are the ones that sent us John Kerry, another loser that the republicans whipped up on.

The republicans are going to have a field day Hillary.

WE SUPPORT HILLARY '08

She's the only one who can "roll up her sleeves and clean up the mess" left by the GOP — NOT dreamer boy!!

Or vote Biden or Richardson b/c God save our country if the newbie gets elected – who isn't even wise enough to realize what he DOESN'T KNOW yet; let alone play pin-the-tail-on-the-donkey in the Oval Office –> He clearly could have waited until 2012 or 2016. He's only 47, but he's such a baby that he's demanding to be King now Sadly the great Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Senator Obama is certainly NOT!!!! AND Oprah should stick with her own life and hawking her Book Club (which she can't even get right all the time either).

NO MORE having to explain to our children – why it's (NOT) OKAY for the President Of Our Nation to do drugs!!! It's time to take back our country and make America proud again.

JUST SAY NO – TO OBAMA IN 2008

We knew it was just a matter of time. No one can honestly take Obama seriously. Clinton 08

Obama 08

Senator Clinton – amaerica does not need someone like you

I wonder if Hillary is paying attention to polls now. Actually, the most telling stat in that article is that 65% haven't even made up their mind yet.
Can't wait for the silly little Hillary-lovers to start crowing about this.
Like it means anything.

Hillary Clinton's campaign is borderline racist. Her decision to bring out Maya Angelou on the same date as Oprah pledged her support to Obama, followed closely by her tagging along Magic Johnson displays a dispicable approach to blackface.
Then for her to send Bob Kerry out to repeatedly mention 'positives' about Obama's paternal leiniage shows an eagerness for her to attack him on not only his own race but rather his grandmothers beliefs.
This desperation for power is sickening.
Anyone who supports Clinton is doing so because they believe in name recognition and inch deep candidates.
Obama's worj as a community organizer in Chicago speaks volumes about his incredibly abilities.
He has much more experience than Hillary.
We need a leader not a power hungry, plotting and corrupt person.
Obama,Edwards, Biden or Richardson in '08

CNN's coverage of the Clinton's is for all practical purposes a campaign contribution. Of the ten stories on their 'Ticker' yesterday six of the stories dealt with the Clintons and in most regards in positive terms. While I don't hold a visceral hatred for Hillary, as some do… I do find her methods to be deplorable and inauthentic at best. Her record is fairly terrible… and she manages to exploit people quite exceptionally. If Edwards and Obama recieved fair coverage from… let alone the sort of bias coverage being afforded to Hillary, they would be miles ahead of her and well on their way to nominations.

This news probably tickles CNN (Clinton News Network) to death.

This has B*** S*** written all over it.

Hill-a copter? Should be The Hell-a-copter

Yes She is back. As sson as she started answering back to Obama he started to tumble.

By hook or by crook, eh, Hillary?

These polls are retarded, stupid, pointless, meaningless, and ever changing. You have to be a moron to believe polls.

Oh Thank God! I was worried there for a while.

HILLARY '08

I figured this would happen–they finally scoured around enough to find a poll where Hillary was actually in the lead–BREAKING NEWS–Clinton-style. ALL OF THESE CANDIDATES–DEM/GOP SEEM VAPID AND TIRED–WITH ZERO PASSION AND ZEAL–As for me, I'm voting with my feet and running to the John Edwards booth!!! His actions and my instincts tell me he's the genuine article. I've been waiting for over 30 years for someone to run for President I could count on to truly represent my desires and concerns in Washington. He may not be perfect, none of them are–but he will hit the ground running and perhaps redirect a small working class rebellion to get the attention of our other elected officials–we've had enough!!!