Comments on: Obama hits Clinton on electability http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/21/obama-hits-clinton-on-electability/ All politics, all the time Tue, 22 Dec 2009 18:22:40 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Chicken Little - better to be aware than to be blindsided again http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/21/obama-hits-clinton-on-electability/#comment-198592 Chicken Little - better to be aware than to be blindsided again Tue, 25 Dec 2007 20:57:24 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/21/obama-hits-clinton-on-electability/#comment-198592 :( Obambi electable? NOT :( Obambi electable? NOT

]]> By: RD http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/21/obama-hits-clinton-on-electability/#comment-197636 RD Mon, 24 Dec 2007 13:54:26 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/21/obama-hits-clinton-on-electability/#comment-197636 Well as a registered Democratic voter I do not feel Hillary or Obama stand a chance against any of the republican nominees. They are not even able to unite the democratic party. They are the Two most controversial canidate's of both party's. Their are democrats that will not vote for either canidate if they become the democratic nominee. The Republicans are united behind all their canidates and that should scare the democrates. Republicans may feel strongly about certain canidates but feel the top Republican canidates would make a good President's. The democratic party does not feel that way. Most democrates either hate Hillary or hate Obama. We can not unite behind one canidate. Our only chance of winning the White house is With Edwards, Biden or Richardson unless Gore decides to run. We need and democratic nominee that can unite this party. If not the democrat's are on a down hill slide. We are a party that is falling apart. Well as a registered Democratic voter I do not feel Hillary or Obama stand a chance against any of the republican nominees. They are not even able to unite the democratic party. They are the Two most controversial canidate's of both party's. Their are democrats that will not vote for either canidate if they become the democratic nominee. The Republicans are united behind all their canidates and that should scare the democrates. Republicans may feel strongly about certain canidates but feel the top Republican canidates would make a good President's. The democratic party does not feel that way. Most democrates either hate Hillary or hate Obama. We can not unite behind one canidate. Our only chance of winning the White house is With Edwards, Biden or Richardson unless Gore decides to run. We need and democratic nominee that can unite this party. If not the democrat's are on a down hill slide. We are a party that is falling apart.

]]> By: Grinch in America Looking for Truth http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/21/obama-hits-clinton-on-electability/#comment-197537 Grinch in America Looking for Truth Mon, 24 Dec 2007 09:22:29 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/21/obama-hits-clinton-on-electability/#comment-197537 So much for running as a "Uniter of America" :( just same old - same old dirty politics as usual and a big bag of hot air to boot... Word has it that if Obambi doesn't get the Dem nod - he will simply declare himself an Independent and run w/Bloomberg cuz he wants to be in the White House soooo bad ;) So much for running as a "Uniter of America" :( just same old – same old dirty politics as usual and a big bag of hot air to boot...

Word has it that if Obambi doesn't get the Dem nod – he will simply declare himself an Independent and run w/Bloomberg cuz he wants to be in the White House soooo bad ;)

]]> By: permalik078 iowa http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/21/obama-hits-clinton-on-electability/#comment-196427 permalik078 iowa Sun, 23 Dec 2007 12:32:41 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/21/obama-hits-clinton-on-electability/#comment-196427 i always ask myself is Hillary really unelectable? i am very suspicious when republicans tell me who they can beat in the general election. let me ask, if some one was not a threat to you would you bother spending money and time to bring them down, i think the answer is no. we have Rudy basing his campaign on the fact that he can beat Hillary, we have mccain spending money in new hampshire just to tell people that he is best equipped to beat Hillary, we have the republican candidates attacking Hillary in every debate they have and we have Karl rove giving obama advice on how to beat Hillary. can they really beat her or they are trying to get rid of her in the primaries? i personally think if they could beat her as they claim, they would let her win the primaries and then deal with her in the general election. i can't believe that Karl rove wants obama to win, that's ridiculous. the Republicans will do all they can to make sure they do not face Hillary in the general elections. democrats we need to wake up and open our eyes. we have the republicans and democrats attacking Hillary because they know if she wins, she will be unstoppable. stupids democrats are falling in the republican trap once again. she was leading in the polls and they attacked her left and right by making us believe she is unelectable. i strongly believe that she so far the best candidates the democrats have and they will be loose the elections if they elect someone else. i would like to see obama be our next prsident but the truth is, he can not win against any republican. do not believe the polls, polls lied that john kerry was going to win and they also lied that Howard dean was going to win the primaries. if polls were right bush would not be the president today. let's give the republican there medicine. go Hillary i always ask myself is Hillary really unelectable?
i am very suspicious when republicans tell me who they can beat in the general election. let me ask, if some one was not a threat to you would you bother spending money and time to bring them down, i think the answer is no. we have Rudy basing his campaign on the fact that he can beat Hillary, we have mccain spending money in new hampshire just to tell people that he is best equipped to beat Hillary, we have the republican candidates attacking Hillary in every debate they have and we have Karl rove giving obama advice on how to beat Hillary. can they really beat her or they are trying to get rid of her in the primaries? i personally think if they could beat her as they claim, they would let her win the primaries and then deal with her in the general election. i can't believe that Karl rove wants obama to win, that's ridiculous. the Republicans will do all they can to make sure they do not face Hillary in the general elections. democrats we need to wake up and open our eyes. we have the republicans and democrats attacking Hillary because they know if she wins, she will be unstoppable. stupids democrats are falling in the republican trap once again. she was leading in the polls and they attacked her left and right by making us believe she is unelectable. i strongly believe that she so far the best candidates the democrats have and they will be loose the elections if they elect someone else. i would like to see obama be our next prsident but the truth is, he can not win against any republican. do not believe the polls, polls lied that john kerry was going to win and they also lied that Howard dean was going to win the primaries. if polls were right bush would not be the president today. let's give the republican there medicine.

go Hillary

]]> By: pj jackson http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/21/obama-hits-clinton-on-electability/#comment-196392 pj jackson Sun, 23 Dec 2007 08:27:27 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/21/obama-hits-clinton-on-electability/#comment-196392 Im a life long republican voter - and there are parts of the republican platform that I do not agree with ie: gun control or as i call it "guns out of control" but it so obvious that Hilary Clinton is the best thing that could happen to the R's in 2008. We are all praying she gets the nom. Im a life long republican voter – and there are parts of the republican platform that I do not agree with ie: gun control or as i call it "guns out of control" but it so obvious that Hilary Clinton is the best thing that could happen to the R's in 2008. We are all praying she gets the nom.

]]> By: GRACE http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/21/obama-hits-clinton-on-electability/#comment-196388 GRACE Sun, 23 Dec 2007 08:10:22 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/21/obama-hits-clinton-on-electability/#comment-196388 I WISH CNN WOULD ANNOUCE THE WINNERS OF THE VARIOUS STRAW POLLS. THEY ARE NEWS, TOO. I WISH CNN WOULD ANNOUCE THE WINNERS
OF THE VARIOUS STRAW POLLS. THEY ARE
NEWS, TOO.

]]> By: Ludlow Ball, San Antonio, Texas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/21/obama-hits-clinton-on-electability/#comment-196213 Ludlow Ball, San Antonio, Texas Sun, 23 Dec 2007 01:53:29 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/21/obama-hits-clinton-on-electability/#comment-196213 SEN Obama ascending to the Presidency will be good for America in many ways and for decades to come. The confusion over Obama vs Osama is part bigotry and well placed dirty politics. SEN Bob Kerry's comments were offensive, dirty politics and I am inclined to say deep seated bigotry. SEN Obama is a Christian so of what importance is his father's and grandfather's religious preference....very disappointed in SEN Kerry despite his apology to SEN Obama lb SEN Obama ascending to the Presidency will be good for America in many ways and for decades to come. The confusion over Obama vs Osama is part bigotry and well placed dirty politics. SEN Bob Kerry's comments were offensive, dirty politics and I am inclined to say deep seated bigotry. SEN Obama is a Christian so of what importance is his father's and grandfather's religious preference....very disappointed in SEN Kerry despite his apology to SEN Obama

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]]> By: Brad, Stockton, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/21/obama-hits-clinton-on-electability/#comment-195841 Brad, Stockton, CA Sat, 22 Dec 2007 17:23:34 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/21/obama-hits-clinton-on-electability/#comment-195841 Hillary... electable? She is as much a divider as our current president. She would be as big a danger to Americans and our future as a nation as our current president is, and nearly as great a danger as Rudy. Hillary... electable? She is as much a divider as our current president. She would be as big a danger to Americans and our future as a nation as our current president is, and nearly as great a danger as Rudy.

]]> By: Jose Card http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/21/obama-hits-clinton-on-electability/#comment-195720 Jose Card Sat, 22 Dec 2007 14:56:05 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/21/obama-hits-clinton-on-electability/#comment-195720 Obama is not alone. Bill's former strategist, Prof. Robert Reich also commented that Hillary (HRC he called her) lacks convictions of anything. That's a nice way of saying she is not electable. Obama is not alone.

Bill's former strategist, Prof. Robert Reich also commented that Hillary (HRC he called her) lacks convictions of anything. That's a nice way of saying she is not electable.

]]> By: Dorian, Brentwood, Ca http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/21/obama-hits-clinton-on-electability/#comment-195547 Dorian, Brentwood, Ca Sat, 22 Dec 2007 06:00:31 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/21/obama-hits-clinton-on-electability/#comment-195547 My vote is too precious to throw away. . .that's why I'm voting for Clinton. GO HILLARY!! My vote is too precious to throw away. . .that's why I'm voting for Clinton. GO HILLARY!!

]]> By: Robert Morrow, Austin, TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/21/obama-hits-clinton-on-electability/#comment-195524 Robert Morrow, Austin, TX Sat, 22 Dec 2007 05:07:52 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/21/obama-hits-clinton-on-electability/#comment-195524 Hillary makes me want to puke. How is that for "electability?" Hillary makes me want to puke. How is that for "electability?"

]]> By: Kyu Reisch, Radcliff, Kentucky http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/21/obama-hits-clinton-on-electability/#comment-195516 Kyu Reisch, Radcliff, Kentucky Sat, 22 Dec 2007 04:50:03 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/21/obama-hits-clinton-on-electability/#comment-195516 Obama, don't confuse, yourself is not ready for the President, don't blame American, American voters are ready for the most qualified candidate, Hillary Clinton, that's why they are not ready for you. Obama, don't confuse, yourself is not ready for the President, don't blame American, American voters are ready for the most qualified candidate, Hillary Clinton, that's why they are not ready for you.

]]> By: Mario Uy Streamwood IL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/21/obama-hits-clinton-on-electability/#comment-195515 Mario Uy Streamwood IL Sat, 22 Dec 2007 04:49:06 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/21/obama-hits-clinton-on-electability/#comment-195515 People, people, people. Have you not learned you lessons yet? There is no difference between Clinton and Obama. They are the same. Once elected, they will both screw you, hard. The only difference between them and all the other candidates is any of the other candidates will screw you less. So the questions is, do you want to be screwed hard or less? That is the question. People, people, people. Have you not learned you lessons yet? There is no difference between Clinton and Obama. They are the same. Once elected, they will both screw you, hard. The only difference between them and all the other candidates is any of the other candidates will screw you less. So the questions is, do you want to be screwed hard or less? That is the question.

]]> By: Jose Card - Independent http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/21/obama-hits-clinton-on-electability/#comment-195458 Jose Card - Independent Sat, 22 Dec 2007 02:51:03 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/21/obama-hits-clinton-on-electability/#comment-195458 Being an Independent, I want the best candidate from each party for the best of our country. Obama is right. Hillary is not electable. Here is an article from an expert on foreign policy in this issue of Newsweek. http://www.newsweek.com/id/78157 "The Power of Personality" - by Fareed Zakaria, Ph.D. in international relations and an Indian American from India. "I never thought I'd agree with Obama. I've spent my life acquiring formal expertise on foreign policy. ... But when I think about what is truly distinctive about the way I look at the world, about the advantage that I may have over others in understanding foreign affairs, it is that I know what it means NOT to be an American. I know intimately the attraction, the repulsion, the hopes, the disappointments that the other 95 percent of humanity feels when thinking about this country." Another expert, Prof. Robert Reich of U.C. Berkeley and Bill's former strategist, commented on December 3, 2007 as follows: "If there’s anyone in the race whose history shows unique courage and character, it's Barack Obama. HRC’s campaign, by contrast, is singularly lacking in conviction about anything." Being an Independent, I want the best candidate from each party for the best of our country. Obama is right. Hillary is not electable.

Here is an article from an expert on foreign policy in this issue of Newsweek.

http://www.newsweek.com/id/78157

"The Power of Personality" – by Fareed Zakaria, Ph.D. in international relations and an Indian American from India.

"I never thought I'd agree with Obama. I've spent my life acquiring formal expertise on foreign policy. ... But when I think about what is truly distinctive about the way I look at the world, about the advantage that I may have over others in understanding foreign affairs, it is that I know what it means NOT to be an American. I know intimately the attraction, the repulsion, the hopes, the disappointments that the other 95 percent of humanity feels when thinking about this country."

Another expert, Prof. Robert Reich of U.C. Berkeley and Bill's former strategist, commented on December 3, 2007 as follows:

"If there’s anyone in the race whose history shows unique courage and character, it's Barack Obama. HRC’s campaign, by contrast, is singularly lacking in conviction about anything."

]]> By: Todd, Sacramento California http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/21/obama-hits-clinton-on-electability/#comment-195301 Todd, Sacramento California Fri, 21 Dec 2007 23:21:55 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/21/obama-hits-clinton-on-electability/#comment-195301 How can Obama get votes! He misses mosts votes on the floor and bags everyone else on what they voted for.At least we know where they stand. With Obama you get???????? All Talk! How can Obama get votes! He misses mosts votes on the floor and bags everyone else on what they voted for.At least we know where they stand. With Obama you get???????? All Talk!

]]> By: Rick, Madison http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/21/obama-hits-clinton-on-electability/#comment-195250 Rick, Madison Fri, 21 Dec 2007 22:30:26 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/21/obama-hits-clinton-on-electability/#comment-195250 Hillary is the only chance the republicans have. That's why the Rupert Murdoch papers (London Times, etc) are supporting her and attacking Obama. Hillary was not president in the 90's, she does not have the experience she is trying to claim, unless she admits that she will just be a puppet and Bill will be running the show. Go Obama, America's best hope. Hillary is the only chance the republicans have. That's why the Rupert Murdoch papers (London Times, etc) are supporting her and attacking Obama.

Hillary was not president in the 90's, she does not have the experience she is trying to claim, unless she admits that she will just be a puppet and Bill will be running the show.

Go Obama, America's best hope.

]]> By: Jimmy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/21/obama-hits-clinton-on-electability/#comment-195233 Jimmy Fri, 21 Dec 2007 22:16:18 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/21/obama-hits-clinton-on-electability/#comment-195233 If Senator Obama would quit with the attacks on Senator Clinton and stick to policy he might be a little more favorable. but he has been in the 20 29% for a year now and still not going anywhere If he would grow up a liottle he might make a good Vice President. Clinton / Obama 2oo8. Unbeatable If Senator Obama would quit with the attacks on Senator Clinton and stick to policy he might be a little more favorable. but he has been in the 20 29% for a year now and still not going anywhere If he would grow up a liottle he might make a good Vice President. Clinton / Obama 2oo8. Unbeatable

]]> By: Russell Nc http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/21/obama-hits-clinton-on-electability/#comment-195230 Russell Nc Fri, 21 Dec 2007 22:15:03 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/21/obama-hits-clinton-on-electability/#comment-195230 How could Hillary possibly be president? It would be a full time job keeping Slick Willy away from the Interns. How could Hillary possibly be president? It would be a full time job keeping Slick Willy away from the Interns.

]]> By: RuthieM http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/21/obama-hits-clinton-on-electability/#comment-195167 RuthieM Fri, 21 Dec 2007 21:29:31 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/21/obama-hits-clinton-on-electability/#comment-195167 Why is CNN talking about a CNN poll that came out a week or so ago about Hillary double digit lead or whatever points when today is 12-21-07 and there's a new poll from today, USA Today/Gallop I believe that has them tied 32-32? Wow, so CNN is a Hillaryite, hm. OBAMA '08!! Why is CNN talking about a CNN poll that came out a week or so ago about Hillary double digit lead or whatever points when today is 12-21-07 and there's a new poll from today, USA Today/Gallop I believe that has them tied 32-32? Wow, so CNN is a Hillaryite, hm. OBAMA '08!!

]]> By: Sérgio, Porto, Portugal http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/21/obama-hits-clinton-on-electability/#comment-195126 Sérgio, Porto, Portugal Fri, 21 Dec 2007 21:06:18 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/21/obama-hits-clinton-on-electability/#comment-195126 Obama is often criticized for being a candidate of the blacks. Oprah was slammed because people assumed she was just supporting him due to his colour. What is overlooked is the fact that most women support Hillary due to the fact she is one of their own. I mean, just the chance of having a female President is an orgasm for a lot of women. I read someone telling that Obama wants to raise the minimum age to retire. Well, I agree with that. Have you thought that people actually live longer and better today than 20 years ago? It's a question of sustainability! And about the "drugs" issue, who still lives in Wonderland and thinks presidential hopefuls are superheroes with no flaws? Gosh.... Obama is often criticized for being a candidate of the blacks. Oprah was slammed because people assumed she was just supporting him due to his colour.

What is overlooked is the fact that most women support Hillary due to the fact she is one of their own. I mean, just the chance of having a female President is an orgasm for a lot of women.

I read someone telling that Obama wants to raise the minimum age to retire. Well, I agree with that. Have you thought that people actually live longer and better today than 20 years ago? It's a question of sustainability!

And about the "drugs" issue, who still lives in Wonderland and thinks presidential hopefuls are superheroes with no flaws? Gosh....

]]> By: EE http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/21/obama-hits-clinton-on-electability/#comment-195031 EE Fri, 21 Dec 2007 20:15:05 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/21/obama-hits-clinton-on-electability/#comment-195031 Clinton folks are terrible. This argument of trying to use Mr Obama's race as the electability measuring yard is worse than Rush Limbaugh. This is a slap on the face to all people of color. In essence what they are saying to tell people of color is, "PLEASE, YOUR RACE DISQUALIFIES YOU FROM THE WHITE HOUSE" But unfortunately for them american people have rejected and abandoned them, no one's race is by choice.All humans are equal before God . The Clintons should be reminded of this.I personally dont support Mr Obama bc we disagree on issues not bc of his race.The Clintons are running a campaign of personal DESTRUCTION. Provided Clinton gets the nomination she will lose the general election woefully. She would've disenfranchised all people of color, destroyed Obama, driven away independents to Repblicans,angered young people, who's left? Defeat in '08. Quote me in '09. Clinton folks are terrible. This argument of trying to use Mr Obama's race as the electability measuring yard is worse than Rush Limbaugh. This is a slap on the face to all people of color.

In essence what they are saying to tell people of color is, "PLEASE, YOUR RACE DISQUALIFIES YOU FROM THE WHITE HOUSE"

But unfortunately for them american people have rejected and abandoned them, no one's race is by choice.All humans are equal before God .

The Clintons should be reminded of this.I personally dont support Mr Obama bc we disagree on issues not bc of his race.The Clintons are running a campaign of personal DESTRUCTION.

Provided Clinton gets the nomination she will lose the general election woefully. She would've disenfranchised all people of color, destroyed Obama, driven away independents to Repblicans,angered young people, who's left? Defeat in '08. Quote me in '09.

]]> By: Phil Memphis, TN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/21/obama-hits-clinton-on-electability/#comment-195009 Phil Memphis, TN Fri, 21 Dec 2007 19:56:17 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/21/obama-hits-clinton-on-electability/#comment-195009 It is sad that Hilary and bama are the only Dems getting any coverage. I am very concerned that neither one of them is electable. I am with the other 2 posters who think Edwards is the most viable Dem candidate. I would be all for either Edwards/Obama, or even Edwards/Clinton. It is sad that Hilary and bama are the only Dems getting any coverage. I am very concerned that neither one of them is electable. I am with the other 2 posters who think Edwards is the most viable Dem candidate. I would be all for either Edwards/Obama, or even Edwards/Clinton.

]]> By: Meks, Florida http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/21/obama-hits-clinton-on-electability/#comment-195008 Meks, Florida Fri, 21 Dec 2007 19:56:05 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/21/obama-hits-clinton-on-electability/#comment-195008 The response to Sen Obama's remark is simple. He can NEVER win the general election. The other candidates do not waant to say it because they will be accused of racial comments. Sen Obama will not win a single southern state therefore all the electoral votes are out. How then can he win the general election? The reality is that the polls are testing popular votes nationally and does not put the most important variable into consideration. That variable is electoral votes. It is much more important than the popular vote. Sen Clinton remains the only democratic candidates that can will Florida which was the state that stopped Kerry and Al Gore from winning the general election. Take a look at which candidates are winning the opposition in Pennsylvania, Ohio and most importantly Florida. Without Florida we have lost the two past elections. Sen Clinton puts Florida, Tennessee and Arkansas into our folds particularly Florida. Sen Obama puts none of these states into play. nada! You folks need to wake and do not let sentiment affect your judgement. Check your facts well. Sen Obama's negatives will go up eventually if he gets the nomination though i cannot predict if it will as high or higher than Sen Clinton but that is not really relevant becuase he cannot win the electoral votes as i have explained earlier. Do not be fooled, all the candidates know that and choose not to discuss it for the reason i explained above. This is not an opinion, it is a fact. The liberal media are only interested in seeing Sen Clinton lose because of their obsession to cut Bill Clinton to size (whatever the reason, i am not sure but i suspect it has to do with the moneymen behind the liberal media who had issues to grind with the former president). So the liberal media will prefer Sen Clinton lose even if it means the dems losing the generaal election. Can you explain why the liberal media refuse to pick on the planting of question by Obama volunteer recently or why they refuse to pick on the story he had infants making maximum donations ($2300) to his campaign? Maybe we should re-evaluate media story about Obama being raised by a single mother - is that really true? Why was he in Indonesia at an early age? with whom? who was his mother with? How did the single mother get to live in Indonesia? How was she able to afford private school education for Sen Obama while living in Hawaii? These are questions that will reveal some truths as soon as he gets the nomination. The conservative media will reveal those answers and keep it in the news unlike what the liberal media is doing now - burying the information. It is to the advantage of the conservatives that Obama gets the nomination and that's why they are not interested in keeping the story in the front burner for now. Support the candidate you want but there's only one truth. While Sen Clinton is not the only democratic party politician that can win the general election she's is the only one in the crop of the candidates at the moment that will win the general election. Remarks and reactions welcomed. Please be constructive. The response to Sen Obama's remark is simple. He can NEVER win the general election. The other candidates do not waant to say it because they will be accused of racial comments. Sen Obama will not win a single southern state therefore all the electoral votes are out. How then can he win the general election? The reality is that the polls are testing popular votes nationally and does not put the most important variable into consideration. That variable is electoral votes. It is much more important than the popular vote. Sen Clinton remains the only democratic candidates that can will Florida which was the state that stopped Kerry and Al Gore from winning the general election. Take a look at which candidates are winning the opposition in Pennsylvania, Ohio and most importantly Florida. Without Florida we have lost the two past elections. Sen Clinton puts Florida, Tennessee and Arkansas into our folds particularly Florida. Sen Obama puts none of these states into play. nada! You folks need to wake and do not let sentiment affect your judgement. Check your facts well. Sen Obama's negatives will go up eventually if he gets the nomination though i cannot predict if it will as high or higher than Sen Clinton but that is not really relevant becuase he cannot win the electoral votes as i have explained earlier. Do not be fooled, all the candidates know that and choose not to discuss it for the reason i explained above. This is not an opinion, it is a fact. The liberal media are only interested in seeing Sen Clinton lose because of their obsession to cut Bill Clinton to size (whatever the reason, i am not sure but i suspect it has to do with the moneymen behind the liberal media who had issues to grind with the former president). So the liberal media will prefer Sen Clinton lose even if it means the dems losing the generaal election. Can you explain why the liberal media refuse to pick on the planting of question by Obama volunteer recently or why they refuse to pick on the story he had infants making maximum donations ($2300) to his campaign? Maybe we should re-evaluate media story about Obama being raised by a single mother – is that really true? Why was he in Indonesia at an early age? with whom? who was his mother with? How did the single mother get to live in Indonesia? How was she able to afford private school education for Sen Obama while living in Hawaii? These are questions that will reveal some truths as soon as he gets the nomination. The conservative media will reveal those answers and keep it in the news unlike what the liberal media is doing now – burying the information. It is to the advantage of the conservatives that Obama gets the nomination and that's why they are not interested in keeping the story in the front burner for now. Support the candidate you want but there's only one truth. While Sen Clinton is not the only democratic party politician that can win the general election she's is the only one in the crop of the candidates at the moment that will win the general election. Remarks and reactions welcomed. Please be constructive.

]]> By: Dave, Evergreen CO http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/21/obama-hits-clinton-on-electability/#comment-194969 Dave, Evergreen CO Fri, 21 Dec 2007 19:29:35 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/21/obama-hits-clinton-on-electability/#comment-194969 How can anyone say that CNN promotes Hillary? Have you people ever watched Chris Matthews on CNN. He slices her up for a full 1 hour each and every night. Its discusting! Posted By John Smith : December 21, 2007 1:09 pm Umm, John, Chris Matthews is on MSNBC, not CNN. How can anyone say that CNN promotes Hillary? Have you people ever watched Chris Matthews on CNN. He slices her up for a full 1 hour each and every night. Its discusting!
Posted By John Smith : December 21, 2007 1:09 pm

Umm, John, Chris Matthews is on MSNBC, not CNN.

]]> By: Andy, NH http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/21/obama-hits-clinton-on-electability/#comment-194934 Andy, NH Fri, 21 Dec 2007 19:06:57 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/21/obama-hits-clinton-on-electability/#comment-194934 Hillary Clinton is the most unelectable democrat possible in a general election- besides maybe Kucinich (but at least he has convictions.) I am a democrat, hate Bush (in 00 and 04), and still would NEVER vote for Hillary. She is a polarizing person with absolutely no experience except for her carpetbag term as senator. She is, however, "ready to lead on day one" the democratic party straight over the abyss, by losing BIGTIME in November, while at the same time allienating the core idealists (vs corporate interests) in the party. No more Clinton/Bush-> twenty years of ego driven dynasties are enough. Change. Scary as it, America. Change. Hillary Clinton is the most unelectable democrat possible in a general election- besides maybe Kucinich (but at least he has convictions.)

I am a democrat, hate Bush (in 00 and 04), and still would NEVER vote for Hillary.

She is a polarizing person with absolutely no experience except for her carpetbag term as senator.

She is, however, "ready to lead on day one" the democratic party straight over the abyss, by losing BIGTIME in November, while at the same time allienating the core idealists (vs corporate interests) in the party.

No more Clinton/Bush-> twenty years of ego driven dynasties are enough.

Change. Scary as it, America. Change.

]]> By: renna,ct http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/21/obama-hits-clinton-on-electability/#comment-194907 renna,ct Fri, 21 Dec 2007 18:52:04 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/21/obama-hits-clinton-on-electability/#comment-194907 I agree with you, Obama is already 4% higher in stats then Hillary. We NEED changes, and improvment, VOTE 0BAMA 08' I agree with you,
Obama is already 4% higher in stats then Hillary.
We NEED changes, and improvment,
VOTE 0BAMA 08'

]]> By: Alex,methuen,ma http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/21/obama-hits-clinton-on-electability/#comment-194904 Alex,methuen,ma Fri, 21 Dec 2007 18:50:20 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/21/obama-hits-clinton-on-electability/#comment-194904 I admire Obama for what he is trying to do and if he were the DEMS candidate I would vote for him. But the Republicans will play EXTRA dirty to keep power and I think Hillary Clinton is the best to take them on. If you're a sunny optimist and believe that politics are good and fair and that people will vote for what's best for them then Obama is your guy. If you think it's gonna be a nasty fight and you want to come out on top then Clinton is your best bet. I admire Obama for what he is trying to do and if he were the DEMS candidate I would vote for him. But the Republicans will play EXTRA dirty to keep power and I think Hillary Clinton is the best to take them on.
If you're a sunny optimist and believe that politics are good and fair and that people will vote for what's best for them then Obama is your guy.
If you think it's gonna be a nasty fight and you want to come out on top then Clinton is your best bet.

]]> By: Shannon, Nashville, TN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/21/obama-hits-clinton-on-electability/#comment-194895 Shannon, Nashville, TN Fri, 21 Dec 2007 18:41:46 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/21/obama-hits-clinton-on-electability/#comment-194895 I know of many conservative Republican voters that are ready for a new type of politics. They are not only voting for Obama but are also campaigning and fundraising. These are thoughtful Americans that know we have to get rid of the same old same old and get inspired to come together. I know of many conservative Republican voters that are ready for a new type of politics. They are not only voting for Obama but are also campaigning and fundraising. These are thoughtful Americans that know we have to get rid of the same old same old and get inspired to come together.

]]> By: stan pitts pa http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/21/obama-hits-clinton-on-electability/#comment-194889 stan pitts pa Fri, 21 Dec 2007 18:38:33 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/21/obama-hits-clinton-on-electability/#comment-194889 This is comical. Obama has NO CHANCE of winning the electoral college in the general election. An Obama nomination is a guarantee of another Republican Whitehouse. 270towin Posted By RealTexan : December 21, 2007 11:57 am wow its seems hrcs attack dogs are back, well just so you know americans are sick of the status quo, hillary is unelactable, americans can relate to obama as he is neither black or white (seriously) he is highly educated and with more elected experience on his resume he know hows to win when the odds are against him, his meaage resonates with the average american youth, (who by the way are the future of this country) he connects with the average joe and the wealthy upper class, he intends to reach across party lines to have the best folks working for him, cha-ching i just donated to his campaign again...God bless America! This is comical. Obama has NO CHANCE of winning the electoral college in the general election. An Obama nomination is a guarantee of another Republican Whitehouse.

270towin

Posted By RealTexan : December 21, 2007 11:57 am

wow its seems hrcs attack dogs are back, well just so you know americans are sick of the status quo, hillary is unelactable, americans can relate to obama as he is neither black or white (seriously) he is highly educated and with more elected experience on his resume he know hows to win when the odds are against him, his meaage resonates with the average american youth, (who by the way are the future of this country) he connects with the average joe and the wealthy upper class, he intends to reach across party lines to have the best folks working for him, cha-ching i just donated to his campaign again...God bless America!

]]> By: Meks, Florida http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/21/obama-hits-clinton-on-electability/#comment-194882 Meks, Florida Fri, 21 Dec 2007 18:36:17 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/21/obama-hits-clinton-on-electability/#comment-194882 Robert, Oregon: The question is simple and you never answered it. Even with your out-of-place scenario of using emergency exits with each landing, most people will still fly or not fly at all with the pilot who had 100 hours than the pilot with 10 hours who nobody knows if they will be alive to even use the emergency exit. Wise up. Do not be blinded by media barrage of negativity on Sen Clinton. Have you met her? Have you spoken with her for a minute or maybe 10 mins? How do you know Sen Obama? From the pages of liberal media? What do you really know about him? To put you in order, have you observed that 99.99% of the polls this week have shown Sen Clinton surging ahead? Where do you see the surge in the media? They are hiding and surpressing the fact. It does not take long for voters to discover the coverage is biased and tilted against her. If i could see it so will others as it continues. You are free to support whoever you choose but there is only one fact no matter what your opinion is - Sen Obama is the making of the media and doe not possess half of the qualities being hyped. Review all the debates and it is plain obvious he does not have what it takes to be a president. The liberal media are doing his work for him. Will it be enough for him to get the nomination? Maybe, Maybe not. But for sure he will NEVER be elected president. With the entire southern state out of his reach, which state did Kerry or Al Gore lose will he win. You folks are plain funny. The polls are looking at popular vote and not electoral vote. He will NEVER win Florida, the two state we had lost in two past elections and lost the election. Beware of the liberal media!!! They are just against Sen Clinton and do not care about the Democratic party, if we win or lose the general election. In summary, i am not interested in whoever you support, i am only asking to look very well before you leap. leave liberal media BS, they are most hit piece journalist. Whoever wins our primaries, i will support though i will prefer Sen Clinton to win because she's the only democratic candidate that can win Florida. My measure of electability is not popular vote but rather electoral votes. Robert, Oregon:

The question is simple and you never answered it. Even with your out-of-place scenario of using emergency exits with each landing, most people will still fly or not fly at all with the pilot who had 100 hours than the pilot with 10 hours who nobody knows if they will be alive to even use the emergency exit. Wise up. Do not be blinded by media barrage of negativity on Sen Clinton. Have you met her? Have you spoken with her for a minute or maybe 10 mins? How do you know Sen Obama? From the pages of liberal media? What do you really know about him? To put you in order, have you observed that 99.99% of the polls this week have shown Sen Clinton surging ahead? Where do you see the surge in the media? They are hiding and surpressing the fact. It does not take long for voters to discover the coverage is biased and tilted against her. If i could see it so will others as it continues. You are free to support whoever you choose but there is only one fact no matter what your opinion is – Sen Obama is the making of the media and doe not possess half of the qualities being hyped. Review all the debates and it is plain obvious he does not have what it takes to be a president. The liberal media are doing his work for him. Will it be enough for him to get the nomination? Maybe, Maybe not. But for sure he will NEVER be elected president. With the entire southern state out of his reach, which state did Kerry or Al Gore lose will he win. You folks are plain funny. The polls are looking at popular vote and not electoral vote. He will NEVER win Florida, the two state we had lost in two past elections and lost the election. Beware of the liberal media!!! They are just against Sen Clinton and do not care about the Democratic party, if we win or lose the general election. In summary, i am not interested in whoever you support, i am only asking to look very well before you leap. leave liberal media BS, they are most hit piece journalist. Whoever wins our primaries, i will support though i will prefer Sen Clinton to win because she's the only democratic candidate that can win Florida. My measure of electability is not popular vote but rather electoral votes.

]]> By: obama supporter,american http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/21/obama-hits-clinton-on-electability/#comment-194874 obama supporter,american Fri, 21 Dec 2007 18:33:38 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/21/obama-hits-clinton-on-electability/#comment-194874 Casual voters who want very badly to believe Bill Clinton was truly a great President will toss their votes to Hillary Clinton for the obvious reasons. Too bad for Clinton that there are too few casual voters. Barack is right and the voters will bear that out! Casual voters who want very badly to believe Bill Clinton was truly a great President will toss their votes to Hillary Clinton for the obvious reasons. Too bad for Clinton that there are too few casual voters. Barack is right and the voters will bear that out!

]]> By: Ralston,vt http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/21/obama-hits-clinton-on-electability/#comment-194871 Ralston,vt Fri, 21 Dec 2007 18:32:38 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/21/obama-hits-clinton-on-electability/#comment-194871 You know- each time I listen to Barack Obama answers- We can see there is something special about that man! He is so honest and that's so desperately needed in our next leader You know- each time I listen to Barack Obama answers- We can see there is something special about that man! He is so honest and that's so desperately needed in our next leader

]]> By: Jeff Mobile, AL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/21/obama-hits-clinton-on-electability/#comment-194866 Jeff Mobile, AL Fri, 21 Dec 2007 18:30:04 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/21/obama-hits-clinton-on-electability/#comment-194866 You Clintonistas that keep calling Obama a cry baby: look at yourselves in the mirror. You forget so quickly of Hillary's staged cry fest. I would be on of the 47% that will never vote for Clinton. Ever. You Clintonistas that keep calling Obama a cry baby: look at yourselves in the mirror.

You forget so quickly of Hillary's staged cry fest.

I would be on of the 47% that will never vote for Clinton. Ever.

]]> By: bob schulman, marina del rey, ca http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/21/obama-hits-clinton-on-electability/#comment-194851 bob schulman, marina del rey, ca Fri, 21 Dec 2007 18:25:04 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/21/obama-hits-clinton-on-electability/#comment-194851 I was a registered Republican for most of my adult life, but, starting with the present administration's meddling in the Terry Schiavo affair and continuing thereafter, have decided to vote this time for the best qualified candidates, regardless of party affiliation. The problem I have, which is one I share with many other voters, is that none of the present candidates is worthy of holding office. So, that leaves me with the choice of either staying at home on Election Day, or voting for the best candidate out of a sorry lot of under-qualified people. For this reason, I will vote for Obama. Hilary ("Hilarious") Clinton is strident and divisive. Republicans like Huckabee are downright frightening, and promise more of the same enthusiastic lunacy we've lived with for the past eight years. So, while Obama has but two years of experience, and none in the foreign policy arena, he is smart enough to grow into the job - and quickly. It is unbelieveable that this nation cannot offer its citizens any better choices than this group of mediocre candidates. I was a registered Republican for most of my adult life, but, starting with the present administration's meddling in the Terry Schiavo affair and continuing thereafter, have decided to vote this time for the best qualified candidates, regardless of party affiliation.

The problem I have, which is one I share with many other voters, is that none of the present candidates is worthy of holding office. So, that leaves me with the choice of either staying at home on Election Day, or voting for the best candidate out of a sorry lot of under-qualified people.

For this reason, I will vote for Obama. Hilary ("Hilarious") Clinton is strident and divisive. Republicans like Huckabee are downright frightening, and promise more of the same enthusiastic lunacy we've lived with for the past eight years. So, while Obama has but two years of experience, and none in the foreign policy arena, he is smart enough to grow into the job – and quickly.

It is unbelieveable that this nation cannot offer its citizens any better choices than this group of mediocre candidates.

]]> By: Carolyn Essex, Las Vegas, NV http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/21/obama-hits-clinton-on-electability/#comment-194848 Carolyn Essex, Las Vegas, NV Fri, 21 Dec 2007 18:23:42 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/21/obama-hits-clinton-on-electability/#comment-194848 Certainly people will continue to run after their dreams for President of the U.S. but this dream belongs to Senator Barack Obama... Certainly people will continue to run after their dreams for President of the U.S. but this dream belongs to Senator Barack Obama...

]]> By: stan pitts pa http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/21/obama-hits-clinton-on-electability/#comment-194830 stan pitts pa Fri, 21 Dec 2007 18:14:06 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/21/obama-hits-clinton-on-electability/#comment-194830 Electability is really up for debate. I think that someone has a chance if they make a good show of it with good policies and charisma. That is most of the time; there are factors that will shoot down a candidate no matter how good they are in everything else. I am waiting to hear about the Clinton's campaign to say how they are getting the negative numbers down of those that would never vote for her. I am also waiting to hear from the Obama campaign for more why people should believe that he and his limited executive experience is better than any of the Republicans who do have it (that would be Giulinai, Romney, or Huckabee). Posted By S. B. Stein E.B. NJ : December 21, 2007 9:39 am simple answer, he has some of the best political minds working for him, folks who once worked for bill clinton and have now defected to the obama camp, also he intends to reach across the aisle to some republicans to work for the common good of america, what more can you ask? Electability is really up for debate. I think that someone has a chance if they make a good show of it with good policies and charisma. That is most of the time; there are factors that will shoot down a candidate no matter how good they are in everything else.

I am waiting to hear about the Clinton's campaign to say how they are getting the negative numbers down of those that would never vote for her. I am also waiting to hear from the Obama campaign for more why people should believe that he and his limited executive experience is better than any of the Republicans who do have it (that would be Giulinai, Romney, or Huckabee).

Posted By S. B. Stein E.B. NJ : December 21, 2007 9:39 am

simple answer, he has some of the best political minds working for him, folks who once worked for bill clinton and have now defected to the obama camp, also he intends to reach across the aisle to some republicans to work for the common good of america, what more can you ask?

]]> By: John Smith http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/21/obama-hits-clinton-on-electability/#comment-194818 John Smith Fri, 21 Dec 2007 18:09:55 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/21/obama-hits-clinton-on-electability/#comment-194818 How can anyone say that CNN promotes Hillary? Have you people ever watched Chris Matthews on CNN. He slices her up for a full 1 hour each and every night. Its discusting! How can anyone say that CNN promotes Hillary? Have you people ever watched Chris Matthews on CNN. He slices her up for a full 1 hour each and every night. Its discusting!

]]> By: Andrew, Concord NH http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/21/obama-hits-clinton-on-electability/#comment-194812 Andrew, Concord NH Fri, 21 Dec 2007 18:07:20 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/21/obama-hits-clinton-on-electability/#comment-194812 Posted By Ray, Ogden UT : December 21, 2007 12:32 pm ^^^^ His post was right on the money. Couldn't agree more. Obama would make a fine president. Posted By Ray, Ogden UT : December 21, 2007 12:32 pm

^^^^ His post was right on the money. Couldn't agree more. Obama would make a fine president.

]]> By: Anonymous http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/21/obama-hits-clinton-on-electability/#comment-194773 Anonymous Fri, 21 Dec 2007 17:52:35 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/21/obama-hits-clinton-on-electability/#comment-194773 Ok I dont care what people say Barack Obama CANNOT win the General Election the Republicans will attack him worst than they did John Kerry in 2004. The Only way i see Barack Obama in the White House in 2009 is as Hillary Clinton's Vice President Ok I dont care what people say Barack Obama CANNOT win the General Election the Republicans will attack him worst than they did John Kerry in 2004. The Only way i see Barack Obama in the White House in 2009 is as Hillary Clinton's Vice President

]]> By: fred,nashua,NH http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/21/obama-hits-clinton-on-electability/#comment-194768 fred,nashua,NH Fri, 21 Dec 2007 17:50:02 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/21/obama-hits-clinton-on-electability/#comment-194768 thanks "progressive people"!!!! whites,blacks,asians & hispanics..... whether you are republican, independent or democratic!!!!! i . like you am supporting OBAMA, because i am tired of the "EXPERIENCED POLITICO'S in WASH.,D.C."!!!! "neo-con repukes & undemocratic demorats"!!! who are "BOUGHT & PAID FOR BY LOBBYIST"!!! I WANT MY GOVERNMENT BACK!!!! NO DRAMA WITH OBAMA IN 2008!!!! thanks "progressive people"!!!!

whites,blacks,asians & hispanics.....

whether you are republican, independent or democratic!!!!!

i . like you am supporting OBAMA, because i am tired of the "EXPERIENCED POLITICO'S in WASH.,D.C."!!!!

"neo-con repukes & undemocratic demorats"!!!

who are "BOUGHT & PAID FOR BY LOBBYIST"!!!

I WANT MY GOVERNMENT BACK!!!!

NO DRAMA WITH OBAMA IN 2008!!!!

]]> By: J.S http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/21/obama-hits-clinton-on-electability/#comment-194742 J.S Fri, 21 Dec 2007 17:41:23 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/21/obama-hits-clinton-on-electability/#comment-194742 For the man who cries that Senator Clinton is throwing mud on him needs to stop smoking so much pot and remember he and Edwards are the ones who started mudslinging and get praise from the medis . When Senator Clinton responds all you Obama people start screeming foul. Is that what there going to screem about the Republicans FOUL. Come on Senator Obama is slaming Senator Clinton as much if not more . nHe is just a poor inexperienced little boy who needs to go back to Illinois and do the job he was elected to do. Not just vote Present but stand up for your believes do not hide behind the political curtain and then call foul when some one else does. Now what we need is the Democrats stand behind the sure thing. Clinton/Obama 2008. Obama 2016-2024 For the man who cries that Senator Clinton is throwing mud on him needs to stop smoking so much pot and remember he and Edwards are the ones who started mudslinging and get praise from the medis . When Senator Clinton responds all you Obama people start screeming foul. Is that what there going to screem about the Republicans FOUL. Come on Senator Obama is slaming Senator Clinton as much if not more . nHe is just a poor inexperienced little boy who needs to go back to Illinois and do the job he was elected to do. Not just vote Present but stand up for your believes do not hide behind the political curtain and then call foul when some one else does. Now what we need is the Democrats stand behind the sure thing. Clinton/Obama 2008. Obama 2016-2024

]]> By: fred,nashua,NH http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/21/obama-hits-clinton-on-electability/#comment-194741 fred,nashua,NH Fri, 21 Dec 2007 17:41:09 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/21/obama-hits-clinton-on-electability/#comment-194741 Experience? Barack has more years of service in elected office than Hillary. Maybe some will discount that fact because it included his years in the Illinois legislature, but he got out there on his own and learned the ropes. As Maureen Dowd recently pointed out, everything Hillary accomplished after getting into Yale Law School came about because of her marriage to Bill Clinton. It's a fascinating debate above about whether Hillary's years as first lady count as experience. Some people point out her failures and say they count against her. Others say the failures are a positive because she must have learned from them. But has she? What is the evidence that she has learned integrity, truthtelling, or an ability to embrace differences with respect and persuasive persistence? I haven't seen any. Michael Moore's movie "Sicko" has a devastating clip of Hillary testifying before Congress about her health care program. She was unbelievably arrogant and insulting when she should have been courting those who differed from her. I think that is the real Hillary, and her anger and hostility at what she perceived to be the right-wing conspiracy directed against her have only pushed her farther and farther out on a limb of divisiveness. It's time to break with that pattern and to choose a president who will sit down with difficult and challenging adversaries, to speak confidently and firmly about the differences in an honest effort to narrow them. This explains Hillary's and Barack's differences in foreign policy: he will speak with our enemies and she won't. There's little chance to turn enemies around by perpetuating the Bush-and-Clinton mindset. Experience? Barack has more years of service in elected office than Hillary. Maybe some will discount that fact because it included his years in the Illinois legislature, but he got out there on his own and learned the ropes. As Maureen Dowd recently pointed out, everything Hillary accomplished after getting into Yale Law School came about because of her marriage to Bill Clinton. It's a fascinating debate above about whether Hillary's years as first lady count as experience. Some people point out her failures and say they count against her. Others say the failures are a positive because she must have learned from them. But has she? What is the evidence that she has learned integrity, truthtelling, or an ability to embrace differences with respect and persuasive persistence? I haven't seen any. Michael Moore's movie "Sicko" has a devastating clip of Hillary testifying before Congress about her health care program. She was unbelievably arrogant and insulting when she should have been courting those who differed from her. I think that is the real Hillary, and her anger and hostility at what she perceived to be the right-wing conspiracy directed against her have only pushed her farther and farther out on a limb of divisiveness. It's time to break with that pattern and to choose a president who will sit down with difficult and challenging adversaries, to speak confidently and firmly about the differences in an honest effort to narrow them. This explains Hillary's and Barack's differences in foreign policy: he will speak with our enemies and she won't. There's little chance to turn enemies around by perpetuating the Bush-and-Clinton mindset.

]]> By: gerald,ks,mo http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/21/obama-hits-clinton-on-electability/#comment-194728 gerald,ks,mo Fri, 21 Dec 2007 17:36:09 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/21/obama-hits-clinton-on-electability/#comment-194728 John: It seems to me that you are willing to accept the lies and deception going on in the Hillery campaign. And it’s finding. Please keep them within the confines of the lies and deception department. I was once like you, until I began to dig for the truth myself. It wasn't hard to do either. With the use of the WWW, I was able to find the info needed to make a constructive decision. My advice to those willing to believe the unfounded truths on the net, dig a little deeper, before you come to these sites with the untruths, as they say! “The truth will set you free”. OOOBBBAAAMMMAAA 000888!!! John: It seems to me that you are willing to accept the lies and deception going on in the Hillery campaign. And it’s finding. Please keep them within the confines of the lies and deception department. I was once like you, until I began to dig for the truth myself. It wasn't hard to do either. With the use of the WWW, I was able to find the info needed to make a constructive decision. My advice to those willing to believe the unfounded truths on the net, dig a little deeper, before you come to these sites with the untruths, as they say! “The truth will set you free”.
OOOBBBAAAMMMAAA 000888!!!

]]> By: Ray, Ogden UT http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/21/obama-hits-clinton-on-electability/#comment-194720 Ray, Ogden UT Fri, 21 Dec 2007 17:32:19 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/21/obama-hits-clinton-on-electability/#comment-194720 I really have to wonder when people are going to let the issues of race and gender die. When you look at the issues themselves, their legislative records, and the way that they intend to handle issues, I think Obama's a great choice, and probably the most electable candidate in years. He doesn't point to specific things he's done because that's bragging and I would abstain for yet another election if he did. However, calling self-defense "mudslinging" or even implying that this is a direct attack on Hillary seems to fly in the face of reason. He could be talking about almost any of them, himself included, but the interesting part is that there are more who are anti-Clinton than there are anti-Obama. It has more to do with who's against than who's in favor of, particularly because the "who's in favor" vote is tied at the moment. Obama's lack of experience in the White House is a great asset, in my opinion, because that means that he's less susceptible to the corrupt political structures that already exist. Barack Obama has shown great resilience in this regard. Fox News (aka Faux Noise) lost my attention almost four years ago when my local station reported that a woman had gone missing and compared this twentysomething victim to kidnapping victim Elizabeth Smart. Ms. Smart came from a privileged background in a wealthy neighborhood and a crazy religious zealot took her at gunpoint. This woman's disappearance later turned out to be a murder, and they once again tried to compare her to Elizabeth Smart (who was returned alive and in reasonable physical health). I haven't trusted them since. Not to mention, Fox has consistently attacked Obama and tried to raise Clinton's standing, as though they're on her campaign. I'd trust Gallup before I'd trust Faux Noise, and I have serious questions about the capacity of Faux to be impartial. As far as doing things differently, he has. However, he also has to do what's necessary to prevent the attempts at kneecapping. Taking the high ground isn't always an option. He would have learned that in debates in the Harvard School of Law. I have no faith in the Clinton Administration. I voted them into office in 1992, but they did not earn my vote in 1996: I actually abstained. I also abstained in the 2000 and 2004 elections for the same reason. The question of electability is clear to be: Obama is not only electable, he's the first candidate in 4 elections I've felt is so. I really have to wonder when people are going to let the issues of race and gender die. When you look at the issues themselves, their legislative records, and the way that they intend to handle issues, I think Obama's a great choice, and probably the most electable candidate in years.

He doesn't point to specific things he's done because that's bragging and I would abstain for yet another election if he did.

However, calling self-defense "mudslinging" or even implying that this is a direct attack on Hillary seems to fly in the face of reason. He could be talking about almost any of them, himself included, but the interesting part is that there are more who are anti-Clinton than there are anti-Obama. It has more to do with who's against than who's in favor of, particularly because the "who's in favor" vote is tied at the moment.

Obama's lack of experience in the White House is a great asset, in my opinion, because that means that he's less susceptible to the corrupt political structures that already exist. Barack Obama has shown great resilience in this regard.

Fox News (aka Faux Noise) lost my attention almost four years ago when my local station reported that a woman had gone missing and compared this twentysomething victim to kidnapping victim Elizabeth Smart. Ms. Smart came from a privileged background in a wealthy neighborhood and a crazy religious zealot took her at gunpoint. This woman's disappearance later turned out to be a murder, and they once again tried to compare her to Elizabeth Smart (who was returned alive and in reasonable physical health). I haven't trusted them since. Not to mention, Fox has consistently attacked Obama and tried to raise Clinton's standing, as though they're on her campaign. I'd trust Gallup before I'd trust Faux Noise, and I have serious questions about the capacity of Faux to be impartial.

As far as doing things differently, he has. However, he also has to do what's necessary to prevent the attempts at kneecapping. Taking the high ground isn't always an option. He would have learned that in debates in the Harvard School of Law.

I have no faith in the Clinton Administration. I voted them into office in 1992, but they did not earn my vote in 1996: I actually abstained. I also abstained in the 2000 and 2004 elections for the same reason. The question of electability is clear to be: Obama is not only electable, he's the first candidate in 4 elections I've felt is so.

]]> By: Reggie, Germany http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/21/obama-hits-clinton-on-electability/#comment-194719 Reggie, Germany Fri, 21 Dec 2007 17:32:06 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/21/obama-hits-clinton-on-electability/#comment-194719 Hillary supporters always talk about her EXPERIENCE and I must admit I've always tried to figure out why Hillary thinks she has all this experience. Well now I know!!! It's because she's delusional!! Hillary secretly believes she was president already!!! Don't believe me? Check her interview with Candy Crowly , http://ianschwartz.com/2007/11/07/video-hillary-when-im-president-again/ Or go to: http://www.campaignnetwork.org/default.aspx and select the video from her speech at Council Bluff Iowa with Bob Kerry and listen to her again make the statement. It occurs while she is talking about health care. These are just two instances, there are more. Did I miss something?? When was she elected the first time?? These statement really concern me. Said once maybe you say ohh O.K., but repeatedly?? Sounds almost Nixonian Why are CNN and the other MSM not talking about this?? HEY CANDY WHY AREN'T YOU???? You guys print in great detail this shameless plug from Bill but refuse to report statements made by Hillary which if made by any other candidate would be front page news for days, i.e. Kucinich and U.F.O's. Well what planet was Hillary on when she became president the first time??? Hmmmmmm maybe thats why Bill thinks she such a genius. Must be where those 35 years of experience came from too. Hillary supporters always talk about her EXPERIENCE and I must admit I've always tried to figure out why Hillary thinks she has all this experience.

Well now I know!!! It's because she's delusional!!

Hillary secretly believes she was president already!!! Don't believe me? Check her interview with Candy Crowly ,

http://ianschwartz.com/2007/11/07/video-hillary-when-im-president-again/

Or go to:

http://www.campaignnetwork.org/default.aspx

and select the video from her speech at Council Bluff Iowa with Bob Kerry and listen to her again make the statement. It occurs while she is talking about health care. These are just two instances, there are more.

Did I miss something?? When was she elected the first time?? These statement really concern me. Said once maybe you say ohh O.K., but repeatedly?? Sounds almost Nixonian

Why are CNN and the other MSM not talking about this?? HEY CANDY WHY AREN'T YOU????

You guys print in great detail this shameless plug from Bill but refuse to report statements made by Hillary which if made by any other candidate would be front page news for days, i.e. Kucinich and U.F.O's.

Well what planet was Hillary on when she became president the first time???

Hmmmmmm maybe thats why Bill thinks she such a genius. Must be where those 35 years of experience came from too.

]]> By: Ben, Nashville, TN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/21/obama-hits-clinton-on-electability/#comment-194708 Ben, Nashville, TN Fri, 21 Dec 2007 17:28:46 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/21/obama-hits-clinton-on-electability/#comment-194708 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8lQmA7c2ko&feature=related Barack Obama's got SOUL POWER!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8lQmA7c2ko&feature=related

Barack Obama's got SOUL POWER!!!

]]> By: Robert,oregon http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/21/obama-hits-clinton-on-electability/#comment-194707 Robert,oregon Fri, 21 Dec 2007 17:28:25 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/21/obama-hits-clinton-on-electability/#comment-194707 Jeff, I agree with you.Having a pilot with more experience does make a huge difference. But if we look at it objectively, what good is a pilot who has a hundred hours of experience, if every time the pilot lands the passanger/s have to use the emergency exit? It is one thing to have experience, but it is another thing to have passion. All the experience in the world will not amount to a hill of beans, if the pilot does not have the passion to drive him or motivate him to fullfill his obligation with a sense of pride and decency. Therefore, the choice is obvious. Obama '08. Jeff, I agree with you.Having a pilot with more experience does make a huge difference. But if we look at it objectively, what good is a pilot who has a hundred hours of experience, if every time the pilot lands the passanger/s have to use the emergency exit? It is one thing to have experience, but it is another thing to have passion. All the experience in the world will not amount to a hill of beans, if the pilot does not have the passion to drive him or motivate him to fullfill his obligation with a sense of pride and decency. Therefore, the choice is obvious. Obama '08.

]]> By: Ayyub, Richmond, Va. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/21/obama-hits-clinton-on-electability/#comment-194691 Ayyub, Richmond, Va. Fri, 21 Dec 2007 17:23:28 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/21/obama-hits-clinton-on-electability/#comment-194691 Obami is running scared now. Wasn't he the same guy claiming to win the election. what a loser. Posted By john, NY,NY : December 21, 2007 9:56 am No, Hillary is. Watch some political shows once and a while and everyone on them, but on CNN, will agree it seems Hillary trying to kill Obama's momentum and is so desparate she'll even give her support to John Edwards to stop Obama. Obami is running scared now. Wasn't he the same guy claiming to win the election. what a loser.

Posted By john, NY,NY : December 21, 2007 9:56 am

No, Hillary is. Watch some political shows once and a while and everyone on them, but on CNN, will agree it seems Hillary trying to kill Obama's momentum and is so desparate she'll even give her support to John Edwards to stop Obama.

]]> By: David, CP, MD http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/21/obama-hits-clinton-on-electability/#comment-194680 David, CP, MD Fri, 21 Dec 2007 17:20:35 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/21/obama-hits-clinton-on-electability/#comment-194680 There is a reason Obama looks electable - he has not yet been slammed by the Republican party. If he got the nomination, the attacks would begin nonstop. Obama is either duplicitous or naive - or both - to ignore that political reality. There is a reason Obama looks electable – he has not yet been slammed by the Republican party. If he got the nomination, the attacks would begin nonstop. Obama is either duplicitous or naive – or both – to ignore that political reality.

]]> By: maggie,md http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/21/obama-hits-clinton-on-electability/#comment-194668 maggie,md Fri, 21 Dec 2007 17:14:38 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/21/obama-hits-clinton-on-electability/#comment-194668 hillary failed health care reform in 1993. but what was obama doing at the time? oh thats right, he was a college professor. even in hillary's failures, the experience she gained still counts. i don't know if you're familiar with the concept "learning from your mistakes" and John M., you're right that experience does not guarantee against making mistakes, as you pointed out with bush. but it does reduce the possibility of making mistakes, no matter what profession you're in. if you were flying across the ocean, would you rather do it with a pilot with 10 hours of flying experience, or one with 100? i think the answer's pretty obvious. hillary failed health care reform in 1993. but what was obama doing at the time? oh thats right, he was a college professor. even in hillary's failures, the experience she gained still counts. i don't know if you're familiar with the concept "learning from your mistakes"

and John M., you're right that experience does not guarantee against making mistakes, as you pointed out with bush. but it does reduce the possibility of making mistakes, no matter what profession you're in. if you were flying across the ocean, would you rather do it with a pilot with 10 hours of flying experience, or one with 100? i think the answer's pretty obvious.

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