First of all I'm an Independant voter living in Illinois. For those that want change, it won't happen if you follow the money or machines for either party. Now we have many problem's in our country, why keep following what hasn't changed anything for decades? I'm looking at my family, friend's, community, etc. and have decided to become independant minded. I don't care what the "Pundit's" say, I have a brain too. I don't need anybody telling me what's happening to our country, it's really a shame what we have left our politician's and money do to us. I don't think you all do either, it's up to us to change this peacefully. We need to take the money out of politic's by our votes, that's the only way it will be taken out and, you know this. You all have families, friend's, and communities too. If you don't stand up and come out to vote and take the money out of our election's, we're really in trouble in the United States. So my message is this, vote in all election's by what you see and think yourselves. Don't be a follower, it's your country, take it back !!!!!

For those that want experience on bothsides, check out the Arizona and Delaware Senator's they are truly the most experienced. Yet, the machines and Big Money doesn;t support them, WHY IS THAT ????? Think about it !!!!!

lamar I agree, the people who have ran the country in the past haven't done that great of a job. I wonder what the papers around the world would say if Oboma won, It would definitley turn the page in the history of the us.
I would like to see america return to its greatness, respecting the constitiution.

I believe we all agree that we need someone as president who transcends the old traditional political way of thinking. The only candidate who seems to have the right kind of intelligence and common sense that can bring about positive change in this country is Obama. This may be very hard for many people to accept because of the long standing history of how the country has been run, as well as, other interpersonal issues that many people horbor. I believe that Obama has the capacity to lead this country better than any other candidate in the race for the White House…..

Among the Democrats, Joe Biden is the most qualified candidate but he is not doing well in poll. in that regards I would go for Hiliary. I know Hiliary and Biden will make a perfect combination as president and vice respectively.

Thank you George Smart, that is what I'm trying to say in my blogs, that we should vote from our heart and minds and not the media. All this camotion has made me think of changing from Democrat to Independent.

CNN has been alot more fair then MSNBC. Thank you Anderson for being yourself and not making any comments regarding who you would vote for President. Anderson you did well New Years Eve celebration with Kathy Griffin.

MSNBC is making everything about Barack Obama. They hate Senator Hillary Clinton and John Edwards. Senator Clinton has the right not to talk too much with the media, cause the media likes to stir up a mess. Media is the wrong place to find about the canidates, get your information from other sources then the media. No punt intended to you media journalist, but there are too many unclear stories out there.

I wish the canidates Best of Luck, but will be changing my status to Independent.

I am Canadian. I have nothing to gain from this election. The only thing that Ican
give is an honest view of your upcoming Election and coverage.
As an ex Correctional officer I am a trained professional observer. Here is what I have noticed.
MSNBC. Totally supporting and backing Barrack Obama. They will littery dismiss any poll suggesting that another canditate may be ahead of thier Man. Chris Matthews and Morning Joe are the worst Clinton and Edwards Bashers.
Fox totally Conserative.
CNN.I have found your coverage the most fairness. Anderson deserves alot of credit in keeping them honest.
I am sorry but TV should only report the fact and not try to shape or dilute the political process with personal choices. Is,nt that what Russia is all about.
In Canada, the people vote with thier hearts and mind. They have no need to let TV
dictate to them how an election should go or end up.
With due respect, maybe this is one of the things that America can learn from Canada and that is how to run an Election.
Finally on a personal note. The America sent the world is had to endure George Bush for eight long years. Look what he has done not only to your country but World Politics. Now their are people trying to send the world an political Apprentice, unproven in Barrack Obama. Can your country please give the world a break for a while. Obama's may come, but not right now.
Clinton, a woman. Canada had a conserative woman leader, Kim Campbell.
We survived. Our system did,nt fall apart. Our health and other programs are as strong as ever. Do not be afarid o elect a strong decisive leader such as her,
especially after Bush. You might just pat yourself on the back, instead of kicking yourself in he -ss.
Thank You, eh

Anybody see how Obama's numbers increased dramatically after Oprah's endorsement? I do have to wonder however, if Obama is elected and does not do every single thing he said he would do, will Oprah throw yet another national temper tantrum like she did with the "Million Little Pieces" guy?

Go Hillary

I seem to trust Desmoin register poll. They seem to know their state well. I American Research group poll, seem to be questionable. it is way off. It is always biased in favor of Clinton. These type of polls create negativity in minds of undecided voters. Ofcourse people are smart and they can recognize which candidate is most transparent. and real.

Obama has fresh ideas, new direction, willing to answer questions, humble. Every thing cannot be equated to experience. In Clinton you see arrogance, I have been in whitehouse, she seems to know it all. My point is if Obama is performing as good as this famous first lady in Iowa (despite all odds, Bill Clinton factor), he needs to be congratulated and chance should be given to him. Why should same family controll things. New person, new ideas, new direction.

No president does job by himself, they have advisors, threshold experience or enogh experience dealing with real people and real issue you need is what you need. Certainly experience is important, but then why Biden, Dodd, Richardson are not on the top. What is important along with experience is new direction which we need desperately.

if new direction matters most then Obama is most desirable. Comes with little negatives.

Oh my goodness, CNN you have no intention of changing in this new year…

Please here are more reliable sources for the enlightened minds…

Don't believe anything CNN says, b/c its all clear now that they are on a political agenda of their own…

Please read here for your political pleasures!

Obama leads in Iowa
http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080101/NEWS09/301010015/-1/iowapoll07

Obama beats all five Republicans
http://www.angus-reid.com/polls/view/29506/obama_leads_five_republicans_in_us_race

http://blogs.usatoday.com/onpolitics/2007/12/zogby-obama-is.html

Huckabee needs to keep his leadership contained to Arkansas! His mistakes and misquotes can't hurt us there!

Most of Huckabee's life experience has been leading churches for profit….do you think he would lead our nation any other way??!

Romney 2008

ABC and FOX eliminate Paul and Hunter from debate BEFORE the NH vote !!
'Fair and Balanced' my ass !

I am really amazed by the bias I have noted in CNN reports of late. It really borders on discrimination based on race. For CNN, it has been unashamedly HRC. Fortunately the American people appear to have seen the light and they are likely to prove you very wrong. Whatever happened to balanced reporting at CNN, or to the CNN I grew up listening to?

Congratulations CNN TV!!!

By running the "I-Report hour long segment" 10 times in a weekend and New Year Eve, and New Year day. You have shown me the light of the day. Cable has repetition but you have crossed the LIMIT!

I have discovered my options in FOX NEWS, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC, ABC News, and CBS News.

Bye bye CNN I have been watching you and reading CNN.com for the past decade since you were the TURNER machine.

People, pollsters, pundits give undue importance to the IOWA caucus anyway. Isn’t it time to break the back of this myth of IOWA’s importance? They haven’t picked a winner since 1976. I will wait for Super Tuesday on FOX NEWS though I know they are not FAIR & BALANCED! The most powerful name in NEWS?

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

Headline says it all. Its dead and there is no heat.

As a straight ticket voting democrat in the 06 midterm elections, I have been a bit disappointed in the Dem's performance, but the Presidential elections offer some hope. I really want the Dems to prevail in 08, however if Hillary wins the nomination, considering her absolute arrogance, (she thinks she is "owed" the presidency and that its her birthright) I will be voting third party. She has no chance to win a general election . She is a very repulsive figure to many (both dems and repubs) and a vote for her is a vote in the garbage.

I will be supporting Obama. I cant live through 36 years of Regan/Bush/Clinton. Time for a change

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but Romney IS a bad taste. Let's hope he gets the Republican nomination, then the Dems will get the sweet taste of victory.

I'm sorry if you want fair and not bias news and true facts and I hate to do this but please……I beg of you to watch "Hardball" Chris Matthews is honest new anchor that going to tell the American truth. If Obama is losing in the polls he's going to tell you. He's about facts and knowledge and alot of common senses that's why it called Hardball.

I use to CNN in the morning but sinces Soledad, I left I watch Joe in the Morning and he's fair eventhough he's a Republican. Every day I use to watch Anderson Cooper because he thought outside of the box and you learn so much from him and he's willing to take that chance with his life to bring truth but I don't know lately about him because he was fairest of them all on this station…..basically he has/have compassion but CNN you're losing me and it look by thes comments you're going to lose a lot more. Get it together. Please Lou Dobb is my favorite of them all because he don't have any favorites neither Democrate or Republican but for the people of this country who are eventually moving to Independents.

For what shall it profit a man if he should gain the whole world and lose his soul? Thank God CNN is alive and well enough to answer this biblical question…of should I ask Mike Huckabee or Mitt Romney? Stop the bias…reporting. Hillary might be your choice…but, you will soon discover on Friday morning that it is not the choice of the Iowans.

I'm confused…….wouldn't the Iowan's "Des Moines Register" know better than CNN who are actually leading in the polls. They are actually there, right? Guys what are you doing? CNN we love you, come on!

Have you heard the NEWS?

OBAMA 50%

Clinton 25 %

Edwards 18%

Welcome to the new American politics

Why do all these people make elections about race?
Look- as a WASP, I would love to vote for an African American man or woman if they were conservative, fiscally responsible and qualified. Give us a candidate!

Where is info on Ron Paul? Why do you consistently leave him out???

Soldier's Perspective:

To all, I've read several of the comments/blogs posted for this particular story. President Obama is definitely the Premier Choice amongst the candidates. Our country right now is in a major need for just short of an IV Line; we need an absolute revitalization. President Obama will bring about that much needed "Life" "Spirit" "Honesty". You should expect him to make the right decisions, based off of your best interests; the clean, well-planned and thought-out decision.

Iraq: Two tours are enough!!! A better question is "Why am I there again?" Do you know? Ummhh? Yes, I love my country & I proudly serve; but I’m also interested in raising my family (On U.S. soil).

Lead this Great Nation in a Bold, New Direction: President Obama's Direction! Look inside your Gut and make the right decision. President Obama, Yes it is very much an attainable task.

Kevin / Soldier for Obama 08

I used to post a lot on CNN. I just don't find their news that credible anymore. You are so bias for Clinton that you will no longer look for truth or anything that does not favor her Lowness.
She is not my candidate but I do enjoy reading about her antics. You sure can't read about her plans because she is not sharing those. I have no idea, if by some fluke she is elected what the heck she will do. She is like a greased pig and you can't pin her down long enough to get a detailed plan on any issue. I will be very happy with any democrat except her.

in my humble opinion barack obama is the best candidate and by far.He reminds me of kennedy who was firm in 1962 but prevented the destruction of the world.

Bye bye Senator Clinton like i said before i used to respect your abilities you are a disappointment to the people of america. you are running for presdient to serve your best intrest not the intrest of the american people.

Obama is running to serve the people. The Peopel of america need a president like Obama to restore our faith in goverment serving its people not the other way around.

Obama 08 see the truth see the honesty see the man who will be presdient and i once again will be able to tell my children" Dont you want to grow up and be president." have not been able to say that for 12 years

Go Obama america needs you

Hey, CNN and the Democratic/Clinton Party Machine… can't you guys accept the recent independent poll numbers out of Iowa's Des Moines Register as proof that maybe, just maybe, the voters might want somebody who's not named Clinton? How can your poll conclude that Hillary has this lead when another poll, taken during the same period by a newspaper based in the very state where the poll was conducted, has such amazingly different results? Something stinks, and I doubt that the Des Moines Register has the resources or the motive to cook the books and brainwash Iowans to vote for Hillary. Just stop, please. Enough with the crap that Hillary is a fait accompli, because she is not. This is America; the people will decide who the next president is, not the political machines and puppet news networks with skewed statistics. Enough is enough; report and accept the truth. America doesn't want Hillary.

Okay this is CNN's first problem…"a new CNN/Opinion Research Corp poll". When is reporting the results of your own poll considered newsworthy?

Doubt Ms Hillary has been in heat in a long time, let alone a dead heat.

I don't believe in polls. They change everyday depending on who is conducting it. I personally believe in Hilary. I find to many problems with Obama. In time he will be ready but not now. If he doesn't get the nomination this time he'll try again.. maybe in 8yrs. he'll be ready. Edwards who make a good vice president or even Chris Dodd.

PLEASE, let's not send another Clinton or Bush to the Whitr House. They have had it 19 years. It is time for a change. Let's send a new face.

So far, it is a victory for Obama. He was down by more than 20 points nationally before; now it is in a statistic tie with Hillary. Where Hillary's self-assumed inevitability? What she has is baggage and division.

I'm curious as to how these polls are conducted. In the past, telephone pollsters would call people at home, usually during the evening hours, to ask their opinions. Is that still how it is done? Because if it is, there are a couple problems with that model:

1) Fewer and fewer people work traditional 9-5 jobs that put them at home in the evening to answer phone calls; and

2) More and more people — especially those under 40 — are eliminating the home-based land line and relying exclusively on their mobile phone (I know, I'm one of those people, as are many of my acquaintences).

Not being able to consistently reach large segments of the above groups could seriously skew the polling data.

Does anyone have any specific knowledge on how polls are currently conducted, and whether the above issues have been addressed?

I simply want the right man/woman to get in and be able to WIN against the republicans. The Democrats are making history, first woman, first african american, first preacher (i think). Which one will be able to do it? I am sure
the Republicans have that all figured out by now…. and I have a feeling that they do not want Hillary in there…

Dee Ward - Hillary has done more to hurt herself than anyone or any news agency.

Mrs. Clinton is the front runner now and for the future, Mrs. Clinton is going to front run all the way to the White House. YOU GO GIRL!!! The women of America are with you, and to those who are not, YOU NEED YOUR HEAD EXAMINED. It is time for a change and now is the time. The present administration has screwed up so badly, there are almost 4000 familys out there who will mourn, forever, their lost loved one. God bless them. Get it over with, for crying out loud!!!

Neither Barack Obama or Hillary Clinton are electable in a general election.

The democrats better wise up and put their support behind John Edwards.

John Edwards will clean the floor with Mitt Romney (probably the republican candidate).

Romney, as underhanded and Mormon as he is, will clean the floor with Clinton and Obama.

Make the smart choice. Forget Hillary and Obama.

"Obama - Is in reality..not prepared to Lead the Country…He is internally forcing himself to play the role..and Man who doesn't really 'see you' eye to eye..He is minding his own business..take note.."minding" …with a twisted tongue, an eye higher than his heart..yet he can humble himself..When he is ready, then America will be..but not at this time..not this coming election."

Really Antonii? Then how come every single debate he is in he looks his opponents dead in their eyes to speak to them even when he directly opposes them. I think that's seeing things eye to eye to me. And all you have to do is listen to the man speak to understand where his heart is at.

It's not that Obama isn't ready for America, it's that I'm not sure America is ready for him.

You know, I'm a Hillary supporter during the Primaries, but I really like Obama and Edwards too.

I am in the very odd situation that I really like and support all three leading candidates for my Democratic party. It's not surprising to me that they are all in a virtual tie. They all have wonderful qualities that would make any one of the them a wonder President for our nation.

I will throw my full support behind whoever does wind up winning the Primaries, and that's a really good, secure feeling to have.

The thing I cannot understand about the Obama supporters is they do not seem to be listening to the man when he says it is time for bi-partisan ship to end. This is not so veiled way of saying compromise! Which is the last thing democrats should be doing now. Seven years of Republicans looting the country, the rich just getting richer, the poor getting poorer, corporations not even paying taxes in some cases, deregulating big business interests (banking, pharaceutical) gutting the laws and the constitution, getting us all deeply mired in an immoral and disasterous (for the entire world) war, virtually ignoring the Taliban in Afghanistan, more and more Americans dying for lack of BASIC health care, losing hteir homes in record foreclosures, not to mention something nobody seems to want to touch, the unprecedented appointment of Bush, by a partison Supreme Court, in a highly questionable "election fiasco" (the man wasn't even elected) and the reality that the worst single instance of terrorism happened on his watch! Whew! I forgot the intentional negligence of an entire major US city and its people, Katrina.

The list goes on and on and on and why he has not been impeached is unfathomable.

Enter the democrats, whose modus operandi seems to be bend over and take it. From Gore surrendering th efight in 2000 to Kerry not really giving it his all to Nancy Pelosi pledging before she's even given her acceptance speech to not impeach the President, to Harry Reid just signing off on budget after budget to continue this war, the democrats do nothing but back down, give in, and compromise. So for Obama to promise more of the same, how in any way is this a fresh change?

We need a pit bull to take these people on. Somebody like a feisty sharp trial lawyer. Somebody to take off the gloves and fight for the people. Somebody like John Edwards. For the life of me I cannot figure out why Biden is not at the top, but since he is not, he'd make a fine Vice President. Now there is a dream ticket.

By the way, I am a woman and I'd also love to see a woman or a black man in office, but I'm not going to lose my judgement because of race or gender. These two aren't the ones.

People need to chill out. There are several polls just released and the only one showing Obama leading is useing a different model and has fumbled all the numbers. And as far as the polls go , none of them mean a thing. It comes down to a couple things, the weather and who is motivated enough to get out and vote. CNN is'nt biased, they just prefer to print polls that are truer to the numbers and not some new model that doesnt use the same information as all the other models.

Voting for Obama would be like allowing your teenagers to run your household.

He and, definitely, his wife are vastly too inexperienced to lead this country.

They put me in mind of teenagers — they have all the answers!!!!

Please think of what you are doing to this country if you vote for Obama.

The Republicans will have him for lunch and then move on to the next course.

The blunders Obama will make are truly frightening to contemplate.

Only one current poll shows Obama ahead in Iowa.

All of the other polls show Hillary or Edwards leading.

Reuters rolling poll of 925 Dems today says: "Clinton, a New York senator, maintained a stable four-point edge over Illinois Sen. Barack Obama, 30 percent to 26 percent, in the Democratic race. Former North Carolina Sen. John Edwards was in third at 25 percent, down one point overnight."

Too much emphasis on Iowa. Too much hype over one Iowa poll.

I can't believe that people think that CNN is partial to Clinton. As far as I can see, and I watch CNN everyday, they have done more to hurt her then to help her. Obama is the one they seem to pander to. I keep saying with CNN Hillary doesn't need enemies. You must watch a different CNN then I do if you think they are backing Hillary.

Clinton in 08

Thank God younger people in this country look beyond race. Clinton's major voters are women over 50 who look at :the good old days" through rose tinted glasses' . I can say that because I am 59 and feel we have had our turn and really have created a horrendous load for our children and grandchildren: massive debt; broken gov't; shrinking middle calss due to corporate greed and domination; falling prestige…the list goes on.

It equally sad that some voters believe by electing the same people who have got us into this mess are the ones who will get us out. The dynasties and hold over our political parties must end and only the voters can do this. My faith is in the younger generation.

Voting for Obama would be the same as letting your teenagers run your household.

The Des Moines Register poll yesterday showed Obama with 32% and Clinton with 25%.

am sorry CNN,but the Des Moines Register has Obama ahead by 7 %. Obama will win this caucus as well as New Hampshire. I believe the Democratic Party is beginning to see the light of change and it is not Senator Clinton who carries it.
Like John F. Kennedy said: "The torch has been passed to a new generation of Americans."

Wow! Both candidates are slicing thru the electorate with miniscule margins. They are both socialists and both losers. You democrats are really marching to victory with this bunch.

CNN continues to carry water for Hillary by completely ignoring the well respected poll by the DesMines Register.

Obama 32
Clinton 25
Edwards 24

I don't think ignoring facts actually changes facts. But every day CNN blatantly ignores real development in favor of spinning for Hillary it continues to lose credibility.

Antonii De Joya, Toms River New jersey January 1, 2008 10:53 am ET

CURRENT ANALYSIS: For Presidential Hopeful

The Things WE don't Really Know…

Guilliani - In 'actuality' is too confine in 'his' own shelf, not really minding the larger picture of what he's going to do for Americans..Literally!

Obama - Is in reality..not prepared to Lead the Country…He is internally forcing himself to play the role..and Man who doesn't really 'see you' eye to eye..He is minding his own business..take note.."minding" …with a twisted tongue, an eye higher than his heart..yet he can humble himself..When he is ready, then America will be..but not at this time..not this coming election.

Mitt Romney - Tough conservative, He is the 'NO' guy and cannot mix himself with the wind..'hot headed' and willfully can imitate JFK style..Can be a Republican representative in this election…got deeper concern for the American People!!

Biden - Too powerful and will scare a lot of American enemies. He is good at the frontline.He's a good possible candidate..but does not appeal for Majority of Americans…He is good in running any war crisis…He got 50% credentials to become the President.

Richardson - The Man who is 'Really Open To Every Possibilities' with huge listening capacity to every American voices, but not completely ready for 'FULL TIME LEADERSHIP'..

"Hillary - Woman with ' Vast' understanding of Political Culture. Got clear direction in Leadership & Governance. It is Her calling..and America will be grateful for having Her at the White House. Very Qualified to Lead America!!"

Edward - Very flexible, understanding & would be a very good 'Presidential Co-worker!!' can assist the President in any given situation..Consistent!!

Hukbie - Will by all means prove His worth and can be a very good running mate of Romney! whether they don't like or not!! they actually match each other..People do not see that!!"

Best wishes to all these Hopeful and Aspirant to the White House!!

"Hillary - Woman with ' Vast' understanding of Political Culture. Got clear direction in Leadership & Governance. It is Her calling..and America will be grateful for having Her at the White House. Very Qualified to Lead America!!"

Now…compare this analogy to the other candidates and see if you detects bias. The last comment I posted, CNN editors chose to script it to favor Hillary Clinton. I was criticizing Antonii De Joya analysis's of the candidates. He gave a very bias opinion of the other candidates but, a very favorable one to Clinton.

I would never say "Nice Analysis to reflect that I am in agreement with the Hilary campaign.

Trying to tap the popular ire over gas prices, Barack Obama told an Iowa crowd the day after Christmas 2007, “Gas prices have never been higher, and Exxon Mobil’s profits have never been higher.”
He’s wrong on both counts.
Gas prices have soared this year, and so have the profits of Exxon Mobil and other companies. But in saying they’ve “never been higher,” Obama overstates the case.
Obama’s plan includes a mandate to insure children, but it does not include a mandate for adults, as the Clinton and Edwards plans do. That likely means not as many people will be insured, said Kenneth Thorpe, professor of health policy and management at Emory University.
So is it fair for Obama to call his plan “universal”? Well, not really. Even if you buy his argument that his plan will create the market conditions to make health care universally available, nothing in his plan guarantees it. We rate his claim Barely True.
Last year he cosponsored an ethics reform bill and was the Democratic point man for drumming up more cosponsors. Joining him in cosponsorship were Hillary Clinton, Chris Dodd and Joe Biden. That bill did not make it out of committee, but another, less stringent, ethics reform bill did pass the Senate. That bill, authored by Sen. Trent Lott, R-Miss., passed, but Obama can’t take credit for that one. He didn’t even vote for it.
“Without a doubt,” Obama said in a memo, “President Bush can cite that language as authorizing him to maintain and use U.S. troops in Iraq for the purpose of containing Iran, curtailing Iran’s influence in Iraq, and, if need be, to expand our troops’ activities beyond Iraq’s borders to pursue and attack Iranian forces.”
In other words, Obama's sweeping claim to have long opposed Iraq is true. Opponents have attacked Obama's record of opposition on two grounds. They argue that Obama should answer definitively how he would have voted if were in the Senate at the time of the vote. Obama said in 2004 he can't answer that question fully because he doesn't know what intelligence the senators had access to.
Obama joined the U.S. Senate in 2005. He has voted several times to continue funding for the war, saying that troops in Iraq should be funded even if he disagreed with the overall war. (The measure passed 97 to zero.) In recent months, like other Democratic candidates, he has voted in favor of troop withdrawals and other measures to bring the war to a conclusion
The announcer says, "He's leading by example, refusing contributions from PACs and Washington lobbyists who have too much power today."
But his anti-lobbyist policy includes one caveat and a few loopholes that weaken his claim to be funding his political campaign in a way that's truly different from his competitors.
He almost always qualifies his statement to note that he won't take money from federal lobbyists, a distinction that allows him to accept money from well-connected state lobbyists.
For example, South Florida lobbyist Russ Klenet and his wife will host a fundraising event in Broward County for Obama on August 25. Klenet represents state groups such as the Florida Association of Mortgage Brokers, but also companies such as Match.com and Election Systems & Software.
And Obama still accepts tens of thousands of dollars from people who work for Washington firms that do substantial lobbying. Former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle is an Obama contributor who isn't a registered lobbyist, but works as a consultant for Alston & Bird, a lobbying firm in Washington.
The Center for Responsive Politics found that Obama accepted $55,019 from employees at lobbying firms, and much more from companies that are not classified as lobbying firms but have lobbying divisions.

Obama's ego and why Oprah's wrong. January 1, 2008 11:52 am ET

"Excuse me, but talk about power and ego, but didnt' this guy not even finish ONE term in the Senate (for which he was absent from most votes because he was busily planning his presedential run).

Yes, he's fresh and new. And if he gets our nomination the Republicans smear machine and dirty tricksters will finish him for lunch in a weekend.

Oprah, a woman I once respected in many ways, has seriously lost much of my respect. Once this happens she goes back to her penthouse and limousines. What about all the poor people and people trying to hold onto their threadthin middle-class status that will be crushed under another robber baron Republican Administration and more Republican appointed country-club judges? I guess she never bothered to think that many of them are black. And that the Republicans aren't going to stop smearing Democrats just because they're "new".

I want someone who knows how to fight back for both herself and the people and if there's one person who can do that it's Mrs. Clinton. She's proven herself in boththe WhiteHouse and the Senate. And our nation can't withstand another Republican Presidency. It would be the end of the middle-class for good."

Hillary 2008!

Excuse me, Hillary's operative…NEWS FLASH!!! It's not going to work, OK?

To all you whiners bagging on CNN for ignoring the DMR poll, read the full article and you'll see this: "Meanwhile, a new poll by the Des Moines Register, also out Tuesday morning, suggests the race now has two front-runners: Obama has the support of 32 percent of likely Democratic caucus-goers, with Clinton at 25 percent and Edwards at 24 percent. The poll suggests that an influx of first time caucus-goers, independents, and young voters are contributing to Obama's lead."

Interestingly, the DMR employed a different model this time: 40% of those polled were not Democrats.

Iowa will effectively be a 3-way tie for the Dems, a rather anti-climatic ending to a tortuously unending and outrageously expensive obssession over 150,000 votes in one state. Starting Friday we'll finally get down to the real business of selecting nominees as the remaining 49 states conduct normal primaries.

Farewell, Iowa…See you in 4 years.

Obama on Electability:
What Obama is forgetting is that he is dealing with America where in spite all is said and done RACISM is ALIVE. The so called polling that is done among the majority Whites give a very false impression.

For fear of being labeled a "racist" they say they will vote for a Black man in Obama but in the voting booth they will pull the lever for the White person.

Hence Obama should not jump to ELECTABILITY conclusions based just on polls conducted in the United States of today's America on the phone, not even in person!

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

For all you Clintonistas who are sooooooooooooo in loooooovvvvvvveeeeeeeeee with Her Royal Thighness, who we are constantly reminded is the smartest woman to have ever walked the face of this planet ->

December 13, 2007

Paging Sir Edmund Hillary

Recall the embarrassment Hillary Clinton suffered when she tried to explain she'd been named after Sir Edmund Hillary after he'd climbed Mount Everest — only to have it pointed out that she had been five years old at that time? Well, she still seems a little confused about her birth date. Here's an interesting passage in today's debate:

Queen Hillary : We've got to enlist the American people the way we did in a previous generation for the Apollo program. As a little girl, I remember being thrilled about that, and feeling there was something I could do. [Shrugs] My fifth-grade teacher said it was to study math and science, but it gave me an idea of actually contributing to my country.

Hillary Clinton was born in 1947. Assuming she started the first grade as a six-year-old as most kids do, she would have been in the fifth grade in 1957-1958. The Mercury program didn't start until 1961, and Apollo started in 1966. John Kennedy didn't even make his speech about going to the moon until she was a teenager, not a "little girl".

It's these tall tales — trying desperately to make herself seem warm and empathetic — that demonstrate the phoniness of Hillary Clinton. Her husband can pull this off. She can't, and maybe she should stop trying.

http://www.captainsquartersblog.com/mt/archives/016309.php

This woman will say and do anything to get back in the WH. Her rutting pig of a husband too. You trust this woman? You want this woman as the Commander in Chief of our brave men and women?! God help us! As William Safire said, "She is a pathological liar."

Your title says "CNN poll: Favored candidates in both parties in dead heat: and inside you label Iowa a "deadlocked between Obama at 31% and New York Sen. Hillary Clinton at 33%." with the sampling error of 4.5%.

Would it not be fair to the leading (33%) candidate Hillary to say STATISTICAL dead heat? Just a thought for FAIR and Balanced reporting like they say at FOX NEWS who do not have a copyright on the phrase!

People, pollsters, pundits give undue importance to the Iowa caucus. Isn’t it time to break the back of this myth of Iowa’s importance? They haven’t picked a winner since 1976.

Bill Clinton and John Kerry won the democratic nominations without winning in Iowa. Enough with the rural pandering.

What has happened to all the Analysts at CNN. Can somebody reporter/commentator/Analyst tell the public that the 2008 primary season / cycle is DIFFERENT from yesteryears! We are talking January 3rd caucusing next to the New Year. Then New Hampshire then South Carolina THEN:

SUPER DUPER TUESDAY. Its going to be different this time. The early states voters may as well stay warm at home. Super Tuesday will decide the nominee. That needs money and organization which the fringe candidates including Edward (the contender in Iowa & New Hampshire) do not have!

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

CNN…you're a bit behind the curve this time…even your nemesis (Foxnews) has it right this time…Obama is at 32% and Hillary's at 25%. Get it together, will ya!!!???

Concerning About 'WHO's Qualified or Not'

Yes, there is truly 'SOMEONE' who is really qualified..TO BE PRESIDENT
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But Please Hopefully ' Fellow Americans' we will not fall again into just believing that because 'The Aspiring President' speak so well with 'US' is already the 'ONE' like the mistake of having 'Pres.Bush' as our President..He seems to be 'the right' one before..but 'AMERICANS' don't really know 'THE REAL MAN' until He is in the limelight…
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This is not about Black or White..Young or Old.. Talkative or not.. or better and worst..or Clintonian…or A Man or Woman?
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PRESIDENCY IS possessing CLEAR UNDERSTANDING OF HOW TO GOVERN with a visible platform and openess..and can handle America's future..not only serving white or black..
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This is not about whose lying or making-up stories, or pretending to be credible or vocal about how to lead..America need REAL PRESIDENT!!
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And who among THEM? 'THE POLL' does not really serve its real purpose, because people's capacity to recognize the 'REAL' one is NOT SO EASY..
Everything people conceived are all base on what they all hear…
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We are dealing with 'Human Entity' here and not a saint…someone who can manipulate styles,languages,issues,credibility,qualification,religious background,intellectual prowess and a lot more….
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If a Saint will run this country then…WE ALL CAN BE ASSURED OF A BETTER LIFE AND GREAT LIFE AHEAD!!! but We all have to admit it…that We are choosing ' ONLY' someone who is within the limit of our capacity..and the person we choose is not 100% perfect for the job…But could become the voice of the people and willing to rise to any critical calling…someone who can DEMOCRATICALLY..correct any mistakes/errors/ orchaotic situation…
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How do we determine who's who??? caucus, survey or polls?
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These method helps..but let us not 'PUT' our complete trust in there..because as said…it is too manipulative…LET US JUST WATCH 'THESE' ASPIRING PRESIDENT CLOSELY…AS IN…WATCH THEM COMPLETELY…AND NOT BEING BIAS…LISTEN CAREFULLY AND ANALYZE WHERE THEY ARE LEADING US….OR WHAT ARE THEY POINTING US…..
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AGAIN…..LET US LISTEN AND WATCH…

Sure CNN: IGNORE THIS POLL AND IT WILL GO AWAY:

Or will it?
http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071231/NEWS09/71231044

Perhaps we should all take heart in at least onte thing President Bush has said - whether true or not, he does not follow the polls. I don't believe or for that matter pay attention to any poll number.

Antonii De Joya, Toms River New jersey January 1, 2008 10:53 am ET

CURRENT ANALYSIS: For Presidential Hopeful

The Things WE don't Really Know…

"Hillary - Woman with ' Vast' understanding of Political Culture. Got clear direction in Leadership & Governance. It is Her calling..and America will be grateful for having Her at the White House. Very Qualified to Lead America!!"

Hey, Antonii Dey Joya,

Nice analysis

OH man CNN! I thiink you guys should be shamed by your bias.
wow Outragous.you guys better be on some computers right now writting this story
about Obama lead.
if not you guys are HUM how shall I put this (suckas).

Yawn. Who cares, except the hysterical media? Like global warming the idea of an honest person amongst them is a myth! They would sell their souls for the power trip.

Republicans won't stop smearing and lying and pulling all their down to a science dirty tricksters on Democrats just because they're "new and fresh". They will slice Obama up in an afternoon or two.

Mrs. Clinton on the otherhand knows how to fight back and win.

And if she doesn't get the nomination, thanks in part to Winfrey, and this happens to Obama which it assuredly will, then what? Oprah goes back to her limousine and penthouses and the poor and those trying to survive by a thread with their middle-class lives get screwed. Apparently it doesn't bother Winfrey that many of those most hurt are black people.

The middle class, or what's left of it, cannot survive another 4 or 8 years of a Republican President and the country-club judges and appointments they'll make.

Pray, work and vote for Mrs. Clinton. She'll fight for us. She always does.

I predict that, in time, J. Edwards will be the nominee. The others are too controversial, too liberal, too religious, too ineffective at governing, too this and too that. None of them are "presidential" enough to win the election. Go, J.E.

They were two other Iowa polls released this morning, with the first showing Clinton up and the second showing Edwards massively ahead once second-choice preferences are acconted for.

When the people of Iowa do their caucus on the 3rd of this month, majority of them will base their choice on ISSUES, EXPERIENCE and TRACK RECORD. Nobody should be surprise if Joe Biden or Richardson comes out as third winner. Among all the democratic candidates for nomination the LEAST qualified is BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA.

A vote for Obama is like choosing a medical intern to give you a triple by-pass without an experience doing a surgery The hopes and dreams Obama is selling to the people in Iowa is like a a sales talk coming out from a USED CAR SALESMAN.

Here is comment from last minute undecided voter

I have been considering Hillary all these while but I didnt know which of the Hillarys to vote for. There had been many Hillarys running for office

On Message
1.One Hillary running as an experienced old hand candidate then..
2 Another Hillary running as change agent.

On campaign style
1.One Hillary vowing not to attack her opponents
2.Then another Hillary completely trying to destroy her opponents not just attacking

On issues
1.One Hillary voting and supporting the Iraq war
2.The another Hillary opposing the same wat she voted for.

Finally I have made up my mind for Obama bc from the beginning to the end , he has :
1.Stuck to one message CHANGE
2.Opposed and still opposes the Iraq war
3.Run a positive campaign to the end

Obama you have my vote!

Excuse me, but talk about power and ego, but didnt' this guy not even finish ONE term in the Senate (for which he was absent from most votes because he was busily planning his presedential run).

Yes, he's fresh and new. And if he gets our nomination the Republicans smear machine and dirty tricksters will finish him for lunch in a weekend.

Oprah, a woman I once respected in many ways, has seriously lost much of my respect. Once this happens she goes back to her penthouse and limousines. What about all the poor people and people trying to hold onto their threadthin middle-class status that will be crushed under another robber baron Republican Administration and more Republican appointed country-club judges? I guess she never bothered to think that many of them are black. And that the Republicans aren't going to stop smearing Democrats just because they're "new".

I want someone who knows how to fight back for both herself and the people and if there's one person who can do that it's Mrs. Clinton. She's proven herself in boththe WhiteHouse and the Senate. And our nation can't withstand another Republican Presidency. It would be the end of the middle-class for good.

Hillary 2008!

Well, Whoop-de-Do! Barak leading, hillary leading, Edwards in the mix. Pols say what the pol taker wante them to say. After the November election I will have a fair idea who is going to be president for the next four years. I have some very good ideas who it will NOT be. Live with it.

Folks, help me undersatnd!!

Isn't voting Hillary means voting Bush again? I was not quite able to figure out how they differ from each other on any issue that matters most for the country (iraq war; stance on iran; funded by lobbyist group, typical politicians, and interest groups; lack of intelligence, unable to comprehend the complex situation…)…i think she will even be worse than Bush (i.e., big government, tax increase, flip flop, etc…)

The Des Moines Register has endorsed Hillary Clinton . Unlike CNN, thank God they are not as bias in their polling. The best political news…BS.

These days, CNN Polls are always questionable. Before christmas, they showed Clinton breaking away from a three way dead heat with a wide incredible margin. Now, it is a two way tie. I have to get the real result from other news and not CNN. Their sample space is questionable.

RCP Average for Democratic National Nomination
Candidate Average
Clinton 44.2%

Obama 25.0%

Edwards 13.4%

Biden 3.0%

Richardson 2.2%

Spread: Clinton +19.2%

I'm watching CNN's so-called "unfiltered coverage." It's so unfiltered, Hillary gets repeated showings with extended speeches. By contrast, Biden gets cut off after a couple minutes of a single appearance.

The Clinton's get more coverage than anyone, good or bad. Let the people decide, not the media!

Why won't the Clintons let Chelsea speak? Being a bright young lady and after all these years watching the Democrats up close, perhaps she's a Republican…!

OBAMA 08 is going to Bring down the CLINTON Machine!!!!!!!!!!!!!!HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH

CNN is is becoming more bias than Fox Network. It seems that each poll CNN conducts, Hillary Clinton is always the winner. Man, I can't wait until Thursday when the Iowans prove them wrong.

My concern regarding the Democratic candidate for 2008 is that the men who are running to lead this nation are afraid to accept a woman in the White House altho' history thru the ages prove women to be a better leaders because they work for all levels of our culture and acknowledge that everyone has the right to be. But the men who are standing up for this responsible position seem only to seek power.

We need leaders who are truly leaders, not just those seeking gratification.

It's funny how CNN had the Des Moines Register endorsment of Hilary Clinton on their front page within hours of its announcement, but managed to ignore the newspaper's last poll before the caucuses

I dont believe any poll and never will. If you want to know who will win you might want to ask the makers of Sequoia Voting Machines or the head of the Election Technology Council,David Birne.

The poll by the Des Moines Register showed Obama, an Illinois senator, with the support of 32 percent of those surveyed, compared to 25 percent for Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton of New York and 24 percent for former Sen. John Edwards of North Carolina

Thanks,

It is amazing that CNN Cable news is not covering the truth that Barack Obama is leading on Des Moines.

Barack Obama 32%
Hillary Clinton 25%
John Edwards 24%

what happened, CNN, this is not the way Journalism works, what happened about being fairness.

Obama camp welcomes the young and also respects the old.

Its great to see Obama bringing unity within his camp.

This is the kind of communication that America deserve. We all need to work together and what better way than to sit down with the diverse groups of people, to ask serious questions and to, come up with real solutions for real problems.
Obama 08

CURRENT ANALYSIS: For Presidential Hopeful

The Things WE don't Really Know…

Guilliani - In 'actuality' is too confine in 'his' own shelf, not really minding the larger picture of what he's going to do for Americans..Literally!

Obama - Is in reality..not prepared to Lead the Country…He is internally forcing himself to play the role..and Man who doesn't really 'see you' eye to eye..He is minding his own business..take note.."minding" …with a twisted tongue, an eye higher than his heart..yet he can humble himself..When he is ready, then America will be..but not at this time..not this coming election.

Mitt Romney - Tough conservative, He is the 'NO' guy and cannot mix himself with the wind..'hot headed' and willfully can imitate JFK style..Can be a Republican representative in this election…got deeper concern for the American People!!

Biden - Too powerful and will scare a lot of American enemies. He is good at the frontline.He's a good possible candidate..but does not appeal for Majority of Americans…He is good in running any war crisis…He got 50% credentials to become the President.

Richardson - The Man who is 'Really Open To Every Possibilities' with huge listening capacity to every American voices, but not completely ready for 'FULL TIME LEADERSHIP'..

Hillary - Woman with ' Vast' understanding of Political Culture. Got clear direction in Leadership & Governance. It is Her calling..and America will be grateful for having Her at the White House. Very Qualified to Lead America!!

Edward - Very flexible, understanding & would be a very good 'Presidential Co-worker!!' can assist the President in any given situation..Consistent!!

Hukbie - Will by all means prove His worth and can be a very good running mate of Romney! whether they don't like or not!! they actually match each other..People do not see that!!

Best wishes to all these Hopeful and Aspirant to the White House!!

Quote from an article that actually discussed the Register Poll results

"But, what's so special about this poll?

…Obama's lead is clearly driven by three factors: His lead among first-time caucus-goers, his lead among independents, and his lead among young people. What's interesting about the poll is that all of these groups make up a larger portion of its likely caucus-goers than in most previous polls. So the Register is basically saying that the groups that disproportionately favor Obama are much more likely to turn out than they have in the past. Now, the Register has a reputation for being the gold standard of caucus polling, so that may well be true. Or the paper could be way off the mark. But the thing is, it may not matter either way. That's because the Register poll isn't just a description of what's going on. More than any other poll, it actually influences what goes on. Iowans will wake up tomorrow to find a headline that says, "Obama Widens Lead Over Clinton." And, human psychology being what it is, that may well push them into the Obama camp Thursday night."

Of course, if the DMReg poll had it a dead heat, or Shrill in the lead, then it would be highlighted. As it is, CNN runs with the poll most favorable to Clinton, ignoring the others. What a crock.

Clinton News Network……..you are so predictable!!!!! This is the reason you did not run the DMR poll news last night so that you can spin it for Clinton. Pathetic. I wonder what will happen on Thursday when Barack rocks hr out of the caucuses. Please CNN, you can be better than this but I can't count on it.

Repeat it with me…

Barack Obama 32%
Hillary Clinton 25%
John Edwards 24%
and by the way the DMR predicted the order correctly theree days before the IA caucus. Live with it!!!

why is CNN SOOOOOOOOO RACIST….OBAMA WAS LEADING THIS MORNING WITH 32%…PLEASE CNN STOP YOUR RACISM IT WANT HELP…now I can see the reason why america get the most corrupt leaders in the world because of the practice of racism. we need the best president the not the best white guy or white lady…we ave had enougth of the Clinton…please….we need a president for the people of America not for white people….if America can turn Iran down from NUCS we need to turn down our racist attitude……..what happen CNN 4.5 ERROR VOTES….HAHAHAHA…THEY trying to rob the black and white honest man Mr Barrack Obama…….oh my God……Senator May God protect you and your family because you will win regardless of the racism in America…you are the chosing one……and whatever God has said about you will surely come to pass……………CNN, FOX and other media will try to put you on 2nd or 3rd but WHATEVER GOD HAS SAID ABOUT YOU WILL SURELY COME TO PASS

EDDIE FROM PA.

Unfortunately the modeling for this poll is based on a completely different attendance pattern than has ever occurred. Based on past patterns this poll is likely to be rather embarassing for the Register's previous sterling reputation. Also does not take into effect 2nd votes from non viable candidates.

The final Des Moines Register poll before the Iowa caucus shows Barack Obama and Mike Huckabee leading their respective parties.

Democrats:
Obama 32% (+4)
Clinton 25% (+0)
Edwards 24% (+1)
Richardson 6% (-3)
Biden 4% (-2)

Republicans:
Huckabee 32% (+3)
Romney 26% (+2)
McCain 13% (+6)
Thompson 9% (+4)
Paul 9% (+2)
Giuliani 5% (-8)

There is definnitely a trend here,stale good news for Clinton stays on headlines for days while Obama's is hardly metioned., to be honest, I hardly watch CNN, with a network like this, who needs Fox News.

I have to agree. You would think that a poll that finally shows a candidate pulling out of the three way tie would be big news. Certainly bigger then a CNN poll that shows the same thing that has been said in the past.

Just so people can know, Barack Obama is now the lead presidential candidate in Iowa with 32 percentage points. Following him are John Edwards and Hillary Clinton who are in a tie with 24 and 25 percentage points respectively. Results were taken from the Des Moines Register poll.

Wow, I just scooped CNN on their own website.

No doubt. Please understand that this is such a glaring indictment of CNN. I am back to flipping between MSNBC and FOX.

I give up on you.

Obama leads in iowa according to the Des Moines Register.

But please get the vote out! Vote Obama!

Thank you Dorian ! I am a expat in Paris and I have been checking all night for the DMR Poll on CNN. NOTHING listed, CNN is the ONLY MSM that has no mention of it. I am sorry , But the bias of CNN for Clinton is really TOO MUCH. PLEASE CNN , your role is to give the public the news. PLEASE do your JOB !

Hillary falls into the "Same old same old" catagory. Her vote on Iraq war and recent vote on Iran prove that she cannot lead the country. She will be very much dependent on the people around her. Realizing that, all the interest groups and lobbyists are rallying around her. She is also enjoying support from most dishonest politicians. She is definitely a recipe for a disaster for democrats.

On the other hand, Obama represents a fresh and positive candidate, who can bring teh real change without having to be dependent on others.

Hillary!!!
Hillary!!!
Hillary!!!
Ohhh what POWER! for a woman!!!
I love it!!!
Hillary will win Iowa!!!
Go Hillary!!!

Where is your report on the Des Moines register poll, the most respected poll in the nation when it comes to Iowa polling CNN? It's very hard to believe it would not have been on your front page if it was showing Hilary Clinton leading beyond the margin of error 2 days before the caucuses. This is sad journalism when a network filters the MAJOR news to report on.