Comments on: John Roberts: Moment of Truth in Iowa http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/john-roberts-moment-of-truth-in-iowa/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Jim http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/john-roberts-moment-of-truth-in-iowa/#comment-247931 Jim Thu, 10 Jan 2008 19:59:53 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/john-roberts-moment-of-truth-in-iowa/#comment-247931 I can't explain how I feel at the moment. It is so interesting to see people be so enthused about a person like Hil. The same way people was so sure about Bush. I just think it's amazing how you can't turn on your T.V. without seeing some news bashing Bush for another mistake he has made or some comedian making fun of our own president. You and some of those picking on him are the same folks that put him in office. Americans all over the world are regretting the DECISION they made. Now it's seems that there is a possibility we are STUPID enough to do it again. I was watching C-SPAN yesterday and this 83 year old woman called in and her words brought tears to my eyes. She said "America is trying so hard and New Hampshire back-stabbed us." I hate knowing alot of my fellow Americans are struggling just like this woman. We need more than just a person who knows how to campaign[ Hilary ] We also need someone who can do more than read off a piece of paper [ Mccain] I can't explain how I feel at the moment. It is so interesting to see people be so enthused about a person like Hil. The same way people was so sure about Bush. I just think it's amazing how you can't turn on your T.V. without seeing some news bashing Bush for another mistake he has made or some comedian making fun of our own president. You and some of those picking on him are the same folks that put him in office. Americans all over the world are regretting the DECISION they made. Now it's seems that there is a possibility we are STUPID enough to do it again. I was watching C-SPAN yesterday and this 83 year old woman called in and her words brought tears to my eyes. She said "America is trying so hard and New Hampshire back-stabbed us." I hate knowing alot of my fellow Americans are struggling just like this woman. We need more than just a person who knows how to campaign[ Hilary ] We also need someone who can do more than read off a piece of paper [ Mccain]

]]> By: Glenn Kitchen http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/john-roberts-moment-of-truth-in-iowa/#comment-217840 Glenn Kitchen Fri, 04 Jan 2008 19:17:09 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/john-roberts-moment-of-truth-in-iowa/#comment-217840 Firstly I would like to commend mr Roberts in his seamless assimilation into life in the USA. I rember him from his time in Canada. I have been watching your elections and must say I do not understand how it all works. Should a third or fourth party emerge like we have inn Canada.How would a person get on the ballot. Allthough you have 5 or 6 candidates for each party do they not represent one party line. Two choices is all I see. Not very forward thinking. Good luck to all the cadidates it makes for interesting times Firstly I would like to commend mr Roberts in his seamless assimilation into life in the USA. I rember him from his time in Canada.
I have been watching your elections and must say I do not understand how it all works.
Should a third or fourth party emerge like we have inn Canada.How would a person get on the ballot.
Allthough you have 5 or 6 candidates for each party do they not represent one party line.
Two choices is all I see. Not very forward thinking.
Good luck to all the cadidates it makes for interesting times

]]> By: Ellen M http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/john-roberts-moment-of-truth-in-iowa/#comment-216920 Ellen M Fri, 04 Jan 2008 11:39:24 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/john-roberts-moment-of-truth-in-iowa/#comment-216920 It is time for our country to start working together. Our country is in trouble and we need fresh,clear thinking from our leaders; not hacking away at one another and the business of the country not being accomplished. So good to see people taking a hearty interest in politics that has been lacking for some time. It is time for our country to start working together. Our country is in trouble and we need fresh,clear thinking from our leaders; not hacking away at one another and the business of the country not being accomplished. So good to see people taking a hearty interest in politics that has been lacking for some time.

]]> By: Ricardo Colon http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/john-roberts-moment-of-truth-in-iowa/#comment-216918 Ricardo Colon Fri, 04 Jan 2008 11:39:02 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/john-roberts-moment-of-truth-in-iowa/#comment-216918 Are young voters Americans, then why are they voting for an man that does not respect his own country, I found that Barak Obama have unpatriot tendencies. First he gave the American people a lame excuse for wearing a flag pin, second he does not put his hand over his heart during the National Anthem. When I saw that that act was enough for me to write him of indefinintely. I want a man in the White House with a convictions and love to the United States of America. Are young voters Americans, then why are they voting for an man that does not respect his own country, I found that Barak Obama have unpatriot tendencies. First he gave the American people a lame excuse for wearing a flag pin, second he does not put his hand over his heart during the National Anthem. When I saw that that act was enough for me to write him of indefinintely. I want a man in the White House with a convictions and love to the United States of America.

]]> By: lee biggs http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/john-roberts-moment-of-truth-in-iowa/#comment-216911 lee biggs Fri, 04 Jan 2008 11:32:16 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/john-roberts-moment-of-truth-in-iowa/#comment-216911 Finally! We are hearing from someone who makes us proud to be American's again! (Barak Obama) We are a nation that has become tired of of devisiveness and political correctness and the status quo in Washington, amd I personally believe he is our best hope for a new day to dawn in history! Lee Biggs/ White/female/middle class. Finally! We are hearing from someone who makes us proud to be American's again!
(Barak Obama) We are a nation that has become tired of of devisiveness and political correctness and the status quo in Washington, amd I personally believe he is our best hope for a new day to dawn in history!

Lee Biggs/ White/female/middle class.

]]> By: AJ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/john-roberts-moment-of-truth-in-iowa/#comment-214809 AJ Thu, 03 Jan 2008 23:01:41 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/john-roberts-moment-of-truth-in-iowa/#comment-214809 LBJ was on the 1968 Wisconsin primary ballot but lost 37% to Eugene McCarthy's 56%, however he had dropped out of the race 2 days earlier. VP Hubert Humphrey I believe may be one of the only to win the party's nomination without winning a single primary. Aj Honolulu, Hawaii LBJ was on the 1968 Wisconsin primary ballot but lost 37% to Eugene McCarthy's 56%, however he had dropped out of the race 2 days earlier.

VP Hubert Humphrey I believe may be one of the only to win the party's nomination without winning a single primary.

Aj

Honolulu, Hawaii

]]> By: Adrian W. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/john-roberts-moment-of-truth-in-iowa/#comment-214634 Adrian W. Thu, 03 Jan 2008 21:42:20 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/john-roberts-moment-of-truth-in-iowa/#comment-214634 To call Huckabee an "underdog" seems to be a bit of a stretch. The American Heritage Dictionary defines the term "underdog" as "One that is expected to lose in a contest or struggle, as in sports or politics." Huckabee has been anything but expected to lose. If you want to see a real underdog look no further than the laissez-faire touting, isolationism supportive, Constitutionalist Dr. Ron Paul. If there's anyone that deserves the underdog badge, it would be him. To call Huckabee an "underdog" seems to be a bit of a stretch. The American Heritage Dictionary defines the term "underdog" as "One that is expected to lose in a contest or struggle, as in sports or politics." Huckabee has been anything but expected to lose. If you want to see a real underdog look no further than the laissez-faire touting, isolationism supportive, Constitutionalist Dr. Ron Paul. If there's anyone that deserves the underdog badge, it would be him.

]]> By: Merlingh http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/john-roberts-moment-of-truth-in-iowa/#comment-214554 Merlingh Thu, 03 Jan 2008 21:04:21 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/john-roberts-moment-of-truth-in-iowa/#comment-214554 It is always clear when you have Republicans posing as democrats on these types of blogs. They are always whining the old Republican mantras. Let's face it. Republicans through the generations have never wanted the less fortunate to aspire to more prominent positions in the world or to be educated to a level, which fosters such activity. Why else would they always gut the Student Loan and Grants programs every time they are in control of the purse strings. Anyone, which has served in the U.S. Military Honorably should be entitled to life long educational benefits, which pay for tuition and direct educational costs as well as Total Health Care Costs for the best care, not just the care available through the VA system. Republicans have ALWAYS been willing to start a war and kill people for resources like Oil/Gold/etc., etc., etc… Always under the guise it is "Gods Will". Use of religiously bigoted masses of ignorant people living in the U.S. has always been their chronicle for victory. They cannot rely on intelligent, truly compassionate people to support them. Their only ability to attack Democrats is with their ignorant meaningless mantra TALKING POINTS. Continue your blunder and wake up to the smoldering Americans (most of us) which you have used and abused since the mid 90s when you took over congress. WE ARE ANGRY at what you have done to OUR Country and OUR Lives. We demand retribution including Conviction of Vice President Dick Cheney, Former Secretary of Defense Donald Rummy Rumsfeld an Want To Be acting President Bush, of High Treason and War Crimes. For what you ask? The slaughter of thousands of Americans, Hundreds of Thousands of Iraq's People and Afghanistan's People, that’s what. I didn't spend three years of my life in the military watching my fellows guts being blown out to have my Freedom and Liberty stolen by thieves such as these. If you want to support the rebuilding of America, then vote for people which have (even recently) directly confronted these issues in the House and Senate. Not the most familiar name(s) and hat droppers. Our Nations existence as a Nation exemplifying FREEDOM depends on it. It is always clear when you have Republicans posing as democrats on these types of blogs. They are always whining the old Republican mantras. Let's face it. Republicans through the generations have never wanted the less fortunate to aspire to more prominent positions in the world or to be educated to a level, which fosters such activity. Why else would they always gut the Student Loan and Grants programs every time they are in control of the purse strings. Anyone, which has served in the U.S. Military Honorably should be entitled to life long educational benefits, which pay for tuition and direct educational costs as well as Total Health Care Costs for the best care, not just the care available through the VA system.
Republicans have ALWAYS been willing to start a war and kill people for resources like Oil/Gold/etc., etc., etc… Always under the guise it is "Gods Will".
Use of religiously bigoted masses of ignorant people living in the U.S. has always been their chronicle for victory. They cannot rely on intelligent, truly compassionate people to support them. Their only ability to attack Democrats is with their ignorant meaningless mantra TALKING POINTS.
Continue your blunder and wake up to the smoldering Americans (most of us) which you have used and abused since the mid 90s when you took over congress. WE ARE ANGRY at what you have done to OUR Country and OUR Lives. We demand retribution including Conviction of Vice President Dick Cheney, Former Secretary of Defense Donald Rummy Rumsfeld an Want To Be acting President Bush, of High Treason and War Crimes. For what you ask? The slaughter of thousands of Americans, Hundreds of Thousands of Iraq's People and Afghanistan's People, that’s what.
I didn't spend three years of my life in the military watching my fellows guts being blown out to have my Freedom and Liberty stolen by thieves such as these.
If you want to support the rebuilding of America, then vote for people which have (even recently) directly confronted these issues in the House and Senate. Not the most familiar name(s) and hat droppers. Our Nations existence as a Nation exemplifying FREEDOM depends on it.

]]> By: Killed by Terror http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/john-roberts-moment-of-truth-in-iowa/#comment-214459 Killed by Terror Thu, 03 Jan 2008 20:32:05 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/john-roberts-moment-of-truth-in-iowa/#comment-214459 "Killed by terror?" Get a towel, you're going to need it to follow up all the brainwashing you've subjected yourself to. "Killed by terror?" Get a towel, you're going to need it to follow up all the brainwashing you've subjected yourself to.

]]> By: Adrian W. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/john-roberts-moment-of-truth-in-iowa/#comment-214410 Adrian W. Thu, 03 Jan 2008 20:14:11 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/john-roberts-moment-of-truth-in-iowa/#comment-214410 Apparently there are only four candidates campaigning in Iowa. What happened to the other candidates? Have they already resigned from the race? I think it's a sad thing to see the press abused so badly as to not give fair representation to viable candidates. It looks as though, in CNN's eyes, there are several who have crashed already. Apparently there are only four candidates campaigning in Iowa. What happened to the other candidates? Have they already resigned from the race? I think it's a sad thing to see the press abused so badly as to not give fair representation to viable candidates. It looks as though, in CNN's eyes, there are several who have crashed already.

]]> By: hydroplan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/john-roberts-moment-of-truth-in-iowa/#comment-214315 hydroplan Thu, 03 Jan 2008 19:45:08 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/john-roberts-moment-of-truth-in-iowa/#comment-214315 The largest GOP fundraising candidate is missing from ALL of your reporting! Stop the propoganda and get on board the Ron Paul express. WAKE UP America, we are under assault from globalists who do not respect our Constitution. The largest GOP fundraising candidate is missing from ALL of your reporting! Stop the propoganda and get on board the Ron Paul express. WAKE UP America, we are under assault from globalists who do not respect our Constitution.

]]> By: Mike Janczy, Washington, DC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/john-roberts-moment-of-truth-in-iowa/#comment-214208 Mike Janczy, Washington, DC Thu, 03 Jan 2008 19:07:06 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/john-roberts-moment-of-truth-in-iowa/#comment-214208 Thanks MR. AMERICA for mentioning that EDWARDS was not mentioned. Also, it is interesting to note the lack of political history exhibited! 1960, JFK v. VP Nixon 1952, No incumbents, IKE v. Sevenson 1928, No incumbents, Al Smith v. Hoover Thanks MR. AMERICA for mentioning that EDWARDS was not mentioned.

Also, it is interesting to note the lack of political history exhibited!

1960, JFK v. VP Nixon
1952, No incumbents, IKE v. Sevenson
1928, No incumbents, Al Smith v. Hoover

]]> By: Joeley http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/john-roberts-moment-of-truth-in-iowa/#comment-214200 Joeley Thu, 03 Jan 2008 19:05:20 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/john-roberts-moment-of-truth-in-iowa/#comment-214200 Bill Clinton said during his campaign, "It's the economy stupid". All you idealist out there better think hard before you leap onto the Obama train. This guy is full of hype and charm and if you're the type that can be led down the merry path (paved with lolypop and promises of a pot of gold at the end) then vote Obama. Hillary Clinton should be shouting from the rooftops, "It's a crazy and dangerous world out there, there are factions that want to make 9/11 look like the primer for the next catastrophic event, it's the lack or healthcare and yes, yes, yes, IT'S THE ECONOMY, STUPID". Hillary has far too much class to be shouting that from the rooftops, besides, she knows that WE KNOW THOSE THINGS! One can not wish or preach for change. One has to work, and work hard to make changes happen. You need the vision to see where changes must be made and the experience to know how to successfully make them a reality. So, yes, we need change, that's a given, but I want someone who has the skills, knowledge and experience to facilitate the changes we, as a people are so desperate for. Bill Clinton said during his campaign, "It's the economy stupid".

All you idealist out there better think hard before you leap onto the Obama train.

This guy is full of hype and charm and if you're the type that can be led down the merry path (paved with lolypop and promises of a pot of gold at the end) then vote Obama.

Hillary Clinton should be shouting from the rooftops, "It's a crazy and dangerous world out there, there are factions that want to make 9/11 look like the primer for the next catastrophic event, it's the lack or healthcare and yes, yes, yes, IT'S THE ECONOMY, STUPID".

Hillary has far too much class to be shouting that from the rooftops, besides, she knows that WE KNOW THOSE THINGS!

One can not wish or preach for change. One has to work, and work hard to make changes happen.

You need the vision to see where changes must be made and the experience to know how to successfully make them a reality.

So, yes, we need change, that's a given, but I want someone who has the skills, knowledge and experience to facilitate the changes we, as a people are so desperate for.

]]> By: James http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/john-roberts-moment-of-truth-in-iowa/#comment-214098 James Thu, 03 Jan 2008 18:41:35 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/john-roberts-moment-of-truth-in-iowa/#comment-214098 Hey Donah LPdGC, You don't know what you are talking about when you say that Hillary is the only one that has the credentials from a college. Oh, by the way, religious Mormon Romney HAS seen the inside of a college outside of a kitchen. The college was called Harvard, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude. He then went out and saved Baines and Capitol which allowed the company to parent businesses such as Dominos Pizza, Staples, inc., etc... Then he saved the Olympics from financial disaster after they had been found plagued from scandals of bribery and actually brought a surplus after the games were over. He then went and became the Governor of Massachusetts. Don't put up ridiculous arguments that Hillary is the only candidate with credentials. Nearly all other candidates have equal, if not more experience and education as she has. And to think of today's claim that she would have the audacity to elect Bill Clinton to the supreme court, the very same court he lied to while under oath. What a joke. I don't know about you but i don't want one of the biggest liars acting as president, to also act as a judge in my country. Hey Donah LPdGC,

You don't know what you are talking about when you say that Hillary is the only one that has the credentials from a college. Oh, by the way, religious Mormon Romney HAS seen the inside of a college outside of a kitchen. The college was called Harvard, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude. He then went out and saved Baines and Capitol which allowed the company to parent businesses such as Dominos Pizza, Staples, inc., etc... Then he saved the Olympics from financial disaster after they had been found plagued from scandals of bribery and actually brought a surplus after the games were over. He then went and became the Governor of Massachusetts.

Don't put up ridiculous arguments that Hillary is the only candidate with credentials. Nearly all other candidates have equal, if not more experience and education as she has. And to think of today's claim that she would have the audacity to elect Bill Clinton to the supreme court, the very same court he lied to while under oath. What a joke. I don't know about you but i don't want one of the biggest liars acting as president, to also act as a judge in my country.

]]> By: Mike, Iowa http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/john-roberts-moment-of-truth-in-iowa/#comment-213992 Mike, Iowa Thu, 03 Jan 2008 18:21:52 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/john-roberts-moment-of-truth-in-iowa/#comment-213992 STOP CALLING OUR CAUCUSES *ARCANE*! This is democracy as it should be - stand up *in public* for your choice, and be informed enough and thought through enough and convinced enough to defend your choice. It's far better than going into a little booth and making a choice that could be arrived at by some variant of a dart board! STOP CALLING OUR CAUCUSES *ARCANE*! This is democracy as it should be – stand up *in public* for your choice, and be informed enough and thought through enough and convinced enough to defend your choice. It's far better than going into a little booth and making a choice that could be arrived at by some variant of a dart board!

]]> By: Mike, Iowa http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/john-roberts-moment-of-truth-in-iowa/#comment-213963 Mike, Iowa Thu, 03 Jan 2008 18:17:48 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/john-roberts-moment-of-truth-in-iowa/#comment-213963 STOP CALLING OUR CAUCUSES *ARCANE*! STOP CALLING OUR CAUCUSES *ARCANE*!

]]> By: Randee http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/john-roberts-moment-of-truth-in-iowa/#comment-213740 Randee Thu, 03 Jan 2008 17:37:18 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/john-roberts-moment-of-truth-in-iowa/#comment-213740 Biggest problem with Iowa Dem caucus is that it's undemocratic. It deters whole demographic groups from participating, such as evening workers; single parents; older or ailing people; soldiers, or anyone else who may have difficulty going to an hours-long night-time meeting in freezing weather. This is a bigger problem than the fact that Iowa goes first. The results are not representative, NOT because it's Iowa but because it's a stupid process. Elections in a democracy should facilitate and encourage participation from everyone, not make it so uncomfortable or impossible to participate that such a miniscule section of the population actually votes. Biggest problem with Iowa Dem caucus is that it's undemocratic. It deters whole demographic groups from participating, such as evening workers; single parents; older or ailing people; soldiers, or anyone else who may have difficulty going to an hours-long night-time meeting in freezing weather. This is a bigger problem than the fact that Iowa goes first. The results are not representative, NOT because it's Iowa but because it's a stupid process. Elections in a democracy should facilitate and encourage participation from everyone, not make it so uncomfortable or impossible to participate that such a miniscule section of the population actually votes.

]]> By: John Roberts http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/john-roberts-moment-of-truth-in-iowa/#comment-213711 John Roberts Thu, 03 Jan 2008 17:34:14 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/john-roberts-moment-of-truth-in-iowa/#comment-213711 Right you are folks. An unfortunate moment of sleep-deprived memory meltdown......copy amended to reflect the correct references of 1952 and 1928. JR Right you are folks. An unfortunate moment of sleep-deprived memory meltdown......copy amended to reflect the correct references of 1952 and 1928.
JR

]]> By: Jimmy Frank Carter http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/john-roberts-moment-of-truth-in-iowa/#comment-213601 Jimmy Frank Carter Thu, 03 Jan 2008 17:17:04 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/john-roberts-moment-of-truth-in-iowa/#comment-213601 May be you could say 1952 there was no incumbent Pres or vice pres.but in 1960 Richard nixon was VP.I think you have made a little error May be you could say 1952 there was no incumbent Pres or vice pres.but in 1960 Richard nixon was VP.I think you have made a little error

]]> By: KD, cherry hill NJ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/john-roberts-moment-of-truth-in-iowa/#comment-213521 KD, cherry hill NJ Thu, 03 Jan 2008 16:57:35 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/john-roberts-moment-of-truth-in-iowa/#comment-213521 Joe, Bellefonte PA January 3, 2008 7:08 am ET If there is TOO much attention paid to the Iowa caucuses, it is the media's fault for making it into the circus it has become. Let the people decide, and then simply report the results. WELL SAID JOE Joe, Bellefonte PA January 3, 2008 7:08 am ET

If there is TOO much attention paid to the Iowa caucuses, it is the media's fault for making it into the circus it has become. Let the people decide, and then simply report the results.

WELL SAID JOE

]]> By: Marvin, Grand Rapids, MI http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/john-roberts-moment-of-truth-in-iowa/#comment-213510 Marvin, Grand Rapids, MI Thu, 03 Jan 2008 16:51:52 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/john-roberts-moment-of-truth-in-iowa/#comment-213510 Forget Iowa...why do people put so much attention on Iowa? They are always wrong in the decision making process. They always gave us a winner who is unable to take the white house. And worst...they gave us the winner for one night and a different nominee takes over after the primaries. Lets go to our next stop...NEW HAMPSHIRE Forget Iowa...why do people put so much attention on Iowa? They are always wrong in the decision making process. They always gave us a winner who is unable to take the white house. And worst...they gave us the winner for one night and a different nominee takes over after the primaries. Lets go to our next stop...NEW HAMPSHIRE

]]> By: Bob, Ferguson http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/john-roberts-moment-of-truth-in-iowa/#comment-213503 Bob, Ferguson Thu, 03 Jan 2008 16:48:04 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/john-roberts-moment-of-truth-in-iowa/#comment-213503 Mr. Mike, Huckabee does not care about middle class working people. He is a strike breaker. By crossing the Writers Guild picket line he as offended all of the union brothers and sisters round the world and deserves nothing but our contempt. Bob, Ferguson. IAM Local 2515 Mr. Mike, Huckabee does not care about middle class working people. He is a strike breaker. By crossing the Writers Guild picket line he as offended all of the union brothers and sisters round the world and deserves nothing but our contempt.

Bob, Ferguson.
IAM Local 2515

]]> By: Jim Petre http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/john-roberts-moment-of-truth-in-iowa/#comment-213490 Jim Petre Thu, 03 Jan 2008 16:43:46 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/john-roberts-moment-of-truth-in-iowa/#comment-213490 I like many of the candidates, but my wife and I drove six hours to Davenport to volunteer for Obama. After reading his book and researching the candidates, we strongly feel that he is the best person for the job. I've never travelled so far for a candidate, but we really believe in him. He is the best leader I've seen in my lifetime. I like many of the candidates, but my wife and I drove six hours to Davenport to volunteer for Obama. After reading his book and researching the candidates, we strongly feel that he is the best person for the job. I've never travelled so far for a candidate, but we really believe in him. He is the best leader I've seen in my lifetime.

]]> By: MR. AMERICA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/john-roberts-moment-of-truth-in-iowa/#comment-213469 MR. AMERICA Thu, 03 Jan 2008 16:27:00 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/john-roberts-moment-of-truth-in-iowa/#comment-213469 <b>MR. AMERICA</b> is proud that all of you know your history so well! <b>MR. AMERICAN</b> is NOT happy that EDWARDS was not mentioned. He is the candidate that most closely resembles Steven Colbert, which makes him the best candidate of the bunch. Mr. America loves Bill, but hates Hilarity as she is almost as much an inexperienced showpiece as Obama. The only qualified Dem in the race is EDWARDS. Do your homework folks! This is not a choosing of the High School Prom King and Queen! MR. AMERICA is proud that all of you know your history so well!

MR. AMERICAN is NOT happy that EDWARDS was not mentioned. He is the candidate that most closely resembles Steven Colbert, which makes him the best candidate of the bunch. Mr. America loves Bill, but hates Hilarity as she is almost as much an inexperienced showpiece as Obama. The only qualified Dem in the race is EDWARDS.

Do your homework folks! This is not a choosing of the High School Prom King and Queen!

]]> By: Decepticon http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/john-roberts-moment-of-truth-in-iowa/#comment-213454 Decepticon Thu, 03 Jan 2008 16:20:48 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/john-roberts-moment-of-truth-in-iowa/#comment-213454 1952, Truman ran for reelection but dropped out of the race early. You all are wrong. 1952, Truman ran for reelection but dropped out of the race early.

You all are wrong.

]]> By: keith http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/john-roberts-moment-of-truth-in-iowa/#comment-213441 keith Thu, 03 Jan 2008 16:09:01 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/john-roberts-moment-of-truth-in-iowa/#comment-213441 FRAN SCHEER, I am with you. I hope the candidates will come forth and support Obama as their president. This can be done without whinning and we can become a united states of America again! FRAN SCHEER,
I am with you. I hope the candidates will come forth and support Obama as their president. This can be done without whinning and we can become a united states of America again!

]]> By: Les http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/john-roberts-moment-of-truth-in-iowa/#comment-213439 Les Thu, 03 Jan 2008 16:07:32 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/john-roberts-moment-of-truth-in-iowa/#comment-213439 John Roberts is another neocon like Sean Hannity. He wanted Obama to win in Iowa so they can vet him later, that will insure republican will stay in the whitehouse. Fortunately majority of the American are not fooled by the stunt neocons are pulling. First time i've seen neconconservatives like Limbaugh, Hannity, Savage and others stumping for Obama. None of them vetted Obama, but if Obama is the nominee for the democratic party, they'll vet him so bad, Obama will hit the bottom of the ocean like a rock! John Roberts is another neocon like Sean Hannity. He wanted Obama to win in Iowa so they can vet him later, that will insure republican will stay in the whitehouse.

Fortunately majority of the American are not fooled by the stunt neocons are pulling. First time i've seen neconconservatives like Limbaugh, Hannity, Savage and others stumping for Obama. None of them vetted Obama, but if Obama is the nominee for the democratic party, they'll vet him so bad, Obama will hit the bottom of the ocean like a rock!

]]> By: Steven in Charleston, SC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/john-roberts-moment-of-truth-in-iowa/#comment-213437 Steven in Charleston, SC Thu, 03 Jan 2008 16:05:12 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/john-roberts-moment-of-truth-in-iowa/#comment-213437 Unless we move to a system of simultaneous primaries/caucuses, some state will always be first, and that state will always get a greater level of attention and resources than they objectively deserve. What bothers me about Iowa (and to a lesser degree New Hampshire and my own state of South Carolina) getting the attention they do is that they are not even remotely representative of our diverse nation. Perhaps a better solution would be a seven-week cycle, in which each week 7 or 8 states -- deliberately selected to accurately represent the diversity of our nation -- would cast their votes simultaneously. Each week an additional cycle of states would vote. Further, there could be a rotation, so the group of states that voted first in one election would vote second in the next, then third, etc., thereby allowing each state the opportunity to be among the first to vote every once in a while. Just my 2 cents! Unless we move to a system of simultaneous primaries/caucuses, some state will always be first, and that state will always get a greater level of attention and resources than they objectively deserve.

What bothers me about Iowa (and to a lesser degree New Hampshire and my own state of South Carolina) getting the attention they do is that they are not even remotely representative of our diverse nation. Perhaps a better solution would be a seven-week cycle, in which each week 7 or 8 states - deliberately selected to accurately represent the diversity of our nation - would cast their votes simultaneously. Each week an additional cycle of states would vote. Further, there could be a rotation, so the group of states that voted first in one election would vote second in the next, then third, etc., thereby allowing each state the opportunity to be among the first to vote every once in a while.

Just my 2 cents!

]]> By: brian http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/john-roberts-moment-of-truth-in-iowa/#comment-213434 brian Thu, 03 Jan 2008 16:04:19 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/john-roberts-moment-of-truth-in-iowa/#comment-213434 WARNING! VOTER BEWARE! ELECTIONS ABOUT TO BE RIGGED! I think something will go horribly wrong in Iowa. Just wait and see. These elections will be rigged and you the American will be left without a voice. If you see Hillary away from the media, then there is something horrible that is going to happen. Then CNN will come out with BREAKING NEWS , BREAKING NEWS, NOW HILLARY IS THE WINNER OF IOWA CAUCUS! And you will tune in 24/7 or buy those newspapers. I just warn you right now that this is going to happen and don't get a heart break because remember I have already warned you. Try caucus then go about your life because these elections are about to get rigged. If you see Giliuani Campaigning in Florida alone like a crazy person just know he got a clue. Remember you had front runners Hillary and Rudy? Ya, just wait and see what is going to happen tonight and remember Brian wrote this on the ticker. They just want it to look real to the end and those guys use up that cash! WARNING! VOTER BEWARE!

ELECTIONS ABOUT TO BE RIGGED!

I think something will go horribly wrong in Iowa. Just wait and see. These elections will be rigged and you the American will be left without a voice. If you see Hillary away from the media, then there is something horrible that is going to happen. Then CNN will come out with BREAKING NEWS , BREAKING NEWS, NOW HILLARY IS THE WINNER OF IOWA CAUCUS! And you will tune in 24/7 or buy those newspapers. I just warn you right now that this is going to happen and don't get a heart break because remember I have already warned you. Try caucus then go about your life because these elections are about to get rigged.
If you see Giliuani Campaigning in Florida alone like a crazy person just know he got a clue. Remember you had front runners Hillary and Rudy? Ya, just wait and see what is going to happen tonight and remember Brian wrote this on the ticker.
They just want it to look real to the end and those guys use up that cash!

]]> By: ZX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/john-roberts-moment-of-truth-in-iowa/#comment-213427 ZX Thu, 03 Jan 2008 16:00:02 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/john-roberts-moment-of-truth-in-iowa/#comment-213427 January 3, 2008 - Iowa Caucus Presidential Preferences IOWA Democrats Dec 31-Jan 2 Clinton 34% Edwards 21% Obama 25% Hillary Clinton leads Barack Obama among women 38% to 24%, with John Edwards at 23%. Among men, Clinton is at 29%, Obama is at 26%, and Edwards is at 18%. 10 percentage points among the candidates could switch, with half (5 percentage points) coming from Clinton supporters. January 3, 2008 – Iowa Caucus Presidential Preferences

IOWA
Democrats
Dec 31-Jan 2

Clinton 34%

Edwards 21%

Obama 25%

Hillary Clinton leads Barack Obama among women 38% to 24%, with John Edwards at 23%. Among men, Clinton is at 29%, Obama is at 26%, and Edwards is at 18%. 10 percentage points among the candidates could switch, with half (5 percentage points) coming from Clinton supporters.

]]> By: joe http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/john-roberts-moment-of-truth-in-iowa/#comment-213420 joe Thu, 03 Jan 2008 15:57:37 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/john-roberts-moment-of-truth-in-iowa/#comment-213420 Brenda, That guy John Roberts and wolf has one kind of convectional thinking and I bet Obama has shown how that is right from day one. They got it but you know they have to keep doing one thing over and over and over. May be that is why they are stuck in reporting carreers where they talk all day. I wonder how one would be able to do that. Brenda,
That guy John Roberts and wolf has one kind of convectional thinking and I bet Obama has shown how that is right from day one. They got it but you know they have to keep doing one thing over and over and over. May be that is why they are stuck in reporting carreers where they talk all day. I wonder how one would be able to do that.

]]> By: Chris Taylor http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/john-roberts-moment-of-truth-in-iowa/#comment-213419 Chris Taylor Thu, 03 Jan 2008 15:57:08 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/john-roberts-moment-of-truth-in-iowa/#comment-213419 You mean the first election since 1952 without an incumbent President or Vice-President? You mean the first election since 1952 without an incumbent President or Vice-President?

]]> By: greg,new york http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/john-roberts-moment-of-truth-in-iowa/#comment-213412 greg,new york Thu, 03 Jan 2008 15:55:25 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/john-roberts-moment-of-truth-in-iowa/#comment-213412 o00OOOOOOOOO0PPSs. what going on with John get it together out here your sounding like a fool. Nixon buddy Nixon! o00OOOOOOOOO0PPSs.
what going on with John get it together out here your sounding like a fool.
Nixon buddy Nixon!

]]> By: Brenda http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/john-roberts-moment-of-truth-in-iowa/#comment-213411 Brenda Thu, 03 Jan 2008 15:55:22 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/john-roberts-moment-of-truth-in-iowa/#comment-213411 Mike, John Roberts still works for CNN? That moron used to cover American Morning and has no connection with Americans. Someone should be hinting to these networks what is behind the scenes with the consumers, I just hate him big time!! Mike,
John Roberts still works for CNN? That moron used to cover American Morning and has no connection with Americans. Someone should be hinting to these networks what is behind the scenes with the consumers, I just hate him big time!!

]]> By: Priscila for Obama! http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/john-roberts-moment-of-truth-in-iowa/#comment-213409 Priscila for Obama! Thu, 03 Jan 2008 15:53:38 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/john-roberts-moment-of-truth-in-iowa/#comment-213409 Mike I am with you 100% I hope John Roberts Get a life or CNN for that matter! Who has a room for this kind of stories. Just swiftboating the public coz Obama refused to be swiftboated by Novak. I know how John Roberts reports and it is high time for him to get an early retirement. I am quiting CNN to Msnbc after these elections! Mike I am with you 100%

I hope John Roberts Get a life or CNN for that matter! Who has a room for this kind of stories. Just swiftboating the public coz Obama refused to be swiftboated by Novak. I know how John Roberts reports and it is high time for him to get an early retirement. I am quiting CNN to Msnbc after these elections!

]]> By: mike for Obama! http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/john-roberts-moment-of-truth-in-iowa/#comment-213404 mike for Obama! Thu, 03 Jan 2008 15:50:48 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/john-roberts-moment-of-truth-in-iowa/#comment-213404 Cnn, it is not time for this kind of stories. Stop feeding us with what we don't need just right now and focus on important things. May be John Roberts need to attend one of Obama rallies when not working for CNN and get inspired too. I just don't have room to be swiftboated at this time with this kind of narratives! Cnn, it is not time for this kind of stories. Stop feeding us with what we don't need just right now and focus on important things. May be John Roberts need to attend one of Obama rallies when not working for CNN and get inspired too.
I just don't have room to be swiftboated at this time with this kind of narratives!

]]> By: Robert http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/john-roberts-moment-of-truth-in-iowa/#comment-213377 Robert Thu, 03 Jan 2008 15:30:42 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/john-roberts-moment-of-truth-in-iowa/#comment-213377 Who cares CNN. I only come here to check what your posts are then I go hunt for news elsewhere. You were my favourite network but after this you are done. Maryann I am with you 100% Who cares CNN. I only come here to check what your posts are then I go hunt for news elsewhere. You were my favourite network but after this you are done.

Maryann I am with you 100%

]]> By: Maryann http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/john-roberts-moment-of-truth-in-iowa/#comment-213375 Maryann Thu, 03 Jan 2008 15:29:24 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/john-roberts-moment-of-truth-in-iowa/#comment-213375 I can not wait to flash this news network down my toilet drain after these elections! I can not wait to flash this news network down my toilet drain after these elections!

]]> By: Michael Morgan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/john-roberts-moment-of-truth-in-iowa/#comment-213374 Michael Morgan Thu, 03 Jan 2008 15:28:52 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/john-roberts-moment-of-truth-in-iowa/#comment-213374 Hubert Horatio Humphrey, VP - 1965-1969, Democratic Nominee for President in 1968 Hubert Horatio Humphrey, VP – 1965-1969, Democratic Nominee for President in
1968

]]> By: carrol, boston http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/john-roberts-moment-of-truth-in-iowa/#comment-213371 carrol, boston Thu, 03 Jan 2008 15:26:14 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/john-roberts-moment-of-truth-in-iowa/#comment-213371 I have been thinking fox news was the worst news organization but when I watch fox nowdays I think it is far better than CNN. Hillary was not one of the candidates who get interviews on anything. I watched all the interviews this morning and I kept wondering how hidden she is and all what they are doing is flashing her around. I know she will get 4pm to 6pm coverage on Situation room. That is how our country is so screwed up with these news organization. If not careful they can just elect you the president then you are screwed with issues affecting Americans the rest of their life. I think the media has gotten so much power just like Cheney had over anybody in the country. I just think this is not right! I have been thinking fox news was the worst news organization but when I watch fox nowdays I think it is far better than CNN.
Hillary was not one of the candidates who get interviews on anything. I watched all the interviews this morning and I kept wondering how hidden she is and all what they are doing is flashing her around. I know she will get 4pm to 6pm coverage on Situation room. That is how our country is so screwed up with these news organization. If not careful they can just elect you the president then you are screwed with issues affecting Americans the rest of their life. I think the media has gotten so much power just like Cheney had over anybody in the country. I just think this is not right!

]]> By: David, Gilbert Arizona http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/john-roberts-moment-of-truth-in-iowa/#comment-213365 David, Gilbert Arizona Thu, 03 Jan 2008 15:22:23 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/john-roberts-moment-of-truth-in-iowa/#comment-213365 The amount of money candidates spend in order to get elected borders on the edge of being profane. I love how candidates talk about fiscal responsibility while they're spending millions and millions of dollars on commercials and signs and buttons. Our entire election process has turned into a three ring circus and the candidates are all clowns. The Iowa caucus may seem over rated but it is a bell weather for the candidates. I put more value on the outcome of the caucus than I do any of the over used polling data. The amount of money candidates spend in order to get elected borders on the edge of being profane. I love how candidates talk about fiscal responsibility while they're spending millions and millions of dollars on commercials and signs and buttons. Our entire election process has turned into a three ring circus and the candidates are all clowns.

The Iowa caucus may seem over rated but it is a bell weather for the candidates. I put more value on the outcome of the caucus than I do any of the over used polling data.

]]> By: Jose,california http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/john-roberts-moment-of-truth-in-iowa/#comment-213359 Jose,california Thu, 03 Jan 2008 15:18:45 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/john-roberts-moment-of-truth-in-iowa/#comment-213359 I just have one question, how come Obama is being reported now and the media has lowered Hillary expections in the nation so much. I just don't think this equals to july-Dec media attention that she got with all the anchors pushing Hillary down our throat. I just don't believe this guys. What made them think now we can pay attention to what they are doing and are not baised.........Someone should do something about this if not what the media had been soft with Bush on Iraq war! I just have one question, how come Obama is being reported now and the media has lowered Hillary expections in the nation so much. I just don't think this equals to july-Dec media attention that she got with all the anchors pushing Hillary down our throat. I just don't believe this guys. What made them think now we can pay attention to what they are doing and are not baised.........Someone should do something about this if not what the media had been soft with Bush on Iraq war!

]]> By: Allen Groves http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/john-roberts-moment-of-truth-in-iowa/#comment-213358 Allen Groves Thu, 03 Jan 2008 15:17:46 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/john-roberts-moment-of-truth-in-iowa/#comment-213358 Actually, in 1960, Richard Nixon was an incumbent Vice President and was in the race (losing to John F. Kennedy). Actually, in 1960, Richard Nixon was an incumbent Vice President and was in the race (losing to John F. Kennedy).

]]> By: julius http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/john-roberts-moment-of-truth-in-iowa/#comment-213357 julius Thu, 03 Jan 2008 15:15:24 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/john-roberts-moment-of-truth-in-iowa/#comment-213357 Just like CNN want us to think. This Kind of reporting shows why American people don't believe in their media networks! Just like CNN want us to think. This Kind of reporting shows why American people don't believe in their media networks!

]]> By: RJ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/john-roberts-moment-of-truth-in-iowa/#comment-213355 RJ Thu, 03 Jan 2008 15:14:02 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/john-roberts-moment-of-truth-in-iowa/#comment-213355 Moron, Incumbent Vice President Richard Nixon ran in 1960 RJ Moron,
Incumbent Vice President Richard Nixon ran in 1960
RJ

]]> By: ken http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/john-roberts-moment-of-truth-in-iowa/#comment-213354 ken Thu, 03 Jan 2008 15:13:53 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/john-roberts-moment-of-truth-in-iowa/#comment-213354 How come there were no interview to Hillary Clinton the CNN "front Runner" this morning. Something definately a miss! ooh wait, it is John Roberts who was conducting the interviews. Now I know why! Ooooh well, alot of convectional thinking in this election cycle. How come there were no interview to Hillary Clinton the CNN "front Runner" this morning. Something definately a miss! ooh wait, it is John Roberts who was conducting the interviews. Now I know why!
Ooooh well, alot of convectional thinking in this election cycle.

]]> By: Larry Covin http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/john-roberts-moment-of-truth-in-iowa/#comment-213353 Larry Covin Thu, 03 Jan 2008 15:13:25 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/john-roberts-moment-of-truth-in-iowa/#comment-213353 John I may be wrong but .... you may be an idiot in 1960 JFK was elected.... and exactly who did he run against ...old whats his name the VP oh yea NIXON<<< so now how far back do we go... John I may be wrong but ....
you may be an idiot
in 1960 JFK was elected....
and exactly who did he run against ...old whats his name the VP oh yea NIXON<<<

so now how far back do we go...

]]> By: Bob, Columbus, OH http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/john-roberts-moment-of-truth-in-iowa/#comment-213352 Bob, Columbus, OH Thu, 03 Jan 2008 15:12:03 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/john-roberts-moment-of-truth-in-iowa/#comment-213352 It IS, after all, the first election since 1960 that an incumbent President or Vice President haven’t been in the race. Wasn't Nixon the VP? It IS, after all, the first election since 1960 that an incumbent President or Vice President haven’t been in the race.

Wasn't Nixon the VP?

]]> By: emily http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/john-roberts-moment-of-truth-in-iowa/#comment-213351 emily Thu, 03 Jan 2008 15:11:44 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/john-roberts-moment-of-truth-in-iowa/#comment-213351 First I don't believe this guy(John Roberts). I have watched a couple times him trying to bring down candidates. On thursday morning he couldn't interview Obama while he was doing in Iowa rather was interviewed from cnn center. I just don't feel right that he is an anchor and should not be personal. I might be wrong but this is how I feel this guy is........ First I don't believe this guy(John Roberts). I have watched a couple times him trying to bring down candidates. On thursday morning he couldn't interview Obama while he was doing in Iowa rather was interviewed from cnn center. I just don't feel right that he is an anchor and should not be personal. I might be wrong but this is how I feel this guy is........

]]> By: David Maher http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/john-roberts-moment-of-truth-in-iowa/#comment-213350 David Maher Thu, 03 Jan 2008 15:10:41 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/john-roberts-moment-of-truth-in-iowa/#comment-213350 "...the first election since 1960 that an incumbent President or Vice President hasn't been in the race." Ummm.....what exactly was Richard Nixon doing for a living back in 1960? "...the first election since 1960 that an incumbent President or Vice President hasn't been in the race."

Ummm.....what exactly was Richard Nixon doing for a living back in 1960?

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