Comments on: Schneider: What Obama's Iowa win could mean in South Carolina http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/schneider-what-obamas-iowa-win-could-mean-in-south-carolina/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Chris brown http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/schneider-what-obamas-iowa-win-could-mean-in-south-carolina/#comment-280421 Chris brown Thu, 17 Jan 2008 19:22:09 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/schneider-what-obamas-iowa-win-could-mean-in-south-carolina/#comment-280421 I think the news media should stop playing the race card and call the man what he is bircial.All you hear is African American he is not! He also needs to be questioned more on his record and lack of experience.I do not believe he nor Clinton ever ran a state or a business.I find it funny when the Democrats say they have the better people running.You have both the top Democrats with know experience in running anything and one we only know beacause who her husband is and thats the truth.The last great democrat was Bill Clinton because he was a moderate,now they go so far left I hope they never win again!!!! I think the news media should stop playing the race card and call the man what he is bircial.All you hear is African American he is not! He also needs to be questioned more on his record and lack of experience.I do not believe he nor Clinton ever ran a state or a business.I find it funny when the Democrats say they have the better people running.You have both the top Democrats with know experience in running anything and one we only know beacause who her husband is and thats the truth.The last great democrat was Bill Clinton because he was a moderate,now they go so far left I hope they never win again!!!!

]]> By: Michael http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/schneider-what-obamas-iowa-win-could-mean-in-south-carolina/#comment-224576 Michael Sun, 06 Jan 2008 23:02:47 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/schneider-what-obamas-iowa-win-could-mean-in-south-carolina/#comment-224576 If Obama wins...it wouldn't surprise me. People in the United States are so shortsighted and easily swayed by political manipulation. How else do you explain George Bush being elected TWICE...?! The same George Bush that was able to get the support of so many Americans in his goal of going to war with Iraq AND alienating the rest of the world in the process. Barack Obama is a wonderful orator and appeals to so many of the younger generation with his broad smile and poised look. However...I am DONE with people who...like George Bush... does not have the credentials or experience to run this country. If Barack Obama had Hilliary Clinton's experience and record of fighting the "bad guys" in Washington...I would be voting for Barack Obama. He doesn't and I won't. The job of President of the United States should not be entrusted to someone who spent so much time hanging around students and teaching students instead of GROWING UP in the real world of Washington. Obama for President...another mistake by the American people. If Obama wins...it wouldn't surprise me. People in the United States are so shortsighted and easily swayed by political manipulation.

How else do you explain George Bush being elected TWICE...?!

The same George Bush that was able to get the support of so many Americans in his goal of going to war with Iraq AND alienating the rest of the world in the process.

Barack Obama is a wonderful orator and appeals to so many of the younger generation with his broad smile and poised look. However...I am DONE with people who...like George Bush... does not have the credentials or experience to run this country.

If Barack Obama had Hilliary Clinton's experience and record of fighting the "bad guys" in Washington...I would be voting for Barack Obama. He doesn't and I won't.

The job of President of the United States should not be entrusted to someone who spent so much time hanging around students and teaching students instead of GROWING UP in the real world of Washington.

Obama for President...another mistake by the American people.

]]> By: barack is biracial. and this matters. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/schneider-what-obamas-iowa-win-could-mean-in-south-carolina/#comment-222077 barack is biracial. and this matters. Sun, 06 Jan 2008 03:41:17 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/schneider-what-obamas-iowa-win-could-mean-in-south-carolina/#comment-222077 To the BIRACIAL question (there is no hyphen is biracial by the way): Yes it does matter whether or not he is considered biracial or not. Biracial and multiracial people in this country are greatly under represented. The reason it is important for Barack to proudly proclaim that he is biracial and not just black because he is NOT just black. I cannot take the GRE, apply for graduate schools, or take shopping surveys without being plagued with the question: What is your race? (Pick ONE only). Why should people in this country be forced time and time again, day after day to have to pick one race over the other? pick one parent over the other? I am an equal mix of two races and I should have a right to equally represent both and not just have to choose one. many people think that the miscegenation laws are over and there are no longer issues for mixed race people but this is not true. Just recently on the last US Census were mixed race people allowed to pick more than one race. For decades we were not given this liberty and this is only the first step in achieving fair representation. Why are mixed race people not allowed to exist? My school peers have been been given Black and Asian college scholarships and when they show up to receive their award they are gasped at and told that they are not Black or Asian or insert race here and therefore have no right to claim the scholarship. The reason why Barack Obama needs to advertise that he is biracial is so that the American population can stop being ignorant to the fact that mixed race people exist and stop grouping them in one race or the other. You may not agree but there is not a day in my life that I have to explain to somebody that yes I am half this and half that race and that is why i look "funny". I will never pick one race over the other and I should not have to. The point of Barack Obama embracing his mixed heritage is to not block us from being able to identify with more than one race, to prevent racial ignorance from people who have never come across a mixed race person before and to ensure that we are treated as an equal American as everyone else is. To the BIRACIAL question (there is no hyphen is biracial by the way): Yes it does matter whether or not he is considered biracial or not. Biracial and multiracial people in this country are greatly under represented. The reason it is important for Barack to proudly proclaim that he is biracial and not just black because he is NOT just black. I cannot take the GRE, apply for graduate schools, or take shopping surveys without being plagued with the question: What is your race? (Pick ONE only). Why should people in this country be forced time and time again, day after day to have to pick one race over the other? pick one parent over the other? I am an equal mix of two races and I should have a right to equally represent both and not just have to choose one. many people think that the miscegenation laws are over and there are no longer issues for mixed race people but this is not true. Just recently on the last US Census were mixed race people allowed to pick more than one race. For decades we were not given this liberty and this is only the first step in achieving fair representation. Why are mixed race people not allowed to exist? My school peers have been been given Black and Asian college scholarships and when they show up to receive their award they are gasped at and told that they are not Black or Asian or insert race here and therefore have no right to claim the scholarship. The reason why Barack Obama needs to advertise that he is biracial is so that the American population can stop being ignorant to the fact that mixed race people exist and stop grouping them in one race or the other. You may not agree but there is not a day in my life that I have to explain to somebody that yes I am half this and half that race and that is why i look "funny". I will never pick one race over the other and I should not have to. The point of Barack Obama embracing his mixed heritage is to not block us from being able to identify with more than one race, to prevent racial ignorance from people who have never come across a mixed race person before and to ensure that we are treated as an equal American as everyone else is.

]]> By: shirlin http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/schneider-what-obamas-iowa-win-could-mean-in-south-carolina/#comment-220371 shirlin Sat, 05 Jan 2008 20:46:22 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/schneider-what-obamas-iowa-win-could-mean-in-south-carolina/#comment-220371 Thank you, Iowa, for restoring our faith in American democracy and for redeeming the image of our beloved republic in the eyes of the world. We are hoping that New Hampshire will finally turn the page to a new century and a new generation of grassroots citizens. While the Obama generations are working to enlarge the votiing base, Hillary's daughter is working for a hedge fund company. I have nothing against such companies, but the values of the parents can be found in the way they raised their children. And for Hillary now to rail against such companies again shows how much a phony and fraud she is. I am an over-60 baby boomer feminist who understands that someone who voted with Bush to send our young men and women into combat in Iraq is either dumb or politically and unethically motivated. I do not want her as my first woman POTUS. Her so-called experience has been a track record in failure--healh plan and marriage included. AND if she is so vetted, how come she will not reveal the names of her bundlers, open up the Clintons' finance records or permit access to her papers during the Clinton WH years? Her campaign and media keep saying we citizens do not know her enough, that she just has to make herself known more. We already know more than enough, and we just plain do not LIKE her. She is the threat of the Bhutto-phenomenon in our beloved country--nepotism, dynastic rule, and paralyzed because polarized government. Please, New Hampshire, move our nation ahead and vote Obama 08. Thank you, Iowa, for restoring our faith in American democracy and for redeeming the image of our beloved republic in the eyes of the world. We are hoping that New Hampshire will finally turn the page to a new century and a new generation of grassroots citizens. While the Obama generations are working to enlarge the votiing base, Hillary's daughter is working for a hedge fund company. I have nothing against such companies, but the values of the parents can be found in the way they raised their children. And for Hillary now to rail against such companies again shows how much a phony and fraud she is. I am an over-60 baby boomer feminist who understands that someone who voted with Bush to send our young men and women into combat in Iraq is either dumb or politically and unethically motivated. I do not want her as my first woman POTUS. Her so-called experience has been a track record in failure–healh plan and marriage included. AND if she is so vetted, how come she will not reveal the names of her bundlers, open up the Clintons' finance records or permit access to her papers during the Clinton WH years? Her campaign and media keep saying we citizens do not know her enough, that she just has to make herself known more. We already know more than enough, and we just plain do not LIKE her. She is the threat of the Bhutto-phenomenon in our beloved country–nepotism, dynastic rule, and paralyzed because polarized government. Please, New Hampshire, move our nation ahead and vote Obama 08.

]]> By: Julia http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/schneider-what-obamas-iowa-win-could-mean-in-south-carolina/#comment-219258 Julia Sat, 05 Jan 2008 04:03:51 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/schneider-what-obamas-iowa-win-could-mean-in-south-carolina/#comment-219258 For what other job, do we want the person with the least experience? What qualifications, besides personality and charisma, are people looking for in a President? Since all the democratic candidates have very similar policy stances, it seems to me that people are going for the likability factor... Yes, Barack is very likable and idealistic. I, for one, admire his writings. But is he really prepared to run one of the world's great powers? I'm glad that America is putting racism to the side, but I'm not sure that sexism isn't still playing a role in Presidential politics. Even if you don't like HRC, what other woman can people imagine electing for President of the United States? My guess is that there is no one that comes to mind.... For what other job, do we want the person with the least experience? What qualifications, besides personality and charisma, are people looking for in a President? Since all the democratic candidates have very similar policy stances, it seems to me that people are going for the likability factor... Yes, Barack is very likable and idealistic. I, for one, admire his writings. But is he really prepared to run one of the world's great powers? I'm glad that America is putting racism to the side, but I'm not sure that sexism isn't still playing a role in Presidential politics. Even if you don't like HRC, what other woman can people imagine electing for President of the United States? My guess is that there is no one that comes to mind....

]]> By: shirlin http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/schneider-what-obamas-iowa-win-could-mean-in-south-carolina/#comment-218398 shirlin Fri, 04 Jan 2008 22:14:25 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/schneider-what-obamas-iowa-win-could-mean-in-south-carolina/#comment-218398 Thank you, Iowa! The eyes of the world were watching and you showed them why we are still the best country ever--a republic and a democracy. NOT a dynasty and empire. Thank you, Iowa! The eyes of the world were watching and you showed them why we are still the best country ever–a republic and a democracy. NOT a dynasty and empire.

]]> By: JD in Iowa http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/schneider-what-obamas-iowa-win-could-mean-in-south-carolina/#comment-218184 JD in Iowa Fri, 04 Jan 2008 21:23:45 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/schneider-what-obamas-iowa-win-could-mean-in-south-carolina/#comment-218184 Giuliani, are you kidding? omg!!!!!!!! Giuliani, are you kidding? omg!!!!!!!!

]]> By: Cathy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/schneider-what-obamas-iowa-win-could-mean-in-south-carolina/#comment-218180 Cathy Fri, 04 Jan 2008 21:22:57 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/schneider-what-obamas-iowa-win-could-mean-in-south-carolina/#comment-218180 G Dyck: You did hear King in there. It's an oration style used in America by many preachers in the pulpit every week. It's effective in not only conveying a firm message but also the emotions and the belief behind the words. We've gone so long without an effective public speaker for a president that we have forgotten what an accomplished orator can do. He can send chills up your spine, and when he is done, we are ready to march. Obama will put an end to "nukular" once and for all. G Dyck: You did hear King in there. It's an oration style used in America by many preachers in the pulpit every week. It's effective in not only conveying a firm message but also the emotions and the belief behind the words. We've gone so long without an effective public speaker for a president that we have forgotten what an accomplished orator can do. He can send chills up your spine, and when he is done, we are ready to march. Obama will put an end to "nukular" once and for all.

]]> By: JD in Iowa http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/schneider-what-obamas-iowa-win-could-mean-in-south-carolina/#comment-218173 JD in Iowa Fri, 04 Jan 2008 21:21:36 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/schneider-what-obamas-iowa-win-could-mean-in-south-carolina/#comment-218173 Melissa, you are right, Obama is not MLK, he is his own man. If you listened to his speech last night, I believe you were dreaming, because the speech I listened to was great, and I'm white. Change is coming, you can come along, but you can also stay in the bush years! Melissa, you are right, Obama is not MLK, he is his own man. If you listened to his speech last night, I believe you were dreaming, because the speech I listened to was great, and I'm white. Change is coming, you can come along, but you can also stay in the bush years!

]]> By: RuthieM http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/schneider-what-obamas-iowa-win-could-mean-in-south-carolina/#comment-217765 RuthieM Fri, 04 Jan 2008 18:52:52 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/schneider-what-obamas-iowa-win-could-mean-in-south-carolina/#comment-217765 Congratulations, Obama! Now to Barack the vote in New Hampshire!!!! Congratulations, Obama! Now to Barack the vote in New Hampshire!!!!

]]> By: colorblind http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/schneider-what-obamas-iowa-win-could-mean-in-south-carolina/#comment-217714 colorblind Fri, 04 Jan 2008 18:33:54 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/schneider-what-obamas-iowa-win-could-mean-in-south-carolina/#comment-217714 People please......... it should not matter if he is black... white..... or purple. I think now we want to put the Bi-racial tag on him now because he won the first state. Come on dont claim him yet, lets see how he finishes. Sadly people are still judged by color and you know that we're seldom given the choices of black /white/ mixed. If your daughter brought him home im sure most of you would consider him BLACK. But the big picture we have here is that, (and it makes me all warm and fuzzy inside.)... AMERICA we are finally looking a little deeper then skin color..... we might be ok... lets get this election right..... The system works (well its been good enough in the past) ...it is what it is..... lets forget he's black.... he had no choice in that... the people are becoming wise... they want real change .... if he's the best for the job.... and follows your rules.... and WINS.... take you hat off to him.... and to the system.... because less then 30 years ago a BLACK man would not have had a chance.... even if he was mixed.... America thank you .... my mixed kids thank you.. HOPE .... i get it now.... I LOVE ALL OF YOU..... People please......... it should not matter if he is black... white..... or purple. I think now we want to put the Bi-racial tag on him now because he won the first state. Come on dont claim him yet, lets see how he finishes. Sadly people are still judged by color and you know that we're seldom given the choices of black /white/ mixed. If your daughter brought him home im sure most of you would consider him BLACK. But the big picture we have here is that, (and it makes me all warm and fuzzy inside.)... AMERICA we are finally looking a little deeper then skin color..... we might be ok... lets get this election right..... The system works (well its been good enough in the past) ...it is what it is..... lets forget he's black.... he had no choice in that... the people are becoming wise... they want real change .... if he's the best for the job.... and follows your rules.... and WINS.... take you hat off to him.... and to the system.... because less then 30 years ago a BLACK man would not have had a chance.... even if he was mixed.... America thank you .... my mixed kids thank you.. HOPE .... i get it now.... I LOVE ALL OF YOU.....

]]> By: Chris, Middletown, CT http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/schneider-what-obamas-iowa-win-could-mean-in-south-carolina/#comment-217634 Chris, Middletown, CT Fri, 04 Jan 2008 18:09:38 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/schneider-what-obamas-iowa-win-could-mean-in-south-carolina/#comment-217634 I'm a Republican - kudos to the Democrats who supported Obama....if my party doesn't nominate Giuliani - Obama will have my vote (and many other Republicans here in CT) - however - if you are dumb enough to vote for Hillary or Edwards...omg....do you guys even listen to their speeches...or just listen to what entitlement they promise you today ...omg.... I'm a Republican – kudos to the Democrats who supported Obama....if my party doesn't nominate Giuliani – Obama will have my vote (and many other Republicans here in CT) – however – if you are dumb enough to vote for Hillary or Edwards...omg....do you guys even listen to their speeches...or just listen to what entitlement they promise you today ...omg....

]]> By: G Dyck http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/schneider-what-obamas-iowa-win-could-mean-in-south-carolina/#comment-217486 G Dyck Fri, 04 Jan 2008 17:12:51 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/schneider-what-obamas-iowa-win-could-mean-in-south-carolina/#comment-217486 Hello America, I am a Canadian so I probably view the A merican elections a little differently. My comments are on Obama's speech. Tell me I'm wrong but did I hear alot of Martin Luther King in Obama' s Speech? I am not talking about the wording more the voice infections and his mannerisms I listend to it acouple of times every time I am reminded of Martin Luther Kings WE HAVE A DREAM SPEECH. G. Dyck Hello America, I am a Canadian so I probably view the A merican elections a little differently. My comments are on Obama's speech.
Tell me I'm wrong but did I hear alot of Martin Luther King in Obama' s Speech?
I am not talking about the wording more the voice infections and his mannerisms
I listend to it acouple of times every time I am reminded of Martin Luther Kings WE HAVE A DREAM SPEECH.

G. Dyck

]]> By: nightmare http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/schneider-what-obamas-iowa-win-could-mean-in-south-carolina/#comment-217465 nightmare Fri, 04 Jan 2008 17:05:54 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/schneider-what-obamas-iowa-win-could-mean-in-south-carolina/#comment-217465 What has hillary done for New York? No more pity votes Hillary. What has hillary done for New York?
No more pity votes Hillary.

]]> By: nightmare http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/schneider-what-obamas-iowa-win-could-mean-in-south-carolina/#comment-217452 nightmare Fri, 04 Jan 2008 17:00:29 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/schneider-what-obamas-iowa-win-could-mean-in-south-carolina/#comment-217452 Barack Obama is a candidate I feel I can trust. No more wakeing up feeling like i'm having a nightmare in AMERICA. Barack Obama is a candidate I feel I can trust. No more wakeing up feeling like i'm having a nightmare in AMERICA.

]]> By: BW http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/schneider-what-obamas-iowa-win-could-mean-in-south-carolina/#comment-217427 BW Fri, 04 Jan 2008 16:50:13 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/schneider-what-obamas-iowa-win-could-mean-in-south-carolina/#comment-217427 What has Hillary done for New York but keep the seat warm. Hillary Clinton for Hillary Clinton NO MORE PITY VOTES FOR HILLARY! What has Hillary done for New York but keep the seat warm.
Hillary Clinton for Hillary Clinton

NO MORE PITY VOTES FOR HILLARY!

]]> By: Jim - Tucson http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/schneider-what-obamas-iowa-win-could-mean-in-south-carolina/#comment-217419 Jim - Tucson Fri, 04 Jan 2008 16:47:26 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/schneider-what-obamas-iowa-win-could-mean-in-south-carolina/#comment-217419 Excellent post N. Otter. I assume you heard Senator Obama's speech last night. It was as inspirational as a JFK or MLK speech. Too bad MLK isn't alive today (he'd be pushing 90) to see this young man's rise to prominence. Excellent post N. Otter. I assume you heard Senator Obama's speech last night. It was as inspirational as a JFK or MLK speech. Too bad MLK isn't alive today (he'd be pushing 90) to see this young man's rise to prominence.

]]> By: Farrell, Houston, Tx http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/schneider-what-obamas-iowa-win-could-mean-in-south-carolina/#comment-217377 Farrell, Houston, Tx Fri, 04 Jan 2008 16:29:22 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/schneider-what-obamas-iowa-win-could-mean-in-south-carolina/#comment-217377 The people of Iowa bridged the gaps, not Obama, they know their politics and I commend them. Now it's up to the other states to follow. The people of Iowa bridged the gaps, not Obama, they know their politics and I commend them. Now it's up to the other states to follow.

]]> By: andrew k, RI http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/schneider-what-obamas-iowa-win-could-mean-in-south-carolina/#comment-217349 andrew k, RI Fri, 04 Jan 2008 16:17:36 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/schneider-what-obamas-iowa-win-could-mean-in-south-carolina/#comment-217349 hillary's speech and bills face said it all last night... she actually said it best , that the voters said they are "ready for change" TRUE, and that change is barack obama... not hillary. hillary's speech and bills face said it all last night...

she actually said it best , that the voters said they are "ready for change"

TRUE,
and that change is barack obama... not hillary.

]]> By: Melissa Festus,MO http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/schneider-what-obamas-iowa-win-could-mean-in-south-carolina/#comment-217341 Melissa Festus,MO Fri, 04 Jan 2008 16:12:14 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/schneider-what-obamas-iowa-win-could-mean-in-south-carolina/#comment-217341 OBamas speech last night sucked. He was boring to listen to. He is trying to act like Martin Luther King. Everything he said had to do with past racial issues like the water cannons and food counters he mentioned. We do not need another Al Sharpton !!!! I do not like Hillary and after Obamas speech last night I dont like him either. His wife needs some help with her clothing as well. I wonder how many people it took just to zip up her extremely tight blue dress. LOL OBamas speech last night sucked. He was boring to listen to. He is trying to act like Martin Luther King. Everything he said had to do with past racial issues like the water cannons and food counters he mentioned. We do not need another Al Sharpton !!!! I do not like Hillary and after Obamas speech last night I dont like him either. His wife needs some help with her clothing as well. I wonder how many people it took just to zip up her extremely tight blue dress. LOL

]]> By: Jim, Cherokee http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/schneider-what-obamas-iowa-win-could-mean-in-south-carolina/#comment-217318 Jim, Cherokee Fri, 04 Jan 2008 15:59:45 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/schneider-what-obamas-iowa-win-could-mean-in-south-carolina/#comment-217318 I agree with Nick. Obama stand up . You are a Kenyian and your people need you. Also this should not be about being Black. But as Obama supporters keep pointing out it is. So will his Presidencey. Another civial right movement. This is getting old. Been going on long before Linclon. I thought we were seeking change not going back to the 19th century. I feel he is not ready not because of his experience, but because we do not know him. He talks about being transparent. Have him explain his Ill. voting record. Expose his state senate material. He says he has known. Will not tell us about the real Barrack Obama. No No No I agree with Nick. Obama stand up . You are a Kenyian and your people need you. Also this should not be about being Black. But as Obama supporters keep pointing out it is. So will his Presidencey. Another civial right movement. This is getting old. Been going on long before Linclon. I thought we were seeking change not going back to the 19th century. I feel he is not ready not because of his experience, but because we do not know him. He talks about being transparent. Have him explain his Ill. voting record. Expose his state senate material. He says he has known. Will not tell us about the real Barrack Obama. No No No

]]> By: Julius, Philadelphia http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/schneider-what-obamas-iowa-win-could-mean-in-south-carolina/#comment-217310 Julius, Philadelphia Fri, 04 Jan 2008 15:57:55 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/schneider-what-obamas-iowa-win-could-mean-in-south-carolina/#comment-217310 Thank God...there is hope for this country now...Go Barack! Thank God...there is hope for this country now...Go Barack!

]]> By: BW http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/schneider-what-obamas-iowa-win-could-mean-in-south-carolina/#comment-217307 BW Fri, 04 Jan 2008 15:57:26 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/schneider-what-obamas-iowa-win-could-mean-in-south-carolina/#comment-217307 African-Americans ARE NOT intensely loyal to the Clintons and do not support Hllary Clinton over Barack Obama! African-Americans ARE NOT intensely loyal to the Clintons and do not support Hllary Clinton over Barack Obama!

]]> By: S.B. Stein E.B. NJ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/schneider-what-obamas-iowa-win-could-mean-in-south-carolina/#comment-217308 S.B. Stein E.B. NJ Fri, 04 Jan 2008 15:57:26 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/schneider-what-obamas-iowa-win-could-mean-in-south-carolina/#comment-217308 This could give Obama enough energy to move onto New Hampshire and other states. I suspect that he would still go to New Hampshire no matter his standing in Iowa. Since I haven't heard about the complete demographic breakdown, I don't know if this would really change things for the African-American community. Although, he is someone that they can rally around (with Oprah as well) that is from their community; someone that they can identify with to some extent. There is no way to fully identify with another person. This could give Obama enough energy to move onto New Hampshire and other states. I suspect that he would still go to New Hampshire no matter his standing in Iowa. Since I haven't heard about the complete demographic breakdown, I don't know if this would really change things for the African-American community. Although, he is someone that they can rally around (with Oprah as well) that is from their community; someone that they can identify with to some extent. There is no way to fully identify with another person.

]]> By: Ginny CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/schneider-what-obamas-iowa-win-could-mean-in-south-carolina/#comment-217290 Ginny CA Fri, 04 Jan 2008 15:51:39 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/schneider-what-obamas-iowa-win-could-mean-in-south-carolina/#comment-217290 Wow! Plenty of elation here for the Obama supporters. I understand that but, hey, it ain't over yet. Obama won 16 delegates to the national convention, Hillary 15, and Edwards 14. Edwards finished 1/2 of a percentage point over Hillary, so that is basically a tie for second. This race is wide-open and all 3 top candidates had a strong finish in Iowa so they're heading to New Hampshire with the same stong momentum (in spite of CNN's Obama-biased reporting). Fortunately the voices of Clinton and Edwards have not been drowned out by Obama's oratory skills. I would have thought that, by spending so much money on slick tv ads to saturate Iowa stations, and whipping his rally audiences into such a frenzy, Obama would have had a stronger finish. Guess it goes to show that voters are listening to the very real messages and specific agendas of Edwards and Clinton afterall. I think over-the-top hype will only carry Obama so far and then he's going to have to come up with some sort of specific agenda of his own, with clear-cut details of how he intends to effect "change". So far, only Edwards and Clinton have clearly detailed their plans which will change and improve the lives of all Americans. (Obama's quickly thrown-together plan for health care leaves 15 million Americans uninsured.) The <b>real</b> candidates for change are Clinton and Edwards. They are both electable in the general election, something Obama is not. God's speed, Hillary and John!! Wow! Plenty of elation here for the Obama supporters. I understand that but, hey, it ain't over yet. Obama won 16 delegates to the national convention, Hillary 15, and Edwards 14. Edwards finished 1/2 of a percentage point over Hillary, so that is basically a tie for second. This race is wide-open and all 3 top candidates had a strong finish in Iowa so they're heading to New Hampshire with the same stong momentum (in spite of CNN's Obama-biased reporting).

Fortunately the voices of Clinton and Edwards have not been drowned out by Obama's oratory skills. I would have thought that, by spending so much money on slick tv ads to saturate Iowa stations, and whipping his rally audiences into such a frenzy, Obama would have had a stronger finish. Guess it goes to show that voters are listening to the very real messages and specific agendas of Edwards and Clinton afterall. I think over-the-top hype will only carry Obama so far and then he's going to have to come up with some sort of specific agenda of his own, with clear-cut details of how he intends to effect "change". So far, only Edwards and Clinton have clearly detailed their plans which will change and improve the lives of all Americans. (Obama's quickly thrown-together plan for health care leaves 15 million Americans uninsured.) The real candidates for change are Clinton and Edwards. They are both electable in the general election, something Obama is not.

God's speed, Hillary and John!!

]]> By: David, Gilbert Arizona http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/schneider-what-obamas-iowa-win-could-mean-in-south-carolina/#comment-217284 David, Gilbert Arizona Fri, 04 Jan 2008 15:49:04 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/schneider-what-obamas-iowa-win-could-mean-in-south-carolina/#comment-217284 I'd be careful about blowing the Iowa caucus horn too loudly. Historically Iowa has not done well when it comes to predicting who the next president will be. The majority of the times when Iowa has chosen the winning president was when the individual ran unopposed. Iowa has made the wonderful decisions in the past to back great candidates like Dick Gephardt, Jimmy Carter (second run), Walter Mondale, Bob Dole (twice), and George Bush when he ran against Ronald Reagan in 1980. I'd be careful about blowing the Iowa caucus horn too loudly. Historically Iowa has not done well when it comes to predicting who the next president will be. The majority of the times when Iowa has chosen the winning president was when the individual ran unopposed.

Iowa has made the wonderful decisions in the past to back great candidates like Dick Gephardt, Jimmy Carter (second run), Walter Mondale, Bob Dole (twice), and George Bush when he ran against Ronald Reagan in 1980.

]]> By: GaVoter http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/schneider-what-obamas-iowa-win-could-mean-in-south-carolina/#comment-217281 GaVoter Fri, 04 Jan 2008 15:48:29 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/schneider-what-obamas-iowa-win-could-mean-in-south-carolina/#comment-217281 Obama is going to win Georgia too... Obama is going to win Georgia too...

]]> By: Harold http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/schneider-what-obamas-iowa-win-could-mean-in-south-carolina/#comment-217280 Harold Fri, 04 Jan 2008 15:48:01 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/schneider-what-obamas-iowa-win-could-mean-in-south-carolina/#comment-217280 The Clintons should stop being so greedy for power. 8 years - that's enough. But I don't want to be cruel to Hillary or her supporters. Truth is, we need change, and Barack Obama is the man. Democrats let's all unite behind Barack. One nation - one voice! The Clintons should stop being so greedy for power. 8 years – that's enough.

But I don't want to be cruel to Hillary or her supporters.

Truth is, we need change, and Barack Obama is the man. Democrats let's all unite behind Barack.

One nation – one voice!

]]> By: BW http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/schneider-what-obamas-iowa-win-could-mean-in-south-carolina/#comment-217275 BW Fri, 04 Jan 2008 15:46:25 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/schneider-what-obamas-iowa-win-could-mean-in-south-carolina/#comment-217275 ALL Christians are not voting for Huckabee. ALL Christians are not voting for Huckabee.

]]> By: N. Otter http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/schneider-what-obamas-iowa-win-could-mean-in-south-carolina/#comment-217233 N. Otter Fri, 04 Jan 2008 15:28:27 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/schneider-what-obamas-iowa-win-could-mean-in-south-carolina/#comment-217233 I dream of a day in America when a man will not be judged by the color of his skin, be it black or white, but by the content of his character. Perhaps that day finally arrived on January 3, 2008 in Iowa when Barack Obama, son of a black man from Kenya and a white woman from Kansas won the Democratic primary election. Obama bridges the gaps and can bring America together. I hope he becomes the next president of the United States of America. I dream of a day in America when a man will not be judged by the color of his skin, be it black or white, but by the content of his character. Perhaps that day finally arrived on January 3, 2008 in Iowa when Barack Obama, son of a black man from Kenya and a white woman from Kansas won the Democratic primary election. Obama bridges the gaps and can bring America together. I hope he becomes the next president of the United States of America.

]]> By: Kirk http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/schneider-what-obamas-iowa-win-could-mean-in-south-carolina/#comment-217218 Kirk Fri, 04 Jan 2008 15:21:14 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/schneider-what-obamas-iowa-win-could-mean-in-south-carolina/#comment-217218 Change has already come. The race this time around was less dirty and whoever does play dirty, knows it will work against them. Did anyone listen? People don't want someone playing dirty. So whoever does will actually help the person there trying to bring down. I'm glad this day has finally come. I'm glad no one can scare up votes anymore by using 911 etc. Thanks god. You people talking about experience........there have been nothing but experienced people in the oval office some did good and some did not. Experienced how????? By letting the drug and insurance companies continue to get away with what there doing to us. The movie SICKO is real people!!!!!!!!! It's time to bring americans together. Forget race, color,etc. Nothing is wrong with hope. Hope has been taken away from us for so long, when someone does hope, people laugh. What has the world become? Change is good. Hope is good. People that are scared of change don't go on to do great things in life. If it wasn't for great people fighting and dying for change, we would never have become leaders of the free world, along with so many other things. You peope that don't want change keep you month shut! We need change.....we need hope.....we need OBAMA! Thank you Iowa! Change has already come. The race this time around was less dirty and whoever does play dirty, knows it will work against them. Did anyone listen? People don't want someone playing dirty. So whoever does will actually help the person there trying to bring down. I'm glad this day has finally come. I'm glad no one can scare up votes anymore by using 911 etc. Thanks god. You people talking about experience........there have been nothing but experienced people in the oval office some did good and some did not. Experienced how????? By letting the drug and insurance companies continue to get away with what there doing to us. The movie SICKO is real people!!!!!!!!! It's time to bring americans together. Forget race, color,etc. Nothing is wrong with hope. Hope has been taken away from us for so long, when someone does hope, people laugh. What has the world become? Change is good. Hope is good. People that are scared of change don't go on to do great things in life. If it wasn't for great people fighting and dying for change, we would never have become leaders of the free world, along with so many other things. You peope that don't want change keep you month shut! We need change.....we need hope.....we need OBAMA! Thank you Iowa!

]]> By: Cathy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/schneider-what-obamas-iowa-win-could-mean-in-south-carolina/#comment-217202 Cathy Fri, 04 Jan 2008 15:11:35 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/schneider-what-obamas-iowa-win-could-mean-in-south-carolina/#comment-217202 Those who are concerned about Obama's electibility as a black person fail to realize that those who would choose to vote against him because he is black would first choose to vote against him because he is not republican. Congratulations Iowa. You have shown that America can rise above our legacy of hatred, division, and disunity, and stand up for a hopeful future and genuine change. One of the lines that struck me during Obama's official nomination speech when he first announced he was running was, "When I got to Washington, I saw it what it was, and I didn't like it." There is not much a junior Senator can change. There is a great deal more that a president can change. We need a fresh face, a fresh voice in Washington that can speak for all the people -- not just the young, not the old, not the black or the white or the Christian or Muslim or just men or women -- but everyone. All the other choices seem to only want to represent one segment of the population. Obama's broad appeal was reflected in the demographics of his Iowa voters. Obama is the only candidate we have seen in decades that firmly believes everything he says, and says it with such conviction and authority we in the audience believe it too. Hearing him from the white house will be an amazing breath of fresh air and a break from the Bushisms of the last decade. Those who are concerned about Obama's electibility as a black person fail to realize that those who would choose to vote against him because he is black would first choose to vote against him because he is not republican.

Congratulations Iowa. You have shown that America can rise above our legacy of hatred, division, and disunity, and stand up for a hopeful future and genuine change.

One of the lines that struck me during Obama's official nomination speech when he first announced he was running was, "When I got to Washington, I saw it what it was, and I didn't like it." There is not much a junior Senator can change. There is a great deal more that a president can change. We need a fresh face, a fresh voice in Washington that can speak for all the people - not just the young, not the old, not the black or the white or the Christian or Muslim or just men or women - but everyone. All the other choices seem to only want to represent one segment of the population. Obama's broad appeal was reflected in the demographics of his Iowa voters.

Obama is the only candidate we have seen in decades that firmly believes everything he says, and says it with such conviction and authority we in the audience believe it too. Hearing him from the white house will be an amazing breath of fresh air and a break from the Bushisms of the last decade.

]]> By: James, Cleveland Ohio http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/schneider-what-obamas-iowa-win-could-mean-in-south-carolina/#comment-217167 James, Cleveland Ohio Fri, 04 Jan 2008 14:50:53 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/schneider-what-obamas-iowa-win-could-mean-in-south-carolina/#comment-217167 Thank you Iowa, as I told my son last night, he is 16 y/o. When I was his age not in my wildest dreams did I think an African American would win the presidency in my lifetime. After listening to Obama's speech and looking at the young people in that crowd it was like the second coming of Camelot and the Kennedy years. As I listened and watched I began to believe 'he could actually win'. Thank you Iowa, as I told my son last night, he is 16 y/o. When I was his age not in my wildest dreams did I think an African American would win the presidency in my lifetime. After listening to Obama's speech and looking at the young people in that crowd it was like the second coming of Camelot and the Kennedy years. As I listened and watched I began to believe 'he could actually win'.

]]> By: Brian http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/schneider-what-obamas-iowa-win-could-mean-in-south-carolina/#comment-217161 Brian Fri, 04 Jan 2008 14:46:11 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/schneider-what-obamas-iowa-win-could-mean-in-south-carolina/#comment-217161 It's amazing how good it feels to see an inspiring (not to mention articulate and intelligent) candidate win. But perhaps the best part about Obama is that he's not polarizing. Hillary and Bill had their chance to change the world; let Obama shine! Obama '08! It's amazing how good it feels to see an inspiring (not to mention articulate and intelligent) candidate win. But perhaps the best part about Obama is that he's not polarizing. Hillary and Bill had their chance to change the world; let Obama shine!

Obama '08!

]]> By: Al, Los Angeles, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/schneider-what-obamas-iowa-win-could-mean-in-south-carolina/#comment-217139 Al, Los Angeles, CA Fri, 04 Jan 2008 14:36:59 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/schneider-what-obamas-iowa-win-could-mean-in-south-carolina/#comment-217139 Has anyone noticed how the press always injects race into the story? They have spent months saying blacks are not supporting Obama, but not it's going to make a difference in NH? We have to focus on his race even if we didn't want to. It makes you think "here we go again, black this, white that". It bores me to tears. To me the real story is Why didn't the experienced Political Machine of Hillary Clinton win? Has anyone noticed how the press always injects race into the story?

They have spent months saying blacks are not supporting Obama, but not it's going to make a difference in NH?

We have to focus on his race even if we didn't want to. It makes you think "here we go again, black this, white that". It bores me to tears.

To me the real story is Why didn't the experienced Political Machine of Hillary Clinton win?

]]> By: Glenn,B'ham,Al http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/schneider-what-obamas-iowa-win-could-mean-in-south-carolina/#comment-217130 Glenn,B'ham,Al Fri, 04 Jan 2008 14:31:06 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/schneider-what-obamas-iowa-win-could-mean-in-south-carolina/#comment-217130 Its seems that change is in the air. Both Republicans Democrats said in one state that we see who you are & what you've done, and we want it done differently!! I'm proud of the Iowa voters......... Its seems that change is in the air. Both Republicans Democrats said in one state that we see who you are & what you've done, and we want it done differently!! I'm proud of the Iowa voters.........

]]> By: Tim, Ohio http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/schneider-what-obamas-iowa-win-could-mean-in-south-carolina/#comment-217125 Tim, Ohio Fri, 04 Jan 2008 14:28:02 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/schneider-what-obamas-iowa-win-could-mean-in-south-carolina/#comment-217125 Clinton is an experienced politician, not an experienced leader. Obama is a natural leader, but less experienced politically. In reference to the weather, it doesn't seem like less older people showed up to support Clinton. The vote swung because more young people than usual showed up to support Obama...leadership draws a crowd. I love the references to the 'Republican attack machine', as if the Democrats don't do the exact same thing. When will people learn that both political parties are equally evil and out for their own self interest first and foremost. If you believe Democrats=Good; Republicans=Bad then you're a pawn. That's in reference to the parties though, not the candidates! Congratulations Senator Obama! Thank God Iowa saw through Senator Clinton. This country needs a leader to bring them together, Obama can do that. The last thing we need is the single most divisive candidate possible (draw your own conclusion on who that is). Clinton is an experienced politician, not an experienced leader. Obama is a natural leader, but less experienced politically.

In reference to the weather, it doesn't seem like less older people showed up to support Clinton. The vote swung because more young people than usual showed up to support Obama...leadership draws a crowd.

I love the references to the 'Republican attack machine', as if the Democrats don't do the exact same thing. When will people learn that both political parties are equally evil and out for their own self interest first and foremost. If you believe Democrats=Good; Republicans=Bad then you're a pawn. That's in reference to the parties though, not the candidates!

Congratulations Senator Obama! Thank God Iowa saw through Senator Clinton. This country needs a leader to bring them together, Obama can do that. The last thing we need is the single most divisive candidate possible (draw your own conclusion on who that is).

]]> By: Ajay Jain, Dallas, USA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/schneider-what-obamas-iowa-win-could-mean-in-south-carolina/#comment-217089 Ajay Jain, Dallas, USA Fri, 04 Jan 2008 14:08:45 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/schneider-what-obamas-iowa-win-could-mean-in-south-carolina/#comment-217089 Another O-O Obama-Oprah rally! Another O-O Obama-Oprah rally!

]]> By: Sherry in Kentucky http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/schneider-what-obamas-iowa-win-could-mean-in-south-carolina/#comment-217088 Sherry in Kentucky Fri, 04 Jan 2008 14:08:27 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/schneider-what-obamas-iowa-win-could-mean-in-south-carolina/#comment-217088 Thank you, Iowa!!! You give me hope for our country! Thank you, Iowa!!! You give me hope for our country!

]]> By: Allen http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/schneider-what-obamas-iowa-win-could-mean-in-south-carolina/#comment-217077 Allen Fri, 04 Jan 2008 14:03:59 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/schneider-what-obamas-iowa-win-could-mean-in-south-carolina/#comment-217077 One year as a Senator does not give you the experience to lead this country. I will not vote for such a green and inexperienced candidate as Obama. Hillary is a strong, fierce and incredibly inteligent candidate who CAN institute change for this country. Iowans....you blew it. I can only hope that with the next few states' contests, their residents remember the peaceful and prosperous years of the Clinton era and remain loyal to the Clintons. One year as a Senator does not give you the experience to lead this country. I will not vote for such a green and inexperienced candidate as Obama. Hillary is a strong, fierce and incredibly inteligent candidate who CAN institute change for this country. Iowans....you blew it. I can only hope that with the next few states' contests, their residents remember the peaceful and prosperous years of the Clinton era and remain loyal to the Clintons.

]]> By: Daniel http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/schneider-what-obamas-iowa-win-could-mean-in-south-carolina/#comment-217066 Daniel Fri, 04 Jan 2008 14:00:21 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/schneider-what-obamas-iowa-win-could-mean-in-south-carolina/#comment-217066 Obama Nation pulled it off. Not with smoke and mirrors or a dog and pony show. They pulled off the big V by working hard, speaking to the issues that truly matter, and listening to the people. Let's enjoy this moment for all it is worth. New Hampshire and South Carolina are whole new ballgames. I believe Obama will remain steadfast and focused. GAME ON! Daniel Barton Cleveland, OH Obama Nation pulled it off. Not with smoke and mirrors or a dog and pony show. They pulled off the big V by working hard, speaking to the issues that truly matter, and listening to the people.

Let's enjoy this moment for all it is worth.

New Hampshire and South Carolina are whole new ballgames. I believe Obama will remain steadfast and focused. GAME ON!

Daniel Barton
Cleveland, OH

]]> By: Bea http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/schneider-what-obamas-iowa-win-could-mean-in-south-carolina/#comment-217065 Bea Fri, 04 Jan 2008 13:59:30 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/schneider-what-obamas-iowa-win-could-mean-in-south-carolina/#comment-217065 For the 1st time in a while I'm excited about being an American. Simply because a majority white state voted for a candidate based on his platform, not on his race. Thanks IOWA for restoring my hope in the process. All of the Obama haters refuse to believe that a man with Black in his background can't win because you know deep in your hearts you wouldn't vote for him because you're caught up with race. Undercover racists. I'm sure you're going to tell me you have lots of black friends. (None of whom are invited to your homes on a regular basis. None with whom you'd leave your kids with in event of an emergency.) Oh yeah..there was that one kid in high school you were kind to. That counts. You are a good person. To all the age 40 and older African Americans who continue to buy into the lie you've been fed since you were allowed to vote "Black candidates can't win so we have to vote White if we want the democrats to win." Stop being racist! Yes older black folks are racist against white folks and other black folks. It's ridiculous. Thank God for the college kids and teens who are truly growing up colorblind and unhindered. Lastly for the person asking about why Mr. Obama isn't identified as Biracial. I can tell you that in Louisiana a law was passed by the state legistature in 1970 stating that any person 1/32 parts Black is consider Black and that's how it's recorded on our birth certificates. Despite the fact that my child thought I was white until she was 6 and old enough for me to explain the difference in races...my birth certificate says I'm Black, and I embrace it. But my allegiance lies in being a Christan and a human being. For the 1st time in a while I'm excited about being an American. Simply because a majority white state voted for a candidate based on his platform, not on his race. Thanks IOWA for restoring my hope in the process. All of the Obama haters refuse to believe that a man with Black in his background can't win because you know deep in your hearts you wouldn't vote for him because you're caught up with race. Undercover racists. I'm sure you're going to tell me you have lots of black friends. (None of whom are invited to your homes on a regular basis. None with whom you'd leave your kids with in event of an emergency.) Oh yeah..there was that one kid in high school you were kind to. That counts. You are a good person. To all the age 40 and older African Americans who continue to buy into the lie you've been fed since you were allowed to vote "Black candidates can't win so we have to vote White if we want the democrats to win." Stop being racist! Yes older black folks are racist against white folks and other black folks. It's ridiculous. Thank God for the college kids and teens who are truly growing up colorblind and unhindered. Lastly for the person asking about why Mr. Obama isn't identified as Biracial. I can tell you that in Louisiana a law was passed by the state legistature in 1970 stating that any person 1/32 parts Black is consider Black and that's how it's recorded on our birth certificates. Despite the fact that my child thought I was white until she was 6 and old enough for me to explain the difference in races...my birth certificate says I'm Black, and I embrace it. But my allegiance lies in being a Christan and a human being.

]]> By: Ivelisse http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/schneider-what-obamas-iowa-win-could-mean-in-south-carolina/#comment-217054 Ivelisse Fri, 04 Jan 2008 13:49:06 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/schneider-what-obamas-iowa-win-could-mean-in-south-carolina/#comment-217054 Oh, brother.... why oh, why!!! does this people feel like Obama is the better choice???? the guy is EMPTY!!!! his speeches are full of NOTHING!!!! oh, well... Bill Clinton lost in Iowa and went on to not only win the nomination, but also to be one of the best presidents in a generation.... in 2004, Howard Dean won Iowa, and we all know what happend afterwards.... in fact, only Gore in 2000 and Carter in 1980 have won Iowa and the nomination... and we all know what happend with them.... I suggest we change the "first-voting'state" to another with a better vision of the future..... Oh, brother.... why oh, why!!! does this people feel like Obama is the better choice???? the guy is EMPTY!!!! his speeches are full of NOTHING!!!!

oh, well... Bill Clinton lost in Iowa and went on to not only win the nomination, but also to be one of the best presidents in a generation....

in 2004, Howard Dean won Iowa, and we all know what happend afterwards....

in fact, only Gore in 2000 and Carter in 1980 have won Iowa and the nomination... and we all know what happend with them....

I suggest we change the "first-voting'state" to another with a better vision of the future.....

]]> By: Steffie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/schneider-what-obamas-iowa-win-could-mean-in-south-carolina/#comment-217040 Steffie Fri, 04 Jan 2008 13:41:33 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/schneider-what-obamas-iowa-win-could-mean-in-south-carolina/#comment-217040 Thanks Iowa!!!!!!!!!!! As an African American woman I was really nervous about the outcome of this caucus. AMERICA NEEDS CHANGE and a leader who will listen and work for the people of the USA. When you talk about EXPERIENCE-clearly it's overrated ...just look at our current President and his administration and all of their "EXPERIENCE" and then look at the status of America & the average American families TODAY...has "Experience" make us BETTER OFF individually, collectively, nor globally uhmmm I think not!!! If we don't make the RIGHT choice in November we will be in for a 4 year "Experience" alright. It's Time for a Major CHANGE from the POLITICS of Old that serves the haves and OPPRESSES the have nots. Obama and Edwards are the BEST hope for a WIN for the DEMOCRATS & for the USA in November!!! GOD BLESS YOU IOWA!!!! GET OUT & VOTE DEMOCRATS, REMEMBER WE WOULDN"T BE IN THIS MESS IF GORE HAD WON 7-8 YEARS AGO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks Iowa!!!!!!!!!!! As an African American woman I was really nervous about the outcome of this caucus. AMERICA NEEDS CHANGE and a leader who will listen and work for the people of the USA. When you talk about EXPERIENCE-clearly it's overrated ...just look at our current President and his administration and all of their "EXPERIENCE" and then look at the status of America & the average American families TODAY...has "Experience" make us BETTER OFF individually, collectively, nor globally uhmmm I think not!!! If we don't make the RIGHT choice in November we will be in for a 4 year "Experience" alright.

It's Time for a Major CHANGE from the POLITICS of Old that serves the haves and OPPRESSES the have nots. Obama and Edwards are the BEST hope for a WIN for the DEMOCRATS & for the USA in November!!! GOD BLESS YOU IOWA!!!!

GET OUT & VOTE DEMOCRATS, REMEMBER WE WOULDN"T BE IN THIS MESS IF GORE HAD WON 7-8 YEARS AGO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

]]> By: Adam, Pittsburgh, PA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/schneider-what-obamas-iowa-win-could-mean-in-south-carolina/#comment-217035 Adam, Pittsburgh, PA Fri, 04 Jan 2008 13:34:50 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/schneider-what-obamas-iowa-win-could-mean-in-south-carolina/#comment-217035 Schneider's point is a good one: I've seen more than a few polls showing that black voters tend to cite white-vote-viability as their reason for not supporting Obama. That concern is just gone. In a general election, this could honestly make a few southern states competitive - not winnable, but it would force the RNC to spend money there, when other typical swing states still need funding. Acknowledging the possibility of a major scandal, could we be looking at the first landslide win since Reagan? Schneider's point is a good one: I've seen more than a few polls showing that black voters tend to cite white-vote-viability as their reason for not supporting Obama. That concern is just gone.

In a general election, this could honestly make a few southern states competitive – not winnable, but it would force the RNC to spend money there, when other typical swing states still need funding.

Acknowledging the possibility of a major scandal, could we be looking at the first landslide win since Reagan?

]]> By: randy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/schneider-what-obamas-iowa-win-could-mean-in-south-carolina/#comment-217010 randy Fri, 04 Jan 2008 13:21:41 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/schneider-what-obamas-iowa-win-could-mean-in-south-carolina/#comment-217010 The reason why people are still gving reason why Obama don't need to be president is because he is a person of color.just be honest to your salf and say it and you will be free.by the way I don't watch cnn anymore I just come to there website and hit any body who says any wrong thing about obama. The reason why people are still gving reason why Obama don't need to be president is because he is a person of color.just be honest to your salf and say it and you will be free.by the way I don't watch cnn anymore I just come to there website and hit any body who says any wrong thing about obama.

]]> By: BW http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/schneider-what-obamas-iowa-win-could-mean-in-south-carolina/#comment-216999 BW Fri, 04 Jan 2008 13:12:54 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/schneider-what-obamas-iowa-win-could-mean-in-south-carolina/#comment-216999 THANK YOU IOWA for leading the way to where this country needs to go! ! ! THANK YOU IOWA for leading the way to where this country needs to go! ! !

]]> By: BW http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/schneider-what-obamas-iowa-win-could-mean-in-south-carolina/#comment-216995 BW Fri, 04 Jan 2008 13:10:45 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/schneider-what-obamas-iowa-win-could-mean-in-south-carolina/#comment-216995 New Hamshire will demonstrate as Iowa did the strong DISIRE for change. Barack Obama will bring about the change America needs. New Hamshire will demonstrate as Iowa did the strong DISIRE for change.
Barack Obama will bring about the change America needs.

]]> By: BW http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/schneider-what-obamas-iowa-win-could-mean-in-south-carolina/#comment-216988 BW Fri, 04 Jan 2008 13:01:56 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/schneider-what-obamas-iowa-win-could-mean-in-south-carolina/#comment-216988 Wake up America! Remember Katrina! The current administration will see to it that a animal is feed before it gives you a crumb. They have setup laws to keep you poor and struggling, dividing families farther apart to keep them alienated rendering you helpless to help one another, desperate for self preservation; bleeding you for every penny they can get, not only for themeselves but for businesses to get more and more from you. Not until you go to fight for what you thought was your rights do you discover that not only do they control you but they have established laws to give businesses control over you. Laws established against you. Barack Obama has expertise in these areas. We are a people that demands to be heard not ignored and dictated to. Barack Obama not only wants to hear our voices but belives "OUR VOICES CAN CHANGE THE WORLD" as we believe. Barack Obama is our man for President. Wake up America!
Remember Katrina!
The current administration will see to it that a animal is feed before it gives you a crumb. They have setup laws to keep you poor and struggling, dividing families farther apart to keep them alienated rendering you helpless to help one another, desperate for self preservation; bleeding you for every penny they can get, not only for themeselves but for businesses to get more and more from you. Not until you go to fight for what you thought was your rights do you discover that not only do they control you but they have established laws to give businesses control over you. Laws established against you. Barack Obama has expertise in these areas.
We are a people that demands to be heard not ignored and dictated to. Barack Obama not only wants to hear our voices but belives "OUR VOICES CAN CHANGE THE WORLD" as we believe.

Barack Obama is our man for President.

]]> By: warren-Mich http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/schneider-what-obamas-iowa-win-could-mean-in-south-carolina/#comment-216948 warren-Mich Fri, 04 Jan 2008 12:22:01 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/03/schneider-what-obamas-iowa-win-could-mean-in-south-carolina/#comment-216948 This race is not over, either candidate of either party can still win. a candidate focusing on expanding medicare to all and leveling the playing field for u.s. workers can win. If we eliminated the payroll tax and replaced it with a sales tax to pay for social security and health care, it would lower the cost of exports while raising the cost of imports. This would reduce outsourcing, reduce the shipping jobs overseas and provide a basic health insurance for all. It would not increase taxes for most people and would tax those who are not now paying taxes such as drug dealers and pimps. This race is not over, either candidate of either party can still win. a candidate focusing on expanding medicare to all and leveling the playing field for u.s. workers can win. If we eliminated the payroll tax and replaced it with a sales tax to pay for social security and health care, it would lower the cost of exports while raising the cost of imports. This would reduce outsourcing, reduce the shipping jobs overseas and provide a basic health insurance for all. It would not increase taxes for most people and would tax those who are not now paying taxes such as drug dealers and pimps.

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