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Obama not only bussed people in for the JJ dinner (which is fine), but he also bussed in Illinoians to caucus in Iowa. I was there and I saw it. He took advantage of the chaotic caucus system and manipulated it for a false outcome. Disgraceful. I liked him quite a bit before I attended my local caucus, but I can't support a candidate who cheats. That's how we got Bush, remember?

Hillary 2008!!!!

I think it is important to understand, that we are in the fight for our country. Clinton has been around for 35 years of coruption, corporate scandals etc. She has been apart of of going to War and did not fight against or investigate Pres Bush reasonings. I feel Obama is more down to earth like us. He is fresh, and He has a broad and open mind. He has the ability to talk with others and other countries will accept someone new in that seat instead of the same old stuff as years past. I think the character of this man has not been ruin by Corp buy off. And he knows:

Family because he has family.
Proverty because he has lived in it.
He also know what it is like to live in a 3rd world country.

We need a new face, a new hope. I trust Obama. I am voting for Obama. I want you to know alot of my friends are also.

OBAMA ! OBAMA! OBAMA!!

Just an example of what sheep the American people really are. Well if he won in Iowa.....

There is undoubtedly, a strong wind of change now sweeping across the nation and it is, "Obamania". Everyone is caught up in it....Democrats, Republicans, Independents, Dependents...you name it!

Senator Edwards, I would NOT vote for you because you are making your case only on of the expense of Hilary Clinton.

Gentleman?! What is it? On the debate you ware like a Hyena over her, before her suit... Is that a simple jealousy lire most of American women (surprise for me, even Pakistanis are more advance in this meter and Bhutto was killed from her enemies).

Second, do you deny that "Clinton's machine" work peaty well for americans for 8 years ?

It is partly your fault. Why didn't you win the Election in 2000? Now you are blaming Hilary that America is really in a big ...

You still play your ego agenda, Sur! Obama will be chewed and spit from Republicans, because he has not very much to offer then word "Change" (He sounds to me like those communist leaders who had been feeding the people only with nice word and hopes of future almost heavenly life; UTOPIA, eh , worked for some period).

Americans , please, just do not compare him with JFK.

If you really are talking from your heard, it is not late you to make some REAL CHANGE- make sure Democrat to be in the Oval office this time even that is not you.

As I rite on a CNN goes a Braking New about Iranians? I imagine Senator Obama in the Oval office with pence full of..

Wake up Americans, it is very serious , do not blow it again!

Joe.

If you read The Audacity of Hope you'll get your answer.

"....I ask all of you Obama supporters only one question: If you have a deadly disease that is very hard to manage and treat, and if left untreated will kill you, would you go to a physician who just graduated from Harvard or some other top University, or would you go to a physician who has a degree from a top school and also years of experience with treating various cases and would know better what might work or not work in your case?...." FRANK

Frank,
We are not treating a deadly disease, we are choosing a president of the United States. Take a good look at the people in the highest positions, past and present, in the current administration; they are long in experience. What does the vast majority of Americans think about their domestic and foreign policies?

Obama, if elected would make a highly effective leader in America and the world.

Go Obama, you will be our next president. We love you. Do not reply to Hillary's negative ans senseless critics! Stay strong! We do need a real/profound change in the US not the status quo that Hillary caries for the past 35 years of her political career. All for Obama 08!

Jeremy, you have convinced me Obama is the greatest advocate for change. Now tell me what he will change and how?

Experience in our day can be correlated with corruption. Has any invested Bill and Hillary's financial deals? Too many people commit suicide around this couple- it makes me nervous... honestly check out the Youtube special.

Obama; finally another JFK has come alive to unite the country and bring us back as the world leader. What else can I say, expect let us keep supporting him.

We can all agree that no candidate is particularly superior in all respects and that each has a big task ahead of them. Having said that- one thing- and one thing only is important at this moment, which we can't fail to recognize- and that is that we need someone in the White House- willing to acknowledge that Americans don't exist for government, but government for Americans. No one has made that case as convincingly as Obama.
Now, either way you look at it, all these men and women on the stage will forget you once there in power (that has always been the case)- but at least with Obama- I'm a factor (or at least he makes me feel like one) for the moment. That's one essential element entirely absent from the Republican Party now and for the past 8 years.
I'd bank on one Harvard Graduate who is optimistic; willing to implore the word "hope and change"; and recognizes he's not fully capable of meeting these grave challenges alone. So in short, I'm voting for Barrack Obama and not some entrenched power hungry (Clinton Dynasty) or any Republican War-monger.

p.s Keep in mind that even prior to running for office Obama wrote "The Audacity of Hope," so no one can claim he has a clever campaign gimmick which is momentarily work. He actually believes in what he is saying. If you ever wrote a lengthy book, you would realize the impossibility it being otherwise.

I've changed my position. Hilliary is just too evil.

Mr. Obama does not answer the important questions. He is all about himself and offers little substance and proof of what he has done for our country. What happened to experience for the most important job in the world?? Think before you vote!!

I don't know about the rest of you, but I am tired of Hilary taking "experience" credit for things that her husband did during his presidency.

OBAMA 2008!!!!!

If Hillary loses the nomination she has class will continue to be a public servant serving New York. If Obama loses how long do you think he will continue serving in Senate before he leaves public service for private sector to make money. Just they way him and his wife talked about not running for president again if he loses I predict he will not run in Illinois again.

why is Bill Clinton telling us what he thinks we should do about illegal immagrants?

How is it that Bill Clinton can tell us where Senator Clinton stands on all these issues but she cannot tell us?

"Who is running for President him or her?

Why can't Senator Clinton defend herself?

It appears that Bill Clinton knows better than Senator Clinton what she would do as President!

I haven't heard Senator Clinton speak on any of the things Bill Clinton is speaking of. Why is this?

If he thinks Hillary is all that he claims she is then why did he cheat on her?
GET THE PICTURE

I'm really tried of hearing about all of Hillary's experience. With all her 32 years of experience why on earth did she vote for the War in Iraq?

Juan Tello,

Your statement is pure fodder, illegals are just that, illegals some where along the line a lot of latinos forget that. This country is not saying "hey we don't want any mexicans in our country" What the laws of this land state is you must do it through the system like the Irish, Italians, and more recently the Indians of India all do everyday. My wife is mexican american and she agrees. You think you should be awarded the same rights as someone who goes through the process correctly, if so thats very self serving of you. Many nationalites have died fighting for the very rights you all want handed to you. Not to include many come here and commit crimes and then run high tail it back to Mexico when its time to pay the piper. Get in line like everyone else is doing or has done. I'm black so if I can see that its not a race thing so should you. Your people and mine need to join functioning america, and stop using your race for you own personal short coming. Right is right and wrong is wrong.

IN respond to Wall and others. Ditto. listened to Obama last night ,He stood there and lied in the faces of the people in that gym, He was not raised by a single parent .He had his father then stepfather both muslum. think about this. He is way to programed.Beware of the charismatic man who wants to CHANGE the world. He wants to bring the western world to its knees...Wake up America.start listening and reading every thing you see or hear on him...

CNN, Foxnews and MSNBC are all vessels of special intstrest spin, lies and propaganda and not to include sensationalistis reporting thats told by over the top reporters that yell and put their personal feelings in all of their stories. I strongly recommend all of you to watch The News Hour on PBS its unbias, straight to the point broadcasting.

Hmmm. What are the chances of two people using ALL CAPS behind one another ? LOL.

Barack Obama 2008.

Get used to it.

Hillary Clinton lost my vote when she gave a welcome to America speech in front of all the illegal aliens during their march. She says nothing about outsourcing our jobs except that we need to work for "fair" trade policies. What would that be? When people who make a dollar an hour make the wages Americans need to live on? I dont think so. I dont see a lot of difference between Hillary Clinton and President Bush. Edward is the only one addressing these problems and he doesnt get fair press, and I do like Obama so far.

"THE MORE YOU TRY TO 'CHANGE' SOMETING, THE MORE IT REMAINS THE SAME'. CHANGE CAUSES PERSISTENCY. THE CANDIDATE OF CHANGE? IT'S SOMETHING I DEPLORE AND ACUTUALLY HAVE A LARGE CAN OF THE STUFF THAT I NEED TO GET RID OF BY TAKING THE CHANGE TO A 'CHANGE MACHINE' TO CHANGE INTO DOLLAR BILLS. AWE – BUT IT'S ALL THE SAME STUFF. IT LOOKS DIFFERENT, BUT IT'S THE SAME THING.

HILLIARY IS A PERSON OF EXPERIENCE, VISION AND ACTION AND HOPE THE PEOPLE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE ARE WISE TO PLACE SIDE BY SIDE AND MEASURE UP WHO IS TRULY UP FOR THE TASK? THERE IS SERIOUSLY WAY TOO MUCH AT STAKE. ONE OF THEM IS CLUELESS AND ON THE OTHERSIDE IS HILLIARY.

STOP MESSING AROUND – THERE IS MUCH TO RESTORE AND TRANSFORM IN THE WORLD>

THE NEXT PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES: HILLARY RODAM CLINTON. LEADING THE AMERICAN PEOPLE TO A NEW VISION OF A COUNTRY WORKING FOR EVERYONE, LEAVING NO ONE OR ANYTHING OUT. A RENEWED BEACON OF HOPE AND FREEDOM FOR THE WORLD.

no name – there are more republicans who will definitely vote democrat if Obama gets the nomination, so your vote will be more than made up for. Obama all the way!!!!!!!!!!!!

Be for real. This country will NEVER elect a man of mixed race for president. The reason the independents are voting for him is to make sure a republican wins the presidency. Just like Obama is giving lip service to the idea of change so are all you white people when you say you will vote for him. Once you are alone in that booth you know you're not going to vote for someone that has even 1 fifth of black blood. After all that's what the constuition says. Wake Up. Hillary is the best we've got in either party.

Listen to yourselves PEOPLE!!!!! Who's real making comments? Do we really know who these people who are making these comments? What if there people who are asked from delegates campaign office to make hate comments?

People listen to your heart and mind and not what you read here.

Who ever wins, wins. But remember whoever you vote for and when that individual is in office, if he has a report card of a "C" or "D" then look at yourself for putting it in office.

Yes, we believe that nobody will stop Obama reaching our goals, the wishes of all american people. He seems to be a good listener of american people's concerns. May God help him be our President.....

After almost eight years of poor planning, bad decisions, and no direction our country hungers for new blood and new ideas. The Middle class is suffering as Bush rewards the corporate world with a hands off policy that is basically stealing from the poor and rewarding the rich. If Republicans really want to keep the White House wouldn't they at least acknowledge some Americans are suffering financially due to rising fuel costs and stagnant wages? I really believe it's the wide separation most Americans feel between Main Street and Washington that is fueling this need for a big change in leadership. Obama and Edwards do represent not the establishment but new ideas and a new direction and honesty unlike the Republican candidates and Hillary Clinton. The Republicans have had eight years to make a difference and the Clintons have had their day in the sun and we all remember the animosity between the two parties when Bill Clinton was in office and we do not want to relive that history again.

If you want change vote for Hillary. I think she won the debate last ngiht for the DEMS

Many years ago as a very young woman I watched a young man by the name of John F Kennedy give many speaches. He was always surrounded by throngs of young people who were captivated by the hope for a change in Washington. Many older politicans and lots of Republicans tried to scare people away from him because of his Catholic beliefs. I did not think I would ever be that inspired and feel that sense of hope for ANY candidate again. When Barack gave his speach at the Dec's primary convention after Kerry had been nominated ,it was as if JFK was reincarnated. I told all my friends, watch out for this man!!!!! As a white, female, senior citizen, Barack has given me hope for the future of our country and the future of my grandchildren. Would I love to see a woman president in our country before I die, yes, but not at the expense of voting just for gender when I know fully well that if Hillary's last name was Jones, she would not stand a chance. I loved Bill and I know he wants to see her win but I can not help but believe in my heart of hearts that should Barack take the Dem. nomination, Bill will be one of his most ardent supporters. YOU GO BARACK, ALL MY OLE LADY FRIENDS ARE PRAYING FOR YOU.

John Edwards...... I thought he did a magnificiant job in the Saturday night debate, He over- shadowed the other candidates with compassion for what he truly believes in.

The media helps to persuade voters by always talking about certain candidates. John Edwards never gets enough coverage as to what he's proposing, therefore most people aren't hearing everything he stands for, especially if their unable to watch the debates. So lets hear more about Edwards issues and proposals and see how just how fast he would climb in the polls!

Obviously, Obama seems to be the best candidate for People of United States of America. He seems to know and understand our expectations. In short, we will vote for him.......

WHOM EVERY GETS ELECTED IN 08 NEEDED TO FOCUS ON REDUCING HEALTH COST AND GAS PRICES !!!!!!!!!!!
I'VE HARDLY HEARD ANY OF THEM DISCUSS THE HIGH GAS PRICES.

"LATIN AMERICANS AND INMMIGRANTS OF COUNTRIES OF OTHERS CONTINENTS ALSO WANT A "CHANGE " IN DESCRIMINATION TO 20 MILLIONS OF INMIGRANTS WITHOUT DOCUMENTS!"

With respect Jaun Tello, not allowing illegal immigrants to continue live in the U.S. illegally isn't discrimination so much as it is enforcing the law. Becoming a citizen involves not only rights but responsibilities. One of the primary responsibilities of every citizen and resident of the U.S. is to obey the law. I understand the difficulties illegal immigrants faced in their home countries but they have broken the law. As such, they should face the consequences of their actions.

A lot of people here are saying Obama stands for change but has no plan...that it's empty rhetoric. But go to his website and read his plans on specific policies! Look at his voting record, look at his history in South Chicago working to improve the lives of people there. His speeches are to motivate and organize, not to have a point by point comparison on issues (which would bore the crap out of everyone.) "Change" is his buzzword because his policies go in a new direction from the status quo.

I also think Edwards seems awfully comfortable in second place. He's playing the attack dog because he and Obama are playing "good cop/bad cop" with Senator Clinton. I predict an Obama/Edwards ticket as soon as Clinton is out of the race.

HILLARY IS SMART ..IN ECONOMY..
SHE SPENT LESS MONEY IN ADVERTISING IN IOWA...
FIRST MISTAKE OF OMABA...
HE WILL FINISH THE PRIMARIES IN DEBT...?

GOD SAYS !
DON'T MIX POLITICS WITH RELIGION!
COULD BE A FACTOR FOR CIVIL WARS!

BARACK OBAMA
IS A GOOD CANDIDATE FOR THE AFRO AMERICANS,
BUT HE IS NO GOOD FOR THE LATIN-AMERICANS VOTERS,
HE IS AGAINST THE AMNISTY?....
LATIN AMERICANS AND INMMIGRANTS OF COUNTRIES OF OTHERS CONTINENTS ALSO WANT A "CHANGE " IN DESCRIMINATION TO 20 MILLIONS OF INMIGRANTS WITHOUT DOCUMENTS!

Clinton is our only real chance for the White House. Obama is extrodinary and with a little toulege, he will be unstopable and perfect for our President. Unfortunately, at the moment even the Rebublicans want him, but listen carefully to why.
He is the most beatable by the Republicans. Let us not forget what they did to their own much less someone from the other party.
I believe he would be A FABULOUS Vice with a clear eye and goal of President.
Hillary like her or not has the work ethic, experiance, exposure. She would also elevate woman to a world stage where many contemporaries have held positions of power.
Just not yet for Barack.

Someone said Obama bussed his fans to make it appear that he has many followers.

If this is true, I'm reminded of the former Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos who did this to fill up places whereever he spoke. The late dictator is also known to be a good speaker, an orator. Someone must have studied the latter's ingenuity.

If only Hillary have followers as active as these guys rooting for Barack, she would have won hands down Iowa. What she did was gave the room to the skillful speaker Barack to draw the awestricken young fans to the caucus. Buses or no bus, the IOWA result was a huge lesson for Hillary.

Now, can Presidential candidate Clinton put up a picture of hers together with thousand of followers bearing placards and streamers then "convince" CNN to publish it?

Senator Obama is for change. Great! trouble is he is non-specific in all of his talks. What do you really know about him, what are his positions, what is his voting record in the Senate? Senator Obama thought it wasn't worth voting 37.7 % in votes taken in the Senate. That's not the norm, that's a lousy record. Do you really want a President who only works 2/3rds of the time? Before you believe all the hype about Obama, Clinton, McCain, who ever you might be interested in do your own research. If you are swayed by pretty words and not deeds then you have not done your job as US citizens to be well informed and use your brains not your emotions to decide to vote for. This country gets what it deserves when we vote, so please go beyond CNN, MSNBC, or FOX, and the self absorbed pundits who litter those networks who tell you who to vote for and read, read, read. Read as many newspapers from around the country as possible(on-line). Read as many newspapers from around the world as possible(on-line). Read the candidates position papers, If they serve/served in the Senate or House read their voting records. The records will tell you what it was on and how they voted or if they didn't bother to vote. Check to see what legislation they have proposed and who they worked with. Was it from someone from across the isle? if so, then good for them, they know how to reach out. Do your homework yourself! Remember to really listen to what the candidates are saying, and remember to question everything that is said until you are satisfied. Don't be a lemming, be informed, think for yourself!

For the next President there is alot on the plate to be dealt with and the problems will take time to correct. But if we want this process of healing (healthcare, positioning trips in locations which benefit with war on terror etc...) then we need someone who will not move around the topics, this goes hand in hand with the candidates who have a political residue from Washington. Obama has a sense of reality and that is exactly what we need, he is willing to start the healing process right away and only with this kind of candidate who has a record of standing firm with his decisions not only as a State Congressman but also as a US Congressman will problems begin being resolved. I wont say vote for a certain candidate but when you decide who you support think about whether or not you want change or do you want to move around change.

I hope he likes lesbians.

And those who would deny that there is a moral component to it I think are wrong. The reason that I make a decision to support the choice position is not because I don't think it's a moral issue but because I trust women to make a prayerful decision about this issue." 11/9/07 CBN News

"And I was reminded that it is my obligation, not only as an elected official in a pluralistic society but also as a Christian, to remain open to the possibility that my unwillingness to support gay marriage is misguided, just as I cannot claim infallibility in my support of abortion rights."

Barack Obama

Wake up people. he has to trust women to make the decisions? it's not up to him, it's up to US. He remains open to possibility of changing his view on abortion? it's not up to him. Who is this guy you are blindly following? Women, don't do this. Form over substance, look into who this person is.

HRC is really not a good speaker, thus a fumble. She is not convincing in anyway and I wonder where her 30 years record of "experience" is hidden because I can not seem to find that anywhere except her being the first lady!!!

America does needs change, and change is OBAMA. Iowa led the way, New Hampshire the mantle of change is in your midst, OBAMA is the new kid.

OBAMA08.

Micahel and other Obama supporters: He may not be a "dreamer" or "too nice" but he is stealing from John Edwards! The Boston Globe has finally written a piece about it. I do not find any "hope" in a candidate that has to take someone else's concepts and claim them as their own. Totally disingenuous and dishonest.

Vince Los Angeles, I couldn't agree with you more...I also watched this speech you are referring to and have been following Obama's career since then. I remember saying it would be great if he were to run for president, but I never dreamed it would happen exactly when it was needed most. If people only took the time to really get to know his candidacy, it's difficult to imagine how they don't get the big picture otherwise. His website tells about his ideas, he is not an empty platform as some of these comments suggest. He has so much more substance and integrity than any other candidate running. He has had my vote for quite some time, as I joined his website a year ago. As far as the "bandwagon" statement, it takes time for some to get to know who he is and what he stands for. Jumping on this bandwagon and not just voting for name recognition is a good thing.

For all of you accusing Obama supporters of "jumping on the bandwagon"……I first saw Barack Obama 4 years ago at the Democratic Covention…I supported John Kerry at the time (I was a grassroots organizer btw). When I heard Barack speak then….I heard myself say out loud "THIS IS THE NEXT PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES…..since then I have done my OWN research into what he stands for and what he's done….

I can PROUDLY say I support Barack Obama for President..based on the FACTS!

GO OBAMA !!!

What has this man named OBAMA done so far help poor and middle class Americans? NONE! Pure talk and talk, less, to say the least of action. Rhetotic cannot save poor Americans!

Clinton is showing in the Saturday night New Hampshire debate that a) she delivers results based on a proven track record, b) she is a pro that understands the complexity of the issues and can devise durable solutions, and c) that she is the more responsible and mature of the candidates. She still looks like the ultimate winner to me. Obama and Edwards both look like they shoot from the hip, a dangerous way to run a country. Isn't that what George Bush has been doing for the last few years?

RCD from Washington

Good luck Obama! I hope America will make the right choice!

I am hoping that Barack Obama will be the next President of the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. It is sad to read comments about him e.i being a terrorist and a communist. That doesn't put too much trust in the system. How did he slip through the cracks and become a senator.?How could that ever happen in the USA. Someone becoming a senator and at the same time blogged as being a terrorist and a communist is quite unbelievable. I hope that he doesn't get sent back to Kenya over all of this.

Obama 08" Perfect Love casteth out all fear

You people who are for Obama are not living in the state of Illinois where he served as Senator.......his papers regarding his time spent as a Senator here in Illinois are not around........lately when his Senate "record" was being scrutinized as to how he voted on particular things, evidence in Springfield of this information has been expunged. Why is that?

Jake
Thanks for your comments..

When the shoe fits....

Obama just won a state that is over 98% white. Even the majority of women there didn't vote for Hillary. So where are these comments coming from that "he is not electable?" If anybody is not electable, it is Hillary – with all her baggage, all her ties to so many criminals, all her dirty money, all her refusals to give a straight answer on anything, and all her flip-flopping on any issue she has spoken on. Jeez, the woman can't even decide what her own name is.

ANYBODY BUT HILLARY

I watched the Jan. 05 debate. I haven't made mind up yet. What is all the hype about Obama???? I listened to him and heard nothing concrete. Bring about change, Okay, what is your plan of action.... He seems to dance around questions with proper english and a spriited voice. He's sort of like a fancy wedding cake, with the outer layers of beautiful frosting and elegant designs. It looks fabulous but has no flavor, no
no substance and no taste. Don't just tell me what your going to change but how your going to change it.

Even we questioned about his religous belief. He dances around the answer.

Can someone get this man to simply answer a question?

Can some reporter at these Debates grow some balls and make him answer with a yes or no.........please. I need to make a decision, I can't if I can't get straight answers

The fact is that the Republicans want to run against Mrs. Clinton. This is their best shot at hanging on to the White House.I think they are scared to run against Mr. Obama. Mr Huckabee himself warned that the Republicans should not count out Obama or they will lose the election. In Iowa the Dems doubled their turnout from 4years ago. I encountered one person who said they did not care who the Democratic nominee is .. as long as thr Republicans go is all that mattered. People are tired of Bush and all his Republican friends in Congress. If I were a Republican running for reelection in especially a blue state I would be nervous about having a job after next November.

Dear All,
I don't care who is trustable or believable. Just think of who can beat REPUBLICAN in 2008 election. So get REAL. And shut up u all who is loving whom. Sick of that!

change? we're going to change from fighting in north africa to fighting in central africa. obama has clealy stated in his victory speech that he intends to get our country involved in darfur - great. so, instead of fighting over oil, we'll get in-between warring afraican tribes,why? obama's father's a kenyan national, which means obama's mind is on africa, not the u.s..a.

Mike, I do not care what the bible says about the anti-Christ. I don't know what that has to do with this election. The anti-Christ will be charismatic!! Can you people stoop any lower???

I'm supporting Obama. I will vote for any of the democrats who would end up being the nominee altho' I have to admit, the more I see Hillary, the more I read of her, the more I hear her, I would probably have to hold my nose to vote for her, but I can't even respect any of the republicans running.

My dream ticket – Obama/Biden.

PS – I am watching the NH debates now. I have often cringed when Bush smirks, giggles and otherwise is completely inappropriate and possibly pathological. I am seeing a lot of smirking now with Hill that I never noticed before when another candidate speaks.

I have read all of your comments and there's a lot that I want to say but I'll keep it simple: No Weapons formed against Barack shall prosper he is more than a conqueror....GO BARACK!!!

OBAMA is our next President. Face it, HE IS THE BEST CANDIDATE. Just face it, my fellow Americans, he is the best by a long shot. He will defeat Edwards, Clinton and any of the Republicans for the Presidency. The man is just simply Brilliant!!!! My vote will count for him

Obama excells in that he is nowhere near as polarizing as Hillary. I personally know numerous Republicans that like Obama, while having a quite visceral reaction to Hillary. This country needs to heal, and Obama readily shows the capacity to Make that happen. And while Hillary continues to deliver lifeless stump speeches, Obama speaks extemporaneously from the heart. In essence, Hillary is the poll-chasing status quo corporate candidate, who pays lip service to what people care about, and it shows. By contrast, Obama has the spark of being the "real deal", an honest man on a mission, who seems to truly care. And his platform is sound. He's not just talking change, but the right changes at the right time with sincerity. While polls are dubious, they consistently show that currently, Obama could beat any of the Republican challengers. That clinches my vote.
Go Barky-O Go!

I want to admonish the American electorate:
Do NOT vote AGAINST Hillary because she is a woman.
Do NOT vote AGAINST Obama because he is black.
Do NOT vote AGAINST any candidate because of who or what he/she is.
Instead, use your intelligence and vote FOR the candidate, regardless of party, who is going to serve this country best. Set aside your biases. Think intelligently!!!

OBAMA is our next President. Face it, HE IS THE BEST CANDIDATE. Just face it, my fellow Americans, he is the best by a long shot. He will defeat Edwards, Clinton and any of the Republicans for the Presidency. The man is just simply Brilliant!!!! My vote will count for him.

The Clintons were supposed to bring in Healthcare in 1992 but when the Clintons were in charge, nothing came out, they were bought off by the pharmaceutical companies and nothing changed ever since and they just cannot make any changes ever ever.

Lets give a new guy a chance, he has not been in politics too long and isn't bought off by big corporations so far. The experience that HRC is talking about is giving into the corporate seductions, this is what made her today, the senatorships she earned, there was no one else in NYS to take the job and someone out of the WH is none other than HRC. She has not done any good for NYS so far, I had to leave the State and the NYS taxes – prohibitive.

Obama, has vigor, strength and is talking from the depths unlike HRC who doesn't have the virtues of Arts and her intonation sucks. No wonder she cannot deliver. We are not voting for her because she is Clinton's wife, who doesn't care much about her, if he was not the President, she would have divorced him, but she married him once again for the fame and fortunes he has. Well avirice has a price.

To whomever compares the frenzy of the crowds listening to Barack Obama to the rise of the Nazi Party - WRONG PARTY. It's Huckabee who ought to creep you out, with his minions of close-minded fundamentalists. All they lack are jackboots and brown shirts.

Hey Daws! Free country. Free speech. Everyone has a right to their opinions and to write about them if they wish. By the way, I think you jumped the gun in assuming Dave was comparing Obama to Hitler. I read it to mean that Obama's ability to mesmerize audiences and get them to eat out of his hand is the same strategy Hitler used in giving his speeches (you know, the histrionics and all). Dave was hardly implying that Obama's character and agenda was in question; just his style of luring audiences.

I would like to thank the people of Iowa for their sense of urgency for change. America needs change and there is no better person to create a great transformation than Obama. America needs this him more than anything at this moment in time!

Go O-ba-ma Go

Sour grapes, Jennifer B, SOUR GRAPES!!! Just becasue you didn't get a photo op with him, you're whining!!! Would you react the same if this was Hillary or Edwards??? I thnk not! Grow up!!! All of the candidates are putting their energy into their campaigns, that's just the reality of it.

The approximately 15 years that separate Obama and Hillary were some of the most influential years in our history – Hillary came of age during the 1960s. Obama did not. We will never move on from the massive cultural divide of the 1960s if we continue to depend on people influenced by that era.

If anything, Obama stands a chance of moving us forward.

OBAMA SUCKS, HILLARY SUCKS!!
FAIR TAX!!
NO SOCIAL MEDS!!
GEAUX HUCK!!

I have to say that the Obama 'fan base' comes across as a pretty juvenile group...more like a teenage fan club than an informed group of people with a serious decision to make. Let's hope the 17-24 yr olds start considering more than just star power, and realize that it's going to take a lot more than hope and hype to turn America around.

The energy of Iowa continues in New Hampshire! As I was out canvassing today, I kept thinking that AT LAST we have someone to believe in.
Barack Obama is not the "dreamer" that Hillary makes him out to be, and he's nice but not "too nice" as John Edwards seems to think. He's the man that can bring this country back together and the days of fear and antagonism are SINKING into the Northeastern sunset! HOPE has arrived!
OBAMA 08!

America faces tough internal and external challenges, we need a president that will be able to energize a polital system to meet these challenges. He or she needs to articulate how we will face these challenges together. Lets help the candidates focus on what's best for America not the party.

One opinion I strongly disagree with is the notion that 'Obama can't win' in November. As an independent voter, I believe he can carry well over half of independents. Also, don't under-estimate the combination of deep disgust with the Republican administration, and the resulting passion and energy of the under-30 demographic. They will support Obama's campaign in historic numbers.

My grandpa said years ago some day the Goverment would tell us when we can take a sh-. They are now telling us when people can smoke, where and how much. We don't need to add to our gov. We need to down size. We need fresh Ideas. People who REMEMBER what made America great.. Because we stood up for our rights, and we've forgot how to do that. Than comes along this black man who has a black dad, and white mom--–of all the people to be the one to remind us. I'll say if my grandpa was alive he hate the fact it came to that. but that is how it is, and Obama Deserves his shot at the Presidency, as mych as anyone. He couln't do any worse than BUSH, now could he.

Obama is great for America because his interest is in creating a better America for its own people and for the world. Unlike most of the grovelling lap dog politicians from both Republican and Democratic Parties who seem to grovel at the feet of Israel`s special interests like the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), Obama has thew welfare of Americans at heart. He is not an Israel-Firster like Clinton, McCain, Romney, Giuliani, and Edwards. These latter folks are so busy swearing allegiance to AIPAC that they seem to think that they are citizens of Israel rather than America. In Israel, we say that these politicians are trying to change the name from the United States of America to United States of Israel. Go Obama and take back the USA from the same type of neccon fanatics that got the US into a quagmire in Iraq (and now make all sorts of lying rationales to explain why they supported mad King George in his insnae war for Israel and big oil)

Hillary Clinton for president. Hillary is better prepared for the job as president of America.

I think that the ticket should be Clinton-Obama since Obama doenst have the experience on International issues. This would mean that he would be getting hands on training and then we can see what he is really capable of doing. At this point he hasnt demostrated or said what he would do except for sayng that he would meet with the leadears of other countries. After being in the VP position for 8 years he would have the knowledge that a presidential should have…..

Young people dont lose sight of the big picture……..It’s a crazy world we are living in and we need experience not a persone that needs on the job training. Let’s get it right this time and let’s stop waisting time on the whole CHANGE if there’s no exprerience to go along with it…..

Can't believe all the idiot talk. But then people will get emotional and lose their common sense. That is how Bush got elected, No national or foreign experience.
Now all this emotionalism about Obama. We have major international problems and our economy is in a real mess. We need the toughness of Hiliary to get us out of this mess, not an inexperience Senator that just talks a good talk.

Al Villa

People...first of all the word in Muslim not Muslin. Muslin is a cotton material. Having said that I am tired of the good old boys club at the helm. I watched many of the candidates speeches on CNN today. Did any one look at the people on the podiums behind the candidates? Other than Obama, all the guests sitting behind the candidates were mostly 60 years old and above – including Hilary's group. Obama started his campaign saying he was a candidate for CHANGE. Hilary's campaign slogan was EXPERIENCE. Now everyone is using Obama's slogan for change. Why? Because he had the right idea from the start and the rest are trying to mimic him. But they are mimicing him in words only. How can the rest of them say they want change when their backers are the same good old boys – including Hilary.

Don't let your prejudices of the color of Obama's skin or the origin of his name blind you against a man of conviction and honesty. He is a breath of fresh air in a room full of smoke from the good old boys cigars. Give him a chance. The country made a huge mistake putting another Bush in the White House. Let's not make another mistake by putting another Clinton there again. Let's break the cycle. Let's do it right this time. Vote for OBAMA. Vote for CHANGE!

Bring us unity in Washington is what I say.

The world is changing, we need someone of mixed race to deal the nations of the world, like China, Russia, India, the Middle East, Brazil, Venezuela, African Nations etc.
We need someone who can deal with our internal issues also, who can relate to rich and poor, the whites and the blacks etc.

Barack Obama is the one!!!!

What is the opinion of german people`s majority about Bush ?

very bad !
Bush is considered as incompetent in all fields of politics,people are joking.The worst thing,he is a vehicle of cheney and the mighty oil industry.He started the most senseless war in iraq,feeding terrorism by itself.He was cheating
the whole united nations.His war on terror is no more acceptable in this way.

Every candidate in this era is manufactured to some degree, Obama has been branded well. I still don't understand why he was chosen to be the key note speaker for the Dem National convention in 2004 an election year, before he had ever held federal office of any sort. That was the cheesy speech that the media propelled him to fame with. It made me nervous of him. But he seems to be the best hope. Edwards has a better history, who would have thought being a white man would be such a disadvantage. The press has crushed him. Perhaps because he stands against corporate greed, which is what the press is.

Barak is THE PEOPLES' CHAMP!!!!!!!!!
BAROCK 08

No one is expecting Obama to change things immediately; he will find resistance to his ideas in the first year or so because of stubborn, envious and racist politicians. Like Gandhi, persistence and patience is what he has and his ideas will prevail.

I admire Hillary Clinton. She's a great old dane. So am I. I'm also white, and a woman. I'd love to see a women in the white house. Yes, she has experience Obama does not. But people that Old kind of experience has turned washington into a very corrupt , lazy congress house and Senate. The Clintons have Big Bussiness, Big companies backing her for a reason. That's not good. Obama doesn't have his hands muddy , and owe favors as of yet. Fresh is what I call him. We need a new slate. I really like Mccain, and he's a great man, and knows the military. But just a little to military., and force hasn't worked real well for the United State. Obama is giveing you his ideas, thoughts, promise's and ways to improve the U.S.....If all of you would just stop being Bias by Party, Politics and feeling of anger over the Bush years-Just listen to the candidates messages without all the Junk in between. I'm niether Demacrate or Republican. So my mind is open to listen clearly

Hillary keep repeating that she is the one that can bring about change because she has worked hard at it for more than thirty years. Here is my question: If you have not been able to bring about change in over thirty years on the job, doesn't that mean that you are not able to get it done. You had eight years in the White House with Bill and you did not get it done then, and your screw up set back Health Care reform by about twenty years.

Sorry Hillary,

You are not entitled to take a thirty year mulligan.

Time to step aside, and let someone else take over.

I am german and I am going after the pre elections in the usa with big interest.
When reading Obama is told to become a second Martin Luther King,having success and getting in touch with the hearts of an american people`s majority,I am very afraid : I fear the ultra conservative reaction,the answer of racism,i am afraid of Obama himself.I hope he will have a lot of security during the elections.
Hope,nobody will shoot him ! God bless him !
KH,Karlsruhe,Germany

If Obama wins, and I HOPE he does, history would paint some humor to a story that a man whose first name sounds like Iraq, and last name like Osama (Bin Laden) would put an end to the Iraq war and finally settle the score with Osama. Sometimes destiny has a subtle touch of humor. OBAMA FOR 08!

Jeremy:

You are terribly mistaken in your understanding and belief that Obama has "no real achievements."

Here are just a few:

Fresh out of college:
1. Organized and improved lower income housing conditions in Chicago.
2. Organized and improved job training programs and job banks in Chicago

THEN:

Attended Harvard Law School and became the President of the Harvard Law Review [this is HUGE]

THEN:
Turned down offers to make big bucks as a Harvard Law Grad, so that he could continue improving the lives of those often forgotten in America.

THEN:
At the encouragement of those aware of his ACCOMPLISHMENTS, ran and won state senator.

THEN:
As we know, became the U.S. Illinois Senator

THEN:
Ran circles around Hilary at the Iowa caucus!

Yep...he has accomplished quite a bit.

Obama inspires, has good judgement, can draw in youth like no one since JKF.
Obama has shown forsight before and during this election. Clinton has not.
Obama has better advisors and a better team than Clinton – what did "experience" gain her there? This indicates to me that Obama knows how to judge issues and people much better than Clinton.

I would like to see an Obama and Biden ticket.

Obama's speech was among the most electrifying political messages I have heard in my 40 years. Prediction: Obama will take New York in the February primary.

Michael Schaeffer
Troy, NY

As Mrs. Edwards has once said, Hillary has been the recipient of unjustify hatred. I really would like to know the reason why so many people don't like the Clintons. They are so educated. They have done a good job raising Chelsea. And the economy was good during the Clinton'Administration. And to tell you the thruth, in my opinion, they are the people person. Well qualified to be the president of the United States.

Voting your fears is what got us GWB for 8 years. The first time I heard Obama speak I felt this country finally would have the chance to get a President that would really work for all Americans, not just the wealthy. I love his message, he is a positive and intelligent man which for those two qualities alone will make him a better leader of this country.

Also, I have had enough of a leader who thinks everyone should live his version of conservative values. What the conservatives miss is that progressives and liberals don't force their values on conservatives they just want to the right to pursue happines as was outlined in the Declaration of Independence. While conservatives desire greatly to legislate their morality for everyone. This is what divides our country.

I am a 50 year old life long Democrat who has actively manned phones , worked campaigns and gone door to door in my heavily Republican area to get the Democratic nominees elected.
I have faced verbal abuse and threats and had doors slammed in my face.
If either Obama or Clinton gets the nomination I will register as an Independent and may not vote for the Presidential candidate at all except to write in JOHN EDWARDS!

What has Obama ever accomplished people? Tell us right here and now. Yeah, he gives warm, fuzzy political stump speeches that "energize" people – whatever that means. What has he proven he can actually do to be even considered for the highest office in the land? Talk is so cheap. Why has this process become such a popularity contest to so many?

Obama '08 ... He will defeat any republican

A great President isn't going to come to the White House with some plan of attack on every issue and say this is how it is. That was Bush and his cronies. This will only polarize the country. Exactly what Hillary will do as well. In Obama we have the chance to elect what maybe one of the most motivational speakers we have had in a long time. He motivates with postive attitude. That is the message. Not what plan of attack he will pursue as that will be worked out between him and congress as they decide the policies and implement laws in this country. His views are on his website, he doesn't need to waste our time talking about specifics on issues. What he is, is the agent to motivate us to change. That is what a great President could do for this country and I'm sorry, but Hillary falls way short of that. On a side note. Every great President needs a side kick. Even an idiot like Bush had Cheney his attack dog. Obama would do well to choose someone like Edwards to watch his back.

Wow...there are clearly too many cynics in the world. Honestly, can any of you Obama naysayers actually say that his speech, after the Iowa Caucus, was anything but brilliant!? When he spoke, "they said it would never happen...", it sent chills up my spine. Not because I am African-American, because he words related to ALL people! Obama symbolizes change in a way that no other canidate has or could ever embody. Before January 3, 2008, I believed that America would never vote for an African-American...I believe now. I ask this of all you Obama naysayers, What do you want for the next 4 years?
Vote Obama in 08'

Obama campaigning on a theme of "Change" is a joke being played on the electorate. He's never changed a thing, except what he said in stump speeches. He's also never changed the way he avoids taking a stand on any issue that might prove to be controversial. He avoids that by not voting – in Illinois and now in the U.
S. Senate. Almost every single vote he has cast in Illinois or Washington has been – "Present, not voting."

Yep, that's change for sure. Obama, back to the future of American politics. He stands for what he believes will get him elected. He's full of change.

Bob

The party is over Obama. This one and the rest belongs to Hillary Clinton. Hillary Clinton is most qualified for the job as president.

Hi..

Open your eyes and brain. Obama is a flip-flop. He said he gained foreign experience when he had lived in Indonesia at 6-10 years old. Commons...how can you know everything when you are six years old. All of politicians are a liar and so does he. Nice guys don't lie just because he want to sit on WH. All of them didn't tell a truth but the main point we need is the experiences one!

"Betty" – What a sad sad comment. Shame on you. Shame on you.

Whether or not you approve of a fellow American's political views – To state that an individual running for the highest office of this country (which by the way only "born" Americans can do) will bring anything of any sorts to the country because of his name or family background is anything but the American spirit or the American law.

Read your Constitution. Know what the founders believed in and what so many Americans before you have fought for - and why soldiers are sent out to die even today. You not only attack the intelligence of this country, you also attack the faith of Muslims. It is people like you that spread hate, violence, prejudice and despair.

May pity people such as you be shamed.You are a disgrace.

I am a 54-year old former independent voter who has changed my party affiliation to Democrat to vote for Barack Obama in the Arizona primary! Brack's Iowa speech was the greatest political speech I have heard in my life! What is wrong with being inspired by a great leader to CHANGE America BACK into the greatest nation in the world! We have huge problems in this nation due to the last seven years of the worse President in the history of the United States! It will take all of us to undo the Bush legacy of lies, endless war, and a huge mountain of debt! I have waited 54 years to be inspired by a leader of this once-great nation! Obama is the REAL DEAL! I am actually upset that some of the posters on this blog are comparing this man to the Anti-Christ, Hitler, or a Muslim! Come on, are you actually as dumb as your comments?

If some of you would go on BarackObama.com you will see pictures showing alot of American standing in the cold waiting for the event and bumper to bumper of traffic of cars that drove to the event. It's not like he held a gun to their heads to make them appear at this event. He's fresh and he has new ideas which we all need to start thinking outside of the box because we haven't had something like this for this country in a long time. We have to be able to change with time because if we don't we won't be able to grow.

I noticed when Obama won the Iowa caucus he didn't have celebrities on the stage with him. He probably know more celebrities than the others do but it wasn't about credentials it's about us. Theses are sad times right now and we need to come together and stop this division and hate......sad on us.

Common sense take us a long.......way in life.

Hey Betty:
You stated the following:
January 5, 2008 1:33 pm ET
"A vote for Obama is a vote for terror and communism in america. He is a muslim and not a born American.,"

YOUR DON'T KNOW WHAT YOUR TALKING ABOUT!
HE'S A CHRISTIAN NOT A MUSLIM!, AND IT "SHOULDN'T" MATTER WHAT RELIGITION HE IS, RIGHT?

Are you an American? I suggest you actually read up on him instead of listening AND actually believing those PROPAGANDA ADS you see on tv. Get off you butt and read some facts about the candidates, instead of spreading rumors and 'FALSE TRUTHS". And If you actually READ you should have seen the BIO's on all the Candidates...here's Obama's

"Barack Obama was born in Hawaii on August 4th, 1961. His father, Barack Obama Sr., was born and raised in a small village in Kenya, where he grew up herding goats with his own father, who was a domestic servant to the British.

Barack's mother, Ann Dunham, grew up in small-town Kansas. Her father worked on oil rigs during the Depression, and then signed up for World War II after Pearl Harbor, where he marched across Europe in Patton's army. Her mother went to work on a bomber assembly line, and after the war, they studied on the G.I. Bill, bought a house through the Federal Housing Program, and moved west to Hawaii.

It was there, at the University of Hawaii, where Barack's parents met. His mother was a student there, and his father had won a scholarship that allowed him to leave Kenya and pursue his dreams in America."

So you see Betty, your way off and you should check your facts. Stop listening to those negative ads. When I see one...I mark that candidate off my list. If you can't get by on your own merits, you shouldn't knock down or make up stories of your opponents. I want someone who actually has a consions and can't afford to blow millions on ads! Do you think maybe you should "retract" your false accusations?

I'm an undecided Independent in N.H. and the only people I saw today were two campaign workers for OBAMA at my door. It was nice to see SOMEONE come by my neck of the woods. Whether I vote for him or not, I RESPECT him and his efforts to see change finally come to America. God knows we kneed it!

To Betty

I'm a Brit who has good friends in the US and I have travelled much throughout the US. It's been fantastic to watch the response Obama has been getting – it is wonderful for those outside the US who have despaired at how much ground the US has lost in the world, to see a predominantly white state vote for an African American man. Whether or not he does get the nomination, his speech after the Iowa win was very very inspiring.

However, I have to say that your inaccurate, ignorant and utterly bigotted comments about Obama being a muslim and a communist are disgusting. The man is a Christian who happened to live in a muslim country. Shame on you for your ignorance, it demeans you. As for your assertion that he is a communist – that is so pathetic it is not worth a response.

Hmmm. . .,a charismatic speaker who has perfected his tactics to draw enormous crowds into a frenzy of excitement and support, not by ideas, but by a theatrical performance honed to perfection and a dramatic delivery of calculated, soaring, empty rhetoric. It worked before and may again.

Anna, I believe senator Obama can bring about the change he is advocating as evidenced by the numbers of independent, Republican and first time voters he is bringing to the polls. In that he has managed, thus far to bring together so many different sub-groups under his cause I don't see why he would stop using a tactic that works to effect beneficial changes when he wins.

The foundation of this country was based on Christianity. God gave man a right to either believe in him or not and the founding fathers knew this being the reason for the freedom of religion. Independence is part of being an American so why are we so dependent on our government as if we were babies sucking on mommy's bosoms. I think it is time we all grown up and playing the role of adults. I am for Liberties and freedoms, this man has neither but wants to evoke and build government. We don't need more government we need less. Some quotes that stuck to me:

"Those who give up essential liberties for temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety".
Benjamin Franklin-

"America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves".
Abraham Lincoln-

"Commerce with all Nations. Alliance with none".
Thomas Jefferson-

"Peace is not the absence of conflict. It is the ability to handle conflict through peaceful means".
Ronald Reagan-

"It is not we Non-Interventionists who are isolationists.
The real Isolationists are those who impose Sanctions and embargo's on Countries and the peoples across the globe"... and who choose to use force overseas to premote Democracy... a counterproductive approach that actually leads the U.S. to be more resented and more isolated in the world.
Ron Paul-

Wars are poor chisels for carving out peaceful tomorrows.
Martin Luther King Jr.

"Liberty, when it begins to take root, is a plant of rapid growth".
George Washington-

Murray N. Rothbard
1926-1995

"Since 1980, the Fed has enjoyed the absolute power to do literally anything it wants to buy not only U.S. government securities, but any asset whatever, to buy as many assets, and to inflate credit as much as it pleases... There are no restraints on the Federal Reserve. The Fed is master of all it controls."

Now my view on what a country is:
The government loves it when people put up no resistance and especially when the people dislike politics! I see myself to be a revolutionary and stand by the constitution which I also believe is under attack by, in my opinion, our dictator President Bush. People need to be self educated or the ignorance will surely be taken advantaged of. Like a slave we will be uneducated and dependent on the government as our masters, slaves are individuals kept ignorant and must be dependent on something to take care of their needs survival. Seriously hippies were political masters that new the law in and out and did not stand down from authority. The authority was created by the people for the people not the other way around. So before you claim to want nothing to do with politics ask yourself this… do you keep your body in shape and if you don’t what is the outcome now and in the future?

Example:
Country: Body
Blood cells: People
Illness: Corruption
Medicine/cure: use of Knowledge

This is a concept I have came up with to describe my own views and opinions all in one. If the body isn’t well your blood cells does its job by doing what it should do to keep a body going. Now if the illness weakens these blood cells and rules over the body will seize to exist. A cure will be needed to improve the survival odds of the body. Now in the same sense the body is the country as to the blood cells being the people. Now replace the key words in the sentence with the opposite words given above in my example. I hope that I have intrigued you all with some useful information and if you did not agree then I do not mind talking about this subject.

Thank you for your time CNN.

It's great that we have so much energy at the beginning of the election season. Obama, whether you like him or not, has the ability to energize the electorate and bring out new voters amongst the young and old just as John F Kennedy did. Obama is not a Kennedy by any means, but the time is ripe for a message of change.

The politics of fear won't play in this election. A winning candidate must brand themselves as a positive agent of change for the future of this country.

I'm undecided at this point who I will support. It's still not clear to me which candidate will serve our country best. My main issues right now are the future of energy-can we wean ourselves off of oil so when it hits $200 a barrel in the future, we can just shrug and say, dang, glad we don't use that stuff anymore? Hydrogen, biofuels from algae or plant mass are options. Also developing our solar, geothermal, wind, and wave technologies to generate power are important as well. Maybe Al Gore for energy czar in the next administration?

Another issue I have is an independent FDA. Presently, it seems to be a rubber stamp for industry. Lets make it a science based agency, rather than profit oriented. The safety of our people is more important than the profits of companies importing toys with lead in them or chemical/pharmaceutical companies creating drugs that receive minimal testing.

I am from Illinois and I think Obama is a fresh face. The establishment will say he has no experience. I believe that is what is needed in Washington, someone who is not so ingrained in devicive politics. Hillary keeps talking about the evil republicans....WE ARE ALL AMERICANS and I like many others are sick and tired of the same ol' thing. I am ready for CHANGE.

I mean never forget them, i guess i was thinking never forgive them either

I am glad someone commented on how hillary bashed iowa after she lost. after she told them she would never forgive them. Boy watch out Iowa if she wins she will get her revenge, let's support our people in Iowa, I wouldn't want a president who would trash a state so publicly like that.

I have been following the news,comments and the profile of all the candidates especially on the democrats part. I must state that the democrats have great candidates from Edward,Hillary and Obama, they are all unique and i give them a THUMPS UP!
Let me erase an impression from a writer here who asked question of someone having an illness or sickness that is deadly an requires an attention of a medical expert,the question goes on who to meet, a new graduated physician with less practice experience or to someone that has been in the profession for years? I want you to note that answer to your question is very straight and simple. Bigger hospitals and clinics employ Doctors and nurses that made good results in class before graduation.It is petinent to note that God is the only recorded expert of an incurable sicknesses, So' the likes of Obama vying for the number one seat in America under the great party of DEMOCRATS" Is a enough prove to show that he was a good student and he is a good leader because the Democrats wont let him contest under their umbrella if he wasn't that good. I want to tell you that it's those with less leadership experience that does better because they commit themselves to God in honesty for directions and have the interest of the electorate in mind.. Let me take you back to the bible days, all the great leaders,kings and priest that delivered Isreal from bondage were choosen with no leadership experience..The likes of Moses,Joseph,Josiah, David,Samuel,Joshua,Solomon etc.. Samuel is a good example of such, it was when the old man ELi the priest failed to lead the isrealites right that God choosed little Samuel as His spokesman! I challenge us to stop attaching sentiments to the fact that OBAMA is definition of change that this generation needs, i see him as an epitome of qualitative leadership, a good constructor of ideas and a leader that knows what it means to be in want,a leader that knows the urgly effect of poverty and how it could be tackled. I have my great respect for Hillary and Edward, we should give all these candidates a chance to prove their worth and who ever that wins the primaries, lets give him our full support because i see all the candidates from the DEMOCRATS as symbol of CHANGE.
GOD BLESS AMERICA! GOD BLESS AMERICANS !! GOD BLESS THE GREAT LEADERS OF AMERICA!!!

wake up america! the major nets have checked out and reported on Huckabee's
and Romney's faith....now go to http://www.tucc.org and check out Obama's. welcome to shock city and mother Africa! None talk about the real issues concerning America....(1) the war (2) immigration, (3) the energy problem gas ($3.00 plus),
(4) health and lawyer scams, (5) tax relief and a fair tax system. we know the problems....now talk Mr. President candidates....what you propose in doing...a solution to everybodys questions and no smoke and mirrors....

I think everyone has seen what Hillary will bring to this country.... 50% of people booing her being a phony.

Either she is an insider who worked for change her whole life and was a FAILURE at it, or she was a witness to the real "experience" but not a part of it. What she witnessed was Slick Willy lying to her and the American people for 8 years.

Lucky for him, he got a lucky break with the economy and only 1 failed terrorist attempt on NYC. If not, he would have been as bad as Bush is now, so lets not kid ourselves that the Clintons did anything but make the US look like a bunch of lying, adulterous idiots. One step better than Bush perhaps, but neither was that good.... lets stop going Bush – Clinton and do something new.

Its time for a new type of candidate.

Did someone just compare Obama to Hitler? Are you serious? I can understand not liking the man but that's absurd.

But I still don't see the details of what he's proposing? Obama says "end the tyranny of foreign oil" . Charging companies high tariffs and forcing Americans to drive putt-putt cars won't LOWER the price of gasoline. Does Obama want drilling in Alaksa and Fla,? Does he want nuclear power plants to be built up? Is he in favor of increasing our supply? How can we vote for him of he's not giving details?\\

He says he will make" poor peoples' lives better" and give middle class tax cuts again. That's a big red flag that his only solution is taxing upper incomes. How is that different from past Democratic administrations? that's NOT change.

Finally NOWHERE in the speech does he say end Congress wasteful spending. now THAT would be change.

In the speech he says hands down, he will "bring troops home". Great, but didn't he just say in Nov. he'd invade Iran? Isn't this an anomaly ?

Finally, in the speech he says he's not "afraid of a fight", but didn't he miss important votes in '07, such as Iraq funding ? Why? If he's honest, wouldn't he have shown his hand, wouldn't he have shown up to work that day to vote yea or nay? WHY DID HE DECLINE TO VOTE ON IMPORTANT SENATE BILLS?

I question Obama's message of hope and change.  He is taking the corporate money.  He is as old school as any of the candidates.. Just has the younger voters under a spell for now...

Frank: I'm sorry, but comparing our Presidential election to a doctor visit is like comparing apples and oranges. The situations are completely different. Obama knows what he is doing and he knows how to achieve it (whether he says it in his speeches or not. Oh, and in response to THAT: his speeches are meant to motivate. He wants to appeal to peoples' feelings, so why would he bore them with the details of his plans? That comes later.). There is no school where someone learns Presidentology, unlike earning a medical degree. It's a bad comparison.

And I also think it's funny that before Obama won the Iowa caucus no one really had much to complain about in regards to him. However, now, since people see he's a legitimate competitor, they're attacking him more often. Just making an observation. Which happens to be funny.

I haven't seen anything that convinces me Obama's not ready to be our next President. Everything the Obama-haters throw out is horribly misinformed and, well, stupid. The experience thing? Doesn't convince me. We need him and his '"lack of experience" in this new era.

I also am from iowa and I knwo there was alot of staged things going on with obama. He is trying to be like Malcom X adn MArtin Luther KIng and HE WILL NEVER BE LIKE MALCOM X OR MARTIN LUTHER KING.

He is a want a be

Thanks for not posting my wifes comments how biased are you!!!!!!

PEOPLE LISTEN IT WAS NOT NEW HAMPSIRE HE BUSSED PEOPEL INTO IT WAS IOWA.

We are all americans lets all stop this fighting and GROW UP

Obama is not tell us the methodologies he will employ in to relinquish the old orders in washington.
Based on the aforementioned, i don't know what he stands for and not. For examples; he critilized Clinton on issuing driver's license to illegal immigrant for not taking a position, but he failed to answer the same question correctly weeks later and he told the world , at the aged of four, he was living overseas, this serve as a conduit to having foreign policy experience.

For me, Obama is not the real candidate for change. He is getting more support because he is rhetorical and not analytical. Therefore, i will stay with the devil who records i know than to side with an angel i don't know how he will bring change to Washington.

Please, Americans, wake up and realize that this is neither a popularity contest nor a vote for the new flavor of the week. This is a job interview process that we, the American people, need to fill with the very best candidate. We need someone with the intelligence AND ability to bring about the changes that this country so desperately wants and needs.

I know many of us became disenchanted with electing Gore our president and then getting Bush, thanks to the electoral college failing to represent their constituents. However, we must regain enough hope not to give up on the process altogether.

I want my next president to be the very best person for the job, regardless of whether they are a darling of the press and famous personalities. I want to know what respected economists and other highly educated individuals think of their individual plans so I will understand and know if they can ever be more than just a 'plan'. This isn't a situation where wishful thinking applies. My guess is that at the core of your being, you feel the same sense of responsibility and the same desire to fill the most important job in the country with the most qualified and capable candidate.

Do yourselves, your families and our country the great service of getting past the media. Visit all of the candidates websites and check out the policies in depth. Line them up side by side, study them, ask questions and learn the real truth about each one by investigating their records spin-free. If you can surf to this site, then you can do the research. Don't be a lazy voter and don't let the media limit your choices!!

stan pitts pa

Hillary never bad mouther our state in fact she thanked us. She even invited us to washington is she wins the nomination adn becomes president. People need to get thier facts straight.

I don't see, and have never understood the fascination with this empty suit.

62% of participating Democrats voted in a "non-election" in Iowa for somebody else besides Senator Obama. You do not win the presidency or even Iowa with 38% of the vote. He is too Liberal for the general election, and too inexperienced to be President. If he makes it to be the nominee he will be defeated as badly as George McGovern.

I am confident that once the early small contests are over, and "Dr. Feelgood" runs out of platitudes; the real election can take place.

The next nominee of the Democratic Party and the next President of the United States will be Hillary Clinton.

I never said he bussed students it was all ages and all races from illionis. It was not on new beacuse they news seems more devoted to him. He even had people busssed in to the harkin stake fry and i have pictures of the busses.

"Betty", I understand that you may not like Senator Obama. I understand that you may disagree with his politics and message. I get that. I do, but could you please stop lying about him? He was born in the U.S., and he is not a Muslim. We are voting for the President of the United States. Try to get your facts straight.

AMERICA, GET READY TO SMILE. BARACK OBAMA IS OUR NEXT PRESIDENT!

He only bussed out of stae voters into iowa. Even at the caucus people from illionis should up to vote. I caleld it in and reported it not sure what they will do about it.

It is all smoke and mirrors i agree. ALmost every event i went to in iowa for all the canadiates OBAMA was only one who bussed peopel in from other states. The JJ dinner was for peopel from iowa. he bought half the above stands for his peopel from chicago and those seats should have been for the voters in iowa. Also his staff voted here in iowa at the cacus i know at mine there was 4 of his staff. THEY DO NOT LIVE HERE SO SHOULD HAVE GOT TO VOTE!!!!!!! What next are they goign to vote state to stae. He is a FAKE!!!!!!!! It is all shwo for him. LIke i said before i got to met him and before that he was my second choice but after meeting him and seeing his campaine tatics here there is no way I would even vote for him if he gets the Nomination.

Hillary voters, let me ask you something... how is your candidate going to really change things? How does she represent change? She's part of the establishment, the status quo, the Bush-Clinton-Bush 20-year sandwich that has done nothing but tear this country apart. How the heck would she change ANYTHING? What would she do to really be a uniter? How can she work with Republicans who despise her and independents who don't trust her? How will she break down barriers and make this nation right again? You know the answer to all of them.

She doesn't represent change. She won't change anything. She won't be able to unite this nation. She won't be able to work with Republicans and gather independent support. She won't break down barriers. It'll be a term of inaction and bickering, four more years of partisan politics that will further divide us and further rip us apart. Is Hillary really worth that? Haven't we've had enough of this?

You can question Obama's lack of years in government and lack of experience. But Hillary's "experience" hasn't been a good one for this country. If anything, Obama's newness to the political scene is the one advantage he has over everybody. If he becomes president, things won't be the same in Washington. The days of partisan politics will end, and the government will finally start working for us. But if Hillary wins, God forbid, we're just going to be stuck with another bureaucrat/despot who'll do nothing and only serve the special interests.

We can't have Hillary in the White House. There needs to be a change, and Barack Obama is that.

As a african american I know that the following states Obama will not win, because these states are known for harboring uneducated, racist , and redneck views that I am about to list.........1 being hell no and 10 being just no

1. Kentucky (Wutter blak pepal)

2. Tennesee (Interracial marriges are still illegal there, need I say more)

3. West Virginia (Hill Billie Heaven)

4. Alabama, MIssisippi (tied) These people are to inbreed to vote clearly.

5. Oklahoma (Tulsa, fire, black people, national guard, 1927, look it up)

6. Arkansas (The entire state is racist !) except Bill he lives in Harlem (fetish).

7. Texas ( Bush country yeee hawww! )

8. Virginia (because of the rural areas)

9.Pennsylvania (mainly becuase of the up state population)

10.Michigan (All of this state's people of color live in Detroit and don't be fooled by Eminem!!!)

Ask yourself this, folks... what has Obama done? We know he didn't vote for the Iraq war, but that's because he wasn't in the Senate then (how convenient for him). So that's something he DIDN'T do, but what has he DONE???

Barack is a crock, people. Wake up... this guy is nothing more than a soap-star playing the role of politician. He may have charm and good looks, but he's not prepared to be the Commander-in-Chief of the most powerful nation on the planet. An Obama administration will be no different than a Bush administration, except that Barack is literate. Neither have what it takes to govern.

WHAT THE HEACK. I saw this on here this afternoon and at that time it said 2,000 showed up wich it still does but the overflow room at that time ihad 100. SO then i look again later its 300 then 500 now you claim 1,000 GET THE STROY STRAIGHT!!!!!

Nothing against any of the Candidates running,It doesnt affect me directly coz i am an Indian National,but it bothers me to watch people in a country like America go all frenzy over a pre meditated and well prepared speech just to woo the crowds,Somebody once said "Change is the only thing Constant in Life"
so whats all this talk of change only in an election speech,U Americans need to be more realistic,I thot u guys were brilliant u proved me wrong.U need to choose a president not for change or poverty or tough on terror ,u need to look for a Person who will be respected around the world.... Comeon guys its America A dream nation stop acting like it United States of AFRICA...........................

B-Rock is the future! Stop fighting it

This is for Jennifer B,,, I got a hug from Obama and I didn't even have his book with me...did he say "no, I am not going to hug you?" Sorry, just don't believe you...sounds like he just passed over you...can't shake or hug every hand there. Don't take it personally.

I strongly believe Obama is the right person America needs to get back on track. People are wrongly reasoning when they bring religion related issues in politics. This country has been dangerously divided on the basis of religion, race, richness, etc . The time has now come to turn over those dirty pages in the history of America, and unify the US. The right person for such deep/profound political change is Obama. Obama 08, let us push him forward, let us support him. Thanks!
KA

THe fact still remains, nobody moves the crowd like Obama... "The Obama Factor". At long last, Martin Luther King Jnr. will rest easy knowing that there is someone out there with the great oratory skills, courage, sincerety, and vision, to lead this great nation.
Lets face it, you could very easily go to sleep when the others are talking, but not when Obama is. He is the singular person who has made this years campaign or elections interesting.
To me, this man Obama, stands for more than just change, he is the future: the future we have all worked for and promised our children; and now, this future has by the graceous votes of all well-meaning and thinking Americans, is today.
He is the handsomest of the candidates; the youngest of the candidates; the sexiest, and the most he has not lost his voice in the campaign like the others.
HRC says, she has experience behind her, what experience? She must be reminded that this election is not for the Office of the First Lady of the United States of America. The best she can be is to be the Campaign director of the Obama Campaign Train.
Now, stand back, Barack the 'Train' Obama is coming your way...on his way to Washington!

In November 2006, I had the opportunity to hear Obama speak in Nashville TN...whoa! Talk about excitement and hope! I knew right then that if he ever thought of running for the top office in our great country, I would really consider voting for him... talk about a fresh breathe of air! I DO understand the large crowds...he is warm and you just feel like you are the one he is talking to.. I wish him the best of luck... Even read his last book,,,which made me much more confident in voting for him. Nowdays, it is much more important to be diplomatic with leaders we do not agree with. Wars, guns, verbal abuse do not solve problems. Give him a chance, be open-minded! Read and read and really listen!

Betty:

Barack Obama was born in Hawaii and last time I checked, it was part of the United States of America. He is not nor has he ever been a "muslin" [sic]. He became involved with the United Church of Christ in 1985 and joined the Christian congregation shortly after which was long before he had a political career.

I guess you do know that a person can only be elected president of the US if they were born here?

You should check your facts before you start posting so you won't look completely uninformed and spread very inaccurate information about a person. Or was that what you really wanted to do?

Jeff in NJ: Obama's motives have been questioned and have been answered - CHANGE AMERICA FOR THE BETTER. Where have you been???

Nobody in this string cares that you are Black!!! It does not matter! This is not about voting based upon race, this about voting based upon what is BEST. And in case you were wondering, I AM A BLACK WOMAN and support him 1000%,

Senator Obama has ideas/plans to get this country back on track and they are laid out fairly well on his website. Well, they are laid out as well as they can be on a website. He couldn’t possibly exhaust the possibilities in a brief speech, debate, interview or website. He will not accomplish these plans on his own, and anyone who thinks any of the candidates can do this is not very wise.

Later this year, we are going to elect a president (presider), not a dictator (ruler). We need someone who can bring the best and the brightest together to work towards the common good of our country and improve/secure our position on the world stage. Since no single individual has all the answers, they need to be able to identify, organize, motivate and mobilize people with the right expertise for the particular issue being addressed. This is the only way we are going to be able to work towards resolving the numerous challenges facing our nation.

Based on comments that have been appearing in blogs, etc. over the course of the past months, there are lots of folks out there who could benefit from brushing up on how our government works and those characteristics that make for an effective leader/president. Then, commit to the candidate that best fits the mold for you. Also, a reading comprehension refresher might be helpful for many and especially those who are still commenting on Senator Obama being a Muslim (sorry to go negative, I hated to have to do this). All of this will be extremely helpful as we move full throttle into the presidential election process.

I will not suggest how others should vote. But do vote and make as informed a decision as possible based on your own convictions. Remember, you don’t have to talk down or make unnecessary negative comparisons to support your candidate. Simply support them based on their own merits.

As for me, it’s Obama 08!

Looking at all the "Change" signs in the picture before this story, I just have to ask what change will be brought about.

See, Jimmy Carter talked about change, too. We got change all right. It soon became apparent that Carter was not Presidential material real quick after all the "The Grin Will Win" signs were put on the ash heap.

I fear Mr. Obama is another Jimmy Carter. I fear that the political conditions that got Carter elected are replicating themselves this campaign season.

Until Mr. Obama, or any other Democrat, can state what dangers he/they perceives out there, and what as President he would do with regard to method in handling them, my vote will go to someone else in a different party.

Change for Change's sake has never been good.

Poor uninformed Betty.

Obama's mother was an American, so that makes him a BORN American–you can't be president unless you are a born American. As far as being a "muslin"–you a sadly mistaken. He is a Christian just like ALL of the other candidates. He is, however, NOT a Christian like George Bush who will lie in order to get us into an unjust war where over a million of God's innocent children have been killed.

America is not ready for a Black president nor are they ready for a woman.
Obama is a refreshing and I really think he could get the job done.
The wihite house is need of some honesty and trust for the American people.
I am a democrat and will be voting for Obama

Bill O'Rielly is an idiot. That's the nicest thing I can say about him.

I am glad to see a lot more younger folks interested in this years election. As it should be. I am very concerned about who becomes the next president of the united states of america. I guess I would be considered an independent because I am not a repub or demo. I would only vote from my personal rationale and logic. I do believe we need a change right now. because the world as a whole no longer respects the united states. Obama is a change if he becomes specific and Huckabee is a change if he stops using inueundos in insulting every other candidate because he claims to be a Minister, should he be runing for presidency in the first place? Please reps and demos. nominate Obama and Huckabee respectively and then ask them specific questions

Obama '08!

Fired up! Ready to go!

Time for baby boomers and all their petty squabbles to step aside. The rest of us are ready to take over and clean up your messes. I can't wait for President Obama!

Obama Weak for Fighting Terrorism

The greatest threat the US and the western world face is that of Islamic terrorism and one decision and one commnet Obama made strengthen the arguments that he will be very soft on this critical threat, presumably because of his Muslim heritage.

1. His deceision not to support Iraq war when all the intelligence indicated Iraq had WMD clearly showed his unwillingness to attack a Muslim country. Unless he had a private communication line with Saddam Hussein, he would have no way of knowing Iraq got rid of all of its WMD.

2. His willingness to sit down with the the current Iranian President, who wants the destruction of Israel and the western world. unconditionally is an indication that Obama is sympathetic to the Islamic world and not to the western world.

No amount of call for "change" and "hope" can hide the fact that Obama, if elected, will be very soft on terrorism.

I am going to do exactly what the Republicans want- The Republicans won this democrat over and now I will do what ever it takes to keep someone like OBAMA from getting in! It scares me to death to think how muslim extremists will view an American president with the name Barack Hussein OBama! Surely the will see him as an ally!! If Obama was honestly a Christian then why won't he change his name!! Has everyone forgotten 911 Bin Ladin running free- the Iraq war and Sadamm Hussein???? Why is everyone getting so excited by Obama?? It is like the 30s when everyone went crazy over Hitler!! The country is under an evi spell!!!!

People, people, people, learn the difference between a stump speech and a policy speech. When I listen to Hillary (and that's not often) if she's on the stump I'm not expecting particulars. I'm examining her broader themes and see if they connect with what I think we should be doing to secure this country's future. And that's just it. Hillary and I do not connect. I feel a connection to Obama and that's why I work hard for his campaign out here in California. If I want to find out about a candidate's specific policy ideas I go to their web site or I read the newspapers.

Reference Comment from Mike January 5, 2008 1:59 pm ET:

What a ridicules comment to add to this blog. I remind you that on Jan 2nd Mike Huckabee stated that Barack Obama was someone he admired.

Wake up and smell the coffee beans baby!! "Tomorrow" always trumps "Yesterday" and we are not only going to turn the page we are going to publish a new book!

Obama '08

Obama and his strong relationship with black supremacists views does not go well with his campaign rhetoric. Why is this not national news and why has the media not dug in much further.

The below is from an article written by Erik Rush a Black Newswriter

Well, to say that the Trinity United Church of Christ is afrocentric in the extreme would be a gross understatement. It’s not simply afrocentric, it’s African-centric. In fact, one could argue that this organization worships things African to a far greater degree than they do Christ, and gives the impression of being a separatist “church” in the same vein as do certain supremacist “white brethren” churches – or even Louis Farrakhan’s Nation of Islam.

Shocking? An overstatement? An overreaction?

One can see for oneself on the Trinity United Church website, which is replete with confirmation of what I present here. What follows is an excerpt from their Mission Statement:

“We are a congregation which is Unashamedly Black and Unapologetically Christian...Our roots in the Black religious experience and tradition are deep, lasting and permanent. We are an African people, and remain 'true to our native land,' the mother continent, the cradle of civilization. God has superintended our pilgrimage through the days of slavery, the days of segregation, and the long night of racism. It is God who gives us the strength and courage to continuously address injustice as a people, and as a congregation. We constantly affirm our trust in God through cultural expression of a Black worship service and ministries which address the Black Community.

“Trinity United Church of Christ adopted the Black Value System written by the Manford Byrd Recognition Committee chaired by Vallmer Jordan in 1981. We believe in the following 12 precepts and covenantal statements. These Black Ethics must be taught and exemplified in homes, churches, nurseries and schools, wherever Blacks are gathered. They must reflect on the following concepts:

1. Commitment to God
2. Commitment to the Black Community
3. Commitment to the Black Family
4. Dedication to the Pursuit of Education
5. Dedication to the Pursuit of Excellence
6. Adherence to the Black Work Ethic
7. Commitment to Self-Discipline and Self-Respect
8. Disavowal of the Pursuit of "Middleclassness"
9. Pledge to make the fruits of all developing and acquired skills available to the Black Community
10. Pledge to Allocate Regularly, a Portion of Personal Resources for Strengthening and Supporting Black Institutions
11. Pledge allegiance to all Black leadership who espouse and embrace the Black Value System
12. Personal commitment to embracement of the Black Value System.”

Sound familiar? Of course it is, since it’s identical to the 12-point list at the beginning of this column – the one from the theoretical white supremacist candidate’s church; the only difference is the substitution of the word “Black” for “White.”

Trinity United Church of Christ’s congregation also claims to hold to a “10-point Vision” which is similarly afrocentric, or if you will, separatist. Again, like the Nation of Islam, a white separatist church or the Branch Davidians, Trinity United more resembles a cult than a church. Only this one has as one of its most prominent members a serious contender for the White House.

hillarys breakdown will be worse than britneys when she loses the whole election.

Yeah Mike...sounds like Bush. Geez, how come peoples anti-christ radars never bleep for republicans I wonder? I mean just to start the list, this guy DID start two wars...

The mistake a lot of you against Obama make is either that you don’t listen to his speeches entirely or when you do, you don’t understand what he is saying because you allow hate to take priority over understanding.

Before and after the Iowa caucuses, Clinton lead Obama 31 to 28 in NH in a cnn poll. But just look at the crowd that has shown for Obama, that number may soon change, drastically too.

All through out the Iowa campaign, I continued to say that the CNN polls were not reliable because the crowds I saw behind Obama, weren’t indicative of the poll results. I actually believed the Des Moines Register poll that came out a day before the Iowa Caucuses. In my own speculation, I predicted a 40% win for Obama but 38% was close enough.

The simple rules to the 2008 elections are these:
A. Negative campaigning will hurt you more than the targeted opponent
B. Hating other voters or their candidates will hurt your candidate of choice
C. Being a copy cat makes your ideas ridiculous and will turn voters off

The sad thing is Clinton and most of her supporters haven’t realized these yet so they are still hitting and coping.

I actually preferred Hilary Clinton before I got to know there was somebody called Obama and once I did, it was so easy to change because I saw substance. I still like Hillary but she has quite a bit more distance to go if she must continue this race.
She’ll have to drop the notion/concept of CHANGE b/c its hurting her but again when she doesn’t there may not be much to convince Americans about.

Jennifer B.
Whether he bussed them in or not it doesn’t matter. What’s important is that they were willing to go so he offered assistance. THEY WERE NOT FORCED!
Your comments are childish and negative instead of being ARGUMENTATIVE and CONVINCING!

Betty,
This is exactly what I mean by negativity and hating. Not many Americans will want to be with you behind the same candidate knowing that you hate Muslim Americans. After all, Muslim Americans are Americans too just like you!

Art,
No! The answer is a resounding YES!
Even before the democrats face the Republicans, he is the only democrat candidate who beats all five republicans…please go here.
http://www.angus-reid.com/polls/view/29506/obama_leads_five_republicans_in_us_race

http://blogs.usatoday.com/onpolitics/2007/12/zogby-obama-is.html
Once Obama is done with the other democrats, these numbers will grow even higher, I am strongly convinced because he will have a huge national attention by then.

I am not sure you are right about the delegate argument but if it is the case then Obama will get more delegates as he wins more states so wining more states is all were are concerned about now, not how many Clinton already has. How did she get those delegates anyway?

All said and done, I believe
it is disrespect on the part of those Americans who booed Senator Clinton…this is not constructive. True she may have her faults(we all do) but she has work hard too for her respect…it is due her. You don’t have to agree with her ideas but don’t disrespect her.

http://newsmax.com/insidecover/Democrats_Boo_Hillary/2008/01/05/61984.html

I am glad to hear that amewrica finally got smart and finally realize that obama will forever be the greatest president we may ever have!! He can get us out of this disater and he can do it the right way!! I am glad to hear that Hillary is done! thats what i think anyway!!

For all of you accusing Obama supporters of "jumping on the bandwagon"......I first saw Barack Obama 4 years ago at the Democratic Covention...I supported John Kerry at the time (I was a grassroots organizer btw). When I heard Barack speak then....I heard myself say out loud "THIS IS THE NEXT PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.....since then I have done my OWN research into what he stands for and what he's done....

I can PROUDLY say I support Barack Obama for President..based on the FACTS!

GoBama Go

OMG do they screen any of these comments? People here have called Obama everything from a communist to a Nazi. I guess that covers it all huh? Don't doubt that rival campaign staffers are above sneaking comments in and just making things up. Oh and the buses? Ever think they might be for his extensive staff and volunteers, or possibly just a smart way to make it easier for supporters to see him?

For the longest time people were saying that the REP. were looking forward to running against Hillary because they knew they could beat her. Now we hear the opposite, that the REP will find Obama easy to beat. Which one is it? Another interesting thing is that people continue to talk about his lack of experience. What experience would nay–sayers prefer he have? Would they like him to be as experienced as our current President? Does experience truly translate to effectiveness? It is important to remember that presidents come with staff members who pretty much do most of the work, then inform the president so he/she can make the right decision. So much of the job requires effective decision-making based on information provided. Where this country stands right now is based on decision-making not experience. Consider the status of our nation at the moment.

Having said all of that, it is up to Americans to make the right decision now. For me, it is not vicarious experience that will mend this nation. It will be the one who thinks before they speak and act, and the one who shows growth and originality. Thus far it has been Obama. He has shown me that he is not staus quo and not concerned about special interests. And during his campaign he has made one good choice after another, all the while bringing people together and stirring passions-something our country has taken a vaction from for forty years.

All the way Obama. All the way!!!

YOU HILLARY HATERS ARE ACTUALLY COMICAL AND SHOW YOUR IMMATURITY WITH ALL YOUR HATEFUL COMMENTS. I SUPPORT HER...I LIKE OBAMA BUT DONT THINK HE CAN WIN. IF HE DOES STAGE EVENTS HE IS NO WORSE THAN ANYONE ELSE. THEY ALL DO IT. IT IS PART OF POLITICS. HILLARY IS A BRILLIANT WOMAN AND BEING MARRIED TO BILL IS NOT A HANDICAP. I FOR ONE WOULD LOVE TO HAVE THE 90S BACK. AFTER ALMOST 8 YEARS OF THIS MORON IN THE WHITE HOUSE DESTROYING AMERICA AT HOME AND ABROAD HAVING A PRESIDENT WHO HAD A FLING WITH A STAFFER SEEMS LIKE CHILDS PLAY COMPARED TO BUSH. I CAN ONLY GUESS YOU HILLARY HATERS HATE HER BECAUSE YOURE AFRAID SHE WILL WIN THE NOMINATION. I FEEL SORRY FOR YOU. FOLKS THAT THINK LIKE YOU ARE THE ONES WHO GAVE US BUSH. I SUPPORT YOUR RIGHT TO SAY THE NASTY THINGS YOU ARE SAYING.; I ONLY WISH YOU WOULD EXPRESS YOURSELF AND YOUR BELIEFS WITHOUT THE NASTINESS.

How wonderful for the young people to get involved in our political system!! It's been a long time coming, but at least you are involved.

If we are informed, educated, hold to our values, and vote on election day, we just may be able to save this country and our Constitutution.

The only candidate I have heard, so far, to acknowledge our system is Mr. Obama. This process isn't about who can be the meanest, sling the most mud, or who has the most money. The process is about us; it is only as good as "we the people" make the process. Mr. Obama pointed this out this morning in a speech in NH televised on CNN.

If you have only known the politics of the current administration I would suggest reading some history.

20 YEARS OF THE SAME TWO FAMILIES IN THE WHITE HOUSE IS TOO MUCH ALREADY.
GEORGE H. BUSH .......1989-1993
BILL CLINTON .......1993-2001
GEORGE W.BUSH..........2002-2009 (JAN)
America needs a change,a fresh approach to problem solving, an individual to serve the people (not the monied ones),but the every day ones who builded this country. Y ES I AM A OBAMA SUPPORTER from Clinton Country ( Arkansas)

Obama is the best thing that could happen to this country.

OBAMA ALL THE WAY!!

I'm sorry, comment above should have read,,,in Iowa where only 2% of the population is black.

OBAMA look like a nice man that I can have a good conversation with, but I am NOTlooking forward to sit and talk with my Presidents.
Obama seems to be some one I will select my class leader. USA politics can not be compared to class politics.

BUSH isalso a easy going happy guy, who was an OUTSIDER to Washington.What happened in the past 8YEARS. ? china and India is economically powerful,Our money value is so low, Economy is bad ,worce we are fighting 2 war with no end sight.JOBS are sent out side our country.

I want to select a smart ,hard working ,experienc ed who is willing to make change and make this country prosperous and strong .End the War.

I an Independent .I am going to vote for Hillary!!!!!!!!

Look out with Obama, you'll get Oprah and her scandalous school, Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson and all the crap that comes with them. Barack Hussein Obama, a black, muslim! Oh geez, here goes the Dems down to defeat again!!!

I am glad to see Barack doing so well. He still has a long way to go. I hear all the stories about lack of experience. I believe folks are sick and tired of the " experienced" experience, it's time for change. What we need is somone who will not let politics as usual exist. We need our UNITED States back and get rid of the special intrest groups and lobbyist. We should even get rid of the party system and be one country undidvided. UNITED we stand Divided we fall. Maybe Barack can spark that kind of reality in this country. How much better off would we all be if we cared for one another with purity of heart.

After reading several comments regarding the present political scene, I've have tentatively come to the conclusion that there are a awfully lot of people who are mentally-challenged out there. As an example: comments from a few like someone called: Jennifer B, Dave Ca, Betty and Art. Their comments demonstrate that they don't have a clue of understanding what's happending. Comments like Obama is presenting Smoke and Mirrors, that he is a Musulum, he bussed young people into Iowa, and he wouldn't take a picture with my young son, who was holding a sign of Obama opposition, that he was not born in the U.S. These baseless comments clearly indicate that a great mejority of people out there don't have an understanding of how politics work in the U.S.

OBAMA look like a nice man that I can have a good conversation with, but I am NOTlooking forward to sit and talk with my Presidents.
Obama seems to be some one I will select my class leader. USA politics can not be compared to class politics.

BUSH isalso a easy going happy guy, who was an OUTSIDER to Washington.What happened in the past 8YEARS. ? china and India is economically powerful,Our money value is so low, Economy is bad ,worce we are fighting 2 war with no end sight.JOBS are sent out side our country.

I want to select a smart ,hard working ,experienc ed who is willing to make change and make this country prosperous and strong .End the War.

I an Independent .I am going to vote for Hillary!!!!!!!!

If it is already determined that HRC has most of the delegates, why even bother
voting...?

Just how do they come by this....we haven't even voted yet?

I can't believe HRC will be the nominee for the Democrats...go Obama!!!!!!!!!

G.

If you are curious...he has a great book (and even better audiobook) called "The Audacity of Hope" It outlines his ideas and plans on many issues.... HE DOES HAVE A PLAN FOR AMERICA!

How great will America look with a president like Barack Obama!

Obama, the island of ruba loves you and suppports your vision, good luck in the U.S.!

Dave ca, are you SERIOUSLY comparing Sen. Obama to Hitler? Really? REALLY?!?! I thought we were better than that here in the U.S. Perhaps I am mistaken.

Jr., California: that is EXACTLY what has been running through my mind too! I wonder if Obama can raise one eyebrow....

I am a Democrat. I hate Bush’s presidency. I hated the war in Iraq before we were involved and continue to. I think we are in deep sheet politically and economically due to the money wasted on this war. I believe we need a President who can get us out of it. I am not going to vote Democrat if Obama gets the nomination. Depending on the Republican nominee, I might vote Republican – because he could be less evil then Obama.

Change is a beautiful word that sounded very seductive when used by Obama, especially today considering the sheet that we are in. Without change, mankind would stand still. However it is only a seductive word at the moment. What we need right now is somebody who can and knows how to navigate us out of where we are and Obama is not this person. There were political leaders before that wanted change, but what they achieved was destruction – like in Russia &Iraq. Not all changes are good and it is extremely important when, where and how changes are implemented!

FIRED UP AND READY TO GO!! Hillary please stop stealing out lines!!

YOU GUYS WILL CRY WHEN HRC GET THE NOMINATION AFTER SUPER FEBRUARY 5.WAIT AND SEE

HILLARY 08

Go Obama!! I feel sorry for Hillary though...

Obama is surging in NH big time!

The new post-Iowa caucus polls released today:

ARG – Obama +12
Obama 38% (+7)
Clinton 26% (-9)
Edwards 20% (+5)

Rasmussen – Obama +10
Obama 37%, Hillary Clinton 27%, John Edwards 19%

Dave, CA

"Obama is all smoke and mirrors. From the rally crowds lured in by the opportunity to see Oprah, to the loads of screaming collage students he buses in for his events, to his polished, empty speeches that whip crowds into frenzies! Be careful, voters, this happened in Europe in the 1930's with disastrous results for the world."

You are comparing Obama to nazis? Are you INSANE?!

Just as I was losing hope in you America. You pull this on me. I am very proud of my country today. Obama is already bringing us together. Happy Days are here again!!!

God Bless America

PS....Obama has got my vote.

Canadian Craig, I agree with you 100%! : )

Obama……

No experience at anything noteworthy

Not really a flip flopper, has never made any tough decisions

Talks a good game, but little else

Advocates "Change" but short on specifics on what will change, and how

Primary accomplishments are creating entitlements and raising taxes

Appears to belong to a "blacks" only church

He would never be courted by and major company as a CEO, but wants to be the CEO of the USA?

Probably not

It's as easy as ABC....Anybody But Clinton!

to betty above who said and i quote
"A vote for obama is a vote for terror and commuism in america.Weare voting for the president of the United States of america not the Beta club.He is a muslin not a born American."

Is that so? Are you trying to say that when Mr Obama got selected as a Senator, people voted for terror and communism? Or in other words you are saying that a terrorist and a communist is currently a member of the Senate?

I am scottish and I dont like America because of racist people like you. You feel proud to project america like this? Shuv ur pride wher it belongs!

There are a lot of fake comments on this thread. Anyone really paying attention to the race and listening with an open mind should understand that most of the democrats are pretty much saying the same thing, with slightly different marketing spins. This one is for change, that one is for experience, that one is for the people, this one is for strong administrative credentials. But really, one's about as good as the other. Choose a white man with good hair, one with bad hair, awhite woman, or a black man. I flipped my coin and am going with the black man, because I think it would be good for the black community's spirit.

They are all good. I'd be happy with Obama, Clinton, Edwards, or Kucinich winning the presidency. Compare their levels of professionalism and campassion with a Bush clone like Huckabee, and it's night and day.

I was at the NH rally. There were three busses in the parking lot. Even if they were packed tight with fake supporters, and not gear, staff, or the candidate himself, that would account for a tiny tiny fraction of the people that were present in the crowd.

He spoke well, as he always does. We would be blessed to call him our next president. Though, at this point, pretty much anyone would be a profound improvement.

I am sick of hearing Hillary say she is the one to take on the Republicans. I want someone to work WITH the Republicans, not fight them tooth and nail. Believe me, the Clintons' time has come–and gone. Let's push for a fresh start, and if that fresh start rests on the shoulders of Barack Obama, then I will support him wholeheartedly.

I agreed with WAll, who made a great point.

Jennifer B January 5, 2008 1:20 pm ET

He most likely bussed them in like he did here in iowa. At the Jefferson Jackson dinner he had Bussed in 4 buses from Chicago to make it looked like he had more peopel there. DO NOT TRUST OBAMA.

I was there i live right up the road went to nashua high school north. THE PLACE WAS PACKED to an extent I have never before seen. They had to give out parking tickets because the cars were parked on the side of the main road (broad st.) to the high school. There were so many cars it took us 30 mins to get into the parking lot. Also I saw only 3 buses 2 from the press and one from his campaign. Check out the pictures from the event on Obama's website it was an amazing event. There people outside also who couldnt fit inside and no buses either cept the press.

As an American I think we need to look at the new fresh man to be in the white house, I am so sick of the Bushes and the Clintons, like thee is no other better candidates the country can produce, we are tire of the old politician. No more Clintons and the Bushes American is a democratic nation and not a monachy, Obama has my vote.

Hillary is unstoppable,lets no make mistake about that.Obama cant last long in this race Clinton machine is very powerful and am pretty sure if clintons loses New Hampshire there will be aired negative ads against obama which has never been imagined before.And one thing am certain Hillary would love to pick obama as her running mate,this will be a huge mistake for Obama if he accepts the offer.Obama still has a chance to fight for presidency 4 years or 8 years to come.But if he accepts running mate it will be a major blow in his political career because in election Hillary will be defeated by landslide by Huckaboom,automatically Obama will be withdrawn form future fight in democrats,where is Al Gore,Howard Dean,Dick Gerphart...even john edward.in democrat if you lose electon you wont have chance to fight again.It will be wise idea for Obama when he loses nomination to keep low profile and not support hillary stongly coz Hillary must win nomination and she must lose to Huckabee.

As I said above, I was in the smaller of the two gyms, which was mostly full, but did not appear to be overly full. There was a woman at the door counting heads as we came in, and she said (yes, I asked) that they had to be careful not to exceed capacity. With one of the entrances blocked off by the Secret Service, I can understand why. I don't know if people were turned away at the door, but at least 2,000 did get in to one room or the other.

We need to LISTEN TO WHAT THE CANDIDATES SAY . . .we need to look beyond the words of change, hope, faith or whatever catchy phrases are used, and consider does this man or woman have what it takes to lead this country. Is he or she ready?
Question them. Expect answers.

Interesting comment about the buses following Obama around.

hillary loses in iowa and bad-mouths the state, is that the kind of person we want for president, i hope she shows a lil class when she loses in new hampshire again, i do hope the people of newhampshire, see her for who she really is as cold, calculating and divisive and not vote for her, like the iowans have shown us to do!

If the paparantzee (Sp ?) would leave Britney alone – she might be ok.

As with the presidential rallys, its obvious all the media is on the side of Obama. Actually, he is all talk.. and he is all about HIMSELF for the history books.

Rasmussen: Ron Paul Soars to 14% in NH
Posted by Eric A. Garris at January 5, 2008 09:49 AM

Today's Rasmussen poll puts Ron Paul at third place for 14%:

McCain 31%
Romney 26%
Ron Paul 14%
Huckabee 11%
Giuliani 8%
Thompson 5%

Betty, Betty, Betty, I'm sorry that you are so misinformed about Obama. If he is one of the things that you suggest he is, this government would have exposed it already. Obama more than any other candidate has been investigated from the bottom of his feet to the top of his head. Can any of us say our next door neighbors have been investigated and know that they are not terrorist, communist, muslins, drug traffickers, child predators, murders, etc., I can't. So, Betty, your fears of Obama are unfounded.

How stupid can Americans be? How do people like Bush and Obama with no real life achievements, but rhetoric, get elected?

Go Obama go!!!

Hilary is good butObama has the real vision

Wall above makes some great points – insetad of being inlfuenced by the media hype, we need to decide based on the merits of each candidate. Hillary and Edwards have their shortcomings, so does Obama. So, who has the best chance to become the president?

Winning the nomination does not equal with winning the presidency. Obama cannot and will not be able to take the White House so we will have another republican, such as Huckabee, for four more years which might turn out to be better.

People!! You all need to wake up. If we want change, we need to win first. And Obama can't win. He won't win the national election. Obama is going to lose against any Republican candidate.

I want to win in 2008. I'm sick and tired of Republicans. And I'm very afraid that a little bit of good feeling for this guy today might translate into another 4 years of Republicans in the White House.

WAKE UP BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE !!!!

HILLARY 2008! TO GET CHANGE, WE FIRST NEED TO WIN!

I like Oboma he is one who can take care of all American needed

"Why won't OBAMA display the American Flag?
BY. B.D. Breathitt Co. Voice Newspaper.

" Recently Democratic Presidential candidate Barack Obama unlike all the other Presidential candidates of both our major political parties, refused to pin the American Flag on his coat lapel. His refusal to wear and honor our flag has increased the anxiety many Americans have over his candidacy and placing him in charge of our national security as the Commander-in-Chief of our armed forces."
Our armed forces are sworn to protect the flag and have fought and died serving and carrying the flag since August 17, 1777, when troops under the command of John Stark fought the Battle of Bennington on the New York and Vermont border during the Revolutionary War. Our flad stands for the land, the people, the government and the ideals of the US as it is displayed all around the world. During the past four decades , the radical Muslims have been attacking Americans all around the world.
WOULD IT BE WISE AT THIS DANGEROUS AND CRITICAL PERIOD IN OUR HISTORY TO ELECT SOMEONE WITH A MUSLIM BACKGROUND WHO REFUSES TO DISPLAY THE FLAG HE IS SWORN TO DEFEND?
Obama's mother is an avowed atheist. His Father and stepfather are radical Muslims. His citizenship is only due to being born by his American mother.
What would a President of the US with a Muslim background do in the event he was faced with the choice of defending the US or potentially finding a situation where it may be necessary to use a nuclear device on a Muslim country that was an imminent nuclear threat to our country? Could he make the choice of killing thousands of Muslims whom many may be relative through his father and stepfather? "
Be careful who you vote in Democrats.

PEOPLE DONT COUNT HILLARY OUT OF THIS GAME JUST YET REMEMBER SHES A CLINTON.. OBAMA MAY WIN ONE OR TWO STATES BUT CLINTON HAS THE MAJORITY OF THE STATES IN HER FAVOR.. FL ,CA, NV, TX, ETC . MOST OF THE SUPER TUESDAY STATES ARE IN HER FAVOR SO ALL YOU OBAMA SUPPORTERS HE WILL BE VICE PRESIDENT UNDER PRESIDENT HILLARY CLINTON.. JUST WATCH AND SEE .. IT TAKES A CLINTON TO CLEAN UP AFTER A BUSH

Obama represent the kind of change the Democratic party fought 40 years to get. The very thing that drew the Clintons to politic so many years ago. To have a man judged based on the content of his charachter not the color of his skin.

Mayor Bloomgerg is telling his friends that if Obama wins he will not run. The reason, he does not want to been seen as retarding progress, and keeping the first African-American from becoming president.

This is what the Clintons risk doing, by fighting against a core principle of the Democratic party they appear petty an power hungry. How can they fight against the very thing they claim to have fought 40 years for, to have a black man afforded the opportunity to seek the presidency of the United States?

The more they fight against the Obama movement, the more they appear like the same people who told Dr. King to slow down, who told Dr. King that America was not ready for the type of equality he sought. THe very people who told Dr. King to wait till next time. They appear to be on the wrong side if history, to not understand the 'fierce urgency of now' A terrible place for their legacy to end.

The Clintons may be better off dropping out sooner rather than later, and get behind the movement. Otherwise even if they win the nomination they will end up doing a disservice to the very movement tht drew them to politics in the first place.

Jennifer, do your homework please! You tried once you failed. In Obama we trust!!!!!!!!!!!!

ohh and one other thing about Barack. he inspires. when have we as a country last been inspired?

The only thing Obama bussed in to Nashua was a whoopin'!!

No, there is enough coverage of this to prove that is total bunk. New Hampshireites came in record numbers to see the next president of the United States. The traffic was snarled for miles.. so much so that half the media couldn't even GET there!!

The Overflow room was full.. there were 100s of people waiting outside still!

OBAMA 08!!!!!

Like so many others, i am feed up with the political system as it is. HRC represents more of the same in my oppinion. Barack represents a change from the norm. Would we be taking a chance on him? yes. he is an unknown. But this country was founded on, well, basicly an experiment. i am willing to take a chance. He has my vote!

I'm really not interested in Hillary's message of leading...and "being ready on day one"...I want someone to represent me not lead me and that's what the Obama mentality brings...He's ready to "represent" the people on day while Hillary is flaunting a "lead" message that's already presumed to come with the job...

I hope and I really do Hope that Not a problem from the past like a attack on the USA happens in the first 100 hours of the new president or that a larger war breaks out with in this year because this country seems to forget that afganistan is coming apart as we speak maybe Iraq is cooled down and then pakastan is still hot so the next person who sits in that office better have balls so i think experince will matter so be careful for what you wish for for you who are young and you who have children of fighting age!

Hillary was already co-President for 8 years, that's how she has all her experience, right? If not, then why is she talking out of both sides of her mouth this way? A US President may only serve for 8 years. Fact. We do not need or want her and Bill in there for another 4 or 8. It's just wrong on all levels!

Hillary has mastered the 'convenient delivery of a message' to the American people. She will say what she thinks you want to hear, even if it's a lie, then go to another venue and say something completely opposite, even if IT'S also a lie, just to appease THAT crowd. She's done it over and over and over – for YEARS!

You people have GOT to wake up! She is a fraud, a cheat, a bully and a liar! She does not deserve to be the Leader of our great country!

Can you actually imagine HER commanding the troops? HAHAHAHAHAHA!

I also think that this is Obama's season, and I am looking forward to an Obama/Edwards ticket.

I don't think so that Obama will not win because he is not good enough experience through his sentator just 4 years. I want to Hillary Clinton is going to win as first woman president because she had lots of experience in First Lady and sentator. I believe that Hillary will be very good president.

DONT TRUSSSTT OBAMA.

Betty, obama is NOT a muslem, and he WAS born in the united states.
you should research the facts before you spread false rumors.

I ask all of you Obama supporters only one question: If you have a deadly disease that is very hard to manage and treat, and if left untreated will kill you, would you go to a physician who just graduated from Harvard or some other top University, or would you go to a physician who has a degree from a top school and also years of experience with treating various cases and would know better what might work or not work in your case? Yes, Barak Obama may be a great guy who is brilliant and some day might have enough experience to treat this deadly disease our nation faces, and if untreated will certainly kill our greatness at home and around the world. Who ever you vote for, please take into account the experience that the candidate offers. I am an independent who wants to vote democrat this election, but if Obama gets the candidacy, I am more likely to vote for a more experienced candidate, even if he is a republican. I am sure a lot more people will feel the same way if it comes down to that scenario.

Art is in la la land, not only is Obama going to win big in NH, half of Hillary's 'super' delegates are going to switch sides, her support is very soft and is grounded in her husband, and her 'experience,' neither of which seems to have helped her in Iowa.

It's so funny how people who are against Obama have nothing but unrealistic biased bull to spew. Lets talk about truth. If you are a real critic make it at least seem as though you make sense. I can say a million things about clinton that would make sense yet its not about her. it is about the urgency of now.ITS OBAMA TIME!!!!!!

What's with the gay bashing comments above? Why is that appropriate or relevant to anything in this article? Democrats are supposed to be the ones in favor of equality, not childish and asinine homophobic comments on a news site.

"The WHALES (White Homosexual And Liberal Elites) supporting Hillary are the best spin doctors next to Grampa Bill."

"Mitt Romeny and Obama seem to have the MO, while Hillary has the Ho MOs"

What's that about? Grow up people.

I heard as many as 4000 were waiting to see him, others said 3000.

Go Obama! The Movement has begun.

I believe that as long as special interest growps cotrol policy , nothing will change. Regardless of which candidate is elected. I am for John Edwards, because he is the only one that seems to be serious about getting them out of the pockets of goverment. I think that John Edwards has been ignored by the news media. My second choice is obama.

All aboard!!!

There is plenty of room for everyone on the Obama Express!!

As an outsider, anyone but more Clintons or Bushes will work!

What kind of change he is talking about (Obama)? Did he do anything positive for the country for all years he is the Senator? Nothing. All his promises in the mode: “They did, we will do”, and no one a substantial plan or vision. He is a good speaking fraud!

"Betty" can you please get your facts straight Obama is a Christian. "Wall" can you tell me what stellar things have been accomplished by Senator Clinton (outside of her changing, her position depending on the direction the wind blows just to get votes). She also talks about change and hasn't done one thing exemplary since she has been elected to demonstrate that she is an agent of change. If Edwards/Obama were in the race then I would have to support Hillary only she is clearly better than the Republicans group of candidates. But the more I hear from her the more I know that she isn't the leader for me because she isn't consistent and I don't trust her . As far as I'm concerned either Obama or Edwards instead of Clinton. If she does get the Democratic nomination I will hold my nose and reluctently vote for her. Although I hope it doesn't come to that.

Obama and Hillary have very similar policy positions. I am republican and so will not be voting for any one of them. However, the fact that a non-caucasian male and female are leading presidential candidates in 2008, makes me proud to be an american. Whether republicans or democrats win the whitehouse in 2008, all americans can be proud to say – these elections gave us faith that we have come a long way from where we started. May the best woman or man win the whitehouse, we do need change in washington – even we new republicans know that for sure because the baby boomers have divided this country based on class and race for too long! A huckabee/obama nomination would be great! An ivy league well educated charistmatic bi-racial senator and a simply educated , christian, charismatic white guy......both connect with the poor, women and young voters........now that would be an interesting election.

Jennifer B....I think you have an insecurity problem...In all my years as a lifelong Democrat, Obama inspires me the most as an agent of change. Quit worrying about the fact he didn't have time to take a picture with your kids. Pretty insignificant if you ask me when you look at the big picture. Go Barack!!!!
P.S. Good organizers bus in supporters. How can you fault that Jennifer B.?

i think america is pregnant genuine and honest man who fits everywhere from foriegn policy to economy that man is barrak obama.

Not electable?? Baloney. Polls indicate Republicans find him least objectionable. I have talked to numerous Republicans who rail against Hillary and don't like the "trial lawyer Edwards" One older religious Republican looked like his head was going to explode when I mentioned Hillary and almost screamed "that B....." But he as well as the others said they kind of liked the Obama guy. They also said that stuff about him being a muslim is simply not true, that he is a Christian. Independents seem to be breaking for Barack. Keep in mind that he won big in Iowa where only 2% of pop. is white. The Edwards and Clinton caucus people I talked to liked Obama and clearly would support him in November. I hardly think he is "more liberal" than Hillary and Edwards. He is clearly the real agent for change and the country is ready for him.

@ 'Wall' above – Oprah Winfrey has nothing to do with this and that whole thing is old news. Obama has a set of viable policies as well as a distinguished record of service and success. Visit the candidates' websites (of at least the frontrunners Edwards, Clinton and Obama) and you'll see for yourself what each has to say on the issues. Then perhaps you can repost with a comparison rather than just waving your arms wildly about.

Everyone seem to think Obama and Hillary are the answer,but has anyone taken into account what both the candidates stand for besides Hillary with the blame game and Obama with I stand change game.Think people

First, Obama's speeches are entirely empty, passionate, but empty. Read a transcript, don't be an idiot, he has NO plans on how to execute this "change," and offers "hope." Remember Jimmy Carter? I don't think we want to repeate his presidency, but elect Obama and that's exactly what will happen. And Tyrone, since you hate gays so much, remember two things: (1) Obama is MORE liberal than Hillary; (2) you sound like a homosexual yourself

I don't undrsatnd What change he is goign to bring he is implying by electing a Black man is making a change or what ? Its about time people start analyzing his motives
BTW I am Black

Wall, what has Hillary done but cackle and lie and "reinvent" her way to the nomination? Instead of offering clear policy positions, she has attacked Obama for at one point abusing drugs, her staff going so far as to call him a drug dealer. Instead of appealing to people and asking them for their vote, she has said Obama is inexperienced and naïve. Instead of giving the American people the truth, she has changed her positions whenever the political winds blew a different direction, being for the quagmire in Iraq before she voted against it... Sound familiar? She is not electable and is only tenable because of Bill Clinton. In fact, that's the only reason anyone really cares. If she ran for senator of New York as Hillary Rodham, without having been married to Bill Clinton for as long as she had been then, she would have lost by a landslide. She has ridden Bill's coattails all the way to the Senate and now wants to do the same with the presidency? I think not. And apparently, the American people agree with me.

Obama is NOT a muslim. He is and was christian. Stop spreading lies. Go read his biography.

Obama is the next generations future. The over 50 crowd had there chance, now it is our generations time to lead.

he is fake

Art- I guess by your count everyone should just stay out of the political process and hand the nomination to Hillary, great idea! As a former active Republican, they are convinced that one sure way to have a shot at beating the Democrats in the Presidential election would be the nomination of Hillary. She is such a polarizing figure that Republicans and Independents will come out in droves to vote against her not for the Republican nominee. If she does get elected who on the Republican side of congress will work with her?????

Could not agree more... all I hear from Obama is change, change, change... but he does not talk about how he would bring about change. I find most of his speeches just empty rhetoric....

I love Obama to win but the question is " Can he win The election for the white house?" I doubt that. And I don't think so. Democrats should think to choose a person who can challenge the repablican choice. Other wise they will regret!! The applouse and the fresh face is great but think far away accross the line. Who really can win againest the republican party?

"A vote for obama is a vote for terror and commuism in america.Weare voting for the president of the United States of america not the Beta club.He is a muslin not a born American." – betty

Betty,
Are you sure? Check this out: Barack Obama was born in America of a white American mother from Kansas a black father from Kenya. He has always been a Christian.

If he were a muslim, does his religion automatically make him a bad person?

I totally agree with you that we are voting for the president of the United States of America. So, let's look at each candidate's character, vision, mission, direction in which they want to take the country, and where they stand on specific domestic policies and foreign policy, based on facts, especially what comes out of their own mouths.

Again, some women come out trying to defend one of their own!

Look, I'd like to see a woman as President of United States but as someone said...women waited far too long to choose the first one with some chances.....! Also, getting a women elected is no longer such a big deal....take a look at India or Germany for instance....

Who cares if Obama bussed people in? If people want to hear him speak, and he can bring them in by bus loads – he is helping the environment by keeping all the cars off the roads. Bottom line is people wouldn't go to hear him if they didn't want to – can you imagine young people spending their time at a rally that they didn't want to attend?

I went to my first Democratic caucus (because I was a Republican until Thursday night). Iowa is the least diverse state I have lived in but Obama had supporters from all ages, races and categories. Obama had 122 votes at my caucus Hillary 44 (she needed 42 to be counted viable at 15% of the total voters) and after discussing my experience with friends and co-workers this seemed to be the norm for the night at many precincts. No disrespect to women or seniors but the Hillary supporters were 90% seniors, 95% women and 90% white. People in Iowa were voting for CHANGE! As americans I think we are starting to figure out that EXPERIENCE doesn't equal change just more of the same! Get ready for Hill to take the trip to negative town as some of her suporters are doing on this board, it's politics 101!

JenB- I'm hopeful most of our country doesn't base their voting decisions on autographs,pictures and celebrity and by the way I'm sure those those seniors at my caucus were bussed in by Hill!

Dave- Please take your medication now!!!

Betty- I'm booing you right now! Please put down your rebel flag and join the human race!

If Hill is the nom of course Id support her but folks ask yourself this: remember rite after 9-11 when you felt PROUD to be an American? Then Bush slowly chipped away at it... Would you really feel that pride if another Clinton ran the country? We have a chance w/ Obama to actually look up to the President again, the way its supposed to be. Dont waste this opportunity to be proud of your country and your president again. Show the rest of the world, including the middle east why America is still the greatest country in the world. Obama '08.

Betty, You are sadly misinformed. He's a Christian, American-born citizen. American citizens who are not born in the United States are not allowed to be president. That's in the Constitution.

hope is the American way and so is obama, this country is losing serious ground in the world, our dollar is going to the dumps, oil is ridiculously high, this country is not working for the people anymore, because corporate interest/greed has taken over the, American peoples interest in govt, i want the govt to work for every American and reduce the power of special interests and lobbyist groups in washington, obama is your man, real agent of change and hope, the old washington way is simply not gonna cut it anymore, we need to revamp and renew our govt, with someone with little or no ties to this old corrupt govt,choose obama08, lets rescue America people its all we got, this bad govt have put us in serious debt with china, with the old (hrc) you will get more of the same failing strategies and judgement, lets choose obama for hope, wisdom and good judgement, to always put America first!

Is it just me? or does it seem really odd that someone who was never heard of 4-6 years ago suddenly is drawing such crowds? I'm not making any interpretation or assumptions...just something to think about. Doesn't the Bible make reference to the Anti-christ being VERY charismatic and drawing people into him by promising "togetherness" and being a "uniter" and being VERY eloquent in their speech? hmmm. Sound like someone we know? Perhaps someone who is promising a "change to benefit everyone"?? And in case you are wondering, yes I am a registered Democrat, and not actively a church-goer, so please don't think I'm a "bible thumper". I just don't trust Obama. He has a knack for saying EXACTLY what the people want to hear, even if realistically we all know he can never deliver it by himself. He is running for President...NOT king.

Betty – Barack Obama was born in 1961 in Honolulu. That makes him a born American. I know because I was also born in Honolulu considerably before 1961 and I am a born American. You say he is a "muslin", but as far as I know you don't inherit a religion because one of your parents belongs to that religion. (The exception to that may be Judaism) My mother was a Catholic, but that does not make me a Catholic. Like Obama, I chose to be a Christian as an adult. Like Obama, that makes me a Christian. Please do not base your opinion on made up "facts".

If obama gets the nomination, I'll will definately vote republican!

OK, folks, let's settle down.

As someone who was actually at the event in question this morning, I can assure you there were no buloads of college kids being delivered. The traffic to get onto the HS property in Nashua was backed up over a mile, and I walked about that far to get into the secondary gym. He came over after the main rally, spoke for a bit, and then worked the rope line. The Secret Service was limiting autographs, not the Senator–he just didn't have time. Books were taken into a back room and quickly signed by the candidate after the event, but I saw only one of those in a crowd of about 500 in the small gym.

Calling the event "hastily arranged" is probably accurate, but in this state, we take our role very seriously, and many I talked to in attendance today were there to see the candidate in person, which is part of the tradition of the NH Primary. Some, like me, are still undecided, and in fact this event has me leaning toward Hillary. It's fairly easy here to get the candidate's schedules, and I'll be off to see Gov. Romney tomorrow, as I like to see all the major players before Tuesday, regardless of who I'm going to vote for.

Oh, and Senator Obama is a Christian born in Honolulu, not a Muslim from outside the USA. See, we do know our candidates here.

I LIKE OBAMA!!!!!

AFTER NH she will have a total meltdown like Britney Spears!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I LIKE OBAME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!. I LIKE OBAMA. HE HAS WON MY TRUST

Obama is the next POTUS.

Hillary should quit the race for the sake of the democratic party. She always puts her personal ambitions above the unity of the party. Hillary is ready to lead, but America is not willing to follow her.

HILLARY, QUIT NOW!

The america we know today is not the america that we knew before.It's not the america that the whole world love,cherish,fancy,admire and want to emulate.America has lost it's glory,dignity and charisma.America needs someone that will bring back the lost glory and i believe that person is Barak Obama because i believe that he's the true candidate of change.

WE ALL KNOW THAT HILLARY CLINTON HAS WASHINGTON LIKE EXPERIENCE. BUT AMERICAN PEOPLE ARE TIRED OF THIS SOME POLITIC, THIS WASHINGTON LIKE POLITIC, THIS POLITIC YOU CAN NEVER TRUST . WE WANT A FRESH FIGURE , SOMEONE LIKE US, SOMEONE WHO KNOWS WHAT WE ARE GOING TRU IN LIFE . SOMEONE WE CAN TRUST TO GET THE JOB DONE. I REALLY THINK IT'S OBAMA.

OBAMA CAN GET THE JOB DONE AND WE , AMERICA ARE TRUSTING HIM.

OBAMA 08!!!!!!

Barak Obama I believe is a child born in due season, when the shoe fits, the going become easy. OBAMA a unifier

It's quite amazing. Two days ago, I may have heard one of the most important speeches of the 21st century. What Mr. Obama has done in the democrat party is refreshing. He energizes the youth, and they are coming out in thousands to support him. America may have finally changed. Finally we are paying attention to the message and not voting based on name recognition.
I am a Republican and, Mr. Obama excites me. A 30 yr old white, Iraq War veteran, who is big on national defense. I live in a Blue State. As of this morning, I have a Republican for Obama sign on my lawn. All that I hope is that we as Americans are done looking at a man or women's skin color, race or religion. It is time for change and the Democrat party has a man who can do that. Thank You Barack, you are a breath of fresh air on a cold Saturday morning.

I am amazed at how mindless so many are just grasping at someone because they say they represent change – I am willing to listen to Obama and admittedly am excited by the possibility of breaking the caucasion-male-only-for-president model (and I am a caucasion male by the way) but he has yes to produce ANYTHING other that saying he is a man for change. It will require a very smart and savvy individual to institute REAL change. Sorry folks but anyone who is star struck by Oprah Winfrey and has to be redirected by her to be quiet and present his message rather than spending the entire time gushing over her is not the man of real change. But then this is the country the put George Bush in office twice so why not continue making laughable choices. My personal hope is that we will start to hear really great things from Obama, Edwards, and Clinton and have a viable and believable candidate at the end of this process. Regarding Clinton it is somewhat pathetic how threatened people are of her – she is a strong woman and I get a chuckle with the notion of her going home to Bill crying (don't imagine realistically that happens too much) Try listening and not being afraid of an African American male or a woman or the norm if it turns out to be the best choice. Do not be a mindless drone and jump on a bandwagon based on what the people of Iowa have done – think for yourself and stick to your guns and your own instincts.

I like Obama, and will support him if Edwards drops out. But I do not think it is fair what the media is doing to John Edwards. I thought it was bad before the caucuses when they were basically discounting him, but it got worse after his second place finish in Iowa. Last time I remember he was supposed to be a non-factor, but he edged out the "inevitable" Clinton. Doesn't that deserve some media attention? The media still talks about Hillary vs. Obama, and nothing else.

What do you think about an Obama/Edwards ticket? Is there any possibility?

The question to ask is: Is Obama going to win against a Republican candidate? The answer is NO – he is way too liberal (his record in Illinois Legislature clearly indicates that).

We need to be realistic – he talks about the change as if "using a magic wand and everything will be OK". That will be not the case due to the composition of the Congress.

The last point I would like to make" Is fascinating how nowone mentions that to win the nomination, one needs over 2000 delegates. As of today, HC has 162 and Obama 67. So, even if he wins, NH and SC, one cannot say he will be the nominee for sure. I beleive that the nomination will be determined on Feb 5th.

I attended the JJ dinner in Des Moines and yes Barak may have bussed some kids in but so what. He spoke last and gave the most inspirational speech I have seen in my life. His enthused out of state workers helped Iowa precinct captains at the polls as did those from other campaigns. But they were courteous and obeyed the rules. They did not vote. Iowans like myself voted for Barak and it was a very easy choice. On to New Hampshire and the White House

I tried to listen to sen.Clinton,she suggests that democrats have to go after Republicans.she blames Bush for using fear to win but at the same time She says sooner we will have recession and she needs to win to clean the bush's messy at white house as her husband cleaned after bush Senior.I dont know why sen.Clinton loves to divide Americans.I think Hillary will win nomination but it will be bitter election because she wont get votes from Republicans or independents.The thing which ruins Hillary is to bring Bill to her campaign because people still remember the fights of 90s and all scandles at white house.I hope it will be Huckabee v.Clinton and am sure Huckabee will have landslide victory.

jennifer b-did he bus the iowa voters too.pse respond.for me the biggest thing is being able to energise the youthful vote and make them interested.that is special

Lets keep it real. Just stick a fork in it because Hillary is done. Obama is a once in a lifetime thing. This is his time.

We love Obama!

Hillary is out of it,

She is so ready to lead, America is so read not to Follow.

Mitt Romeny and Obama seem to have the MO, while Hillary has the Ho MOs

I hope we don't have to listen to Hillary anymore.

......CAN YOU SMELL.......WHAT BAROCK IS COOKIN...............

Hillary has Fallen and Can't get up.

The WHALES (White Homosexual And Liberal Elites) supporting Hillary are the best spin doctors next to Grampa Bill.

Grandma Hillary has a chip on her sholder, Bill will probabaly divorce her next year.

The Hill Billy CLINTON'S have EMBARASSED AMERICA LONG ENOUGH.

A vote for obama is a vote for terror and commuism in america.Weare voting for the president of the United States of america not the Beta club.He is a muslin not a born American.

Obama is all smoke and mirrors. From the rally crowds lured in by the opportunity to see Oprah, to the loads of screaming collage students he buses in for his events, to his polished, empty speeches that whip crowds into frenzies! Be careful, voters, this happened in Europe in the 1930's with disastrous results for the world.

I believe that Barak Obama is just the breath of fresh air, that all Americans need! CHANGE is the issue....and, what we need....major CHANGE. Not use a clean-up, nor a modification..........but total CHANGE!

I had chance to met him he would not take a picture with our 7 year old who had hillary sticker and edwards sticker on. He would not sign autograph unless was his book. This was back in september and thats when I knew he was not the one for me.

Only becasue the buses follow him around to fill seats.

He most likely bussed them in like he did here in iowa. At the Jefferson Jackson dinner he had Bussed in 4 buses from Chicago to make it looked like he had more peopel there. DO NOT TRUST OBAMA.

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HRC booed by Democrats in NH (http://newsmax.com/insidecover/Democrats_Boo_Hillary/2008/01/05/61984.html). Let's hope this translates into a win for Obama. This lady needs to be booed right out of the race for 2008.

Say no to four years of division and blame-gaming. Say no to four more years of politics and usual and grandstanding. Say no to four more years of scandles and unreleased records. Say no to four more years of secrecy, cronies, and thugs. Say no to four more years of broken promines. Say no to four more years of lies and deceitfulness. Say no to four years of cold, calculating, and deviousness. Say no to HRC. Boo her out of the race and just say no.

Say yes to Obama in 2008 and say yes to honesty and change we can believe in. Good luck Obama. God bless and God speed. I hope NH will do the right thing and vote for truth.

yeah sure try to blame the candidate, when obama and edwards were booed at the debate, did hillary do anything to stop them?? No she didnt, when the tables turn she cries foul!! obama and edwards did not cry out, they stood and took it like men, hillary goes home crying to bill, folks we need a better person for president, she is weak and besides we have had enough of the bush-clinton-bush monarchy, this is a democracy and so far its working lets encourage the momentum and take our govt back from people like hrc who think, the presidency is her birth right! obama 08!

This guy seems unstoppable. Incredible for a meeting that was hastily arranged