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This man is a dispicable human being. Why oh why cant he and his harpy wife just disappear?

JOHN DESERVES MORE TIME ON TV NEWS. HE SHOULD COMPLAIN THAT THEY ARE COVERING OBAMA AND HILLARY MORE THEN HIM. HE SHOULD HAVE EQUAL TIME, ESPECIALLY WHEN HE CAME IN BEFORE HILLARY IN IOWA. GET THEM TO GIVE JOHN EDWARDS AS THE NEXT PRESIDENT THAT HE IS GOING TO BE. I WANT THEM TO RESPECT JOHN EDWARDS, AS I DO.

I loved Edward when he was running for President in '04. I was seriously rooting for his Candidacy this year, but during the debates he seemed so angry and desperate. He has good ideas about restoring the middle class.
He should focus more on what will do for America, and less on personal attacks and name calling.

I can't believe he's hinting about Hilary getting out of the race. He's disillusioned because that's not going to happen until the last primary state has voted. The Clintons are persistent, well financed, and connected she is not going anywhere anytime soon.

Elections should be about ideas, visions, and inspirations. None of which has been displayed by any of the candidats but Barack O.

indy, just to more finely sharpen the point, I have lived in my life in, West Virginia, Virginia, North and South Carolina, Pennsylvania, California, Florida, Tennessee, Lousiania, Indiana and Kentucky. (I am 55 years old)

Just thought you might want to know what you did not know before you list me as an urbanite!

You have staked out your position as an "anti-Clintonite", however, given my world view, I am not one!

Don't hate...Hillary in '08!

People in India love Hillary Clinton – she brought the #1 outsourcer of US jobs to India into New York. Look up TATA consulting. They employ 10 people in New York. They outsource over $4 Billion annually. Hillary brought them here shortly after she was elected senator. This will be used against her soon. Is this part of her so-called experience?

"When you choose CEO of the company, who would you choose between experienced executive who has couple decades of management skills or some foot soldier/entry level employee without any experiences."

BAD comparison. Choosing Hillary is choosing the executive's wife. That's al lshe was, that's all she'll ever be. 8 years of being married to the president does NOT count as experience and does NOT qualify one to be president. By that measure, Laura Bush has the same experience as Hillary, and Nancy Reagan has MORE experience than Hillary. So why don't we elect one of them?

To night I will sleep just fine. I am proud to be a Democrat after listening to our four candidates. God Bless

What is the type of person in Washington right now? It's the type of person who thinks getting mad and yelling at their car makes it drive better.

That's what I saw from Hillary tonight. A few times, she got mad and and was visibly agitated, and she thinks that being the loudest voice at times will jump start her stalled campaign.

If you want change, there are two men left. Barack Obama and John Edwards.

Please pardon the double post, I had a software glitch.

indy in Tampa says:

"I have heard enough of this "Iowa is not the United States" garbage from condescending urbanites who somehow believe they are more sophisticated and enlightened."

Gosh indy, thanks for recognizing the sophistication and urbanity that was obvious in the post you quoted from above.

Although i do live in Kentucky's largest city, I was born in West Virginia and educated during the early years of my life all around this country,. (My Father was a 20 year retiree from the United States Navy) so I have seen a large part of the Nation at an early age. In fact, I lived in southern West Virginia during the formative years of my life, I went to high school and college in that state. As an adult, I began a career in the food srevice business, which required frequent moves to advance, so I saw even more of it as an adult.

My remarks were not condescending in any way (as far as intent is concerned) I merely made the case that a mostly white, rural population is not representative of this country as a whole.

Indy in Tampa says:

"I have heard enough of this "Iowa is not the United States" garbage from condescending urbanites who somehow believe they are more sophisticated and enlightened. "

Youe quote above was directly lifted from one of my previous posts

It is interesting to me that you could derive , from my remarks, that I am a condescending urbanite who believes I am sophisticated and enlightened!

Although I do live in the largest city in Kentucky (Louisville) I was born in the state of West Virginia and was educated formally, for the most part in that state.

I come from a military family, my Father was a 20 year retiree fron the United States Navy, so I grew up on military bases around the United States for the first 14 years of my life.

I'm with you Georgina, Canada.

It is sad to read the comments on these blogs or should I say criticisms of Candidates. And I have to wonder after two terms with Bush as a leader how Americans can vocalize so much criticism for Democratic Candidates! And especially Hillary Clinton! What is it about Hillary that turns some Americans into
raving maniacs? Given the choices among Republican Candidates I would think she would be a breath of fresh air!

I hope you can all put your pettiness to bed and focus on the good of your Nation.
And I hope all will be wise enough to bypass the Republican Contenders ie: Bush Clones and go for the Gusto this time around. Gusto ie: Intelligence, Capability, Leadership Ability, Experience in International Diplomacy and a command of the English Language.

When I see some chanting Ron Paul, Edwards, Huckabee, Guiliani, Thompson and Romney it gives me Shivers! Get a Grip! And Obama might be intelligent, bright, and talk a good talk but he certainly hasn't got the political experience and hasn't been around long enough to lead a Nation. Maybe next time around after an experienced leader cleans up the Huge Mess George is leaving behind.
I wonder if Americans fully realize the damage Bush has done and just how large a task it is going to be for the next President to put all in order again?

No I won't be voting as I'm Canadian. But I will be suffering the affects like the rest of the world if Americans make another serious blunder like they did when they elected Bush TWICE! I couldn't fathom how he got elected once! It still boggles my mind! Please do the research and give serious thought to your decision.

OverTheRainbow, KS – GET OFF THE ATTACK MODE ALREADY – geez, your baseless rebukes of others comments just go to show how "haters" litany is pure redundancy of synicism and doom. You're comments are partially responsible for the irresponsible and unfounded "hating" of Hillary and other candidates for that matter.

Go over a rainbow or something and let people have thier say.

The media needs to give Edwards his fair share of coverage. The big news is that Clinton ran third. Rather than the Clinton-Obama race that the media wanted, we are going to have a contest between Edwards and Obama.

Where is the Media coverage for John Edwards?
There is virtually no coverage of John Edwards, despite his credible stature as a viable candidate. Even after his showing in the Iowa Caucus, garnering almost 1 of 3 Democratic votes, your media and political analysts consistently eliminate him as a contender.
When there is a rare mention of John Edwards, his candidacy is further undermined by inaccurate reporting.
Edwards did not "count Clinton out" as your headline states. In fact his words were "I would never count Hilary Clinton out".
Why is the United States media removing the opportunity for your citizens to consider a viable leader of your great nation? Surely this "land of opportunity for all" would not discount John Edwards because his financial resources are equal to those of the two Democratic candidates constantly in your news.
Please restore a measure of integrity and equality to media presentation of the Presidential race, and give America and the world then opportunity to hear from, and about John Edwards!
Respectfully,
Leslie Geddes from Canada

YOU ARE BEING UNFAIR!!!!!

It's obvious John Edwards is being slighted by CNN news coverage. Is this a deliberate attempt to promote Obama's agenda??? All candidates and supporters should be treated equally. After all that's how most of us decide who we're going to vote for – by listening to news reports. You must get it right and be fair.

Hillary's attitude toward Iowa now is just like Bush's attitude toward the world in his :"You're either with us or against us".
This is exactly how Hillary runs things, please do NOT let her run this country.

Hillary is not out of it. She has only just began. How can Edwards say that Hillary is out of it when he barely edged out over her in Iowa. Hillary Clinton will win it over all.

Bimmer, you make excellent points. Why isn't the Clinton campaign not highlighting these issues? Obama is all talk and no substance.

John Edwards needs to worry about himself and his campaign instead of trying to put down Hillary. What is he hoping this for ? Do you guess he thinks if Obama wins he will be his running mate?

As a New Yorker I am quite glad to see that Hillary has lost in Iowa. Having met and spoken with her for about ten minutes face to face, I can say that she is a well oiled political machine who does not mean what she says. She does not represent change, she represents more of the same. Hillary represents another four to eight years of fear and war.

My vote is for Obama. The young, baggageless candidate who represents true change in Washington, the United States, and our influence throughout the world.

Troy S – Hillary definitely doesn't have all of "our" votes. Some of us gays have worked with Hildabeast...I didn't like working for her...I sure don't want her working for me!

WE need Hillary-You go girl show us the way....

wil – Clinton didn't want gays to serve openly in the military any more than Bush does. He signed "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" into policy! I STILL don't get why America will stand by as these Presidents write policies discriminating against our own people! America stood by for decades as blacks and women were discriminated against. NOW America is standing by as gays are being discriminated against. Why are even the democrats who "stand for liberal rights" standing by as gay people's rights are being stripped away from them?!? Would you have stood by as they added to the Constitution that blacks were not allowed to get married? Would you have stood by as they added to policy that you can't be black and be in the military? How about women? What if they said women were not allowed to serve in the military? Or they wanted to add to the Constitution that women were not allowed to work? Or that women were only allowed to give birth to ONE child and no more! How about we ammend the Constitution to state that two people should only have sex to have children?! Ya know, the Bible states that sex is not for enjoyment but to bring new life. If we can use the Bible's 'policies' on marriage, how about on sex, or women's rights?!

People, we are humans! We're your sons, daughters, mothers & fathers, uncles, aunts, cousins. We are your doctors, lawyers, politicians (Sen Craig...), preachers, teachers, servers, and garbagemen. We cross racial divides! We cross sexual divides! We have proudly and quietly served in our military for hundreds of years! We DON'T want special rights! We DON'T want additional rights! ALL WE ARE ASKING IS EQUAL RIGHTS! How is my choosing to be with my partner for the rest of my life any different than you being with yours for the rest of your life? Why should he & I build a life together, that at death is taken away by the state?! Can you imagine being told, as your loved one lays dieing on a hospital bed, that you can't go in and see them? Can you imagine the 401K plan that your loved one has poured his/her money into for decades being taken away? How about not being able to roll their 401K plan (which hetero couples are allowed to do upon the death of their loved ones) into yours? How about hearing you can't adopt a child because you're not a real couple? God, what would happen if couples who mixed race (1 white and 1 black for example) were told they couldn't adopt a child because their race is not the same?!

STOP voting for discrimination! Think about how your candidate effects America as a whole! A President who supports discrimination being added to our Constitution can only bring more shame to America as a whole! Canadians wrote songs about us "Proud To Be An American"...now our musicians are saying "Yeah I'm embarrassed that he's from Texas too!!" to foreigners. My how times have changed!! Vote NO to discrimination! Vote YES to change!!

If Bill Clinton was the Elvis of polititians, Obama is the Hendrix. The enthusiasm he generates is unprecedented. His magic is alchemical, his talent monumental. He is the man who can set this country back on course. Edwards should just hand over what little cash he has to Obama, along with an endorsement. So should Hillary, who is in an impossible position. She is pitted against the good guy, which automatically makes her the bad guy.

Wait, let me get this. If you have 6 or 7 more vote out of thousands, that puts you in the class with Obama who received hundreds of votes more than either Clinton or Edwards.

BTW Senator Clinton was not denigrating Iowa, just referring to history.

I really want a grownup for President.
Go Hillary!

http://messagero.wordpress.com/

A comment by Barrister4Hillary is a great example of the close-minded Neanderthal thinking that exists in this state I live in: New York. Someone who thinks she is entitled to be President moves to New York, confident that there enough brainless liberals (mind you, there are a lot of intelligient, thoughtful ones, but not in this state) who would elect her and would ignore the fact that she's done nothing except talk for the vast majority of her time here and then, as Barrister4Hillary notes, push for her to become President.

I almost always vote Republican, but am willing to give any Democrat a fair shake. Al Gore would have and still could be a great President and so could Joe Biden and Dodd, for examples. Obama seems quite impressive and it does seem he's far more capable of accomplishing what Clinton only talks about and he's definitely more honest than her; I suppose only a barrister could accept and ignore her shameless attempt to buy and lie her way to votes; the people's money should not be used in any way to buy votes and her unwillingness to answer simple questions is, or should be, an insult to all of intelligience. In fact, Obama's honesty is perhaps his greatest asset, I think, something Clinton may be unable to overcome and if she tries her dirty tricks on him, it will sink whatever chances she feels she still has or is entitled to. I think her free ride has nearly reached the end of the track. I'm not entirely comfortable with Obama's opinions, but I am impressed wih him and hope that he sticks to a clean campaign as the similarly straight-talking Huckabee and McCain have indicated they will, as well.

Here's another one of America's he-men running for the presidency. Just attach some strings to those hands, arms and head and we'll have ourselves a real live talking puppet. I bet his wife is proud to be seen in the public eye with that fool. I would love to rub a big wad of gum in his hair.

What can be more of a Historical change than a woman (Finally) in the White House! The Big Media men can chop Hillary up all they want but facts are still facts! She is the most intelligent- Has the most legal and political experience and
She cares about the citizens of this country! She took a terrible blow by the Republicans when she went out on a limb back in the 90s trying to get everyone (Not just the Rich) affordable Health Care! It failed because the Rich didn't want to pay for the less Rich!! My daughter is Sick and in the Hospital as I write this. My husband is frantically trying to get enough Cash to pay her bill so they will keep her until she is well!! (She is 22 and just graduated from college) but she has no health care! I Want the 1990s again! This country was prosperous- safe and working!! A woman is what we need! A Clinton is what we need !! I pray people will not be fooled by a questionable – big talking- inexperienced guy with a funny name and a wife with a jive- talkin attitude!!

Edwards should speak for himself. The VP nomination last time around has gone to his head unfortunately.

Clinton can never be out of it by virtue of her last name being "Clinton" unless Edwards himself drops out of the race and endorses Obama completely! If that is what he is trying to imply here...then we might as well say hello to PRESIDENT OBAMA!

Otherwise, this one of going all the way down to the wire. See you guys on June 3rd in Montana/South Dakota

Is there anyone who has commented in this blog that is not illiterate? Maybe people will take your opinions seriously if you use correct punctuation and grammar....

We need an intelligent person in the White House who can pick experienced people to advise him , and appoint CIA and FBI dotectors who are answerable to the People of the United States through OUR Constitution. That person needs to be free of IOUs' to anyone. Be aware of newspapers and current events. Be able to pronounce nuclear . Finish a sentence without stammering 10 times. Be on the job in person when an emergency erupts. Talk it out fully before punching away. Not taunt your enemies to " bring it on". Find Osama Bin Laden and punch his lights out for good! I could go on and on but let me just say we need Barack Obama--NOW! Edwards would be a nice Veep. And no one could have delivered his home state to Kerry other than Kerry.

Edwards' campaign is doomed and responsiblity for that lies partly with the media for portraying him as 'angry". We've been through miserable times these last 8 years with Bush and if you're not angry then there must be something seriously wrong with you. Edwards has stood up to Bush in an in-your-face way and has done what every democrat has complained Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid has not, yet he won't get the nomination. Sad.

Do not count John Edwards out yet. Just like the media did in Iowa, and then he came back and defeated the "inevitable" candidate, Hillary Clinton. I am sorry, inevitable candidates don't lose caucuses. John Edwards will be the next President.

Wow...I should have spent more time proof-reading before I hit submit....sorry!!

It's funny that Edwards who "won" by 7 state delegates (744 to 737) would say a thing like this. People need to understand that the Iowa Democrat Caucus is VERY FLAWED!! At my precinct Obama had 189 people select him, Clinton had 101 select her, and Edward's had 74 select him (THERE IS A REASON THEY DON'T RELEASE THE NUMBERS, IT WOULD SHOW THE FLAWS!!). When it was all said and done Obama had 5 state delegates from my precinct, Clinton had 2, and Edwards had 2...so even though Clinton had 27 more people choose her at my precinct alone she got the same number of state delegates!! My prediction is that this happened a lot over the state of Iowa, and in a few places Edwards got 1 more than Clinton...even though the populous vote would have put Obama in 1st, Clinton in 2nd, and Edwards in 3rd...we in Iowa use something similar to the Electoral College!!! Moral of this is Edwards don't rely to heavily on your "2nd place" finish in Iowa, and THE REST OF AMERICAN DON'T PUT TO MUCH FAITH IN IOWA'S RESULTS....VOTE THE WAY YOU SEE FIT!!!

One thing which was nice to see, and the rest of the U.S. should follow Iowa on, is the high turn out...I believe it was somewhere over 230,000 people on the democrat side along...normally I think it is more like 150,000 total!!

IS ANYONE ELSE TIRED TIRED TIRED OF HEARING THE SAME STUMP SPEECH FROM JOHN EDWARDS? THIS GUY HAS BEEN SAYING THE SAME THINGS FOR TWO ELECTIONS NOW. HE'S ALSO OBLIVIOUS TO THE FACT THAT HIS RACE FOR THE WHITE HOUSE IS OVER. I DO THINK HE BELIEVES IN WHAT HE SAYS BUT HE HAS TO FACE FACTS....HE HAS NO CHANCE OF GETTING THE NOMINATION. JOHN...PLEASE GO QUIETLY INTO THE NIGHT.

Edwards is cooked. HRC exposed. Who will Obama select as a VP?

I think that might be wishful thinking on Edwards' part...the truth is he has a uphill climb if he want to win it in NH...The Clintons a re strong here... http://www.enewsreference.wordpress.com

"Iowa does not have best track record in determining who the parties nominate, everybody knows that," she said at an event in Manchester. "You know, New Hampshire is famously independent, it is a place where people want to make up their own minds — they're not interested in what anybody else has decided.

now she's bringing down Iowa, you can't just do that Hillary, Iowans made up their minds.

Well, I am just an interested outsider lookin' in... Okay, there is this millionaire laywer who masquerades as a working class hero and pretends to run for president, but everybody knows that he does not have the money to last for the whole primaries... So he has to have good early results to qualify as running mate and he thinks that Obama is the surer thing. And he has to shout alot to hide that he is just doing a show. He has to get in the news by attacking his opponents, because he can't affort to buy the air-time.

Never underestimate a determined woman, my dear Mr. Edwards. And never undererstimate her money coffers...

I have to strongly disagree with ALL of the comments here!

This is a ONE WOMAN RACE!

The hate mongering males, in this race, and even their male and female clone supporters, waste a lot of time and ink ATTACKING and disrespecting someone who is either DEAD or DONE!

Obviously, this only shows how truly GREAT and RELEVANT our next President: HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON really is...

John Edward should give up. I am from the Carolina's and sick and tired of him talking about his mama, daddy, grandmama about hard time. A lot of people in this world had hard times and we overcame it. He needs to save his money and time concentrating on his sick wife. She should be the most important person in his life right now, not politics. Just sit down and shut up.

CNN is beyond doubt or dispute the Clinton News Network. They deleted my comment–in which I outlined the reasons why the Iowa caucuses were of importance. Obama will win, and CNN doesn't want to face the facts. Boo hoo.

Obama '08.

I am a black Democrat and I am NOT ready to give the leadership of my Great Country over to some teenage gosple preacher!

The only thing Obama has going for him is that he is black, and his skill as a teenage gospel preacher – outside of that, he is EMPTY!

Hillary is the only candidate out there that can fix this country; stop demonizing her and really learn what this election means.

I hate first three democrate runner as they are Lawyer ,,,,

i agree edwards should drop out and so should clinton

God please save US from Clinton & Bush family ,,,
the main differance is Hilary Clinton already know how to do corruption and it will take time for new guy like Obama to learn how to do corruption ,,, how to favor corporate world,,,how to work in the best intrest of corporate people ,,,, so in the end inexperiencised person is good for a while,,,,,, initialy new guy will fear to do wrong thing,,,,,

Here in California we have yet to vote....February 5th is a big DAY for alot of voters in alot of STATES dont count those voters out

Once again the world is watching you, please don't continue on the same track you found yourselves on for the last eight years. It appears the Republicans have some embarrassingly stupid candidates out there as per usual, does this mean they are a shoe-in again? Why is it that as we observe from a distance we seem to see clearly the mistakes you make? We knew it was wrong to go into Iraq even when your government said it was right. We can see you are allowing your country to be taken over by crazed Christians turning you into another nation ruled by religion. At this point you need so desperately to find a candidate who can win against the corrupt Republican machine, try to unite in this cause. I think Hillary is the one who could lead your country out of the mess Bush has created, but I do not think she is electible running against almost any Republican. For whatever reason there seems to be a lot of animosity towards her (the silly schoolyard name calling is more than a tad immature, don't you think?). That said, if she is not, then find someone who can and support them, please!

I would like to know how American voters could vote Obama as a candidate for the highest office in the country when his ties to The Muslim nation have never been seriously challenged and when he refuses to say the pledge allegiance? A man who has studied at a radical Muslim school in Indonesia and just recently joined a Christian church to show he is a Christian and a man who has admitted to being a drug user. It seems like the democrats are playing right into the republicans hands by possibly nominating a man who could no way win the office. What's your take on this?
Rocky Falleti
Youngstown, Ohio

Its like this if Hillary Clinton dosen't get the nomination, the belief is that hispanic vote will go republican again and support John McCain if he continues in this race. also he seems to be about the only one besides Mrs. Clinton who supports this population ! if you watch Obama or Edwards rallies you will see maybe 1 or 2 hispanics and or maybe 1 or 2 asians ! again i ask, you why is that ??

Edwards, Obama, Romney: The Agents of "Change"

How about Obama/Edwards- as in Michele and Elizabeth.

Is it not true that Hillary has carried upstate New York where Republicans used to win.

Is it not true that she cosponsored bills with Reublican senators, showing her skills and desire to get things done?

Is not it true that she is the most able candidate on the Democrat ic side to fight Islamic terrorism, as she has first -hand experience of the sufferings of New Yorkers as one of their senators?

Is not it true that she made friends out of Reublican senators who made a career out of despising her?

Is not it true that she won New York, not once but twice, without being originally from there?

Is not it true that she is the one the Reublicans hate most because they think she will beat their nominee?

Is it not true that people cannot stand her because she is the most intelligent of all the candidates: Republicans and Democrats and Independents ?

Is not it also true that intelligence, not likeability is the most important trait in making important decisions for the country?

If they are all true, then why hate her for no reason? Give the woman a fair shake, GUYS.

Maryann is quite right:

I can not follow an empty "hope" and then make me sorry , like the same story in 2004.

You go to Obama's event, you hear every time he talks about are "hope""change", you go to Hillary's event, you hear "change", "issues", and "how to."

Maryann, I couldn't with you more.

I can not follow an empty "hope" and then make me sorry , like the same story in 2004.

You go to Obama's event, you hear every time he talks about are "hope""change", you go to Hillary's event, you hear "change", "issues", and "how to."

IOWANS HAVE SPOKEN…. THEY SHOWED THAT THE MATTER OF RACE, CREED, OR COLOR DOES NOT REPLACE PRINCIPLES AND ETHICS OF TODAY'S LEADERS. AMERICA IS LOOKING FOR A LEADER TO LEAD – BY WAYS OF EXAMPLE, THE CLINTONS HAVE LED BEFORE, AND HAVE SHOWN BAD EXAMPLES OF LEADERSHIP. OBAMA WILL RESTORE OUR CONSTITUTION, WHICH IS BEING TORN APART PIECE BY PIECE BY OUR CURRENT ADMINISTRATION.
THE PEOPLE OF AMERICA WANT EXPERIENCE AND CHANGE – THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES WANT BARACK OBAMA ! BRING ON NEW HAMPSHIRE !
SO LONG TO THE CLINTON AND BUSH DYNASTY'S…..WE THE PEOPLE HAVE SPOKEN!

OBAMA / EDWARDS '08: REAL CHANGE AND EXPERIENCE FOR AMERICA

BRING ON NEW HAMPSHIRE!! GO OBAMA !!

Vijay, you must not be living in India. Everyone I run into (that is hundreds of them) here in India loves the Clintons. People here think that Iowa Democrats were foolish in electing Obama–a rooky at best. Anyone can talk about change (as Obama does) but it is hard to bring about the kind of change Hillary Clinton has already brought.

As a Democrate if Mrs. Clinton does not win the nomination and Sen. McCain is in the race – My vote will go to him- I do not believe Edwards Or Obama have what it takes to run this country

John Edwards' heart is in the right place, but "its hard to determine where his head is at".

Rock on Edwards!! America NEEDS a change!!

Edwards/Obama in 08!!

You're right, John! Hilary is out!
The only ones that don't see this are Wol;f Blitzer and CNN. Their bias for Hilary do not let them see reality.
The CNN poll was predicting Hilary winning Iowa by five percentage points up to the last minute, while the rest of the polls had Obama up by a larger percentage.
Their credibility is shot, and that is very poor journalism.
Delio
Miami.

John will finish third in Iowa. Hate to say it but Hillary is still the one to beat. Democrats haven't learned their lessons of the past 30 years. They have to reach Independents to win the election.

That means Obama or bust!

I am sorry Mr. 400 dollars hair cut, we couldn't care less about what Iowa thinks. Be honest you and Senator Clinton were separated by less than 0.5% of the votes. After Iowa you are running on fumes.

When you all voted Bush into office didnt he run on change, hope & working together. LOOK HOW THAT TURNED OUT. We dont need Obama this time around, maybe next time for him.

I agree with this post 100% and I sure hope that you are representative of NH voters.

Please do not play into the role of "media puppet" and respond to this type of political tactic. Read the headline again carefully. John Edwards "seemed to suggest"... C'mon folks.. can't you see what they're doing here?

Clifton NH January 4, 2008 11:49 pm ET

1st thing 1st – Hillary is Dirty down to her knickers. She has the worst record of pork barrel spending in the history of the Senate. She has her husbands desire to tell the USA how to live and to restrict your rights and ignore the Constitution as it is only guidelines to go by. A vote for Clinton is a vote for Disaster. She was up to her eyeballs in trying to take Honest Citizens right to own Firearms away. Then only Criminals will have them. She & Bill allowed the Justice Department & ATF to maintain records on Firearm Owners long after the Law allowed. She will raise taxes to put all her programs into play and she is buried deep in Corporate Greed. She even had Large AMOUNTS of Monies donated to her by a known Criminal. Her Husband pardoned a notorious thief as he left office. Their lives are surrounded in scams and scandals. Why would any one vote for her knowing all this and much more.

Obama & Edwards are both good candidates and probably stand a better chance of beating the GOP. But the Difference is in the way things will get done.

Obama will raise your taxes. His Health Care Plan is full of Holes and will Cost everyone more $$$$ money. Obama will take your right to defend yourself by restricting the 2nd amendment. He will also create a registry to track law abiding citizens who own firearms (and that is just a start). Obama will give away tax payers monies to big Corporations to bribe them to make changes he would like to see – example – Proposed giving automakers help with health coverage in exchange for more hybrid. Why not Mandate it through legislation??? We have the Technology to do these things, but greed has kept them in the file Cabinet. He will continue to give tax breaks to corporations, including the oil companies. And we all know they really need them.

John Edwards will get the job done. Not fair to look back, it was a different time and different attitude. We must look to the now and to the future. Of all the Demarcates worth looking at, Edwards is the only one that stands out for the working class who make less than $60,000 per year. It is time to stop the Corporate Greed and look after the working class. It is time to stop giving tax breaks and allowing Corporations to be sheltered from paying taxes like the rest of us. Edwards is the only candidate who is on record promising to do this. He is also the only one who is on record stating he will take away the politicians health care benefits if they don't come up with a plan to provide affordable Health Care to the masses.

If you are a voting democrat, vote for the one person who is going to make a difference without raising your taxes, with out taking away anymore of our precious freedoms, and who will be respected through out the World Stage as a Leader to be taken seriously.

These are my opinions, and mine alone. I could go on and don't get me started on the Republican side of the election. I guard my freedoms, my right to Bear Arms, and my hard earned dollar very dearly. I served this great nation for 8 years in the USMC to ensure our Constitution and the Freedoms it guarantees are protected. I cannot vote for anyone who would take those freedoms or more money from me. Vote your Conscience.

Live Free or Die
Clifton
NH

I can not follow an empty "hope" and then make me sorry , like the same story in 2004.

You go to Obama's event, you hear every time he talks about are "hope""change", you go to Hillary's event, you hear "change", "issues", and "how to".

Besides, I was very concered if Obama is really electable.
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Powered by shear ego. No one bought in to his "Universal Hair Care".

Edwards is a pathetic disgrace.

Edwards does have a point. How is electing another Clinton going to change anything?

As an Independant I went to my first Democractic caucus Thursday and did a little people watching here is what I saw. The people supporting Clinton were very old and 90% women. We had a record turn out at my caucus and each canidate needed 42 people to become viable and they had 44! Edwards had 52 supporters originally and ended up with 42. Most of them were middle aged men and were wearing union shirts (he doesn't take money from special interests "unions" but he will take their support?) Richardson had 40 supporters but became viable by taking two of Edwards supporters so he ended with 42 and his group was half middle aged women and half middle aged men. Biden had 33 supporters 75% of whom were men and all middle aged to seniors. After some shenanigans Edwards gave them 8 votes and Hillary 1 so they could become vialble and so Obama would not get another delagate. Obama had the most diverse group of voters by far, young, old, men and women. He ended up with 122 votes. I had five friends who were at other precincts and they witnessed virtually the same breakdown of voters I did! Iowa is the least diverse state I have ever lived in so I was shocked at what I saw! The discussions I had with Obama supporters suggested that people were voting for change. I guess peopl are starting to realize experience doesn't equal change it equals more of the same!

If Hillary is your Royal Thighness, what does that make Edwards? His Royal Hairness? Or Obama His Royal Blackness? Come on folks....lets grow up a little and stop this childish name calling.

Hillary will prevail!

I think Hillary has a better chance than Edwards. She has a lot of money behind her, much more than Edwards. She can afford to stay in the race longer than he can.

What did Gore and Kerry have in common? – They were both deadly dull to listen to whenever they opened their mouths. Sorry to say this, but Hillary Clinton has just the same problem. She is such a dull speaker that it's almost a form of torture to listen to her. Don't lets nominate another boring dullster! Obama is the only Democrat who's any fun to listen to, and that's the true reason why he won in Iowa, and that's why he's the Democrat with the best chance to win in November.

Can anyone tell me what differentiates ANY of these Duhmocrats? What can they say differently in the debates?

Duhmocratic Platform:

1. Hate Bush
2. Get outta Irag in 1 month, 2 months, 3 months, uh, 4 months, uh, 5 months, uh, no, uh, 6 months, and on and on
3. Hate Bush
4. Tax everybody, and anything that moves, lives or dies
5. Hate Bush
6. Free (LOLF!) Health Care for EVERYBODY in the Entire Universe! Oh, what the heck, let's let Canada in on our's too. They already know about "free" Health Care)
7. Hate Bush
8. Let anyone in our country that wants to be here, even if illegally, give them lots of money and free stuff so they will know who to vote for in future elections
9. Hate Bush
10. Oh, and hate Bush

How can there be any serious DEBATE with this gang of clowns when they all say the SAME thing?! Unfortunately, the Republican side isn't much better ... Gonna be a long 11 months ..............

It is funny how Hillary spent 7.5 million in a "meaningless state". It funny how IOWA was important when she thought she would be winning it, how her staff ran negative ads in hopes of winning IOWA. She will lose NH and SC. By the time FL comes around we should be down to two candidates and by Feb 4 we should be down to one and begin campaigning as a party for November.

Evans is counting his chickens before they hatch. wish all of the candidate would clarify change. I want to hear about the issues.

Mr. Edwards is too smooth and cocky .

"Iowa does not have best track record in determining who the parties nominate, everybody knows that," she said at an event in Manchester. "You know, New Hampshire is famously independent, it is a place where people want to make up their own minds — they're not interested in what anybody else has decided."

Where is the outrage? That is the most incredibly back handed, cynical, sycophantic, insulting, vile load of crap I have heard in this campaign. To be honest, I was actually beginning to feel sorry for Hillary after the stomping she took in Iowa, even with the delusional "victory" speech afterwards, though that brand of denial comes right out of the "we'll be greeted as liberators" playbook.

I have heard enough of this "Iowa is not the United States" garbage from condescending urbanites who somehow believe they are more sophisticated and enlightened. You know what? Iowa IS VERY MUCH the United States. These people are educated, conscientious, and have taken their role in this process very, very seriously. They have represented themselves well, and are very much entitled to the weight that their voices carry in the democratic process. Nobody has ever implied that Iowa has the right to speak for the nation, so get over it already. If other regions of our country had a higher percentage of politically concerned residents, then perhaps they would have the privledge of a first in the nation caucus.

As badly as I want to see change in Washington, and to see the Bushies and their nauseating ilk hit the bricks, if Hillary somehow slimes her way into the nomination, I will write in Barack Obama, regardless. HILLARY CLINTON WILL NOT GET MY VOTE.

Californians for Obama!

Jack, is your job dog catching? You are lower than fungus by your comment, I pitty your life. If you are a teens, Our Country's future is very dark.
Kris, you are wrong, immatured people voted Obama by the media. Life starts from 60's, we learn during whole our lives. Most of youngsters think they know everything, it is very dangerous for our Country. That's why we need the President who is lifetime experienced. Hillary Clinton is the most qualified candidate for the next President, wise Americans will make the right decision.

Edwards and Obama say Dems in Iowa voted for change... I'd like to remind them that Bill Clinton is the one who started the change. The change that helped elect Edwards & Obama into the Senate. While Hillary is not Bill, I believe they share similar values and beliefs on how the government should be run and what is and is not government's responsibility to the public. Hillary has been pushing for change her whole life... Hillary has the experience. Edwards and Obama really have alot of nerve to say Hillary is the status quo... While they are saying all the counter arguments of the Republicans, Hillary knows it is not that easy TO JUST SAY IT... how do you get action and coalitions around it... Hillary in her private professional world, in her public professional world has a track record that is second to none... I would give great pause to either of them if they continue on this road of trying to destroy the very hand and source that gave them their start...

It seems to me that there is a lot of hatred in this years election from all fronts.

Hang in there John.

Second is second and the only way is up. Right is might. Listen to the message and dom't make nasty remarks that you will regret later on. John Edwards is a man that will represent me and you in Washington with more heart, wisdom and dedication than any of the other candidates. You should remember that Iowa and NH are the beginning of a long process and we need to remember that. Look what happened in the last seven plus years because of the way we voted and because we listen to a swift boat add and JK did not answer it. WE ALL SUFFERED because of being influenced by the constant bombardment of that lie of a message by a few. The voters will speak. Lets make a choice that we can say (both young and old) it was a great choice.
My choice will be John Edwards the next President of the United States

This is a classic example of something I have been saying for years.

Politicians talk far too much and do far too little.

Well, I am from Brazil, I can't say much about this, but, it's too early to say Hillary is out.

Brazil is Hillary'08.

How can John Edwards say that Hillary is done?
In my research, I have discovered that Hillary still leads by 20%+ nationally in he most recent polls.
Additionally, Hillary leads Obama and Edwards in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Califorinia, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia and Wisconsin. Every other state in the union except Illinois does not have polling data listed on the internet. Obama leads Senator Clinton in his home state of Illinois and that is the only one.
Senator Clinton is STILL IN IT TO WIN!!
One small state does not a president make!

Edards did NOT say that! He never mentioned that she's out of the race. I hope obama wins though. Bcos if hillary wins the nomination either the republicans or Michael Bloomberg (he's planning to run as an independent if a polarizing candidate/s is/are nominated)will get the white house

Sorry folks, but the Supreme Court has just weighed in and declared that Hillary Clinton is ineligible to become President of the United States. It seems there's some pesky Constitutional Amendment that prohibits George W. Bush from serving for three terms.

D.J. New York, you are right, wiser voters knew Hillary is the only person who can change with her strong and powerful experiences. Obama is naive and inexperienced, his change will be dangerous for our Country. What has Obama done for our Country? It is not fair he wins nominee instead of Hillary who has done so much for the Country for whole her life. Edwards is not a fresh face and not a experienced politician. He is dreaming VP of Obama, but it is more dangerous for our Country. NH and New York voters are well educated and smart voters, they will choose the most qualified candidate like Hillary Clinton. She is the only one can win the General Election, Hillary is the only person can handle Republican candidate. Hillary 2008.

Jusging from the comments, a whole lot of people think you should vote for Hillary just because she's a woman and if you don't, then you are insecure about your masculinity. How about I just don't trust either of the Clintons! They are just not good people! Some jail time for past misdeeds is more in order than electing them to the most powerful job in America.

Amongst my Gay friends I find that the larger issues of Immagration, Economy, and the War in Iraq are extremly important, however we still watch closely how the candidates would affect our rights for safety, well being and equality.

It is clear we have close to the same list of Presidential presidence. Hillary Clinton has our vote hands down. However, should Obama win the Democratic vote he would get our vote. Edwards on the other hand would lose our vote if the Reblicans select Thompson or even McCain. Half of us say Edwards would get any of our vote if Huckabee or Romney win Republic vote. I am with the other half who would just not vote at all.

ANY of the Democratic candiates will do to replace the out-of-control, right-wing, christian-deathsquad Republicans that have taken over Washington in their coup of the last two shameful elections. If nothing is done to stop the fantical right-wing Republican neo-cons, then I am afraid we are headed down a dark path like Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia and all the other theocratic and dictatorial regimes around the globe that seek thier power through political repression, coersion, torture, etc, etc....

Let's just cut to the chase and have our beloved "Supreme" Court appoint Cheney-Satan '08. We can invade Iran and make huge war profits for the neo-cons, while Republicans get the Holy Wars they want !!!

http://www.bushtimer.com

ANY of the Democratic candiates will do to replace the out-of-control, right-wing, christian-deathsquad Republicans that have taken over Washington in their coup of the last two shameful elections. If nothing is done to stop the fantical right-wing Republican neo-cons, then I am afraid we are headed down a dark path like Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia and all the other theocratic and dictatorial regimes around the globe that seek thier power through political repression, coersion, torture, etc, etc....

Let's just cut to the chase and have our beloved "Supreme" Court appoint Cheney-Satan '08. We can invade Iran and make huge war profits for the neo-cons, while Republicans get the Holy Wars they want !!!

http://bushtimer.com

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!!!)

A phony story or title. Edwards said it was a choice between one who would fight for change and one who would just says(hope?) he is for change. Clinton is obviously the one who has and always will fight for change. Perhaps Edwards is hinting he will be dropping out soon.

Men who are insecure in their masculinity can't possibly vote for a woman.

I don't think you Obama supporters are looking very far ahead. You are all excited about his speaking ability, but not looking at his "getting it done" ability. In reply to the fact that he is young and has no experience, you reply that he will be hiring all kinds of experienced people to guide him. Why not just vote for the experienced person in the first place? Hillary. Because after Obama hires all the professional, experienced help, he will be the same as the "old days" –meaning the good days, the Clinton days. We need Hillary. Why not just vote for her for president, instead of (yeah, right) Obama getting her advice if he makes president? Hillary '08

Hillary does not have the pulse of the people, the ability to capture and voice their aspirations for the future. She represents the status quo, and the past. She trots out old faces like Albright when people want to wipe the slate clean.
Anything she does now will sound like an echo of desperation, she has totally missed the point with her "I am SO ready to lead.." She should have been a leading voice to shape the future (with her 'experience'), not asking for the chance to do so at this stage of the game.

I think the news media hav e been unfair to Hillary,Obama is the darlin of the press,just look at Chris Matthews hes foaming at the mouth for obama.When will they start looking at him like they are Hillary.I wish i could say they don't sway people but they do.,just like we see an ad for a new product & think we must have it,then when we get it is does'nt live up to the hype.

I agree with Hillary Clinton that Obama is inexperienced and there is a concern there.

My obversations of Obama: I had started supporting Obama in 2004! in Texas, and did alot to talk him up here and at the University of Texas. I had photographed him 3 times in close quarters, and talked to him directly for a few minutes at one. I had made contributions to him the first 2 quarters of 2007. I was not the only one who put in ALOT of work to help him. Has his campaign found ways to get us involved or showed appreciation for our efforts? NO! His support in Austin has eroded in large areas, and his last rally here was MUCH smaller than the large Feb. 07 rally, that drew 20,000 people. His only contact with those of us, like myself who wanted to support him – has been "give me money" email and "hey come out to my rally!" email.

When I tried to give my concerns to the Obama people repeatedly!! by email and by phone, it was largely disregarded. When my concerns to a phone solicitor hit home at the time, and she gave me the national phone number, that national person's attitude was "hey there are too many people for us to follow up with" and we are focusing on the first 3 states. There was a strong arrogance with the person, as if Obama knows all and doesn't need any input on things from anyone. Is this giving a voice to those who are not lobbyists? Granted, the top person can't hear from everyone (despite Obama's rhetoric), but most campaigns understand that you need levels of leadership in a campaign to fully engage people nationally. This same mechanism is also required as President – since you need more than a podium and TV to truly engage people. While Obama gives lip service to this notion, his action and follow through are horribly lacking afterwards. Obama's is so restricted at the national level, they don't even engage voluntary groups like "Texans for Obama" – despite their efforts to help him.

There is a local young candidate here for city council who was like that, great initial candidate with charm and apparent charisma – but after winning he was largely dismissive of those that supported him. That city councilman has turned out to be one of the worst office holders in Austin. He tried to be friend to everyone, and he has come out to be friend to no one. Why? Inexperience! While Obama wants to have everyone have a voice equal to lobbyists and insiders, he is achieving this by excluding most everyone from input. While he has courted Iowa, NH, and SC closely, do not be mistaken – after you vote you won't hear or have any way to contact or be involved in his campaign, in my opinion – other than repeated "give me money" emails.

Having met all the top D candidates and also McCain on the R side, the two candidates that I think are the most personable when they are not wanting something from you are – Hillary and McCain. I was within the Secret Service bubble with Hillary for 3 hours and she was incredibly gracious and willing to listen to anyone. Obama was a rock star (in a negative way) in a similar position, and pretty much gives a smile, great giving speeches, but far LESS effective one-on-one than Hillary.

McCain also was willing to talk to people honestly, and I think also is someone that has incredible experience – and is not a gamble. I saw McCain get hit with a tough, emotional question from an audience member about health care, and he intently listened, and then gave his answer starting with, "you probably won't like my answer, but here it is ..." While I don't agree with McCain on all issues, he is genuine and capable. For those independents who do not like Hillary, I might suggest strongly giving a second look to McCain.

As an independent moderate, I hope my insight from Texas can help you all in NH better judge these candidates from a different perspective – the back side of their campaigns (the side you all don't see!).

Take care.

ANY of the Democratic candiates will do to replace the out-of-control, right-wing, christian-deathsquad, Republicans that have taken over Washington in their coup of the last two shameful elections. If nothing is done to stop the fantical right-wing Republican neo-cons, then I am afraid we are headed down a dark path like Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia and all the other theocratic and dictatorial regimes around the globe that come to their power through political repression, coersion, torture, etc, etc.

Maybe we should just go ahead and start the Holy Wars now and get it all over with by having our beloved Supreme Court appoint Cheney-Satan '08.

Hillary needs to stop starting every sentence with either "I" or "My". She is coming across as very ego-centric, and narcissistic. Voters want to hear candidates address their concerns, instead of being fed a massive meal of "I" and "My" self praise.

It is about the people, and not you; stupid.

Blasting the voters of Iowa is not a smart strategy. If she looses in NH she will blast them, then in SC she will blast Blacks.

This is the part of the Clinton dynasty that pissed me of. While good things were done. They always created an us against them mentality, and assumed anyone that disagreed with them was an enemy to be vanquished.

I think Edwards is right. Hillary is probably all done. We won't know for sure until Tuesday but if Obama takes NH, his momentum is likely to be unstoppable.

What has struck me is how many women I have spoken to, liberal, Democratic women, who are not supporting Hillary.

Many are struck by the irony of finally having a woman as a viable candidate who, for a variety of reasons, they just can't bring themselves to support.

That reality leaves me more convinced than ever that Hillary Clinton canot win a national election.

Edwards sounds too much like the personal injury lawyer commercials advertising how aggressive he is and how he will fight to win for you! Don't even care to know the details of the case – but I will fight for you! To me that sounds like a sellout – agreeing to fight for anyone for an opportunity to win big awards.

PLease no Clinton or Bush family anymore,,,,, give us a break,,,,This is not bush or clinton kingdom this US

I think Edwards is essentially right. Hillary is an old dog with no new tricks and I think her chance to win the nomination is essentially zero to none. While Edwards reminds us of how angry we are about what America has become under Republican rule, and promises to kick some serious butt, Obama offers hope for change and reminds us that WE are the force that will achieve it.

Either way, Hillary is out of it. Totally and completely. Comeback Kid II she ain't.

HOW MANY TIMES DOES THIS MAN HAVE TO LOSE?

I have heard two reports on C-SPAN that Senator Obama supported Joe Liebermann when he ran as an independent candidate in Connecticut, over the Democratic candidate. I find this rather given Obama's position in the Iraq War and how much he is against it. Why would he support Joe Liebermann, who has been a strong supported of the Iraq War all along?

I also took note that Obama made no mention of the other candidates against who he ran in Iowa, in his victory speech. It was very much about himself. He has never mentioned his stand on Civil Rights and why we don't see more diversity on his staff.

The young voters for obama do not know what middle class is all about. When they try to go up that ladder,they will wish they had voted for edwards.I'm 59 years old and most of my life long investment is gone. Medical and insurance has about wiped me out. I was the upper middle,what a joke now.John edwards is right,we need to fight. Jim

I agree with the people who wondered where these writers learned grammar. By the way, it's "people's" candidate, not "peoples'." People is already plural.

The young voters for obama do not know what middleclass is all about. When they try to go up that ladder,they will wish they had voted for edwards.I'm 59 years old and most of my life long investment is gone. Medical and insurance has about wiped me out. i was upper middle and john edwards is right,we need to fight. Jim

It doesn't matter that Clinton is leading in polls in other states since she was leading in Iowa but then got beat by 9 points! By a BLACK GUY, in a mostly white evangelical state no less.

Obama got the Independent votes and NH is even more filled with Independents, so we'll no doubt see a turnaround in NH, too. I think it was a TKO in Iowa. And I'm not even a great admirer of Obama; he talks the talk on change and "uniting us not dividing us" but he's just giving the same old Bush speeches but with better articulation and a lot more emotion. He still hasn't said how he'll pay for his healthcare plan or exactly when he'll bring the troops home, or if he'll invalidate the Patriot Act or get rid of the huge excessive and wasteful Homeland Security Dept. He seems like a really nice guy, but whenever he opens his mouth on stuff like Pakistan(which he rarely does because the mainstream media is giving him an easy ride)he always says things that make me think he's got no experience on foreign policy, just like Bush.

Foreign policy for America is the biggest issue. It's where we waste all of our money now, with taxpayers footing the bill on blowing things up real good in the Middle East, then paying to rebuild it, while everything at home goes to pot and our bridges collapse. And our foreign policy is one big series of mistakes that we don't all fully understand yet because we keep putting our faith in Presidents who have no foreign policy experience.

We keep sleepwalking during election years, holding hands with whomever gives the most inspirational speeches and whoever promises us the most and whichever candidate smiles the most and invokes Jesus Christ all the time while we start aggressive wars against third-world countries that never attacked us.

Wake Up America. Obama isn't what we really need.

Clinton and her supporters are lashing out because the nation wasn't handed to her on a silver platter. Pay no attention to their venom.

This article strikes me as an announcement of Edwards' bid for the Vice-Presidency. I would love for Edwards to win the nomination, but unless he builds more momentum and starts showing more charisma, all his good ideas are going to waste. Maybe he recognizes that and is courting a second chair to Obama.

I'd vote for an Obama-Edwards ticket, but an Obama-anyone else ticket would have me looking for an independent candidate.

By the way, who's tending to their senatoirial duties while candidates Obama and Clinton are on the campaign trail? Are they using vacation time, or personal days? If they aren't, are they still receiving pay? If so, why?

Who is John Edwards? I wonder how he feels about Stem Cell Research.... research that could benefit the fight against illnesses such as Brest Cancer.....
Just curious.
Its funny how Hillary faught so hard in Iowa and the loses, then comes to NH and says "oh well that was never a big deal, Iowa doesn't really matter anyway, I WANT YOUR VOTE! " (of course I summarized it, SO BE IT).
What happens not IF but WHEN she loses in NH.. I guess it wont matter than either.
Either way, win or lose, I definiteliy dont want to see that seat go to another republican (I didn't capitalize that for a reason). So whomever wins the democratic nod, we need to throw our full support behind them IF WE INDEED WANT SOME SORT OF CHANGE!
by the way.... OBAMA IN 08!!!!

After her poor showing in Iowa, Hillary realized that Iowans "just don't understand how important this election is". When speculating on New Hampshire, she somehow feels that Iowans couldn't make up their own mind, but New Hampshire people can.
The height of arrogance displayed by this woman is only out-matched by her complete lack of understanding the hardships that ordinary Americans face and how desperate they are for real change in government.
I submit that it is Hillary who just doesn't understand how important this election is to the ordinary American and that is exactly why she lost Iowa.
She will no doubt do better in New Hampshire, considering the economic demographics (many more elitist there).
Regardless, I beg all of New Hampshire to consider not supporting this elitist on the basis of not what she would do as president, rather on what she would not do.

It's amazing how people called this the Clinton News Network before the caucus, but as we can see the so called journalists have now just gone ga ga over Obama, his experience is a laugh and how in the world is he going to bring CHANGE! I guess we'll see Jesse Jackson, Secy of State, Al Sharpton for VP and maybe Oprah as his Press Secy. if and that's a big IF he would be elected in Nov. I believe our only hope of defeating the sleazy Repub tactics is Sen. Clinton! Go Girl!

There is a significant need for change in the U.S.A.. There is the need for experience to be President of the U.S.A.
The point is that we need the right type of experience. We do not need any person with connection to old ideas, to old trickery, to old traditional corruption corruption.
We need a fresh start. We have to move on. We have to get away from so many years of the Clinton/Bush tyranny...which has taken us to the sad point we are in.

Choose somebody with new dreams, with new visions and a clean background, not with old baggage... 'to keep doing the same thing over and over and expect different results...' it is not only naive, but perhaps stupid.

Sometimes, 'the way we see the problem IS the problem"...sometimes, "the way we approach the problem, IS the solution"

I know most of you prefer a change to help us to bring out of mess that Bush have in America. But Let be reality here, Obama does not have any real experience in office just 2 yrs as senator. That is good that he wants some change in America but he wants everything to change now which it is not possible. It will take forever to make those change.

What we will need a person with a lot of office experience to bring us out of mess and work on to rebuild America that is under many problems and issues. I am not sure if Obama is ready for office and deal with those many problems. It would be so overwhelm for him if he become president and caused more mess than necessary. We will need a experience to clean up and let Obama being senator for short time to build the experience then can run for president in 8 yrs or so.

If anyone believes Hilliary is out of it; they need a retread on their thiking.. She's a fighter and has been helping out middle class and childrens programs for years..Thats' determination..Here in Las Vegas; at our Senior Citizen Complex; the conversation is constantly on Hilliarys; Presidency...We may be old; but not senile yet..Hilliary needs to stress on the the fact before Obama; everyone on both sides of our Congress, wanted and do want change..So Oprahs toy boy is a fading Rock Star–in our estimation..In our morning coffee talks around our table in our Club House it's unanimous re: our surety that she will become the next President; She is not only a Leader; but the most effectual one to help USA out of the difficulties facing this nation. We are now the most hated Nation in the Universe; because of the Iraq and Afganistan invasions; and to think we can push a button and they will become Democratic; is idiotic...Because a former ACLU Attorney tells Iowans how he single handedly is going to save all of us, certainly taxes everyones Intelligence Quotion..Lee Miller

Ya know, I've been reading both the democrates and republician articles, they all have some good points, but I think what we need is someone to bring the two party's together. Someone to bring this broken country together. Please quit playing us against them or me against you and consider us as one country. After all we should be one country, we've just drifted so far from are roots we don't even know who's the good guy's or bad anymore.

Wake up America!

Iowa is not America. Just going first doesnt mean you represent what the rest of the country thinks.

High time this nation did all the primaries in one day.

At least Clinton isnt' broke!

It is early into the presidential elections and the canidates are running to the finishing line as if in a Horse Derby with spectators cheering. In the crowd of spectators, you see the glamour of riches with the bets being political campaign funds.
What is noted is that no matter who the United States chose of leadership, it comes to who in the rest of the world will look at that leader as respected, intellegent, strong willed to face our enemies, while keeping peace among mankind.
We should look outside our own ground to rationalize would other countries take to respecting, listening and joining in peace with a country that would vote for president a female. Would other countries do the same with a leader proclaiming a certain religion in his mist as followers. Looking at these two scenerio's I am not certain that is a wise decision. United States needs to rationalize what other countries sees and think about our leaders as well as what is most important in a time when we are trying to keep this country safe and secure. All the money spent on political campaigning could have been wisely used in education, security, healthcare, research, and not on betting elections on a race for horses.

Sen. Hillary Clinton went on the counterattack today, one day after a stinging defeat in the Iowa caucuses to Illinois Sen. Barack Hussein Obama.
She said New Hampshire voters need to take a hard look at Obama, suggesting that they shouldn’t just buy into his message of “hope” without analyzing his policies.

Sen. Hillary Clinton said she wasn’t suggesting anything in particular about Obama, but simply “drawing contrasts.”
“I’m running on my record. … I’m running on my plans,” Sen. Hillary Clinton told reporters. “I think everybody needs to be vetted and tested. That’s the way elections are supposed to operate. The last thing the Democrats need is to just move quickly through this process.”

While the senator was vague, her campaign pointed out to ABC News examples of Obama’s liberal positions, including his 2004 statement to abolish mandatory minimum sentences for federal crimes. They also pointed out a statement Obama made in 2003 that he was “a proponent of a single payer health care program,” which he no longer seems to support today.

Sen. Hillary Clinton said voters need to ask Obama more questions about his health-care plan to find out “where he stands.”

She also played off Obama’s call offering America “hope.”
“We need a president who will actually deliver change,” she said. “It is critical that we build confidence in our country. We can’t have false hopes. We’ve got to have a person who can walk into the Oval Office on day one and start doing the hard work that it takes to deliver change. And I believe I’m that person.”

“I’m not doing this as an exercise,” Sen. Hillary Clinton said.

Asked what she meant when she said earlier to a crowd in Nashua, N.H., that all of the vetting and investigations of her record had found her “most innocent,” Clinton simply said: “I think I come into this race tested and proven and ready to take on the Republicans no matter what they send my way.”

As for losing Iowa, she discounted the impact. “Iowa doesn’t have the best track record in determining who the party nominates,” Sen. Hillary Clinton said. She offered several explanations for the loss.

“I was never a front-runner of any significance in Iowa. I knew it had a lot of difficulties that were there in terms of my candidacy,” she argued, perhaps referring to being the only female candidate in the race. “I knew it was always gonna be hard for me.”

She admitted that her campaign lost support among younger Iowans.
“I think there was a huge turnout,” Clinton said. “I did very very well with people over 45, and I didn’t do as well with people under 30 and I take responsibility for that.”

Sen. Hillary Clinton also faulted the caucus system for some of her troubles. She said that New Hampshire’s primary vote would be more favorable for her since working voters have all day to show up and vote and don’t have to arrive at a specific time required in Iowa under its unique caucus system.

In New Hampshire, Sen. Hillary Clinton explained, “you’re not disenfranchised if you work at night. You’re not disenfranchised if you’re not in the state.”
“This is a new day. This is a new state,” Sen. Hillary Clinton said.

Former President Bill Clinton rallied to his wife’s side today, saying Hillary’s disappointing third-place finish in Iowa was not a fatal blow. He predicted that she can be the “comeback kid” just like he was. “Absolutely,” he told ABC News at a campaign event for his wife.
“Remember I lost here,” he added, referring to his New Hampshire loss to Paul Tsongas in 1992 . Hillary Clinton finished in third place in Iowa getting 30 percent of the vote. She was edged out of a second-place finish by former North Carolina Sen. John Edwards.

The former president stressed that early losses can be overcome. He then quickly listed off his other losses from memory: “South Dakota, Maine, Maryland, Colorado, before I ever won a state,” he said.

He said his wife is in better position in New Hampshire then he was. “She’s got a better profile here. They know more about her now than they did about me then. And I think she’ll be fine. We just get out and go”

As much as she talked up how much fun it was to get to know Iowa, Hillary Clinton never really felt at home among the cornfields.

New Hampshire is more Sen. Hillary Clinton’s style. She and Bill have old friends here. They know their way around its winding roads and quaint colonial towns.

The New York senator lands in New Hampshire with a weight on her shoulders. Will she be able to persuade voters here to do what Iowans did not? Will another loss in New Hampshire be fatal for her campaign? Or can they — as campaign officials continue to insist — win the nomination without the help of Iowa or New Hampshire if it comes down to that?

Trying to put a positive face on what was clearly not a good night, Clinton addressed supporters in a ballroom of the Fort Des Moines hotel Thursday night. As she entered, flanked by her husband and daughter, the crowd broke into a chant of “Hillary Hillary!”
“We’re gonna take this enthusiasm and go right to New Hampshire!” Clinton yelled.
But just moments before Clinton’s arrival, those supporters had been outside at the open bar, watching somberly as Barack Obama was projected the winner on big screen televisions. They nursed drinks and frowned.
Clinton tried to frame her loss in Iowa as a turning point for Democrats.

“This is a great night for Democrats,” she said. “We have seen unprecedented turnout here in Iowa and that is good news because today we are sending a clear message that we are going to have change. And that change will be a Democratic president in the White House in 2009.”
She congratulated rivals Obama and John Edwards and thanked the others in the field.
“Together we have presented the case for change and made it absolutely clear that America needs a new beginning,” Clinton said, using one of the key lines from her closing argument in Iowa.

But Iowa voters chose Obama as the candidate who best represents change. And Hillary Clinton may need to find another argument.

Thursday night she argued that she is the candidate who is electable and who has the experience to be president.
“What is most important now is that as we go on with this contest that we keep focused on two issues, that we answer correctly the question that each of us has posed: how will we win in November 2008 and who will be the best president on day one? I am ready for that contest!”

As upbeat as Sen. Hillary Clinton tried to be, there was clearly disappointment among her staff and supporters.
One of the biggest disappointments was the number of women voters who did not stick with the only female candidate in the race, and voted for Obama instead.
Sen. Obama beat Sen. Hillary Clinton among women voters in Iowa — garnering 35 percent of the female vote to her 30 percent.

Sen. Hillary Clinton’s Iowa campaign had been banking on support from women, particularly older women. The senator made a strong pitch to women — talking about women’s rights and repeatedly telling the story of little girls who would be inspired by her example and hope to be president one day.

Her campaign ran ads featuring Sen. Hillary Clinton’s daughter and mother. They trotted out old friends who talked about Clinton’s warmth and caring.

Ellen Malcolm, the founder of Emily’s List and a Sen. Hillary Clinton supporter who stood on stage with her in Des Moines, said Sen. Hillary Clinton may have been hurt because older women could not make it to the caucus sites. Younger, working-class women may have been working and unable to attend.

The Clinton campaign is hoping it will have better luck in New Hampshire and the 24 states that vote Super Tuesday, Feb. 5.
Sen. Hillary Clinton proclaimed herself “confident and optimistic.”

“You know we have always planned to run a national campaign all the way through the early contests,” Sen. Hillary Clinton said at one point on stage in Des Moines.
Still, it would have been nice to land in New Hampshire this morning with a victory under her belt … instead of a loss.

I must say that I agree with the exsurp that correct puctiuation of the name of our' country would be nice. I am appaulled that once again we really do not have many to choose from. The groups both republican and democratic leave alot to be desired. I think everyone is right about repackaging but, the reality is that each and everyone of them have repackaged themselves time and time again. We can not have a president with no experience in politics. We can not have a president that will create such a radical racial war in our' country and so that leaves to front running contenders.....Edwards and Huckubee. It will ultimately be between them. I hope that Hillary comes through and really gives the change we need . We need a woman to lead us. That would be real change.

I wonder why so many people talk about 'change' as though it were a reality when it comes to politics. Yes there can be some change but people have to remember the president is only one branch of the governmental tree. The president may have a good deal of power but the system of checks and balances can completly counter any huge change they wish to make. Remember WHY Hillary Clinton's first attempt at universal health care didn't work? Remember WHY Clinton couldn't deliver on his promise for gays to serve openly in the military? It came down to many other branches did not want those changes and would throw wrenches in any bills President Clinton tried to introduce. Ensuring they would not pass. Obama and Edwards may claim change but if they do not work within the current system to give it a new direction, like how Edwards wants to fight, then the rest of the 'good ole boy' club will rally against any 'change' the new president wants to bring about. You may think the public would scream against such actions, but sadly we (the public) tend to swallow most of what Washington feeds us with little protest. Also, bait and switch always works on us. Make the public pay more attention to economy while they (the government) quickly blocks a presidential attempt to throw lobbyist out and there ya go. Besides, someone mentioned how an African American in the white house was ultimate change? Obama is still a rich man, part of the 'good ole boys'. A woman would be a greater change.

Edwards is so bitter and angry about Hillary and it's not making him look good.

He should talk about his issues and stop worring about Hillary.

If Obama wins the democratic primaries,america is going to see another 8 yrs of republicans in the white house b'cos Obama wil not be able to stand the fierce republican attack machinery.

Already,the republican chairman has said that they will use his inexperience to attack him.

Obama's inexperience is his major weakness.

Hillary is been proven and tested.There nothing about Hillary than the republicans has already not attacked.

Also the media should stop being biased towards Hillary.

Carole,, I mean no disrespect,,,,, one more comment on the bush fiasco years is just that,, as I respect your intrest in our political process I can only say move to america become a citizen and then voice your oppinion. history will decide how much of a fiasco the bush years were and what damage or good is the result. the war is not over by a long shot and what lasting impression on foriegn affairs will be is no where near a reality. What you see and hear today could be totally different 5, 10 years down the road. I can only speak for my self ,,, but terror to me and how it should be delt with changed on 9-11,,, along with our policies of the past in foriegn affairs with countries who condone or support terror

Edwards has spent 4 years in Iowa and came in 2nd place, what is so great about that, apparently he does not represent change either...I also think the method of conducting primaries in the US is crap, I do not like Iowa, NH & SC choosing the president of the US, it is not about grass roots, I have sense enough to choose a candidate without seeing or talking personally to that individual. It is all about the media giving all of their attention to the winner of these states which is unfair approx 300,000 people in Iowa cacused that represents a very small per centage of the total people in the US yet you would have thought by watching the media it was a general election...NUTS

She will say something crazy at the debate. Edwards and Obama just need to sit back and allow her to talk.

How's that LOVE BABY doing John? Moved her again I understand. The Clinton's will find her.

Issues of the day- Why is Harvard moving to Brighton? Is it because there are no toilets in Emerson? That is a valid issue for Harvard women. And why do Harvard men not put the seat down in the unisex bathrooms? How do the expect to stay married without that basic skill?

Or- have others noticed that Obama has done his homework and is giving the same speeches Bill Clinton gave when he first ran for the Big House? Remember Bill's theme was hope? Was he not from a town called Hope? Did we not see an inspirational video about that? Maybe Hillary should be giving Bill's old speeches. I wonder if they were copyrighted. Will we see a picture of Obama meeting JFK?

As for negative campaigning, where is the media? Was there something about Huckabee commuting lots of sentences and some women getting killed? What about Romney saying whatever people want to hear? It looks like the media follows the candidates’ lead. Where is their initiative? Instead of talking about Britney Spears or whatever her name is – could we please have conversations about the candidates’ track record ourselves? Do we have to make the candidates attack each other to get this stuff on the table? We need a serious deconstruction of what these people have been doing for the past 25 years. There are zillions of women in the media. They should be talking about this Huckabee-dead women issue. I am an evangelical and I find that quite disturbing. (Yes – there really are evangelicals at Harvard. Don’t believe me? Check out the bulletin boards at HDS.)

The Dem's are working really hard – It is starting to look like 8 more years of BUBBA's (may nt b from Texas, but not too far from it)

I truly hope that Hillary is out of the race...but she won't go down without a fight..I hope dearly that John can hang in there in New Hampshire...He is truly the peoples candidate as far as I am concerned. Obama is my second choice. I see in John Edwards a sort of honesty that I don't see in Hillary. I truly admire the man and his family. I would vote for him in a heartbeat.....Talk about family values?????...Just take a look at John's dedication to his own family and children...speaks volumes....I used to be a Republican.....not anymore....GO GET THEM JOHN....THERE ARE MANY HERE IN MAINE THAT WHAT YOU TO BE PRESIDENT!

It's totally insane for any of the candidates to drop out after the ONE race in Iowa.
Iowa does NOT represent the nation, and the so-called "winners" may not fare so well in all of the other states who have yet to vote in the primaries. That question as to who the nation wants for their candidates, will be answered on Super Tuesday-and not before.

I hope Edwards is right!

Agent for change!!!! Did you see Hillary's line up at her speech – Bill, Madeline and several other Clinton administration cronies too scarey to mention.

DEFEAT HILL-BILL-ARY!!!

I'm Hispanic and I am voting for Obama.
Hillary thinks Hispanic and Domestic are the same thing.

I continue to support Sen. Clinton, and most likely will do so as long as she stays in. When all is said and done, it's primarily about a proven record of sound, moderately progressive policy positions over many years, the proven ability to fight for them against spirited, organized opposition, and the ultimate ability to move them up the field. To simply go hell-bent for "change", with no fixed idea of what that might actually MEAN in its specifics, or whether or not that advocate has the skill to impement his plans on the big stage, seems needlessly risky and slightly misguided to me.

Please, if you're going to leave a comment. Do the world a favor and use spell check. It's free on ALL computers and prevents you from looking like a fool when describing how "Stupid," someone else is.

Too bad Biden quit out. I guess America isn't interested in voting for somebody that could actually do the job instead talking about doing the job.

So you like the clinton policy of no action and let thinks get worse....maybe you and you're fellow muslims can clean up your own mess....

Clinton's got money and dirt...now that's a platform to run on...

clearly she is out of it. Obama has momentum. People just don't want clintons in the White House anymore. We also don't want any Bush family members either. Something new is the status quo and its clearly time for change.

America knows this. Why hasn't Clinton received the memo? We have had enough of these families.

Iowa, New Hampshire, and South Carolina are just small states where the candidates get thier tires kicked. It is a good warmup but Super Tuesday will tell the tale.
While I supported Biden in the caucuses it is pretty silly to count Hillary out. I realize the koolaid drinkers have had 16 years of Pavlov's dog treatnents to get them salivating when the Hillary word is used but they are a small minority with closed eyes and thier ears only hear the negative. CNN's headline on this webpage has the question will Hillary nominate Bill to the Supreme Court? The koolaid drinkers will go ballistic. Anyone with a brain over the size of a pea knows it just wouldn'y happen,but when you are selling toothpaste and tennis balls you have to get Buzz .
Obama, Edwards, or Hillary would make a fine leader and I for one ignore rumors, innuendos and petty newsroom watercooler buzz.

I do not believe Hilary is out of it. However, I also dont believe she is the right choice. The loyalty she has shown for ONE state has been very disappointing. How will she treat the whole country? I think Obama is very interesting, and he is gaining more and more support from the American people as a whole every day. You may call him "unexperienced" or "too young" but have any of you listened to his speeches or watched the way he interacts with the people? Do we really want someone in office who loves America while its doing good, but then blows off the people when things dont go her way? The way she has acted has given me the impression of a 10 year olds temper tantrum. JUST Iowa? Is it JUST Massachusetts, JUST Vermont, JUST Maine, JUST the United States? Are the only states she respects till the end the ones with the most electoral votes in the election? All very interesting questions to me, and they should be to the rest of the country. Im undecided thus far, but leaning towards Obama.

Let's see, Clinton and Edwards voted to invade Iraq even though Joe Wilson had demonstrated that evidence was being fixed. Clinton and Obama have continued to vote to fund the illegal invasion of Iraq and refuse to address the warranted impeachment issue of Cheney. They also voted for the unconstitutional Patriot Act and against your and my civil liberties. Yet, the one person who had the foresight and principal to vote against these measures and has always had the vision and the courage to think independently and stand up for what is right (Isn't that what leadership is?) is excluded from the New Hampshire debate. Dennis Kucinich's passion for America's growth economically and movement towards world peace and away from perpetual war is unmatched. He is also the only candidate that actually wants to implement a true not for profit universal health care system in America. It is a real shame that Kucinich who started as a 21 year old councilman in Cleveland after an impoverished childhood gets such little respect, even though he is the true progressive among the Democrats in the race.

Hillary Clinton couldn't even prevent the domestic affair of her own milquetoast husband when she was first lady. How, then, is she going to control Putin and Hu Jintao in foreign affairs?

The "status quo must go!" Thats all the Republican candidates plus the lower tier Democratic candidates and Hillary! Obama and Edwards are the best candidates for real change!

"Iowa does not have best track record in determining who the parties nominate, everybody knows that," she said at an event in Manchester. "You know, New Hampshire is famously independent,"...Typical Hillary and come Jan 9th,it's going to be "NH does not have best track record in determining who the parties nominate, everybody knows that," she said at an event in SC. "You know, South Carolina is famously independent,".....What an idiot.

I spoke to a man from Somalia recently, who said to me that as a child in school he quoted Abraham Lincoln on the necessity of freedom and inalienable rights, in a report. He then asked me, "What became of that country? What happened to the country who inspired me as a child and made me long for the freedom that the Americans have?" Dumbfounded, the only thing I could say was "I'm sorry."

Today, America is seen as a 'great evil' throughout the world. As a former soldier, that embarrasses and hurts me. I joined the military to serve this great nation, because I BELIEVE it is the greatest nation in the world. I didn't join for the travel or the training (as so many quoted youth of today have done), I joined because I felt in the depths of my heart that it was my duty to return to America what she gave to me daily. I felt a few years of my life were nothing compared to the inalienable rights I am guaranteed by our Constitution. I believe we have such a blessing from God. And a great man once told me that "Freedom is NOT free...", it's the core of every soldier's existance, no matter their reason for joining.

I, too, remember as a child learning about the greatness of our country. I recall how elated exchange students were for the opportunity to come to America and learn in our schools. These students always told me how amazing a country America is and how the other kids in their school back home were so jealous. They said that while they missed their families, they loved every second of their schooling in America.

Where is that ember of hope we offered the oppressed of the world? We were the guiding light who offered hope to those in stormy seas. We were the big brother, who wiped the tear from their eye, patted their head, and told them everything would be ok. We were so widely respected, foreign countries built monuments in our honor. And now we're considered the great evil?

I believe Obama can restore our image of greatness. He hasn't gone soft in Washington's stew. What does Clinton have to offer us? Another 4 to 8 years of the Bush-Clinton dynasty? Another 4 to 8 years of unaccountability? Another 4 to 8 years of partisanship and failed foreign policy and inexcusable neglect to our nation? She says she'll be ready on the first day, but those of us who remember the Clinton dynasty will also know that until the opinion polls are published, Mrs. Clinton will have no opinion. In times of emergency, our country can't wait for the opinion polls to be published to find out what our President will do. We can't have a President who deceives us to make us believe she was with us in our time of need, to only find out later she was nowhere around.

I say give me a President who can stand up for what's right! Give me a President who can look me in the eye and say "Here is what I believe and why..." We don't need a charasmatic personality, we need a leader. We need someone who's willing to open that tough dialogue with other nations and say, "Lets figure out what we can do together to make our world a safer place..." The Republicans all say they're "Reagan Republicans" but none of them want to open the tough dialogue with enemies and "bring down this wall..." There are some very tough obstacles ahead for our next President and we don't need someone who's been part of the Washington machine for decades attempting to jump those hurdles. We need someone who's fresh, who has the chance to make it over those hurdles and smile about it.

It's time for a change. 2008 can either be the year when Americas greatness was returned or the year when the status quo was followed yet again. I, peronally, am sick and tired of the status quo. I'm fed up with the "same ole, same ole" in Washington. I don't know about everyone else, but I'm not looking to vote for a candidate solely based on their race or sex. I'm looking for a candidate who UNDERSTANDS the issues that are important to America. Someone who hasn't forgotten what its like to be a normal American. Who is looking to resolve issues with the climate, Iraq, Afghanistan, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, Somalia, Kosovo and Russia? Is there a candidate who can force Congress to tighten their spending on budgets and knock out some of the fluff (so we don't spend a million dollars per painting of an Alaskan Salmon on Alaska Airlines tailfins again)? Who will make America a great nation that is safe for our children and our grandchildren? Who is willing to stand up and say "Enough already..." and get to work on a new plan, a new foundation upon which to relight that beacon of hope? Who says NO to ammending the Constitution to add discrimination at the foundation of our country? Who is offering EQUAL representation to America; whether your white or black, Muslim or Christian, gay or straight? How do we restore the image of a great country that children in schools throughout the world will want to write about? It's not continuing the status quo, it's CHANGE. And the only candidate who offers CHANGE is Barack Obama. I hope America agrees. I hope we'll "Just say NO..." to the status quo and say "YES" to change.

I think all the candidates have valuable skills and different talents to offer: Obama is an intellectual and his speech was so inspirational, he acted like a true president should be. Edwards seems like a take-action, take-charge personality who will get things done while Hillary is a polished politician and a diplomat. I wish they all could be elected for a high-ranking office! I think we should be glad that such qualified and able people are willing to take on the mess that Bush has created–why should we resort to name-calling and negative opinions? After the past 7 years of hell, I think we should all stand behind the Democratic nominee, whoever he or she may be.

Go Hilary! We love you! Forget Iowa...pssh, they have never even elected a woman to congress or governor in the whole state's history. Hilary is the best candidate – not perfect, but the best choice we have out of all contenders!

Hillary is done. Both she and Obama outspent Jophn Edwards in Iowa 5 to 1. Don't let money buy this election. The Obama win was directed in Iowa by voters 25 years of age and younger, most of whom still live at home and don't have jobs. We can NOT let the new voters andf the youngsters dictate the future of America. John Edwards is still the best man for the Job.

OK CNN, Can you explain to me NOW why you are giving Hillary Clinton so much airtime?

I was disgusted enough by your lopsided coverage when there were eight Democratic candidates, ALL of whom took time away from their families to shake hands, kiss babies, and raise money.

I hae you and the other media conglomerates to thank for forcing Joe Biden, the most qualified candidate out of the race.

And then there were five. Hillary Cinton took THIRD place, and you're still taking about what SHE has to doto stay viable, even suggesting that Edwards should drop out if HE does not take New Hampshire. What about Hillary Clinton? Should SHE drop out if SHE doesn't take New Hampshire? Or does that not fit in to your ideology of the perfect political dogfight?

The only coverage you gave to John Edwards after a surprising and stellar finish hadto do with his failure to congratulate Barack Obama... Meanwhile you couldn't babble enough over Clinton's "gracious" third place speech.

I don't see this kind of coverage of the right wing... You're still talking about Giuiani who only received 4 percent of the vote.

I wish you and the rest of the media would act like responsible Americans and REPORT the news rather than attempt to shape elections

There may just be something to this Obama guy... I mean, I heard even gave a speech once...

Please nominate this guy (or Obama) so the GOP can run you over. Edwards and Chavez could make great bed-fellows.

Look at how many votes Obama and Edwards have missed in the past year. Then look up Hillary. She is there on the critical votes.

Just last week she was summoned to Norther Ireland by some foriegn dignitaries and was on a flight at a minutes notice.

She is driven. None of the candidates can match her energy. Women 25-40 better wake up.

Well put Carole.

Did anyone catch the Muslims standing next to Obama Hussein Barack at his Iowa acceptance speach.

People better be listening and watching. He cheer leads in much the same way Jesse Jackson did for years. I can't imagine him delivering a state of the union address without his customary chanting and cheerleading.

He is not presidential. He beat out a candidate from Illinois that was part of a sex scandle and then dropped out of the race. The Republicans put up Alan Keyes to run against him and Obama was then a walk over. Please-Alan Keyes

Now he wants to be president.

Tells everyone he did not support the war. Leaves a lot of people to believe he was there in congress VOTING against it. He was a state legistlator!!!!.
King of 1/2 truths.

Don't count Hillary out of it yet.

I noticed CNN has already offered Hillary advice on how to repackage her campaign. There suggestion is to offer to nominate Bill to the Supreme Court (see "Would Hillary nominate Bill?).

Imagine that! A Supreme Court Justice who doesn't know the meaning of "is". A Supreme Court Justice who has no legal, ethical or moral compass.

The Clintonista's are already up to their usual "you-can't-pin-this-on-Hillary" tricks with their not-so-subtle race-baiting and xenophobic misinformation campaign against Senator Obama.

Personally I think Edwards, Obama, or Hillary would be significantly better than the idiot.. i mean "President" that we have now... I'm not in one of the early Primary voting states (my state doesn't vote until May I think), so whatever Democrat survives will get my vote in the General Election. The Republicans have had a chance and they screwed it up to say the least...

I can speak for our caucus and alot of the precincts in Des Moines, Iowa.

On the INITIAL break out for 6 delegates it was 3 for Obama ,2 for Hillary and 1 for Edwards. Edwards clearly had fewer people standing for him on a very large margin.

Edwards picked up several of Richardson's people who were not viable. Biden and Dodd were virually non represented.

Hillary picked up several of the unviables too.

Hillary in turn GAVE people to Edwards to in effect pull deligates from Obama.

The final result was 2 deligates each for a total of 6. A three way tie.

I insist that Hillary would have finished second but rather choose to settle for a tie rather than see Obama finish with a win at our precinct.

Edwards in the end beat Hilary by .6 of 1% in Iowa. He wants NH and the rest of the nation to believe he trounced her!!!!! He knows the truth.

18 deligates for Obama 17 for Edwards 16 for Hillary.

When super deligates are factored she leads Obama 163 to 66!!!!! and leading in NH. Man can they spin it.

And Edwards who is broke is a lot more nervous than he is letting on.

hillary still has a chance even if she loses nh on super tuesday all her polls in those states indicate a huge lead and minnesota is hillary country
hillary better come throught or republicans have my vote

There's the wining ticket right there – Edwares/Obama. It brings back the excitement of possibilities that JFK brought to politics and the country. If they have the guts and the courage for that ticket, I'll vote for it to see where they can take us.

After hearing Obama's speech, I am truly moved. George Bush has all, but made me lose faith in my country, but after hearing Obama, I have faith that we can and will turn things around.

Please vote Obama, he is so sincere, refreshing and inspirational. We need a breath of fresh air in the White House. Obama will unite us again.

I wont be voting for president as well, I'm Canadian... I have been following the process with great interest as well. I am deeply concerned for not only our neighbors across the border but for the whole world. I strongly feel that the people of America must look at Mr. Obama in a few more years as well. There is too much at stake...Of all the candidates involved both Democratic and Republican...I think that Mrs. Clinton will be a very good choice for the next President of the United States of America...

These are the latest words from Hillary Clinton , "I am tested and I'm proven, I've been through the fires. Anyone that we nominate is going to be thrown into that blazing inferno....the general elections.".

blazing = burning brightly
inferno = a place that resembles hell

Conclusion: The general elections are a burning hell!

And that, fellow Americans, is what Hillary thinks about the general elections. And she wants to be the President of the United States??? She is on a huge ego trip and has NO RESPECT FOR OUR POLITICAL PROCESS!!!! She is NOT WORTHY OF BECOMING PRESIDENT OF OUR UNITED STATES!!!!!

It's not as if Iowa is representative of the US in any aspect. Clinton will prevail.

Some of you that comment on here (mostly Hillary backers, but there are others as well) should be ashamed to call yourselves democrats...You are a disgrace to the party...go vote Republican please...we don't want trashy frauds like you pretending to be democrats. There is still a lot of room on the Huckabee bandwagon...don't let the door hit you on the way out people.

I can't wait for Whining Wednesday to hear sore loser Hillary tell her bosom buddies at CNN that New Hampshire is just a little state that doesn't matter too much anyway and that it's time to move on to South Carolina.

I thought McCain was unhinged-saw Edwards speech, we got a new winner.

Clinton supporters still spitting out poll numbers

Those polls from CNN and Fox news had Clinton winning Iowa. And Edwards coming in second and Obama coming in a week 3rd place finish???

Those same polls also had the women voters going to Clinton???

WOW those polls were dead wrong

Think of it Who is at home during the DAY time???

OLD PEOPLE The polls are right for the 65 and over groups.
The working people are not at home to take polls

Another FACT

Independents came in droves to vote for OBAMA and Edwards
WARNING those Independents will not VOTE for Hillary period and prefer not to vote for republicans but will unless there is a 3rd party candidate.

There are about equal number of right wing nut cases vs left wing nut cases. It is the independents that decide the election.

FACT record turn out at the polls That was caused by Hillary. It sent a lighting bolt down the independent to go vote in democrat primaries so they don’t have to chose between evil vs evil in general election.

Democrats have independents in the BAG and republicans are scarred silly. The only hope for republicans is for Hillary to win the primaries. Obama most likely become under heavy attack by the republican attack machine so Hillary can win so they can win the general election. If you Clinton supporters don’t believe that then EXPLAIN the DROVES of independents that hit the DEMOCRAT PRIMARIES AND GAVE OBAMA AND EDWARDS THE TOP 2 FINISH??????

FACT republican voters DO NOT HATE OBAMA THEY DO HATE CLINTON WITH a PASSHION. Obama will also steal a lot of republican voters. BUT CLINTON WILL NOT TAKE 1 republican voter. Her campaign and speeches are all about fighting the republicans instead of working with republicans. Does that sound like divider vs a uniter. Is that what we are fed up with??? STATUS QUO???

IF OBAMA make it to the General it is GAME OVER Democrats have the WHITE HOUSE

OBAMA 2009

watch out for the evil republican attack machine Obama They do not want you in the general election. You are a candidate that can cause mass defection of republican voters to vote for OBAMA. While Obama holds on to independents and Democrats. As for Hillary her attack machine lost all its creditability That Hillary hate back fired and caused her to finish 3rd

THANK YOU HILLARY, THANK YOU HILLARY STAFF, THANK YOU HILLARY SUPPORTERS.

You HATE and Bigotry pushed the Democrat voters to Obama
Please keep spiting LYIES and HATE. Your Bigotry makes Obama stronger every second You Hillary Supporters been the Best thing to push Obama to top Please keep calling him Muslim and a Terrorist.

Obama 2009 all because of the Hillary supporters for pushing him on TOP
Thank you Hillary Supporters

As an afro american I would like to say that I am so sorry that we as americans are on hold because we have no real conviction; vision; downright common sense really. How can anyone deny that this country needs a drastic change and we need it to begin immediately. All one who have to do is look at the state of this nation, high unemployment, taxes, crime, etc. We have been on a downward spiral for many years and the decline is now unfolding. Thanks to the live feeds on yesterday evening we were able to view each of the live responses from each of the canidates. OBAMA, with sincerity and confidence in his own ability won in my opinion. OBAMA, with each showing rises to the occassion, his family depicts what I have been told since birth is the american dream, I am not casting my vote for OBAMA because he IS A BLACK MAN. That would be a waste of the choice that my ancestors died for. I AM VOTING FOR OBAMA BECAUSE HE IS THE ONLY CHOICE that I see for a new direction. We need OBAMA for so many reasons and I hope that we as a strong nation are not blinded by the things that have caused us to arrive at the current desperate state that we are in. GOD BLESS OBAMA and his family as he continues on his journey to the be our next Commander in Chief. As a last note, thank God that a change will occur in our White House. I just pray it is not to late for this nation to rebound and recapture our place in the World as the Greatest Superpower.....

I just cannot explain how great it feels to be watching c-span and hearing all the lib-bots at their socialist dinner rally screaming OH-BAHHH-MAH. Then the uncivilized loons try to rush the stage and security has to step in. I'm now convinced that he will get the nomination, nothing could be greater for America. He cannot win, the sad thing is that the reason why is one that makes me ashamed of my country, but it is one that will save it. Thank god the republicans will win again (nothing like using the g word to make a lib go intro convulsions). No doubt the rethugs will do more damage to our nation, but the casualties of a lib winning could be the end of our republic. Think back to Jimmy Carter wearing that sweater on TV, remember him crying to the Iranians, contrary to loony lib belief, the war on terror is real. 9-11 was not some hologram or whatever the new reasoning for hating your fellow Americans who disagree with you politically over Islamic Jihadists is at this momenent (go check move-on.org to update what you are supposed to think today).

So glad that our nation will be saved this November. Obama will be a hero for that, indirectly but a hero when history looks back none the less.

BTW, Obama is not a Muslim and even if he were that should have nothing to do with him being able to be president. There are Muslims in America who can and would make us stronger, fear Obama for him being on the side that wants to make us weaker, be against him because he is a lib, not cause of his religion (his religion is really Liberalism not Christianity anyway as for all libs their ideology really is their true religion),

For those who think an Obama/Edwards ticket is a good idea...think again. Obama would never choose Edwards as a running mate, nor should he. He would need an older, much more moderate running mate to win a national election. This country is not full of young college students or farmers. Most people do not agree with his much further left of center stances and Edwards' opinions are much too close to Obama's. He will need to draw in more moderate voters – especially if Guiliani runs on the Republican side, which I am sure he will. In addition, Edwards is a "loser" so to speak. He lost as a running mate once before, and will lose as a presidential candidate twice by the time this is all over. Even if it is some people's "dream team", it is SOOO not an electable team.

IOWANS HAVE SPOKEN.... THEY SHOWED THAT THE MATTER OF RACE, CREED, OR COLOR DOES NOT REPLACE PRINCIPLES AND ETHICS OF TODAY'S LEADERS. AMERICA IS LOOKING FOR A LEADER TO LEAD – BY WAYS OF EXAMPLE, THE CLINTONS HAVE LED BEFORE, AND HAVE SHOWN BAD EXAMPLES OF LEADERSHIP.
THE PEOPLE OF AMERICA WANT EXPERIENCE AND CHANGE – THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES WANT BARACK OBAMA ! BRING ON NEW HAMPSHIRE !
SO LONG TO THE CLINTON AND BUSH DYNASTY'S.....WE THE PEOPLE HAVE SPOKEN!

OBAMA / EDWARDS '08: REAL CHANGE AND EXPERIENCE FOR AMERICA

It is quite obvious that from day one all the democrat presidental candidates were against Senator Clinton , simply because she is a woman and judging by Edwards comments that she is out just because she came in third in Iowa shows that he is quick to dismiss her .Last time i heard in a race its always first ,second and third that counts . He and Obama claims America needs a change .well hellooo what better change do Americans need more than a woman ,not only will that be a change but also history wake up America and make a historical change!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

IOWA HAS SPOKEN. tHEY SHOWED THAT THE MATTER OF RACE, CREED, OR COLOR DOES NOT REPLACE PRINCIPLES AND ETHICS. aMERICA IS LOOKING FOR A LEADER TO LEAD- BY WAYS OF EXAMPLES , THE CLINTONS HAVE LED BEFORE, AND HAVE SHOWN BAD EXAMPLES OF LEADERSHIP.
THE PEOPLE OF AMERICA WANT EXPERIENCE AND CHANGE- THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED SATES WANT BARACK OBAM ! BRING ON NEW HAMPSHIRE !
SO LONG TO THE CLINTON AND BUSH DYNASTY'S.....WE THE PEOPLE HAVE SPOKEN!

OBAMA / EDWARDS '08: REAL CHANGE AND EXPERIENCE FOR AMERICA

There is no way Hillary can be counted out of this race because she came in third in Iowa. The difference between Edwards and Hillary was <1% and it is laughable to hear him speak as if he beat her out of this race. That is simply not true and he is clearly desperate at this stage in his campaign when money is dwindling. If we take his comments about voters wanting change, then they have clearly decided for Obama as the change candidate, not him. We have yet to see what voters in the other states find important...perhaps experience + change will emerge as important factors to be considered, as I suspect. Then, Hillary will clearly be the frontrunner. We will see. I like Obama and think he has a shot as well. But, to count Hillary out and Edwards as a solid #2 contender, is absurd.

Oh and by the way.. this is to all the media puppets ready to hang John Edwards:

Here's what the article ACTUALLY stated:

(CNN) — Democrat John Edwards seemed to suggest Friday Hillary Clinton's third place finish in Iowa may have rendered the New York senator effectively out of the presidential race.

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That, dear readers, is the media playing with you. Quit reacting to these clowns and take this matter seriously. Our lives depend on it.

No more Bushes! No more Clintons! That's means a NEW START with either Edwards or Obama. Hillary is OLD OLD OLD OLD SCHOOL, a complete corporate shill, and a hack for AIPAC. We'll get more of the same of what we have right now with slightly less draconian social positions. That's not change, folks, and what this country needs is BIG-TIME CHANGE or democracy as we know it may be gone forever (if it isn't already)!

It seems to me Mr. Edwards has false intentions, and some sort of false premise leading his campaign ...

What is he saying that could possibly make him alluring to the public ...

In my opinion, he's leading the public right down with him ...

Out with the false, in with the good....

this is an election for Ameria's youth to decide...

After all, it is our future.

We choose what's right.... Provided we all choose to break from false beliefs, and make conclusions of our own ....

Where is Mr. Edwards getting all his campaign money from? I'd say it's time for a system of checks and balances today!

Ms. Angela M. Wakeman

CB,

If Obama didn't tell you his mother was white, you wouldn't know it. Don't try to say he's not black now that he has accomplished something of note.

Please Carole in Canada and all who are likeminded: please stop telling Obama to wait a little bit longer. That sounds all to similar to the mantra of the liberal white americans who impeded the progress of the civil rights movement and, personally, sends chills.

Tell me, why does Obama need to obtain 8 more years of Senate experience to lead the U.S. executive branch? Joe Biden's 35 years of experience in U.S. Senate are apparently unimportant for executive leadership given his lack of support. Clinton only has 4 more years of U.S Senate experience than Obama, and that was her first elected position ever. Obama was a state senator for 7 years before his election to the U.S. Senate in 2004.

At best the claim that Hillary Clinton is the most experienced or most prepared to be president is debatable, at worst it is simply wrong.

Obama certainly does seem sincere...

He gets nervous and fumbles over his words sometimes, but that is just because he is, well, a human being ...

This is what makes him so appealing, we all can relate to having emotions and nerves, the fact that he is still fighting for a chance, is, well, AWESOME!!!

It is disgusting to see how the media is treating all of the canidates except obama.

Lisla Lee,
I recommend you read John Edwards book The 4 trials. You will see how he grew up working with his father at a cotton mill. They were poor but his father did not want him to follow him in his footsteps. He encouraged John to go to college and get an education. He became a malpractice lawyer when no one in his law office had ever taken on malpractice lawsuits. He had to learn everything about the medical profession in order to represent his client who suffered extensively at the hands of his doctor. John Edwards has earned everything he owns. So what if he pays more for his haircuts, he does not stick it to the taxpayers like everyone in the White House does. He has a right to spend his money as he sees fit.
I hope he becomes our next president. He knows first hand the plight of the american people, he has been there and he can relate. I think he is honest and he would make a great president!
Edwards/Obama

I would've loved to have a woman president but Hillary is not honest or trustworthy.

Am I the only person worried about electing a man with a name of "Barack Hussein Obama?" The terrorist stated after 9/11, that the next big tragedy on America would be so big that we would not believe we let it happen. Wake up America, we are in a War with a largely popular Muslim nation. Although he may be a great guy and charismatic, so was Hitler.

Edwards may not have the charisma or "electric newness" that Obama has but he does actually have a track record for working with the disadvantaged, standing up for the middle class and fighting large corporations. Hillary has clearly been a quick change artist since her first run for the New York Senate seat. She has the backing of large corporate donors and HMO's while Obama favors investment bankers and hedge funds. Let's not forget that Bill was the one who got NAFTA through Congress and helped create the WTO. The fruit will not fall far from the tree.....

We are at a crossroads in our country and the world. All of these roads lead back to multinational US corporations that call the shots for "free trade" agreements, out-sourced jobs, funding finite and polluting energy sources and technology, corporate tax welfare, wars that patriotic middle class and poor families will suffer for and a healthcare system for profit instead of for health. One cannot fight such a battle while financed by big business. Follow the money and see where it leads.....

I am just wondering why Senator Biden has dropped his nomination - in his previous appearances he certainly portrayed decisive opinions and spectacular leadership characteristics ... Period.

None of the nominees should be running their campaign based on profile or appearance ...

This is intrinsic qualification, not qualification according to profile ...

Also, all of the issues involving God have me puzzled...

Using religious beliefs as a tool to obtain power is, well, one should know better than to do such a thing...

Everyone has different beliefs and ideologies concerning creation...

I believe there is one creator of all things seen and unseen ...

These blessings come from the Father the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth...

The LORD ... look for some paintings that may reflect the LORD, and one can clearly see the reasons why life is such a gift ...

I'm glad that a sensible person has posted about this article. If only Americans could see and understand what you do Carole (in Canada). Not only has the Bush administration strained our foreign ties that President Clinton worked hard to make so strong, but the world has also lost with this arrogant presidency. Hillary Clinton is the only Democratic candidate that knows how to fix what has been done. When people question her experience, it only makes me smile because they obviously know nothing about her. During Bill's presidency, she worked along side him on numerous tasks and worked hard for the American people. Hopefully the majority of Americans will realize this. The only reason people hate her is because she has been in politics for so long, and aggression in a woman is viewed as a negative quality, especially while First Lady.

Carole -

I couldn't have said it better myself. You're a smart lady and for someone who is looking in from the outside, your perspective is quite accurate.

Thank you for speaking up. The USA is joke when judged on the world stage.

Here we go again. Hilary resorting to insults. Does she really think that by, in effect, degrading Iowa she will build support with the other Americas? Sorry lady, we are not that stupid. So, if New Hampshire does not go your way are you going to change suit and insult them as well? Bottom line, Obama is the best candidate for this country, no question about it!!!!!!!!!!

Hilary, it was fun, but you are just not the right man, oops, I mean lady for the job!!! There is a taste of your medicine.

P.S. Insults do not go over well with the American people, it is childish.

Here we go again.. media frenzy getting everyone all riled up. Why do so many fall into this trap? C'mon people.. here's our chance to turn this country around. Don't get your information from the media. Do your research. Our next President has an awesome responsibility ahead of them. Who is REALLY up to the job? I don't know about the rest of America, but the candidates Iowa voted for make me feel uneasy and vulnerable, and I truly hope that neither of the caucas candidates are elected. What this country needs is sound leadership, unity, and compassion and respect for its people.

Ask yourself: Which candidate do you honestly think is qualified to restore dignity, respect and pride within our borders and beyond? Is it the same candidate YOU would leave your children, elderly parent or pet with, and know they would be protected and cared for?

Do not vote for the smooth talker with no substance or track record to back the words they speak. Do not vote for political party because there is no true "party" anymore. Do not vote based upon gender, religion or race. Do consider age as a factor. Consider track records in your decision. Look at the issues they support and have supported for the past 10 years.

Vote for the candidate that you will be proud to stand behind. Look past the smooth talkers. Look at past actions. Choose the person that will unite America. Make a decision based on knowledge. Select the person that will uphold our constitutional rights. Choose a President that cares about the people and our environment, and knows that our road back will be long and hard, and is still willing to put it all on the line.. for us. For U.S.

We have a chance to make a good change for America. Our future depends on your vote. Vote responsibly. Vote for John Edwards.

New Hampshire residents will not be fooled by smooth talkers the way Iowans were. They will vote for the candidate they believe will restore this country's status in the eyes of the world.

I know I will.

What an arrogant desperate thing to say! Iowa is a redneck conservative bible thumping state, who would never vote for a woman, Edwards, I'm ashamed of you, and I have lost all respect.

AS MUCH AS I LIKE JOHN EDWARDS I FIND HIS REASONING TO BE SO SELF SERVING AND WELL JUST PLAIN LUDICROUS. HE IS RIGHT ABOUT ONE THING..IT IS A 2 PERSON RACE...HE JUST DOESNT HAPPEN TO BE ONE OF THE TWO.

Hey Democrats-By change do you mean raising taxes,allowing gay marriage,teaching our kids about homosexuality as being normal,electing a man born as a muslim so the bad guys will like us,giving iran and other rogue countries the benefit of the doubt, and electing someone with the resume of being a Presidents husband or a trial attorney or a community organizer? Change?Really?Biden and Richardson were the only descent guys you had and you voted them out? I'm not happy on the Republician side with the candiates either but you guys have three losers to select from!

M Smith says:

"Why would you want another round of lying, self-serving Clinton politics? They both spend as much time defending their actions as they do running the country. What a waste of intelligence"

I assume you are referring to the Bill Clinton administration as I can't recall a "scandal" involving Hillary.

You are correct that a large amount of effort, energy and treasure was wasted pursuing ridiculous charges put forth by a cabal of Republicans who were only interested in political advantage and not the welfare of our Nation.

Just try to imagine what the present might be like if those spurious distractions had not been incesssantly promoted by the Republicans in power.

If we had not had these distractions regarding personal, private conduct, Osama bin Laden might be in custody or dead.

We might never have invaded Iraq.

We might not have tortured anyone.

There would have been no "extraordinary renditions."

Guantanamo Bay might not exist.

The spector of international terrorism might not be as much of a burden on us as it is now.

We might not have take off our shoes in airports!

The Republican Congress wasted years and millions of $$ to prove what?

That the President of the United States was found not guilty in the Well of the United Sates Senate!

"Some of us prefer a philisophical and academic approach."

Exactly.

i was born and raised in north carolina,, i voted 4 edwards in 2004 ,,i will not again,, hillary clinton has my vote..i am not racist by any means , as a gay 35 year old in that infamous mill town,,i see many things that would suprise most urban dwellers,, people helping others , smiling and saying thank you.. on the other hand .. the white supremist movement is alive and very viable here in moore county nc, most clinton haters have little reason to hate that much and with such vitrolic voices,, if barack obama , and forgive me if this sounds racist,, it would seem i do not live in the USA, but some middle eastern country,, we are not ready for a black president at this time, vice president would be safer for him ,, think about the kkk, all the the hate they have festered over the years toward anything not to their beliefs,, believe me,, i have seen what that hate can do.. if he wins , we would never see him unless it was in a bulletproof amoured tank,, i know that sounds stupid, but look at ms. bhutto,, a shame hate has to kill,, hillary may not be all that ,, but i think she is and will suprise us all,, thank you , gregory

You can continue to put lipstick on political pigs.. but.. Eventually you will run out of lipstick.

I loved the Bill Clinton years. They were good to me. I would like to leave it at that and move on.

Edwards is full of crap.

No one cares about Iowa, and no one will remember Iowa in a month.

The Iowa caucuses proved that they are NOT representative of the average voter, only those who seek to influence a gathering by sheer domination. If Iowa voters were able to vote secretly, the results would have been far different.

Edwards is a has been already, and I initially supported him, but he has neither the smarts nor the attitude I want in a President.

Edwards is no presidential material and neither is Hillary.
Obama/Richardson is a strong ticket for Democrats.

Edwards needs to rough up his hair. Maybe then he will have a chance.

Obama is a smooth talker and he has the press behind him. He seems to be good at playing psychological games too. Look at him – he tells the New Hampshire crowd that he will be ‘the President’ if he wins NH. He does not ask for their votes; he insults the remaining 48 states and the people waiting to vote there.
The press was critical of Hillary because she acted invincible now they are playing the drumbeat along with Obama when he proclaims his invincibility and struts around like a President already.

I have never liked John's style. He truly lacks Class and true Gentleman Characteristics. Who else would stoop so low as to say another Candidate was out of the race. John needs to mature and act like a grown up. As, but for the Grace of God goes John.

I just hope Americans can see through this boy in a man's suit and his mother, oh, I mean his wife.

It is unbelievable to me, how Americans can even contemplate, after two terms of Bush, candidates so lacking in experience, maturity, and leadership qualities as John,Barak, Mitt, Rudy, Paul, and Huck. Why not elect Liz and Michelle?

One thing is for sure. If Americans elect another incapable leader to the White House they will definitely pay the price at home and abroad, as the World will hold them responsible. Nato Allies are tired of paying the price for America's flawed and inexperienced leaders. And they are tired of having to go to bat as a result of America's haphazard, misguided, aggression and preemptive attacks.

Mr. Edwards is speaking out of turn…I do believe Hillary will get 3rd place again in New Hampshire; but until that happens, Mr. Edwards should put a lock on his mouth about this. I am not a Hillary supporter, nor am I an Edwards supporter. But I do not like Edwards spewing about something he really doesn't know about, but isn't that what he does anyway?? He is also making terrible accusations against Mr. Obama, accusations that are NOT true. He better be careful, his alledged pregnant girlfriend might just turn the tables to zero on him!!

Clinton and Edwards both stole the "CHANGE" theme from Mr. Obama and are using it on their campaigns. Hillary has also stolen Mr. Obama's "I believe in America's yourth" . What happened to her 65+" supporters whom she was aiming for for support in Iowa??? This woman doesn't even know who she herself is. She steals others campaign themes and cannot stand on her own, drags Bubba around with her everywhere. Not only that, she is the biggest liar! Iowa saw this, so will New Hampshire!!! People aren't buying her 35 years of experience, where are the files?????

Mr. Obama is the candidate of choice for the presidency. He has all the attributes defining the President of the United States. Mr Obama has the experience to become president–his years in the Illinois Senate plus the 4 years in the senate by the time he gets elected for President. Plus, his wife, Michelle is brilliant, beautiful, graceful and gracious, and classy!!

Anyone remember what Hillary looked like when she first went to the white house? Remember all the hairdos she went through? She couldn't even get that right!!

Let's see ... John Edwards came in second in IA. That means he has gotten MORE votes than the previous frontrunner , Hillary Clinton. He needs to get some credit for that. I stil think its a 3 person race, but dont hate him for trying to spin this. There may be some truth to what he is saying , if you think about it.

To the Clinton lovers ( I am a huge Bill C fan myself) who think that putting her in the Whitehouse will magically solve all problems facing us... GET REAL. There is a good likelihood that the Senate and the House will go Republican after the horrendous leadership shown (or not) by the Dems for the past year. It will be 4 years of gridlock.

Has cnn become bias in these elections? Cnn is deliberately ignoring the fact that Edwards won a major victory in Iowa by beating Clinton and just marginally losing to Obama. Cnn is controlling public opinion when it comes to reporting the facts.I haven't heard one sliver of comment of Edwards and his accomplishment in Iowa.This to me is disturbing.Cnn has an obligation to report the news fairly with out bias involved.

I THINK EDWARDS IS RIGHT. NEVER THE LESS, HILLARY
WILL SUCCEED IN MANY STATES. IOWA IS NOT TYPICAL.

he's got a point – she doesn't have very broad appeal. Either Edwards or Obama would draw more independents. They are in a race to be the alternative to Hillary.
of course, she has tons of money & might be able to buy her way into the nomination. But that might get us another Kerry result (you know, dems win but it's close enough to be stolen).

Mike from Eugene, Oregon, ever heard the word "xenophobia?" Shame on you for trying to bring up India!

A day after losing in Iowa, what does Hillary Clinton do? Kicks Iowans in the teeth by belittling their caucus and state. No class, no class at all. This just goes to show, Hillary does not care about everyday people. If they can't scratch her back then they're not worth crap. Keep this in mind voters in america. If this is the type of candidate you want if she wins then you'll deserve everything you get.

So Iowa chose for all Americans, cancel the primaries, stop the process. Obama has been selected!!! Oh hold on wait, there are still 120,000,000 americans that might have something to say about this!! Just wait til the primary process gets to the south. Then we will se ewho is e ectable and who is not.

WOW! Did Hillary just diss Iowans (and the Iowa Caucases)?

And I quote, per Hillary "Iowa does not have best track record in determining who the parties nominate, everybody knows that. You know, New Hampshire is famously independent, it is a place where people want to make up their own minds — they're not interested in what anybody else has decided".

So instead of being a gracious person who lost and thank the people of Iowa, she simply disses them.

Definitely, OBAMA in '08!

Hilliary may be the smartest candidate still with a shot at the nomination, but the pitch that she is the most experienced is a bit silly. She has never held n executive position, unless you consider first lady of Arkansas/US such a position. In addition, she's been an absentee legislator, demonstrating little if any leadership in the Senate.

Iowa Democrats haven't picked a winning candidate in the last thirty years. My theory is that they pick unelectable candidates (like Obama) on purpose so they can have caucuses–and thus be in limelight–every four years. We in New Hampshire will pick the electable candidate–Hillary.

1st thing 1st – Hillary is Dirty down to her knickers. She has the worst record of pork barrel spending in the history of the Senate. She has her husbands desire to tell the USA how to live and to restrict your rights and ignore the Constitution as it is only guidelines to go by. A vote for Clinton is a vote for Disaster. She was up to her eyeballs in trying to take Honest Citizens right to own Firearms away. Then only Criminals will have them. She & Bill allowed the Justice Department & ATF to maintain records on Firearm Owners long after the Law allowed. She will raise taxes to put all her programs into play and she is buried deep in Corporate Greed. She even had Large AMOUNTS of Monies donated to her by a known Criminal. Her Husband pardoned a notorious thief as he left office. Their lives are surrounded in scams and scandals. Why would any one vote for her knowing all this and much more.

Obama & Edwards are both good candidates and probably stand a better chance of beating the GOP. But the Difference is in the way things will get done.

Obama will raise your taxes. His Health Care Plan is full of Holes and will Cost everyone more $$$$ money. Obama will take your right to defend yourself by restricting the 2nd amendment. He will also create a registry to track law abiding citizens who own firearms (and that is just a start). Obama will give away tax payers monies to big Corporations to bribe them to make changes he would like to see – example – Proposed giving automakers help with health coverage in exchange for more hybrid. Why not Mandate it through legislation??? We have the Technology to do these things, but greed has kept them in the file Cabinet. He will continue to give tax breaks to corporations, including the oil companies. And we all know they really need them.

John Edwards will get the job done. Not fair to look back, it was a different time and different attitude. We must look to the now and to the future. Of all the Demarcates worth looking at, Edwards is the only one that stands out for the working class who make less than $60,000 per year. It is time to stop the Corporate Greed and look after the working class. It is time to stop giving tax breaks and allowing Corporations to be sheltered from paying taxes like the rest of us. Edwards is the only candidate who is on record promising to do this. He is also the only one who is on record stating he will take away the politicians health care benefits if they don't come up with a plan to provide affordable Health Care to the masses.

If you are a voting democrat, vote for the one person who is going to make a difference without raising your taxes, with out taking away anymore of our precious freedoms, and who will be respected through out the World Stage as a Leader to be taken seriously.

These are my opinions, and mine alone. I could go on and don't get me started on the Republican side of the election. I guard my freedoms, my right to Bear Arms, and my hard earned dollar very dearly. I served this great nation for 8 years in the USMC to ensure our Constitution and the Freedoms it guarantees are protected. I cannot vote for anyone who would take those freedoms or more money from me. Vote your Conscience.

Live Free or Die
Clifton
NH

Listen friends, I am black and just turned fourty. I have been watching Obama and his speech is a motivational one not a realistic one. Why he won in IOwa because human nature like to hear motivational speech to help lift you up and so on...let's agree that Obama can do that but he cannot deal yet with the complexity of this government. And when the American starts thinking about all these issues, they will knwo that Hilary is the right choice for now, like it or not, she is ...

Hillary Rodham Clinton was elected to the United States Senate by the people of New York on November 7, 2000, after years of public service on behalf of children and families. She is the first First Lady of the United States elected to public office and the first woman elected independently statewide in New York State. A strong advocate for New York, Senator Clinton works with communities throughout the state to strengthen the economy and expand opportunity. The Senator supports a return to fiscal responsibility because she knows that wise national economic policies are essential to protect America's future.She serves on the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee; the Environment and Public Works Committee; the Special Committee on Aging; and she is the first New Yorker ever to serve on the Senate Armed Services Committee. After the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, Senator Clinton worked with her colleagues to secure the funds New York needed to rebuild. She fought to provide compensation to the families of the victims, grants for hard-hit businesses, and health care for front line workers at Ground Zero. She continues to work for resources that enable New York to grow, to improve homeland security for New York and other communities, and to protect all Americans from future attacks. She has introduced legislation to provide for direct and threat-based homeland security funding to ensure that first responders and high-target communities have the resources they need.In 2004, Senator Clinton was asked by the Department of Defense to serve as the only Senate member of the Transformation Advisory Group to the Joint Forces Command. She has visited troops in Iraq and Afghanistan; at Fort Drum in New York, home of the 10th Mountain Division; and at Walter Reed Military Hospital to learn first hand the challenges facing American combat forces. She is an original sponsor of legislation that expanded health benefits to members of the National Guard and Reserves.In the Senate, she has continued her work for children and families by leading efforts to ensure the safety of prescription drugs for children, with legislation now included in the Pediatric Research Equity Act; working to strengthen the Children's Health Insurance Program, which increased coverage for children in low income working families; and helping schools address environmental hazards.Senator Clinton continues to work to increase access to health care. She authored legislation that has been enacted to improve recruitment and retention of nurses, to improve quality and lower the cost of prescription drugs, and to protect our food supply from bioterrorism. She sponsored legislation to increase America’s commitment against Global AIDS, and is now leading the fight for expanded use of information technology in the health care system to decrease administrative costs and reduce medical errors.To encourage business expansion, Senator Clinton co-sponsored legislation enacted in 2004 to extend tax credits to communities in regions designated as Renewal Communities. She has sponsored conferences and business development tours throughout the state aimed at attracting new investment; introduced legislation to increase access to broadband technology in rural areas; and serves as chair of the advisory board for New Jobs for New York.Senator Clinton has spoken clearly about the importance of protecting our constitutional rights, respecting such landmark Supreme Court decisions as Roe v. Wade. Her commitment to supporting Roe and working to reduce the number of abortions, by reducing the number of unwanted pregnancies, was hailed by the New York Times as “frank talk… (and) a promising path.”Strongly committed to making sure that every American has the right to vote in fair, accessible and credible elections – and that every vote must be counted, Senator Clinton introduced the Count Every Vote Act of 2005, to provide a verified paper ballot for every vote cast in electronic voting machines; set a uniform standard for provisional ballots, and require the Federal Election Assistance Commission to issue standards that ensure uniform access to voting machines and election personnel in every community.Senator Clinton was born in Chicago, Illinois, on October 26, 1947. She is the daughter of Dorothy Rodham and the late Hugh Rodham. Her father was a small businessman and her mother a homemaker. She is a graduate of Wellesley College and Yale Law School. She is married to former President William Jefferson Clinton. They have one daughter, Chelsea.Senator Clinton is the author of best selling books including her autobiography, Living History; It Takes A Village: and Other Lessons Children Teach Us; Dear Socks, Dear Buddy: Kids’ Letters to the First Pets; and An Invitation to the White House as well as numerous articles.

As First Lady of Arkansas for twelve years, she chaired the Arkansas Educational Standards Committee, co-founded the Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families, and served on the boards of the Arkansas Children's Hospital, Legal Services, and the Children's Defense Fund. Mrs. Clinton wrote a weekly newspaper column entitled "Talking It Over

Edwards is right about HRC, but his candidacy is in the same irrelevant place. Both he and Clinton are yesterday's toast. Meanwhile, Obama is building a huge coattail that will influence the Congressional races in favor of the democrats. Change? Oh yes, he and the army of democrats that will invade congress after the election will recast and rewrite the Washington script.

After Obama's landslide win in Iowa yesterday, it seems apparent that he clearly has or should have the greatest number of delegates among democratic presidential hopefuls. However, CNN's statistics (www.cnn.com/politics) currently shows Hillary Clinton with 169 delegates followed by Obama with 66 delegates. Unless I am mistaken about how delegates are assigned in the primaries, I think this is a mistake.

Please explain it to me.

You know, it amazes me how Obama comes off sounding soo good...and yet steals the lines from John Edwards... Lets face it.. Obama is nothing people.. so get over it... Go John!!!!!

When Edwards first came to the presidential capaign in 2004, he impressed a lot of people including this interested observer from the north of the border by articulating his humble upbringing and his "two-America" mantra.

In many ways, he sounded and came across like Obama in this year's campaign – articulate and smooth, uttering catchy phrases like "change" and "hope".

After his less than stellar performance in the debate with Cheney and his inability to add anything of vaule to the Kerry-Edwards ticket, and after recent revelations of his extravagant life style, every time I hear Edwards talk now, I get completely turned off with an expression thet Ronald Reagan used in one of his debates: "Here he goes again!"

Catchy phrases like "change" and "audacity of hope", "two-America: one for rich and other for poor" sound great in the campaign, bit those are just phrases lacking in substance and they eventually wear out.

Obama's speach yesterday speaks volumes to his ability to lead. He's speech reminded me of the Kennedys and MLK, Jr. He sounded truely presidential. I don't understand all those Obama haters out there that spew the nasty hateful UNTRUE stuff. He wants change but he doesn't just hope for it he is willing to work for it and he can get the Democrats, Republicans and Independents to actually work with him. Hillary unfortunately tends to divide and belittle the Republicans. That will not move anything forward. I can just see the other side of the aisle rabid in their opposition to HRC and that won't heal anything. I can't wait to see the Obama family in the White House and would love to see Biden, Dodd, and Richardson part of his team.

I think Edwards is the best candidate among the Democrats.

Obama:
Harvard Law School – Law Review
Community Activist
Wife: brilliant

Edwards:
2nd tier law school – U. North Carolina
Job: Ambulance Chaser
Wife: not particularly bright

Edwards,is living in dream world.Maybe,the fumes from all that hairspray on his head that he spays,is affecting is brain.

Anyway,if he thinks that he is going to beat the Republicans and become President,he is dreaming

Considering that Senator Clinton's only major foreign policy decision was to enable President Bush's headlong rush into Iraq, I do not see a plausible argument for her self-declared experience. The experience that Senator Obama possesses which is compellingly missing in Clinton is the ability to breathe life into his vision for this country,to communicate this vision to diverse groups of people and to have these people work for a common purpose.It is indeed time for the Democratic Party to reach for its future in the candidacy of Senator Obama than to bypass that future and embrace the Clinton candidacy.

"I have to say that I was very impressed with the strength and leadership we saw during the Clinton Presidency. "

You, Carole, have a very convoluted idea of what "strength" and "leadership" are...NEITHER were characteristic of Clinton's Presidency. The man was a poll reader, not a leader. His goal was to be popular. He did not lead through strength and conviction...if he did, he would not have allowed al Qaeda to flourish as he did. His responses to terrorist attacks were a joke. Sorry to say your hero, Bubba, was weak, and contrary to what you believe, ineffective...it now appears it was Hillary that provided the spine and fortitude for that pathetic, embarrassing Administration. As far as your shortsighted assessment of the current Administration, leave it to the historians. The story on Iraq is still be written and conditions on the ground are inproving, much to the disdain to many. My money will be on Bush to have the greater legacy...afterall, nothing ventured, nothing gained. Bubba did neither...she will fade to mediocrity...I think he knows that.

4 YEARS ago John Edwards came to my hometown. I was empressed . Now he seems desperate. Obama is a Spoiled lil joke. I'm gonna take my ball and go home! Yeah, right!!! Hillary is a strong leader that can and will fight . Of course she is conniving , how else do you get things done when you are allways under attack? Vote for courage and the will to get it done, vote Clinton!!!!

i was truly impressed by what edwards had to say last nite in iowa

Edwards is the best candidate. Unlike Obama, who only taught law, Edwards has seen the insides of a court room and has won numerous time against corporate interests.

I truely hope the American people can see the difference. Otherwise, the more likable, righteous-talk candidate will win. But words are not deeds and lucky postioning is NOT the same as learning from your mistakes. John Edwards apologized for giving Bush the authority to go to war and said he would NOT give him an inch. That is the kind of leadership America needs.

Ron Paul would be an excellent Vice President. You always need a cool head when things start to spin out of control .

The LAST thing that this country needs is Hillary Clinton as president. Period.

I would love to see a Obama/Edwards ticket in November 2008.

Nice to know our neighbors are watching and they remember the good days of the 90s. Vote for Hillary and get Bill. Sounds smart to me !!!

I think for those who dismiss Iowa is unfortunate. These people actually see the candidates, shake their hand, and talk to them. They have a better sense of the candidates.

I rarely get a chance like that living in a state that vote later. By the time it gets to my state, the Democratic party already select their candidate.

Perhaps it will be drawn out this time between Obama and Hillary, who have a big organization nationwide and can go the distance.

I think the sad truth is that America is not yet comfortable with a woman in power. In this case, its good because Hillary is a terrible candidate.

I agree with Edwards for the most part, but I think his strategy will backfire. New Hampshire will not like being told how to vote. They are not Iowa. Plus, he beat Clinton by one percentage point. I'd like to think that she could be out of it, but it's way too early.

Mr. Edwards is speaking out of turn...I do believe Hillary will get 3rd place again New Hampshire; but until that happens, Mr. Edwards should put a lock on his mouth about this. I am not a Hillary supporter, nor am I an Edwards supporter. But I do not like Edwards spewing about something he really doesn't know about, but isn't that what he does anyway?? He is also making terrible accusations against Mr. Obama, accusations that are NOT true. He better be careful, his alledged pregnant girlfriend might just turn the tables to zero on him!!

Clinton and Edwards both stole the "CHANGE" theme from Mr. Obama and are using it on their campaigns. Hillary has also stolen Mr. Obama's "I believe in Amricas's yourth" . What happened to her 65+" supporters whom she was aiming for for support in Iowa??? This woman doesn't even know who she herself is. She steals others campaign themes and cannot stand on her own, drags Bubba around with her everywhere. Not only that, she is the biggest liar! Iowa saw this, so will New Hampshire!!!

Obama is the candidate of choice for the presidency.

I had always thought Edwards was an honorable man.

Time for me to think again.

What a mudslinger and trasher he is.

Presidential material? I think not!

I am surprised the talking heads are leaving John Edwards out of the discussion.
If you read his policy ideas, there is a lot more creative and sensible solutions for radical changes needed to turn things around in our country.

My husband and I are 20 year Veterans raising two teenage boys in an economy that is becomming frightening. One son is considering ROTC and it scares me. I have heard you assume most military vote republican.

I think you will be surprised that the tide is turning. There are soldiers going on three tours of duty in a combat zone and more needs to be done for them at home.

I don't know that I could trust any other candidate to improve the quality of military life and keep their promises to Veterans.

I really feel all of the top 3 dem canidates have strengths and weaknesses.

However when I look at who is presenting the most detailed and clear message of what types of changes they want to bring about I fell Edwards most closely reflects my concerns for our country. The devide of wealth in our country is sick – I work with vicitms of domestic violence and their children everyday – many of them work harder than anyother people I have ever know, but can't get ahead – can't secure health care, can't afford to send their children to college, struggle to meet basic necessities. So you can't tell me today in America, hard work is enough to get ahead. It isn't even enough to stay afloat.

However alot of the name-calling and nasty comments here and really everywhere is disheartening. Many Obama supporters that say they want clean polictics out of one side of their mouth are making juvenile remarks about Hillary out of the other. The exteme dislike Hillary evokes over almost any other current political figure (even GWB!!) seems that perhaps we still hold women in power to a different standard than we do men. Big Surprise.

Smartest thing I've heard Edwards say. He's almost gone too...

google two words together bilderberg and clinton = TRUTH

obama lies to the American people ...http://www.factcheck.org/obamas_creative_clippings.html AND CLINTON followers should do a Google of bilderberg + Clinton to know why she and he never seem to be prosecuted for their crimes.

Edwards is for change!! He always inspires me when I listen to him. Can't wait until Tuesday! John, NH

People wake up. We once again our making a joke of our country. Internationally Obama winning last night in Iowa was a joke. Maybe someone should recount. Seriously lets look at what Obama is offering. A fresh start – can he tell us what that may be. A change – give us information. I am behind Clinton. Start thinking about the odds here. Obama will never take it.

Let me correct the statement that two people that won Iowa went on to be the POTUS...Jimmy Carter and W. Correction: Carter came in second behind the "change" candidate, "Undecided". I think we would all agree those are the two worst Pres. in the last 50 years. Shows you what the Iowans know.

I'll agree that Clinton should drop out if he agrees to drop out when he comes in 3rd in NH. I'm an independent that never voted for W, but will vote Republican this year. I'd take Hillary any day over Johnny E.

"Go home Johnny...
VP Loser...
Ambulence chaser...
Big ol' liar...
Go home Johnny!"

John Edward four years ago finished second in Iowa and won in South Carolina and nowhere else. This year, he again finished second in Iowa, but is running third in South Carolina. It is hard to see him having much of an impact on rhw nominating process or the election.

people talk about Edwards ego??, people need to rethink that, Clinton is the one with the ego, she just thinks cause of who she is that she will automatically be the presidential nominee, but Clinton needs to think again, People want change they don’t want things to get worse, that’s why she placed 3rd last night. The American People Want Change and John Edwards can give them that.

When is Jeffrey Tubin going to stop being Hillary Clinton's spokesman that is being paid by CNN? His obvious bias is unbelievable!

The contenders are campainging for delegates. Obama got 17, Hillary got 16, Edwards got 15. The only blow out race is by the blow hards in the media trying to keep legs on a story. For all of you wackos, get a life. Hillary is not a quitter.

Edwards is the only Democratic candidate for President who will get this lifelong Democrats Vote.
Obama has said and done nothing to make me think he is qualified.
Hillary is hated by millions and not for the reason FDR was.
She is a corporate Democrat.
As was her husband before her.
Do the Democrats WANT to lose again?
It would seem so.
You people, angry ugly guys perhaps?
Seem to hate Edwards for being great looking.
How shallow!
Edwards was a trial lawyer ala' John Grisham novels, which , when I was running a bookstore were top tier best sellers!
Stop listening to Oparha and think for yourselves why don't you?

Clinton then added..."And then after looking me up and down, most Americans will find me truly distastful."

He should be called "Desperately Seeking Edwards."
You're not going to win. Go Hillary!!!!!!!

Carole in Canada:

You could not have hit the nail more squarely on the head!

Thank you for your insightful and objective post!

Obama or Edwards can not win in the general election in November, all the talk and rhetoric from them sounds nice and it touches the heart, but it's all about the issues and who will be best in solving them. We need a moderate voice, and that voice is Sen. Clinton's. Do you people honestly believe that Obama or Edwards will be able to unite our country and work with Republicans? Democrats can't even unite, just look at all the nasty comments about our own candidates on this page. It's nice to call for change, but we need a candidate who will produce it. This is not a popularity contest, and I don't care how polarizing Hillary Clinton may seem, but she is the one who the Republicans fear most.

Edwards is saying that HIllary is out of the race? He's got to be kidding me. AFter Iowa, he's kapput. Mark my word.

Hillary Clinton is my favour. I think she will win in New Hampshire.
If you really want our country stable and stronger than ever, Please VOTE: HILLARY CLINTON. she is THE BEST for this country.
Obama is good but doesn't the best.

HILLARY IS OUT !!!!!!!!!! Her old tired Washington ways will now step back and give way to the revolution of change and hope. NO MORE POLITICS OF FEAR.

Speaking of haters, I can't say I'm surprised that "AJ in Pa" , self professed Republican, would interject the useless image referenced in his or her post.(AJ is gender neutral).

What is to be gained here but to lower the debate to the gutter, and of course this is the purpose.

The matter was very publicly aired, in all it's ugliness and to what end; to wound a popular and effective President. I don't care what the sexual habits of consenting adults are, that is none of my business, nor yours.

Anonymous- if Edwards "got $25 Million" for that injured girl, that really means she got $12.5 and John got the other $12.5 million. So if he loaded UPS trucks, I'll give him credit for that then. I still think he acts like a prissy rich kid who wouldn't want to mingle with us "unwashed masses", (and I say that tongue in cheek since my relatives all seem to think my husband & I are the 'rich kids" in our family). John's demeanor just turns me off. And I still think he was a liability to Kerry last election. I'm afraid just about any of the top 5 Republican candidates would whop him in November.

2008 is a "Women Year"
Hillary, 100% will be a next president of the Unitedstate.
SURE WILL WIN

Why did we get over 10 minutes of video (full speech) of Huckabee's response to his 1st place posting in Iowa, and only got over three minutes of Obama's 1st place posting?

In it to win it, ha!

2/3s of Iowa voters didn't place a nod for Hillary. 'Nuf said.

I really wanted to comment on the Communist News Networks story about
"Would Hillary nominate Bill to the Supreme Court?" but that story isn't posted for comments.
What a joke. A story like that should not see web space.
We need to rid our country of the Socialist rats that infest this Once Great Nation's political system, as well as those rats that push their agendas through the Liberal/Socialist news media.
You guys tried in Iowa and it did not work. You tried with two Bush elections and it did not work. You've tried with gay marriage in elections, and it did not work. You use the courts and the media to push your perverse will. You are destroying free election and the voice of the people. The politicians and the Liberal media are trying to sell us out. We do not want a one-world government. We want a sovereign United States of America. The country our loved ones have fought and died for. The people of this nation do not want the agenda you push. We will rise up, and if it takes another Tea Party, then so be it. TIME FOR CHANGE!!! I'm not talking about Barack Obama Bin Laden.

P.S. Bush stinks too!!!!

You folks should chill out. Iowa is just a start; Obama is not going to be president of the United States. He is one candidate the Republican dirty machine will wipe out in one campaign commercial. Democrats better wise up and nominate a candidate who can stand the GOP dirty machine. Go Hil, Go New York

"Change is fine but it will take experience".....I STILL haven't figured out how Hillary has so much more "experience" than Barack Obama.
Last night was a call for CHANGE- and a rejection of the "experienced" Beltway Politics-as-usual!
If you haven't listened to the Victory speech by Barack last night, do yourself and this country a favor and LISTEN.
My choice is Barack Obama and I decided this in February of 2007.
Fired Up! Ready to go! We're gonna win this thing!

"'You know the difference between somebody for whom this is academic, philosophical or political, and someone who is speaking from here,' [Edwards] said, pointing to his heart."

Yeah, we know the difference, John. George Bush used his heart rather than his head for the past 7 years. How did that work out, John?

It's about time we had someone capable of "intellectual" competence in the White House.

BYE Hilary....your all washed up with your lies

Mr. John Edwards, I suggest you don't count your chickens etc.Bully tactics you surely will regret. Senator John McCain lost his popularity suddenly and you will too. Mrs. Clinton never uttered a single slur. She is a lady without doubt but she has "clout". she'll get my vote and my older colleagues too.

Hillary and her nasty tactics are not going to work . She has been showing her true colors !!! I never trusted her as a first lady and I certaintly do not want her as my president ! My hat off to Obama ,Way to go !!

John Edwards?

That's the guy that didn't put up a good fight against Dead-Eye Dick during the 2004 debate, isn't it?

I suspect Obama & Hillary will be around longer than Edwards. Good luck, John. You will need it!

Marcia in Portland, who says she is "waiting until the country is ready for a female President" - by your own words you admit that you are a SEXIST PIG! Gender, like race, means NOTHING toward a candidate's fitness or eligibility. People like you set the ideals of progressive, liberal thought back a hundred years. POX!

It seems to me valuable to point out that the ability to speak well does not equal the ability to lead the most powerful country in the world.

No one would question Mr. Obama's gift's as an orator! In fact he is excellent, uplifting, pulling people to his cause and motivating them to involvment.

But involvment in what? Change is a vague concept...change from what to what, and how?

I haven't heard the answer to that yet in his speeches, it's almost like the old "pie in the sky, bye and bye!" Where is the substance...? Where will he take us...?

Remember ...much more than the fate of our country rides on this election cycle, we are on a cusp of history perhaps and we need to be very careful to whom we give the responsibility of leading us through the next 8 years.

The image and prestige of the United States in the world has been so badly scarred by the current administration that it will require a firm grasp of the realities of the world situation to even begin to repair the damage inflicted on us in the Bush years.

Again...two words...Hillary Clinton

Don't hate...Hillary in '08

I would like to congradulate Mr Obama and Mr Edwards for running such a professional campaign in Iowa and for their professionalism after the cacusses. As for Hillary, its a shame that you placed third, but we in Iowa are looking for change and not your status quo. I see that now you are making statements that we in Iowa are not important to your campaign, I think Iowa has spoken and thats why you were third. Change is important, not the same ole status quo.

I live in North Carolina and edwards is not well liked here. Why?, because we know that he is a hypocrite and a snake!

Hillary is so full of herself, and she desperately tries to rely heavily on her so-called 35 years of experience. Hillary, your fakeness sickens me. I'd prefer Bush over Hillary at this point, and that's really saying something.

One question Hillary: What is your excuse when you lose New Hampshire?

Let me guess.........New Hampshire doesn't matter either?

Obama 08'

Edwards might be right if Hillary loses New Hampshire. Of course, then Edwards would be out of it, too...

http://www.political-buzz.com/

I think John needs to do some self evaluation. He couldn't win the last nomination. Why doesn't John just step out!

It sometimes appears as though the KKK imay just be alive and well in America these days STILL…judging by all the bigotry.

Attacking/slandering/slurring a candidate based solely upon their affiliation with a particular minority religious group (Mormon) as a means to win an election because the “Klan” can’t seem to win in any other way is truly sad.

After the “Khristian Krusading Klan” led by their Grand Wizard Wannabe, The High Huckabeast and his faithful pseudo-supremacist sidekick Jon-Boy McCane and their lethal lieutenant/enforcer/white hat sheriff Chuckles -igNorramus get the Republican nomination secured by “cross-burning that thar ‘evil’ Mormon on out" of their Party (…just wait Jews, blacks, hispanics, catholics, hindus, asians, protestants, muslims, etcetera, YOU just might be next after these bigots are done with the MORMON minority group that they are now CURRENTLY focused on eliminating…)…
…THEN these same cross-burning/bearing bigots/supremacists can concentrate on OBAMA after they’re done with Mitt Romney and his family…any bets there will be many allusions to OBAMA having “possible MUSLIM/ISLAM” connections??? Or church affiliation? Where he went to school??? His heritage??? How about his ETHNICITY??? ANY BETS AMERICA???

I truly hope that ALL AMERICANS left right and center, of ALL religions, colors, cultures, ethnicity can STAND TOGETHER and UNITE against this ugly racist/bigoted BEAST that has reared it’s grotesque head in OUR nation as of late.

This particular Beast was SUPPOSED to have been buried back in the 60’s/70’s during the civil rights movement (which the Romney family was influential in – hence the reason white-supremacist evangelicals hate them so much).

MY America is a nation which is supposed to represent EQUALITY AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL PEOPLE…not just white southern supremacist evangelicals.

Romney and his father, and his entire family have fought for and stood by OTHER minotiry groups throughout their lives.

Now it would be a wonderful miracle that could only happen in OUR country…AMERICA…if all those same minorities that the Romney family has stood by over the years and generations, could somehow find the courage, and somehow find it in their hearts to STAND BY THEM IN RETURN in this their time of need… as they are being attacked left, right, and center by these dishonest, HATRED FILLED BIGOTS. Please consider it America. Please.

I have but three candidates I care for as I have stated before. Obama, Romney, and Thompson. Any of the three would be good for ALL Americans (regardless of color/religion). I could vote Democrat or Republican and I WILL go for the candidate more so than the party as I have on occasion in the past.

The candidates that will win my vote will be those that stand for ALL Americans, not just ONE COLOR, or ONE RACE, or ONE RELIGION.

America let’s all stand together for one another and whether it’s Obama or Romney you want to lead…let’s show these hate-mongoring bigots that they can’t ever succeed in the type of class/Race/religious warfare that they are attempting to instigate amongst our society. They wish to divide America into special interest groups in order to control us all. Let us all unite as EQUALS and AMERICANS and show them what for!!!! May this message somehow find a way into your hearts…we could all use a little more PEACE and COMPASSION and KINDNESS in this world. Here’s to a UNITED AMERICA!!!

Don't count your chickens Mr, Edwards,this is only thr beginning. your nasty nasty verbage will surely cost you. Talk is cheap, Senator John McCain learned the hard way. Mrs. Clinton is a lady, she doesn't resort to "bully tactics" shame on you.

To writeinyourvote and any other Ron Paul supporter, your candidate is an idiot. He plans to bring every single American soldier in Japan, Germany, South Korea and elsewhere around the world, home. What are these millions of troops going to do when Paul cuts down the military? He plans to turn all the navy ships around and return them to port. He wants to dismantle the IRS and dozens of other government funded organizations, firing tens of thousands of employees. With 5% unemployment, where are these fired workers going to go?

Ron Paul brings change alright, but it would certainly not be good for the security of the country.

Wake UP, America...Please, please, please, wake UP. John Edwards is the ONLY one among the Democratic candidates who would win against ALL of the Republican frontrunners in head to head elections.

It is FAR MORE IMPORTANT that we WIN THE GENERAL ELECTION than that the first woman or the first african american wins the democratic nomination.

WAKE UP and realize that JOHN EDWARDS, the people's candidate, CAN and WILL WIN in November!!!

Oh for God's Sake, John! Just when I started thinking maybe I'd be able to vote for you if Hillary didn't make the cut, you go and say something really stupid like this. How can you possibly think Hillary's third place finish in Iowa may have rendered her out of the race? She finished 1/2 of a percentage point behind you! And gained one more national delegate than you. How do you (and Obama, for that matter) get by with calling her a "status quo" candidate and yourself a "candidate of change"? Hillary is THE candidate of change. Voters are not stupid; they meet her and listen to her, as she constantly puts forth her vision and specific agenda for change: for reestablishing our country as the leader of the free world, for providing EVERY American with health care, for improving our schools and doing away with the miserable "No Child Left Behind" program, for bringing our troops home and providing veterans and their families with all the help they need, for providing for our aging citizens, and for strengthening Social Security. She actually stands for change based in reality, not empty rhetoric. And, by the way, John, voters I know do not speak of having "only two choices". They speak of having really only one choice: Hillary Clinton.

Its been 4 years, can't Edwards write a different speech than his 2 America's? That puts me to sleep.

Once again former Senator Edwards is all wet.

Iowa means nothing to the rest of the country at large. It means everything to Iowans and the news media, and NOTHING to the rest of us.

Senator Obama is too Liberal to win the general election (remember George McGovern?), and former Senator Edwards is too populist to win.

The only candidate with the moxy to beat the Republicans is Hillary Clinton.

She will clean up on Super Tuesday!

Two things... First off, Edwards did pretty great considering the press has blown him off since Hillary said she was running. They are so hard up for both Obama and Hillary that they don't give Edwards any play. It is pretty impressive that he came in second, only 8% points behind Obama.

Second, if you look at all the exit polls, Edwards won on being the most electable. He is also the only Democratic candidate blowing EVERY Republican candidate out of the water in national presidential race poll scenarios. Obama and Hillary are both essentially tied when put up against the Republican candidates. The nation is screaming for change from Bush and want to vote Democrat, but you have to give them a candidate they are willing to vote for. Obama and Hillary are both way to polarizing. Your run of the mill people who aren't set on Democrat or Republican are much more likely to vote for Edwards. Dems, if you want to win the national election, you are going to have to put Edwards up for President!

Edwards '08

Iowa has shown us that the American people can see through the Clintons' 2-for-1 strategy, which we first heard from Bill back in 1992. At President Bush's first inauguration, Bill said, "We'll be back." It's part of Bill and Hillary's life-long plan. Fortunately, it's been rejected, and we can only hope the rest of the country follows suit.

I did not ask for 2-for-1 then, nor do I ask for it now. That's just the life-long Clinton strategy that moves Hillary into a position for which she is not qualified.

Every time Bill moves up (Gov of Arkansas), Hillary moves up with him (Attorney General of Arkansas). Bill moves up again (President of the US); Hillary moves up with him (US Senate). See the pattern, women?

Consider what America got with the first Clinton co-Presidency:

• Abuse of the powers of the office of the President
• Granting Presidential pardons to buy Hillary's election to the Senate. As a woman who made it on my own, Hillary's need to ride Bill's coattails and her sense of entitlement (as in "it's my turn and Obama should wait his turn") makes me doubt her capabilities.
• Hillary's long-suffering marriage to Bill, enabling a lifetime of sexual trysts and trying to contain the Bimbo eruptions, gives me a President without the backbone to stand up to a man. Hillary claims to be tough enough to play with the boys when, in fact, she is unable to leave a cheating husband. How will she stand up to other male leaders who see this in "Mrs." Clinton and walk all over her?
• Being married to a former President does not make one qualified to be President.
Hillary has less experience in elected office than Barack. She's held elected office for one Senate term plus one year and has introduced no major legislation during that time. She showed us in the interview about Pakistani elections the extent of her foreign policy experience–she did not know what office the election was for or who was on the ballot! Is this the kind of experience we want in the Oval Office?

I am not a "Hillary hater;" I am an America lover. Please consider very carefully which candidate the Democratic Party puts on the ballot. The future of this country absolutely depends on it.

It appears that Americans or at least Iowans are not ready yet for a woman president.

It is also apparent that Americans will again elect a president based on likeability and not for demonstrated ability.

It is also apparent that Americans, at least the liberal democrats, have a short memory of 9/11 and its perpetrators: Osama and the islamic extremists. It will be a matter of time (perhaps just before the general election) when Osama prepares a new video expressing his jubilation and at the same time declaring that Obama's conversion to christianity was anti-islamic and is punishable by death.

It aslo appears that Americans have a tendency to go for the glossy cover of the book than its content. It is also apparent that the win by Obama last night was based on nice-sounding sound-bites like "change". Change for better is good but change for worse cannot be that good.

It is funny that Hilary Clinton disparages the Iowa polls AFTER she was trounced.
If she would have won, then she would have surely stood up and shrilly hailed the validity of Iowa's polls. What a fraud she is.

Hmmm. I can't help but wonder: if Hillary had beaten Obama and Edwards by the same margin, would she be singing the same tune? HARDLY. the clintons are spin masters. and the media (which is overwhelmingly clinton-bent) will not acknowledge what a big blow this is to her. this is the same as a twenty to thirty percentage point loss for her considering that she was leading by ten to twenty points for a very long time. this was supposed to be a cakewalk for her.

as a person who was considering clinton or obama for a few months, i am definitely going for obama. he is the only one who maintained a positive campaign and he gave very good plans for HOW he will accomplish change. hillary just bashed bush and touted her "experience". the more i heard her speak, the less i liked her. come on, would you vote for laura bush as president? she sat in the white house for 8 years too. and she was a librarian for a long time and a teacher as well – she made some changes. sorry hillary, pretty much everything you say is a well-crafted fallacious argument that has no merit. also, i appreciate the fact that obama is a "self-made" man in the sense that he worked hard and came up in politics ALL BY HIMSELF. he didn't have to rely on a parent or spouse to gain exposure. this man is obviously intelligent and i feel he is a President that America would be proud to have.

How quick we are to want something new and someone young. Its exciting until you think about this. Our country has cancer and as a patient we need to select a doctor to try and help repair the damage to it. If you had cancer would you want a young inexperienced doctor with a pretty face who gave a good speech or would you request the senior surgeon who was wise, tested and had pulled through time and time again? Sure he may not be the prettiest and he may not be as sharp with the tongue, but when push comes to shove he knows how to get the job done. Democrats, its time to stop thinking and acting like children and grow up. We have a very grown up decision to make. I am voteing for Hillary Clinton. She may not ooze with glitz and pomp, but she is the one I want to be behind the desk in the oval office when our next major test of strength occurs. We need wisdom, strength and the life experience of a mature leader. We need Hillary Clinton.

These young folks who voted for Obama need to understand that just changing the color of the President is only a symble of change...not change in any real sense. What is this inexperienced Obama going to change? Where were all these change seekers when Bush got elected? If you wanted change you should have voted for Gore. So now everyone is going to vote for a Muslim whom won't even solute the American Flag? If Obama gets elected I'm moving to Canada.
Vote Hillary!!!

The commentators this evening seem to be making a big deal of the fact that so many more Democrats participated in the Iowa caucuses than Republicans did - even though the number of registered voters is similar. Some have suggested this bodes ill for the Republican Party's candidate next November, whomever it may turn out to be.

I think they're overlooking the obvious.

A greater number of Democrats in Iowa turned out, proportion-wise, specifically so that they could cast their votes against Hillary. This was what was important to them, their motivating factor. And we will see this same motivation repeated over and over, all across America.

People understand that Hillary is a divider, not a healer.

@ Mike from Eugene...

We dont want the Clintons in India... If possible, send Obama over so that our politicians can learn a lesson or 2 about the need to put people first on the list. Obama is the dream that we are yet to realize, but it is very heartening to see that come true for America.

As for the Clintons, you could have sent them to Guantanamo but President Obama will have it shut down in 2009. So tough luck... maybe you should taxi them on Apollo 13 to you know where!!!

John Boy didn't learn much last time. Deflection is not an art for any candidate, it is simply a method of avoidance. That goes for Hillary too.

Americans are truly the most stupid people in the world. How do people like Bush and Obama, with no real achevements win elections? How are a mass of people easily deceived by rhetoric and feel good talks over substance? I am thankful I am not American. Truly thankful.

I think John Edwards is literally out of it. CNN has been kind to Edwards having him on some eight or nine times. Hillary Clinton was on once. The usual bias has tried to damage Hillary Clinton's chances. Wolf Blitzer had John Edwards on to ask him about Senator Clinton. I am pretty sure the information about Clinton should have been asked to Clinton. Since when has Edwards been Hillary's spokesman. He was invited on CNN tonight so he could publicly trash Clinton as he famously does. This from the hedge-fund king who made his living off the backs of the very people he claims to care about today, "The Middle Class". I think Edwards has been nasty and mean spirited throughout this campaign. It shows we woman still have a long long way to go.
When we start choosing people with hearts and not minds, we get eight more years of what we currently have. God Bless America.

I certainly don't see how Iowa could be the deciding factor of anything. Hillary is going to rock this election and give America what it needs. Obama needs to bask in the light while he can, because his campaign is gonna go no where.

Please explain why Iowa is first primary caucus rather than New Hampshire as in the past?

Thank you in advance for the explanation!

Arthur

and agreeing with not-from-the-midwest:

Edwards '08!

Who in the world would vote for Obama. Sure everyone wants change, but I haven't heard exactly what he is going to change. Is it going to be a good change?? I can assure you that it will not.

I'm as surprised as anyone that Hilary finished in 3rd, but I'm not really certain that's going to matter in the end.

I also believe that Clinton will swing back in the New England states.

I don't believe anyone is through after Iowa, as I believe its significance diminishes every election cycle.

Obama hasn't been specific and talks in grandiose generalities about "change," but this is going to work against him in the long run unless he gets more specific soon. We've just spent 8 years dealing with a Commander in Chief who lacks forsight and the ability to formulate a cohesive plan for breakfast, and we're paying the price, and voters won't forget that.

From a liability standpoint, Edwards and Clinton are basically interchangeable at this point.

Edwards is forgetting that the rest of America could careless about Iowa.I am not even sure I know where it is located. Obama will never be elected president.He and his wife are both snobs who care nothing about our country.

Hillary in '08, it's gonna be great!

Nothing has really changed.....

Hillary...........

Experience by osmosis

For licenses for illegals/against licenses for illegals, or was that for?

Specific accomplishments are missing in action

Polls dictate decisions and positions

Four more years of indecision, but lots of investigations and infighting

Anyone making over 30k/yr will be considered wealthy and be taxed to death

No religious affiliation, unles it would bring in votes

Obama......

No experience at anything noteworthy

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

John...

Trial lawyer for the poor?

Whines most of the time

All three are open borders/amnesty supporters which 75% of the voting public showed disapproval by shutting down the Senate switchboard last year when the Amnesty Bill was up for vote.

Sadly, the two best candidates dropped out of the race today, the ones that could actually bring this country together.

Just my opinion

Get Real Vote Hillary

Clinton Pres.
Obama V.P.

This would be dynamite!

You people need to many words to state the obvious- Edwards is crazy

Carefully watch and listen to the NH debates tomorrow night (Saturday). People in Iowa got many chances to see the candidates in person...NH doesn't have the time. Watch the debates and make a good decision on your own.
I bet there is some dirt thrown.
Let's see who can take the heat!
PS Republicans go first Democrats second.

Careful John, you know a woman scorned and all that type shtuff! Watch ya back dogg! Get ready for the claws to come out!

I am sooooooooo glad they are done and out of Iowa. I got so sick of the calls, the mail, people at your door, all the brochures, the radio commercials, the TV commercials....nothing like shoving it down your throat til ya puke!
I really don't care how many hands they shake, how many kids they hold or kiss or what they have to say about each other. What I cared about was ISSUES where they stand, what they planned to do about the United States problems. Same old BULL...different day.

Maybe all you political junkies should think about this...its time to get rid of Democrats and Republicans and Independents and our Government as a whole and we the people of the United States need to take our country back.
Start a new government. One for the peole and our issues...not greedy politicans who are only in there for the Big Bucks and free until you die healthcare.

All these candidates do every election time is BLOW about what they are going to do for us and then nothing changes as soon as one of them is elected.

Like I said...I am glad they are done and gone from Iowa....At least I can mute my TV and turn off my radio and screen my calls...thank god those are things they can't take away from me!

Geez, Edwards, you're back in stupid land again.

By your reckoning, you're out of it as well.

By your reckoning, most Republicans should quit now and hand it to Huckabee.

Iowa is EXTREMELY conservative, rural, anti-government and religious. If you think that reflects the whole country, Johnny Boy, then you're most out of it than I thought.

Go back to touting your health care plan and talking about the little people that have been shafted by the Bush administration.

WE THE PEOPLE will decide when Hillary is finished and when you're finished, John.

Until then, focus on what you offer, and drop the other baloney.

Thank you.

I think John Edwards' statements were well planned and timed. I've read many of the comments above and actually like the idea of Obama/Edwards 08. If I was going to pick a winning team from this side, that would be it. I think that would prove to be more electable than say, Obama/Clinton. Cuz if something were to "happen" to the first brotha elected to the Presidency, I just couldn't see "Old Girl" in the Oval Office. I think America would feel better with a white man as back up for the first Black president. But that's just a comment on race. I think John is trying to set himself up for just that type of situation. They both got spanked, royally. I noticed how "Big Mama" spent all of the last few weeks and all o' dat money kissing up to Iowan's butts only to downplay her poor showing in the end. She's not real to me, she's a joke with short hair and pantsuits. She thinks that by spending the most money and shaking the right hands, she'll win. It's not that type of party this time! WE WANT REAL CHANGE! The only change in direction she will bring about to this country is to take it from the deep descent started by Jorge Brush into a freakin' nosedive. Iowa knows it, NH knows it and hopefully California knows it and the other 47 states and countless territories. What Obama needs to do is visit the troops also. They do have a lot of pull with the folks back home as to whom to vote for. Don't forget the troops and they won't forget you. But John had it right even though I think it was a little too soon to say so.

How can anybody support Hilary??? She's a shill!!! She wants to invade Iran! She spent the past four years standing by George Bush and smiling! She's now in the pockets of the big insurance companies! She's no democrat!

CNN, please publish the IP Addresses of all of the "Hillary supporters" here. I have a feeling that the addresses will all be the same, and will be that of her own campaign headquarters, or some PR agency.

It‘s amazing to me that with little real evidence the crowd is willing to rip a person apart. The people that instigate, agitate, and accuse, say look out for that person over there, when we should be looking at the accuser. How many innocents suffered at the hands of the inquisitors? Nothing has changed from then until now. People can throw mud, and even if false some of it will stick. People shout out lies and point their crooked fingers at Hillary and care little about truth. They get a perverse sense of joy bringing someone down. They feel inspired. I guess it’s true, if the same lie is repeated often enough, it becomes truth. Hillary is a good person and if she has a fault it is in trying too hard. As a woman if she shows an emotional side, she is weak. She is smart and in this day of misleading by making emotional appeals she insists on making a rational argument. I think the biggest problem in U.S. politics today, is that we do not demand more from candidates. When is the last time a noted scientist was elected to public office? Where are our modern day Madison’s or Franklin’s? We rarely elect a person of ideas, who will implement real change into public office. I myself am having a hard time separating emotion from rational choice. As a woman who is in her 40’s, I do think it’s time for a woman to be President. I’m sure Obama supporters feel that it’s time to have a non-white man in the Oval Office to represent the diversity of modern America. What does it say about America when we will vote for any man as long as it’s not a woman? Obama talks about unity and it’s a wonderful idea. The problem is that ideologically I am passionate about Personal Liberty, and Free Trade. What does free trade and economics have to do with freedom? Everything! Without financial strength we do not have freedom and are but indentured servants. Money does not buy happiness but it’s hard to be happy destitute and starving. A President can call for a bridge to be built. That bridge can be education, and investment. We are never going to compete with Chinese labor on a manual basis. We want a better standard of living. We can automate and use technology as leverage but that means that industry changes and jobs will be re-allocated. We need a bridge from here to there. We need to understand that most people are uncomfortable doing something new. It is why training and the support structure need to be built in. I do believe that anything is possible if we set a goal and work together. A pre-requisite of this is that people really understand the issues and act in best interest of the group instead of selfishly. This is amazingly difficult to do on a large scale. The media is part of the problem with the sound bites but its being mediated by the internet media. The problem is that American’s in general don’t read, don’t ask questions, and do not discuss ideas. Every American should have a basic understanding of economics? Why because it’s vital to our liberty? Why have the media not made teaching economics to all of an America a priority? It does not need to be dry and impersonal. The media can take the issues of the day and demonstrate why this economic data matters to them. If you were pitching a start-up company you would lay out your vision and also show a timeline with milestones. You would demonstrate your knowledge of the competition and where the industry is today. You would also submit a budget showing how you would allocate funds to achieve your objective. Why do we ask less from the President of our Country? No investor would let you get away with selling blue sky without providing the rational bridge between now and there. We should demand no less than those in charge of managing our public affairs.

Please please Hillary and Billary go away out of our lives forever you power hungry megalomaniacs!

You're not wanted here in NH!

GO!!!

Well, I won't be voting for any president, I'm Canadian.
I will say that your whole election process is very interesting from this side of the border.
I would hope that after 8 years of Republican rule, your next president will be a
Democrat. As an outsider looking in, the only real choice would be to put Mrs Clinton in the White House, unless of course Mr Obama would invite her to run as his vice-president. Although I am impressed by Mr Obama, his campaign style and promises I am afraid he may not be experienced enough to deal with the grave grave situation in Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran.......
BTW my youngest son is right now serving in Kandahar and we want him home!!!

I have to say that I was very impressed with the strength and leadership we saw during the Clinton Presidency. (even if our CDN dollar was worth nothing LOL)
The U.S.A. was far more respected in the world during those 8 years than the last 8 Bush fiasco years

Perhaps let the Clinton's clean up the foreign situation and look to Mr.Obama in a few more years...

I agree that Hillary is the same old kind of politician.

Ron Paul is the only one who wil bring about real change.

That's a comment I would expect from someone who "swaggers in his sleep". It's far from over for Mrs. Clinton. I think she will probably NH and Edwards will just fade away or go back to campaign in Iowa for yet another four years.

A post on Clinton and Obama in NH for anyone interested...

http://thepoliticalpost.wordpress.com/2008/01/04/hillary-clinton-third-place-in-iowa-what-next/

Wake up, people! John Edwards is the *ONLY* democrat who can beat anyone the republicans nominate specifically because he is a white, Christian populist candidate from the South. Hillary? LOL!!?! She would get CRUSHED by Huckabee or any GOP candidate because she's FAKE and an EGOMANIAC to boot. Obama, are smoking CRACK?? He wins Iowa and all the sudden America's ready for a black President? Do you really think the average Southerner will vote for BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA when that curtain closes behind them in the voting booth?? DO YOU?? He will get ROLLED, and you know it!! I'm in California, but don't fool yourself – you cannot become President unless you win the Southern vote. THINK ABOUT IT. Edwards or bust, there is no other choice

Barack Obama has been changing his position over the years on everything from the death penalty to the Patriot Act to Cuba, a review of his record shows.

The Illinois senator's views became markedly more conservative as he drew close to running for president.

On the death penalty, for instance, Obama was a strong foe back in 1996 when he ran for the Illinois state Senate, according to a questionnaire from a political activist group that he filled out at the time. The answers were reviewed by The Associated Press.

But this year, he's pandering to pro-execution voters around the country by saying he supports pulling the switch on those who commit particularly heinous crimes.

On gun control, Obama changed direction since 1996, when he called for a ban on all handgun possession and sales in Illinois.

In 2004, on another questionnaire, he backed off, saying a ban is "not politically practicable."

Taken together, the shifts could suggest a liberal, inexperienced lawmaker gradually adjusting to the realities of what could be accomplished, first in the Illinois Legislature and then in the US Senate.

On the other hand, political rivals could accuse him of abandoning potentially unpopular views or of trying to disguise his real positions. Many of the old views came from answers he gave to a list of questions submitted to him in 1996 by an Illinois good-government group known as the IVI-IPO.

Aides claim Obama did not fill out the questionnaire, and instead it was handled by a staffer who misrepresented his views on gun control, the death penalty and more.

"Barack Obama has a consistent record on the key issues facing our country," spokesman Ben LaBolt told the AP. "Even conservative columnists have said they'd scoured Obama's record for inconsistencies and found there were virtually none."

A spokesman for the Illinois group said the excuse is ridiculous because they interviewed him in person.

Some of the candidate's other changing views include a marked shift on health care, from supporting a single-payer, government-run health system, to opposing such a "socialized medicine" plan.

He also has changed many views in just the past few years.

He went from calling the anti-terrorism Patriot Act a "shoddy and dangerous" law to voting to continue an updated version of the law in 2006. He also said he would normalize relations with Cuba, but on the campaign trail has opposed such rapprochement with the Communist regime there.

In 1999, Barack Obama was faced with a difficult vote in the Illinois legislature — to support a bill that would let some juveniles be tried as adults, a position that risked drawing fire from African-Americans, or to oppose it, possibly undermining his image as a tough-on-crime moderate.

In the end, Mr. Obama chose neither to vote for nor against the bill. He voted “present,” effectively sidestepping the issue, an option he invoked nearly 130 times as a state senator.

Sometimes the “present’ votes were in line with instructions from Democratic leaders or because he objected to provisions in bills that he might otherwise support. At other times, Mr. Obama voted present on questions that had overwhelming bipartisan support. In at least a few cases, the issue was politically sensitive.

The record has become an issue on the presidential campaign trail, as Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton of New York, his chief rival for the Democratic nomination, has seized on the present votes he cast on a series of anti-abortion bills to portray Mr. Obama as a “talker” rather than a “doer.”

Although a present vote is not unusual in Illinois, Mr. Obama’s use of it is being raised as he tries to distinguish himself as a leader who will take on the tough issues, An examination of Illinois records shows at least 36 times when Mr. Obama was either the only state senator to vote present or was part of a group of six or fewer to vote that way. Among those, Mr. Obama did not vote yes or no on a bill that would allow certain victims of sexual crimes to petition judges to seal court records relating to their cases. He also voted present on a bill to impose stricter standards for evidence a judge is permitted to consider in imposing a criminal sentence. On the sex crime bill, Mr. Obama cast the lone present vote in a 58-to-0 vote. State Representative Jim Durkin, a Republican who was a co-sponsor of the bill, said it was intended to bring state law in line with a United States Supreme Court decision that nullified a practice of introducing new evidence to a judge in the sentencing phase of the trial, after a jury conviction on other charges. The bill sailed through both chambers. Out of 174 votes cast in the House and Senate, two were against and two were present, including Mr. Obama’s.
“I don’t understand why you would oppose it,” Mr. Durkin said. “But I am more confused by a present vote.” Mr. Obama was also the sole present vote on a bill that easily passed the Senate that would require teaching respect for others in schools. He also voted present on a measure to prohibit sex-related shops from opening near schools or places of worship. It passed the Senate.

Edwards must be smokin something. He should take his mega ego and hot foot it back to the infamous mill town of which he so often refers.

He spent 4 years trying to woo the Iowa voters and managed to get 6 more people to caucus for him than Hillary, big wooopppie!

Wake up and smell the coffee, John. It's over for you so go away with some dignity.

Now let the contest begin between Hillary and Obama.

Hairspray must be clogging the Breck Boy's brain if he thinks an Iowa win means what he thinks it does. . .

So does the hispanic vote matter? I know that I am hispanic and that that voting block will go to hillary ! but i think that most of the USA see hispanics as illegals so they don't even talk about what we desire or even if we count in this election ! Most hispanics don't trust either obama or edwards ! I wounder why why dont you ask us or look and see how they view us !

I personally find it disheartening that people who aren't from Iowa are dismissing the results simply because they didn't win the caucus. If Iowans didn't matter, Clinton and Edwards would not have poured so much time, money, and energy into winning. If Clinton had won, this entire dialogue would be strikingly different right now. Like it or not, a black man winning a caucus not only in a state that is 93% white, but has a caucus system that forces people to declare who they are backing in front of their peers, speaks volumes about the pace of American voters. It is no accident that all of the major news networks are so excited about Obama's victory. He was counted out months ago, and Clinton and Edwards underestimated not only his abilities to cross social, educational, economic, and racial boundaries, but also the voter's decision-making skills. I think the Iowa caucuses are extremely important, because, unlike some other states, they carefully disect and pour over the issues and make more well-informed decisions than the average voter.

Let's not forget that Obama is having rallies in New Hampshire that are filled to the brim with independents, the voters that REALLY matter in New Hampshire. I am a lawyer, and Edwards, even to me, is a total snake, who will say and do anything, even capitalize on his wife's illness, to garner votes. He had his chance and he couldn't even carry his own state in the last election for Kerry. He has practically lived in Iowa for the past four years and he was still smoked like a pack of Marlboros last night.

R.K.Pudupakkam.M.D – you want a Republican President ?
Come on. After Bush and a trillion dollar debt , you should give any Democrat
a chance to take control of the White House.
Hillary and Bill are best bet to turn around the economy and stop the bleeding.
I really feel that those who hate Hillary or do not like her for no good reason are
making a huge mistake. I still feel that she would be the best choice to resolve the
many issues facing America.

All the candidates have established long-term ties in Iowa and the caucus process means a great deal to Iowa in terms of national recognition, the surprising importance of a fly-over State, and an injection of cash into the travel and hotel sectors of Iowa's economy.

Honestly, even if here and there one of them minimizes the importance of Iowa, I don't think it is taken personally.

After all the Iowa experiences they now have, they probably would like to live in Iowa if they could (compared to NY, Illinois, Arizona, Arkansas, etc.), but except for the lucky one that gets elected President, they are really locked in to where they live now.

I am not a racist. I don't care at all that Obama is half black. But what DOES scare the life out of me is that I think he is being voted for by too many people who are afraid they will be thought racist if they DON'T vote for Obama. who aren't considering that he is young, inexperienced, hesitant, and NOT ready to lead. And while he is a wonderful speaker, he hasn't shown much with his voting record, and while he talks about change, he hasn't given any indications about how he will bring these changes about. He will be a disaster if he gets in the White House, and a major disaster hits. He scares the heck out of me, and it is NOT because he is black. We need someone strong, with experience. We NEED HILLARY.

Hillary? Vp? Are you of your mind? There are only about 40% of voters in the entire country insane enough to vote for her to begin with; as the VP she would be a drag on any ticket. How about retring her and Bill to India?

Donot write off Hillary yet! Edwards and Obama do not have everything lock in either. The American people are not stupid. No one knew who Obama was till the democratic convention 2004. and we still don't know his whple story. Edwards is needing a job. He may even take again vice president. Hold tight Hillary.

Edwards got less than 100 more votes than Clinton. Neither got enough votes to become class president in many High Schools.

what did edwards accomplish after 4 years in iowa?

hillary isnt done yet....However it wont be long if America realizes
who she really is.We are growing tired of same ok politics and seeing
that it is time for a change.If Barack wins nh sc and nv there is a mountain
to climb.She needs to keep an eye on Obama all the time.

john edwards is deperate and now i believe to be a crazy man too..lol Hillary Clinton is the only choice.. she has the experience.. go Hillary... American is not going put edwards or Barak HUSSIN obama in the white house...

I still favour Hillary Clinton. Like it or not she comes with Bill Clinton and that translates to a good economy. Just today there is talk of a recession and loss of jobs in the U.S
Bill Clinton delivered on the best economy undone by the current Republicans in
power. Voters must seriously think as to what is at stake.
Hillary came in third in Iowa. Her message was bypassed. The thinking of the
voters is sadly messed up. Clintons are best best to turn around the economy and deliver on other issues.

what an incredible phony. And how delusional. Yes, people want change. But no, Edwards does not represent change. He's been running for president and doing little else for 6 years. He is the status quo. Obama is change.

Edwards is done. Good riddance.

Obama/ Edwards

As an interested Canadian watching the Iowa vote I must say that Obama's showing and victory speech was rather impressive. He seems to have connected with the people, something that the more seasoned veterans like Clinton and Edwards appear to have misjudged. Edwards should learn to temper his comments though as he should be realistic and recognize his value as a potential Vice Presidential partner. Now is not the time to be making enemies amongst the other candidates.

Ralph Nader said it best.
John Edwards is the best hope for the democratic party.

Clinton and Obama have a lot of people fooled, they are big money interst candidates and they are telling people want they want to hear.

Sure, after 8 years of Bush, who doesn't want change.

Really do your home work on this one, I think you'll be shocked at the truth.

The people of Iowa speak for themselves, not me (a Michigan voter). Go Hillary!!!

Obama says he is the candidate of change, Edwards says he is, then why are they so hungry for power? Obama has 2 years experience dealing with Washington politicians and lets see, who was the last inexperienced politician to hold office? Oh yeah, Bush Jr. and what a terrific job he has done. Do you think he has any influence or control over the Congress or Senate? He doesn't even control his VP. So how does Obama expect to influence them? As for Edwards, the multi-millionaire former lawyer (if you want to know what is wrong on capital hill just look at how many attorneys hold political office), he is a career politician in training. Wake up, these guys have no substance, they are just sound bites.

It hurts to say this, but you must be an experienced politician to be a good president especially in the wake of Bush and the damage he has done to the US on an international level. Say what you will about Hillary, she brings along Bill, he of the 60+% approval rating AFTER impeachment. Hillary will rebound in NH and Edwards can stop running for VP to Obama and go back to being a career Senator.

Oh that nasty Edwards. How dare he try to create his own reality and knock Mrs. Clinton out. He definitely deserves the awfulest pinch for that. Stop crying over the polls and find a way to actually raise some $$ first, Mr. Former Senator.

People.....Don't vote for Obama JUST BECAUSE he's Black! Don't vote for Hillary JUST BECAUSE she's a woman! Don't hate Obama JUST BECAUSE he's Black! Don't hate Hillary JUST BECAUSE she's a woman! Grow with the times....prejudice is sooooooooo 1800s!

Don't unerestimate the nasty lady, however, Edwards IS out of it.

Wait, Edwards a prissy rich kid?
He's the son of mill worker from Carolina!
You know <NORMA RAY stuff.
Be informed before you make incorrect statements!
He grew up POOR and made GOOD.
Hillary is the rich GOLDWATER Girl !
Bill Clinton pushed through NAFTA and De-regulated the Cable industry!
And wimped out at Kyoto!
NIXON was more liberal than Bill Clinton.
We fought wars to do away with Monarchy!
The Clintons and the Bushes have run this Country too long!
UP THE REPUBLIC!

I found God this week.

I pray every moment that Hillary loses.

Why would I trade an idiot in Bush for a self-indulgent maniac in Clinton?

People, c'mon! Can't you see through this rhetoric? Yes, the '90s were great economically and mostly peaceful. But do you really think that we'll repeat? No, economic cycles don't change. We came down off the fun part of the roller coaster and are in a valley. Hillary can't change that and neither can Bill.

If we are so tired of the Bush administration and the antics that he is up to, why would we exchange it for another set of antics?

Huckabee, Romney, and Giulliani are ALL beatable. The Repub's are a mess.

OBAMA will bring true change and leadership.

And, PS – Hillary stop acting as if you have experience. Jet lag doesn't count as leadership and experience. It just means you spent our money touring 83 countries as First Lady. Obama actually has more legislative experience in the state and Senate than you do!!!!!!! Check the facts.

Edwards is right. Hillary iis OUT. NH has 40% Independents compared to just 20% for Iowa, and Obama got most of that vote. It very well could be a landslide victory in NH. Once Obama wins there, the people of South Carolina, where blacks make up most of the Democratic voting base, will not stand in the way of an Obama nomination. After he wins three states, Hillary is DONE. Finished. Thanks for coming. Now go away.

I think that Obama needs a Southerner on his ticket to ensure a victory. Edwards wouldn't be a bad choice.

This is one of the many reasons I can't stand Edwards. Hillary quit. C'mon guy you can't be that friggin' stupid? Ms. Clinton quit. Yeah -– if anything can be admired about Clinton is that she is far from a quitter. We weren't surprised with Iowa. We need to focus that Obama is a loser. What change he keeps talking about change. okay well give us an outline of the supposed change? Clinton 08

This was copyed from the 7th paragriph of this artical

Meanwhile, Clinton downplayed Friday her third-place showing in Iowa, saying the Hawkeye State was always a difficult one for "her to win." She also dismissed Iowa's ultimate effect on determining the party's eventual nominee.
Of corce she said that Iowa is "dead on "
When was it that she ran for office and was in a primary election in the State of Iowa. I dont belive that Ny. State would ask Iowa for there opinion on a State senitor?? Read below
It was when she was President the first, she failed badly, they both did.
America shood take heed from the Heart Land.
Oh by the way why is Hillary bared from practising law in he home State, a long with her husband ????????????????????????

The voters in Iowa just made a grand and futile gesture last night.
Read my lips OBAMA CANNOT CARRY THE SOUTH.He has drug use in his past, admitted , and is illegitimate. You think the Swift Boat thing was ugly? PLEASE!
Don't be obtuse, we all know it's true.
Hillary is just UNLIKABLE!
I'm a lifelong Democrat and a Freshman Senator and former unpopular First Lady are simply not my canidates of choice.
Remember Hillary was on the board of directors at Wal Mart. Sam Walton called her"my little lady." Chew on that a while.
John Edwards is the man who could win, check the polls of him againstt every Republican!
And he is the only one willing to take on corporate greed!
I have always voted and always voted a straight Democratic ticket.
If Hillary and Obama head the ticket that will come to a change this year.

Typical Hillary, has 2 faces, woo Iowan voters, then next day denegrate the state.

Thrilled for Obama. Happy for John. and for Hillary, please stay in the race: we need your voice. When the general election comes round we'll need a Democrat Party that can pull its people together around one another. We can't let Bush's people hide from their mistakes. We have to get the in office to make the tricameral system work in a new way.

hehe, Ken, I've got to agree with you... "January 4, 2008 5:08 pm ET 'please be right, John.'" simple, but to the point.

I wonder what all of you will say when we get another Republican in the White House.

There are millions of women waiting for a woman President. We know she understands us. And we know she has survived a lot more than a few percentage points in Iowa.

When Bill Clinton was in office we had the best economy in 40 years and no war. Bush campaigned on "no nation building" and his tax cuts would go to the bottom spectrum of people. Yeah right.

Let the news media put the spot light on Minister Huckabee and Obama (who will not wear an American Flag on his lapel). CNN and all the news media have attacked Clinton, Romney and McCain.

Hillary is a very intelligent woman – check out her history and her voting record in the senate. While the EPA was saying that the air was fine at the 9/11 terriorist attack in NY – Hillary was saying no it was not safe. She has fought for women and children all of her life. She has worked with Republicans to get things done in the Senate. Don't count her out.

Edwards is full of hot air. He can't even win his own state. Iowa's way of voting is ridiculous – making people vote for their second choice if their first choice didn't have 15% – what a joke. People don't even have all day to vote. Most working people can't sit around at a caucas for 2 hours starting at 6:00 p.m. or 6:30 p.m.

I want experience in the Whitehouse. At least Obama is intelligent. IHe just has no international experience.

Change is fine but I will take experience. In the end, anything would be an improvement over Bush.

I am not the candidate of glitz but I do enjoy 400.00 haircuts!! THis guy is ridiculous!! Go Hillary in NH!!!!!

Keep going John, all the way to the White House!

EDWARDS '08

But did Edwards make any cracks about running for "Lezident?"

http://www.lezident.com

He's the "shiny pony" you know.

Hillary does have a strong organization and can go the distance if she chooses too. Edwards, however, does not have this.

Aside from Obama's inspirational talk, Hillary still has not really show herself. I think this is her loss. For all the claim that she has experience, why not answer the questions, elaborate the answers, show us her 'so called' intelligence and experience – now, while she is campaigning. So far, I've seen Bill does it for her, and he does a superb job, but she needs to show it herself.

If she can break out of her shell, then who knows, but somehow, she is afraid to show it or something. I mean, she is afraid of answering questions. I watched many of her speeches, while she usually deliver her speech but rarely have a Q&A session. She is afraid of making mistakes perhaps, but people don't really get to know her when she is like this.

I am an Obama fan, but I don't think Hillary has show her best yet – or is this her best? Be yourself, Hillary. All the candidates do it. Why are you having such a hard time with this? Is it because you don't know yourself, you haven't found yourself yet? Are the ideas Bill expound your ideas or his ideas? How come he can explain them so well, and you can't?

Well, there will be a debate coming up and I'll see whether you have improved.

I wounder how people can start to say i am the biggest winner out of one little state when the rest of us in the uSA of have a say so also and its not over till the f.. lady sings I think me edwards !!

Edwards' comment sounds desperate. Guess he's really threatened by Hillary, because they had almost the same number of supporters in Iowa.

Jack, I would love to see you gone from making rude/unrelated comments on politic blog forever. This shows the maturity of person who vote for Obama. Let make an educated comment for a change, would you?

Nando, Florida

You are a cancer to the democratic party. Senator Clinton has done good things in the party along with Senator Obama, Former Senator Edwards, Gov. Richardson, Senator Dodd, and Senator Biden. They all have. Just because they are challenging your pick, You should not criticise.. Question. Barack Obama could be a Kenya Plant years ago. Did his Mom and Dad just move to Hawaii to be sure he was born in the United States? He very well could be a plant! Not saying he is, but we really do not know Barack Obama. He needs to come clean. His college roommate went to look him up when Obama first started running for President. Obama went public saying this man was just wanting money. Well this man is no where to be found. What happen to him? And what did he know about Obama to ask for money? There are lots of question's Obama needs to answer to usas Americans that he wants to work for. Also what about his church's 47 year old Choir Director, and why was he killed.

I smell dirty fish around Obama. There may not be any, but he needs to be exsposed before elected President. We do not need to elect a stranger just because the republicans have made a mess of things.

I'm sorry, Iowa doesn't represent the country. For him to say that is utterly ridiculous. I hope Hillary beats them both in New Hampshire. I know she'll win in my home state, Florida.

Why would you want another round of lying, self-serving Clinton politics? They both spend as much time defending their actions as they do running the country. What a waste of intelligence. Lack of integrity is their downfall. If this country wants to be respected again on the world stage we need a leader we can respect 24-7 who is looking out for everyone, not just themselves. Obama might be that man, at least he only has to overcome youth and inexperience. Neither Clinton nor Edwards knows anything about living in the real world. They are in the elite 1 percent.

We could only hope.... but sadly Clinton will continue. Maybe after NH and SC people will wake up and see that she is not the inevitable she claims to be.

I see Hillary only making two points.

1) She is the only one that can win (contrary to polls)
2) She has "experience" (which even though I doubt, people have rejected favoring change... not the same old BS she is selling).

I still do not like Edwards, but I would rather it be him than Hillary.... lets hope it does not come to that and its Obama all the way.

Oh dear John. You only won through Iowa's second place shift. You will not find that in an Election. Senator Clinton beat you in almost every county. Did beat you in first time votes that is. You will not be in the race much longer. Don't forget Senator Clinton is still leading by 20.5 pts Nationally. and by 6.5 in Iowa.

Mr. Edwards....that comment proves that you're not intelligent enough to run the Country. Pure ignorance.

John Edwards is just whistling past the graveyard. Hillary has over a hundred million in funds, and he has very little. She is going to stay in and have lots of money to go on the air in all the big states on super Tuesday. Edwards had to win in Iowa. He got as far as he did in 2004, and you saw what he did after that. Nothing. Edwards is the 2004 history repeating itself. He got a boost in Iowa, and never build on it. He also was a pushover for Dick Cheney during their one debate. He delivered nothing to the ticket.

It is going to be a fight for the nomination between Obama and Hillary. John Edwards had to win Iowa, and he failed. He is a dead man walking.

reading what Hillary has to say at the end of this piece – sort of makes me laugh
out loud.
HILLARY WE ALL HEARD YOU AFTER YOU LOST IN IOWA.....YOU COULD
NOT SAY ENOUGH WONDERFUL THINGS ABOUT YOUR TIME AT THE
IOWA CAUCUS AND WHAT A WONDERFUL JOB THEY WERE DOING!

YOU MADE IT SOUND AS THOUGH IOWA HAD IT DOWN TO PERFECTION
AS TO CHOOSING A CANDIDATE.....

NOW YOU ARE TELLING THE PEOPLE OF N.H. THAT IOWA WAS NOT
ALL IT IS CRACKED UP TO BE....

C'MON WE KNOW YOU ARE A LIAR BUT YOU ARE GOING TOO FAR NOW...!

Mr. John Edward,

Look who calling the kettle black? How many percentage points did you get to be second????????? a 0.28% difference!!!!

Not even ONE or Half!!!!!!!! Why not care for your dying wife and leave the election to Hillary and Obama who have the money, votes, organization and Charisma that takes to be a President.

Just be happy that you were once a Vice Presidential Candidate in 2004 in which you were roundly SWIFT BOATED And you could do nothing to avoid the Press SPIN!!!

Now who is spinning the SECOND place position?????

SENATOR BARACK OBAMA : 37.58%

SENATOR JOHN EDWARDS : 29.75%
SENATOR HILLARY CLINTON : 29.47% (a 0.28% difference)

GOVERNOR BILL RICHARDSON : 2.11%
SENATOR JOE BIDEN : 0.93%
UNCOMMITTED : 0.14%
SENATOR CHRIS DODD : 0.02%
PRECINCTS REPORTING: 1781 OF 1781
(PERCENTAGES ARE STATE DELEGATE EQUIVALENTS.)

7:50: Obama passes Hillary, for the first time.

7:52: More than 25% in, and Obama and Hillary are tied.

7:54: 0.37% separates the big three.

7:56: Obama leads, for the first time. 0.68% separates the big three.

8:00 Without knowing from where the returns are coming, the trend has clearly been a build for Obama, as the night progresses. Hillary is now almost a point and a half behind.

8:03: CNN has declared Huckabee the Republican winner.

8:05: Hillary's closing on Edwards. Obama's opening up his lead. Even so, it's an extremely tight race.

8:09: Just passed the 50% mark, and Obama's looking good in a very close race.

8:15: The margins have been fairly stable, with Obama a few points ahead, and Edwards about a half point better than Hillary.

8:18: The youth vote came out big, for Obama.

8:21: With such tight numbers, Obama has to be feeling good about his lead. The race appears to be for second.

8:25: Obama's now four points up.

8:28: The race is now neck-and-neck. Between Edwards and Hillary, for second.

8:29: Obama is now five points up, with more then three-fourths in. Without knowing the dynamics of the remaining precincts, it's hard to see how he fails to win. Big.

8:33: Obama up five and a half.

8:37: Just checked the CNN website. They've declared Obama the winner. Edwards maintains a tiny, but consistent, lead over Hillary for second.

8:45 Hillary's flirting with not breaking 30%. If she finishes below it, the pundits will EAT HER ALIVE (like Former Senator Edwards in his pre-mature declaration of her pre-mature demise). She's still just a "breath" behind Edwards.
Source: http://theleftcoaster.com/ Date 01/04/08.

Go Hillary44 08! http://hillaryis44.org/ http://facts.hillaryhub.com/
For a little national election snapshot: http://uselectionatlas.org/2008.php

Welcome to the all boys club way of running the country. I'm so sick of John Edwards and Obama. I know this seems so un-democratic of me after having Bush in office for 8 years but if Edwards or Obama win the primary I'm not voting. I refuse to vote this time around. I will not vote for a Republican, and I'm not voting for either of these two boy's club elitist either. All they've done is accuse, critisize and inflate their way to the top. Clinton has played the uniter this entire time, even when she lost last night, she did so gracefully and with poise saying at least we're showing strong support for democrats and what does Edwards come back with – Oh, look the little woman is out of the race, now it's between the boys. Well neither of those two boys is getting thos woman's vote. I'll wait until the country is ready for a female President.

Hillary is saying if you don't live in NH you can't make up your own mind?
I think her saying now that the people in NH want to make up their own minds and they don't care what anyone else thinks is really sucking up to the people of NH for their votes!
I don't know if a presidential candidate should say that or not about the people of one state, if they don't care what anyone else thinks, are they going to care what the next president thinks?
Should a presidential candidate give that impression of people in a particular state?

Even if Hillary can somehow salvage the sinking ship that is her campaign and defeat Obama, she would most likely alienate so many independents and even a lot of Democrats that her general election campaign would be extroardinarily difficult.

Obama has the Big Mo. Hillary does not.

Yes... LAST MONTH, CNN reported that Edwards is the ONLY one among the Democratic candidates who would win against ALL of the Republican frontrunners in head to head elections. Unless you are a Republican or an idiot.. it seems to me you Democrats who care about winning this race, SHOULD BE PLUGGING EDWARDS! But Democrats notoriously shoot themselves in the foot by saying things like.. "he spent on his barber! eeew!" .. or "He's yesterday's news.. eeeww!" Go ahead and freak out and scream like girls for Obama, or dig your heels in for Hillary. Lose.

Hey CNN,
You guys are still missing 5% of the GOP Iowa votes...can you please update that as soon as possible..it looks a little suspicious...like maybe RON PAUL come in 3rd and you guys are hiding the votes...?
Thanks,
Jill

There is an old joke that is appropriate to this discussion about youth vs. experience. I will attempt to clean it up a bit.

A farmer and his son were standing on a hill looking down at their herd of dairy cows. It had been a long day. The son was full of energy, bouncing all around and making all sorts of suggestions. Finally he says to his Dad, " Let's run down the hill and milk one or two of those cows!"

The Dad turns to him and says, "No, let's walk down the hill and milk them all!"

We live in a society where experience of life is a discounted commodity.

The wisdom that comes with living life for a while and recovering from its bumps and bruises doesn't seem to count for much anymore. not just in the political sphere but in our culture in general.

Having been around for a while, I would say that coming to Washington as the "outsider", as the "change agent" is a recipe for failure. One has to work within the system to change the system and to be able to do that, one has to know how the system works.

I can only say two words...Hillary Clinton.

Don't hate...Hillary in '08!

I would love to see Hillary Clinton out of politics forever. Although, I might vote for her for dog catcher... but nothing more.

What an idiot. It's Iowa. It's hardly representative of the entire country. Hillary finished barely behind him (and wasn't expecting to do much better), and until a whole lot more of the country has spoken, she's not any more "out of it" than he is!

Danny, it's not just preferring Edwards over Clinton. I would prefer Britney over Clinton!

I'll wager the messenger who told ole "iron pants" the bad news wishes he had found another vocation. Being around Hillarity when she's pissed has been known to be explosive, sometimes almost deadly. Yes, she's been known to shoot the messenger–ask her beloved Arkansas State Troopers.

And when Hillary looses in New Hampshire she'll dismiss their value just like she did Iowa's!.. Doesn't sound Presidential.

I am encouraged by the Iowa results, and pray very much that the country will stand for CHANGE and the backbone of America, it's middle class and working class, and poor.

We need to stand UNITED for Change, that means no Hillary, no Edwards, no Romney. Hillary's husband was a good president in my opinion, but that certainly does not automatically make her the best candidate...just look at her prior vote record in the senate.. and ultimately her reason for moving to NY any way. She and her family essentially abandoned the Arkansas people.

Obama 08

If I were an Iowan listening to Senator Clinton's remarks that brushed off her loss in that state, I would be kicking up my heels over her defeat.

A key reason that I am not a Clinton supporter is her patronizing attitude towards other candidates, which didn't fare well for her.

As for Mr. Edwards, my hope is that he will give it up and throw his support to the real "change agent" in this race – Barack Obama.

Edwarrds should remember that many's a team lost game 1 and came back to win the series!

Hillary's just fine.

Obama is the flavor of the month; New Hampshire will show that!

Remember folks, Hillary has the best trump card of all the candidates – Bill Clinton!!!

To "Anonymous" – What CNN poll??? All the polling I've seen shows that BARACK OBAMA is the only democrat that beat every Republican candidate.

Go John!!! I'm afraid that Hillary is in for the long haul as much as I wish John were correct. In the end, Edwards/Obama would be the perfect ticket. The establishment has been waging class warfare on the working and middle class ever since old Ronnie stole the 1980 election and John is the only one standing up and saying that free trade, unionbusting and fed "wage deflation" policies are wrong.

What this race is really all about is whether Americans can be folled into voting for another corporate sellout like they have done the past several years. Edwards should be elected on this issue. His stance on illegal immigration is not as good as Huckabees. A candidate who is anti corporate anti free trade and believes in sending employers who hire illegalsto jail will win in a landslide.
Huckabee and Edwards are Americas only true chance for change the rest are just masquarading as change and are actually the old corpororat status quo.

He accepts zero money from big business for his campaign. John Edwards is his own man and the people's candidate. What choice is there?

Just because Obama uses the word "change" in his speeches doesn't mean he'll bring it. Take a look at his website–it's almost indistinguishable from Clinton's. Edwards is the only candidate saying he's going to take back our media, health system, electoral process and energy policy from monopolistic corporations. Get with the program progressives–Edwards '08!

Clinton is so SALTY right now. She can't stand the fact that she was beat really badly. She's so arrogant. Now, all of a sudden, Iowa doesn't matter. You can't trust this woman, because she is fake, and she will turn her back on people quickly. She's desperately trying to convince people of her so called 35 years of experience to create change. PLEASE! Stop your crap Hillary.

Obama/Oprah 08

Excuse me, Mr. Edwards....I am one of those "people" you claim supports you and you are NOT my candidate.

Obama '08

Edwards' "philisophical" and "academic" criticisms of Obama would have worked better if he used them about, say, 3 months ago, before Obama hit his stride. His speeches aren't so academic anymore.

Oh, please. John Edwards worked to get where he is, instead of being a spoon-fed little heir like that spoiled brat George W. Bush. John Edwards serves as an example of the American dream coming into fruition, for once, for somebody, and some of you want to slag on him for his accomplishments and the fact he's come so far without forgetting his roots?

Hillary Clinton is too hated to win the general election. Poll after poll proves half the country won't even consider voting for her. Love her or hate her, she's a loser. As for Obama, he's suffering from the same problem as Hillary, in a way: there's too much at stake in this election for the Democrats to nominate somebody who's symbolic of change because of his race or because of her gender. I want real change, not a symbol of change.

John Edwards can win in the general election and bring it. He's a nominee who'll put the GOP to bed, and his message speaks to plenty of people who are tired of money dirtying politics.

When you choose CEO of the company, who would you choose between experienced executive who has couple decades of management skills or some foot soldier/entry level employee without any experiences.
People need to wake up, especially young people who vote for Obama.
Managing big country like USA is not a job for a rookie who think he can tackle the job but has nothing to back it up.
Don't make a big mistake and elect Obama. That action is equal to electing Bush as president.
Obama said he'll bring change. What change he's talkign about. Change to the worst. I watch his interview. He's not very smart. He lost debates time and time again. While Hillary can answer questions in an articulate way. She's very intelligent. I would take Hillary over Obama any time of day.

Ok folks, look at the demographics from the Iowa caucus. Either Iowa is completely out of touch with the rest of the country or Obama is going to be pretty darn hard to stop.

35% of women voted for Obama. Wasn't Clinton going to win over 50% of women and 25% of republican women. She was wrong. VERY wrong.

She had poor judgment in expecting that.

Wow, how politically incorrect and foolish to make any such assumption. Iowa is hardly a litnus test either in size, or politics to the rest of the country. Boy, when I hear comments like that, I really get concerned about the intelligence and reasoning skills of the candidate.

Iowans, you choose change and hope over fear, You made the right choice, Congrad. to you all... and thank you all the volunteers, supporters...

The Obama camp is going to rely on the same textbook campaign Barack talks against. Who tells them things will remain the same? They talk up change yet tell us that historically, you get a bounce from IOWA. Mark those words, Hillary was never competitive in IOWA and even after New Hampshire, the race is still very far from over. A win in Texas, California,or New York.
No matter what happens, Hillary will be very competitive till Feb 5.
Take one big look at the issues and know that this woman has worked her life out for America. You may hit at her personal life or the shortcomings of her husband but never take it away from her that she has been always working at finding real solutions to American problems.
Think of Universal health care at a time when most American Politicians were not for it. Even when it failed, she still kept on trying and in the process helped get insurance for more children.
Where was Barack Osama Hussein (a muslim who would be even far more polarising) while she worked her hearts out for Americans. Infact, I bet Hillary made a mistake by competing in IOWA. She would have made yesterday's results meaningless just like it is happening on the GOP side.

yes not so fast john, I do like you over Obama, it looks like you made a deal with Obama. You and Obama are ridiculous. Your lies are going to catch up with you guys soon!!! Hillary 08'

Edwards has been reading to many of his own press releases if he thinks Iowa's results made any definitive impact on the race thus far.

There was no clear winner on the Democratic side of the Caucus as each of the top three showed that they were "equally" respected by the state. All you have to do is look at the three-way split in the delegate counts to realize that.

But on the Republican side, it's more of a Iowa mandate on Huckabee getting their nod.

Telling it like I see it,
Wynter
Loudon, NH

The Age of Obama is upon us. Edwards hope of the demise of Clinton is merely hope – what audacity. We have entered and era – ushered in ironically by George Bush conservatives – when the American Populace has had enough. The turnout strongly suggests that the pundits and statisticians will not be able to predict because their numbers are skewed.
Ohg.
http://thefiresidepost.com/2008/01/04/an-american-revolution-2008/

Lisla You might not this don't know this but John Edwards worked for the UPS loading trucks when he was in collage. That is hard work, a lot harder than sitting behind a desk. Some one called him a ambulance chasing lawyer, well I don't call winning 25 million for a little girl that was hurt because a big corp. wanted to save a few dollors ambulance chasing. Unless all you dems. want another 4-8 years of the same stuff we've had for the last 8 years, you had better get behind John Edwards

With Edwards comment about "Clinton Out..." you would think he won by a landslide! Don't count Clinton out. Iowa had a caucus, not a primary. Plus historically, Iowa doesn't have a great record of voting for the person who ends up being the nominee. I'm ok with Edwards being the nominee. Obama is too naive and inexperienced to be president. Hillary can get the job done.

HA! HA! this cracks me up. With Edwards comment about "Clinton Out..." you would think he won by a landslide! Don't count Clinton out. Iowa had a caucus, not a primary. Plus historically, Iowa doesn't have a great record of voting for the person who ends up being the nominee. I'm ok with Edwards being the nominee. Obama is too naive and inexperienced to be president. Hillary can get the job done.

My vote and financial support go to Edwards! He's the only candidate I trust. Go John, keep fighting the good fight!

i agree with edwards – we do not want hillary.
she is paid for, just like bush.

Hillary, its been said; "It a Marathon not a Sprint", You go Girl, Edwards and Osama lack the wind and Fortitude! And Edwards Continues to Pile On. But, You been There done That and again Iowa What? I see what's really good for this U.S.A. and it Hillary Clinton! In Houston, Hillary Your OK!

Hillary is very,very smart but that does,nt cut it in this dirty politics.
It will be while before we can see a WOMEN president at the WHITE HOUSE.
Obama is too young and doesn,t quite will be the President either.

It will be either Edwards or Huckabee, but the latter does,nt quite have that PRESENDIAL last name either.

My prediction will be a Republican president for sure as we are more scared of TAXES than the WAR.

Dr.R.K.P.

Let's not get too cocky Edwards. You got lucky in Iowa to do as well
as you did. But, your days are numbered until you're out of the primary race.....
....bet on it!

You talk a good game, like most politicians do. 1 good showing
doesn't make a campaign. Let's see who has the staying power.

John is just showing how desperate he is. We do not need his anti-corporate, Wall Street bashing platform. He is out of touch. I don't even want him as Vice President.

If anyone has actually checked out the "details", you will find that less than 10% of eligible voters participated in the Iowa Caucus! That means that Obama got 38% or 10% of Iowa votes. so by my calcualations, Obama received 3.8% of the eligible Iowa votes! Furthermore, 57% of those were voters aged 17-24!
On the other hand, Hillary picked up 46 % of voters aged 49 to 65+, with Edwards running second in this age group. Still a small percentage of the voting population in Iowa, but we all know that the older folks are the ones more likely to vote in a REAL election!

Hillary has been a public servant all her life and know one seems to give her credit. At least she is a fighter. The media has been very hard on her and given Obama a free ride. When are they going to start questioning him? If I remember correctly GW Bush ran the same way as Obama about changing Washington and bringing people together. People liked him so they put him in and look where that has gotten us. Please don't listen to media do thorough research before you vote.

The results in Iowa were interesting for both parties. However, it's 11 months to the National Elections. Whomever, the Republican or Democratic Presidential Candidate is they better be qualified to be President of the United States.

The last 7 years have been a national disaster. Gas and Oil prices through the roof with no real relief insight. Also there has been no national agenda except the IRAQ WAR.

I cannot wait for November to arrive.

Norman

Why didn't Edwards didn't have a better showing, given that he has been campaigning in Iowa non-stop since 2004? Perhaps his attack-dog image is hurting him because the American people are sick and tired of all of the partisan divide and the politics of personal destruction. I think that Obama, wisely, used Edwards to tear down Hillary and the end result was that both Edwards and Hillary were weakened in the process. At any rate, Edwards should not be bragging about how he "beat the Clinton political machine." He and Hillary ended up in a virtual tie and BOTH were thumped by Obama.

Hillary is looking like the lead candidate for vice president now.

edwards is showing his arrogance again. He wants to act like common folk but just can't keep it up. He is a back stabber, and he will be gone soon. Hillary is winning in double digets in the national poll and leaves him in the dust so why would he say she is finished? wishful dreaming. and for the rest of you negative people out there hillary would make a wonderful. competent president.stand up for someone who can get elected president. i for one as a canadian would love you to bring someone with experience and not another guy who is running on change and who says he won't divide people but unite them guess we heard this before like bush. obama unfortunetly won't be able to do it .

If Hillary wants to win any place else, I suggest she change her choice to words in reference to losing in Iowa. She sounds arrogant and condescending against the people of Iowa, and that's not good because that may be what caused her loss. As a woman, I would like to see Hillary win but she needs an attitude adjustment now that she's had a reality check.

Give it up Edwards, you talk out of both sides of your mouth, and even your backside for that matter. You say your for the poor and middle class, how about giving up all those millions you made as a trial lawyer to charity. Hmmmm...don't think you have an intent on doing that after all who will pay Elizabeth'shealth care cost...oh yeah your Health Program will RIGHT??? Naw, you'll find some other way to file a lawsuit against someone and make a few more mill to pad your bank account. Go home John Boy...we really have no interest in you or anything you have to say. And you know what, your just another Ralph Nader looking to spoil America's real choice 'Hillary"

As a foreign national, my opinion may be moot, but is not Mr. Edwards also a blast from past, just like Mrs. Clinton? How can he be the agent of change when he has been there, done that and was not even successful in carrying his own state?

I saw Mr. Obama last night, very impressive speech. I still think the race is between Obama and Clinton for the Democrats. I'm not ready to call the Republicans but really does it matter this year?

Wow how impressive all those polls were going into Iowa.Polls dont mean spit,nor do the MORONS who believe in them.Lets see how it all washes out when they get to the Nascar Nation.Zell Miller is going to call someone out before this is over,lmao.Let the comedy begin.

The headline on this article is ridiculous! If you read Edwards' actual quote it says nothing about Hillary being out of the race. He says that voters do not want the status quo and that is what Hillary represents. He does not, however, claim that she is out of the race.

Those of you who are stumping about how "dumb" he is should perhaps actually read his quotes and not just the headline.

Also, "Jay Smith," perhaps you should look up the CNN poll released last month that showed that Edwards is the ONLY one among the Democratic candidates who would win against ALL of the Republican frontrunners in head to head elections. That sounds "electable" to me.

It's time for the Democrats to try to win a GENERAL election for once!

Look at the history of women heads of state. they really can do the job. Mr Edwards, with all due repects, do not write her off. She is strong, and resilient.
She will survive. Why not re-energise your self, rather than berating her.

Wow...Johnny sounds a little nervous. He's about as convincing now as he was when he debated Cheney. He's absolutely right though about the two choices: either vote for someone other than him or lose the election. The real question is can ANYONE from the Dems beat Huckabee/McCain?

John Edwards is out of it - out of money and he ought to be out of words by now. The amount of bashing that Hillary Clinton has taken is ridiculous. As a woman she is a breakthrough candidate, and I guess that is what happens when you're the first serious female candidate.

If John Edwards thinks Hillary is out of it, he more delusional than Mike Gravel (D)and Duncan Hunter (R). In terms of organization and money, Hillary will see the nomination to the end, likewise with Obama. Edwards is low on organization and running out of money (he took $10 million is public campaign funds back in 2007). Edwards is trying to stay relevant in this race, first with negative attacks against Hillary and now negative attacks against Obama. Edwards has very very little chance of being a VP for either Obama or Hillary. The best scenario for Edwards in the next few primaries is:

NEW HAMPSHIRE – Edwards comes in distant 3rd behind Obama & Hillary
NEVADA – Edwards is dead last behind Richardson.
SOUTH CAROLINA – Edwards finishes distant 3rd behind Obama & Hillary or DROPS OUT!

Why say that Obama's win in Iowa is historical because he could be the first black president. Wasn't his mother white?

Big O won in IA.... they freakout.... they cant type hahhaa... but they got big $ pay

Academic vs. fighter? After graduating from Harward Law School Obama chose low paid work as a community organizer in Chicago South Side. John Edwards chose to be a multi-millionaire trial lawyer. Yeah, very convincing...

There's no one who likes a good, hard-fought political race than the Clintons. BRING IT ON HILLARY!!!

US is still capitalized in most of the country.

this woman, Clinton, does not get it and will never get it, because of her selfishness that borders – to put it mildly- into stupidity. her comments about New Hampshire being famously independent (after her bitter defeat in Iowa, of course) makes it sound that Iowans are a buch of cows that are always being lead to the slaughterhouse. I wonder what she is going to say about the folks of New Hampshire when she ends up in tenth place.

The Clinton News Network runs an article about "disgraced campaign contributor" Norman Hsu going to jail, WITHOUT MENTIONING HILLARY'S NAME EVEN ONCE.

So as a public service, here is the dirt on Million Dollar Norman:

Another friend of Hillary's behind bars. This is better than the Nixon Administration!

http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/01/04/democratic.fundraiser.ap/index.html

REDWOOD CITY, California (AP) - A former fugitive captured in Colorado has been sentenced to three years in prison - after a judge rejected his bid to throw out a 16-year-old fraud conviction.

Norman Hsu was convicted of fraud 16 years ago.

Attorneys for disgraced political donor Norman Hsu had asked Judge Stephen Hall to dismiss his 1992 no-contest plea, saying Hsu's right to a speedy trial was violated because authorities were not actively pursuing him during his years as a fugitive.

Hsu's lawyers said authorities could easily have arrested Hsu at one of the political fundraisers he hosted.

Hsu fled California before being sentenced in the 1992 case. He turned himself in August 31, then fled again.

He was recaptured in Grand Junction, Colorado, in September after trying to kill himself by overdosing on drugs aboard an Amtrak train

HOW MUCH MONEY ARE WE TALKING HERE, FOLKS???

According to the Wall Street Journal (now owned by Hillary Pal Ruport Murdoch):

http://online.wsj.com/public/article/SB118835199704811801.html

Norman Hsu is one of the leading political fund-raisers in the country this year. In fact, many fund-raisers say he is one of a small handful of people capable of raising more than $1 million - a major feat considering the maximum donation allowed by an individual for 2008 races is $4,600 per candidate.

"ONE MILLION DOLLARS" - Dr. Evil

Norman Hsu also raised some money for Obama. About $4,500 when he was running for the Senate. Obama donated it all to Charity when he found out who Norman Hsu was.

Sounds like John needs another $400 hair cut to clean up his act Maybe he and Mitt can take their mud slinging to the backyard – go wonder twins!

I like John Edwards, but comments like these are just so cocky! And hasn't he learned his lesson, after saying over and over again, on International media, that he knows "how to close in Iowa", and then coming in a distant second, that he shouldn't be saying these things BEFORE votes are counted?! I don't know, if I were in New Hampshire, comments like his would make me NOT vote for him, just to show him he can't be so darned cocky in my state! By the way, I'm in Oregon.

This is politics, and it will get nasty for a while boys and girls... these candidates sacrifice so much and they work so hard. may the best one win! actually I'm rooting for Hilary. There is hope for America people, we have a former Baptist preacher, a mormon, an ex-pow, a woman, an affrican-american, and a $400 haricut trial lawyer all in one race... wow! you can't write that script up ladies and gentleman...

It's funny, a week ago she was telling Iowa voters that they were crucial and that all eyes were on them–and now she's like, "Iowa's never been that important, everyone knows that lol."

John Edwards, while the most electable in the general election, is gonna die once South Carolina and Nevada embraces Obama.

Unless: Edwards ties Clinton for 2nd in NH, which might happen, and then finishes a close 1st in Nevada (or win) and win South Carolina.

A hail-mary scenario that I hope comforts some of the Edwards faithful

Shouldn't countries be capitalized? IE: 4th paragraph, last line.

Are you crazy? One little piss-ant caucus and she's out? DREAM ON EDWARDS!
You'll be lucky to make her short list.... ha ha ha....

I do think Hillary Clinton has a lot more stamina than what he suggests. And the Edwardians are just wishing it were so...

I for one don't know any one who'd rather have Edwards over Clinton. I would say that he's far better than anyone the Republicans seem to have in mind.

But the "bow-out" aria has yet to be sung. If he's wanting to hear it...he might just start warming up himself...New Hampshire is just around the corner...

CHEERS, AND MAY THE BEST WOMAN WIN!

Hillary's comments from today reveal a very cynical politican; until last night she was courting every Tom, Dick and Harry in Iowa. Today she's downplaying Iowa and doing the same kiss-up in New Hampshire.

Of the three top contenders, Edwards is the best choice, for he knows how to identify the problems and solve them in the most efficient manner. As for Obama, he's too 'pie in the sky' and doesn't really connect in identifying problems and solutions. Besides this major issue, Obama will need 'on the job training.' As for Hillary, who can trust her to lead this Nation? She's too ill informed to be a Senator, so how could she function as President?

Note....If John Edwards expects to win his partys nomination, then He has to start talking about Iraq again and reminding people about whats going on there and what president Bush and his party did and are still doing there..etc etc etc.. If he does this, I think that He would have a good chance to be the party nomination.. People forget.. The war in Iraq is what started the republicans on a down slide, But if nobody mentions this, then who knows who will become our next president..? If someone besides me is worried about this issue and doesn't want to have another four years of the same thing that we've had, then I hope that someone, will let Mr. Edwards know about this subject... I say this because not enough is being said on this issue and little by little It's becoming a non issue...

SO HAVING A WOMAN PRESIDENT FOR THE 1ST TIME IN THE HISTORY OF THIS COUNTRY IS NOT A "CHANGE"?
C'mon people don't let the media headliners and oneliners re-write facts.
So sad that most People go along with the Media Favorite and let the media dictate the political lanscape of this country the way they want it. Presidents are chosen by the will of the people, not by the corporate influnced media Giants and their so called Pundits and "journalist" who writes their opinions.

DONUTS, IS THERE ANYTHING THEY CAN'T DO ?

John Edwards should stay in the race as long as he's able. His message is important to me and many others who are tired of the media coronating candidates. Only in the bizzaro land known as the Beltway could a second-place finisher be washed up while the woman who placed third, who's hated by half of the country, be deemed fit to carry on.

You do not know the Clinton's.... Mr Edwards who crowned you?

The correct spelling, for United States, is United States!

Edwards is clearly stupid if he thinks that Iowa is the final vote.
This is just spin marketing.

John..YOUR AN IDIOT IF YOU BELIEVE THAT ONE!

Let's see....roughly 10% of the population of a mostly rural state expressed a non-binding preference for a Presidential candidate (both Republican and Democrat) and now the race is over for Hillary Clinton? The whole "non-viable candidate rule" of the caucuses strikes me as the electoral equivalent of a do-over.

Iowa is not the United States. I do believe other contests are upcoming, where the electorate actually votes and do not just stand under a banner for a particular favorite( in the case of the Democrats) and can then "vote" again if their choice is not popular enough. I don't get to vote twice.

The secret ballot is my insturment of choice for elections, allowing voters to express their preference absent any pressure from friends, neighbors, co-workers or employers in attendance.

Time will tell, I would not count Hillary Clinton out just yet, no matter how much you want it to be true.

Nice of Hilary to take a shot at the people of Iowa. It's amazing how interested she seemed in Iowa until the "vote" was taken.

Edwards is, however, the candidate of the $400 haircut!!

Her Royal Thighness! That's really funny...I love it.

I think this is a desperate tactic on the part of John Edwards to try to make himself relevant in what is basically a two person race – Hillary and Obama. Sorry, but I am not buying it. The fact is that Iowa was Edwards' best shot and he came in a distant second to Obama and almost third in a close contest with Hillary. He will not be a factor in New Hampshire. His message is not catching on with voters. I can tell you that, as someone who cut her teeth campaigning for Bobby Kennedy in 1968, Edwards is a pale imitation of him. He tries to present himself as the candidate for the poor and downtrodden in this country, but almost forty years ago, Bobby was the real thing and no one has ever been able to replace him.

I am disappointed that Edwards has resorted to such tactics. Hillary is by no means out of this race. The race has only just begun. Obama won a convincing victory, but it was a caucus and not a true vote. We will have that next week in New Hampshire. If Hillary can come back strong, then we have an exciting two person race.

Johnny "Universal Hair Care" Edwards is desperately seeking the #2 slot, since he cannot win. Trouble is that the only viable candidate (i.e. Obama) is on to him and he willl NEVER be considered as VP material.

Remember that John Kerry called Edwards' private remarks to him to be "chilling" because of how disingenous he was.

Beware the momentum that Barack Obama continues to gain from all Americans. HOPE not worn out EXPERIENCE is what the citizens of this country now. Hilary stand aside or get knock out of the race before Febuary 8th 2007. John Edwards be careful who you attack, I would like to see you as Barack's Vice President the only truely avocates of CHANGE.

Reporter and Commentators, be careful what you report and how you report it, stop spinning for the Democratic Machine. If you do not then you will loose any remainging credibility you may have left. The average citizen is taking back this country from Special Interests and we are going to elect BARACK OBAMA to be our fearless leader.

EDWARDS YOU'RE OUT OF IT. NH IS A PRIMARY CLINTON HAS THE LEAD IN NH OVER OBAMA . CLINTON WILL WIN NH AND SC AND ON SUPER TUESDAY MOST OF THE STATES ARE IN HER FAVOR. NEVER COUNT OUT A CLINTON REMEMBER 1992? THEY SAID BILL WAS DONE,FINISH HE CANT MAKE IT.. AND LOOK WHAT HAPPEN HE WON AND SERVED AS OUR PRESIDENT FOR 8YEARS!!

Mr. Edwards always suggests he's positive but always stams negative stuff against Hillary. Is this because he knows she is the threat not Obama! Its very early and I doubt anyone who can afford a $400 hair cut and claims to argue for poverty improvement has a lot of credibility. Yes, JE isa terrific orator but he can not win. I also seriously doubt an inexperienced Senator like Obama can...if the Dems want the White House, they best stick with Hillary .

Naw John Boy – she’s sharpening the knives as I write this little screed. If nothing else, the Clinton clan has mastered the art of attack politics. Hil and Bill are going to be going negative on you and Obama and it ain’t gonna be pretty. Think of something along the lines of a continuous B52 strike – that’ll about be the size of it. Guess now we’ll soon see just how much you’re willing to “fight.”

Nothing says change like a black man as President? How about a woman?

I'm totally offended that he would say this, it's one Caucus and Iowa doesn't speak for the country.

i hope she's out of it. hillary is not fit to run for president.

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Edwards needs to leave and shut up!

i do not agree that clinton is out.. i hope so , but the clintons have too much money to be counted out yet.

i couldn't believe the "ready for change" speech clinton gave last night...

it was all true, we are ready for change, but she doesn't seem to realize that the people in iowa didn;t vote her to lead the way, because she is Washington... if she could change it she would have by now.

the people in iowa did not vote for obama last night, they voted for themselves.

and i am thankful they did.

bless them

peace

Edwards need to shut up and leave!

This seriously reminds me of high school. Back stabbing, rumors, and talking bad about people... I think John has a point, and I sure hope she's done, but that doesn't mean that he should say it. Anyway, I'd sure like to see Obama win the presidency, but I'd be perfectly happy with Edwards, too. As long as it's not HIllary. And I think they're right about change being the issue, and not "experience."

Clinton Supporters,

What experience does Hillary has? Is it taking more money from coporate lobbyist than republicans, is it voting to authorize war in Iraq without reading the national intelligence report, is it voting to give Bush and his NeoCons the power to authorize war in Iran, is it not realizing that elections in Pakistan is parliamentary not Presidental, is it to nominate Bill Clinton to be a Supreme Court Justice. Are you kidding me! Obama/Edwards 08 a winning ticket. Hillary has no chance in a General Election to polarizing. Obama/Edward 08

The only arrogance I've seen is from Hillary's opponents and bashers.

Oh Please, it is still too early to say that a Candidate is "out of it" or has "momentum". Settle down John and the News People.

He has to be as dumb as a box of rocks. In one can choose A or B OR C or D, one has TWO choices. If one can choose only A or B, that is a choice. Then again, we had a candidate for Vice President who spelled "potato" with an "e." Where do they find these people? I guess it is the Peter Principle.

Some of us prefer a philisophical and academic approach.

Is it just me or does Edwards sport a strong used-car sales man smile when he talks? Nothing against used car salespeople ofcourse. I definitely think Mr. Edwards is jumping the gun. Had the gap between 2nd and 3rd place been wider, then perhaps I could better understand the gloating. He needs to come out of fantasy land, there's still the rest of America he needs to convince, and so far, he hasn't convinced me of anything.

It ain't over til it's over.

Look at the result they're just 1 point apart of each other (in delegates). Obama's win is not landslide. He only got 38%.

I'll go for who can bring back the economy. Another trillion dollar surplus would be very nice. We had it before but the current administration spent it (in 1 year) like there's no tomorrow.

I think we could point to the White House with pride if the Obamas,the Edwards or the Clintons were the inhabitants. I don't feel the same way about many of the GOP candidates,Mr. Guiliani in particular. The Brits don't want Prince Charles' ex mistress to be the Queen of England and I wouldn't be too happy with Mr G's ex mistress as the first lady of our country. I hope the GOP moral majority thinks about the morals of The Giulianis' .

I'd still probably take him over any Republican, but Edwards is annoying.

First of all, people, it's just Iowa. No matter how you look at it, iowa is not the whole country. Only a small fraction of people participate, in a state that is only a small fraction of the country, and this is supposed to end someone's campaign?

Personally, I'd be happy with either Obama or Clinton. After the last 8 years, either of them would be a welcome return to sanity and intelligence.

And a note to all you Hillary-haters out there: you just sound ridiculous when you post all this stupid nonsense about how Hillary is the devil......and you sound like THIRD GRADE when you say things like "Her Royal Thighness" (I'm talking about you, "Over the Rainbow"). I mean, grow up you morons. Your Hillary hatred is just so out-of-proportion with anything real about her, so out of scale with anything she's done or not done, that we just have to wonder what exactly is wrong with you anyway. Do you people know any actual lefties? Because if you did, you'd know that the left in this country doesn't really like Hillary, because they think she's a moderate. That's right, a moderate. She's a little too moderate for my tastes, and I'm a pretty moderate lefty. But you people just crow as if she's The Raving Queen of the 1968 or something. GET A GRIP!

Offended in Arizona apparently does not remember George I calling Ronald Reagan's plan for the economy "voodoo economics" and then ending up as his Vice President for eight years.

Yes, Clinton is out of it. Most likely, Edward is too.

Clinton was third in Iowa BUT second in delegates, she received 15, Edwards 14, Obama 16. Obama spent close to $10 million in Iowa to get 16 delegates.....LOL

Hillary spent $6.5 million

Edwards a little over $3 million

Negative tact against any candidate is not going to get you any votes or any consideration for Vice President offers.

please be right, John.

Careful, John. Don't sell your soul to the Dark Side just yet. You may have need of it yet.

Or if you do, make sure you get a good price.

Edwards is the one that is out of it. Out of his mind that is.

Backstabbing, hypocritical John Edwards ALREADY LOST ONE ELECTION, how he has settle for a virtual 2-way tie in a state where he claims he had a 4-year old base.

John, you're broke, you had to quit the senate in 04 because you were facing defeat in your re-election bid...

You made your wife the "hatchet-man"

JOHN EDWARDS IS OUT.

Edwards is right. Hillary Clinton is dead. Look for the corporate money that has been her support to go to Romney. The greedy parasites of Wall Street know a recession is looming and that their sole hope for avoiding an end to their reign of greed and lies is with Clinton and Romney. Obama won the youth vote and independent vote in Iowa, the very same demographics that will enable him to win in NH. No. What the parasites are frightened of is a Huckabee win there, too. Huckabee is as much a foe of outsourcing, guest workers, that gigantic Ponzi Scheme known as "free trade", and every other form of corporate greed and excess as are Obama and Edwards. So, look for them to pull out out all the stops and place their bets on that guy who looks just like the "corporate executive who laid you off from your last job", Romney.

Go Obama! Obama-Edwards for a chance to rebuild this country.

I'm amazed that people voted for John Edwards. He comes off to me as a prissy rich kid preaching to all the masses about what he considers right for them. What does he know about the average guy in America- he lives in a multi million dollar home and has always had all the good things in life at his doorstep and probably has never really "mingled" with middle class America. At least Hillary actually worked legal aide in her younger days... any pro-bono work from you, John boy?

I just try to imagine the U.S. in a really dire situation with some tough guy prez or pm from another country, and I just can't see John Edwards standing up to anybody like that. He looks like he would run scared the first time somebody hollered boo. If the Democrats want to guarantee giving the White House back to the Republicans for another 4 years, then John Edwards is their guy. I just don't think he would stand a chance in the national election. Personally, I think he was a liability to John Kerry last time around.

Senator Hillary Clinton discovered yesterday that the majority of democratic voters in the Iowa caucas did not buy into her "I can fix all your problems if elected President" scenario! She would be wise to take the hint and quit the race and concentrate on representing the voters of New York who elected her to her current position!

Woodbridge,Va.

That's pretty big talk from someone who came in with not much better a finish than Clinton and significantly below Obama.

Doesn't the same logic indicate there would be only one choice since both he and Clinton were equally 'dissed'? (Or not, if you think that 29-30% is still a respectable showing.)

If HC landed in third place, then why does she have one more delegate than Edwards?

The eggs aren't even chickens yet. Check to make sure they aren't cracked!

John-boy must not read the paper, either... Mrs. Clinton still leads in national polls, and he places a very distant third to Obama's close second. To suggest that she's "out of it" would imply that he is, too.
You'll eat your words next Tuesday, Edwards.

John Edwards is a joker or just naive as always. The only one that is going out is HIM.

Hillary is leading in over 45 state polls, while edwards is the running 3rd, and he is running out of money.

Wiser voters in other states will realise that Obama's or edwards' change means nothing without experience, qualifications and hardwork that only Hillary can deliver.

You can't call a wealthy trial lawyer (that lives in an extravagant 18-bedroom mansion) that votes many times AGAINST the people (such as his vote for big business to change bankruptcy laws), the "people's President". Only one candidate can call himself that, and that's Dennis Kucinich. Edwards is a Kucinich-wanna-be. He only wishes he had the voting record and the integrity and thoughtfulness that Kucinich has. Edwards is an arrogant fraud and a true politician through and through.

The people of Iowa chose NEW faces who could bring change. John Edwards is not a new face.

Edwards stood up there last night, stumbled, stammered and ranted like a spoiled child. That's not what President sounds like. Edwards has no chance to get the Democratic nomination unless he learns how to articulate a message with the indoor voice.

Hillary is going to win easily in NY, CA, MI and even Illinois. The media wants to make this Iowa caucus more than it was...a dog and pony show.

Wow.. Edwards... Weren't you the one that couldn't get electect the last time??? Oh wait, then you came in second bashing on clinton for 3rd... Seriously, stop using your sick wife to gain sympothy and face the facts... You WILL NOT be our next president, NO ONE WANTS YOU!!!

John Edwards, I love you, but c'mon, she pretty far from out.

based on the iowa cacus results americans want change and obama and edwards are the candidates for change . why not dont the two of them just merge .
obama/edwards'08 wouldn't that be nice.

Hillary will prevail. It's only a matter of time.

Not so fast John. The people of Iowa chose those NEW faces who could bring change. You're old school; a has been that can't get elected. You had your chance and lost. Who wants a re-run?

Edwards is mostly making this statement to make a point, it is what Clinton and her CNN puppet would have said about him if she came in 2nd.

This is why Hillary and Edwards are cancer's to the Democratic Party!

Thank God Iowans Made the right choice.

Obama 08

Who cares what Iowa says, I'm in California. Mr. Edwards and Mr. Obama may not be my choice.

Edwards would be a fantastic President, he could fix much of what has gone wrong in the last 8 years and better what has gone right. His career has always been about protecting people against the powerful, which is exactly the definition of good government. The blue collar folks who voted against their own interests to support Bush should respond well to his genuine concern for their well being. He would beat any GOP candidate, he's probably the best shot for the Dems, tho that's never stopped them from nominating goofs like Kerry or Mondale again and again.

Good strategy on Edwards' part...

I think the only ones who didn't know what he's talking about was the corporate (un)media....

I'll gladly support either Edwards or Obama in the upcoming election...

Two great candidates...

While backing Senator Obama and liking Senator Edwards, he's now just had his name put on my list for Dennis Kucinich's UFO trip! Clinton is nowhere near out of it and a victory for her next Tuesday in NH would solidify this as a two person race (Obama & Clinton) headed into South Carolina. Here's my scenario and I grant I don't have the "Des Moines Register" and "Zogby" history of accuracy.

Obama five point sahead of Clinton then Edwards at least ten points in back of Clinton. He limps on through, and comes in third again, in South Carolina then folds as he's out of cash. It is also possible that his political career, sadly, is over.

Most pundits agree that we now have a two person race of Obama and Clinton. Never, ever count Clinton out! Sorry John, this one isn't flying.

Is he kidding? He only beat Hillary by 7 votes! I wouldn't say that's very definitive.

Only 2 people who won Iowa went on to become the President. Don’t start counting your chickens John.

Only 2 people who won Iowa went on to become the President. GWB and Jimmy Carter. Don’t start counting your chickens John.

Delusional. Absolutely delusional. If he thinks Iowa will be the end of Her Royal Thighness, he REALLY doesn't understand how the Clintonistas play this game. They got money and they got dirt, and they're coming after youse guys. He and Obama better be prepared for the debates, and be ready to go after her, cuz this'll tick off the Clintonistas. Earth to Edwards? Earth to Edwards? You'll be gone within 2 weeks., and she'll be hailed as the Comeback Queen, as despicable as that is .......

You are about as much as the PEOPLES PRESIDENT as HILLARY CLINTON is the TRUTHFUL CANDIDATE....John you are not fooling anyone,,,lets call a spade a spade,,,you are an ex-ambulance chasing laywer that lives in a 28k sq foot mansion .....Please.................. with your poverty platform, it makes me sick.

Yeah shows where Clinton arrogance has gotten the Clintons as well as supporters. She isn't electable and people are doing the math and realize if half the voters don't trust her or like her there is too much baggage for her to win the general election.

That's funny, I thought if you came in second in Iowa in 2004 and second in Iowa in 2008, wouldn't that be Status Quo?

Right on the mark John. Time to send Hillary packing! She is the same old tired politics we are all sick of.
We want someone who will work with everyone to fix this broken country. Hillary openly says she wants a battle with the Republicans AFTER she is elected. We will have four more years of the same or probably worse. We can't afford her temper or dirty tricks.
Go home Hillary and leave us in peace.
PS Don't forget to take Bill with you.
Obama/Edwards 08
Edwards/Obama 08

John Edwards is a desperate man. I will not vote for him. This is a man who in 04, could not even deliver his own state of North Carolina to Kerry. Edwards in fact should drop out of the race.

I don't agree with him alot, but he is TOTALLY correct in the "change" department.

The people do indeed want it, but not HILLARY as the agent for getting it done.

She should be real worried if you look at the demographics on who did and did not vote for her.

If the rest of the nation follows the same path you can just see the headline "Bill Clinton files for divorce from Hillary, caps off a bad year for the former inevitable President".

Yeah, nice work on the caps!!!

hmm... Shouldn't it be United States, President, and America?

Last I noticed, "america" and "united states" were capitalized....
Who are these people who write for CNN and where do they get their credentials to do so? Between lack of editing and messed up facts I'm ready to give up on CNN online.......

First Barack Obama is a corporate sellout, and now Hillary Clinton is out of the presidential race? John, whatsup wit' this?!

Sorry, Edwards....NH is not Iowa. They're smart enough to know that you and Obumble are nothing but fluff and folderol.

Did you see the speech Obama gave, I don't see how Edwards can top that! Nothing says change than a black man running for President.

OK Johnny. After you spent 4 years in Iowa...it's now you and Obama. Give it up...

Easy, hold on! Mr. Edward that a Caucus not a primary. Yes it set the tone but Mrs Clinton quit , she will fight all the way

How is Hillary going to repackage something that has been repackaged so many times already?