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An important factor that needs more attention is the very powerful fact that Hillary Clinton has established a long and successful working relationships with those across the aisle, so she is actually a politician who is able to get things changed.

We would have had John Kerry as our President in 04, saving us all of these last 4 years of Bush Hell, but for the fact that Satan KKKarl orchestrated the Sam Fox financed Swiftboating character-assassination of Kerry. Just enough of a percentage of stupid unquestioning Sheeple sucked up the lies and put Chimpy McAWOL into the Presidency for another monstrous term of fascism.

Are we going to sit back and silently allow the Hillary-Hate propagandists pull a fast one on us all AGAIN? The constant blather from the Neocon Punditutes relentlessly catapulting propaganda crap about Hillary, when the truth of her life is exactly the opposite, needs to be recognized by our society We couldn't wish for a more capable President. Hillary Clinton's problem is she is too good, and is therefore the target of unrelenting character-assassination by the Mellon-Scaife/Philip Anschuz-financed efforts to destroy liberal politics in America.

I've said this in a previous post but it still keeps going over people's heads.

Where do you get that Obama lacks experience?

He served as an Illinois state senator for 8 years before he won election to the U.S. senate in 2004.

If you're talking political experience, he will have 12 years of that going into the 2008 election. George Bush had 4 (one term as Texas governor) when he ran for president in 2000.

While in the Illinois senate, Obama built a solid reputaton for himself as someone who crossed the aisle and party lines to achieve positive results.

In his first two full years as a U.S. senator, he was one of the most prolific sponsors or co-sponsors of legislation with a great deal of the bils that he put his name to being passed, largely because of his ability to build support on both sides.

So, cut the crap about Obama not being experienced enough.

You're buying into the propaganda that other campaigns are putting out there because they know that many Americans are too freaking lazy to do any research to find out the facts.

Educate yourselves and you will find out that Obama has plenty of experience.

And ultimately...what is more important..political experience..or someone with good ideas and the drive to make them happen?

How many of you work with people who have years of experience who suck at their jobs?

How many of you have less "experience" but are better at what you do than those who have been around longer?

I think the US is ready for a woman president, but we definitely don't want another Clinton.

I'm engaged to an education researcher, and sometimes help him with his work. Does this experience make me qualified to teach at a university? HELL NO! Experience means jack squat when you're trying to fix a broken system. Take a look at all the CEOs of the morgage companies that are suffering - for all their experience and training, many were absolutely not aware of how much of their investments were in subprime mortgages. And their experience certainly didn't help them to prevent the massive losses that are causing a recession. Having an experienced leader will not in itself fix the economy, will not fix healthcare, will not fix our tarnished reputation with the international community. Only someone with critical thinking skills, strong support from the people, and most importantly a VISION will be able to fix the mess in Washington. Obama speaks in generalities at stump speaches because he dreams so big.

I really wish Condi Rice would have run. She's a thousand times more personable than Clinton, and the only thing against her would have been running as a Republican. (I'd have switched parties to vote for her over Clinton!)

Things I want in the coming years...1).Elimination or moderation of trade agreements that have moved jobs overseas ...because we need more than service industry jobs in the U.S 2) Staying out of tribal/civil wars 3) Making us safe by building alliances with our friends and securing our homeland not starting expensive wars abroad 4)FAIR tax laws not those that benefit the rich, the investors, etc 5) better reforms that get rid of earmarks, lobbyist, etc. so we can have a demoncracy again instead of most politicians only lining their pockets 6)someone to spend money on what is needed infrastructure, health care (not support of greedy insurance companies), 7) someone to fix the credit mess...we can't continue to live on credit cards, unsound home mortgage policies, etc WHO CAN I VOTE FOR???

Linda,

You are angry, foolish and very much in need of professional help.

I suggest you sneak out of that white supremacist compound before its too late.

IT IS A BEAUTIFUL WORLD OUT HERE THAT YOU ARE MISSING.

Be happy not sad – really you can do it !

Linda,

You are angry, foolish and very much in need of professional help.

I suggest you sneak out of that white supremacist compound before its to late.

IT IS A BEAUTIFUL WORLD OUT HERE THAT YOU ARE MISSING.

Be happy not sad – really you can do it !

this is for Joe.
Senator Clinton is not playing the race card. Have you really listen to Obama and how he carefully plays his race. Its not every blunt but race does get address in his speeches. He is just a good manipulator with words.

Can no one see how much bull crap Obama is feeding his followers? What changes has he done for his own state. He is nothing but a modern day what a be MLK .

Obama as a Republican I can tolerate, you but dont start this feel sorry for me ...I am going to get Swiftboated....all swiftboated meant with John kerry was the truth was revealed.....Hopefully you wont be as big as Clown as kerry was for the simple sake of our Country.....

To Ken in San Diego...to not re-supply deployed troops involved in active conflict (whether you voted for war or not) is not wise. I am a veteran of previous conflict with Iraq (been there, done that) and I would not want to run out of food, ammo, or other needed supplies for civilian to be able to say "I told you so...". Put yourself in the position. Permission for war is not the same as supplying our troops.
To the comment criticizing Obama's use of drugs as a youth... I experimented with drugs as a youth. I am now a highly-skilled professional with medical license and fulfill my civic duties. My patients don't care about a few 'youthful discrepancies', they care about my competency and integrity in my adult maturity. To judge someone's distant past is to say that you are without 'sin'. Pessimism will not stop Senator Obama's momentum and ability to motivate people from all walks of life to unite for the common good in America. He has the talent, personality, and capability needed now to restore America in good standings with the world. He has the ability to work in bi-partisan manner, which should shorten the time required to accomplish great things. In reality, he is not Superman, but he does possess all the traits of greatness in a political leader.

Why would anyone swiftboat an un-seaworthy canoe??

I sure hope someone swiftboats you, Barack, as there has to be a way to get you out of there and get Hillary in to save the U.S.A. What is heaven's name is going on with people, to be voting in a young, inexperienced man with a good speaking ability? Things won't get done just because he talks pretty. We need someone able to actually DO something, not just talk about doing something. What has Obama ever accomplished? Hardly anything. THINK, People, THINK!! We will be dealing with the whole world, hopefully still as the greatest nation on earth. We need Hillary!!

Would Obama make a good President. Sure in 8-12 years, he needs to gather some more experince. Sure he has more elected time than some of the canidates but that does not mean he is ready. He is not educated in the ways of Washington, or foreign policy, but you say thats what we want an outsider to bring in change. But you see by verture of Obama being an inexperenced outsider, he can not bring about anything, because he has to work the system to bring about change. He need to be educated in what he can and can not acheive and how to go about getting it done.

He's going to get everyone out of Iraq right now, sorry, not going to happen. It will take years for our military to get get out of Iraq, thats just the facts.

Going to do this and do that, well, just how does he intent to make changes, through Congress, don't really think so, not with that attitude anyway. Hes been a elected official, but has he ever been in charge of anything that mattered. What has he really accomplished?

So what in Obama's favor. He looks good, he can speak when he wants to, he's mulatto (half black/half white), hes 1st generation American, really. He does not fit the expected mold. His last name is not Clinton, which for some reason seems to offend some people. But just what has he accomplished to make anyone think he is qualified to hold the Office of President.

Reminds me of the 1999 Republican Convention, when after George W Bush was nominated for President Ronald Reaga Jr make the statement, what qualifies him to be president, the fact thay he is no longer a drunken loud mouth. Well, I am asking the same question, just what qualifies Obama to be President., a part of one stint in the Senate, state legislative offices. Just not the same thing.

In order to be Swift Boated, one has to be accused of lying about the past by comrades in arms at the time.

That would mean Obama would have to be accused of lying about his Senate record by fellow Senators. ie..., Hillary

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Anybody can do a lot of talking about what they will do when they become President, but when they get in office the story changes. Obama talks a good game but will he deliver. We know that Hillary Clinton has a good pass track record. Why not give Hillary a Chance as President. Someone with the most experience.

We want out of the iraq war. Hillary will end this war for us. Vote Hillary in 08.

Linda,

Have you ever attended the United Church of Christ? Please try it sometime and open your mind. As one of the many white people who attend that type of congregation, I can assure you it is not racist the way it is desperately portrayed on-line. It appears you guys cannot win with honesty, as Obama is doing, so you resort to outright lying. How sad.

They wont need to swiftboat Obama. As a life long and very LOYAL DEMOCRAT, I wont even vote for him. Anyone with half a brain will either vote republican or stay home if this empty suit wins the democratic nomination. Obama is the Democratic version of George W. Bush. Who needs that??

"As far as Obama is concern , when he was a STATE SENATOR in ILLINOIS it was a PART TIME POSITION"

All senators treat their jobs as part time. Have you seen how much time they have for vacation and how many staffers they have to read and write all their stuff?

Take now for example. How can Obama, Clinton etc be paid for being a senator when they are current doing something for themselves. They have spent very little time doing their jobs and unlikely to do anything for the next 3-9 months.

Anyone running for President should have to quit their day job.

IF either Barak Obama OR John McCain were to get the 'nod' at the upcoming conventions, whichever one wins will underscore past results....this country will get EXACTLY WHAT IT DESERVES! Either a weak innefectual babe-in-the-woods who will be eaten alive by special interests in this country or world leaders who have ample experience with novices and neophytes, or a Bush lap-dog eager to follow in his master's footsteps and will plunge our military into even more ill-conceived and disasterous quagmires that will do nothing more than sacrifice more lives.

Either way, the biggest loser will be the American public, unfortunately blinded by partisan dogma and pollyanna-ism. But then, that has become the norm, and even though that same public rails against the injustices perpetrated on them by those they elected through apathy, incompetence, or criminal behavior, they still continue to cast their ballots to elect them.

Its' funny how we react to issues. Obama and Edwards slug Hilary, no problem! Hilary slugs Obama all hel broke loose.

AMERICANS WHY ARE WE SO EASILY FOOLED. THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IS NOT SOME POLITICAL ROOKIE. WE NEED TO HAVE A REAL PRESIDENT NOT A SPOKESMAN / SHOWMAN WITH RHETORICS.

CHANGE OR NOT LETS SEE COMMITED TRACK RECORDS. THESE ARE WHEN DECISIONS ARE TAKEN IN GRAVE IMMEDIATE NEED NOT PEOPLE STAYING AWAY FROM VOTES AND USING THE VOTES AGAINST PEOPLE WHO STAYED AND WETHERED THE STORMS.

AMERICANS, LETS SEE BEYOND OUR NOSES

Year 2000: Gore = Bush, they're both the same
Year 2008: Hillary = Bush, they're both the same

Year 2000: Who needs experience? I'll appoint the best and the brightest.
Year 2008: Who needs experience? I'll appoint the best and the brightest

Year 2000: "national mandate" – a margin of 1 vote in a Supreme Court rigged decision
Year 2008: "national mandate" – a margin of 22,000 votes over 2 other competitors in a small midwest state before any other state has spoken

Dec 2007: "Hillary is inevitable" = arrogant
Jan 2007: "Obama is inevitable" = honest

Definition: "inclusive" – the quixotic search for moderate Republicans while insulting half the Democratic base

Saying that you will be swift boated just raises the fact that you have issues in your past that you don't want either brought to light or emphasized. Kerry got swiftboated because of foolish actions on his part and the fact that those actions emphasized character flaws that he would prefer stay hidden.

Just so ya know, I am a Democrat and I will support the nominee of the party ,no matter who that might be, and make my best effort to blunt the Republican attack machine in whatever way I can. I simply want the best chance to win in '08.

I just don't think Barack Obama is that best chance.

Problem with The Hillary Campaign = WHERE IS THE BEEF?!

She talks a really good game about how she has fought for change......she's right, change as in voting to authorize THE WAR IN IRAQ....that's not the kind of change I want in the White House again

OBAMA 08

I really don't want to go here but...I can imagine an interview with the dealer who sold Mr. Obama bags of weed. I can hear the coke dealer talk about how many times they "tooted up" together.

"Yes", Mr. Obama will say, " I used to smoke weed, when I was young, but I don't anymore, and yes he will say I have used cocaine, but I don't anymore."

And the Republicans will ask over and over again, "When was the last time?"

And the conservative media will have a field day!

And what about Michelle, what was her role during this time in their lives? Make no mistake, she is fair game in this brutal process and the machine will out every misstep they can find.

Do you see where I'm going? I'm sure the Republicans do!

Don't be stupid, all of this and more will be in the headlines across this country if Barack Obama is nominated as the Democratic candidate.

If you think this is harsh and unfair...just wait for the real thing!!

Also, this conspiracy theory that Republicans and Indpendents are flocking to Obama because they are intentionally trying to get an unelectable Democrat nominated is just that...a conspiracy theory (and not a very good one). If you believe that, you probably also believe the slanderous (and racist) tripe that he's a closet Muslim intent on overthrowing the American government. Come back down to Earth, please.

Scott,
are you old enough to tell me how JFK handled his presidency
with so many years in congress and having little kids at home?

Thanks

~ Jess

smart January 6, 2008 8:35 pm ET

Who truly represents America? Hillary!!! Obama comes from a mixed black and white family, his mom is a white, and his dad is a black. Yes, I read an article that claimed Obama represents the black because he chose a black wife. But, his black origin is so different from his wife’s. Yes, he decides to choose a black wife, because his white mum abandoned him early, because he felt being abandoned by the white. If Freud says childhood affects adulthood, how would you expect him having healthy feelings to represent America, where most middle class are white?

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This is possibly the most ridiculous Obama related comment I have ever read on this website. And that's saying a lot.

Obama is a superficial "Image" candidate with too little experience, a poor voting record and a past drug problem. Hillary is a Clinton, and we've had enough of the Bush/Clintons. I don't hear anything from either of them which compels me to back them in an election. Edwards is the least offensive of the three, but he's not as good at building a hype machine as the others, so no one hears him.

I agree with the previous poster who said that the election will be a record-breaker; it will be so because people will vote AGAINST the Democratic nominee, including myself. I have always voted Democratic since I was able to vote, but I will vote Republican if Huckabee wins the Republican nomination – because I cannot bring myself to vote for Obama or Clinton. I think I may have a lot of company in November.

Mitt Romney versus Obama?

That's a great match-up. If both win their nominations, it would be great. I did prefer Huckabee versus Edwards, but this match-up of the candidates of "change" (Mitt changes every day) would also be a clear and distinct choice.

It's 2:30 am on the 7th of January and I'm listening to a Republican commentator on NBC extolling the virtues of Barack Obama. Do you think he wants Obama to win the nomination because he likes him? No it's because he thinks they can beat him!!

Wake up Democrats..The Republican machine is telling you who should really be the nominee, the one they fear will beat them.

Don't let the talking heads tell you what to think.

Imagine...any of the Republicans in power for the next 4 years!

Vote for Obama and that's what we will have.

They will eat him. He has not been tested. He's from Chicago, famous for "creative politics", and I mean that in the most unflattering way.

No one in national politics is squeeky clean.

What skeletons do we not know about yet?

You can be assured that the smear machine is hard at work to ferret out the dirt, and they will find it, if it's there and beat him to death with it!

Think carefully before you vote.

Obama, you poor boy! The Republicans think you're the greatest. It's the Democrats you've got to worry about Swiftboating you.

Oh, here we go playing the victim when the truth of the matter is you have been Swiftboating Hillary and the rest of the country to boot. You are a phony Obama and a lot of us have already figured that out. The rest of the country will too but it will probably take them 7 years like it did for Bush.

Mr. Obama:

The Republican smear machine will indeed seek out and expose any and all opportunities they believe will hurt you, true or not.

Every human being alive has skeletons in his or her closet. You have been in public office for many years and they will ferret out yours and beat you to death with them.

I hope you have a shell like a turtle sir...or a skin as tough as Hillary Clinton's!

She has survived their attacks and you have yet to experience them.

I hope you are ready sir, in more ways than one!

Do you remember Sean Connery as Officer Malone in the untouchables
and his references to the Chicago way?

Well Barak Obama came up on the south side and he will counter their
jabs harder and faster. They are in the arena with a modern prodigy
as tough as Jimmy Braddock, as fast as Ali, and as strong as Marciano.

It's going to be lights out for the Republican Candidate as we the home crowd
cheer him on and we throw the bums out!

Barak Obama a modern day CINDERELLA MAN !!!

Barock the vote!

i think the record speaks for itself. ms clinton is a bully whose style reminds me very much of another washington bully, donald rumsfeld. both know everything, excel at humiliating collegues, and obliterate those who oppose them. we know history will be very harsh to mr rumsfeld and i suspect the same will be true for ms. clinton.
the very language she uses shows how bitter she is and how inept she is as a agent of change. she constantly refers to red and blue states, barely can get the word republican out of her mouth without a snide or cutting remark and then has the audacity to claim she practices the politics of inclusion? she is an inveterate liar, and david geffen was absolutely correct is his assessment of her. Even acknowledging that she and her husband are politicians, i think a psychiatrist would classify her as sociopathic. she is amoral, and i agree that obama and edwards dont have to worry about the republicans trying to do them in- ms clinton and her retread democratic team of wolfson, mcauliffe and pell are the real practitioners of swiftboating. the reason ms clinton gets so much grief has nothing to do with her gender or her message.... it is because she is mean spirited, manipulative and self-serving, qualities that also describe the since deposed rumsfeld. the tone of political business in this country has to change, and hillary clinton is unable and unwilling to do that. barack obama can and will and thats why we must elect him as our next president.

Linda, that may be the least accurate entry I've ever read. I laughed for about 10 minutes thinking that someone actually believes that crap.

Get with it, all these folks talking about someone who is trying to do something good for all of us. If they are so perfect, then why are they not running … I mean, running for anything. That is why we are as we are today. Forget the world, look into your own heart, look into the light, what are you looking for when it’s right before your every eyes. Can you tell me you do not understand what this man (Obama) is saying? Ya, we voted for someone who took us as idiots that we are, right to the slaughtering house and we still him his group today. When will you get up people? Do you still believe them today? If you do not understand who they are … then, its not for you! Now even the GOP’s are supporting for Hillary so they do not have to face Obama.

Is it bad to have hope in yourself, is it bad to have a better life for yourself and children, is it bad to have at least the opportunity to work for what your have the right to? Is it? This is only for those who can THINK. Because someone is different so you hate them? Or is it because someone is achieving what YOU cannot accomplish, so you hate them?

Ya, you are the ones who still believe that those people carry out 9/11. When the facts are right there before you. Come on, please open your eyes. Do you believe deep in your heart that you a free, is your mind free, really?

Whoever you vote for, just vote. If you want change or a better world in your own heart, then vote or go out and do something that makes it better for everyone. You think about it!!!

I can see by your dirty attack on Barack that you are either blogging from Clinton headquarters or as dirty as the Senator herself.

First, let me just say that your notion that Barack is unelectable is ludicrous. A person who inspired that many people in Iowa, democrats, independents, and even some republicans is a force to be reconned with in November. People like you want to infer that his race will be an issue but remember, he doesn’t have to win the deep south, no democrat ever does. But if you think Barack can be stopped in PA, FL or OH, you are not following this race. I assure you he will be a better nominee for us than someone who enters w/ 50% negatives and his hated, yes HATED by almost every republican and many democrats, like myself.

You also mentioned that all you get are weak answers to your question as to why we shouldn't give Hillary her anointed position as president, she's earned right?

Please help me understand how exactly she has earned it? You'll have to excuse me if I don't consider the 16 years as first lady as experience. Just as I don't think my wife would be able to do the work I do as an engineer, or just as don't expect Laura Bush to be our president in 2016. I'm sure it was fun for hillary to meet foreign leader, but as far as what she's accomplished, I'm not impressed.

Please notice that she doesn't really site any amazing accomplishments. That would be because there really aren't any. She would have to work with evil republicans or go against the drug, insurance or oil companies that have financed her campaigns.

Here is what I do know about Hillary's foreign policy experience:
- She voted for the war in Iraq because her polls told her that is what the public wanted at the time. And since every vote she has ever cast in the Senate was carefully planned for her inevitable Presidential run, she knew she had to be tough on terror if she was going to beat the republicans in seven years. (This is while Brack was an Illinois senator and was making poignant speeches against the war in the face of this same public sentiment). Think Dixie chicks if you're struggling to recall the pro war, pro bush mode of the country.
- Hillary wasn't able to find the time to read the Iraq intelligence report. She was no doubt too busy discussing the political implications of her vote.
- And most recently she had no clue that Musharraf was already the President of Pakistan, and that the upcoming elections were for Parliament. Not one major news provider has even mentioned this. It's only being discussed on blogs because Dodd and Biden have raised the issue. (http://www.politico.com/blogs/bensmith/0108/Biden_picks_up_on_Pakistan_misstep.html). Can you imagine if Barack made the same blunder. The press would crucify him.

And to Hillary's ethics, that same little drug story you mention, the same on Barack wrote about in his book, was brought up by Hillary's people several times. They even asked what if the evil republicans ask if he is a drug dealer. Then the Clintons had their henchmen claim Barack went to Muslim school as a kid. Odd since he's a christian and has always been one.

And lastly, 20/20 ran a piece this friday where they played a clinton push poll attacking both edwards and obama. Luckily an Iowa school teacher recorded the call. I guess the Clintons have learned a lot from Rove and the "evil republican machine" they bash so freely. For anyone not familiar with a push poll it's when you call registered voters and pretend to ask polling questions, but just ask about lies. Clinton must have liked how Bush stole the nomination from McCain in 2000 by asking voters if they'd be less likely to vote for McCain if they knew he fathered an illegitamate black child. (not true of course). But why should truth, honesty or integrity get in teh way of George W Bush or Hillary Clinton. (http://blogs.abcnews.com/theblotter/2007/12/whose-push-poll.html).

So you’ll have to excuse me if I plan to vote for a change in this corrupt system where regular people are not heard. The very system Hillary typifies.

I hope you understand that I’ll be casting my history making vote for a black man and will wait patiently for a woman who isn’t willing to sabotage that very history with her below the belt tricks.

Clinton playing the race card? Now that is a joke. If anyone is playing that it would be Obama, Michelle and Oprah. How dare you say that about Ms.Clinton. This woman has been helping all minitories in this country unlike someone else that is basically just focusing on two. Black and white. But the United States has many shades of gray. I am looking forward to Obama mentioning each as he comes to our states. Word of advice? you should have mentioned us at the very beginning. Like when he mentioned slaves.

Do you remember Sean Connery as Officer Malone in the untouchables
and his references to the Chicago way.

Well Barak Obama came up on the south side and he will counter their
jabs harder and faster. They are in the arena with a modern prodigy
as tough as Jimmy Braddock, as fast as Ali, and as strong as Marciano.

It's going to be lights out for the Republican Candidate as we the home crowd
cheer him on and we throw the bums out!

Barak Obama a modern day CINDERELLA MAN !!!

Barock the vote!

Both Obama and Clinton are feeding at the AIPAC trough, and both can be expected to sell out the interests of their nation in favor of Israeli interests. It is warmongers like these who put us in this mess. Check out the money flow from investment banks to Obama in Q3.

All the credit in the world to George W. Bush! After 7 years of Bush "destroying" the country and creating world-wide havoc–even America is ready for "drastic" change! And what could be more drastic than electing a black man as president? On the other hand–WHO could screw things up any worst than Bush and Cheney? From Katrina to Iraq to Lebanon; from health care (including children) to medicare and education; from affordable energy and gas prices to "affordable" housing and foreclosures; from Veterans Care to the environment–the past 7-8 years have been a DISASTER! (and its not even over yet). I don't think Bin Laden could have "wished" for a more incompetent destructive force to hit America! From World opinion to U.S. Dollar–our respect and reputation has hit ROCK BOTTOM! From disregarding domestic and international law (breaking both at will); to LYING to the American people resulting in the deaths of hundreds of thousands of people (Iraqis and American Soldiers). From "so-called" Homeland Security to Immigration policies: How can an Administration "ENJOY" over six years of "UNCHALLENGED" policies, votes and legislation–and STILL manage to put our country BEHIND $9 trillion debt; a failing economy
This has been a NIGHTMARE of momentous proportions. And for those FEW misguided souls who take comfort in saying, "At least we haven't had a terrorist attack in America for the past 7 years"; Well I will remind them that with the rapid growth of street gangs in our schools and communities throughout America–we DO HAVE DOMESTIC TERRORISM on American soil and (2) During the last 7 years of the Clinton Administration–there was no acts of international terrorism on American soil either–so your "Bush has protected us point is?"
The ONLY good thing Bush has done in his (soon to be) 8 years; has been to make it POSSIBLE for Obama to become President. Yet, given the MESS he is leaving behind–even that is NOT a blessing. Clean-up may take a century.

I can tell all you leftist chicks are having some fantasies about Obama-you white boys too.

Did Romney really refer to Hillary and Edwards as long-serving Senators? One term for Edwards and less than a term and a half for Mrs. Clinton.... how is this the Democrats' A-team?

obama is a complete idiot. Only a fool would vote for this moron. God help us if this nut job is elected.

This is the deal. There are very specific roles that the president plays. A lot of the positives that some of the candidates throw at you have no bearing on the role of president. Some of the platforms that have aren't even things that presidents do. Yeah, I back some of the things that Clinton and Edwards say too (as I have look at other Democractic candidates as well), but they could not do have of these things, because they aren't what a president does.

I am visiting with my cousin at the moment who is a confirmed Obama backer. I have voted Republican since I could vote. I will now be voting for Obama. I was resistant at first, but after reading about his views, and evaluating what I believe he would be like as president, I am ready to commit my vote, both in primary and in general.

The lies have already begun about Obama. And he has been vetted. He is clear about where he stands, and he has the temperament to be president (as evidenced by his debate performance).

The youth and women supports Obama over Clinton, Just because he raised their confindence level, watching his speech makes one inspirational and feel good....... The right quality of a president, right?.. oh Obama the americans behind u go ahead

You can't complain that obama is a member of a Christian church and then pretend that he is an EVIL muslim. btw, what is so evil about being a muslim? Our country was alegedly founded on religious tollerance. Obviously some of us have forgotten this.

CNN, please remove the racist and counter-factual craziness from these comments. I refer to the post by "smart" and the one that asserts Obama's middle name is Mohammed... I'm not an Obama supporter but I do think such a major news outlet as CNN has an obligation not to propagate vileness of this sort.

Linda,

You're a friggin' moron.

While Obama does likely have a middle name that makes you hate him, strictly because it isn't a 'normal' WASPy name, it is Hussein, not Mohammed. (Last time I looked, Mohammed was a biblical name anynow, so I'm not sure why your'e bible-thumping big forehead would have such an issue with it.)

His parents moved to Indonesia before he was a teenager, which is the last time he was in a Muslim school. He's a Christian – not that this even matters to me. We need a good president and public leader, not a minister. If you need more moral leadership, then why don't you spend more time at your churcn. The last time you elected a supposedly 'good old God-fearing southern boy', we ended up getting blind-sided by terrorists, spending billions on a senseless war that does not make us safer from some imminent threat (misplacing billions along the way), the pharmaceutical companies get to tell the government what profit they'll be taking, rather than having to compete like you supposed 'free-market talkers' claim you want, he and his administration lied countless times to us, committed treason by outing a CIA agent, and who knows what else.

So, can you quit passing along stuff you heard while listening to Rush Limbaugh and actually do some reading and get some facts straight first? Then, maybe you wouldn't sound like such a psycho idiot.

Thanks,
Haywood

P.S. Based upon previous presidents from Illinois, I think we'll al be in pretty good hands with either Obama or Hillary (who went to school in the Chicago area when she was growing up.) They're both smart and good fighters and shouldn't be underestimated. We've had enough good 'ol boys for my lifetime, thanks.

Mrs Clinton is trying to play the race card. This could break her political career–warning to the clinton machine.–

Too early to talk about swiftboat!!!!!! Read this:
Politics is a very complicated subject...
Politics is not about looking good or trying to lecture people...Obama is the one beeing artificially prop up, not Clinton. The latter can actually do the work and bring us back to stability and confidence. Gop supporters and Independents are voting for Obama because they want somebody that they can easily tear down during the general election.. Think about it! In real politics race can not play a big factor, but experience count... This is the first nation in the face of the planet... Carefully select a 'Leader', not a talker or an immature.. Let us not mention Edwards; he's looking @ obama shoulders for running mate like last time; but this time he is not getting.. Even the most sublime forces of nature will not let it happen or let America in the hands of 2 immatures!! If they get the nomination, that will be it for the Democratic party!!! Thus, I'll be campaigning and voting for McCain or any other GOP nominee..This is not personal or the race for the Senate.
YOU ALL WANTED GORE, BUSH WON... That is how it works... YOU ALL LIKE IMMATURES AND VERY ENERGIZED GUYS, but Clinton will have the most delegates at the end of the dayyyy.. Don't be last to line up to vote for her

My observation...... for what it is worth. I think the American voting public will come out in record numbers if Obama is nominated. He trumpets "change" but he has no plan! After reading a great deal of these comments, I have not read a single one which defends this man with substance. He reminds me of Bill Murray in the movie "Stripes". He gives the great oratory and excites his troops but they stampede out the door with no plan and then begin scratching their heads wondering what they should do next. Putting this man into the most powerful position in the free world would virtually be the blind leading the blind. A very bad recipe indeed especially with such a delicate economy over the course of the next several years due to deflationary pressure and an unfavorable demographic cycle for consumer spending. My prediciton is that once America gets the chance to examine him more thoroughly, voters will come out in record numbers to avoid putting their fate in an untested, unproven person. He will bring out the "Fear" voters just to stop him at all costs.

One more thing. Why can't this guy do his job for the people of the state of Illinois? We voted him in as our Senator and all he has done since he took his oath to serve as our Senator is campaign for a higher office! If he is ever elected as our President, he will likely put the people of the US in his rear view mirror just like the people of Illinois.

Bob – Chicago

Linda wrote:

>I cannot believe this has not been all over the TV and newspapers.

I can believe that it hasn't – because it isn't true.

I'm sorry but I do not feel comfortable with Obama if he gets the nomination. Not because he is Muslim, not because he is black, but because of his lack of experience. We MUST all remember that Bush had one term of Governor before he was PLACED in office, no political experience, but a huge amount of old Republicans offering everything up to get him in office for their own gain. Look at where this President and admin has gotten the American people! Do we really want this to happen again? I for one do not! Obama is very intelligent, a great public speaker, but a junior Senator. Also everyone needs to be reminded who he ran against in IL, a not so favorable Republican, anyone with a half a brain could see who was going to win that election. I want someone with experience to be President. The media has done a great job in pushing Obama to the forefront, for that matter Oprah has as well. I just wish the media would stay quiet with all of their so called "experts" and let the American people make up their own minds by listening to the candidates. Great public speaking does not make a great President. To be honest I am sick and tired of people bashing Hilary Clinton. If we all have individual brains out here then stop buying into all the lies that are said about her and just take the time to listen, I mean really listen to her and her platform. After that, then if you still choose to hate the woman and what she stands for at least you made up your own mind with out the help of the media, bloggers and other message boards. I did that by listening to what Obama has to say and what Edwards has to say and what Hillary has to say and I in my own free will like what Hillary has to say followed by Edwards, although recently I have become a little disillusioned with his attacks on Hillary. Hillary has my vote and support!

For those of you who say that Obama is all talk and no plan, you obviously haven't done your research. Just visit http://www.barackobama.com/issues/ for his stand on issues.

For Linda, I'm sorry about the embarrassment of displaying your profound ignorance in such a public place but Senator Obama's middle name is Hussein, not "Mohammed". It's actually quite scary to see not only your but many of the other comments here–I certainly hope that the scary people with their bizarre comments who post here are not registered to vote.

Presidential candidates like Barack Obama don't come along very often–JFK was the last. Obama has the charisma, positive attitude, and some indefinable qualities that put him head-and-shoulders above any other candidate, regardless of political party.

Obama '08!

Obama gives a wonderfully, eloquent speech. He seems a smart, talented man. But I have yet to hear him demonstrate he has anywhere near the command of the issues that Hillary has. I am very concerned that voters are getting carried away with inspirational speeches and not getting past that to know whether he really understands the issues and the challenges that he would face as president.

'They will try to Swiftboat me'

Now Obama is saying they (republicans) will swiftboat him. Only a couple of weeks ago he was chastising Hillary Clinton's adviser for answering a question about what would happen if Obama was the democratic nominee for president. Her camp received a lot of flack for that answer and now Obama's camp is saying it because it fit right into his big picture. HYPOcritical.

Michelle -
You scream of bitter clintonite!
Settle down and accept that fact that a true progressive like Barack Obama has this thing sewed up tight

How many elections has Hillary Won compared to Obama anyway. She is running under the umbrella of Bill Clinton. Obama was elected to the U.S. Senate in November 2004 with a landslide 70% of the vote in an election year marked by Republican gains. It is naive for anyone to be talking about race is this day and age

Obama has a lot of experience compared to Hillary as US senator?

Here's something for ALL of you OBAMA supporters MUST READ

"Asked why he ran for the Senate in a state where rank-and-file lawmakers have been called 'mushrooms' (because they are kept in the dark and fed, uh, manure), Mr. Obama said: 'Part of it was that the seat opened up. I was living in the district, and the state legislature was a part-time position. It allowed me to get my feet wet in politics and test out whether I could get something done."

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/07/30/us/politics/30obama.html?_r=2&ref=politics&oref=slogin&oref=slogin

As far as Obama is concern , when he was a STATE SENATOR in ILLINOIS it was a PART TIME POSITION.

And you want him to be President? I think a lot of you people are DOWNRIGHT INSANE!

After that somewhat angered, pro Hilary comment above from Michelle B., I am more inclined to vote for Obama then ever before. I am certainly not voting for a defensive candidate such as Hillary who is supported by angered citizens. Anger is an old tactic and is not appealing to me in this campaign. We need someone who runs their campaign with positive energy, a fearless candidate that offers new strategies and can give us a fresh outlook and start in that office. Have faith in change. Go Obama! You are the one!

Gee Linda, you're a little wigged out there. Sheesh! I felt bad posting his dull as dish water voting record. I strived to stick with the facts and hope for some political discourse. No one needs to see the defintion of an i-pundit. You are it. Good grief, black isn't a dirty word. His school taught the Koran but wasn't a m-a-d-r-a-s-s-a. (no one demands you read any historical or polical literature but do us the favor of getting a dictionary). For goodness sake, go eat a sandwich. I can only hope your this whacked because your blood sugar is low. p.s. his middle name is Husein. psst...Message to Linda's family and friends... 5150.

How about instead of this:

"Obama was referring to the attacks faced by Sen. John Kerry after he captured the Democratic nomination in 2004."

You write THIS:

"Obama was referring to the attacks faced by Sen. John Kerry after he captured the Democratic nomination in 2004 - attacks which were later proven to be completely false. However, by the time the stories were debunked, they had already done their damage."

Is it THAT HARD to write something like this? How much trouble would it cause for your career? Is the complete truth something you in the MSM just can't EVER muster?

NObama is right to start whining about November. He will beat Hillary and advance to be the nominee. Then his true background and the facts of his life will become known. At that point it will be too late for him to begin his whining, because he will be too busy tap dancing. Unfortunately, neither he nor Hillary will see the white house, except as guests of the new president, which will be neither of them.

A look at the evidence before us.
1.) Barack is a brilliant communicator who can energize and motivate
2.) So far he has energized young voters in large numbers. The pundits said they always disappear when it comes to caucuses; Not this time
3.) Barack gets independents and republicans to vote for him – just the opposite of Hillary. Hillary unites the Republican party against the Dems in a way that even Republicans can only dream of.
4.) So far he has ran a flawless, well organized campaign with few if any mistakes as opposed to Hillary who has made flub after miscalculation. Who is really best at running things?
BOTTOM LINE: 1.) Obama is much more electable than Hillary because he energizes people Hillary couldn't even dream of getting in her camp.
2.) Obama if elected has a much greater chance of getting something done because he can motivate and communicate on a level that Hillary can't even dream of. Hillary will revive the Clinton haters, polarize and cause gridlock, Obama will form coalitions that will be able to break grid lock

To Michelle:

There are reasons as to why someone likes your or not. Likability isn't one minute nuance, it's a series of many that determine the one aspect.
Obama is what we need. There is no way Hillary would win against an opponent like McCain, and there is also no way that Hillary is going to be able to sit there and make the right decisions as she faces the many problems our country faces right now.

Once again I will say Obama is our guy, through and through.

I am very disturbed by the tenor of some of the comments. The Democrats have a nu;mber of really fine candidates. Those of us who have decided have our favorite and have reasons for that person being our favorite. But let's not demonize the other ones, since one of them may end up being the nominee and will almost certainly be more in line with our values than any Republican nominee!!

The Republicans have been all too good at dividing the country. Why do we want to join their game! The USA is no game – it's our lives and the world's lives.

Obama has been involved in public work and service in a range of ways for many years, including his community, legal, Illinois and now Senatorial work. He is a person who has unique gifts and a freshenss to utilize them well, in combination with his high intelligence and interest in the world and ability to inspire. Because of him, many people of all ages who had never voted came out in Iowa. He has the ability to energize people and in a positive way. That is one way in which he is already bringing about very important change – increasing civic involvement including in young Americans. Big. Important. Harnessing that energy and letting it work for good and express itself to our country's gain.

If I could make a hybrid candidate who had equal measures of Hillary's national and international policy exposure and Obama's ability to bring out the best in people and bring people together to solve problems, I would vote most enthusiastically for that candidate. But as it is, I plan to vote for Obama, because I feel he can ramp up to speed quickly, whereas Hillary (who I greatly respect and admire in other ways) hasn't learned to be engaging and positive and constructive with her opponents, and therefore would be handicapped in bringing about needed change.

Hey Barack. It's not "swift boating" to go after your unimpressive record. You're the one that never took a stand in Illinois and always voted "present." You're the one that has not held one meeting in the YEAR since you were named Chairman of the Foreign Relations committee.

And for the record, you're campaign was the one that "swift boated" Jack Ryan in your Senate Race.

With Obama I do get a hint of the "slickness" that really turns me off in Clinton. She and Bill will do anything to win the game they are playing with the power elite in D.C. I don't get the feeling that she cares about regular people at all.

On the positive side for Obama, Robert Reich, a person I admire greatly for his concern for this nation, has said some good things about Obama's character. I can't think of anyone in politics I trust to tell the truth more than Robert Reich.

It seems to me that both Obama and now Edwards are riding too much on the
word, "Change". While that should also play a part, yet it should not be the main focus as there are far more important "buzzwords" such as: Economy, Deficit,
Exports, Jobs, Military, Health, etc. They are not the only ones for "change". Here
is the REAL change:
Hillary is also a candidate for change as she is trying hard to become the very first
woman president. Why is it so hard for the USA to accept a brilliant and equally
capable woman to be the President? Is it still the "ol' boys network" just like in the
past? Other countries have had women Presidents, Prime Ministers, etc. such as
Ireland, UK, Argentina, Sri Lanka, India, Bangladesh, The Philippines, Germany, Pakistan, etc. are they more "democratic" than us?

Women used to harp about "equality" yet now that there is a woman candidate
for Pres. it appears that they are not supporting her. Is it jealousy? What is it?
Iowa's women voted for the two Male Democrats rather than a woman? Wake up!
wake up! wake up!

Obama has been US senator for 2 yrs before start run for president. So he has not been in US senator for long time to have some kind of experience

top ten great reasons for voting obama hussein as your next President...YIKES!

motivational
he's likable
he has hope
he has energy
he speaks well (argh!)
he fresh
a new voice
a new vision
a new face
and the number one reason....he's just a pawn people, a means to and end, wake up!

well, i am sick and tired of listening to such idiotic statements... and i have a dream/hope preacher speeches

the nation will speak on SUPER TUESDAY!!!!! Believe it!
.......IT WILL NOT BE obama

Obama does not know how to budget a big budget or deal with many pressure that it will fall on his lap on first day from American, military, cabients, and Congress. Lobbyist also will push for some kind of laws or something. Do not be surprised if he just fall apart and can't handle all of the stress. Also he has two young kids and can you think how will they feel when their dad never been there due to many meetings, travel and etc. It will be very stress on them too to deal with this.

Obama would need to have big office experience in senators for short time or being governor for some state to understand how to run state before able to run the big country with biggest budget and etc. So be sure to think is Obama able to deal with all of this and his family too

How sad that people dont think a CURRENT Sen. on his 3rd term doesnt have any experience. If all the ney-sayers would just be honest about their RACISM, their comments could be better understood.

I think that change is good after 8 bad years under Bush tenure. But you all need to think if Obama without any office experience is ready to be president and able to deal with all kind of stress and demand of change everyday from American, political and lobbyist?? Obama is not that experience to deal with many issues. What we really need is an experience person who want change because they would be able to deal with many issues.

I think that Obama is not ready to be president until he has some experience in office first. He does not know how to do the budget. Budget is most important job that many American really depend. You better start think hard who do you want in office unexperience or experience.

Hope is for the hopeless! Voting for Obama....I guess we get what we deserved.
More Republicans rule...

Michelle:

If you want to know why people aren't voting for her, maybe its because every time she's criticized by her fellow Democrats(which is part of the process when you're running for president and not class president of Wellesley) she complains that they're being mean to her cause she's a girl. Or maybe its becuase when she was goling down in Iowa she complained that the caucus process "is hard for women" (her words) or maybe its becuase she voted for the Iraq war and now says things like, "I never would have taken us to war in Iraq" with a straight face, or maybe its because she thinks that she's owed the presidency because its her turn. Or maybe because her "qualifications" for the job include being married to the president. Or maybe because she responded to losing Iowa by saying that, "I'm the most vetted, investigated, and by golly, the most innocent" person running for president. Or maybe you could read your own post; its an excellent argument for voting for Barak Obama or John Edwards.

As a Massachusuttisian (?), I would say that most people in this state feel toward Mitt Romney as a young woman feels toward a rake the morning after she has made a bad decision: he's a sweet-talker, but a user.

I'm still trying to figure out how democrats have succeeded over and over again to shoot eachother in the foot by 'swiftboating'.
How great would it be if candidates could simply place their effort on what they stand for, rather than trying to cut eachother's throat. Maybe that way they would actually get to the point where the best man can win, instead of causing America to fall for yet another embarrasment.
I would love to have Hillary and Obama run together in the end. I think this would actually be a great combination.
Can we start working together for this change?

Obama is not perfect, but the Hillary backers have a seriously short memory.

Let us remember,

REALITY CHECK:: Her husband was rebuffed by th eUS supreme court for trying to expand presidential powers

REALITY CHECK: Mrs. Clinton gave false statements to the Independent counsel during Travel Gate.

REALITY CHECK: Her husband pardoning her brother after being found guilty of tax evasion and money laundering.

REALITY CHECK: She and her husband sold the Lincoln bedroom to the highest bidder.

REALITY CHECK: The only experience she has is seven years... is as Senator of New York. If she would like to count her husbands record, you mus t take the good with the bad and include the disastrous appointments she supposedly helped counsel on.

REALITY CHECK:: She take s more PAC money and corporate special interest money than anyone.

REALITY CHECK:: She change her position on the NY driver license issue three times in two weeks

There is a lot more if we want to thin slice her supposed record.

I-reporter: one who submits photos or videos for others to experience for themselves.
I-pundit: one who regurgitates what the political pundits are saying and then presenting presents it as original thought. Recognized by the use of words such as hope, change, experience and most often... hate. Contains an abundunce of exclamation points, caps, @#! expletives and missspellllinggs to indicate fact. I don't expect to hear any i-pundits in response to this...

Categories are general and info is a limited as he has not been in office long but here goes:
Obama – foreign policy, war and security: voting record variable. Votes for some military expenditures but not others. Opposed to fence which some view a security issue. Voted against Biden amendment 383 to develop regulations regarding the transportation of high hazardous materials. He was against timetables (see June 21 floor statement). Had a hard time with the word on a different occasions we need not a timetable, .... but a timeframe (Nov 22,05 CFR). Committed to reducing combat troops. 2013 not a deadline.

Obama – jobs, economy, middle class. Supports comprehensive immigration reform. The impact on job displacement, housing, depressed wages are known. Read both sides of the issue. The impact of the costs of illegal immigration are known. Read both sides of the issue. Voted for Class Action Fairness (benefiting corps, could leave some consumers with no legal recourse in class action lawsuits 02/05 vote 9. Voted against credit charge cap of 30% (to protect consumers) 03/05 vote 20. Voted against legislation protecting laws that provide safeguards from unfair foreign trade 09/05 vote 232.

Obama uniter who can reach across the aisle. Votes with his party 96.4%. Some of the items above are also issues on which his views differed from his party. 02/05 and 03/05 votes covered the class action and credit issues. 06/05 vote 136 for Griffith who didn't take the Utah bar and has issues with parts of title IX (gender equity in education), finds tests 'morally wrong" (read Leahy). Also supported Kavanaugh 05/06 vote 158. 10/05 vote 253 against curtailing waste under DoD travel system.

Obama is new, change, ethics : I'm not sure what info is relevant. Here's where the i-pundits will come in. I listed the votes on which his is different from his party. You evaluate if that gives an indication of the change he would bring. He might be running a Bush style campaign (review Bush's campaigns), he gives great Kennedy/King speeches, and has quite a few Clinton advisors. Ethics reform was passed (as the debate showed, they now must stand up to be dined). Lobbying is no longer considered lobbying when is done as polical fundraising. When earmarks were sought for review, there was a loophole that didn't require disclosure.

37.6 missed vote rate. Has made it back during campaigning on occasion (mostly cloture votes) renewable fuels, consumer prot., alien rights and Iraq. Voted in line with the party.

Please blog any corrections. The stuff is dull and confusing. If anyone else wants to slog through votes to try and get a picture, please post. Sorry it's dry, it's politics. Sorry it's limited. Reviewing his speeches is another option, but he wanders and you miss out on the charisma without his voice.

Has anyone considered a Clinton-Obama or Obama-Clinton ticket??
Also, are any of the candidates on either ticket willing to speak seriously about global warming? The only voice we hear isn't even a candidate and is refusing to endorse anyone!! (so far)

Oh and btw, I won't vote for Clinton or McCain either. They both voted for the Patriot Act.

Ron Paul appears to be the only supporter of our civil liberties.

To Michelle: I know plenty who work in the pharma industry - and there are plenty of former or current substance abusers in your midst - the reality is that your local school does have former potheads and the reality is that your babysitter has done a lot that you would not aprrove of, apparently, but the REALITY is that this doesn't matter - he was president of Harvard Law Review for christ's sake - long after he had finished experimenting with drugs as a teenager - moralizing America - whether from the left or the right - is the big problem - let's get back to the focus of politics - Economics - and how our economy relates to the welfare of our fellow citizens - think of the focus of FDR - his background could never explain what he did - and it didn't matter - he focused on what he had to do to help out his fellow citizens - it is not a personality contest - it is not about "values" - Bush joked and joshed his way into the power but if anyone was paying attention they would have seen the crowd of people surrounding him - his path in power was predictable and even spelled out in 1997 when the neocons published what they would do - don't look at Obama's personality - look at the people that surround him - the future administration and bureau heads - this is what creates change –

"Obama voted for the patriot act, but offered a specific list of amendments along with it. Check it out for yourself, don't just follow blindly what hill says"

I did.. and I still don't understand how any American could support a candidate who voted even for the revised edition of the Patriot Act. I am not a one issue voter, but in this case, voting to remove some of the basic civil liberties is in itself, enough for me to never support such a candidate.

I just don't understand how any AMERICAN can be ok with the Patriot Act, or supporters of the Act.

I am a Democrat and believe in my party's platform, first and foremost.

I will vote for whichever Democratic candidate wins the nomination. I like all of them and trust them.

I do believe Obama can become president. He has parents both black and white. I have family both black and white. They are regular folks, just like Obama. Let's get over the race stuff, folks!

Also, I believe that we are far more sophisticated now and can see the "swiftboaters" for what they are: bullies.

And bullies are cowards.

Sen. Obama has no idea what swift-boating is! If he did, he wouldn't be so facile about it. He's appears to be a fine man and he makes spectacular speeches, but there is so little known politically about him that I fear he will be absolutely torn apart by the VRWC. They are cornered and so doubly dangerous.

If nominated, I'm fairly certain he'll win but be very damaged by the fight. I think the campaign will be so nasty that the House and Senate seats and governorships will be much more in question.

And keep in mind that John McCain has the original swiftboat money backer with him.

everyone can fight it out on the internet or use the internet as a tool to search the senate records of the candidates yourselves. i was an obama supporter until i looked deeper into the records of all the candidates. He wowed me with his speech at the DNC when Kerry was nominated, and he certainly has charisma and i for awhile hopped on his freight training that is gaining speed and momentum but i want more in a candidate then what i found in his record; not just his votes but what his bills and resolutions have been that he's introduced. Edwards seems to hang around to jump on the front runners coat tails for a possible vp shot since his State's voters gave him the boot (guess he wasn't doing the job for them), and Hillary certainly has her critics that love to hate her. i've read statements about hillary seeming angry and yet edward's anger is labeled as passion; i've listened to obama attack hillary and if she counters by going on the offense people don't like her or they cry foul. they paint her as heartless and yet the senate record of bills she's introduced and followed through with are many and indicate that she does have a heart and has gotten bills passed that are beneficial to us all. With Huckabee we WOULD get the status qua that we have now and Mitt seems to change states to live in like his stance on the issues. so who will be the president – at this point it's anyones guess – all i know is that i hopped off the freight train before it crashes while in the oval office, i think edwards uses peoples anger at their own lot in life to gain support for his own personal agenda not the american peoples and huckabee would most likely pray if there is a world crisis – that is if he knows about it. Undecided in PA – most likely Hillary for her record and experience, but not commited yet

Obama should not worry about the sad shape of the Republican Party, and this is coming from a former Republican who is truly disappointed in what that party has become. Obama could ward off their attacks by continuing to bring them to the table in his efforts to work with them, not against them. That would help increase his appeal amongst the many Republicans who already like Obama, giving him a great opportunity for crossover votes. Heck, Obama could even consider an Independent (Bloomberg) or Republican (Hagel) VP to embrace the whole idea of Unity 08. It would make any swift boat ads at that point look desperate and further demonstrate he can walk the walk.

Obama 08!

Globalization makes foreign policy never so important and sophisticated. Assuming Obama and Hillary are both smart, Hillary who has more political experience definitely is no doubt a better candidate. She not only has a president husband, who has a proven track record, but she herself has congress experience. So domestically, she knows Washington inside and out to get bills passed fast. Obama, he will spend all his years in Washington just to learn all these!!! Internationally, Hillary is not only experienced but sophisticated. She knows how to handle China, North Korea, and Middle East. But Obama, who says he will talk with North Korea right away? Who says he will ban all Chinese imports? We all know things are more complicated than that.
Change! Change! Yes, we all crave for changes from Bush Administration. But change for better or for worse? Do we need a change that throws away the baby with the bath water? When you have a candidate with a proven track record and a candidate with no experience, choosing the latter is not only unwise, but irresponsible.

Who truly represents America? Hillary!!! Obama comes from a mixed black and white family, his mom is a white, and his dad is a black. Yes, I read an article that claimed Obama represents the black because he chose a black wife. But, his black origin is so different from his wife’s. Yes, he decides to choose a black wife, because his white mum abandoned him early, because he felt being abandoned by the white. If Freud says childhood affects adulthood, how would you expect him having healthy feelings to represent America, where most middle class are white?

There is a strong pattern among these responses: verbatim passages from pro-Hillary talking points, almost all negative about Obama, and most of it distorted or exaggerated or flat-out false - and pro-Obama posts saying how totally tired of that crap more and more Americans are becoming... sort of a Dialogue of the Deaf.... This is not to say that vicious lies aren't powerful and scary.... the Swiftboat scum actually persuaded some people to vote for PRO-WAR DRAFT DODGERS (W and Cheney) by questioning whether one of Kerry's three Purple Hearts was awarded on a trumped-up basis.... The real "gamble" of supporting/nominating Obama is the belief that finally a sufficient majority will see through vicious dishonesty.... Is it too much to hope for this? To be honest, I don't really know.... Maybe that's the "hope" or "false hope" we're talking about..... finding out whether there is such a thing as "common" decency.....

I don't know if you realize it or not, but their has been a Clinton or Bush in the White House for the past 20 years, and if you look at what has happened to America over that time period you will see the development of the division that exists today. If you hear HRC talk about the republicans and independents like they are lepers. They are all people who have a stake and share in the success of this nation. That is what Obama means when he talks about change, HRC can go on to win the election, but I guarantee you that we will be stuck in the same partisan politics that has bogged down DC for the past 20 years. No matter how much we want to deny it, true change means for America means unity not experience. If experience were the biggest factor, then GWB should be great as president. Since he is the only one with the experience, but as we all know that is not the case. I remember a time when Ross Perot was running for president because he wanted to change politics in DC. and he had no public service at all. Yet somehow people want to discount the service of senator Obama. Please open your eyes and see that the act of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and somehow expecting DIFFERENT results. Its time for a new agenda and a new mindset to enter Washington not another member of the Clinton-Bush Dynasty. ------ Obama 08-----

John Kerry was Swiftboated because the Democrats turned against front-runner Howard Dean in favor of Kerry because of Kerry's military experience that could have been used to match up against Bush's military stance as Commander in Chief leading the fight against our enemies.

Had the Democrats stuck with Howard Dean, it might have been a somewhat different picture. Once Kerry won the nomination, he was doomed by his past actions which came back to haunt him.

Obama does not have Kerry's sordid past, except that which he already confessed to. And America likes an honest person who can make people believe in him or her. America cannot believe in Hillary. She is a walking and talking liar.

faceless, don't think for one minute that I work for "Hillary's office". (Hey, that might be a good idea, though). I could turn the tables and say that most of the Obama bloggers were told to get on tonight and blog positively for Obama.

Hillary will win the nomination in the long run. If not, we're all in trouble. The Right wing will get the upper hand. Wait till the Southern States' primaries and the redneck Republicans there.

Hillary will win the nomination on Super Tuesday.

Stephen, you are absolutely right! All the haters out there will propel Obama not only to the democratic nomination but to the presidency as well. Dave, there will be a large turnout, in favor of Obama. Large corporations have been running this country for far too long! Our political figures have continued to accept large donations from these companies, who outsource american jobs overseas. I am happy to see someone who refuses to accept money from the entities who have been sucking this country dry like leeches! After having the idiot Bush in office for the last 8 years should be "AN WAKENING" for America. Hillary is experienced..an experienced crook...who takes money from large corporations. How could she be an agent of change...give me a break! Then she had the nerve to get on national tv after losing in Iowa and say that Iowa has never been really good at choosing the next president. I wonder how her Iowan supporters felt after that speech?

DICKSON Chicago Illinois

In my view, I think the media are having good time with what is going on with the campaign, and are not ready to do their journalism work by vigorously digging into the background of these candidates who are running for the oval office for the sake of our belovest Country. Any one running for the president of United States at this crucial time when our Country is at war must be taking very seriously. The media must do the people's work by trying to find out what factor(s) will determine his/her principle as matter of action in relevance to their past records not talk. Talk is cheap.
Senator Obama is a senator from my State of Illinois, and as an immigrant, I value his opportunity and hard work for doing something very unique for all blacks and by giving all immigrant children the hope for the future, but my point here is deeper than personal feelings for his echo of change. The man ran for a senate race couple of years ago, and rumour have him linked with a convicted lobiest friend that since encountered his relationship with Obama and donated for his campaign. And not a single press think this information is an important issue for a candidate running for an oval office to respond to, in his word. As a state senator, he never take position on issues, and sure his records and his past need to be in microscope like other candidates in the race from both party. Many a time media have challenged the policy of Gov. Mike Huckabee including the tax issue and ex-convicted commutation. Gov. Romney has been dug many times about his policy as Governor, so also is Senator Clinton and senator McCain. I think the press purposely have giving Senator Obama a free pass to answer to his records and other important vital issues that voters must know about him. The media are igniting this race for their goodies, rather than doing what is right for this nation.
Fact, we the people are looking up to your investigation on these candidates. During the cold war, American were saying we need leader that is capable of defending this nation against outside enemies, and the media make it a priority to open up to voters what each of the candidates background revealed, which allowed voters to make powerful and senseful decision. American People see media as their mouth piece and hope, they belief in their powerf of revelation of our leaders inconsistencies. Why not now, we are living in a more dangerious world now than during the cold war. Those years we knew our enemy, now we hardly can pin-point these enemies that hate America so much, and want to do us harm so bad for no good reason. This is why the media must put these candidates records out to and their background must be in microscope for us to see inother to make good decision about who must be the next world leader. If it reveals that what either of these candidates were stood for is contrary from their campaign slogan, and if there were agenda that is out there, it should come out quickly for evaluation of credibily by the American people, before it is too late.
It is time that our media need to go to work for the people for the love of our belovest Country. This is not a sport, it is the basic fundamental of democracy in action. God bless America.

Bimmer, Les, Bella Girl and Sluggo, pleaes add some constructive comments.
Thank you.

Dave January 6, 2008 6:26 pm ET

IF Obama wins you will see the highest voter turnout of all time.
And the voters will not be for him.

well so far the American people, have done nothing but come out in droves to vote for obama, obama is inspiring the American people once more, no more politics of fear, its time for hope again, obama 08!

Michelle, which office of Hillary Clinton's campaign do you work at?

This is how you know clinton campaign staffers and managers on this blog; they write what amounts to an essay trying to sway opionion on this board. they haven't learned from planting easy questions for their boss, hillary.

SKM in Boston wrote "The Republicans aren't half as well funded as Clinton's." .. but fails to mention that Republicans are 4 times as mean ... just ask John –
not Kerry – McCain! Also be aware of the "scare" factor coming into play – hey – worked the last two times!

The swifboating is already starting – watch curiosityhasme repetitive posts about Obama's church ... he's just quoting nasty, unproven rumors floating around on the internet.

Pushy BIll O' whatever and his partner in grime Rush Limbaugh along with Faux News will copy Mitt's "mistaken" pronunciation of Obama by changing to to "Osama" and making sure his middle name is always mentioned.

A lie goes around the world before truth has the time to tie her shoes. And the loyal 26% of Bush fans left will fall in line, blindly following along since rational dialog is not one of their strong points. That is what is truly scary.

Dave, I think you are mistaken. Iowa had the highest caucus turnout of all time and they WERE definitely for Obama. He appeals to a wide variety of people. I for one will be there voting for him. Phobic racist people will most likely come out in droves, but I have high hopes that our country can get beyond his skin color and see him for the man that he is. GO OBAMA!! I also believe that if a state that is less than 4% black supported him as Iowa did, then there is much hope for him to make it. Only time will tell....

I think voters ARE ready for a black president or a woman president. More than ready, in fact. Many of them don't really give ethnicity or gender a lot of thought in determining whether they support, like, trust or can believe in someone.

It's called progress.

Young voters are overwhelmingly liberal, progressive, open-minded, forward-looking and hopeful. That's why they're hewing to the Dems by a significant margin.

And it's young voters who are going to make the difference this time.

Oh, and "Concerned Citizen" - how long have you been concerned? Have the past eight years been just fine with you? If so, we have nothing to discuss.

Dave (above me)is correct.

The Republicans are putting money up for Obama to win the nomination.
That assures them of being a shoe-in for the next 4 years(ARGGGH)

As far as Geny and the ridiculous charge that Hillary was paid off re Universal Health Care:check your facts.

The last time we all yearned for a CHANGE..we got Carter.
Lets be careful what we wish for.

The prejudice and hatred that I'm reading in this blog is the very thing that Obama is fighting against. If he was a white man saying the very same words, would you think differently of him. Open up your hearts and minds people, he is only trying to give you something to believe in. Did you ever believe in Santa, or the tooth fairy?
Remember how it felt when we no longer had them to look forward to for a visit. It leaves you numb inside. We need to believe again, why not give him a chance?

Hey Dave.... how may people do you think will show up to vote AGAINST Clinton?

She has shown and will now show even more of her true nature. She is challeneged and she will make the "Republican attack machine" look pleasent in comparison.

I am tired of the politics of hatred and fear. Let Clinton, Bush and the rest of them go off and fade away with the 60+ crowd. Its about time for a new generation to fix the mess that these greedy, corrupt boomers have brought. What a great legacy.....

Actually, they will. It's the way you say it if Hillary wins. The GOP will be running out like on the movie 'The Head of State'. If this happens with Obama it will be just racist or hopeless individuals.

HRC Analysis

Positives for Hillary:

1. Is a woman: Sends a +VE image to the world.
2. Experience: Questionable? Nevertheless give her the credit.

Negatives:

1. Too much baggage/history
2. Clintons: Lied: I did not sleep with that woman. If HRC had any spunk she should have walked out of that marriage
3. Clintons had 10 years- nothing was accomplished on Health Care. If she wanted to achieve something then she should have achieved it.
3. Experience: Foreign trips don't count for much. You are treated as royalty, nothing to it. HRC did not even have a security clearance nor attended a security briefing.
4. HRC took PAC money and has been corrupted by WASH DC. Too many people who are corrupt or have lied, including her husband.
5. 10 years of Clinton, 10 years of Bush...... 5 years more..... God please no

For me John or Obama. Preferably Obama.

A man in VA

We have been surrounded by many politicians with many yrs of experience and thay are so entrencehd with corporations and lobbyists that thaey cane never bring about any chnagesPeople are tired of givinf chances to politicians with lots of experience and now they want somebody totally different and that is where Obama fits in where all historical facts and figures and polls and undits will be proven wrongs. He is the one who connecs with people. In yesterday's NH debate Hillary kept saying " i have chnaged so many things in last 30 yrs". Are we seeing those changes? are we talking about that kind of changes? She could not do much for healthcare in 1994 while she was in Whie House. She has experience but she is so polarizing that she can never get anythings done. We need somebody like Obama who can bring people together and that is what people want in 2008. Sorry Hillary.
God Less Obama.
PKaran

GO OBAMA !!! We're with you.

Obama is not mature enough to run for president. During last nights debate when asked a question about what the GOP candidates were saying about him he seemed flustered and admitted on national television that he did not watch the previous debate he was watching a football game on TV! Was that more important than learning how to beat his rivals?
I went to see him talk in Manning,SC. I sat next to some local police and security staff. They were talking amoungst themselves and were saying that Obama was joking backstage and had them in stitches. I want a president who is talking about local issues with local voters when he comes to visit SC, not joking to amuse himself. This does not seem like the actions of a mature individual who I want leading my country!
DOES ANYONE ELSE HAVE SIMILAR EXPERIENCES AND FIRST HAND KNOWLEDGE LIKE ME?

All you haters against OBAMA need to sit down and pay attention. The young generation will be the ones that speak this there time, it is a new day and change is what they want. So if you don't like it, don't vote. I wish these simple minded people would keep their comments to themselves. Hillary's experience as she says comes from being in the white house with Bill. Give me a break. Obama in 08 !

I believe America is truly ready for a new face, a new voice and a nw vision. Obama is the sea change that will truly usher in Amrica into the 2st century, defining his era as much as FDR in World World War 2 and JFK in the ealry 1960's. Moreover, the world loves and will welcome him, giving America a boost back into the fold of powerful and righteous nations after the darkness of the Bush years.

Dave, I'm one of those voters who will not vote for Obama. He may be an eloquent speaker but he is absolutely unqualified for the presidency. I am an active senior now and have voted for the Democratic candidate in every election since I turned 21. It will be tough to vote Republican, but I will hold my nose and do it if my only other choice is a man of inexperience, empty words, who speaks in generalities, has accepted donations from plenty of lobbyists, and has lobbyists working on his campaign. I'm keeping in mind his comments how, when he's elected, lobbyists will not be allowed to influence the decisions in D.C. What a fraud!

Hillary Clinton's constant reference to her experience is becoming weary.
First, NO PRESIDENT had prior experience as a president.
Secondly, we need someone who is likeable and not divisive. Hillary is not a likeable person and is divisive and would divide the U.S. Hillary represents the establishment and the upper class interests. She had her opportunity, and is a great disappointment. I am a feminist and senior citizen. I will not vote for Hillary simply because she is a woman. Barack Obama is a breath of fresh air, intelligent, is a nice person, and
offers hope.

Obama will be the next President of United States. This is so beautiful. Thank God for America and Americans. The beauty of the Presidency will now match the beauty of this fantastic land of ours.

what a joke america!

obama hussein barack is a front runner in two states where the population is 98% white... comical relief... a vote for this man is a vote for the republicans... emotions are overcoming reason!

hypocrisy is the trademark of politics.

the divisive game is dangerous for america. this is merely a strategy to tilt the scales in favor of the republicans people, wake up! or we will pay dearly.

talk is cheap.

Frankly, NO ONE has a perfect match of experience for President until THEY ARE
President. What I see in the "experience" issue, is that they mean "experience" with a BROKEN POLITICAL SYSTEM. And, if they, such as Hillary, are so EXPERIENCED, what of substance have they done to FIX IT???!!! This system has been broken for decades!!! Remember the REFORM PARTY's first candidate in 1992?? That was Ross Perot. The Reform Party attempted to fix corruption in the Washington political machine. DIDN'T HAPPEN. And 16 years since, IT"S STILL BROKEN with no sign of any change of anykind on the horizon - UNTIL NOW! Thanks very much to the PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN of BARACK OBAMA!!
GO OBAMA!!!! WIN OBAMA!!! PLEASE VOTE FOR THE AMERICA PEOPLE and VOTE AGAINST POLITICAL FAVORS TO RICH CORPORATIONS, LOBBYISTS, "Healthcare" INSURANCE/MANAGED CARE INDUSTRIES and the PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY - VOTE OBAMA!!

Wake up people – this country is not going to put a black man into the white house. I have been a democrat all my life and now I'm seriously looking at the other party. I even hope that a third party might come out of this mess. This is just the beginning, not the end.

The Republican right will no-doubt swiftboat whoever wins the Democratic nomination, but the Democrats had better hope it is not Obama.

Obama is easy pickin's, and can be legitimately attacked by Republicans for his lack of experience and other foibles. True, a lot of right wingers hate Hillary, but they can't really come up with any legitimate reasons to attack her. They will have to rely purely on lies and innuendo, and sooner or later, even the most gullible citizens will be able to see through that.

Hillary, or even Edwards would have a much better chance at winning the Presidency. The Republican right would love to see Obama as the Democratic nominee.

I listened to the New Hampshire debates and Obama had extreme difficulty enunciating words and forming coherant sentences. He also looked exhausted.

Yet I see in the press how he 'won' the debate and many posters here claiming the same. No wonder America is so f–ked up.

And as the earlier poster 'Les' stated the politician that sounds most like Obama to me is the post 9/11 President George Bush.

Obama has stated he would attack a nuclear-armed Pakistan with missiles and has stated he wants to end pork-barrel legislation. Would the pork-barrel legislation that Obama wants to end be the same pork-barrel legislation he voted for and President George Bush vetoed?!

Factor in the fact that Obama believes himself to be superiour to others (sound familiar?) and that he was caught in a bald-faced lie by Hillary Clinton (when Obama claimed his campaign manager was not working for Pfizer as a lobbiest) and you have to think liberals in America really are nihilistic fools.

With America heading for a recession due to all the big bankers giving out credit to NINJAs, America needs to forget about the world and look after the homefront. Republicans have messed the US up and it is time for change. Obama represents the best chance for change. Canadians generally like moderates and Obama is the man of the hour.

No more Bushes.

"IF Obama wins you will see the highest voter turnout of all time.
And the voters will not be for him."

I bet you are wrong. I would be willing to bet that 30 – 35% of the populous won't vote for him because he is so different(name, race, background, etc.). Approximately, 90% of that is republicans so people that wouldn't vote for him anyway. That leaves a huge part of the population that is open to the idea.

Obama is going to be really tough for anyone to beat.

Go Obuma No John Kerry to run around this time, thank heaven for that.

Let's hope they not only swiftboat you, we can always hope they sink you. GO HILLARY...the most qualified person for the job. If you are the nominee, I will be voting Republican for the first time in my life...

Dems and Reps in Iowa rejected dirty politics (or "dumpster diving" and Huckabee says). Obama's comments are smart for two reasons: 1. he is showing he is comfortable as a front runner and reinforcing the poll data that he can win and 2. setting up the defense for any dirty attacks "we knew they would attack dirty, they've done, and we still want to focus on policy and bringing America together.

I loved Obama's response on 'The Daily Show' when John Stewart asked him about the "experience" issue.

He said, "No one is Washington has longer resumes than Dick Cheney or Don Rumsfeld and look where they got us".

What really qualifies as experience anyway?

Bush only served one term as governor of Texas before the GOP annointed him as their candidate in 2000.

Republicans will be reminded of that if and when they question Obama's experience.

Obama. on the other hand, won three elections to the Illinois state senate starting in 1996, before he successfully ran for the U.S. senate in 2004.

As for the potential for swiftboating, I have no doubt that there will be pond scum out there who will try it but after the dirty politics of the 2004 election and with all the baggage of Bush's legacy of a still controversial and failed war, a foreign policy nightmare, the sinking dollar, a looming recession..any attempt to "swiftboat" him, or whoever is the democratic candidate for that matter, will be dead in the water.

Good luck, Sen. Obama..you already have my vote.

Edwards or Clinton are the best people to run this country. Barack Obama seems like a great guy and has a lot of ideas that I like, but he is not ready to run this country yet. If he were to run in 8 years, I would consider voting for him, but right now I feel we need someone with more experience. A lot of stuff is going on in the world right now and I want someone with more experience running this country. It's too bad Iowa voters didn't get behind someone like Joe Biden or Chris Dodd. They are the people that this country needs right now. As others have said, I'm also a Democrat and I don't know if I will vote for him if he is the Democratic nominee.

DON'T BELIEVE THE HYPE!!

EXPERIENCE... Actually, Obama has more experience as an ELECTED OFFICIAL than Hillary

Obama has held office since 1997 (Illinois State Senator) & 2005 (U.S. Senator), and Clinton since 2000 (U.S. Senator) & prior to this (WIFE of the President...unelected position);

the experience she speaks of is her husband's; therefore he has more experience...

Don't trust me, definately don't trust her, CHECK OUT THIER WEBSITES!!

I will be voting for republician if Obama is on the ballot

Not many really know who you are. Is there reason to "swiftboat" are there things hiding. I have been a Democrat for 56years. This may be , if Obama is nominated, that I a many more will not vote Democratic. President Bush also said things would change and he didn't have much experience and depended on others in the White House and what did that get us. A debt my greatgrandchildren will be paying, a War built on oil greed and fabrication, a President who cares more about Iraq then American children and vetos bills that can help the American people. Obama until the 2004 democratic convention was not heard of . He has some type of agenda. Now Edwards and him have something going like President and vice president.

Obama has a monopoly on Hope and shares Change with Edwards. I sent the Obama camp this question: How much does your medical insurance cost? How would you finance your health care program when you say, "I want you to have the same health care that I have (as a Senator)? No answer, but they wanted me to join.
I am looking for someone to vote for.

ABC – Anybody But Clinton

Ireally like Obama very much, but do not think America will elect a black president just yet...I truly believe alot of Democrats and Independents would actually vote for a Guliani or McCain, before wasting their vote on Obama....No, I'm not a Racist, I just feel that deep inside, alot of people will believe that their vote for Obama, might be a "Get on the bandwagon vote", and instead vote for a moderate Republican....

Obama supporters are stuck in some sort of political wet dream. He hasn't got the experience, backbone, or fortitude to clean up the mess left in the wake of GWB. Sadly, the Obama bandwagon is growing longer by the minute, and by the time his supporters realize it's doomed, it will be moving too fast to get off, turn it around, or run it off a cliff.

If you stand for real change and the ability to make it happen, cast a vote for Hillary Clinton. She's the experience candidate and the change candidate, rolled into one.

Again I write this, and hope that THIS time it is posted--it wasn't the first time.

I am from 3 hours south of Obama-land Chicago. When Presidential political candidates' previous experience/voting records were being searched by the press a few months ago, before the Iowa caucases, Clinton said that hers is in the Clinton library and she has no control over them being released. Well, here in Illinois a few weeks ago there was a published newspaper report that Obama's experience record from his Senatoral years (that is supposed to be archived in Springfield, Illinois) is not there, because it was "previously destroyed because it was of no use". This published article had the archiver of Political Records there stating that in all of his years at his position, he had never seen a politician destroy their previous political records. Now, if this published article is accurate, why did this happen? Shouldn't ALL candidates for olitical office have their previous experience scrutinized if they are seeking the job of the Presient of the United States?

Duncan, alot of people voted yea on the patriot act renewal. Including Clinton and Mccain. You fail to mention he voted nay on warrantless wiretaps, which was a major provison of the patriot act renewal. Yes he voted for renewal, but not the wiretaps. What is your problem with this vote? Is it just the fact that voting yea on the patriot act makes him a right winger? Well, lump Ms. Clinton in there too.

EXPERIENCE
Obama has more experience as an ELECTED OFFICIAL than Clinton

he has held office since 1997, and Clinton since 2000; the experience she speaks of is her husband's; therefore he has more experience... Don't trust me, definately don't trust her, check out their websites.
SHE'S SO ARROGANT TO THINK THAT AMERICA IS GOING TO BUY WHAT SHE'S SELLING... HILLARY STOP PIMPING AMERICA!!!

Who ever knew Hillary would sink to GOP tactics so quickly? From last nights debate peformance she resembled an ogre with expensive make up and clothing. Just think of what Bill and Chelsea see , ugh.

Bella Girl, I need your help. Can you tell me the lies that you have caught Obama in? I really love objectivity, and I am absolutely positive that you can pinpoint each lie, and that you can also tell me all of the decisions that Hillary has made that resulted in change that helped us as Americans. I am sure that you will be able to demonstrate to us all of those things that show Hillary's experience being beneficail to us. I am confident that you are not interested in painting an erroneous picture of a candidate, but that instead you are interested in painting a fair, balanced, and accurate position of their accomplishments, and their goals. I look forward to your response, and I anticipate learning a great deal from it, Or not.

I hope people elect the person on the basis of analysis of the things that a person has been able to achieve rather than because media is anointing him/her.

I wish somebody in the media did the analysis of the top three candidates of each party, and showed what they said before their previous sucvcessful election and what their voting record on the same issue was after they were elected. I am looking for real votes so I can make my decision. Since all of them are politicains, it should not be difficult if somebody in the media really did their job. It should be for all top candidates, soI that it is not biased. This is really the media's job. In a democracy that is how they can be informative so the choice is made soundly by voters.

Obama WILL NOT I repeat WILL NOT get the DEMOCRATIC PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATION... HES GOING UP AGAINST A CLINTON AND WHAT A CLINTON WANTS A CLINTON GETS.. HILLARY CLINTON WANTS THE WHITE HOUSE.. SHES GOING TO GET IT!!

See latest poll Obama up by 10 in NH.

The bounce is continuing, bat news for Clinton.

Funny, I don't see these type of questionable blogs regarding Hillary.

CNN still appears to be siding with the queen of mean.

The MOST hateful words I've ever read came from Obama supporters. They call Hillary Clinton Hitlery, Shillary, Bi*tch etc. etc. I haven't read any Clinton supporters calling Obama derogatory names.

That's the reason a LOT of people with two brain cells are turned off with Obama. Not only he lack in SPECIFICS, full of PLATITUDES, his supporters are VICIOUS!

If you want to know the REAL Obama, then check out his "Christian" church TUCC-Chicago. Why won't mainstream media take this racist church on? C'mon Lou! This is right up ther with hijacking our American society! A church with an African-centrist "Black Values System"? How many of the other presidential candidates are affiliated with ANY organization, religious or not, that promote "White Values Systems"? Huge double standard – propped up by mainstream media! Not only is Obama getting a free ride on his "no meaningful record" and short stint on the national scene, but he has all of media glorifying his every move. It's a big deal because he's "articulate" according to Jack Cafferty. Shouldn't ALL candidates be articulate? It's hard to believe that even reasonable people – Lou Dobbs and Jack Cafferty (my heroes) are helping to hand America the Southside of Chicago – and they think this black ghetto / gangsta mentality promoted on BET – where Obama ads are his groundswell. When I lose Lou Dobbs to this Pied Piper, all is lost, folks.

obama has shown the effects of positive messages. Others should take clue from him

When the venue allows him to be specific, he is. For example, I heard him state that we should do what the Japanese do to Chinese imports. He said we should inspect them in China, meaning the process too.

In case Mrs. Clinton and anyone else has forgotten, words are what many Americans religious beliefs are birthed from. Words are what millions of believers thrive from each Sunday morning. Lets not change the rules when we are not good at that part of the game.

I believe experience does matter. Would you have a major operation by some one with little experience or Would you find someone with many years of performing the operation you are seeking? If it was a life or death situation for you or a loved one what would you do? Hillary has the experience to handle the Republicans and her experience shows that she is highly knowlegeable in foreign affairs and she is a woman of her word. Look at her history. Not to mention, her husband was a former president that she can turn to to help resolve our foreign issues with the rest of the world. She has a plan to end this war, offer better healthcare for all americans, and like her husband get us out of this huge debt. She has all the qualifications to get the job done in Washington and all the key players to support her while she is there. It is about politics and she knows how to play the game better than any of the other candidates. Vote for Hillary. She will save us.

You're right Obama, all candidates will come after you with everything they've got. They have already stolen your "CHANGE" platform and are now using it for their own. Keeping them awake at night planning how to swift boat you will probably cause them to swift boat themselves. Boy, do I hate dirty politics.

IF Obama wins you will see the highest voter turnout of all time.
And the voters will not be for him.

They don't even have to swiftboat you. You don't have enough experience to be President. I'm a democrat and I won't even vote for Obama if he wins the Primary.

Re: Bimmer, this idea that Obama is weak on terrorism is nonsense. Obama wants to finish the job in Afghanistan (which we should have remained focused on in the first place) with an eye towards possible Al Qaeda and Taliban targets in Pakistan. We've heard for years now that Bin Laden is actually in Pakistan, so why haven't we done anything about it? Then again, our current Commander-in-Chief's family has ties with the Bin Ladens that go back decades, so I guess it's no surprise he's still alive.

Everything Obama has said suggests he would make intelligent, informed decisions about possible military actions, as opposed to Sen. Clinton who helped sign Bush's blank check for Iraq.

BUSH'88>Clinton'92>Clinton'96>bush'00>bush'04> clinton08?
NO MAS! NO MAS!

Good grief! At this rate Obama supporters will have him carrying in the cross. Talk to people from Ill. With Obama there is no 'there' there.

God bless this man. Obama all the way!! For once someone will atcually care about AMERICA and not about special interests.

Obama voted for the patriot act, but offered a specific list of amendments along with it. Check it out for yourself, don't just follow blindly what hill says

If Obama wins...it wouldn't surprise me. People in the United States are so shortsighted and easily swayed by political manipulation.

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

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

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

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

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

When Barack Obama finally stepped into Washington, he was absent on more than 70% of the measures before the Senate. If that is his record...then he shouldn't even be running.

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

Hillarybee is so mean spirited that I will prefer to be locked up in a room with thousand snakes than sit on the same table with her.I saw the debate last night ; She sure shows how angry and bitter a person she is. She got angry and all I wanted to do was to just ask her to shut the hell up.Obama looks so presidential yesterday and I wish him goodluck.

As a registered Democrat, I would be happy with either Obama or Clinton as the Democratic nominee. However, it is foolish to believe that Obama's two years as a first term senator can be compared to Hillary's 35 years of exposure to government at local, state and national levels plus her two terms as Senator. Her exposure alone to the important international players makes her above and beyond the most qualified candidate whether or not you think that she is personable or not. We are in dire need of experience not just hope.

What is interesting is how can Hillary bash him to make herself look good, then if she doesn't win the nomination then tell her followers to support him? She obviously wouldn't want them to support a Republican but how can you trash someone then support him?

I agree that Hillary has the plans and convictions to do what's best for our country. Obama (a) was not interested in running for president when we was elected in '04 and (b) he claims t be this great champion and someone who has cleaned up DC. As Charles Gibson noted last night, the ethics reform bill didn't really clean up the way Obama is saying it did.

Hillary was justified in almost jumpin gout of her seat, I cheered, and exclaimed I'm the one with change and the record to prove it! Obama if you do win the nomination beware the GOP attack machine, it plays on fear. We know that one person has wethered the GOP and that person is Hillary. Oh, and those of you who thin Obama has a strong record, just check out hi votes in IL state legislature. He didn't stand up and vote yes or no, he didn't take a stand to appease everyone. Oh, well if that's what you want go for it.

Hillary you brought GOPers in Upstate NY in your corner and you can do it again with the rest of the country!

duncan, i'd like to know that, too, and i am an obama supporter. i'd vote for any of the democratic candidates, but there are a couple mild concerns with each candidate (compared to severe concerns about every republican candidate), and this would be one of my bigger questions to obama.

Re: Duncan

In all thy getting – get understanding...

Fact Check: Obama's Consistent Position on the Patriot Act
January 05, 2008
Rhetoric: "Sen. Obama Promised to Support Repealing PATRIOT Act, Then Voted to Extend It"

Reality: Obama Has Consistently Said He Would Support A Patriot Act That Would Strengthen Civil Liberties Without Sacrificing The Tools That Law Enforcement Needs To Keep Us Safe

Obama Said That the Senate Compromise on the PATRIOT Act Was "Far From Perfect" But Modestly Improved the Original Law By Strengthening Civil Liberties Without Sacrificing the Tools That Law Enforcement Needs to Keep Us Safe. "Let me be clear: this compromise is not as good as the Senate version of the bill, nor is it as good as the SAFE Act that I have cosponsored. I suspect the vast majority of my colleagues on both sides of the aisle feel the same way. But, it's still better than what the House originally proposed. This compromise does modestly improve the PATRIOT Act by strengthening civil liberties protections without sacrificing the tools that law enforcement needs to keep us safe. In this compromise: we strengthened judicial review of both National Security Letters, the administrative subpoenas used by the FBI, and Section 215 orders, which can be used to obtain medical, financial and other personal records; we established hard time limits on sneak-and-peak searches and limits on roving wiretaps; we protected most libraries from being subject to National Security Letters; we preserved an individual's right to seek counsel and hire an attorney without fearing the FBI's wrath; and we allowed judicial review of the gag orders that accompany Section 215 searches. The compromise is far from perfect. I would have liked to see stronger judicial review of National Security Letters and shorter time limits on sneak and peak searches, among other things." [Speech on the Senate Floor, 2/16/06]

2006: Obama Voted For a PATRIOT Act Reauthorization Bill That Included Three Key Changes Designed to Prevent Abuse of Authority By Law Enforcement. The final conference report to reauthorize the PATRIOT Act, passed by Congress in March of 2006, included three key changes that were not in the original bill that President Bush supported in 2005. In a report on the changes made to the final conference report to reauthorize the PATRIOT Act, CQ wrote, "One allows recipients of a court-approved request for business records to challenge a gag order, although to overturn it they would have to wait one year and prove the government acted in "bad faith." The second change removes a requirement that recipients of national security letters, which do not require court approval, disclose the names of attorneys they consult or intend to consult. The third change clarifies language in the 2001 law to ensure that libraries operating in traditional roles and not as Internet service providers would not be subject to national security letters." [CQ Legislative Summary on HR 3199, 12/18/06]

Ø The Final PATRIOT Act Conference Report Included Key Changes Based On a Bill Obama Cosponsored Almost a Year Earlier. In 2005, Obama cosponsored a bill, the Security and Freedom and Enhancement (SAFE) Act of 2005 (S. 737), which amended the PATRIOT Act to safeguard against privacy violations. The bill required added safeguards to the "roving wiretap" provisions of the PATRIOT Act, requiring that electronic surveillance warrants contain specific information about the identity of the target or the place being wiretapped, and requiring that surveillance of a place only be conducted when a suspect is present at that place. The bill also limited law enforcement's authority to delay notice of a search warrant to circumstances where issuing a warrant would endanger an individual's physical safety, result in an individual's flight from prosecution. The key changes made to the final conference report on the PATRIOT Act were based on provisions in the SAFE Act. [H.R. 3199, S. 737, 109th Congress]

Obama Joined A Filibuster To Block Bush's Version Of The Patriot Act

2005: Obama Voted to Block a Conference Report on President Bush's Preferred Version of the PATRIOT Act. In 2005, Obama voted to block a vote on final passage of the original version of the PATRIOT Act reauthorization bill, which was supported by President Bush and sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist (R-TN). The bill made permanent 14 of the 16 provisions of the original Act, which was set to expire at the end of 2005. The two remaining provisions, which dealt with access to business records and "roving wiretaps," were both extended for four years. [Vote #358, H.R. 3199, Motion rejected 52-47: R 50-5; D 2-41 (ND 2-37, SD 0-4); 12/16/05]

After watching Hilary last night, I think she's about to do a "Britney" yet and still beware! She's a "George W. Bush" in a skirt! Very dogmatic, arrogant, with a vicious temper! How she can equate that with change is absolutely absurd! She's not original, and continues to mimic Obama's proven strategies and phrases. Obama has insight, intuition, intelligence, and courage! Obama, the devil may come as a wolf in sheep's clothing, but as long as you keep your faith, and stay awake, you will slay his every attempt! Obama, we're ready to build a new America, and we are also ready for a Change! So let the swiftboaters, the haters, and the devils, Bring It On!

Obama will win. America is ready for change, we are tired of the same washed up people from Washington, who have so far done nothing significant for the people. I mean Hillary talks so much about herself, and that she has supposedly done so much for the people, but what has she done??

I haven't heard about ANYTHING. All I know is that in 90's when she was fighting for Universal Health Care, as soon as all the big medical insurance companies GAVE HER A BIG CHECK she quieted down. SO if she cares about money that much and can be bought that easily, what makes ME (or anyone else) want to trust her as president?
I will not risk my life, or anybody else's life in her hands. That's why I will NOT vote for Hillary. GO Obama!! And Edwards for Vice President!!

PS: I never knew that 8 years as first lady, and traveling to tourist spots around the world with her daughter Chelsea counted towards 'experience'? hmm...interesting.

Oh for God's sake. He's a product of the Chicago Democratic machine. Of course he has skeletons. THey had to push him up front before he had time to gather any more moss.

Obama's idea of change is to make the government even bigger and more powerful. I do not want to be a serf!
Where's my opt out clause???

Les... George W. Bush is NOT a JR. Give it some thought if you are capable of thought.

oh, and Hillary voted the same as Obama on Patriotic Act...yes and no

First Republican ad:

Latin American families talk of losing loved ones to the drug war, end caption. "Obama calls it "scoring some blow". We call it supporting drug cartels."

Republican second ad;

Shot of a small hut in Africa, voiceover; "Obma bought a 1.9 million dollar house while his grandmother lives here. Obama's grandmother has no health care,no electricity, and no running water, why would he care more about you?"

Third ad;

Shot of children playing in a school yard, caption; "You wouldn't elect someone who did cocaine to be on your child's school board? Why would you elect one to be President."

Swift boat will be nothing. The democratic Party will be committing suicide by 17 year olds and independents if they allow them to nominate this man.

The Republicans will eat him for breakfast. That's just his personal life nothis voting record which is mostly non existent.

Duncan...are you speaking of the Patriotic Act vote in 2005 or the 2006 revised Act? Obama's vote was yes on one and no on the other one

If Obama wins the democratic nomination, he will go on to become the first inter-racial , inter-faith president of the United States. We hope he will bring back the troops home and hop[e he will bring peace in the Middle East which no ex presidents could acheive. He will be able to do it because he know the hearts, mind and ideology.

Go Obama 2008.

Obama's likability, message of change, and uniting the country....
This nation needs to be reminded that George Bush was elected based on his likability, his promise to change Washington and unite the country... and we all know what happened since he became elected......

Obama just talk and talk. Empty speeches. I don't get mesmerize by this.

Mr. Obama you are no John Kerry.

I cannot gamble and vote for Edwards or Obama. With the situation we are experiencing right now (domestic and international), we need a leader who is experience in both domestic and international issues. On democrats, Clinton, Biden (unfortunately he dropped out) and Richardson and on the republican is McCain are the best candidate to lead our country.

Given what we are facing as a nation today – the economy is imploding, we have critical mass in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iraq, Iran, Sudan and others we can not afford to have a president with a lot of speaking abilities and very little experience, this elections is not about who can be the best cheer leader it's about who can be the best world leader, one who is ready for the task from day one and not one who has to learn form scratch. American can not afford any more of that. Would you ever select a doctor simply because he was better at telling you what you like to hear or because they have a better hair cut and not the most experience one? That kind of selection could be disastrous for this nation. The republicans are all sipping bush's cool aid and banging on his war drums. Hilary is by far the best chance we have to shore up this nation during these very perilous times. I going to vote with my “children” in mind and what is best for this nation and that vote will be for Hillary !

Thank you Les and Bimmer!

"Fresh faces?" This isn't a high school election for Prom King and Queen. This is the Presidency. I will reluctantly vote for Obama if he is the candidate but he has NO business being the candidate and ONLY won in Iowa because a very weak, suggestable group of people listened to A TALK SHOW HOST! DO you want Oprah Winfrey choosing your President?

Obama hasn't voted. Obama wasn't even in office to be faced with a vote on the war. And you do not govern in a vacuum; you NEED to have support within the infrastructure of American government. Of course Huckabee and Romney are sighting Obama–DON'T YOU SEE???? Saying that Obama is the one they fear is the best way to attack Clinton because THEY KNOW that she is THE ONLY ONE WHO CAN BEAT THEM.

Wake up Democrats, or suffer the consequences.
Hillary R. Clinton 2008!

To all Obama supporters:
Would one of you please explain to me HOW Barack Obama will bring CHANGE? I don't get it. I am a liberal. I am a Democrat. I am an activist. I have listened closely to Obama in debates and speeches, and I haven't heard anything substantive. He seems like a Pollyanna candidate who wants us all to play the "glad game." Would someone please explain to me (in concrete language, please) what all the excitement is about? I will get onboard if someone can help me understand what his campaign is all about. Touchy-feely rhetoric or meaningless slogans like "hope" or "change" will not suffice. I want a real explanation.

By the way, Les is right. George W. Bush's rhetoric in the 2000 election was very similar to the rhetoric now being used by Barack Obama. George W. Bush did not run a divisive campaign at all. It was all about how we are all "Americans" and how we needed a "new" politics of unity, how he was going to be a new type of leaders, etc. Strange.

We're with you Barack!

We're with you!

God love and blessed this great nation so much that i believed he have given
wisdom to an unknown and a unthinkable man OBAMA to lead and unite this nation so that we can reclaim our leadership of the world. un-neccessary threats to the rest of the world will give birth to more evil. the world need peace, to achieve it we as american must unite, not on party line and OBAMA is a uniter.

Does anyone listen to the candidates promises? I know they are JUST promises, but pertaining to fixing Healthcare which is my number one priority at the moment...Clinton says she will have it (healthcare problem) fixed by the end of her SECOND TERM. I can't wait that long! Why not do something about it in her FIRST TERM. Who says she'll have a second term.
Maybe it has everything to do with the HMO's and Insurance Companies that have gave her a lot of her conributions? hhmmmmm, ya think??

Research research research!

A question for all you Obama supports.. how can you claim to be an American (I assume you are if you are voting) and yet support someone who voted for the Patriot Act? Serious answers only please.. truly, I really would like to know..

The Patriot Act at the time was to protect our national security. Too bad it was horibble. If you a Hillary support and and American why would support and vote for someone who voted for the Iraq war which KILLED THOUSANDS unlike the patriot act which killed nobody!

Don't worry, Obama will be OK. He is doing fine already in NH: according to a new poll today he gets 39% of the votes compared to 27" for HRC.

GO OBAMA!!!!!!!

(Oh, and a BIG HI from Switzerland everybody )

Obama has no chance in front of McCain. Democrats vote based on heart. Republicans vote based on mind. Most of the country at the end goes for mind (atleast 51% ).

Just like McCain told Romney , yes you are an agent of change. Similarly, we will see Obama being taunted as a messenger of change because he changed in last 3 yrs.

And Obama's actions dont follow his words in Senate. Big big minus point. Actions speak louder than words.

Democrats are doomed in Nov if Obama is the nominee.

MR OBAMA WE ARE BEHIDE YOU ALL THE WAY STAY STRONG AND STAY READY FOR ANYTHING COME YOUR WAY WE BELEAVE IN YOU ITS TIME FOR A NEW FACE THATS IS READY TO BRING HOPE ALIVE FOR ALL

Thank you to all the haters!! We could not get to the nomination without you. Obama will win because the cards are stacked against him, Obama will win because the people of America will look beyond the politics of fear and look toward the politics of hope and what this country can be. Again thank you, you give us the drive to prove you wrong and improve America.

A question for all you Obama supports.. how can you claim to be an American (I assume you are if you are voting) and yet support someone who voted for the Patriot Act? Serious answers only please.. truly, I really would like to know..

Gov,Jim Doyle of Wi is endorsing Obama

I don't know how anybody could watch that debate and feel like Obama is ready to be President. He just didn't seem like he knew as much as the others. He was the least impressive to me. We're not voting for class favorite. We're voting for President. If Charlie Gibson can throw him on his signature issue of lobbyist money, I can only imagine what the Republicans will do to him.

Let's not get this twisted. All of these candidates have operatives, consultants, pollsters, etc. that have been, are, and continue to be part of the Washington elite. John Edwards and Barack Obama espouse this idea of 'change' and ridding Washington of the status quo, but it's a bunch of hooey because we all know that if elected, they will bring with them their warm, fuzzy, Washington affiliated people that drive their message and control their actions. It just shows me that Obama is not genuine, only that he lies thru his teeth. So, although, many may view John Edwards and Barack Obama as new faces that will bring the welcome change needed, we must see beyond that and examine who and what surrounds them in their political circles. Even though the presentation and look may have changed a little, we must realize what still looks like a duck and quacks like a duck is indeed a duck. The same people continue to drive the message and control our government. It reminds me of the movie American Gangster in that none of these candidates' hands are completely clean, and so we, voters, must then distinguish between the lesser of evils, which is an impossible task. Evil is evil however one teases it and whatever way one spins it. Who wins? No one. As Americans we must deal with the broken political process, and in light of this sobering reality, voters should want and demand someone with the most experience to bring about the wanted change and deal with evil elsewhere in this world. Words are words, however inspirational they may be. I don't need inspiration; I go to church for that. Don't tell me what you're gonna do in pretty language. Tell me how you are going to do it. What I need is someone who can work for me and all Americans and come through on his or her promises. I believe Hillary Clinton is our wo(man)!

If you believe you will be "swiftboated" you better start talking substance. I'll vote for you in 8 years, but not now. As a serious Democrat, I think there's too much at stake to roll the dice on a lightweight.

And by the way, your "nice guy" status is debatable based on two things I witnessed this week:

First, you did not have the graciousness to acknowledge your opponents in the Iowa acceptance speech (very rude)

Second, your retort to Hillary last night of "your likeable enough" was immature and pompous.

CNN Managing Editors:

How about showing the real news on your Ballot Bowl?

WHY is so much time being given free to the Clinton campaign and you are emphasizing the MASSIVE crowds that Barack is drawing?

Looks like once again on Tuesday, Wolf Blitzer may need to say what he said Thursday night after Iowa: "boy, I didn't see that coming."

Obama has done a fantastic job of responding to the Clinton attack machine, and will do a fantastic job of responding to the republican swift boaters as well.

So far the people believe Obama and not Hillary, one simple reason. Obama has not lied to the American people, the Clintons on the other hand, well you know the story there.

He is a handsome black man with a depp baritone voice. I will hire him for a TV commercial

Majority of americans was duped by the conservative right, on all issues and that serves them right, this sub-prime creation was a tool created by those supporting this administration , to keep a false sense of economic growth within our economy, and those same people supported a false reasoning to invade Iraq. So now it is time to make better choices. Good luck my fellow AMERICANS!!!!

Hillary attacking his voting record is OK. But, the things she misses is that he's record complies with his stance on issues today, while with her record it's doesn't all of the time. Hillary needs to watch her mouth because I was suprised no one up there or even in the crowd shouted out about her famous Iraq vote. Obama is right, they will come after him and he needs to keep his eyes wide open. Hillary and the GOP attack mechines will try to nearly kill him. They will throw anything at him, even lies or the half truth like Hillary did.

We shouldn't be worried about the republican machine attacking Obama just yet. The Clintons have powerful friends that will stop at nothing to prevent Obama from winning the nomination. Hillary should still be our greatest concern.

Les, take the time and go to his website and read and listen to to his ideas and plans on dealing with our countries issues. He talks the talk and I feel he can walk the walk.

Just keep your head held high and don't get into the same mud slinging as the losers. Show a lot of dignity as you are doing now and the smart American people will elect you our next President. Pump up the jam on how you would handle our problems here in America and abroad. That's what we want to hear.

Les, George Bush does not speak the King's english. Its one thing to not support the man, that is your right, but to say you have heard the same speech from both of them would not be possible. Bush was always a divider and his IQ always up for debate.

HILLARY CLINTON IS ALREADY SWIFTBOATING OBAMA........I PRAY LIKE IOWA, THE NH VOTERS SEES TRUE HER NEGATIVITIES.

WITH OBAMA I LOVE THIS OUR GREAT NATION MORE AND MORE!!!

Obama needs to stay on message about change and be the motivational speaker he can be and the American people will see he is plenty bright to be President. All the experience in Washington DC has done little to nothing to help the everyday citizen in this country. Tired old arguement about needed experience is just so much BS. Obama represents our desire to get out of the quagmire of polarized politics of special interests we have now. The Bush-Cheney mentality of either for us or agianst us. Unfortunately Bush and Cheney had a moment in history to unite this country after 9-11 and all they did was use this to expand their own personal agenda at the expense of the American public and economy. This has caused more damage to the American ideals than anything I've seen in my life and I though nothing could top Nixons betrayal of the office. Obama could be a great President if he stays on message as the change needs to come from us the people. He is only the motivator and while some persons criticize his speeches as not issues oriented, that is not necessary today with everyone having websites. Our great Presidents were motivational speakers that inspired us to be better. I hope that should he get the nomination he takes Edwards as his running mate as any great President needs someone to watch his back and Edwards has the courage to stand up to the jackels in our government.

While I voted in major elections in years past, I have never been so interested in what's happening in the politics of the primaries until this year. And that is, like many others, because of Obama. He has the ability to bring together political parties...even some Republicans have expressed sincere admiration for Obama's abilities. We, as a country, need that soooooo much! He has the ability to win over Independents and some Republicans. I'm sure the Clinton machine will attack, however, Senator Clinton doesn't have all that much experience she keeps talking about. The experience to put this country in a mess? She is also a "junior" senator without a track record either as a governor or a president. So what. I don't recall the Constitution specifying a candidate has to serve as First Lady to quality for being President.

I like Obama's view of the "future" instead of Clinton's view of the "past". We don't need any more of the "past". Even more than resenting Senator Clinton's "downtalking" and her cutsey "I'm a woman" speeches is having to listen to Bill Clinton AGAIN. P-l-e-a-s-e spare me.

The only "civil" campaigning possibilites I could expect from candidates would be if only Edwards, Obama, McCain and Huckabee are the only 4 left. Everyone else either just throws around "dirt" or talks about how great the "past" was and that is quite a turnoff. They are the only candidates who sincerely care about the disappearing middle class. I want to hear what our country CAN do...not what was. Obama has provided that...I do hope some of the rest of the candidates "grow up" and act like presidential material like Obama has. Our country is tired of hearing a bunch of rich folks bickering over who wins "the prize'. This isn't a game.

Obama is very smart...what he doesn't know...I can trust he will find the answer and quickly. If 50% of the people hate Hillary, how could she possibly hope to bring the country together, bring Republicans and Democrats together, or for that matter bring world leaders together? I do have high respect for Gov. Huckabee on the Republican side. He also has the ability to cross "party lines'.

Washington has become way too removed from "we the people"! No "mud-slinging" against Obama would sway me not to vote for him. I hope he maintains the "presidential-quality" composure he has displayed so far and not fall for the bait the mud-slinging "elitist" candidates throw.

I see Obama as the best Dem for change.
Do we really want our list of presidents to read Bush Clinton Bush Clinton. Come on, this is America not a monarchy. Fresh faces please!

I cannot believe Obama has supporters. What has this country come to? He's a junior Senator here and was the ONLY Senator to vote FOR the early release of criminals convited of sex crimes. That would mean if he had his way, boatloads of child molestors would be running around on our city streets and NOT serving their full sentence. Just the type of change we need! People need to look at his record for reals. He keeps using the same buzz words and sound bytes of change but look at his record. Well I know first hand of his record here and it's not pretty! Sat thru 8 sessions on woman's reproductive rights and never voted! Never voted for woman's choice! He is trying to pander too much to the right wingers. I don't trust him. AT ALL.

The Republicans support this man because they know in their card of cards they will sweep him up and put him out in the morning trash come election day. They are scared to death of Hillary the ONLY candidate that can take these thugs on. Senator Hillary Clinton is an open book and we know all about her past. Can we say the same about Obama? Who exactly is this man? Does he really come from Muslim roots and his father a former Islamofascist? It seems like you cannot question him or report anything negative or someone will pull out the race card. So much for unity and equal rights and fair reporting. They will swiftboat him alright. I fear for what will happen on our streets, think Rodney King. They are setting this up already and would not be shocked to hear they are also behind the ObamaDumbo Ears hype.

This man is any empty suit and a puppet with nothing of substance to say. Whoever is behind his puppet strings needs to get an award. You do not vote on who is more likeable you vote who has a track record with proven results. Yeah, vote for the nice guy, like they did with GW Bush. Look where that got us.

If it comes down to the clown Obama, I'm penning in Lou Dobbs!

I agree with Les' analyais whole heartedly. I wish there are more of you to see through this veiled oratory of change. Please, Americans, please do not make the same mistake tagain. Everbody talks about change to get elected, as Charlie Gibson talked about it yesterday in the debate. After the election, promised change sometimes becomes change for bad.

We, in the north of the border, are affected by your election in a signiifcant way, especially when it comes to fighting terrorism. Please consider among the Democrats who will be the toughest on fighting trrorism:

A candidate whose city was attacked on 9/11 or a candidate who the Republicans are saying is the weakest on fighting terrorism.

Les, get over it! Vote for whomever you wish and support same, post positive comments here about your candidate. Obama's right; we've had too much rancor and bitterness.

I would, however, gently remind the Senator that the nomination, while looking very good for him at the moment, is not over. Never underestimate the Clintons and the "Beltway" powerbrokers backing her. If any "Swifboating" occurs, it will be in the next three weeks in the primary campaign. Hang on tight!

you guys want a dynasty.. BUSH'88>Clinton'92>Clinton'96>bush'00>bush'04> clinton08? NEVER...NEVER
Who is next .. Chelsea... hope she does not think that she can then succed her mother in NY. JeBush waiting as Prince of Wales...
Lets get her out of the way so that there can be change

Obama all the way. You go boy. You are a dream come true. America is ready.

America, there is the safe bridge for you to cross. Mr Obama is the true and the safest bridge America can have now. Don't destroy him because he is your own. He will deliver this nation from the tyrants and keep your dreams and hopes high as the strong nation on earth.

Hillary is by far the strongest Democrat candidate and she can handle the attacks that will come from the republicans. She is the only candidate, republican or democrat that has stressed fiscal responsibility and brought up the subject of the economy. My vote is for Hillary Clinton, the most intelligent, strongest and most experienced candidate running for President of the United States.

The most interesting and worrying aspect for Obama is what my cousin said to me on Christmas Day. He told me how interesting Obama is, but being a Muslim would hurt him. No explanations of Obama's Christianity would sway my misinformed family member. Given what happened to Harold Ford Jnr in Tennessee, I think Obama will be hammered mercilessly by an effective Republican machine that has won 7 out of the last 10 General Elections.

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

What has Obama ever accomplished? Yeah, I see that he gives warm, fuzzy political stump speeches that "energize" people – whatever that means. What has he proven he can actually do to be even considered for the highest office in the land?
Experience and proven leadership honed over time is the real litmus test we should give all candidates running. What have they truly accomplished?
And all the "promises" what the government should be doing for us. Ridiculous I say. Aren't our taxes high enough without more programs or regulations!?
Why has this process become such a popularity contest?

Obama says that he will change the US; what kind of change is he talking about?
socialism, islamic dictatorship; all changes are not good

Long serving senators?

Hillary Clinton: 7 years
John Edwards: 6 years

The GOP will stop at nothig to keep the White House. They did it to Kerry. They did it to Hillary. Now they will do it to Obama. Obama is right on this one.
Limbaugh/Coulter /Hannity and the likes will bend the truth and make up all kinds of false statements. The GOP has in the recent pass ignored Obama or even supported him to eliminate Hillary because they didn't think he was a threat. Now that Obama looks to be winning the heart of Americans, the GOP will come after him.

What could the Swiftboaters do that the famed and feared Clinton Smear Machine has not already tried?

The Swiftboaters will crash and burn, just like the Clinton Smear Machine.

"They will try to Swiftboat me." Hell, the republicans aren't worried about that, Hillary will preempt them in a flash if she thinks that will turn the tide her way.

Obama is becoming known as being flippant and Clinton is certainly becoming known as a flopper. That being the case, do we actually have, right here on our very own stage, an honest to goodness flip-flop?

It's time to look at the issues that are of concern to the general public and where the candidates stand. 1. Jobs....John Edwards says he will either modify or enforce the trade agreements which are taking the jobs from us. Those who benefit are the corporations that get labor overseas for almost nothing. Hilary and the Republicans will not do anything about these because the corporations and lobbyist are their contributors and Hilary's husband started these. Taxes Edwards says he will give tax breaks to the middle class and poor. Hucklebee wants a flat sales tax and the elimination of all other taxes. That would not work fairly. If I make $4 million and spend only $300,000 per year (and hide the other include overseas) I'm not going to pay my fair share compared to the average citizen who is spending almost everything they earn for gas, food, etc. This makes me think Hucklebee is not bright enough to be President if he cannot see thru this or he is not for the average citizen. Lastly we all know most of the congress works to gets funds from the corporations and lobbyist and attaching thousands of earmarks that only increase the deficits instead of representing us so the change we need is Edwards not Obama who is all wind and no real plans. Lastly, like it or not there are so many racist in U.S. that if Obma makes as the Demo candidate, we will end up with a Republican president again probably Romney or McCain UGH!!!

If Obama is so worried about being Swift Boated (and he must be worried since he keeps mentioning it), he needs to take a mafia approach to the looming menace. If they send one of yours to the hospital, send one of theirs to the morgue, figuratively speaking, of course. His opposition research should be in high gear as to each and every one of the republican candidates NOW and he should be working on his responses to any dirt they might throw.

The problem with the Democratic party is that they keep thinking with their brains and thinking that they can "reason" with a population that has been subjected to the eradication of a civics education and the Jerry Springerization of politics. If the Dems want to overcome the Rove machine (and the fact that he's gone from the Whitehouse is a sure sign that he's the "man behind the Republic curtains"), they'd better stop bringing butter knives to gun fights.

I love Sen. Obama's positive message and outlook but he'd better be ready for the fight he's taken on and he'd better be ready - at a gut level - to give as good as or better than he's going to get.

When is telling the TRUTH about your voting record is swiftboating?

Obama is offering change but he can't tell you how he is going to make those changes and what kind of changes he about to make. He said he wants to bring people together; I've heard this speech LITERALLY IDENTICAL many years ago, the man become President, his name is PRESIDENT GEORGE BUSH JR.

Obama is not getting my vote, I love this country too much to take a GAMBLE based on excellent oration but LACKING in SUBSTANCE in EVERY conceivable way.

Don´t worry Oboy, the American people is with you.

Clinton gave a commanding performance once again! WON the debate!! Once again obama fumbled over words, refused to answer the questions, kept trying to attack Clinton, but he couldn’t get her, she in turn tore both Edwards and obama up. Having the first woman president is a huge change, with consequences across the country and the world. Agree with Hillary, it’s not about a speech you make obama. It is about working hard – we don’t need to be raising the false hopes of our country about what can be delivered. Obama does not have the national security experience and background to lead this nation," McCain said. Obama was extremely uncomfortable and out of his church element. It’s a true picture he cannot with stand the heat! He couldn’t keep up with Richardson on issues; He is lost when you put him next to any other candidate. Clinton stole the show! Outstanding performance. She is the only one that looked Presidential. Poor John Edwards, he is finished… appeared to try to be obamas best friend and then obama turned on him,(ha-ha). Richardson blew obama away. Obama was stumped at every question and would not answer, he kept trying to preach and it didn’t. We need a PRESIDENTIAL leader and that is clearly Hillary Clinton. FINALLY showing that obama is nothing more than a new preacher without substance. Clinton sealed my vote. Obama and Edwards are too inexperienced and childish for such a job.
CLINTON 2008

If Obama is swiftboated by anybody, he will be swiftboated by HRC. And to think there are a still a good number of Hillary Clinton supporters out there that believe she is a uniter.

If HRC is nominated and subsequently elected, it will be four more years of blue -vs- red with the American people losing out yet again.

Let's end the Bush-Clinton-Clinton-Bush-Bush dynasty with somebody not named Clinton or Bush. You think Bush is bad? OMG...Hillary will give you more the same. How many subtle jabs at Republicans do you need to be convinced?

How about a recent comment by HRC in the last debate where she promised to overturn every Bush veto? Does that sound like a uniter? Saying you are a uniter and being a uniter are not one and the same. Saying you work hard for change and actually working hard for change are not the same. If she was going to change washington from the inside out, don't you think she would have done it by now, being so experienced (some 32 years) as she claims to be.

HRC = Fraud

I really like the Cubs analogy with Obama. Everyone except the Yankees fans would like to see the Cubs win, but they have to prove that we're not all going to be disappointed yet again. I think Obama may be the most capable of handling the Swiftboaters of all the Democratic candidates, and he's proving he can win. If he takes NH and SC, I think the Rove politics of yesterday may drown in their bitterness.

But again, the Cubs haven't won in a long long time.

I stand by my pick of a year ago, in the end I think Edwards will emerge from Super Tuesday in a strong position.

Strange that Romney would want to talk about taxes – does he really want to have his tax problems in Utah to come back to haunt him? When he claimed to be a resident of Utah for 3 years to save $54,000 in taxes; but claimed to be a resident of MA at the same time so he would be eligible to run for governor.

Why is there a worry about being "Swiftboated?" I am being told by mass media that the cult of Obama has appeal to voters representing all walks of life. I thought the mantra for this election is hope and change and everything else is irrelevant. Obama is the new God for the masses. He has emphatically stated that will change the culture of Washington where elected officials will govern in a state harmony freed from the clutches of powerful interest groups; he will change and bring accord in the world by bringing to the table political antagonists and ignoring cultural realities to the table to bring about global accord; and finally to bring and affect change to our lives so we can happily live forever. We are on the cusp to affirm the religion of Obama.

What ever happens in New Hampshire, this is a 50 state race.
And the people in those other 48 states get to express their opinions before Obama is 'crowned'.

Yes, Senator Obama has gotton the spotlight, the media and GOP, have seen to that.
Now all Americans will decide who they want, we will not be told by the media who to vote for.

Is there an issue that we should know about, Barack? Is there something to swiftboat Hillary or John E. about? Forget the "issues" for a moment . . . Who has the strongest ability to withstand this kind of crap attack?

Obama Weak for Fighting Terrorism

As already debated in the Republican debate tonght in New Hampshire, the knock on Obama is his weakness on fighting terrorism. As a Canadain we rely on US to take the lead on fighting this threat, the greatest threat the US and the Western World is facing since the second World War.

One decision and one commnet Obama made strengthen the arguments that he will be very soft on this critical threat, presumably because of his Muslim heritage.

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

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

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

I don't think Hillary is playing any race card. Her husband and she liked African Americans. They have had good relations for donkey years. Bill even opened his office in Harlem. Both Clintons are at par black. Hillary had to come out swinging last night in the debate and she did quite well. One shining moment besides other she mentioned Obama's campaign chairman being a lobbyist and Obama who had a chance to say something just kept his lips sealed. Another observation. Edwards was clearly trying to align with Obama and gang up on Hillary. I also read somewhere that Richardson( camp ) who worked under Bill Clinton has struck up some deal with Obama. And what about that stupid moderator who had to raise the issue about Hillary's likeability factor- Hillary was a class by herself in her response. She was right in stating that under her husband's Presidency the economy showed a surplus , a balanced budget. Now there is talk of recession and loss of jobs. Words may inspire for Obama to gain momentum. But what is truly required is those good old days of the Clinton era ( I do not care about their personal lives ). Can they bring back and return those days when we felt good ? Feel Good because of better job opportunities and a better economy. The answer is YES. And Hillary Clinton is the best bet and in my opinion the right choice to lead the nation.

The funny thing about the "swift boat" attacks – there was a guy in Texas...recently offered like 10 million to anyone who could prove the swift boat attacks were not true....(funny....nobody claimed the the prize)

Anyway – I am a Republican who likes Obama....if my party isn't smart enough to elect the only moderate we have running (Giuliani) – then Obama will get my support – if the Democrats are dumb enough to elect Hillary (that "agent of change for the past 35 years" and the author of the SCHIP insurance for children....btw...neither of the aforementioned is true...but I guess the truth never mattered to Hillary supporters) – then I will vote for "anyone but Hillary" –

I think Obama has a good shot...I wish he would temper his left wing rhetoric....and become another John F Kennedy – "ask not what your country can do for you...ask what you can do for your country" – every Democrat seems to have their hands out for the free money pot....

While Obama must prepare to face the inevitable vicious attacks from the Republican machine, most likely focusing on his middle name of Hussein and other irrelevant issues, I think it's also true that America is tired of swiftboating and will not easily be swayed by negativity.

The media made Hillary the front runner before anybody voted in the primary. Now the media is making this nomination process “Change versus Experience”. We buy into this media game without asking ourselves what really do these candidates stand for, what have they accomplished, and where do they want to see us go.

In my rational way of looking at things and perhaps in my reality world, this contest is about change and the agents of change.

On the one hand, we have change, idealistic and theoretical, driven by empty words (false hope) and strong emotions but only temporary because it cannot stand the test of time. A change that will require four years on the job training to clean the mess of the current administration. A change that will take a second term in office before the agents can even begin implementing their ideas which has been lost in this discussion perhaps because they really don’t have one.

On the other hand, we have change that can be put into effect right away. A change based on logical and rational thoughts and grounded on experience. A change that does not require on the job training. A change that can stand the test of time. A change you can feel, hear, see, smell, taste, and touch.

President Bush was an outsider, an agent of change. He was elected 8 years ago with the help of the Supreme Court and re-elected 4 years ago. Exit polls showed that he was well liked, most people consider him to be their next door neighbor, he was the type they could hang out with, etc. With only the concept of change and no experience on foreign affairs amongst others, he surrounded himself with the best experienced advisers money can buy. What do we have today in return? A broken system: FBI/CIA abuses, Iraq war, Effects of Hurricane Katrina, Economic woes, Recession, etc.

I know Obama and Edwards are not President Bush. I am sure they have different set of ideas and values. But I think it will be wrong to put the future of our country in the hands of someone without the first hand experience involved in the concept of change especially in today’s global dynamics of powers.

Don't worry, Mr. Obama. The GOP has made such a mockery of fair elections, that their integrity has been damaged for years to come. No one except Limbaugh/Coulter vermin, and a handful of lifetime Republicans are even listening. Republicans who have a soul have already abandoned the GOP and the numbers are beginning to show it.

Obama is so right. As soon as they uncover the lobbyists in his closet, they'll pump out Swiftboat ads at record pace. He has a record for voting "present " instead of "yes" or "no" on measures such as one to prohibit sex-related shops from opening near schools or places of worship, on a bill that would allow certain victims of sexual crimes to petition judges to seal court records relating to their cases (in this case he was the lone "present" vote on a bill that passed 58-0), and a bill to impose stricter standards for evidence a judge is permitted to consider in imposing a criminal sentence. Illinois records show that on 36 occasions, Obama was either the lone senator to vote "present" or part of a group of less than 6 to vote that way. This is only the tip of the iceberg; there is plenty more"Obama meat" for the Swiftboaters to feast on. Obama has been touting himself as a leader who will take a stand on tough issues, but his dismal record in Illinois says otherwise. As a junior US senator, he has done little to distinguish himself. Heck, the Swiftboaters can just use the facts, without lying and distorting them as they did with Kerry. Obama is all smoke and mirrors and, if Obama tells us he can stand up to the assault he will surely face if nominated, he's either lying or delusional.

Be prepared Obama. The Swiftboaters are ruthless and without pity. Karl Rove and his band of thugs will be relentless. Only Swiftboaters could make George Bush look good and John Kerry look bad. But now many people know who they are and what their agenda is. Will it be as effective in 2008 as it was in 2004? I hope not. But then again, be ready. They are terrified that 2008 will look like 2006 and their Republican status will be further diminished. Be prepared to strike back with a vengence, for I believe that when Kerry took the high road and didn't respond to their bogus charges, it cost him the election. Take heart and keep both eyes wide open.

Sen. Obama hails from the state of Illinois–known for its hard-knuckle political fights and dynasties! He knows how tofight-he knows what it takes and with the American people behind him, all things will be possible. American's want a real debate on the issues–not the past, but the future.

This is a turning point in our nation's history where we can finally tell those who support the status-quo that their time is over and we want results that postively affect the lives of all Americans and not the pocket books of free-wilding special interest groups and coporations.

I believe strongly in hope-because hope is what drives success. It is that inclination deep down in your soul that with hard work, dedication, and a dream you can achieve anything. To make a pledge to go to the moon, JFK had to have hope; for President Lincoln to bring the United States together as one, he had to have hope.-And through hope–we can bring change, because without it, all of our experience, all of our ideas, are nothing if we cannot inspire and engage the American people to take back their country and fight once again for what is possible!

JM
Obama 08

If you give a speech saying you'll vote againt the Patriot Act and you don't, that's not change.

if you say you're going to prevent members of congress to have lunch with lobbyists sitting down, but they can still have lunch standing up, that's not change.

If you say you passed the Patients Bill of Rights, but you don't mention it never got signed into law, that's not change.

If you rail against the special intersts...but you voted for Dick Cheney's energy bill, that's not change

If you gave a speech - and a very good speech - against the war in Iraq in 2002 and then by 2004 you're saying you're not sure how you would have voted, and by 2005 six and seven you've voted for $300 billion for the war you said you're against, that's not change.

No one knows who will earn the nomination in the end. But one thing is for sure. Obama's campaign is well organized and able to punch back fast when needed.

Yesterday I got a postcard from the Clinton campaign that tried to raise questions about Obama's record on choice. The smear had already been debunked, but that didn't stop the Clinton campaign from trying it again.

Here's a video I made with the postcard and an audio of the Obama response that was left on my answering machine just a few hours after the postcard arrived in the mail...

http://tinypic.com/player.php?v=6×7cso6&s=1

Are we seeing the results of some internal polling here? Hmm...

Hillary really disappoints me. Obama is giving hope to Americans who have been disenfranchised from the political process, people who thought that the politicians were representing big business, special interest groups but certainly not the little guy. Obama gave us hope that together all the people can take back our government and have our representatives represent "us" and tackle the issues that we are dealing with in our daily lives. And Hillary tells us that this is a false hope, and that she represents the best that we can expect? Was the Wright brothers' dream of flight, the women who fought for the right to vote, the slaves fighting for their freedom all had false hope? Were they considered overly ambitious for their time, unwilling to wait for change to happen at the speed of their oppressors? Hillary's message that hope is bad is a bad message for all people. I say if you don't dream it, it aint gonna happen. Obama – is the right person for the USA.

She is already trying. Her politics of division will do little to unite the country. How is a person like Hillary Clinton going to draw Republicans to form a working majority?
She's a disgusting individual who plays the gender card yet Obama won't use the even more substantial race card. She'll say anything to get elected. She "attacks" Obama for changing positions yet she changes campaign slogans as the wind blows. I have confidence that the N.H. voters won't fall for her act.

They are already "swift boating" Hillary because they want Obama to be the candidate. The country is not ready for a black president. It will be dificult to elect a woman, The "good old boys" will fight it tooth and nail. Look what a mess they have made of this country. we have gone from a respected country to the most hated during this administration. we need change and Hillary has the best chance to bring it about.

What are they just supposed to let him say what he wants about them and not respond. He seems to think know one can question him on anything because he has hope. Give us a break. Where is the media on questioning him on his policies? He sure is getting a free ride. Media leading American people like sheep. I hope someone has enough guts to vet him. Probaly no meida is brave enough.

Barack Obama has clearly touched an American nerve in a way that seems bound to propel him to nomination by his party. There appears to be no anger in this man, motivated as he is by a powerful desire to help his fellow Americans to overcome the harm done to the society during the past seven years, and to restore the sort of opportunity that ordinary Americans have always believed they OUGHT to have, for themselves and their progeny. Hillary Clinton is, first of all, no Bill Clinton - and she strikes me as quite an angry person who carries an enemies list arraign in her head, most of it contained in her frontal lobe. I'm for Barack Obama.

Just like Hillary is doing to him right now. If Obama survives Hillary's attack machine, he can survive the Republican attack machine. The Republicans aren't half as well funded as Clinton's.