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Mr, Moderator what happened to my question about Obama's relationship with the organization La Rasa?

I was not interested in the election come November. After Iowa, I became real excited but after watching Clinton in the lead my excitment is gone again because I believe it's business as usual in Washington..If Clinton wins Dem, this will be the first election I won't vote....

We thouhgt Obama was leading from theirs compaign the first counts? something went wrong maybe..please lets go for a new change America!
WE BELIEVED IN A NEW CHANGE!!!!!!!!!

Please every one please vote for the environmentally friendly future,

IT IS MY LIFE THAT THIS VOTE DEPENDS ON!!! I am a child and I want some one who is environmentally friendly

As kids and adults, we are all sick of election slander and being afraid of things. It is time that the press and the news stops scaring us all the time,

I want a candidate that will be a good leader and a good person. Who ever the candidate is he or she should be better than Bush. I hope every one makes the right decision and votes for a good candidate.

The only true vehicle for change among all the candidates from both parties is DR. RON PAUL! No one else cares about our economy, our troops, our reputation around the world, our constitution or our future as this man does.

Democrats all love when a candidate speaks of change. Obama is able to talk about change so freely because he has no record to go against his words. It will however lead to Obama getting exposed to the biggest of the lobbyists and the fountain of power and i for one do not see how any of his experiences in Politics or otherwise has prepared this man to lead this fragile nation back the former glory we all remember. Vote Edwards.

You can't do the same things over and over and expect a different result!
Hillary is the past, she's too hungry for power , we have to turn the page. I support Obama all the way ! A young and fresh perspective on where our country needs to go instead of the same old stuff...Give him a chance! I'm 62 years old by the way.

You can't do the same things over and over and expect a different result!
Hillary is the past, she's too hungry for power , we have to turn the page. I support Obama all the way ! A young and fresh perspective on where our country needs to go instead of the same old stuff...Give him a chance! I'm 62 years old by the way.

Aside from his obvious stage presence, booming Stentorian voice, and an articulation and command of the English language engendered solely by formal education, Obama has one more asset: he is that bright, shining, brand-new penny who could prevent Hillary from ever getting near the Executive Mansion ever again. Were I a Democrat instead of a dyed-in-the-wool Libertarian, I would vote for him simply to stop her and, moreover, because he would cause less damage.

If the American people knew the truth about the Clintons from 1970-on, every time they saw an image of Hillary and Bubba, they would reel in horror wondering how they made this far and unscathed. Anyone who has ever stood up to them at all has found that these are extremely dangerous and vengeful criminal malefactors. As for Hillary in particular, she demands admiration bordering on obsequiousness, and then gives in return the askance of limitless favors and domination bordering on enmity; and God help you should you ever cross her, she might even start crying–and just before she sticks a shiv in your ribs and gives it a healthy twist. If you do, you’ll wind up the same as White House Counsel Vincent Foster, Commerce Secretary Ron Brown (they BOTH had bullets in their heads), and countless unnamed others. That is not for me.

In this game of Hollywood Squares, I pick Obama to block.

Bill Gaillard
Prescott, AZ

I'm sure all the Democratic candidates are compassionate and caring individuals who are striving in their work to make a difference in the lives of common people. But for me, Hillary Clinton is head and shoulders above the rest in demonstrating just how much she does care through a lifetime of dedicated and indefatiguable public service.

Do these political commentators in the media who are so ready to jump on Obama's bandwagon (however fleeting it may turn out to be) realize what a monumental feat it is that Hillary is running as the first-ever women candidate for president and just how much courage and commitment it takes to keep on fighting against the odds she's up against just because she's a woman?

She's had to learn to play the strong and tough political hardball game to survive, but there is no doubt in my mind that what motivates her is not an innate lust for power but a deep-rooted desire to help ease suffering and better the conditions for people everywhere.

To me, this is what is getting lost in the media, and even in her campaign – her warmth, tenderness, caring, and compassion – her heart of gold. But it's a double-edged sword, isn't it? If she shows her soft side, she risks being accused of weakness; if she's strong and tough, then she's a machine. Maybe it's "easier" for Obama to appear authentic in his lofty and inspirational message. But when it comes to the true nitty gritty of what we need more of in this world, my vote is with Hillary Clinton!

I voice these thoughts for one reason only, to send my support and encouragement to this amazing woman at this challenging time. One thing I know for sure – she will never give up! For that I am very grateful – and I'm not even an American. Thank you, Hillary! Good luck!

Obama can be inspirational. But, so can a lot of people be, given the right material to read from. Imagine if he actually became president? Who do you reckon he would surround himself with? Who is going to be his VP, his secretary of state, his secretary of defense? He has no real political allies, and no experience or alliances to draw upon. And while it's lovely that he talks about 'hope', we need a heck of lot more than just simply hope to get us out of the wilderness. The last time we elected a true idealist, was in 1913 with the election of Woodrow Wilson. His idealism was not an asset and served as a stumbling block to achieving any lasting peace during the Paris Peace treaties of 1919. Wilson's commitment to his ideals prevented him from seeing any other country's point of view. Rather than a Woodrow Wilson type character, right now we need a Teddy Roosevelt, someone who is tough and can get things done. We have huge problems with regard to our economy, foreign policy, our environment, healthcare system, and national defense, and we need someone who is willing to offer us a better solution than to have faith and to hope.

Hillary is unfortunately up against sexists, immature youth and a disgusting media that make up the majority of Obama's supporters. I am going to vote Republican whoever the heck it is!

So we’ll have 1 year to get him on job trained, 2years actual work, and one as a lame duck. I would go with Hillary at any time, and bonus would be her husband. Who actually have done it first hand. Obama has no chances in a race.

After 16 years of Clintons and Bushes, venom an hatred, impeachment and lies, isn't it time for something new? God forbid we nominate someone who has a vision beyond all that.

Obama is Clinton without the dress.
Look at his proposals he is not about change he is just about getting the power- he is getting large chucks of HMO/pharna money now (as hillary's corporate donations drop they go to Obama). Change? Well maybe he is getting $100 million and change.

Edwards is only agent of change on stage and Corporate media is completely ignoring him he is getting the Kucinich treatment.

Oh by the way Oprah is a Republican. With her money how could she be anything else??

Mike, good job of spreading the GOP lies about Obama. For anyone interested in seeing what B.S. his post about Obama and Islam is, go to snopes.com.

Obama has been a member of a Christian church since the '80s, when he was in his 20s and far away from a political career. This is the lame routine of GOP misinformation. One of my friends even believed that Obama had taken his oath of office on a Koran. It's a total, complete, utter lie. Go to snopes.com to confirm.

I love the claims that if Obama wins the nomination, republicans will "crush him."

I have voted republican ever since I could vote, except this year, when I will either vote for Obama or anyone but Hilary. I think you may see this trend more and more.

Honesty in a candidate is compelling, and to read the transcript of Obama's '04 democratic keynote speech offers some great insight to who he is, how real he is. And the claim of lack of Hilary's experience or having the same experience as GW is getting stale as well. His intelligence is far superior; that means a greater ability to adapt. Turning down the bedsheets for 8 years in the White House doesn't constitute meaningful political experience.

Obama's gonna give a speach about change to thw worold...and then everyone init goes "Ok...we're changed." Hahaha....speaches dont work, actions do. That's why when the DEMS elect Obama as their candidate, us in the GOP will be very pleased. It means we'll have our guy in there. Because we aint as blind to rhetoric as you all seem to be.

McCain 08!

To Michael: RE: January 6, 2008 5:55 pm ET

Why isn't Bush settled to President election. Of course I would vote him instead of the other candidates. Is there somekind of official valid maximum time period for president's incumbent.

After Franklin Roosevelt, a Democrat, was elected to a fourth term of office as our president , in 1946 the Republican Party took control of Capitol Hill and passed a constitutional amendment that limits presidents to two full terms. The U.S. Constitution is as official and valid as it can get.

I can fill the anger tearing some of you apart becuase of Obama
If he was white, am sure you wouldnt feel the way you do
The good thing is that all you haters are in the minority

Plus, so much for Obama just being a uniter. He seems to be dividing the Democratic party quite a bit.

Had the stakes not been so high, I might have been tickled by the realization that G.W. Bush has managed to handicap this next presidential race in favor of someone who shares his early traits of charisma and inexperience. Ironically enough, folk are enamored of Obama for the same qualities they adored in Bush, but for opposite reasons, i.e. his anti-war stance and his intellect. The result of all this should make for a really interesting four more years.

Alan: You say that we Hillary Supporters are secretly rascist, then as evidence you bring up a case for Hillary's experience.....I hope that voters will read these sorts of things and realize that it is actually OBAMA supporters who are inappropriately using race in all of this. "Why don't you vote for Obama, what are ya rascist?!" I hear them all saying.

As far as experience goes, I made a nice list of the things she's done in her life and posted it earlier in the thread. It's a list that Barack Obama cannot compare to. I'm not just talking about government work. She has spent a lifetime devoted to changing things for the better. If you Obama groupies were interested in anything but the sheer newness of your superstar, then you might be able to appreciate the things she has done. Instead you perpetuate Obama's baseless rhetoric and you're immature, untruthful accusations against Hillary suppporters.

I want to be inspired by the things my president can accomplish, not the flowery language they use.

Edwards, Obama, Clinton. All good candidates who share similar views. What we want is to beat the Republicans and get our country back on track. Which candidate can do that?

Obama, No, the Republicans will tear him to shreds and also in close Southern states the race issue will hurt him because it will energize white redneck voters. I wish this were not so but it is. The Hispanic community will also not vote for Obama due to his work on some of the immigration reform acts and tensions between the african-american and hispanic communities.

Clinton, No, there is just too much baggage. She comes off as cold and vengeful. This is not a woman thing. It is her public personna. I believe our country would vote for the right woman. The campaign would be so completely negative from both sides that it would result in a low voter turnout which would help the Republicans.

Edwards, Yes, his views are similar to Obama's and he does a better job of outlining his plans. He also is seen as representing change. He is personable, unlike Mrs Clinton and he would fare well in Southern states.

Fellow Democrats, we can not afford to get this wrong. The country nor I can handle four more years of Republican leadership.

Army Strong for 22 years!

One significant theme that jumps out in these comments is 'fear.' When we are afraid we go to our reptilian brain and we come up with the worst possible outcomes. Fellow Americans: what has happened to us?

We are really a positive people – optimistic, risk-takers, can- do attitude with phenominal achievements, and a generous spirit, for starters.

As for Obama's " inexperience,": he has many excellent leadership qualities. He and any of the Democratic candidates are quite capable of 'leading' this country today. As for 'managing' the country, the President and the Administrative Branch is only one part of the 'Federal Management Team;' the Judicial and Legislative Branches are co-equal partners (remember?). Additionally, a free press with investigative journalism and an informed and participating citizenry make up the full complement of our democracy. So, do not be afraid. Be well informed, and let's tell the candidates what's truly important to us and vote with our heads and your hearts with the best interests for the whole country (and the world, too) in focus.

Michael says "give the guy a chance".

Dom says Obama as "vision" for the country, and compares him to JFK.

Let's get this straight: the Presidency is NOT an apprenticeship, we have ONE chance to get it right, or we're screwed. And to compare Obama to JFK is not only laughable, but also offensive. Not only did JFK have more years of experience, but also he was a war hero, risking his life, for the sake of his country. A true patriot. Obama, meanwhile, has done diddly-squat, and talks and talks and talks, but if you look at his Senate record, a whole list of nothing, and inconsistencies. Did you see how he voted "present" more than a hundred times as state senator? This is a man who refuses to make a committment, with political aspirations, an opportunist. He brainwashes his audience into thinking that he is the only one who can change washington. What proof does he have of that? What proof do YOU have?

I repeat again, if the safety of YOUR family was at stake, and you were hiring someone to protect YOUR family, would you give the least experienced person a "chance", especially if he had "vision" and talked about "hope" and "change", with no experience to justify that? If you are not willing to risk YOUR family's welfare, then don't have the audacity to risk my family's safety either, by voting for such an inexperienced candidate like Obama, just because you like him, he's friendly, talks good, and is a "uniter". NONE of those things will keep your families safe. You have ONE chance, please make the right choice!

I'm routing for Obama but I have to say I'd be perfectly happy with Hillary.
After 8 years of Bush, anyone (except Huckabee) would call for a celebration.

Although I realize that the majority of Americans disapprove him by now, I still can't believe you voted for him TWICE, and some people still support him.
You should be ashamed.
People around the world are disgusted with him, and I'd be ashamed if my country was looked at like that.

Thank god for January 09.
NMB (No More Bush) in the world.

Michael, when George W Bush got elected, he was considered somebody outside from Washington. Like Obama he didn't have foreign policy experience so he had to relay on somebody like Chenny and Donald Rumsfeld. Look at the result today. Hillary may not sound or look nice but she is tough which Obama lacks and which I believe is one of the important character to beat Republicans and to be US President. Why do you think somebody like Rush Limbuag is calling Obama victory a historic victory because they know they can punch him real hard after the primary. I’m a Democrat and have never voted for Republican but given the scenario of McCain Vs Obama, I’ve to vote for McCain. Not sure about other Republicans though.

Yup, two corporatists in the lead, whooopeee! There is another choice, someone who will get us out of Iraq, get the Insurance companies out of Health Care and bring an end to the corporate greed that is killing our country.

GO EDWARDS-08

What is the issue with not having decades a years of experience in Washington ?

JFK was in his 40's and had a few years experience in the senate before he was elected.

Did he not perform well and handled the Missle crisis very well?
Please stop this lack of decades of experience hurray
If Obama has the vision for this country lets vote for him

He has already shown leadership skills and ability to bring people together.
Every president has advisers and am sure his team will be a sound one when he gets to the oval office.

By the way it's remarkable to see that"white" America has come to this point where people are jugded by their character and not by the color of their skin

Cheers to the white folks in IOWA

Republicans, we are rejoicing becus the Dems r putting such a novice up against us. Another GOP in the office in 08. Obama will be destroyed with his record...oh wait he has none. hahahah....McCain 08!

listen people,

we Americans keept sending the same people to Washington year after year, because they all feed us what we want to eat not what we have to eat, i personaly am ready for change and ready to eat what obama has to offer. i know he may not have much of an experience, but lets learn from this, all the people we have elected with experiense so far got us noting, so like he said, there is nobody that have more experience than Dick Cheney and George W, Bush, but look where we are. Experience with out a good judgment is worthless.
So please, lets not make it Black and White issues, give the guy a chance.

Bush is a charismatic speaker?

What planet are you on???

Can't wait until that lame duck is outta the office...

I like all three Democratic candidates, but I believe Hillary is the smartest of the bunch and will fight the hardest against the swiftboat slime machine. I also believe intellegence along with empathy towards the the American people the most important attribute for a president. Look at what happened when the stupiest and the least empathy for the masses. We are in serious problems and we need the smartest and most most experienced canidate to fight off the GOP and win the election and to be qualified in reversing 8 years of Bush's America

PS
You also have to ask yourself why the right and the MSM is so elated by Obama's successes

If Obama wins the primaries I hope he can weather the storm of slime

(Obama the muslim) (the white mother with a black man) Obama Hussin)
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To Alex in the Netherlands, Hillary has changed. When she was first lady I was one of her biggest crtics, now I am one of her biggest fans.

To Carole Miskin, saying Hillary is to bitter...... What can you reference to lake your case? Do you know her? Have you let her? Have you spoken to her?

She wants to one up the Republicans? Notice during her debate that republican Ron Paul was on her stage, banned from the debate, because he would kick the butt of all republicans and democrats in his knowledge about the constitution and how to resstore democracy in the states!

to Margaret:

I don't mean to dismiss your personal experience with Sen. Clinton, but if you want to know which candidate has the edge when it comes to meeting voters either in public forums or one on one, I would say the winner is Obama. That said, I will admit, that despite her characterization as icy, nearly everyone who sees her in person echoes your sentiments. But do you doubt you'd find the same intellect, focus, or charm in Obama? because that runs counter to just about everything anyone has seen and heard. As far as decision making, I think the most important decisions count not in the minor ways the dems differ, but in the way repubs hold completely opposing views. On the issue of healthcare, Hillary is already damaged, she'll have to work to beat back an old narrative. On the War: she voted for it, and now says if "she were president after 9/11" she wouldn't have.

she is trying to appeal to/energize a liberal base while proposing govt from the center. Obama is bringing people to the center while proposing left of center reform. You see this in her Iran/Iraq/Immigration Policy. She had in her "baby bond" a really substantive policy idea that was immediately savaged then scrapped after two days of criticism. The Republicans are able to typify just about all her centrist stances as socialist, while Obama is able to make his liberal stances and policy proposals appear centrist. Who's really standing for what counts.

In any case, I think she would be a good president, but since much of the argument was electability and people chose him and look to be choosing him in NH, perhaps it's Hillary who is unelectable.

An inspirational tone does not make you an agent of change. Talking about changing does not change anything.
Obama has done nothing in the house and has looked lost in the debates. He has improved lately but says nothing of substance. He sounds better but there's nothing there. Sound familiar ? (George Bush) Sounds alot like Bush. He's using the same tactics. Not much experiance so he uses the inspirational card.
At the moment, the candidates are taking it easy on each just to maintain an aura of civility. If anyone remembers when Obama was asked questions out of left field he blanked. The Dem's have been easy. If he gets the nomanation the republic smear machine will eat him alive. the message of good will can only take you so far. I have no faith in Obama to take on the other side.
He and Hillary are basicly the same candidate. He just has a more inspirational message. Remember, so did George Bush.
He has lobbyists on his payroll and he has a lobbyist running his campaign. And these guys are from the biggest lobbying firm in Washington.
So where is the money coming from? Yes, he has a grass roots following but he is taking money form lobbyist too.
If we really want change Obama is not the man for that. the Republic's will destroy him

I would rather have someone with principles, and a comittment to changing America and its image both here and globally, as president than someone with "experience" in the same old same old status quo Washington!!
Hillary is not going to Change America....Obama will!! If Obama beats her by double digits in NH he will steamroll through SC and then he will be the "Inevitable" candidate for the dems

I thought I had lived long enough to see the best and worst of politics, but alas now we still have the worst I have seen. Since when do candidates say they are for change but don't base it on anything they say they will do. Obama has in my opinion said nothing to indicate he's capable of running this country. What did he do before his two year stint as Senator? He says he didn't vote for the Iraq war, but he wasn't in a position having to make that decision. He say very little substantive information about his plans. Both Clinton and Edwards have stated they will get our people out of Iraq beginning with the first week in office. Universal health care was proposed in 1994? by Mrs. Clinton.
I see too much suggestion by the polls being broadcast about Obams's jump ahead, etc, etc, etc, Do any of these polls being touted so strongly on the network indicate where they were taken and the amount of people polled. It amazes me that so many people would fall for the rhetoric being spewed on the tube.
Can you say that Obama has the demeanor or background to interact with world leaders? I think not. Look at his body language and you will see a person with little projection. Smooth slogan words for change are not enough.

uh,....Jr. in California:

Corporations ARE, for the most part, EVIL.

The sad part is they behave as little more than a reflection of the society that created them. They do just what we created them to do: feed, produce profit for themselves, no conscience, no restraints, don't give a flip about regular people on the street, yet we give them some of the rights of real human beings, just none of the responsibility.

You know, kind of like George, Dick, Donald, and the rest of of the twelve trolls.

He can have the small states – trust me, he will lose to the big states; those are the states that care about "putting your money where your mouth is"; he hasn't but Hillary has. She's "been there done that". He may be a great Senator, Great husband and father, Smooth talker etc. but that doesn't qualify him to be president of the entire US. Really, think about it rationally, and lets not get rude. I'm being honest. This is a hugh "life changing" decision. We all know we have had it with the Republicans so we're going Democrat right? It now boils down to who can produce change; who has the experience and who is ready now – not who can talk about change, who makes "great inspirational" speeches about change – don't forget Bill was a great president. There was money in out accounts when he left (and don't forget he got elected both terms), so why wouldn't we continue with what was best for all of us. If that means another surge of Clinton's – why not. Let's just think rational now before we jump on the Obama bandwagon – a wheel is about to fall off of it!

BTW, HIllary may not be popular or "nice", but she has the goods to lead the country. Again, we are not looking for the nicest person out there, we are looking for the leader. I again ask you to think of what you would do if you were looking for someone to protect your family, if their safety is threatened. Think carefully please, and I can assure you that you would not find the least experienced person.

I feel like I'm in that episode of The "Twilight Zone", where a guy falls asleep, then wakes up, and he's the same, but everyone else is different, thinking and doing the opposite of what is logical. Again, folks, if you were to look to hire for ANY job in this world, you would look for experience. Would you hire an inexperienced mechanic to fix your car, that will carry your family? Would you purposely seek out an INEXPERIENCED surgeon to operate on your son's complicated brain tumor? Would you recruit an inexperienced CEO to run your company? It all doesn't make sense. Obama has the charisma, the inspiration, but NOT the experience to be President. It is that simple. He is playing on our emotional vulnerabilities, that we are tired of the current washington politics, and that he is something different: CHANGE. But he does not have the monopoly on Change, do you understand that? ANY candidate will be different from Bush. He has used his smiling face to convince you that he is the only one who can bring about change. I am stunned and shocked that so many of you otherwise intelligent and educated people have fallen prey to his hypnotism. We are not electing a Homecoming King folks; we have ONE chance to bring a competent leader to lead our country, during a very complicated and dangerous time. You are voting not just for popularity, not because you LIKE him, not because he is a good talker; you are voting for someone who WILL PROTECT YOUR FAMILY. And when it comes to my family, if you threaten their safety, then I will fight back like a wildcat. Why you would choose to find the most inexperienced person to protect your family, shocks me more than I can say. Please, vote for experience, it really does matter. I am for Clinton, but I am not saying you should agree with me, there are many other candidates that fit that bill too; Obama is probably LOWEST on that list, and I have no comprehension whatsoever why he is so incredibly popular. Please please please......think of my family, think of your family. The wrong choice for inexperience can kill us all, literally.

Republicans fear Obama, so don't let them fool you. Hillary is an easy win for Republicans because she has a lot of baggage. Also, Hillary divides the country; as a result, Republicans will come out in full force to defeat her. She is hated. On the other hand, Obama unites people, and can cross party lines. Republicans and Independents are more likely to support Obama, because he doesn't create friction.

I'm so thrilled to see Obama doing well in the early going. He appeals to me because he does have a message of hope for this country. I feel like he will be able to reach across party lines and get this country to work together for change.

And most importantly, I believe what he says. Even though he doesn't have the most experience of the candidates, I believe he will consult with experts and make a decision on what he feels is best for this country, and that is all I can hope for from a president.

Hillary is much too bitter over events from her husband's presidencey to ever be able to work with republicans to get things done. Her top priority is to one-up the republicans at every opportunity. And she wants to take credit for all the good things that happened during his tenure . . . she was first lady then, not actually making policies or getting things done.

People that don't want Obama are those that live in fear. If you think a Republican will be President if Obama carries the nomination, you are clearly wrong, and out of touch with America. Do you people realize that once a Democratic nominee is selected, he/she gets the support from mostly ALL Democratic leaders? If you are truly a Democrat, you will push for the nominee. We the people will make it happen.

It's time for change. Obama 08'.

Would it be possible for someone to run Barack Obama's 2004 democratic convention speech?? Or where can I can get a video of that speech??? Thanks

your picture look really nice!!!!!!!!!!

while obama is a charismatic and inspirational leader, i fear that he does not yet have what it takes to take this country forward at such a crucial moment in our history.

hillary does. i know because i met her. she is intelligent, focused, and prepared to move this country forward after 8 painful years under bush. and let it be known that she has a wonderful personality, she has a good sense of humor and she truly cares about the american people. we need a leader who is a strong, intellectually curious, and a capable decision maker. clinton can and, if given the opportunity, will lead this country out of these difficult times and help us to gain back the respect of the world.

Enough with the experience argument. Who says that being married to someone is experience? If I marry an airplane pilot and sit next to him in the cockpit can I fly the plane? Discounting that, all Ms. Clinton has is work as a corporate lawyer and a couple of more years in the Senate than Obama. Also, who says the only good and real experince is "inside the Beltway"? Isn't it good experience to have a President who has actually worked in the inner cities dealing with day to day problems of real people? And, who was in a State legislature learning how decisions from the federal government impact localities? And who is multicultural and has lived outside the US? And most importantly, was right on the most important issue faced by all recently: whether the war in Iraq was the "right decision" ?

What's wrong with all of us....don't the hundreds of thousands of disfigured soldiers living a life of pain mean anything to us? Shame on you for bringing experience into this election....I trust Senator Obama to do the right things for us all...and the last time I looked, conscience and pride mean a heck of a lot more in our middle class lives than politicians who rule by dipping into the pork barrels spread across this great country of ours. Every day I come home from work and see the streams of homeless people searching out a warm haven to sleep...while the parade of limos drive by completely oblivious to the to what is really happening to our country. George Bush proved that by catering to the money, catastrophe happens to people who only wanted a decent life for themselves and their children...not a world that celebrates heartache and failures. Senator Obama is our last hope...and I for one will be voting for him because like Neo in the Matrix, he is the one!

win you have two win we need you

To the people who claim that senator hillary is more experienced: can any one tell me how she is more experienced than barack obama? And please don't tell me she was the first lad, because that means nothing. She had no executive role as a first lady and did not attend any of the national security meetings. so, stop all hype about experience because neither hillary nor obama is more experienced than the other. What should set them apart should be other other qualities NOT EXPERIENCE!

what is most obvious from the above comments is that everybody is trading the candidates talking points. Clinton has made her signature theme experience, specifically some dubious "35 years of service/experience." She has worked for the children's defense fund, and has spent time working for children's causes, and she was first lady. But what comes with that is 28 years of unelected service (staff lawyer, law partner, first lady, various children's/social causes) that I'm not sure really rivals or impresses more than Obama's work before gaining political office (community organizer, civil rights lawyer, law professor). this is undeniable fact. Now looking at their elected experience. Obama has served two state senate seats in hard fought races, and lost a run at the primary for a US House Seat. He in 2004 as we all know jumped on the national stage, wowed at the convention, became a bestseller, after one speech and pretty much overnight. His US Senate run was a cakewalk, but it is undeniable how likable and more importantly infectious he is. Clinton is an accomplished, dignified, and impassioned politician. Unfortunately she's not bringing new people into the fold, and many have bad first and lasting impressions of her, that has created an irrational and oft sexist rejection of her. And, in particular, on this issue of experience, while it has hurt Obama to some extent, change won over experience, and there has been an undeniable blowback as people try to figure out these 35 years. 35 years comes with baggage, and as people investigate further, can anyone say her rise to *elected* office was more hard fought or improbable? And also very important to many voters, that she is more in touch with the average American?

If everybody due for social security benefits would have listened close to last nights republican cure for saving social security is raising the age limit. Sure, raise the age and keep going till no-one lives long enough to draw on the money that they paid into the system.Let's think of the tax dollars spent on the wars,, enough to make every head of household here in the United States an millionaire.
Hmmmmm,,, sure cure for poverty and healthcare.. You see, it wasn't hard for me to cure two large issues facing Americans.

I find this quiet interesting. All the Republican attack machines are quiet happy and please with Obama IA win and NH lead. The guy on Fox news Bill Kistrol, man his face looked like he just won a jackpot. Sean hannity and all those attack gang looked pretty pleased with the IA results. Now do they really love Obama? I’m not sure about that. The guy on MSNBC Chris Matthews, he was so excited that I felt he was Obama campaign people. None of the news media has really focused on what Obama has really done in his short political career. He may have not done any mistake but what is it that he have done? Remember people we don’t want a president who is a good on talking, we want president who is tough and and with experience. Change is a great word but it can suck really bad if Change goes wrong. It’s not the local reprehensive election here, it’s the election for President of the United States.

I for one am a Bush supporter. But I must say that on the Democratic side, Obama concerns me. Since the debates he has been consistent and has a posture of confidence I don't see in any of his peers. The experience thing doesn't fly in most eyes. If the Repubs. aren't careful they will lose in November:

Hillary = Mrs. crazy
Edwards = Mr. corporations are bad
Richardson = Mr. let's all get along
Kucinich = Mr. crazy

Hey Michael! Get your facts straight. Georgie Boy Was NOT elected twice. He was appointed once by Daddy's friends and elected (?) once. Remember I live in Florida and really know what I'm talking about. I was poll watcher during each election. "nuf" said.

Obama will select Biden as his VP-game over!

Lookout Scout:

Your comment "Hillary is the only candidate ready to handle international affairs. " does not stand the test of the field. I'm Dutch and have worked for the Dutch ministry of Foreign Affairs during the 90s. I can tell you from own experience – and this opinion is shared by a lot of my colleagues and in different foreign ministries for Foreign affairs worldwide, that Hillary Clinton is extremely bad in internationational negotiations (uninformed; without a coherent position; flip-flopping; basically clueless). I've witnessed several situations, where – as soon as the cameras had left the room – were nothing other than embarrassing for Hillary!
Nothing against her as a person or against her domestic achievements, however, her reputation AND abilities for handling international affairs do not AT ALL look promising if she becomes the next president!

"How in the world do people think that Obama ismore electable than Hillary? "

Let's put it like this – being married to an airplane pilot does not make one qualified to fly an airplane. Being married to a surgeon does not qualify one to operate on a person. Being married to a priest does not make one qualified to hold mass and hear confessions. Being married to a rock star does not mean one can play guitar.

Is any of this getting thorugh?

The media keeps saying and Oama keeps saying he is a uniter. For me Ia plarize within the democratic party. I will vote republican before I vote for Obama.

Why is it that the fact that republicans are supporting Obama for strategic reasons not being talked about.

Hillary's stance on health care is even dubious at best considering the AMA was one of her biggest campaign contributers when she ran for senate. She is absolutely unelectable, there is far too much negativaty associated with her. The democrats should select Obama or Edwards if they really wish to win the white house. And anyone that really thinks a republican stands a snowball's chance this time should really take another look at where Americans stand on issues that "dubya" has completely blundered.

Wow Mike, how much does the Clinton/Bush administration pay you per post?

"unelectable", huh? Like I said, Clinton is the one who is unelectable.

Because - I meant to add - that it is quite obvious that the GOP would rather face Hillary CLinton than Barack Obama, nine ways to sunday.

That is enough evidence for me that Obama is the truly electable democrat here, especially if the GOP continues to tear itself asunder as the "three legged stool" of Reganism collapses and each faction sticks its stool leg deep into the other factions' rear ends.

Various things in this thread are stunning and depressing at once. The most remarkable, to me, is the absolute vitriol of most of the anti-Obama poster, who I suspect must be closeted Republicans getting in early on trashing the man who will almost certainly take the nomination now. Once Obama cleans up in NH, those other state polls showing HRC leading will be irrelevant. Momentum is a powerful force in primaries, and Barack Obama has it.

Lots of covertly racist nonsense in here too. And some of it seems to be coming from actual HRC supporters. Guys, she has no *experience* to speak of that is *any* greater than Obama's or Edward's experience. She was *never* elected the first lady of Arkansas or the United States. She was along for the ride with Bill. She had *no* policy brief whatsoever in either position, and that she is claiming she had one (or that Bill gave her one) is *prime* evidence of the Clintonian corruption we all know too well. HRC's only *real* experience in *elected* office is a 6 year stint in the senate, where I grant she has been relatively effective at retail politics, but where she let down my side terribly with her votes on Iraq war authorization *and* more recently on a precursor to war with Iran.

Barack Obama has served longer in elected office than HRC if you count his state legislative work. He's also been a *real* community organizer, which matters a great deal more to me than HRC's boardroom experience. The whole "experience" thing seems to come down to how many world leaders Ms. Clinton met while she was first lady.

It wasn't her job to do more than serve them tea and smile.

For me, it's this simple: we have had either a Bush or a Clinton at the helm for the past 20 years. We do not live in a monarchy, and it is time for the people to say so. Even *were* HRC as experienced as she claims (and her supporters trumpet), I would not vote for her in a primary (though I will in the general if she is the nominee). We do not have dynasties. And our country is reeling and unable to accomplish *anything* because of the intense and bitter polarization of our political life. HRC represents that awful history, whether she wants to or not, and cannot transcend it. Too many people despise her and her husband. Too many people will feel her election as a call to arms - again - for a right wing crusade. We'll waste *another* 4 or 8 years fighting each other while the earth warms and the economy tanks and all the rest of it. We can't afford that.

It is time for a uniting candidate. Barack Obama has the potential to be that candidate. He is my candidate.

(PS: I'm also amused by the illiteracy and political ignorance of many posters in this thread, especially the Obama-bashers. That's why I think they are GOP moles.)

Here's my bottom line:

I don't worry about experience. It's WAY over rated.

I worry about competence. How do I determine competence? I watch me message coming out of the campaign. Obama's message is clear, consistent and very well crafted. A good sign for a man who hope's to occupy the bully pulpit.

We have had seven years of an administration who has convinced Americans to consistently vote against their own best interests. I want a president who can convince Americans to vote for what's good for them.

Obama has the gift. Hillary does not.

**

I am the exact demographic Ms Clinton wants. A 62 year old Deomcrat and a woman. I will vote on experience. My experience. The eight years Ms Clinton and her husband "shared the Presidency" my experience was as follows. No change in the health care system, jobs sent off shore, our borders were not secured and the threat of terriosm not address to any great degree. We were being attack here and world wide during their administration. Granted not on the scale of 9/11 but the threat was real. So little was done in education that my husband was laid off by the College he worked for. Our solution was to send him overseas to work. Ironically that is where many jobs started going. I am a life long Democrat. It would kill me not to vote. I can never see myself voting Republican because of the total lack of human compassion in all their rhetoric. I support John Edwards but am very excited about the energy and interest Mr Obama has ignited in the young and the independents. I will support either and would love for Mr Edwards to swallow his pride and run again as VP. They seemed a great team in the last debate.
GAM NC

Obama has been annointed by the press; he is their darling and they refuse to cast a critical eye on him like they do the other candidates. When he loses in November, and we have to endure 4 more years of a Republican White House and all the ramifications, the media should seriously examine it's role (but it won't).

Obama has been annointed by the press; he is their darling and they refuse to cast a critical eye on him like they do the other candidates. When he loses in November, and we have to endure 4 more years of a Republican White House and all the ramifications, the media should seriously examine it's role (but it won't).

To 'Check your facts – Nobama' You have restored my faith that we have educated ,and not ignorant voters in America. Notice also the new legislation Obama sponsored or co_sponsored that requires the president to secure 'around the world' all nuclear weapons and nuclear usable material, and if this is not a law to support US interventionism worldwide, I do not know what is!

Oh here it is.., way down here below the "Ballot Bowls". Typical of CNN to lead with Bush hate in their confusion. But guess what, America is not fooled by your Goldwater Golden Girl. What will you do now? Politics of persional destruction anyone??

Obama doesn't use I because he has no experience to speak of. My friend who lives just outside of Chicago tells me Obama was a horrible representive. He was never around to vote when he should been and when he did vote he did things like letting child molesters off. When the media wakes up and looks into the guys very liberal record, Obama will have a snow balls chance in hell of winning the White House.

Is anyone else ready for some dialouge about a 1-2 punch in the whitehouse.... where we have two democratic alphas running our federal government? Why do we have to choose between the inspiring but green Obama and the demonizable but effective Clinton? #2 swallow your pride and #1 think about the good of the country. If you guys can bring people together en masse as you both say, and you're both so committed to our nation as to throw your whole self in, surely you can work with a former rival. Too bad that the VP spot won't go to the number 2, but hopefully the top alpha standing at the end of it all will still pick a bulldog like Richardson.

I was leading towards Hillary initially but the more I hear her talk the less I like her. Her performance in the debate was antagonistic. I'm not sure where I hear this but it stuck in my mind. "You can not antagonized and inspire at the same time". I can't rememeber where I hear that quote but it has stuck in my mind. Hillary stated in the debate "pretty words" and speeches don't amount to change. Every signicant change in this country began with someone' s "pretty words" that spark a nation to change.

America it is time for a new kind of leadership.

Wake up alll....... go and wash ur face! A vote for Obama will b a Republican President for 2008. And I doubt that not all people in this comments r for democrats bcoz they try to persue the ppl by saying how Obama is good so that if Obama is elected as democrats candidate then republican can easily torn apart Obama and democrats piece by piece in 2008 election. Sooo.. wake up all democrats, forget about who is inspirational and talk nice just choose who should be in reality. Think Reality okkkkk....

OBAMA: PRO-WAR, PRO-TYRANNY, ANTI-CHOICE, AND
A RECORD OF LYING TO EVERYONE
Ignore His Right-Wing Voting Record and Believe his Words
By Gary F. (age 17)

Obama has a big burden. He has to go to his events and pretend he is something he is not. His voting record shows that he supports the war. He voted twice in 2006 against bringing America's troops back home. He votes for war appropriations as if giving our money to Halliburton and Blackwater is his sworn duty. His latest bit of posturing S 433 allows the Bush Administration to suspend any troop withdrawal, which if not suspended, still keeps the troops in Iraq for a long time to come. The suspension is written right into Section 4 (b). The bill tells Bush to bring the troops home some day unless he doesn't want to. The very name of the bill, "Iraq War De-Escalation Act of 2007" is a lie. This is par for the course for Obama.

Bruce Dixon and Glen Ford of the Black Agenda Report have written articles exposing Obama's fraud in pretending to represent the interests of African-American voters. Before anyone believes that Obama cares about African-Americans, they should read, "Barack Obama and the Winds of War," "Putting Black Faces on Imperial Aggression," "Barack Obama: the Mania and the Mirage," "Barack Obama: Hypocrisy on Health Care," "The Barack and Hillary Show Plays Selma," "Black America's Real Issue With Barack Obama," and "Barack Obama vs. Charles Hamilton Houston." From these articles and others, readers can see Obama come down on the side of the oppressors of African-Americans. For someone whose ancestors owned black slaves, Obama tries to put pressure on African-Americans and fails. Al Sharpton's reaction to pressure to back Obama was, "I'm not going to be cajoled or intimidated by any candidate not for my support." Instead of supporting African American's Obama is into lying to them and intimidating them. What makes him different than others who oppress African-Americans?

Paul Street exposes the real Barack Obama very clearly in his article, "The Obama Illusion." Street shows how Obama, a Hamiltonian believer in free trade and supporters of globalization has lent his support to the "...Hamilton Project, formed by corporate-neoliberal Citigroup chair Robert Rubin and other 'Wall Street Democrats' to counter populist rebellion against corporate tendencies within the Democratic Party... ," how Obama provided valuable assistance to pro-war candidates (such as Joe Lieberman), and how he criticized the filibuster proceedings against Samuel Alito. Street shows how Obama voted for "... a business-friendly 'tort reform' bill that rolls back working peoples' ability to obtain reasonable redress and compensation..." from corporations. Obama considers single payer universal health care too socialist and has stated that he prefers voluntary solutions. Street's article goes on to discuss Obama's support for other aspects of the neo-con agenda, including neo-con propaganda against African-American culture.

Obama voted to bring low-cost foreign labor into New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. This was a slap in the face against the African-Americans who were displaced in that city. Obama also voted to place Michael Cheftoff, the man responsible for the Katrina catastrophe, in charge of Homeland Security. Obama voted for the bills that gave Blackwater the funding they needed to shoot the people of New Orleans who were only trying to save their own lives. He voted to allow Michael Chetoff to waive all laws, including murder, torture and kidnapping.

In voting for the Real ID Act, Obama voted to end political asylum for people seeking shelter in this country because of terrorism at home.

African-Americans consider Dennis Kucinich, not Obama, to be their candidate. See Bruce Dixon's article "Is Dennis Kucinich the "black candidate?"

Obama voted more than five times for USA-PATRIOT's renewal. This is a bill that is patently offensive to most Americans. City after city has passed resolutions condemning USA-PATRIOT. Obama chose to side with tyranny over freedom and Bush over the people on this issue. The Real ID Act, which would allow Michael Cheftoff to declare martial law and imprison all Americans, was supported by Obama, as noted above.

Obama's record on choice is less than 50%. He pretends to be pro-choice while voting for anti-choice justices who have vowed to end choice. Obama even voted for cloture on Priscilla Owen, a justice Alberto Gonzales felt was too far to the right.

Obama's pretense at being anti-war is a fraud on the American people. His actions are fully pro-war. He has voted anti-choice and to keep the USA-PATRIOT Act. A win for Obama will be a win for the neo-con agenda. An Obama nomination is a guaranteed loss for the American people who would have no major candidates to support in 2008.

If Obama had a conscience, he'd vote against himself. Voting takes place in closed booths. Will some decency overtake Obama in the voting booth? Or has he become so used to lying that he doesn't know what is up and what is down?

This is part of the reason the voting age should be lowered While some complacent, uneducated voters might support Obama, most Americans under 18 are studying the facts and have no intention of supporting such an obvious liar.

Hurray, independents. Obama will win the nomination. Come January 09 we will have another Republican President. Thanks guys for the job well done.

curiosityhasme,

This country is really tired of dirty politics....

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.

Tend to agree that Obama WON'T 'win' Presidential race....BUT, what if he chooses Hillary has his VP? Then Americans would get the 'best' of both leaders', ie. one team with an inbuilt 'check and balance' where inexperienced is tempered by experience, and overly enthusiastic euphoric 'hope' is sensibly and pragamatically cautioned. They would make a much more credible team if they 'aligned' together. It would also make CLEAR that this alliance is between Hillary and Obama, and that Americans are NOT giving that wily Bill Clinton the key to the White House AGAIN.....Democrats, united in this way, MAY stand a chance against the Republican Mean & Greed Money Machine....And yes, Obama has Islamic 'roots', but that does not make him a threat to America or a 'terrorist'. If you do CHOOSE to think in this way, then consider the MANY so-called 'Christian' evangelicals pose more of a serious threat to the long term sanity and security of this new nation state then any 'muslim'. .... Seriously. Good luck America. Vote wisely. The world is watching ...

Do you want a president with no political experience or a president with years of experience. Popularity cannot run a country. That is what we had with Bush. This Obama craze is all about Popularity. Hillary has the experience and the knowledge to do wonderful things for this country. Do not pass up this opportunity to elect a great leader.

We don't need the kind of experience that Clinton has-lying, cover-up, etc. She would be a disaster for our country. As for Obama, we don't need the kind of change he wants either. In fact, if any democrat becomes president, the terrorists have won, and we will find that the war has moved right here to the homefront. The best hope for positive change and safety for our country is MIke Huckabee!!!!! Check out his web site to see where he stands on the issues. Although various candidates have their strong points, he's the one that makes sense on ALL of the issues. (I'm a former democrat)

i will vote hillary.i wish someone would ask barack hussein obama the same questions they are asking hillary.i woukd like to here him tell us what change he is talking about.i still havent herd yet. i wish it we could go back to the clinton era.at least i had a job and money in my pocket.now i am almost homeless without a pot to piss in or a window to throw it out of. this country needs to wake up. i would like to see a hillary/edwards ticket.

I could easily vote for Obama. I could easily support him as President. But the ugly truth is that I do not beleive there are enough Secret Service agents around to ensure his safety or that of his family. The extreme right will simply not accept him, and becasue of that, I will fear for his life with each state he picks up.

Remember the type of people who are still in control of this country.

Obama is too valuable a resource to loose to this country at this time. It would shatter this country if we lost him during this time when this country is making the decision to move forward or live in the dark ages again.

If there is a Lord, please make sure that Clinton is the nominee....otherwise we are doomed for more Republican Rule....

If the best argument you can make against Obama is to regurgitate the brain-dead Ann Coulter's ad hominem objections to his middle name, perhaps you're better off exercising your right to vote on American Idol or Dancing with the Stars...democracy is clearly out of your league. Leave it to those of us with the ability to make informed decisions.

Go Obama!

Obama wii be defeated in the general election.

When the 'average' moderate democrat or conservative will have it presented to them that the White House will be filled with Oprah and P Diddy. Or that Louis Farrakan will be advising Obama, they will ditch him for whichever Republican is running.

Pushing Obama is the Rove strategy, and it is working perfectly.

Go Obama, I like you. i will vote for you. Let the Muslim blood Prince rule the US.

OBAMA '08

Its sad that voters refuse to look at a candidates record or the lack there of, and only concentrate on the color of his skin. We'd be better off with Bush than to elect oprahbama.. This guy is a black racist! Im regisiterd dem if obama wins the nom, I will surly vote republican

For the United States to survive we need drastic change and Obama inspired me for this change from the day he announced his run for the presidency "Let the people descide" compared to Hillary's "I am in to win". We have to break away from the Bush/Clinton/Bush/Clinton dinasty because it is treated like royalty.

We have to get away from our mind set of "yes we want change as long as everything stays the same".

My wife and I are in the over the 60 crowd and we support Obama all the way in the hope for our children and grand children to have a better future.

AMERICA WE HAVE HOPE AGAIN.

For the United States to survive we need drastic change and Obama inspired me for this change from the day he announced his run for the presidency "Let the people descide" compared to Hillary's "I am in to win". We have to break away from the Bush/Clinton/Bush/Clinton dinasty because it is treated like royalty.

We have to get away from our mind set of "yes we want change as long as everything stays the same".

My wife and I are in the over the 60 crowd and we support Obama all the way in the hope for our children and grand children to have a better future.

What has become of this country?

The Obama supporters sound like 3rd graders. Just the type of mentality we need for electing our next President of the greatest nation on earth. A bunch of children throwing around empty buzzwords that mean nothing to the wiser and seasoned voter. I've never been so embarrased for our education system. Yes, let's vote for a President because a few children spam blogs with "hope" and "change" over and over ad nauseum. It's quite clear, indeed, we are seeing the result of Bush's No Child Left Behind. I fear for our future.

Please save your hysterical screeching outcries for "hope" and "change". Words mean nothing unless they are backed by proven credentials, ideas and accomplishments. Yes, I've reviewed Obama's record, or lack thereof. Not impressed.

Don't even get me started on Edwards. As they say, always a bridesmaid, never a bride.

If Obama wins the nomination I'll be looking at the Republican candidate to cast my vote, hopefully that will be McCain.

To curiosityhasme. THANK YOU..

I read about something that happened at a caucus in Iowa. Two sisters are very upset about something a Obama supporter said to them. When Dodd didn't recieve the % he needed to stay in the runnning, they were approached by different representives. They were mulling over who they should cacus for when a Obama person came over to them. She asked them why they are still over here? And the older sister said because they hadn't decided on their second choice yet. The lady looked confused and shook her head. "Well, I know it's not going to be Clinton. So, come with me." The little sister then said, "Where not going anywhere until we decide." And the lady actually snapped back, "Your not racist are you?" They were stunned and confused. When she realized how they took her racist remark, she left. Obama won fair and square? That happened to two sisters. How many others are out there that didn't want to be called racist and went along and voted for Obama?

President Kennedy will always be my hero and how dare Obama and the media compare the two of them. My hero served as a Congressman from 1947 thru 1953 and was elected to the Senate and served from 1953 thru 1961. How many elections does that add up to be? If your voting for Obama, I am sure you know. Kennedy saved his crew after the sinking of his PT-109 boat. President Kennedy is a war hero, he nearly died swimming and carring his men to safety. He nearly lost his life in WW II for the country he loved. But it did cost John Kennedy his health by suffering as massive back injury that followed the president thru out his life. So you Obama supporters and the media who are saying your guy is just like President Kennedy before he took office should be ashamed of yourselves. How insulting. Pretending to be a great man does not make you one. And standing in a great mans shadow, does not make you half the man Kennedy will always be in millions and millions and milli ons of peoples eyes around the world. The World loved President Kennedy for what he stood for and against and the actions he took. Namely saving the world from WW III. At 10 years old I became a Kennedy Democract because of what his party stood for. And I would not vote for Obama if he was the last man on earth.

Why dont we pretend we are picking a sitter for our children? We would ask around , then we would ask questions like who are they where are they from.parents and granparents ect .what experience do they have? Can they be trusted? That is how I will do it. because the pres of u.s Will be in charge of our children, And call it what you will I call it instinct, something is not right with Obama.I believe the blble warns of this...and thank God im not the only one.

When will we ever learn that the Jerry Springer commentaries don't work with the American People…PERIOD
Sooner or later all this one-sidednes will turn against these so called unbiased journalists who thrive on sensationalisn instead of equal support.
Shame Shame Shame
Go Independents!!!!!

Obama, not enough experience?
Some of our greatest presidents had little experience when they came to Oval office....Lincoln.....Kennedy....Truman. What Barack Obama has shown us is honesty and integrity. I'll take that anytime over all these insiders who have been already bought and paid for by the central banks,corporations, and Bildeberg. Go Barack.

People who support Obama and say Hillary has done nothing and what bills did se introduce. Have you gone to the Thomas Library of Congress, where you can find hundreds of bills that Hillary sponsored, and hundreds that she co sponsored? If you compare the kind of legislation and bills that Obama and Clinton are involved in, it will be clear that Obama is a kid, and Hillary is involved in much more substantial and significant ways to spend her time, and how about Obama's 'no voting staus for at least 85% of senate votes? People wake up!

Backed by 2 examples and you can find countless other contrasts:

Obama S.CON.RES 53 Passing a law rejecting the requirement that voters have to provide a photo ID when voting.

Clinton co-sponsor of the Levin Act – making statute a plan for full Iraqi independence and redeployment f troops by the end of 2006, and if not obtained by the end of 2006 the curent administration needs to submit a plan and new justification for an extension. (Brief summary, but the full details can be read at http://www.senate.gov/~levin/newsroom/release.cfm?id=257387

And if you look at the substance of their speeches on the senate floor you can clearly see that Hillary is well versed with a good understanding of the history, background, and has detailed plans of her ideas and solutuins. You find Obama absent most of the time and making one or 2 sentence statements showing he is not well versed, especially of international issues. And you can read speech after speech stating Clinton press Rumsfield on ...., Clinton presses Bush on .....Clinton presses Senate to stand up to Executive branch, Clinton demands answers from president about no contract bids in Iraq, etc....

Clinton rocks, and she is not afraid to stand up or speak up. After troops were not redeployed in 2006, Clinton continued to press and fight the current administration. Tell me where was Obama and what he has done?

And as I read the comments and mentality of comments on this blog by people who support Obama, I can't believe the small minded gossipy mentality of many Americans, that are largely ignorant!

So please before you make a stand for any candidate, take the time to know the facts about the candidates and what they have actually accomplished or not and what they really stand for. Do not vote out of ignorance and the hype of empty talk!

Americans, don't be fooled by rhetorics.

Obama is a good speaker does not make him qualified to be a president.

Lets not make the mistake of putting the wrong person there because he speaks very well.

Michael, you got it very correct.

AMERICANS BEWARE THE IDES OF NOVEMBER

Hillary's criticism of Obama – "ambitious" because he wrote at age 5 that he wanted to be President of the United States one day. She complains that he it is not his time and that he should wait. She complains that he is giving people false hopes, and that the people need to have not so high expectations.

I haven't heard her attack Edwards for the same things. (I don't know if Edwards wrote about being the President one day when he was 5) – but Edwards and Obama do not have the WA history. When I hear Hillary say the things that she says to Obama – it sounds racist. I don't believe that is her intention, but to tell a Black person not to be ambitious, that it is not their time, and to reign in their hopes and aspirations?

Is this an American value? To settle for what you have? To not imagine the world better than it is?

I don't believe that Hillary is capable of getting pass the gridlock in WA. She creates it by her negativity and criticisms of others. No one likes to work with people like that, unless you on are the same team. Strange how we can do sideline quarterbacking for Iraq with their Sunnis and Shiites; but can't see the forest through the trees that the way we demonize our political parties doesn't form a functional government.

I think Barrack Obama is too good and can lead $ unite the American people.Anyone against him is just being paranoid.America should stand up to new age politics. Obama '08

Dave, it seems you're implying that we should support Obama just because he's black. That is the most unamerican, unintelligent, and frankly reverse-rascist idea I've ever heard. I think Martin Luther King Jr. and any supporter of minority rights believes that we want to get to a point where our superficial differences don't interfere with our interaction and discourse. So it isn't about voting for a black man because he's black, it's about not caring that he's black and voting for him because he's the best PERSON for the job.....which is where Obama has fallen short in his mission to gain my support.

You are not really thinking about it if you think Obama will wave a magic wand and make us all agree. POLITICS IS ABOUT DEBATE! True, debate doesn't have to be hate filled, but most of the country isn't hateful. Mainly the extremists on each end are, and that's not going to change.

I'm 21 years old. I'm not a hateful person. I look forward to a productive future for our country. I know we need inspired leadership. I also know we need capable and competent leadership. Unfortunately, Obama has not proven himself to be either of the latter. He has avoided running on any sort of record, only on a promise of hope and change. I don't know Obama, so I really don't know if I can just take him at his word. I'm interested in a candidate who can prove to me with some sort of visible, tangible evidence that they can change the tone in Washington and change the course of our country. I think this country can be united by having a president that comes up with quality solutions, the greatness of which people won't be able to deny. I think its more effective to assemble a "working majority" by showing what you can do (and have done), rather than just saying it. That's how Hillary earned my support and that's why she'll keep it.

Looks like Hill is going to get creamed again in NH. This country has lost its mind. Somehow experience, knowledge and service, all I have been taught growing up, have become an anathema in this country. Something is seriously wrong in this country. People are so insecure and porous in their souls, that they mistake false hopes as real, patronize the politics of race, class and gender, over the politics of substance, hard work and resiliency. Tis the tragedy of liberalism in America. I am so done, I am un-subscribing my cable service. Not worth loosing any sleep over.

Obama is a good motivational speaker, but nothing else. I don't care if he is muslim or Christian. Muslim people, the normal ones are not radical, but radical islam is brought about by poverty, and Christian's have the same problem, i.e. bombing abortion clinics??? Actually someone with some sympathy, compassion and an ear to the Muslim people of the world would be great, but not Obama, because he is a green kid that has a good speech writer. At least he does not deny that he is all talk, because he said in the debate he can change everything by his words, and in a speech on his website about how he will conduct foreign policy, he says it will be by talking. He is so green and naive. Who cares about Clinton's personal life, and I think if many people in America have the catty gossipy mentality of talking about if Hillary is happily married or not, then the American people are in trouble, and then I would not be surprised if Obama is elected, then he will have 4 more years of disaster!

My family and I think Hillary can beat any Republican nominee, not Obama. At this time the Republican's strategy is they are nor attacking Obama now, because they want Obama to win, they know that Obama cannot win against any Republican nominee, however, if Hillary wins the nomination, they will have a hard time beating her and it's gonna be a neck to neck race. Democrats and independents who's leaning toward the democrats should really think twice. Yes Obama is likable but he can never win the general election. Republicans are pushing Obama to win the primary so that the Republicans can easily win the general election. Please vote for Hillary so we can have a demopcratic President.

When I vote for a President I would prefer one with both style and substance. However, if I can only have one substance always wins.

Again, Obama is a nice guy with potential, but this is clearly just a "bounce" from the excitement.

Hillary Rodham Clinton is ready to be President on DAY 1 – NO training period required, and this is what WE NEED !

Folks from New Hampshire know this, respect this, and they like Obama too, but they will likely make the most practical and sensible solution to VOTE FOR CLINTON.

Obama will make a very great cabinet member and get the experience he needs for perhaps a future presidency.

All of the Clinton supporters are showing their true colors. How much experience did JFK have when he got elected? Just about the same amount as Obama. And here you have a minority with a real shot at winning, and all you can do is bad mouth him. It's about time we had someone other than pasty fat old white politicians running for President. Obama has the best chance to unite our country. For supposedly being the party that lifts up minorities, you Dems look more like establishment Republicans to me. It appears that all you want is more hatred and division, like we've had for the past 20 years.

This country is finally awake after years of drinking the Bush and Clinton kool aid.

Obama is the future of a prosperous America, a tolerant America and a generous America.

If some of you people can't tell the difference between that dry-drunk, mush-mouth, bible-thumping, corporate-shill village idiot George Bush and the brilliant, articulate, progressive intellectual Barack Obama then you DESERVE the past 7 years of ineptitude.

Put another way: if George Walker Bush had been born with a name like Barack Hussein Obama, but still retained his same personality and intellect, then he'd be driving a cab in Austin.

And if Hillary had been married to him instead of Bill, she'd be that real annoying, cloying, domineering PTA president that seems to take over all our kid's schools.

...and that's as close to (capital "P") President as either would have gotten.

JP

curiosityhasme,

I don't think anyone who points about Senator Obama's ties to a historically black church and equates it to...

"THRONGS OF YOUTH EDUCATED BY BET, MYSPACE, AND FACEBOOK ARE HIJACKING OUR CULTURE

THE REAL WORLD OF GHETTO / GANGSTA MENTALITY AND LIFESTYLES"

has room to call other people racist.

The dumbing down of America continues.....sigh! THIS IS NOT AMERICAN IDOL!! We are electing our PRESIDENT people!!!! The President of the United States! The person who will represent us to the rest of the World! This person NEEDS to have experience! Look what we've had the last 7 years with a president who doesn't even have a command of the English language. We are at war, in debt to the tune of trillions of dollars which we owe to China for God's sake, sliding towards a recession, are roads, bridges and infrastructures are in disrepair, our school buildings are falling down, people can't afford to go to a doctor NOT TO MENTION THE THREAT FROM SOME WACKO WITH A NUCLEAR BRIEFCASE!!!!! and you want to let Barack Obama cut his teeth in the Oval Office??? GOOD LORD, PEOPLE WAKE UP!!! WE HAVE GOT TO HAVE SOMEONE WITH EXPERIENCE TO HELP US THROUGH ALL THIS! VOTE WITH YOUR BRAIN! VOTE FOR HILLARY CLINTON!

Here is one simple reason why Obama will lose:

Obama voted against requiring medical care for aborted fetuses who survive? Born Alive Infant Protection Act (BAIPA)

Even if he wins Democratic nominee, the Republican will use that against him in the general election.

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/01/17/politics/main2369157.shtml

Either Hillary or Obama will make excellent choices as president compared to Bush. However, I believe Obama will be the better candidate for this country despite Hilary's experience. I'm sorry if that hurt your FEELINGS Hillary;)

Go Obama!

I think there are no currently appealing candidates:

Obama- resembles ML King speech in having a dream, due to oprah trying to get him in as the first candidate she has ever endorsed, I question the comfort of that choice. He has no real plans just ideology. He is not experienced enough to run country, and change card has been used too many times with same result, no results.

Clinton- says she has the experience, but as a senator, that doesnt qualify her directly. She should elaborate, possibly that she has seen in and learned from President Clinton, but she makes no mention of that. She is not the best communicator as she is cold, or angry often when talking, not the most likable. Nonetheless, she has brilliant, and has specific plans of action on every issue. I would vote for her if I chose today.

Edwards- likable candidate but not outfitted to run country.

Huckabee- making religion an issue, and promoting his religion, sincere, but disjointed in methods of getting things done. unrealistic, no income tax will not pass through congress, would waste time/money, hes just trying to get elected.
Hes very likeable, but not necessarily a practical choice. I would still consider him, I just need to learn more about his ideas, they need to be refined. I like the guy, I have to admit.

McCain-used war experience to claim he should be president. says he has the experience, senate experience doesnt justify being president. He is a nice guy also, I dont like his stance on supporting war it was ludicrous, but I will give him a chance and see how he progresses.

Romney-very strong debator, and confident, I do not like that he thinks government should not pay for health care, he is probably well off so thinks its the wrong move. For that, i would run to a democrat, but I will see what else he thinks and decide from there.

I WILL ONLY VOTE IF HILLARY CLINTON'S NAME IS ON BALLOT FOR PRESIDENT, THAT INCLUDES ALL MY FAMILY. GO HILLARY

What happened to Obamas bounce? He is tied with Hillary in most polls and ahead of her in just a few. Average them all togther and it is less than 4. Contrast that with the 17 points John Kerry gained in 2004 in the Boston Globe poll, which catapulted him from a 17-point deficit to a 20-point lead in New Hampshire after the Iowa caucuses. How sad for Obama. Isn't Obama suppoust to be God. He should be ahead of Hillary by at least 50 points. And by the way, you don't double team ( Obama and Edwards) Hillary unless your very, very worried about her. Think about it.

Too many believe that experience is what we need. I say that experience is why we have fallen short of many issues not being resolved. Obama come with Honesty, Integrety, and the passion to make things right in THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. It is time for a change, and maybe it's the CHANGE that some AMERICANS are afraid of. I say onward for better health care, education, more jobs in the united states and not overseas. We need to focus on what is happening in our own backyard. There are too many suffering within our walls. It's time for change!! Time for Obama!!

I vote Obama 2008!!!!!!

GWB had 4 years of governorship of Texas and another 8 years of presidency, what did that experience get us? even as we speak there is plenty the current administration can do and is not doing and yet, we seem to think that so called experience is necessary when all you need to be is have compassion and noble goals for the country.

In researching, I have yet to find much substantive info on Obama's work. I've seen that he lectured at a college and was active in his community. He represented community organizers, discrimination claims, and voting rights cases. And he directed a voter registration drive. Oh, and he's made it illegal for Lobbyists to have lunch with senators, if they're sitting down. He has also sponsored some bills in the Senate, some of which have passed, others not.

Somehow, that all seems kinda dwarfed by Hillary's list of work.

Who has the track record of being a leader and bringing about huge change?

Hillary Clinton.

Obama said "we want to 'change' ".
I want to know how much do you want to change? What do you want to change and in what ways? How do you make changes? What do you have to make the US change?

I think people want to see the actions not only the speaches.

To Michael on: January 6, 2008 5:55 pm ET

Maybe those who don't know how many terms a president can be elected for shouldn't be voting or participating. Especially one who wants to vote for Bush again... Have you been paying attention to the world AT ALL lately?

Frikkin' idiot...

Come on people, it is just a stupid poll. And with the margin of error, they are still tied!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wake up and smell the coffee. Hillary is going to bring change to this country, and I look forward to it. Go Hillary

Hillary is not taking credit for Bill's presidency, and I'm getting tired of Obama groupies and Hillary-haters spouting off over-simplified lies like that. She was a very involved part of Bill's presidency, which is part of the experience she is talking about in that case. As they tell it, she was a part of Bill's discussion and decision making process. How can you say she wasn't? Were you in the White House?

As for the rest of her experience (not in chronological order):

*Working (successfully) to reform education standards in Arkansas among other things (Arkansas Educational Standards Committee)
*Working for the Children's Defense Fund
*Worked as a consultant to the Carnegie Council on Children
*Pro bono work for child advocacy
*Co-founder of the Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families
*appointed by Jimmy Carter as a member of the Board of Directors of the Legal Services Corporation (and was the first woman to serve as the chair)
*Appointed chair of the Rural Health Advisory Committee in Arkansas
*Introduced the Arkansas' Home Instruction Program for Preschool Youth
*Politically involved when she was younger (kinda general, i know)
*Working at her college even to more fully integrate African-Americans into it,
*Battling against Conservatives and the special interest groups to try and institute universal health-care
*She successfully sought to increase research funding for prostate cancer and childhood asthma at the National Institutes of Health.
*With Janet Reno, Clinton helped create the Office on Violence Against Women at the Department of Justice.
*In her second term in the Senate
*Was a integral part of the creation of SCHIP and The Adoption and Safe Families Act,
*Helped lead the way to get National Guardsmen healthcare
*Served on Five Senate sub-committees: Committee on Budget, Committee on Armed Services, Committee on Environment and Public Works, Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, Special Committee on Aging.
* A Commissioner of the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
* Took a leading role in investigating the health issues faced by 9/11 first responders
*Co-introduced legislation to increase the size of the regular United States Army by 80,000 soldiers to ease the strain on forces

And there's more. I think it's safe to say Hillary Clinton has worked very hard to make people's lives better and to make quality change for many in our country.

Seems like there are people saying they don't know where detailed plans from Obama are. "Where's the beef?".

I say, why the heck are you all so ignorant? What's wrong with you?

He has very detailed plans outlining his stand on every major issue accessible to anyone who cares to examine those plans.

Anyone who has posted that Obama hasn't given specific and detailed plans is a liar. If they really wanted to know, they'd just go look it up. Get real.

This republican is jumping on the Obama train. Enough partisanship. I don't agree with all of his politics, but he has the strength of character to change our standing in the world! Go Barack!

Clinton supporters!
Give it up and....
ACCEPT THE "INEVITABLE"

OBAMA '08

I think America is a place I want to live in. A place where HOPE is attainable. As a 27yr old black man in one of the poorest cities in America, Hope is all we have. There is a different feeling in Cleveland in 08', people are ready for something new and realistic. Everyday in Cleveland there are murders and it's not getting better. People bring up millions of issues about other countries problems, what about our own problems. All the billions of dollars we give to other countries should be used for America's problems. Obama can relate to the problems of the poor people, that's why he has my vote and everybody in Cleveland is talking about Obama. EVERYBODY!

I'm sure Hillary Clinton has had a Sally Field moment this week:

"You DON'T like me! You really DON'T like me!

Yes, Hillary, we don't like youl. Never have, never will.

Yes, all you Dem's...vote for Obama. That's what we Republicans want. You'ren making this way too easy for us. When we have our Candidates, and we expose the how little your candidate kows about security, we'll have another term of a great leader, a leader in the GOP. Thats what the USA needs, a strong leader that knows what to do and t's definitely not Obama. So yes...plz give us this Fight, becus it aint gonna even be one with this joke. hehe >=)

I just read about what happened at the 100 Club Dinner. I am STUNNED. I have been to two of these events in the past and DEMS do not act the way Obamas bussed in young people did. First of all, you need a ticket to get in and I read where these kids were at the door trying to get in without a ticket. The guys at the door told them they needed a ticket and from what people who were at the event said, they cursed and screamed and stormed in. A lady sitting at a center table said it was like a mob came to town. Senator Clinton was speaking and they went to the middle of the room crowding the tables and the people sitting there and starting booing her. Also, screaming Obamas name and wildly waving their Obama signs in the air. This is always a love feast for all the DEMS running. There is applause but never have I ever seen booing. Usually, there is a deep respect for everyone running for office. The Jefferson Jackson dinner is the exact same way. My husband and I went to one just a few months back with Joe Biden. Everyone was so happy for Joe. No booing or hatefulness. Those kids were plants from Obamas campaign and we do not do that to other Democrats. This is a dirty trick. I wonder what else Obama has up his sleeve? Another George Bush. Wake up America.

I cannot believe people can be so blind. Obama is not ready!

I agree with you MG. I am fearful for my children, as well as our country's future. I don't understand how ppl could want someone with no experience when it has done nothing but hurt or country in the past 8 yrs. We are falling into a trap of the republicans, Obama cannot win and they know that. When they get their hands on him they are going to rip him into shreds. Why are we handing over another 4 or maybe even 8 yrs to them? We need someone who is going to take our country in the right direction and that takes someone with experience. Please ppl when you go in to vote think of where your vote is going to take our country.

This is completely insane..... why do Americans have to always pick the easy choice – Barack is a really nice guy and has an amazing future ahead of him, but he is NOT the man for the job.

He is inspirational but as as Hillary pointed out quite rightly in the debate yesterday, poetry will not pass legislation, inspiration will not mend fences, inspiration will fall on deaf ears with terrorists wanting to harm us. Hillary is the woman who can get the job done. If it's change you are looking for – (the people voting blindly for Barack) then go with Hillary – she is a woman – there has never ever been a woman president in the West – there is no precedent of what she can do. She knows what she is talking about and it too forthright sometimes but she has to be to be heard amongst the boys. Listen to her in the debates – her answers were spot on while Barack shied away from debate. Electability is huge – we have to place a Democrat in the White house in 2009 if we are to survive.

We cannot let the "company" dictate who gets to go to the white house – because you know there are invisitble hands pushing you all towards Barack for a reason. He is not ready, he is not the man for the job – THIS TIME ROUND. If another one of those idiotic republican candidates gets elected – I'm leaving this country for sure!!

Obama = change of America's world view and the world's view of America
Hillary = change of life

You people can't handle: CHANGE!

About the only thing you folks might be able to handle is a raise on your pay check...even then you would have an anxiety attack, wondering if someone is going to take it back!

NObama does NOT have the EXPERIENCE to bring about REAL CHANGE, unless, of course, you might want a First Lady running around the globe telling everyone her husband is, well, STINKY!

the debate on this post has been so simple.

anti obama clinton tallking points. vs. pro obama talking points, and the hope/change is winning. it's reshaped the debate on both sides. shaped Clinton's tone and current strategy. It's changing how the republicans are talking. he's already framing any discourse that will follow, and he's been on message and consistent with it from Day 1. Bush has not contributed anything to our politics but his victories made certain the necessity to
1) have an excited base (evangelicals/anti-gay marriage referendums)
2) frame the media narrative (fuzzy numbers, internet invention/flip-flopper)
3)frame the debate (9/11, alqaeda, freedom, baby jesus, 9/11, 9/11 ...amen!)

he lost the pop. in 2000, and eeked out victory in 04. It Looks like Obama is doing this so far. Clinton has lost control of all 3. I happen to love her. I myself regret falling in line with the mob against her, but the irrational ire she brings out in people is very real and catching. If you support her you know this. unfair, sometimes very sexist but real. Obama has been able to frame his candidacy in such a way that most criticisms are in opposition to his Epic improbable journey to restore hope and bring change and heal a divided nation (blah blah blah). But it's working. We need what works. they fight, we fight back. he has so far. and the republicans weren't ready, they didn't think he'd be in it this far. what do they do now? I think a lot more reject the potentially racist attacks than are energized by them. and it might very well have the effect of keeping some people at home unless they fit into some carefully constructed narrative.

All the Clinton supporters want to tout her experience. Allow me to tell you someone else who had experience: George W. Bush, former governor of Texas. Experience means nothing if you have experience standing for the wrong things. Clinton supports whatever is politically expedient for Clinton at the time. Like John Kerry, she voted for the war before she voted against it. And, for those claiming she is electable, we saw how well that argument worked for Kerry in 2004.

I'm a McCain supporter first and foremost, though Obama is my second choice. These are the two people who are most willing to reach across party lines and reunify our country, which is the most important thing right now. Do you think Clinton, she of the "vast right wing conspiracy" accusations, is going to reach across party lines? For me, an Obama vs. McCain showdown would be the perfect outcome to the primaries. A win for America either way.

And if you Clinton supporters want to talk about electability, let me fill you in on a little secret. Republicans are praying for a Clinton win because she's got an entire cemetery worth of skeletons in her closet that our candidate could just cherry pick at his leisure. No way she'll win in the general elections. Obama, on the other hand: here I am, a longtime Republican, listing him as my second choice overall. How's that for electable?

I am a republican at heart and would probably vote for Obama should he make it that far. If Hillary gets the nod I will absolutely vote against her. She is the epitome of bs.

Hillary and Bill who supported Dr. Martin Luther King and his dream are now caught up in a nightmare of they're own making – They are trying to block the most viable black candidate, Barak Obama, from becoming perhaps one of the most effective uniter presidents with vision in sync with his time marking a sea change in America spiritual growth ever, have they lost their soul or their minds?- most curious....

Thought I'd leave a word or two before I delete the CNN shortcut off my desh top.
In the past CNN was the first thing I turned to in the morning and the last thing I listened to at night. That, of coarse was before they stopped reporting the news and became Obama's campaign manager. By the way Joe Biden was my guy so it has little to do with the sleezy way they treat Senator Clinton. It certainly still is men's club politics.

It's such ashame Ann Richards and Molly Ivins aren't here to shake down Obama in true Texas tradition. Now, both of these yellow roses would have been the first to admit that Obama could "charm the snakes out of the trees", but those two Lone Star broads could see right through anybody or anything. Ann Richards could have been the first female president, if the idiots (Molly's words) in Texas hadn't listened to "W's" fluff talk as well. Many were fooled, and with the help of the Rove machine, he made it all the way to D.C. Stupid people continue to overlook the real gems – the smart gals – right in front of their eyes. Boy, if we ever needed Annie, it's now. I can hear here now saying, "Hillary, honey – you've already proven that a lady's place is in the dome (Senate) ......now get out there, get your confidence back, expose 'em for the fluff they are, and dance all the way backwards in high heels down Pennsylvania Avenue – and tell them that Ann sent ya!" She knew the brilliance of not only Bill Clinton, but Hillary as well. Like any real Texan (not a Bush) ,these women knew a winner when they saw one. Channeling Ann and Molly .......................................

It can be verified Barrack Obama as an Illinois Senator has been placed on
repeated written notice of ongoing illegal race discrimination against American Hispanics. I ,a Hispanic American, have been denied the right to formally officially file race discrimination “IDHR & EEOC” charges against Hormel Foods Corporation and UFCW at the agencies IDHR & EEOC in Illinois since 2004 when in fact other nonHispanics are allowed to file such charges of Race discrimination. Despite Barack Obama and his office having full knowledge and understanding of this serious situation Barrack Obama a civil rights attorney himself has refused to hold anyone at IDHR & EEOC accountable for their actions regarding the issue of IDHR & EEOC discriminating against Hispanic American complainants and to date Barack Obama is not investigating or even asking for any independant third party to investigate this racial discrimination citing only a separation of powers. It is unconscionable for Barack Obama to have used this device as it regards race discrimination which has effectively empowered IDHR & EEOC to maintain their illegal & discriminatory position and with Barack Obama’s inaction Barack Obama is in fact discriminating against Hispanic American constituents of Illinois. I have been reporting this information on blogs longer than he has been running for president. I wonder how he would have done in Iowa if more poeple knew the truth. And if he is truly open and honest he should tell America himself what is going on in Illinois right now!

Every indication is that this election is very much a departure from the norm. in Carter and Bill Clinton you had very outside-of-Washington politicians that many people thought were a departure from what was electable/sensible. and 2 democrats over more than 30 years is NOT a trend. to the people that say Edwards' southernness puts him in play, well it didn't help in 2004 – anywhere! And please let's not forget, though dems (self included) liked Clinton, he won a plurality in 92, and had serious trouble against a weak candidate in Dole, in 96.

TYo those that decry what think is blind following for Obama, I say YOU are the fools. It completely dismisses the very real sentiment that many voters have that they they hunger for a candidate who (at least on their tv screens) appeals to them to rise to some higher purpose to some higher ideal and *seems* genuine and trustworthy. It is not foolish to question. It is certainly not foolish to criticize and even attack inconsistencies and glaring weaknesses, but to dismiss the people who support him is a mistake. Should Obama fail to capture the nomination JE and more likely HRC has to find a way to tap iinto that inclusion, optimism, hope, etc. And I don't think HRC can. And despite her many arguments the polls and momentum and ground level sentiment all seem to be in Obama's favor. SO it is wise for her to question his actions and experience, but it hasn't been working.

people who care more for experience are not new to the process, they're mostly older, and have in many cases expressed a cynicism at the possibility of an Obama candidacy. Obama is getting people excited. In our very deep Dem field experience withered. the story is the same on the republican side, to such degree that Romney is now an "agent of change" the way Hillary for the past few weeks has been an "agent of change." A rabid and excited base is palpable and it shapes the coverage. Bush had a more excited base, it rejected the bad press, it demanded bad press for the other candidates – he won twice. If Obama is able to keep people getting excited some may not care for him, but he's already got repubs using his slogans cuz they're working. the Repubs have in McCain and Huckabee two formidable candidates, but If the Dems can get serious turnout the lack of enthusiasm on the GOP side will make this race very winnable. he has high positives (upon first impression) from most republicans. in fact better than Clinton has amongst Dems. the choice is simple.

NH will do Obama the Same Thing Iowa Did Howard Dean In 2004 Watch and See..

-GO GIRL, GO!!!!

Dear Mrs Clinton,

I do relate to you very much. I am a mechanical engineer who works with 99.9% guys.

Oh boy, they can be sooo mean!

Please, do not aloud them to intimidate you! You are very , very smart woman.

I am Canadian. We are nor directly affected from american choice of President, but we care.

I was watching the debate and judging on the merit. You girl, was on the TOP- well informed , articulate, on the point, charming...but I have some suggestions: (I wish I ware in your team)

- Please pay attention that Mr.Obama very carefully listen what you are saying , make marks and then use the information paraphrased and presenting it "very knowledgably" (Plagiarism). Please , thy to talk after him.

Bay the way, I really steak my ears out to hear something substantial from him; goes around, around... entertainer.

- At the debate several time Obama kind of "bay the way" has mentioned the time presided G.Bush???!! Halloo? PLease , do not aloud him to do that. Only once you effectively reacted. May be you want to reconsider your position , there is nothing wrong to defend Clinton's era. Do not mess any opportunity.

- Tell people : yes you are tough but the job is more than tough. Every day!

- The only remark that I have from the debate evening was: you should be the last with your closing wards. It was Obama repeating your statement make it sound like his.

- If you have a time and see the tape of that debate you will see a lot. Obama- black,white or pinkish is just ENTERTAINER .

P.S. Every time spellchecking Obama there is suggestion to be change to Osama!!??

Gane, Toronto< Canada

I really hope that New Hampshire voters realize the gravity of their job and not be fooled by a good speech. Afterall the devil can deliver a thoughtful and beautiful speech to get you to do what you should not.
I truly believe we need to be carefull with Obama, afterall he has no real experience and doesnt give exact plans for our future.
His background in islam is shakey, exactly what year did he join a Christian church? Does anyone know?
He also has no experience, remember when we all fell in love with George Bush? He could talk people into alot of bad things. He was a guy we could talk to. Look what happened! HILLARy08' At least we know what we are getting!!!!!

Jimmy, just because your whole family supports clinton does not mean you have to fall victim to the conformity of the status quo! think about it

Iowa and NH? k. two states? Obama the choice? Nope. This is truly remarkable. Some can maybe even laugh. I guess some may have not paid much attention at last nights debate. This is beyond words for our great country. I guess all of us old folks should be put out to pasture?

I am like Clinton a true figther. Against all odds. age, being a woman and being slammed by Obama and Edwards. She is far more than both of these two men combined. For that matter all of them Both republicans and democrats.

Our country is facing problems like we have never faced before. The environment, global terrorism, economy decline, and millions of families and children without healthcare. Its nice to hear the things that Obama is bringing to the table, and he would be change. But with the issues that face us as a country, we need to take better look at our candidates. Hillary Clinton not only brings change, but she brings the experience and know how to solve some of the existing problems. Lets not get confused over speeches or words that individuals say, because we do not have the time to elect a president and wait and see if he or she can produce. Thats why Hillary Clinton is not only the best choice but the smart one. I believe that HIllary Clinton can deliver on the promises that she makes. So, when you are deciding on the right candidate, think for a while and make the right choice. Vote for Hillary Clinton!

In a country and frankly, a world, where religious ideology has often led large populations astray from a focus on the human condition, it is wonderful to see a person, whether you are a believer or not, to utilize a belief in a "higher power" to a "higher purpose." That purpose is not divine, but cloaked in a spirit of taking care of our fellow brothers and sisters who live in this world with us. "Taking care" does not involve tax cuts for the wealthy, less privacy, discrimination against different types of people, a refusal to provide health services to all, an idle response to the millions of undereducated children and teens, and larger prisons. It is about a philosophy that transcends everything, with a purpose to fullfill the needs of human beings in a responsible way, while protecting the rights humans are endowed with at birth. This is done by changing America so that there are less black men in prison than there are in our colleges. It is done by saying no to the giant interest groups and corporate giants that enslave our nation and the world, and making it at least possible for every single American to have reasonable access to health care. It is done by working with every nation in the world to seriously work towards reducing the impact of global warming on the rest of the world, especially in third would countries that are impacted the most and not continuing to provide revenue for states that abuse the rights of humans. It is done by telling the world that we are no longer in the business of dictating to others around the globe how they should do things, but by encouraging democracy and setting the example that we mean what we say and what we do is completely in the interest of the freedom of human beings. These are the great issues that must be tackled in this day and age. We need a leader who will address them with great knowledge and a philosophy and approach that is best suited to tackle the issues facing not only our country, but the entire planet. I believe Mr. Barack Obama is the one who provides this approach best and I hope you will support this historic and defining moment in our nation, and perhaps the world's history. Let no one tell us that our hopes are false!

Iowa Turnout
356,000 (239,000 Dem. 117,000 rep.)

Percentage of total vote
24.5% Obama
20.5% Edwards
19.8% Clinton
11.4% Huckabee (R)

(Thanks for the Math Group News Blog)

How exactly does Obama lose in November?
The Dem. Top three beat the guy with the top Rep. 2 to 1

During the debate, I noted that Hillary kept citing that she has 35 yrs of experience
in politics. If my wife were elected to office and I wasn't, I would not count her service as my own. For me to do this would be flat out dishonest. If you do a websearch on Hillary, you'll find that she has been an elected official only 8 yrs. She would do better to distinguish her actual service from her vicarious service through Bill Clinton.

I think people want truth and honesty, and we can sense when a candidate is resonating with us. Hillary claiming Bill's service as her own is not truth and does not resonate with any honest person.

Napoleon said a leader is a "dealer in hope." Obama is a leader for our times. He is a manifestation of the great dream Martin Luther King Jr. had for our country.
Obviously, his message has touched something deep and primal in our nation's psyche. Iowans signaled it. New Hamspherites will second it on Tuesday. Let us tell the merchants of fear and despair that we choose hope and change. Obama for a new America! God bless America!!

You lefties have resorted to eating your young. I hope you drive yourself to oblivion before you get it resolved.

Go Obama!

Go Obama!!!

I've been checking the "election center on CNN." The polling results are almost reported as actual election results. So far, Obama is winning not Hillary. Please report the polling results separate from genuine results, like you've done on the Republican side. Please just give us true and real results in the election center and create a new webpage labeled "polling results." When real results and polling projections are presented together it becomes an editorial endorsement versus honest reporting.

I am happy to see that there is once again, since Carter and Bill Clinton , an intelligent candidate in the mix. All the best to Obama.

Philo

I challenge ANYONE who supports Barack Hussein Obama's record to take a look AT his record. He voted "present" for 70% of the votes he was SUPPOSED to take an actual stand on as a Senator! His records speak volumes of his LACK of experience and inability to not only talk the talk but walk the walk. Don't be enamored by his eloquence, check his viability. If you don't, the republicans will and we will have another in the White House!

Barack Obama bused people in from Illinois to vote in the Iowa caucus.

All I have heard throughout this early primary season, is Obama talking about change. The media and others are trying to say that Hillary Clinton is status quo, just because she is a Clinton and her husband was President. Hillary Clinton is change and portraying her as status quo is just not fare. If you are going to compare her to her husband, lets hope whoever the next president is that they can lead our country in the direction he did, which is forward not backwards like the republicans have for the last 8 years. Vote Hillary Clinton!

The poll reflects only one thing People are sick and tired of fight of 90s.It was hard time during those scandals at the white house.Anybody but Hillary

Yeah, GO Obama, go back to whereever you came from. I've watched you on the debates and haven't seen anything that impresses me. Your responses are pure politics – saying nothing specific, just idealistic rhetoric that doesn't exhibit insight into the real problems this country faces. I've seen motivational speakers, that you resemble, and quickly recognized that that is all they were. They aren't experts, as some would believe, just gifted gabbers. Unfortunately your talent is being similarly mistaken. I can only hope that for the sake of MY country and my son who is in the army overseas that Americans have learned a lesson and don't elect someone who lacks the qualificatons, like our current incompetent good ol' boy in office. Please Americans, think this time!!! I hope this won't be the first time in my life that I don't vote Democratic!

Clinton has very little experience, honestly. Someone above made a metaphor about having a pilot fly your family across the country – you will pick the pilot with the most experience, correct? Except the problem is, Hillary can't count the first 30-odd years of her "experience" which are only qualified via matrimony. The pilot's wife can't claim she has 30 years of piloting experience when her husband was the one behind the wheel and she sat and watched him. It's better than no experience, but until she's the one that takes the actual wheel and flies the plane she can't claim she has been the pilot this whole time.

Bill Richardson is the only candidate with significant and broad experience in this campaign. He has been immensely successful as governor of New Mexico, worked in the Clinton administration (not necessarily a big plus, but...) and has extensive foreign policy experience. Obama represent change. If Obama and Richardson were on the ticket together, they'd be unbeatable. McCain-Thompson could be a likely and potentially the most viable matchup on the Republican side. A Ron Paul independent campaign would keep things exciting.

Obama has something. Everyone feels it. Even the fearful nay-sayers.

I thank God for this.

I wanst really paying attention - toying with the idea of any of the top 4- until Iowa voted and I heard Obamas speech.
Im old enough to remember RFK– I got that feeling again.
Im not 18-34 but I will be voting for Barak Obama.

Everyone knows that New Hampshire voters, do not let poll numbers decide you they will vote for! The Republican want Obama to win the democratic nomination, because they know that they cannot beat Hillary Clinton in the general election. If we want a democratic president in the White House, then vote for Hillary Clinton the only democratic candidate that can bring about true change.

To all you closet racists -

It's 2008.

Come on out into the light so we can see who you are.

"Why are people always talking about Obama's experiences? You can have all the experience in the world and not know how to command people. People fail to realize that if you are the head of the company the best job you can do is be a great DELAGATOR!!!!! "

If Democrats can spell, they might win elections more often. However, they are usually much better at committing political seppuku....

GWB is an excellent delegator as well, and he was inexperienced, but he sure was not as glib of speech as BHO. We know how much damage has been done to this country.

Maybe BHO will talk his way out of any situation out country can face.....while the US slowly goes the way of Argentina in the first quartile of the 20th century.

I think the Republicans are happy to see Obama surge in the polls....because they are confident they can beat him in the general election. Hillary is the stronger candidate all around in terms of experience and education and the best prepared to fend off the Republicans in November. If the Democrats do not nominate her, there is a good chance that we will have a Republican president in 2009.

A quick scan of the commentary here leaves me with the impression that the so-called Hillary supporters with particularly nasty things to say about Obama are not Hillary supporters at all. Even in a message board the intelligence quotient for posters of that nature would be higher.

Regarding the vapidity or ambiguity of Senator Obama's change message, simply put, there is none. He explains explicitly and in great detail HOW he plans to create change in Washington. If you don't understand this, you are choosing not to listen, or don't understand the message. Read some more, and not from the media. Read his plans and explanations, then read his opponents'. The choice for Obama in 2008 is clear.

The reality is that the candidate of substance is Clinton. The media is distorting the role of these primaries.

Both Iowa and New Hampshire are small states that do not reflect in any way the states with larger populations. I myself do not in any way see myself reflected in any of these states. The real event is not in the primaries but in the coverage and how the media is spinning the primaries and what they supposedly mean.

The media is really offensive and pathetic. Let's not talk about experience and change in a vacuum.

Clinton took Edwards to task with the Patients Bill of RIghts–showing that this was a hollow accomplishment for Edwards since it was actually never passed. Then what else did he have to list as his accomplishments in the Senate? He said nothing.

And what was this Edwards-Obama tag team? Obama basically played safe and once again showed little substance. He seemed almost insipid and his message was already showing wear and tear. What about his accomplishments in Congress?

Hillary was powerful in stating that her record speaks for itself and her ability to produce results. She made a distinction between experience that effects change versus words that speak of change without a specific agenda or background for producing results.

Oh yeah, EDWARD LEAK, your an idiot.
The world unification of God is the worst idea I have ever heard in my life. Why can't it be the world unification of Allah, or the Tao.
The world doesn't revolve around your religion.

It is sounds ridiculous to listen to Hillary talking about her 35 years of experience. Loads of nonsense.

Hello I'd just like to comment on a comment. ARTT, I don't understand how you could say that because Obama's father is Kenyan and his mother is Caucasian, he is not African American. I can safely assume that since the country of Kenya is in Africa, the people from that country are called African. And since he was born in America, he is American by birth. So when you put those two together you get African American. The reason Obama won the Iowa caucus was because he cared about the country as a whole, not a particular group of people. And just because he hasn't been in the game for very long, doesn't mean that he doesn't know what he's talking about. Experience shouldn't be defined by how long you have worked on something, rather it is what you have learnt while you worked on that something. You can work in the world of politics for your whole life and yet not learn anything, while a person who comes in with a fresh open mind (that hasn't been tarnished from listening to years of "experienced" men and women and their one sided views) and picks up more in a year than that "experienced" person did in years. For the past eight years we have been trying to do the "experienced" thing, don't you think that it's about time for a change? A fresh start? I most certainly do, and I think we, as Americans, deserve a second chance.

-Elmo

P.S. Have you guessed who I am supporting yet??? It's................Clinton

No, I'm joking ? I support Barack Obama 100%

I am curious as to whether the poll was taken before the debate or after the debate.
Who was polled.
What questions were asked.
CNN has clearly shown bias towards Obama.

Obama is smart and can give a great speech.

Hillary is brilliant, can give a great speech, and will lead this country the minute the electorate gives her the nod.

There will not be all the warm fuzzy of do you like me or not, or hope, hope, hope....

She will hit the ground and begin saving this country and our democracy and she has clear, precise plans do to it, she has the know how, she has ability to build a collaboritive government even before she is sworn in that will be able to start day one and work in a bi-partisan manner and because she knows Washington she knows the strengths and weaknesses of people that would be good for various positions in her cabinets and other positions of importance.
She will not have to be trained on the job.
She will not be a security risk like Obama will be.

People wake up!!!!!!!!

Hope is Hillary!

I am so sick of the press and everyone else bringing up the "likeability crap"
I ask.....anyone that ever says that to me...I say....do you know her personally? They say no....I say I do...and I know 5 others who do and we think she is truly brilliant and we like her very much.

With that said......

Obama is a security risk and cannot save our failing democracy with his words of hope and lack of experience. He is new and wants change.

The change we need is more severe than he can even imagine and we adults know this.

You can dream all you want and that is admirable.

But Hillary is the one to save our country! Obama is not!

CNN get off your high horse and start giving fair coverage to Hillary.

By the way.... I was in Iowa and I watched the caucus. Obama's people used intimidation tactics agianst the elderly. That is how he won. I saw it in action. Where were you?

anyone who questions barak obama's "values" because of his having spent time as a child in Indonesia is WAY off track.
obama grew up–spent his formative years–in hawaii, where people are raised with the best values–community and respect for the environment, an appreciation of, and comfort with, a multi-racial culture, and the valuing of relationships more than material wealth.
obama's values are what's needed in the country–in all of us–if anything is really going to change. he represents a change in CONSCIOUSNESS better than any other candidate. Obama is the only one who can really inspire hope and represent a change in direction for this country..
PERIOD.

I admire obama, he is good orator. But for goodness sake let him be be governor of his state first before he can be president of USA. He's a first term senator and does not yet have the experience to lead America and the world. Eight year from now he can come back. Being the president of the US requires experience and not just talk. He keep talking about change but he's yet to tell us what he has done to make him qualify like Clinton or McCain, he has not even been a Mayor of a city.
If the Democrat really want a change, they better be carefull having obama as their front runner or else they run the risk of loosing to the republican or an independent with experience, especially in foreign pollicies.

SUMMUS

You post carries not an ounce of logic.

You can't say people like Hillary more than Obama.

Polls are already showing that Obama is outpolling Clinton against other GOP candidates.

Polls also show time and again that about half the electorate does not like Hillary.

Even Bill Clinton never received over 50 percent of the vote in any election.

Is it because Obama is African American? Iowa showed that whites, including independents and some Republicans, are more than willing to embrace his candidacy. He has brought out NEW voters who will certainly follow him into the general, and those NEW voters could put him over the top in states like Iowa and New Hampshire.

He can't carry PA or Ohio? Please. PA has trended blue for the past decade. PA also has a large number of African American voters and urban voters who have no problems voting for an African American (of course, in case you missed it, Obama just won one of the whitest, rural states in America.).

Ohio is the same, and in 2004, Kerry lost Ohio because 15 percent of the black vote went to Bush. That won't happen with Barack, as he appeals to the majority of blacks, including those of faith.

In fact, I could argue that Obama, due to his likeablity, his appeal to younger voters and independents, and his obvious appeal to African Americans could bring in play a lot of southern states the Dems haven't carried for sometime.

A large progressive youth and African American (or Latino)turnout, combined with the snag of a few independents, could place, Arkansas, South Carolina, Georgia and Mississippi in play, because they have such large populations of color - nearly 40 percent in some cases. Virginia, which has already elected a black to a nation-wide office and is trending blue, would also be in play, if he bring out the vote.

And again, this is good for the Democratic party. If there is a groundswell of new voters for Obama - especially if the GOP nominates a weak candidate like Romney or Huckabee - those new voters would likely support Democrats down ballot.

If this happens, the Dems could pick up four to seven senate seats, and manybe another 15-20 seats in the house. Those are the majorities we need to set forth a progressive coalition in the United States.

One thing is certain. Hillary will not grow the party as much, and she will not be able to bridge the partisan gridlock.

Barack is not only good for our nation, he is good for the Democratic Party.

He will reenergize the AFrican AMerican base - which HAS been trending to the right or away from the box altogether, and he will bring in new, younger voters to the party.

GO OBAMA GO!

Obama is a second mistake after bush. Is MABUS by Nostradamus mean Obama-Bush or Osama-Bush?

food for thougth:

is this change:

Clinton, Bush, Bush, Clinton = NO CHANGE = dynasty= power handed down from relative to relative

35 years of experience? if her experience is that of her husband, then, many politicians, including world politicians and simple voter, and just regular people are wlling to lend Senator Obama all our experience.

Hillary's claimed 35 years of experience= taking credit for Bill's clinton presidency = no experience

Hillary's politics= sense of entitlement to govern this country at whatever cost
Hillary's way of addressing other runners: condescending and negative, is this change?
Her view of the world: the Hamptons and NY city is her oyster.
Hillary's years in the Senate= may she can provide a clear answer on this...

WE NEED CHANGE, THE WORLD IS DEMANDING CHANGE. this is the US of America, where people decide who wins and power is handed down from the people to their leader. The people everywhere in the US are sending a clear message: we need change, Obama is the agent of change. The world awaits this much needed change.

Everyone is complaining about Obama's "Change", and how he does not state his ideas. Go to his website, and watch his podcasts. He quite clearly states what he will change in America. Part of being a good leader is being optimistic and likable. Another part of being a good leader is accomplishing goals. I believe Obama has the drive and the willingness to change our country, and improve the lives of our children. The final factor is strength. He may be a tough man, he may not, but he will at least have the other two factors down, and he can work on the the Third.

Obama 2008
Remember, we are all Americans here, we should not fight over our presidential elections. We shouldn't denounce other members, and say it is inevitable they will lose.

Hillary has my vote.

Hillary is very experienced whereas Obama is still green

Poor misguided people. I think its time for a true independent media source. My friend called me from a Hillary Clinton campaign stop and people were packed there like sardines so where was the media report on that? My friend and I are independents and wanted to give all the candidates a chance to win us over. And now with this media mudslinging and one-sidedness, I am more disappointed in the media than any of the candidates.

IF OPRAH AND OBAMA, BOTH MEMBERS OF TUCC-CHICAGO, WANT TO GO DOWN IN HISTORY AS THE TWO WHO "SAVED THE CONTINENT OF AFRICA", FINE. OPRAH CAN BUILD AS MANY SCHOOLS AS SHE WANTS OVER THERE. BUT THE RACIST AGENDA PROMOTED AT THEIR "CHRISTIAN" CHURCH, THAT IS SELF-DESCRIBED AFRICAN-CENTRIST (NOT UNITED STATES), AND PROMOTES THE "BLACK VALUES SYSTEM" – IS TOTALLY RACIST. WHY AREN'T THE MAINSTREAM MEDIA REPORTING THIS? WHY DID THEY BURY THE STORY ABOUT THE LONG-STANDING (GAY) CHOIR DIRECTOR'S MURDER/SCANDAL ON 12/23/07? THE PASTOR HAS TIES TO LOUIS FARAKHAN FOR CRYING OUT LOUD! THIS "CHURCH" LOOKS LIKE A FRONT FOR THE NATION OF ISLAM IF YOU ASK ME. MEANWHILE, THRONGS OF YOUTH EDUCATED BY BET, MYSPACE, AND FACEBOOK ARE HIJACKING OUR CULTURE, AND NOW OUR NATION. THE DUMBING -DOWN OF THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS HAS RESULTED IN A GENERATION OF MINDLESS ROBOTS. AND THE MIDDLE-AGED TRYING TO RECAPTURE WOODSTOCK HAVEN'T A CLUE AS TO WHO THIS GUY REALLY IS. THIS ISN'T THE SIXTIES, AND HE'S NO KENNEDY OR KING. WHY ISN'T BARACK OBAMA HELD TO THE SAME STANDARDS AND SCRUTINY AS THE OTHER CANDIDATES? WHAT IF THE OTHER CANDIDATES WERE AFFILIATED WITH ANY ORGANIZATION THAT PROMOTED "WHITE VALUES SYSTEM"? WHERE'S IMUS WHEN YOU NEED HIM? OH, I GET IT – MSM AFRAID OF BOYCOTT, SO NO OUTLET HAS THE GUTS TO TAKE HIM ON. WELL, REPUBLICANS – DON'T THINK YOU'RE IMMUNE FROM THIS CULT FOLLOWING EITHER. THANKS IOWA AND NEW HAMPSHIRE – SO FAR REMOVED FROM THE REAL WORLD OF GHETTO / GANGSTA MENTALITY AND LIFESTYLES. LOOKS LIKE HEADLINE MAY BE: COMING SOON TO A NEIGHBORHOOD NEAR YOU – THE SOUTHSIDE OF CHICAGO. BUT WHAT DO YOU EXPECT FROM A COUNTRY WHERE AMERICAN IDOL IS THE FAVORITE SHOW (INSTEAD OF CURRENT EVENTS) AND "NEW" HOLDS ALL THE MEANING. WE WERE A GREAT NATION ONCE UPON A TIME.........

It makes me absolutely sick to see such an inexperienced individual pass someone with such a wealth of experience and ability to lead. Hillary Clinton is the only candidate able to effectively enact change–the mere joke that some believe that 'Barack' would enact a change in American politics shows how backwards America truly is. If the caucuses and primaries continue this way, it looks like I'll have to break Democratic ranks and vote Republican.

I know why I'm voting for Obama, but the comments of Hillary's supporters are enlightening. They either appeal to your intolerance, spin the "experience" canard or preach fear.

Don't let them get you down. We are going to win this thing.

Obama 2008

Congratulations to Michael. Perhaps you can personally petition congress to repeal term limits so you can rally us all to give G. W. one more go. Hooray!! We don't need that old constitution, bill of rights, or especially that abomination, the geneva convention. We're Americuns, dang-it! "hey ellie-mae, go fetch me a possum from the ceement pond!"

Experience means nothing if there isn’t vision and integrity to back it. Cheney, Bush had experience- look where that got us. If HC has been such an agent of change all these years in Washington, why are we in the quagmire we are in now?

All you have to do is look at their campaigns. In much less time than Hilary, Obama has mobilized an effective and formidable campaign organization, AND gotten out the young vote. That is effective action.

Meanwhile, Hilary's campaign staff has send out barbs and lies about Obama- emails, false rumours, push polling in Iowa. Her response? She didn't know it was happening, and did not endorse it. She shrugs and plays the innocence card. Wow, she can’t even take responsibility or control her campaign staff – how could she handle being in the Whitehouse?

Hilary calls Obama a 'flip flopper', but she can't even take a definitive stand on her own campaign position. Is it experience? Is it change? All of the sudden she's cultivating the youth vote. She says she would not have gone to war in Iraq, yet she voted for the war in Iraq. She doesn't care about the American people, she wants power at any cost.

Just finished watching the debate for the second time, and I have to say that Obama was the only one on the platform to look and behave like a real statesman. Edwards' passion came through strongly, while Hillary all but lost her temper, and I have to wonder what her temper is like behind the scenes, if she can come this close in a public debate.

Give me Obama every time. At 57 years old, I feel it IS time to hand over to a younger generation, a generation that can inspire people to make the sacrifices needed to get this country back on track and to ensure the future of our environment. We NEED that youthful vitality in place of the jaded "same old same old".

As for those who can think to do nothing better than to spread lies and inuendo about Obama, all I can say is, shame on you. You only prove our point that change is needed if this country is every to heal.

Good luck, Obama！You are certainly well appreciated by people around the world who are looking to sensible US citizens to choose the right Presidential leader...YOU! Will be a tough road ahead to un-do all the mistakes and failures of this present administration but we know we can depend on you, you are all we've got! Make this a better world for everyone, you are the only one who can and you know it!!

I'm all for change... whether Hillary brings it or Obama brings it. It will be good to see either one in the WH as opposed to the corrupt slime that currently occupies the place.

Change is just a word without any substance. What we need to know is "change of what." I just couldn't understand why anyone would elect someone without any concrete record to the highest position of this country. If you are sitting on the board or trustees of a company, would you hire some young hot shot without any experience to run it? Does qualification no longer matter? Can we afford another 2-3 years for the president to learn his lessons?

When Bush was elected, I though I can’t believe how dumb people are. He stumbled in all debates. Made it clear he was clueless. And still he was elected because “he seemed like someone we could have a beer with”. I told friends that I considered him one of the biggest dangers to this country. When he won, I said I did my part to stop him. Now people are going to get what they deserve because they elected him. Now their making the same mistake. Obama seems like a nice guy. But, we don’t need a pal to tell us what we want to hear. We need someone on our side that knows how to get things done in Washington. Osama’s a babe in the woods and Washington will isolated him and render him useless. I say try Hillary for four years. Not for her sake but for OURS.

These blog comments are good examples of the change America needs. We must support our candidates, instead of tearing them apart.

This is OUR country, OUR future, and OUR chance! WE are taking it back!

Obama 08!

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Taking it back from whom? Your mom and dad? And what will you do after you take it back? No idea!!

Americans are dumb to elect another talker.

Hillary Clinton represents the Washington's establishment. She has no new idea and she is not inspiring at all. We don't want any business as usual anymore.

The Clinton's had their chance and they have been given the opportunity to lead this country from 1992 to 2000. They had 8 years to implement whatever they wanted. They cannot come back and say "we are the real agent for change". Mrs. Clinton said that she had 35 years of experience!!! That's amazing. She implied that since 1973 she has been busy working to fix America. That's obviously inaccurate.

We need a fresh air. We need a fresh start. We need new ideas. We need new leaders. America is not a Monarchy.

Obamerica.

Real change for all Americans. NO MORE STATUS QUO.

Ms. Clinton should drop out of the race and support Obama. Together, we will defeat the Republicans.

Go Obama!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Anyone wonder if perhaps the reason Obama is getting so many "independent" votes is that Republicans are stuffing the ballot? A smart Republican (if there is such a thing) knows he's the easiest candidate to beat in the general election. If (and it's a very BIG if) he gets the nomination, the Republicans will TEAR HIM APART. And we'll get 4 more years of the same old thing.

Want a true race next fall? Want a Dem in the White House? VOTE FOR HILLARY.

America has lost its mind, choosing Obama? A total charlatan with no achievements.

I don't understand! While I find Senator Obama to be a congenial and charming man, he significantly lacks the experience to be President.

Senator Clinton "BY FAR" has the experience to lead this nation. People state that she isn't as likable. While I do not agree, if that happens to be the perception, I would rather have a candidate that is short on congeniality and very strong on experience at the state, national and internal level.

IF Obama ends up winning the Demoncratic nomination, I fear we may end up losing the election to the Republication again because the Democratic party may split. Many Democrats are fiercely loyal to Senator Clinton and President Clinton.

Let me tell you, if Obama wins the nomination, I will defect from the Democrat party and vote Republican if their nominee is Senator McCain or Mayor Guiliani.

New Hampshire and America – wake up and see that Senator Clinton is the best person to lead this nation before its too late.

Sincerely,

A Concerned Democrat from Indiana

Hahahahaha.....hahaaaaaaahahaha....heheheheeehehehe!

Clinton is done!

I am glad that Hillary is going after Obama, because NOBODY should get a free cakewalk into the nomination. To me, Obama seems to be mostly puff and a lot of inspirational talk. Talk is cheap. He's going to have to defend his SPECIFIC policy positions later and he better have them nailed down by then. It looks like Edwards is going down, and that is a bit of a shame. I think his pretty transparent latching onto Obama's coattails is what is losing him credibility. Nice try, tho, John. Maybe make a deal with Obama while you still can: endorse him if he agrees to a no-lobbyist zone for his White House, too.

I would rather see the american public play out the race to the whitehouse. I feel the media plays too much a roll in the success of the candidates. There seems to be a trend for the media to play up the Iowa front runners. The election process has just started and we have a long road to go to complete the process. I just wish
the media would give all the candiates a fair and equall chance. STOP trying to
sway the public idea of any one candiate and let the people make their own decisions on who they think would make the best choice. The media might be
pleasanlty surprised to know that the common folk voter is capabe of making their own informed choices without the media's lopsided reporting.

Everybody in this world wants some change. Are we really that desperate to see change get into the picture? Just remember that Obama´s change may not necessarily mean he´s gon´na change to make things well again. His experience can never get America where it used to belong because he´s a greenhorn with no clue on his knowledge on foreign affairs whatsoever. His Philosophy about ending the war in Iraq is bluntly vague with no viable resolution. He´s popularity here in Europe(as inquired) is zero. Therefore, tell me then, would you be able to
extend a peace treaty agreement if you don´t have any clue on how to resolve it on the American standpoint? American reputation all over the world had already been damaged because America decided to re-elect Mr. Bush for the 2nd term.
¨Wake up and smell the coffee!¨ Don´t try to tunnel vision for change. If you need another Bush, then Barrack Hussein Obama is your man ´coz he´ll change America alright, but for the worst. If you need someone who´s got experience, then, for crying out, Hillary Clinton is definitely that person. All we Americans ever want is, for a president like Hillary to lead America. Not somebody who is himself clueless on whatever changes he wants to administer for the American people.

It seems like Obama's supporters are more qualified to cast an episode of "The West Wing" instead of hiring the next chief executive and commander-in-chief of the United States. How "change" is more valuable than "experience" is mind-boggling! In any other situation that we face in life, would we ever disregard an experienced individual that we're familiar with in favor of someone we've never seen before and who has absolutely no experience? If the answer is no, then why would we make an exception when hiring the President of the United States?

Senator Obama has missed 80% of the votes during his less than 2 years in the US Senate. Would you hire someone to be the CEO of a company if they had less than 2 years experience at their prior job, and then only showed up to that job 20% of the time? Am I the only one troubled by this?

The entire Obama phenomenon is very intoxicating. His brilliant speeches, Oprah endorsements and youthful appeal are impressive. However, when voters sober up and realize that they've hired this MLK-knock-off and given up "experience" for "change", the hangover is going to be brutal.

Get ready America for a true and honest man in the White House, something we haven't seen in quite some time. I would say Bill for the most part (minus the scandal), but it sure has been absent for the last 7 years. Barack Obama will take NH and he will do it quite easily. The youth, especially the college voters, like his message and they are going to show up to the polls just as they did in Iowa. Record number of voters is going to equal more votes for Obama. His momentum will continue through Super Tuesday until he has the nomination. Good luck to any Republican nominee because you are going to need it. The country is ready for a change and Barack Obama is the best choice for it. Mark Jan. 20, 2009 on your calendars as Bush gets the boot and our new President is Barack Obama.

i-pundit: one who regurgitates what they hear political pundits say and present it as an original thought.

You people are a little bit scary. Blood sugar level low, hormones raging? What's going on? Anyone want to talk voting records, positions? Anyone? Just one?

Pop quiz:

02/02 vote 9: What was Obama's vote?
03/05 vote 20, 06/05 vote 136?
How about on 09/05 vote 232, what was his vote?
What was his vote on Thomas B. Griffith? Kavanaugh?

I know! I know!

OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!....2008!!!!!

Its not a dead heat for the guy trying to manipulate the poll numbers. The range when including the margin of error ever overlaps making it not close enough. Hillary you need to bring in your squad and tell them its over and you are going home. Obama/Edwards '08 or Obama/Richardson '08. I think Edwards is running for VP right now and is staying in the race to make it easier for Obama. I am just a little worried that Edwards would weaken the ticket but Obama for President of this great nation.

I agree, Obama will not be able to beat the Republican, and if it is McCain...same old same old as Bush(since he was Bushes biggest fan). Also, talk about change vs experience, that is all the campaign will be about. Heck, Obama wasnt even born when McCain started his political career.

I am a Dem but it todays world, we need experience, and I might just be able to pinch my nose and vote for McCain(never have voted GOP). If it is Obama vs McCain, I will go for McCain...Clinton vs McCain, Clinton...

I agree, Obama is Bush-light and almost like when Bill ran. I think Bill sees alot of himself in Obama.

I am sick of Edwards, I am from NC and he did nothing for us, the angry populist is getting old and I hope he doesnt run again in 8 years. Edwards, give it up already....you arent EVER going to be president(unless it is the President of the Trail Lawyers Association)

Go Obama

Ding-Dong, the Witch is dead!

You 700 pound Bush peabrains need to waddle back to the double-wide barcolounger in your single-wide trailers and stuff more pork rinds in your 100 pound faces. We are FED UP with what know-nothing rednecks have done to the reputation of this country in the world, turning us in 7 years from respected to the #1 pariah nation even amongst our "allies."

We heard you belch your hideous morbidly obese prejudices on AM talk radio, spinning hideous lies which fit right alongside the UFO reports. You took over the country with your chimp Bush and ruined us, wasting all of the blood of two world wars which had earned us a great place in the world and now is worth nothing.

And I say this as a white guy raised as a redneck in the most backward city in America. If you don't have the will to overcome your ignorance, Just shut up and let a new generation try to repair what you disgusting fat rednecks have done to this country.

What's wrong with you people? have you lost your mind? By Electing a man like Barack is actually doing yourself a huge favour! Barack is honest, trust worthy and most of all the American poepl agreed he is the one who could fix this mess created by those who authorized the Iraq war... what else you want to happen to understand American need a leader not someone who always want power to their own selfish interest? what else it you you to understand you can not play the same game with the same player over and over and over but somehow expect different result? What is fundementally going wrong with you to think and attack Barack's personal character when you relly know that's not ture. You know it deep inside you heart this man is a saviour for America! deal with it! get over your ignorance and enlightend!

together we can make a difference, divide we fell.
Obama 08

nobody has a power to stop the movement nobody!

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Why is Barack gaining momentum.

Clinton – Will not end the War

Obama – Will not end the War

Only – Ron Paul/Mike Gravel/Kucinich

Come on America Stop the War!! we need an anti war person in the WH.

It's refreshing to see more and more news media political analysts "back-pedaling" about the inevitability of a Hillary Clinto presidency. After all, more money equals more votes right? It has too – because we say so!

Those political pundits who already had Hillary sworn in as president forgot one thing: not a single caucus or primary vote had been cast!

Regardless of who ultimately wins the Democratic nomination and becomes president, one thing makes the United States a great nation – the ability of the ordinary citizen to actually make a profound difference!

As we used to say in the Air Force: "Fight's On!"

Someone earlier said that, while being a Clinton supporter, they will vote for the Democratic candidate whoever it may be, and they question whether Obama supporters would do the same.
I think the point to remember when it comes to looking at whether Obama can win in November is that, no, a lot of the supporters wouldn't vote regardless of the candidate. You look at the massive turnout in Iowa, and majority of first time voters went for Obama. These are not dyed-in-the-wool Democrats, but rather they are people who see something in Obama and who are excited to take part in a political process that they have ignored for years. These people are not swayed by experience. They are looking for inspiration, and they are finding it. This newfound enthusiasm will, I believe, run through to November, but will only turn out for Obama.
As for the argument of experience, sure Obama is not the most politically experienced in the Democratic field. But then, neither is Clinton. There is Richardson: former ambassador to the UN, former Secretary of Energy, and has been both a Governor and spent 14 years in the House. There was Biden: 6 term senator, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations and former Chairman ofthe Senate Committee on the Judiciary. If experience is so important, why are the primaries not being fought out between these two?

, mrs clinton is not me she newver was , she thinks she is . clinton thinks she has my vote ,but when i vote it wont be for clinton

America, we need to careful about who we are picking as presendent and need to think about what the qualities a presendent must have. It is not PURELY a popular contest, but it involves many many other aspects and popularity or likability are not really the important! Remember America found George Bush was more likable than Al Gore or John Kerry, and what kind of presendent he turns out to be. The whole country is already being drags behind for almost 8 years and we do need some who have the experience to deliver the result, rather than listening to someone who seems to be charismatic, at the time, say George Bush, promising change but turns out doing something totally diasterous! Politicians will tell you anything to get elected, but records speak louder than a 'nice speech'. it is just simply too risky to pick someone who doesn't have much record to go by as Senator Obama can truely say whatever he wants for now. Do you believe he has no tie to special interests? Most poeple who have done some research about him will know that he gets money from any special interests he can put his hand on, just like any other politicans. I do believe if he is truely having the passion to 'change' the country for better, there are many other ways he could do it. But he chooses to run for the highest office in the country because polls find him likable and charismatic. America! We truely do not know him well enough to possibly making the same mistakes the whole country did in the past 8 years. He could have 'changed' the country by garthering more experience in the Senate and speaks out for issues that are good for the country for the next several years. If he is truely as likable and being the agent of change he said he is, his record will speak for itself. More importantly, my fellow Americans, this is not a contest of making history of the first black or female presendent, but we are voting for the best qualified person to run the highest office in our country, not the most charming person. This is not a soap opera!

when is the national media really going to start to examine who Barack is and what he stands for......Democrats really need to win this election and the Republicans are salivating at the thought of not having to try to beat Hilary. The tough questions need to be asked now!

It never ceases to amaze me how much time the Democrats, especially Hillary, spend bashing George Bush. Someone should wake her up and tell her GWB is NOT running this time. Someone, other than Obama, should also tell her SHE will not be running this time either. Poor Hillary. It's tough to see your bubble burst by reality. She needs to learn to bake cookies.

This is great news! I have been incredibly frustrated lately watching the other candidates attempt to show themselves as "agents of change". I do not feel the other candidates properly understand the message of change that Obama is providing. He is not talking about incremental change. He is not talking about changes in policy, like changing the policy in Iraq, or on healthcare of any of the other issues. Like all the other candidates, he has presented plans to make these incremental changes. What makes Obama so spectacular is that he offers hope that there is a greater type of change. He is talking about a change in the attitudes and feelings about politics in America. No amount of experience can make that change, its about heartfelt inspiration.

I think Clinton hurt herself in the debate by listing the things that she has done that "represent change", which were all incremental changes. She clearly demonstrated that she is not the one to make the inspirational changes in America on top of the policy ones.

I think Obama deserves the change to attempt to revolutionize American politics. He is a gamble to vote for, but I would rather take that gamble and hope that America can inspired, as opposed to simply settling with policy changes that won't change the big picture of our country.

Isn't it possible the Republican machine is delibertly pumping blood into the O'Bama frenzy knowing full well even a marginal GOP campaign will trip over the 50 % line and win November?

Hillary Clinton is laughable... She reminds me of the DX 386 pentium chip computer triing to place itself into todays market. Like Hillary the 386 was great way back but its not useful in todays world.

Obama keep marching ahead. Its time to involve those that have been silent for many years, and Edwards do your thing because you are better than Clinton politics of old

Obama 08

Hillary is a classic case of "the emperor has no clothes". She has spent her entire adult life riding on Bill's coattails while leading herself and any other vapid thinker to believe she has substance on her own. She does not. She's just a radical feminist with a lot of pushy ways and no one really wants her in office, but because of the mindless press, we have to suffer her constantly being in our faces. She, like Geraldine Ferraro, should get their own personal lives in place before trotting their lives out before us. I cannot believe with all the women of real substance that exist in America, we are constantly subjected to Hillary and her ilk.
Can't we get some real women to stand up and be counted?

My teen ager just told me it was ok to smoke pot and snort crank because Obama did. Obama YOU BETTER EXPLAIN TO MY CHILD NOW> I WILL HOLD YOU RESPOINSEABLE> YES I AM ANGRY

Edwards 2008

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….i've got a good feeling about him

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

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

Does anyone know where I can find a list of changes that B. Obama proposes. I have searched his website for his views and really haven't found anything. I also want a 'change', but I would like to know what the changes might be. I have looked at Hillary's website; and, she outlines her beliefs and proposals. I am quite sure they are posted somewhere on the web. Can anyone provide a link? He appears to be beating Hillary, thus his vision for the country must exceed her's.

Before I vote for a guy with a middle name of 'Hussien', who fails to salute the American flag, and who refuses to place his hand on the bible – I just want to know what changes he is proposing.

The best candidate with the best experience having left the race, I will be happy with just not having a Republican in the White House. btw – Anyone who truly knows the Bible and Jesus Christ knew the Iraq war to be an abomination BEFORE it was waged by the war criminals. True Christians should have been able to recognize anti-Christian and anti-Constitutional behavior long before now.

Obama - God's speed to you sir. Please do your best for the sake of America. My country needs saving.

Obama is the man to keep Hillary OUT of office.

As an anti-republican in the strictest sense of the word, if Hillary wins the nomination, I will be voting non-democratic for the first time in my life.

She would be as bad as Bush, and the Democrats don't need to clean after HER in 4 years time.

I will vote for Obama in the primary, just to help stop Hillary.

GO OBAMA in 08 !!

All the Clinton supporters want to tout her experience. Allow me to tell you someone else who had experience: George W. Bush, former governor of Texas. Experience means nothing if you have experience standing for the wrong things. Clinton supports whatever is politically expedient for Clinton at the time. Like John Kerry, she voted for the war before she voted against it. And, for those claiming she is electable, we saw how well that argument worked for Kerry in 2004.

I'm a McCain supporter first and foremost, though Obama is my second choice. These are the two people who are most willing to reach across party lines and reunify our country, which is the most important thing right now. Do you think Clinton, she of the "vast right wing conspiracy" accusations, is going to reach across party lines? For me, an Obama vs. McCain showdown would be the perfect outcome to the primaries. A win for America either way.

And if you Clinton supporters want to talk about electability, let me fill you in on a little secret. Republicans are praying for a Clinton win because she's got an entire cemetery worth of skeletons in her closet that our candidate could just cherry pick at his leisure. No way she'll win in the general elections. Obama, on the other hand: here I am, a longtime Republican, listing him as my second choice overall. How's that for electable?

I'm so proud , so proud , Go Obama , but I fell sad with all this hate from the Clinton side , guys that OK anyway that what she represents. WE really need a real change and only Obama can bring it . By the way if we want to talk about experience , I believe bush and cheney have all the experience clinton has to offer. Is That what we want ??????

" Senator Clinton 2008 has all my families support. Go Senator Clinton"

Your family is clearly uneducated.

I'm curious....For those that are not with Obama who do you rally for President if he wins? Do you stay with the Democratic party and support who runs, do you vote Republican or do you not vote?

Why are people always talking about Obama's experiences? You can have all the experience in the world and not know how to command people. People fail to realize that if you are the head of the company the best job you can do is be a great DELAGATOR!!!!!

And bottom line is .............. If what we have in office now is experienc then I don't want none of that!!!

OBAMA 2008!!!!

You know Obama's got the right wing-nuts nervous when they're already resorting (courtesy of Fox Republican News) to all of this "secret muslim" crap. I see that Human Events.com, for whom Anne Coulter – ("we should invade their countries, kill their leaders and convert them to Christianity") – is the legal affairs correspondent, is publishing a "helpful" story to inform us as to who Obama really is. Expect more of this garbage as the Obama campaign picks up steam. As for Hillary, having experience at being on the wrong side of an issue is no virtue. The former young Republican has not changed her stripes much and we do need CHANGE. Funny – Everyone I know in California is voting for Obama

It;s the goverment ROBBING Social Security that threatens it's longevity.

I can't believe that all of you old politicians would have the tanacity to face the world and the American people with the same old sad song with illegal immagration. "We need to fix the boarder." This is one of the reasons why we want all of you gone, You are an embarassment to this Country and it's people! All you do is talk and it's coming out of the wrong end and it stinks. You make me want to throw up. I dare you try to portray yourselves as compassionate human beings. How is it that you all of sudden want to show compassion to people; when black children are forced into neighborhoods that are unsafe, pollulted with filth, wrongly killed, wrongly locked up, families detroyed etc. Little girls and boys are molested and raped daily in this country but you would rather see to it that a dogs rights are enforced.

If you've got so much d m compassion how is that you can not see that the American people are hurting. But you know that you just choose to turn a blind eye until you get elected

Why is it that not until all of you historical politicians decide to run for office that you can acknowledge the problems and are able to fix them?

If you love or care about this country and it's people you don't need to hold office to do or fight for what is right. Men and women are dying daily for this country.

I dare you question Senator Obama about his foreign policy experience when you can't control/govern your own nation.

Clinton is already done. Obama all the way.

Mrs. Hillary Clinton has 35 years of experience.? So, why didn't she run for President 4 years ago? Because she was scared to run against Bush. She talks tough, but she did dare run against Bush. She tought she was going to have an easy road to tow after Bush term was up. She might eventually be the Democratic nominee, but one cany only hope not.

Go Edwards or Obama or Richardson!

We need to compare the Lincoln years and currently year, During Lincoln presidency, we struggled big time, America was divided and was in civil war. Look at us today. America has many issues, economy, jobs, housing, homeless, business and etc. Obama can't can't deal with all of them it would be so overwhelm for him to deal with all of them.

DO you all think that likeable is good reason for office, You all better think again!! Likeable is not good answer about to be president of US. OH PLEASE!! YOu all need to wake up and smell the coffee. THis is REALITY and dreamland. We are in bad position. Obama is about dream, he dream how to help us and dream is not REALITY!! We need person in office that is reality and experience to help us pull out of big situation we have right now in America.

YOU need to think before vote, is likeable good reason for office?? if you answer yes, then I feel sorry for you all. We will be in big big hole and possible have to face imeachment. Hope all you will come to sense soon before you all will feel sorry like we are right now with George Bush 8 yrs of tenure.

Movements suck, one fool gets up and another group of fools follow. Obama is a great campaigner, wistfully delivers speeches night after night. forget his experience, after george W. ... could he do any worse?????????????????????????????????
Just pick the lesser of the evils in the general election.
Too bad Congressman Paul is not getting the attention he deserves
he's the only candidate who will adhere to the constitute and protect your liberties

Nancy,

Please examine what you are writing before labeling others "sensationalist." +/- 5 as a margin of error means that it is just as likely that Obama is at 44 and Clinton at 24 (statistically, this is unlikely, just as a 34-34 tie is unlikely). If the media had reported these numbers your accusation might have been justified. The polls have been consistent over the past 24 hours. Obama is leading by 10-13 points. And just like in Iowa, he will outdo the polls by 10 points. We are looking at a staggering victory.

Barack,

I have a direct connection with God and I am praying for your run for presidency, your safety and your family safety. I will always pray for you guys. You are truly an inspiration for all Americans who dream of HOPE!

May God bless you,

Dear New Hampshire,

Please don't make the mistake. Please remember that the last candidate that was going to be a uniter and not a divider – the last candidate that was not a Washington insider was named George Bush. Look what happened.

A good speaker is not the same as a good leader. At some point Obama is going to have to get off the stage and sit down behind a desk and figure out how to do this job. He is just not prepared to be the leader of the free world.

Why when he was named Chairman of The Foreign Relations Committee a YEAR ago has he not called a single meeting? Why does he either not show up to vote or vote present? How is that leadership?

My decision who to support was made when watching last night's debate and seeing Hillary's MASTERY of every issue that was discussed. I will be proud to vote for her.

If Hillary is more qualified, then why didn't she run a better campaign? She had everything going for her: name recognition, Bill Clinton, the Clinton machine, the main stream media, white skin.

Obama is superior and brilliant. I'm not in the least bit surprised by what is happening and what is going to happen: President Obama.

Nice to see someone else who appreciates Kucinich! There' s a man who has been right for the last six years and is still "not electable" because the national media has minialized his record and his platform.
I suggest that all of you check out his website and his position papers that are thoughtful, articulate, address both national and international needs of our nation and spring from a main street political philosophy that reflect what, in their hearts, most Americans believe in and want in a leader.

Clinton?

Obama?

Who cares?

I'll be happy to vote for either one in the general!

It is time we take our country back. Time for serious change,time to move away from fearful campaigns and follow hope. Obama is right on target and is ready to give this country back to the owners whoare the American people.

Who does not want change? Change for the better, change for a better country, change for foreign poilicies, change to put an end to the continuous death of the men and women in Iraq.

The time is now and Iwill urge the American people to stay on target and do not make mistakes.

Thank you all for reading this message.

John Edwards 2008! Don't you forget it either!

The choice is clear: fear versus hope. And hope is winning.

Hil is more qualified

"Hope triumphs over fear, future over past and a positive message over sleaze and personal attack. Change the country and change the world NH!"

Well said Joe, it is (wonderfully) simple as that. We are good people in this country, let's get to work.

UMMMMM

Bloorb January 6, 2008 8:27 pm ET
I think we can all agree, Lincoln was a superb president who entered office just at a time when the country faced monumental challenges. The nation was divided, and conflict was eminent. Through his leadership, the United States of America was able to overcome sectional differences and become that much more free. Now, was Lincoln an experienced politician? Had he held many executive positions? No, Lincoln served only one term in the Congress. It just goes to show you that experience is not necessarily a required trait to be a viable president.

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I love how Barack Obama and his groupies compare him[self] to Lincoln. I think the problems facing our country are a tad different than the ones the country was facing when Lincoln was running. Two completely different times...could be we don't need a president with the inexperience of Lincoln right now.

Yes- the time is now.

hell yeah!

Obama 08'

You would think Democrats would learn something after losing the last two presidential elections to a complete idiot/jingoistic psycho. But Democrats are stupid so let me give you the education you were supposed to get in high school:

In the United States we have something called the 'electoral college'. Considering Obama's background he has NO CHANCE of winning in Ohio, Iowa, Florida or Pennsylvania. Which means yet again we will be stuck with some stupid crazy Republican lunatic in the White House.

Be pragmatic if you want to win. There hasn't been a non Southern Democrat in the White House since Harry Truman (not counting JFK who had LBJ 'fix' things so that he could get the electoral points for Texas and win)

Believe it or not Clinton is one of the most moderate Democrats which plays well in some purple states.

As a southerner Edwards puts Tennesse, Arkansas, South Carolina, and Florida in play.

Get a brain Democrats- an election is a terrible thing to waste. And the the crazy Bible pushing nimrods are eager for WWIII with Iran.

The real zombie is the people who voted for Obama so far. What else would you call it when people vote for change and they have no idea what change Obama will bring. Maybe just maybe, the change is a African American George Bush. Go on the Internet and listen to Bushs speeches from 2000 and Obamas now. So similar its scary. Be careful what you wish for voters. You just might end up with another 4 years of Bushee. And who will be to blame then?

Obama 08' FIRED UP! We did it in Iowa when they said it couldn't be done. NH Tuesday's your day. Everyone, young and old call a friend, someone from your book club, poker night, ... anywhere, and bring them along. Double your voice. Rise up and drown the voice of establishment stagnancy. Bush has led from fear for 7 years, Clinton is promising 8 more. Raise your voice and be heard. 1/8/08. The course of a new American history awaits us. READY TO GO!

How many of Obama's supporters know this?! I'm a fan, but he does not have the experience.

Steven Maviglio
Hillary Hits Back - Finally
January 06, 2008 @ 5:51 PM

This is the Hillary Clinton I've been waiting to see for months.

In last night's debate, Clinton didn't "go negative." She simply pointed out the facts: neither John Edwards nor Barack Obama can match her accomplishments nor experience.

Obama can thank his lucky stars that Charlie Gibson didn't ask HIM what his major accomplishment has been in the U.S. Senate; John Edwards struggled with an answer, only coming up with the Patients Bill of Rights that never made it out of the U.S. House of Representatives. That's more than Obama's done in his brief tenure in the U.S. Senate. Inexperience is Obama's Achillees heel (as the Republicans pointed out last night as well during their debate), and Clinton is right for raising the issues with voters.

Clinton also pointed out that Obama voted for The Patriot Act and for an energy bill supported by Dick Cheney, and also that his New Hampshire campaign chairman is a lobbyist (though the Obama campaign struggled today to say he was a state lobbyist, not a federal lobbyist, so that's okay. Talk about splitting hairs - not to mention that Obama's South Carolina director is a federal lobbyist). My guess is that most Obama supporters knew none of those things.

The Obama Kool-Aid drinkers say this is going negative. But Clinton has never attacked Obama personally. And if he can't take this kind of heat, how can he possible stand up to what the Republicans will throw at him if he's nominated?

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Well, this is just more proof that people don't vote on qualifications or experience.

(He's "likable" so...what do you say we elect him President?!!)

The slide has begun.

I can't believe Obama is winning in NH after that debate. If he's our candidate for President, I'll vote R. Can't believe I just said that.

Where's the logic, I have friends in Chicago and they can't believe he's leading for his track record in Ill. We're all stunned for a man who said nothing of concrete. He ripped off the MLK basic speech w an edit...

Wake up America, R want Obama, they can beat him...

I am ashamed of some of the comments people have left on this posting. Has anyone ever been given an opportunity to start a job with no experience and excel past all the other lazy long time average workers that were already existing? At least this guy is not reading from a script written by his counterparts, do we really want Huckabee for president? A preacher who has his hand out 24-7? I want a seperation of state and religion. Huckabee may sound good but if this country has another republican for president, my generation will end up homeless because the average person can't keep up with the inflation. I surely hope this country wants change. If it isn't Obama let it be Clinton or Edwards!!!!!!!!! I have hope that our country will look past his skin color, however is surely doesn't seem that way looking at some of these prevous posters.

Here we go again...electing someone who will need four years to figure out what on earth they are doing, just like Clinton and Bush. When will a candidate of substance stand up? There are zero candidates for the Presidency right now. This is so distressing.

TIME FOR A CHANGE IN THIS NATION- YOU HAVE A HELL OF A MESS TO CLEAN UP. HELP US WIN BACK OUR STATUS IN THIS COUNTRY, WE SURE CAN'T.

I give up on the mentality and intelligence with the people of this country.

There are no intelligent voters anymore. Look at why we had George W Bush for 8 years.

People – the Republicans want Obama to be the nominee – because HE CAN BE BEATEN and the REPUBLICANS WILL OWN THE WHITE HOUSE AGAIN.

Wake up – they may even be helping him. I do not doubt this.

Do not elect Obama for President – he will lose.

It's your mistake. Hillary is the only one with experience – EXPERIENCE to lead us forward and beat the Republicans in November.

If you choose Obama – you choose distaster and another Republican administration. If you think I am wrong, feel free to state this.

Please pick the right candidate on Tuesday – and it's not Obama.

"Why isn't Bush settled to President election. Of course I would vote him instead of the other candidates. Is there somekind of official valid maximum time period for president's incumbent."

WOW. I don't know where to start. Maybe this is why we don't have mandatory voting like Australia? Are our citizens really this stupid? I mean REALLY?!?!?!!?!?
WOWWWWW!!!!!!!!!

Wow, thanks for finally giving Kucinich a mention! I'm impressed CNN. That 2% is certainly no thanks to you or the rest of the mainstream media. It's a shame when he is so far superior to the rest with his voting record and plans, such as not-for-profit health care which is the only way to fix our health care crisis and be like the rest of the developed countries where health care is a right and not a privilege, and health care isn't in the hands of those that profit from NOT giving health care.

Look at the "experience" Bush surrounded himself with in his first term. Where did that get us? Clinton's "experience" (I'm still confused; I'm not sure when being first lady qualifies you for anything) lead to her decision to go to war in Iraq. That's not the kind of experience we need any more. Experience is only as good as the judgments based upon it. I believe Obama's experience lead him to the right position on Iraq from the start. 24 years of Bush/Clinton is an oligarchy. Dare to dream of something better! Have courage. Obama for President!

American Democrats are insane to vote this let-wing politician as a nominee. I guess all they want is to have some years of fun watching the news, they don't care about unemployment, gas price, national security, name the issues... Obama has nothing to deliver.. change or no change. Because he has some ideological views about politics only. No political record, no vision. Good luck America on other 4 years of darkness..

I would expect Barak will be elected president immediately following the eight year presidency of Kushnich. I am now eighty so doubt that I will be around for the comedy that will follow, thank Gaud!

I'm sick of people claiming that Barack lacks enough experience to be President.

This is a man who has worked on behalf of the public for the past 20-years of his life as an attorney, community organizer and legislator. He's been in Washington for the past four.

In anything, he is perfect, because he has just enough knowledge of the D.C. machine, but is still connected to the people, as opposed to people who have been in D.C. most of their lives.

Another thing people forget is that being an executive is more about leadership and judgment than anything else.

Clinton, for all her experience, will get nothing done, because she will not be able to bring Republicans to back her policies. She will not help sweep in new Democrats and moderate Republicans in the elections. She will not inspire a nation to pressure their legislators to get behind the president and make change happen.

Barack, as a symbol, will get this done. He will build the Democratic majority and bring new people into the party. He's already done so. And because of this, he will have a better chance to actually getting his agenda passed in a way that no other president has enjoyed since LBJ. People will not put up with the partisanship with Obama.

Another thing . . . if Obama needs advice, he is not the type who will not seek it out, and not listen to those who may have better insights into a situation. I am sure he will pick a talented cabinet, an experienced VP and actually LISTEN to both Democrats and Republicans when they offer advice.

Again, that's judgment. That's leadership. And that is the type of open, pragmatic leader we need in this day and age.

And as far as the racists on the board. . .who cares? It's not like you were going to vote for him anyway.

GO OBAMA GO !

WOW, Curiosityhasme. Your comment rings more of racism than politics. Reading some of the other comments, it's sadly apparent that, unfortunately, racism still appears to be alive and well in the land of the free.

"Change", I only hope that americans aren't as stupid this time with this word as they were with "terrorism", these are words, that strike a nerve, action and coming together is what we need. I like Barak, I like Hillary, I like John, I hope we pick the right candidate, but I am starting to be suspect of people talking vague talking points with no substance, change is just a word, just like terrorism. Hope is a word as well, just like experience. I hope we make the right choice for change whether is comes with experience or with none, but just remember George W. was change, and the lets not blame the Clintons, for the slime politics that was created from the power hungry and corrupt right. Lets hope that change comes from both sides, Left and Right, we need to viable good parties, because without both we will end up right back where we are.....

Wow, Barack should be proud to have this person supporting them:

Sayed S.Shah January 6, 2008 6:39 pm ET:
It is very much reassuring to note that how the Founding Fathers of this great nations had the wisdom and fortitude to devise such a practical mechanism for the election of the President of the United States of America ,which work as effectively today as it worked almost two and a half centuries ago. Thus, enabling the Americans to be the masters of their own national destiny.

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ACTUALLY, we do not use the system our founding fathers devised. Back in the day, THERE WAS NO POPULAR VOTE for the president. The Electoral College (which we still use today, but in a different way) was what voted for president. Actually, the public didn't vote for US senators back in the day either, only representatives for the HouseGood to know Obama's groupies are educated.....but no one ever accused them of being informed, did they

It is amazing to me that the media is once again picking our nominees and our future President. Aren't journalists suppose to be impartial??? It appears that so far they are blatent supporters of Barack Obama, calling him a rockstar and purporting him to be a larger "idea" or "movement" versus a candidate. C'mon CNN, MSNBC, FOX News and all the rest of the mainstream media....why don't you go back to school and learn to do some objective reporting again instead of getting on the bandwagon because of one small midwestern state's caucuses, that hardly represents the rest of us! The last time I checked, I thought this was a nationwide campaign...but I guess not according to all of you. So goodbye to the democratic process, when the media are too busy brainwashing the public of who the "better candidate" is. It is really sad that the media basically gave George W. Bush a free ride into the white house two terms in a row and now has decided to give another inexperienced person – aka the rockstar, or the Great Obama into the whitehouse. Why don't you spend sometime slamming his credentials as much as you do Hillary Clintons. If your going to nit pick with candidates, at least do it to all of them instead of clearly picking a "media favorite". And furthermore, where has all of the good ole investigating reporting gone to? It seems that mainstream journalism has become more of a popularity contest with the "X" factor as you call it being more important, and overriding every other quality of a candidate including experience where it counts in foreign affairs, diplomacy ane years of public service. It sickens me that CNN and many others have become nothing more than Hollywood style reporters.

Somebody get a fork, Hillary's cooked.

Thank you lord! Obama is a LEADER. I'm sure he "works hard" but it takes more than technical prowess and "35 years of experience" to bring new democrats in and win elections. You do have to believe and inspire others to believe or you don't get elected.

Hard to change things without being elected.

I would just like to remind the news media in this country that John Edwards in is the race for the White House and He is moving up in the national polls and moving in New Hampshire!

Can someone on here tell me why the news media in this country is not covering John Edwards?

Rasmussen Reports Daily Presidential Tracking Poll shows
Clinton 36
Obama 25
Edwards 23

Clinton is down 6 points, Obama down one point, and Edwards Up 6 points!!!

Edwards is moving more than Obama and no one is covering that!

Show me a man who wants to go to Washington to change things and what he offers to do this with is Hope, Unity and Bipartisanship and I will show you a man going to a brass knuckle brawl armed with only good intentions.

NOTE to Michael-

Yeah, guy, there is- It's called the 22d Amendment, it's in the US Constitution,
circa 1951

Section 1. No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice, and no person who has held the office of President, or acted as President, for more than two years of a term [a term is four years] to which some other person was elected President shall be elected to the office of the President more than once. But this article shall not apply to any person holding the office of President when this article was proposed by the Congress, and shall not prevent any person who may be holding the office of President, or acting as President, during the term within which this article becomes operative from holding the office of President or acting as President during the remainder of such term.
Section 2. This article shall be inoperative unless it shall have been ratified as an amendment to the Constitution by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several states within seven years from the date of its submission to the states by the Congress.

If Hillary is so experienced and ready to lead, then why did she support the Iraq War and the Patriot Act all the way till 2005? Don't you think an experienced, competent, and ethical leader would have stood up to Bush during those crucial years instead of backing him every step of the way? There are stories of her not even reading the NIE intelligence report on Iraq before authorizing the war. And she steadfastly refuses to apologize for that support. Hillary has consistently put her political ambitions ahead of the country's best interests and that's despicable. She stands for nothing but her own advancement. The blood of 4000 US soldiers is on her hands and she doesn't belong in the Oval Office. Besides, how much experience did her husband have when he became president in '92?

Obama is well intentioned but naive. He believes that he is going to go to Washington, DC and work with the republicans for change! Only Edwards and Clinton recognize the Republicans for what they are and know what they have to do to implement change. If Obama thinks he is going to go to Washington riding a new wave of cooperation he is dreaming. After his election they will use every dirty trick they know to destroy him and his presidency.

Obama.. The Candidate of Change.

Someone, please... CHANGE WHAT? He is a Liberal Democrat. What in the world will he possibly change?

Health Care? Will never happen. Why? Congress men & women have their own plan, which is free and much better than yours and mine - So, do you actually think they will do didly squat to fix this? Here's a plan for CHANGE – put ALL of the US Congress on a public health care plan that you and I have access to. (Lets see how this mess gets cleaned up.)

Social Security? Do you think Congress participates in Social Security? NOPE. So, do you think they will do ANYTHING to change the current plan? NOPE.

Why should ANYONE raise our taxes to pay down the deficit? Clinton left us with a Surplus and Bush pissed it away. This is the 2nd time in history we have done this. SO, raise our taxes to pay for the out of control spending of our Congress??? NO WAY! Maybe its high time we tell Congress – you got us in this mess, get us out of it. Cut Pork Spending, etc. You want to raise my taxes? Put a bill in front of the US Public that says we will raise your taxes x% for 1 year in order to rebuild the majority of infrastructure in this country. GUARANTEE me that the money you raise will be spent for that – and ONLY that – and I will agree to a tax raise. (Best way to do this – have a 3rd party watch over the program and report to Congress a monthly status)

Obama, Clinton, Thompson, Edwards, McCain, Romney, etc. etc. DOES ANYONE THINK ANY OF THESE PEOPLE REPRESENTS AMERICA? They are all multi-millionaires who are after one thing - POWER. This is like saying John Kerry – the multi-billionaire – was an "average guy".

WAKE UP PEOPLE! Time for a 3rd party in this country that stands for something neither the left or right in this country stands for..... COMMON SENSE.

Senator Obama has talked a lot about hope and unity during this campaign. Apparently if we vote for him we can hope everything goes OK. I don’t want to hope though, I want to know. I don’t want to hope that everything will go OK if Senator Obama is elected. I want to know that he will stand up and fight for what is right even if it makes a lot of people mad.
We have spent too many years watching politicians take us into illegal wars, we have watched for too long as corporations were allowed to exploit us for their own profit. We have watched as too much debt has been piled up to be passed on to our children and grandchildren. This is not a time to try to bring about unity with those who are destroying this nation; this is a time to fight.
Show me that you are willing to take on and fight the big corporations. I don’t get hope from simply hearing nice sounding abstract words that promise a pleasant, fuzzy and warm future. I get hope from people who are willing to stand up and say they will fight.
You can’t unite the whole country, so don’t try to get the Republicans who are opposed to everything we stand for to unite behind you. Tell us who you are going to unite. Do you unite those who are working for social justice and peace or do you unite those who are going to stick with the status quo that is destroying our nation?
Your choice will determine whether or not I can ever be united behind you campaign.

PLEASE AMERICA LISTEN!!! OBAMA IS THE REPUBLICANS WMD!! His running will destroy the Democratic partys chances of winning the Presidency! A vote for Obama is a vote for the Republicans. Period. They will, I promise you, maintain the Presidency if Obama is the Democratic candidate. Like Karl Rove spurred on the Bible Belt for Bush, the Republicans will fear-monger the racists and anti-anybody-named-Hussein faction to come out in DROVES to vote against Obama. They will chew him up and spit him out. It is not fair but politics rarely are. He is not ready to lead and America is not ready for a Black President. America is BARELY ready for a woman President, but this is the next logical step...PLEASE USE YOUR VOTE WISELY!

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 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—————

Looks like from this viewer that a Clinton will not be in the White House in January 2009. Personally I am a Hillary supporter but I will support the Democratic Nominee to be the next President.

From my prospective all I have heard from the Republican candidates is a lot of garbage recycled. Even tonight they are telling the public lies. What Social Security needs is to be left alone and stop being a soccer ball to be kicked around. The Social Security Trust Fund is safe except the politicians who want you to believe otherwise. Also small business is not creating jobs and if it is they are some of the worst paying jobs. This is all part of a regressive republican strategy .

The fact is that republicans in the last 7 years have taken a surplus and turned it into a huge deficit. They have no positive agenda.

So come November I am voting for a president who wants real change and not some recycled garbage that the republicans want us to buy.

We have a divided country, a dangerous and hateful world, and an untenable governing structure heavily dependent and driven by the high dollar funding of well financed corporate interests. Clinton will not bring this country together, will struggle to heal the world, and has actively built and utilized the system of government we currently are trying to fix. She may indeed be ready to lead, just as every one of her primary opponents are, but the question is where would she lead?

I am voting for Barack Obama not because he is perfect, but because he has integrity and the judgment to change this country, this time and this world and all for the better.

OBAMA. WHY IS IT THAT OUR GOVERNMENT CANNOT ANSWER MY QUESTIONS: WHY DOES IT TAKE SEVEN YEARS TO CLOSEOUT AN PROBATE ESTATE WHEN THERE IS LITTLE DISPUTE IF ANY AMONG PARTIES. SECONDLY, WHEN DEVELOPER ,GOVERNMENT EXPAND THEIR CITIES WITH STATE FUNDING, TAXPAYER MONIES, INTO YOUR COMMUNITY; WHY NOT REQUIRE EQUAL CREEK BUFFER FROM EQUAL PROPERTY OWNERS AS IN CONSTRUCTION OF HIGHWAYS. WHY DO ONE PERSON HAVE TO GIVE UP MORE PARCEL OF LAND THAN THE OTHER? THIRD: WHEN LAND WAS NOT A LUXURY OR COMMODY; A DEED WAS OBTAIN QUICKLY FROM BLACKS THAT COULD NOT WRITE OR READ. NOW THAT BLACKS HAVE BEEN EDUCATED ;WHY HAVE THEY LOOSE MORE THAN THEIR ANCESTORS? ANSWER: THE SYSTEM IS SLOWER WHEN WORKING FOR AFRICAN AMERICANS INTEREST WHERE PROGRESS IS CONCERNED. FOR SALE OF PROPERTY IS THE ONLY SIGN OF INTEREST.

"The poll, conducted by the University of New Hampshire, surveyed 341 likely Democrats and 268 Republicans likely to vote in Tuesday's primary. It had a sampling error of 5 percentage points."

So let's see. Margin of error of 5 percentage points. That means factoring in the margin of error, Obama could be at 34% (39- 5) and Hillary could be at 34% (29 + 5). In other words, a statistical deadheat. Of course, that wouldn't be as sensationalist, would it?

The American people deserve the president the media picks for them.

"The poll, conducted by the University of New Hampshire, surveyed 341 likely Democrats and 268 Republicans likely to vote in Tuesday's primary. It had a sampling error of 5 percentage points."

So let's see. Margin of error of 5 percentage points. That means factoring in the margin of error, Obama could be at 34% (39- 5) and Hillary could be at 34% (29 + 5). In other words, a statistical deadheat. Of course, that wouldn't be as sensationalist, would it?

The American people deserve the president the media picks for them.

Michael who asked about term limits... if you have to ask why Bush is not running and if there are term limits, then you are not informed enough to be voting. Go back to school and take a high school level American government class and then consider calling yourself a real American.
Pathetic.

One would almost think Obama's supporters had spent their entire lives parked in front of the television. I notice some eerie similarities: 5th grade level spelling, and a tendency to speak entirely in platitudes. A lot of exclamation points, also reminiscent of the 5th grade. Obama is the Tuesday's with Morrie candidate. Being inspirational is not necessarily the best qualification for office. Obama's low estimate of the critical thinking abilities of American citizens is being justified daily. He takes money from insurance companies, but presents himself as the alternative to corporate greed. His principles as presented on his website and in the debates are vague and yes, inspirational enough to convince the intellectually lazy that he believes whatever they do. If I had known all was required was to use the word "change" (to nothing in particular, or everything, or whatever) 58,000 times in one week I would have run for president years ago. But maybe I'm not bland and attractive enough to make a convincing TV president.

I think we can all agree, Lincoln was a superb president who entered office just at a time when the country faced monumental challenges. The nation was divided, and conflict was eminent. Through his leadership, the United States of America was able to overcome sectional differences and become that much more free. Now, was Lincoln an experienced politician? Had he held many executive positions? No, Lincoln served only one term in the Congress. It just goes to show you that experience is not necessarily a required trait to be a viable president.

So' there are 30 more states for Obama to win. So what! He'll have them all fired up with his speaches' of Hope and Change! And first thing you know, the poles will be going higher and higher. And you will be running around saying where do I vote, where do I vote. He has "it", what ever you call it, he's got "it".

The first time I voted was for J. F. K. and he had "it".
I'm now 65 and Obama gives me the same feeling I had way back then.
"It" for me is Hope for change in the future.

"It's" something that some of you have never felt. "It's" something that urges you to run to the pole and vote for the President you want, not the one most "electabe", not the most known, not even the most "intelligent", but the one person that you want in the White House. The one you turst to do the right thing.
That’s what "It" means to me.
So go Vote........and think before you Vote

I heard Obama make a comment that when he would be elected, at least then Bush and cousin Cheney would be out of office, then comment that one wished for a relative to be Abe Lincoln, etc. I thought it was very funny. However, an uproar would be heard if the table was turned, as America has become so politically correct, it has no sense of humor anymore. Louise, NC

I have a couple of topics to touch on:

First, Obama won the nomination when he won Iowa (contrary to what most political experts will tell you). Democrats across this country WANT to vote for Barack Obama. He is ecxciting and he has a fresh, unifying vision for our country. The only reason he has trailed is that democrats weren't convinced that he is winner. All he had ever won was a couple of state races and a Senate race against one of the weakest republican candidates in Illinois history. Now he has brought the house of Clinton and the strongest political machine in the land to its knees. He is a winner and democrats will embrace him as they have no other candidate in 40 years.

Second, The Republican nomination is now a two man race. McCain versus Huckabee. This will be a deciding moment for the GOP. They can choose a war veteran with incredible experience and an honest disposition, or an ultra-fundamentalist reactionary. If they pick Huckabee (believe me, his happy-go-lucky, friendly front is nothing more than an impressive scam) Republicans will have brought about their own downfall. McCain on the other hand (despite the fact that I vigorously disagree with his politics) will give Mr. Obama a run for his money. If McCain wins, he may well be the levee that stops a Democratic tidal wave. If Huckabee wins, Democrats will end up with 250 seats in the house and 57 or 58 senators. The Republican party will collapse.

Third, CNN needs new screeners for these posts (not to mention new leadership and new journalists). Why would CNN post a comment about how Obama is a secret Muslim? We have freedom of speech, but that does not include libel. I try and try to like CNN, but they simply continue to disappoint. They're debates were amateur compared to ABC's and their news coverage focuses on the sensational, rather than the critical. I will hope for better in the future.

Hey Nancy,

I think you should give the voters a bit more credit.

Globalization makes foreign policy more important and sophisticated. Assuming Obama and Hillary are both smart, Hillary who has more political experience definitely has more advantages. 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.

I have always been an avid follower of the news and politics. However, I am finding myself more disillusioned about the role of the media in politics. Prior to Watergate, the media's role was to report truthfully the facts. Since Watergate it's as if the media's role and goal is to one-up the competition and attempt to shape the news rather than report it. The polls that are constantly being set forth as how the "public" and "people" are thinking and feeling are often psychometrically flawed, meaning that they aren't worth the paper in which they are reported. The media reporting those results as sure things are, in my opinion, attempts to sway the public's opinion rather than report the facts. It seems the media is looking to shape this presidential election by maneuvering to put in place a young, black orator against most likely a Mormon millionaire. What great news that would be, right?

We, as thinking people must evaluate every candidate on their record and the media should provide us the facts, not the spin. We have had 8 years of a neophyte in office with disastrous effects. Is Barack Obama inspirational? Yes. Is he eloquent? Yes. But it takes more than inspiration and eloquence to bring about change. He has no experience applicable to being president and I find it a very frightening proposition that he would be the Democratic nominee in the general election. Obama, Edwards and these polls that are being touted as definitive would have us believe that change and experience are mutually exclusive. That is ridiculous. That is the same premise that has kept this country divided. You're either with us or against us. You are either conservative or liberal. You are either right or left. I thought both Obama and Edwards were looking to unite yet they are saying you are either for change or experience, i.e. the status quo, you can't be both. Does that seem logical or rational? By framing their appeal in such a way should be very telling as to whether or not they truly are looking to unite this country.

I think the media should stop trying to bring this contest to a halt by announcing the winner of the nomination after just one caucus, which by its form in and of itself is a dubious indicator of national sentiments. The nominating process includes all the of the United States, not just one or two. We should be allowed the opportunity to have all the states weigh in before a winner is declared either expressly or implicitly. I wonder what would have happened when Bobby Kennedy ran for the nomination if the media we have now was reporting then? They would have reported him the loser long before he won the California primary. Sadly it was a bullet that stopped that historic movement. But I think the media has become the metaphoric bullet today.

I really don't know who I will vote for, but I do know that I will be taking that responsibility very seriously and want the opportunity to vote before the media has declared the winner.

Obama Violates New Hampshire Robocall Laws
By SusanUnPC on January 6, 2008 at 7:34 PM in Clinton, Obama, Presidential Candidates

The New Hampshire laws that the Obama campaign is violating include:

sending “robocalls” to “do not call” numbers, and
failing to identify its sponsor (Obama) until 38 seconds into the call (New Hampshire law requires identification within the first 30 seconds).
[UPDATE: Taylor Marsh has nitty gritty on the laws, and more.]

The fine? $5,000 per violation. Here’s the audio of the call (transcript below). The robocall is, of course, a smear on Sen. Hillary Clinton. I have to ask: Why an attack at this point? Isn’t his bounce sufficient?

Time magazine reports that “[t]he Clinton campaign is holding a conference call this evening to discuss the legal issues associated with the Obama campaign’s illegal activity with Kathy Sullivan and Howard Wolfson.”

There are two legal questions associated with the Obama campaign’s robocall.

1. The Obama campaign delivered this robocall to people on the do-not-call list. The Concord Monitor reported that it was “illegal under state law to send prerecorded political messages to those on the do-not-call list,” after such calls were used against Rep. Paul Hodes in 2006. In response the New Hampshire Democratic Party said that it would be “prepared and ready to pursue any legal course of action necessary to protect the people of New Hampshire from illegal activities.” [Concord Monitor, 11/6/06]

2. The call does not identify its sponsor — the Obama campaign — for 38 seconds. State law requires the sponsor to be named within 30 seconds. The robocall implies that it is sponsored by Planned Parenthood Northern New England. [RSA 664:14]

Here is the call transcript:

“Hi this is Wendy Frosh, chair of the board of Planned Parenthood in Northern New England. As people have begun to rally around Barack Obama’s call for change, the (inaudible) attacks have begun. He was a (inaudible) activist in reproductive rights for more than 20 years, I know the facts. Barack has a 100% pro-choice record and has always been a champion for women’s rights. Hillary Clinton’s last minute smears won’t protect the right to choose. But as president, Barack Obama will. Please join me in supporting Barack Obama this Tuesday. Thank you. Paid for by Obama for America.”

One would almost think Obama's supporters had spent their entire lives parked in front of the television. I notice some eerie similarities: 5th grade level spelling, and a tendency to speak entirely in platitudes. Obama is the Tuesday's with Morrie candidate. Being inspirational is not necessarily the best qualification for office. Obama's low estimate of the critical thinking abilities of American citizens is being justified daily. He takes money from insurance companies, but presents himself as the alternative to corporate greed. His principles as presented on his website and in the debates are vague and yes, inspirational enough to convince the intellectually lazy that he believes whatever they do. If I had known all was required was to use the word "change" (to nothing in particular, or everything, or whatever) 58,000 times in one week I would have run for president years ago. But maybe I'm not bland and attractive enough to make a convincing TV president.

time for america to lose its status as super power with leader like obama.

Who truly represents America? Hillary!!! Obama comes from a mixed back 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?

I believe Obama is riding on the coat tails of Oprah. I don't think he would be where he is without her. I think people are and will vote for him because, when Oprah speaks, people listen. Right now people are listening to Oprah not Obama. What ever happened to voting for the most qualified candidate. Just like applying for a job, you look for the best candidate with the best expierence. If he wants to get into the White House he should do it on his own accord, and not with Oprah. By using Oprah, it makes me look at him as a weak person. Someone with no confidence. That's not what I want in a President.

hnhoyt,

I was so pleased to read your insight. Your assessment extends beyond the usual vapid dribble. Your insight resonates with me. Unlike you I am aghast by the hyperbole masking the Obama cult, the new high priest of CHANGE. And unlike you I am skeptical by this supposed new found imagination of HOPE. Such qualities did not appear in the Gore/Bush contest of 2000 or the Kerry/Bush contest of 2004 which would have preemted current historical political catastrophy. The internal dynamics of culture is conservative and therefore I am skeptical. But foremost I am skeptical of human nature, especially one grounded in a social hyperreality engined by the internet allowing immediate consumption and fueled by unreasoned passion. History is a bin full of such convulsive political ardor. I am still hopeful for Senator Clinton, the brunt of fascistic forces who have defined the American political landscape for the last 8 years. But who is now having to endure the aspersions of a passionate public with a world view lacking understanding of geo-political realities and oblivious to cultural nuances. Thank you for your insight.

hey its greta to see people fired up about their govt and politics again obama good job inspiring all Americans again to reach for something higher, when Americans come together around a cause anything is possible, obama will eclipse hrc in all the other states, America wants real change and obama is it!

How in the world do people think that Obama ismore electable than Hillary? Realize that the GOP will rip him apart. HE HAS NO EXPERIENCE RUNNING ANYTHING! He is just some lowly junior senator from Illinois. Gov. Richardson has more experience than this guy. America elected a "likeable" candidate we became engolfed in the Bush years – look where we are. Just because Hillary is abrasive does not make her bad – in fact I would rather have a leader that is feared by people than someone who can be pushed over (Bush and Obama).

If democrats are stupid enough to nominate Obama, then we will surely be destined to 8 more years of Republican rule. Look at who the GOP are tossing gabs at – Hillary. They are completely freaked out at the possibility of going up against her. They don't give a crap about Obama-because they know they will tear him apart. He has not foreign experience – no relationships with any foreign people, no credibility on big policy issues. How can you say he is ready to run the country? Maybe after 8 years of VP, then we can elect him. That is what the GOP will say.

And all this stuff about Hillary being corrupt – there is no basis to this. All politicians get $$$ from all kinds of people. Where is the proof? If she is, why didn't the GOP get her in jail while they are in control? Everything has been disproved – but yet everyone keeps saying it. Just saying it doesn't make it so.

Wake up Democrats – no matter how much you may hate the idea – Hillary IS THE ONLY POSSIBLE WAY TO TAKE BACK THE WHITE HOUSE.

REGARDLESS OF WHICH CANDIDATES ARE RUNNING FOR THE WHITE HOUSE, AMERICA HAVE BEEN PLAGUED WITH PROBLEMS WHICH HAVE DRAWN THE AMERICAN PEOPLE TO THE DOGMATICAL DEBATE. THE AMERICA PEOPLE HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING DOG'S EARED POLITICS. AS YOU CAN SEE THERE IS NOT UNITY AMONG PARTIES: DEMOCRAT REPUBLICAN, INDEPENDENT OR PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES. HOW IS IT POSSIBLE TO HAVE ONE PERFECT GOVERNMENT IF SEPARATION BETWEEN THE STATES AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. WE SHOULD KNOW BY NOW THAT THE POWOW HAVE BEEN MARCHING IN CIRCLES FOR LEADERSHIP POWER WITHOUT AN EXIST OR SOLUTIONS TO INNERCITY,FOREIGN OR DOMESTIC PROBLEMS. AMERICA HAVE GONE INTO OUTER SPACE TRYING TO FIND ANSWERS, BUT THE ANSWERS ARE SIMPLE. WORLD UNIFICATION OF GOD.

There seems to be a lot of people who seem to think Obama has no experience. But to my mind he has enormous experience in one of the areas that count most – emotional intelligence.

Dealing with world leaders on the political stage depends on both policy and influence. The first seems more demanding – but good leaders surround themselves with clear minds to help craft good policy.

It's the second area which is the critical one – it's emotional intelligence that makes the peace accords happen, that can confront dictators effectively, ("Mr Gorbachev – tear down this wall") – because ultimately all world leaders are people. If you can't handle people well – that is with both strength AND caring – you can't be an effective president. You can only be an effective mouthpiece for policy.

And unlike most politicians, Obama has this quality of emotional intelligence in spades. In an era of deteriorating social mood, this is a quality the world badly needs, especially from its leaders. And I for one am relieved to see it surfacing.

"Does experience not mean anything anymore? If you were hiring for any job in the world, experience would be the first thing you look for, not "hope" or "change". If you were hiring a pilot to take your family across country, would you find the LEAST experienced pilot, if your family's safety were at stake? Well, our country's safety is at stake, and the country is after the LEAST experience?"

from "MG January 6, 2008 6:19 pm ET"

MG,

It's not that Obama is inexperienced, it's just that he has had different experiences like working as a community organizer in inner city Chicago. There are experienced airline pilots who fly drunk, I wouldn't hire them either. Besides, noone, no matter who is elected, is going to run this country alone. I believe Obama has the best chance of getting the support of the rest of the country and the country's "experienced" politicians to work alongside of him.

Obama is leading in Georgia and the rest of the states you mentioned have not been polled recently or in some cases not at all. I only state Georgia because I am a Georgia resident and I saw the poll in our paper.

A note on Clinton and Obama:

35 years of experience? So when she was 25 she was fighting the establishment? Not likely. She has only had seven years in elected office. Obama has been in office for ten years and before then he was fighting the establishment as a civil rights lawyer and community organizer. A quick note is that Obama did graduate top of his class at Harvard Law. (an accomplishment so impossibly impressive that it needs a note)

Clinton worked for a big law firm after law school, something Obama turned down in favor of working for the people and teaching law to a new generation. Clinton then spent many years working as a first lady and achieved some admirable accomplishments.

She also suffered some failures. In 1994, she botched a heath care reform, though admittedly against impossible odds. She listed that as her greatest mistake last month in a "Meet the Cadidate" series.

She was an active member of the senate and pushed through and co-sponsored many bills. She was working, of course, against the republican majority and despite this she achieved a few successes. The difference with her entire approach has been that she treats the republican party as the enemy. While this "51%" strategy works sometimes and the democrats enjoy a majority today, several things just can't be done without a broader majority.

We would have pulled out the troops and given heath care to children already if 51% worked. Obama is my choice because he hasn't burned any bridges so far. While he has "pretty speeches" it is obvious that he is convincing and that is what will be needed in an effective president.

Obama has the best chance of expanding the democrats into the two thirds party instead of just the majority party and then we will see some real results. Now can we trust him with all that power? Of course we can. This democracy is so open scrutinized by the public and the media that nothing can really be accomplished without the blessing of the people and the other two thirds of the federal government. Obama's record shows that he is not a loose cannon and his intelligence is obvious.

Competent, inspiring, capable, brilliant. Obama 2008.

What gives me the greatest pause about Obama is that the same things said for why they like him, i.e. He will change America, He Gives us All Hope, He's Not Corrupt, He's for Change [etc.], are EXACTLY the same things everyone said about GEORGE W. BUSH in 2000.

While I believe Obama to be extraordinarily more capable than George W. Bush was, he has NOT produced any concrete plans or proposals of substance for anything. Democrats can nominate him, but that's a big Magic 8-ball-type risk to take that he can talk substance, which he will need in the general election (perhaps against a John McCain who would love to campaign against an Ivy League grad with no foreign policy experience), to go along with his happy-feely-good messages so far.

Unfortunately, Hillary Clinton imo has been a horrible campaigner and I do not trust her to win a General Election either.

John Edwards, has experience fulfilling his full term in the Senate before being the Veep candidate with Kerry, and more importantly for myself, he really did live the American Dream. His father was a textile mill worker & John Edwards was the 1st person in his family to go to college. Not denigrating any other candidates' personal achievements, that story is going to win Southern States. Obama may indeed be the embodiment of hope that everyone wants, but just as the Republicans who voted for George W. Bush b/c he personified their audacity for hope found, I wouldn't be the least bit surprised to see a President Obama that could not deliver on the hollow rhetorical promises given during the campaign.

Hilliary Clinton is running on this idea of experience in Washington. This as Obama has stated numerous times means it will lead to more of what we have now. Clinton says her time in the White House will give her what it takes. First of all, it was BILL Clinton who was President in the 90s, not Hilliary. Her healthcare proposal fell apart and could not pass a DEMOCRATIC controlled Congress. If elected she will end up just like Bush and Cheney as a Washington politician being controlled by special interests. Lastly, she cannot be elected because she is despised by half the country. Sixty percent of her own party did not vote for her in Iowa (the anti-Hilliary vote). The GOP are going to nominate John McCain and he will kill her with swing voters and cross over Dems. Do the smart thing NH and vote for Sen. Barack Obama. You have the chance to give Obama his chance for the White House and for change. A win in New Hampshire equals a win in November 2008!

Hey CuriousityHas Me:

That kind of racist sentiment would have worked two decades ago, but when you see white America resonating with the message of a black American, you have to recognize the message and not so much the messenger. America is hungry for change from politics-as-usual; and this includes racist politics that have made us vulnerable to all sorts of foreign enemies who think that because we are dividied by color we are weak and can easily fall!

There will always be racists on all sides of the racial walls, but this movement towards change has the support of Americans of all ethnic persuasions. Get a change of heart, get on board or get lost!

Obama knows where our hopes and dreams are stored. He quietly opens the doors where they have been locked up and coaxes them out. He knew they were still alive even when we did not dare to believe it ourselves. We recognize what has happened after it has already happened. There is no denying it. We like what he brings out of us. We really do love our country and we do want the best for it. We are the ones who have changed and "we are the change". We become automatically involved with our new freedom and our spirit will not be denied. Go Obama and Michelle, we love ya!

I have to giggle when I read comments that say Obama is like Bush in the sense that he is inexperienced in Washington. GWB is the poster child for everything that is BAD about the way Washington works–corrupt from the start, rich from birth, handed placement into college, corporate america, and politics that were never earned. Obama is so the opposite.

As for Hillary, I do not doubt her intelligence, drive, political acumen, etc.......but I don's think she has this same belief and integrity that you find with Obama. She is TOO entrenched in Washington. Maybe too much drive. I am a woman myself, and I don't think I'm being sexist by saying this, but I really don't trust her and I feel like she owes too mush to too many for their support. She is the WALL ST fave, you know. Usually it's a republican. Why is Rupert Murdoch (FOX NEWS) giving more to Hillary than any republican???????? I do not trust her.

I am not into conspiracy/etc...but I believe we need to sheild ourselves from becoming a complete corporate state, and Hil is not right for that. Bill wasn't good for that either. Probably the best shots are Obama, Edwards, or Ron Paul on the republican side.

Hillary's numbers are falling in all the super tuesay states. A NH win for Obama creates a sure win in S.Carolina where 50% of the Dem primary vote is Black. You think the African American voters are going to stay with Hillary as Barak proves to them he can garner white support? All those big blue states have big black populations. In Illinois the black community is late in deciding and low in polling representation but they sure as hell turn out and support one of their own–Carol Braun and Roland Burris and Jesse White were statewide winners in tough primaries. Barak is the future, Hillary the past. People want change. Barak thus far is running a Reaganesque campaign, long on themes, broad approaches, no need for specifics. He matches the public's mood better than anyone else in either party.

DEMOCRATS BE FOREWARNED... OBAMA CAN'T BEAT A REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE. HE'S TOO FAR TOO THE LEFT. DEMOCRATS AS USUAL WILL UNRAVEL THEMSELVES....!!! IT'S A SHAME... DEMOCRATS ARE SUCH SUCKERS AND END UP ONLY HURTING THEMSELVES.

HOORAY!!

I'm so excited about the possibility of Obama being the Democratic nominee. I just pray that the "Clinton machine" doesn't begin to play dirtier than usual.

Obama 08!!!!

Barak Obama is the Man to bring freshness to America.To think that putting the same people there and get a different result is insanity.Let the voice of hope ring, let the whole nation be inspired and believe me ,America is great again.This is what we ve been waiting for. Thanks goodness we have it atlast.

Barak Obama, you will go all the way.This our time of destiny in America.

So does this mean we'll see another Hillary soon? She can't even make a decision about her own name, so how will she ever make the bigger decisions required of her as president?

Nice try curiosityhasme and Mike! Bring out the Bush/Cheney fear playbook. And while you are at it, try reading the Constitution and The Bill of Rights about race and religion.

Does anyone really care what G McGovern has to say?

If Obama beats Hillary for the Democratic nomination, right now improbable but not impossible, he is going to win the Presidency.

Never before has a black or minority gotten so much early white support in a national race for the White House. And this can mean only one thing: the MESSAGE is more effective than the MESSENGER, so more and more people are resonating with the message by recognizing the messenger is the embodiment of the message.

Republicans have their work cut out, but if enough Democrats, including Reagan Democrats and Bill Clinton Republicans, join with the large body of Independents and youths who are energized about politics because of Obama, this election could turn out to be the nation's biggest shocker.

One of the things we have to keep in mind is that Washington has been in a state of gridlock, especially since the Democrats took over both houses of Congress, and that is why the message of change is so much on everyone's mind and lips.

I want a President that is intelligent, civil, looks out for the constituents' interests, and offers hope. Would you want someone like Hillary dealing with foreign diplomats, when she is divisive and represents the establishment and special interests?

Forget the experience issue. What former president had PRIOR experience as a PRESIDENT before entering office!!!

As a feminist and senior citizen, I am grossly disappointed in Hillary.
She had her opportunity.

I want someone who will do the "right" thing, and not vote politically.
If Hillary is divisive now, what do you think she would do as President???
A tiger does not lose its stripes.

Many of you are correct: Hillary is not likeable; she is divisive. The fact that her husband Bill is likeable does not mean Hillary is. Experience as a senator is not enough for me. We need someone who will represent the people.

Barack Obama is intelligent, uses common sense, and does offer hope.

I will not vote for Obama...We need to give Hilary a chance. Let Obama gain some experience in the next 8 years in the Senate, maybe he will be ready and we will know more about him. what is his middle name? Hopefully Hilary will give us peace of mind...Social Security for our children and grandchildren....end the war...take careof illegal immigration...

After Ingrid's blast, I'm wondering who she will vote for? McCain who hugs Bush and wants to continue the war in Iraq or Mitt who looks presidential and is obviously the Change Candidate since he changes his position on all issues from day to day. Or will it be Rudy with his family values, with tax payers charged for walking his girlfriend's dog and whose best friend is facing ethical and legal challenges. Maybe she likes Mike who believes the earth is 6000 years old, pardons thousands of criminals, many who back to their life of crime and murder and wants to lead the country back to Christ with a flat tax.

After watching the debates, any one of the Democrats, in any order have so much more leadership skills than the whole Republican slate put together. ... which is why twice the number of Democrats in Iowa came out to caucus.

As for the nasty dig about Elizabeth Edwards, she has a life to live and is doing so by doing what is important to her and her family ... and just for the record, Ingrid, you are dying too ... are you planning on just sitting around home until you pass on?

Bottom line: The GOP had a complete dictatorship for the past 6 years and pi$$ed it away in weekly scandals and lies. They had their chance and they blew it. They need to go away for a while, reflect on their sins and shortcomings and think about running in 8 -12 years.

Obama represents change. We cannot ignore the realities of today. Americas leadership thrust in the world will be greatly compromised if another Clinton is elected. One thing the US needs is a global thinker and change agent. Barack Obama represents this, he is the hope and change America needs at this time.

For those who think Obama cannot beat the republicans, you got another bomb coming. This guy is the fire the US needs. We can be part of this change now !!!!!!

What a country we live in, a country that allows the various comments posted on this web blog. A country built by deception, lies and hatred. A country where a half a century ago banned a persons right to vote or even be counted as a citizen. And now when this country is losing it's popularity and respect to our foreign alies because the lies are being discovered and trust is being lost Americans again must make a decison. Whether to stay the course or make another change?

As an American citizen, I too want the best candidate for the job as President. I have to admit for awhile I was undecided about who in my opinion would be the best candidate, democrat or repubilican, old or young, but I never said experienced or inexperienced. When a citizen calls 911 for help do they tell the operator to send an experienced officer, no they just HOPE he is capable of handling the situation and they know if he can't do the job there's a team of officers that will back him. When a new company is started such as Microsoft or Google, it is because of it's leaders belief in a product and they hire like minded people to sell the product and make it work. Both companies have exceeded expectations and are now powerful and respected businesses world wide. As we can tell from history it is the belief of one or two people and there sacrifice and support towards their belief that has changed the country, not experience. For the last eight years we trusted experience and a name, and now we have over 5000 dead soldiers, and we lost the respect of our alies.

So the question I am faced with is who do I believe? The only candidate that has preached the same message from the beginning and asked for his team, the citizens of the United States to believe in it's company's product (A United America for change) is Senator Barack Obama. So by voting for him I am willing to help this company called America change and not just look for an individual to make the decisions for me. We just had eight years of that. Thank you America for giving me as well as the others on this blog the freedom to choose and express ourselves.

God Bless America!

mike??????????? where did you get your information

You need plenty of experience to bring about meaningful and constructive changes. Rhetoric won't work in Washington, DC. The president is the commander in chief of this country and it's imperative for us to choose a strong and determined person with experience to lead us at this critical, possibly turning point of this country. If NH voters fail to realize that Obama's lack of experience will cost the democrats the presidency, all I can say is "Good Luck". We need the most qualified candidate, not the nicest one.

Go OBAMA...

As a 63 year old white male, CEO of a reputable company in Atlanta, I can tell you that it is refreshing to have a candidate like Obama in the race. I really would have voted for Giuliani or Thompson but neither can compare to the message Obama is preaching. It resonates so well with everyone. Truly we will see a better america if he is elected President Obama.

i have to agree with michael and kevin and the rest of the people who see through the haze of what the news people and oprah and republicans want us to believe..I think he may be a good candidate in a few more years BUT not now.it seems that people are so swayed by the media they will believe anything, Hillary has to explian in detail etc. about her future plans but barack is vague ,just being able to speak in the manner he does just isn't what its all about. i read that he takes funds from corp. that he criticises hillary for,also excuse me, john edwards is a what?. I think we need experience and if people would read and find out hillary has been in helping minorities and the poor since she was in high school ,and who do they say barack caters to? he seems more elete than the rest. The republicans are counting on us losing the election again by running an inexperienced man against their guy ,which if its john macain ,he'll lose to bigots! carl rove isn"""t just sitting in the background remember he and his gang manipulated the lastt two elections with a guy all the genuises on the news said the people wanted bush because he was the one people most wanted to have a beer with!!!!!!!!!!! wake up!

Obama's success ensures a Republican victory in November. Go Obama!

You in the media have come to the conclusion that we are electing Obama...Excuse me, I haven't voted yet, and it is my understanding, that I do get to vote....I have listen to him speak...But I'm pretty tired of the line "Together we can change America" that is what my vote is for...you change it, I'm to tired after trying to figure out the bills, worring about my son who's job went to Mexico, the cost of my insurance just going up another 49.00 a week, and putting food on the table, and gas in the car....You are all so busy fawning over him, no one asks him any questions, real questions...kind of reminds me of Bush Sr..."Like a thousand points of light." Any of you remember that one? So why don't you ALL DO HIM LIKE YOU DO TO EVERYOTHER CANDIATE simply ask him 'WHERES THE BEEF?" I would really like to here what every candiate has to say, I would like them all questioned. In the media's mind, and what they are feeding the American public is "don't bother to vote, we have figured out who is going to run, and we have figured out who is going to win..." Obama and McCain are running, and Obama is winning...we are not lambs to be lead around by the nose, we have minds of our own, for one, just one election cycle, could you all just report the news, and not tell us who we are voting for????? How about this one, leave the polls out of it, just report who stands for what, and what the have done before this, or haven't done on both sides of the aisle???? Good luck to all the candiates, on both sides, may they ALL be put under a microscope for all of us to see and make up our OWN MINDS...

Clinton has been running a national campaign and that is what will land her in the White House ultimately.
It's good to see Obama's fresh face and theatrics injected into the stew...he is appealing to idealistic newcomers, and "Independents" and that' s important...but i wouldn't get too fired up about NH's relative importance, one way or the other...If the Nader supporters in NH had voted for Gore in 2000, Florida wouldn't have even been in an issue. Those few electoral votes made all the difference. Now the "Gore is the same as Bush" fools are the "Clinton is the same as Bush" fools...Was that Pete Townhend who sung "Meet the new fools, same as the old fools" or something akin to that?
They fell into the 'gore is the same as bush' stupidity hyper-idealistic frothing and gave us two dubya administrations, and the resultant murderous racketeering and greed warlord killings that have bankruped our nation and forfeited any respect in the rest of the World.
Now they will rush to the lastest flavor, Obama is intelligent, a great orator, has an attractive young family, and works the same old political machine with the same old baloney...It is the American Idol generation after all.
he IS cute. snore.
This is the most important election of ANYBODY'S lifetime in the history of the country, as the Constitution has been effectively kiled...I will vote for the Democratic nominee whoever that ends up being at the end of the primary process...will the new idealists?? or will they be, like NH in 2000, essentially Republicans, as that was where Nader's idiot ego ride was directly financed...?

i suspect they will follow Iowa like sheep; but that's not going to stop Senator Clinton's effort. Thank goodness. She's a good woman and the smartest player in the bunch, and the toughest. and the one most ready. yes she can have a flat sonority to her delivery...i guess she's not your dream date for a beer or rock star pizazz;
If you want to elect a tv star...and you do, such is the vacuos decline of the American intelligence, thanks in no small part to CNN, FOX, NBC and other enternatinment divisions pretending to be 'news' outlets...

ya'll new voters, y'all 'progressive' voters...will be responsible, but not take responsibilty for it, ala NH or Nader himself...for once again, Repubs snatching victory. The new Nader will not fly.
Dems always shoot themselves in the foot. Obama's flash and snotty hypocrit techniques are obvious to the more experienced observers; his twisting of other people's records and votes to a dumbed down electorate who salivate for this kind of ugliness; totally unbecoming.
I"ll vote for the democratic nominee no matter who it is.
Will the new vivacous Obama supporters? or will they turn essential Republican after if their candidate takes an overwhelming licking by the time the primaries are over?? there's the test.
What goes up will come crashing down. The pop charts change every week.
Clinton is vetted and ready and already knows 3/4 of the world's leaders and their countries...
WE need to win this one in '08...and the 'hate hillary' thing is so pervasive that you idealists will inherit 16 more years of murder, war, insane explosions of violence, a recession, maybe even a depression, and will be ruled by people who hate you and hate themselves. Tha'ts what Obama means to me. Martial Law after he loses, if nominated, which he won't be. He's a rapturous orator but will be outmanuevered and slapped around by the real powers that be...
They won't play that with Hillary because she'll nail them high and leave them bloody.

I get tired of people saying non-experienced Obama, I want a strong leader for the regular citizens, not a sell-out to benefits future generations of the Clintons, and then bill spewing that the media isn't being fair to Hillary, what a crock, the media didn't even mention Baracks name until his numbers start growing in Iowa.
and then to riducule the citizens of Iowa, after they weathered the cold weather and bleak conditions to excercise their american right was the lowest blow of any presidential candidate, Bill ought to be glad the media is not playing that clip over and over again

THIS BABY BOOMER SUPPORTS OBAMA....GO GET THEM OBAMA..GIVE OUR COUNTRY BACK ITS DIGNITY AND HOPE.... ...AND TAKE THEM ALL ON ...THOSE THAT SAY IT CANNOT BE DONE WE NEED .....CHANGE... CHANGE CHANGE...THATS WHAT WE WANTED IN THE 60'S AND THATS WHAT WE WILL GET WITH OBAMA NOW...

wow....cnn posted something positive about OBAMA !?!?!?!?!?

OBAMA for President 2008!!!!!!!!

I, too, am amazed and appalled that voters don't seem to realize that Obama doesn't have a plan, just a great personality and smile. That isn't what we need in a president. We need experience, and that is Hillary.
I would be laughing my head off at John Edwards–the little banty rooster–if this wasn't so desperately important. I can't believe he has any chance of getting elected. Heaven help us if either he or Obama gets the nomination. they can't win against the republicans. Think, people. Please THINK. We aren't voting for the best Elvis or Beetles impersonator, or something like that. We are voting for the PRESIDENT of the UNITED STATES. We need experience, not empty charm. We need HILLARY!

January 6, 2008 7:32 pm ET
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?

To all you anti-Obama grousers: My wife and I lived in Illinois when Barak started his career. He brought a distinguished record in the Illinois legislature (a pretty nasty place) to the senate election in 2004. He took his degree from Columbia U and became a community organizer on the South Side of Chicago. Not an easy place to break in - Barak did not grow up in African American neighborhoods. Not an easy place for a young ivy league grad to get accepted. Then back to Harvard Law school, then more community work. Not to a posh Wall Street law firm and big bucks. This guy DOES have experience, albeit not in Washington.
I hope he makes Richardson Secretary of State.

Hillary can be Senate majority leader - she'd be better than Reid. She is needed in the Senate.

I'm very proud of Obama !!
I would love to have him as our new president, he is a man with a vision for the future of our country. Without a vision the country will continue to be on this downward sparial.
Thank God this is President(can't get it right) Bush last term.
We need change and as Obama has said " Change is coming", and please bring our troops home!!!!!
GO OBAMA...PRESIDENT 2008... WE LOVE YOU !!

1. The Republicans will attempt to tear down ANY Democratic candidate. Arguments here suggesting Obama will be hit hard in the general – well duh. Hillary will be hit JUST as hard – and if she's this inept at challenging a fellow Democrat and primary candidate and someone who does NOT go negative on her, how in the world will she fare against Republicans. I think anyone who remembers the 90s knows the answer!

2. Obama's poll numbers will change drastically in other states. The more primaries he wins, the better position he's in – the higher those numbers will climb.

3. As for "experience" – Cheney and Rummy are the most experienced people in Govt. today. What exactly has that gotten us?

Oh...and can anyone please name me a bill that Hillary Clinton has written and passed as a Senator? I've yet to find one. Obama is a Freshman Senator and he has several. As far as I can tell, Clinton has nothing.

I am a democrat but I vote for Huckabee. Just Like Obama I change my stand and positions for what I believe.

I went knolling for information on the candidates and I believe that its becoming a presidential election based on irrelevant factors or race, religion, and sex, as the focal factors voters are using to base there decisions. With what Bush has done, we have to focus on who will act in the way that will benefit America, and not who will bring together whites and blacks, who represents what religiion, and who can perform the best ML King speech shouting in commanding tone. Bill Clinton said and I agree, its not who can talk about ideas, or promote ideologies, but who is most capable of action on our behalf.

For all the talk of Obama's lack of experience, I think for some others, maybe too much "experience" is part of the problem.

Obama is the future of America. Republicans are old, corrupt news. P.S. Impeach Bush and Cheney.

YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!

Clinton has been running a national campaign and that is what will land her in the White House ultimately. It's good to see Obama's fresh face and theatrics injected into the stew...he is appealing to idealists and independents and that' s important...but i wouldn't get too fired up about NH's relative importance, one way or the other...If the nader freaks in NH had voted Gore, Florida wouldn't have been in an issue in 2000. They fell into the 'gore is the same as bush' stupidity hyper-idealistic frothing and gave us two dubya administrations...duh, like there IS a difference between gore and bush...what idiots.
now they will rush to the lastest flavor, Obama is intelligent, a great orator, has an attractive young family, and works the same old political machine with the same old baloney...
This is the most important electino of ANYBODY'S lifetime in the history of the country, as the Constitution has been effectively kiled...I will vote for the Democratic nominee whoever that ends up being at the end of the primary process...will the new idealists?? or will they be, like NH in 2000, essentially republicans, as that was where nader's idiot ego ride was financed...?

i suspect they will follow Iowa like sheep; but that's not going to stop Senator Clinton's effort. Thank goodness. She's a good woman and the smartest player in the bunch, and the toughest. and the one most ready. yes she can have a flat sonority to her delivery...if you want to elect a tv star...ya'll new voters, y'all 'progressive' voters...will be responsible, but not take responsibilty for it, ala NH or nader himself...for once again, repubs snatching victory. Dems always shoot themselves in the foot. Obama's flash and snotty hypocrit techniques are obvious to the more experienced observers.
I"ll vote for the democratic nominee no matter who it is?
Will the new vivacous Obama supporters? or will they turn essential republican after if their candidate takes an overwhelming licking by the time the primaries are over?? there's the test.
What goes up will come crashing down. Clinton is vetted and ready and already knows 3/4 of the world's leaders and their countries...
WE need to win this one in '08...and the 'hate hillary' thing is so pervasive that you idealists will inherit 16 more years of murder, war, insane explosions of violence, a recession, maybe even a depression, and will be ruled by people who hate you and hate themselves. Tha'ts what obama means to me.

Chris Rock said it well the other day commenting on Hillary's claims of experience in her husband's Presidency. He said, "If I told you my wife was going to do this show instead of me, would you show up????

Kevin from Fl. Clinton was leading in NH a couple of days ago, but the tide sure is changing. Hang in there you will witness what a ground up organizing effort can do.

I’m Irish but born and raised in the USA so am an American citizen now living in the North of Ireland. Let me say upfront that I am a democrat and in this election I support Hillary Clinton because I believe this time round she is best for the serious situation this world is in!! And if Hillary got in this time and Obama got in after her then we'd have possibly 16 years to un-do the nightmare the "shrub" has created. Since we don’t get decent US news here where I live, only "fox" news (pity me!!!!) and a few updates from CNN Europe thank you CNN!!!!. I have been going online to keep up with things and get news on the Democrats. What is really worrying me is that for weeks now I have been seeing awful, fearful and hateful things written about Obama online by paranoid mostly Republican conservatives generating fear because his father was a Muslim that he, Obama, is somehow a threat. Also they go on and on about his parents and parts of his books and a few other things I won’t even write here. The typical things one would expect from these types of people. But I’m growing fearful that if he did get the nomination then fox news and all their related loonies and supporters will begin some carefully planned campaign to smear him and create fear among voters and thus get another Republican elected. The fact that fox news is behaving like they are Obama supporters and saying loads of lovely things about him constantly and basically trashing Hillary has got me wondering Why?.............and worrying...........perhaps this is because they feel they can win against Obama by casting enough doubt to make some voters back off maybe. Just food for thought and I really hope I’m wrong and just being paranoid myself!!

I know Obama can be elected as president. He can draw support from Independents, Democrats, and maybe even some Republicans.
Hillary could never pull so many people together... More than half the country hates her. The republicans would destroy her at any debate. Her negativity doesn't go with what the people in America want.
We want change... we want someone new...
NOT someone who is not corrupted and in bed with people like Rupert Murdock! someone who plants questions in the crowd... someone who doesn't have sight of the future and approves disastrous wars. and if she can't control her husband how is she going to control a whole nation?

OBAMA '08!

Kevin,FL ,

"Obama Cannot get the Nomination and if he manages to do so the GOP will rip him apart.. worst than they did John Kerry in 2004..Hillary Clinton will win NH after NH Edwards is done and so is Richardson!!"

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NOT SO FAST KEVIN! First, it's apparent you haven't seen the latest polls showing Obama with a double digit lead over Hillary. Second, should Hillary win the nomination (God forbid), NOTHING, that's NOTHING, will galvanize Republican voters to come out against her. It looks like ole Hillary isn't doing so well with Independents either.

from the first time I heard O'bama speak I deemed him to be the right choice forpresident. I also feel that John Edwards should be his running mate for vice-president. If they combined their promises to the people then i believe the middle class workers, the poor and those on fixed incomes would fare better and america would again be a great place to live.

Michael-
In the US, the Constitution prohibits a president running for re-election after two full terms or 8 years. Bush can not run for re-election. And, as far as I'm concerned, he should be impeached. McGovern is dead right on his arguments in his editorial today!

Wow, some of you are super paranoid! I actually fear that Hillary wouldn't win the general election. She's just another Washington puppet. I don't see her winning over very many moderates. Although you might not appreciate Obama's positive message, it's beating Hillary's media machine so that says something about how he'd contend against whatever comes out of the GOP primaries. BTW, why are you afraid of Romney/Rudy/Huckabee/McCain/Thompson? None of the GOP candidates show any promise. Once the picture is made clearer and Obama wins, I think his message will translate into a successful campaign against the petty GOP tactics of negativity. He'll rise above the criticisms, just as he is right now.

Looks like the emperess has no clothes (sorry for the visual, folks!). All it took was one little caucus and everyone realized that they really don't like Hillary (or her sleazeball husband) after all. So much for inevitability.

Say goodnight, Hillary.

Americans are tired of living in fear. All of this talk about Obama NOT being able to win the presidency over a Republican candidate is more of the same. FEAR.
For the first time, in a long time, The United States Of America has a chance to believe that we can be unified and strong again. We are a country of hardworking, dedicated intelligent and thoughtful people. It's time we have a president who represents those same qualities! No more dynasties!

please do tell me what independent voters will flock to hillary as they have obama....sorry charlie (brown)...it may not be over for clinton yet....but you will soon see that obama is the real deal...

question...how many states does it take to get to the center of a clinton campaign?

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.

Obama all the way...

Kevin in FL,

Do you recall any polls in Iowa that show Obama getting spanked? If he wins in NH, it could very well have a rippling effect in those states you mentioned. It is never over until its over!

If Hillary is the candidate of change, because she's been responisble for so much change, according to her last night, then why is everyone... yes everyone, looking for change... Hillary, look in the mirror... the change they want is away from you... D.

Where is everybody? In New Hampshire, no doubt, and far from computers to blog with , and ignoring this article in particular.
The Obama package is catapulting or capitulating through space, but buyer beware. Not too long ago a charasmatic leader charmed a nation, a man from humble beginnings with little political experience; united a nation like sheep to the slaughter. Obama talks about a new awakening , a new coalition, a uniting of the parties. And ask yourself why you should trust him. He is susceptible to absolute power, which as we know corrupts absolutely. The tug and pull of American politics is what keeps it going; it's called democracy.
Unfortunately, we seek heroes only to tear them down, we are hoping for another Saviour to rescue us from our unending complacency and laziness.
Why anyone would want to subject themselves to the mental anguish of the presidency is hard to envision.
Anyway, patriarchal society or not, it is easier to deal with someone we know than a mystery, and Hillary has been around for 35 years. Some dirt under the rug perhaps, but we know she won't feel comfortable with a Tiara on her head.

Hillary is the only candidate ready to handle international affairs. Edwards and Obama are amateurs by comparison. Both looked like thumb-sucking schoolboys when she discussed the complexities of attacking Pakistan, or of troop withdrawal from Iraq, for example.

this....

Michael January 6, 2008 5:55 pm ET

Why isn't Bush settled to President election. Of course I would vote him instead of the other candidates. Is there somekind of official valid maximum time period for president's incumbent....

is the most ignorant thing i've ever heard of...

I love you Obie, but...

polls mean nothing until the final results come in! I'm hoping a praying that these polls turn out to reflect the outcome, but I don't trust them until NH actually decides.

Frankly, a Dem is going to win the presidency this year, no matter what the GOP does. Ok, maybe I shouldn't go into the absolutes, so I amend that; a GOP win is HIGHLY UNLIKELY. The 3 viable Democrats for the nomination will beat the GOP hands down. And lets not forget that Obama has the youth vote by a considerable margin (and this isn't coming from me reading polls, this is me being at SEVERAL rallies and seeing the sheer numbers) and the youth vote will be THE deciding factor in both the primaries (which will narrowly put a candidate over the edge) and the general election (which will guarantee the Democratic nominee a landslide victory).

Peace Obama, and great job to the rest of you. You'll do an excellent job in the cabinet.

Obama (and his wife) are intelligent and articulate, highly educated people who, at the same time, weren’t born to expect the proverbial silver spoon. What a relief and a joy to witness at least the present ascendancy of a person of color who can actually speak the English language and thus express himself, and who has ideas to express. My God, he’s the polar opposite of everything the dangerous embarrassment occupying our White House is. How wonderful, and hopefully for an extended period, to be able to feel some pride again in a nation rapidly becoming classified as renegade.

MG at 6:19 PM- Your post sums up Clinton supporters well....

A true rant.

I've seen a few elections in my years and this one is going over the top to Obama. He has the right message. Change. We all need this and experience for what it's worth in most persons minds hasn't made their lives better and they want this change. All the nay sayers out there that say he has no idea of how to run the Presidency pay attention to what is happening. He is only the messenger, the peoples voice. Obama is a very gifted speaker and he will continue to dominate the political primaries from one state to another because he is a inspiring motivator for us after our horrible ordeal of 9-11. The betrayal of our priciples by the current administration has done nothing for us to heal as a nation and in fact has hurt us more. This man's message is for us to stop fighting between ourselves and rebuild this country and that will involve us citizens changing, cause that is what a great President can do, inspire us to change. He is the only one I see doing this and given support he will make at a minimum a good President and possibly even a great one. I won't be surprised if he does even better than expected in New Hampshire given what happened in Iowa.

Obama has also opened up a 13-point lead in the new USA Today/Gallop Poll:

Obama 41%, Clinton 28%, Edwards 19%

*Obama: 41%; up from 32% in the last USA TODAY/Gallup New Hampshire poll, taken in mid-December.
*Clinton: 28%; down from 32%.
*John Edwards: 19%; up from 18%.
*Gov. Bill Richardson: 6%; down from 8%.
*No one else above 3%.

This is the 4th poll in 3 days to show Obama opening up a double-digit lead.

I just finished canvasing for Obama, the game is over. He may even win by more than 15%. This is a movement and I'm happy to be alive to witness it. Thank you lord.

MG – If you had every been involved in hiring an executive that need to manage change, you would know the experience is not the most important thing, it is judgment and leadership skills. Hilary is a competent manager, but she doesn't exhibit the leadership skils to shephard the country through the kind of changes that we need in 2008.

I recommend you check out Warren Bennis' textbook on Leadership, which notes among other things:

The manager administers; the leader innovates.
The manager maintains; the leader develops.
The manager accepts reality; the leader investigates it.
The manager focuses on systems and structures; the leader focuses on
people.
The manager relies on control; the leader inspires trust.
The manager has a short-range view; the leader has a long-range
perspective.
The manager asks how and when; the leader asks what and why.
The manager has his or her eye always on the bottom line; the leader
has his or her eye on the horizon.
The manager imitates; the leader originates.
The manager accepts the status quo; the leader challenges it.
The manager is the classic good soldier; the leader is his or her
own person.

Any reasonable person can see which side of the Leader/Manager spectrum Hilary and Barack fall.

1st)
Senator Obama was elected editor of the Harvard Law Review....Lets stop pretending he's too inexperienced to create a bi-partisan coalition for historic change in congress. he's got some experience building consensus among self-promoting "old boys club members" at Harvard Law.

2nd)
You know what young people absolutely hate hearing about?
Experience.
When they don't get the job, or the raise or the promotion, you can bet the graying baby-boomer at the other side of the desk is mumbling something about experience. they can't stand the word...it might not be rational, but its an acquired aversion Senator Clinton didn't quite account for.

3rd)
Generation X and Y have seen enough. 8 years of Bush just about rousted them from their slumber. They weren't around for the violence of the civil rights movement. They don't see geopolitics through a grimy cold-war lens. They use cell phones for communication (POLLSTERS PLEASE NOTE). And they are tired of the greatest generation and their progeny determining public policy in a world they no longer understand.

4)
National Labor Unions: Please jump ship. Obama's Politics are friendly Plus the changing ethnic composition of the Industrial work force and the history of racial tension within labor unions make any investment in his candidacy a public relations coup.

I'm a Democrat. I'm an Obama Supporter. And I pray Senator Clinton doesn't throw too many barbs Obama's way, because i'd like to see her retain enough political capital to be Senate majority leader one day.

Hillary: Everyone I know out here in California can hardly wait for Super Tuesday so we can cast our vote for you. You are the best of America and voters will surely weigh your experience, vision for change, and proven record of accomplishments against Obama's eloquent, soaring, empty rhetoric and "hope" for change. We need you and we pray you will persevere and make it through to become the Democratic nominee. Hang in there, stay strong and keep getting your message out loud and clear. May God bless you in your efforts.

Good luck Sen Obama. We need you.

Sam Donaldson said it best on "This Week" with George Stephanopoulos:

"...when you have a toothache, most of us would go to the dentist that's been drilling teeth for a long time."

Translation: OBAMA IS NOT READY FOR THIS JOB

Barack's supporters are seemingly 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. Unfortunately, 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 jump off, turn it around, or otherwise derail it.

Biden would have been an excellent president, but since he's out, Hillary's the next best thing. I hope the Obama Cheerleading Squad will wake up, read a newspaper, and see the light.

I am done looking at the news. Media loves to do nothing more than bring someone to the top and then rip them apart and track their fall to the ground. Obama has a great message but has no experience. This frightens me because he may be the George Bush of the Democratic Party. Iowa and New Hampshire do not represent the rest of the country. Bill Clinton lost Iowa and New Hampshire and won the nomination, so will Hilary. At least I hope she does. Obama's message of change is is as thin as his experience. He preaches change but has not demonstrated it at all. Appealing to young voters, been there done that with the original Clinton. Being a president who will unite, been there, Bushy Bush. I have seen him do nothing that demonstrates change. I am fearful for our country. We have started a rend of voting on emotion instead of intelligence, much as most third world nations...our status as a superpower is at an end and our new position as giant laughing stock is at hand.

To those who understand Obama is a fraud.. its good to know there are still intelligent people in America.

The problem is that there are more ignorants who look for sensational, and need to be counseled to 'feel good'. They need excitement and fun. With 5-sec attention span you cannot keep them following Hillary's detailed talk on policies and issues.. they need to be fired up, someone has to yell to them non-stop to keep those 5-sec. I guess they will have Obama for a while.. the problem will be when domestic issues and recession, and unemployment will really show up. Of course, our young college graduates will still get money from their baby boomer parents (those boring guys who talk issues).

On the Hillary Blog, there is a post saying "Where is the bounce?", referring to the expected surge in a candidates popularity after a victory in the Iowa caucuses. My response; here is the bounce.

I am not yet of voting age (I am twelve), yet I follow the elections with great enthusiasm. Currently, I am supporting Barack Obama; I have since February. I support him because he can bring change, because he can beat any of the Republican nominees, and because his policy views and plans are close to identical with mine.

Joe Biden is also a very good candidate; I would support him for vice-president.

But as I cannot vote, the best I can do is give my opinion here.

I don't think I have ever been this excited about a campain election since I became eligible to vote.

I love the former President Clinton, and although I am a huge supporter of women, I am choosing to support Senator Obama. Although Hilary has done some great things for healthcare, she does not seem to have the kind of people skills that Obama seems to have. I understand her points of view, but I think that SOME Hilary supporters are confused about WHICH Clinton they are voting for.

I feel like this 2008 election has certainly brought people closer for a common cause, and MOST of us all seem to agree on one thing............BUSH, is...was...and will continue to be....the worse President EVER!!!. How he ever got elected AT ALL still boggles my mind today.

The candidates have a long way to go before the final vote is in, but Obama has already won my vote. Good luck Senator Obama....you got our votes!!

Everybody, except 4 a few Republicans, is talking about change & hope which is g8, but I need 2 hear more than words, because as embarrasing as it is, the US President has overiding say over the UK's foreign policy, & we were dragged into a war that 100% of our public told r government we didn't want to get involved in. I need to hear the specific policies and evidence of sincere commitment to tackle those policies even if positions had evolved in light of circumstances. Talk of a premtive war in Pakistan, & misleading people to believe that the vote to label the Iran Revolutionary Guard a terroist group was a vote 4 war when my understanding is that it was a "sense of senate" vote attached to using economic sanctions but not military force in the version passed, was irrresponsible from this candidate. I am concerned that the US media is being unprofessional & undemocratic with it's political coverage in not subjecting Obama to the same intense scruting that it holds certain other candidates, whilst ignoring other candidates even exist. Whilst I like Obama as a person & he is defintly better the Bush, it was this kind of media coverage that fixed Bush to get the election in 2004. I have Fox News, & CNN in the UK so I know what they were showing Americans, & I can tell you that UK's Sky News had more political coverage & unbiasssed analysis of Kerry's Presidential campaign than America was expossed to in 2004. I found a youtube video called "Journalist give Obama free ride through campaign" posted 2 day where it is the 1st time that I have heard the US media finally admit the undemocratic actions it's taking in basically fixing the election to vote 4 who they want only.

While Obama might be leading, I dont believe that the spread can be that much. Moreover, America made the same mistake with Bush – voting for rhetoric rather than capabilities. You are about to make the same mistake with Obama. What has this man done? What has he achieved?

He talks about hope and change all the time. How does he plan to create change? You dont talk change into existence. You work for change.

Kevin in FL,

W
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This presidential candidacy race is no laughing matter, but as I read poll results reported here, it sounds like a horse race and I had to laugh. (8 laps ahead, slightly edged, gaining about 3 laps, front runner, down 1 lap, switched places and coming out of the gate).

To those people who say Obama has no specifics, only "change," do some research. Look at CNN or any other mainstream media's breakdown of the candidates, issue by issue. Look at his voting record. Look at his website, which has a breakdown of his position on all issues. To say that he just says "change" without any details is simply wrong. Go beyond the clips of rally speeches and you'll find the substance that inspires so many Independents, Republicans, new voters, and young people.

Obama '08!

It astonishes me that Democrats, who are typically more educated and open-minded, are being blindfolded by this election. I completely agree that this county needs more than a change. However, how is some one with virtually no political experience going to play hardball with all of Washington's top dogs? Am I tired of Wahington and the politics? Absolutely! But we cannot forget the era that we are living in. Washington's politics are not going anywhere anytime soon. Hillary Clinton, while I understand has her faults, also has a plethora of experience to be able to take down the top Republican contender for this upcoming election. Obama is too young and too naive. He has a wonderful vision but will for certain be eaten alive during Presidential debates by the Republican nominee and this country will end up with another Republican leader/less. Just when you think it cannot get any worse, it has, it will and then I will have my bumber sitcker that says "don't blame me," I chose Hillary.

It amazes me to think that so many posters here actually believe Sen. Clinton is electable in the general election. The independent voters of this country have the final say, and they are overwhelmingly rejecting her and her policies. If she makes it to the general election, it will be a referendum on the Clinton Administration, the pardons, the scandals. We need to move forward, don't forget what happened last time we allowed a political dynasty to be established. American can be run by more than just the Clinton's and the Bush's. ANYBODY BUT HILLARY 2008!

MG, you cannot be serious. In the alleged 35 years of "experience", all she's done is travel around with Sinbad and get health care for reservists' children – a legitimate achievement but hardly earthshattering. You would like to think someone vying for the biggest job on the planet might have accomplished a bit more IN 410 MONTHS OF PUBLIC SERVICE. At least BHO slugged it out in the projects in Chicago (selflessly, I'd add) – you'd never catch HRC working around poor people for longer then 20 minutes without 25 Secret Service.

In response to Kevin and the list of states Hillary Clinton is currently polling ahead of Obama in: Don't forget that Hillary was also polling ahead of Barackin Iowa and New Hampshire until voters get a first hand glimpse of his charismatic charm and grasp on what voters want- someone who will inspire, work with others, and change a dirty and filthy culture in Washington.

GO OBAMA!!

I just want to thank everyone for doing their research and choosing the best person for the job!!

I'm so proud of you Obama!! Oh and good job in the NH debates last night.

Keith – in case you haven't noticed, the inevitability arguement isn't working. The Obama tidel wave has already started and will swamp you on Tsunami Tuesday.

The CNN story on the frontpage, says that McCain's lead is "narrowing". Can someone do the math please, a six point lead yesterday, and a six point lead today is called "steady"

"On the Republican side, Sen.John McCain leads former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney by a narrower margin, the survey found,"

Huh??

Cheney Has experience, Rumsfeld has experience, and Hillary has experience. They have been in power for close to 35 years. The country is in bad bad bad shape because of them. We need change. Change in the people and the way politics is done.

Obama 08

I know if Hillary gets the nomination against John McCain she will lose, and I will help her lose. She is not an honest candidate, her opinions and tactics change with the polls. I don't want someone like that running my country. At least with McCain I know who I'm getting. And I'm in Ohio, a state where the democrats need all the votes they can get. OBAMA '08!!

Yes!!!!!! Change is finally coming!!! Obama '08!!!!

You know, time was the media wouldn't release polls too close to an election, because they might unduly influence voters. Those days are gone, though, aren't they? Since the MSNBC debate, with Russert, Matthews and Williams entering the race in favor of Obama, the press has been carrying no message but "Hillary bad, Obama good."

I'm a registered independent and member of the military and I cannot support a candidate whose experience is SO lacking as Obama's. Those people who want to compare Obama to Kennedy are absolutley blind optimists- Kennedy's leadership was tested in the crucible of combat. Obama has no such credentials.

As American's I believe we grasp onto the latest fad- Obama is a fad with no solid foundation. People jumped onto the Obama bandwagon because Oprah said so- certainly a great way to choose a leader. I can't believe that Obama could beat candidate of, for instance, John McCain's stature.

Finally, I'm tired of these constant CNN Polls. This is sensational media conveage a it's finest...personally I'm a tired of seeing all of this. It's as if CNN is whipping this race up to get ratings points.

I'm still undecided,but I won't be voting for Barack.

Obama is a ego hungry nut followed second by his wife Michele. What a horrible comment on American Election Process. if you have the right money(Oprah) behind you you can buy alot of poll power

This just in ....

Obama up by 13 points, McCain up by 4 in USAT/Gallup Poll in N.H.

Sen. Barack Obama has opened up a 13 percentage point lead over Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton in the battle for votes in Tuesday's New Hampshire primary, according to a USA TODAY/Gallup Poll conducted in the state from Friday through this afternoon. The results were just released.

On the Republican side, Sen. John McCain is 4 percentage points ahead of Mitt Romney.

The surveys of 776 New Hampshire residents who are "likely" to vote in the Republican primary and 778 New Hampshire residents who are "likely" to vote in the Democratic primary were all completed after the news from Thursday's Iowa caucuses had been reported.

The rundowns:

Democrats.

• Obama: 41%; up from 32% in the last USA TODAY/Gallup New Hampshire poll, taken in mid-December.
• Clinton: 28%; down from 32%.
• John Edwards: 19%; up from 18%.
• Gov. Bill Richardson: 6%; down from 8%.
• No one else above 3%.

Republicans.

• McCain: 34%; up from 27% in mid-December.
• Romney: 30%; down from 34%.
• Mike Huckabee: 13%; up from 9%.
• Rep. Ron Paul: 8%; down from 9%.
• Rudy Giuliani: 8%; down from 11%.
• No one else above 3%.

Each figure has a margin of error of +/- 4 percentage points. So Obama's lead is "outside" that range, while McCain's is not.

This is amazing...I want Democrat to come back in power. But with Obama as Democrat candidate... with no experience...whose foreign experience is born outside US.. I think someone from Republican (Romney, McCain or Giuliani) can do better job.

Kevin,FL
POST YOUR SOURCE...
If you don't you are bluffing!

MG
you sound scary, relax!
we'll get the terrorists in a fewer than 10 years time..that's too long a time to think and act. You should be this worried if things were going to remain in George W's hands..

For your comfort, wait until Super Tuesday's over.

Snake oil salesman? The guy graduated from Columbia University and Harvard Law School where he was editor of the Harvard Law Review. You don't get on to the Harvard Law Review, let alone head it unless you are super smart and a super hard worker. Then community activist and state senator and law professor and writer. I concede that after having gotten the job through nepotism, Hil has been a good senator from NY but not memorable in the way that Moynihan or RFK were memorable. And then there was her stint at the Rose Law Firm, not exactly public service was it.

the BIIL'O of fox would have said .......... "T H I S I S H U G EEE"

To Kevin from FL, who felt compelled to list out all of the states where Hill still leads... While I'm well aware of the Feb. 5 attempt to stack the primaries in Hill's favor, she & her DLC pals arranged that condensed schedule assuming she would be the frontrunner. Do you not realize that most (if not all) of those leads will disappear if Obama beats Hill by a substantial margin in NH–thereby reaffirming his true status of a frontrunner who was won the hearts of the people against the steepest of odds?? The endorsements & volunteers will start coming out of the woodwork...Bradley is only the tip of the iceberg. A day after he won Iowa, I saw a posting stating that registeration for a Obama volunteer training in a small CA city had swelled from 12 to 130. So forgive for taking issue with your assertion about what "can't" be done. It's time to throw the old-guard Dem rule book & crystal ball out, because we're not buying what Clinton & her cohorts are selling anymore.

Obama '08

Obama and Oprah both belong to Trinity United "Christian" Church – Chicago. African-centered, not United States-centered. Oprah spends millions in Africa, Barack has African ties. Hey, good for them. But I don't want the country I love hijacked – and the TUCC black racist agenda "Black Values System" to be a part of it. If Obama and Oprah want to go down in history as the two who "saved" the continent of Africa – fine. But do it on your own time. This should not be front and center of the politics of OUR government. We've got our own huge hurdles. Wake up America. The Southside of Chicago coming soon to a neighborhood near you.

What I can think of at the moment is that the News Agencies like CNN should have more neutral articles during this time unless they officially announce that they are supporting Obama.

Some funny polls with only a handful of voters wont be statistically significant and will not be accurate in any means, however, the mass media based on it and run a title like this will clearly bring more undecided voters to support those the news mentioned as the lead candidate.

This was exactly happening 4 yrs ago with Kerry's

I can not imagine any better for America and Americans under the "president Obama"

Hey Kevin from FL,

Wanna show a source on that? Last time I checked, half those states haven't even been polled. Nice try though. Face it, Clinton is done.

Also, Iowa and New hampshire does not a President make. There are 48 more states and I'm sure obama won't win them all.

GO OBAMA! 08

We've got your back in Maryland too. Feb 12th

Is New Hampshire crazy? Why on earth would they elect Barak Hussein Obama?
They don't even know the man. Neither does the rest of America!!! He has
only been a US Senator for barely three years. He has very little experience
in domestic affairs and absolutely none in foreign policy.
We have already spent the last eight years with a President who was
not qualified, we cannot afford to make that mistake again.
The word "change" does not mean great, experience or wisdom,
all it means is to "make something different".

This election is not a popularity contest. Mr Obama might very well be
charismatic anc charming but that doesn't make him qualified to be the
President of the United States!

Please think clearly before casting your vote for Barak Hussein Obama!!!

Kevin in Florida,

Check the dates on the polls in those states. If they are any older than 5 days, they have not captured the Iowa bounce that Obama has received. Clinton had a decent lead in New Hampshire until recently as well.

Time will tell!

I'm European and following this very exciting election. Not since Kennedy has a US election interested me this much. I am really impressed by the integrity of your Illionis Senator Obama. I wish we had those kind of politicians over here today. Most of our politicians are blindly following Bush and basing their politics on fear. Has the world gone craze. It will be nice to get some normalcy introduced again and I am sure that our European politicians will follow the principles of this eloquent gentleman.

the obama supporters are going to guaranty a republican victory in nov. can't you people see his inexperience? all you have to do is actually watch the debates and listen to his answers. our country's future is at stake. granted he is a great speaker, with the help of his speech writers, but he has no clue as how to solve the problems. all he says he will lead with the help of the people, what is he going to do if a catasraphy happens, hold a press conference and ask the people to call in to tell him what to do? the republicans will make mince meat out of him. PEOPLE USE YOUR HEADS. In eight years yes but not now

I think Hillary and her Staffers are going to need a valium

Kevin,

good luck chasing your windmills.

ya think those polls will change after Obama sweeps IA, NH and SC??? gee...i wonder.

nobody wants to back a loser. support will switch overnight.

My response is still 'awaiting moderation'? After 12 minutes?! Not in much of a hurry to post anything pro-Clinton are you?

WHO ON THIS BOARD........BELIEVES THE POLLS WE'RE SEEING?

With the people behind him it is not hope that they believe in it is a destiny they will fullfill. We will take this country back. Fired up ready to go!!!!!!!!!!!

Why is it that some people think that year's in the U.S. Senate is the only experience that counts for a president? I don't think so. Senator Obama has more years in elected office than Senator Clinton, and I am much more impressed with his experience prior to politics than hers.

The press has thrown out the idea that we are making a choice between experience and likeability, and thats just not true. While yes, Senator Obama does seem to be more likeable than his Hillary, there is a lot more that goes into that decision for most of us, and it's just not that simple.

Senator Obama is intelligent, wise, listens to others, and can think an issue through to the end. He has amazing writing skills, speaking skills, and people skills. He has years of experience of overcoming obstacles, getting done what he was told couldn't be done, and getting the opposing sides to come together for a common cause.

I know that he has a lot of the youth support, but I am a middle-aged white woman from the mid-west, who firmly believes that he will be one of the greatest presidents that this nation has ever seen. I have NEVER campaigned before. he is the first to inspire me to do so, and the first the gain my trust and respect to this degree.

i don't see how many of you are saying that Obama has no chance to be a republican, he is drawing many independents and among democrats has the highest favorable rating. Clinton is viewed unfavorably more than any other candidate(around 50 percent say they will not vote for her in the general) how can SHE win? She can't

Let Obama be the darling of the news media at the expense of Clinton.
IF, he does become the parties nominee, the Republicans will crucify him.

Wake up, you want 8 more years of republican arrogance????

I hope he does get over confident...he should remember, it ain't over until the fat lady sings. As for him being the first black president, remember, he is half black. I know he is proud of his black heritage but does that mean he is not proud of his white heritage. His mom was white, his dad black. Voters should not vote for obama because he is black (or white) and they should not vote for Hillary because she is a woman, they should vote for the person most qualified and that is Hillary. Think about it voters before going to the polls.

Kevin

No horse required. If Obama wins NH, he is almost certain to carry South Carolina. That means your list of states there will be a massive coronation.

To answer some of the shortsightedness above. GB won twice because Al Gore and John Kerry were bigger doofusses. I am a die-hard conservative libertarian. Obama can beat a Republican (not saying he will). If its Obama as the Democratic nominee on general election night, I go to bed early, as I can live with the outcome either way. Maybe '08 will be an election where both candidates are capable and honest.

Go Obama Go. People, wake up! It's time for REAL change. Hillary is more of the same.

Obama is not qualified because of indequate experience. We're at war and don't need a 'novice President.......' This is exactly what Obama would be. Not to say that Hillary is the answer, better look twice at Edwards, Democrats! Edwards seems to know what is making our government so sick in Washington and isn't afraid to tackle it. As for Republicans.......who wants a man who ridicules another member of his party like McCain did during the Debates. Mitt Romney remained a gentleman to the core and remained on track. Yes, he defended himself, as well he should. The ATTACKS and BARBS from McCain made McCain nothing better, but much worse in the eyes of future Independent and Republican Voters. McCain owes Romney an apology. McCain went too far trying to 'belittle' Romney and his last crack which McCain thought quite amusing....FELL FLAT! Viewers and the audience didn't think McCain was so funny. He lost my vote because of his rude and corrupt behavior toward Romney.

How is Hillary any more qualified than Obama? She has LESS experience as an elected official than he does!

All she can do is viciously attack people who stand in the way of her annointment as President. She's so two-faced that she's never even known what state to call home... and she expects us to hand her the keys to the White House?? Incredibule.

Tony, Enterprise, Alabama

as an Obama supporter, I am sorry to see that you fell this way about your Hillary comments not being posted by CNN.. the idea is that CNN wants to have sensible and discussion-wise posts so that this thing can be used for debate amongst the supporters. Unfortunately, a lot of the folks backing Senator Clinton attempt to post really nasty comments especially in these losing times for her.

Obama for President!
Thank you Senator Clinton for making this race a competitive one...we might call on you to be our adviser when we get to '1600 Pennsylvania Avenue' next year

The problem here is that Obama is getting people fired up, but it's all about "change". What is that? People don't ike Bush, so Obama has decided he will feed off that. BUT, he is just one man. One man does not run the Federal Government. He has absolutely no executive experience. Being an orator is by no means carte blanche to the White House. Sorry. The man cannot even be honest with himself about who he is and where he comes from, how on Earth can he lead and MANAGE our country.
I am an independent and will vote for Hillary in a heartbeat. The Republicans are looking weak. With Hillary, we know that she will be able to quickly build a Federal Government that will work.
Go Hillary!

The poor guy who just listed the thirty states where Clinton leads doesn't have a political clue. It reminds me of Guiliani crowing about his multi-state lead as the sand around him slips. Obama should be ObaMO-he clearly has the momentum and probably the nomination. Voters tend to flock to those with wins and Obama seems likely to string three early victories together.

Obama will win the nomination and the general. This will be done with democrats, independents and some republicans.

This country is sick and tired of Bush-Clinton-Bush-Clinton, no more. Make America proud again and elect Senator Obama.

Minnesota for Obama!!

What is wrong with people? Can't you all see Barack Obama is not qualified enough to win. Why do people support him?

torn between the two, but it is not hard to sense the excitement of Obama.

Should Obama take NH, as now seems probable, it seems MORE than likely he will take S.C. as people of color realize what a state with 4% black population had to say- seconded by NH.

I feel bad for Hillary, she is great person and candidate with deep experience. But sometimes historical moments just happen.
Yes, I worry about Obama's experience– but rejoice in my perceived reaction of reaction on the world stage. The message of hope for the downtrodden can not be underestimated. What a counter to the cowboy mentality he would be.

Logical- perhaps not. But humans are a creature of hope and look for inspiration.
For whatever reason Barack seems to have harnessed the excitement of younger voters.

Frankly, I would celebrate election of EITHER HRP or BO but it is my sense that Barack has inspired a, perhaps, unstoppable movement..

It's not just america thats Fired UP about Obama. Barack has captured the imagination of the world.

January 6, 2008, 1:34 pm

Germany’s Got a Crush on Obama

By Nicholas Kulish

BERLIN — Germany has developed a serious case of Obama-mania.
Barack Obama’s high standing in Germany goes beyond his opposition to the unpopular war in Iraq. The country’s sudden crush is bound up with near-constant comparisons here between the young senator from Illinois and President John F. Kennedy Jr. – still admired in Germany and particularly in Berlin.

The Berliner Morgenpost over the weekend ran with the headline, “The New Kennedy.” The tabloid Bild declared, “This Black American has become the new Kennedy!” And the headline for the editorial in the Frankfurter Rundschau read simply: “Lincoln, Kennedy, Obama.”

“Only a small, informed minority knew about Barack Obama in December,” said Christoph von Marschall, Washington bureau chief for the Tagesspiegel newspaper, whose book, “Barack Obama, The Black Kennedy,” came out then. He said after the Iowa Caucuses last week, interest in Mr. Obama and sales of the book – which is presently sold out on the German Amazon Web site – suddenly surged.

Mr. Obama’s newfound popularity among Germans underscores not only the breadth of his appeal but also the opportunity he might have as president – though far from even his party’s nomination – to mend fences abroad.
“There are similarities between JFK’s time and today,” said Karsten Rossow, 49, of Berlin, who was visiting the small Kennedy Museum by the Brandenburg Gate Sunday, on a dark, snowy afternoon, with his wife. “People are ready for the politics of change.”

While the whole world follows American elections, Germans learned to pay particularly close attention because of the unparalleled influence that the United States had as both occupier and protector after their country lost World War II.
Some are reserving judgment. “It’s too early,” said Udo Schacht, 53, at a train station on Friedrichstrasse, the street where the
Checkpoint Charlie border crossing once stood, “to say that he’s the new Kennedy.”

You wanna restore our standing in the world and get things done ...... OBAMA!!

Bill and Hillary need to go back to Arkansas and RETIRE. The American people don't want those two hypocrites, liars, self-centered and egotistical elitists in our politics anymore. WE'VE HAD ENOUGH OF THEM.

Let's hope that some new politicians can lead this Country in a way that is positive and upbeat.

Kevin,
That's a great list and an excellent reminder to Team Obama about how much work has to be done to topple a machine. Incumbents don't just hand over the keys. HRC's misleading attack mailer and Bill's lies today in NH about Obama's record are just indications of how they react when they're down. Just what we need on "Day 1," right?

And Kevin, you don't realize how wrong you are about the nomination. I was at an event yesterday for Obama volunteers in California that had remarkable attendance from Indepedents and even a few former Republicans. And before you even think, "why should Dems support someone Indies and former Repubs like," I'll remind you: that's how you take back the White House. Indies and former Repubs would NEVER vote for Hillary. You can't win the White House without reaching across the aisle. If that's what you want (a win in November), dive off the careening Clinton train as soon as you can.

Kevin, Fl
Hillary used to lead in NH too, I believed. see what happened? The next 30 states will fall too if Obama wins NH. Its all about momentum

Great news for Obama. If he sweeps the first three, he can effictively sweep Edwards out and have all of the anti-Hillary votes on Super Tuesday... although by then, many former anti-Hillary votes may be pro-Obama votes.

If this pattern continues, when does the DNC step in and make sure no Dems are taking shots at the nominee to be? (Same question applies if Hillary dominates Super Tuesday or Edwards surges from no where.)

People are tired of Washington politics as usual. It's so refreshing that Barack Obama offers hope for America. He is sincere, brilliant, caring and has an excellent background in all of his endeavors. Whether it is working for a better life for the unemployed, as head of the Law Review at Harvard. as a lawyer, as a Senator! he's proved he can change peoples lives for the better. He stands for all Americans, whether they are poor, middle class, rich, Independent, Democrat or Republican. We are so blessed that Senator Obama has come forth to run as President.

I'd like to know why any man here would vote for Hillary Clinton. She is a classic, old-school, man hating feminist. Her politics reflects that (i.e. the only way to change is through confrontation and conflict). There is another way and Obama reflects it. I am a senior citizen and I support Obama!

Very simple. All Hillary has to do is answer questions directly, be sincere about what she says, come across as warmer, and show she understands what America needs...

Pardon me, but Is it ANY WONDER she's falling far behind?

I'm tired of politician-speak. When you're asked a question, answer it or tell me why you can't answer it, but don't change the subject or avoid the question. To me, that kind of rhetoric would be reason enough to excommunicate someone from running for office.

Honesty is not that tough, but I guess if you spend a bit too much time in washington it becomes a hurdle. Biden was asked once by Randi Rhodes, I believe, if he was willing to call Bush a liar. He apparently found the prospect of that to be the toughest thing he could be asked.

Excuse me? If you've forgotten that criticism of our political leaders is a solemn duty – not a political football – you should not be allowed to hold public offic.

I hate to see a cadidate who appear to be following Bush-Chenney failed-tactics.

To all of the naysayers on this post: Once Obama wins New Hampshire, the polls all over the country will swing in his favor! The whole country is watching!! They will want to be a part of history too. As for the experience people, Abraham Lincoln had just about the exact same experience as Obama when he became President. Look it up!! Be informed!! See the train a comin!!

OBAMA 08

It is very much reassuring to note that how the Founding Fathers of this great nations had the wisdom and fortitude to devise such a practical mechanism for the election of the President of the United States of America ,which work as effectively today as it worked almost two and a half centuries ago. Thus, enabling the Americans to be the masters of their own national destiny.

Look at the humble roots of this young African American,who is going to be the next President of U.S.A,because the people of this country want him.
While, in none of the socalled Islamic countries such a noble example ican not be seen . It is Islamic in name only ,you have a bunch of demagogues are ruling over the masses without seeking their consent.
The ascension of Barak Obama,the grandson of a poor goats- herder in Kenya. Good luck Mr.Obama. God bless you.Sayed S.Shah

While Obama quite possibly might have a substantial lead I still don't trust polls...a few hundred people isn't a decent sample size.

It is a big change since tie polls yesterday. To Obama supporters, if Obama win the president and he did not doing a good job or doing a good job then we will be a big screw alike we are currently under George Bush tenure for 8 years.

What we really need a person with experience and able to bring us out of the problems that we are currently under. Obama does not have any experience and he just being senator for 2 yrs. He will never be ready to be president of US unless he have some experience in office. Political will break Obama as he would be unable to deal with all of stress from America, Military and Political of all US and even Lobbyist. Just keep your eyes open and we may be sorry if Obama become president and we the American fell into bad dark times.

You people really need to wake up and think about REALITY!! not fantasyland as Obama is aboutl. He wants change that is good but we need person with skills and experience to work out. If Obama win then you all better hope that he is doing better job or we may have to face another impeachment in history.

Sample is too small to be reliable..look for the Zogby poll tomorrow ...Clinton will be the nominee and sadly, because Obama's support seems to be overly emotional, Obama supporters will not carry thru to supporting the eventual nominee. THAT'S divisive and a waste of real passion. The general is going to be a tough race...Hillary is one tough character...she can and will be the next POTUS.

I totolly Agree. I think it is a mistake to think that Obama is the best candidate. He jyst talk about change. But I can not see nor comprehend his point about anything. I think Clinton was just fine. So I hope hillary win N.H. If not she can compete all the weay to february 5.

The United States is coming to the point where citizens will be able to change how politicians think. It seems to me that the only path to the white house in the 21th century is by being honest—even more honest to Americans. We have to remember that if a work has been left unchecked for quite while, it could result in work-unfinished–and this is not what we want. The US is the only country concerning about other countries problems–as a result, honesty is the key to restore our global image.

Hillary is over, yesterday's news. Bring on the bedpans and clean up the room at the retirement center in DeQueen as the Clintons are comin' home.

I am happy for Barack.

What I am not happy about is that your website mixes projected delegate counts with genuine delegate counts, i.e., you've got Hillary pegged as the Democratic Nominee even before the votes are counted and delegates won. Please separate, un-mix, your polling projections from real results. Please be reporters versus purveyors of biased propaganda.

Let the voice of the people ring!

I am so happy Obama is pulling ahead in the polls. I hope it continues thru the USA.

One poll doesn't make it so. And with a five percent plus or minus leaves a pretty wide margin of error. This poll is just another rough indicator that they two are going back and forth in the polls.. nothing more and nothing concrete.

It all depends on "who" gets out their vote best on Tuesday.

Simply told,
Wynter

Barack Hussein Obama's church website has the following page describing their strict commitment to a homeland that does not include the homeland that gives them the opportunity
to freely exist (www.tucc.org/about.htm).......I'm thinking if a white congregation proclaimed the same exclusivity on behalf of whites ONLY, that someone out there might scream racist vulgarities at them.

Mr. Obama America was not built upon, nor will it be sustained by such racial exclusivity to which you are a member!

Let's see if CNN "deems" this as appropriate for posting.......

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

Obama Supporters need to proceed with caution. Read the Boston Globe's article outing him from poaching from John Edwards...

Do you want a candidate so disengenuous and dishonest? If he cannot even come up with his own platform, then how in the world do you expect him to make any of it happen? Get real.

Yes, he has a tidal wave going right now that will lead America into destruction if the American people don't stop riding the "feels good" bus...

AS Obama continues to win, so will his support in most, if not all of those other states!

Obama 08

ITS TIME TO PICK A PRESIDENT AND ITS NOT HILLARY CLINTON!!

YES , GO OBAMA!!!!

Hilary Clinton has not publicly stated the she is a socialist, but do not be deceived from one who holds hands with her husband and looks like she is in a "happy marriage" with a president who lied to America about having sexual relationships with multiple women. She is a fake. She will do whatever it takes to appease to the American public to get your vote by flip-flopping .. issues such as the War in Iraq, illegal immigration, and social security. Do not be deceived.

Hilary, who does not care about America and it's constitutional principles it has set for how to govern this country. All she wants is too see the whole world hold hands which is total idealism. We are a country founded and most commended for the land of opportunity where the best person works his best to get the job he or she wants and receives the profits of his labor. According to a recent speech on her economic vision last tuesday, she would love to see the day where everyone is equal, quoted in saying, "special privileges for none," even though you are proven to be much more qualified for the job than anyone.

She wants to take away everything you earned from your proven knowledge and labor and distribute it to those who don't even deserve it in the first place. She wants to keep you from doing that to limit your freedom and expand governmental control, which is totally opposite of what our constitution states. She want's shared prosperity throughout the whole world and does not care for your individual rights at all. She want's to create a "common bond" between all nations which is unrealistic and has been proven by history from the last century to leave 150 people dead and leave many more in an impoverished state of welfare.

So cut the rhetorical crap Hilary Rodham Clinton because it's not going to happen.

We may have another Republican in the White House.

Who is Barack Obama?

1- U. S. presidential candidate, Barack Hussein Obama

2- Born in Honolulu , Hawaii ,Father: Barack Hussein Obama,

Sr., a black Muslim from Nyangoma-Kogel , Kenya ;

Mother: Ann Dunham, a white atheist from Wichita , Kansas .

Obama's parents met at the University of Hawaii .. When Obama was two
years old, his parents divorced.

Father: Returned to Kenya ..
Mother: Married Lolo Soetoro, a radical Muslim from Indonesia .

3- When Obama was 6 years old, the family relocated to Indonesia ..

4- Obama attended a Muslim school in Jakarta . He also spent two years in
a Catholic school.

5- Obama takes great care to conceal the fact that he is a Muslim . He Is
quick to point out that,"He was once a Muslim, but that he also attended

Catholic school."

6- Obama's political handlers are attempting to make it appear that
Obama's introduction to Islam came via his father, and that this

influence was, temporary.
In reality, the senior Obama returned to Kenya Soon after the
divorce, and never again had any direct influence over His son's education.

7- Lolo Soetoro, the second husband of Obama's mother, Ann Dunham,
introduced his stepson to Islam .

8- Obama was enrolled in a Wahabi school in Jakarta . Wahabism is the
radical teaching that is followed by the Muslim terrorists who are now

waging Jihad against the western world.

Since it is politically expedient to be a Christian when seeking Major
public office in the United States , Barack Hussein Obama has joined the
United Church of Christ in an attempt to downplay his Muslim background. Let
us all remain alert concerning Obama's presidential candidacy. Please
forward to everyone you know. The Muslims have said they plan on destroying
the US from the inside out, what better way to start than at the highest
level.

I'm so proud of Obama and his campaign, this shows, you don't have to kneecap, and throw slime at anyone to get ahead, what a great moment in history to live in. Obama '08

The bashing of New Hampshire voters has begun. Now it is there turn to feel the wrath of the Clinton machine.

So far i've heard:

NH has a bad track record of picking presidents

NH are band wagon jumpers

NH are not that educated

NH don't represent America.

When will the Clintons and there surogates get the fact that America wants a new type of governance, one that is not based on fear but based on hope. One that is not about divisive politics but one that unities. The Clintons need to remember why they got into politics in the first place, the idealistic Clintons of the 60s would be knocking on doors in support of OBAMA!

Obama 2008

Don't let polls decide your conscience. Vote for the candidate that you believe will represent the United States with dignity and uphold their oath to the Constitution, not the candidate that has the biggest bandwagon. If a candidate is on the ballot, they are viable.

I am voting for Ron Paul in my state's primary. I will not try to tell you that Ron Paul is the best candidate for you, but I will tell you he is the best candidate for me, and that I would proudly cast my vote for him even if I knew mine would be the only one.

The Hillary lovers are in such pathetic denial. I think they may need therapy after Obama wins by double digits on Tuesday.

This confirms 2 other polls that had Obama getting into the double-digits. Given this growth, you wonder if Obama can get into the mid or high teens before tuesday.

To top it off, the weather here in NH is going to be flat out perfect for this time of year (50s, partly sunny) on Tuesday. Talk about the perfect recipe to get people to come out and vote.

Clinton is a remarkably effective technocrat but a leader needs to lead and to do that you have to inspire people. Negativity is good at keeping people from the polls but it isn't the best way to get people to help you accomplish what you are trying to get done.

Wow! Wonderful! God is good! Obama 08!

mg, i don't support obama because he's being treated like a celebrity and rock star by the media. i actually believe he will change the game. by the way, consider the fact that rumsfeld, cheney, and others in the bush administration had plenty of experience, too. it's that kind of experience we don't want.

NH voters, keep the Hill/Billy out of the White House.

I am so very proud of our generation. I was utterly disappointed for a very long time at the apathy of American youth. Now I see that all we needed was a strong leader who believed in our power the way our (grand)parent's generation never has.

This is OUR country, OUR future, and OUR chance! WE are taking it back!

Obama 08!

It's not over until until the fat lady sings, eh?

On the outside chance that Obama would win the nomination, we Democrats can kiss the chance of a Democratic President goodbye in 2008. The Republicans will tear him and his little political stint in the past apart like a pack of wild dogs. He doesn't know how to intellectually refute criticism because he hasn't the experience to back himself up. If it's meant to be, we'll see........

I feel so bad for Hilary, I think it will be a big and bad mistake for obama to become our president, someone we can trust with our lives and families.
Obama does not have the money to stay in this race and I think he is depending on Opra for support. I am 70 yrs old, I have followed the presidential races since John F. Kennedy and I can feel something is not right in the race. I don't like to put anyone down if they are right and honest.. I have been a Clinton fan for yrs. and I know Hiliary is honest and she will fight for her rights.
Bet

Obama 08! You've got my vote in Oakland,CA; on Feb 5. See you then!

Way to go NH. Help us advance the history. Obama is our only chance to unite this country. With a unite country we can tackle issues in this country.

Thanks,
Kokou

We see now WHO the mainstream media wants to win in November. Whether or not Obama is the right choice, and I don't believe he is, he is the next President of the United States. This is what the media wants and its what they will get. The media has duped the American public with these polles into voting for Obama and they follow along like sheep.

Yes! Barack Obama got Iowa fired up, has New Hampshire fired, and the rest of the country is getting fired up!

Obama 08

WAY TO GO< BARACK!!! WE KNEW YOU COULD DO IT!!

Mr. Obama, You might think and believe that you are the one for the job. But, experience do count and if the people want to believe or not Former President Clinton is loved everywhere. and having him in her side would help us.
So, I am very sorry. But , My vote will be Hillary Clinton. Because I do believe she is "CHANGE".
She is our future. She is strong. She is extremely smart.
Don't take me wrong I know you and your family are too.
I do have a question for you. Someone told me your father is from Kenya and your mom was White if that is correct why you call your self african american???? and not a "MULATO" that is a real race................not african american.
Thank you
Artt

Ok Obama Supporters don't get on you high horses just yet.. Clinton Can Still win NH..
CLINTON LEADS IN THE FOLLOWING STATES
1.FLORIDA
2.MICHIGAN
3.NEVADA
4.SOUTH CAROLINA
5.CALIFORNIA
6.PENNSYLVANIA
7.NEW JERSEY
8.NEW YORK
9.WASHINGTON
10.OREGON
11.UTAH
12.KANSAS
13.TEXAS
14.ARKANSAS
15.MISSOURI
16.MINNESOTA
17.WISCONSIN
18.TENNESSEE
19.ALABAMA
20.GEORGIA
21.NORTH CAROLINA
22. VIRGINA
23.WEST VIRGINA
24.OHIO
25.VERMONT
26.DELAWARE
27.MARYLAND
28.CONNECTICUT
29.MASSACHUSETTS
30.MAINE.

Thats 30 States people, Obama Cannot get the Nomination and if he manages to do so the GOP will rip him apart.. worst than they did John Kerry in 2004..Hillary Clinton will win NH after NH Edwards is done and so is Richardson!!

Well, Obama will not beat a Republican if he wins the Democratic nomination.... So, these dumb people that are voting for him now, are making it easier for the Replublicans. I guess the people that are Obama supporters don't really care about the Democratic party.

I am STUNNED, just STUNNED, have Americans lost their sanity? To fall for the snake-oil salesman tactics of Obama, a man with complete inexperience to be President, and him getting popular by the day? Does experience not mean anything anymore? If you were hiring for any job in the world, experience would be the first thing you look for, not "hope" or "change". If you were hiring a pilot to take your family across country, would you find the LEAST experienced pilot, if your family's safety were at stake? Well, our country's safety is at stake, and the country is after the LEAST experience? Hillary proved in the debate last night that she is the one with the most experience, the most knowledge, the most patience and guts to deal with all our issues. Did you hear in the debate where they were saying that there is a 20-50% chance that in the next 10 years, a US city will suffer a nuclear attack? Are you completely NUTS that an inexperienced neophyte like Obama can handle that? I am just astounded, and ashamed, of my fellow Americans have fallen for his empty rhetoric. It makes me think of 8 years ago when everyone was SO excited about a young upstart from Texas, with little experience but who seemed FRESH and would be president by "intuition". It's absurd. Do you really want to take this risk? Obama's following is almost cult-like, I think of Jim Jones of decades ago, it's sad and disturbing. The country is not ready for this, the country does not deserve this. WAKE UP PEOPLE. The US is in a dire predicament, there are nations ready to kill us at any moment, how can you possibly put this in the hands of someone so inexperienced? I can only hope and pray that NH voters will wake up to reality come Tuesday. I pray, for the sake of my family, and yours. I would think of the safety of your family when I vote; please do the same consideration for me. "Hope" and "change" do not protect anyone; it is sound experience that will save our country.

Good to see that a name isn't what it takes to get elected.

there goes the Clinton News NOTwork, once again desperately reporting anything that puffs up the military-industrial complex's favorite daughter :rolleyes:

Not since Kennedy has a candidate given us such hope and confidence that will restore this nation to the proud and noble nation it once was.

Wow. If she loses by this margin she's toast. You don't go from being the incumbent "inevitable" front runner to getting stomped this badly and keep any credibility. This is a massive rejection of her candidacy. May be she should let Edwards try to take on Obama as he was suggesting.

Clearly, voters are attracted to Obama's looks and vigor, since his message, simply just change, is pretty vapid. At the same time, Hillary must be crucifying her campaign leaders for picking the wrong message–experience–to promote. That and I think voters are absolutely tired of the Clintons and don't want anymore stained dressed in the White House. Edwards needs to quit for his dignity's sake and to go and tend to his dying wife, which he should have done in the first place. His message is angry and wrong for this country. I don't want him as VP either.

This inspiring man is going all the way baby! He is going all the way. See, the wicked woman from N. York is now appealing to race. She is trying to imply that when you are African American, you cant win the presidential vote. But I bed to differ. I think Americans pay more attention to personality, ability and record more than what a person looks like. I think the Clintons are underestimating what Americans stand for. Americans have grown further away from race than we think. Just a few blacks, Al Sharpton and company continue to alienate people by using the race card. Obama does not and that is important. I am a foreigner born abroad but I am also allowed to vote. I like this guy and I think he will offer something different than has ever been seen before. It is clear that American presidency will be changed for the better once and for all. President Obama will set the standards so high, I doubt the polarising figures like Mitt Romney and Hillary Clinton will have a place in American politics anymore. The non polarising like Giulliani, McCain, Edwards etc will still have a chance.

Weekend polling is notoriously inaccurate... should probably mention that when you blast headlines that Obama is supposedly riding a tidal wave to victory because of one lousy poll.

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If you read this entire article it does not say what the lead indicates. I cannot believe that the people of New Hampshire would pick such an ultra-Liberal inexperienced applicant for the presidency. But their track record in this regard has been off for the last 18 years, so anything is possible. After all, they didn't vote the first Clinton a winner either.

Senator Clinton is the only hope the Democratic Party has to win the general election. She is in it until Super Tuesday, and hopefully this flirtation with disaster will end then.

"Senator/Dr. Feelgood" does not have what it takes to lead this country.

I dont think that they are going to push people into a canidates corner like they did in iowa...N.H. voters are a littlie more independant then iowan voters....cant collar aperson and pull them into the obama camp like they did in iowa....had there been a primary vote obama would not have done as well as he did.....experience counts..without it one obama will be pulled every which way with his advisors...and not know how to handle himself

Wow. All polls now are indicating a big win for Obama in NH. Huge. Amazing. Wow.

All that needs to be done is getting that vote out! Gorgeous weather coming, great days ahead that will be remembered throughout history! New Hampshire has the chance to elect their first African-American to be the Democratic nominee, a man that doesn't just believe in the American Dream but IS the American Dream.
I predict John Kerry will be endorsing Barack Obama. Let's not forget Obama gave the keynote address at his '04 convention, and that the Clintons endorsed Howard Dean over him in '04. Even better, EVEN BETTER, I expect the Culinary Union in Nevada to endorse him on Wednesday. If Obama takes New Hampshire with this margin, it's all over for Hillary. Finally.

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!

Go blacks!

just keep rolling until you are seated in the whitehouse. then show people how to do things right. mostly the opponents in the dem party. change is needed now

KEEP GOING OBAMA THANKS

And so it begins...

Unbelievable that Obama has no real record, did not "grow up" in the United States- but in INDONESIA, belongs to a racist African-centrist church with a "Black Values System" while he espouses "unity" – could be handed the Democratic nomination for this country. Because he has ads on BET, and is portrayed by media as an American Idol rock star, the legions of uneducated (dumb-downed public school system) youth and aging baby-boomers (trying to recapture Woodstock) are blindly doing what the Republicans did in 2000. Falling behind a charasmatic speaker – to promote a hidden agenda – that of Black America. The ghetto dialect he lapses into is not what I expect out of the leader of the free world. Get ready – because once the Republicans realize they are not immune to his so-called "aura" – they will attack his record (and personal life) making Clinton's attack look mild in comparison. The Democrat's equal of Bush in 2000. Lighweight who talks big, hopes bigger, but has no track record to base anything on. Our country is really getting good at picking the wrong president. Inspiration...blah,blah, blah. Check out TUCC-Chicago if you want to see the real Obama and what drives him.

Yes!! The people of NH are READY TO PICK A PRESIDENT and it's NOT Hillary Clinton! Chang is among us!

Obama 08!

Yay!

Why is it that when Senator Clinton changes her mind about her vote about Iraq, people are angry, calling her a flip flopper, liar etc.

If President Bush changed his mind about Iraq RIGHT NOW, we'd all be applauding and thinking maybe this man has a conscience after all.

People have the right to change their mind.

It seems the only people that don't change their mind in this country are Bush/Cheney.

Don't we wish they would……………………

just keep on rolling obama until you are seateed in the white house. then we wil;l handle the problems the right way. thanks

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Genuine leadership for meaningful difference

Obama 08

barackobama dot com

Senator Clinton 2008 has all my families support. Go Senator Clinton

I can't believe the Obama/Clinton spread is that far, but ARG and Rasmussen are showing much the same thing! Hope triumphs over fear, future over past and a positive message over sleaze and personal attack. Change the country and change the world NH!

LOL, TAlk about spin, I was just watching TV and the guy comes up saying Obama is ten points ahead, with a plus minus of 5 points thats right on the edge. Now hold on thats not the way it's been reported the whole year, come on CNN you need to get off Hillary's payroll!!!
Obama has pulled well ahead of Clinton, and I doubt the poll counted cell phone young people and I'm not sure about Independents. Well NH get ready for Clinton to call you uninformed and not important too!!!!

The politics of spin and division may be on their way out. Perhaps we can be proud to be Americans again.

New Hampshire: send a message and the rest of America will echo you:

We're done with the attack slime divisive spin that has duped America now for over a decade. We don't want a bridge back to the 90s. We want a new start.

Why isn't Bush settled to President election. Of course I would vote him instead of the other candidates. Is there somekind of official valid maximum time period for president's incumbent.

the people are sick of politics of fear and exploitation. we reject all of that and are looking to the future on a message of hope and change. i have read a lot about obama and watched most of his videos on youtube, and he is exceedingly inspirational. if you care most about healthcare and vengeance and status quo, then hillary is your girl. but overall i want a president who will lead on change, fix the problems and declare that america is back. that's why obama has my vote in the virginia primary.