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

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.

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

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!

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??

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 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.

McCain 08!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

GO EDWARDS-08

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

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.

What planet are you on???

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

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 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!

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.

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.

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.

It's time for change. Obama 08'.

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.