I wounder why Sen Obama is on the defensive ? maybe he feels he is slipping?

It's an outrage that the media refuses & the last debate refused to demand all candidates get on the record about “illegal” immigration! Towns & cities across America are being left to fend for themselves. An exact, detailed recorded stance Must be on the record!

All this crap about gender & racial Nonsense Must stop, OR only allow white males to be candidates. White males are the "only species" the media has given "open season" hunting rights against! Women & blacks are given approval for unlimited attacks about ANYTHING against them. BUT, one attack, even justified, against a black or woman, Bam! The race or gender card is played! Obama belongs to a church believing in “The Black Value System” How is that belief “NOT RACIST”? Make the campaigns fair to ALL or our voting system will be destroyed!

Equality? The Law states No Discrimination based on race, gender or nationality. Enforce the law Equally or Not At All. Sharpton, Jackson or woman’s rights groups cannot be allowed to yell “racism” or “gender attack” whenever a tough, valid criticism or question about a past candidate’s actions or voting record is asked. If not, it is time for white candidates to start screaming “Foul Too”, after all, that’s true equality “For All”!

Look people its like this Hillary has won nh I dont see Obama smilling now .
Dont see him calling Hillerys campain depressing now.Athe speach that he gave on health care did you really here what he said?He said health care for the children and the adults would have to get it on their own .wow talking about the two headed snake there you go he has no platform to compain on.he uses double standard words.and John Edwards he nothing more than an Obma back licker trying to gaing up on Hillary.wow dont look like its working to well.The more they talk their fals words the more Hillary will win a good and fair campain .and not all democrats wants Obama and Back Licker John Edwards.
Wake up america listen to what is truly being said at the Obama campain words and false hopes.The media has done nothing but slam Hillary and They should appoligise with the trash they have printed .Wake up american do be persaded by media hipe or by false words.

Clearly some Democrats are fearful that an 'inexperienced' candidate may endanger their chances in a general election, particularly in an election where, after 8 years of Bush, there needs to be a Democrat in the White House.

That's understandable, but lets have a quick look at experience.

What experience do people want? My guess would be experience in elected public office. That's where decisions are made, that's were you represent an electorate; but then again you might say (with perfectly sound argument) that 'time served' doesn't give a detailed enough picture, although many articles seem to be centred on the numbers game.

JFK is a good example to pick (after all some have made comparisons between him and Obama recently)
Congressman: 6 years
US Senator: 7 years
That's 13 years of experience in Elected Public Office before he was elected President.

By contrast lets look at Obama;
Illinois State Senator: 7 years
US Senator: 3 years
That's 10 years in Elected Public Office.

And Hillary Rodham Clinton;
US Senator: 6 years
(and 8 years as First Lady)
That's 6 years in Elected Public Office.

By that assessment, JFK was twice as experienced as Hillary Clinton, as an elected public representative. The degree to which you weight 'time served' is, of course, a moot point and entirely up to you.

Although to make one personal point, I think Obama's time in State Senate shouldn't be discounted as much as it is. That experience is important too, in fact its an experience that Hillary doesn't have. I don't think experience as 'First Lady' counts for nearly as much as State Senator, certainly if I was voting.

But I can't, I live in the UK!

For the first time in American history, a women has the opportunity to become president–that is until this "american idol" nonsense started to invade peoples minds, albeit because of Oprah–only she could pull this one off. Whats happened to you women out there who changed in mid stream….what a shame this has been a long fight. For so many years Oprah has been empowering women (white women) to be great…but when it come to her black roots all the women have now taken a back seat. She's not for you and never will be. Remember her TV specail honoring all the women she admired–they were black. That is what she wants–thanks to all of you african american women who still support Hillary–there are many of you that Oprah doesnt fool. Not only do we have the opportunity to have a woman president but Hillary is also prepared to lead this country. Her roots have always been for the middle class and unfortunate. It not too late NH women–take a stand for all the women and children of the world. Elect Hillary….lets get this slick passive aggressive male Obama out of the race–he doesnt belong in it. He's been groomed by Oprah for along time now–its all fixed……………..STAND UP AND FIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I can not believe how some americans discuss politics based on how good or bad a candidate looks. Have you realized what is happening to our currency, our economy, our education . Ovidio used to said that everybody was rich in promises. Words like change, new ideas, freedom, the future, optimism, a new way of doing things mean nothing without action.

Unfortunately people have figured Hillary out. Too bad for me since I'm a Republican and would have loved to have her as the Democratic nominee.

This picture is priceless! Look at her face! is that a smile?! What the hell is she doing! I wonder how Bill is handling that TYEMPER!

Anyone who thinks that Obama can clean up the mess Bush has left through reaching across the aisle and bringing people together – hmm, why, I have a sense of deja vu. Wasn't someone promising to do the same exact thing in 2000? And didn't that turn out especially well. I have a bridge in Brooklyn to sell those people.

I'm 25; and I'm disgusted that I'm part of a demographic that's being distracted by something shiny and can't see that there's what's there resembles vapor.

I like that the Clintons are ruthless. I think we need people who are going to know exactly where the chess pieces are in Washington, and how to move them. I think they'll actually be playing for the greater good this go-'round. I think they're in a position to fix some things that need fixing, and they learned what went wrong and how before. This country needs that for 8 years to get back on track, and then I want to end this sad dynasty crap we've got going on and welcome in some fresh faces.

I want someone who can go in there with a clear picture of what to do and how to make things *work*. I want healthcare fixed. I want to not be afraid of my President. I want to strengthen the education of our children so that they can compete in this ever-changing global market.

It doesn't matter if Obama wins New Hampshire. The rest of this country needs to band together and not let two states who can't see real substance dictate another 4 years of a mediocre presidency. Let him win NH – then Hillary can be the comeback story; and we all know how you media types love a comeback.

How can anyone know wheather he is a muslum or not. He very well could be a plant from Kenya. He is racist, you can tell by his church. Of coarse he is not showing it at the present, but wait tell he gets in office. It will divide our nation again. Blacks aganist Whites. The Clintons have worked for years to tear down that wall. It is only going to take a few months to destroy what they built. Their is already people arguing about his comment about being Black enough. Then to have Oprah go to S.C and cite Martin Luther King. Obama is a divider. The Repbulicans and Karl Rove are playing him.

Obama is right. Hillary and her campaign behavior over the last month and half is depressing. When she was leading in public opinion polls during the summer and in the early primary states, she was dubbed by mainstream media as the inevitable Democratic nominee and riding on CLOUD NINE. Anything anyone said about her did not phase her. Now with a 3rd place finish in Iowa and potentially another 3rd place finish in New Hampshire, Hillary has gone from positive to negative.

Hillary just doesn't get it! She may have answers to national healthcare (which she has been involved in over the past 14 years with no success) she totally one dimensional. She can't geniunely answer any other important national issues.

When Chris Matthews (attending a Hillary pep rally) asked Hillary, what specifically is the difference between her plan for exiting Iraq and Obama's plan? Hillary didn't answer his question. Hillary got defensive and then tried to play nice after the Q&Q with Chris Matthews. Sorry Hillary, you need to answer questions straightforwardly and specifically. Without the Clinton name (Bill Clinton that is), Hillary would be placing 3rd place to last in most of the primaries.

OBAMA in '08!

Vote for Hilary Clinton '08!! We need her. We desperately, depressingly, tragically need her. We should be happy to hear her offer us STRATEGIC, REALISTIC promises, things that we can definitely do to get back in the right direction, rather than follow the sweet meaningless nothings of a man who has absolutely no experience! She is real, she's a true American, and she has Bill supporting her! Whether or not she has any uptight personality qualities, I am positive Bill can more than make up the charisma! Vote for Hilary Clinton '08! (Oh and YEAH, why ISN'T ANYONE MENTIONING OBAMA'S TRUE RELIGIOUS BACKGROUND????)

Choose a leader who can gets work done NOT a leader who can talk.

I don't understand why people don't say Obama is specific enough. Just watch the debates and read the websites. It took me 10 minutes on Google. His ideas are really not much different than Hillary's, except less communist and "nanny state". No candidate is perfect. His primary strength will be foreign relations with our allies, which he will excel at due to his intelligence, cooperative spirit, and articulation. OUR job is to force Congress to be accountable and get beneficial legislation through. To tell Congress that we want our troops out and that we want our tax money spent to help US! Hilary’s elitism assumes we are too helpless to do it ourselves. Her fear of the Republicans is contagious and indeed depressing. “Mother Hilary will take care of us and protect us from the Big Bad Republican Conspiracy.”

His message is not that he can go it alone and do everything himself. "Empty" speeches are meant to INSPIRE, not to tell his supporters what every technical issue is going to be. Watch any famous presidential speech "Nothing to fear but fear itself… , Ask not what your country can do for you…, etc." It is foolish to expect technical issues brought out during a SPEECH. Do you go to church, or listen to music, or read books to learn how to solve every specific mundane detail in your life, or do you learn ideas, concepts, and be inspired to be part of something greater and strong enough to meet various undefinable challenges?

Obama is bringing PEOPLE into politics-that is the change. By bringing people into politics, that means a more educated voting base, which means CONGRESS, the real instrument of change, might actually be accountable for ONCE! Yes, we Obama supporters may end up being wrong if Obama is elected. Yet, we took a gamble to improve this country, we got involved, we had the courage to make a difference. I am tired of fear and I refuse to be afraid of the Republican machine anymore!

Reading all the entries to date – I feel discouraged, especially when I read about Obama's campaign being attacked by Anti-abortion activists. Not that I disagree with their views, but I am wondering if they also made their voices heard at all the other candidate's rallys. Except for Mike Huckabee and Fred Thompson, all the candidates have supported Roe vs. Wade (with the exception of McCain and Romney who only support abortion in cases of rape, incest or the life of the mother). am an Obama supporter. Do I truly believe he has the experience to lead the greatest free country in the world? Not completely. . .but I believe he has the intellect, passion, desire, decency . .and the ability to bring in individuals (Republican, Democrat, and Independent) who will work with him to accomplish his goals. Obama has stated over and over . . .much as JFK. . .that he will depend upon Americans to help his goals come to fruition. There is no way any one individual . . .be it Obama, Clinton, Guiliani, Romney or McCain. . .can accomplish all that they are promising. Each of them are presenting their dreams. . .or "hopes" as Obama declares. And each of us as American citizens  have our own dreams and must work with whoever becomes president to make them a reality.I'm SO tired of Senator Clinton stating that, "I have 35 years experience," yet doesn't detail what that experience encompasses. Admittedly, she was in the White House for eight years, but some of her desires at that time didn't come to be, such as her health care initiative. I'd like to learn a bit more about the other experiences she touts.
As for Obama, when writers state that he is "just talk," I urge them to go to http://www.barackobama.com to read about his "hopeful" vision.And as for me, II fervently want a change. While I admire many things about the various candidates, I am convinced the individual who can lead our country forward is Barack Obama. Unlike other candidates, Senator Obama has said repeatedly that he "doesn't have all the answers," and "I will make some mistakes." Senator Obama  has a vision. . .not unlike those of  FDR, JFK and Robert Kennedy. He has the charisma, the intelligence and ability to bring people together — throughout the world — to make us all proud once again to be Americans."Your own story and the American story are not separate–they are shared. And they will both be encirhced if we stand up together and answer a new call to service to meet the challenges of our new century… I won't just ask for your vote as a candidate: I will ask for your service and your active citizenship when I am president of the United States. This will not be a call issued in one speech or program; this will be a cause of my presidency." Barack Obama. Speech in Mt. Vernon, Iowa. December 5, 2007.

who cares about Oprah? I guess millions of stupid fat people do. People can't you think for yourselves??? you need Oprah to tell you how to live your life?
please wake up, exercise, lose some weight and look at how the rest of the civilized world is leaving their lives. America is heading in the wrong direction at the speed of life. people live their lives stuck to their television sets and allow the television and media to dictate their lives.
Oprah is an idiot who forgot how hard it was for a woman to get to the power. I have no respect for her anylonger since she turned her back on Hillary. she should have sided with the women. but she is such a typical stupid woman, she sides with the men, typical women. instead of us smart women to unite together and be strong and unite against the hurt we got from men, we turn against each other and kiss us the guys who hurt us. or maybe Oprah couldn't stand the fact that there might be a woman out there more powerful than she is. I have no respect for Oprah what's so ever. she is an big time idiot.
Obama stole all Hillary ideas and now he is turning into a major jerk. let's not forget that he put her down on national television many times. I don't like him and I don’t trust him. Hillary will make one good president, but I guess this country is way behind the rest of the world to allow a woman to lead. This country is pretty sexist so I am not surprised you will vote for a black guy who is inexperienced rather than vote for a perfectly good experienced candidate who is a woman. Well, I think you guys are making a big mistake for voting for Obama. On the day when you will have to vote for your president, the majority of people will vote for the white republican guy, and hence one more time there will be 8 years of long recession and republican, conservative and narrow-minded era.
wake up and smell the coffee and vote for the right candidate who can bring the country back to the glory days of Clinton when the economy was booming and things were good.
and one more thing, so what Bill cheated on Hilary, how many men out there cheat on their wives on daily basis? or how many physically abuse their wives? please wake up to reality. what's worse cheating on your wife or abusing her physically or emotionally??? please there is at least one case of abuse in every single relationship in this country. but how do you go on with your relationships?? you forgive and learn and go on, because you need each other for different reasons, money, children etc. so think straight before you vote for the wrong candidate just because stupid Oprah said so. Oprah please.. I have no respect for her what's so ever and I am a smart engineer and very educated and well traveled woman. but I know how this world turns and I hate to see smart women turning against themselves just because of jealousy. shame on Oprah. have no respect for her.

I am a Singaporean and a supporter of Hillary. I would like to say a few words about my Singapore experience.

America is a rich country. A lot is at stake at election time. Choosing a leader is not like buying a shirt. If you had bought the wrong shirt you can buy another. If you chosse the wrong leader you will have to bear the consequences of your bad decision for four years. So everyone must vote responsibly.

Choosing a leader is not about choosing one with charisma who can charm you. If you go for charm, you have to forego substance.

The bottom line of choosing a leader is not about choosing one that can charm you or create hope in you. It is about choosing a leader who is experience enough to get the work done.

What is the use of choosing one with charm and charisma and not having enough experience to get the work done. This is the risk of choosing an inexperienced.

Vote wisely, your future and a lot of things are at stake. Better to be cautious than to be sorry.
Hillary is more experienced and get things done. She doesn't have the charisma as Obama. But leaders are not judged by their charisma.

Leaders are judged by the things they are able to get done. Vote for Hillary to get things done.

I would never ever vote for Obama, and if for some weird reason he is nominated as the democrat candidate I for one will vote as a Republican for the first time in my life in order to keep him out of office. I do not trust, or believe anything he says. Politics should not be only rhetoric, but also substance and he has NO substance at all and nothing to back him up as a doer which is what we need.
AGAIN, my vote will be for a Republican if Obama gets nominated as a democratic nominee.

Reading through this list of posts is an eye opening experience and full of revelations. Some I could not keep to myself:

1. There is way too much cynical, quick to 'hate' discourse in this country.

I suppose we have Reagan and the 'Contract with America' crowd to thank for that – their failed movement(s) gave permission to publicly espouse hate talk and call it political discourse.

We can see some change coming if you listen to the discourse from Obama, Huckabee, Edwards and, to some extent, McCain.

2. There is way, way too much inaccurate information, and too many conclusions and accusations based on that inaccurate information.

– When we complain about an ineffective government, we should look in the mirror for the cause.
– When we complain about political 'games', we should look in the mirror for the ones who allow it to happen.
– When we do choose to participate, we should have the personal integrity to confirm the accuracy of our message.
– When we interact with our fellow citizens, we should speak to them as we would our grandmother.

3. I originally was going to post a link to last week's NOW program on PBS as an eye-opening reference for the origin of the slanderous lie(s) about Obama. (refuse to use the words of the opposition). Here it is:

Dirty Politics 2008
http://www.pbs.org/now/shows/401/index.html

In the process, I also found additional pieces relevant to the topic:

Anatomy of a Smear
Sorting Fact from Fiction in the 2008 Election Campaign
http://www.pbs.org/now/shows/401/political-smears.html

The Misinformation Superhighway?
http://www.pbs.org/now/shows/401/internet-politics.html

> Nomad: what is your source for the supposed accusations of lazy? From the day after the 2004 convention until now, what I have heard from BOTH Republican and Democratic colleagues of Obama are about his hard work, intelligence and insight. Are you sure you're not confusing the reputation of Thompson?

### Commit to 30 days of watching CSPAN instead of 'entertainment' as a democratic duty for your country ##

Vote for Hillary!

If you want a change, why not a first women president of American?! Think about how lately women American were allowed to vote, think about how lately women American were allowed to study in college. If you want a change,you make the change! And you are the change!

Hillary is the best who has the capability and dares to deliver her promises.

Did anyone hear Obama say in Saturdays's debate when it came to universal health insurance that he would only mandate it for children because alot of people can't afford it? When asked why, he said because children are the innocent and can't make these decisions for themselves. Then what happens to the rest of us? Why can't he mandate AFFORDABLE insurance for all Americans – children, the young and the old – and make it AFFORDABLE for everyone? I guess those that can't afford it are out of luck then, as usual. I mean has he really thought through that statement and how it polarizes everyone and the message it sends. Second, it's a bit contradictory, don't you think? You have to get it for your children, well, what if you can't afford it? Doesn't gel.

Hillary is clearly the best choice for president of the United States. And yes, Barack Obama is, in fact, raising false hopes.

He's already convinced a significant number of Americans that he can be an effective president purely because of his public relations ability. To hear Obama tell it, a president doesn't need experience, or political contacts, or even common sense. A president just needs to be loved by all of you . . .

Come on Democrats. It's time to get real! Come to your senses, and don't let silly sentimentality dominate your lives. That won't take you very far. If Barack wins the Democratic nomination, the Republicans will win the presidency.

We need a smart, experienced, and connected candidate who can stand up to the inevitable Republican spin machine.

We need Hillary.

Believing in change bringing about change are two very different things. Obama inspires a belief that change is possible, but Clinton is the one who can make it happen. Now is not the time to take a gamble and leap blindly off a limb. America – this is our future, our security, our children, and our world. Are we really going to gamble on eloquent speeches, and talking points? Or are we going to vote for someone with a proven record and someone who is already thinking about strategy on day one in office?

Obama has won my vote , because i TRUST him. Clinton is yesterdays news and i see her as a very dishonest person that will say and do anything to get elected.

We need someone new , with fresh clean ideas , and Obama brings that to the table.

Personally i would cross party lines to keep Clinton out of the White House , and i KNOW , i am not alone in this thinking.

Jim Brown

Cry babies oh don't you like the fact that someone is saying Obamas daddy is Muslim well he is if he wins the Democratic nomination Rupublicans four more years in the White House. Last time I checked this was a free country so if I want to say his father is a Muslim so be it you might couldn't say that in a Muslim country think about it.

As a lifelong Democrat and 20 year naval officer who lived through the Clinton administration's shoddy treatment of the military, and the Bush/Cheney/Rumsfeld exploitation of our fighting men and women, I am voting for Obama if he gets the nomination.

If Hillary gets the nomination I will be voting Republican despite my extreme distate for the platform and policies.

Hillary's record as a US Senator is a bag of air, and anyone who counts her tenure as First Lady of the US or Arkansas is deluding themselves. She never held elected office until she carpet-bagged herself into my home state.

If you think she's experienced leading or inspiring people, you will turn over the White House to the GOP in 2012 to Jeb Bush for a term or two.

obama is shamelessly inflating the promise of change. he is driving this dog as far as it will hunt with little regard for what he will really be able to accomplish as president or what strategies may or may not work, for example the troop witrhdrawal.

What a cacus or circus this is turning out to be. People going crazy on a man who most voters have not heard of but only a few months ago saying he can change Washington and the world if elected. He's promising all kind of things to get elected. So I searched most of his speeches,never did hear one change he could make, except hope. It's pretty risky voting for a canadiate just on hope, I know these words to young voters are refreshing I think that's the word Oprah used. But for voters who have voted a few times in their life time surely woundn't fall for that line. We have some of the most violent leaders in the world that are more than ready to take the us to her knees. I't will take more than refreshing , hope, and change to protect our nation. For the life of me I can't understand our country that's willing to put a two year Senator with little to none experience in his life to world affairs In the White House. I'm sure Ben Laden Is grinning about now along side Iran,North Korea, Paskistani, Argentina, Russia,just to name a few. But If you want change elect Obama and your sure to get your change . So get ready they will soon be gunning for us.

I am registered democrat and an African American, if Hillary doesn't get the nod, im voting Republican- Huckabee, Rudy… McCann. She is the only one with the backbone to run this country.

Obama reminds me of a high school kid trying to win class president by promising more vacation and pizza everyday for lunch. He'll says anything to anyone to get elected.

He is the epitome of politics as usual.

Anybody but Obama.

There is absolutely no doubt in my mind that Clinton is the most convincing of all candidates. She has the track record and EXPERIENCE to prove it. – Our country is in desperate need of an “Experienced, Well-Trained and Accomplished Politician” to be able to take on the disaster our country has become, not a junior, inexperienced senator with good intentions.

Hillary, you have earned my vote.

Obama?

No thanks. Watch the debates, not experienced, talks alot about change but is not offering how he is going to bring it about. It is not as easy as
he is making it seem for all the younger voters just getting into politics.

Hillary is smart, thinks on her feet ( a nice change from the boob in office today).

And yes, alot was done while Bill Clinton was in office for health care in the way of federal mandates for womans health care and children. (you really think Bill was behind that)?

I belive most people just don't want a woman as president.

As a mother of 4 boys ages 16-25, shame on you.

30 years white house families BUSH and CLINTON. Out of 300 Million great Americans.
I guess thats a good example of Cooperate America System.

I cant stop shaking my head.

GO HILLARY!!

You can't have CHANGE without EXPERIENCE!!

Vote for CHANGE and most importantly, EXPERIENCE–Hillary 08!!

There we go again. The guys ganging up on Hillary. Let's talk about her record. The republicans don't want to run against her. Because the voters know everything about her except the color of her underwear. With her there won't be any last hour scandals next fall! I saw her answer question for two hours in Penacook, N.H. Please name another candidate that has done that??

Let's demand something besides tabloid reporting from the press and media. This election is not about the hosts and comentators. This election is to important to voters of both parties.There responsibility should be fairly and accurately reporting facts and issues! No, wonder congress has such a low ranking with the public. The majority of opinions are formed by misleading soundbites.
SHAME, SHAME, SHAME

Obama is inexperienced, it's true. How about Hillary? What has she done? Name it. Not her husband – her. She failed with Health Care reform. The other defining moment of her political career was her vote on Iraq, and she got it wrong.

If she thought it would help her win, you get the feeling she'd become a Republican tomorrow. I'll take Obama's inexperience over her failures and cynicism. Or, I'll take anyone else who is running.

I loved Bill, but he ain't running, people!

Yes, Hillary was shown on CNN to have gotten emotional. It was her concern that our country "would fall backwards." Wouldn't you also be upset at the thought of a newbie becoming President? I'd cry to! LOL!

H I L L A R Y * C L I N T O N '08

A few points:
1. Many people try to equate Obama's (lack of) experience with Bush's inexperience. Come on, that's a smoke screen. Bush has come to become the worst president ever not because he was inexperienced but because he was (and still is) lazy, uninformed and uninterested, arrogant and stubborn, a very bad combination. Obama, on the other hand, is the entire opposite.
2. Change does not come from experience. It comes from the desire to change. Clinton and this perfect-haired guy started talking about the need for change only after it became clear that the majority of Americans were demanding it – from the Iowa results and people's subsequent reactions. Clinton kept talking about her experience, and her past experience clearly showed that she supported all Bush's foreign policy, including the Iraq war, Iran and the all-important unquestioned support of Israel with its apartheid policies.
3. Some people kept criticizing Obama for his lack of specifies. We all know that once someone got elected to the WH, many of the campaign promises go out the window. Reality has a way of making that happen. Specifics are less important than good ideas which include hope.

Give me a break! Race isn't supposed to be an issue. Remember????????
I getting really sick of the media and it's coverage and it's debates. You should
understand by your own poll. 83% of the voters are not swayed by New Hampshire and Iowa. Why doesn’t the media speak of the issues??
Obama has never been vetted. Why isn't his record being reported?? How about his 131 "present" votes in the Illinois senate? How about the foreign relations sub-committee that he chairs? Especially, the fact that he has never convened the committee except to confirm individuals?? He is truly an inspirational SPEAKER. If he wins the nomination, the republicans will kill him. Because his record and past has only been report until about the age of about 25. What has he actually accomplished in his political career?
I have never seen anything like Hillary's treatment by the media. She has been scrutinized for years. I don't see any other candidates being ridiculed and made fun of on TV on a regular basis. It is reminiscent of media treatment of Al Gore in 2000 and Howard Dean in 2004. But, it goes way beyond that. She has been kicked around for the last 15 years. What about her accomplishments in the US senate?
She is by no means out of the race. She has more delegates than all the other democrats combined. I've only seen that once and have been glued to all political shows of all media outlets for the last 2 weeks.
I also want to complain about the treatment of the unknown or "second tier" candidates in both parties. Shame on you!!!!!! It is a disservice to the American voters and public.
By the way! One person can not enact CHANGE, they can only set the agenda!

As previous New Hampshire resident, I am jealous of their opportunity to be up close and personal with all of the candidates. We in Georgia feel that it doesn't make a difference by the time we get to vote in our primary, because the media has manipulated the process by tabloid reporting because it's inexpensive

There is no possible way Obama has the experience whether it be academic, political, or life to run this country.

I will sit back and laugh at all you fools who vote Obama as our Democratic Candidate, becuase there is no way in HELL America is voting in a black man, EVER and we will end up with the same old same old, OLD RICH WHITE MAN who doesn't give a CRAP about us or America, just themselves. So be careful, kids don't show up on voting day, Obama is young, come back in 8 years and we'll talk but for now, I'm going with experience but due to a lot of missinformed people out there, we'll be sharing the inauguration with another rich old white man sitting in the WHITE house!

It looks like Barack has kids posting on every blog in his favor. It's the same copy and paste over and over.

I am outraged this shell of a man is using young adults and children as a pawn. No sensible educated American would vote for this guy. They just wouldn't. It's like an election at Disneyland. I'm pulling for Senator Hillary Clinton, but if she doesn't make it past Feb 5th (I think she will) I'm going to look outside my party for the first time ever and still vote, but it won't be for Barack.

Seems like all of her "EXPERIENCE" would have taught her not to cry in front of camera's while running for president!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1111

Bush and Clinton?? USA WAKE UP!!! WAKE UP!!!! WAKE UP!!! WAKE UP!!!. 2 FAMILIES TO LEAD THIS NATION FOR OVER 30 YEARS??? A POPULATION OF 300 MILLION PEOPLE??? WHAT DO YOU THINK THE REST OF THE WORLD THINKS????? some kind of a 2 family monarchy?? Worst change and foreign policy approach.

Makes me wanna run for presidency promising for a FAMILY rule Cahnge in the USA and abroad!! thats real Change.

Good luck

That's because Obama lives in a fantasy world of his on making where everything is happy la, la and he will "change" the world with all of his hope. He will not have to do it by working with congress, he will not have to do it with working with foreign countries, he will do it purely with words, and the inspiration of hope! Yes, that's right.

C'mon now people, get a grip. How does change take place in the American government. Well, we aren't a monarchy, so most of it has to take place through the congress. Congress…hmm..yes, Obama knows a little about this, but not much because most of his time was spent as a state congressman. And International Relations, please growing up in another country and having been (past tense) muslim doesn't give you more credit in the internation political arena. Experience in working with congress to get the bill passed that will put forth the CHANGE that you want to effect, experience working foreign countries to change international relations…not hoping them into better relations. Enough with this pulpit message of hope! I have hope for American but not that it will be change by a novice senator like Obama

people – WAKE UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

before it's too late…

Who cares about Obama's dad or that he is a member of trinity united chruch of christ in illionis. What we should care about is the democrats who are being lured by lies and deception into his camp. We knew the republicans and independents were going to fake support for him. But the democrats? Come on. Clinton campaign is far from depressing. It is also true that Obama hasn't been on CSPAN – hardly answered any questions on the debate. Did you look at his body language this guy was so laid back. He doesn't like to talk on the debates because he doesnt have a clue.
So we can call these people that are going to listen to him sheep. We can pretend that this is a remake of the body snatchers and these people who are going to support him are only clones. We can envision the pied piper leading these people to another republican in the whiteshouse? We can go on about what happened in Iowa and what may happen in NH. I do not foresee him winning and if he does not by much. The numbers will start to dwindle the more and more he talks. This guy says "hey elect me and we are getting our troops out of Iraq". don't forget to look for the footnote. "So I can send them to Pakistan."
This Obama wave will bring nothing but destruction. The media frenzy – him not talking and when he does he preaches. Hope and change. He is beginning to sound more on more like some preacher on TV. He may find Hillary depressing – he may say she is dull. What he knows deep inside his sould is that Hillary is a far better candidate.

Bush and Clinton?? USA WAKE UP!!! WAKE UP!!!! WAKE UP!!! WAKE UP!!!. 2 FAMILIES TO LEAD THIS NATION FOR OVER 30 YEARS??? A POPULATION OF 300 MILLION PEOPLE??? WHAT DO YOU THINK THE REST OF THE WORLD THINKS????? some kind of a 2 family monarchy?? Worst change and foreign policy approach.

Makes me wanna run for presidency promising for a change domestically and abroad!!

Good luck

Everyone speaks in rhetoric – wake up. If it was about action, BIden wouldn't have had to drop out this early. Bush won on one topic, 911. He called his opponent a flip flopper for saying something… meanwhile saying nothing. It's why governors tend to win elections over senators. Senators have a voting record against them – facts. You pick apart your opponents records, and speak in generalities, until you're forced to defend yourself. Unless you "take the high road".

It's the same thing every year.

I personally am for any democrat – besides Hillary – but I do prefer Obama, I love the enthusiasm that he's generating. Bush has really beaten the country into the ground.

And BTW, Obama isn't Muslim.

PLEASE! do not compare Obama with Kennedy. Obama is a high schooler compared to Kennedy.
Yes, he is charismatic. Yes, he does give good, passionate speeches.
But what else is there?
We need more than charisma and passionate speeches to make effective changes in America.
And, when elected into office, what are the chances ANYONE can actualize any kind of meaningful change?
Do any of us realize what REAL CHANGE will require of us, the every day American?
The sacrifice?
Do we?
My forefather was a signer of the Declaration of Independence.
He and his cronies would be rolling in their graves, if they saw the state of our country.
I sumbit, with much angst, that the change we all say we are seeking will come in the form of revolution by the people. Heads will roll, the tea will be thrown into the harbor, and Paul Revere again will ride.
We are no more sophisticated in that regard than our middle eastern neighbors – they, however, seem to go for it and expect the world to clean up their mess.
Who will clean up OUR MESS?
How do you all expect things to change?
Are we willing to scrap the car we drive RIGHT NOW and BUY a greener car, so we can truly affect our dependency on foreign oil?
Will you go out RIGHT NOW, and BUY compact flourescent light bulbs?
Will you stop using environmentally hazzardous products – RIGHT NOW – and BUY the ones that have less of an effect on the environment?
Are we willing to mandate by law that we all have to BUY health insurance, when some of us can barely feed or families, much less put money in the bank for college, a down payment on a house, or take care of a elderly parent?
Will you all wake up and realize that elections cannot be determined by political polls driven by the media or the sound bites you hear on the evening news.
Will we stop – RIGHT NOW – and change ourselves?
DO WE CARE ABOUT EACHOTHER, OUR FELLOW AMERICANS, ENOUGH TO PARTICIPATE IN CHANGE?
Or, are we, as I see it, ostriches with our heads in the sand, hoping some new charismatic political front man will do the work for us?
Kennedy had it – "…ask what you can do for your country…"
We've been living on what our country can do for us for decades.
Our politicians have been living on the benefits of what our country could do for them.
The status quo doesn't care who is president.
Our politicians reflect the values of the people who voted them into office -
AND THAT'S YOU AND ME.
You want that to change?
Commit to being the change!

Obama is certainly charismatic and likable. And while he was right when, at Saturday's debate, he emphasized the power of charisma and words to inspire, it is not what he mentioned, but that which he failed to mention, that is most important. The point America seems to be missing is that charisma does not necessarily translate into good leadership skill or ability. All of the words, hope, and inspiration in the world will not translate into change and a better America without a well-considered plan to move forward – one in which all angles and consequences have been considered. America has elected charismatic inexperience – and it failed. Now, more than ever, we need a leader with commanding presence, experience, and a plan. Clinton has a record which proves she delivers on campaign promises. When are we going to wake up and realize that no amount of charisma and potential for leadership can replace true leadership experience and get America out of what Bush put us in? Clinton is the only candidate with the foresight, experience, and savvy to move America beyond empty campaign rhetoric to a better America. She is the only candidate that can not only promise change, but deliver it as well.

The people who keep insisting that Obama is a Muslim because his father and stepfather were Muslim are the same people who insist I must be Protestant because my mother was born a Lutheran. Nevermind that she converted to Catholicism when she was 15, and I was raised Catholic and then went agnostic in the end. Nope, nothing that happened in two generations changed that at all. I'm Lutheran through and through.

If his father had been Jewish, then everybody would be singing a different tune.

If Obama wins the nomination- Republicans will be in the White house another 4 years-

Hillary Clinton has the intelligence, strategies, experience and passion to change this great country to a great DIRECTION!!! She has the power and will achieve what she said! Not only an excellent orator who promises anything only for cheating voters to support for him. Unfortunately, he never considered whether he can keep his promise or how to realize what’s he said. If a person says he can do anything, we should doubt his honesty, such as Obama! Change is good, but can change to a positive or negative direction! We should reminder 8 years ago, Bush also said changes. Let’s support Hillary, because we love this country! We will not allow this country suffer another disaster presidential term!

I just hope that everyone realizes that no other candidates mentioned anything about CHANGE until Barack Obama won in Iowa. Beside John McKain, all the others are abunch of copy cat fakes who can't hold their own. Barack Obama is an ORIGINAL – HE"S NOT RIDING SOMEONE ELSE'S CAMAPIGN TO GET VOTES. WHAT A BUNCH OF FAKES.

Barack for President on 08.
I was reading some of the comments posted and some of the negative comments did not make sense to me.

First of all so what if Barack grew up a muslim..does that make him a criminal/terrorist?…what if you grew up a catholic, does that make you a child molester..give me a break….he was born in HAWAII..I think that makes him an american with rights to run for president.

Then I read about his qualifications..how about Bush..his application was denied when he applied for some college in Texas..but he gets into Harvard..ok..figure that one out.

That's a somewhat inflammatory picture. I don't think Hillary is excluded because she is a woman, but rather because she is demanded acceptance of her inevitability and rubbed a lot of people the wrong way, including yours truly. It has nothing to do with her gender.

The criticality of the present International condition and the deplorable economical condition of our country, we need some one with experience and dept of understandng. Bush has done so much harm to this country that we really would have to struggle for years to survive and to claim back our economy from the corporate greed.

Obama is too young and too green for dealing with such complex situation in both home and international front.

We Need the experience of CLINTON. Obama is good but he should prepare himself and learn the ways of politics before he takes the helm.

I've been watching some of Barak's coverage on CNN and it appears he is even tired of the same old song and dance. Did he fire his speech writer? Why is he repeating the same stuff over and over in which he is even tired of. He sounds STALE!

For all of you Obama haters you are funny as heck..Hillary is breaking down under pressure crying ect…thats not the type of president i want..when the oven gets hot her hormones act up what a joke…You Obama haters can say negative things all you want you are going to lose so get use to it…people are tired of the same old crap bush, clinton, bush, and clinton again i dont think so…Obama is just as qualified as everyone else that is running…im sorry Hillary but being the wife of a Arkansas governor and the presidents mistress doesn't qualify as experience…excuse me what political decisions did she make or policy changes did she make in these 2 positions??? … im sorry i cant find anything until she became a senator and thanks to bill for that…im sorry but fear is not going to work this time…its what the republicans have used for years remember Willie Horton…and the clinton machine is trying to use a bunch of red-neck folks trying to spread false information again ha ha…it is not going to work folks so grow up and get over it…sound like a bunch of cry babies…

A positive note: The negative comments on The Ticker are not as ugly as the ones on First Read. Does that say something about the media?

Hilary you are ridiculous! Trying to be uber confident and tough isnt really getting you no where, except for having less supporters. Good luck! (not really)

As far as Senator Obama's Hope and Change Campaign: It's all smoke and mirrors and Politics as usual.

Senator Obama was not in office when the vote was made to go to war. So it's easy for him to say that he was against it before it began. But he voted to fund the war he wants to end up until he announced his run for president.

Obama did not vote for or against the recent pork filled energy bill.

He did that 36 out of 50 times when a vote came up that could haunt him he held the Illinois state office. Unlike the 80% of US Senate votes he missed because of campaigning, he was present each time and voted "present" not "yea" or "nea".

He does not walk the walk.

He touts his non-lobbyist agenda but has a Pfizer Lobbyist Chairing his campaign. He arguement was that he was a state, not federal lobbyist. So it's okay, right? A lobbyist is a lobbyist. Smoke and mirrors.

He touts that he " prohibited lobbyists from buying meals for members of Congress". He did do that. But it only for sit down meals. It's still okay as long as you stand. Smoke and Mirrors.

Your not really getting change. Your getting another charismatic, inexperienced POLITICIAN.

It's not the Clinton Machine, it's a brand new one.

The only difference is that Obama's black and black is cool and hip.

And sadly thats all that matters nowadays. Experience and capability is no longer desired by the American People.

That is why America will fail.

It is interesting that the so called inspirational rhetoric of barack Obama influences his supporters to comment in such a mean, negative style. Is this the change we can look forward to? I find this very depressing!

It is also interesting how much a win can evaporate the veneer of humility and reveal the arrogance in a candidate.

His name is Barak Houssain Obama- dont forget that.

Hillary shouldn't be talking about 'false hopes'. She came to New York and promised she only wanted to serve us, nice people. We, well not me, voted her twice for senate, cause we thought she simply wanted to serve us.

Then just as our hopes were being solidified, she dumped us to run for the White House. She already been there for 8 years, for crying out loud!

What did she hide or forgot in the White House that she must go back to retrieve? Can't be the Rose Law Firm book that she couldn't find for two years as investigators were waiting for her to hand it to them! What is it?

And she keeps saying she has delivered CHANGE! What change has she delivered in 35 years? Can she be more specific? Is she saying that she ran the country for 8 years vicariously through Bill? She's either lying or she is lying?

It's ironic that the country is ready to elect an African American president before they elect a woman.

While Obama is judged however leniently on the content of his character and his biography, a different standard applies to Hillary Clinton. If she is assertive and fights back, then she is a witch, if her eyes are teary she is surely falling apart. Did she break down in uncontrollable sobs and ran off stage or launched an emotional tirade? Not really.

Both Bill Clinton and George H.W. Bush had shown as teared up on occasion in public without it becoming an issue. If a man cries in public he is sensitive if a woman does, she is a flake.

We have indeed come a long way..

Can Barack supporters spell? Our education system is down the tubes.

I am not sure if Change is action because he keeps on said change over and over. We will never know for sure if he will keep that words about what he wants to change America. Also it will be test for him if he win the office. Look at debate last Sat night. He not that strong talker. he just laid back while Edward, Richardson, and Clinton spoke up with fire and passion. Obama not that strong talker and he knows the words that all of us want to hear then when he enter the White house and never do anything then we are screw.

To Obama supporters, how would you all feel if Obama never keep the promise or show some change that he has say over and over in the champaing?? THen we will have to stuck with him for 4 yrears alike we are stuck with Bush for 8 years because we liked what he said and look at us today, We are in bad position as his father. So I enouraged you all please to think pros and cons among all of candicates before you make the final decision. We need to think careful about who is right person for office

After what Hillary said about MLK she has no place in this country!

Obama 08

I don't know what is happening with our country. You think we would have had enough BS from our leaders over the last 8 yrs. to really look closely at the debates and really hear what the candidates are saying and how scary some of them are. Clinton is soooo educated and experienced and an excellent speaker and it is too bad the other dem. apponents are teaming up on her. I am glad that she is staying strong and telling it like it truly is. I think people need to go to these candidates' individual sights and track their records and really see who is the best candidate. PLEASE do not make a terrible mistake because you think these other candidates like obama will make the necessary changes. Where will we be in the next 4 yrs????? If we are here in the next 4 yrs………..

Obama is Americas version of American Idols Taylor Hicks! Ok all joking aside I like Obama im just starting to worry that he's getting all this attention because he has "star quality" all smoke and mirrors and I really dont want to have to spend another 4 or 8 more years with a crappy president dont get me wrong if Obama proves to be intelligent and smart and not winning states because to the young crowd he's "cool" then im all for it. I just really want the democratic canidate that is the best and most intelligent right now Im voting for Hiliary until i've seen in a debate that he deserves my vote instead.

"Senior-level leadership is the art of direct and indirect influence and the skill of creating the conditions for sustained organizational success to achieve the desired result. But, above all, it is the art of taking a vision of what must be done, communicating it in a way that the intent is clearly understood, and then being tough enough to ensure its execution."

FM 22-103, Leadership and Command at Senior Levels, 21 Jun 1987, p. 6, signed by Gen John A. Wickham, Jr., Chief of Staff

Go Obama!

I was an American Fighting Man, I am an American Fighting Man, I will always be an American Fighting Man and I support Barack Hussein Obama for President of the United States of America.

Do we want to elect another likable guy who may not have the experience or grasp of policy detail? And why not. He will have advisers to help him, right? Sounds alarmingly familiar. Well, Obama is certainly more polished.

But lets compare his record to Hillary's where it bears comparison. She was re-elected to Senate in landslide. The New Yorkers like her including the Republicans in upstate New York because of her work re-vitalizing the state economy. Fellow senators, including Republican ones speak highly of her.

I don't think I saw Obama ONCE speaking in Senate on CSPAN.

Since all three leading candidates are senators, the press should stop and examine their track record in some depth instead of focusing on the horse race.

Why is it that no one says anything about Baraks father is it because he is Muslim. I personally do not want to vote for someone that does'nt have that much experience. I also wonder what this country would do if Barak becomes President and we have another terrorists attack from muslims and he goes easy on them because his father is Muslim. Why is it that no one asks him about his father are all the news people that afraid to stir things up does Barak have you under his spell an inexperienced Senator that has spent 1 year on the job do you really think that he can lead the USA?

I agree. Do we want another inexperienced leader in Washington? Also, why didn't the press run with the Richardson-Obama pact in Iowa???? lis

Hillary for 2008!!!

Most nations of the world view the United States of America as the most liberated and forward-moving nation in the world and so look up to this nation. What a laugh! The thing is that although in some aspects the above is true, in others, (especially where it counts most), nothing could be further from the truth. How else do you explain why in its entire history, America has never had a woman head of state or why Sen. Clinton, although very qualified, is having so much trouble getting people to take a chance on her? Germany, Brazil and many other nations have women as their leaders and even most Muslim states with their strigent sharia laws have had women leaders. But not this country and the funny thing is that even women who are supposed to be rejoicing because finially their moment has come to help shape this nation in a different directions are deserting her. What a shame.
Margaret Thatcher, Indira Ghandi, Golda Meir, Bhuto all did so much for their country and I am sure Clinton will do no less if given the chance. So, why not take a chance on her?

I'm concerned that "maybe" Obama might be getting set up. To me it doesn't make sense to bring in an unexperienced President with all of the tension in the world today. I believe in my heart that Hillary could defeat anyone on the Republician side, but I'm not sure of Obama. I think the inexperience card would be a major campaign issue and I think that Republicans are low enough to under mind the Clinton campaign so that someone they feel they have a better chance of beating will win the nomination. All of the Republicans that are now supporting Obama, will they be there in November?? Something tells me they won't and America will be faced with another Republican President. Let's listen to the candidates on the issues and if they want to go after someone, let it be the Republicans, not each other.

Anyone who thinks Obama is "all fluff", "all talk", "no substance", or whatever, only needs to watch his bio on the Biography Channel. In Canada, it's available on-demand from the cable providers. This is guy is unique – brilliant, committed, indefatigable, honest – who grew up with an understanding of what it's like to be white, black, asian (stepfather's family is from Indonesia), african (dad was from Kenya), middle american (mom was from kansas), christian, muslim.

He's a great family man, he's been a community organizer, first black president of the Harvard Law Review, a civil rights lawyer, state senator. Man it makes me feel very humble.

Hillary stay strong in your convictions in what you can do for our country. You have the experience through your years of public service. You have my vote for sure.

Why is everyone so afraid of the Republicans? They are saddled with George W. Bush's record and no attack machine is bad enough or ruthless enough to convince the American people that it can be defended. That's what this election is all about — a condemnation of George W. Bush and Dick Cheney and how they put our armed forces in harm's way by falsifying intelligence, how they used our constitution as so much scratch paper, of how they abused the world's support after 9/11 and how they enriched their own on the backs of average Americans.

I say we win with any Democratic candidate but we rejuvenate our country with Obama.

There is more than one Linda on this blog, so the time would nice in reference to your comment J7 @ 4:43

I will comment either way:

Did not Bush promise to bring this country together? A team of advisors like Karl? Lies from advisors in regards to weapons of mass destruction? And on and on I could go…………….those kind of promises the people don't need.

No, I don't want false promises again!! And that is all Obama is giving the people. He is not competent to be president.

Paul stated:
Why has not anyone brought up the fact that Obama is a Muslim (and his Parents back ground) and why are we voting for this guy? Talk about being Anti -American.

Paul,

You've either won "the biggest idiot EVER" award or the "i like unusually subtle sarcasm" award…

I'm going with the former.

Its time for Hillary and Bill to retire to the country, and become golfing buddies with George and Laura. Talk about the past and count their milions.
The Clinton/Bush era is over. This is not a Monarchy.
I would vote for Ron Paul before voting for Clinton.

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

I have been following all that has been going on from the time the candidates declared their interest in the upcoming presidential election, that what happened in Iowa took me by surprise. Nothing happened the way it was expected or even close to what was expected, (at least to me). Although I felt that somehting was wrong, I could not place my finger on it. Then, it started all over again in NH and still nobody noticed.
So much noise has been made about Obama "surging" in places where Mrs Clinton should have had solid leads that we have almost missed what has been going on right before our very eyes. Many people, especially the news media are beginning to write Mrs Clinton off for not delivering the votes and yet she has been worjing harder than ever to get those votes.
So, what went wrong, and why is Obama suddenly the greater "unifer," the only one of all the democratic candidates who can get the votes? I finally realized what is going on and that is that there are so many interest groups in this country, especially the Republicans who will do anything to keep the Clintons out of the White House because they hate them that they will do anything to achieve that end. Others are just plain afriad of them and know that if Mrs Clinton wins the nomination for her party, that there will be no stopping her. Hence, the so-called Obama "surge" over Mrs Clinton . They are trying to kill two birds with one stone-stop Clinton and help Obama win since they know they can easily defeat him. If you don't believe me, all you have to do is look again at the news clip of January 06, 2008, of Obama in NH. Take a very good look at those people surrounding him and then, you will see what I saw. Those people surrounding him are not there for the long run, but to create mischief.
Esther, Maryland

I'll tell you what's depressing – all of these moronic comments.

While we love to point the finger, the fact is that we have a responsibility as voters and we completely blew it by putting Bush in office. WE blew it. So here's our chance to get it right. I've looked at the facts, the background, the experience and the drive. Its quite obvious that Hillary Clinton is the right choice to put our country in the right direction. Wake up America.

Vote Hillary Clinton 2008!

Just saying the verb "change" could inspire "false hopes" from listeners. Obama needs to define the exact activities for the type of “change” intended and the amount of time (durations) to execute the "change". The time frame (duration) to accomplish and execute the undefined "change" could take many years (more than the initial four years of presidential assignment) and an unrealistic completion date could raise "false hopes". Simple logic.

The comments that have been made against Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama amaze me. I really hope some of you aren't old enough to vote because your intelligence level seems very low. Can't people have an intelligent debate about the candidates without such name calling and low blows?

you mentioned drugs dang your so sorry! didnt Bush use drugs like someone else we know ?

I don't know who's worse here — the Hillary shills who are getting paid to post here, or the bigoted morons who keep calling Obama a Muslim.

I believe in American people. We did it right twice (2000 and 2004). We'll do it again this time. LMAO. America will be soon asking for relief packages from the rest of the world.

It is very disturbing to me to hear that the people of Iowa tought that it was a joke
going from canditate to canditate to add a vote, here and there, and laugh
about it. They do not represent the country.
This sudden surge of Obama? What is wrong here? What is wrong with the people of this country? This guy has no experience, and what I been hearing
is that some Republicans are changing to Democrat just to vote against
Clinton. Why do so many man are agains her?
I guess this country is not ready for a woman??
Once again we will end up with someone who lacks experience and
has no diplomatic know how. Do we need an other stupid man?
We are in a mess and will be even worse off unless Mrs. Clinton wins.

I am embarrassed that we are not investigating Obama as much as we should. Once again, the media is pushing for a candidate, just as they did for Bush. As a nation, we are facing some of the most difficult problems we ever had to face, and the only answer we are getting is we need change???
Wake up America, before we end up with a lame duck Prez again…

Obama 08!!!

He makes me proud to be an American again a feeling I havn't felt in ages. Believe America we can do anything if we are UNITED! That is what really makes us great. Anything is possible just work hard and believe!

GO OBAMA !!!!

Obama is a perfect example of a great debater (see Denzel Washington movie). But being a good debater doesn't mean you can change the country like he promises. He is a first term senator with no experience and he can land us in similar trouble like John Kennedy did when he botched the Bay of Pigs incident and nearly got us all killed during the Cuban missile crisis. Let's not confuse enthusiasm with competence!

THE ONLY THING I WANT TO SAY TO YOU INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE CRITICIZING SENATOR BARACK OBAMA IS THIS!

THIS IS A MOVEMENT:

DO NOT CONTINUE TO BE AFRAID OF CHANGE!

FEAR NO OBSTACLE, BECAUSE HOPE AND PERSEVERENCE WILL

MAKE THE CHANGES YOU HAVE SET YOUR GOALS FOR!

PEOPLE/ HAVE THE AUDACITY TO BELIEVE IN YOURSELF!

It confuses me that people will vote for the unknowing as oppsed to the knowing. Our country is in great peril, and I would prefer a President who has a history of making changes. Therefore I know that my faith, and my vote, goes to senator Clinton. ROCK ON GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Barbara/Linda:

It is not enough for you that a person has the accumen to inspire the type of demographic electorates in Iowa and NH to give him a chance.

I am doubtful and suspicious of any candiate that has a solution to my concerns. I am content my concerns will be addressed. It takes a team of advisors to run the White House.

Hope has left America under Bush, we all need to get behind a candidate who has gavanized the electorate with the promise of reuniting this great country.

Linda, you are a little mean spirited.

Replying to 'Obama Cheated' {earlier comment on this site}

I'm not sure where you came up with this gibberish…but in my experience (and experiences many Democratic friends in different precincts- shared with me last week during the caucuses), some of the Biden supporters moved to the Richardson camp at that point where they learned their candidate was not viable. Others move to Clinton's side or Edwards. A few came to us and Obama. There was certainly no majority moving to any one candidate!

A pre-arranged agreement as you suggest is ludicrous. Do you realize how difficult it would be to identify all the supporters of one group beforehand and persuade them to move en-masse to another group like this? Iowas precinct doors open at 6:30- the caucuses start at 7:00. These agents you're trying to conjure are working that crowd pretty quickly….

My experiences with these candidates in the weeks they spent here in Iowa? Joe Biden, Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, and Bill Richardson are all honest individuals. What you're trying to imply is ridiculous.

Speaking for everyone who was out there that night and knows the truth…don't waste our time.

IF OBAMA WIN THE DEMOCRATIC PRESIDENTIAL

NOMINATION. I THINK THE REPUBLINCAN WILL

EASILY WIN THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION

WITH A WIDE MARGIN.

SHAME!!!!!! OBAMA. A candidates who says to be the change candidates and running hope politics, says an opponent campaign depressing. Come one Americans!!! We are smart. We cannot be folled by a cheap slogan like Change. Change is the cheapest slogan used by the worst politician in the world. It is because they want to exploit the frustration of the public, saying they will change everything. Never. If Omaha says he can bring change in washington, why doesn't he works four more years as a senator in washington and prove he is right. HE wont do that as he cannot bring any change. He is a liar just like any other smart politician. Lets not fall in his false hope and smart speeches. STOP OBAMA BEFORE HE TEARS THIS COUNTRY APART.

OMABA IS TRYING TO EXPLOIT THE AMERICANS FRUSTRATION FOR HIS POLITICAL BENEFITS. LET'S NOT TAKE A CHANCE.

STOP OBAMA

Obama will win in NH. I do not think the Republican will win in Nov. If the epublicans were manipulating the Polls, they would have Hillary ahead. I am going to canvass for Obama in SC. I think the electorates in Iowa and NH for giving hope a chance.

All of you people talking about experience, what impact have you felt delivered by Hillary. I have felt the passion of change from a candidate who dared to run and offer this country hope.

I just hope teh Democrats not do the Tax & Spend thingy on me.

I am Independent tire of the politics of exclusion and division. Supporting Obama is almost like supporting a third party run but this time it is timely, and successful.

I think he will be a President we can all be proud of and the world will respect.

Why Hillary is crying? Is she ashame of teh dirty politics she is trying to sling at Obama?

After watching the debates Saturday and the forum on Sunday-none of the dems are anywhere near as inteligent or experienced as the other side. The dems are continually blaming Bush, talking our country into the gutter-there is no hope if you listen to any of them. The blame game is really tiring and I am just plain sick of the 4 stooges you got on the left.

I am not entirely happy with those on the right either-but honestly, who would you rather have fighting the islamo-facsists….Rudy or Obama.

Change-give me a break-the only one with experience at truly changing anything is Rudy and what he did to NYC-big change for the better.

I've watched every televised debate, Republican and Democrat, and it is becoming increasingly clear that Hillary Clinton is the only candidate who consistently hits issues right on the mark. Obama is a nice guy, and I'm sure his philosophical positions and rhetorical comments have great appeal to those who are simply looking for "change for change sake". However, our country faces many devastatingly complex issues: Iraq/foreign relations, economic recession, dependence on foreign oil, the implications of global warming, and failing infrastructure across our nation. These serious problems will not be solved by those who have good intentions, but have no proven record of being able to "get the job done". Obama's snearingly voiced "you're likeable enough, Hillary" last night proves that his "nice guy" image is just that, an image. American can't survive another likeable, but incompetent President for the next four years…..we need Hillary far more than she needs us.

I love this picture! Obama, Edwards and Richardson look like back-up singers for Hilary! I can almost hear the do-wops…

Um, a comment to Paul… Obama is not a Muslim (his father, while African, was an atheist and his mother did not practice religion). He identifies with the Church of Christ. Check your facts man and stop spreading false rumors. And yes, I agree that Billary's campaign is sadly depressing. While he doesn't have the most experience, Obama is still a far better choice than her.

I hate watching the news and seeing the media joing in the on the Obama band wagon. They act like he is the next coming of Christ. Not even two states done with their primaries and some of the media jerks are calling the end results. Maybe none of our votes count now, before we even vote.

I like the comments that have been posted here. Is not it great that we can voice all of our opinions without fear of being shot??

Post: The people that Obama appeal to are the smarter younger crowd. They look at people for whom they are. You may call them naive but look at what they had to grow up with A current president that lied to them, started an unnecessary war, infringed on their rights, allowed the sub prime mess to occur, and pandered to corporate interests (healthcare & oil industries).

If they are of voting age, they remember Clinton as well, so they do have comparisons, by the way.

rw or mark from columbus ohio did u ever think about her not wanting to hang around the men in the picture above because she is a hateful feminist. you are going to help her and the hateful feminest movement that she supports continue to destroy our country's men. she is a predator you moron…. check out the statutes she endorsed that erode the rights of men….

When Voting for President as American's we must do the responsible act and vote for the Person that has the Know how and experience, What experience does Obama think he has? Common people the only choice for the democrats is Hillary Clinton she is the only one who can with the General Election she is the only one with the know how of being able to run this Country. The Clintons braught this country out of debt once what makes anyone think they cant do it again!! If we do not improve our econonmy so many more people will be without jobs, healthcare and even a place to live for that matter. We need a Woman President for once she can lead this country into a better future!!! If Obama gets the Democratic Nomination we will be stuck with another repbulican in office.. Obama does not have what it takes to Win… If he Wins the Democratic Nomination I will have no choice but to jump the fence and Vote Republican I cant chance leaving my country to someone who would actually give false hope. Its good to have hope but common things cant change if The Congress and Senate dont allow him to change and we all know that is what will happen if he is elected we need to depend on what we know can get done.. If this were a perfect world and Obama could change it hell I would be on it but lets get back to reality already . New Hampshire voters need to Support Hillary Clinton or they will end up with another Republican in the End and the same mistakes of the Bush election will begin all over again we cannot afford to go any further with False Hopes..

Until this year, when has it ever been suggested that being First Lady constituted experience which qualified one for the Presidency? Even the most die hard Reagan supporters, depressed that he couldn't have a third term, never suggested that Nancy was qualified to take his place. Most members of any president's cabinet are present during discussions of importrant issues and giuve input, but whoever suggested that being in the room and taking part in the discussions was necessarilly "training fior the Presidency"? What did Senator Clinton actually do, on her own, between 1992 and 2000? And while she has a record as a good senator since she was elected seven years ago, what particular "changes" can anyone here point to that she has accomplished. I mean actual major bills that she introduced that were passed? She had no elected experience when she first ran for Senate, and it's well known that she was seriously considering running for President in 2004, when she had tghe same time in the Senate as Obama. I'm not anti-Hillary, and I could be okay with her as President, but let's get real. The posts here that suggest she is massively qualified to be Commander-in-Chief and that Obama is just some kid who's a good speaker are off base. His record in the Illinois legislature, which admittedly is a pretty small stage, shows that he's smart, committed, scrappy and good at seeking common ground with op[ponents. It's easier for me to imagine him seeking and finding workable compromises with moderate Republicans in congress than Senator Clinton who is extremely polarizing. That's not her fault, but it's true nonetheless. That's why I'm backing Obama.

I think Obama should spend more time outlining an action plan that clearly defines how he plans on accomplishing what he says he's going to accomplish, rather than slinging mud at his competitor's campaigns. He should not stoop to smart aleck tactics; he needs to remain above that rhetoric. Talk is cheap, goal setting and action plans are what make things happen. Does he understand that he makes no laws or changes without the approval of both the Senate and the House of Representatives…he needs to tell us how he plans on working with both houses and all three parties (including Independents) to put his yet-to-be-defined plans in place?

Stop comparing JFK to Obama. Obama is NO JFK! Good Grief!

JFK would NEVER belong to a church for whites only like Barack does for blacks only.

Research and learn.

wow, 700+ comments! Get back to work America..!!

If it is true that Obama tried to "buy" votes in the Iowa caucus…….Shame on him. Do we really want someone of this nature "running" our country? I think what the country really needs is a WOMAN!! GO HILLARY!!

Change is good!!!!!!!!! Go obama and America.

Every poll taken since the Clinton presidency has given Bill Clinton the highest ratings of any Democratic President. No matter what his faults personally, even Republicans have said he was the smartest politician there ever was. It would be a vicious lie to say our country wasn't in the best shape here and abroad during that time.

Because Hillary injected an idea on Health Care while she was only the wife of the President – and it was voted down, and she was made to look foolish, she still is trying to make that a high priority as she strives to be our president. Like Bill, hate Bill, like Hillary or dislike her because she's not trying to be a popular, charming, handsome movie star who says something, flashes her smile and then waits for the crowd to applaud. She may not be tall, black and male, and I think being the first woman to succeed in such a high office scares the you know what out of some people. On the other hand – you can bet if she wore her hair in a ponytail, wore spiked shoes and was a black woman – they would go for her in a big way.

The crux of this is that – do you simply want the first black person to reach this pinnacle over the first woman – black or white? Like some other readers have said, why don't we just give out an 800 number for us to call in and vote on who's the most popular like American Idol, and vote that way. Talent and experience doesn't count anymore.

As President (in her own role) – she deserves a chance to show that's she's more than talk, and because she may not be Marilyn Monroe, I have every faith that she can deliver. I'm a democrat, but she's certainly not a Nancy Pelosi, who has turned out to be a wimp. She has stamina, fortitude and intelligence. Her attributes far outshine the others, although I think most all the others still are fighting the successful woman syndrome.

Barack Hussein Obama is running on false hopes and promises. Hillary is right! It's one thing to have hope and promise with real solutions and another to just throw the words around to gullible citizens. This society is being dumbed down where you pick a President based solely on a couple words. Remember, talk is cheap, actions speak louder than words. His track record proves he is either a hypocrite or he's not up for the job. Why is his voting record only 15%? Couldn't leave the basketball game on the tellie? His words that he was watching a game on tv instead of the republican debates spoke volumes. I sent an email off his website asking point by point questions asking for specific details and the response I recieved was thank you for the email and they would get back to me. Two days ago!

We don't need a couch potato slick talker for President….we need a LEADER.

I saw a comment from someone proclaiming that Barack was a Muslim. THIS IS TOTALLY FALSE! THIS MAN IS A CHRISTIAN>>>FROM BIRTH!!!!! NICE TRY BUT THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE EVERYTIME. IF WE HAVE TO RESORT TO DEMAGOGING CANDIDATES THAT REALLY WANT TO CHART A NEW COURSE FOR THIS COUNTRY BY ANY MEANS NECESSARY>>>INCLUDING MAKING FALSE STATEMENTS ABOUT THEIR BACKGROUNDS>>>HEAVEN HELP US ALL>>>>>THIS COUNTRY AND ALL ITS IDEALS WILL DISSAPPEAR QUICKLY!

EMPIRES HAVE COME AND GONE THROUGHT WORLD HISTORY! WE ARE EARTHS LAST HOPE>>>>LOOK AROUND THE WORLD AT THE LEADERSHIP OF OTHER COUNTRIES THAT HAVE FAILED THERE PEOPLE AND ALL YOU HAVE IS ANARCHARY! AND LOOK WHAT ELECTING "W" GOT US AFTER 8YEARS…NOTHING BUT WAR AND ECONOMIC HARDSHIP FOR MOST OF US!!!!!?????

BETTER LOOK AT BARACK VERY SERIOUSLY AMERICA>>>WE NEED SOME ONE LIKE HIM TO GET US OUT OF THE ABYSS WE ARE HEADED TOWARDS…..

Anubis

Please tell OBAMA to produce some credible work that can mirror 35 year's of experience. If anyone is depressing it is Barack Obama. Speaking well and attempting to get the American people to vote on EMOTIONS is not the road to the white house! Hillary for president 2008.

I have stopped watching CNN because of the partially being shown Obama.

Obama is a fraud with some talent to manipulate crowds in need of the therapy of hope. Apparently if you tell Americans that they have to work hard, they get DEPRESSED, Obama included. So, its easier to hang around and talk! No, Mr. Obama you are depressing with your empty left-wing talk that makes Republican thrilled.

Hillary'08!

I admire Hillary Clinton for her courage and her strength in wanting to be our next President. She is ready and capable, very intelligent , and knows what is right for our country. My blessings are with her and I hope that God will see her through this time in her life. For all the other candidates, I feel that they don't need to put each other down just to get ahead. Just be honest and sincere about becoming our next president. Let us know what you can do for our country without having war against one another. God is watching all the things we are doing.

The media and the republicans have distorted the data to try to convince us that Obama is ahead of Clinton because once she gets the nomination, there is no stopping her. We are not stupid. Fellow democrats and especially minority women please do not listen. We have the power to change the course of the country and make history.

Fellow educators, one promise should be enough; she will get rid of No Child Left Behind.

Vote for Hillary.

Obama 08″ Perfect Love casteth out all fear…

As an interested observer from Canada I see Hillary as another lawyer not a woman. Obama seems like someone with a vision for the average American. I am not a socialist but I do believe the US needs to get business out of government and put it's considerable resources toward improving education etc for the poor. bm

I'm surprise to see some posting here saying, "vote Obama for leadership."

Obama is Subcommittee Chairman for European and Foreign Relation in the US Senate, he has NOT held a single hearing. He did NOT show any leadership in the US senate, in fact he is a FOLLOWER, he follow how Hillary votes all the time EXCEPT in the confirmation of Mukasey, Obama voted for it while Hillary and others voted against it. Obama has not shown any mettle while in the US Senate, he was elected in 2004, he start running for Presidency as soon as he's in the US Senate. He spend MORE time crisscrossing USA selling books he wrote than in Washington; that's the reason he missed a LOT of votes, he was busy pimping his self across America enriching his self at the EXPENSE of US TAXPAYERS. YES, we are PAYING for his salary and healthcare benefits.

None of you talk about the church he belong to TUCC, his church is the opposite of White supremacist organization. You have to BLACK to join TUCC, the church of Obama.

Wow! Some of the things I see people write … and obviously think! Someone mentioned Obama is anti-American because he is Muslim — both are wrong. You can't be any more American than to have a European-American, Kansas-born mother. Also, since the person is a little uninformed, Obama is and has been a member of the United Church of Christ — he's a Christian. Those of you also who keep chiding about experience, experience, experience. What kind of experience should he have? Governor of a state that could not be re-elected there? Twenty-four years in the senate and can't tell you who some of the most prominent foreign leaders are in other countries? I personally prefer someone who can articulate himself well enough to rally people, and therefore effort, towards accomplishment. More importantly, I appreciate someone who is SMART enough to surround himself with people who can provide him with the kind of advice and counsel that Bush obviously did NOT — something that ANYONE who is elected will have to do, regardless of how much experience they possess. A calm head is a plus.

American voters are easily seduced by smooth, actor-like presenters. The job of President is way too critical to hand to someone who isn't deeply ready for the task. Before we vote for any of these candidates, let's put aside affect, race and gender and vote for the one who is most capable. For me that person is Hillary, but I respect that others will differ.

Obama is riding a populist wave and people are blindly following him by his likeability and excellent delivery in conveying his message. I listened to one of the town meetings of Clinton where she answered lall kinds of questions. I have to admit that she is much more smart than what has been portrayed by the media. Obama is straight forward guy, but has no experience in foreign policy nor any creditable achievement in legislative matter. If he is the nominee for democratic party, republicans will "swift boat" him within no time.

How can folks stir up the race factor??? Obama is of mixed race… so how can the racial issue factor in? The ONLY problem with Obama, No Plan, he is all talk and no substance. Just look at his record in the Senate, OH wait there is no Record….

Obama delivers a good speech for a preacher.

I am always amazed at the "lack of experience" rap on Obama. He has as much political experience as JFK did when elected. The "lack of substance" is also a strange charge: he worked as a community organizer for years rather than take a high paying corporate job, he worked as an Illinois state senator rather than a a high paying job. He spoke out against the war BEFORE WE WENT IN. His health care proposal is rational and reasonable–only differing from Clinton & Edwards on the issue of a mandate for adults to opt in–something he has witnessed as very costly and problematic for the state of Massachusetts. The money spent trying to enforce the mandate would make the plan more expensive than it is worth. His plans to pump billions into alternative energy research is quite specific. His plans for minimum wage increases and educational reform (dump no child left behind, etc.) are quite specific. He has a specific policy on every issue the other candidates have proposed.

I find it appalling the assertion that he is a Muslim in an effort to scare the voters. His faith as a Christian is a matter of record, although I suspect anyone who thinks being a Muslim makes you a terrorist or a terrorist sympathizer probably is not going to be able to be open to the possibility that because someone's father was a Muslim and their mother a Christian they could possibly be a patriotic American.

You know that expression…"the devil you know is better than the unknown "devil" . Haven't we observed the best the Bush administration has to offer over the past 7+ years and look at the "state of the union" and then look at the "state" of the world as it were….DO we want another 8 years of the same old Bush/Clinton agenda. Moreover…do we want to add to the 28+ years of Bush/Clinton hegemony? I've had enough of the Bush/Clinton legacy and change is good. Moreover…we now only should embrace "change"….we should run with our arms extended like lost lovers on the beach and pray to our higher powers that it's not too late for change. We also have change w/progress but not always progress with change…..but this election is THE most important election in America's history and with out change…substantial re-direction in America's policy ……the only change we'll have is new names but the same old agenda. Wake up America….tick….tock….our future is at stake and Mr Obama is the BEST hope we have for REAL change.

but he delivers a good speech for a preacher.

It's a new day so let's ask Obama how he is going to bring about change. Oh yeah, his script writers haven't spoon fed him the lines yet. Why? Because nobody is asking!

Wake up America! This guy is all hocus pocus with no real answers or goals. I wouldn't trust shaking his hand, he'd probably steal one of my fingers! This country doesn't need a one trick pony we need a real leader who will stand up for us and fight for us! I can't even imagine giving this guy the reigns of our national security. He is skerry!

ANYBODY BUT BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA!!!!!!!

but he delivers a good speech for a preacher!

Does anyone on this board think Presidents make decisions all by themselves?

Do they sit alone in a dark corner??

The argument of EXPERIENCE has meant very little in determining the outcome of an election. Presidents have advisors and cabinents to assist them. Check history. Look and see what "experience" various presidents have brought to the table.

Then consider what Presidents that have "Experience" actually accomplish or do in office. How successful was their presidency?

Then figure out if your arguments make sense.

There is a lot required of being President. Today, consider what is required. You need someone that understands the country and the people in it. They understand what is needed to improve and fix long standing issues (healthcare, education, crime, etc). They must be able to work with all elected officials across both sides of the aisle. They must be diplomatic. They must have a strong but fair hand. They must have a new outlook.

The political system in this country is failing. There is far more bickering across the aisle than work getting done. You have senators more focused on stereroids in baseball than on terrorism, poverty, and the decline of the US education system worldwide. We need an advocate that can work with people, all people to get the job done.

I stopped taking the words of the media and the trash talking by candidates to heart long ago. I listen to candidates agenda's and look at what they have been able to accomplish in all of their roles.

I think Hilary is an intelligent, motivated, person that would be a quality president. I also think John Edwards is capable (more capable than Kerry was in 04), but the candidate I will be casting my vote for in February is Barack Obama. He brings something different to the table. A new way of doing things that I believe is better than what we have historically seen. He is a unifying force, and will continue to be one if elected President. He has a vision, if you want specifics go to his website – don't just take what you hear in debates and on the news as the final word.

Barak Obama used Cocaine for his depression and claiming Hilary's campaign is depressing. What a country , this man redefining the freedom of speech.

Obama's middle name is Hassan, his father was Hussain these are ardent Muslim names. Barak change his religion to fit the convenience and political correctness, AMERICA ARE YOU GOING TO HAVE A muslim PRESIDENT ?

Heavy smoker who secretly still smokes some stuff and quit in public claimes he is a master mind of Hope.

Dont you see Barak is walking on Clouds, deceiving . Real world needs saine balance minded president like HILARY CLINTON.

You voted from looks to George Bush………Are you going to vote again for looks and talks of Barak Obama…..?

Well you know what to expect then ?

If you Vote Barak you too are smoking soe stuff and walking on clouds .

I'm tired of hearing Obama and this "change" thing. He talks in circles and it's hard to grasp exactly what his change is. All the candidates of course want change. What Hillary said in the debate was a fact. She's been working for change for the last 35 years. We don't need another novice who doesn't know how to run a country like our current president. I'm like a lot of others on this blog. If Obama wins the nomination, you're looking at another four years of a Republican president.

EVERY ONE PLEASE STOP CALLING BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA A MUSLIM. HE IS NOT A MUSLIM.
Most intelligent democrats/ people know that he is not a muslim. just take a look at his original birthcertificate. CBS, NBC, ABC, CNN and MSNBC has a record of it. They have thoroughly vetted him (not that he needs to be but the public should know who they are voting for) and once that is published to the citizens and the public hope all this will be settled once and for all.

bob in fl, sorry,, just shows how easily words and not research can mislead us. thanks for the correction.

Change is one of those wonderful multi-ordinal words that can mean anything different things to different people. It neither quantifies nor qualifies.
Please, my fellow Democrats, don't snatch defeat from the jaws of success. I have no brief with Sen. Obama, I plain and simply want a strong, intelligent, dedicated pragmatist as my President. Senator Hillary Clinton is that person.
Soaring rhetoric and beautiful pronouncements does not get the job done.

Do look back! Henry Wallace of Iowa and his ONE WORLD concept didn't make it to the White House although Democrats swooned over him. Adlai Stevenson from Illinois was a "silver tongued" orator who once more made Democrats swoon. He lost to Gen. Dwight Eisenhower the pragmatist. Shall I go on? Sen. Muskie, Sen. Mc Govern, Sen. Hubert Humphrey, Sen. Al Gore and most recently, Sen. John Kerry never closed the deal.

Remember Bill Clinton? He is the only Democrat to win 2 terms since FDR . Go with a winner GO HILLARY!!!

The people that Obama appeal to are the smarter younger crowd. They look at people for whom they are. You may call them naive but look at what they had to grow up with A current president that lied to them, started an unnecessary war, infringed on their rights, allowed the sub prime mess to occur, and pandered to corporate interests (healthcare & oil industries).

They have been growing up in all this negativity for so long. Of course they want a change and a brighter future. A future that is headed towards being environmentally friendly, peaceful, innovate, free from corporate influences in the way they are lead and most of all hopeful that they will have a chance to live a healthy life.

Also, I have been reading a lot of the posts up above and many are saying that Obama has ties to Muslims that will come out by the Republicans during the election. I say so what. George Bush had been majorly supported by the evangelicals and look how bad he turned out. Does that say that the evangelicals are horrible? Absolutely not!! What it does say is that George Bush is a crook and a liar. The Republicans will use these scare tactics but they won't work this time. This younger more smarter crowd will not fall to those ways and the older crowds have.

Voting for Obama in '08!

Hi,

I votie for President who specializes in problem solving, who has minimum of unnecessary problems, who can focus SOLELY on problems domestically.

I see President as one of professionals who specialize in problem-solving. I am immigrant but I think this time the new president should focus SOLELY on problems domestically and leave out the international intervension for awhile until the domestic problmes almost diminish.

All I need and want to vote for the president is
"Specializing in problem solving domestically."

As an undecided that originally was leaning toward Sen. Obama my views of him changed after seeing him at the debates. I then started thinking I am a Sen. Clinton voter. Now hearing what he has to say regarding Sen. Clinton's campaign I am no longer undecided. Senator Clinton all the way. Sen. Obama needs more experience.

Hillary has had 35 years to make a change. We are still waiting. Her votes run status quo in the Senate, her health care plan failed miserably , what changes has she made?

Mark Columbus, Ohio.

I find the photography interesting too, but unlike your comment, the photo reminds me of a gender, race and class course at Columbia U. in which I learned of "stoppers". Things that men and the establishment have said and done throughout history to keep women in their place. The 3 men, a White, a Latino, and an Afr.American, huddled together not inclusive of a woman, with Obama giving Hillary his back and Edwards speaking to the "boys" on "boys" issues because this a "boys" domain. I, a northeast apolitical, immediately signed up with her campaign when I saw this photo early Sunday. It triggered something visceral in me.

Great picture, Hillary should use it to attack the pack.

There is NO crying in politics!

Barack Obama will bring fresh new idealism to American politics and given his background and upbringing can identify with people of many backgrounds, races and classes on a personal level.

God forbid that Hilary tell us the truth, it took us a long time to get this country so unbalanced, divided, and crippled. Guess what it will take us a while to heal, and she has the chomps to get us there.

Unfortunately, we live in a world of instant gratification. And we want it yesterday with no real work and no real plan to get there.

And the comment about her campaign being depressing, whatever. We are coming out of a depressing dark period of American history. I think we need to get out of the 'Ra-Ra-Ra' and just become real. And the reality is, no matter who gets in office they are going to have to roll up their sleeves and wad through 8 years of mismanagement and lies.

Obama has no substance, He just makes people feel good. Its just so sad that this is what will win the democratic nomination.

But Obama will get beaten by the Republicans… We have too much hate still in America for their to be a black president.. So sad….

look Clinton might depress you, but Obama is too polished and smooth. Just because you like the guy does not mean he knows how to deal with the republican political machine. A machine that has taken the country into war over oil, is killing our kids in a country we shouldn't be in, and is preparing to take us into war in iran over , yes you guessed it, more oil.

yeah Clinton isn't as "likable" but if you remember people just "liked" bush too. At least with the "Clintons" you get a team that knows how to take on the republicans and actually get some change done. We are facing issues like global warming, energy, a diminishing middle class, an attack on our civil liberties, and healthcare.

we all need someone in the whitehouse that can actually do something about all these issues. and if you find all these issues depressing , well you should be! and if someone is painting us a rosy picture of "no worries elect me and we'll just change it" we should be suspicious. For Pete's sake, we are about to run out of oil, our kids will have to deal with billions of starving people due to global warming, and the baby boomers are about to crash our healthcare system. Be depressed, be worried, and be careful with the smooth guy that makes you feel ok with all that.

Obama cheated,

why don't you post your source so we can verify…its easy to come up with any stories like this.

If you think Obama rigged the votes in Iowa then keep an eye on the next states…

And for those of you who bring out negative attacks against Obama, just bear in mind that it wont work. This is how he defeats Clinton and the rest.

What you don't know is that a lot of the people following Obama are educated and intellectual like the Senator himself so the only way to convince them otherwise is to make COMPELLING PERSUASIVE ARGUMENTS. Anything insulting like he being Muslim will not work, if any at all, it will be against whosoever you support.

Think again before you write or speak.

Barack Obama will bring a fresh new young perspective to American politics that is untainted by pre-White House experience. Of course Hilary Clinton knows a thing or two about the White House and WOULD BE EXPECTED TO BE READY ON DAY ONE………SHE LIVED THERE FOR 8 YEARS!!!!!

All I can say forOboma He is just like santa claus to all but the bag he carries is EMPTY.All he is about is change change ,change.When is he going to tell the voters what change and how to do it.I liked Edwards until I watched him join forces with oboma so they could take Clinton out of the race. What dirty politics.I hope that neither one of those two people make it to the finish line. I am a Democrat but if that is the only choice I have I will become an independent..

Some here wonder why Obama is considered African American. In fact, it's Obama himself that has defined himself as a "black man." In his "Dreams" book he even describes someone he met as follows: "There was something about him that made me wary,” Obama wrote.“A little too sure of himself, maybe. And white.”

How interesting and dangerous it would be to have a president who felt "wary" around whites.

To PAUL:

Do your homework. Obama is NOT a muslim. His fathers parents were, but his father left the faith when he was a teenager and never practiced it even before Obama was born.
Obama was and is a Christian and was raised in a Chistian household. Stop speading these lies.
Fortunately most people know the truth and know Obama is the best man for the job. He has vision and that is what we need.
Lincoln had only been Senator for 2 years when he ran and won his Presidency and look what he did to change the United States for the better. He was such an agent for change that they killed him.
Sometimes it's good to still have hope and vision. Hiliary has become too entrenched in the system. Obama is the lightening rod President Clinton was in 1992 and there is nothing HRC can do to stop him.
Go Obama !!

I love how the candidates sling mud at Ron Paul and yet they're all starting to regurgitate his message, that he's been spreading since day 1, of change. Ron Paul's the only candidate, on either side, that's had a steady, non-wavering, stance about changing things.

Hilary and Bill have always thought that they were smarter than the American people. They knew what we wanted, we were just waiting for them to accomplish it! Do not forget Hilary's aborted socialized health plan – she has not!

I do not necessarily like any of the candidates – they all have their faults. However, I do not trust Hilary for anything. So far me, it is back to the motto – "Anybody but Clinton!" (ABC)

Watching this nominating process from North of the 49th parallel allows me a different perspective on issues and candidates in the run for the White House.

First of all, the Republicans can nominate anybody, they'll never see the White House except on visits. Ron Paul makes the most rational arguments and sense and it is truly tragic that Repubilcans won't allow him a real seat at the table. Truth hurts and last time avoiding it gave the American people George Bush.

There is a paucity of details on the part of Obama camp on many issues. Obama is a mix of JFK, Martin Luther King and Booby Kennedy. Hence he appeals to many in the Democratic Party and independents. John Edwards with his folksy style and blue collar upbringing draws the working and middle class. Bill Richardson is running on bringing the troops back from Iraq. Hillary Clinton has the most experience and the toughest task. She is the only one who has even a hint of knowing what it takes to be President simply because she was next to someone who was President. And yes, she has made mistakes and errors in her political carreer but what politician who has been around hasn't? For those who think she represents status quo, let me ask you, " If you believe in change spoken like Obama states, what makes you think that Hillary hasn't changed for the better since her earlier years?"

If one is a parent for the first time, there are many miscues in raising a child and most parents would tell you that the second time around having had the experience helped them make better decisions. Is politics so different?

Barrack espouses hopes and dreams for the American people. What's the plan, Barrack? There has to be more meat for the American electorate to bite into or as much as I personally like you I would question your ability to marshall the resources necessary to run the United States of America.

On issues, what about gun control? The Kyoto Accord? Free Trade? The Military Industrial Complex? Racism?

Here is the opportunity to have both a woman and black man in the White House. That would be change. What would be wrong with a Clinton-Obama democratic ticket? Experience and hope all in one. If successful the Democrats could have a 16 years of Presidential occupation at the White House.

"In a Democracy, the people get the government they deserve"

All of you saying Obama has no substance are as backward as the Republican posters.
Our next President, Mr. Obama was the president of the freakin Harvard Law Review. Give some credit to him for at least being brilliant.
It seems that the only arguments for our current primary season are hate and fear.
using the tactics from the past elections will no longer be tolerated. If Shrillary wants to attack or Mitt wants to do it, the lets just compare voting records for anyone that wants to use fear of the unknown. We know what we are getting with many of the candidates, including Clinton,Bush again!

I couldn't agree more with Leah's comment's.
I feel exactly the same way.

Leah January 7, 2008 2:41 pm ET

Let's see what experience got us:
1) Housing Market Crash 2) $100 per barrell for oil 3) $3+ gallon gas
4) soaring food and energy prices 5) record deficit 6) War in Iraq 7) World Trade Center Bombings
Numerous White House Scandals (Clinton and Bush) 9)Shame and disgrace on the Presidency (Clinton) 10)Distrust and hatred (Bush) 10)Need I go on…

I'll take my chances with inexperience and change.

I can't even bear to listen to Obama speak, let alone vote for him. His over-rehearsed, stilted and wholly unnatural speaking cadence is like a childish mind control experiment out of Nazi Germany. He's trying to emulate MLK, but it's not working.

Bob from Florida – I am talking about Democratic delegates to the national convention in August in Denver, CO. This is when the nominee will actually be chosen. Go to this CNN link and you will see what I am talking about:

http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/

Please dont insult me and think I am referring to the electoral college. I know the difference between the party selection process and the national election.

Make no mistake, Obama is a product of the Daley Political Machine out of Chicago, one of the most vile and corrupt organizations anywhere. Obama is my senator, but I'm ashamed this scam artist is from my home state. He's done NOTHING for us here but flirt, smirk and cut deals to enrich he and his wife.

HELLO" I AM OTEGA GD " A REFUGEE IN MOROCCO"" so i have to add to the comment by every reason of good tought of all " i'm real against , how the cnn present news about the recent nominating election " american 2008″ which the american must n't look the colour of skin" lets the american , when i say americans , imeans the citizen " lets those that rule before go on bed and have a rest " give room for those that are coming up" i mean how hillary clinton compagain, by saying she is the doer and obama and edwards are the takers, ithink her time is gone so let go on bed with her husband clinton.
THANKS
GD WAFFY
A FORGETTING REFUGEE IN MOROCCO.

"Too bad that the 'youth of today' don't understand 'EXPERIENCE' and value the WISDOM of the other more qualified candidates of the Democratic party."

E.C., you need to learn something very important: "experience" and "wisdom" are not the same thing. Hillary might have more experience than Obama (but even that is debatable; do we really count First Lady as a leadership position?), but she most certainly hasn't done anything to show wisdom. Wisdom comes from actually LEARNING from your experiences, and given that Hillary still thinks she made the right decision in voting for the war in Iraq (and has supported Bush's steps toward war with Iran as well), it's clear that she's learned nothing. She's continuing to make the same mistakes, which is inevitable since (like Bush) she doesn't believe her past blunders WERE mistakes.

Obi, hindsight is always 20/20. The people were presented with what they thought were facts and made their decision on said facts.

Barack was not even in the Senate when they voted on Iraq, yet he comes across as pretending he was. He claims to not have supported the war, well that's so opportunist of him to claim when he didn't even have a vote! He is such a snake!

He wasn't for it, but had no problems passing laws to fund it and fund it. Flip flop flip flop.

What happened to that famous "Hillary cackle" Faded away?? Life's not so humorous anymore or the drugs ran out??

HILLARYS IS IMPLODING. SHE KNOWS THIS, AMERICANS KNOW THIS.

REAL CHANGE WILL COME TOMORROW IN NEW HAMPSHIRE.

IOWA HAS SPOKEN…NEW HAMPSHIRE WILL TUESDAY.

DESPERATION WILL BE THE "SOUP OF THE DAY" WITHIN THE HILLARY CAMPAIGN.
OBAMA AND AMERICA ARE ABOUT CHANGE- NOT ABOUT "DIRTY MUDSLINGS" THAT HILLARY IS TRYING TO START.

SHE WILL HAVE TO SAVE HER " THIS IS WHERE THE FUN STARTS CAMPAIGN" FOR BILL AFTER THE ELECTIONS. SHE WILL HAVE PLENTY OF TIME THEN , TO HAVE AS MUCH FUN AS SHE WANTS

HILLARYS IS IMPLODING. SHE KNOWS THIS, AMERICANS KNOW THIS.

REAL CHANGE WILL COME TOMORROW IN NEW HAMPSHIRE.

IOWA HAS SPOKEN…NEW HAMPSHIRE WILL TUESDAY.

DESPERATION WILL BE THE "SOUP OF THE DAY" WITHIN THE HILLARY CAMPAIGN.
OBAMA AND AMERICA ARE ABOUT CHANGE- NOT ABOUT "DIRTY MUDSLINGS" THAT HILLARY IS TRYING TO START.

SHE WILL HAVE TO SAVE HER " THIS IS WHERE THE FUN STARTS CAMPAIGN" FOR BILL AFTER THE ELECTIONS. SHE WILL HAVE PLENTY OF TIME THEN , TO HAVE AS MUCH FUN AS SHE WANTS

The Clintons are experienced in making fools of us all. But it did not work in Iowa. And I hope it doesn't work in New Hampshire too. It is time for us to turn the page from the monarchy the Clintons are becoming. As well as we need candidates we can BELIEVE in and who can win the general election. I am voting OBAMA '08!!!

Hillary is absolutely right.

Would you hire your Lawyer or Accountant based on a passionate speech/pitch and no experience.

I am still waiting for the twilight zone to be over and for America to wake up.

Let's get back to basics and demand a resume, isn't that how you and I are hired? Oh I'm sorry, there's also the buddy system, my bad………….

"Why has not anyone brought up the fact that Obama is a Muslim (and his Parents back ground) and why are we voting for this guy? Talk about being Anti -American."

Because if you did some actual research, you would learn that he's not a Muslim and that the assumption is only made because his father is Kenyan and his last name happens to sound like "Osama." The only thing un-American here is the spouting of bigoted statements such as your own.

hmmmm! I live in california and on ever street corner here you can hear the same old promise about anything ! it seems to me that people who dont see ot hear talk like this it seems so different but in a state like mine we hear it alot! Im latino and I dont liked to be hussled like the rest of the latino community ! we know america black and white dont like us but we know a hussle when we see it ! to bad AMERICANS dont ask for the proof and not just to hear the hussel

I can't believe that mrs Clinton consider herself like an agent of change, when she's been in washington for the last 15 yrs.I am just sick of them .

I do not want a Clinton back in the White House. Hillary's ball-and-chain, Bill and his baggage, will always be something she has to deal with and the country won't forget.
She's smart, she's a hard worker, but I don't want her to be my president. Her public tears in New Hampshire has further hurt her image. She needs to step back, get some rest and refuel.
Obama is too slick for me, his over-confidence is nauseating. An election win will not be a victory for any of us.

Obama can barely contain his smugness – not a great quality for a supposed “uniter.”

His comment in the debate about Hillary being "likeable enough" was childish. And then coming back to it later in the debate was even worse.

Civil rights icon Andrew Young and so many others are correct — Obama is too immature for the presidency.

Hoping that CNN keeps this comment on the board, maybe they want a higher ratio of nice things being said about Hillary.

For those still calling Obama a Muslim or spread lies or innuedo out of your own fear and ignorance, I suggest you read your Bible (assuming that you are calling yourselves Christian).

For those afraid to have Obama as the Democratic nominee because he will be "swift-boated" misses the point that those kind of politics of hate and ignorance are becoming a thing of the past…voters are now starting to see through that thankfully.

For a person to vote Republican (like Rudy or McCain) instead of Obama can expect to see the American troops to stay in Iraq, quagmired in a trillion dollar war that should be fought in Pakistan or Afghanistan.

I wouldn't mind seeing Hillary as the nominee, but I believe that she will polarize the Republican base to vote against her…with Obama as the nominee, he would bring in Republican and Independent votes. (see "Republicans worried about Obama" in the Ticker).

AM I THE ONLY ONE WHO HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE WORD "HANG" UNDER SEN. OBAMA'S NECK ON THE HOME PAGE? A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED NEWS REPORTING AGENCY SHOULD BE MORE CONSCIENTIOUS OF THE PICURES THEY SELECT.

Salita, SC January 7, 2008 11:46 am ET

I don't understand your question because Electoral votes are allocated during the General Election. Are you thinking of party delegates????

The United States Electoral College is a term used to describe the 538 President Electors who meet every 4 years to cast the electoral votes for President and Vice President of the United States. The Presidential Electors are elected by the popular vote on the day traditionally called election day.

Other then a couple of states, its winner take all. Therefore whomever wins the state will win their Electoral Votes. Electorial votes are based on a states population.

Just in case you have not noticed we just started the Primary process. Then General Election is the second Tuesday in November.

"I was an American Fighting Man, I am an American Fighting Man, I will always be an American Fighting Man and I support Barack Hussein Obama for President of the United States of America!

the problem with Obama is that the more people learn about him, the more they become convinced he'll be a great president.

Every single negative item in this entire blog is addressed and turned from a negative to a positive after you get the real story. Go to the Obama campaign site and ask Obama yourself. You'll get an answer.

One refreshing change about Sen Obama's campaign is the absence of attack adds – Thank you ! Obama 2008

Obama is one of America's great con men, nothing more. Obama might inspire, but he inspires in the model of Jimmy Carter, who accomplished nothing and left the country in far worse shape after four years.

Obama simply pontificates too much in generalities. Where is the meat in his words? The country has problems that need specific, practical solutions, not puffy rhetoric. I can get that in a church.

We need someone in the White House who is shrewd enough to actually get something done in Washington.

As our senator in Illinois, Obama has proven that he is much, much more interested in personal gain than public service. Nobama. No way.

I believe that Hillary Clinton is the best candidate for the job. It makes me very nervous that the citizens of the USA may elect Obama Barrack for president. There is more to being president than a 'talker'. He does lack experience and I believe he does not have the qualifications required to run the country. Hilary Clinton has been in the White house before and knows what it takes to make a country run. She is very smart, strong and well spoken and actually makes sense when she talks.

I think it has to be very tough for her. The USA may not be ready for a woman president yet. She has taken a stand for all and is running for president and you have to give her credit jumping in to the 'boys club'.

I have spoken to a group of women and there is one thing that really irritates us. Oprah Winfrey. You got it, Oprah. She is a talk show host with a lot of power. I don't agree with her for stepping in to help Obamma. I watched her on Larry King and she says America is ready for a Black man to run the USA. Is she backing him because he is black or because she believes he is the candidate for the job?

Does experience include breaking down and crying, or saying unfair, or using other infantile tactics when somebody is running for President????

Do special exceptions need to be made for Hillary???? Will the rest of the modern world also treat her as the fragile person she pretends to be when she is questioned….while she then turns around and bites them, since she has proven to be very vindictive and not balanced….perhaps this is her version of uniter or decider, according to Bush's definition….

Do evangelical right wing nuts support her so they run one of their religious fanatics against her….what great choices….maybe we should all just start warming up our horse and buggies while these nutjobs destroy the whole notion of democracy…….

Sure, things aren't political and an evangelical right wing or mormon president wouldnt only base all decisions on faith, and bush still says there are wmds!!!! and like he (and cheney) haven't already distorted and outright changed the entire consitution….is anybody else who doesn't advocate for our current right wing crusade paying attention?????

If you are supporting it, why aren't you somewhere else fighting either for the military or one of the many taxpayer funded private mercenaries instead of being still here with open-minded folks who actually came to this country to avoid religious persection….

This is another effect of Bush's mindless wars, he cuts the domestic budget so that there are no history or science classes so we forget our own history, our Constitution, natural selection…etc……

Bush's isolationist, xenophobic policies make it too expensive and difficult to go anywhere so we become stupid….His polarization makes people angry and bitter, leading to writer's strikes and ncreased crime…..

STDs and teen pregnancies are at 20 yr highs because of his "faith based" propaganda and denial of reality.

Pretty soon we can all just stare at the walls…..so you don't think about running down people in your SUV when you are paying $5 a gallon for gas…..

Try to avoid thinking independenty or risk getting arrested and taken away without trial by jury, or notifying your family, this is all entirely legal according to Patriot Act II….look it up….

Does anybody else besides myself actually live in NYS and seen the lack of help from Hillary and her supposed "experience" for any upstate NY communities or do you just become hypnotized by the national corporate-sponsored media????

Why aren't Bush and Cheney impeached yet?????

What experience does Hillary have?

Being a first lady doesn't count.

Sen. Clinton has done well in the debates. She has a solid record of accomplishments. I was particularly pleased when she called for a "reality check". It seems that the press has given wall to wall coverage to Sen Obama and has nearly crowned him the winner. Sen. Obama has nothing but good press and Sen Clinton hasnothing but negative press. Why does the press not simply ask "Sen. Obama what are your accoplishments exactly?" Sen. Obama exactly what are you going to change and how are you going to do it.?" I haven't heard these questions from the press. If someone sets off a dirty bomb 100 days into the next presidency I want Hillary Clinton sitting in the oval office, not someone who has no qualifications for the job.

someone needs to explain to Dianefrom NY that the party nomination process does not work like the electoral college and each state is not winner take all… nor does Hillary only need 270 delegates to win, nor did the Democrats even hold a caucus/primary in Wyoming (only the Republicans did). Do your research people before you post.

obama 08

How come the media doesn't talk about the current delegate count. Based on CNN's projections, Sen Clinton has at least a 100 delegate lead right now. Even if Sen Obama were to get all 22 delegates from NH (he would need to get 100% of the vote to do this so the best he will do is about 9), he would still be about 78 delegates behind. No one seems to report this. Plus in Iowa, the final delegate tally was Obama 18, Clinton 17 and Edwards 16. Not a runaway victory for Obama.

I would vote for Hillary, but only if she was running against George W. Bush. Come to think of it, though, I would vote for Benito Mousolini if he was running against Bush. At least that fascist had a little style. Just one of the endless qualities sadly missing from W.

Bruce, experience is being able to give factual answers to questions…….not changing the questions or giving a stump speech or taking words from previous leaders like the Kennedy boys, King, Clinton, etc.

There are few to none that can say that they were better their first day on the job, than they are today. I don't care if it is a week or years. But that first day on any job is always easier if one has had the proper training and education.

Experience is something Obama doesn't have to be president. Especially when it comes to working with the members of our federal government.

To those of you above who put down Pres. Clinton for what happened when he was in office. Well we weren't trillions of dollars in the hole and owned by China, AND THOUSANDS OR OUR AMERICANS WEREN'T KILLED IN A NONSENSE WAR!!

Our country is in great great distress due to eight years that have brought us to this point. We should listen to Hillary Clinton and her views on what can be done to bring us up again. Talk itself is cheap. Listen to the voice of experience that is based on what can be done, instead of emotional outburst like TV evangelists use.
The Clintons are the only administration in twenty seven years that has left us solvent and respected in the world. She has been a terrific Senator for New York. Now is not the time to throw everything up for grabs.
Think, America, think!

honestly speaking, if ron paul would win the repulican nomination, i would vote for him witout blinking, but Mr. Obama presents me with the best alternate. follow the money before you vote for anyone. if the same multinational conglamorates are funding your candidate then your candidate will legislate according to the standards of their constituancy. be informed and dont allow bankers and oil barrons to continue placing our country in peril and our communities in slavery. study your history and the names of the people involved. if you get a trail of destruction behind someone or their family members or the gang they run with then you can get a pretty good idea of what they stand for……. by the way, did anyone notice how cozy the clinton and bush families are with one another? i believe they both belong to the carlislie group……hmmmmm……..

I don't like the manner that Hillary is using to bring
down Obama ,they should not be spending this time to
tear down eachother. I'm trying to figure out who is going
to follow through with making this Country a better place
for all of us ,not just the rich and the lobbist, after one does
become President, this time.The stakes are high and I don't
want to be a victim for another four years.

Senator Clinton keeps on hinting on the experience that she has over Obama. But lets not forget that it was the same experienced Clinton that voted for the war in Iraq, that has left thousand of Americans dead and also wasted billions of dollars. Somebody please explain to me is it this same "experienced leader " that we want to be President?

I have never voted party lines. I have voted for who I thought could make improvements overall. Republicans and Democrats have swapped agendas numerous times over the past years to where there is no party consistency and in many cases, no differences in beliefs. While they speak differences during campaigns, at the end of the day it's always about who they needed to return favors to because of campaign backing. So to me, it's really whose backing them that determines what changes will impact America. For the past few years I've had a difficult time voting because like another person stated, "it's been a popularity contest". My main concerns right now are how vulnerable America has become to attack, the economy – specifically housing and mortgages, and healthcare since many plans now require employees pretty much foot the bill for everything. I think most of the candidates have displayed some form of intelligence and understanding of the big picture but the next president is going to have to have a firm presence in order to convince the rest of the world we are still strong and united. I would LOVE to see a woman finally have this opportunity but the timing is not right. I believe Hilary Clinton is quite knowledgeable and has some experience but not the presidential presence this country needs because of most recent events in the world. I do not think a woman's face on America could pull us out of the ditches that the last three presidents created – although she may not do any worse. Traditionally it has been a man and I do not believe now is a good time to test the waters. Obama does have somewhat a presidential appearance, but no real experience which could also hinder us. However, didn't we elect an actor (Reagan) years ago and at that time our army was at one of its strongest peaks. Other countries respected us. So experience can be lacking but if you have the desire and presence to engage the right people and apply good practices, you can still succeed. I do not hear much talk about Guiliani, but at a time when America was under attack, he somehow managed to draw much support from different races, party lines, and professions to aid in one of our nations largest disasters. I have seen many flaws in his record, but he stepped up when needed most. I had not heard much about Romney until this election but both Guliani and Romney share similar backgrounds – business. Perhaps it's time a successful business man got in there and ran this country instead of an everyday politician. As far as McCain and Edwards, I'm tired of hearing these names. From the years of not making much more progress in politics, perhaps it's time to seek new professions. I'm still reading through many of the posts but none seem to have enough information to convince me on which way to vote; and that's what I'm looking for. So for the Democratic side, I'd have to say Obama over Hillary. But he would need a strong cabinet and advisors since that is who typically contributes to the decision making anyway. For the Republican side, I'd have to say Guiliani over Romney only because Romney's religious convictions may prevent him from making some critical decisions as it relates to war and saftey. Just my thoughts.

if every one is voting for Hillary or Obama, this country will stay in the status que that is America.

Experience, experience, experience …. everyone continues to mention Obama's "lack of experience". What about ALL the experience Cheney, Rumpfeld and other "long time experienced" folks in Washington hold …. is our country, communities, sons & daughters, healthcare, education and employment opportunities, etc., in any better condition due to ALL that "EXPERIENCE."????
What should be more vitally important is …. good judgment … good listener … extremely intelligent (wrote two great books) … excellent communicator … honest … solid … consistent … decent …. and smart. Obama has my vote!!!!!

While I must agree that Hillary is getting shrill I have to raise some important questions about Obama. Just yesterday I Iearned Obama belongs to an all Black Church devoted to AFRICA, no loyalty mentioned to AMERICA. I would like to know:
1.. what is the racial composition of his immediate staff, support staff etc.
2. What, if any problems does he have with an integrated Church?
3. I have been an Obama supporter from the beginning altho I am a Republican but I need to have these questions answered.

YOU can never deny Hillary for helping Children,and familys…one thing is Obma huseein is getting a free pass,we dont know him all he says is hope change,well,i think he cheated in iowa 20k from illnois were there…i travel seen busloads of kids heading to iowa…now the MSM are crooks for letting him get buy for voters without being vetted.American people we do not know him…

VETTING is the first thing now everyone do the job, he has a one PAGE RESUME IN crucial TIMES what a disgrace.

I HOPE BILL RICHARDSON gets in,I will not vote for Obhuseein until hes vetted and at that i will vote Bill Richardson,or i will write in BIden….we overlooked the second tier you American's let the media do the voting again now were gonna get stuck with a republican canidate,there gonna eat ObamaH alive thanks demorcratic party..letting Independents come into our party,and then switch back to republican,Dirty TRICKS.

no one should presume to speak for the american people- not even obama. it always inspires people to hear talk of hope for the future but do not forget that President Bush also spoke of change and he had such little experience that it is absolutely scarry to think of the mistakes that he has made once in office.

frankly, i am always inspired by positive thinking and positive talks about the future but i want someone that knows what they are doing this time around.

Based on the immature attacks on Obama by Clinton supporters and attacks on Clinton by Obama supporters, it makes me wonder if some of the people commenting here are even old enough to vote. I'm a Democrat and have yet to decided who I will vote for in the primary, but no matter what I will be voting Democrat in the general election. I just wish Joe Biden was still in the race. Here is a man who is qualified to be running this country.

Voters need to realize we only have this one chance of getting Ms. Clinton in the White House; Obama can run next time. Let's have both!

How can Obama lead this country in foreign relations when a lot of those countries would condemn him to death for turning his back on his native religion? These countries will not be willing to negotiate with the USA if he is president!

I see people in this comments section as labeling Obama Polarizing, or claiming he is "Muslim", or saying that the Republicans "want" him to get the nomination.

This is all fear mongering and unbacked claims. If some people claim that he is "polarizing" and some do not, it just shows that he's making an impact.

As far as the "Muslim" backround, regardless of any country in which he "once" lived where that might have been the dominant religion, it has no bearing. He is Christian under the United Church of Christ, and has been for quite some time, so again, just fear mongering. The same holds true for his name, "Hussein", it's just a name, and also his middle name. Just because it matches a name that had bad connotations with it in the past does not mean that this now reflects on him. Again, fear is the cause of this. The Kennedy family ancestors were once heavily involved with the Slave Trade, does that mean that we should denounce them now soley based on their name?

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Lastly, the claim that the Republicans want him to get elected so that they can have a better chance is so weak that it borders on stupid. That would be like if I was running for president myself, knowing that I could never get elected myself, plan to help Obama get elected so that I would have a better chance…. As you can see this makes no sense whatsoever. Any group wants to be electable or win in the FIRST PLACE, not hope someone else wins, and THEN hope that the winner in quesiton could then propel THEM to victory, wow, absurd. Not to mention that the country vibe is already turning so anti-republican, that we could put a duck, and ordinary Mallard, up as the democratic candidate, and it would probably get at least 1% due simply because it was "the lesser of 2 evils"

Seriously though folks, trying to discredit Obama through these methods is pointless, I like others see through them quite easily. The only halfway valid observation is that he has no presidential experience… yeah, well, neither does any other candidate at this time, so again, a wash. Their other political backrounds are all otherwise rather equal, other than the fact that Obama's has some of the least amount of corruption, and at least appears to have integrity. A lot of the other candidates do not.

I wish Obama luck, and hope he gets elected. O yeah, I also donated to his campaign, so I actually "did" help him directly

Obama Is a do nothing, done nothing windbag. Let's not trade a Know nothing
President for a done nothing President.

Senator Obama is from my home state. I must admit I was really excited when he announced that he was running for President. As time has gone on and I have researched the data, it is clear that he is all about media hype. Our vetrans need help desparetly and Obama who sits on that commitee has done nothing. Our transportation system is nearing a dooms day deadline, nothing from Obama.
He's missed 177 votes in a 2 year period. He has not stopped or attempted to stop the bleed of jobs from our state.
He is not the candidate of change, thats obvious here in this state. Even as a state senator he did very little to improve jobs,healthcare,the economy etc.
Expeirence does count, and a record of changes made to improve the lives of the people he says he represents,WE"RE STILL WAITING BARACK!!!.
My vote is to Hilary and her expeirence, strength and passion for this country!

Umm, if anyone wants to know about Obama's family and Muslim past please read Debbie Schlussel's blog on Barack. She is a highly respected journalist and has been published in the Washington Times, New York Post, Jerusalem Post to name a few. Don't take me, an anonymous person's words for value, read Debbie's blog, she knows her stuff.

Also, Barack got a cut rate deal for his house with the help of a Syrian business man now under indictment. This man is also business partners with Elijah Mohammad's son.

Nobody can make a case that Obama would make a better president than Hillary Clinton.

Nobody has even made a case he would be better than John Edwards.

They all AVOID the subject . Does it even matter if the candidate has the EXPERIENCE to do the job?

You take a low level assistant manager who is popular and intelligent and then all of a sudden make him PRESIDENT OF THE ENTIRE HUMONGOUS company?

no. Of course not.

The Republicans are DANCING in the streets .

Republicans are going GO OBAMA GO !!!!

GO OBAMA GO .

Here. Have some free coke on us !!!

Look at the picture above this news article. The three men are standing together while Hillary is standing off to the side by herself making contact with the audience. The picture speaks volumes about what is happening in this campaign. Hang in there Hillary.

Voters are not educated because media refuses to discuss the real issues….at no time in Iowa leading up to the caucus was any candidate questioned about Iraq (at least not as reported by the national media)……

At no time were any candidates questioned on any of their main campaign issues…it was all just talking points and short clips and negative "mudslinging"

For example, Hillary runs mostly on her health care plan which is regurgitated from 1993, which was unaffordable then with a budget surplus and with, I would guess, at least fifty million fewer Americans "who are legal" and would have to be covered under "universal" health care….now we are in a huge budget deficit thanks to Iraq to the tune of approximately $40,000 per American which will have to paid back at some point in the future…how would she propose to do that while supporting her very vague and broad health care plan…..other candidates have a lot more specifics, which she then attacks without defending anything she says….

She says a lot of unsupportable things….and questions anybody who dares contradict her…..she tried to be tough…and then she just totally breaks down when some supporter comments about her hair, how tough campaigning is, how unfair everybody is to her?????

Is she bipolar???? Are her advisors telling her to pull these stunts??? Was this staged like that question in Iowa???? This type of campaigning makes me want to puke……it is sickening…I have had enough of these stunts by the GOP in the last election to have a repeat…..

Like Yogi Berra said, "it is deja vu all over again"

Experience! What Experience does Hillary really have? Was she in on every meeting while Bill was president! You are right, Obama has no experience being a First Lady!! Everyone knows she and Bill are not really together. There relationship is all for show just like she will be if she became president.

What is experience? Someone or some government or some corporation could come along and say you do not have the experience to vote or do this or that. Maybe not here in this country but in Russia or some other nation,that is always our hope. How many times have you the blogger or employee or youth growing up been told you don't have experience? What IS experience,what is its requirement? I volunteer it is a pre-condition set by others on judgment in order to hold their place,to secure their own destiny,while you are told you don't have experience. Maybe we need more than a change in governance,we need a change in definition and who defines us.

Ok, I hate to tell everyone this, but Islam is not genetic. Obama's father was a Muslim, but left him and his mother when Obama was like 2!

And besides, what ****ing difference does it make?!? This is the same stuff people pulled with Kennedy because he was Catholic. They had the entire country asking if he would be taking orders from the Pope! Are people honestly suggesting that a United States Senator is going to get elected president and then suddenly bust out a a prayer rug and change the national anthem to Arabic?!?

Give me a break…come out of the stone age.

To those Democrats who are saying that Obama is not ready and too inexperienced, when would you expect him to run? After Hillary is in office for 8 years? 12 years from now since we typically change parties in between terms? Or maybe 16 years when he is 64 years old?

Does being married to a Police Officer make you a capable crime fighter?
What Hillary touts as experience is her husband's legacy. Sure, being in the Whitehouse for eight years can shade one's political career to a varying degree but her tenure as Senator in New York and Obama's tenure in Illinois seem to match up more than not. Further consider the "experience" bush-cheney have and the debacle of their combined incompetence. Get real, America. Experience means you have lobbyist's in your pocket and corporate america making donations to your campaign.

Also, the people accusing the Obama camp of "cheating" in the Iowa caucus do not know how the caucuses are run. I haven't missed a caucus since 92, and wheeling and dealing for extra delegates is something that always takes place (except in 2000, when there were only two candidates running). Candidates often much official suggestions to their supporters regarding who they should choose as a second choice–Dennis Kucinich and John Edwards formed such an alliance in 2004. It's not cheating; it's just how caucuses work.

While it's entirely possible that Obama did benefit more from being the second choice of supporters of non-viable candidates than did Hillary, it's unlikely that this extra support made up his entire 9% margin of victory/

Right now, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard is in the Persian Gulf "harassing and provoking" our naval ships. The same Iranian Revolutionary Guard in the amendment that Obama derided Clinton for voting for. The same Iranian Revolutionary Guard that Obama said his judgement told him to skip the vote. How quickly our mistakes can come back to haunt us. This country is really ready to just hand the nomination to another inexperienced smooth talker. I guess nobody's paying attention to what's actually going on in the world – everybody's probably listening to one of his speeches. But I wonder is he gonna be able to speech away the threats that are looming right around the corner.

I'm a New Zealander watching closely the US Presidential campaign. I study a range of psychological mechanisms re human behavior. I have analyzed Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama in depth and openly state that Clinton is a bully and has hidden agendas, she would run the country 'all right' if elected, just like she runs Bill. Obama has a great deal of qualities the American people are looking for but I feel he is too young and has to wait another round. I have already predicted most of the results for the real contenders for the Presidential seat here in New Zealand for my followers and audience and am about to enter Bill Richardson's profile today (Tuesday 8th Jan 2008).

In my view Mike Huckabee and John Edwards are the best and I have assumed a winner already that in my view will outdo "The Amazing Kreskin's" 'secret letter' indicating the next US President.

Following with interest, Peter Vaughan.
petervaughan.net

JUst like a spoiled child he starts name calling. We don't need a little child running our beloved country. We need a strong adult leader . That would be Sen. Hillery Clinton.
So when the economy starts heating up ,when we need jobs, when are borders remain wide open , whats He going to do? Not come out and play with the other kids. I think he is the depressing one . unless he shows as HIlery does that he has plans. not just words. He should stay home and write a book that would be action.
We don' have time for on the job tranning. We will just have another know it all like BUSH. This country is not divided we all want bush out . and no wars

Mr Obama, what exactly would you change? The war in Iraq, you already said you would not have all troops out by 2013; the economy, by raising taxes; healthcare, socializing medicine and wiping out an entire industry that employs millions of Americans,instead of working with them to mandate coverage and bring down the cost??? You see Mr. Obama the truth is your feeding off this 'false hope' of change that you ultimately will not be able to deliver. Why??? Because you 'false hopes' of change have no substance!

HILLARY CLINTON 2008

I was imressed with Senator Clinton's performance in the debate – I was particularly impressed with her willingness to engage when attacked by other candidates – not with rhetoric, but with real detail based on experience.

I was also very glad to hear her state without hestitation that any country harboring statelesss terrorists would be a target for retaliation in the event our country is atttacked. I found this very "Presidential".

I was further encouraged that while other candidates said the same things again and again ("…This is very personal to me…", or "…folks are ready for a change…") Senator Clinton (and Senator RIchardson) spoke with the voice of experience – not campaign rhetoric.

When Senator Clinton becomes the first woman President in our country's history, I'll have confidence that she has the experience, qualifications, and intelligence to perform the job.

lets talk qualifcation, not experience or change. no two people have the same experience or thoughts on change (good or bad). look at qualifcations, as if you were hiring an individual to do your most important job. don't discount experience or ideas for the future, but if you had to judge strickly on qualifcations who would you pick. like many others state on this blog do your homework before making emotional decisions and comments. stop the bashing on both sides and give fact not opinions .

undecided voter

I hope we are not making a mistake.

Obama could be another Jimmy Carter. Even though Carter is my hero.

Belgium
Luxembourg
France
Netherlands
Germany
Portugal
Greece
Spain
Italy
United Kingdom

Ask Barack Obama about the significance of these 10 nations. See if he has an answer. I would LOVE to hear his response. Ask ANY of the candidates about these nations significance.

Obama needs to take a hard stance at Hillary because as the deadline gets closer, she will try to label him as soft and incompetent. Obama won't fall for that.

Comment to Paul: Do your research, Barack Obama is not Muslim. He is a practicing CHRISTIAN!!!! If you did your homework, you would know he attended a Muslim school as a child because that was the only alternative for him when he lived in Indonesia with his stepfather. Indonesia is primarily a Muslim country. If you're going to attack someone, at least have the facts straight!

I agree with Hillary Rodham. She is a proven agent of change. Change for the worst that is.

She is a GENDER FEMINIST (as opposed to equity feminist), which means she believes that all women are victims of "patriarchal control and oppression." Men are bad, women are good. Fathers are irrelevant. The laws enacted during the Clinton administration reflect this feminist religion. The Violence Against Women Act – a Hillary invention – is the best example. People talk these days about how their civil rights have been diminished as part of the war on terror. But all men's rights were demolished as part of the War on Men.

Hillary is full of hate. And that hate has driven her to be an agent of change to the detriment of fathers, children, and families. If she were elected, her victim-oriented feminism would be the final nail in the coffin for fathers.

Thankfully, her campaign is in a free fall. People – not the Democrat part powers-that-be and the hateful gender feminists, but real people – are finally seeing the real persona behind the phony, stone-faced smile.

His marital indiscretions are not why I feel he was a bad President. He shouldn't have lied about them. His marital indiscretions are also not why I feel his wife would be a bad President. I think that the people that say "she couldn't even control her own marital bed, how could she rule a country? blah blah blah" are idiots. You can control one person and that's yourself. And some of us have problems doing that. Everyone is going to make mistakes and I don't base my entire opinion of someone's Presidency on their personal life. And I actually was driving towards the end of his term.

I don't feel that you can group everyone together and generalize everyone as bad as you want to. And I don't mean you individually, I mean all of us. Everyone does it from time to time. You can't group all conservative Christians as Republicans. You can't say that all women who want female equality want Hilary Clinton to be their President. You can't say that all Muslims are violent, angry people that want America to disappear off the map. Just because someone is of Hispanic decent doesn't mean they're here illegally. And just because someone has the middle name of Hussein doesn't mean that he's a bad, evil man. You can't say that all of today's youth will vote for whoever the biggest celebrities tell them to vote for. Don't assume that just because someone is young that they don't know how to think for themselves.

When will the media call Hillary Clinton on the fact that she has not been an agent of anything "for thirty years", and that she is not the one with the most experience? She was somebody's wife, and then she used that to become a senator, and then she did very little except vote for the war and respond to polls, and then she decided to run for President. She has a thin record of anything, and she gets away with claiming that she has been doing something important for thirty years. There is nothing wrong with being someone's wife, but it should not be construed as having achieved something in the public realm.

If the issue is experience and a record, then Joe Biden and/or Bill Richardson should get their due. But of course they have been ignored by the media, and one of them is already gone, with the other to follow shortly.

Linda sez:

"Obama is all fluff and no substance. I'm not a Democrat but Hillary is much more intelligent and competent. This man is running a campaign on charisma and fluff, however he's the least qualified candidate."

Straight out of the latest Republican talking points. The Republicans want Hillary to win the nomination. They've spent two decades demonizing her and it will all be for naught. LOL

Clinton depresses everybody in upstate NY when she promises a lot, but does nothing….it is not like we were just totally devastated by flooding in June 2006 or anything!!!

It is not like there continues to be a mass exodus from her home state or anything!!!!

She has ignored her own constituency while Senator, so why would I vote for her for President, so I can be ignored some more????

Pakistan has 75 nukes and is approaching anarchy…yet all readers on this and other "news" media get is Hillary's tearful response to some female supporter's gushing comment about her hair, and how campaigning is tough, life is tough, and so on and so on????

Are we now entering the Paris Britney Jessica presidency????

Just when I thought the Bush presidency was the end of the world and could not get more embarrassing, a Hillary presidency would take the cake!!!!

I PARTIALLY AGREE WITH OBAMA. WHAT CHANGES HAS HILLARY MADE IN PUBLIC OFFICE? HER ADDRESS? OH, THAT'S RIGHT, SHE DECIDED TO TAKE UP RESIDENCE IN NEW YORK TO FILL A GREAT, DECEASED SENATOR'S CHAIR, BUT NOT MUCH ELSE. OBAMA NEEDS TO GET OVER HIMSELF, HOWEVER, AS HE IS HARDLY THE SECOND COMING OF JFK, AS MUCH AS WE WISH THE CONTRARY WAS TRUE. I LIVE IN ILLINOIS AND AM HARD PRESSED TO THINK OF ONE THING THE GUY HAS DONE FOR US IN THE U.S. SENATE. HE RATHER REMINDS ME OF A MODERN DAY WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN (THE GODLY HERO) WHO WAS A FINE ORATOR BUT A POOR SECRETARY OF STATE UNDER WOODROW WILSON. I'M ALMOST TEMPTED TO VOTE FOR THE GUY JUST TO SAY "I TOLD YOU SO" FOUR YEARS FROM NOW. NOW THAT'S NOT PESSIMISM INASMUCH AS A REALITY CHECK. TALKING AND DOING ARE TWO VERY DIFFERENT THINGS. HE CERTAINLY CAN DO THE FORMER. THE LATTER? I GUESS WE'LL FIND OUT. SOON.

Want a President that can't make a decision or doesn't even show up for work but is all hype and soundbytes? Vote Obama!

People need to look at his voting record where he either didn't bother to show up for work and VOTE or he voted PRESENT which means "I don't know how to vote on this!"

He is LAZY and it's a disgrace how he wants people to vote for HIM but he never votes for US. Real Presidental there.

IMO he won't win the nomination, but if he does, he will be slaughtered like a sheep by the Republicans. He wants to cry now over the big bad mean lady Hillary Clinton, wait until the play dirty Republicans get ahold of him. You think their fear tactics worked in 2004, you haven't seen nothin' yet. And yet..all she sheep follow so blindly…

what would they say and how could they talk around it if the polls turned empty? They would probably just make numbers up if they could, but if we all know the polls in our neighborhoods were empty, how could they? it would be interesting.

I'm so tired of people in either party saying that Obama doesn't have the experience to be president; He was an accomplished three-term state senator, completed his J.D degree magna cum laude, lectured on *constitutional law* (which is an area of expertise that any president should be intimately familiar with), and represented a number of voting rights, community organization, etc. groups

The man is smart and works well with everyone; to hell with whether he's been a governor or served longer in the Senate. George Bush was an inept governor of Texas…did that result in him being a better president?

The caliber and capabilities of a president matter just as much as what they've managed to accomplish before they run, and Obama has got intelligence and *detailed* proposals in spades. Some people simply don't want to acknowledge that…

Obama '08; it's going to be a good year

IS AMERICA LOOKING FORWARD TO A MUSLIM STATE, IF SO VOTE FOR OBAMA

Obama is not a muslim. Anyone who is trying to tell you otherwise is either lying or misinformed:

http://www.snopes.com/politics/obama/muslim.asp

Hillary is a joke as was her husband. I'm not an Obama fan, however, if all else fails I would rather him be there than her. She is a disgrace as was her husband. Their only goals are money and power and she is just plain mean!

The entire political system is disgraceful and needs a major overhaul. They are all crooks so we need to vote them all out. If you vote for an incumbant you are voting for the same ol same ol and don't deserve to complain.

We all say we want change, yet, most still vote on the party line. If you like or dislike someone just because of their party affiliation you should stay home on Super Tuesday. Your doing yourself and your country a disservice by voting Democrat or Republican. Vote for the person and make it your choice.

By the way, if you don't know how to use a voting machine your not smart enough to vote. An IQ test should be part of the voting process.

The picture says it all…three (men?) against one. I support Clinton and could not be more thrilled that she is running but what depresses me is way she is being cut apart by her own party!! Keep it up guys and we will get another president who is as qualified and wonderful and the one we have now!!!

Listen… is that the fat lady singing…

I have been watching TV and reading the newspapers and all I know in the end is that I want the best candidate and most qualified candidate to get the Democratice nomination not the most popular. We need an exit plan for Iraq, a new economic plan for the middle class of this Country and a medical plan for all Americans. We need to support that candidate and put all of the personal quips aside.

I saw the vide where Clinton made the comment about "false hopes" and I was appalled.

I did not have a very favorable opinion of Mrs. Clinton to begin with, but after she derided the American Public about hoping too high, I cemented my attitude that she MUST NOT become president.

Our country has been about HIGH HOPES from its very founding, when a band of revolutionaries took on an Empire. At every great juncture in our collective history, America has been able to not only HOPE HIGH, but to ACHIEVE what we have HOPED for. How dare Mrs. Clinton condescend to us that we are nieve to hope. I would never vote for her.

I HOPE that Mr. Obama's message of hope and unity infects us all.

Raphael from Detroit

I notice Hilary Clinton broken down seeing she’s up against a hard rock in the polls. Many people like Barack Obama but say he doesn’t have the experience. Well, that’s just exactly want we want. We’re tired of the same ‘old stew’ in Washington; thirty years experience is just what we don’t want! Barack Obama is young, with new ideas, he owes nothing to anyone, doesn’t carry excess baggage, is genuine, and with good moral principles! He will be the one to defuse what Bush has created that has devastated the world and our country! He will be the one to up root illegal immigration in this country! He’s the man we want; he’s the man for Washington!

Obama is all media hype…..I hope that we as a country are buying into this. Hillary is the only one who is able to lead from day 1. She is a strong, intelligent and can MAKE change happen not just talk about it. My vote is for Hillary!

Hillary made a very telling statement:

"We don't need to be raising the false hopes of our country about what can be delivered."

So, if you want more "politics as usual", vote Hillary.

this is all perfect. let him take both states..let him think he's ahead of the pack.

on feb 5th Super Tues..Hillary will smash him and he will feel the blow hard and really be "depressed"

I am a Veteran and a proud member of the VVA.

I have watched Sen. Obama closely, much more so than the other candidates.

In June I attended the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans conference in Washington, the only annual conference that addresses homelessness among veterans. Sen. Obama announced that the Homes For Heroes Act of 2006 was being introduced in the Senate.

This has not been the first time Sen. Obama has backed us veterans. This is due to where he comes from.

DoD/VA Collaboration and Cooperation to Meet the Needs of Returning Service Members” was the focus at the initial oversight hearing of the Veterans’ Affairs Committee. Why does this matter? Because readers ought to know that, in addition to Sen. Akaka, six of his Democratic colleagues—Rockefeller, Murray, Sherrod Brown, Jim Webb, and Barack Obama—attended the hearing. On the other side of the aisle, only Larry Craig of Idaho, now ranking member of the committee, bothered to show up.

If anyone wants to read more, go to the VVA (Vietnam Veterans of America) web site. Put in, Obama and you can read the two full length articles. This paper is not biased nor does it put it's own, "spin" on things.

Giuliani is the ONLY viable candidate. He is the only serious candidate with any EXECUTIVE experience. Except pretty boy Romney…..and Huckabee…..who has a weird eye.

I have scrolled through all these posts AGAIN I dont see an ANSWER from the Obama people of how he will get 270 electorial votes. Hillary needs to start ramming that fact home.

Hillary supporters is it just me or does Obama remind you of Bush…he's a UNITER not a DIVIDER. And Hillary supporters do the Obama and edwards people remind you of Bush supporters? As a dem it makes my stomach turn to see the Edwards and Obama supporters spewing right wing talking points to make their case why Hillary should not get the nomination. It is also just as sick to see Edwards and Obama egging it on. I would not want a single vote that didnt come to me because they thought I was the best person for instead of voting for me because i'm not Hillary. It even gets worsewhen all is said and done they will be over trying to shakw our hands and asking for our votes. I say NO!

At this point as an African American I refuse to vote Obama even in the general election if he gets it.

I think everyone should be horrified when presidental canidates are not allowed to join in debates. Hunter this year, Nader before. Ralph Nader has proven himself more able to push policies to better life for all of us, and keep us safer than any elected president in who knows how long. Can anyone say they really have any true respect for Bush, Clinton, Gore or any of them? They all flip flop and have no backbone. How much worse can it really get? We all know the truth and just refuse to deal with it. I believe we should all boycott the elections and prove we will not stand for it, not just to show here in America, but to show the world that we do not believe in the people we are givin to chose from. As Mayor bloomberg said, we should elect our officials based on their competence!

Wow, the distortions here about Obama's past are simply appalling. I'm shocked to see people spreading the myth that Obama is secretly a Muslim or has radical Islamic connections…it's amazing how far a lie can go with Web 2.0's lack of authority. For anybody who would bother to do even a moment of research with reliable sources, Obama briefly attended a school with majority Muslim students as a child, but the school was not a religious school. Otherwise, Obama studied in Catholic schools as a child, and he has been publicly identified with the United Church of Christ since the 1980's. If you honestly think he has been attending services held by the United Church of Christ for over 20 years and attended other Christian services for longer than that as a ruse to fool people for the purpose of winning the 2008 presidential election, you're far too gullible (and bigoted) to be voting in such an important election.

For the undecided independent voters, “America needs this movement” of change in order for it to survive.

The question is, am I willing to accept change, or will I compromise the very thing I have wanted to see take place in a very long time? Change. No one knows that better than our military men and women who fight every day to bring change to a nation, that is in bondage to a system that no longer works for the good of us all.

For 10-40+ years the “experienced,” allowed the unthinkable to take place in our country (i.e. lack of secure borders; illegal immigration; 9/11; no health care; education failure; the exportation of our jobs; dependency on foreign oil/ financial aid; global warming (Al Gore was right there, they ignored him); sex scandal, sub-prime mortgage debacle, etc.). They did not do any of what they are promising us again.

With their global initiatives, foreign nations invest in our economy. WHO WILL EVENTUALLY OWN AMERICA? America is at stake of being taken over.

Remember "Humpty Dumpty.” Look at everything that has happened with the “experienced.” Others will control America. We need a change from all the “experienced” who has gotten America in this shape for lack of judgment to say, “No to corporate greed and power.” If you can, get a copy of The Wall Street Journal, September 26, 2007 issue or visit http://www.augustreview.com. Then you will know the truth about why they are fighting so hard to get back in.

Remember Lot’s wife. WE CANNOT AFFORD TO LOOK BACK. America will not survive. We need someone who is really going to bring us together as a nation. This is a once in a life time movement for us; to have “an audacity to hope,” and regain our respect and integrity as a beacon of light and hope to the world.

Iowa showed us the way. Will we follow?

Didn't Bill Clinton run on a message of hope? Remember, "I'm from a little town called Hope!"

Just like bantering children. No substance or anything constructive for Americans to hold on to. Nothing but smoke screens and no substantive discussion on issues. Vote Ron Paul.

Apparently Clinton doesn't have a good memory when she says:
"We don't need to be raising the false hopes of our country about what can be delivered," she said. "The best way to know what change I will produce is to look at the changes that I've already made."
Apparently she has forgotten all about her tragic proclamation that she was going to overhaul the healthcare system back in 1993. She did not follow through and her remarks created havoc for many. Then she seemingly disappeared from public view in the aftermath of that. Now whenever she mentions 'healthcare' in whatever context, I cringe.

From Chicago January 7, 2008 2:34 pm ET

Wearing an American flag on your lapel is a matter of choice.

During the ABC/Facebook debate Hillary did not wear one and on the Foxnews debate John McCain was not wearing one.

Ever see the North Koreans??? Every one of them is forced to wear a picture of their beloved leader on their left side over their heart!

I was an American Fighting Man, I am an American Fighting Man, I will always be an American Fighting Man and I support Barack Hussein Obama for President of the United States of America!

Re: Obama Cheated

That's what a caucus is all about. That's like saying the other team cheated by faking a punt and scoring to win the game.

Lengthy prose of no use. Sorry please try again.

Right on Leah.

Its hope that allows a lot of people to get up each morning. Hillary is worn down by the price she paid to gain power. She surrounds herself with the same people who have had power for 50 years. She believes all hope is false. All common people are stupit and her right to be e royal family. HC solgan on her bus should be," ALL Hail the Clintons."

I love this photo of the four. Three Men and a Baby. Hillary can't even get along with her fellow Democrats let alone most of the country. We're better off voting for Mickey Mouse.

ClintonNetworkNews.com

Obama supporters are delusional. He speaks in generalities and has been given a free pass on everything. The only thing we can "hope" for is that if he does get the nomination he doesn't lose by a landslide.

To: James, NY

First off, I could care less what you think. An FYI -> I voted for Slick. But the day he pointed his finger at the American people and lied to us about having sex with "that woman", that changed everything. For Hillary, knowing it to be true, to then go on national TV and blame everything on a Vast Right-wing Conspiracy, that foreshadowed what the Clintonistas are truly all about.

Childish? Immature? How about the president of the United States turning OUR Oval office into his oral office to satisfy his narcissistic pleasures? That is sick beyond belief.

Have a nice day.

WOW! Whats sad is that he can attack Hillary, and get praise for it.

People wake up. the Republicans are setting a trap. if Obama gets the nom…they will crush him regardless of who they nom. Heck i'm sure Jay Lenno would beat Obama.

P.S. Oprah shut up!

Obama missed 83% votes in the United States Senate. The only thing that is depressing is lack of work ethic. You might have fooled Iowa and New Hampshire with your empty rhetoric, but I love results, and the smooth talking is not going to work when it gets to Super Tuesday. Hillary will likely take California, New York and Florida as she will once again come storming back like her husband did – Ironically, on the same day. She will wear the underdog tag very well. You heard it here, Hillary comes wins her first, and wins most of the delegates in this election on February 5th.

The Whoopi Golberg quote above was great – "Over confidence will be his downfall".

This man has no specifics and piggy-backs off the responses of others. It will be funny when people ask him questions first in a debate, he stutters like a 4th grader.

Seth

I am 29 and totally agree with your comment I reposted below..

(Seth January 7, 2008 12:58 pm ET

"I am 27 years old, extremely liberal and strongly disagree with my generation's support for Obama. It is disheartening to see the democratic party make mistake after mistake in our strategy to reclaim America from the conservative zealots. As a person of color, I am insulted by Obama's claim that he is an "outsider" as if he grew up without privilege. His support by liberals smells of white guilt. His claim of "community activism" as experience is equivalent to a corporate lawyer citing his stint with the peace corps. The truth is, he captures people's imagination with his rhetoric and possibility of making history, but the truth is, people are naive about what it takes to lead this nation. We all saw first hand how voting for "likable" but inexperienced George Bush turned out. America's most important decision should not be a popularity contest. When will America stop falling for buzz words and buzz taglines like the ones Obama uses? Change? That is so abstract and misleading but people love these grandeur claims, remember "compassionate conservatism"? The truth is, elections are not won by the northern liberal states, they are decided in the red states and the swing states. If John McCain wins the nomination, we can kiss the White House goodbye for another decade because the truth is, I trust McCain more than I trust Obama since I value experience and don't see it as a negative aspect of a candidate's resume. Obama is not ready, he only entered the Senate to jump onto the Presidency, a claim people throw at Hillary all the time but refuse to hold Obama accountable for. If Obama wins the nomination, you can count me as an independent.")

Obama is all hype.

Hillary is just plain nasty.

I say we all vote for Mickey Mouse.

ClintonNetworkNews.com

Let's see what experience got us:
1) Housing Market Crash 2) $100 per barrell for oil 3) $3+ gallon gas
4) soaring food and energy prices 5) record deficit 6) War in Iraq 7) World Trade Center Bombings
Numerous White House Scandals (Clinton and Bush) 9)Shame and disgrace on the Presidency (Clinton) 10)Distrust and hatred (Bush) 10)Need I go on…

I'll take my chances with inexperience and change.

She right. They KNOW that they are making promises that they cannot keep. I am not a Hilary supporter and for the first time since I turned 18, I will probably not vote, unless john Edwards gets the nomination. I am black and not supporting Obama because he cannot win. Michigan just abolished Affirmative Action last year. What makes anyone in this world think that this country will elect a black president? It is all much ado about nothing. They are all a consortium of rich elitest and the best I can do is to try to join the club.

I think we should all be worried about another election where our votes are not really counted. An election where people can't vote and they are turned away. Why don't we have a standard voting method in every state of the United States?

Mike, above, you are so correct in that Hillary is the best choice for president. Not because she is a woman or is white, but because she is the most intelligent one running.

Most people are just to used to thinking what the media tells them to think……….remember the weapons of mass destruction that none of the media bothered to explore?? Well were is the exploring of Obama. All they can say is that he has big crowds and has a good speech. Maybe he is the weapon of mass destruction they were looking for.

Jim, if Hillary is the Ice Queen and Obama is the Manchurian candidate, then Giuliani is most definitely Skeletor. The guy makes me askeered.

Eveny one is all talk and the man with the least amount of MONEY is Edwards and actually nows what hes talking about with issues. Please people i urge you to pay more attention to Edwards

"Right now Hillary and Barrack's job is to run for President."

Good point – Aren't they both senators? So why are they getting paid by the public to neglect their offices while they run for president – bothof them??

I think a senator should have to resign their seat if they want to spend so much time running for president. Let someone who wants to work for the people have it.

The majority of the media in my opinion has been bias in favor of Senator Obama over Senator Clinton and I don't think it's right. I respect the fact Hillary has listened to what the American people have said and is now clearly against giving driver licences to illegal aliens however in the previous debate Senator Barack Obama openly admits that he supports giving driving licences to illegal aliens yet the media has and still is giving him a free pass on this important issue. The majority of the media has also been giving a free pass to John Edwards because he claims to be for the poor and the middle class yet as an investor John Edwards has ties to lenders who have forclosed on hurricane Katrina victims, he has turned his back on true liberal values and stands for nothing. If we want serious change in this country then we need to support Senator Hillary Clinton as President because she has the experience to bring us that real change and her record proves that she is sincere about helping the middle class and the poor. Senator Clinton also has the best chance to win the national election which is another reason why voters need to think long and hard at the big picture. If Senator Obama or John Edwards were to get the nominaton that would handing the Whitehouse another Republican victory which would result in more of the same. Obama also doesn't have the experience to deal with national security issues and the Republicans will have a field day with this one should Democrats be foolish enough to give him the nomination over Hillary. It's a shame the media has been bias against Hillary because she would be good for America and help us gain back the respect at home and around the world which is something we lost due to the failures of the Bush administration.

Can Obama run our country? NO

Can he be able to uplift our economy? NO

DON"'T BELIEVE THE HYPE.

my comment is for anyone voting for clinton. she is an uncompassionate liar who has cheated to get to where she is. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMfUajhL24I&feature=related). She is bad for america because she is the same type of person who has been ruining our name and standing in the world. She would not even be where she is if it weren't for her husband. now for people who say that she is the mastermind behind him…….thats true but how can we respect anyone who can't even keep her own family together and under control.

vote for change……..vote Barack Huessein Obama '08

p.s. im from iowa and hopefully everyone will follow our lead.

it is hard to understand how one could build a coalition so powerful as to dismantle the clinton (political war) machine from the grass roots level and not have leadership experience or skills. the Clinton camp is showing a total lack of class and appear to be sore losers by resorting to these mudslinging tactics. one of the natural defense tactics of one who is filled with panic is to lash out with panic filled attacks towards their opponent. i dont think HC is as ready to lead as she may think. wooosaah….

As the HRC banner says: "Ready FOR change".
In other words, she'll wait for change to come to her and not the other way around.

Obama.

Once again… The congressman who took the oath of office on the Koran was Keith Ellison, D, Minnesota, not Barack Obama.

To Tyler in Raleigh, NC

You bet the world was laughing at America !
BUT NOT because of what Bill Clinton did but because America WAS PRUDISH enough to care and repudiate a fantastic president who brought prosperity even to the common man ,and who was admired and respected in the rest of the world for his efforts to bring abt peace among warring nations!

It is indeed a joke that a country that enshrines personal liberty and privacy in its constitution would deny it's own president a personal and private life and hold Hilarys right to make her own personal decision regarding their marriage against her !

Witness France..Sarcozy is in the midst of a divorce and publicly seeing other women and NO ONE CARES!!!

And more importantly Its a joke that America is stll debating whether they are ready for a female president when a MUSLIM country like Pakistan has had a female prime minister and that developing countries with historically patriarchial soceties like India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh have also had female leaders .

And it is indeed a joke that while Hilary was first lady she was critcised for having too much power and now she is criticised for "just being first lady" whatever that means.

Wake up America, I can say with conviction that the rest of the world does not want an American President who talks so casually about attacking a sovereign country on the basis of "actionable intelligence" . (reference Barrack's statement on Pakistan) Isn't that what got you into Iraq ?

Prithi (India)

Pam: Obama did not swear on the Koran, it's a false rumor: http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/statements/238/

I think it's a valid question why Barack Hussein Obama doesn't wear the American flag on his lapel like the rest of the "boyz".

He's such a flip flopper it's not even funny! He claims to be against outsourcing but he voted for outsourcing all the jobs for the cleanup after Katrina!

I cannot wait for super Tuesday when the rest of the country has spoken and shows Dumbo Ears the door!

Wake up people. We're selecting a President, not the winner of American Idol!!!

Teresa – A Canadian criticizing American politics? That's a laugh. How about you guys develop an international policy instead of depending on us for everything. Once NAFTA is rid of, you're economy will experience a harsh recession as you all bicker about how to raise your income taxes past 50%. Canada is the laughing stock of North America and it is no wonder that no one care, nor needs to care about your politics. The fact that the Edmonton mall has more submarines than the Canadian navy is funny in itself. Get ready for more disrespect heading your way once Quebec finally votes to secede. Canadians have no right to get involved in our politics. As the British say: "Canada got all of our bad habits and none of our good."

PAM and others making similar false statements:
Barack Obama NEVER SWORE IN ON A KORAN!!!
YOU ARE THINKING OF A MEMBER OF CONGRESS FROM MINNESOTA.
PLEASE STOP INSINUATING THAT HE DID!!! IT IS INSULTING THAT IT SHOULD BE AN ISSUE EVEN IF IT WERE THE CASE.
HE SWORE ON A BIBLE, so can you please STOP THE OFFENSIVE COMMENTS?

Clinton needs to win for the simple fact that we need a big change in America.
Women have a different way of thinking and doing things. Clintons biggest mistake thus far is not playing the gender card enough! We need a strong mutitasking woman in the whitehouse to clean up this mess of a country. She is
serious and may even seem unapproachable at times and thats OK!! I don't
want an easygoing, nonthinking, pushover leading this country. Being a wonderful
speaker is a blessing and Obama does represent youthful thinking, but lets not
gamble on the chance that he is really inexperienced-we can't afford that. John
Edwards may be capable, but his wife is sick. God bless her, but her illness is not going to go away. The chance of her becoming gravely ill and even passing in the not so far future is a reality. We should not elect an official at this crucial time who we know is going to be left devastated and vulnerable. Not to mention the young children he has that will desperately need him.
Clinton in 08- Get the job done!!!!!!!!

Hillary has more experience (barely, she can have 25% credit for the White Hose years she so adamently claims) but she won't change anything. Honestly I don't think the direction this country is headed in will change with her as President.

pam January 7, 2008 2:26 pm ET

Pam get a grip! Its was the Congressman from Minnesota that used the Koran!

Please someone tell me all the foreign policy and "experience", President Bush had when he came to office. Zip, zilch. His Father had experience as a VP and led this country into a recession. I get so tired of "experience". What experience does Huckabee or even Guliani have, none to me. Obama is a Senator from a major state and the key will be the advisors he surrounds himself with WHEN he becames President. Also I saw on here earlier talking about him being Muslim, which in fact his Father was Muslim and Obama is Christian and has been the majortity of his life. Also people will try to scare the most ignorant of this country with using his whole name as a reason he shouldn't be elected. I have no problem with Hillary but let's have a real reason not to vote for someone vs. what their name is. Oh and yes I am Christian have been all my life and the son of a United Methodist MInister. You can't judge someone by their name, see George Bush, doesn't get anymore American than that.

dear all obama-haters: go ahead and say he's all fluff, go ahead and call him out for being muslim (which by the way is the most ignorant thing you can say, considering 99.9% of muslims are peaceful people and hate that idiots like you throw them in the same category—and by the way, here's a newsflash–HE'S CHRISTIAN NOT MUSLIM!)……call him out for being too slick, etc. at the end of the day, he gets people excited about politics and he is the only one who can make people believe in the political system again, and thats a very powerful thing. listen to the experts when they say that they've never seen anything like this since JFK. go ahead and vote for hillary if you'd like but just sit back and watch history being made this year. one day you will look back at this election and realize how big this was. Lincoln, JFK, Obama. He will be that historical of a figure.

False hopes? A man on the moon is not a false hope, it was a reality check. Obama needs to stop feeding himself false hopes and check his own reality.

Nomad we did with Regan. I was a Regan democrat. I was young, and he did inspire. Regan was a great ceremonial President. I think we need a practical President today.

I really love the path the Democrates are on…to destruction. Our country is not dumb enough to elect any of those clowns. As a happy Republican & Bush supporter,lets call Dick Chaney.

By the way, I noticed that CNN is at it again, trying to make news where none exists. Your guests are not informed on the political issues so why have inexperienced "talking heads" as guests with insights that are not accurate?

If you are in the news business, report the news–stop making up news issues…

LCSpan

From Livingston, Montana – Just saying the verb "change" could inspire "false hopes" from listeners. Obama needs to define the exact plans activities and resources for the types of changes and the amount of time (durations) to execute the "change". The time frame (duration) to accomplish and execute the undefined "change" could take many years (more than the four year presidential assignment) and an unrealistic completion date could raise "false hopes". Simple logic.

Obama has crowned himself President already and we have not even voted. If Hillary said some of the things he has said she would be crucified. Talk about being arrogant. In his speech this morning he said a light would comd down and shine on undecided voters and they would vote for him. Give me a break. I want to see him when republicans start going after him. Eventually he has to give some specifics and not just talk about hope. Does he realize what it will be like if he is elected trying to deal with Republicans. I guess he really does think he is a rock star and they will just fall over and give him what he wants.

I know that all you concerned with Senator Clinton's campaige failure have loosed the dogs on Senator Barack Obama, and 'WE THE PEOPLE' for Barack Obama want to thank you for making our jobs easier by confirming to the world your true nature and ONE of the reasons why we want you OUT! ! !

YOUR party's status quo strategies used to decieve us won't work this time.

It's YOUR system
It's YOUR stategy
It's YOUR party that you serve

Hillary! stop crying on national tv. Making yourself look pathetic. You are in a Presidential Election. Go home and cry like we all do EVERYDAY.

How does it feel Hillary to be IGNORED?

Say what you want you have already had every chance to do what you are saying you'll do. In your own words I have been in it for 35 years.

Our children want better they deserve better. You and your kind will not continue to DICTATE TO US giving us or them the same tormentuous pains and sufferings.

no more STATUS QUO! ! !

January 7, 2008
As for Obama, he is not qualified, no experience in anything,
Just a lot of "hot air" emerging from him. No experience in Foreign Affairs,
He is not qualified to be President. He voted to "fund" the Iraq war, now he
is condemming those who participate. He wants to pull all troops out,
leaving a country in chaos, he sounds very anti military.

“…We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. –That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, –That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness.”
Declaration of Independence of the Thirteen Colonies.

Do you understand what this means:
..deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed!

"I'M ASKING YOU TO BELIEVE. Not just in my ability to bring about real change in Washington … I'm asking you to believe in yours."Barack Obama

Seize the moment!

Obama '08!

Nomad (and others)
Form and substance are not seperate, to imply that they are would be a reliance on form. It is inherently contradictory. Talk and action go togther. Change happens through inspiration AND hard work, not one or the other, and Obama has repeatedly said this. Obama has done substantial things in his life, and inspired others to do substantial things as well. Being governor or first lady is not the only way to gain experience. He was a street organizer in Chicago, went to law school and was the first African American president of the Harvard Law Review. He turned down a big time legal career to teach constitutional law and help organize locally in Chicago. He brought people together in the State Senate (even former adversaries admire him and have endorsed his candidacy). He was a state senator for eight years before he became a U.S. senator.
Being able to do substantial things and also inspire others in the process is not a bad thing. If you focus on smearing him as a mere "talker" when he himself has worked to help people for years, I find it really hard to consider such a characterization "ethical" on your part, and I would find it nearly impossible to ever support a candidate who resorted to such tactics (as Clinton has) considering that is a major reason why I have been so opposed to Bush. We need a new approach to politics, and Obama is the one who can break through the cynicism and bring people together.

Hillary is the Ice Queen, and Obama is the Manchurian Candidate. Giuliani 08!!!

Papers across New Hampshire have declared Hillary the best choice for president and I have to say I completely agree them, she is the best choice.
Check this out:

when did obama embrace the christian faith and what year did he join his church? and why did he choose to use the koran over the bible when sworn in to congress? just questions, please present fact not opinions. just want real answers to real questions, something the media does not do.

Hillary Clinton touts herself as a, "change agent".
She's right.
She changes herself to accommodate the convictions of whatever group she is addressing at the moment.
Just like the political chameleon that she is.
(But not as good as Bill)

Experience is what got us into the mess we're in right now. From the Bush's, the Cheney's, the Rumsfeld's. These are people with the so-called Washington experience like Hillary. If this is the experience that Hillary is talking about, then it should be re-labeled as "incompetence".

Is it strange or does any else notice that every single news media story about Hillary has been negative. I believe that the media is trying to set the debate for this race and unfortunately we all seem to be buying into it. For example, I watched several news reports that said if independants show up to vote in N.H. than this is good for Obama. How can they claim this. Do they know something we don't? Or is this an effort to sway the campaign a certain way? Just thoughts. I feel that often times Democrats tend to vote on feelings. In this case voting for Obama because it feels good will be a hugh mistake. If he goes on to win the nomination I guess I will vote for him. I can be certain of one thing however he won't win. At that point Democrats will look like idiots for not choosing a candidate with substance. Go ahead Dems throw away another election.

Hillary is so depressed that she is now seeing Bush's face in Obama's TV ads..

hrc lost in iowa and when on to bad-mouth iowa voters, is this the person you want as president?

Howard, from Westport.
You must have been asleep in history class: JFK did 3 terms in the House and 2 terms in the Senate. That is a total of 14 years in Congress before his 1960 presidency. And we can also mention that his father and grandparents had positions in the world of politics.

In terms of Hillary, she was a career woman before she came to the White House. She also ran Bill's political life in Arkansas, she wasn't just the Governor's wife. And remember the '92 headlines, "will she get to the White House with him or without him?" It is safe to assume that as First Lady she did plenty of politicking while she was attending her "tea parties" (to use Obama's condescending, boarding-on-sexist, words).

Since we are on the topic of starting wild religious rumors, I submit to you this:

George W Bush is not even CHristian. He successfully EXPLOITED the Christian religion to win the 2004 election. Try and analogize Bush's personality and decisions in office with the behaviors and teachings of Jesus Christ. You can't do it. Bush's behavior is the OPPOSITE of Christian. We can start with creating a war and ignoring the needs of the poor and devastated (see Katrina). Yet, because he claims that he prays, he was able to CON people into believing that he was "God's choice" for president.

WAKE UP PEOPLE.

Obama also has a lot of front-line community experience that I think informs his ability to lead the way he hopes to. He defies the status quo, while Hillary encourages. Frankly, we need to get rid of the political Elite in this country. Bush, Clinton, Bush, Clinton? Enough already.

CNN is unbelievable..they just removed the hillary crying thing because people are not buying it…but here is what some people thinks about why she's crying…i found it very interesting..take a peek…haha

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20071025075519AAIzqiS&show=7

Steve wrote ……
…………Mid way through reading Audacity of Hope, I was leaning Obama. But after viewing the prime time debate, it was clear that Senator Clinton was the only one on the stage with an actual grasp of issues and an ability to clearly articulate her points. But it went beyond the ability to close the sale or being a good debater. ……

Anyone who is truey objective and gave them all a FAIR CHANCE has to fully admit that Clintons answers were on a totally different level due to experience.

Does anyone fully understand that electing Obama will surely hand the election over to the Republicans?

He CANT win a general election on 'hope' alone. He has to have BACKED IT UP.

He is riding a wave of hopes, but he has to be ABLE TO DO THE JOB.

Dont americans CARE about their country anymore???????

Every Obama supporter on this thread all talks about the fact he is CHRISTIAN or something. Or he is 'riding a wave' and NOTHING CAN STOP HIM.

Not one actually talks about HOW he is actually the best choice to RUN THE COUNTRY.

Hello ???? Its IMPORTANT that he can RUN THE COUNTRY . Not just put on a good show during elections.

No. Every Obama candidate on here AVOIDS proving he is the BEST candidate to actually run the country. We cannot afford ANOTHER FOREST GUMP in office.

I would much rather as a democrat have Guilini ro McCain win as at least I can go to sleep at night knowing they are CAPABLE of running the country.

Obama needs more experience . He is a far better choice in 2012 than he is now.

Clinton is a "doer". Bill Clinton that is.

im sorry i dont want a man not willing to say the pledge, in the office, Hes a christian man isnt he? Also his pastor of 20 plus year is on the recorde of saying white people wont go to heaven. Sounds like a racist. By supporting Obama your supporting racism

Again Edwards is the only man who speaks from the heart about issues and tell you ways how hes going to get things done. Hes for the suffering middle class and the poor.

Edwards 08

Hillary is depressing. She is spending too much time slamming Bush (it's our own fault for putting Kerry against that genius- sarcasm) instead of giving Americans any hope.

If we nominate her we could be in for the second coming of Carter vs. Reagan. The old man gave people hope and that's exactly what Obama is giving us.

How is Barack Obama a "polarizing figure" – I don't understand it.

His leadership abilities are as roughly well-formed as all of the presidential candidates, and he has a message of hope, rather than defending poor positions in the past. The notion of "executive" experience is a crock, because no senator (Clinton, Obama, Biden, McCain, Thompson) can ever truly be said to be an executive, just as one can easily diminish being a governor (G.W. Bush, Romney).

Again, I would ask- WHAT HAS HILLARY DONE FOR THE STATE OF NEW YORK ?

Obama is clear in presenting evidence of what he has accomplished, in terms of bills passed and positions taken, as has McCain, Thompson, Romney and others. Even George W. Bush extolled his "feats" as governor of Texas, when he was running his 2000 campaign: education, crime, economy.

People need to stop being ignorant. Just because someone may have a "funny" sounding name (in Barack's words) doesn't mean he is automatically less American than the rest of us.

First of all, Obama is not Muslim. His father was Kenyan, but he only met him once after the age of 2. Who even knows if his father was Muslim. Obama was brought up by his mother and her parents, Kansans, and Christian.

In addition, Hussein is a common name in sub-saharan Africa and the middle east, presumably where his parents got the name from, considering his father's background.

Regardless, none of this makes Obama more or less qualified. No wonder America is the way it is, people are much too judgmental.

I read the first 30 posts or so and I swear that EVERY pro-Clinton post had at least one grammatical error, many of them sounded like they were written by a 5th grader. Obama's base support in the Democratic party is with intellectuals and the youth. Those two groups are pro-literacy and pro-education. Maybe they can help rebuild the education system (Hillary voted for No Child Left Behind) and then with a better education people won't ever support Hillary.

Also, right now Hillary and Barrack's job is to run for President. At first, Hillary had the "experience" and Barrack was "inexperienced." Okay, he "messed up" a little bit in the beginning, but he hasn't messed up since 2 months before Iowa and nobody can even remember his last "mess up", meanwhile Hillary's "experienced" campaign keeps "messing up." What's up with that?

Brenda, you are an ignorant person. I bet you are a high school dropout. Though, I am not an Obama fan, how dare you tell him to go back to Kenya – HE IS AN AMERICAN you stupid imbecile.

Jerry Oldham – weren't you peddling this same rubbish on MSN? Get a life.

First, whoever brought up Howard Dean, thanks for the reference – I was waiting on that comparison to surface – what a mess that was. And to Linda who brought up people voting for Obama only b/c he's black (true) but that the media is sexist towards Hil – believe me, they are both going over those demographics as much as they can, so they are indeed milking it for as long as it lasts. Hil thought she had the women "just because" and found out otherwise. When the real fight comes in the months ahead, none of that will matter and competence will rule in the end – ask Kerry of neither category above.

I don't like Obama. I feel he doesn't answer questions with enough specificity and I just don't believe he is up to the job. I like Edwards. If Obama is the democratic nominee for '08, I will vote republican regardless of who the republican nominee is. If Al Gore gets into the race, then I will vote for Gore.

When JFK went into the White House 1961, he had been in congress since 1946, as had Richard Nixon. JFK was no novice, he knew his subjects. His policy statewments were very clear and concise. Do not confuse Obama with JFK

Since when did being a Muslim means being anti-american. For those ignorant, undeducated, hate-mongering, individuals out there, and there are a ton on this forum, just because someone is a Muslim doesn't exclude them from being an American. Barack is of Christian faith and even if he was Buddhist, Hindu, or Pagan, I would probably vote for him then Clinton. Don't bring your radical religious agenda to distort the election process. By the way, don't vote for any Catholics, they will molest your children. I hope you idiots get the point.

From Livingston, Montana – Just saying the verb "change" could inspire "false hopes" from listeners. Obama needs to define the exact plans and activities for the types of changes and the amount of time (duration) to execute the "change". The time frame (duration) to accomplish and execute the undefined "change" could take many years (more than the four year presidential assignment) and the completion date could raise "false hopes".

Fran at 2:04 pm

WOW. How can you be so horribly misinformed/ignorant and at the same time ask people to take a close look at the candidates?

PLEASE, Obama is NOT MUSLIM, he was NOT SWORN IN WITH A KORAN. Get your facts straight. You can't just make stuff up!

We now know Iowa and Wyoming belongs to Obama, so say he goes on to win New Hampshire, and South Carolina, Hillary could very well still win the nomination. Don’t forget a nominee needs 270 of the 530 electoral votes to be elected president. And with 166 electoral votes she is promised, she needs 104 more to go before the presidency is hers, whereas, Obama needs 204 more electoral votes to cinch the presidency.

If Hilary becomes president of America, everybody, and I mean everbody, will have NAILS IN THE BACK

I'm shocked that CNN would even allow such misinformation on Obama to be posted.
Obama IS NOT A MUSLIM–even if he were, WHAT DIFFERENCE WOULD IT MAKE?
His father was not religious, his mother came from a Christian family. HE himself is a MEMBER OF THE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST! He was a street organizer in Chicago FOR A CHURCH!!!

Enough already with the innuendo and falsities!
Smear attacks just indicate a fear to actually engage the issues and ideas central to this election, and are a page right out of the Rove/Bush Playbook. The politics of cynicism and division must go!

Heather from Chattanooga says:
January 7, 2008 1:59 pm ET

What the youth today do understand is that "experienced" people, like the Bush and Clinton families, are why we can't afford gas in our cars, heat in our homes, healthcare to go to the doctor, and why we keep burying our friends and family because of this war.

When Bill Clinton was in the white house, you could afford gas in your car. But if you are of the youth of today that would have been when you were not driving. Things were really good for the economy while President Clinton was in office. Hillary knows these things. She was there and Bill will be there also if she is elected. Now, you can go into the problems in their personal life during office, but that is only because any other president was not terrorized by the republicans like Bill was. Presidents through history have made marital indiscretions and you do not really know where they were carried out as they were not made public when in office, only after.

Can't we really see that Sen. Obama is using MLK cadence in his speeches — he's getting people worked up to a emotional frenzy – FORM over SUBSTANCE!!! He's learned his part very well!!! Probably took drama in school at some point!!! Please use your heads and look at verifiable INFORMATION — look at his record. We can't elect a President based on his performance of part in a play or movie!!! One of the politial pundits put it correctly — it "show biz". He wasn't even a good Senator — rarely voted — some of his peers called him lazy!!! It's sooo sad that we're drinking the cool-aid!!!

Fran – Your ignorance is alarming. Obama is a Christian – probably like you considering the only Americans with paranoia regarding candidates' religion, and everything Muslim seem to be Evangelical Christians. Try reading a book that isn't the Bible.

Manuela January 7, 2008 1:56 pm ET

Your comments are some of the most narrow minded that I have read in the 400 plus in this blog!

I was an American Fighting Man, I am an American Fighting Man, I will always be an American Fighting Man and I support Barack Hussein Obama for President of the United States of America!

Mid way through reading Audacity of Hope, I was leaning Obama. But after viewing the prime time debate, it was clear that Senator Clinton was the only one on the stage with an actual grasp of issues and an ability to clearly articulate her points. But it went beyond the ability to close the sale or being a good debater.

I found it so annoying that Obama and especially Edwards re-framed each question and found a way to respond with their canned answers and campaign talking points. It was as if they were on SNL reading from cue cards. Only Hilary was present in the moment. She was actually listening and reacting to what was happening. Not searching for her lines. Imagine a therapy session where the shrink has a bunch of feel good cliches at the ready. To me, that's how Obama and Edwards come off. Hilary is the only one of the three that seems smart, thoughtful, intimate and deep. Don't be swayed by the sales pitch. Look closer and vote for the only real candidate – Hilary.

Obama will NOT beat McCain or Guiliani.

When its pointed out that loving Obama actually means he gets to run the country and face world leaders, Americans will have to come back to their senses and elect someone CAPABLE of doing the actual job.

Someone who is a first terms senator is NOT qualified to be president of the united states. No matter how intelligent or 'charismatic' AKA unlike the others , he actually is.

They just want to get rid of the HATED Hillary more than they want to really elect a forest gump into the whitehouse.

We have had a forest gump in the whitehouse for 8 years. Now we want another one?????

If I had ever thought about voting for Clinton, the past few weeks would have changed my mind. The way she instantly goes on the attack is just horrible! Watching the debates, I have to agree that Obama doesnt handle them well. He fails to get to the point, but is it truly a lack of the experience supposedly necessary to be President, or because he simply fumbles. Can anyone really have the "experience necessary" to be the President until they have actually become President? As a 28-year old mother and democratic voter, I want Obama to be the next President. I want someone that doesnt have the complete political "persona"; someone different!

When will you stupid ignorant Hillbillies stop thinking that Obama is a Muslim? His mom is from Kansas for Gods sake! He is a member of the United Church of Christ, a mainstream Protestant religion. You wonder why this country is in such bad shape, it is because you bone-heads fell for Bush's lies and fear-mongering. get an education and stop being so stupid.

MLK, not JFK (duh)

i loven how she says she has 36 years of experience. Being a quarterbacks wife doesnt make you a quarterback. She only been a senator how long?

Edwards 08

Barak (H for Hussein) Obama is lucky that the Amercian people have not raised the issue of him being a born Muslim. How can we expect Obama to push the button when the time comes against his Muslim brothers ( terrorists). I think the American people need to see his heritage because believe me, the Muslims will not let him forget it once he comes to power.

To the Hillary supporters and other deriders of Obama's candidacy:
We will NOT lose the general election if Obama gets the nomination. Clinton is not the only person who can win, and may be one of the few who could lose. The Obama critics are the same people who told us all to get in line and support Kerry in 2004 and Gore in 2000. Your strategy lost both times to a person who was easily beatable. Despite their weak candidacies, Gore still should have won (and actually did) and he would have won by a lot more had it not been for the scandals of the Clinton administration. Clinton was a better president than Bush and HRC has done good things. However, this brand of politics has to go, and I don't think that the HRC strategy will work. It will narrowly fail, just like Kerry and Gore. I've stood by as a good Democrat through these uninspiring times and now I am watching you defame the one person who has inspired more political participation in our country since the days of Kennedy and JFK. What is more cynical than that? You folks were wrong when you told us Gore would beat Bush, when you told us to support Bush's war in Iraq, and that Kerry was the only one who could beat Bush. I am tired of the corporate, poll-tested, politics of division, and I think that you all are completely wrong when you say he is not electable. It's time for a change in our party and in our nation.

Obama is an inspriational figure with soaring rhetoric. That is all well and good but, folks, where's the beef? What do we really know about this guy? America has too many serious issues and too much is at stake at this point in our history to hand the reigns over to one who is not tested. I'm a life-long democrat but if Obama wins the nomination, I will seriously consider the Republican candidate.

Obama=Chavez

Simon, I was reading you comment and I was in SHOCK about something you said, and It seems as if you are the one walking on egg shells and do not want to offend anyone so let me help you out a little bit the proper term for Obama's race is BLACK not COLORED. FYI=for your information we are in 2008 not 1948.

First of all, people, Obama DOES have substance. He DOES have experience. He has nearly genius-level intelligence.

He's taught constitutional law at one of the finest law schools in the nation. He was the first-ever African American editor of the Harvard Law Review. But counting his work as a community organizer, the man has been in the business of affecting change for over 20 years.

Also, he's a Christian man. His father (whom he met twice in his life) was from Kenya where Hussein is a common name. Like Bill or John is here.

But if you want to know about "substance" you're going to have to look for it. How much have you actually read about him? To the morons who are calling him muslim, I know you haven't read much.

Don't blame him for not having substance when you haven't even looked past the comment page of the CNN political tab.

Looks like the Democrats and Independents are going to let the younger crowd determine who will run the country this election cycle.

Where's the true Democratic Base!

Obama's inexperience will not get things done in a 4 year term. Change takes time and experience, both of which he does not have.

The choices in the 2008 primaries and election cycle are clear, IDEALISM or REALITY.

Obama has captured the hearts of our youth, whose minds, it is unfortunate, have yet to be matured sufficiently to understand the realities of our extremley dangerous world.

As much as I would like to WISH a viable solution to our current resession trend, it is not to be.

As much as I would like to WISH a viable health care mandate to manifest itself before me, it is not to be.

As much as I would like to WISH the vaporization of terrorism nationally and internationally, it is not to be.

These issues are too important to be put on the shoulders of a junior Senator whose accomplishments are perhaps noteworthy but far from stellar.

Aim for the stars, but be grounded in reality. This is not the time in our history when we should aspire to be on the trailing end of the learning curve.

We're heading head strong into a RECESSION.

WISHING that to not be the case, simply will not make it so.

I'm voting for the strength, experience, international relationships and non-partisan capabilities that Hillary Clinton brings to her candidacy.

If you do not believe the Republican political machine is behind the push to propel Obama to the Democratic Candidacy, just spend 15 minutes on FOX News Network, it will become crystal clear who they want to run against. They know they can win against Obama.

The neo cons and Christian Evangicals, and generally the whole Republican Party is scared snotless of Hillary because they know she can make a difference for the average American.

They know that if elected she will turn this economy around, establish a viable health care process, bring our soldiers home responsibly and do it all while securing our borders and ports.

It's a huge job, and they know she can get it done. And guess what…that translates to a second term, and they hate that idea.

On the other hand, if we put our stock in WISHES and HOPES we'll have a 1 term wonder (if the neo cons don't swift boat him during the election cycle), then another fascist regime in 4 years.

Hillary scares the Republicans. She's been the target of their swift boat types of attacks and she's still standing, strong, proud and very capable.

VOTE HILLARY IN YOUR CAUCUS OR PRIMARY!

Vic in Las Vegas

If Hillary Clinton says she has 35 years of experience and is the only one who has put health care ligislaltion together which gave coverage to children and low income families, then how come we have 47,000,000 people without insurance today, her programes never worked. John Kennedy was only 42 years old when he went into the White House, What ex-perience did he or regan have and yet were very great presidents, so Hillary,quite trying to blow smoke into the peoples ears and stick to your Feminist campagn, because this one isn't working.GO OBAMA HE IS THE NEXT PRESIDENT FOR 2008!

UP OBAMA!! STICK A FORK IN THE CLINTONS AS THEY ARE DONE!

Honestly we should take a hard look at the canidates running and their background also. Barack Hussien Obama has been a muslim ever since he was a young boy. Honestly do we want someone in for President that has the muslim beliefs? When sworn in he used the koran bible instead of the Holy Bible! Many people i dont think know Obamas beliefs and i hope the american people will soon know what Obamas beliefs is all about. He has so far hidden what his beliefs are.

anyone who doesn't think Obama has given substantive, detailed outlines of his tax, health care, education, and foreign relation agenda either aren't listening or only hearing what they want to hear. anyone who says he's never done anything relevant has not looked at his achievements in a bitterly partisan Illinois Congress, or as aCommunity Organizer. I'll take judgment and forsight over Beltway-Insider experience any day. Teresa – sounds like you're the one with the paranoid race-issues. Doesn't matter to me.
Can't wait to see the misguided hatred keep flying. Obama '08.

That picture reminds me of the three stooges. Hillary stands out in that crowd as the person who can and will stand on her own. I am a Canadian sitting back watching this nonsense and can't believe you guys are prepared to vote for Obama because Oprah says so. She puts more stock in her puppies than in any common sense. Give your head a shake. You are a bunch of sheep just being led around by Oprah – If Obama wins what will his first day in the white house entail – read a book of the month and find the right fitting bra. – She knows nothing and you that are prepared to follow her are undoubtedly the uneducated masses who will do whatever Oprah says. You shouldn't even have the right to vote. He is the puppet and she will be holding the strings. Why don't you just vote for Oprah – that is exactly what you are doing.

Four years ago pleople wanted someone THOUGH, people were so focused on the politics of fear that this goverment planted in our heads and we needed someone who was going to stand "strong" for us… look where that took us, slogans and media tags never help, don't be a sheep, think, reason. Today everyone is talking about EXPERIENCE, what experience did Bush and Cheney had and how did that help us? I don't agree with the experience argument, because goverment is not only about that, It is about CHARACTER, it is about ETHICS, VALUES ( and I don't mean those values some people use to attack others), it is about HEART, I am tired of a government that cares more about war and its profits while we are all struggling to fill up our tank of gas, pay for food or even get the chance to see a doctor! where is the FREEDOM we are all so proud of? where is the freedom we hire this president to defend????
Honestly, I want something new, I want a fresh start for this nation and that means chosing and supporting someone who is willing to unite, goverment is not one person, it is a TEAM, we need someone who inspires and unifies and we all need to be willing to work hard to get this country out of the mud. Politicians need to stop being so selfish and start thinking about the welfare of the country.
Think people, open your minds and forget about tags like color, religion, status, experience, we are all America and we need a CHANGE!…

BG –

Wearing an American flag on your lapel is a matter of choice.

During the ABC/Facebook debate Hillary did not wear one and on the Foxnews debate John McCain was not wearing one.

Ever see the North Koreans??? Every one of them is forced to wear a picture of their beloved leader on their left side over their heart!

I was an American Fighting Man, I am an American Fighting Man, I will always be an American Fighting Man and I support Barack Hussein Obama for President of the United States of America!

Hillary, NO!

We don't want your "experience" of cheerleading NAFTA and Bush's war mongering!

No thank you!

What the youth today do understand is that "experienced" people, like the Bush and Clinton families, are why we can't afford gas in our cars, heat in our homes, healthcare to go to the doctor, and why we keep burying our friends and family because of this war.

We're more than ready for a little change.

What we do understand is that every campaign has promises, most of which will never come to fruition. But most of all, what the youth today still understands is hope. We still have hope. And we are going to embrace whoever gives us the brightest beacon of hope in these dark times. I can't speak for all of today's youth, but I am more than capable of speaking for myself. I live in a Super Tuesday state, and as "inexperienced" as everyone may say he is, I will be voting for Barack Obama in my state's primary. I will hope for the best.

I have been watching all these debates from both parties. No one No one has raised Hilary 35 years of experiance.. What EXPERIANCE is she talking about. Don't fool American people.. Enough is Enough Hilary, Get your mind checked… You some how fooled New Yorkers and got Senate post, lets see for how long..

Paul, stupid people need not put comments on the website.

Obama is not Muslim = if you want to check it out, look at his website.

This is the same thought process that people use to tie 9/11 to Iraq!!!

Ok, I just read two comments about Obama not putting his hand over his heart during the pledge of allegiance. Do people believe every chain email that comes their way?

It is false, do some research. he's not muslim and he does hold his hand over his heart and say the pledge of allegiance like every other American!

If you don't want to vote for him because of lack of substance or disagreement with issues, fine, but don't smear him with false allegations.

funny, how once people get to see all the candidates (Iowa, New Hampshire, South Carolina)

Hillary's leads melt away

I think a lot of Billary supporters are enamored with a women possibly being president. I am an independent voter. I voted for Clinton his second term and I voted for Bush because I thought they were best for the job. I will never vote for Hillary. The country needs a new direction, and so far I am leaning toward Obama.

I find it very disappointing to listen to people say that Barack Obama has no experience. If you really give a good look at all three Democratic leaders you will see that Barack Obama has the most impressive resume and experience. He graduated Columbia University with a political science degree with a specialization in international relations, went to Harvard Law and became "Harvard’s Law Review's" first black President, and completed his Juris Doctors degree magna cum laude . He was a community organizer for low income families and a civil rights lawyer. He was a lecturer of constitutional law at the university of Chicago law university, and later became an Illinois Senator for 8 year where he worked both Democrats and Republicand helped get 100 million dollars of tax cuts for working families in Illinois. He also pushed through an expansion of early childhood education, and after a number of inmates on death row were found innocent, Senator Obama worked with law enforcement officials to require the videotaping of interrogations and confessions in all capital cases. He later beccame a US senator where continued his fight for change for immigration reform, boarder security, and special weapon. As a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Obama made official trips to Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. In August 2005, he traveled to Russia, Ukraine, and Azerbaijan. The trip focused on strategies to control the world's supply of conventional weapons, biological weapons, and weapons of mass destruction as a first defense against potential terrorist attacks. Obama also introduced the "Iraq War De-Escalation Act", a bill to cap troop levels in Iraq, begin phased redeployment, and remove all combat brigades from Iraq before April 2008. Senator Obama has been involved in making change for a very long time and has a very extensive track record of doing so. He's even done a lot more then I just mentioned. You can find more at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barack_Obama, http://obama.senate.gov/, and BarackObama.com if you really want to see how qualified he is. I also encourage you to look up Mrs. Clinton and Edwards too, and tell me who is the most qualified for president!

Obama is an idiot and people voting for him are idiots too. You are following what Oprah is telling you to do. why don't you just get off your couches and exercise some more and lose some pounds and tavel the world and become more open minded. better yet why don't all of you people educate yourselves to treat each other better and treat the rest of the world better too. I feel sorry for what America has become: people bashing easch other like crazy, people are killing in the name of God (voting for Bush), people are sexist, people want to kill each other on daily basis here in america too. look at yourselves and how the rest of the world is laughing at what you have become: you are electing a candidate because Oprah told you so.
your election system makes me laugh too. you get influenced by your media and you vore for the popular candidate.
I am afraid if Obama wins the democratic elections, the republican party will come into power again because people will start voting for teh white guy. so if I were you I wouldn't celebrate your winning yet, because with Obama as the front runner of the democratic party, there will be no democratic party in power next and again the republican party. I am wondering how come Clinton raised so much money before Oprah told the nation to vote for Obama. I wonder how come Clinton had so much popularity back then and now everybody is turning to Obama. is this probably because a lot of republican people are turining democrats ad vote for Obama so he gets elected and then later they go back and vote for the white republican guy for the presidential election???

BG, I'm pretty sure it's Obama's bigoted detractors who are fixated on his name, not his supporters.

I strongly do believe that Obama will bring change to America, and he is the right person to lead the white house.

You are Americans are ridiculous. You will jump on any star studded band wagon t that is out there. Just because Barak Winfrey – is the fad of the day, you all jump. Would someone please challenge this man on his issue – any issue. The media in the US seems happy to stick with the easy story to write which is – The Obama wave or the tide is turning Baraks way. Does anyone know or CARE where he stands on the issues. Where is the journalistic integrity with the tough questions that allow the public to know what they are really voting for. The press is giving him a free ride. If you Americans get another 4 years of disaster you deserve it. ASK HIM WHAT HE REALLY HAS DONE -does his political reflect that he is capable of any of the change he is talking about – NO WAY. Are you guys afraid of being called racist is that why he is getting a total pass from the media, while Hillary is courageously and calmly dealing with everything thrown at her.
AMERICANS – AS USUAL – look for all flash and no substance – you deserve what you get. RIDICULOUS.

More Facts:

Hilary Graduated from Yale Law School at the BOTTOM half of her class and FLUNKED the bar exam.

Barack Graduated from Harvard Law School at the TOP half of his class and PASSED the bar exam.

So much for "the smartest woman in the world!"

There's more. Do the research. It might shock you.

Barack Obama did not get elected because of a famous name or the fact his spouse was a former President.

Hillary got EVERY JOB she ever had because her husband was Governor or President. She never had to earn it on her own.

Is this the example of "woman's liberation" we want to elect?

You've come a short way, baby!

The choice between Obama and Clinton is not a difficult one for me. Clinton offers us the same old tripe on a new plate in the hopes of fooling us, the people. She has perfected her subtle art of fear mongering… it is all more of the same, and as Obama noted, just depressing.

Obama on the other hand is unafraid to tell us to reach for the stars. That excites people, as Iowa clearly made evident. His ability to unify the nation can only be helpful. We have seen what we are capable of achieving as a unified nation in the past. We desperately need a leader who can show us once more what we are capable of achieving as a unified nation by putting an end to the detrimentally partisan politics we have fallen victim to in the recent past, and Obama fits the bill.

GO OBAMA!!!!

We really need to focus on who has experience, and can do the job, and that is Hillary Clinton.

I don't dislike Obama necessarily but that comment seems like a smear to me. Why shouldn't Hillary try to distinguish herself? This is an election, not "American Idol," as a previous poster pointed out.

I'm also tired of hearing people compare Hillary's level of experience to Obama's. She has been in the Senate longer and had a much more active role, gaining bipartisan support for her actions. He helped pass one piece of legislation, and was otherwise mostly absent or abstaining from voting on important legislation, including that dealing with Iran and a woman's right to choose. He really was running for President from Day One in the Senate, and thus has no record to run on. His only asset is the "hope" he inspires.

Who knows, he could be a great president, or he could be the next Jimmy Carter, who was also elected because people felt inspired by him. Well, we all know that went south pretty quickly, though I still think JC had more integrity than most presidents. We get the president we deserve.

Hillary Supporters,

Please tell me what experience Hillary has! Don't worry I'll wait!

OBAMA/EDWARD for a better America the hell with Hillary

It appeared to me that Hillary is hearing change, change, change and is wanting to see action instead of lip action. Hillary is using her past health insurance legislation as an example of her action for change; from no insurance to at least something affordable for the public in which she represents. We can all talk the talk but lets walk what we talk. Go girl!

"Btw, why doesn't Mr. O wear an American flag on his lapel?"

Do you?

When did it become a law that you have to wear an american flag pin your lapel?

Sounds like the Seinfeld episode where Kramer refuses to wear the AIDS ribbon.

Silly nonsense. This is how you pick a President?

Azar says: For the information of all the anti Muslim posters, Zalmay Khalilzad, Our Ambassador to the UN is a Muslim. In addition, there are many Muslim Americans who are in the government or were in the past. Religion, color, ethnic background, gender, etc. should not matter if the person is qualified to lead. Only weak people resort to these things when they cannot win in a civilized manner.

Azar: Only the strong people can step up and state the obvious. The Muslim religion is the basis for all of the problems in the middle east and does not belong in the white house.

I agree with Joanie in California. The media needs to provide more substantive coverage of Obama's life and record.

As for the Trinity United Church of Christ, it looks like they exclude white people, is this true? Imagine the uproar if one of the white candidates belonged to an all-white church.

As for Hillary's 35 years of experience, I think she needs to elaborate and give the voters more details. I can't imagine her sitting around the gov's mansion or white house for all those years baking cookies. She was probably working long hours behinds the scenes on all sorts of projects that benefitted the public because I do believe she has public service mindset. It's too bad that those years of experience were not as an elected official and therefore hard to claim as actual experience. But I believe it should count.

Being an independent I really need to know what is wrong with you democrats. This summer when Clinton was ahead in the polls you dems were fretting that she is exactly who the repubs want to run against in November because they can beat her. Now that Obama is ahead in the polls HE is the person the repubs want to run against. Why don't you dems grow a spine. The vast right wing conspiracy is an urban legend..

I think that it is interesting how people have criticized Mitt Romney for being a Morman. However, look at the church that Obama goes to. It is interesting that it is not considered racists!! This is taken directly from the church website!!

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

The name, Clinton, is disgusting. Anyone, absolutely anyone, would be a better choice than Clinton.

What gall!

"Dr. Feelgood" finds the Clinton campaign depressing. I hope New Hampshire and other voters are paying attention.

These folks are running for the most important position in the land, not trying to sell Amway or running a religious revival. We don't need a national cheerleader, we need a serious qualified President.

I get physically ill when I think how many people have been convinced by this snake oil salesman that he is somehow qualified to be Presidnet, when he is absolutely NOT qualified.

God save the Republic!

By the way, the ones who are trying to up each other with a message of "change" – have you noticed are the ones who CHANGE THEIR MESSAGES the most depending on how the votes come in?? Give me consistency over change at this point – this is about a leader who can make decisions, that's really what matters in the job.

Obama supporters need to stop being so paranoid about his middle name: Hussein. If you are going to embrace him you need to embrace the whole package, huns. His name is Arabic thru and thru.

Btw, why doesn't Mr. O wear an American flag on his lapel?

Someone said: Somebody need to reign in this arrogant. You might get away with New Hampshire and Iowa, but the majority of Americans are not that gullible to buy your empty words, no action.

Actually, the American people are that gullible – that is the overall reality check. Not downing Americans, just disappointed in how people vote without having any clue as to the ideals that they are truly voting for because no one actually LISTENS. Look at the support for a lot of rhetoric, from ALL sides, that makes no logical sense whatsoever. PLEASE LISTEN and vote on what is best for this country, keeping in mind that the power ACTUALLY is in Congress, in the end. We are not voting for a king, but a leader. Rise and fall, we have a long way to go…vote for yourself and pray over the electorals. Love, West Palm Beach, FL resident (noted for obvious reasons) who thinks that they both will be found out to be full of fluff with no real, consistent message to stand on.

Funny now that Obama worked his butt off to become the front runner, all of a sudden people say the media is giving him a free pass. PLEASE. Have you people been around the past year? The fact that he is accused of being a Muslim, lacks so-called experience, and being a black candidate is enough scrutiny. Amazing how quickly do people forget. You people are desperate for something bad to happen to Obama.

Get a life. Go read the bible or something.

Obama 08′

Some facts for those who like them:::

US SENATE EXPERIENCE:

Hilary Elected to US Senate – 2000

Barack Elected to US Senate – 2004

This gives Hilary a 4 year advantage in US Senate Experience. Since they have both been in the senate, their records are nearly identical.

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PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE:

Barack served as Illinois state senator from 1996-2004

Hilary was First Lady from 1993-2000

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Hilary Graduated from Yale Law School

Barack Graduated from Harvard Law School

"Experience? Joe Biden, Chris Dodd, Bill Richardson they have tangilble experience not HRC" Don't confuse Judgement with Experience the later is not a substitue for the first!

Leadership is the process of influencing others in such a manner as to accomplish the mission.

Go Obama '08

Obama church: Trinity United Church of Christ:
Where is the vision of the whites, this is from their website:

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

The Pastor as well as the membership of Trinity United Church of Christ is committed to a 10-point Vision:

A congregation committed to ADORATION.
A congregation preaching SALVATION.
A congregation actively seeking RECONCILIATION.
A congregation with a non-negotiable COMMITMENT TO AFRICA.
A congregation committed to BIBLICAL EDUCATION.
A congregation committed to CULTURAL EDUCATION.
A congregation committed to the HISTORICAL EDUCATION OF AFRICAN PEOPLE IN DIASPORA.
A congregation committed to LIBERATION.
A congregation committed to RESTORATION.
A congregation working towards ECONOMIC PARITY.
Click here to read about Dr. Wright’s talking points for Trinity United Church of Christ its Web site and the Black Value System.

You decide??????????????????

Paul wrote: January 7, 2008 10:11 am ET

Why has not anyone brought up the fact that Obama is a Muslim (and his Parents back ground) and why are we voting for this guy? Talk about being Anti -American.

The Muslim stuff was a smear campaign that was proven false. Obama is a Christian. His father was raised a muslim but was atheist and he was not brought up under any religion. He found Christianity in his early 20's and has been baptized and a member of the Trininy United Church of Christ.

The smear campaign worked pretty well tho since there are still a lot of people who still think he's a muslim.

Hillary is dishonest and evil. Rudy gets my vote this time.

Hillary needs to shake up her campaign staff – fire Carville and a few others to clean house, and develop a new, positive strategy. She also needs to do a heartfelt apology for her campaign so far.

IF she does this, she *might* make a comeback. If she keeps the present "let's lie about everything" strategy, she will most certainly lose.

A friend of mine who is no Clinton fan said that what he felt was the worst part of her campaign was the phoney "Softer Side of Hillary" tour of Iowa. As he put it, it came across as phoney. "I'd rather see her being comfortable being herself, and if that means she is a hardarse, so be it – at least it is real, and I could respect that".

Hillary comes across as most pained at the types of events where her husband came across as most sincere – dealing with plain, everyday ordinary people. Bill loved the masses and loved people. It is clear that Hillary is not like Bill in that regard.

Just be yourself, Hillary. That actually might work.

FWIW.

What's depressing is that the Obama lemmings keep multiplying, while CNN and other media outlets continue to give him free publicity and an apparent pass on any scrutiny.

Has everyone been sucking helium in Iowa and New Hampshire? When will someone stand up and ask Barack the tough questions?

When u talk of change, u talk of obama.He is GODS sent and that is what america wants and needs now.

My fellow Democrats.

All politicians are talkers!!

What distinguishes between political leaders is nothing more than any other leader:
–Set of skills to do the job of President
–Passion for service to the nation.
–Trust in our system of government, faithful obeyance of our laws.
–Self-sacrifice, passion to create positive change.

My question is this: Before you folks in New Hampshire strike your votes consider which one of these candidates is the most willing to sacrifice their all–for you?
Which candidate is willing to "lead the charge" in everyway they can to make our country a better place for you, your kids, and your grand-kids.

The one candidate with the "fire", proven commitment (over the YEARS), and the willingness to launch what will be an "epic battle" (we surely don't believe the powerful business entities who are getting freebies, subsidies from local, state, and federal leaders–are going away without a fight) to steer our nation in a new direction–redefine a few captialist "concepts"–while being attacked "DAILY" on every conservative media forum!!! Who is that candidate? Does Hillary have the will? Does Obam have the will?

The only candidate who has committed to ( "and offered" to wear this mantle)to lead a "renewal" of the value of average Americans–ensure faithful representation at every decision point while in office–is John Edwards.

My fellow Democrats in New Hampshire–don't let this opportunity it has taken us a lifetime to attain slip through our fingers. Please vote for John Edwards. I'm a retired military veteran who served six Presidents–and John is the first "genuine article" I've seen in over 30 years of voting.

Hillary said, "We don't need to be raising the false hopes of our country about what can be delivered."

Wow, talk about setting low expectations.

Linda in Kansas City, MO said, "I'm not a Democrat but Hillary is much more intelligent and competent."

That you aren't Democrat says it all. Hillary's pro-big-business, deeply tied to special interests money, supported the Iraq invasion that got us so deeply in debt, supported complicating diplomacy by voting to label Iran's military a terrorist organization, and calls negotiating with our enemies without preconditions "naive" and doesn't have any idea how to create real change to benefit America–just like Bush.

I'm not saying you're a bad person if you're for these things. I am saying you aren't a very good Democrat if you're for these things.

Fortunately, Obama isn't any of these things. That's why she lost my support and he picked it up.

Obama will not be the first black President of a black descendent. All those Kenyan oppositions hatching peoples arms and legas belong to Obama's father. don't worry people, the southwest will nominate Hillary and will not let the east coast nominate the wrong Demacratic president, again.

How can Clinton bring about change when her family has been one of two families that have ruled this country since 1989? (George H. W. 1989 – 1993, Bill 1993 – 2001, George W. 2001 – present) How can there be change if we default back to the same sort of ideas we had in the 90s? It's clear that Obama and Edwards are here to bring about change, and let's be honest, they've had a much cleaner campaign than ol' Hillary.

Obama/Edwards 2008 equals same result as Kerry/Edwards 2004!!

Flip-flopping is the same, but then you add in the fact of little experience and no action what do you think will happen!! If McCain or Rommney get the Republican nomination and Obama gets the Democrat nomination we will have another Republican sworn in, in a little over a year!!

OBAMA CAN TALK A GOOD GAME, I WANT TO SEE ACTION!! HE HAS HAD TWO YEARS WHERE HE COULD HAVE SHOWN THIS "CHANGE", SO WHERE IS IT!?

A FEW EXAMPLES:

Saying Clinton made mistake by voting on Iran Revolutionary Guard….Obama didn't vote!!

Clinton already put through a plan for universal health care, but Obama has just talked about it!! Someone should tell Senator Obama that while in the Senate he can submit bills to make universal health care available to the American people (THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES DOESN'T HAVE SOLE CONTROL OVER THIS)!!

Obama has talked about bringing people from the other side into his office (i.e. working with Republicans). I remember seeing this from HRC during the 90's, most notable with the healthcare issue. I have never seen Obama work with any Republican to get a bill introduced!!

JUST REMEMBER THESE TWO THINGS WHEN YOU VOTE!!

CLINTON STANDS FOR CHANGE THROUGH ACTION….OBAMA ONLY STANDS FOR TALKIGN ABOUT CHANGE!! SO WHERE DO YOU EXPECT THE REAL CHANGE TO COME FROM????

ALSO REMEMBER THAT IN THE 90′S IT TOOK A CLINTON TO CLEAN UP AFTER A BUSH….I THINK IT'S GOING TO TAKE ANOTHER ONE THIS TIME!!

Barack Obama is not a Muslim. He is a Christian for the record.

What a farce and ridicule to the highest and most powerful office in the World!

Obama is a mere chameleon, in the pocket of the vested interests that are bankrolling his campaign, namely THE REPUBLICANS ARE DESPERATE!.

The republicans know their party is done, Obama just doesn’t stand a chance! The strategy is to tilt the scales in their favor so that they turn around and crush the poor guy.

Thankfully, all this Obama hype is almost at its end…The nation will speak on SUPER TUESDAY….…….hence, anyone with half a brain knows, IT WILL NOT BE Obama

Regarding Hillary's achievements as New York Senator these past years…………….sorry………………there's nothing that I can mention……

Not only did Obama answer the "talker" attack Saturday night with the correctly stated – don't underestimate the power of words, but I find Clinton's oft repeated record that she has been a "doer for 35 years" misleading. She has not been an elected official for 35 years. She has worked for the past 35 years – but is she referring to her age or to the fact that she takes credit for everything her husband has accomplished? If the latter, as I suspect, then can Obama take credit for his mother's actions? She has done many things in her life – but not many as an elected official. Obama has done many things as a community activist, for example. Her desperation to claim experience covers her inability to inspire action in others, and the problems in this country will only be fixed by a concerted effort by all of us – led by an inspirational talker and leader.

ALL the candidates suck. Each and every one of them. Again, the American people are left with trying to choose the best of the worst. Will we ever again see a candidate that can show true leadership, impress both sides of the aisle, and steer America back to her rightful place as a world leader? I certainly hope so, because at the rate we're going, things are not looking good for the US of A.

Gbryant said "Call me a bigot who remembers 911."

Okay, Gbryant. You're a bigot, and if its ignorant people like you are calling the shots, then the terrorists WON on 9/11.

For the people that say Obama is a muslim, you are WRONG his father's side of the family are muslims that does not make him a Muslim. Islam is a religion not a race.

Also he has no more control over his name than you or I, heck my mother wanted to name me lovejoy (that would have sucked) but it was not my choice or decision.

I like Obama he is inspirational and so what he lacks experience. What has experience done for this country. Bush was a governor for years before he became president.

It is HILLARYOUS to hear the desperation in Hillary Cinton`s voice as she calls herself an agent of change for the past 35 years. 35 years? I have my birthday cake from last year, and would like to offer you a piece. Honestly, it is still fresh!!! 35 years? And Hillary is saying that she is an agent of change, heh,heh,heh….Do you still want a piece of my ¨fresh¨slice of my birthday cake from last year, bwahahahaha….35 years and an agent of change? Israel-Firsters like Hillary thinks that they can have their cake and eat it too…. 35 years? Heh,heh,heh…..

Face facts people.Do you believe for a single second that if Obama became president that Congess will let him do ANYTHING?ANYTHING AT ALL?Not a chance.The president's power is severly limited on it's own.Without any deal making capability in Congress he can't advance social issues,health care issues,housing,poverty,discrimination,have any credibility what-so-ever with even a single foreign leader ,control over corporate america or Congress.His only real power is his veto power and a congress united against him can take even that away!His complete lack of ANY experience in anything and everything isn't a good thing no matter how much he claims it is.It just proves how woefully empty all his promises and "false hopes" really are.He would be a disaster for our country!

Edwards will also have credibilty problems and very little support in Congress as well.He's been nothing but a "me too" candidate all along.He did NOTHING in Congress and he has tried to claim credit for being the first to have a plan for this and a plan for that when he's done nothing but copy plans that have already existed for years,plans that other people did ALL of the work on.He just plagerized them and put his name on it,probably with Elizabeth helping him to spell his name right.

I'm not real fond of Hillary Clinton but she is the best qualified for the job out of the three.She was not only the VERY FIRAST to try and tackle the healthcare mess in our country but people like Dodd ,Romney and McCain made sure to torpedo it before they gave it a real chance to work.She has always spoken her mind which is sometimes not so good in the short-term but has always been good in the longrun!She's made her share of mistakes but they have been mistakes of trying very hard to change things.

You show me a politician that hasn't and I'll show you the biggest liar and fool …next to you….and George "Worst" of course.

The congressman who took the oath of office on the Koran was Keith Ellison, D, Minnesota, not Barack Obama.

For the information of all the anti Muslim posters, Zalmay Khalilzad, Our Ambassador to the UN is a Muslim. In addition, there are many Muslim Americans who are in the government or were in the past. Religion, color, ethnic background, gender, etc. should not matter if the person is qualified to lead. Only weak people resort to these things when they cannot win in a civilized manner.

So Obama is a Christian with a muslim father. Big deal. Anyone who mentions that his father was a muslim, and does not acknowledge that he was raised by a American Christian mother is just trying to veil their bigotry in a religious argument. What would be wrong with a muslim president anyway. A muslim could not have screwed this country up anymore than the compassion conservative Christian we have now!!!!
I ask how can anyone have any experience as President??? No one of the candidates have been President. Hilary was the first lady and she did not make any hard decisions. Remember Kennedy was a one term senator and he move the country forward. What this country needs is a little hope and a little more dreaming too. What we have witnessed for the last 7 years has surely been a nightmare.

As a Jewish-American, I wholeheartedly like Barack Obama becuse he is the right person for the right job at the right time. Whethr he is a Muslim or not is totally unimportant because he is the best person for the job. In fact, as a doctor, I would have to say that if he is a Muslim, that is a plus because Muslims are generally very hardworking, have the least amount of spousal and child abuse, most sense of family values, and the highest education and average incomes of any single group in America. As a doctor, I have seen that in every hospital across this great nation of ours that a large percentage of fellow physicians are also Muslim. These are good people and share the American dream, and racist attacks against them are completely un-American and similar to what Afro-Americans faced like the greatMohammed Ali when he declared that he was a practitioner of Islam. I see a political Mohammed Ali in Barack Obama – he is the right man to follow in the footsteps of THE GREATEST Living American!!!!

Try saying something about Clinton without personal attacks. You sound like the Republicans.
Everyone should challenge each others record. This is a job interview for the next American President. I would like it to be issue based not personal. Name calling is for children and bullies.
Obama needs to answer the issues addressed at him, this is a test for if he can get the Dmocratic nomination. If he can't handle a Democrat attack then the Republicans will crush him. He needs to quit ducking behind, your picking on the American People when you pick on me. There is no "we" yet. Answer for yourself Obama, let's see what your about. I'm tired of the constitutional speeches.

Let's talk about Hillary as an instrument of change. She is the woman who wouldn't even change her own lifestyle and remove herself from an embarassing awful marriage. She lost all of my respect then, and she hasn't done one single thing to recoup it. If she had any bravery at all she would have stepped up to the plate and stood up for herself and her daughter in the clear light of day. Don't get me wrong, I am not a conservative republican, I am a 50 year old professional woman who voted for "slick willy" twice. Maybe she made a deal with the devil, but that deal didn't include my vote.

If Obama is the democratic nominee, I will vote Republican for the first time in my life.

He cannot beat the Republican nominee and heaven help us if he did —– he has not a clue about guiding this country through the stressful times we face.

He reminds me of a teenager — he has all the answers and none of the experience.

If the roads were snowy and icy, would you putt your brand new teen driver behind the wheel or would you want experience behind the wheel?

He is superb at rhetoric and oratory, but the derisive, derogatory, snide looks he sends Hillary Clinton's way say a lot about him.

John, what experience does Hillary have? You are aware that Obama has 10 years experience as a Senator, while Hillary only has 7 years experience, correct?

Vote for EXPERIENCE – Vote for OBAMA!

GO OBAMA GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"Experience? Joe Biden, Chris Dodd, Bill Richardson they have tangalble experience not HRC" Don't confuse Judgement with Experience the later is not a substitue for the first!

Leadership is the process of influencing others in such a manner as to accomplish the mission.

Go Obama '08

By watching and listening Obama for first time it recall me “Chavez” rhetoric. Soon we will see red shirts

Everytime Clinton speaks is disappointing on this matter. Our country was built on the foundations of hope. To diminish those that speak of this is just mind-boggling.

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Can someone tell me what foreign policy experience Bill Clinton had before being elected?

Actually Mr Denner, the Clinton Administration did open the door to outsourcing of jobs. It was Bill Clinton's vision of a global economy and how it would present "more opportunities for the American worker".

That is what he stated in a speech when he signed NAFTA. The North American Free Trade Agreement that has been anything but a source of jobs for the US auto industry.

If you are going to be honest, you have to admit that she is running on a "nostalgia" platform of her husband's legacy. You should ask yourself if that is applicable today.

1. The Clinton Administration did not sign the Kyoto protocol that was on his desk
2. No energy policy which was one of his campaign promises
3. NAFTA
4. Involved in more separate global conflicts than any other administration
5. More terrorist attacks than any administration: USS Cole, African Embassies, World Trade Center 1

Not to mention that Sandy Berger, who was the National Security Advisor for Bill Clinton and was convicted of stealing classified documents from the National Archives is the foreign policy adviser to Hillary's presidential campaign.

Isn't that enough to make you say "No thanks, let's try something else."?

Her resume is thin. 35 years of change? What exactly has she been elected to? You can't list your husband's resume as yours and vice versa. You can't marry into experience.

I am just not buying her argument. And she doesn't seem that knowledgeable on the issues. Just a bunch of pre-canned answers.

Clinton sounds to me like a "spolied brat"

We can see from the fast facts listed below, that senator Clinton has practical experience in education, in healthcare, and business. Hillary has not promised hope but delivered hope to many. This has been her life’s work. No other candidate is as credible as she is on these issues, nor have they done it.

Clinton was a Wal-Mart's Board member.
She was also on the Board of TCBY.
She has also served on the boards of the Children’s Defense fund which she also chaired. Additionally she was on the Arkansas Children’s hospital board.
She co-founded the Arkansas Advocates for Children and families.
She chaired the Arkansas Educational Standards Committee.
She also served as congressional legal counsel.

Don't we tell our kids that they can do anything when they grow up if they work hard and study. Isn't that hope! That they shouldn't listen to people who say "It can't be done." So now Hillary is telling us "It can't be done."

to believe that Hillary Clinton can win the presidency is naive

MY GOD—Look at all the venom and angst against her (IN HER OWN PARTY!)

I am an independent who will not vote for Hillary
Republicans will turn out much stronger than they did in 2004 to keep her out of office.
The Youth of America will turn out in record numbers to keep her out of office
(trust me…i am in college)- i know people who say they will only register to vote to vote against Hillary

I see the trolls are here too. The repeated incorrect statements that Obama is Muslim, (with the underlying prejudice that all Muslims are radical terrorists or somehow linked) is incredibly old.

Obama is not Muslim, never has been. His father who was raised Muslim but a confirmed atheist and has barely participated in Obama’s life. Obama is Christian and belongs to the United Church of Christ.

Hillary is awful, but compared to Obama, better. How can Americans actually vote for Barack Hussein Obama. Is White Guilt that powerful? He is such an empty suit who says NOTHING of substance. I expect it from collegians, but the fascination with this novice from the rich, middle aged libs is tragic.

Paul…no one has brought up the fact he is Muslim because he isn't!!!!!

If Hillary Clinton wants a chance at winning the nomination, she needs to force Bill Clinton firmly into the background because he's a better campaigner than she is and because he represents the past…and Americans are clearly seeking a different path.

Having said that, I'm supporting John Edwards because he has specific ideas to effect change and he has a passion for helping the middle class which has been taken advantage of for far too long.

Why would people say that Hillary is very smart but turn a and vote on someone with no experience, and only sounds good when he speaks. The question is,"Can he make those things he speak of happen?" Vote For Hillary because she is smart and has the experience to be President of The Unites States of America.

The only scenario where I might vote for Obama is if Republicans nominate that nut Huckabee and Ron Paul is nowhere on the ballot.

Obama is hip like the MP3 players/iPods, but you have to ask whether there is substance behind the dreamer's claim to fame so far, other than the ability to give great, inspiring speeches. Teddy Roosevelt said, "Keep your eyes on the stars, and your feet on the ground." Obama is trying to get the voters focused on the stars for the lack of a solid platform to stand on.

Edwards is a solid choice for the Dems and could carry the South in the general election.

I am a registered Republican so I won't be voting in the primaries, but I have been closely following this race. I would like to know where all this experience and change has come about that Hillary constantly says she has? Aside from being first lady and a senator for NY for a short time, I don't really see the experience.
As a New Yorker, I don't see all the positive changes she is said to have made. Maybe that is because I am a middle-class member of society. Don't get me wrong, as a woman and mother and three young girls I believe it is important to have female political figures to look to, but this certainly shouldn't be the only reason she pulls in votes from some.
Don't choose your candidate based on their sex or race, or by the experience they reportedly have. Take the time to do a little research of your own and compare your own beliefs on the issues with those of the candidates running, whether they be from your party or not.

BARACK OBAMA IN 2008!!!

HILLARY IS DEPRESSING BUT THANKFULLY IS ABOUT TO GET SENT PACKING WITH HER ANGER AND DESPERATION ALONG WITH HER PHILANDERING HUSBAND. IF SHE COULD NOT CONTROL HIM HOW DOES SHE INTEND TO RUN THE FREE WORLD?

BARACK IS AN HONEST MAN OF INTEGRITY AND CHARACTER SOMETHING THE CLINTON'S CAN ONLY TRY AND SULLY TO NO AVAIL.

LOOK FORWARD AMERICA NOT BACKWARDS AND BRING US A PRESIDENT WE CAN BE PROUD OF!

BARACK AND ROLL IN 2008!!!

Obama is sneaky. Why didn't he bring this up in the debate and discuss it with Hillary. Why wait until the next day and then make a derrogatory comment behind her back. He had a perfect opportunity to be open and public about his feelings. Instead, he chose to launch a stealth attack on her after the fact. Talk about negative campaigning.

Shame on him. I don't trust him. He's two-faced.

I think the American people need to decide if the middle class is worth saving. If they think it is, then John Edwards is the candidate to elect. If they do not think it is worth saving, then vote for anyone else and the lower class with obsorb the middle class.

Just where does Hillary come off saying that she has over 30 years of experience? It seems to me that she has been a Senator for 6 years. She will keep saying it over and over and over until people actually believe it.

If she counts her years of experience as first lady, why don't we see Bret Favre's wife as starting QB this weekend? She has similar qualifications……

Jr.:

>Hell, Bush wasn't experienced either.

Hence all the mess and his approval rate, not only in this country but hatred from other countries.

But I agree with you that whether the experience factor should be so emphasized.

Clinton is corporate controlled corrupt democrat. She accepts campaign contributions from special interests, socio-ethno-centric groups and lobbyists. She will always give preference to the interests of lobbyists and the interests of those whom these lobbyists represent over the interest of common American. She has accepted lot of campaign contributions from reckless and greedy wall-street’s executives. Sooner she and her campaign understand that Americans are literally sick of special interests, lobbyists and socio- ethno-centric groups in Washington, better for her and her presidential bid. Right now it seems that Clinton is history.

I agree with PBR . . .Obama says he is a Christian and belongs to the Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago, go to their website to learn more about him and his church. Decide for yourself after you do your research.

Before you vote for anyone find out as much as you can and don't just listen to the media talking heads. My biggest concern about Obama is that the media has not really challenged him and therefore, we as voters really don't know much about him except he gives a great speech. The media that runs for 24/7 needs to get on the stick!

Think before you vote!

How can we tolerate a quarter century of uninterrupted Bush/Clinton presidency? Hillary is a divider. It is time for the country to move on.

To handle the current complicated world affairs, to repair the damaged image of our country to the rest of the world are much bigger challenges than bringing human to the moon. The latter only took money and technology, but the earlier take a lot of foreign relationship experience. It takes a more experienced person than Obama to do the job right.

Hillary. Take note: I recommend that you stop using the word "change." Everyone running for President talks about "change." Change, change, change. That is a tired phrase and an empty phrase. And it's hard to CHANGE Washington and/or politics. How about using the word "results"? You are really talking about the results you have had in your various endeavors. Results is much more positive. I hope you hear this.

Paul, in response to your comment: "Why has not anyone brought up the fact that Obama is a Muslim (and his Parents back ground) and why are we voting for this guy? Talk about being Anti -American." Sometimes we do well not to show our ignorance for all the world to see. Had you listened to Senator Obama or done a little research, I think you would have had your questions answered. Specifically, no one has talked about Obama's being a Muslim–because HE'S NOT! Also, Senator Obama has discussed his family and his childhood at great length. You might want to learn more about him (all of the information is readily available online) because he is an amazing individual. You assumed that because Barack Obama sounds like a Muslim name that he practices Islam. However, we know what happens when one "assumes." Also, did you know that many very loyal Americans are practicing Muslims? It's not anti-American to be Muslim, it's just anti-American to be a bigot.

Looking at these blogs I am thinking WE WOMAN ARE SOO STUPID. WE listen to the BOYS CLUB AND MAKE DECSIONS………. NO WONDER THE BOYS CLUB WINS MOST OF THE TIME…
MAY BE WE DESERVE WHAT WE END UP WITH

Call me a bigot who remembers 911.

Obama is a darling of the Media … and the GOP is hoping that he is the candidate … because they know they can beat him!!

Ginny CA I applaud you! You know, I made a couple posts here that never went thru about Obama's voting record and lies. He certainly has left us from Illinois, behind. Interesting enough, he didn't vote "present" for the early release of convicted sex offenders, he voted "yes" for their early release. I tried to research his background to no avail. I looked into some excerpts from his book on those he mentioned from his past. He used fake names for confidentiality, but when asked about certain people, he stated he couldn't remember who they were or upon further investigation (Google about it, lots of information) the people don't even exist. He claimed he was a professor , except the U of C website had him listed as a lecturer on leave and not a professor. He claimed at a Selma speech his parents got together during the march and if it wasn't for the Selma march, he wouldn't be here. The problem with that is Obama was born in 1961 and the Selma march was in 1965. Oops! The list goes on.

Its true. Hillary sounds more and more like "Debbie Downer" from a Saturday Night Live skit.

If there is a bit of sunshine or hope, here comes the wet blanket to make you feel glum again.

I personally am more interested in what each candidate has to say, more so than what one candidate has to say about another. They all have their opinions of each other today, but when it comes to the nominee picking a VP, all opinions change.

If, as Americans, we want change, then we have to pick the candidate that can win the White House, otherwise, we will end up with another Republican president. I listened to the NH debates again last night, and there is not ONE Republican that I would want to run the country for 4 years.

We need change. Change in the form of a party that can manage money, and not only bring our economy around, but can change the opinion the rest of the world now has of the US. That change means we need a Democratic president.

So, again, if change is what everyone wants, listen to the facts, and when you vote, vote for the candidate that can win the White House. At this point, I am not sure if that is Edwards or Clinton, but I know that it is not Obama.

What a mentality! Clinton is scary!
And i would really like to know if the 35 years of experience includes
first lady positions. Where did the number 35 come from? She was so rude to Obama over the "debate with yourself" comment it was a real turnoff.
I can just see international negotionations now.
After the debates on saturday it is very doubtful I will vote for her even if
she gets the democratic nod.
I say Go Edwards or Obama.
On the Republican side–McCain is the mack no doubt! What a pity if he
doesn't get to the convention.
They were the only ones who really had anything impressive to say.
LR
Ohio

Job: President of United States
Resumes requested. In most situations, resumes are accepted and the chosen applicant has the most credentials and work experience–unless the applicant is pushed into the pool with less experience but knows someone. This is the case in many corporations–nonetheless it is wrong and is favoritism. Much like what has happened with Obama. He has way less experience and should be judged experientially on every aspect of the job. One main question at this time in American history might be:
How many times in your career have you met with foreign leaders to discuss american interests and how did you negotiate american interests. Compare and contrast these discussions with world situations. ( most likely Obama would stumble and have to get on the job experience).

This country does not have the time for Obama to get ON THE JOB EXPERIENCE. Of course he would depend heavily on his advisors. Who will they be?????? maybe the Jessie Jacksons of the world. Now thats really scary….In the case of Obama, it is not "what you know" but "who you know"….Its wonderful that our young people are getting into the campaign process but they do rally towards those that cater to them. Motivational speakers do rally the young voters.

Democrats: Keep the faith and work harder towards getting Hillary elected in NH. Dont change mid stream because of Iowa voters. Hillary is leading nationally and NH voters can only strengthen the democatric win…

Your picture looks like a rock concert: Hilary the lead singer and the three men as back up.

Why does Obama mimic John Edwards campaign??? Is he really ready to be President?

Fellow citizens, the focus on likeability is dangerous. George Bush was elected because he was a good ol' boy and likeable. Look where that got us. Let's focus on intelligence and ability and experience. Vote for Hillary.

Those who try to mend things around is not going to work that way, there will be no Clinton in the white house no whatsoever.

some of the rhetoric to vote against obama is ridiculous. he served 8 years in the IL senate before going to congress. how does he lack experience? what has experience served us? people we need fresh ideals and maybe someone who is unspoiled by the foolish behaviors in washington.

also the man is not a muslim. he is a christian and attends a very prominent church in chicago. keith ellison representing minnesota was sworn in using a koran.

I find this amusing that Hillary cannot negatively campaign. If she does, she is called depressing, mean, arrogant, etc. Do you people not realize that Obama, Edwards, and everyone else has been negatively campaigning for years?

Clinton HAS experience – she has worked with GOP's and Democrats in congress – What exactly has Obama done since getting office? Just prepare his presidency run? He is no better than Hillary – but is worse. The GOP can't wait for a nomination of Obama – they will tear him to shreds. He was right about one thing – swiftboat them they will.

WAKE UP DEMOCRATS – IF OBAMA WINS THE NOMINATION THE US WILL HAVE TO ENDURE ANOTHER 8 YEARS OF GOP CONTROL!

Using words like "depressing" and likening himself indirectly to JFK is clever, but not helpful.

Guess what? It is depressing that we have allowed our country to fall into the hands of these elite thugs.

Clinton knows how DC works, and she can use the system to create the change we long for. That's the only way it's going to get done.

Unfortunately, we're stuck with a corrupt and bloated system and we have to work with it while change happens.

I thought the picture above was telling. The "boys" yapping at each other and Clinton answering questions.

J Meyer, California

Message to all HRC supporters. Please provide specifics and proof of all of HRC's legislations she drafted, supported or nay votes that have became law and made a change in America. I know of her vote for the war in Iraq, and her vote for the patriot act; which she didn't read. Name others…? PLEASE! No spin, deflection, rumors, Bill Clinton presidency or attacks. I want to know what has she accomplished as senator. Unless I'm mistaken, that is the only time she has held a public office. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

Obama was looking depress during the last debate and Hillary was agile and i hope Dem will vote experience over rookie. We need a change but we need somebody who will has a proven record to effect that change…Go Hillary and God bless America

Rather than talk about how depressing he thinks HRC's campaign is, perhaps he'd like to spend that time explaining to us, IN DETAILl, what he means by change?
He's an American Idol nomination, to be sure, all style, no substance.
The dumbing down of the electorate has occurred.
Lifelong Democrat here, who along with my spouse and adult children will not vote for this celebrity as candidate. He has absolutely no credentials for the job.
So, now I'm wondering who the Republican president will be in '08?

I find it funny that HRC said nothing about change in her speeches before Iowa. After Iowa, that is all she is saying. Of course Obama has been about changing the status qoe from the start.

So what that is telling me is she watched Obama win Iowa by a landslide, and then changed her speeches to reflect what the country wants.

If experience were what the country wanted, then she would have won, not finish third.

This country is not on the right course, and Obama is the guy who will get us back on track. Not NRC, who changes her platform to suit whomever she is speaking to

OH OBAMA IS NOT MUSLIM BY THE WAY. WHAT'S IN A NAME ANYWAY.
If you cannot vote for Brack because he has a muslim name, then you are a bigot.

OBAMA "08…………………………..ENOUGH SAID

If you want to understand the state of Hillary's campaign check this out

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/video/2008/01/07/VI2008010700846.html

I just wish people would actually do some research on Obama before they start calling him a 'Muslim'…hes christian get it right. or talk about his inexperience… he was a lecturer of constitutional law…president of harvard law… he’s a father that you see with his family? when was the last time we have seen Chelsea with her parents? i don’t want a bitter president of any race or gender. It’s just sad that you can read these comments and see just how ignorant the american public is… read and think before you speak please. he stands for so much hope.. i just dont know if the majority are willing to accept a minority, and that part of it should not even matter Obama 08′

I agree with Nancy Wilson that Obama is being given a free ride. And with others that question the lack of scrutiny on Obama by the media. But, then again, we all know the media doesn't report the news, they "make" the news, they manipulate the news, they do leading reporting.

Two years in Congress and Obama wants to be president. It reminds me of my dermatologist's son, who when given a choice of colleges would only consider attending a military college if he could be general. I guess Obama and my dermotologist's son feel they are owed the top prize from the start….no such thing as working your way and acquiring experience. Should the Democrats disappoint me again, and not having the choice to vote for Nader, I will vote Republican for either Rudy or McCain. With the state of our economy and the continued Al-Queda threat to our civilization, we need an insider seasoned in politics and not a preacher.

It’s hurts me to say it, but I’m kinda glad things are going the one they are. It seems Barack will get the nomination and then go on to lose the election. Should set things up nicely for Hillary in 2012.

I love how Obama’s supporters are all clammering about this change he’s gonna bring. I don’t know if people are ignorant of the issues or just choose to bury their heads in the sand. Obama is the most liberal of all the candidates. He is to the left of Pelosi. Yet he’s gonna somehow magically get Republicans to move all the way to support his views. Around May, June once the hype wears off and voters wanna know about real issues, they’ll take a good look at the two candidates (Republican vs. Democrat) and conclude this man has no experience at all and not a plan the first for running this country. And we’ll have another Republican in office.

Then Hillary can go continue her work in the Senate and “soften her image” so people will like her and come back in 2012 and save this country.

Remember 2000 Gore vs. Bush. Exact same script, only different characters. How soon this country forgets.

I just hope we aren’t in too bad of a mess by 2012.

I met both Obama and Clinton. Both nice people. They both want the job. Unfortunately, we only hire one person.

What will be really depressing is he keep's saying what he'll do when he
becomes president and when it comes down to it, if he get's the nomination,
democrat's turn to the GOP for the experiance factor.
I don't like Romney but he has run a company, that's more experiance that
Obama has
The thing is if the democrat's don't have a real majority, Congress will be
deadlocked again.
I simply don't like people comparing him to Kennedy, he's certainly no John
Kennedy, havn't we heard this before? he's controlled by his wife, remember if he doesn't win he said he won't run again.

I am not 100% for Obama, as I am not 100% for Clinton. I am teetering between the two of them. With that said, anyone who is against Obama because "he is Muslim," is poorly informed and just plain ignorant. He is a Christian. He's lived in Muslim-dominated countries, but was never a follower of the Muslim religion.

Come on everyone – Obama does nothing for me either. The media is hyping him up to be god and he hasn't done anything. They are not going after him like they do Hillary who, by the way, takes the ribbing like a "lady". She's the one who walks the walk and can actually make those changes. Remember, "Obummer's" health care plan leaves out millions of people – Hillary's does not – to her, everyone counts. I'm not getting on the "Obummer" band wagon, he does nothing for me, haven't seen one thing he's accomplished!! Oh and, Oprah takes a lower rung on my ladder now too for having to hold Obummer's hand and pushing her political views on the rest of us. Oprah, stick to day time tv and stay out of politics. Obummer you bummer go home.

I am an Independent from MI and I would like to ask a SERIOUS Question.
I was watching Ballot Bowl yesterday 1/6/08 and Hillary was at a question and answer rally, and there were planted question and people. It was quite obvious to me as a viewer at home but didn't get any rebuttal or question from CNN. The episode I am talking about was, the story Susanne Malveaoux was covering and the biggie was when a question came from an audience attending who came all the way from Ireland to NH and attend one of Clinton rally's just to Thank her for her role in bringing peace to his country. If you replay this piece I am sure you will agree with me that Hillary's deception and dishonesty has reached desperate levels and she should not be allowed to deceive like this without being checked.
Why is she being allowed to spew venom thru the media but not being made to answer to her deceit

BG

PLEDGE delegates, like pledge monies, DON'T COUNT! LOL

What's pledged can as easily be un-pledged!
You'll see. LOL

The money HAS TO BE in the Bank to count, BG.

William Jefferson Clinton ran on a campaign of hope and change. I voted for Mr. Clinton both times he ran for president, DESPITE the fact that he promised much more than he delivered. The reality is that political Washington DC is a very difficult quagmire to navigate, and the VAST MAJORITY OF THE PROMISES ALL CANDIDATES MAKE NEVER MATERIALIZE INTO ACTION, POLICY OR LAW. And it isn't necessarily the individual elected official's fault; often it is simply the labyrinthine bureaucracy that disallows simple deals, straightforward laws and ethical policies. Mr. Barack Obama will no more be able to pull a rabbit out of the hat of Washington DC than Ms. Hillary Clinton. At least Ms. Clinton has the tenacity to admit that fact. She is a realist, not a pessimist, in a sea of foolish optimists, or at least fool some optimists.

It is difficult to admit we can not achieve of anything we dream, but it is a fact. Because I hope that if I flap my arms hard and fast enough, that hope allow me to fly?

The United States has much work to do, domestically and internationally, and I'd rather have a realist at the helm right now than an optimist. George Bush is an optimist (look where his "hopefullness" has gotten us), and other than Ron Paul and Dennis Kucinich, the only other realist in the race is Ms. Hillary Clinton, and she CAN win the White House.

Support the most intelligent, most honest, most direct and most realist-minded person for president, Ms. Hilary Clinton, because if you do, we just might see that brighter tomorrow to which Mr. Obama is referring.

And to Chris whose comments were posted at 12:16 pm ET – is this articulate and grammatically correct enough for you?

The dynasty thing doesn't bother me at all. Bottom line is, in spite of her last name, Hillary Clinton would make a great president b/c of her experience and intelligence.

I agree with Senator Obama. As soon as I heard her say that about "false hopes" I thought it was such a defeatist attitude. If the Founding Fathers had that attitude we probably wouldn't have a country. The world looks to America to set high ideals and strive to meet them. In the past several years it seems as though we are going backwards – not advancing democracy – not advancing ideals. I joined the Peace Corps after hearing JFK speak. Now, for the first time in many many years, I have that feeling of hope and ideals in my gut. Am I too hopeful? Maybe, but that isn't going to stop me from trying to find out.
I love the passion he has for America's ability to dream big. And, you know what? This country has done amazing things when we've had high ideals!
PFK

I am so much more scared of radical Christians* than radical Muslims all of a sudden.

The way you have a hate for someone because of a name. I am sure there are a lot of Bills, Georges, Jimmys and Ronalds that are in jail for unspeakable crimes. Do we prevent a person from becoming president because of that. The world is to never speak of that name again mentality.

i care less of the diarrhea that spills out your mouth when someone like you speaks but hate to think of the time you waste people listening to it.
Scared to think you might attack my church like recently in CO. or previously in PA. or like they did back in AL. remember the fires last year
I know its not me scared either but you. Scared of a different skin color, scared of different sounding name, scared of the thought of another religion thrown into your bowl of soup. scared for so many other reasons i know cant be mentioned here.

*And I am sorry to just say radical Christian. you could be a radical Catholic or Protestant extremist or none of the above. Just hell bent on death to a melting pot that has made us what we are today Americans.
Seek help for yourself, seriously.

Terry, from College Station TX cracks me up: "George W. Bush has tremendous experience"…before becoming Pretzel-dent.

Ha! "Tremendous experience"???!! Uh-duh-uh, nope don't think so. Before he was made governor of Texas by Karl Rove's anti-gay smear campagin against Anne Richards, he only had experience snorting cocaine, driving drunk, running businesses into the ground, and getting tail, paying for his girlfriend's abortion.

By the way, George Burns may have lived to be 101 and smoked all his adult life, but it's not logical to infer that smoking doesn't matter to health. Inexperience is not a good formula for success, no matter how you judge Abraham Lincoln's case.

I am 52 years old and a registered Republican. I consider myself an independent voter, and have voted for Dems for non-presidential positions. For the first time in my voting experience I am ready to vote for for a Democratic nominee…if it happens to be John Edwards. His passionate pledge to rid the polital process of special interest lobbyists had me hook, line, and sinker.

Obama is always calm no matter what mud is being thrown at him, because he is confident and knows who he is and what his positions are. What we see from Hillary is the opposite. His campaign has not beeing revolving, but has been changing to use whatever slogans that seem to get the polls and votes.

This is what Hillary has been following Obama in using these terms:
Turn up the heat From Obama's "turn the page"
overcome fear From Mrs. Obama's famous speech in SC about fear
Ready From Obama's "Fired up? Ready to go!"
Agent of change From Obama's main theme of the his campaign "Change"

So far, Hillary has used his husband, mother, and daughter and has used dirty tricks even going back to Obama's kindegarten. That did not work.

The next thing in the Washington textbook is 'flip-flop." Now she is questioning Obama's consistency. It takes a lot of imagination to see what Hillary is doing: the last thing one should question about Obama is his consistency. Obama and McCain are the two candidates with a reputation for their characters and consistency. Consistency is Hillary's own weakness.

Now Hillary is calling "false hopes." If this trick does not work. I bet she will adopt "hope" herself.

She is not a leader. She is a follower — a clumsy, mean, and angry follower.

Obama never swore into elected office on the Koran/Q'uaran

He swore on the Bible

you are thinking of Ellison from Minnesota.
–but it shouldn't matter if he was Muslim anyway (Obama is Christian)….not all Muslims are terrorists…and the fact that some people think that is incredibly ignorant

Hillary has been waiting for this since Nov. 3rd, 1992. She is not going to let this young upstart snatch it from her. The claws will come out… Watch for the Clinton Mafia (lot of people besides Bill & Hill) to start backstabbing Obama… It's going to get real ugly real quick…. As a Republican, I will sit back and enjoy the show!

Why would anyone even dare compare Obama to Jack Kennedy. I did not see anything cocky about Jack Kennedy.

Re Hillary's free-fall: No one is gnasing their teeth more than the Repubs – and that even includes Hillary herself. Their plan of attacking her and getting the Dems to rally round has back-fired. Carl, you can't re-run the 2004 election – people will (and do) catch on. Come up with plan B now, if you even have one. Looks like the Repubs might be re-running 1996 (Bob Dole) nominate another candidate whom many see as too old for the office. If John McCain were to win a second term he'd be well past 80 at its close – sorry, but that's not a good idea. Ronald Reagan, you'll recall, was in the early stages of demetia near the end of his second term (and possibly sooner than that).

Obama is making many promises but does not tell how he will pay the bill for all that he proposes. He obviously is making empty promises or plans a massive increase in taxes. Edwards continues to rail at the Washington Lobbyists, but a President has no power to limit the activities of the Lobbyists except in the Whitehouse. Hillary is the only Democratic Candidate who realistically can bring about change and not deliver a bunch of empty promises.

Clinton Depressing! Come on! I am so sick and tired of the media taking a story and running with it. It is not up to the voters to determine the election, not the media. Doesn't anyone notice all the negative press coverage they are giving her since Iowa. Wether or not they like to admit it, the media has an effect on the campaign. Has anyone ever seen "wag the dog?" Mrs. Clinton has been through a lot and deserves this chance. I love Obama's approach, but Mrs. Clinton has proven that she knows what she is doing.

I see a judgmental and arrogant Obama in this statement about the opposition.
Don't you? I think he is promising far more than he can deliver.

The entire campaign, from all the candidates, is depressing.
It's the same old formula -
"She says, he says. Here let me make him or her wrong with another attack."

I understand what both Clinton and Obama are saying. He wants to have hope and she knows how Washington is really run.
The fact is – the reality of Washington DC is depressing!

Here's a thought- Instead of talking about HOPE so much why don't the candidates start talking about exactly HOW they will make these changes they all dangle in front of us.

Peace for All! Cheryl

Hillary's "experience" does not equate rational judgment on the issues. Look at her past political and personal disasters…. there's quite a lot of them. And what change has she brought besides expanding health care to more children? All of the change she's done so far is covered in Obama's health care plan. It seems as though Hillary's supporters are more gullible than Obama's.

I believe our nation needs a strong, experienced and capable leader. Obama is too inexperienced — I can't imagine him having the sophistication and winning any real respect of the Chinese leaders, for example. Obama seems like the shiny boy genius who did well in school and a political pop star, not tested in real life crisis and situations. I think he was very disrespectful of the changes that Hillary did make — for one thing, she gave the next capable, intelligent woman anywhere in the world a role model, and her survival over the years itself means change and inspires change. Can't say that about Obama. What's his take on Kenya? What's his take on the tons of poor struggling blacks in America (how about New Orleans? How about Chicago?) If we put a white face on him and look at what he's done, I doubt people would see him as any change agent (yet) at all.

I agree with Hillary… Obama is a windbag full of false hopes. He is even more of a fake than Edwards. Obama cannot be president. He will be another Kerry.. who polls high against Republicans until the General election comes.. then he gets beat. There is a reason why the Republicans are scared of Hillary… She can actually win. The polls in my state (a southern state) shows her ahead of all the Republicans except McCain.

I am 27 years old, extremely liberal and strongly disagree with my generation's support for Obama. It is disheartening to see the democratic party make mistake after mistake in our strategy to reclaim America from the conservative zealots. As a person of color, I am insulted by Obama's claim that he is an "outsider" as if he grew up without privilege. His support by liberals smells of white guilt. His claim of "community activism" as experience is equivalent to a corporate lawyer citing his stint with the peace corps. The truth is, he captures people's imagination with his rhetoric and possibility of making history, but the truth is, people are naive about what it takes to lead this nation. We all saw first hand how voting for "likable" but inexperienced George Bush turned out. America's most important decision should not be a popularity contest. When will America stop falling for buzz words and buzz taglines like the ones Obama uses? Change? That is so abstract and misleading but people love these grandeur claims, remember "compassionate conservatism"? The truth is, elections are not won by the northern liberal states, they are decided in the red states and the swing states. If John McCain wins the nomination, we can kiss the White House goodbye for another decade because the truth is, I trust McCain more than I trust Obama since I value experience and don't see it as a negative aspect of a candidate's resume. Obama is not ready, he only entered the Senate to jump onto the Presidency, a claim people throw at Hillary all the time but refuse to hold Obama accountable for. If Obama wins the nomination, you can count me as an independent.

Check out Obama's statement about Hillary. He is taking it totally out of the context of her statement. He is selling snake oil!

What is this?? A competition for The Ms. America Pageant?? Let's get real! Stop coming up with idiotic statements about "likability factor"… If that is what makes a great President, I could name alot of candidates who would fit that description! But that IS NOT what this country needs… Another person who you can imagine "having a beer with"!
In this time of uncertainty and chaos, nothing is AS IMPORTANT as experience! Senator Clinton is the only one of the Democratic nominees with that much experience! Nothing against Obama and Edwards, but if "push comes to shove", I want Hillary watching my back!!
I know there are alot of issues on the table right now, but NOTHING is more important right now than our national security!
Let's get with the program and vote for the right person… CLINTON!!

Come on folks you have to give your head a good shake, DO NOT forget that Hillary Clinton has worked long and hard for the good of the ordinary people and children, I for one think she is very honest and a real person, we already know how hard she has worked and her views so don't be swayed by someone and their promises, actions speak louder than words.

Barack Obama should listen to what I heard Whoopi Goldberg say right before she took off in Hollywood. I quote: "Careful sucker, overconfidence can make you ugly!"

I have read most of what some people have written about mr. obama. I find it realy hard to swallow. Calling mr obama a muslim (which by the way he is christion) And if those people would look at his record in the IL. senate, you will find he is not a person that will not unite both sides to get a bill passed. He is an person of quality and ability. He is trustworthy and honest and wants to unite the country and take back the government from special interest to give us our country back. Hillary on the other hand will still take special interest money as she has always done and will continue to do. Yes she is a smart women but i dont trust this country with another clinton or bush again ever. So wake up America and smell the roses vote for a man who will unite this country like never before

TO TODD AND EVERYONE ELSE:

The GOP would like nothing better than Obama running.

Why? Because, believe it or not, racism is alive, well and brewing in the GOP think tanks. This country is not mature enough to make a sound decision on a qualified, Black candidate. And Obama is that.

At this point I support Hillary, because I think she's more experienced in Washington and more electable, and she has the benefit of the advisors Bill had.

If Obama gets the nod, he will get my support.

But, I can just see the campaigning in the trailer parks across the country, especially in Dixie……… ! ! !

Actually, you are all so sure of yourselves, it's kind of funny when you step back and look at it!!

PEOPLE!! America will be so much better off with ANY of these Democratic candidates than we are with George W. Bush!!

Be GRATEful that you have the choice!!

HlLLARY CAN KEEP TALKING ABOUT HER EXPERIENCE, but she will keep failing if she doesn't not inspire people and preach unity. She thinks that Iowans and New Hampshire will be stupid enough to be enticed by her lame EXPERIENCE.
CHECK THIS OUT, LINCOLN had little experience and yet he was one of the greatest presidents in U.S history.
GEORGE W. BUSH had tremendous experience before running for the White House, and now he is considered one of the worst presidents in U.S history and he is living his final months in Washington D.C trying to save his presidency.

Barack Obama is so succesful now because he is playing the LINCOLN game, not only preaching change, but also unity, as he said: "it's not blue state or red state, it's the United States of America", "it's not white America, black America, Asian America, …it's the United States of America"
And that's why people loves him and Hillary will keep slumping if she continues preaching divisive message.

I do not understand what someone is trying to convey when they say that he/she has 35 years of experience,bringing about change. In my opinion, anybody who has been bringing about change for such a long time, should have been able to do so by now.

Also, personally i think that when people want change, they are not talking about passing some pieces of legislation. What change means to me is a change in attitude as to how things are accomplished. It is a fresh, new perspective best brought about by people who have not been part of the system for so long, that they have become the system which people are trying to change.

In watching the debate last night in NH, for me H. Clinton was the clear winner. Her "lets get real" comment was right on target! Every election we are bombarded with promises from the candidates that are not kept or "can't" be kept. Its time they get real and stop telling us what they know we want to hear and for a fresh change just do it. I agree that Hiliary has done a lot for this Country and I believe that if elected she will do great things for us all.

I find it interesting that the media doesn't report the delegate figures.

This is taken off CNN's 2008 Presidental race:

Clinton: 169 – 56%
Obama: 66 – 22%
Edwards: 47 – 16%
Richardson 19 – 6%

Those are the totals thus far including the Iowa delegates. So far Clinton is creaming Obama and Edwards. You'd think by reading the headlines that Obama was winning the race so far. Or even that Edwards was ahead of her. Come on, this is not fair reporting when you don't show the delegate numbers. It's like reporting only the popular vote and not the electoral vote during election night.

At the end of the day, the delegates choose the winner for the ticket. Why is the media so focused on polls etc?

Go Barack. We need a man of hope just like Jack Kennedy.

Not that I'm an Obama fan, but I hope Hillary gets her clock cleaned (to the point she does not attempt to run for President again!). She claims to have so much 'experience', and has helped bring about so much change, but that's just plain nonsense. So she was the wife of the President for eight years – she was not a decision maker. In my opinion, her whole 'experience' during that time involves having slept at the White House, and attending high class tea parties. As far as being a Senator is concerned, she has not been a Senator that long. So, what is this wealth of 'experience' Hillary says she is bringing to the table? As far as I can see, she does not have any more real experience than Obama, and frankly, he presents himself way better than Hillary. Obama's beautiful wife and lovely children also play well to the media (an old looking President Clinton, and fully grown Chelsea, does not play so well to the media).It is certain the 'likeability' factor will play a huge part in Hillary's demise. Lastly, Hillary is seen as an insider in Washington. For her, being President would be palying footsies with all the other insiders – people who have no desire to change the status quo. Obama is at least a fresh face. I predict Hillary is going to lose the nomination, and lose big. If she loses, I hope they don't consider her for the VP slot. She would cause the real nominee all kinds of problems.

To John Denner:

Outsourcing, in earnest, started at the end of Reagan's second term and continued at full throttle under Bush, Sr.

Just like the base closings Clinton is blamed for, too; they started under Reagan and continued through Bush, Sr. and Clinton.

IF YOU WANT FACTS AND THE TRUTH, TURN OFF FOX NEWS!!!

Go Hillary!!!! As a woman, I'm proud she can hold her own in a man's world!
And speaking of men, I doubt if this comment will be posted……..

Please do a little reading on Barack before any comments are made. Barack has always been Christian. What kind of victory would it be if you had to lie and scare people to win, instead of defeating them in a debate?

I am not just fed up with Hillary's same old same old political game……..but also disgusted about her whole attitute, tone and inability to face reality……. what change has she made? it is so sad that she takes credit for other's work and can not be honest about and more so then she moves to take credit for Bill's presidency and she has a 35 year experience ………… of what?

I hope the people of NH see through that.
GO Senator Obama, the people of the US wants change, the world awaits …………

! ! ! ALERT FOR ALL THE OBAMA SUPPORTERS ! ! !

Bill clinton lost Iowa and New Hampshire in 1992……..

I agree with Todd. The Republicans are using Obama to get Hilary out of the way. They know that they can defeat Obama. Wake up Democrats. We don't need four more years of the same GOP garbage.

Interesting comments. The Hillary lovers/Obama haters are out in fine form. It's obvious that the Obama haters have not done their homework, they are just parrotting the Hillary political machine's talking points or the RNC talking points . . . hmm, not so different, are they?

First off, Paul, Barack Obama is not a Muslim and if he was, so what? This is America and a person's religious beliefs are immaterial when running for government office. Just because someone is not a Christian, it does not mean they are anti-American.

For those of you who think Barack lacks specifics on how he will accomplish his vision, you haven't done your homework. Just go to his web site and you'll see all of the specifics you want. Stop listening to Hillary and check it out for yourself, she is only trying to knock him down because he is leading. My personal preference would be that anyone who hasn't done their own research should just be quiet, you don't know what you're talking about. It's one thing to be quiet and have everyone think you're stupid, it's another thing to open your mouth and prove it.

Electibility? Just ask the closest Republican if they could support Obama and you'll most likely get a yes. Ask that same Republican if they could ever support Hillary and then stand back and prepare for an extremely negative diatribe. Now, ask several Democrats the same questions and chances are a few of the Democrats will say they could not support Hillary.

Hillary is way too divisive (just look at how she is running her campaign) to be able to win the general election. Have you heard of one single Republican who supports her? I have not but I have heard of many Republicans who support Barack over their own candidates.

New Hampshire will tell the tale, it doesn't matter which party you are in, or not in, you can cross party lines to vote for who you really want. Watch for how many Republicans and Independants actually vote for Obama.

Thanks Jim, Carbondale, IL.

I wondered about that myself. Thus far, my comment has not been altered. But! I am watching closely!
By the way, WHAT'S WITH THE DEFEATEDNESS surrounding the "If so-and-so wins, the Republicans will take the general election".
I think Democrats have decided to participate and win the White House in 2008. I also think Republicans are posting comments that suggest or state the opposite of that declaration. It is what it is and I will not react to the Democrat's "in-fighting" by jumping ship! Anyone that has already resigned themselves to voting Republican if the Democratic primary does not produce their desired outcome is actually throwing the baby out with the bath water. I suspect that kind of voter doesn't truly care for the baby, after all. Don't forget PEOPLE the goal is an administration that respects the American people regardless of economic status, race, gender, and religious preference and one that will work to promote the GENERAL welfare and not an elitist agenda. Oh my goodness, sounds like I want an Administration that actually reads and references The Constitution! How dare I!

I was sent this earlier… http://www.highlanderthesource.co.uk/fun/viral?gameID=3138 – the sci-fi take on the latest political events.

It is time for change and Obama is the one.

If this man is crying foul over Clinton's remarks about not giving Americans false hopes about what can be delivered, how will he ever be able to stand the heat of a national campaign or the presidency? She speaks the truth: he has spoken in generalities about lofty goals but never gives anything specific about how he plans to acheive those goals. He is a charismatic speaker delivering his message of "change" and "hope" everywhere he goes, whipping crowds into frenzies with promises that he has no idea how to attain. Folks, there is more to it than just words, one needs the knowledge, understanding, and most importantly, experience, of what it takes to bring about this change of which he speaks so eloquently.

I'm sorry because there was a time I was excited about Obama and I wanted to believe he was the breath of fresh air we needed. But I've listened carefully and read a great deal about his time in the Illinois and United States Senate and can find nothing of substance. I have, however, uncovered skeletons there: lobbyist contributions, lobbyists on his campaign payroll, missing votes or voting "present' on important measures and bills that were for the common good (in order to play it safe, I believe, and avoid taking a stand that could be pigeon-hole him on issues later), his EXELON connection, and, over his few years in the political arena, his changing position (flip-flopping) on many issues including:
(1) The Patriot Act, (2) Relations with Cuba, (3) The Death Penalty, (4) Gun Control, (5) Health Care and more. If you research it carefully you will see exactly how he has flip-flopped.

The whole idea that he talks a good game but doesn't deliver is most evident in his failure to vote one way or the other on measures important to the voters. Example: he cast "present" votes on a series of anti-abortion bills, a hot-button issue important to millions of Americans. This is an example of a man who will not take a stand on hard issues, will not tip his hand on his positions, and has put forth calculated efforts to avoid having to answer why he voted one way or the other later.

Clinton is right, we need a reality check: on every single candidate who wants to run our great nation. We need to open our eyes in order to single out the doers from the talkers. We simply can't make a mistake again. Eight years of presidential abuse of our nation and the trust of its citizens makes it imperative that we get it right. Please listen for concrete, substantial policies, not just beautifully delivered hopes and dreams for change. Please listen to all the candidates with your minds and intellect, not your emotions. Please!

What a farce and ridicule to the highest and most powerful office in the World!

Obama is a mere chameleon, in the pocket of the vested interests that are bankrolling his campaign, namely the republicans.

The republicans are desperate, they well know their party is done. Obama is just a pawn and doesn’t stand a chance! The strategy here is to tilt the scales in their favor so that they turn around and crush the poor guy

Thankfully, all this hype is almost at its end…The nation will speak on SUPER TUESDAY….….hence, anyone with half a brain knows, IT WILL NOT BE obama

hrc can deliver what??? More white house scandals? you bet!

Repubulicans will respect and applaud the fact that Obama wins over Hillary, because they know that Christian Groups will NOT vote for a muslim who was taught specialzed religions. ARE PEOPLE CRAZY!

Yes, Hillary, you are a change artist; everytime the polls come out that shows a different opinion than the one you're pushing, you change positions!

January 7, 2008 12:29 pm ET
Hillary and Bill started this whole outsourcing nonsense. The H1-B visa began under them. The L-1 visa was altered from being a "training/educational" visa to begining another work visa with a 6 year limit! We have lost over 50 million jobs, 5 million of them our most critical technology sector jobs, directly as a result of the Clinton's policies, their insane "free trade" delussion. Couple that with the daily shrill racist comments and male bashing by her "feminist" supporters and no one sane is going to go anywhere near Ms. Clinton.

Not sure how why anyone would go this far??

http://www.johndennerrocks.com

I am afraid that the DEM will lose if Obama is the Democratic nominee. Here is why, for now, everyone is afraid of saying something negative about Obama because of his race. Nobody wants to be called Racist. But come general election, Republican will focus on Obama's Illinois' sentate record.

For instance, Obama voted against requiring medical care for aborted fetuses who survive.

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/01/17/politics/main2369157.shtml.
http://www.orangepower.com/archive/index.php/t-5400.html (Obama voted NO to Born Alive Infant Protection Act (BAIPA).

Gotta say i'm going with Clinton

http://www.JohnDennerRocks.com

What change has Hill accomplished? How is America better off because of her leadership in the Senate (she gets no credit for being married to a president)? I'm more interested in a candidates good judgement than a track record (or lack thereof) in the senate, governor's office or wherever. Obama can ressurect America's role as an international leader/partner and also strengthen our communities here at home. The president set's the agenda. Congress acts upon that and the judiciary (should) ensure that nobody gets out of line. It's ALL THREE BRANCHES WORKING TOGETHER that will change our Country. No candidate can do that on their own. We are electing a president, not a god.

Go Obama!!!

Well, well, well, the election is getting funny and I love it!!!

I don't believe being a muslim makes you anti-american although Obama's refusal to place his hand over his heart and NOT reciting the pledge of illegancee to the american flag which represents America is in fact anti american!

When a man can't hold his hand over his heart to pledge the flag, EVERY TIME, there is a problem. Sorry – but I will NOT vote for Obama in 08, as will most I talk to down here in the south. That means our only option will be to not vote, or vote in the Republican candidate. I think the rest of the US should get on board with an electable candidate if they want a democrate, and a competent one in office. If not, prepare for a republican president.

If Obama wins the Democratic nomination, I am certain the Republicans will retain the White House. Any one of these Republicans can tear him to pieces!

And not only in the Presidential debates, but also in the popular votes and electoral college.

He will pick up the majority of independent votes and many democrats will vote Republican!

The work for the next President has already been cut out.
Iraq, the economy, the environment, health care, fuel prices, real estate, terrorism, the value of the dollar, immigration, the borders, the poor, job exportation etc.

Where does the Obama change fit in?

What changes could Clinton have made. She never ran an public office.

Her experience is mainly of being the wife of the president and and Governor that doesn't qualify as experience. But I am assume Bill was the real Pres and Gov. May not. How did she calculate her experience. I t would be interesting

The vast majority of you commenting are spewing only what you've been told by your relatives/friends or have seen on TV, rather than digging into the real info yourselves and becoming an educated voter. Many of the candidates – Dem or Rep – are for some reason not going into their specifics in the debates, but they DO have their specifics listed throughout their web sites. It's a click away, please use your time that you've spent on your emotional posts and instead LEARN before you post. For the love of all that's holy, will you (insert candidate name) bashers without facts please READ their freakin' positions, plans and details? Until you do, please, please, please refrain from posting. After you've checked out all details on the issues, I invite you to come back here and post all you want and make points about their points. This bs about Barack in particular — again READ his positions and read the Factcheck page (http://www.barackobama.com/factcheck/category/), which lays out specifics to some of the recent claims being made. I'm an Obama supporter, but prior to being so, I STUDIED THE CANDIDATES IN DEPTH. Please either make sound arguments for your candidate or quit posting. It's unfortunate there's no ignorance filter on here.

The time is running out and Sen. Clinton lectured her experience to citizens more enough. When enough is enough, it is much better to look at the other side of the reality not the same thing. She may want to slowdown or somewhat reduce her criticisms of Sen. Obama—this is going to potentially hurt her campaign even more. Reaching out to voters with clear and positive ideas is the only solution in this election. In my opinion, reasoning is better than mind-set.

I live in Tn&Fl. Cannot envision Obama winning .either. I'm white,educated,retired, and have everything my wife and I need. Since we "own" everything, our largest problems will ultimately come to our Wellness factor, which seem "great "at the moment. However, NO MATTER how much money anyone has , most are only one illness away from being in the REAL America! This is a country who believes" vote Republican and THEN SWIPE", meaning the 1% engage in Robbery, The REST CHARGE!!!! Some of the others make good money , yet have no health care. Most working folks are backing up in life trying to raise two children making $8-$15 an hour. I retired in 1996 and have paid for our Health Care.In 97 it was $350, this year $1150 per month! Thank God for Medicare? We hope its there for me in July, but if not, we'll manage. You see, I was one of that 1%. Before I retired I got so tired of Brown&Root[Cheney] never bidding $200-&600 million projects. He politiced-my word for the CROOK!!! I will vote for Clinton and if Edwards or Obama ever spoke to me or my wife as they did the other evening, they would need their RICH HEALTH CARE plan!!!! America is going to the dogs, started years ago[1982].. Good luck to all JB

Thus far in the comments to this board, Obama has been referred to as a Muslim at least three times–he is Christian, folks, look it up; always has been, always will be–as "colored" once, and with a snide reference to fact that his middle name sounds similar to the former head of Iraq once.

Seriously, is this the level of kneejerk, uninformed discourse–in comments on a political blog, no less–that any of these hard-working candidates deserve? At the very least, get educated on the issues and examine your own prejudices before casting your ballot in your state's primary or in November this year.

leslie, Queens, NY:

You and Hillary want to divide the country between black and white, red states and blue states, religion, and even names of people, etc. You belong to the America of the past. We need a real change. We need someone with a positive attitude and vision for the future of America. Therefore, we need someone other than HRC. I really feel sorry for racists like you.

Anybody who is not going to vote for Obama because he is black is not going to vote for Hillary (or any other Democrat for that matter) anyway. The Republicans have spent the last 30 years and hundreds of millions of dollars courting the votes of those lost souls.

FACING a double-digit defeat in New Hampshire, a sudden collapse in national polls and an expected fund-raising drought, Senator Hillary Clinton is preparing for a tough decision: Get out of the race?
"If she gets too badly embarrassed, it will really harm her. She doesn't want the Clinton brand to be damaged with back-to-back-to-back defeats." accordint to drudgereport.
http://www.drudgereport.com/flashhn.htm
They also predict that Obama could be the frontrunner on national polls by next week given that Hillary is losing about 2% everyday.
Obama will be the democratic nominee !!!!

Obama, Edwards and Clinton are extremely close on the issues.
Obama is charismatic and a great speaker.
Hillary is just an experienced workhorse who will win the election and not let us down on substantive change and intelligent governance.

Experience, experience, experience… Bush had experience, yet he made many mistakes..

Lincoln was inexperienced, but he is considered to be one of the greatest presidents ever.

Please someone tell me what experience that Hillary Clinton has except sleep with a former President? This country has been in the hands of the so called experienced leaders and look where it has taken us. Lets stop the smear and welcome the new President Barack Obama and the Vice President John Edwards this will be real leadership and real change for this nation.

E.C.:

We are not at war. Bush is at war. We (young people and old people alike) are looking for someone who has wisdom and experience. Perhaps even someone who will represent the will of the people and get us out of Bush's Iraq invasion. The problem is that we are all tired of the "same old" politicians and Hilary is lumped right in there. She has no vision and nothing new to offer. I think Americans are looking for someone completely opposite from GWB.

I think we're all tired of the status quo; it isn't working.

I'm a died in the wool Republican and swore that I would never vote for a Democrat. However, there is just something about Obama that makes me consider voting for him. I know I don't agree with very much of what he says but the hope and optimism that he has are a refreshing change. Basically it's anyone but Hillary for me, I couldn't think of anything worse than 4 more years of a Clinton. The Republican candidates are boring me to tears !!!!
Obama '08 – yeah, I'm thinking about it.