Comments on: Obama says Clinton campaign getting 'depressing' http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/obama-says-clinton-campaign-depressing/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: andy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/obama-says-clinton-campaign-depressing/#comment-404564 andy Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:32:38 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/obama-says-clinton-campaign-depressing/#comment-404564 I wounder why Sen Obama is on the defensive ? maybe he feels he is slipping? I wounder why Sen Obama is on the defensive ? maybe he feels he is slipping?

]]> By: josh http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/obama-says-clinton-campaign-depressing/#comment-266188 josh Mon, 14 Jan 2008 22:08:51 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/obama-says-clinton-campaign-depressing/#comment-266188 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”! 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”!

]]> By: Rmeoses http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/obama-says-clinton-campaign-depressing/#comment-245181 Rmeoses Thu, 10 Jan 2008 03:43:41 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/obama-says-clinton-campaign-depressing/#comment-245181 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. 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.

]]> By: Chris http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/obama-says-clinton-campaign-depressing/#comment-235345 Chris Tue, 08 Jan 2008 22:03:16 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/obama-says-clinton-campaign-depressing/#comment-235345 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! 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!

]]> By: v http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/obama-says-clinton-campaign-depressing/#comment-234866 v Tue, 08 Jan 2008 21:12:20 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/obama-says-clinton-campaign-depressing/#comment-234866 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!!!!!!!!!!!!! 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!!!!!!!!!!!!!

]]> By: Beatriz Rosado http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/obama-says-clinton-campaign-depressing/#comment-234502 Beatriz Rosado Tue, 08 Jan 2008 20:28:07 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/obama-says-clinton-campaign-depressing/#comment-234502 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. 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.

]]> By: George http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/obama-says-clinton-campaign-depressing/#comment-232060 George Tue, 08 Jan 2008 12:57:30 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/obama-says-clinton-campaign-depressing/#comment-232060 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. 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.

]]> By: Isaiah http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/obama-says-clinton-campaign-depressing/#comment-232055 Isaiah Tue, 08 Jan 2008 12:52:03 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/obama-says-clinton-campaign-depressing/#comment-232055 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! 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!

]]> By: Marissa http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/obama-says-clinton-campaign-depressing/#comment-231820 Marissa Tue, 08 Jan 2008 08:51:15 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/obama-says-clinton-campaign-depressing/#comment-231820 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. 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.

]]> By: Jim, Okla. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/obama-says-clinton-campaign-depressing/#comment-231477 Jim, Okla. Tue, 08 Jan 2008 05:35:50 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/obama-says-clinton-campaign-depressing/#comment-231477 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. 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.

]]> By: AJ, IL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/obama-says-clinton-campaign-depressing/#comment-231316 AJ, IL Tue, 08 Jan 2008 04:39:52 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/obama-says-clinton-campaign-depressing/#comment-231316 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! 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!

]]> By: Kiloki http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/obama-says-clinton-campaign-depressing/#comment-231250 Kiloki Tue, 08 Jan 2008 04:23:53 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/obama-says-clinton-campaign-depressing/#comment-231250 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????) 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????)

]]> By: John http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/obama-says-clinton-campaign-depressing/#comment-231207 John Tue, 08 Jan 2008 04:10:27 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/obama-says-clinton-campaign-depressing/#comment-231207 Choose a leader who can gets work done NOT a leader who can talk. Choose a leader who can gets work done NOT a leader who can talk.

]]> By: Paul L http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/obama-says-clinton-campaign-depressing/#comment-231162 Paul L Tue, 08 Jan 2008 03:59:48 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/obama-says-clinton-campaign-depressing/#comment-231162 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! 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!

]]> By: Janel, St. Paul, MN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/obama-says-clinton-campaign-depressing/#comment-231156 Janel, St. Paul, MN Tue, 08 Jan 2008 03:56:51 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/obama-says-clinton-campaign-depressing/#comment-231156 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 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. 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.

]]> By: Manuela http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/obama-says-clinton-campaign-depressing/#comment-231155 Manuela Tue, 08 Jan 2008 03:56:47 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/obama-says-clinton-campaign-depressing/#comment-231155 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. 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.

]]> By: John http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/obama-says-clinton-campaign-depressing/#comment-231148 John Tue, 08 Jan 2008 03:55:28 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/obama-says-clinton-campaign-depressing/#comment-231148 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 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.

]]> By: Claudia http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/obama-says-clinton-campaign-depressing/#comment-231043 Claudia Tue, 08 Jan 2008 03:31:52 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/obama-says-clinton-campaign-depressing/#comment-231043 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. 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.

]]> By: George from Oregon http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/obama-says-clinton-campaign-depressing/#comment-230937 George from Oregon Tue, 08 Jan 2008 03:09:39 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/obama-says-clinton-campaign-depressing/#comment-230937 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 ## 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 ##

]]> By: Cynthia http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/obama-says-clinton-campaign-depressing/#comment-230934 Cynthia Tue, 08 Jan 2008 03:09:21 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/obama-says-clinton-campaign-depressing/#comment-230934 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. 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.

]]> By: Diane from NYC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/obama-says-clinton-campaign-depressing/#comment-230898 Diane from NYC Tue, 08 Jan 2008 03:01:41 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/obama-says-clinton-campaign-depressing/#comment-230898 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. 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.

]]> By: GaryO Virginia Beach http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/obama-says-clinton-campaign-depressing/#comment-230873 GaryO Virginia Beach Tue, 08 Jan 2008 02:56:14 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/obama-says-clinton-campaign-depressing/#comment-230873 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. 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.

]]> By: shmarie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/obama-says-clinton-campaign-depressing/#comment-230827 shmarie Tue, 08 Jan 2008 02:41:17 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/obama-says-clinton-campaign-depressing/#comment-230827 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? 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?

]]> By: James Brown http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/obama-says-clinton-campaign-depressing/#comment-230809 James Brown Tue, 08 Jan 2008 02:36:49 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/obama-says-clinton-campaign-depressing/#comment-230809 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 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

]]> By: Missy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/obama-says-clinton-campaign-depressing/#comment-230808 Missy Tue, 08 Jan 2008 02:36:41 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/obama-says-clinton-campaign-depressing/#comment-230808 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. 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.

]]> By: Erik http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/obama-says-clinton-campaign-depressing/#comment-230806 Erik Tue, 08 Jan 2008 02:35:54 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/obama-says-clinton-campaign-depressing/#comment-230806 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. 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.

]]> By: jeff http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/obama-says-clinton-campaign-depressing/#comment-230793 jeff Tue, 08 Jan 2008 02:32:19 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/obama-says-clinton-campaign-depressing/#comment-230793 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. 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.

]]> By: rob http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/obama-says-clinton-campaign-depressing/#comment-230759 rob Tue, 08 Jan 2008 02:19:54 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/obama-says-clinton-campaign-depressing/#comment-230759 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. 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.

]]> By: Royale Kidd http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/obama-says-clinton-campaign-depressing/#comment-230712 Royale Kidd Tue, 08 Jan 2008 02:05:54 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/obama-says-clinton-campaign-depressing/#comment-230712 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. 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.

]]> By: davodd http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/obama-says-clinton-campaign-depressing/#comment-230684 davodd Tue, 08 Jan 2008 01:57:08 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/obama-says-clinton-campaign-depressing/#comment-230684 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. 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.

]]> By: Lynda - NYC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/obama-says-clinton-campaign-depressing/#comment-230669 Lynda - NYC Tue, 08 Jan 2008 01:52:29 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/obama-says-clinton-campaign-depressing/#comment-230669 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. 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.

]]> By: Tammy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/obama-says-clinton-campaign-depressing/#comment-230574 Tammy Tue, 08 Jan 2008 01:31:45 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/obama-says-clinton-campaign-depressing/#comment-230574 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. 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.

]]> By: andrew M http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/obama-says-clinton-campaign-depressing/#comment-230562 andrew M Tue, 08 Jan 2008 01:29:27 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/obama-says-clinton-campaign-depressing/#comment-230562 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. 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.

]]> By: judy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/obama-says-clinton-campaign-depressing/#comment-230485 judy Tue, 08 Jan 2008 01:12:15 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/obama-says-clinton-campaign-depressing/#comment-230485 GO HILLARY!! You can't have CHANGE without EXPERIENCE!! Vote for CHANGE and most importantly, EXPERIENCE--Hillary 08!! GO HILLARY!!

You can't have CHANGE without EXPERIENCE!!

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

]]> By: marymarlene gaskill http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/obama-says-clinton-campaign-depressing/#comment-230483 marymarlene gaskill Tue, 08 Jan 2008 01:11:49 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/obama-says-clinton-campaign-depressing/#comment-230483 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 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

]]> By: Anthony http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/obama-says-clinton-campaign-depressing/#comment-230476 Anthony Tue, 08 Jan 2008 01:10:25 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/obama-says-clinton-campaign-depressing/#comment-230476 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! 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!

]]> By: Amirage http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/obama-says-clinton-campaign-depressing/#comment-230442 Amirage Tue, 08 Jan 2008 01:04:26 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/obama-says-clinton-campaign-depressing/#comment-230442 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 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

]]> By: katie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/obama-says-clinton-campaign-depressing/#comment-230424 katie Tue, 08 Jan 2008 01:00:23 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/obama-says-clinton-campaign-depressing/#comment-230424 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. 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.

]]> By: marymarlene gaskill http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/obama-says-clinton-campaign-depressing/#comment-230411 marymarlene gaskill Tue, 08 Jan 2008 00:58:26 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/obama-says-clinton-campaign-depressing/#comment-230411 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 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

]]> By: Ann http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/obama-says-clinton-campaign-depressing/#comment-230360 Ann Tue, 08 Jan 2008 00:49:47 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/obama-says-clinton-campaign-depressing/#comment-230360 There is no possible way Obama has the experience whether it be academic, political, or life to run this country. There is no possible way Obama has the experience whether it be academic, political, or life to run this country.

]]> By: Lori http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/obama-says-clinton-campaign-depressing/#comment-230348 Lori Tue, 08 Jan 2008 00:47:55 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/obama-says-clinton-campaign-depressing/#comment-230348 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! 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!

]]> By: Grow up http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/obama-says-clinton-campaign-depressing/#comment-230287 Grow up Tue, 08 Jan 2008 00:36:34 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/obama-says-clinton-campaign-depressing/#comment-230287 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. 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.

]]> By: Teresa, Kansas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/obama-says-clinton-campaign-depressing/#comment-230244 Teresa, Kansas Tue, 08 Jan 2008 00:28:12 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/obama-says-clinton-campaign-depressing/#comment-230244 Seems like all of her "EXPERIENCE" would have taught her not to cry in front of camera's while running for president!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1111 Seems like all of her "EXPERIENCE" would have taught her not to cry in front of camera's while running for president!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1111

]]> By: andrew M http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/obama-says-clinton-campaign-depressing/#comment-230240 andrew M Tue, 08 Jan 2008 00:27:00 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/obama-says-clinton-campaign-depressing/#comment-230240 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 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

]]> By: Marsha, Portland, OR http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/obama-says-clinton-campaign-depressing/#comment-230236 Marsha, Portland, OR Tue, 08 Jan 2008 00:26:19 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/obama-says-clinton-campaign-depressing/#comment-230236 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... 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...

]]> By: Jimenez http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/obama-says-clinton-campaign-depressing/#comment-230219 Jimenez Tue, 08 Jan 2008 00:23:50 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/obama-says-clinton-campaign-depressing/#comment-230219 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. 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.

]]> By: andrew M http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/obama-says-clinton-campaign-depressing/#comment-230201 andrew M Tue, 08 Jan 2008 00:20:14 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/obama-says-clinton-campaign-depressing/#comment-230201 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 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

]]> By: Rob http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/obama-says-clinton-campaign-depressing/#comment-230159 Rob Tue, 08 Jan 2008 00:11:26 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/obama-says-clinton-campaign-depressing/#comment-230159 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. 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.

]]> By: Elizabeth Fenimore, Sacramento, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/obama-says-clinton-campaign-depressing/#comment-230144 Elizabeth Fenimore, Sacramento, CA Tue, 08 Jan 2008 00:08:37 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/obama-says-clinton-campaign-depressing/#comment-230144 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! 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!

]]> By: shmarie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/obama-says-clinton-campaign-depressing/#comment-230142 shmarie Tue, 08 Jan 2008 00:08:26 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/obama-says-clinton-campaign-depressing/#comment-230142 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. 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.

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