CNN

Obama cannot keep saying he's going to CHANGE things without saying exactly WHAT he wants to change, why, and when. Change from what – to what? The news media needs to CALL HIM OUT on what he means by that word. Define it for us. It's too simplistic just to say we're going to change things. We need to prayerfully consider who we'll vote for, and that person needs to hold the Constitution dear. It has served our nation well thus far.

Was anyone watching Charlie Rose when he asked former campaign consultant for President Clinton and friend of Senator Clinton, what he would advise Sen. Clinton to do now, given Obama's reported lead? His advice was to show her vulnerable side. The coffee shop 'moment' came less than 24 hours after that advice. Genuine emotion or political strategy???

To the person said that you believe a lot of the statements are "borderline racist."

Well, I do believe that a lot of these comments are BLATANTLY SEXIST!

President Bill Clinton can cry or say what he thinks about his wife's failure, it is his right to express his opinion. However what we know is that today American people are thirsty for CHANGE. Without doubt, Obama is bringing this Change we really need in our country. Obama is the symbol of american union ( republican and democrate people or independent persons...). We thank God for His gift.

I don't care what you post about her exp.

She has NEVER run a County

She has NEVER run a State.

She's been a senator for 6 years.

Man that's alot of exp right there.

Yea Right !

Why is Obama's lead in the poll being reported at 9%? The poll itself, and a previous report from CNN clearly state a 10% lead. The change makes me wonder about bias in CNN's reporting.

Looks like Edwards is joining the ObamaRama......

OBAMA – EDWARDS in '08 !!

Now THAT's the DreamTeam, my fellow a'Murkins.

GAME OVER

Can someone help me with this question? Hillary says she has all this experience but the only thing that I know she was a senator. Is she counting the year that her husband was in a office?

There is only one change that Hillary needs to make....be rid of Bill...who needs this man preceeding her or following her about.....now that would be a very meaningful Change.....especially is she is unable to be the front runner!!!!!

Bill–

It is ludicrous for someone who has a near 50% negative rating to be making an electability argument. Nearly half the country has said they would not vote for Hillary in recent polls. Obama beats every Republican contender in head to head matchups in polling for the general election. Clinton does not.

Cheers,
Mike

Rod–

Your post is wrong. Obama beat Clinton among Iowa's registered Dems 32% to 31%. He also beat her among voters under 50 and women overall.

Cheers,
Mike

washingtonpost.com > Politics,See how Barack Obama voted on key votes - the most important bills, nominations and resolutions that have come before Congress, as determined by washingtonpost.com.

Barack Obama has missed 166 votes (37.6%) during the current Congress. See a list of his missed votes since 1991 or see a full list of vote missers.

Barack Obama has voted with a majority of his Democratic colleagues 96.4% of the time during the current Congress. This percentage does not include votes in which Obama did not vote. See a list of his votes against his party since 1991, a list of all Senators in the Congress with a similar score, or a full list of party voters.
Gregg Amdt. No. 3673; To improve women's access to heath care services in rural areas and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the delivery of obstetrical and gynecological services , he did not vote, folks do your research. where is the crossover to bring change. this website is great to get a real idea of who you are supporting

Once again, we Democrats are having our general election campaign subverted by the so-called independents (i.e. Republicans) of two tiny states. A break down of the support for Obama in both of this attention getting states show that Clinton is supported by more registered democrats than Obama. However, the so-called independents are able to shape our race and pick our nominee but subverting the will of the aligned democrats.

I don't truly believe there are any TRUE independents. If you vote in the general election as a Republican, you are a Republican, If you vote as a Democrat, you are a Democrat. I'm willing to bet that if you quizzed the so-called independents in these two lead off states, you would find that most have been Republican supporters for years.

As I watch this crap unfold I cringe each time a news outlet shoves the camera into the face of some weaselwho claims to be independent and even at this late date doesn't know whom they are voting for. The attention given these two states, and their tiny fraction of the electorate is responsiblle for delivering GWB and they will also usher in a new sitting target for the Republican party war machine... if we (democrats) send up an inexperienced politico like Obama.

2 years in national politics is not enough. Vote For Me Because I'm Black.... that's not a platform. When you promise change... The American people must remember this: GEORGE BUSH PROMISED TO CHANGE WASHINGTON TOO !!!!

Anytime the Rebublicans feel good about a Democrat namely Obama, you know something is up. The Republicans tout Obama because they think they have a better chance to beat the Democrats in the if he wins the primaries. I find it hard the believe the other Democrat candidates are coming against Hillary the the same way the GOP candidates are. Do we really want another Reblublican in office?

Jamie–

There is a great deal of substance behind Obama's call for change. He has worked with Republican Senators like Dick Lugar to pass legislation to secure loose nuclear weapons in post-Soviet states. Obama worked with Senator Russ Feingold to pass some of the most far-reaching Ethics Legislation since Watergate. Obama has a history of bringing together Republicans and Democrats around issues like heathcare, gun control, racial profiling, and civil rights while he was a State Senator in Illinois. Of the major candidates left, only Obama had the judgment to oppose the Iraq War from the beginning, and stated his reasons, including, "fanning the flames of extremism in the Mideast"... "a lack of discussion on what post-Saddam Iraq will look like, and trying to prevent a splintering of the country between Sunni, Kurd, and Shiite factions".

There are many things that Obama has done which back up his call for change, and his calls for a return to common sense problem solving in Washington.

Cheers,
Mike

Speaing as an outsider, admiting that I have not fully listened to O'bama speak, I don't believe he has as good a chance of becoming the next president as Hillary Clinton. I think the Repuclicans recognize this and will continue to tout him as the man to beat.

Mitch in Detroit..

Don't vote for him because you are black and he is black. Listen to him. Check out his website, his positions (generally of the Democratic party, without the corporate sponsors, but WITH common sense added), check out the proposals he has put forth, and THEN determine if he is the candidate for you. If he is, great. If not, God Bless. At least you will have made an 'informed' decision.

You are only as pressured as you LET yourself be.

Can someone tell me What experience Hillary Cliton Have being president? She watched her Lieing Cheating husband closely? Please! Amnot American a But let me say this firstly i don't see Obama wining the democratic nomination i just hope by God it's not Hillary who does, Hillary is a fruad period.She is trying everything now that the press is saying she is not ahead."As a mother", " I really care about blah blah blah" or because it looks like she is losing.

I find it quite funny that Obama's history does not come into play as much as Hillary's does. Obama represents or represented the upper middle class when he was in the state senate, district 13 for illinois....that is a REAL problem for me, because im not upper middle class, but while i am black and proud of Mr. Obama...i know where Hillary stands and the fact that she has done so much for the black and and any other american community...that woman has my vote...not some well spoken, obviously wet behind the ears senator...i am 23 years old and i have common sense and any one can see that he is taking advantage of younger voters who are naive to the all of his positions, if you want change over look hillary's last name and elect someone who has been apart of american history since the early 70's, good nite

if obama's change rhetoric is so empty WHY HAS EVERY OTHER CANDIDATE JUMPED ON THE 'CHANGE' BANDWAGON? Every candidate is now trying to convince voters why they are the best agent for change. THEY ARE ALL POLITICIANS REMEMBER. and how is obama any more vague than the other candidates? in fact the only candidate who has stayed the course, and changed the least from his original campaign, is obama himself, preaching change. (ron paul is the steadfast exception. i mean the guy is a rock. immovable. a little extreme, but immovable) how ironic. people stop relying on the main stream media to spoon feed you your politics and do a little research for yourself. only then will you find which candidate suits you best. its sad that these blogs, which could be an awesome forum with stimulating dialogue, are nothing more than uninformed mud slinging gossip columns.

Hillory can shed all the tears she wants. If we play into it you'll see it every day for a month. She said "she is the most experienced and the hardest working for the past 35 years. I think that qualifies her as old politics. nothing new same storys, same rederic, was'nt for change until Iowa, Now its old politices making new change, I don't think so. another clinton in the white house we do not need.

Those of you that aren't impressed by Obama's "poetry and prose", I invite you to check out his stand on the issues @www.barackobama.com.

Those of you who question Obama's experience, ask yourself if this should be an argument about having a president that exercises good judgement, as opposed to having more time spent in Washington.

Or, does your fear of the inevitable force you to go with the status quo?

I hate to be rude, but posting that youtube video is just stupid.

I was stuck between voting for Obama or Clinton, Clinton at the NH
debate was winning for the first little part of the talk, BUT THEN, she started
with the ole "cut down the other person" speech and that did it, I totally scratched her off my list, she's out of there! I don't want to hear bad stuff about the OTHER
people running, I want to hear what YOU can do. Enough of the unruley campaigns speaking badly of the others, just tell us what YOUR point is please.
If slamming others is the ONLY way to try to make yourself look good, then you
aren't good enough Clinton.

Obama's typical speech messages:
"….stand by me and we will change the country and the world…".
" The country needs a real change…."
"…folks, change is what this country need right now!",
"…we don't want the same people in the white house, we need change"
"…I am an agent for change, help me implement change…"
"…this is a revolution for change!"
"…..if you vote for me you will be voting for change"

Notice the lack of content. Notice the repetitive term "change". Notice the lack of willingness to point to any realistic records for change. Notice the lack of details to the changes that he is proposing. Most importantly, notice how broad the definition of 'change' is and how VAGUE it is. A vote for Obama is a vote to confirm that you this country can not be bother with specifics. A vote for Obama is a vote to say…"don't ask don't tell"…..A vote for Obama is a vote for ignorance. The country is at a cross road, we need a Woman who has defy the odds to get where she is now….a woman who has done the tough battles….a woman who knows what it really takes to make change happen and know too well that talk is cheap.

I see what Obama has all of the kids doing that he had bused in... filling this website with negative Clinton comments to detour the undecided. It's sad that we as Americans would actually consider voting for a muslim that we are in several countries fighting against. I hate that anyone that is old enough can vote, because it does nothing but screw this country up. Voting for someone that you think is cool, is NOT cool... It's irresponsible. Barack Hussein Obama is his name, didn't we start a war in Iraq to get rid of one like him already, now you want him to run THIS country? America I fear is in far worse shape because of people who don't think. How can anyone with a clear conscience, vote for someone who was sworn in using the Muslim Koran instead of a Bible? One who instead of putting his hand on his heart during the pledge of allegiance, put his hands in his pockets and behind his back looking everywhere except the American flag? Someone who refuse to represent the very thing every war hero fought to defend and died for. Anyone that would vote for this person should go pledge allegiance to the Muslim Koran, the most UN-American thing I can think of. And this has NOTHING to do with his color, in fact, if Colin Powell was running, I would vote for him in a heartbeat over anyone that is up there! If by chance Obama Hussein makes it as the Democratic front runner, he has absolutely NO chance of beating any one of the Republican contenders, and I can tell you, that means a LOT more time in Iraq!

I resent news organizations that are surprised women are not necessarily for Hillary. We are not a bunch of mindless lemmings! I am democratic woman over 50 that will not under any circumstances, as long as a Bush isn't running, vote for Hillary. She is not sincere! She can not get elected! And those of you that say we will get two for one with H. Was Bill that good or was he lucky?

OBAMA/BIDEN 08

Pathetic

"Phonies Fade Fast"

HOPEFULLY AFTER TOMORROW ALL THESE PAID INTERNET THUGS WOULD COLLECT THEIR LAST PAY CHECKs FROM THE BOSS LADY AND WE COULD HAVE DECENT POLITICAL BLOGS FREE OF THESE HATEFUL, CHILDISH AND SILLY SLIME ABOUT OBAMA

THE CHARACTER ASSASINATION AIMED AT OBAMA IS SO 90′S, THIS IS THE 21ST CENTURY.

THIS POSITIVE CHANGE OUR GREAT NATION DESERVES HAS REALLY COME TO STAY, SWIFTBOATING, DESPERATION, CHARACTER ASSASINATION PLOYS AIMED AT OBAMA CAN'T STOP IT

I just want to cry myself to sleep when I hear people saying that they'll actually vote for Guiliani. What most of the country does not know is how reviled he was here in New York City right up to the very nanosecond that 9/11 occurred and he managed to do something right for a change. And now he's running on that–which is sick. He let all of the mentally ill out on the streets of NY, and made the city economy friendly to only the very wealthy–native New Yorkers can barely afford to live here anymore. The artists are being pushed out and the city is a giant mall. Yeah, it's safer, but who can live here? Let's not even discuss HIS personal affairs. Please, you wanna throw stones?

Anyway, Hillary is the person we need in office. Her commitment to the country and public service trumps all of the other static about 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.

Scott, "See the real Obama. is this what you want america??!!"
Are all you and your fellow pro-Clinton sheep out there now resorting to smearing Obama's name? You are no better than the Republicans were when in South Carolina in 2000 when John McCain was smeared for having a "black baby". Shame on all of you.

Obama '08

Go Obama. Please help us turn the page of statis quo.

To Jimmy, who said his son smoked pot: Did you ask him if he inhaled but did not swallow?

See, Obama smoked pot and admitted to it. Dubya Bush smoked pot and admitted to it. Bill smoked pot, and admitted to only inhaling but not swallowing! Now, of the three, who do you think is most unbelievable and should not be trusted to counsel your son?

By the way, I smoked pot up to 1989 or 1990, inhaled and swallowed! Have you, Jimmy, ever smoked pot? If you did, then your son is just keeping up a family practice. If not, then your son has started his own family practice!

By the way, cigarettes and alcohol, both of which are legal in America, kill more Americans every year than pot users. Something might be wrong with this picture, but this does not mean I support legalizing pot; only trying to figure out the harsh penalties imposed on pot users.

Barack Obama follows in the mold of THE GREATEST living American: Mohammed Ali. The difference is that Barack Obama is the Ali of politics.Go Obama!!!!

All of you luke warm voters..."I'll won't vote if Obama is nominated" "I'll won't vote if Clinton is nominated". Do us all a favor and move to Kenya or Cuba, that's where your vote will really count!

Hey! Nobama

You are the slim shady on this blog, and you are a republican trying to talk down
Obama because you want to run against Hillary the beatable.

See right through you slim shady, you are transparent as glass.

Did you find some help yet.

Odd how my comment waits for moderation, yet time passes and other people's posts get through. Regardless, let me pose this question.

Which candidate do you think will get this economy going in the right direction and be the "people's president?" Think about that one.

that's the nice thing about the evangelicals. there so whacky they could give us an archetypal liberal or a W., and we won't know if it's illusion or the holy spirit.

Democrats stand for Patroit Act, bringing troops back home and not fund for iraq war, energy reforms et el. All the democratic presidential candidates hoping to bring change have voted for it and not against it. Is this what the hope of change we are looking for. Americans should hope for change from neither democrats nor repulican but from an outsider who is not a senator but an independent presidential candidate from an independent party. It is difficult for senators to be elected president because of their track voting record. An Washing outsider can only bring change to american politics.

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

Jimmy in Iowa– Are you really blaming Obama for your child smoking a joint? Get real. Sounds more like poor parenting. Are you suggesting that he should have lied when he answered that question like Bill Clinton did. Pathetic.

about experience...mhhh who`ve had more time in public service btwn obama and hrc.??? do your homework, obama has. bills time ion office is not credible to hrc am sorry.

Can anyone honestly understand what he means by HOPE and CHANGE? Does he really think he can solve the problems facing this nation just by uttering those two words again and again. He looks and acts very similar to Bush in 2000. Bush talked the same stuff then i.e. CHANGE and UNITER. See where we are now. I think Americans can think and act better than just blindly following this man. I think he is selling snake oil to his followers.

To people comparing Obama to Bush and thinking Obama would have similar failures in the White House~

What have you been smoking?

As a black male, I am feeling very preasured by other blacks to back Obama because he is black and only for that reason. What have we become? If we back a man only for his race we have not learned anything over the last 150 years and we are no better off than where we were then. Lets make an educated choice, not one based on race bias, and show the rest of the country we are equal.

An Obama victory promises change! It promises hope! It promises long overdue dialogue to attempt to solve some of the greatest problems facing us in todays world! America is in dire need of a President who isn't afraid to make the tough choice and open dialogue with countries we've had little or no dialogue with for decades. Something as simple as starting a conversation may end years long wars that have cost US taxpayers billions. America is the greatest nation on earth, but it's time to make up. Even as children on the school ground, you learn that once the fight is over you shake hands. You may not be the best of friends, but you don't stay enemies forever. It's time for America to be the good sportsman and shake hands!! Reagan brought down the Berlin wall and the demise of the Soviet empire. Let Obama break down the barriers so that we can come closer to achieving world peace!! Let Obama try to steer America into the right path to avoid a climate disaster! Ultimately I want a President who will give my kids a safer world to live in!! Don't you?

I've voted republican practically my entire adult life (I'm 51) and will do so again if Clinton is the democratic choice, however I would vote for Obama. He's refreshing and seems genuine. Even better yet Obama with Edwards as vice president. Now there's a team I, a lifelong republican, could get behind.

If your moderator prohibits the simplest truths relating to genocide and misdirected funds, combined with inadequacies of governments and government organizations, then how the hell are people to be shaken from the disgusting apathy and ignorance which you, the media, are responsible for in this world. The truth should never be discarded out of hand in order to preserve what you, the moderator, believes to be unsavoury.
What do you tell the thousands of blacks in Kenya Mr Moderator? Tough titty?

and to the person who said that obama wont win because he will split independents, he is up 9 points AMONG DEMOCRATS. meaning that, because he is the most popular among indies, he may win by more than that.

Obama is taking advantage of widespread discontent with the current congress and george bush. the surprising thing is that so many people are showing such willingness to jump on this bandwagon so unreflectively.

you have to be able to work within the system. so obama will pied piper his way to washington, and even before he gets there be trying to figure out how all the buttons and levers of the existing system work in order to accomplish what we are still not sure he wants to accomplish. is he an archtypal liberal, confident and clever enough to make the the idea of taking on the liberal mantle popular again?

Is this emotional political wave sweeping through and defining the current political scene of america real? It is all ready generating a greater scrutiny about just exactly what obama hopes to accomplish, and how?

You have to engage the process to transform it, i have heard little about how obama actually plans to engage the political process.

Can you imagine a newspaper editorial calling Romney a phony, and Romney responds by pouting and saying that hurts my feelings. Then McCain tells Romney that "its okay that he is sincere enough" then people attack McCain for not being more complimentary to the wounded Romney?

Hillary wants to play this game two ways – one that she is a tough leader, and then she is a woman who needs special handling.

Hillary was attacking Obama and Edwards just before her pouting act. Why should Obama be put in the position of making her feel better?

Also, why is she stealing lines from her opponents? She immediately jumped on Obama's time for a change, and then she steals Edwards "its personal" to me to run for President. How many times did he say that in the last debate – and suddenly she crying and saying "its personal".

Hillary is losing all credibility. And Bill stop looking for excuses for Hillary's lack of appeal to the voters – its not because she is not a man, youthful or tall. It is because she has a very bad attitude and is disconnected with the people.

IF OBAMA WINS THE NOM (WHICH HE WILL NOT WIN) COME JAN 20TH 2009 THERE WILL BE A REPUBLICAN SITTING IN THE OVAL OFFICE AND DEMS WILL LOOSE THE SENATE WHY CANT YOU OBAMA SUPPORTERS SEE THAT.... CLINTON WILL BE THE NEXT PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES..

OH.. AND IN NH OBAMA MAY NOT WIN BECAUSE HES LEADING IN INDEPENDENTS VOTERS WHICH WILL BE SPLIT WITH MCCAIN AND THATS IF THEY EVEN VOTE DEMOCRATIC NH INDIE VOTES REPUBLICAN.. SO CLINTON HAS THE DEM VOTERS BACKING HER SO SHE MAY END UP WINNING..

To anyone saying that Iowa and NH dont mean the country...

http://www.mydd.com/story/2008/1/7/171412/8463?referer=sphere_related_content

Hillarys down nationally from an 18 point lead to a tie. A NH victory for Barack should put him ahead, especially if it is in double didgets as some of the recent polls suggest.

Confirmed: Barack Obama Practiced Islam
By Daniel Pipes
FrontPageMagazine.com | Monday, January 07, 2008

http://www.frontpagemag.com/Articles/Read.aspx?GUID=1F297C14-C64D-41B1-AEBB-E0325C823CD8

bola,

"not see obama has a black man" ?? Is there something I am missing about Obama? By the way, what are his views on Gay Marriage? Is he FOR or AGAINST Gay Marriage???

And, I am from Illinois, and I don't know anything about what Obama has done for our state. Why should I "research" it, when he should be proudly telling all of us potential voters the several good things he has done for us? That should be part of the "resume" he brings to touring as a Presidential candidate. I don't know of a thing he has done...........

Another thing: let's all talk about "Change", so we're all on the same page about what "change" Obama is about to bring to our country? We might as well discuss "cars" that Obama is going to bring America-–now, for a fact, there are many, many different kinds of cars, trucks, colors, models of vehicles.........I personally like the gas-saving Toyota model, 2 door..........

I believe some of these comments are borderline racist, and tinkering on the line of putting races against each other. This is the status quo for much of what America has become to expect. It seems a lot of these comments come from people that have accepted that change will never happen. That races can’t come together one day and realize that if we don’t stand-up for something, then will we will fall for anything Please look inside yourself and see that if we don't have change fast, the cost to our country will be to great .

The racist GOP are dancing in their best dancing shoes because they see the country will not vote for an african american. Obama comes over [which he is] as a very intelligent, knowledgeable and fair individual. His age is a detriment as is his world experience. The GOP is betting that the country will not AT THIS TIME and WORLD SITUATION vote for anyone without senior level intellect and experience. Hence the best bet is to get swing independents and republicans to vote against Hillary or for Obama HOPING that the country will not vote[AT THIS TIME] for an african-american and leaving them their best shot at keeping the White house.. These Repubs have no fairness or concern for anybody but the rich and special interests to stay on the prsent course no matter what danger to the country.

Haven't we had enough inexperience at the Presidential level? Look at the destruction that has taken place in just 8 years. One man, Bush, has managed to make the most prosperous, giving nation in the world hated by the world! Our nation is at a very critical time in our history, electing another person who is inexperienced will be a huge mistake, almost a death sentence for our nation! At this moment in time, we must ensure that we elect someone who is strong, experienced, diplomatic and can change the way our nation is viewed. Having a candidate like Senator Obama who is carismatic and makes us feel good because he is saying everything we want to hear does not take the place of EXPERIENCE! The Media keeps putting down the Clinton years. What was so wrong with the Bill Clinton years anyway? Our economy was prosperous, had good foreign relations, had a balanced budget and were viewed by the world as a leader among nations! Electing an EXPERIENCED, qualified candidate like Hilary Clinton or Joe Biden or John McCain, Bill Richarson would bring about the change and security that our country so despartely needs. God help the people of our country to see clearly and make an informed selection for the betterment America.

somebody shake obama up to start laying out the substance of his change and the specifics of how to bring about that change. how exactly is he going to unite the country split over, for instance, the war on Iraq? by bringing half the troops and leave the other half? by taking half the time hillary or mccain would take? how do you reconcile the warmongers with the anti-war folks, the zionists with the hamas sympathizers?
if he can't spell it all out persuasively NOW, he never will be able to LATER in the white house. let me know when he's ready to spell it out.

go read on CNN ticker what jack nicholson recently said to an interviewer: "i have by choice stayed out of the political arena, because vast majority of the population is invested, or hoodwinked to believe they have stakes in, the status quo as a way of life, so that there is hardly enough sincere desire in them for a profound change." how dead right and insightful he is! we'll get exactly what we order and deserve again in 2008.

people, real change doesn't spring out of campaign rhetoric: it comes slowly through bottom-up movements (certainly the ruling elites aren't going to provide necessary info and education) that raise grassroot consciousness in off-elections years as well as election years. it takes inspired sacrifice and dedication. go read about how big changes in human history have come about. and let me and jack know when you are serious for real change and capable of envisioning it.

until then, nobody's being fooled by anyone.

DO YOUR REASERCH BEFORE YOU START TO OPEN YOUR MOUTH ABOUT THIS GREAT GUY, HE HAS WHAT IT TAKES PEOPLE SO PLS VOTE AND STOP COMPLAINING. ANONYMOUS I TOTALLY AGREE WITH YOU. OBAMA CAN UNITE AMERICAAAAAA. GO OBAMAAA.

For all those saying "Obama can't win against the Republicans"...

Can you really, honestly believe that Hillary *can*?

The only think that has given Republicans hope in the last 18 months is that they'd have a Clinton to run against. Rightly or wrongly, Republicans have a hatred for the Clintons, and Independants aren't that far away...

Obama at least has a chance with those Republicans who feel their party has lost their way and nothing to offer.

But, go ahead and support the Clintons and their attempts (today was amazing) in their smear campaigns and old-school politics... you can do the job for them...

go obama, and all you haters out there focus and choose the best candidate and not see obama has a black man, he has nothing to do with what's going on in kenya so all you haters out there get your thinking right and vote for the man. he is different and he can unite us once again. LOVE YOU OBAMAAAAAAAAAAAAAA.

Hillary, honey......... those tears won't do anything but turn those fence-sitters away. That was by FAR your biggest mistake to date.

It may be abit close, but Obama WILL take the Democratic nomination, in the end. He is the JFK of the 21st century.

And since he is bringing out people who will be voting for the first time, AND wooing many centrist repubes, AND even more independants, he is almost certainly a shoe-in for the White House.

This is Especially true if a religious nut like Romney or Hickabee wins the repube nomination. It would be harder to beat McCain or Giulianni, but he is up to the task, without a doubt.

Obama is the catalyst for the "shedding of the old guard", and bringing in the TRUE intentions of the US Founders.

He WILL be the nominee from the Democratic Party, and he WILL be the next inhabitant of the White House. AND his fine leadership will resound so far and wide, that his VP will certainly be elected after him, as well.

The Obama-rama started Jan.3, 2008 and will run continuously for the next 9 years, or more. We are Ready, Barack !!

Take your place in history !! Obama '08, Obama '12, then Obama Chief Justice for LIFE. So be it.

Mark my words, my fellow 'Murkins......

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

She is such a disappointment...truly believed she was the one to dispell the stereotypes that women are too EMOTIONAL for postions of power.

What a sad day indeed...

OBAMA 2008

"All you see in every post from any Obama supporter is “..but he’s gonna bring us change and unite the country.” Not one will say what Obama plans to do because they don’t know. They just know he promises. It’s like a little kid who asks his dad for a bike for Chrsitmas and his dad promises knowing full well he has no idea how he’s gonna get him that back. And every year he’s disappointed. I guess Americans are willing to live in disappointment after disappointment until Obama can learn what he’s doing. If a Fortune 500 company appointed a junior level manager as its CEO, never in a million years would people say, but we see hope and he can bring change. "
CLINTON 08

Many of you sit there commenting that Obama isn't articulating any of his positions...that all he stands for is "change"...and that you don't understand his policies on specific issues.

Obama has an extensive listing of several issues on which he has taken a stand available at his website. There is also an area called "Fact Check" (factcheck.barackobama.com) where he and his campaign address his record on specific issues on which he has been challenged.

All I'd ask is that you at least do your research on Obama and the other candidates instead of reading a bunch of CNN headlines about "change" and assuming that's all Barack Obama stands for. Vote for whomever you'd like, but DO YOUR RESEARCH!

I have been a long time Republician, but all that has changed thanks to the leadership (?) of Bush. I also want change...but the sound rings hollow after watching the NBC Debates. I was leading towards Obama. After watching and listening very closely, I truly felt Clinton was more on target and direct with her answers. She was passionate (not angry) when she answered that she has already WORKED for change! Obama's idea of change for lobbist was to " work" to change a free lobbist meal from sit down to stand-up...that's piss poor work from a man who wants to become President. Is that the QUALITY OF CHANGE we Americans are looking for? Not by a long shot...right? The more I hear about Obama the more I'm for Clinton. She'll be the only person who can beat the Republicans nationwide ...when it counts!

I hear applause from Abe Lincoln's ghost.

Barack Obama's Racist Church
If Sen. Obama rejects the Rev. Wright’s warped view of this country, why does he continue to attend his church?

http://www.newsmax.com/kessler/Obama_Church_Racism/2008/01/07/62285.html

After all we just need *hope*, right?

If you are a Democrat, think before you vote to nominate Barack Hussein Obama for president . Trust me the GOP dirty machine will tear Hussein apart in one campaign commercial. Do not throw this election to the GOP. Hussein is not ready and capable of the leader of the free world. Hype and euphoria won't cut it.

I *hope* for restored American standing in the world.

Give me anything, but Billary!

I *hope* for energy independence.

Jimmy from Iowa...hope you don't catch your son haveing an affair, because you would have to again change your vote from hillary because of bubba and the only one left is a Republican...ask your son for advice.

I *hope* for affordable and accessible health care.

I *hope* the middle class is strengthen.

Back in 2000, America voted for "change" in an election with no one running against an incumbent. And then we got GW Bush. There's no change.
Obama is a pie in the sky candidate. Hillary is the real deal: experienced. And Obama? He's Hillary back in 1996.

I BELIEVE in CHANGE; I BELIEVE in HOPE; I BELIEVE in NOBAMA!

This guy is nothing but a song from a Baptist revival meeting minister! You can see and hear thousands of folks just like him if you visit any Baptist Church!

Yeah, they'll make you feel good... for an hour or so.

Once reality sets in you'll understand it takes EXPERIENCE, a good understanding of how SWAMPLAND works (Dysfunctional) and a RECORD of accomplishments; just as important: the understanding that REAL CHANGE is incremental in SWAMPLAND and everywhere else and takes TIME and a lot of HARD WORK!

Talk, and a teenage flock of supporters that mirror the KNOW-NOTHING OBAMA, is NOT the kind of change I'm looking for.

Conversely, I would shudder at the thought of Michelle Obama, who calls her husband, “STINKY” being the First Lady in the White House, representing America to the USA and other nations.

I'm a life-long Democrat and I will NEVER vote for OBAMA!

I'll give my vote to a REPUBLICAN first; even they are superior to what Obama brings!

Hillary is our only hope. Spdubois is right! There are way too many sheep in this country...being led to slaughter by the media yet again!

Obama is a terrific speaker, but that's all I see. The experience is still lacking no matter what way you look at it. He says change you can believe in, but when the
time comes, he lacks experience and finesse, to get things done. It would leave a lot of people very insecure about the safety of the country if you ask me. People should not vote just because a person is a great speaker. Talk is talk, and he does it in a way that draws you in. But this is not his time to win. Maybe and most likely 2012 will be his turn.

People should vote for someone who is ready to lead and Obama is just not ready. People should step back and think about their vote. Politics is a serious business, and not something one votes because a man can speak. Issues, issues and not popularity should win the day. I just feel Obama is just not strong enough to take on the world. No way, not yet.

"Already, 47% of the country has said that they will not consider voting for Hillary. In case you don't know math, that is nearly half the country. At no time in their losing campaigns did Gore or Kerry have a negative rating that high!""

And recent polls show that Obama's negatives are also rising almost as fast as his positive poll numbers. The reality is that negative numbers rise and fall for everyone. Just look at John McCain. The American public is FICKLE. Lord knows why anyone in his or her right might would put him/herself through the agony of an election. Can you imagine being vilified not only by the media but by your fellow citizens who DON"T EVEN KNOW YOU, but never miss an opportunity to write how much they "hate" you. We have serious problems in this country. But I digress, in Obama's case, the more some people realize he's a serious candidate, the higher his negatives will go. Remember you read it here first.

What I find ridiculous is, why are people so fixiated on Obama over someone like Ron Paul. They both want to pull out of Iraq, so if you like Obama's foreign policy ideas you should like Paul's (because his are better, and not a half-way solution AKA leaving military bases in the middle-east; causing continued animosity).

Does no one care about our economy or personal liberties? Don't you people understand that everything, and I mean everything will be threatened if our currency and economy tank. We will be vulnerable in all regards. It may not be our generation, but if you bring children into this world I would think you have a moral obligation in what is being left for them.

I *hope* price for education does not go sky high making it unavailable.

I have been a democrat my whole life and this primary season scares me. Someone before me said it well, What is Obama about? He dodges important questions. He talks about change. What kind of change? what are you going to do for me and my country Obama, or should I say what is Oprah's take on this since you message her frequently? UMMMM remember Bush was to make change. Did you like it? Are you better off now than you were pre bushie?
Senator Clinton has not only been a first lady and wife to a president but has had her own professional career. As a professional female you are insulting me by only looking at the female candidate as if she was only a wife. Research what these candidates have done in their lives.
I am a good judge of people and trust my gut feelings and something doesn't sit right with Obama, I can't put my finger on all of it (Oprah is part of it, what are her expectations and return on her investment?) except that he does not talk about issues. What is he about? What change? What has he done that has made change, he hasn't even mentioned jobs or the economy.
Romney will have the backing of all of the mormons throughout the country, count them up. A sizeable number. We need a strong figure to fight him. Not all democrats/independents will vote for Obama. Why is it that many African Americans won't vote for him? He will also loose the hispanic vote.
Please check things out before you vote.

Obama has THREE LOBBYISTS working for his CAMPAIGN in his PAYROLL. nuff said

I *hope* all Americans get health care.

I'll vote Republican before I vote for Hillary. She changes her specifics to make whatever audience she's facing happy. She's for keeping our country divided because fear and anger deflects attention from the real problems we need to address. She's a corporate and lobbyist darling, and, personally, I've had enough of the corporations running our country and the world. It's time for healing, not more infighting. We cannot heal under Clinton2, she'll just make the right/left split that much wider and leave moderate America to pay the bill.

I agree w. Lorenz. ANYONE but Hillary.

I *hope* we get out of Iraq soon.

Rebecca Wylie, TX January 7, 2008 6:12 pm ET

Clinton is the only very BEST choice for our Country. Why take chances with Obama riding a wave? When Clinton is more than ready to clean up this Country and to Lead us in the RIGHT Direction!

All I got to say with what happened in Iowa and what may happen in NH is like a bad bad horror movie. Like Invasion of the body snatchers. That is the only way we can explain these people even listening to Obama. We all want to believe in hope and change. Isn't that what Bush promised?

Everyone take 5 listen to Clinton. She beats them all and beats them big

One question for everyone touting Clinton's "experience":

Where were you when Joe Biden needed you?

I *hope* the economy improves.

McCain would be a complete disaster again Obama. Republicans, if you want a prayer of winning the national election, vote Romney. McCain is a fossil compared to Obama. Romney is a fresh face and yes, an outsider who could bring change. Romney is the Republicans only hope of beating Obama.

Neither one of these candidates will be a good president. As usual the focus is on image and not substance.

silly politicians. All( both parties) excerpt OBAMA.
he talked about change from day one. After voters went for change, all these phonies started talking about change.

go OBAMA 08

Geesh......Clinton cant bring change, she's too polarizaing a figure. May as well hit your head on a brick wall for the next 4 years if she were elected. Obama has never said that he knew how to fix everything, no president has in the past and none will in the future. But I feel he would surround himself with the best and brightest regardless of party affiliation. A great communicator, something lacking the last 8 years. Rock the Boat. Vote Obama

Yes, I find the similarity between Barack Obama and George W. Bush!

In November, there will be another Republican in the White House. Democrats are too disorganized to get over themselves and turn out for their candidate. In contrast, the Republicans will squabble during the primary, but support the candidate who emerges. This is why the Democrats have become a loser party. I am re-registering as an independent.

Tobby, I agree with your statement. It is time to end Kingship and family-based presidency. If we allow Hillay now, then after her 8years, one of the Bushes will come up again for another 8 years. Then, after then, Chelsea will then become our next president. We say no to this two rogues families–who have divided our country for over 20 years.

Gary January 7, 2008 5:27 pm ET "I think the Clinton team would be much better off to understand the current wave of support for the ' change' candidates."

Clinton's supporters understand the 'current wave', but they also understand that waves are passing phenomena. I personally prefer a standing rock that a perishable wave that will vanish when the wind changes direction.

Hillary'08!

Suppert Hilary!!!

obama all the way

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

Everyone who is following Hillary — I call you sheep — because that's EXACTLY what you are. Hillary sounds EXACTLY like George W. Bush the first time around — I can bring change, blah, blah, blah. Look what it got us. W had more experience than Hillary …. how scary is that. Hillary reads the teleprompter to get her words. I ask myself — where's the beef?

It's amazing reading the comments of Hillary supporters .they talk about Obama being shady and they don't trust him. they are the sheep and the Clintons are the hurds-men. They fail to remember the scandals that plauged the white house and the democratic party under Bill Who looked americans in the eye and lied. Hillary is doing the same, after all, she learned from the best. As far as experience, her husband was president not her and she can ride his coat tails all she wants but the bottom line is that we the people are sick and tired of polliticians who are corporate freindly and who look us in hte face and lie. We see right through you Hillary. For hose of you that support her, wake up and smell the coffe,how many times does the horse have to kick you before you get out of the way! Obama and Edwards are genuine in there message of changing the way this country is run and ther message will become reality in Nov. Infact Iwould go as far to say we will see a Obama / Edwards ticket. together the two are unstoppable.As for Hillary, let sleeping dogs lye, her run is up and so is the Clinton jig.

I am voting for Obama because our forefathers left Europe for America because they do want a kingship or family-based president. In the past 20 years, mention one president of United States of America that is not of the Bush-Clinton? If you have a different answer, then, I will VOTE for Hillary Clinton. Guess what? We are over 300million people in this country. Wake up people; else, Jefferson and others will be weeping for the country they fought for.

What is Barack about?

Voted NO on declaring English as the official language of the US government. (Jun 2007)

Huh? Does he want it to be Arabic??? Someone? Anyone? Answer?

Its like American prestige is bouncing back with Obama. Top 3 European newspapers from Germany, UK and Holland resported an Obama europhoria in their various countries with titles as LINCOLM, JF Keneddy then OBAMA.

Amazing

I am beginning to believe that being the best candidate has NOTHING to do with getting elected.

OBAMA IS A SUPERMAN. HONEST. ITS A TREW STORY.

HE IS GOING TO UNITE THE COUNTRY JUST LIKE BUSH SAID IN 2000.

Quick , vote this guy who cannot possibly have enough experience to be president in BEFORE YOU REALIZE WHAT AN IDIOT YOU ARE for voting for him.

Quick !!! Get him in before the stark reality sets in.

spdubois: Hillary needs you out there winning over voters, not trolliong around on blogs posting lies and hatred.

I can't resist responding to you, though: HAVE YOU HAD YOUR HEAD IN THE SAND FOR THE PAST YEAR? Obama followers are sheep? I'm sorry, but last time I checked, we were the ones who endured 6 months of HRC as the inevitable nominee. We were the ones who have spent our evenings and weekends volunteering to build a historic grassroots movement for change. We were the ones who said "YES WE CAN" when everyone else said we couldn't.

I agree that the press has way overblown Barack's standing since Iowa, but where were you for the months and months when the press ordained Hillary on a daily basis?

I feel sorry for anyone who won't be a part of this movement. Throughout history, those who choose hope over fear, optimism over cinicism, are hearalded as change-makers, revolutionaries. YOU will never be able to say, "I was there. I helped do that." Too bad.

Obama may inspire but Hillary will get the job done. Hillary will bring our soldiers home. Hilary will bring back respect to America. Hillary has experience and strength. Hillary is the best Democratic presidential candidate. Don't give the next four years to the Republicas. Hillary will bring about change in a very positive..

You know, I am getting dismayed by CNN's coverage of Obama as the only candidate.....oh, for a minute I THINK I saw an Edwards picture that CNN had posted, maybe another of Clinton. I am for a news agency to be fair and balanced and not biased and influential. In the past I had liked CNN for the fact that they were 1/2 way balanced and non-partial oin relating their news stories. (I sincerely believe that there is a CNN exception to the rule here: Anderson Cooper is one of the best around. He is VERY impartial, as his show suggests: Anderson Cooper: 360. He reports ALL of the sides to a story, not just his side. The mark of a really good journalist or TV news relayer is one whom can lay out a story-–all sides--and no one in his/her listening/reading audience can tell WHAT THEIR PERSONAL OPINION IS. Larry King is like that, also. Larry King and Anderson Cooper are extreme assets to CNN as fair and balanced media persons, when relating a story. THERE IS NO SPIN, WHATSOEVER. This allows the average person in America to gather the ACCURATE, TRUE facts and think about how they feel about the story. NO ONE IS TRYING TO SWAY THEM ONE WAY OR ANOTHER.

I challange all reporting entities at CNN to adhere to this excellence in journalism, and leave spin out of the reporting, so that there is fairness to all candidates, whether Republican OR Democrat.

STOP THE WAR IN IRAQ NOW, from somewhere in America

As Democrats, we should be sticking together. I believe in Obama and want to cast my vote come election time. But if Hilary ends up the Front Runner, she will get my vote. It's not about who's the best Democrat, but that there's one elected President. it is time for a change, and a repulican will not bring it around!

Clinton and Obama are tied at 33% in the first national poll since mid-december

the momentum will kick in and finish her off soon

http://www.realclearpolitics.com

Obama's goal - since he entered public life more than 20 years ago - has been to open up the government to the people. He will shine an unwelcome light on the workings of Washington, and we will all be better off for it.

Why can't HRC understand this simplest of facts: an overwhelming majority of Americans don't want her to be the next president.

The only way she can bring people together is by being AGAINST something else. America is ready to come together FOR something. We're tired of being divided. There are more than enough reasonable and well-intentioned Republicans out there to form a working majority.

My message to HRC: you are running the risk of ruinging your family's legacy with all the dirty tricks you're pulling out. Nobody likes a sore loser.

who cares! hillary, do you believe in miracle? well, it still happens you know. you still lead in the national polls. there is still Super Tuesday coming. People who vote for Obama are Republican fanatics. They want to put another Republican in office.

i am a democrat but if Obama wins i will vote for McCain

Anything but Hillary

I believe Hilary is the best/strongest canidate to beat the republicans. The dream ticket would be a Clinton/Obama ticket. But the reality is are we going to elect the first female president or the first African american president? I have asked this question for the past year. My vote is for Hilary. I do not believe the country is ready to elect an African American, but at the same time many people have said...They would rather vote and see an African american in a position of power, before they vote and see a women in a position of power. What does that say about us as a country? I am a female, pro liffe, mid thirties and middle class. I am waiting for history to be made on Election Day.

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

Clinton is the only very BEST choice for our Country. Why take chances with Obama riding a wave? When Clinton is more than ready to clean up this Country and to Lead us in the RIGHT Direction!

Everyone who is following Obama - I call you sheep - because that's EXACTLY what you are. Obama sounds EXACTLY like George W. Bush the first time around - I can bring change, blah, blah, blah. Look what it got us. W had more experience than Obama .... how scary is that. Obama reads the teleprompter to get his words. I ask myself - where's the beef?

Listen up sheep - the world is in a different place than it was 15 years ago when it didn't matter about experience. We need EXPERIENCE NOW.

I agree with Jamie - he's a junior manger who's NOT ready to be a CEO.

I was much better off financially under the first Clinton and know I will be under the 2nd Clinton.

Stop reading the online news and start checking out websites like the League of Conservation for environmental ratings or senate.gov for voting records. Then you will find the candidate that you agree with most strongly.

I have done the research and my vote will be for Obama '08.

No Lobbyist Money. How great is that. OBAMA!

ha ha ha ha.... Gail, I nearly fell off the desk while laughing because of your post....hillarious!

I caucussed for Barrack Obama in Iowa, just to latter catch my son smoking a jiont. During my reaction and punishment he argued back that it was ok to smoke Pot because Obama did and he is going to be President and will legalize it. So how do I argue with this. The only choice I have is to try to get Obama to explain to my child and the children around the United States that he used his past exsperence as a vote getter. A political stunt that could create a loss of life for some child with an overdose of drugs. America, Barrack made a very large mistake at the expense of our children he DOES NOT NEED TO BE PRESIDENT> THAT WOULD SEND THE WRONG MESSAGE TO OUR YOUTH. I can not take back my vote, but can do every thing I can to get this message out. I have changed my position to John Edwards, until I watched the debate. Now I will Support SENATOR CLINTON FOR PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES> Barrack go lead Kenya. You have as much tie there as you have her

Not to sound cocky, but I don't think Obama can be stopped, and I am glad of it. He is so different from anyone I've ever heard of (though as a 19 year old, I haven't experienced much) and I think he'll lead a different Presidency. Obviously, he won't be perfect, but I really think he could inspire Americans to create a new sort of political establishment in Washington and lead us out of this political gridlock and improve our standing in the world.

Dear american friends

Here is a little note from Denmark and a former University student in Ohio. This goes out to the voters in New Hampshire AND the rest of the US.

I – like many non-americans – follow the presidential campaigns from abroad, and try to understand, what goes through the minds of the americans, when they choose candidates.

I of course can't know all about present internal affairs in US Politics and Society in general. There the american people knows best. However – what I CAN do is listen to the candidates build foundation supporting their ideas, thoughts and plans for a great nation, that momentarily suffers greatly, as I see it. And then analyze the arguments.

If I were american citizen, I would urge all candidates to be more concrete. Tell the voters not just what they want to do... but how they plan to carry out their promises.

I have great respect for mr. Obama, but he's been very good to dodge the more complicated questions. And that's a shame, cause there is definitely great potential in the guy.

At the same time I'd urge the americans to ask him to answer these tough questions, and not just let the other candidates discuss them. In my – again from far away heli-view – Mrs. Clinton has shown the most strong character during this campaign so far. She seems more whole as a person and she sounds like everything she says comes from the heart. Trustworthy I'd say. I'd choose a candidate that dares....

Please dear friends... Think about it... which candidates dares?

Forever greatful Dane

/Ken

People, take the blinders off your eyes and have a look at reality for a minute.
The sad fact is, Obama is NOT going to win the general election. How did George Bush pull through last time, after unprecedented negative ratings? Middle America. People who refuse to acknowledge change, who are still living in 1952. What makes you think those people are going to vote for a black man? Listen, I think all 4 Democratic nominees are far more qualified and will evoke change more than any Republican. In fact I think Obama is fantastic. But if he wins the nomination we're screwed. The Republi-can't Machine is going to ride all the way into the White House and we'll be back at square one. PLEASE vote Edwards or Clinton. At least then we'll have a fighting chance.

BTW, fellow Democrats and Hillary supporters, I have heard a lot today that Hillary is the one with the best change of beating the Republicans. Can you please give me an explanation as to why you believe that.

Already, 47% of the country has said that they will not consider voting for Hillary. In case you don't know math, that is nearly half the country. At no time in their losing campaigns did Gore or Kerry have a negative rating that high!

What you also don't realize is that a Hillary nomination will pump up the Republican party like never before. How do you think that will effect Democratic candidates who already have tough challenges ahead of them in traditionally conservative areas?

If Hillary were to get nominated, you can bet that Bloomberg will run, and it will be the first time in my life that I don't vote Democrat on the presidential ticket.

No spin doctor here. I'm a 27 y/o working young adult. And while it doesn't matter, I do happen to be black. I see Obama's supporters have mastered his game though. Yet, for all the skillful deflections, no one still has spoken anything about Mr. Obama's substance. Short, long, backwards, forwards, it's all still sounding the same – If we just believe he'll bring us change.

Edward's chance to get in front is coming,don't worry. Everybody gets a chance at being the target.

huff and puff all you want but, the national election will be between 'her royal highness' and Rudi...just hope MRS. Pure Evil loses ..

HIllary is a great woman and a great American politician. But Obama is still the superior candidate and has my vote.

Obama’s entire persona has compelled the American voters to culturally correct themselves to look beyond the candidates colour and characteristics and consider the content of their character. In weighing integrity and experience voters are choosing competency over cronyism.

Considering that, of seven polls conducted on Dems in NH, Obama is leading in six and Hillary in one. And considering that the Clintons are known to rely on instant polls, thanks to Dick Morris, to help President Bill frame his sound bites in time for the evening news and next day newspapers, it is easy to see why Hillary has broken down.

What do you do when, after working for 35 years to build experience leading to the White House, you have come this close to sealing the deal only to be upstaged, not by a Black candidate, but by voters who don't like you? You wake up on the eve of the NH primary, knowing you got blown away in Iowa, and six of seven polls have you in second place. Now, that should make even a big man cry, much less a phony like Hillary!

Black New York Republican and laughing my head off at how this carpetbagger is getting whacked, not by a Black man, but by white voters!

People that say Obama can't bring about change (like Jamie in New Orleans) don't understand what change really is. It is not seeing something wrong, changing it, and then forcing people to accept the outcome.

Making change is creating a movement. The people actually create the change, they are just directed by the change agent. In change, there is uncertainty, there is risk. Creating change also requires hope that the change is possible and is worthy.

In Obama's campaign, alone, he has created change. While most of the candidates have run traditional campaigns, Obama has created a movement.

It is OUR government people. Let's take it back.

Obama '08

HIllary's spin doctors have arrived to try and shape this blog discussion.

AND PLEASE PEOPLE TRY TO KEEP YOUR COMMENT SHORT

YES I'M TALKING TO YOU JAMIE FROM NEW ORLEANS

Well, let Mr. Obama enjoy his 15 minutes and 9 point lead Hype while he can as
Iowa and New Hampshire's do not represent mainstream America, Super Tuesday does!

Hillary is strongest/best candidate to beat the REPUBLI-CAN'TS

Go President Hillary Rodham Clinton!!!!!

If we coud just bring out the young vote, if they would just vote, there would be no more republicans getting elected anywhere.

Obama seems to have struck a chord in the young people, something Hillary and none of the Repulicans cant do, they are probably praying that young people stay home and not vote.

I think (and pray) that Hillary and the Republicans are wrong this time.

Wow, the teleprompter in a teflon suit, Obama, pulls ahead of the corporate Dem, Hillary, while the media completely ignores the real progressive in this race, Edwards. It's a shame.

NH isn't a winner take all and they will both get their share of delegates, just like Iowa where Clinton only recieved one less.

Hillary is going to win in NY, CA, TX, and a few other big states.

If she doesn't get the DNC nom I'm voting Republican. Obama is shady and I don't trust him at all.

Well, let Mr. Obama enjoy his 15 minutes and 9 point lead Hype while he can as
Iowa and New Hampshire's do not represent mainstream America, Super Tuesday does!

Hillary is strongest/best candidate to beat the REPUBLI-CAN'TS

Go President Hillary Rodham Clinton!!!!!

I keep hearing people saying what does Obama mean by change?
Change!!!! What alot of people don't get and why I support Obama fully. Obama is not playing the superhero card where he is going to go in and change politics. What I get from Obama is he will open up Government to the people, its we the people's job to change Government.
I do not beleive any one person can change Government, but returning our government back to the people, we can change government. I honestily beleive Obama can only be the start, the actual work starts after he is elected!!!"

OBAMA can't win a general election. He just isn't ready to be President of the most powerful nation in history. He cannot go in on day one and be President and that is what we need after 8 years of republicans and George Bush. I will not vote for him.

Who cares. Come on down south where there are real Democrats. Go Hillary.
It makes me sick that people buy the bull hook line and sinker instead of reviewing what they have actually done.

I hope we are paying attention people, this just, just may be the moment that we can tell our grandchildren: "I was there when it started".

It just might be the moment.

Obama has tons of experience, from passing a bill in Illinois to force videotaping of confessions while having to argue with Republicans, Democrats & the police force. All of which in the end voted uninamously in favor of his bill.

Obama has a strong history of uniting parties to find a common goal. Obama also has multiple pages of analysis on his plans for change.

Do your research , educate yourself and Barack Obama is much more than just a public speaker, he has the potential to shape the planet progressively.

America's bully reputation doesn't get restored by Hillary Clinton. Not even close. She is part of the establishment and would probably quit the senate if not for her presidential run.

Would any of you vote for Laura Bush in the future?

I think that too many Americans have become so discouraged by the present administration, that it has made them vulnerable to Obama's seductive illusion (delusion) and rhetoric of empty promises that he can't deliver. Remember, he opposed the Iraq War from the start. Yet, when he got to the Senate his first act wasn’t uniting Republicans and Democrats to end the war, it was beginning his campaign for President. And he was so fundamentally opposed to the war that he voted to fund it over and over again. He’s gonna be for change, change, change. Although no one is paying attention to any real issues, if you look at his record, he is so far left he almost wraps around to the right. How is he gonna bring people together when his views are so out of step with the central majority of the country. Maybe he intends to pull a rabbit out of his hat, because he sure hasn't offered a valid plan on how he will accomplish all of his rhetoric. But it’s a shame that people are so desperate to hear a few good words that they will believe anything.

All you see in every post from any Obama supporter is “..but he’s gonna bring us change and unite the country.” Not one will say what Obama plans to do because they don’t know. They just know he promises. It’s like a little kid who asks his dad for a bike for Chrsitmas and his dad promises knowing full well he has no idea how he’s gonna get him that back. And every year he’s disappointed. I guess Americans are willing to live in disappointment after disappointment until Obama can learn what he’s doing. If a Fortune 500 company appointed a junior level manager as its CEO, never in a million years would people say, but it’s good cause he says he can bring change.

Anyone can spout off the mantra "Change, change, change," but few can deliver on merely lip service. At least Hillary has a comprehensive plan on how to bring about change, and is honest enough to look Americans in the eye and say HOW she intends to do it. Obama's rhetoric is shallow, lacks substance, and doesn't stand a chance against a Republican candidate. Everytime he’s confronted with a major issue or called out on his inconsistencies, he runs back to but I’m gonna bring change. Remember when Hillary so correctly called him out on his New Hampshire chair being a lobbyist after he had just given a brilliant rant about fighting lobbyists. All he did was shake his head like a little puppy and the next day his campaign releases a little disclaimer that he thinks state lobbyists and federal lobbyists are different. So much for his vow of change. After all the hoopla and dust has settled and it gets down to the final two towards November, Obama will not be able to deflect as he so brilliantly did in last Saturday’s debate. Americans will want an experienced person in office to reverse the course of destruction that we are headed toward, even if it means electing a Republican over a rookie. We don't have time to experiment with an apprentice who is full of hype, but void of experience. I believe we used to call that IGNORANCE! I want someone who really knows what the heck their talking about, doesn't make false promises, and can deliver. That person is not Obama!

Come Novemeber 2008, you'll get change, but it'll be a change in the Republican in the White House.

(And all the rebuttals to this will be, "...but we need change and he's gonna bring us change.")

GO OBAMA!!!

You will win new hampshire. The real hillary came out during the ABC New Hampshire debate when she got really angry when questioned on her past experience. Obama is intelligent and a fresh face. Hillary has accepted more money from lobbyists than any demoractic or republican presidential hopeful. Vote Hillary if you like the status quo.

I think the Clinton team would be much better off to understand the current wave of support for the ' change' candidates. Americans want the face of Washington to change. They want government to work and act differently . This hurts the 'establishment' candidates. If I was Clinton I would be changing her tune that she has already ' done' change. What America seems to be saying...is that they want government to be ' changing' its ways of governance. She has yet to address how she would do that...perhaps because her support comes from the very seem people whom she needs to sever with , to ride this new ' American wave '. She is got a battle now. It will be interesting to see how this plays out in the larger states that generate the larger number of delegates. And does the ' wave' carry momentum to the undecided or 'swingers' at those larger primaries, say on Super Tuesday – Feb.5 ?

So whats that...about 180 New Hampshire voters?

Gimme a break!

Obama has inspired many to get involved in this political process and to contribute to whats going on in America. How many politicians lately have moved people to do just this?

Obama '08!