Wolf, These people who say they want change in politics amuse me. They're the same people that wanted change in 2000, then went out and voted for George W Bush. See where that got us. Now they want to change to Barack Obama, who has the support of who, the established democrats, ala the Kennedy clan, that supported Bush's war and voted for the increase in military spending which put more fire power in the war, but didn't help protect our troops over there. It also didn't protect military families of troops overseas, nor protect our fughting troops when they FINALLY did come home. Looks to me like it's the same old politics with Obama, more than Clinton.

The most obvious part of this drama, has been the extent to which media have succeeded in hiding their complicity in injuring Hillary and her campaign. And, by media, I certainly mean CNN, and "the best news team on TV." Quite aside from the usual nuts posting a steady wittches brew of hatred against the former first lady, CNN's people show an astonishing bias against her. It seems you can't stop attacking Hillary. When you discuss Obama, it's always with the goal of improving his hopes of destroying Hillary. You literally brag about the extra money he has, as if this hasn't been something most people have deplored in politics. But since, in this case, it's being used against Hillary, it's all fine and good. It's as if no one is permitted to say a kind word about her, and you relish the hope that you'll find some means of undermining her, of minimizing her achievements, of ridiculing her efforts. What the hell is wrong with you people?
You speak of Obama having "erased Hillary's lead in California," a preposterous and ludicrous misestimate of reality. Whatever drop we've seen in Hillary's campaign has come from media, not from Obama. Obama can't get out of his own way, and if left alone would, in spite of his endless money, implode, right before our eyes.
jp

EAR SIR:
IF HILLARY CLITON TO BECOME USA RESIDENT IS BILL GOING TO BE FIRST ?

SAED

WOW! Please show Michelle Obama's speech on Sunday at UCLA. What a speaker, she really touched on the issues that I believe in.

Question: When Hilary Clinton was in the White House she attempted to launch a healthcare program that was a complete failure? Why do you not ask her about that attempt? Ask her how we can be sure she won't take us down the wrong road again, please.

Seeing how Wolf Blitzer is in the back pocket of the Clintons and afraid of asking tough quesiton and not man enough to ask, this should be a rerun of past democratic debates. Boring and sensless. I also noticed the republicans are often asked hard questions and sometimes really dumb. I feel they have been set up and wish they would have gone to a different format since the Clinton News Network has the bias of their political power through them. What a waste of time and money. Never talk about the issues. Just each other.

I think CNN should make an endorsement rather than stylishly presenting negative report about the Clintons. How can CNN report a story about the debate tonight just some minutes ago without mentioning the winning in New Hempshire for Hillary Clinton, but stress the fact that Michigan and Florida are not too important.

I have keenly followed the primaries and think Americans should wise up and see beyond gender and look at the issues. Governance is about ability and one of the key ways to measure this, is from the past records of an individual. And I must say part of the strength in leadership is how you are able to deal with the opposition. If you cannot successfuly manage them, they will disrupt even your good programs.

Therefore, I think Hillary Clinton is the best candidate for America right now.

like you know every body no change i go to be here in America every this is done just to progress what previous present did, just looking for ecomic,foren relation ship, hearth care , buld more job ,immigration clinton came she said change obama the same the lie 4 year in office nothing done they just that say that people to to vote for them when go to the office they forget

Mr Cnn ask Mr Baraka obama why when he elected for seneta he went to his father home county and people see him like rock star he do the same when i will be present in usa

2 Qestion people from kenya ask him before to go to kenya to be a present there ask him if he lose here in usa he can go to kenya to be a present. to mrs clinton if she be a present she go to use her husband like who in her cabnet? thanks very much mr wolf your number one press in world people like you a lot i be a lot of county talk about you wolf good job

I found this interesting. On Clintons website in the photos there is a giant American flag with upside down stars. I believe the photos were taken in NH.

WOLF, YOU DID IT AGAIN. You keep quoting Donna Brazil's being offended by Bill Clinton's comments – when you know she revised that statement in great detail and in favour of the Clinton's support of the African American community. Jeez.

America needs a new inspiring breathe. Not Madline albright…. A real new blood a new face. We thank them and respect them for whatever good and bad they did but now it is enough.
Let America have the inertia that would catapult her to a place where it belongs and this would come as far as empirical evidences can tell from Obama.
God Bless America

As a president of a proud nation Clinton should believe in her ability and try to show what she can do for America not put fictious blames against others and she should not delve into what others cannot do.

Will hillary take (share) some of the responsibilities for some grand mistakes done during her husbands tenure? Because they say behind every strong man , there is a strong woman . so she was part of all trhe processes during clinton's tenure.

I wish America triumph above all and at this critical moment I dont thing Hillary taking America where it belongs. Because, this campaign could not be a grave yard of what she has been brought about and that somehow contributed to the isolation of America in the Arab world yet she is running for a presidency to insert a thorn into the wound of the American people. I am so sorry to say this America just have had enough of her eras and it is good to leave for the two folks there.
God Bless America

Dear Wolf,
I sincerly believe you would ask this question Senator Hillary Clinton,
Last time in New Hampshire she aruably appealed to the emotions of some voters and managed to win. However, dont you think that would be a setback for her because a leader although he/she passes through hardships he should lead with courage. She should have shown strength, courage but she failed to do that. My grand pa used to say be a mani.e be strong. There would be myriads of issues in America in the forseeable future is she going to cry in puublic for that also?

hello politics )

let us think what are the best options for us. in my opinion Edwards should drop out of the race!! he knows very well he is not going to win and he does not have enough support or money to run his election. i agree with his ideas but he had his chance in the past and it did not work with the American voters. however, he should endorse Obama and maybe become his runner mate . this will help Obama for sure and stop the Clintons and their dirty politics. Obama is the new blood , his ideas and his hope for this country make all Americans proud and optimistic for a better life. we should encourage all young people to vote because in this election our new president will be picked by the new generation not the old school voters.
the new generation care less about race , gender and religion. what we care about is how to make U.S of America strong again ( economically ).
God Bless you all and YES WE CAN !!!

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there is more so stop then bull

I am not quite sure what " your comment is awaiting moderation" means…I am a first time contributor…please advise if I need to do anything further?

Wolf,

Why is the Wyoming primary not considered important? What about Nevada, why is South Caroling more important than NV.

If McCain plans on winning this thing somebody (Iranians) better do something fast so that we (The U.S.A.) have no choice but to invade and bring democracy to your land of terror. I suspect that if McCain's numbers are low after Super Tuesday, we should see war in Iran sooner rather than later as a play on his tough-on-terror stand. This murderous move could also behoove Rudy. Either that or somebody gassing up a plane and running it into something. It doesn’t matter who pilots the plane obviously, just as long as we can label them terrorists, and conveniently find their passport lying near the wreckage nearby thus putting a Middle eastern face with the crime. I hope the American people won't be fooled by this "stunt" again because I've got a feeling there could be one more round of this sort of thing coming up very soon.

Ron Paul '08

From Canada.

I've been following CNN ll afternoon and evening today. I guess all you reporters at CN are pretty disappointed to see Hiliary sitting at 40%. All afternoon CNN had people pro-Obama. I was fully expecting CNN to 'endorse' Obama.

I think Presidetn Clinton was right in his 'fairy tale' comments as well as the media giving Obama a 'free ride.'

Maynard

I believe in the end we will see a Clinton Obama ticket. Hillary will prevail due to the wins she will realize on Super Tuesday. Obama must be on the ticket. He will bring the youth vote and deliver Illinois in the general election. California and New York are safely in the Democratic column as will be Michigan, Ohio, Mass. Conn. New Jersey, and Indiana. Florida should go Democratic this year as well as Oregon and Washington. If Obama does get the nomination, I see Hilary in the second spot, she wants to be in Washington and if Obama wins a second term, Hilary will be our next president after Obama. Look for a long absense for the Republicans thanks to George. I sincerely hope whoever wins the White House does not invite George back into it ever. He has disgraced the office, lied to the American people, and should be run out of town.

i am wondering why the US asks all registered citizens to vote. if you can forecast a victory with 10% of the precincts in, then why have the rest of the 90% of the votes. I am not making fun of voting, but its all statistics. You can sample a population with a small sample. Sampling is used everywhere. Yes, as US citizens its important for your voice to be heard but in the end wont everything end the way its supposed to be? All you need is a good sample size and I guess 10% is good? Just a thought, not a criticism and I would like to hear all your thoughts.

Ok, I understand that you have fill air time, but with 11% of the vote in, it is irresponsible to declare a projected winner without more facts. I expect more from CNN.

Ok, I understand that you have fill air time, but with 11% of the vote in, it is irresponsible to declare a projected winner without more facts. I expect more from CNN.

Hillary Clinton keeps talking about her experience like she was a co-president.
If that is the case, she has already served 8 years and is not eligible to run again !
The Clintons disgraced the White House and left it on a very sour note. We need an election free of both the Clinton and Bush dynasties. We have had 20 years of both of these political families and they have not solved nor prevented any of the major problems we face at this time. So—we do need change and hope…..not more of the same.

I live in the Common Wealth of Puerto Rico, hence I can’t vote for a Presidential Candidate; but if I lived on the Main Land USA, I would definitely vote for Obama.

Peter Hernandez
Puerto Rico

Did John Edwards drop out of the race? As usual, no one is reporting on the man who came in second in Iowa. I don't understand why Obama and Clinton are still considered the only two Democratic candidates. The American people spoke last week, favoring Edwards over Clinton, and still he receives no coverage on CNN. What's the deal????

Nice mention of Dr. Paul, Wolf. At least someone at CNN has decided that there is, in fact, a Candidate named Ron Paul.

In response to some other posts, specifically about abandoning Taiwan:

When I was first being courted by Dr.Paul's ideas I, too, didn't like the idea of abandoning these people to any country that would like to invade them. Ron Paul was specifically asked in an interview if, under his presidency, Taiwan was invaded whether or not he would respond using the US Military. His response was one of the main reasons I support him now. It was this:

"If it was what the American People wanted."

I remembered that day that I lived in a Democracy and what that was supposed to mean, and Dr. Paul won my vote and my support.

People need to understand that no matter what issues we disagree on (abortion, the war in Iraq, immigration,…) every american is concerned about the economy. And if they aren't yet they soon will be. A weak and broken econmomy can ruin a nation, even the most powerful. The only president offering any real solution to our escalating economic policy is Ron Paul. Think of that and then think of the inflation in the 1970's. Ron Paul always goes back to economics. He is the most educated and honest politician I have ever seen or heard in my lifetime. To purposefully discriminate against him on major new stations is unamerican and I am disappointed at the nation we have become. RON PAUL FOR PRESIDENT

When the world is getting smaller by the minute, why any of these candidates have not been asked, about thier international policies?

Since they have make up stories as they go, why should an American like me, believe any of the words that comes out of their mouth?

After all, republican are in control of the house, since the Democratic House, have not done anything but showing a big wooden HAMMER, how can any of democratic candidates think of getting anything done.
Like bridge to nowhere.

Now, everyone is talking about CHANGE, exactly what is it that they want to change?

Is it another secretive administration we are seeking? Why they are not talking specifics?

It is easy to say and advocating CHANGE, but the question is, WITH WHAT? will you please answer that.

Every president has changed something one way or another, from read my lips not to rais TAX to Creating INTERNET, yet Oil, milk, bread, stamps ….. prices have gone up, please ask these people, either camp, how are they going to help middle class?

Talk is cheap, show us HOW?

Also, I know you tried to do this yesterday, but please continue to keep things in perspective for the audience Wolf, as it seems the media has already given Obama a sense of inevitability

Obama should not be GIVEN the presidency when 48 states haven't had a chance to vote

Edwards / Biden is the best ticket for all America, anything less will be as bad as keeping Bush in office forever. America deserves honest men of integrity that will fight for all Americans. Edwards is a true patriot that can make America great, he has the substinance, determination, and will to fight greed, corruption and end the outsourcing of our jobs, His economic, education, health and welfare policies are now being copied by all the candidates. Edwards spoke out months and even years before the others. America needs to think about why are the "Washington Greed, Corruption, Large Corporations and Media" trying to make this a two candidate Democratic race? Edwards is the only one able to win the Presidency from the democratic side, and any republican that is nominated will beat Clinton and/or Obama. Elect someone that cares about America and will make it great for all, John Edwards.

Wolf, what negativity from the Obama campaign????? The man states the facts, rebutts the attacks clearly, concisly and complete. I am so SICK of the spin from CNN that tonight, after Barack Obama wins NH, I will not visit this cite again nor will I tune you in on my TV. Your constant spin towards Hillary Clinton has turned me right off, so, Sir, I turn you OFF!! Goodnight.

OBAMA 08

Notice how the Dr. Paul supporters can speak with a clear conscience…no agendas, no war-mongering, no corporate campaign contribution machines – just grassroots people capable of "critical thinking". Have they really dumbed down that many of you…they're offering you a bunch of puppets and repeaters — and Ron Paul. If you think Dr Paul lacks the "presidential look" that you desire so much, ask yourself how much that helped America — as Bush was turning the whole world against us! Think about that… And another thing…It's not that oil prices are so high, it's the fact that Neo-Cons have made your dollars less valuable — by diluting them to buy bombs. And finally, learn what HR-1955 (Thought Crime Bill) is and why Ron Paul is the only candidate fighting to keep you TRULY FREE! Consider EVERYTHING…it's do or die time America!

Ron Paul, the true Champion of the Constitution, is going to take the lead over the next few primaries. Just wait for increased support in NC and a possible 1st or 2nd in Nevada. Dr. Paul fights for the rights of the American people, will end the war, and reduce the size of government. Vote Paul 08

I too am a Hillary supporter. Why?

She is the most experienced candidate. Simple. She can actually bring about change. Not some blowhard who SAYS he can -appealing to youth and radicals alike.

That is fine and all for a popularity contest, but in the end that winner gets to be in charge of 10,000 nuclear warheads, and has to deal with a HUGE range of issues that are DRASTIC now.

Not to mention has to somehow bring Republicans and Democrats together in the house and senate? HOW does Obama and Ron Paul honestly expect to do this?

Nobody CARES.

WE WANT OBAMA !!! WE WANT ANOTHER FORREST GUMP !!!!

They will sure be WHINING when forest gump screws us up EVEN MORE like the current forrest gump.

Jack Cafferty defending George Bush on foreign policy to support Barack Obama's lack of foreign policy experience —- Priceless!! Eight more years of chaos!!!!

Regardless of Party Affiliation, specifically, how can any candidate truly bring "Change" while special interest groups have embedded themselves so deeply in the swaying of politics and politicians.

Hang in there Wolf!

With the Clintons on the war path there will be no shortage of political news.

The more I hear Democrats talk about change the more I hear the same old political rhetoric.

Have a good night!

I hope Paul doesn't quit his day job. If you see UFOs or personally speak to God (like W), you are not sane enough to run a grocery store.

Ron Paul FTW!!!

The Constitution may not be perfect, but it's the only social contract we have between the people and our Federal Government. Unless NH wants to see socialism or fascism in America in the near future, it would be best to vote for Ron Paul.

Hope Hillary able to leave with her head held high……she had done too much for this hear country to continue and be depressed.

Concerned '08,

What makes Dr Paul a nutcase?? Is it because his views are different than all the other cookie cutter candidates?

Hillary is a dinosaur.
Romney is phony.
Guilliani is a crook.
Paul is a crazy ob/gyn
Huckabee is a poor preacher.
Edwards is slow southerner.
McCain is simply a senile.
But OBAMA IS AMAZING!

My belated Christmas wish is that the media would stop its infuriating efforts to call this a two person race on the democratic side of the ticket. Its a serious disservice to Americans when the media becomes–simply by virtue of unbalanced coverage–the arbiter of who has a chance to become the next president. Senator Edwards finished in 2nd place in Iowa–not Senator Clinton. But, the Obama-Clinton prizefight makes better headlines so, the candidate MOST for change, the LEAST in the pocket of special interest groups and lobbyists–and yes Virginia, Obama has lots and lots of dirty money financing his campaign—gets virtually ignored. Polls are a self fulfilling prophecy and every exit poll, opinion poll, tracking poll etc that any idiot who calls himself a pollster can create by virtue of human nature has the ability to influence and propel the minds of the voters–who HAVEN'T VOTED YET.

Iowa and New Hampshire are two of 50 states. Less than one million votes will be cast for all candidates–Democrat and Republican. Why are you in the the media (Wolf Blitzer I'm talking to you and the rest of you) destroy the process of the entire election by biasing voters by essentially withholding coverage from candidates that won't sell as many newspapers or TV ads.

This is a race that takes place all year long if we let it. A rush to declare a winner is at best a tragedy and at worst, the ruin of the best political process in the world.

This year Mr and Ms Big Media—make a pledge that truth rather than ratings will win out. America needs the favor.

I am puzzled, no, outraged by the coverage that completely ignores the viable candidacy of John Edwards. All I have heard is Clinton v. Obama, Obama v. Clinton. John Edwards and Hillary Clinton ran neck-in-neck in Iowa and the American public should not be made to forget that. It's as if the media is trying to force a runoff between its favorites and they/you are shortchanging a very qualified and able candidate in Senator Edwards.

CNN certainly shares some responsibility for the hysteric information cascade sweeping Obama forward. Nothing I have encountered so far indicates to me that Obama will bring about bi-partisan bliss come 2009.

The Obama campaign has successfully encouraged CNN to propagate their purposefully amorphous change message. In our constant hope for improvement, many of us have filled in the blanks and painted a rosy future based solely on our own convictions of what is good. Should Obama be elected, some the end of 2009, we will rediscover our differences and have to again work hard on the process of building consensus.

As Bloomberg seems to understand bi-partisanship is overcome by hard work, not hype. Hillary, having worked as a Senator for New York on important issues together with some of her previous arch-enemies (such as Newt Gingrich) seems also to understand the process of bi-partisanship.

All we here about is change, change, change, yet the one candidate who truly wants to bring REAL change to Washington and America is merely a footnote in the media. Do people really want change or is it just a catchy phrase? I find it amazing that Dr Paul gets thrown to the wolves on his foreign policy, yet he has such strong support from the miltary….do we know something that civilians don't?
If the American people really wanted to change this country for the better, before there is nothing left to save, they would vote for Dr Paul. He, of course, is not perfect but he remains consistent on his beliefs/policies no matter the adversity or audience. He does not change his message to suit the audience. The problem is, not enough people are actually stopping to listen to the truth he speaks. Ron Paul has this 18 year military member's vote!!

Wolf,

The Media is crossing over the line.

MSNBC IS THE BIGGEST OFFENDER ALONG WITH FOX

I AGREE WITH HUCKABEE CUT SENATOR CLINTON SOME SLACK

I WATCH YOUR SHOW WOLF ONLY JACK HAD A SOFTER TONE TODAY,WHICH WAS GOOD TO HEAR. LOU DOBBS IS OFF THE TABLE FOR ME..

SO, I GO TO C SPAN OFTEN GET THE NEWS WITH NO SLANDER.

i DON'T FEEL AS THOUGH i AM BEING BRAIN WASHED

I hope Obama pulls out another win in NH tonight, Edwards or Richardson following would be great. I don't want to see Hillary anywhere near the top of the dem party. The Bush-Clinton dynasties are over, we want CHANGE!

As for the Republicans, hope Ron Paul comes out near the top but I am very worried about his plan to pull all troops from nations across the world, if he gets his way and we abandon South Korea…the world is going to be in a lot of trouble.
IMO he is still a much better choice over any of the other tools that are running for the Republican party.

RE: Ron Paul and Drudge Report…

The Drudge report pulled that article itself, as it was something that had already been addressed and dismissed a decade ago. Another thing to note…. this was the ONLY thing that has been found to sling at Dr. Paul. You certainly can't say the same about any other candidate in either parties. Want a voting record to apply to the rest of them as a litmus test, goto http://www.ronpaul2008.com and see how your favorite candidate stacks up to Dr. Paul's record and stance on issues. Huckabee has already checked out the site and has tailored his new message… maybe your candidate will as well!

RE: Ron Paul and Drudge Report…

The Drudge report pulled that article itself, as it was something that had already been addressed and dismissed a decade ago. Another thing to note…. this was the ONLY thing that has been found to sling at Dr. Paul. You certainly can't say the same about any other candidate in either parties. Want a voting record to apply to the rest of them as a litmus test, goto http://www.ronpaul2008.com and see how your favorite candidate stacks up to Sr. Paul's record and stance on issues. Huckabee has already checked out the site and has tailored his new message… maybe your candidate will as well!

I applaud Dr. Ron Paul's consistent positions with regards to social and fiscal policicy.

Despite the lack of media coverage Dr. Ron Paul has successfully managed to get the message of out. If only major news organizations were not "salting the kettle so much" voters could finally begin to see different headlines and start to see a shift towards a more responsible and intrustive government.

I'm pleased to finally see someone trying to do the right thing.

Go Ron Paul.

Physicists don't have anything to do with dinosaurs, Richard. Just like the Obama supporters interviewed on CNN last night who didn't know where he stands on the issues, but were voting for him anyway, you seem well informed. This isn't American Idol, it's a Presidential election and it's serious business.

I call on all Democrats and Independents with brains to stop this idiocy. Get out and vote for someone who's qualified to lead us and protect us.

Ron Paul!!!!!!!
Hes going to do well tonight!!

I loved Anderson Coopers show last night…. & all the supporters of Ron Paul!!!
Way to reach out to the American people.

This is a message from a witness in NH…

Hitlary's lawyers are kicking out poll workers in NH

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I'll update this information as I get it:

I'm working here in Ron Paul HQ in Concord and we've been getting reports that Hillary's lawyers are kicking poll workers out of various precincts across the state since this morning. They're kicking out Obama and Ron Paul poll workers, and possibly others.

Poll workers are there to confirm that known supporters are attending. It's part of the GOTV process, and Hillary is using strong-arm tactics to limit our (and Obama's) ability to conduct this! Even if the poll workers are allowed back in, the damage is done because we lose track of who has entered the polls.

Fergus Collins (the NH GOP chairman) is writing a letter to make sure poll captains know they have a RIGHT to be there. If some lawyer tells you to leave the poll, stand your ground!

A Campaign worker here in Concord also wants the media to know about this. Hopefully I'll get more details soon.

To those of you repeatedly using the word "Muslim" in relation to Obama: open your eyes, perhaps read his astonishing biography and remove the wool from your eyes. Obama is not a Muslim, nor did he ever attend a Muslim school in Indonesia as news reports falsely claimed (AND recognized as false) some months ago. Just because he doesnt play the "Jesus saved me from being an alcoholic" card like our current president did doesnt mean he doesnt have his own faith. Whatever happened to separation of the church and the state? Look into it; Bush had multiple encounters with the law as well as allegedly with cocaine. Obama's trials with marijuana some 25 years ago are no different from the ones 80% of the world once tried. Stop making excuses and realize he is the progressive candidate for us all.

Just a comment about Ron Paul. He is okay if we have to have him, and I like some of his policies, but, forgive me, he is a nutcase. Like I said,his ideas are good, but I really think that he would not be the right president to have in this critical and unstable time America is going through. Barack Obama is my choice. He has followed through on many things he has promised. He did not vote for the war unlike anyone running (except Ron Paul). However, I don't think he is a very strong candidate. I'm very afraid that what will happen is that Ron Paul will just barely not win the nomination, and become the Ralph Nader of 2008. He will take the votes away frm the actually sane candidate and put another George Bush in the White House. That George Bush would be Mike Huckabee, Mitt Romney, or Fred Thompson. Oh, and I have one more question. When Giuliani was New York's Mayor, where did he put all of the homeless people?

I AM A DEMOCRAT.

I AM DISGUSTED WITH THE MEDIA PRAISING OBAMA AND HIS "PULPIT PASSION" AND, I AM BECOMING INCREASINGLY AWARE THAT THE RACE CARD IS BEING THROWN INTO THIS ELECTION: FIRST, IT'S OPRAH, AND NOW DONNA BRAZILLE TAKES ON FORMER PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON FOR THE LOVE OF GOD! ONE ONLY HAS TO REFLECT ON SATURDAY'S DEBATE TO SEE THAT HILLARY CLINTON IS THE MOST QUALIFIED CANDIDATE FOR THE PRESIDENCY.

I WILL VOTE FOR A REPUBLICAN IF OBAMA GETS THE DEMOCRATIC NOMINATION.

I agree with the previous poster; I do not see any major drop-outs tonight, maybe Hunter or Kucinich (who admittedly encouraged his supporters to vote for Obama on the second ballot in Iowa). On the Democratic side I envision Richardson dropping out after Nevada, figuring his campaign wants to wait and see if they can pull out a strong showing in the southwest where Richardson is the neighboring governor of New Mexico. South Carolina will have to be Edwards' "firewall". I've noticed that his campaign is laying off Obama in New Hampshire. If South Carolina does not turn out for Edwards (at least a strong second place) he may stay in the race to raise issues but will eventually throw his support behind Obama. The South Carolina primary will also probably be the end of the Thompson campaign if he does not garner any regional support. Guiliani, Romney, Huckabee are not going anywhere anytime soon, and McCain will need to follow up New Hampshire with a strong showing in Nevada to remain viable.

While most candidates will probably continue after tonight, New Hampshire will absolutely shape the campaign going forward, establishing Obama as the run away favorite.

Just in the commments on this article alone people are claiming that CNN was over the top biased towards Clinton (eg Clinton News Network) and others that they are looking at FOX because of CNN's over the top fascination and worshiping at the shrine of Obama ….. the whole network cannot be both – are some segments one and some the other or is it in fact balanced (if focussed on the expected (and more interesting to the viewers/readers) front runners) and different posters remember the things that annoyed them and just enjoy the things that they like as just how it should be etc?

Just wondering!

The media has abdicated its responsibilty to investigate and report in favor of the more glamorous job of celebrity building. I urge everyone to investigate themselves rather than accepting the annointment of one candidate that the press feels compelled to insert as president.

There is already enough "tabloid" input, where are the real journalist in a presidential race that may be the most important in a life time.

CHANGE? What does this mean, slogan or plan, what is the plan?? Is anyone really going to accept that Romney represents change? I need a definition of change and what change means and how it will be achieved. Lets all play nice together is unrealistic. Speeches are great if they contain substance, but just "America is ready for change" America is ready to be great again" means nothing, where's the meat?

First of all I would like to compliment CNN on excellent reporting. I am a Canadian but since I have a daughter living and working in the U.S I am very interested in watching the election process which is very different from Canada. It looks to me as time goes on that the Clinton's are getting very nervous and desperate. I think Bill Clintons should step aside and let Hilary stand on her own two feet. If I were an American my vote would go to Obama.

Sarah – a physicist eh? is that why you like dinosaurs? Hillary is History. Thank GOD for Obama! The revolution is here and CNN (and others) are only televising it. This aint a kingdom and it is time America recognized that.

Dr. Ron Paul will be the big winner tonight. Despite being labeled a fringe candidate and being censored by Fox news he will defy the odds and make a remarkable showing. I would not be suprised if he won tonight, where better to make his stand for the Constitution and the rule of Law than in a state whose motto is live free or die. Ron Paul is the only real candidate for Change.

No matter who wins tonight, we all lose. No one seems to stand for anything anymore. The fact that they've gotten enough support to get this far means they mean some gain for someone out there. Nobody makes it to New Hampshire on internet donations alone!

If nothing else, for a fellow political news junkie like myself, 2008 should be a fantastic year! Although, sorry that there can't be an Obama/Paul candidacy. That would be a political dream team! (in my humble opinion…)

Thank you Sarah I agree

For the first time, on the Blitzer situation room, Donna Brazil was making sense, Young people are excited and old people are feeling the energy rob off on them too….
Obama 08/ Edwards!!!!!

This election's shown how bias americam mass media are. You censor and distort the truth just for the one reason – to protect destruction of th Constitution.
It's sad that we have had your press as an example of free press. It's not free at all, and you work for your own degradation.
Respect to all Ron Paul supporters, as well as Denis Kucinic and Gravel. Those three men are THE CHANGE.
All the best from C.

Nicely said Alex! Its to bad more journalists and networks do not really care what "we the sheeple" want.

Everyone's talking about how Obama is going to unite us? Really? I just saw Donna Brazille bring up the race card for no reason on CNN. She said Bill Clinton attacking Barack Obama offended her as an African American. Clinton said nothing about race in his comments!

Is this how it's going to play out? Any criticism of the annointed Barack makes you racist? Give me a break! I'm not going to vote for someone because I feel guilty about what white people did to black people before I came along. I feel no guilt fort something I had nothing to do with. Also I don't owe Barack Obama the presidency. He's not qualified for the office and he won't get my vote. End of story.

Clinton is crying because she knows that if Obama wins the nomination, the religious right will not let a muslim run this country. Therefore, we will have another Republican President and more trouble. If Ron Paul wins he will mess with social security again. How can we invest in the stock market for our retirement or the housing market for our retirement. or the financial institutions behind them? There is no place to invest for our retirement. I would rather have a good salary and pay TAXES, than have less dollars, that are not worth a dime.
Also I am fed up with the insurance companies that run this country. The insurance companies are the direct decendants of the mafia. Protection for money. I am so discusted with what has taken place in this country that I am thinking of becoming an independant. Sincerely SM.

If Mitt Romney doesn't win in NH, he will definitely be in deep trouble. He invested a lot in Iowa and NH in terms of money and organization. A second place finish again in NH will almost doomed his candidacy. He had tens of millions of dollars ahead of his nearest competitor and this is all he can do. If he doesn't win Michigan when his father was a former governor, HARAKIRI to Romney.
Say goodbye to your candidacy.

If you think the country will be stronger if we have stronger families, then vote for Mitt! What good is a strong military if there is nothing left to protect. The Family unit is under attack and he is the only candiate that seems to understand this and is prepared to do something about it!

The Flip-flopper tag just dosn't fit for Mitt. Sure he changed his mind about a couple of different issues over the years. I would rather see a person that can learn from their experiences than for one to pretend to keep the same ideas just so they don't get called names. He has all the same positions he had when he was Governor.

Examine the issues, then vote for Mitt!!!!

she bullies when she's up in the polls, then she cries like a baby when she's down, or throws a temper tantrum like a two-year -old. Sorry, Hill, but not every democrat likes you, not every woman likes you. She claims to have 35 years in government service…there are housekeepers that have scrubbed toilets in Washington for longer, and I am sure that there are "escorts" who can claim 35 years in government service . All she has done is ride on Bronco Billy's coattails, then claiming his ideas as hers…wonder whose idea it was to give Vince Foster a "going away present". Would like a scandal -free White House for a change, and am tired of the bush-clinton-bush-clinton years …hard to believe that the last president we had whose last name wasn't Bush or Clinton was Reagan…almost 20 years of the same faces…maybe that's why even Ron Paul is looking better to voters than Hillary. Someone, anyone is better than a Clinton or

Wolf,

I really appreciate the way you present your report thereby exposing candidates who are hypocrites. This primary election is very important to all of us. Therefore, we should select a President who is only capable of running the country without the trial and error method. For those of you who have toddlers, you will remember the monkey, Curious George who is much loved by kids. But this is how Curious George behaves – he will make a mess before realizing that he did something wrong and then afterwards will make amends. Can we afford to have a President who will behave like this? It seems most of us always prefer to go with the wave, the "hype", and the winning ticket without really knowing the candidates platform of governance. With the media exposing the truth (of what these candidates are saying) would help much in deciding who will be the next President of the United States. Young voters, please do not make this as a game; this is a serious matter that we have to think about. We can not afford to elect again another President who banks on false promises, telling fairy tales, and lacks the experience. God gave us intellect in order for us to make good judgment. I am a naturalized US citizen and I strongly believe that United States became what we are now because of immigrants who came to the "New World" bringing with them new ideas. I hate to see this country slipping down because we are not vigilant enough in doing our part in sending the best President who can bring back the greatness that we once have. Bill Clinton proved to us that he could lead this country to greatness in 1992, and Hillary Clinton (if given the chance) can do more. Please democrats, let us be smart. Let us all unite our forces and vote for Hillary Clinton.

I am proud to support Hillary win or lose.

Why is it okay for Mrs. Obama and Mrs. Edwards to attack their husbands opponents, which they both have done frequently, and not for Sen. Clinton's husband to do the same? Is it just because he is a past president? For all those in the press who say that Sen. Clinton hasn't been treated any differently in this campaign just because she is female and are chastising Pres. Clinton for for his support of his wife – you're being hypocrits. Either Sen. Clinton and her spouse can run their campaign just like the other democrats or the press needs to acknowledge their bias.

If any one should be whining about the media it should be John Edwards
and Ron Paul. They along with Sen Obama have a vision.
Hillary has vitriol.

I am appalled at how the media is throwing themselves at Obama. I think he would make a great Vice President – give him some time to get experience! If I were to try to be a physicist (my current job) without my Ph.D., I would fail miserably.

Hillary is the candidate, and even if she loses NH, she can still win on super Tuesday and get the nomination. She is highly intelligent, strong and experienced.

Sad to say, I've been watching Fox News more than CNN because I just can't take the biased coverage against Hillary.

CNN – you better change quickly or you'll lose your open-minded base of support!

I have recently come of voting age here in California and I am stoked to see Obama have come this far. I was active throughout the draftobama.com etc websites in hoping just to see him announce he was going to run. He has raised all of his money from the people in small donations. I know that come Feburary 5th, myself and the rest of the young voters here in California will show our raging support for this different kind of candidate.

Barack the vote! I'm with Obama.

Romney / Giuliani Ticket – Now that sounds like a winner.

Im going for Mike Huckabee. NH isnt a state with alot of Evangelicals, but I come from a state that doest either, but I'm hoping and praying that Mike takes NH as well as here in California. GO MIKE!!!!!

I agree with Tom. As a journalist as well, I feel the media is completely controlling when it comes to explaining the electoral process. Just yesterday in Charlie Rose I heard a journalist talk about when Clinton would leave the race. As far as I'm concerned this is a country with more than 2 states and there is plenty to come. It seems confusing to me being a "JOURNALIST" and making such early predictions and altering the facts in such a way that the public becomes confused. I just hope everyone really makes educated, smart decisions based on what is important to them, and not let their thoughts be easily side tracked by mere opinions of some irresponsible journalists.

How nasty will it get? I don't know, how nasty will the MEDIA get?
I am really getting sick of many in the media for stating over & over again -> The Clinton's are desparate, they're toast, end of an erra, they're loosing it big time, they're going down, they're frustrated, Hillary was crying (no it was a very special moment), they're going out like Richard Nixon – on & on.
Let the people decide for themselves, some of the public haven't researched the truth like they should and will be influenced in their votes by all the truly negative remarks against any of the potential candidates by what they hear (with people of the media inflecting their own personal opinions) in the news. Just report the election results as they come out- this is not the end, there are many other states that are yet to decide this election. Keep personal opinions for your day in the voting booth.

Its the media that has made it impossible for the regular American to make it in a campaign…The promos that CNN have been running all day tells the outcome of the election today and its just begun. I have watched the broadcast all day and have not heard anything about Ron Paul and others. What a crime!

In regards to the negativity that comes out during these times, I don't think anyone enjoys it, except maybe the press! I just listened to Mr. Blitzer question a reporter about Bill Clinton's statements in support of his wife and with his comments, it seemed to back the Clinton's claims that Sen. Obama is not and has not faced the same kind of scrutiny in the day to day workings of his campaign, as he did not seem to be familiar with the items mentioned. As for the Obama camp's derogatory memo about Sen. Clinton, I must disagree with the reporters contention that it was widely reported by the press. I listen to CNN all day long and it is my internet home page and I never heard about that memo, and I'm a political junkie!! What I find most destressing about the press coverage of all the candidates is how much the press (CNN included) does NOT review and call the candidates on, what they have said and stood for in the past. Mr. Romney and Mr. Thompson have both switched their views on the abortion issue. Mr. Edwards ran as the VP candidate for Sen. Kerry and therer was a good deal of "corporate" money in that campaign. Focus on Mr. Richardson's background as a mediator. Ask Mr. Huckabee, who is running a very faith based campaign, how he would be able to uphold the Constituion's 'separation of church and state'? It is right to call Sen. Clinton (and others) on their change in their views of the war but how is it that I have never heard anyone question Sen. Obama on how he can be so certain about how he would have voted on the war issue when he wasn't even there!!?? It is very easy to look back on something you weren't a part of and say 'I wouldn't have voted for what is now the biggest mistake made in Bush's presidency' but we all have 20/20 hindsight and Sen. Obama was not a part of the Senate when that very emotional issue was taken up. You give Sen. Obama much too much of an easy pass. No one in the press points that although Sen. Obama frequently refers to Rev. King, but it was Sen. Clinton, who as a young college student, repeatedly went to hear Rev. King speak and in his name started the crusade at her school to admit more black students. Please, I ask that CNN be what Fox Network claims to be. BE Fair and Balanced. On a primary day, refrain from rapsodizing on one candidate or another. Stop your pundits from stating something is good or bad for someone's campaign while voters are making their choices. Give the news – don't sway the news.

There is one and only one voice in Congress for a foreign policy of freedom, and it belongs to Congressman Ron Paul, who has stood alone for freedom for many years.

I am a DEM that will also NOT vote for Obama. It was nice to hear Wolf Blitzer report the facts without adding negative remarks about the Clinton campaign.

I think the media should be ashamed of themselves. You cover these critical elections like they were a football game or some sort of popularity contest. I have not seen nor heard one major media organization even attempt to debate how the Presidential Candidates' policy offerings would affect the welfare of the American People. No one seems to care to have an intelligent discussion about who offers the best solutions to our Mountain of problems. It is a freaking joke! Not one among you even attempts to put any substance or care behind your reporting. Shame!!! Yes this is an election of "Change," to use your new idiotic catch phrase of the week; we need to Change all the media personal covering our nightly news!!!!

How many of the candidates have waffled on the issues on either side of the isle? How many really have a consistant voting record? How many of them have conducted themselves out of devotion to the Constitution? Dr. Ron Paul has stood strong and has not waffled on any of the issues. He wants to solve the economy and foreign policy crisis. He is true to his word, the Constitution, and we the people! God bless him as his positive movement!

The media is truly throwing a wrench in this process; three decades ago when I was studying journalism, we were taught early on not to make ourselves the story. These folks are so sure of themselves that they report more on their own predictions than on the issues or the character of the candidates. Doesn't take a rocket scientist to see this: one month ago, the media had Hillary pegged as the inevitable nominee, especially after states like California and New York. Now, after one caucus and one primary, they've got her with both feet in a political coffin and talking about her dropping out tonight. Give us all a break. Have you learned nothing from the past, calling candidates victors before the votes were even counted?

I think CNN needs to rethink their broken record of self-promoting statements, "CNN: the best political team on television." It's a tired phrase.

Do you think, like Fox News does, that if you just continue to beat people over the head with the same line, that they will believe it? Maybe so. But to the thinking public, you sound ridiculous.

I could go around telling people I'm the greatest supermodel on the planet. Doesn't mean it's true.

We want the news and nothing but the news.

Lisa in Valley Center, CA

Bill Clinton was right on target when he ask about the fairy tale of Obama. I have never voted for Clinton in my life but he knew what he was talking about because you never ask OBama what he means by change or how he would go about change and I am scared to death of what a former muslim may have in way of change for this nation. I am a retired teacher and anyone can contruct a pep rally if you get enough people fired up and bused in to take part with pay. You criticize Clinton and you turn around and ask Huckabee a foolish question and go in depth about immiigration when he said it very clearly that most families would return with their children to their homeland. He never mentioned denying them citizenship if they were born here. Bias news at its best!!!!

@ All those Ron Paulfans: is it really necassary to spam all this articles? do you really think convincing somebody this way?

If everyone here spams for his or her favorit, such topics will become useless.

So @all: like all readers I just want correct and usefull info about the elections. If I want to read heroic pro-Ron statements, I'll check other sites.

friendly greetings,

Jeroen,
Belgium
(cause Belgians are quite curiouss about the results as well!)

Here is something that I found to be pretty funny from the Union Leader newspaper. Is Bill admitting that Hillary dosn't look good and that she really is Shillary. I wonder how she felt about his comments.

Union Leader Newspaper, NH 1/8/08

Clinton twice mentioned how much respect he has for Delaware Sen. Joe Biden, who dropped out of the presidential race last week following an upset in the Iowa caucus.
He said he hopes New Hampshire voters don't send the same message Iowa voters did when they chose Obama.

"The voters there said: 'We want something different. We want something that looks good and sounds good. We don't care about achievement.' "

Vote for the Constitution, Vote Ron Paul

Revolution 2008

When discussing the records of the candidates, CNN should show the footage where Michal Ware reported: "I don't know what part of Neverland Senator McCain is talking about when he says we can go strolling in Baghdad".

CNN should also show the footage where Ron Paul predicted the recessions in late '80s and '90s in a 1983 debate. And how he has been talking about the looming recession, long before things started going bad.

That would put some light on the reliability of the candidates, instead of reporting on poll results of perceived 'likability', 'electability' etc. nonsense.

The audacity of some to discount Barack Obama for his so called "lack of experience!" This from many of you who voted for a B movie actor (Reagan), a Texas state governor with very little power or influence (Bush Jr.), and last but not least a little known Illinois state representative who went on to serve one unremarkable term in the House of Representatives, later to become one of the most revered Presidents this country has ever seen. Imagine if we hadn't taken a chance on that undistinctive man from Illinois. In the end all were with very little experience, knowledge or proven ability to jutify seeking the highest office of the land and our willingness to believe in them inspite of.

The nerve of some to knock the eloquence, grace and imagination of Obama as fluff and no substance. Isn't about time we were inspired by those who lead us, giving us a chance to once again believe in our country, our government and yes those who run it! Think FDR, Kennedy, Churchill, Martin Luther King, Jr., this is how change begins, this is how a country becomes great again, this is how we dare to believe again and have faith in those we elect and that change is possible!

Why are we holding Obama to a higher standard…His primary opponents hold only a few more years than him in elective office. Lets not forget Senator Clinton has only been an elected official for a little more than 6 years and any experience garnerd prior, came from her husband. Senator Edwards, a one term Senator, held no prior elected public office either. Have we forgotten Obama was an elected official for some years prior to entering the Senate?

In the end the only thing that matters is that the candidates are qualified to be our President. Obama, Clinton and Edward have all more than proven they are qualified, intelligent and capable. The difference is Obama has inspired us as well….

Wolf Iam All for a Female president , If only Hillary would just come down to our leavel meanig { the American People} and show the she can be human it will go a long way

I am proudly supporting Ron Paul. Compliments to Jay Leno for having him on his show after Fox news pulled the dirty stunt not having him on their debates. The truth is hard, but I believe Ron Paul is the most truthful of all the candidates.

I believe the media has made barach Hussein obama , candidate for President, a rock idol or something to that effect. This should be one of the most important Presidential elections in history …..with the facts of each candidate and not his likeability or his looks. The facts!!!!!!! There is a lot at stake on who is our next President. Remember …even our Constitution is at stake.

Hello, Mr. Blitzer

First off, allow me to say that you are an amazing anchor. I recently had surgery, and you have allowed me to smile through my recovery. You made me realize that I truly want to make journalism my field of study, and I cannot thank you enough for that. You thank us for watching your coverage, but it should be the viewers thanking you and everyone else for bringing us such comprehensive and well thought-out coverage. But enough of my crush on you, down to business!
I'm a supporter of Dennis Kucinich, but after hearing that he is encouraging his supporters to go for Barack Obama if he does not get the Democratic nomination– which, let's face it, at this point it would take a miracle for anyone other than Clinton, Obama or Edwards to get fair media coverage, let alone the nomination– I am thrilled that Senator Obama won in Iowa and seems poised for a win tonight in New Hampshire. Preparing to vote for the first time this year, I've learned so much about not only these candidates, but what my own views are on a lot of the subjects that are important.
Once again, thank you, Jack, Anderson, Lou, and everyone else for being such amazing anchors and astounding people overall. I love you all!

i am disappinted how the media handle the futuer of our country
its a sad day in america today that media cover election like pro resling sad,
sad Obama has no chance he's a loser and alway will be a loser.

please pepole weak up vote for Hillary.

I love politics and I love the Clintons:)
hope she wins

Could you please ask from the candidates comments on this articl from Al Jazeera.

I understand that it is everyone's responsibilities to help this people, however, as an American and the one who has made Iraq the way it is, how are they, candidates, plan to help them?

The chance of hearing about it from you, is zero, but it is worth a shot.

http://english.aljazeera.net/NR/EXERES/F22B4D85-59F6-4778-8E9F-C15E7F1CDB40.htm

Whew! Wow! Okay…Okay! If there’s one thing my fellow Americans love it’s the newest buzz word until they beat it to death. Someone will write a song very soon about CHANGE. Springsteen where are you?

We are all so desperate to be rid of the prevailing Administration because of what they have done to our beloved country, and rightfully so. But let’s act responsibly with as much accountable information about the candidates as possible. Because of our anger and desperation, let us not fall for rhetoric and high-minded words without the knowledge of substance behind those words. Let us not fall victim again to the clever machinations of behind-the-scenes political handlers that are experts in their craft. Under the scrutiny that is coming, if substance is there, if facts are there, truth will prevail and we will have done something unprecedented and beautiful, and again be the envy of the world.

What a marvelous instrument the vote is; and what a phenomenal thing to see the youth of our country finally responding to the trumpet of democracy.

I was once a republican who believed in republican values. Then came Bush, whose campaign was against war imperialistic ideals and larger government. I made a huge mistake and this lead me to leave the Republican party as I lost hope in it. They became crazy – neo cons – who did more liberal stuff than the Democrats. I became a democrat to be able to vote against Bush. Ron Paul has shown me there is still hope in vision of a true republican. I might not be able to vote for him in Florida because of my party affiliation, but I would do anything to be able too now that I finally found the candidate I believe in. I will vote for Mike Gravel in Florida because I cannot stand any of the other democrats to be honest.

My dream is to see Ron Paul as our President. Go Dr. Paul!

Call me a cynic, but does anybody in his right mind really think Ron Paul has a chance of becoming president or that the rednecks and white folks down south which at last count still is pretty much half of the country which skewed the results of the last election are ready to vote for a black man? Or that whoever the newly elected president is can truly change the establishment we call Washington?

Effective change cannot be brought about by naivete and wishful thinking! Political astuteness, intelligence and battle scars from meaningful experience is what's needed to take this country out of the mess it is in today.

Get real people!

Just heard former Pres. Clintons remarks on your show.. I tend to agree with the former President.. The news media always tends to focus more on the canditates in the lead.. After the Iowa primary and listening to Candiate Obama – I was impressed with his 'winning' speech.. However after tuning in to the New Hampshire debate, I got very sick of Obama because he did almost all of the talking and I changed my mind about him.. He talked the most, then Edwards.. Canidate Richardson got very little talking time and I happen to think he would be a much better canditate then either Obama or Edwards, but the news media never talks about him, just where he is in the polls.. Another thing about Obama, I have heard when he was sworn into the Senate he placed his hand on the Koran – not the Bible.. Also heard he attended 'Muslim' schools, yes a Catholic school for a couple of years – but more years at a 'Muslim' school..Where is the media on this information.. I am very concerned about a candiate, or future president, that has such strong ties to Muslim (the Koran etc) leading our country.. The terriosts commented they would take down America from the inside out – is Obama the inside out?? Obama talks about needing change in Washington, is this the change that would evenutally come?? Would love to have the reporters check on that information about Obama and the Koran and his schooling etc, and then report it and discuss it.. Thank you..

Wolf earlier you spoke of not counting anybody out but you keep mentioning Hillary, Obama and occasionally Edwards, but NO Richardson reports. Why isn't the mainstream media following this candidate more closely as he should be??? Do you (Wolf Blitzer) believe he isn't a great candidate?

Al Gore is scared to do anything. Clinton needs to show her true passion for this country. Passion is what has got everyone excited…not change. Change does not come from one person without experienceand help for others. I think Clinton has a better chance of making that change happen. Not that Richardson, Obama and Paul will not make some change happen, but she has the ability to force change one more issues. I am a dem. that will not vote for Obama. I know what I will get from the Rep. and the Independants cannot get together to be a viable force. Richardson first hispanic that is a change, Clinton first women that is a change, Obama first balck that is a change. But these are not changes that help American. And for those of us that are below the middle class….who is there for us. Edwards is a joke with his poverty issue that he has let go of. Edwards is not even a canidate if he rides on Clinton and Obama coattails. Make a stand Edwards for something. The media needs to tell the truth about ALL the canidates. Not one of them is completely honest.

Wolf,

You should have your own Blog !

But anyways I think tonight will give us great insight into the presidential campaign ! I also expect to see ron paul to do very well like you said" He has very Loyal followers " i mean these people just go crazy when he's given any sort of media attention!

Good Luck Tonight ! : D

Great question Toni!

We hear "Change" as Obama's mantra but does anyone know what changes he proposes to make, say, within the first 100 days of his administration?

… and I have a lot of respect for Wolf but having just watched his lead at the top of the 4 o'clock hour; he took it personally what Bill Clinton had to say about Obama's media coverage. Frankly if they did cover the "Punjab" story, I didn't hear it: Guess it's not as important as Hillary's personal moment yesterday.

I agree with Tom Davie (a previous comment). The media is brain-washing the American people. The mannor or reporting and the focus on Obama truely skews the notion of popularity. Of course, the media isn't interested in the important POSITION of the candidates. The mass media is all about brain-washing the public in order to sell a product; in this case, the product is a political candidate.

Thank God that we finally have a presidential candidate to vote for, that will not only provide the White House with intelligence, karisma, and integrity. He will also bring back the lost respect for the U.S. from the rest of the world. That candidate is Barack Obama

Brent

I was watching the article on illegal alliens giving birth in this country.
simple: how can two illegals make a legal? (baby)
I think Huckabee was beating around bush about this!
this comment from someone with many emmigrants in the family including myself.

Quit talking about a Ron Paul / Mike Huckabee ticket! It's not going to happen. Do you guys understand how far apart they are on foreign policy?

Go Ron!

How interesting that the other candidates jointly claim Obama's inexperience is his liability … yet, have you noticed many, if not all, of the other candidates have duplicated segments/portions of his speach, techniques, strategies, … i.e., "change" is on everyones lips now, as well as his style of delivery. My goodness … he's the "inexperienced" candidate!?!?

Why not examine the voting record of the man who would be our next president – Sen. Barack Obama.
According to the Clinton Campaign – Senator Obama voted "present" – instead of "yes" or "no" – seven times on issues related to protecting a women's right to choose.

Illinois NOW cited Obama's "present" votes on tough choice issues in the Illinois State Legislature when explaining why they would not endorse him. The difference between Hillary's repeatedly standing up strong on choice and Obama's unwillingness to vote "yes" or "no" is a clear contrast, and we believe the voters in New Hampshire deserve to know this difference.

What is this candidate's voting record? I'm trying to be open-minded but can't figure out how to access his voting record – must be all that gray hair on my 52 y.o. head – I guess I'm fading like that 'yellowing polaroid photograph'.

Just listened to CNN reporting on Bill Clinton's words about his wife – Yes, the media has done a job on Hilary – and there isn't anything the public can do about it. The media is slanting the political news – I guess because it makes a good story. Hilary is the only one that can beat a Republican in the next presidential election and the Democrats (aided by the media – esp. CNN) are shooting themselves in the foot by advocating an inexperienced "rock star" to be the next president. If Barak wins we will have another republican in the white house and all the people will have to suffer through it. CNN should be more responsible about helping the "rock star" and worry about what this country needs to get back on its feet. I call your media coverage irresponsible.
Clare Redditt

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

Could someone please explain what kind of ballot an independent voter is given when he/she votes in a primary? Democrats are given a ballot that contains the democratic candidates. A republican ballot contains the republican candidates. What does the independent ballot look like? How do they choose the ticket of their choice?

Mr Obamba makes us feel good. But. my feeling the older middle class will lose under his presidency.

I'm sick of all your Gushing over Obama !! I wasn't for Hilary before
but as a woman & a Senior I'm sick of all the press running down Hilary
& gushing over Obama. Women are treated like dirt in Politics.

I'm am Independent Voter who can't stand Bush but if Obama wins
I might vote for McCain. After that Iran incident yesterday & with the
nation about to maybe have a recession, I want someone with
experience. Hilary has that & everyone loves her husband in other
countries so we could get back our good will. Obama has no experience
with Security or finances. What if Iran challenges us again like yesterday?
What would he do in a recession?

WHY are you not bringing up IMPORTANT things like this?

Darlene T. Holling

I am very disappointed by the way the media handle to coverage of the election. I would like to media to cover on the different between Obama and Clinton. How are they going to implement the change instead of trying to make prediction. I feel very disappointed with the way the american people electing their president in the past few year. The media should do their job instead of trying to make news.

I love politics and hate politicians. I'm voting for Ron Paul, the only "non-politician". Mike Huckabee seems to like his political positions, too, he keeps taking them one by one… what a phony. Can we really trust these other guys, I think Obama is the only other sincere one other than Ron Paul… but Obama's economic policy is scary.

I think i can explain what hope id and change is !! A WHITE HOUSE with an
Executive who will have Democrats , Republicans, Independents all under the same roof working to restore are country like with moral's and dignity and not just about promises ! I am a true democrat not republican or independent and I belive in a 2 party system but most americans it seems cant stay with there convictions ! if Obama wanted all the independents he should have run as one like clinton a dem and mccain a rep ! this stuff I will go over here or go over there stuff needs to stop it just makes the country more angry ,I do belive this ! but to each his own destroy us who really cares ? do you ? the guys who hate this country don't have to do a 911 again we will do it to our self's just look what you write about great men and women ! sure we all have faults but you fault your self's not them you have just at fault for this country the way it is not just one person does that if we had that much power all of us would be trying to be the pres and not one man has the answers unless your jesus christ or a profit ! I feel sorry for us I really do if Obama is trying to put this country together it seems as if it is even dividing more look at what you say and do is that what he will bring us my god hold on for the ugliest ride america has ever had ! peace

Wolf,
I just voted for Ron Paul. I feel great!

"Could somebody please ask Obama to define and/or explain what is "Hope" and 'Change' with specifics in plain English???"

You ain't kidding. You should read this article about that: http://www.20dc.com/article.php?id=165

Wolf I love your show and CNN but come on get up off your knees in front of Obama. Do not make me turn on Fox News! My stomach can not handle that.

Obama will steamroll New Hampshire and win by double digits. The desperate Clinton campaign will continue their hollow rhetoric regarding Obama's ability to talk without results to back up the talk.

Most of Obama's naysayer’s haven't even taken the time to read his plans once he becomes President. If anyone wants to see Obama's detailed plans on a multitude of issues, go to http://www.barackobama.com/.

Obama is fast becoming a once in a generation type of figure. Like John Kennedy, Robert Kennedy and Dr. King before him, Obama has the ability to change and inspire a nation. To the doubters out there – rather than criticize Obama, why not open up your ears and heart, and join the movement? Let’s seize the moment, the time is now!

If you really want to know what a candidate stands for go to their website instead of posting messages here! I was undicided so I sat with two browsers open in front of me compared Obama's and Hilary's platfroms… Do the same instead of claiming candidates offer no specifics!

I think it is funny that people actually think Obama could possibly win in the long run….Republicans did not allow the last Democrat (Gore) have position even when he did win the vote….NO WAY will Obama make it all the way!! It will never happen. Republicans are probably laughing at this entire election scenario.

Al Gore where are you???? ENDORSE HILLARY!!!!!

Could somebody please ask Obama to define and/or explain what is "Hope" and "Change" with specifics in plain English???

Hillary, HOPE is not just the place Bill was born.
Rudy, We will no longer be afraid.

Your time and the old partisan guards time from both parties has passed, a new generation has stepped forward to lead America towards a brighter and united future. The youth of America has been waiting for someone to lead them and give them a voice and that voice says we want CHANGE and we want progress. I say vote all incumbents out democrat or republican it is time for new blood to refresh our tree of liberty.

Vote Obama or Paul 2008 just don't vote for business as usual.

What's with Bill Clinton's dismissal of Obama's success as a "fairy tale"? Hillary would be lucky to be the fairy princess! It made the Clinton campaign sound embittered and, to be perfectly honest, just a tad bit jealous. Obama's success is due to the fact that he is charismatic and inspires people to want to become involved and to change things for the better. His candidacy is historic and harkens back to the inspiring figures of the 1960s such as Dr. King and the Kennedys. When Hillary took Obama to task for supposedly comparing himself to MLK, all I could think was "it ain't braggin' if you can back it up!" Go Obama!

Ron Paul is the man. I will not vote for anyone else. EVERY other candidate is in bed with the Council on Foreign Relations and other Pro-globalization groups. Read this: http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=58425

Here is snipet:
"WASHINGTON – It started in 1952.
Nearly every person elected as president of the United States since then – and nearly every opponent – has belonged to a secretive, globalism-oriented organization known as the Council on Foreign Relations.
Some presidents and their challengers have belonged to additional clubs of internationalists – the Bilderberg Group and the Trilateral Commission. Running mates, too, more often than not have had ties to the groups.
That the groups exert enormous influence on public policy is indisputable. What is disputed is whether such groups are, as adherents and members argue, just discussion forums for movers and shakers, or, as critics have long alleged, secret societies shaping a new world order from behind the scenes. On that last point at least, no one could challenge the critics: All these groups operate in considerable secrecy, away from the scrutiny of the American public."

By the way McCainer's…..
John McCain believe it or not, really did cover up evidence of living POW's in Vietnam/Laos/Cambodia in the 1990's! I will never vote for him. POW families hate him for good reason. Read the best selling book " Enormous Crime" for disgusting truth. This article is also telling: http://www.villagevoice.com/news/0523,schanberg,64705,6.html
It sounds strange Rambo 2 was actually based on fact! Google Bo Grist!
Lucky for them Ron Paul has introduced HR123 to release the secret CIA files and bring these boys back…possibly some even alive! 7 administration have covered this up….I am mad as hell and I am not going to take it anymore!! Go RON Go!!

Wolf, it seems you are part of a large, misinformed portion of the American public regarding the difference in 'Experience' between Clinton and Obama.

Clinton's experience: ~8 years in the US Senate
Obama's experience: 7 years in Illinois Senate, ~4 years in US Senate

Also, since when is it the President's job to lay out specific, grand plans for the nation? The President is supposed to be the LEADER, not The Decider. We've had one Decider, and I think its been just about all the nation can handle. I'd rather have Obama leading positive change, than Clinton forcing her 'specific plans' down our throats any day.

Sadly for Hillary, she's about to get owned in NH.

Shhhhhh….
The media needs to calm down a little bit. This is a long race, we are not even up to February yet, and the media is already foaming at the mouth to proclaim Obama the champion. There is a lot of fight left in the other Democrats, and nobody knows what to make of the Republicans.
So, everyone in the media take a chill pill. Report the news, don't prognosticate, intimidate or celebrate. Don't encourage candidates to drop out until the rest of America gets a chance to vote.
We still get to vote, right?

Thanks,
A Voter from Kentucky—primary in May!

Until yesterday I was really uncertain about who I would vote for. I am not a Dem or Rep and refuse to be an Ind as they are confused Dems & Reps. After Mrs. Clinton's apparent breakdown I questioned how she will do under the rigid pressures that come with being president. If she spent more time demonstrating what she would accomplish instead of what Mr. Obama won't, then she might stand a chance. I expected more from her than what she is showing. McCain, has been around a while and so I wonder how much change he could actually bring to the table. I am 36 and hated politics until this year. (Thanks to Mr. Obama…I think). The winner will be determined by the one who appears most different than anyone else while appealing to those who actually care who is elected…(THE YOUTH). As long as Mr. Obama can remain steady without sounding repetitive, my gut feeling is that he will win by a great margin.

Why not be more interested if Obama finally provides specifics than speaking eloguently? Besides inspiring folks, how is he prepared to take the Country beyond the wishfulness. I continue to be amazed how people are prepared to given the enormity of the presidential job to an experienced person. My vote continues to be with Hilary.

Ron Paul is the underdog in this race, and the media doesn't want you to hear his message because they are on the take from mainstream media because they will lose money if they don't back companies who back the war.

His message is simple, clear, and in the best interest of restoring liberty and prosperity back to this great nation. Vote with your conscience for this generation and the generations to follow.

One of the more fascinating aspects of the campaign and in particular the debates on either side is the total lack of questioning the candidates about the Middle East and the Israeli-Palestinian cobflict in more specific terms. One is 'impressed' with avowed dedication to 'human rights' but the dismal conditions under which the Palestinians live is never a topic of conversation. To me it is a litmus test as to the honesty and moral backbone of the candidates.

From Obama Iowa 2008 to Obama New Hampshire 2008
From Oakland, Califolrnia on the cell phone my 30-something son provided me to keep in touch with him in Brooklyn where he lives with new wife who is employed by AP Manhattan and points London and he at AOL Manhattan and Dulles, Maryland and beyond in Bangalore, I called THAT THURSDAY evening and declared: VICTOR, HISTORY IS BEING MADE!
IOWA, white IOWA, voted that content of the character and capacity of the intellect matter more than skin color. And New Hampshire is poised to vote the same.

Forty years later — January 3, 2008 — forty years after the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr April 4, 1968 (when I was new teacher Oakland USD) a young man named Barack Obama, African and American, stands on the shoulders of MLK.

A stunned Bill has called the rise of Barack Obama over his Hilary a fairy tale. I must admit I am too astonished. I'm ten years Hiary's senior, I grew up "colored" in West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where summers I played jacks on the white marble stoops of our rented row house, 1940s. (By '60s I was at Berkeley and finally 1963 a college graduate.)

Not a fairy tale, a real run for the presidency of United States of America by a colored man, an African-American, boggles my mind even though there was Selma Alabama and the Civil Rights Struggle and the sacrificeof MLK Jr.

Thank your Barack Obama for the "audacity" of your HOPE. God be with you.

It would be best for the country if Hillary Clinton bows out gracefully after tonight. It would be a dignified stand for us all if she did.

No matter who wins in New Hampshire, I think it's inevitable that the nominees in November will realize and understand that "change" IS being mandated by the American public. After 8 years of Bush ruining our country on so many fronts, change on many fronts is a feat accompli.

maybe in November the ballot shows Paul/Obama for 2008 . Remember all things are possible !

Wolf,
You have some good questions, but "Who is going to drop out?" is not one of them. Let the voters and the candidates decide that. I am sick and tired of media representatives trying to predict who will withdraw–even rubbing their hands together with glee to speed up the process. I am also sick of media representatives describing a 2-person race on the Democratic side, when John Edwards came in 2nd. Why should the media decide that it is nearly over for him when he beat Clinton? Additionally, polls are not very reliable when the vote is very fluid going into the election.
When I lived in Maryland, I seldom had a chance to vote in the primaries, because the candidate would be selected before our primary in March. Stop trying to disenfranchise the voters in states that have later primaries! What Marylanders think may be different from what Iowans think or New Hampshireites. Every American should have a chance in participate in the process, like we Iowans just had last week. Each candidate brings something different to the table. Robust debate is good and healthy for America. The FOX debate and the other network debate unfairly narrowed down the candidates. Media outlets should not be the kingmakers/queenmakers. Just report on the delegate selection process–don't push your favorites on us! You may not be the worst offender here, but I expect better coverage from CNN.

Ruth Harthoorn Kocisko, J.D., M.C.J.

Obama's gonna demolish Hillary again! I hope Edwards or Richardson come in second… But it'd be even better if Hillary's dead last!

I cannot imagine Ron Paul finishing in the money. But I voted for Ross Perot once purely as a protest. I knew he couldn't win and I knew that my state was going Republican no matter how I voted. I did not believe when I cast the vote that Perot was qualified for the job. I was just trying to get some third party action going.

Both Paul and Huckabee would be slaughtered in November if either was the nominee. While the fundamentalist Christians and the voodoo economics crowd cannot imagine it, most Americans have heard their arguments and dismissed them as hogwash.

Hi Wolfe,

I hope its a very dissapointing moment for everyone , except Dr. Paul of course.
that is America's Hope – is there a Doctor in the house ? A definite YES

Did you all see the Ron Paul article on Drudge yet? You may want to hold off on your vote for him.

Just FYI, Ron Paul wants to withdraw all American forces from Korea, Japan, Germany and other bases around the world. While I agree that the Middle East bases are inflaming radicals in the region, a precipitous withdrawl from Asia would effectively abandon Taiwan and South Korea. You're telling me if China decided to take Taiwan by force and the nearest US base was in Guam, we would even TRY to liberate Taiwan from a Chinese invasion? Simply put, these nations are our FRIENDS. If you had a skinny little friend who lived next door to a powerful (and irrational) bully, you wouldn't let him walk to school alone, would you? We can't abandon those nations that depend on us, we have an obligation to be a source of peace and security in the world. I applaud Paul's ideology, but sometimes, ideology can't be feasibly translated to reality. And people call Obama a fairy-tale spinner! Peace sometimes has a price, and sometimes, that price is remaining committed to peace in the face of violent opposition (see the Sermon on the Mount (by Jesus! lol), The Peaceful Path by the Dali Llama or War is a Force that Gives us Meaning by Chris Hedges for more clarification)

Where is Ron Paul CNN?

Huckabee was on Leno, your handlers said "JUMP"!

Ron Paul was on Leno, your handlers said "stand down".

Go RON PAUL!

Thanks for the mention in this article though!

You ask "how does he do it? "

He talks…and WE THE PEOPLE listen, we donate small amounts, which add up to big amounts, and we refer people to Ron's website, to learn about what he has stood for since he has been in congress! He doesn't change with the tide. He is consistant, honorable, and he tells the truth about corruption, propaganda, and how our party has lost its way.

I am TIRED of having The Chosen Cantidates shoved down our throats, given every mention in all of the news coverage, and, we really see the unfairness, the inequity of coverage, and the outright censoring of Ron Paul and his message on just about every major network, online and off.

He is the most searched GOP cantidate on the net, but the least mentioned in the media.

He gets the most donations from military donors, but is panned for apposing the war in Iraq.

People want to know about him, and MORE PEOPLE should hear about him equally on your network.

Geez.

Fred Thompson isn't even competing in NH. He is going to win SC and take the nomination.

Sen. Obama will win in N.H, but no Dems will drop out with one exception….maybe Dennis Kucinich will drop after N.H, but his support will be extended to Sen. Obama.

Sen. McCain and Gov Romney will be close with Gov Romney winning by one to three percentage points. Sen. McCain loss is due to so many independent voters going towards Sen. Obama and Ron Paul. No Reps will drop out after N.H. Gov Romney wins the GOP.

I vision an individual like NY Mayor Bloomburg entering the race for president on a 3rd party ticket if Barack Obama is not able to win the Democratic nomination. If Barack Obama wins the nomination, he will consider his VP between one of four individuals in no particular order….Colin Powell, John Edwards, Michael Bloomburg, or Bill Richardson.

After the New Hampshire voters make the Clinton campaign pour forth more tears, The Clintons will get low down dirty with Sen. Obama, but she will still be defeated. Voters will vote for Sen Edwards and even Bill Richardson before they vote for Hillary. In the end the voters across America will cheer…..Obama, Obama, Obama!

Rodtradamus

YEAH, the RON PAUL FACTOR! Let's see if he pulls out another big win over Giuliani! I love that NH has 40% Independents! I can't wait to vote in the 19th in SC!
RON PAUL—- HOPE FOR AMERICA!

Why doesn't cnn refrain from airing the nasty rhetoric, since it doesn't tell us what these candidates have accomplished that make them qualified, but only tells us who can be nasty in attacking fellow candidates? Why don't reporters ask candidates to tell voters about their track record and successes in doing what they propose to do nationwide, instead of asking them what they think about the attacks?

"How nasty will it get? The angry rhetoric is heating up on both sides. Obama, Clinton and Edwards are getting it on"

looks like Wolfie, one of the Clinton News Network's cronies (remember that shameless Nevada debate, anyone?) is trying to imply that Obama is running a negative campaign. but as far as I can tell, the only negative ones are Edwards and Clinton (with major emphasis on Clinton). all Obama is doing is spreading change and hope – it's the others who are attacking him. please try to be a little more accurate CNN.

On January 17, 1961, during a "Farewell Address To The Nation", Dwight Eisenhower warned the U.S. people about the accumulation of power by the military-industrial complex. To commemorate this profound foresight, I am asking all Ron Paul supporters to donate either your time or money to the Ron Paul Campaign on 1/17/08.

You can accomplish this by going to RonPaul2008.com! May we have a fundraising phenomenon unlike any other.

A Proud Republican who is a registered Independant. Today I voted Bill Richardson! Look at the facts and follow. I hope that he will at least score a VP job so he can keep whoever wins a breast to foreign policy.

I am a Registered Republican and I voted for Ron Paul In Andover NH.

A Huckster, Paul ticket could be interesting.

Ron Paul is out of his mind.

Oh, yeah, and Dr, Paul was awesome on Leno last night, and Leno deserves all credit for trying to correct Fox's massive FUBAR.

Dr. Paul is indeed a very attractive candidate. He is, after all, the only one on either side of the aisle who truly advocates an anti-Iraq war position. Obama can claim that position too if he wants, but for seven years Dr. Paul has backed up his position with an unwavering stream of votes in Congress to end the madness that is our current foreign policy. Obama can claim no such record.

Bill Clinton had it right yesterday when he said that Obama's 2004 comments about the war (about there being "no difference'" between himself and George Bush when it comes to the war in Iraq). The independant voters of NH should take notice that the only viable "independant" candidate is the one who has positioned himself independantly even within his own party. Ron Paul.

Paul has been branded by many who are only marginally informed as being an "unrealistic" option for the Republicans. Why? Last August, folks nation-wide said that the Republican nomination was a done deal, that Rudy was the candidate and that the rest were along for the ride. By September, look at the poll numbers – Romney had by then become the man – big numbers in key states and a huge war chest to boot. Then came the holidays, and with them came the Huckabee surge, one he continues to ride. So, in the last four to six months, the Republicans have had three different men with three very different forms of appeal, as their frontrunner. Now, people are talking about McCain as the comeback kid, poised to win NH. Well, unforntuately for him, SC will likely be a different story altogether. The Republican populatiry contest is very much up for grabs.

So, why NOT Ron Paul? He's the only one who says the same thing no matter who the audience is. He's the only one with a responsible monetary policy position that adresses the spiraling inflation that has put our economy in a terribly precarious position. He's the only one who wants to change our immigration policies in real, measurable ways. He is the only one who seems to have read the Constitution. While the rest of the bunch may claim to be true conservatives, those who know what the definition of that word is will tell you that Dr. Paul is the only one who can claim that title with any merit.

So, consider it, independant voters of NH. Think about tossing a vote in the direction of Dr. Paul. After all, it's only the primary – a perfect time to cast a vote based upon what you truly beileve, not a vote for a party instead of a person. Save the party lines for the general election – in the meantime, vote for the only one who truly, earnestly believes in what he says and says what he believes. Vote for Ron Paul.

It takes courage to vote on the basis of one's conscious rather than what the major are doing. But that is what lead to the birth of the United States 232 years ago. The only safeguard that it would last would be the Constitution. Every power that ever wanted to control others and create others in their own image has assailed that great document. Slowly but surely it's power has been eroded, but never so much as today. In this election, vote for the candidate that best restores and preserves the Constitution and you will be reinforcing the very heart of the American experiment, and assuring that future generations of Americans will share in the blessings our parents valued so much.

10% in Iowa is only the straw poll before the county delegate selections happened. what were those totals? Not the national delegate totals that CNN and other media are reporting. The county delegates go on to the county conventions, where state delegates are elected, then they go to the state convention, where national delegates are elected, then they go to Denver.

Some better in-depth reporting would be appreciated.

RP08!

I think the media ought to be ashamed of themselves for brainwashing the public any way they see fit.

I think certainly they have SUPER hyped Barack Obama to the point of where it is dubious to claim it as objective jouralism. I like wolf blitzer and respect him, but CNN is really going out of its way to promote certain candidates.

Perhaps they should at least show people that 'winning' a state simply means one or 2 more DELEGATES , not an outright electorial vote of some kind.

Wolf,

I don't see that much negativity out of the Obama and Edwards camps. Most of the vitriol comes from the slogan and personality du jour Clinton team. I just heard that Begala, Carville and the puppet masters of the past could be returning to "Team Clinton."

Sure, Obama has tossed out subtle barbs, but haven't nearly been as over the top as we see from the anointed one(s). Edwards has been a little more aggressive, but not to the degree that Team Clinton has been.

I don't know whether or not the tearful incident yesterday was contrived or not. Many are questioning that. Regardless ,if it was sincere or wasn't, the fact that people have a question speaks volumes about Hillary's character. For so many to have doubts about her action shows an underlying lack of confidence in her conduct.

It certainly will be an interesting evening.

Have a good Tuesday!

The majority of the candidates are not listening to the public, We want change,
The current Government is NOT following the will of the people.
Maybe the individuals that we vote in this time wont listen either , But if we keep sending the same politicians back to washington, nothing will get better.
Send someone fresh to the White House, Couldn't get any worse.

One thing that is importnat to remember is the DELEGATES each candidate is racking up. In the end, that is the best figure to determine who will win the general election.

In the democratic race…its neck and neck, only 1 delegate seperating the top three. A win for Hillary or Edwards could really throw off the race, and be sure to keep it interesting.

The republican race is not so tight nit by way of delegates. The total amount of republican delegates is 12. Even if McCain were to get all of them (which is hardly likely due to his fierce cometition with Romney) he still wouldnt have enough to beat Romney overall. The real thing that could throw this off is Huckabee. If he gets atleast 3 delegates, he now ties Romney currently (that is to say Romney get none). But it is all very likely Romney will get a fair share (even if he doesn't win the popular vote) and it will be enough to keep him on top. Then we go on to S. Carolina, then super tuesday.

The whole game is up in the air and its quite the race to watch!

Tonight when you tell us about being the best political team on television, would you prove it by making your pie chart equal 100% instead of leaving a white spot for 10 or more percent of the vote?

Also, why is Ron Paul the only candidate whose photo isn't smiling on your Scorecard page? I happen to know that Ron Paul has lots of photos in which he is actually smiling – like all the other candidates.

These may be insignificant items, but they show a lack of fairness in your reporting and thus make many viewers question your claim as the best political team on television.

Thank You!

Early results suggests Ron Paul is now in third in NH above Romney!!!!!!

Ron Paul is the only candidate who doesn't have party and lobbyist baggage, the two aspects which preclude REAL change needed in Washington!

How nasty will it get? I don't know, how nasty will the MEDIA get? I'm guaranteed CNN will be at the top. You guys are desperate… scrambling in the filth for any little tidbit you can spin as 'negative campaigning' and with all this desperation, all you can come up with is one candidate pointing out another candidates record. Wow! that's news. Would you please do the American public a favor and stop putting the word 'news' on your pages and on your show. You've turned yourselves into a caricature. Putting out your ridiculous questions with the premise that you are generating political discourse then picking the answers that represent your current spin. Talk about pandering. The Best Political Team? Ha! Ha! Poor Lou. Did Lou actually attempt to talk about the new lows reached by the media? I like the joke, raise the question and then pack the panel to get the result you want to spin. Et tu Lou? I wonder how long the panelists would be on if the didn't want to go along with the Jerry Springer circus. What's with Jack?

Hey Jack, I've heard the stereotype that men get grumpy as they get older… what does it feel like to be the crypt keeper? Keep up the good work. You make the CNN's race to the bottom that much faster! Now you've got him out of his box and down with the panelists as if he's a part of any legitimate political discourse. Too funny!

To the good people of New Hampshire:

The world's fate is in your hands, Live Free or Die, Restore The Republic!

Vote Yes for Dr. No

I just voted for Ron Paul in Nashua, NH. I hope it's Paul and Huckabee on the ticket in November.

GO RON PAUL!!!!!! 15%+ would be a great victory for him in NH and I think he will get it. All of the current polls are based on people that claim they are democrats or republicans. I think he can get at least half of the independent vote. If you don't know much about him, look him up on the web. Watch his excerpts from debates, watch him on Leno. I promise you will like what you see and hear.

Vote Ron Paul for Freedom, Liberty, and the Constitution!

Good Luck Dr. Paul.

I do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. So help me God.

From a Ron Paul supporter and US Army soldier deployed overseas.

Thanks to all who go out and vote!

Who, if anyone, drops out after tonight? Joe Biden and Chris Dodd split after Iowa. Bill Richardson, Fred Thompson, Dennis Kucinich, Duncan Hunter and the others all insist they are in the game. But that's what candidates always say until they drop out. Let's see who falls next.

I don't envision anyone quitting after tonight, no matter how badly they do in New Hampshire. I think the field will really thin out after Super Tuesday – all those listed above will probably leave then, with others dropping out before Easter.