Comments on: Blitzer: What to watch for tonight http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/08/blitzer-what-to-watch-for-tonight/ All politics, all the time Tue, 22 Dec 2009 18:22:40 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: GC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/08/blitzer-what-to-watch-for-tonight/#comment-474477 GC Wed, 06 Feb 2008 18:29:53 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/08/blitzer-what-to-watch-for-tonight/#comment-474477 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. 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.

]]> By: John Polifronio http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/08/blitzer-what-to-watch-for-tonight/#comment-470656 John Polifronio Wed, 06 Feb 2008 07:15:58 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/08/blitzer-what-to-watch-for-tonight/#comment-470656 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 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

]]> By: SAED http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/08/blitzer-what-to-watch-for-tonight/#comment-468774 SAED Wed, 06 Feb 2008 02:47:35 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/08/blitzer-what-to-watch-for-tonight/#comment-468774 EAR SIR: IF HILLARY CLITON TO BECOME USA RESIDENT IS BILL GOING TO BE FIRST ? SAED EAR SIR:
IF HILLARY CLITON TO BECOME USA RESIDENT IS BILL GOING TO BE FIRST ?

SAED

]]> By: Roger Jones http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/08/blitzer-what-to-watch-for-tonight/#comment-450900 Roger Jones Sun, 03 Feb 2008 23:15:01 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/08/blitzer-what-to-watch-for-tonight/#comment-450900 WOW! Please show Michelle Obama's speech on Sunday at UCLA. What a speaker, she really touched on the issues that I believe in. WOW! Please show Michelle Obama's speech on Sunday at UCLA. What a speaker, she really touched on the issues that I believe in.

]]> By: Liz http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/08/blitzer-what-to-watch-for-tonight/#comment-413084 Liz Fri, 01 Feb 2008 02:16:34 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/08/blitzer-what-to-watch-for-tonight/#comment-413084 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. 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.

]]> By: Dan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/08/blitzer-what-to-watch-for-tonight/#comment-403830 Dan Thu, 31 Jan 2008 22:45:28 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/08/blitzer-what-to-watch-for-tonight/#comment-403830 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. 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.

]]> By: Babs http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/08/blitzer-what-to-watch-for-tonight/#comment-402835 Babs Thu, 31 Jan 2008 21:20:32 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/08/blitzer-what-to-watch-for-tonight/#comment-402835 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. 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.

]]> By: saningo http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/08/blitzer-what-to-watch-for-tonight/#comment-268545 saningo Tue, 15 Jan 2008 07:44:31 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/08/blitzer-what-to-watch-for-tonight/#comment-268545 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 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

]]> By: Danny http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/08/blitzer-what-to-watch-for-tonight/#comment-268445 Danny Tue, 15 Jan 2008 06:27:25 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/08/blitzer-what-to-watch-for-tonight/#comment-268445 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 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

]]> By: len http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/08/blitzer-what-to-watch-for-tonight/#comment-267307 len Tue, 15 Jan 2008 01:31:00 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/08/blitzer-what-to-watch-for-tonight/#comment-267307 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. 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.

]]> By: Lesley http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/08/blitzer-what-to-watch-for-tonight/#comment-260452 Lesley Sun, 13 Jan 2008 17:44:28 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/08/blitzer-what-to-watch-for-tonight/#comment-260452 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. 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.

]]> By: Holly Evans http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/08/blitzer-what-to-watch-for-tonight/#comment-260111 Holly Evans Sun, 13 Jan 2008 15:30:31 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/08/blitzer-what-to-watch-for-tonight/#comment-260111 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 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

]]> By: Holly Evans http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/08/blitzer-what-to-watch-for-tonight/#comment-260099 Holly Evans Sun, 13 Jan 2008 15:24:26 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/08/blitzer-what-to-watch-for-tonight/#comment-260099 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. 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.

]]> By: Holly Evans http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/08/blitzer-what-to-watch-for-tonight/#comment-260095 Holly Evans Sun, 13 Jan 2008 15:21:47 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/08/blitzer-what-to-watch-for-tonight/#comment-260095 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. 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.

]]> By: Holly Evans http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/08/blitzer-what-to-watch-for-tonight/#comment-260089 Holly Evans Sun, 13 Jan 2008 15:19:36 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/08/blitzer-what-to-watch-for-tonight/#comment-260089 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 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

]]> By: Holly Evans http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/08/blitzer-what-to-watch-for-tonight/#comment-260081 Holly Evans Sun, 13 Jan 2008 15:14:03 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/08/blitzer-what-to-watch-for-tonight/#comment-260081 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? 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?

]]> By: Mekki http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/08/blitzer-what-to-watch-for-tonight/#comment-254608 Mekki Sat, 12 Jan 2008 01:10:27 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/08/blitzer-what-to-watch-for-tonight/#comment-254608 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 !!! 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 !!!

]]> By: martin http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/08/blitzer-what-to-watch-for-tonight/#comment-253267 martin Fri, 11 Jan 2008 21:55:04 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/08/blitzer-what-to-watch-for-tonight/#comment-253267 surge does not exist as to military conditions. dictionary definition: "Surge:1. to rise high and roll onward as waves, swell, or ;heave. 2. to move or go in a manner suggestive of this. 3. to increase or vary suddenly as an electric current reinforcement: 1. to give new force or strength to. Mil 2 to strengthen with additional ;personnel or equipment there is more so stop then bull surge does not exist as to military conditions.
dictionary definition: "Surge:1. to rise high and roll onward as waves, swell, or ;heave. 2. to move or go in a manner suggestive of this. 3. to increase or vary suddenly as an electric current

reinforcement: 1. to give new force or strength to. Mil
2
to strengthen with additional ;personnel or equipment

there is more so stop then bull

]]> By: florence hyatt http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/08/blitzer-what-to-watch-for-tonight/#comment-238030 florence hyatt Wed, 09 Jan 2008 03:35:59 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/08/blitzer-what-to-watch-for-tonight/#comment-238030 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? 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?

]]> By: Wolf Fan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/08/blitzer-what-to-watch-for-tonight/#comment-236724 Wolf Fan Wed, 09 Jan 2008 01:41:40 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/08/blitzer-what-to-watch-for-tonight/#comment-236724 Wolf, Why is the Wyoming primary not considered important? What about Nevada, why is South Caroling more important than NV. Wolf,

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

]]> By: Paul Battis http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/08/blitzer-what-to-watch-for-tonight/#comment-236689 Paul Battis Wed, 09 Jan 2008 01:35:16 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/08/blitzer-what-to-watch-for-tonight/#comment-236689 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 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

]]> By: L. Maynard Harry http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/08/blitzer-what-to-watch-for-tonight/#comment-236687 L. Maynard Harry Wed, 09 Jan 2008 01:34:57 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/08/blitzer-what-to-watch-for-tonight/#comment-236687 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 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

]]> By: BOB ATANASIO http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/08/blitzer-what-to-watch-for-tonight/#comment-236634 BOB ATANASIO Wed, 09 Jan 2008 01:27:01 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/08/blitzer-what-to-watch-for-tonight/#comment-236634 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 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.

]]> By: david http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/08/blitzer-what-to-watch-for-tonight/#comment-236619 david Wed, 09 Jan 2008 01:24:36 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/08/blitzer-what-to-watch-for-tonight/#comment-236619 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. 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.

]]> By: Craig http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/08/blitzer-what-to-watch-for-tonight/#comment-236586 Craig Wed, 09 Jan 2008 01:19:20 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/08/blitzer-what-to-watch-for-tonight/#comment-236586 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.

]]> By: Craig http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/08/blitzer-what-to-watch-for-tonight/#comment-236598 Craig Wed, 09 Jan 2008 01:17:52 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/08/blitzer-what-to-watch-for-tonight/#comment-236598 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.

]]> By: Kathleen http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/08/blitzer-what-to-watch-for-tonight/#comment-236556 Kathleen Wed, 09 Jan 2008 01:14:35 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/08/blitzer-what-to-watch-for-tonight/#comment-236556 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. 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.

]]> By: Peter Hernandez http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/08/blitzer-what-to-watch-for-tonight/#comment-236481 Peter Hernandez Wed, 09 Jan 2008 01:00:10 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/08/blitzer-what-to-watch-for-tonight/#comment-236481 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 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

]]> By: James Stapleton http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/08/blitzer-what-to-watch-for-tonight/#comment-236300 James Stapleton Wed, 09 Jan 2008 00:22:42 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/08/blitzer-what-to-watch-for-tonight/#comment-236300 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???? 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????

]]> By: calvin http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/08/blitzer-what-to-watch-for-tonight/#comment-236296 calvin Wed, 09 Jan 2008 00:21:25 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/08/blitzer-what-to-watch-for-tonight/#comment-236296 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. 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.

]]> By: Lauren Robbins http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/08/blitzer-what-to-watch-for-tonight/#comment-236270 Lauren Robbins Wed, 09 Jan 2008 00:18:17 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/08/blitzer-what-to-watch-for-tonight/#comment-236270 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 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

]]> By: Reza http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/08/blitzer-what-to-watch-for-tonight/#comment-236236 Reza Wed, 09 Jan 2008 00:12:29 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/08/blitzer-what-to-watch-for-tonight/#comment-236236 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? 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?

]]> By: Syed http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/08/blitzer-what-to-watch-for-tonight/#comment-236197 Syed Wed, 09 Jan 2008 00:07:05 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/08/blitzer-what-to-watch-for-tonight/#comment-236197 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 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

]]> By: Syed http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/08/blitzer-what-to-watch-for-tonight/#comment-236193 Syed Wed, 09 Jan 2008 00:05:51 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/08/blitzer-what-to-watch-for-tonight/#comment-236193 Obama should not be GIVEN the presidency when 48 states haven't had a chance to vote Obama should not be GIVEN the presidency when 48 states haven't had a chance to vote

]]> By: Gary http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/08/blitzer-what-to-watch-for-tonight/#comment-236181 Gary Wed, 09 Jan 2008 00:03:54 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/08/blitzer-what-to-watch-for-tonight/#comment-236181 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. 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.

]]> By: BeckyB http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/08/blitzer-what-to-watch-for-tonight/#comment-236166 BeckyB Wed, 09 Jan 2008 00:01:30 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/08/blitzer-what-to-watch-for-tonight/#comment-236166 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 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

]]> By: Eric http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/08/blitzer-what-to-watch-for-tonight/#comment-236148 Eric Tue, 08 Jan 2008 23:58:00 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/08/blitzer-what-to-watch-for-tonight/#comment-236148 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! 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!

]]> By: Monty http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/08/blitzer-what-to-watch-for-tonight/#comment-236116 Monty Tue, 08 Jan 2008 23:52:37 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/08/blitzer-what-to-watch-for-tonight/#comment-236116 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 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

]]> By: Tom Davie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/08/blitzer-what-to-watch-for-tonight/#comment-236034 Tom Davie Tue, 08 Jan 2008 23:39:25 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/08/blitzer-what-to-watch-for-tonight/#comment-236034 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. 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.

]]> By: Brigitte http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/08/blitzer-what-to-watch-for-tonight/#comment-236016 Brigitte Tue, 08 Jan 2008 23:36:56 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/08/blitzer-what-to-watch-for-tonight/#comment-236016 Jack Cafferty defending George Bush on foreign policy to support Barack Obama's lack of foreign policy experience ---- Priceless!! Eight more years of chaos!!!! Jack Cafferty defending George Bush on foreign policy to support Barack Obama's lack of foreign policy experience -- Priceless!! Eight more years of chaos!!!!

]]> By: Judd http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/08/blitzer-what-to-watch-for-tonight/#comment-236014 Judd Tue, 08 Jan 2008 23:36:37 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/08/blitzer-what-to-watch-for-tonight/#comment-236014 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. 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.

]]> By: JP (St. Louis) http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/08/blitzer-what-to-watch-for-tonight/#comment-236008 JP (St. Louis) Tue, 08 Jan 2008 23:35:18 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/08/blitzer-what-to-watch-for-tonight/#comment-236008 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! 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!

]]> By: Richard, Memphis, TN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/08/blitzer-what-to-watch-for-tonight/#comment-235983 Richard, Memphis, TN Tue, 08 Jan 2008 23:31:23 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/08/blitzer-what-to-watch-for-tonight/#comment-235983 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. 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.

]]> By: Derek, Honolulu HI http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/08/blitzer-what-to-watch-for-tonight/#comment-235968 Derek, Honolulu HI Tue, 08 Jan 2008 23:28:44 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/08/blitzer-what-to-watch-for-tonight/#comment-235968 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. 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.

]]> By: Hishashi Shinma http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/08/blitzer-what-to-watch-for-tonight/#comment-235915 Hishashi Shinma Tue, 08 Jan 2008 23:18:21 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/08/blitzer-what-to-watch-for-tonight/#comment-235915 Hope Hillary able to leave with her head held high......she had done too much for this hear country to continue and be depressed. Hope Hillary able to leave with her head held high......she had done too much for this hear country to continue and be depressed.

]]> By: Military Officer http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/08/blitzer-what-to-watch-for-tonight/#comment-235906 Military Officer Tue, 08 Jan 2008 23:16:57 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/08/blitzer-what-to-watch-for-tonight/#comment-235906 Concerned '08, What makes Dr Paul a nutcase?? Is it because his views are different than all the other cookie cutter candidates? Concerned '08,

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

]]> By: Richard, Memphis, TN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/08/blitzer-what-to-watch-for-tonight/#comment-235862 Richard, Memphis, TN Tue, 08 Jan 2008 23:10:01 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/08/blitzer-what-to-watch-for-tonight/#comment-235862 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! 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!

]]> By: Kevin Wells http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/08/blitzer-what-to-watch-for-tonight/#comment-235849 Kevin Wells Tue, 08 Jan 2008 23:07:53 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/08/blitzer-what-to-watch-for-tonight/#comment-235849 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. 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.

]]> By: Lynn Paul http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/08/blitzer-what-to-watch-for-tonight/#comment-235837 Lynn Paul Tue, 08 Jan 2008 23:06:32 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/08/blitzer-what-to-watch-for-tonight/#comment-235837 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. 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.

]]> By: Andreas Olsson http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/08/blitzer-what-to-watch-for-tonight/#comment-235809 Andreas Olsson Tue, 08 Jan 2008 23:02:00 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/08/blitzer-what-to-watch-for-tonight/#comment-235809 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. 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.

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