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Well, at least I got some of you to stop attacking Hillary and Obama. No, just a person with a conscious.

do you think your a saint

Judicial Watch Announces List of Washington’s “Ten Most Wanted Corrupt Politicians” for 2007

Washington, DC –Judicial Watch, the public interest group that investigates and prosecutes government corruption, today released its 2007 list of Washington’s “Ten Most Wanted Corrupt Politicians.” The list, in alphabetical order, includes:

1. Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-NY): In addition to her long and sordid ethics record, Senator Hillary Clinton took a lot of heat in 2007 – and rightly so – for blocking the release her official White House records. Many suspect these records contain a treasure trove of information related to her role in a number of serious Clinton-era scandals. Moreover, in March 2007, Judicial Watch filed an ethics complaint against Senator Clinton for filing false financial disclosure forms with the U.S. Senate (again). And Hillary’s top campaign contributor, Norman Hsu, was exposed as a felon and a fugitive from justice in 2007. Hsu pleaded guilt to one count of grand theft for defrauding investors as part of a multi-million dollar Ponzi scheme.

5. Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani (R-NY): Giuliani came under fire in late 2007 after it was discovered the former New York mayor’s office “billed obscure city agencies for tens of thousands of dollars in security expenses amassed during the time when he was beginning an extramarital relationship with future wife Judith Nathan in the Hamptons…” ABC News also reported that Giuliani provided Nathan with a police vehicle and a city driver at taxpayer expense. All of this news came on the heels of the federal indictment on corruption charges of Giuliani’s former Police Chief and business partner Bernard Kerik, who pleaded guilty in 2006 to accepting a $165,000 bribe in the form of renovations to his Bronx apartment from a construction company attempting to land city contracts.

6. Governor Mike Huckabee (R-AR): Governor Huckabee enjoyed a meteoric rise in the polls in December 2007, which prompted a more thorough review of his ethics record. According to The Associated Press: “[Huckabee’s] career has also been colored by 14 ethics complaints and a volley of questions about his integrity, ranging from his management of campaign cash to his use of a nonprofit organization to subsidize his income to his destruction of state computer files on his way out of the governor’s office.” And what was Governor Huckabee’s response to these ethics allegations? Rather than cooperating with investigators, Huckabee sued the state ethics commission twice and attempted to shut the ethics process down.

8. Senator Barack Obama (D-IL): A “Dishonorable Mention” last year, Senator Obama moves onto the “ten most wanted” list in 2007. In 2006, it was discovered that Obama was involved in a suspicious real estate deal with an indicted political fundraiser, Antoin “Tony” Rezko. In 2007, more reports surfaced of deeper and suspicious business and political connections It was reported that just two months after he joined the Senate, Obama purchased $50,000 worth of stock in speculative companies whose major investors were his biggest campaign contributors. One of the companies was a biotech concern that benefited from legislation Obama pushed just two weeks after the senator purchased $5,000 of the company’s shares. Obama was also nabbed conducting campaign business in his Senate office, a violation of federal law.

No praise needed. I live by the golden rule – do unto others as you would have them do unto you. If more people did, this world would not be so messed up. Give more then you get and be kind to everyone.

you just think the best don't you carol do you want some kind of praise
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Chris – 35 years working in support of the underpriviledged. She and Bill could have been multi-millionaires many times over many years before they went to the White House. Stop believing the retheric. They have their faults, but selfishness is not one of them.

John, read the rest of my blogs. I am vehement that everybody take gender and race out of the mix. This is America. All people are created equal in their rights in my eyes. We need someone with experience to get us out of this mess. He's too fresh, they will eat him alive. JFK spent 14 years in the Senate and years in the 2nd WW. It was peace time and a different era.

Mrs. Clinton touts her 35 years of experience!?!? Last I checked her only elected post has been the Senator from New York, and she hasn't been that for 35 years. Let's see... maybe she is including her husband's two terms as president. Strange...when I check the list of presidents it doesn't say Bill and Hillary Clinton, and when she was chastized for for attempting to make policy during this time she disqualified herself by saying she just stayed at home baking cookies. So, please enlighten me. Where does the 35 years of experience come from? Also, concerning the "crying trump card" she tried to pull, if you think that was sincere, I have beach-front property in Arizona that may interest you......it was all I could do to hold down my lunch! Typical, if all else fails,cry, but at least make it look convincing!...What a PHONEY!!!!!! She is the poster child for whats wrong with American politics today, a liar that will stop at NOTHING to get elected.

Your all one sided no change kind a people conservatism will be americas downfall

Catherine Bombac, you have been blinded by the all the Clinton lies and cover-ups. We do not need another Clinton in the White House. She can not open her mouth without telling another lie. At least Obama is making a honest effort to tell America the truth, even though it is not what America's want to hear. Americans go about daily life with their heads in the sand and let the fools in Washington D.C. keep spending money on stupid pet projects, pass bills that mean nothing, hold hearings on topics they should never be involve themselves in. Hilary is about these stupid hearings and having government taking more freedoms and rights away from all Americans. We need an change and Obama is real chance for change in Washington D.C.

That's exactly what I said earlier..Vik-THor...We are in total agreement...I bet if Fred Thompson was at 8-9% his name will be on their pie chart...

"Edwards 2008" is probably Clintonite tring to smear the good relations between Obama and Edwards! Good try!

Why cause hes black? or cause hes inexperienced oh wait JFK was too inexperienced did you know carol that theodore sorenson spoke in my town and he said that obama was the first candidate he supported since JFK and in case you didnt know hes the one who wrote the speech do ask what your country can do for you but what you can do for your country

I am a african american when we going to stop haten on each other, I was going to vote for Hilary but now I am going to vote for Obama because he want to bring our country together as American. Stop looking at Barack Obama as a black man running for the White House. Obama is running for changes that all citizen of USA is American not because he black or Hilary is a women we need republican, demoncrats and independent to work together. My friends came to see me from London and they are Black. They ask me why do American people say they are black or white people. They told me that London black or white people say they are European people they are not divided by race. We all are American. Let show the rest of the World that we can all change the world that we are American that not divided what race we are. I do feel in my heart that God put Obama to change American to bring us together as one nation and that is United States of American.

American Love Barack Obama

Agree Carol, Obama ain't no JFK, he was not born with a silverspoon in his mouth, he is a self made man and doesn't have a rich daddy to back his campaign! Fairy tale, maybe his life story but that;s where the analogy stops. Bill Clinton is so nervous he is picking a fight with Lou Dobbs , for Goodness sake! Now he says Obama's policy on Iraq is fairy tale! Well, nice to see Bill finally showing his true colors!

I find it disingenuous how you are displaying the pie charts on the Republican side. Giuliani and Paul have same %age (and less than 100 actual votes as of the time I am typing this) and you don't show Paul on the pie chart. (What, does your program not allow you to show 5 named slices?)

They both have more total votes than Richardson, who I bet you are only showing because he is 4th.

(I live in AZ. I have changed my registration to Democrat to vote for Richardson on 5 Feb. I am normally registered as independent, and will change back after the primary here. So I am not coming at this as someone for Ron Paul.)

Just because you don't personally like him is no reason to keep him off your chart. :p

Obama ain't no JFK.

why is healthcare the big issue?. I know 37 million plus americans are w/o insurance. Don't those numbers include teenagers working part time jobs that decline coverage and those that don't want coverage?. Tired of that being "the issue". Specially when the conversation is framed as "Health Care Coverage". The problem with our health care system is the insurance industry. No body seems to want to address the fact that a huge portion of our personal income is going to insurance. I don't know about the rest of you, but, in my opinion, if you want to solve problems in healthcare then find a way to reduce the cost of health-care and not reduce the cost of medical coverage. At some point we have, as a nation, accepted "insurance" as the only solution. I think insurance and lawyers are the problem.

The insurance companies pay pennies on the dollar for procedures and medications that would cost you and I an arm and a leg w/o insurance. If the hospitals can afford to discount services and write off bills the way they currently do, why not reduce the cost to the consumer and allow us to pay for our health care in cash, instead of having a convoluted system, filled with administrative costs..Simplify the system and reduce some of the liability and you will reduce the overall cost of health care.

Additionally, just interested to know: How many people had health care related problems this year that would be solved by universal "coverage". My biggest problem right now is the 67 dollars it takes to fill my gas tank everyweek, and I drive a mini-van, or the fact tthe enconomy is going to crap again, or the fact congress is ripping off millions and millions of dollars from the american tax payer and this being done in both parties, constantly and the american public is just simply powerless to do anything about it.

Sorry to complain, but honestly "stealing" is "stealing. It shouldn't matter who did less of it. I always feel like I am voting for the lesser of two evils. What a shame. These "issues" are pointless and no matter who is elected president, they will do the same thing over and over, nothing. I think the best solution to our problems is elect both parties, one to each branch. This way it's grid lock in washington. We seem to benefit most when that happens.

And what did JFK bring with camelot................he brought leadership

PULEAZE I would vote for that Hillary before all talk talk talk Obama anyday!

Edwards for Prez!!

GO OBAMA, GO Edwards and fight the lobbyist's greed!!!!

We are Americans. Be fair – give people their due. Just don't inflate for some idealistic, romantic fairy tale. We need leadership not Camelot – everyone died at the Round Table.

I love how you people say hes a joke but have no way to back that up.

Yes, Obama is a JOKE for sure!!!

All edwards talks abot is poor people and the fact that all the other candidate are spending too much money on campaigns when hes getting 400 dollar haircuts..........................hmmmm go figure

Barack Obama is NOT hot air, the problem is that many are enamoured by the romantic notion that they actually LIKE a black candidate and that 'he is appealing'. BUt Barack has some very interesting take on matters that has galvanized many. Instead of accusing Obama of having no substance, we could say that the coverage of Obama has been superficially.
HIllary is stale bread, she has no more 'presidential' experience than Obama, Being First Lady does not qualify her for being ready for presidency. No more dynasties Clinton, Bush, Kennedy etc! Time to let in the underdogs!
Bye bye HIllary! Go Obama Go!

Obama is not a Joke. He's just not ready. Hillary is.

Obama is a JOKE

Edwards for President!!!!!!!!!

Hillary has been slandered all day. I hope she sues.

There's a lot of squabbling here tonight and it also reflects the dissonance within the parties. Hopefully, ANY of the notable Dems can take back the White House and start to work with both parties on these polarizing issues.

Ginny – it is not any better on any of the other stations. Fire them all.

of course they exaggerate everything idoit its a news station you'll get the same thing on fox if not worse cause its republican based so you need to either get that through your skull or move to a different country. And you dont need experience, that comes with political corruptness

"Harness the power of innovation to create high wage jobs of the 21st Century"

That's a BS statement. Most of the high paid positions have gone to India anyway.

"Investments in alternative energy can create new jobs for the 21st century"

Investments by whom? and to whom?

"expanded access to broadband will bring opportunities to underserved and disadvantaged communities"

Why should the government pay for this? who pays it?

"the manufacturing base can be re-energized through creative partnerships; and increased government support for research will stimulate the development of new technologies and life-saving medicines"

This is another BS statement.. what exactly does it mean? How much? who pays for it? Manufacturing in the US is dying due to trade agreements.

"Hillary will restore integrity to science policy, reversing Bush administration policies that are holding our nation back."

How?

"Empower our workers and ensure that all Americans contribute their fair share"

What does that mean? Fair share? more taxes?

"Hillary will ensure that unions, which have played an important role in forming and sustaining the middle class, are strong"

How?

"She will also ensure that trade policies work for average Americans. Trade policy must raise our standard of living, and they must have strong protections for workers and the environment"

How? Cheap labor in foreign countries, how do you compete with that when it is US companies that are sending the jobs away. How do you compete when the US worker costs (not just pay) about 10 times more than an person in India?

"Restore the basic bargain. Hillary will restore the basic bargain that if Americans work hard and take responsibility, government will do its part to make sure they have the tools to get ahead."

What responsibilities? What will the government actually do? Can you imaging writing a contract like that?

"Return to fiscal responsibility. After six and a half year of President Bush's fiscal irresponsibility, Hillary wants America to regain control of its destiny. She will move back toward a balanced budget and surpluses. Hillary believes that we should develop a set of budget rules similar to those we had in the 90s which required us to fund new expenditures with new revenues or cuts in other areas."

What area will be cut? How will she do this?

This is what amazes me about most people posting on these forums. They sound like this is the first time they have taken an interest and are falling for the same BS statements that all politicians make.

If you actually read word for word what each candidates say, you will see that they have said NOTHING.

Ron Paul is the ONLY person to state EXACTLY what he will do.

I'm all for a female president, just not this one. Obama has the experience AND is a more uniting, electable figure. She was in the Senate a few years longer? who cares. She stood next to her husband when he was president? who cares. I want someone who has been "on the ground" signing people up to vote, fighting block by block for positive neighborhood changes. She was an attorney at a big name firm representing moneyed interests? I want the guy that turned that down to take on those interests in favor of the guy on the street. In the Senate and on health care she looked for wedge issues to beat moderate republicans to win a partisan fight, he worked WITH moderate republicans to get things done. If she's elected, there may be a few who fear her, but no one would trust her. That's not the way to get real change.

That's what I'm talking about, Toy. The news keeps only the frontrunners in their coverage. Maybe we should turn off the tv and shut down the computers. Look at that Barack Hussein, why is he getting a free pass? He is as shady as they come and I cannot wait until the truth via swiftboating comes out and Edwards gains over that wannabe. America is being dumbed down during this election process. Arrrgh

God, are all of the pundits on TV back-peddling at this moment.

Obama is NO Bush; this must be a high school basic logical thinking. Like JFK and Regan, most of these people have gone on to be effective presidents because they knew how to bring people together to solve complex problems. Which Republican Senator will be willing to enter the same "problem-solving" room with a Clinton appointee? It is also possible that we have a lot of naive listeners these days who are voucking for Clinton!!!

Thank you for turning off Lou Dobbs. For the first time ever, I had to turn to another cable channel for news. I was contemplating duct tape as a solution.

Tears & mudslinging...poor little Shrillary. All the big business & lobbyists'
money can't put a retread candidate together again. But Big Bully Bill steps in to take on the Young Toughs and defend his meal ticket back to the White House. So not a role model for young women, who've outgrown the tired because-she's-a – woman Feminist tunnel vision. Is this what America needs after the Bush- Cheney shadow puppet administration?

I think she's pushed all the warm-&- fuzzy , women- can't- take -the – pressure cliche- buttons and given future women presidential contenders a harder way to go. Too bad, because I'd vote for Pelosi if she ever ran for president.

"Experience" is just another word for "politics as usual".

Why is it that Rudy Giuliani name and percentage is on the pie chart at 9% during your election coverage but Ron Paul who is also at 9% isn't?

Surely if Clinton wins on the argument of experience, then she has no hope in November if the Republicans decide on McCain (which, i recognise, they haven't yet). If McCain is the Republican nominee, none of the Democratic candidates can challenge him on experience, so there needs to be some other factor.
There is more to this decision than looking at experience. No-one, not even a First Lady, has been tested in the fire of the Presidency. Intelligence and the ability to lead are more important than experience in the long run.

Mr. Barack Hussain Obama is all hype, not substance!!! I finally understand why Americans elected Gorege W.Bush twice!

They want a nice guy they can have a beer with, not a leader, not someone strong but less likable.

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

The media needs to stop being so biased and trying to elected our next president. this isn't american idol! Please CNN start covering all the runners! Like Edwards, hint hint. the current polls show Clinton leading with Edwards at half her %. Why, because the MEDIA! Stop favoring the loser Obama with no substance and start covering EDWARDS

EDWARDS 08!

Hilary is a fake; that question was planted and those were the most fabricated tears I ever saw..Obama all the way

The south elected Bill Clinton and loves him. Get counseling for your family members. This is America. Racism and Mysogeny is disgusting – stop trying to justify it. Stick to the issues of who – white, black, hispanic, female or male – will lead us out of this horrible mess George W got us into.

Watch out, waves come to shore and take sand with them most the time. If memory serves me, we all have been taken away by a good speaker before. Then we feel betrayed when we're blinded by our exalted leader paying off the debit of winning the "White House". We the people will never be free until the lobbyists CAN NOT corrupt the belt-way in the nation's capital. Remember before you vote!

It is time for the people in the United States to get their heads out of the sand and fight the lobbyists and special interests groups. Only after you have beaten special interests groups will the middle class of America be able to flourish and be more prospering. There is no difference between Clintons and the Republicans on most of the issues! Clintons talked about Social Medicare in the 1990's and had not delivered it! Clintons take money from the corporations and lobbyists, and we all know that nothing is free and eventually Clintons will have to pay their debts to these lobbyists and special interests groups! It is time for real change and Obama should have your vote! The richest country in the world should be able to provide all of its citizen’s better life and that means healthcare for everyone!

Once again, CNN refuses to label the slice of the pie allocated to Ron Paul on their network coverage. It's not that difficult to spell... P-A-U-L. Guilliani gets mentioned at 9%, why not Paul at 8%?? On the Dems chart Richardson gets mentioned at 4%.

I'll be curious to see what happens if Ron Paul pulls ahead of Guilliani. Will they drop both names off the pie chart?

Steffie, I can give you a dozen examples of die hard yellow dog democrats who switched parties,go to 99.9 % of your Sunday services in the deep south and you know what party the preacher will tell his congregation to vote for. I agree with your point but deep down you know the deep south will not elect Hillary or Obama, John Edwards on the other hand could and would change things if he was the democratic candidate .... just my thoughts .

We need Hillary. I hope the Obama supporters come to their senses and realize that he is all hot air. Change-Change-change-to WHAT? He never says what he is changing, just that we need change. Heck, we all know that, but we need someone who is capable of making the changes, and knows how to do it. I pray that Hillary can be elected. We need her guidance and strength.

Im sick of two tiny state deciding for me the next pres. If this was a sports team and they lost the first two of twenty games and they would quit. Lets see on Feb 5th the real winner. Not with only 1% of the populace.

When are you so called "Best Team in Politics" going to report on the differences of the candidates rather than the race. Your topics of discussion focus on who is leading and what the candidates need to do to get ahead. Try telling me about the differences about the candidates and quit trying to manipulate the views of people. It is not a secret that people in this country have a short memory. Your coverage on Barack is getting old. Your team has clearly focused its energies on promoting him. It is clear he does not have the experience, both executive and foreign, to lead this country, not to say that Bush did either. But your message is vote for Barack. How much more biased can you be? Your coverage along with the rest of the media, has been the worst in recent years. With all the technology available, I would have expected better reporting.

President Hillary Rodham Clinton

The Clinton's have such a sordid legacy before Bill even entered the White House that whatever good Hillary may have done since comes under a very dark cloud indeed.
Reference The Clinton Chronicles. They've recently removed the full length version but the installments are, for now anyhow, still available.

I would hope that we could for once rise above political partisanship and look at the track record of the candidate and not their political affiliation

Kucinich and Paul are the only two candidates neither beholden to the invisible ringmasters nor with skeletons in their closets.

Carol,call it what you will David is correct the south will NOT elect Obama or Clinton, there several other states where that holds true. The point here is not bigotry but electability. I have friends and family in the upper Midwest, deep south and far west who are all over the socioeconomic and demographic scale. Both Democratic front runners do not appeal to any of us, that is just the hard cold truth.

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

Correction-Southerners

The presidency of the United States was not intended to be a family business. It's time to look at the pension for a retired president. Do we double it for husband and wife presidents? Do we get his and hers presidential libraries? Talk about a fairy tale! Give ME a break!

Mr. Barack Hussain Obama is all hype, not substance!!! I finally understand why Americans elected Gorege W.Bush twice! They want a nice guy they can have a beer with, not a leader, not someone strong but less likable.

good nite , good luck and hopefully a good president in the making!

Hilary!

i think edwords will pull it out in second place because he's loves to lead big events. but obama will win new hampshire because he can touch peoples hearts not by talking the nice by talking the truth and will backup his words.

malik johnson new britain obama supporter

go obama and all demecrats except hillary clinton

I'm a native Southern and Southerns have loss many kids in Iraq, have homes in foreclosure due to subprime, are still waiting for New Orleans and nearby areas to recover from Katrina, are angry about all the children who are left behind due to inadequate and insufficiently funded school districts which leads to crime and poverty...NO sir, I beg to differ...you & your family might want 4 more years of this non-sense and more but wait for the big surprise in the SOUTH. SOUTHERNS voted for Bill Clinton, Jimmy Carter, and they haven't all left for the North. The South especially the TRUE DEMOCRATIC SOUTH wil show up to SUPPORT OBAMA, EDWARDS, and/or HCLINTON come NOVEMBER!!! The suffering has to STOP...get over your ISMs, think about a BETTER future for this country, and VOTE DEMOCRAT!!!

Democrats in the primary say that they have important issues but they are supporting a "Rock Star" who has not be asked how he plans to fix any of the problems with our country. If they want to ride a tidal wave, they should go to the beach.

Expats overseas get limited coverage on our elections except mostly through Fox News, (CNN – sadly provides good weather coverage, no exaggeration) which devotes substantial airing on Republican candidates, perspectives and panels. Why is it that the conservatives all support Obama? There is much bashing of Senator Clinton. One is led to draw the conclusion that the conservatives do want Senator Obama to get the demcratic nomincation because they believe Senator Obama is in fact unable to carry the national election and is less likely to win against either Sen. McCain, fmr Govs Romney and Huckabee.

Clinton should be ashamed of him self. it not Obama's fault that he and, his wife is a part of why this country is so screwed up and, if he is trying to allienate African Americans he's done a good job of it. So i'm going to jump on the Obama band wagon and, be a part of the solution not problem of old school politics

"REAL, INDEPENDENT, SECURE, FUTURISTIC THINKING WOMEN."
So you're suggesting that women vote for Hillary not because she has the best stand on the issues, not because she is the best person to lead the country, but rather, because she is a WOMAN?
Do you realize how insulting this is to women, to men, and to Clinton? Women should be 'real, independent, etc' and vote for the candidate that best represents their views, not who also happens to use the same restaurant bathroom they do. Men aren't just lock-step morons who vote for men only like its a boy's club. How did Clinton get elected in NY state without any men? They all must have stayed home to watch football while the women went out to single handedly defeat her Republican rivals, right? Give me a break.
Give women and men more credit. Your type of divisive hate speech is exactly the kind of change Obama hopes to bring. I can understand why you won't listen to his message. You seek to divide. I hope you'll choose to unite with us, and accomplish something both you and your children can be proud of.

Change, change, lets all talk about change!

I am so sick of hearing about change! The only thing that is gonna change in Washington is the Head of State. Dosen't anyone realize that not one single presidential cantidate that became president has delivered the so called change they promised?

Let's get ourselves back to reality! Lets talk about how REAL things!

Carol,

What she said is true. I lived through it and I know. Some say, not validated, that because JFK was unwilling to committ to war in Viet Nam, Johnson miraculously became president..................Viet Nam and all the sadness that followed.

My brother died there..........

Given the long hard speeches to arouse the American public is not a good enough excuse to reduce Hilliary to tears ( the womanly wile). If she doesn't get her way with Lattiimer Putiin, will she break down and cry until he gives her her way?? She has to learn she can't win on her husband's economic strategy,etc. back in his time of the Presidency or is she telling us she ran the country then too?? Did she go home and cry on him yesterday also?

It is astonishing how many voters are undecided until the last minute. Why do they even vote if it ends up being a spontaneous decision rather than a well thought out choice for a candidate who they trust the most/believe in the most/ share most values with.
This puts enormous pressure on the (already overworked) candidates, who basically have to court voters up to the voting booth.
If there would be no clear distinction between candidates, this kind of vacillation would be more understandable!
Do people also not make up their mind in the supermarket, until they get to the till?

Catherine – please, easy on the coffee!! Remember that CNN is the Clinton News Network, so if they are turning the knives on Miss Crocodile Tears, then the game must really be over.

Clinton Toast – two slices, burnt and bitter, but oh so tasty!!

Right on Blastie.

I'm a Clinton supporter, myself. However, it frustrates and irks me that racism and sexism are being used largely to bring down both Clinton and Obama. It would be ideal that we leave those issues at the door and look at the REAL ISSUES! Let's elect someone based on his/her stance on the issues, his/her record, and his/her ability to make "change" happen. Do your homework, look at the records, leave the "isms" at the door!

Ren

"Experience vs. Inexperience."
Then why didn't Joe Biden win? Oh yeah, because Experience isn't everything. Terrible argument. Nobody cares about experience, its about WHO a candidate is. Clinton is a polarizing figure, who will deepen the divides in this country. Clinton will inspire the same kind of vitriol that Democrats now hurl at Bush. We don't need a flip of what's happening now–the same song with a different melody. Obama offers a clear and clean break with the kind of destructive us vs. them politics that have been with us since the days of Nixon-Goldwater.
Drop the experience argument, it didn't work in Iowa, it failed AGAIN in NH, and it will bury you if you try it in Nevada and South Carolina, where the African American vote will smother Clinton, the Neo-Conservatives, and all others who seek to divide rather than unite. Its not about the Democrats winning and the Republicans losing. Its about AMERICA and the WORLD winning. Its about US! Thats why Obama is my candidate.

Gracey Knowle, Dallas – if your parents had used family planning, we wouldn't have one more uninformed citizen to explain things to.

It looks as if New Hampshire voters are going to do the right thing just as the Iowa voters did!!! Hooray!!! Honestly, the top three Democratic candidates are all BETTER SOLUTIONS than GWBush!!! We need experience yes-but look where all of that EXPERIENCE has gotten us in the last 8 years. I agree with John Smith's comment. We need Electable candidates, so register and get ready to support the OBAMA & EDWARDS ticket!!! Hillary can serve in the cabinet or take Condi's position and she could even run again in 2014 for President/VP as the baton is passed to the next Democrats to run the White House. We loss GORE in 2000 because we were divide, didn't all vote, and he was cheated out of the presidency...but had we had the numbers we wouldn't be in this situation having had all of these "EXPERIENCED LEADERS" yeah right... PEOPLE IT"S TIME FOR A MAJOR CHANGE IN THE WAY OUR GOVERNMENT WORKS FOR US & THE WAY THIS COUNTRY IS RUN and perceived around the globe. Obama/Edwards 2008!!!!!!!!

Andy – JFK did not kill kids in Vietnam – that was LBJ. Read your history. He was a historian and knew that a war in Vietnam would be unsuccessful based on centuries of the Chinese attempting to conquer. LBJ and George W had the ignorance to think you can bomb somebody into Democracy.

Go Hillary – I know she is going to be wonderful, and we will feel safe again.

As an Independent, I share this observation with no party bias. The American people are so unhappy and frustrated in 2008 that anyone could run and win! It reminds me of the political climate back in '76, when Ford had pardoned Nixon. It also reminds me of 2000, when sex appeared to be the worst thing in the White House. Both elections put us out of the frying pan and into the fire!

One of the interesting things my group is discussing today is how well will Clinton do?. And if she falls too far behind in the polls will we will most likely return to a Republican candidate. Our group is made up of the senior generation of old military personnel and mid- managers. We believe that Hillary will provide the best opportunity for our country's middle America class to prosper. As managers and leaders we were caught up during the era where people were hired and promoted based on race. We were just discussing, whether the race card and the old adages that women have no place in the government or business world would surface. Sadly, today we're seeing this adage to reappear. We are a group that were attempting to break the mold and move forward in supporting a candidate we believe offered the American middle class the best opportunity to progress and prosper. Sadly, we agree if OBAMA is selected as a Democratic candidate. We would find ourselves back in the Republican arena looking for a candidate. We were of the opinion that McCain would not fit our bill as candidate for prosperity. We are observing this race very closely.

Women ....you should be ashamed of yourselves. Finally, you have the opportunity to break the glass ceiling of our male-ruled presidency. but you still want to be lead by men......my, my, my you have a long way to go.....and your poor, poor daughters need to be strangled because you were not real women to take a important step to move forward.......you need not march nor go to jail ...just vote for a woman.......Change......what greater change could you want than a woman becoming the President of the USA. and FINALLY you would have someone speaking for you. It doesn't take a brilliant mind nor even a politically inspired mind.......just the independent mind of a REAL WOMAN seeking finally an equal place in this democracy. Go to vote......the woman running on OUR behalf is Hillary Clinton. Vote for her and maybe next time one of your daughters may want to run for that spot and then you can say.......you helped make that opportunity happen. Vote for a man.......and it will be business as usual........no matter the wonderfully crafted speeches spieled out to you. If a woman doesn't make it this time nor will your daughters or granddaughters. It once again will take a long, long, time until we see a real change...... a WOMAN AS PRESIDENT. The baloney about Hillary's garbage.....there are more women in the USA than men. There is no reason why she shouldn't win in a LANDSLIDE if only there were..........real women ......that is our big problem.......finding REAL, INDEPENDENT, SECUR E, FUTURISTIC THINKING WOMEN.

Before this dialogue loses its last trace of civility, please remember that we are selecting a president from some of the nation's most honorable public servants, independent of party affliation. I am grateful that such persons as Mitt Romney, Barrack Obama, and John McCain have offered us their continued service, and as an American, I look forward to supporting and sustaining whomever the electorate chooses, whether or not I agree with their policies.

Please be American and keep it civil.

More info on what Hilary will do

As president, Hillary will:

Lower taxes for middle class families by: extending the middle class tax cuts including child tax credit and marriage penalty relief, offering new tax cuts for healthcare, college and retirement, and expanding the EITC and the child care tax credit.
Harness the power of innovation to create high wage jobs of the 21st Century. Investments in alternative energy can create new jobs for the 21st century; expanded access to broadband will bring opportunities to underserved and disadvantaged communities; the manufacturing base can be re-energized through creative partnerships; and increased government support for research will stimulate the development of new technologies and life-saving medicines. Hillary will restore integrity to science policy, reversing Bush administration policies that are holding our nation back.
Empower our workers and ensure that all Americans contribute their fair share. Hillary will ensure that unions, which have played an important role in forming and sustaining the middle class, are strong. She will also ensure that trade policies work for average Americans. Trade policy must raise our standard of living, and they must have strong protections for workers and the environment.
Restore the basic bargain. Hillary will restore the basic bargain that if Americans work hard and take responsibility, government will do its part to make sure they have the tools to get ahead.
Return to fiscal responsibility. After six and a half year of President Bush's fiscal irresponsibility, Hillary wants America to regain control of its destiny. She will move back toward a balanced budget and surpluses. Hillary believes that we should develop a set of budget rules similar to those we had in the 90s which required us to fund new expenditures with new revenues or cuts in other areas.

"Kennedy had 14 years in the Senate and a war hero."
Obama has over a decade of experience in politics and has over two decades of public service experience.
Truth be told, Obama was a state senator long before Hillary Clinton even thought about riding Bill's coattails and taking credit for his accomplishments.
I love Bill. He WAS a great President. Hillary is not Bill. I'm proud to finally vote for a good choice, and not just 'not GW Bush.' She's a nice senator, but she just doesn't have the va va voom. GW Bush had it (admit it, people used to love him, especially compared to Gore who they saw as wooden). Reagan had it (Lord knows how, but he did). Bill had it (Most charming POTUS since JFK). Obama has it–there's no denying it. Hillary...doesn't.

Apart from the family planning thing(yawn) what has Hillary achieved in thirty – five years?

Blastie you can call me what ever you want, I served 20 yrs for my country to voice my opinion how ever I please. I just don't think Obamo can win in November and he want win with my vote, I can care less what my family does. I speak for myself and myself only.

Stop the bigotry. A mysogenist is just as bad as a racist. Stay on the subject. Experience vs. Inexperience.

"I believe that senator Clinton is the best choice for president. 35 years she has been in polotics which is more than Edwards and Obama combined. Democrats pledge they want change. Well Obama and Edwards are running on promise. We all know you cant trust poloticians!!! Hillary has not promised change… she has delivered it for over 35 years!!!"

Jesse........can you name ONE thing that she has accomplished in her 35 years of "polotical" experience?

I agree DonAult.. if you going to run for President then you should have to quit your Senate or Governors job.

Bill and Hillary should go quietly into the night...It is time for Teddy Kennedy and other Democratic Party elders to endorse Obama.

I am a Republican that is going to vote for Obama. It's time to clear the field and prepare for the convention then the general election.

Steve
Massachusetts

don't use JFK he brought out the best of us for vietnam silly ! my god read your history don't just listen to words , he killed many american kids with his war yes JKF's at least his brother bobby admitted ! that was a change

It's pointless at this point to tout your candidate in New Hampshire here.If the still undecided have to resort to reading some of the most misinformed and ignorant posts since the invention of the internet in search of some pearl of wisdom or nugget of truth to help them make their decision then we are all doomed!

Hi, my comment comes from Germany. I do think that the best Vote is Hillary Clinton. Hillary and Bill Clinton they know what to do. They dont have to work themself into the White House, they know all the thinks. America has no Time . Under "Clinton" the unemployemend rate whas very low. I just hope that AmericA votes for the right person. For me it is Hillary Clinton. I am a German Citizen. My son is American so are my Grandchildren. And they need help. I am following CNN all day long because i want to know what is going on and i am very interessted where America is going to stand. So i Hope that American poeple think very whise about what they are doing. America need to get ahead very fast.
Lore

What is the Job of the President of the United States. I will tell you all in case you forgot, The job ot the President of the United States is to denfend the Constituition of the United States both foriegn and domestic. And to be Commander and Chief of our armed forces. We forget that Congress makes policy and the President signs it into Law. All these Ideas that these Canidiates say they are going to do, they can't do unless the Congress passes the laws brought before them. Ask your self when you go to the polls, who best can defend the Constituition of the United States, How about looking up the Job discription of the President and then you can make a fair and acurate vote at the polls. They can't change health care, They can't fight corporate greed, They can't do alot of things they say they can do because their job discription want allow them to do so. CHECK IT OUT FOR YOURSELF, FIND THE FACTS AND THEN VOTE.

CNN, MSNBC and FOX are all about the same. At least when you watch FOX you know what you are going to get. MSNBC and NBC are a disgrace. They have for the last 3 months hhave done nothing but bash Hillary and become cheer leaders for Obama. None of Obama's negatives get mentioned and all of HIllary's get headlines. Obama can not win the general election. He will win no southern or border states and lose New Jersey, New York, Michigan and Pa. Rudy and or John Mccain will rip him apart. Democrats, not these Clinton haters or independents, who should not be able to determine who are candidate should be, will be voting . Hillary will win.

john.smith – Kennedy had 14 years in the Senate and a war hero. Stop thinking that a well rehearsed speech written out of Hollywood is the same thing. The only thing I have heard from Obama and Oprah is how presidential he looks. Shut up!

David. So, you're saying that because you're from the South, you and none of your friends will vote for a black man? Then you, buddy, are part of the problem you're supposedly warning us about. How big of you to remind us that racists like you would be the reason he can't get elected. Thanks for the headsup.

As for constraining the media, Dan???? That's what the GOP has wanted to do for years now. Trust me. You don't want that. The American public is being brainwashed by wingnut radio hosts and Fox so-called News. The general media, newspapers and TV news, are making a lot of sacrifices of time, money, family and health to get you every piece of information you need – and a lot you don't. A free media is all you've got, pal. Do not bite the hand that keeps you free.

THESE SENATORS WHO ARE RUNNING FOR THE SENATE SHOULD BE IN WASHINGTON DOING THEIR JOB THAT WE PAID THEM TO DO INSTEAD OF SPENDING 2 YEARS OF THEIR TERM CAMPAIGNING. i KNOW ONE THING i WOULD BE FIRED IF i LEFT MY JOB LIKE THESE GUYS DO. SINCE WHEN DO THESE PEOPLE HAVE THE RIGHT TO NOT WORK WHEN WE PAY THEM TO BE IN THE SENATE. THEY DO NOT NEED TWO YEARS TO WASTE OUR MONEY WE AMERICANS WORK HARD FOR OURS NOT RUNNING AROUND THE COUNTRY AND THEN COLLECTING MONEY TOO. UGH UGH

I was supporting Obama, but I made a last minute decision! That decision was to not change my mind.

One example of a fight Hilary did for women

As leaders on reproductive choice and women's health, we believe it is important for voters in New Hampshire to have the facts about Hillary's demonstrated record of commitment to reproductive choice versus Barack Obama's record – and not be misled by unfounded accusations. Let's look at the facts.

First and foremost, there should be no question of Hillary Clinton's leadership on issues of sex education, contraception and choice:
Hillary spoke out on the Senate floor in opposition to Supreme Court nominees Roberts and Alito about her concern that Roe v. Wade was in danger, a fear that unfortunately was realized with the Court's Gonzales v. Carhart decision, which marked a dramatic departure from four decades of Supreme Court rulings that upheld a woman's right to choose and recognized the importance of women's health.
Hillary led the three-year fight in the Senate, with Senator Patty Murray of Washington State, to force the Bush administration to make a decision on over-the-counter access to Plan B emergency contraception. This important birth control option for women absolutely would not have happened if Hillary had not stood up to the Bush White House. And when the Bush administration refused to make Plan B available to our servicewomen abroad, Hillary introduced legislation to make it available.
Hillary has taken the lead in supporting family planning in the U.S. Senate. Hillary doesn't just talk about the importance of family planning, she teamed up with Senator Harry Reid to introduce the Prevention First Act, which would provide the first federal funding for comprehensive sex education and expand Medicaid family planning services.
As First Lady, she worked to form the National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy, which led to a major drop in teen pregnancies, and led efforts to increase federal funding of family planning.
Second, as the Clinton campaign states, as a State Senator, 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.

We support Hillary Clinton because she never ducked when choice was at stake. She has a lifelong commitment to standing up for women on the issue of choice and many other important issues like pay equity, fairness in the workplace, and microenterprise loans for women in developing countries. There is no doubt that as President, Hillary Clinton will stand by us and stand strong for choice.

A vote for Hillary is a vote for 24 years of two-family rule in the US. That doesn't sound like democracy to me.

I think that Hillary supporters are now getting a dose of what the republicans have had to put up with in the MSM for decades. Rest assured, I'm playing my tiny violin. O'Bama is a television phenomena!

The Democratic Party had better wake up and smell the roses, I live in a southern state and I have never voted for a Republican. But if I have to choose from Obama and any Republican. I guess me and my entire family will be voting for a Republican President regardless who the nominee is. We need to choose a canidiate that can win in the south and I know Obama can't win in the south. We have come along way in the south but not far enough to elect Obama as President. Wake up in the North and realize that electability is going to play a big role on this Falls election.

The comment above about polls being abolished is correct. However the media should be also constrained. I truly wonder how much Obama's win in Iowa really matters to New Hampshire (and other state) voters and how much the Greatest Team in TV Politics is making it matter. In the old days the voter decided who to vote for based on understanding the news not by being brainwashed by it.

Well, then, Catherine, you aren't the problem, are you???? The rest of America is the problem. THEY'LL believe whatever is said to them most often. Like they believed the Kerry opponents. So if you don't plan to believe the Republicans, LIKE MORE THAN HALF OF AMERICA DID LAST TIME, then I guess this must not be about you, HUH? Does that disappoint you?

Also, hate to state the obvious, but obviously John's comments didn't fall on deaf ears. He certainly got you all wrapped around the axle, didn't he?

Connie, you're a frightening idiot. And inarticulate. And illiterate. Go vote Republican and shut up.

This was the best country in the world, when the Clintons were in The White House. Now, I'm not so sure. The Clintons have a proven record of success. Obama is an articulate speaker and a nice guy. I hope Hillary finds a position for him in her cabinet.

As a youngster i dont get the ability to vote. However, be a big help to this country and VOTE!!!!!!!! Still have nooooooo idea who to choose take my advice and tune into CNN tonight to hear what our FUTURE presidents have to say. Like everyone says "every vote counts"

Obama has already won New Hampshire (by huge margins), trust me. Obama probably already has South Carolina in the bag and maybe Nevada (but not by huge margins). Super Tuesday is going to be the only hope for Hillary and Edwards, but I think it is a lost cause. Unless something drastic happens soon with Obama (which I hope it does–not because I hate Obama but because I am a Hillary supporter) then we should all look forward to the general election.

What does Obama bring to the table?? I have heard him say NOTHING about how he will change the economy. What experience and background does he have with foreign politics?

Hilary is a real, truly passionate candidate with many years of experience and is my candidate of choice. Look at the facts!

I live in Vermont; it's about a 30 minute walk for me to cross the state line New Hampshire. I went into Keene today and was amazed at how abuzz the place was. And all those competing yard signs! Holy Schomley! I counted 24 on one small street corner in a business district.

I'm hoping for at least some sanity in the numbers tonight...something that accurately reflects the very hard and close call it is for voters, on the democrats side especially.

I hate the thought of so many people getting caught up in emotional tidal wave (that has been pummeling us all) and the cliches (that have been overworked to exhaustion already!) that they just vote for whomever gives them most promises in the prettiest words.

Well, what about JFK, how much experience did he bring to the job? Even those who praise "Ronnie" (I certainly did not like this guy), he brought in ZERO experience to this job. What is needed is the combination of the following that the U.S has not had since Kennedy:
1. A fresh new face of hope (well defined), 2) intelligence, 3) "person" president. Personally, I think Obama embodys all these attributes.

CNN has been the only cable station that has put a stake in Hillary and thrown in the dirt. MSNBC and FOX should be off the air.

Romney all the way!

I think people should have to take a test to determine if they are worthy of being allowed to vote. It is the ignorant people who are forcing us down a path to ruin by voting for the same old corporate bought lying politicians who cares nothing for the Constitution.

Very interesting John. Your comments fall on deaf ears! All the republicans did for 8 years was lie, lie, lie. Why on earth , would I, believe a word they say>?

Jesse,

Did you cut and paste your comments from Hillary's debate on Saturday? Try to get an orginal thought please.

I am so sick of the news media being one sided in their conversations. I did not think CNN would conduct themselves in this manner.

"I think polls damage the election process and should be abolished."

Amen to that!!

Wow Catherine Bombac, could you explain how she is without repeating the 35years of experience garbage that is made up.

Obama does not have enough experience, Hillary has too much baggage, Rudy's only subject is 9-11, Mitt can find what is his position and Huck wants to preach.

What a great line up! Can we just digg up Ronnie for one more run?

Those who are raising their hands and praising Hillary "never" really followed the activities of the Clintons during their tenure. To date, the Republications have developed FIVE file cabnets of Hillary that they are waiting to release. Just remember what people did to Kerry and you will reconsider your choice for Hillary

Without polls how would lazy, ignorant Amerikans be told who to vote for?

Vote for your own slaughter sheeple ! LMAO.

I believe that senator Clinton is the best choice for president. 35 years she has been in polotics which is more than Edwards and Obama combined. Democrats pledge they want change. Well Obama and Edwards are running on promise. We all know you cant trust poloticians!!! Hillary has not promised change... she has delivered it for over 35 years!!! I feel this nation is ready for a women president, especially Clinton who will not only end the war, but who's social and economic reforms can bring this country out of an inevitable depression.[reports put the unemployement rate at 5%!!!] I feel that if NEW ENGLAND voters fail to vote for Hillary it will be a mistake they will regret for 8 years!!! [we all know the south hates her] Hillary should be the next president of the United States!!!!!!!

If there is anything negative to say about Hilary Clinton, I am sure cnn will find it. And, just whnn did Hilary say anything about black americans. Your black reporter, turned the whole thing into another race card.

Typical of cnn. Remark, exaggerate, and enlarge on any information.

Don't you people have a life?

Hilary is the only canidiate, who can turn this country around. Bill and she did it before, they can do it again.

Obama just doesn't have the experience............

I think polls damage the election process and should be abolished.

Is it true that Exit polls are showing Obama beating Hillary by 18 points?

I went up to canvass in New Hampshire last weekend (won't say for whom) and was surprised at how many people hadn't made up their minds yet. A lot of voters were deciding between two or three candidates, and said that they planned on getting as much information as possible about their choices ahead of time, and then just going with their gut on election day. It was very interesting. I guess another reason why we shouldn't take polls too seriously.

Wolff,

Is this true. Electing Obama can be a huge mistake to USA>

Wait, doesn't the exit poll right below this ticker item say "terrorism" is the number 3 issue for Republicans?