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Most of the media is still making a big mistake by spinning Senator Obama and minimizing Senator Clinton with the one-sided political coverage benifiting Senator Obama.
Again, the people will speak louder and clearer and you keep reporting bias spinning towards a showy candidate. And the Obama supporters that are falling for this set up are as ignorant and hateful by the comments made here.
Shameful to say the least, however as an Independent person it's quite a comedic event.
Fools Fools Fools

Why do u idiots think the media are crucifying Clinton and giving Obama a dream run? He may be a great candidate but since when has the media ever supported a truly Liberal candidate?! THINK PPL! The media want Obama elected as Dem. nominee so they can ruin him when he runs against the Republican Nominee. All anyone in America should be thinking now is who is the most electable democrat so we can beat the republicans and it easily goes likes this;
1. Edwards (most electable by a long shot)
2. Clinton (divisive but probably electable)
3. Obama (will not stand up to the scrutiny of a Rep/Conservative media attack machine, once its underway).
And you guys are thinking of running Obama against who will likely be the Rep. nominee, Huckabee?! Wake up. The best contest against Huckabee would be Edwards, the only nominee who could have broad appeal and get the inner city liberal and conservative working class votes for Dems.
Obama would be decimated by Huckabee in rural and suburban America. WAKE UP!

Karl Rove is barking his last voices and perhaps will never be heard of again after Bush doctrine ends in 2009. So, ignore him.

If Hillary has just found her voice after so many years in public service then I think the following is true –

1. The teary act in NH is all an act and perhaps a desperation to win votes.
2. The 2 'bozos' who said 'iron my shirt' should be cautioned by authorities for
public nuiscance with a fine for 'sexism'. Unless all this is another act by the
Clinton campaign out of desperation as they did in Iowa

With this early political shambles only shows why Obama is a winner and never lies to the American people.

Go Obama 08'.

dont mess with texas,

i feel bad for you.

I sure wish people would be open minded & not decide on a candidate based upon personality or who they are married to or silly things like this. People need to do their homework, understand the candidates' positions, and decide based on that. America elected an inexperienced person who promised change in George Bush – and look what we got. Obama is a great orator, no doubt about that. He is insipiring and gives us all hope for taking our country back. But I am not convinced he can actually make anything happen once he gets to Washington – especially with all these long time politicians endorsing him. It's a bit of a mixed message – he shuns the status quo in DC, yet readily accepts all of their endorsements. He can't have it both ways.

I have not yet decided on my choice – there are a couple of Republicans I am still looking at as well. The point being – America, please do not let the media make up your minds – do your own homework, listen to the issues and the positions, and use your own mind to decide. Do not let the media & the hype over the candidate they wish to support cloud your judgment.

I hope most of the candidates stay in the race for a long time. America deserves to hear more from and about all of them.

Some say Miller's endorsement is a hidden endorsement from Nancy Pelosi herself. But Pelosi already PUBLICLY endorsed Obama at the Jefferson-Jackson Dinner a few months back. Before Obama took the stage, Pelosi introduced him as "the next president of the United States." I'm surprised at how many in the media have not picked up on this.

I think her endorsement is a good thing, by the way.

Hi Melody Smith,

No we don't hate Hillary! We love Hillary. We just want her to be a person of integrity and show some respect for the American people. We can have her on an Obama ticket if she CHANGES!

Look, up-to-date, we do not know what she's going to do to people who do not buy coverage under her mandatory Universal Health Plan!

Second, Hillary Insulted the people of Iowa when she lost the Caucus in that state!

Do you remember the Iowa Clinton Plant?

and in New Hamshire, did you watch Bill blatantly distort Senator Obama's words to mislead the American people whom we are trying to set on a straight path towards a better tomorrow? All these things cause division and these are what were are against, not Hillary herself!

WAKE UP! Like in the Spike Lee Classic "School Daze" I wish people would wake up and put their thinking caps on. The President of the US is simply a symbol. Now if that person is smart they surround themselves with smart people. If that person is from your party they will generally toe the party line on major issues. At the end of the day being president is about your abilty to be a great unifier, all the great President's did that. Correct me if I am wrong, but have any of the Republican or Democratic canidates been president of the US before; well then none of them should claim experience or argue they will be ready on day one it is flawed thinking. At the end of the day I am so tired of the good vs bad American politics, that George Wallace, Ronald Regan, GW Bush, Karl Rove type divise politics. This type of politics give the politicians exactly what they want. What they want is to be re-elected year after year with lobbyist money and the reason that works is b/c people like me don't vote b/c we are disillution and uninspired. I have been betrayed by both parties, especially the democrats. They say they support Unions then they sign things like NAFTA and allow deregulations of corporations. They say they are for the poor and blacks, but the gap btwn rich and poor increases and prison rate soar. They say they care about world peace and allow for things like Rawanda and Darfur. Its really shameful the way they have pulled the wool over our eyes. Wake up America!

It is clear that the entire media establishment wants to see Obama win the nomination. Among the many recent examples:

1) Newsweek's current cover which is a gauzy sundrenched valentine to Obama
2) Marueen Dowd, Arianna Huffington, Gail Collins, Chris Matthews, Howard Fineman's constant criticism of Hillary and fawning over Obama
3) The biggest example is that Hillary's strong and substantive debate performance on Saturday was ridiculed whereas Obama's vague and muted performance was applauded on every news website

Thanks to the Granite State voters for bucking the media!!!

How is Hillary supposed to run the country when she can't even get the respect and nods from her own party let alone the republicans? If elected she will be ready to lead from day one, but the only one who will be following is Bill apparently.
The rest of Congress and Senate will be fighting with her every chance they get!

ANYONE BUT HILLARY '08

I am a Canadian, but i see Mr OBAMA as the only hope for America.

in the mid of so much division i only see him as the great uniter, one that can bring black, white, and every body together. it is my prayer that he gets the Democratic nomination and become the next presiden of America. GOD BLESS OBAMA!

You airheads that think electing Hillary will return us to the 90's are full of it. The stars were aligned for Bubba, most of it not of his doing ....not so today. Then we had the "peace dividend", now we have the war on terror, then we had the dotcom phenonema, today we have increased competition rrom India and China for the world's resources. Then we had a Republican controlled congress when Republicans acted like Republicans. Today baby boomers are retiring in ever increasing numbers, putting a strain on entitlement programs. Nothing's the same. Then was then, now is now. Get over this notion that a "Clinton" will be our economic salvation. That is just plan naive. All Hillary will promise is more confrontation across the aisles.

Go Obama....no more Clintons, no more Bushes.

To Yeah, I think I struck a nerve. Bill Clinton had more experience under his belt than Obama does. For starters, he was a governor. You mentioned race, I didn't. Um, well, next time you go for a job interview, don't bother taking your resume. Sounds like you don't value experience. Charm you way into the job and tell them. It's the dumbest thing I've ever heard...."it's not about experience." Gee, we just spent 8 years of that! But he sure did talk like a good ol' boy. Like someone you could sit back, watch football and drink a beer. Let me tell you something, I'm probably older than you are and I have more life experience that you do. I'm not ingorant. I am sick and tired of seeing the highest office of this country taken over by someone that is nothing but talk and lacks experience.

None of you people know any of the candidates personally but you all "know" everything there is about your favorite and his/her rivals. Why don't you learn a lesson from the last week and just shut up and quit trying to predict the future. One thing that jumps out though is that Obama supporters are much nastier in their comments about Clinton then vice versa. Is this the hope for change that you hope he embodies? Neither candidate needs your protection. Stress policy and goals and leave the personal attacks to the Republicans. As your mother must of told you if you don't have anything good to say don't say anything as their are plenty of paid hacks who will do the dirty work for you. And of course my hat is always off to the goofs who claim if so and so is nominated they won't vote. These people will then spend 4 – 8 years whining about President Huckabee or Romney and blaiming it on the rest of us for not supporting there candidate. You must have voted for Bush as you embody his my way or not at all philosophy. You complain you don't want a candidate who will compromise and late complain that Bush never compromises. Grow up or shut up.

To Change 2008: I too, will either stay home or vote Republican if Obama wins the nomination. Hillary was not "crying". Don't add what was not there. She had an emotional moment. Some of us are actually human and occasionally we have a bad moment. I also think that it's a bad thing to mention God then turn around and make false accusations about someone. You called Hillary evil. I'm Catholic and in my catholic upbringing I was taught not to falsely accuse people of something they did not do. What horrendous act has Hillary committed that gives you the right to call her evil? You really should be careful what you say about others. Another thing, where is it written that the US must be lead by a man. Women are just as (if not more) than men. Shoot, men wouldn't even be here if it weren't for a woman! Now, what does that tell you.

You Bill Clinton haters –the next time you or your family member gets sick and you want to use the Family Medical Leave Act or want to take advantage of the Earned Income Tax Credit, take off for MLK's Birthday or want to be a part of the AmeriCorps volunteer program–DON'T! You hate Bill Clinton so much that if it were up to me you wouldn't be allowed acess to any of it! He signed these major legislation and programs (to name a few). Think before you run your mouth of what a horrible President he was. You all must have voted for Bush! Congess had alot to do with not passing other major legislation–like health care reform. What about welfare reform? He worked with Congress and was successful in moving people from welfare to work throught work waivers. Are you Clinton haters that uneducated or just plain stuipd? Good grief. Where do you people get your information from?

Im all the way in Aus and I can see whats happening here. The conservative media is forcing Obama on us cos he's gonna be the easiest guy to beat. Vote for Clinton or Edwards we need to beat the republicans. Can you imagine the scrutiny the Reublicans are gonna put Obama under?! Only Clinton or Edwards could survive to win. Wake up America!

Hey Empty Suit guy who is writing the (not so) clever "Barack the Builder" lyrics... I challenge you to point out a single time that Obama has "played the race card" as you claim... Obama has absolutely avoided the "race card" and has taken every opportunity to rise above petty racism. He chooses to focus on people, not their race or color. So I ask you- who is really playing the race card? It is you who is playing it, and coming across as a racist. So do us all a favor and just go away. Everyone has had enough of that kind of stupidity.

To all the folks proposing the moderation of the Dem Party: The point is not to move to the mushy middle as you lose the identity of the party. You can't stand for half of something and half of another something . In this case, Republican-lite will not work. Refer back to the Clinton era if you please.

In politics, imitation is not the highest form of flattery. I think they both parties have one candidate that represent the overall principles of their respective parties but are antiestablishment enough to promote change within said parties. It ain't gonna be easy, but we the people need to drag them kicking and screaming into the 21st century. We need to insist on change for both sides of the ticket. No more dynasty swapping between the Silverspoons vs. the Slick Hilly 'n Billy. Our country truly deserves better.

Don't believe the media or the critics. Noam Chomsky always said that the information is out there if you are willing to get it. I read a lot of these posts and it looks to me like a recital of the Associated Press commentary, and uninformed opinions.
One avenue is to go to http://obama.senate.gov/ where you can look at Obama's voting record.
If you do, you will see that he has been and was productive in the Senate, and that he did tackle hard issues. His voting record is consistant with his message now. Renewable energy, healthcare, Iraq, etc.. etc..
I am from Illinois, and know that he did make a difference in the Senate, he did tackle hard issues, and he will deliver on his message once elected President!

Can't say the same for Hillary! Can any New Yorker tell me what she did there?

I think these endorsements are coming because those giving them believe that Obama is the most electable, exciting candiate. This does not mean that the endorsers think he would be the most effective president.....but it's better him than a Republican.

To concerned citizen,

Hey pal, first of all you may want to spend some more time at Moffit library and learn how to spell. Come on "berekley" and "commander in cheif?" You're a Berkeley grad student for God's sake!

Secondly, the whole Obama lacks experience argument doesn't fly anymore.

Hillary claims that she has 35 years of experience!!!

Hillary Clinton is the best person for the job and this country needs her! She has the experience to lead like no other presidential hopefull. Barack Obama has no clue what he is up against or what to do. Bring back the Clinton Dynasty - America was much better off in the 90's than today!

It took a Clinton to clean up after the first Bush and it's gonna take another Clinton to clean up after this Bush!

Does it really matter who endorses who? Read up on the candidates and their records...and decide for yourself. "Change" & "Hope" seem to be Barack's theme but has no record of making change happen. I have hope tatooed on my arm, maybe I should run for president.

Can you Obama supporters really see what is happening. As much as you don't want to see Hillary win the nomination and presidency, she is the biggest threat to the Republicans. That is why she is being attacked and it will only worsen when the Reps get a hold of her. Obama is not a threat. Obama is being lifted to high heaven by the Repubicans because they want to see him win so that he can lose. Hillary is the candidate who has the best chance to take back the white house. Put your opinons of her aside, and THINK– she is a big threat to them. Republicans want her out of the way. It will be a huge battle for her, but I do honestly believe she can win it. We are taking a huge political gamble on this. IF Obama gets the nomination he will not survive against the Republicans right wing nuts. The consvervatives, evangelicals and some Democrat moderates will not let him win. They got Bush elected REMEMBER and you think for one minute Obama can beat them! It will be easy for them to beat Obama.

TO MELODY SMITH:

I don't think you are looking at this objectively. I have seen the most venomous comments coming from Hillary supporters! I support Barack Obama.....because I took the time to actually look at his positions and I agree with them. I support him over Hillary because I believe he will bring people together in congress to overcome the gridlock that has clogged up this country for the last 16 years!!! Barack Obama has supporters from Democratic, Republican AND Independant partys. Hillary cannot say this!! Hillary has a much lower approval rating among ALL partys and has not and will not bring people together. I LOVED Bill Clinton...but his wife is NOT Bill Clinton and it's a serious mistake for us to elect her as president out of a misguided loyalty to her husband...and that's all it is! If she is the Dem nominee, we will lose the general election because there is a huge number of the population that will NOT vote for her. She is disliked by Democrats, Republicans will be motivated in DROVES to come out and vote against her and Independants don't like her. This is NOT what our country needs.

GoBama Go!!

IN ALL TIMES AMERICA AS BEEN A GREAT NATION GREATNESS IS UNITY AND OBAMA IS UNITY WELCOME BACK JFK .GOD BLESS AMERICA IN YOU WE WILL CHANGE THESE CHOSEN NATION

Why do you ignorant people believe the Republicans are afraid of hillary???? SHe has the highest negative rating of any candidate, and she fires up the republican and independant base. If we elect her we will lose, and I will vote for Bloomburg. We need change either Obama or Edwards. If edwards doesnt win SC I pray he will drop out, just as if Obama lost three contests in a row i would pray he would drop out. GO CHANGE!!!!!

To Ben:
"There are two candidates I believe are not in the pockets of greedy corperate America. The republican Huckabee. The democrat Obama."

I think you forgot John Edwards – that's his primary message. Too bad he's being left out of this entire discussion.

Hillary teared up? Of course it was real but not for our children's future or any of her spin (she can do them without being a president). She choked up because her dream of being the First Female President / first First Lady to be a president was slipping in front of her eyes. And talking about not using the gender card? Now her sisters (not me even I am a female) are trying to make a case of women being connected to her anytime anyone dared criticize her as it reminds them of their own circumstance. The one who trampled on her feelings has been her own husband! I think we should not choose who to be a president by gender, race, .... On second thought, maybe we do need some female president so she can say "it hurts my feelings" or choked up when she talks to terrorists and melt their hearts.

obama is a christian . all you politicians out there keep supporting obama if you truly want change join this growing movement . go obama

Oh yeah, the Red Hat Society is endorsing Hillary.

Who's endorsing Hillary? Oh yeah, Magic Johnson. Whoops, I forgot.

To Mr. Justin

In politics keeping President Musharaff in power till the elections in Pakistan is called GEOPOLITICS and common sense.

I agree with toli 100%, This country is heading for another George Bush era, if they elect Obama. What makes people thing Kerry's endorsement will make him win. The news media elected our last president, and they are doing it again. When Bill Clinton was president, every one had a job, signs help wanted signs everywhere , I want to see Obama pull us out of debt.

It is time for change.
After reading Obama's book, it is clear he is the most intellectual candidate in the running. As a conservative baby boomer I say it is time to give Washington a new generation, a new direction, a new leadership. We can no longer be the bully on the block, we must play well with others to be part of the global family. Barak will put the "D" in democracy again to set an example of how a government "Of the People" can flourish and lead us forward.

Obama is an honest man, he reminds me of another Illinois giant of our past. "Honest Obama", Abe would be proud of you and your vision.

It's interesting that Hillary supporters claim that Obama is weak or "empty" on the issues. Although most voters could be considered "uneducated voters" (I wish I could honestly say differently), Obama has now been endorsed the largest unions in Nevada and some major unions are thinking of leaving Edwards and supporting Obama – these are educated constituencies who make choices, not on how a candidate makes them "feel," but on the candidate's past history of support for their cause. These endorsements are important because they represent support for Obama based on generally thorough investigation into the issues that are important to these organizations.

Also, as to Hillary's "foreign policy experience." Hillary recently stated that allowing President Musharaff to stay in power is the best way to CONTROL Pakistan – does this sound familiar??? Doesn't this bother any Hillary supporters? Do we really think that we are endearing the people of Pakistan to America by meddling in their political processes? Isn't this part of the reason why there are people in the middle east that dislike us?

I am an officer in one of the armed forces and a grad student at berekley, I have always believed that experience is something earned and should be appreciated. Obama clearly lacks experience and if the american people can be easily won by emotional speeches that are circumventing words to woe people to vote for him this concerns me because it is very similar to "a president" leading us to war by words after 9/11. For the sake of the soldiers serving in armed forces, lets have a commander in cheif who is experienced, competent, and a prudent leader than someone with all show and no substance. Senator Barack Obama will probably be a great leader but will he be the right leader for this country in this sort of time, where leadership is now than ever needed.

thank u

concerned citizen

There are two candidates I believe are not in the pockets of greedy corperate America. The republican Huckabee. The democrat Obama.

Go Obama 08

Obama. Like a Rock!

Yes, we can!

Thank You to Sen. Kerry
Others to follow.

Another way to bounce back from loosing is to do it in "Hillary Way" – Use tears but "empty message" to win votes...... Are we joking???/

Obama supporters don't hate Hillary. It's Hillary supporters that hates Obama. Like booing him when he gave is closing speech in N.H. How low class is that? Obama was at least gracious enough to congratulate Hillary for her "win" in N.H, something Hillary refused to do after Iowa. Hillary and Bill Clinton are now driving that same political attack machine that they calmed the republicans unfairly used against them.

We all know very well that the media and the Rebuplican machine are using Obama to get back to white house. All over certain the American have changed overnight and now they want to tell us that they going to vote for a black man in general election?? White American are not ready for a black man president. Rebuplican knows that they will never beat Clinton, so what they want to do use a black man that is the truth and you know it. Just ask yourselves what changes Obama is talking about "Just changes" every job I know needs experience how come now NO experience is necessary any Republican Cadidate will beat Obama in general election. Hallo!!!

To Melody Smith

CNN is just like any "news" channel ... out for the adverting money. Fox full-fills the niche for the conservative while CNN plays to be the moderate!!!

It is all about money.

You are correct about O-supporters ... it is "not-funny" how we rips ourselves apart.

A vote for Obama is a vote for 4 to 8 more years of the GOP in the White House. So use common sense when you vote, not some inspiring hype eith no substance or experience.

Joe, any examples of how a vote for Hillary is a vote for 4 or 8 more years of gridlock? Any examples of how a vote for Obama is not? Not really because Obama has no experience. He does not attend votes in Congress. In other words, he has not done the job of a freshman Senator. How could we possibly think he can be a President of the United States when he can't even do the job of a Senator?

I find it HIGHLY amusing that the OLD SCHOOL DEMOCRATS are voting for Obama?

Isnt Obama supposed to be fighting for CHANGE ?????

He is pictured almost KISSING a grey beard crusty ol John Kerry . One of the OLDEST SCHOOL Democrats there are.

Its getting confusiing to tell what kind of message Obama is really sending here.

Hillary clinton will win the Democrats nomination.those supporting obama are hardcore republicans because they want to have it easy.

The media is most certainly forcing the notion of "President Obama" upon us, but what I hope many of the voters realize is that New Hampshire and Iowa have a very slim number of delegates, and historically each state can be a very poor indicator of the overall consensus. Whoever wins two of the "big three" (florida, new york, and california) will all but have things locked up. With Clinton expected to win a resounding defeat in New York......and with solid support in California, she has a sizeable edge on Obama (despite all the "pro 'bama" press).

A vote for Hillary is a vote for 4 or 8 more years of gridlock ... so think about who you vote for not just their race or gender!

Obama, you are a great man. America and the whole world need your services. You are the best among all the candidates (both Democrats and Republicans). You are the first candidate who spoke about the need for "change' and the whole world now know how others can copy blindly from you and use "tears" to win votes.

We all know very well that the media and the Rebuplican machine are using Obama to get back to white house. All over certain the American have changed overnight and now they want to tell us that they going to vote for a black man in general election?? White American are not ready for a black man prewsident. Rebuplican knows that they will never beat Clinton, so what they want to do use a black man that is the truth and you know it

I'll vote republican before I vote for Hillary. If I hear her say one more time "I found my voice in New Hampshire" I'm going to puke. Took 35 year to find that voice huh Hillary?

Obama 08!!

long ambition for power is a very bad thing in running the country.This clinton family has problem all they think US presidency is their property or their right.George Bush didnt wanna be president but all those scandals during Bill adminstration were too much and people realized we needed change and the person who was right to bring changes was Bush.But I do not see any reason for Clinton to be president.maybe there is something they did forget there.People of this country must wake up. Bush family had been in power for 20 years,Clinton for 8 years and then they want another clinton for 8 years.Since 1976 to 2004 the name Bush and Dole have been in ballots presidential election years.And we are heading for more 8 years that 3 names Bush, Dole and Clinton to be in ballots every election years.It is time we give chance to other people who will come with new ideas,new wisdom and conviction.I dont think when Hillary is president there would be any different with Bill's term at the white house.the same wine different bottles.Clintons never like Bushes and Bushes never like Clintons.I think we are trying to prolong years of enmity.Lets stop them,there are lots of Americans who can be President.Not these 2 families.lets stop 28 years of 2 families dominate politics power of this country.

Hmmm......
Obama getting a lot endorsements from Senators and Representatives from Washington. Obama states, he's the man who stands for change. How much change can you do when the folks from "The Hill" are endorsing you?

Hmmm... ..Smoke and mirrors!!!

Obama you don't have my endorsement!

Why do you Obama supporters hate Hillary so much... if you are suppose to be the party of hope and respect then where is it ? You should all be ashamed this is a women who has worked her whole life for change and "our party". You say your candidate is bringing our party together look at the comments and the rhetoric you people use. Shame on you for treating her and a president our party is proud of like they are old news! No respect has been given. Be proud of yourselves for ripping our party apart! the republicans can use your hatred in their play book against us because you Obama supporters have replaced their pages. CNN stop stumping for Obama!!!! I feel lately like I am watching Fox!

Running for the Presidency of US means that the candidates are interviewing with us Americans. So we have to choose which candidate will fix our problems e.g. Heathcare, Economy, etc. We have to select a president based on her/his voting history, experiences, and what she/he brings to the table and stands for.
Endorsement in the political realm is equivalent to "if you are selected, I need this from you". There are lots of backdoor politics in these "endorsement" which we all do see; and also these people who endorse candidates are out for lining their own pockets. I don't think there is any value to these endorsements, because we Americans are going to select the best candidate who will help AMERICA:

a. Fix the Economy (We are in recession – lots of people will be out of jobs in US if we are not careful)
b. Fix the Money we owe the world (US current is not work anything soon, foreign countries like China can tell us what to do because we as Americans, especially those who have credit card debts, borrow alot from them).
c. Iraqi War (How are we going to pull out of that country? How are we going to support the familes that have lost family members out there? How are we going to support our disabled vet?)
d. Healthcare (In US, only the rich can afford good healthcare ... if you guys don't believe = please volunteer in any CANCER wards & see how many patients are turned away because they don't have enough insurance, or don't have insurance).

Hey we as "INTERVIEWERS for USA" have to ask these candidates for answers to these important questions. These are the issues that impact us. We don't hire employees based on sex, religion, or color of their skin – we have to do the same for our PRESIDENT... she/he has to work for us to improve AMERICA and our lives.
Come on AMERICANS – vote for someone who will pull us out of the crap that we put ourselves in!!!

I'll vote Republican before I vote for Obama. If I hear him say one more time "I've been to the mountain" I'm going to puke.

Mary – Consider yourself lucky. The old traditional Democratic Party (DNC) will not even let us Floridians' votes for Obama (or Hillary for that matter) delegates count. Truly un-American!!!

To Ben of Portland. Obama is NOT a Muslim. He is a practicing member of Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago.

John Edwards if you want real change please, please, please, drop out of the raise and fully support Obama!!! your voters will flock to him and give him the votes needed to take down the Clinton machine!!!!!

I know you are a great person and you really do want change, but you need to be realistic and realize that together you and Obama CAN get that change.

This combination of positive politics will defeat any of the weak GOP candidates!!!!

People that support Hillary need to let go of the 90's. What happened then is history.

Something here is off. Obama supporters want change in Washington. They don't like how it is run right now and they want something different. Am I right? Now, with a couple endorsements of EXISTING dem members of Congress, you think this is good? If these members are so much about change, why didn't they change before? They have had their chance. Every 4 years, we hear change. I don't buy it.

I wonder if some of them are supporting Obama because they know he is a freshman (literally still a freshman senator) and that they can swiftly assimilate him into Washington? That's my guess. Don't get me wrong, an endorsement is great.

If you are really about change, I would think you'd want a candidate that either both parties loved, or no one loved. That's the only way you are going to get change. And what is change? Change your oil every 3000 miles? Change your socks once a day? Change your air filter on your furnace once a quarter? Come on, get real.

To Davie, second from the top of the thread: YOU ARE RIGHT! The Democratic Party does not want Hillary as its nominee, and the senators and representatives are coming out of the woodwork to say just that!

It seems to me that the Democratic Party leaders would rather have a Republican in office for 2008 than Hillary! So this surprised backing of Obama by Democratic senators/representatives is a message to the nation to vote AGAINST Hillary!

Don Imus is right, the woman is Satan!

Ben of Portland January 10, 2008 12:57 pm ET

Everybody is asking Romney''s relegion,
Will I am asking Obama's relegion. His faher was a muslem, I beleive his stepfather was a muslem, and his mother is a muslem convert, and his school as boy is a muslim school. What is he. If he is not a muslim what is he. I will not make a mistake on voting for a muslim.
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Ben, stop the madness. You are one of those people that can't let go of old stories that carry no significance whatsoever. I am sure there are some intelligent people in Portland that can give you some background and education so that you will not embarrass yourself on these blogs.

Go Obama! I hope that guy wins. He is such a great speaker. And I do believe he will bring the promised and much needed change.

I am LOVIN IT!!!

GOOOOO OBAMA. We love you and support your efforts. We WILL vote for you, TRUST THAT!

The "best" candidate for the office of US President must present a history of uniting individuals and groups from every walk of life for the common good of all with measurable success. This experience should come from a position of accountability. They should also be a visionary....with whom Republicans, Democrats and Independents could support.

Senator's Clinton, Edwards and Obama have similar work experience. Clinton cannot and should not use her time as first lady as bonified "job-experience." [You wouldn't want me to operate on you just because my wife is a surgeon.] So actually, she has a few more years in the US Senate then both Obama and Edwards. The question is...what is her record there?

If the electorate uses the candidates senate experience on common issues to most Americans (economy, foreign relations, health care, education, immagration, etc.) and their commitment to upholding the U.S. Constitution with thier ability to motivate (the president is leader...not a manager), then the Democrats will nominate a candidate that all of America would support through good times and bad.

Alex R. NV – why do you "deserve" anything? People who graduate college do not "deserve" the money they make, they studied, became educated and work to make what they EARN.

Sorry school was not your thing, it was not Bill Gates or Steve Jobs thing either. Luckily, they did not sit aroudn waiting for what they "deserved" but went out and WORKED to make their money. School is a choice, there are others.

Because you are not middle class, why should I have to GIVE you my hard earned money to make you wealthy?

There are people out there far worse than you, with no jobs, homeless and hungry. Glad you want to climb to middle class on my back, I am sure they will like to climb to the poverty level on yours. Its time people EARNED their way in life and stop thinking they DESERVE anything.

What good would Hillary be as President? Answer: None.

These timely endorsements, together with Kerry's, indicate the fact that Obama IS seen as the candidate of the future for our party. Clinton's endorsements were gathered very early, before people had a chance to survey the field. CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST OF LUCK OBAMA! My college age kids are excited about your candidacy, as are my husband and I. You have the ability to inspire us to be the citizens and the country we can and should be. May the entire country see what our youth see.

Clinton supporters, please start reading between the lines. Democrats see that Obama can bring out Dems and convince Independents to vote Dem. Clinton brings out Reps to vote against her and sends many Dems looking for another answer.

Obama wins more easily than Clinton in a General and helps Dems in congressional races, where Clinton hurts.

As a representative from South Dakota....who else does he have to recommend.

They are TOTALLY dependant on "deal making"..as the state has no natural resources other than a lot of vacant real estate.

Gimme a break.

To me, this just shows–Obama is drawing the states/electorate of last resort. They've not faired well during King Georges reign–and hope to do better.

Sadly, they're betting their farms on the wrong candidate.

The only candidate who has the ba@#$ to make meaningful change happen in the Oval Office–is John Edwards.

From the people–of the people–for the people.

Who really cares about what a politician in a state with population of 5000 has to say???

if Clinton is elected, we'll just have 4-8 more years of republicans hating the democrats(just like 1992-2000) – if– ANY– republican is elected, well have 4-8 more years of democrats hating the republicans(just like 2000-2008) – only in Obama will –ANYTHING– get done, whatever your idea of change is

OBAMA AND GORE IS THE ANSWER . WHY SEPERATE WHAT THEY BRING TOGETHER ? WHEN WE CAN BENEFIT FROM BOTH. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING. GOD BLESS US ALL!!! STAND UP AND DO WHAT IS RIGHT . WE HAVE DONE WRONG TOO LONG.....

if ever there was a time in this country for an independent this is it. the d party is being torn apart and the r party is waiting in the wings trying to figure it out. i have read and research all avenues. i have heard everything from race, gender, old guard, change, lack of experience, bandwagon, good, bad endorsements, god help us all. i have never seen such division in this country . i will not give up my vote just because i didn't get who or what i wanted. if necessary i will do a write in even though i may just be one. i am tried of these two parties telling me this is my only choose for the highest office in the land. i am tried of it being about who has the most power to influnce this race, states, delegates, electoral college, news to include these high price advisors all these people have. wake up people it is not about the party, or news or who gives the best spin.

Don’t underestimate the importance of George Miller’s endorsement on the California primary.

Leave Sen. Kerry alone! He is one of the most experienced, respected, and hard working Sen. in DC!

Obama/Edwards 08!

YES WE CAN!!!!!

I am now a huge Obama fan. Before I didn't know much about him but after Iowa and New Hampshire, I am a believer.

With the Kerry endorsement (and possibly others), Hillary better bring back the Kleenex!!!!

The Clinton era is OVER!!!! People feel a connection with Obama and its REAL.

Here's the problem with Hillary. She is too polarizing and the majority of people have already made up their mind about her. She doesn't have the potential to bring people to the table like Obama can. Obama has the greatest potential of bringing both sides of America together and THAT is how you accomplish great achievements throughout history. Go to Obama's website and READ about him, get to know what he stands for and why so many people are supporting his run for President!

Pelosi is an idiot, she's got a staff full of them, just one more endorsement Obama doesn't need, kin'a like the Kerry one.

One of the reason Hillary talks about her accomplishments is because she has a lot to talk about......Lets just only compare Hillary and Obama based on their term in the senate.....Obama has missed several votes in the senate because his focus is on the campaign.....We from Illinois did not sent him to Washington to fullfill his life long dream but to be our voice in the senate.....he has his priorities all messed up .....People in Illinois are not very happy with him.....He needs lose to Hillary ....go back to the senate and do what he was supposed to do for us in the first place ........serve the people of Illinos.....in my view, he needs another term as a senator before he is even close to being ready.....no on job training this time.....we saw enough of that with Bush.....I and 51% of other americans will vote for Hillary...

I'm not sure the country will ever be united based on the feedback I've been reading. Hillary and Obama supporters are tearing each other down. At this point, it doesn't look like anyone will be able to turn this country around.

Yes, it is become extremely obvious that the party is bolting from Hillary and to Obama. As the remaining candidates drop out or fade, most of them are already known to be leaning toward throwing their weight behind Obama. From simple observation, its obvious Edwards stands much closer to Obama than Clinton, so expect a good portion of his support to move toward Obama as well.

As far as the Superdelegates, I'm still not sure I quite understand that part of the system, but last I checked, Clinton had a huge majority. I believe we will see changes in those numbers coming quickly.

The Clinton campaign has run out of steam, and the Democratic Party knows the surest way to drive Republicans to the polls in record numbers is to put Clinton up as the Nominee. BUSH > BUSH > CLINTON > BUSH > CLINTON? Dynasties are for Empires, and I think we've all had enough of an Imperial D.C.

Obama is untested, coniving, and a sham. He is leading the country to believe he can march into Washington and "clean up" generations of corruption with a wave of a wand ... from a person, mind you, who has yet to make a real contribution in his own state after serving it for a decade! Hillary is the only person so far in modern politics who had the guts to tackle healthcare in a very public, non-rhetoric but solution-minded way. That is a person who doesn't preach about change, but actually takes the steps to do it. Barack is a hypocrite for actively seeking endorsements from has-been losing politicians which is a thing of the past – that's not change! Change would be moving forward, not mimicking the past in his speeches (invoking MLK), in his talking points (invoking RFK), and his man on the moon "visions" (invoking JFK). Stop being a copy-cat from the past. Hillary is the real change for the future.

first of all I don't believe in crying on the job. If I had to rely on crying to get the job I would hope they would not hire me.
That was simply a dirty trick. And if it is my as president I wouldn't call on my husband to get me out of trouble.
The hatred that Bill Clinton showed the day of the primary in NH. is not healthy. He truly hates another human being.

TO: alex r., NV

Do you actually think he is going to DOUBLE the minimum wage? There goes those fairy tales.

when clinton was in office gas was $1.19 .................yesterday wife went shopping
7 tomatoes $14.00

to all you clinton haters..................... we had a surplus, gas was cheap, food prices were reasonable, no record profits for exxon.

remember Bush when he was running for president............... look what we ended up with.

you are falling for the same bull from Obama.

please america wake up and vote clinton!

I am a democrat but this is really driving me nuts that all liberal democrats are backing Obama. If we as a party want to grow we have to become moderate on some issues. In a general election a liberal has a hard time. Obama talks about change but it seems he is drawing from the left wing of the party so they must feel he has same ideas as they do.

For Money

You can call him a clown. You can vote for a republican. You can do whatever you want to do. Obama doesnt need your support to win. Your one vote, ignorant vote at that. This is not about race, this about our country. Its not about experience, its about the one who can take America to the next level. Its a new generation and a new generation need new leaders who understand that. One who will bring the best out of the young americans and to inspire them. Oh yeah, you dont think the republicans want hillary to win the nomination- It will fire up the base and angry indep. who can not stand the Clintons. pay attention the elections she has not won many indep. voters. I ask you money, name something that hillary clinton has done? Why she should be president? MMMM, alittle over 8 years in the senate. first lady for 8 years without an itell. clearance. anything else. Oh yeah i see your clinton fan, what experience did Bill C. have before he became president. mmmm nada.

I disagree that the media is forcing Obama on us – after NH, it seems like they were having a huge part for Hilary and are still trying to convince everyone that she's the favorite.

I am an Obama supporter, but I did feel that their coverage of his Iowa win was overblown as was/is their coverage of Clinton's win in NH. Just forget the polls and the "momentum" and report on the issues – let the people decide.

As a foreigner it is very funny and also a bit scary to follow the election process in the US.
So much money spent, so many words spoken, and so little difference between candidates.
The world has to watch. Who wins IS important – too important unfortunately. But this time I really, really hope a democrat will win. Be it Hillary or be it Obama – they will both impose much needed change from the current administration. The important battle is fought in the autumn – not now.

Jen, NYC, NY..
interesting question. I am interested in that too because i was worried when I heard about Hillary's delegates before the Iowa caucuses.

It would have been a slam DUNK if we had gotten New Hamshire but I am satisfied with our strong second finish.

There's now way Hillary can become the Dem nominee. I am doing any thing legally allowed by the constitution and electoral laws to get folks out in California to begin stretching the Obama network.

If Hillary does't show anything substantial in Nevada and South Carolina, she's going to be in a lot of trouble...because the Obama wave will be too strong.

It's going to be like Sparta vs the Persians. There will be waves of Persian attacks from Camp Clinton and each is going to smash against the super Spartan Shields of the Obama camp to much of my delight. I am ready to die a sweet death for this movement.

LOL...I think I have watched too much of Gerard Butler's 300!

I am excited about Obama. I hated school when I was a kid and now I'm a cook at a restraunt here in Las Vegas. I am so glad that my union has endorsed Obama. He has promised to double the minimum wage. This will finally make me middle class. I deserve to have all the stuff that college educated people have. Not all of us were meant to be in school. I contribute to society by making good meals for people yet society doesn't pay me enough. When Obama becomes president I will finally get what I deserve.

obama will bring more bipartisanship to the country, clinton will only divide the red and the blue further apart. obama has more elected experience than hillary (1998-present). hillary polarizes people ... i was a volunteer in nh for barack going door to door and i heard so many people that were not going to vote for barack say that they liked barack and that he was a good man ... other voters that supported richardson, obama, or edwards could not stand hillary. she won in nh because the media covered her predominantly in the last two days before the election because of her planted fake cry. i am traveling to south carolina to volunteer for their primary. the obama express is coming to a city near you ....... BARACK THE VOTE!!!!!!! If you want to volunteer, go to http://www.barackobama.com and click on volunteer on the right side of the webpage.

To Shaperal: This Hillary supporter will never "catch the wave." What are you 15! How stupid. Obama WILL NEVER GET MY VOTE! I'd rather my party lose the election than to know that I lied to myself and voted against what I believe in. And, when I make up my mind I make up my mind. I have family and friends who will not support him. Just as Hillary is disliked so is Obama!

Obama is striking and talented. He started this whole change revolution. And it has caught on like a wildfire. Lets fan the flames!!!

Cat..... I thought blaming the liberal media was a tactic of the Fox News followers....I guess I was wrong.

We absentee voters in California just received our ballots for the February 5th election in the mail early this week. With Hillary being seen as the comeback kid with her New Hampshire win and Obama still not offering any specifics on how he plans to unite Democrats and Republicans in the nation and then in the Congress, you can bet a lot of those ballots are being mailed in now with a clear vote for Hillary. She was placed on top of the ballot too.

For Obama, all the status quo politicians can line up behind him but for large states with large numbers of absentee registered voters his message (or lack thereof) is too late.

My family mailed ours and we are happy to have voted for Hillary !

Obama doesn't deserve to be a vice on anyone's ticket, especially Clinton's. Oh wait, one of them actually has to win the nomination. It looks like Obama might be the one, and needs to be the one. The Republicain's would love to run against Clinton, that ought to tell us something. Hopefully the Democrats will realize the gravity of this election and cut the Clinton's loose (after thanking them for their ...."service" to country and party – Bill that is, what has the other done so noteworthy?). Mrs. Clinton couldn't lead roaches to a bread bag, let alone run this country. Gore hasn't forgotten the mess he was associated with in Bill Clinton, which contributed to him losing the election. He will also endorse Obama.

Last but not least to the DNC, if you underestimate the power of the minority vote, it will be the last time. The DNC can survive without the Clinton's, but can't without the minority vote. If you continue to scratch the Clinton's kneecaps, don't be suprised if minorities participate in this election via the couch and TV meaning no Oval Office for Madam Clinton and any other Democrat for the next presidential election of two.

Hillary can't win the general election. She's intelligent enough and she has experience, but she sounds more and more like a politico everyday. She scares all of the Republicans and some of the Democrats, and leaving the election in the hands of the Independents is way too risky. Even if Obama and his youthful visage, his eloquence and his fresh ideas turn out to be void of substance, compared to Hillary, he seems to point the way to the golden path. John F. Kennedy had little experience when he was elected president and he nearly got us blown off the map, yet he went on to serve the people well, if only for a short time. That's why we have a Congress, a Secretary of State, etc., who will enable Obama to develop up to his potential while keeping him out of trouble. Bush had a lot of political experience and a wise former-president father, and see where that got us!

The best thing that can happen to the Dems and the U.S in general, at this point in time, is to Nominate and finally vote for OBAMA to be the next U.S Presidency. He is a Unifier, and has a great Power of Judgement!!!( Ofcourse beneficial to the U.S). Sorry, but Hillary Clinton is not a honest person. She wants Power by ALL AND EVERY MEANS!!! and add her name to the History books. She doesn`t have the American interest at heart!!! WAke up People, do the right thing. VOTE FOR OBAMA!!! ThankYou.

I am so tired of people saying Obama has no message. His message is loud and clear. Its not about him its about all of us working toward a common goal to make this country great again. He helped ILL. get health care to children, he helped unions, helped set up job training and much more. The democrats better listen to Obama overall message--> No one can win the election in Nov. without indep. voters. Hillary says she has experience. Lets take a look at the facts.
Hillary was in charge of trying to set up national health care in the early 90's with her husband as president and dems in charge of congress. she quit, she gave up. did not fight big money and republicans.
she voted for the iraq, and didnt read the intell. estimate. Her experience should of told her that the iraq war would cause much trouble in the middle east. I dont care how many democrats voted for the war which is her favrorite point. Well i will just say this, they are not running for president . so your saying your a follower not a leader, like Obama.Then they want to be critical of Obama who is supporting the troops she voted to send over there. which is worse her vote to send or his vote to fund.

I was life long Bill Clinton supporter. I stood by him through the difficult challenges in his administration which were political and personable. His communication to the Press was filled with transparency which added comfort to me on the direction of the country. HOWEVER, his recent comments about the Obama Campaign has severely changed my opinion him and his wife. At this day and time in our nation we need "HOPE" and "CHANGE" in the world. This is no "FAIRYTALE" Mr. Clinton.

Sorry Hilliary ...no support from me because, I believe your husband’s comments are not to far from what you may believe in as well.

No longer on the fence in Georgia….let’s go Obama.

I think the American people as well as its leaders are sending a louder and louder message to the Clintons Campaign that we don't want Hillary. First the voters of Iowa and New Hampshire gave us this indication. Secondly, more and more sitting Congressional members and state/local government members are endorsing Obama. Then Bloomberg talk of running as an Independent because the election has not focused on tackling major issues with Republicans and Independents, is a direct threat to Hillary. Bloomberg already met with Obama in NYC back in October or November of 2007.

OBAMA in '08!

Hillary would never choose Obama as her running mate. Especially after the attacks that Bill gave calling him a "Fairytale Kid", I would be surprised if Barack would court Hillary as his running mate either. Also, there's the fact that the ticket would include a black man AND a woman. Either one alone is asking alot from the historically sexist and racist general American electorate. I don't believe this nation is ready yet for that kind of progressive double-whammy ticket. Just my $.02

Media is still trying so hard to get Obama in even they amit they got the poll and pundits totally wrong, but they still don't give up their manufactured candidate Hossin Obama, they are making all od us American sick!

OK, Kevin from Florida, first, Hillary will never pick Obama as her running mate – never happen. She (Hillary) needs to pick a credible partisan democrat ,someone from Pennsylvania or Virginia to knock off a red state. This will ensure a win in the general, and second, endorsements do help. Go Obama!

Looks like Dems are hell bent on destroying each other and, guess what, it will be the same old Mccain (pro Iraq war, pro-Falwell) winning the elction on national security. Americans are known to vote against their own interests. In 2004, in Ohio, people who are unemployed for 2 years, voted Bush based on gay marriage. Parties feed the fodder and Republicans will keep eating it (same with Dems).

Mccain, the so-called straight shooter, once said Chelsea Clinton was a "dog." He danced with falwell. And, he is pro-Bush war. And, guess what, Dems who hate Obama or those who hate Hillary will sit out and give Mccain the win. Dems never learn!

To "Obama is an Empty Suit":

Obama doesn't have to play the race card. There are plenty of others, like yourself, who are more than happy to do it for him.

And to others – lay off Hillary!! That's how she won in New Hampshire. Women were mad that she was being picked on (and the press was being merciless).

This needs to be about the candidates and the issues. Go to their websites. Don't be a lazy voter. Do your homework.

Food for thought:
As far as Obama's experience, Lincoln was a poor businessman, had the same amount of legislative experience as Obama, was not a senator or a governor – yet even with his "lack" of experience managed to be one of our greatest presidents. Of course, politics weren't as intricate then. . .oh, wait! There was that Civil War, in which an "inexperienced" president managed to hold this nation together.

Tom Davis, endorsements don't mean a thing....they can go either way. It can turn the voter off. Obviously, you don't understand politics. Politicans and conservative contributors want her out of the way b/c SHE CAN beat the Republican. So, yes they want Obama in. They will build him up but turn him down! If Obama wins the nomination he still will not win the presidency. The buzz is there are many, many Democrats that with either vote Republican or not vote all. He will lack lots of support. Call it what you want a protest vote or whatever. Some of us just do not believe in Obama and I for one will not support my party if he is the nominee. If we can put up with 8 years of Bush, we can put up with 4 years of McCain or any other Republican candidate. I do not want Obama leading this country for varous reasons. He honestly does not have the qualifications to lead this country. I also think he's a clown.

Does anyone else want to take over this blog site and get CNN to focus on the issues?

Let's try an experiment.. PROVE you are actually capable of achieving change. Instead of saying you want a change in government. PROVE it. PROVE you are actually capable as citizens of changing the status quo.

Blog...................................

CNN must change.

Its amazing to me that all through out the summer and fall all of the Hillary supporters did not complain when Hillary got great press in the media. Now its the media is pushing Obama. No they are not they are just as hard on him as they are on Hillary. Everyone wants to hear good news about their candidate. Trust me she gets her fair share so does Obama. Look were crying got her. I think she is doing just fine. Stop the double standard Hillary supporters your case is weak!

It's very apparent from all of the postings on this site that you either love Hillary or you hate Hillary. In no way does this portend unity. Like so many others, I am tired of Red and Blue...left and right...us vs. them. None of this helps our country. Remember folks, "United we stand, divided we fall".

A good leader DOES inspire his people. He (or she) askes them to be and do more than they think they are capable of, and they rise to the occasion. Words can make a very big difference, else wise why are we all writing, hoping to make our feelings known?

After Obama loses the '08 election, Gore will come in to save the day in 2012.
The media is certainly pushing Obama, but he won't win against McCain or Rudy.

Has Obama gotten any well-known female politicians endorsements yet? I'm not counting Oprah!
Or is it still all the old boy network sticking together!

I think both Hillary and Bill performances in New Hampshire did it. The Obama attacks Bill specifically did, were nasty, untruthfull and extremely damaging to the Democratic party.

And although it got her votes, Hillary's mock anger and crying were a joke and certainly not presidential.Of course, CNN playing the "crying tape" 100 times is likely what carried New Hampshire.

The democratic hiarchy have now realized if they let this Clinton duet continue, the final result will be a Republican in the whitehouse.

Obama is a breath of fresh air. He's exactly the guy we need to bring this country together and solve problems in 3rd world regions like Africa, that no one else has
the capabilities of doing and therefore preventing the terrorist from getting a foothold in this next battle ground.

Go Obama.

Why is there so much of opposition for Hillary Clinton from her male peers and male establishment? We sure live in a very very very bigoted world.

Who cares!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Knock it off CNN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It is manipulation of the voters to keep doing this. The people want their govt back... It is no longer relevant who the people in power want in power. The people are going to pick this time around.

If a candidate truly wants to demonstrate they are going to bring change, they should focus on the endorsement of the people and quit trotting out the usual.

A person in power (congressman, governor-political special interests) supports you. How unusual. I've never heard of this.
A union (special interest) supports you. This is so unexpected.
The media (special interest) supports you. It must be a new era.

Take back the Presidency back. GO VOTERS GO!!!!!!!

I am a true Democrat and I am having a very hard time with voting. I have already made up my mind, but there is one very large problem. HE is not on the ballet. I could not wait to vote, but now I wish our state was for sale.

I think I'm more interested in why CNN doesn't seem to be reporting any of Hillary's newest endorsements or actually never really did (maybe 1/5), and has changed the politics main page so that you can't see unless you know to look for it that hilary is leading in delegates right now... Could it be because *gasp* they're biased?

You dont understand EE.

CNN is an informercial for Obama. They even somehow backpeddled off their SUPER HYPING in NH which was an obvious scam when Clinton won.

They just tapdanced around it like it was some kind of 'mistake' blah blah.....

Now they are back to HYPING OBAMA 24 /7

WOO-HOO!!!! The day I can start believing in our government again is approaching!!!!

I am excited to tears!

You know what? The reality is a very large part of the Democrat Party does not like the Clintons. That is becoming more and more apparent. It is very telling that establishment Democrats are not supporting Hillary. You have to ask yourselves, "why?'.

We need change...Obama has my vote! I will go with hope before i will go with someone like Hillary who does not believe in optimism...

Hillary is overly ambitious. Are mw making room for a woman or a president. If there is anything called change it is Obama. His presidency will remind us that we have gradually put behind us the skin issue and that blacks can lead as much as whites.
Bill Clinton is not running but joining issues with Obama shows how desperate the Clintons are to go back to the white house where Bill will be idle and another Lwinsky will emerge. No we cannot go through another Clinton. If it is service, let others can serve too. Enough!

I believe the Obama "Wave" has been great for this country. People interested in the political process, voting and actively participating. I really like Obama, yet I also really liked Jimmy Carter. Carter won the presidency with his message of "hope" and bringing everyone together, at the end of the day he couldn't deliver. He not only left the country in a mess he opened the door for the Republican party to dominate for the next 12 years.

I really like Obama and if he had more experience I would vote for him without hesitation. We may not like the past but if we don't pay attention to it we will end up repeating it.

My ultimate wish is for a Clinton/Obama ticket!

The media is GA-GA over Obama. So much so that they can't seem to do their basic job: report the news. There should be a headline story on CNN about Obama's Rezko connection & the indictment. Where is it? They'd rather tell us about his endorsements and upcoming coronation.

We should all take a lesson from NH about polls and the effects of endorsements and the media that in the end Americans vote with their brains and not vote on hype. By the time George Bush leaves the White House in 2009 he will be leaving America and parts of the world in a hugh mess and it is going to take a strong proven leader to clean it up. Even with all his starry-eyed talk Barack Obama is not that person. Hillary Clinton is the only candiadate who can address these problems and get this country back on track. Senator Obama is a nice guy but our country will need a lot more then just nice and hype to recover from the eight years of George Bush. Senator Clinton has the support of the heart and soul of America. It's funny that Senator Obama is running a campaign about change but is picking up and welcoming these endorsements from long term Washington Politicians.

Write in Repuke ,Zell Miller for President.If he cant get his way he just calls people out to a Duel.

Hilary supporters are her own stabbing sword. If anyone endorses someone other than Hilary hell breaks down but when Hilary gets the endorsements these people have a place in heaven.

Can we just bring out what we think our various candidates will do best rather than running against everyone but Hilary?

Hilary already a too polarizing figure and trying to make her more polarizing by demonizing anyone who endorses her opponents in stabbing her on the back guys.

Please stop it and get along.

Joe Biden was reprimanded many years ago for using another person's speech. Does no one see the similarity of Obama's words to those of Dr. M. L. King? Senator Obama delivers a wonderful and inspiring oratory but would not the other candidates be criticized for using the same exact words?

One person's endorsement just mean one vote. If we can count on endorsement, then we do not need elections.

Obama is trying to show that he is still viable because he fears that people may think the other way. Kerry was a looser. A looser's endorsement is not going to change PEOPLE'S mind.

I'm not surprised by the latest endorsements for Obama. As Bill Bradley stated on CNN when endorsing Obama, his kind of leadership is what this country needs most right now. To get out of the mess the Bush administration has created, the entire population of this country will have to be energized by an actual LEADER who can point us in the right direction. Obama, like Lincoln, FDR, and JFK, is the only candidate in the race that can do that.

Everybody is asking Romney''s relegion,
Will I am asking Obama's relegion. His faher was a muslem, I beleive his stepfather was a muslem, and his mother is a muslem convert, and his school as boy is a muslim school. What is he. If he is not a muslim what is he. I will not make a mistake on voting for a muslim.

White House insider, Pelosi's top advisor, in support of Obama gives a clearer picture about Hillary's run for president. This endorsement is worthy of voters question as to why Obama instead of Hillary.

Absolutely 100% the reason: Tim Johnson is backing Obama because Hillary will RUIN democrats chances in red-leaning states to get elected.

And George Miller is also big, as Nancy likely would not have let him make an endorsement if she didn't agree with it.

Obama is receiving the backing of many of the top democratic officials, which speaks volumes about their perceptions of his judgment. Experience is only worth so much. For example, pretend you have one artist, who has been painting reproductions for 30 years, then you have another artist who has been painting masterpieces for 3 years, which artist would you prefer to have? The one who will paint you the same thing that's already been tried and done, or the one who can paint you an -incredible- piece of work.

A Clinton / Obama ticket with a Gore endorsement...that's what I'm talk'in about

Sorry Clintn's pals,
Too much of corruption years for the Clintons and the lack of support for Al Gore when he needed it will get Obama's support from Al Gore.
Remember Al Gore knows how the Clintos worked.
Hillary is gone for ever. Too old for next election!!'

We need a change!!!

I am really crossing my fingers, hoping that Obama will clinch the Dem. nomination. He is a breath of fresh air which America so badly need and which will help to repare their reputation on the world stage.

HAHA! That's funny. Asserting with confidence that Obama will not be nominated is rather asinine. It''s going to be a tough race, and there's no way to tell who will get it. However, a Kerry endorsement is a good thing. This country missed out on a great President by not electing him...as for Gore, he's going to be very careful about making early endorsements this time. I see him just staying out of it, as opposed to picking a side.

If Hilary win the nomination, I will vote for the rep. party. Where this country is today it is not time for a crying woman to run this country. The middle east and the world need to see a strong leader. The middle east leaders do not feel that woman should drive a car, more less run the most powerful country in the world. By electing Hilary will this open up the US for an attact?

In my heart I feel Obama walks a more possitive trust of GOD. I have NEVER heard him attact Hilary nor Bill. When I head hilary being negative it shows a sign of weakness. I voted for Ronald R. I feel that Obama is taking that higher grow of respect. I look at this as the Good "OBAMA" vs the evil "Hilary".

MALE politics as usual.

I'm surprised that nobody has mentioned the hidden fear that the Clinton Camp has about John Edwards. If he quits the race, Clinton is done. Edwards supporters will almost certainly go to Obama, which would overwhelm Clinton.

Hillary will NOT be a positive move in the right direction for this country. WE NEED CHANGE. Bush • Clinton • Bush • Clinton...is not change, it's a pattern of stupidty. Wake up America!

Edwards 2008
or
Obama 2008

Any body BUT Hillary (she will alienate democrats and she does not have the capability to reach across to republicans and independents)

Intelligent women unite and vote for a REAL CHANGE in Washington!!

Clinton might like to pick Obama as her running mate, but to me, his chances of accepting are slim to none. Clinton doesn't want to be upstaged by someone her entire presidency anyway. It's all about her.

Another Good Boost !

Kevin in Flordia...

Hillary Clinton will not be choosing Barack Obama as her running mate or vice versa
They do not bring eachother much to the table

Evan Bayh of Indiana, Bloomberg, Richardson, and Biden are popular picks for either In my opinion.

I don't see Edwards getting it either. He had his chance.

This seems to be in the right direction.............should put both on a more level playing field.

Hillary is just a front for a third term for Bill. After all when she gets into trouble with her campaign he comes to her assistence by calling political friends to get out the vote. I believe that is called a poltical machine............isn't that Washinton as usual????? I fail to see CHANGE here ..........only a Clinton "fairy tale". The DEMOCRATIC PARTY is one of change. Let's give America new choices and something to get excited about !!!! I do not want to insult anyone .......but Hillary is FAR from new and both REP's and DEMO's are asking for tax reform, health insurance plans, middle class expansion, etc. How would you suggest that she will offer an exciting contrast to any of the Rep candidates ????? Get on the bandwagon with OBAMA and cast your vote for real change and a NEW ERA In American Politics. NOW THAT'S EXCITING

Go Obama! He can totally win it.

Why don't we all belittle all endorsements. Politicians and corporate media saying who our president should be is business as usual. Party's on both sides select, promote, endorse and get their buddies to shift money to those who agree with their agendas. How is this country ever going to go in a new direction while those who have kept it on the wrong track continue to try and control the vote.

There are extrordinary amounts of "good press" given to Barack Obama for a somewhat insignificant contribution to his electorate. This trend is alarming in that he is being described as "charismatic", "inspirational", and the like. However, I would emphasize that these are not appropriate measures of one's character and qualifications for President of the United States. Nor are they a record of promises made and kept.

If Barack Obama is the "Man of Change" as he so avidly promotes, I would like know the significant "changes" that he has done to benefit IIllinois. To date, I have not heard of any that are representative of profound, life-improving "change".

If Obama can't effect "change" in Illinois, then I strongly doubt he will be able to do so in Washington, D.C.

I am not so quick to endorse an untested candidate who has limited experience in international diplomacy.

Hillary Clinton is a sellout.

She would say and do anything to become President. Not because of her desires to serve America–but because she wants to see her name in the history books before she croaks.

Please you guys–wake up and realize the only DEM candidate who is truly genuine–and can really beat the GOP is John Edwards!!!

Hillary has no chance! She is Polarizing to the electorate, She represents a change backward to the Arkansas Mafia, HSU and the Chinese Military money scandals.
Clinton is entrenched in the corporate greed that plagues the country and partisan politics that cancells the successful operation of the congress.

Hillary is not a Democrat, she is a true socialist, self serving, self obsessed,
individual.
She would ruin the Uniyed States.
And I am a Life long Democrat.

Obama's message is spreading like wild fire and he will win the nomination and the presidency. Get ready for change...it's coming!!!

Barack the Builder
YES WE CAN

Rock, Deval and Jessie and Sharpton too
Oprah and Mica join the crew
Barack and the gang have so much fun
Running together, they get not so much done
Barack the Builder
Can we fix it
Barack the Builder
YES WE CAN

Time to get busy, such a lot to do
Fairytale spinning and racial news
Barack and the gang make a really good sound
Working all day till Clinton goes down

Barack the Builder
Can we fix it
Barack the Builder
YES WE CAN

It's a perfect job
Can you earn it
Right
Left a lot, right no way, O.K. straight down

WE CAN tackle any situation
Look out, here we come
Using the race card
To get the job done

Spinning and ducking, having so much fun
Working together to get the white house key
Can we dig it
Yes
Barack the Builder
YES WE CAN
We'd better pretend to get some work done

Hey Kevin – Can you make any predictions on Powerball numbers too?

Keep those endorsements and STUMPING for Obama coming!

UNITE the United States in order to SOLVE AMERICA'S problems!

The hugely intelligent and highly educted Obama's many years as a Community Leader will reassure Americans THEY CAN TAKE BACK THEIR GOVERNMENT of the people, for and BY THE PEOPLE!

No way will Hillary win the nomination. The Dems can't be that stupid – Hillary will never win a general election...period.

Kevin: Al Gore would ever endorse a Clinton in a Democratic primary, that is pretty obvious.

They're just going to keep on coming. What Hillary had to do to win NH votes really hurt her long-term in the rest of the country. Self-pity tears? Fear-mongering, Rudy-style? Dissing MLK? Bill calling Obama a "fairy tale"? Not going to play well in the long run.

Yes! California must elect Obama!!! He's the only candidate that can unify this country and take it into a fundamental new direction free of partisanship and bickering. He may not have the long years of legislative experience, but he most certainly has the JUDGMENT that is necessary in making key decisions. No, Hillary, its not all or even about experience. It takes judgment. I salute Obama for how he's tried to run his campaign w/o utilizing dirty politics like the Clinton campaign who try to slur his image and distort his records, but Americans are smarter than the Clinton machine think, and they will show them.

All the Endorsements in the world will NOT help Obama get the nomination. Hillary Clinton will win the Nomination .. and she will pick Obama as her running mate.. and Al Gore will endorse Clinton, he WILL NOT endorse the candidate Kerry endorsed which is Obama because thats a loosing team.. CLINTON 08

I see a developing pattern here, and I like it! Some solid conscionable Dem base support wise enough not to be drinking the second round of the Clinton cocktail. All the insiders on the "outside" of the Clinton cabal know about Hilly's reputation on The Hill, and they are holding their collective breath knowing it's possible for her to become their boss and really ruin the Dem party. They've worked with her. They know. Let's see who else comes out to tell us the truth about the Hillary fairytale!

H'm, hmm ... Let's see ... I think I'll vote for Hillary because it's her turn; and she's a girl (but not mine); it's about time their was woman in the White House (Unfortunately, Hillary is not that woman. Sorry she ahd her turn. No do-overs for her or Bill).

So where does this bring us in terms of superdelegate numbers for Obama vs. Hillary? CNN, do you update your numbers when these numbers come in?

Sen Tim Johnson is facing a very tough battle for re-election this year in South Dakota (a very red state).

Why is he endorsing Obama? Because Senator Johnson knows that Hillary Clinton at the top of the ticket will destroy his chances of winning re-election in South Dakotta.

If you care about the future of the Democratic party, please vote for Senator Obama.

I'm starting to get the sense that there is a lot of anti-Clinton-dynasty sentiment in the Democratic party. I mean, Obama's Iowa victory was substantial, and Hillary's New Hampshire win was slim at best, with Obama winning more votes than would've been expected a few weeks ago.

Should be interesting to see how the party sorts all of this out in the coming months.

Yay Tim Johnson! I knew South Dakotans were smart people. After getting rid of Tom Daschle, I had lost faith in them and had a hard time explaining to people what had happend and why. Now I can face them again and be proud to be a South Dakotan!! Go TIm. and Go Obama!

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What will Hillary supporters say about this endorsement??? I wonder if they will belittle this endorsement as they are doing with the announcement that John Kerry will endorse Obama. Congrats Obama!! Lets just hope Gore doesn't endorse Hillary or we could be in trouble.

its starting to become rather apparent the democratic party doesnt want hillary to win the nomination. She is finished.

Good luck Obama. Im crossing my fingers you REALLY DO have some kind of trick up your sleeve to be an effective president.

Is anyone getting the feeling that the media is forcing him on us? Even a little bit? I think they have already picked the winner for this election and now pressuring the country to vote accordingly. Will it work?