Wake up and smell the coffee, when a Republican praises a Dem. running for President, its because the GOP thinks Obama will be easier to beat in the General election, not because he thinks Obama is a tribute to African-Americans. Why do you think Bush's bully Karl Rove is even giving Senator Obama advise in the press. Liberals vote in democratic primaries and the rest of the political persuasion vote in November.

The Republican's are really pushing Obama; they see another Reagan & Mondale and Nixon & McGoven debacle. It's no way Obama can win, and it's not because he's black. He's lacking in experience. It's sad he can't see he's being used by the Republican party. He's no Colin Powell or Condolezza Rice.

Could we get a list of total endorements for each candidate and see the totals and breakdowns to compare who supports who?
In my opinion this would give the American voters an idea how different groups veiw what is important and how they tend to vote.

OF COURSE REPUBLICANS WILL ENDORSE OBAMA!!!!!!

OBAMA'S PAST, HISTORY, VOTE, EXPERIENCE ARE NOT STRONG AND SO HE IS THE MOST LIKELY CANDIDATE TO LOST AGAINST A REPUBLICAN NOMINEE!!!

WAKE-UP!

Long life Obama!!!!

Hillary Clinton is a lightening rod for all that is wrong with Washington , and brings nothing but more of the same division that results in nothing getting done.

Obama has a track record of bringing people from all parties together to find solutions , and SOLUTIONS is what this county needs right now.

OBAMA 08

Any republican at this point 'endorsing' Obama is further proof that they really believe Hillary is going to win the election.

They are VERY carefull not to knock obama down - until he is the actual candidate of course.

Then they are going to tear him a new one on about 5000 different issues. Ranging from :

- His all black 'church' that proudly WANTS only black people .

-His drug use. His loyalty to the Koran

- His (non ) experience , and certainly LACK any tangible evidence he can RUN THE COUNTRY when he has never run anything . Not even a business.

Want more PROOF?

Go to FOX . A REPUBLICAN news outlet.

NONE of em are putting obama down. They all want HILLARY TO FAIL first.

If he was some REAL THREAT, they would be cutting him a new one and promoting hillary clinton.

To all who read this i hope you all think about what you are saying. To gain the highest office in our country may be wonderful, but with it comes a lot of stress. Who ever becomes President it will not be an easy road. I believe we should be praying for our country & it's leaders, not critical of them. Our country was founded on Christian values & principals, & yet we have strayed so far away from them ……..it is no wonder that as a whole we can not unite. GOD looks at a man or woman's heart, & knows our thoughts. He sees no color of skin, in his eyes we are all the same. I ask what are his or her qualifications, what does he or she believe he or she can do to improve our country, whether they be man or woman. Now my question is who has the best qualifications, not the most money, nor good looks, but who do we think can best handle the job set before them ? I believe we should check out each person that is running for the Democratic or Republican ticket, & find out where they stand, & what they believe so that we can decide who would be the best man or woman for the President's race to the White House. May the best man win………….

Being president you have to have a big heart and a huge experience to do the job

Obama he was preaching so well .I thought he was a minister

Only if Obama would articulate the substance of his change and hope….

Common, Obama. you've got to overcome your fear of losing the election and come clean. trust me, it will work.

otherwise, if you continue with empty rhetoric for another year until the election day, you have no chance of convincing enough minds and hearfs.

try and put as much substance (or at least point the direction) in your daily comments as you can. i know it's not easy to do in soundbites, and your ideas are probably evolving as you speak. that's OK. just say so honestly. not learning and changing would be a problem. not being aware of, and thereby not being able to own, your own truth would be a problem. we should know that from our experience with Bush.

we're waiting. but don't make us wait too long.

You are wrong Julie. The Republicans would rather have Hillary vs Obama in the general election. Sorry but it is true. It's not a trick! Obama is the candidate for change in Washington, about putting together working majorities (Democrats, some Republicans and Independents) in Congress to institute change. Hillary is out to beat George W. Bush. Unfortunately, Bush is not running in 2008. The Republicans know that Hillary is a divisive political figure that can rally the Republican party behind one candidate. You think Bloomberg is talking about entering the presidential race as an Independent because of Obama? Heck No! If Hillary gets the Dem. party nomination, Bloomberg knows that Hillary will be so divisive that relatively nothing significant would get done in Congress because there will be too much partianship.

We had Bush I and then Bush II how did that work? Well Clinton I and Clinton II won't be any better. I wonder if anyone remembers when Clinton I left the white house in 2000. They practically looted the White House, I think its funny no one has brought that up, stealing from the American public is a big deal.

Julie, you're so right! From a long-time democratic voter, I've seen the Republican's modus operandi such as their falling all over themselves to endorse Obama. First, Karl Rove, who has reversed his strategy from helping Obama knock off Hillary. Now that she's winning, he's going after Obama, calling him "lazy." Now Governor Mark Sanford endorses Obama. That don't make one bit of sense except that regardless of how hard they try, Hillary Clinton is going to be our next president.

That was well said, and I'm glad that the importance of Obama's candidacy is recognized by such a diverse group of public figures.

At the same time, let's keep in mind that there have been a number of other noteworthy history-making campaigns this election, including Hillary Clinton's, Bill Richardson's, and Mitt Romney's, as well as all the others who have put a lot of hard work into the race.

I favor Obama, because I believe he can work to unite the country and I'm impressed by a great majority of his policy proposals. I think that his resume is not one of inexperience, but rather of a different kind of experience that is unconventional, for better or worse.

Obama is someone that people can't help but respect(unless you are a tunnel visioned Hillary supporter).

If you believe a republican will with the presidency against Obama, I think you should enter yourself into a rehab facility for crackheads.

Obama would crush Republicans. But I dont think he wants that. He's more about Uniting the country instead. Thanks Gov. A thoughtful comment!
Obama 08

It's a trick, can't anybody see it? The Republicans want Obama to get the Democratic nomination so they can rake him over the coals during the General Election. Republicans think they can beat Obama, they don't know about Hillary. If Obama gets the nomination, the Republicans will crack him over the head about his less than adequate resume.

Pay attention people !

Oligarchy ! Be aware! Two families (dynasties) are in power for last 24 years in USA !

It's time for change and a fresh start.

We need America to lead the world.

We need Obama !

With Obama in office there is greater acceptance of American leadership to overcome the great challenges of mankind.

Great opportunity for USA to regain the leadership of the world.

Go Obama !

Lead us, no matter our race or homeland !

Olof
Rotterdam, The Netherlands

These comments are from a Republican party that knows if Hillary is nominated that she will take the White House!

The gov remarks are designed to derail clinton as oboma will be the weaker demoocrate and the GOP could retain the white house.Clinton is the one the GOP fears the most.sorry gov. Pedro

Neither Hillary nor Obama will be President !!!!

Beware of sheep in wolve's clothing
hehehe

Another Boost ! this shows how Obama can unite and make people think outside of the box. Broaden Demographics.

Where is this great 60 page plan?

ALL DEMOCRATS,PLEASE READ!!!!
I have been following the presidential campaigns since 1996 and I have never seen anything like this.The republican governors and other political republican figures fully support and praise democratic candidate Barack Obama,if they could,they would even probably endorse him.
It is not so hard to figure out what the purpose of this is,how to get sen. Obama to be nominated as a candidate.Those dirty republican political strategists know very well that a black candidate has no chance in "Bible Belt" and southern states,plus being a moslim woun't make it any easier in the final presidential contest.
Please,think about it very carefully.

I know that Clinton is sending the message that Obama is all hope and has no plans, but instead of believing something just because you're told, you really ought to use the internet see if it's accurate. The reality is Obama has a 60 page booklet outlining his plan on his website, with links to even more in-depth breakdown of the individual aspects of the plan.

Now, if you want to make the argument that he needs to make his plans more clear in his major speeches because not everyone is active on the internet, that's one thing. But claiming they don't exist at all is just a political mudslinging from the person running against him. There's no excuse for not finding out for yourself. Especially when you're on a comment forum, you obviously must know your way around the internet.

experience! !

Hillary's husband Bill said in 1992, (That type of experience is irrelevant)

As president, It is your supporting cast that makes a good admin. Actions surrounding your agenda.

More on Experience, Bidden and others should be in the lead, if that were the case. (Long good records)

People want Authentic Change. Not a week to week change as Hillary has done to win the campaign.

Obama empowers each American as having a role in this Movement for Change.

Same old congress promised change last year. Very little has been done.

Change requires working together with both parties. I see that more in Obama.

Early in Hillary campaign, all she would say is the republicans are out to get her.

We do not need a paranoid president,

We need change.

Although Hillary is a good candidate, she is not a beacon for authentic change. Or uniting the Democratic Party

Obama!

he's saying that because think bout it… are we gonna vote for a white republican or a black democrat. he politicing du du dumbies

I commend my governor for speaking his heart and mind, and not 'the party line'. Don't you think we need more, not less of that? I believe Sanford's comments represent courage, not cunning. But it seems we've trained so many people to be 'suspicous' and 'untrusting' of politicians. Isn't that something we need to change?

Here's my simple synopsis re: change.

With John McCain, we'd get change, mainly in the 'truth' department, which would be a huge step forward. He's an honest man with high standards of integrity, which I admire. But, I'm not sure we'd see enough real changes in policy. I don't think he has the drive to enact the deep level change we need, on many fronts, to dig us out of the global and domestic hole we've dug for ourselves the last 7 years (but started on a decline well before Bush accelerated the pace).

With Clinton, we'd get changes in policy, but we wouldn't see a change in something I think we're hearing loud and clear from Americans - that we're sick and tired of deeply divided partisan politics. Do we want 4 or 8 more years of that, with the pendulum having swung too far toward the traditionally hard-line Democratic platforms, after 7 years of hard-line Republican policy?

With Obama, we'd get change - in policy certainly, his website clearly spells out new thought processes, rooted in both capitalism and humanism. And we'd see change in how work gets done in Washington, by building coalitions and consensus across party lines. Not a moment too soon.

Thank you, Mark Sanford, for demonstrating the kind of leadership that we need more of - speaking from heart and mind, and not just what the party puppeteers want you to say. I hope Sanford does have aspirations in DC. He'll do well for our environment and our economy. I don't entirely agree with his approach to education, but we can't agree on everything!! And to borrow a phrase, we can disagree without being disagreeable.

Come on everybody, Barrack Obama is the only hope for Republicans to keep messing it up.

To Racist Vote on the Horizon,

Your views are the embodiment of one of the most twistest forms of fear mongering practiced by the Democratic party. It is head and shoulders above the supposed fear mongering by the Republicans on National Security. It is truly sad that the Democrat party thinks that they need to use fear of the Republicans to keep the black vote when in the end it is the Democrats teach self pity while the Republicans teach the attainability of anything through hard work and dedication regardless of race, sex, or sexual orientation.

However let's face the fact that the Democrats have always been better at fear mongering. Even now they talk about Bush's consolidation of power (which does in part exist) while ignoring the fact that the power of the purse reigns supreme and the Democrats have done more in regards to Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, the attempt at Universal Healthcare, attempts to punitively tax the oil companies, and other attempts to further empower the legislative branch of this country. If anything there foul cry against Bush is just the whining of jealousy and not true concern. But when was the last time we actually had politicians more concerned about the general welfare of the people and less about their own personal power..

Anyways, the comments by the governor show a level of class found more abundantly in the Republican party then in the Democrat party. The Democrats promised integrity and civility and all they have brought is a racheting up of the rhetoric on capital hill.

With all the mess that a Republican administration has done for 7 years.The only hope they have is that Obama wins the Democratic nomination so they beat him

Republicans know that if Obama wins the primary, he will lose all 50 states in the general - the largest landslide in the nation's history. America will simply not vote for a black president. The singular electable black man was a republican, Colin Powell, someone even Democrats could have supported. However, his nomination of was squashed by the Republican power brokers who couldn't fathom a black man representing their party. If they squelched his candidacy, someone who towed the Republican line on all issues save for abortion, imagine how they will savage Obama. Remember this country just voted twice for the most radically conservative administration in history - what makes us believe its ready now to vote for an inexperienced black liberal?

I don't think Hillary will win in the general election either, but my bet is that it will be less of a defeat than with Obama and will at the very least maintain a Democratic presence in the Congress and state legislatures.

My heart sank when Mark Warner announced he was not seeking the nomination - I believe he is the only Democrat who could win in 2008. I hope the reasons for this decision come out eventually.

Why does Obama supporters shun older voters? I thought Obama was a uniter. Is Obama only going to represent younger Americans? Is tha what Obama supporters want?

This clearly shows that if we want an effective ruler and a united America, then Obama is the right person, however, if we decide to have a polarizing leader and divided America, then Hillary is the right person. We have a choice. At, present, the Clintons and their top advisors are using the card and gender card. A poster on another article on CNN cited 18 examples of racial attacks on Obama, gender card, and misinformation by the Clinton machine.

WOW! It looks like we need to get a person in the White House who will do something for the education system in the South.
This country is currently in a down slide and we need a person who will lead us back up. Is Obama or Clinton that person? I would say NO! Both of them will cause a bigger slide in the country and divide it even more.
Get with it Dre Atlanta!
BRING ON THE REPUBLICANS!!!!!!

Funny how the Clinton backers are the ones who assume that there must be a political motive here ("of course he wants people to elect Obama, because he's really only interested in having a candidate his party can beat!").

I swear, it's like listening to a bunch of high schoolers getting riled up about their crosstown rivals. They're incapable of seeing the world in terms other than "us against them."

Obama appeals to a wide array of people of all political stripes. He's talking about a worldview that gets beyond partisanship. I was stunned to hear a relative who voted for George friggin WALLACE in 1968 say that of all the candidates this year, he'd prefer Paul, but he'd also be open to considering Obama if he were the nominee.

Oh, Gloria Steinem and those who say that "women have had it just as hard as black men" need to have their own reality checks. White girls in Park Ridge didn't exactly grow up having to be afraid of being lynched for whistling at a white woman, or wonder if their court-ordered school bus was gonna get hit by rocks thrown by their white friends and neighbors standing outside the school. The two concepts - a white woman from the suburbs being elected vs a man of African descent being elected - aren't even remotely on the same scale.

freedom of speach? well, if that is the case stop moderating my coments.

From George Washington to Barack Obama! Is it safe to say that the United States is in a massive state of decline and has been quite honestly for many years! Where are all of the renaissance minds out there!

From George Washington to Barack Obama! Is it safe to say that the United States is in a massive state of decline and has been quite honestly has been for many years! Where are all of the renaissance minds out there!

I like Obama, but what does "working across the table" means? It means giving in.. just like the current congress that has to work across the table to get any work done, but in the end it means "giving in or giving up." This nation is great and each should be allowed to give their clean and clear input. The majority vote and the decision is made. Concensus is a nice ideal, but the reality is "truth" must prevail. Yes, we have concensus that we must protect our nation from terrorist and fight them on their turf, but what we got was preemtive attack on nations we feared that turned out not to be our true number one enemy. We created a monster while trying to catch a small bandid. Now we have many more bandids to fight. Bush said he's "a uniter not a divider" and what we got was trickery and false promises. We should never vote based on rhetorics and charm, but on genuine action and truth. Needless to say, I like Clinton - because I know where she stands and I believe a woman that is able to stand up to strong armed republicans is more of a man than any male senators out there. She's twice as impressive than I can imagined and she has proven to give up so much for the people. She never stopped being a public servant even when she was the first lady. Most first lady spend their times at tea parties and looking pretty - Mrs Clinton was working on universal healthcare. It says alot about her "true" conviction to serving "the people." I think Obama is a great senator and a great person…I would totally vote for him, but I think Clinton is just an amazing person. She has been able to do so much even while the world continues to expects women to be subserviant housewives….Good luck to both candidates…Save this nation from its current turmoil…

What would a Republican express support for Obama?

Because Obama is speaking of being a leader of the 'United States', and that includes, Democrats, Republicans, and Independents.

I really doubt they are afraid of Hillary. They have spent years preparing attacks for her because they assume that she will be the Democratic nominee. The General Election with her will be ugly. The Republican Attack vs the Clinton Attack.

With Obama - most attacks aimed at him has backfired. His message has been mostly aimed to lift people up, to give people 'hope', have a 'can do' attitude despite the odds. Most people wants this, even the cynics - but the cynics don't believe in it.

He has provided a great service to the American people. He has demonstrated his ability to bring people together … well, most of them. The cynics will be slow to come because they don't have faith based on what they have experienced in the past - the party of division.

This is a window of opportunity for America when such a great man comes forward to serve the country, and I hope they choose wisely. Words can be powerful. They can inspire the mass. Once the mass gets engaged and put their minds toward some activities, they can really change and transform things.

The article is very interesting. If Obama got the nomination I would vote for him, but I don't think he has a chance in He!!, To win. We would have record-breaking turnouts at the November's polls by white southerner. To me America is no different than the time of our grand parents, instead of hoses, the law, and ignorance they (people of power) use under funded schools the majority of them are black, a false since of equality and pipe dream of work hard to achieve the American dream. The governor’s endorsement is a message to white people to not worry; a Republican will remain in office if Obama gets the nomination.

HMMMM why do the conservatives want Obama to win the Nomination?
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A. They have much better chances to win the white house.
B. Obama has converted them to see the light. And now they are switching partys.
C. A Psychic told them to.

If you think that there is a more prevalent glass ceiling for women in politics than African Americans, you haven't looked at the numbers. Currently Mr. Obama is the only African American in the senate, whereas there are 16 women. The first female governor was Nellie Ross in 1925; an African American governor was not elected until 1990. Electing either Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama would be historic, but it is true that non-white politicians have a harder time winning than women. The underlying issue that the governor is trying to address is that many African Americans won't vote for a black person because they assume he/she cannot possibly win. This op-ed is simply a message to the South Carolina electorate to choose the candidate they really want to win. It's nice to see someone in that … other … party to get something so sensitive so right.

There lies the experience: divide and rule, get what you want, and say sorry later.

OBAMA IS THE MAN WE NEED IN OFFICE RIGHT NOW!!!

THIS IS WHY AMERICA IS HAVING PROBLEMS MOVING FORWARD, AMAZING HOW RACE REMAINS A SOUR ISSUE IN THIS COUNTRY. WELL IF WE DO NOT GROW UP, THE REST OF THE WORLD WILL MOVE ON.

That what I am talking about Obama bringing repulicans, demoncrate, indepents together, Thats why I am voting for Obama because he wants us to unite as American as One. I commend the Gov of Sc because what republicans in the south will support a demoncrate especially a African American for president. Look it seem like Obama is changing American as we speak now. Because I see alot of politician jumping on his campaign side. We need more gov like Sc governors.

REPUBLICAN Governor Sanford has been mentioned many times as a serious potential republican vp candidate. Can't you people see what's going on here? They want to run against Sen. Obama. You all forget the great economy, empowered middle class, historic $$ surplus created by bill clinton and the democrats. Wake up, Hillary is the best candidate, totally prepaired to be president and she's also a woman. What's not to like! Barack will be ready in 8 years, but he is not there yet, black or not!

Oligarchy: a form of government where political power effectively rests with a small elite segment of society (whether distinguished by wealth, family or military powers).

Great Definition and appropriate given where we are in Americas history.

On endorsements:

Hillary got most of here endorsements early on and therefore are not news, there is no bias here just poor timing on the part of the Clinton campaign. They announced their endorsements when no one was paying attention.

Red state democrats are leaning towards Obama. Why? They are tires of losing in their state and want someone who has a chance of carrying a red state. Even Hillary admits she can't do this.

Finally, Hilary is becoming more divisive by the day. He comment the other day in front of a large Latino crowd - "No woman is illegal"

Politically it will push away men, leaning republicans and lndipendants.

It is also starting a Gender War. America is divided enough we do not need a high ranking politician creating another fissure.

I do not understand why everyone thinks Hillary would be a "more electable" candidate than Obama in the general election. People know everything there is to know about Hillary and they have already made up their minds, there is little, if any, room for her to win new votes in the general. Republicans despise her and she is even divisive among Democrats. I neither like nor dislike HRC, but I will guarantee another Republican president if she wins the primary. I do not know if Obama will win the general or not, but he has more of a chance. This movement behind Obama is real, it is not a media conspiracy as some of you have suggested. I have talked to my Republican friends and they truly and sincerely like Obama, not all of them will vote for him, but they like him. All of this cynicism is exactly what he is fighting against and there are a lot of people receptive to that message right now, from all walks of life. I am very sick of partisanship and dirty tactics, which is why I like Obama. He is what this country needs right now!

P.S. If Obama talked about his race as much as Hillary (and her supporters) talked about her gender, people would revolt… Obama is running as a person, not a gender or a race…

I fought hard for the ERA when I was young and every pay raise and position i have held ever since. Young women ….wake up you got what you have because of strong women like Hillary Clinton.

I don't like my boss but he does his job very well. You and I don't need to like our bosses but they better be able to do their job so that we continue to be employed. Hillary whether you like her or not has the experience and you can't take that away from her. She is a leader, a change maker (she is a woman and that is a change in itself), and a fighter. I want those qualities in the next president. I already had a beer with this one and look where that got us.

With Hillary comes Bill. At this juncture in American history we need him to help with healing our image abroad and undoing the mess we are in.

I would rather have Hillary than anyone else. I can live with someone I don't like. She is the voice of experience and leadership. I want a driver's license not a learners permit running my country.

I agree with Gov. Sanford. An Obama presidency would turn a page in our collective dark history- both black and white. I think Obama's presidency would have a seismic affect here and around the world- even more so than a Clinton presidency. Yes, as a black woman, I am saying that in this case the race would trump the gender. We are the greatest nation on earth. All eyes are now and have always been on us. It is time to put our money where our mouth is on this issue.

By the way, I absolutely think Obama is the best candidate. The fact that he is black is a bonus. I would never vote for any candidate solely on the basis of race or gender.

One more issue- if the Gov recognizes the painful past of this country and holds the south largely responsible, why does SC still fly the Confederate flag on the statehouse grounds? In my eyes and the eyes of many black people it is like the Swastika for Jewish people. And as a nation it represents a time when we were most divided and close to self-destruction.

I welcome answers to the Conferate flag question from people who support the flag. I have always wondered about this.

2 points-

First of all, Gov Sanford is a very conservative gov in a red state but he is NOT a party hack. He is a real fiscal conservative who is thoughtful and speaks his mind and is head and shoulders above the republican gov of my own state.

Second, I don't understand people saying the reps will beat Obama in the general election. Sit back and think about it, any dem will easily hold most if not all blue states this year, but which candidate will put more red states into play. I think Obama is clearly the better candidate in the general which will, as usual, be ultimately decided by independents.

I don't think it's appropriate for any governor to influence their people/voters over who to vote for. It's one thing to endorse someone, it's another to sell their favorite candidate base on their beliefs. Leave that to the voters.

Eddie Zamora

I agree with the person who said "endorses, but won't vote for-RED ALERT"!
How true it is that the GOP wants him to be the candidate. With his thin resume in these hard times, they know they would win if the Democrats nominate Obama!.

I am a black Republican and a Mike Huckabee supporter, but I have a great deal of respect for Barack Obama and his message of hope. While I don't agree with his positions on many issues, I'm reminded of the phrase Pirme Minister Margaret Thatcher spoke after her first meeting with then-Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev, and I'm paraphrasing here for effect: "I like Mr. Obama. We can do business together."

Too many candidates on both sides of the aisle run on a message of fear and division and I reject that. I understand Gov. Sanford's sentiments completely and I think they're sincere. I don't agree that Republicans see Senator Obama as easier to beat than Senator Clinton. Senator Clinton's high negatives and the sense of deja vu her candidacy invokes make her just as vulnerable as Senator Obama, while his message of hope and inclusion and his intangibles, primarily his ability to inspire and lift us up to see our better selves, will attract Democrats and many Republicans and independents as well. Polls consistently show him defeating every possible Republican contender and, while I know polls are not always reliable, they are an indicator of something happening in our country today.

I am sensitive to the notion that the election of a woman to the office of President of the United States has a great deal of historical significance. I don't know if it has more or less symbolic value than electing a black man for President. In the spirit of our divided, hateful nation, maybe someone should take a poll to see which factor constitutes a greater challenge for a nationwide candidate ("Which are you least likely to vote for - a black or a woman?"). One may disagree on using race or gender as a factor in making this decision but how many of us make decisions every day based on a common identity or shared worldview? I condemn no one for their sense of pride toward one of their own, and I commend the Democratic Party for presenting to the electorate a black man and a woman who each have an excellent chance to become President. It is my hope, prayer and life's work to see the Republican Party do the same someday.

Yes, qualifications should be the primary consideration but even then, people differ on that score. Do qualifications equate to length of service or judgment? Are life experiences and achievements outside of Washington equally important? Should only elected office, where an individual had to stand before the voters as their own person and have their ideas validated at the ballot box, be considered? Should the "coattail" effect of being the spouse of a former President be a factor? Reasonable people can disagree on these points.

Moreover, I don't believe that electing one person or another to the office means the end of the empire. The ideal of the United States of America is bigger than any one person. As a person of faith, I believe that whoever ends up as our President is there because God intended for them to be there. Romans 13 begins with the words, "Obey the government, for God is the one who put it there. All governments have been placed in power by God." In spite of the intemperate language and hateful comments on these boards, we will still have an orderly transition of power in January 2009 as we have for hundreds of years, and that is worthy of celebration and gratitude.

Ultimately, I believe the next President will be someone who has a vision for the future and can uplift us as a nation. People like Barack Obama and Mike Huckabee, neither of whom were thought to have a chance against the respective establishments of their political parties, are contending because they are speaking to our hopes and dreams, not our fears, and they offer a message of inclusion. Sometimes it's not the person with the longest resume that wins but the person who speaks to the moment - think Kennedy vs. Nixon. This is an exciting time in American history and I'm thankful to be a part of it.

Hillary is "PACAKAGING" herself….trying to come up with a "PRODUCT" we will BUY…it's so phony, watch her on TV…A Person can only PRETEND to be someone else for so long…the REAL HILLARY is still there…THIS is supposed to be about AUTHENTICITY. She doesn't have any. She has CHANGED and RE-PACKAGED so many times, it's obvious she'll do ANYTHING to be in POWER. That, fellow Dems, is NOT what we need….the Republicans will kill us during the General.

>>> AMY WROTE >>>what bothers me on Obama is:

he was not raised i this country
his muslim background
not enough of experience
>>>>>>>>>>>>

HE WAS not raised muslim at all .
how many times are will this horse be beat ??

simply follow his life from 20 yrs old
he has done a lot of great things .

amy either you have not really looked at him or you are a liar

peace

All it means is that Republicans want Obama as nominee so that it will be easy to fry him during general election. Else if he was so impressed then why didn't he vote for him. Again all talk just like Obama

Translates to "we can beat this guy but not Hillary".

OBAMA's message is resonating with Republicans also - INCLUSION! This is a strong and well regarded endorsement for Obama and the Democratic Party! GO OBAMA 08!

Katie, Katie, you strike me as someone who would follow Jim Jones and the likes of him, look at the facts. Who was the first to mention MARTIN LUTHER KING, if that isn't a race card, I don't know what is. Talk of slaves etc. I've only heard these from Obama.

Boyce Baumgardner wrote something very common and very stupid: "Why isn't anyone talking about Obama's Muslim background? Does he beleive in "In God We Trust" and will he resite the Pledge of Allegiance?"

He has not muslim background. He was not raised as a muslim. He is a christian and during his childhood in Indonesia he went to a PUBLIC school.

So, so much for trying to smear the man just because his middle name is Hussein, a name that is about as common in the middle east and in Indonesia as the name Joe is in the USA.

But, please keep up the attacks. The more the public sees what nasty slime this is, the more they are going to side with the DEMS anyway.

Disgusting. Just disgusting. But to be expected out of the extreme right-wing playbook.

Hello everyone, Does anyone love America anymore.
This is interesting, however, I believe the whole point is for us to stop bickering and concentrate on what we have in common.

I don't know one person in the military who is more concerned about someone race than they are about keeping each other safe.

I believe that all of you whether you are democrat, republican or independent, need to take a moment and look at yourself in the mirror and say what do I want America to be like in another 5, 10, 20 years and what can I do positively to help us get there.

Based upon the messages I have been reading on many of the blogs, if we had a terrorist attack we would be of more help to our enemies than to ourselves.

People, we need to change our thinking, and get rid of the hate. I trust that you will heed the message of Senator Obama and work to unite this country, we have been divided far too long and we need a united country that will work together on issues, not try to 1 up the other person.

Anyway I am a Proud American, I believe we can Be Better and Do Better.

Try it ! It works.
Blessings,
GA in VA

LOL,,,,, I understand your frustration with base-less comments. As a republican in these times I'm sure you know what I am talking about . My problem with this story is the govenor isnt really backing Obama when he says he probably wont be voting for him,, but,,,, get where I am going with this ?,,, just one person's opinion here,,,,when a rep crosses party line at election time and endorses a dem, one has to wonder if it's genuine or trickery.

OF COURSE a Republican senator is going to endorse Barack Obama… because he knows that Obama doesn't stand a chance against McCain - who WILL win his party's nomination.

Many people may be tempted to think putting Hillary back in the White house would bring back the economic successes of the 90's under Bill- that is wishful thinking or to rightly put it, "fairy tale thinking"!! Washington insiders just can't be trusted to bring anything new. Like Romney rightly said, "you will need an outsider to change Washington" Washington needs an overhaul. What we can experience is a Democratic Revolution!!! A challenge to the status quo! I think anyone who challenges the status quo would be my candidate. I call that Genuine Change!!
Change doesn't come through experience alone. Actually, the ability to motivate and unify people is very important to get the job done.

Hay dreamers why he support Obama?? Because Obama will be so easier to rip apart any other democratic candidate for republican in election. See the future not just dream for a while

Survey says…. by these postings… united instead of divide.

Obama 08

What a surprise! Another Republican saying he wants Obama!
They must think we're all fools.
The media (esp. CNN) is blatantly pushing Obama. It won't work.

wow

the drum beats for barak .

hope is alive .

we must pull together as one .

peace

This race issue is really a generational gap. the under 35 crowd was mostly raised in such a multi-cultural environment, that I don't think Obama's race is even noticed. I forget about it until some old hangover from the 60s mentions how historic it is (or tries to steal headlines by going off about the word "lynching").

We're definitely maturing as a country and these old people gots to go. Who cares if he's black? He's just as much white. He's Obama.

Since 2008 is a democrat's race to loose, I think Obama though seems to be the most likeable across party lines, come election day, is America really ready to vote a black president? If it is so, I think the country has really come a long way in the last few years. If I know that for sure, I would certainly consider voting for him definitely considering Hillary got quite a baggage with her. But Obama needs to isolate himself black politics and black pleasing rhetoric as that would backfire and make him look like a president who is for minorities and poor.

Also, I don't think its fair to look at Hillary as a mean, angry, overbearing, power hungry woman as the media portrays her and look at her convictions and beliefs as well.

Unfortunately on the republican side, the establishment's push for Romney now seems to loose steam, look for them to start backing Guiliani or Thompson over Mccain or Huckabee.

It's refreshing to see the Governor of South Carolina lift up a new leader with a new politics at the right time and it makes me feel good. Obama's campaign "yes we can" will overcome a lot of the attitudes and feeling from the past in the south and yes in the north, and the east and the west. America is falling in love with a change we can believe in, so take time to enjoy it and stop playing hard to get…you know you love Obama and he loves you back….Obama '08, yes we can y'all.

She found her voice. What that means is she found a strategy to win votes. She is as phony as the day is long.

WHAT BAFFLES ME is that the Candidates and EX Presidents that SAY they care so much about the Democratic Party and the People of America SO MUCH. But yet don’t know how to get out the way when it is clearly NOT their time. Just amazes me.

The Clinton’s time has PASTED and so has Edwards. ( But they all just hang on like a old Cold sore) to the very end.

It shows how they all just get caught up in themselves and forget about us. The Clinton’s knew all about “Out with the OLD and in with the NEW when they ran in 1992. Now they are the OLD and can’t seem to get past their EGOS long enough to just step aside and let this man, Obama lead the Democratic Party.

Obama will bring new voters out which will get more Congressional seats for the Democrats so things can get done for a change. Obama has cross over appeal to Republicans and Independents. But I guess at some point all that became back seat issues for the Clintons/Edwards HUGH EGOS

An intelligent and thoughtful editorial. Disregarding my instant reaction of cynicism, he does speak truth.

The important thing is to avoid voting for a candidate because they'd be the first. That goes for Obama, Clinton, Romney — anyone who makes a "making history claim."

I think I can respect Obama the most on this level, because he's never played the race card, while Hillary does play the gender card and Romney is a sleaze.

Obama's already uniting our country if he can get a republican governer to praise him.

God Bless America
Obama '08

Many Republicans have complimented Obama lately.
I'm surprised so many are falling for this ploy of theirs!

I'm sure this governor hopes Obama is the nominee. He knows he can't carry the state of South Carolina in the general election.

You people make me laugh. When I see these comments that the republicans want Obama as theyre candidate because "they will make mincemeat out of him" where do you get that. If anything they would want Hilary as the candidate because then republicans could unite against her. We all know that republicans hate Hillary, her being the the democratic nominee would most definitely energize anyone who is conservative or right leaning. Now Obama they don't even know how to deal with him, if you notice he is the ONLY candidate talking about working with both sides which America is screaming for. No more hyper-partisanship and Hillary sorry to say is a symbol of that. The more conservatives that lean toward Obama just strengthens that argument, so why would republicans want him to be the candidate? He also has the ability to reach out to the independents as well, the democratic candidate to do that. I think you all need to stop with conspiracy theories and realize this. Either that or get Hillary to change her campaign slogan and make some appeals to the right as well.

In response to you dimwits talking about Obama being Muslim:

I hear Hillary is really a transplant from the planet Omicron Persei 8. That's why she has no 'emotions' and no 'soul'. I mean, did you even SEE a tear when she 'cried'? Coincidence? I think not. No emotions. No soul. Not human. Everyone, spread this around! America, no, the world has to know!!!!

The "Times Newspaper" in London, England has an article on Hillary's thinking, it refers to her statement about the Civil Rights Act only happening because a President LBJ was able to push it through to pass; therefore, with Hillary's thinking Nelson Mandela wouldn't have gotten anywhere without FW de Klerk, India owes its' independence to Ernest Bevin, not Ghandi, and of course AMERICA is free today thanks largely to the politically experienced Lord Shelborne, rather than dreamers like George Washington and his friends. The reply to this article was that it is better to have the "dreamer" than someone who goes along with the status quo! Looks like America is going for the Dream, America Has a Dream, that today we will be united, the White House will not be divided, no more scandalmongers.

John: If anyone is stupid it's you. The SC Rep Governor Sanford is saying it as is,

but seeing that your intelligence is so limited, one can expect nothing better from

you.. Oh yes if for any reason Hillary Clinton wins the Pres; Nomination, SHE WILL NOT WIN THE PRESIDENCY….

SO LET IT BE WRITTEN, SO LET IT BE DONE!

You know what tony a. whether i watch Tv or not, i can feel it to my self that Republican can win this 2008 election.If you think that Obama is a TALE ? sory to say for me His not.And i dont want to compare Hilary and Obama to Mc Cain,because their nothing to him..And those 2 democrats candidates were LIAR. probably your one of them.I cant blame you,Vote for your candidate!and I vote mine to…………..LOL

Republicans love to hate Hillary!! She excites their base.
Some repubs respect Barack and that confuses their base! They dont have hard facts on Obama.
No wonder the Governor is just falling short of endorsing Obama.

Hillary is leading Nationally in the polls by 13% (49% to 36%) over Obama. Why? Because she IS the MOST QUALIFIED for the job.

HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON OUR 44th AND FIRST WOMAN PRESIDENT!!! Let's make real history and show the world that we do believe in equal rights for women!

I have enjoyed reading everyone thoughts and opinion. Nice to know that others think like me.
The Gov. of SC is just covering his political career and being politically correct as well as doing his Republican job which I think is make sure that they destroy the Clinton campaign because they are not stupid Obama will not win a general election and I doubt if he will take the nomination. But let us look at making some real history instead of the two being on seperate tickets why can't Obama be VP then we would have the best of both in terms of history and in terms of a change we would experience, know how and freshness working together to make some significant change.
I am an Afric an American Female and Obama is not my candidate Hillary is. She talks beyond the speech that someone else writes and they deliver, Obama is a great speaker, he delviers well but that is not the only ticket one needs. He spent his time in the Senate promoting his books which was his stepping stone to making his announcement surely no one believes that all of those months were he played like he was not sure if he would run for president he was running when he did the book tour not sure who paid for that.
He talks about his leadership but what leadership has he demonstrated while he was in the Senate, Hillary did not get bills and changed made as a Senator by talking only to Democracts she has had to work with Republicans to achieve what she has so where did people decide that she is so polarizing.
Is that something that that people decided on their own or did they get there with teh help of the medial espcially CNN (the Obama Channel) and Fox (The Republican channgel) CNN made a big deal today about Bill Clinton statement re: Obama and fairy tale however they did not play the tape in its entirity and if they had the public would have known that the last statement re: farily tale was in reference to his 2 min discussion on Obama voting record compared to Hillary voting record and that Obama has missed many of the votes which allows him to say I did not vote for something but he leaves off I was not there.
Bottom line is Obama is not a saint,, he is a man and he has and will make mistakes but I guess we excuse men for making mistakes and beat up on women for whatever they do — maybe that is why we do have currently more women being abused in this country then black men and we all know that abuse is about power and control
I backing Hillary, and I agree with the person who said be watchful of the Republicans they have a true political machine and they will do anything to maintain control
RS

Is there anyone else who's concerned that conservative democrats and republican governors are endorsing Obama. Hello? CLINTON 08!

THIS HAD BEEN ENTIRELY DEBUNKED. OBAMA HAS NO MUSLIM BACKGROUND!

he had never even been a muslim. His father was a moderate muslim from Kenya (a predominantly Christian nation) but his father turned ATHIEST. Obama's white mother had been a Christian all her life, and so has Obama

Obama's father left when Obama was 2. Obama never got to even know his father!

Out of all the candidates, Obama has never pulled the race card and the Clinton camp keeps coming out with them. Obama is really a man of great integrity and dignity and has never resorted to personal attacks or distorting and disparaging anyone's record. He sure points out distinctions but he's never misrepresented them in any debate.

Lastly, Obama was BORN AND RAISED d in this country. He's only lived abroad in Southeast Asia for less than 4 years. Obama finished elementary school here, he went to junior high school here, and he went to high school here, and went to the Ivy Leagues Columbia University and Harvard Law where he was the first African American president and served in the State Legislature of Illinois for 8 years!

JUST BECAUSE YOUR CANDIDATE ISNT DOING WELL IN THE POLLS DONT DENIGRATE OTHERS AND INSTEAD FOCUS ON POLICY DISTINCTIONS AND STOP INVOKING RACIAL INSULTS OR COMPLETE FALSEHOODS. I'M NOT FOR EITHER CANDIDATE (I'M FOR HUCKABEE 09!) BUT SERIOUSLY THE MUDSLINGING ISNT COMING FROM OBAMA. LETS FOCUS ON THE ISSUES.

Roger or what do u call yourself. do u really watch tv? it has been shown like a million times. he said it and he is not denying it. he said obama was a —- tale

Go Hillary!! Everyone I know in California is backing you. We can hardly wait for Super Tuesday!

With the success of Obama' "I've been to the mountain" bologna, I'm quite surprised. You'd think that Anthony Robbins, the inspirationa speaker, could have had a successful run against Bush back in 04. The way people just completely ignore the fact that Baracka Hussein Obama has no experience and seem to blindly follow the man, …. this really scares me. It's worse than the blind faith put in George W Bush. People are just so gullible. it's scary.

People, turn off the TV and read some history books. Then start reading some papers and ignore the political stories. Then ask yourself if you honestly think that Obama has any aptitude to handle the day to day running of a major super power. If you are honest with yourself, you'll know the answer.

What other candidate gets this type of praise from leaders of a different spectrum? Obama is an amazing dude, and most people will not realize it until we grow old and look back in history. He's a modern day phenom.

Obama 08′

Who is the next president of the United State? The Worse republican candidate again.It is simple because Democrats have the wrong candidate.

Why Amy I agree with you, we should have a President with excellent judgment. I now see what you see in Obama. I mean anybody who can make judgments about going to war without any of the intelligence information must be a prophet or something. Right, he wasn't in the Senate at the time so he had no idea of the intelligence information they received, yet he could make that important of a decision. That's exactly what I want my commander in chief to do.

But Obama offers us a dream…well eventually you have to wake up from that dream and the war is still gonna be there, this ensuing recession is still gonna be there, this health care mess is still gonna be there. Is Obama planning on hoping his way through the Presidency.

Hillary's the only one focused on the real issues. All anyone can talk about is CHANGE. While Obama's still running through the flowers in Hopeland, Hillary just proposed a 70 bil plan to stimulate this sinking economy. That's the change I want, more change in my pocket.

Amy, I will get back to you. Hang in there.
Thank you for the hillaryhub website. I love it!

Living in Columbia SC I must honestly say that I have a new fond respect for Gov. Mark Sanford. WOW!! I am at a lost for words……….I would've never expected this coming from him at all being goverend by Mr. Sanford but he always seemed like a noble man.

http://facts.hillaryhub.com/

I agree with Barbara's :
"When I see Obama and hear him speak, he is not including me, he is excluding me. He is speaking to the youth, he is saying experience doesn't count, he is saying we are too old to change, to move forward, to bring people together. Senator Clinton has brought people together and when change comes through her efforts it won't have to be re-written a dozen times to correct the flaws in the rush to deliver the promise of sheer idealism.

Senator Obama believes leadership is from the bottom up. The military, the management courses, the corporations I have worked for have all touted that: TRUE LEADERSHIP LEADS FROM THE TOP DOWN. We need someone to take charge and who EMPOWERS those to take responsibility, to participate and effect change. That someone is HILLARY!!!"

this is my addition:

what bothers me on Obama is:

he was not raised i this country
his muslim background
not enough of experience

preacher's way of rallying -( I am not able trust someone who is using this way of influencing people - too much emotions = brainwashing - these ways scare me, push me away. From the candidate I need facts, ability to be calm, reasonable, passionate, caring for people -but not shouting, and preaching! - keep this for church. If someone start shouting and preaching, I go away….it does not work for me. People act as he would be superstar, not political person….you can get this kind of excitement with superstars, not politicians…..we need a politician, leader, not a "star") is he masking the lack of real content by making masses to get excited by this rap-preacher style, by using the "in" words which actually do not mean anything else but the words???

so far I did not hear him answer the questions when I watched some of the debates. It was always some talking out of real answer…for whatever reason.

What kind of experience are you saying he should have, that he doesn't already have Emily N? Don't be fooled by Hillary's claim because she has poor judgement as she showed in voting for the Iraq war and not even reading the report.

Presidents don't manage. They lead. Presidents will be surrounded by advisors. The experience I want my President to have is leadership. Because unless we get a President who can present a vision that republicans, democrats and idnependts can rally behind — we won't get anything done. It was Leaders with great visions who founded our country, freed slaves, brought voting rights, put man on the moon and brought us out of a depression.

Hillary claims she just now has "found her voice" after 35 years? No thanks. Big change, needs big vision. I don't want a manager. I want a leader. Obama offers us strong leadership and excellent judgement.

Has anyone really wondered why a lot of Republicans are saying Barack Obama is a great candidate???? Wake up folks!! The Republicans are not saying that out of the goodness of their heart, they say it because they know they can beat him! They do not want to run against Hillary Clinton, because they know they would loose. Think about it!!

"because South Carolina and the South as a whole bear a heavier historical burden than the rest of our country on that front"

So the South, especially SC, should elect Obama? This is not college. This is the presidency. On-the-job training is not ideal when you are running the country.
This is not the right time to vote by affirmative action. America needs to vote for the best candidate, the one who knows what she will do to make America great, and the one who has worked all her life to make life better for everyone.

maybe we need to vote for the candidates that have strenght, experience and are patriotic! clinton/richardson

So anybody?? No comments that a Republican praises Obama because they are scared of Hillary? How was with Rowe praising Hillary because they are scared of Obama as some smart supporters said yesterday? Blind, blind, blind…

This is the best endorsement yet for Brack Obama. It's time to recognize the better candidate, the better leader, and the man with a longer track record than Clinton. Clinton's experience is primarily as a First Lady. Does twenty years with season tickets at home plate make you a star Yankee pitcher? No - that's not experience. Hillary Clinton's years in the Senate is her experience.

America is ready for a new generation in the White House, with a fresh point of view, and someone with a level head. Go Obama in 2008!

The reality is that no president is going to have a mandate in office. S/he has to work with congress to get things done.

And if you're walking in with a divisive, polarizing rhetoric, it will make it that much harder to accomplish anything.

Obama's willingness to reach across the aisle will enable him to actually accomplish some of the goals he's set out

Hillary will walk right into warfare and the distraction of partisan battles.

And secondly, no president governs alone. S/he has to have the intellect to draw together the brightest and the best for their cabinet, which is something that Obama will be able to do. Hillary is just too polarizing for Republicans to work with her.

THE GOP want an OBAMA nominee the way I want Guiliani, there are kinks in the armor. But how do you get these through. The GOP is good about screening…they are sweating a Huckabee win, and will probably figure out how to stop him. Obama has a very thin resume. Rove is behind the scene probably helping his candidacy along until the general. No one heading into a recession is going to take a chance on someone they are not certain about. And Obama has an arrogant, ugly side. I personally want his aura to stay in tact so the Democrats will pull from his charisma bank.

I think the gov may not openly support him but in the secret of the voting booth would very possibly vote Obama instead of any Republican. No one with any insight (yes, that excludes Bill and his frau) can not be overwhelmed at the American success story that Obama is, his compassion, and his intelligence.

For those who believe the Republicans are so afraid of a Hillary victory, they're supporting Barack — don't you know that the Republicans have a snowball's chance in heck of winning against ANY Democrat???? Bush, Cheney and company have almost destroyed this country. We Americans (well, many of us, anyway) are not stupid enough to stick to the sad status quo.
I support the Democratic nominee, whoever s/he may be.
Record turnout in the Democratic primaries indicates I am not alone…

Hillary as President would continue the division of this country.
She represents hatefulness and revenge.
She hides her records.
Her husband rants at her opponents.
Our country cannot afford 4 more years of hating the President.
ABC!

I have become cynical to the core. My first thought was that he is probably in cahoots with Karl Rove. But then again…..

I love my state (South Carolina), but fear my government — mostly a bunch good ole boy dip sh**s.

Gov. Sanford must be one of those republicans that whispers to Barack Obama that they support him.

Barack Obama does transend through poilitics, race, and gender. It's amazing how many different types of people are behind him…

He is a bit of fresh air not seen before.

TRAITOR!!!

We Americans should be united, whether we support Obama or Hillary or McCain or Huckabee. Don't get so carried away blogging that you become cynical and angry and small. Together we can all rise above the pettiness. I really appreciate the GOP governor sticking out his neck to say positive things about a leading democrat candidate. I think we should all take a cue from him. 2008 is a year of uniting, building, fixing. We need to have the faith and hope and optimism to bring America out of the shadows the 21st century has cast on our country. Thank you Mr. Sanford.

UNITING people in HATRED is NOT WHAT America needs…

It would have been another nod from South Carolina if the governor was a Dem.

As a Democrat, I put little weight when a Republican Governor thinks so highly about someone and he will not endorse him. That sounds a lot like the South I grew up in (Mississippi). Say one thing in public and do the opposite behind their back. I hope that he is sincere in his remarks, it seems like a Republican playbook is beginning to be written. I truly think the Republicans are hoping to get to run against Obama-After all, Karl Rove gave him advise on how to beat Hillary. Who has ever heard of giving the opposite side advise and compliments unless they have an agenda-it doesn't take an Einstein to figure that out.

I wish CNN would cover the issues and stop covering gossip related to the campaigns. Where is Obama's economic plan? He has great writers and deivers a powerful speech but I see no plans or actions to back up his words. His campaign demonstrates his wesknesses and why he is not quite ready to lead the nation.

Yep . I will believe you LOL if he wins the nomination, it will be nice to have another elephant for at least 4 more years. NICE TRY

If Clinton is the nominee Bloomberg will probably run. Then yeah (sarcasm)… 4 more years for the gop.

Sure he does, he wants to coddle the African-American population for future elections.

Republican Governor Sanford's praises for Obama is a big blow for Hillary, who won NH primary just days ago.

Prof. Reich, a Bill's former adviser, is right. "Hillary lacks conviction of anything."
Obama can convince across the aisle. Hillary cannot even convince Bill's friends.

Shantell, Detroit, MI…. When pray tell, and why have you demoted General Powell to Col? and for your information, i will never be heard saying "President Powell " aint going to happen.

Well, the Gov of S.C. is certainly bending over backwards to prove he's not a racist, but he just proved to all of America that he's a sexist! Otherwise, why would it be of more significance to vote for a half Afro-American than a woman?

Neither one of these issues should be playing ANY role in a democratic society!! Americans do not vote on the basis of these prejudicial things — we vote for the most qualified candidate, period! Suggesting that race or sex either one should affect a voter's decision is completely undemocratic. This is a democracy after all. At least last time I checked…

Do we need Universal Critical Thinking Classes?

If Obama wins the democrat nominee, these same republicans that claim to like Obama will eat his lunch.

nadeem

Who with more than (1) brain cell would want the support of a Republican Governor?

This only shows how AFRAID the Republicans really are about running against HILLARY!

In this case, a women prez, particularly one riding on her husband's resume, would represent nothing historic. Hillary's already had her time in the White House. It's time to give someone else a chance.

Republicans like Obama. The this is a set of for them to defeat him if he is the democrat nominee. Then we will have 8 more GOP years.

Governor Sanford of SC is praising Obama, because he is black? someone with no substance to be the next prestident? Isn't it it is an easy target for the Republican? All the Republicans are better qualified than Obama to be the next leader. Obama is not the reality of american dream nor a real symbol for change. He is great in his sermons to influence people like the Anonymous…. wake up.

Hillary go, Hillary. You are the best.

i pray and hope that as a nation, we see that it is with great excitement that people now look at the current state of u.s politics.i thank the people of new hamshare and iowa for setting the pace by looking at who is best for america.if you ask me i belive change is in, by this i mean new blood like barack obama will do well for the country if not i belive america would have lost a great chance to become so much of a greater country .let us get new wine in newwine skins rather than so called new wine in the same oldwine skin.Its time to go for great and not settle for ok because in the present world thats no longer good enough.
i belive the excitement has just began,can you feel it?

The Democratic primary is very clear.

Vote for Obama is a vote for Hope, the future, and change.

Vote for Clinton is a vote for the past and same old partisanship.

Remember what happened when the last Clinton followed Bush into the White House, it was followed by another Bush. End the Monarchy, return the country to Democracy!

Nice. I wish the article could had included his whole, uninterupted comment though. I like Obama. I used to say all the time i'd vote for Hillary. She was the only person to bring the troops home before. Not anymore. I DO NOT like mud-slinging against Hillary though. But when the point is made that she in fact has NO experience, it makes me want to know if that's true. In fact, in a way it is ture. She rode on the back of Bill. You would of not know Hillary if it wasnt for Bill Clinton. Another fact. Plain and simple. She has a great record when it comes to children and women. But foreign policy isnt her way. Being the presidents wife isnt foreign policy unless Bill Clinton revealed classified information with her which is against the law. Bill Clinton isnt running, Hillary is. When I heard Obama's victory speech in Iowa, it made me tear up. Im semi conservative and semi centrist-liberal but man that guy has a great vision. I just registered to vote, and ready to help at the polling stations not for obama but the country to inject myself into the process and help it out, whatever opinion you have.

But like I said, Bill's not running. He should just go away! When Bill Clinton talks about Obama and why Obama voted for 300 billion for Iraq, he voted the same way any other American would have voted. He voted for 300 Billion because he knows that without this money our troops have a great chance of breaking down, which means America's Military is now broken, and America is open for attack. Is this great foreign policy experience for Bill and Hillary Clinton? If it is, Vote NO for Hilliary!

You cannot expect to have a Senate Bill rejected by Republicans to withdraw troops from Iaq and then not fund the US troops in Iraq