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Obama Supporters, please name something of substance that Obama has done for this Country other than read speeches written by others. Hillary helped create the schip program. And to you Obama people, that's the State Children's Health Insurance Program. I'm sure most of your children benifit from it. Let's see if Obama's speeches will help pay insurance for your kids. The welfare rolls were cut in half when Billary was in the White House due to programs created to train welfare moms for jobs. It worked. That administration also sent money to states to hire 100,000 new cops to patrol high crime neighborhoods which were overwhelmingly of poor people areras. Not to mention the creation 22 million new jobs and a budget surplus. I'll be waiting Obama speech buyers for some things he's done other than fight to remove mandatory minimum sentences for convicted felons. How would that help the poor communities? Your people has forgotten what The Clintons were doing for you when The right wing Republicans were fighting to oppress you. Talk issues, not speeches!!!

AMERICAN'S UNITED 1-2-3 END THE
CLINTON-BUSH DYNASTY !!!! FOOD FOR THOUGHT SR BUSH AND MR. SLICK WILLY HIMSELF ARE GOOD BUDDIES. END IT! IT HELPS THE RICH, AND DOESN'T HELP THE MIDDLE WORKING CLASS!!! 1-2-3 END THE CLINTON-BUSH DYNASTY!!!

That's it! I have had it with both the Obama and Clinton campaigns! I have decided to vote for Bill Richardson! Oh wait!, he's out the race! Can I right him in? I'd almost prefer Osama or George Clinton!!!!

Big Deal!! One 2 Year Senator endorsing another 2 Year Senator both lacking in experience. She needs to try to get an appointment to his cabinet because the word around Missouri is her next election for office will be very tough for her. And I vote democratic but not for Obama.

Again, who care. This woman is a freshman congresswoman. How much influance should does this woman hold. The Obama supporters are doing back flips I'm sure.

I do have to say though – these politicians who are supporting Obama – I certainly hope that when Hillary Clinton wins the White House – I hope they get sent to political siberia. These idiots do not need to be holding any type of leadership positions.

how come cnn does not post news when Clinton gets endorsements.
cnn is worst news channel in the face of the earth.

You know maybe their all backing Obama becuase they know if he wins, he'll be the easy one to push around while in office. Why else back a presidential canidiate with no real exprienance. If you want to see change then look what Clinton as done already and see what she will do in the future. If you couldn't see her run for president four years ago then you must be really blind.

I am an Independent Afro-Rican. I looking for someone who is fresh, smart and articulate. I am supporting Barack Obama because he fit that bill. I hope Floridians will make up for that major blunder that was made in the 2000 election by putting bush in the White House. We as a country has lost our dignity and respect around the world and we need to regain that. ( evil is lurking in the bushes ). I feel, the republicans have had their time and the country is in a major crisis. We are in a war that should not have taken place. The Middle Class is being squeezed, Millions are losing their homes, no health care, gas prices has sky rocket, white collar crime has risen to an all time high. CEO's are making billions at the expense of the Middle Class. Some candidates are voicing experience. bush was the governor of Texas, look at the mess, he has gotten this country into. He doesn't want to secure our borders. He doesn't want to do anything about illegas entering into this country. I don't have a problem with people coming to this country for a better life, but there is a process one must follow. I want a person in the White House who will be able to bring both Democrats, Republican and Independents alikr to together and work for the American people not worrying about who gets the credit. ( I thought all three branches of government are suppose to be working for the people. This is suppose to be a government of the people, for the people and by the people )
I believe some politicians don's get it. Technically, I hope, we can get rid of all parties and have politicians, to make application with a resume, to be the president of this country. Matter of fact any governmental office. Homeland
Security is a big joke, we have terrorist in our White House. bush need to be impeached, Nancy Pelosi need to get on her job. Harry need to get on his job.
We to put enough Democrats in office to avoid gridlock. You need at least 65 or more democrats. let us not vote a particular way because you don't like the party vote for the benefit of the country as a whole.

Obama / Oprah??

THAT MAKES ME WANT TO PUKE!!!!!

Obama's intitials say it all....B.O........HE STINKS!!!

Sorry Jimmy it is the Hillary supporters who are most disrespectful. People polled most recently listed the Hillary Clinton campaign and Mitt Romney campaigan as the most negative this selection season.

You are correct that MLK was an American, an American hero. Talking about MLK and for what he stood for and how he achieved it is one thing, but to belittle his (and countless others) efforts is not tolerable. Obama has never compared himself to JFK and MLK as Hillary proposes. He has projected the similiarities in the hope that both men possessed as well as the belief the American people to change.

Obama just picking up more steam.

All of you fanatic Hillary supporters need to take a long look in the mirror. What are you so afraid of?

I was going to vote for a Democrat no matter what, but I definately will support McCain over Clinton after the latest mud-slinging from both her, and her fanatics on this site.

Everything is always about Obama-look at the news-always negative on Hillary positive on Obama-she has several endorsements and never mentioned- maybe all of these people creeping up his butt want a job-remember he wants some of the Clinton regiime if he becomes Pres including Hillary-so that's change and moving forward- and furthermore are we Americans or Afro Americans or Polish Americans, or Russian Americans- it's his people pulling the race card- if Bill 'Clinton would have said that about Huckabee it would have been nothing- so much or uniting the country- and who is copying who-Hillary comes up with an economic stimulus plan then the next thing you know he follows-copy cat not a leader-
ps when they voted on Irag war he wasn't in office yet
wake up people

Go Hillary...

Mcaskil,

Sheryl Crow came out for you as did many people.

Many people went out on a limb for you and had faith in your decision making.

You have failed us all.

You should have stayed out of this one.

This will surely cost you your next election.

Did you ask your constituents who hired you what you should do?

I am deeply sorrowed at your weakness and inability to stand up to the pressure.

The Sheryl Crow song that fits really well here is
"You don't bring me anything but down"

I wonder people speaking of inexperience on the part of Barrack Obama when he has most of the great men of America on his side. Is mr Bill Clinton going to rule America For the 3rd term or is it gonna be done by his wife? Let us not fool ourselves Obama is for the Future while Hilary is for the past.

I thought we were a world of equality. Why does Obama campaign take offense everytime someone brings up Dr. Martin Luther Ling for. Do they think they own the rights because he is of the same race as Obama. Sorry Obama campaign Dr. Martin Luther King was an American first. We do not look at the color of skin or the gender of the canadate. Lets look at the canadates. I fully support Senator Clinton for President solely for what she has been able to do, has already done, and what I feel she can do as President of the United States. I really feel strong she will work to mend our health care crisis, and am sure she will bring our troops home, and help to make us favorable again in the world.

I like Senator Obama for his ambitions, but his supporters are very rude. They call people names when they do not agree. This reminds me of Bush tactics. "MY WAY OR NOWAY." We really need someone who will listen. That would be the Senator from New York Senator Hillary Clinton

"Senator Hillary Clinton for President of the United States"

Thank you, Senator~! Excellent judgement and choice!

Obama is very popular here in the "Metro-East" (Illinois) area of St. Louis. Not that McCaskill represents me, but I am glad to see her endorsement.

CNN is pro OBama. My comment got deleted again.

More and more politicians see thay the world needs a change. while Hilliary is a viable candidate to take this country to another level, i believe that Obama is the agent of change. As an black man I didnt think Obama would not get the vote from states that are predomiantely white voters, but oh was I so wrong. Go Obama.

Obama is being backed up by good governors and senators. They must be seeing what I see. Go Obama we love you and I hope you love us back!

Brilliant people will always do what is brilliant and make smart choices. I welcome good endorsements too. Go Obama!

Obama is the ONLY candidate who can win the general election. More people would vote against Hillary than vote for her. And thanks to her divisive dirty politics, as a democratic, if she get the primary nod I will abstain from voting for her to send a message: the status quo and your dirty politics will not work now or in the future.

obama/oprah 08 gooooooooooooooooo

Obama/Oprah 08

The white house is not a political dynasty whereby from bush snr. to bill clinton and to bush jnr and to a potential hilary clinton.this is the time for real change. that is change we can believe in .Therefore i think senator BARACK OBAMA is the right choice for the democratic nomination.

Hilary should stop diminishing Dr.martin luther king's efforts on civil rights by saying that it took president johnson signature to realised luther king's dreams on civil rights in 1964.

And bill clinton saying that BARACK OBAMA presidential campaign is the biggest fairytale he has ever seen is a way of injecting racial prejudice and i think as a former president ,he shouldn't be making such comments just because his wife is in the race.

Is time for real change. OBAMA can bring that change.He is eloquent.

If a had a vote ,i will vote for OBAMA. GOD BLESS OBAMA.

RICHARD ESHUN.[LONDON] Political enthusiast

good for him. Keep cruising on Mr. Obama. we are with you all the way!!

In the bipartisan battle of "experience" vs. "change," one thing seems clear: There is no shortage of experience in Washington. If Washington experience came in dozens, it would be a dime a dozen. Washington experience is what led us into the foreign and domestic mess we're in today. What we are short of in Washington is fresh ideas and unifying vision. Put a president with these in the White House, and all that Washington experience can be put to work taking America in a new direction. This is why I support Barack Obama for president.

BUSH (1989 – 1993) – CLINTON (1993 – 2001) – BUSH (2001 – 2009) – CLINTON (2009 – 2017)
That is not change. America needs a fresh face!!! We have to break this dynasty.
Or I guess in 2017 we'll see the following scenario:
JEB BUSH (2017 – 2025)
CHELSEA CLINTON (2025 – 2033)
BARBARA BUSH (2033 – 2041)
JENNA BUSH (2041 – 2045)

For people who say that Barack Obama's endorsements from Washington politicians undermine his agenda of political change, you have to consider what he's trying to accomplish. He wants to bring unity and pragmatism to a prominent role in government; doing so requires embracing a variety of civilians and politicians alike, not rejecting the old guard. The fact that Senator Obama has actually sponsored bills with bipartisan authorship and his personal civility toward his opposition give us a reason to believe that he can succeed in unifying a government where so many others have either failed or not tried.

WHY IS IT THAT PEOPLE LIKE TO MAKE THREATS ABOUT PEOPLE WHO SUPPORT OBAMA OVER CLINTON? ALL I HEAR IS "THE CLINTONS WILL REMEMBER THAT" "THE CLINTONS WILL GET EVEN" "THE CLINTONS ARE NOT HAPPY WITH THAT PERSON, BUT WILL GET EVEN" WHAT'S THE DEAL, MAYBE SOME OF YOU ARE INTIMIDATED AND AFRAID OF THE WRATH OF THE CLINTONS, BUT GUESS WHAT, MILLIONS OF US ARE NOT.

THE BOTTOM LINE IS WHILE HILLARY MAY OR MAY NOT DEFEAT OBAMA, IF YOU INCLUDE THE NUMBER OF VOTERS WHO ARE VOTING FOR OBAMA AND EDWARDS, IT SAYS THAT THEY DON'T WANT HILLARY. IF YOU DEMOCRATS THINK HILLARY WILL BE A REPUBLICAN, THINK AGAIN. THERE WILL BE JUST AS MANY DEMOCRATS VOTING FOR A REPUBLICAN IF HILLARY IS ALL THAT WE HAVE TO CHOSSE FROM.

Everyone Be Cautious...are you sincerely suggesting that Obama could be the anti-christ? That is beyond absurd. But it's the first time I've heard it, so it's original. Seriously, though, it's ridiculous and shame on you.

Obama lacks experience people! what the freak are you thinking?!? he should have waited for the 2012 or 2016 to start running...because then he has a little more under his belt and im sure he could run the country.

Hillary '08!

I love and respect Hillary but she has too many skeletons in her closet to win a general election....

And I personally believe that the people following her are the ones ruining her chances.

1. Bill
2. Her drunk advisers

3...Those suppporters who just say things from the top of their heads.
They are always saying endorsements don't mean a thing.
Yes, endorsement do. They give you super delegates and make more people to believe in what you are doing. It's like having a witness in court who gives a deserving positive testimony on your behave.

Re: FOR OBAMA SUPPORTERS
My dear friend we have seen this web site many times over in several different posts and every one agree that that black church trying to help black communities is not racist. It is like a Jewish or Catholic church serving its people....

This is what I mean by all sorts of people being behind Hillary and ruining her chances.

Mariann Pepitone,

Your entry is despicable, racist, and inflammatory. If you are the type of person that is attracted to the Hillary campaign, she will lose an incredible amount of votes. Please take your racism back to the late 1800’s (that’s the Civil War, since I’m sure you won’t understand) and leave it there. As a Democrat, I find your views much more aligned with the Republican Party and would advise you to attend one of their meetings and join their party. We don’t want bigots in our party.

Hillary crying like a little girl is what tipped the scales in her direction in NH. Nothing else. She saw her huge investment and career going down in flames and started crying because of that. Don't be fooled, she is part of the elitist contigent that runs the country and if elected nothing will change. She will say anything that will keep in the her news and in office. Her promise is the promise of MORE OF THE SAME FROM THE SAME RICH ELITE. She only cares about number one, and number one ain't you. You arn't even number two. Her win in NH has been described as a landslide victory but last time I checked a 2% win is hardly a landslide. Demand term limits, demand campaign finace reform, DEMAND A PAPER TRAIL AT THE POLLS, DEMAND BETTER REPRESENTATION, DEMAND THE ELIMINATION OF THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE.

Well now it all makes sense:

"McCaskill called Clinton "a smart woman...a strong leader" and acknowledged that she had faced strong pressure from her women's group allies to support the former first lady, or at least stay neutral. But she added, it's"important we look forward" and said of her decision, "I feel very strongly about it." The senator said it was her 18-year-old daughter, an Obama supporter, who ultimately urged her off the fence."

Wow whats next is she going to have her 18 year old kid in her office doing her job? Freshman Missouri Sen. Claire McCaskill – don't even bother running again. You're out.

Wow!
That is a wonderful endorsement from a white, female super delegate. Obama all the way!

Who is MasKil ???

Again the Democratic Party will pick a loser in both Hillary and Obama and the republicians will win again. We have let the media choose our candidates. We have the most inexperienced candidates to run. Neither will get Ohio. A must to win. Why doesn't anyone ask them about immiagration or policies or how our they going to pay for it. Demand that they tell of 5 candidates that they will ask for vice president. A lot of Ohio Democrats will vote for McCain over Obama. Anyone thinking the South will vote for Obama with his immigration policy with a recession coming is naive. He is for the wine voter well Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, and West Virginia are suffering. He is for trade policies that hurt the middle class. Ralph Nader will difinitely run and take votes away from him. He has already stated that. Swiftboating will occur on Obama look what happened to Ford in Tennessee. Resko will be a problem. Why did his wife buy the property for Obama? Who do you know will buy land for you without strings. $600,000. This calls on Judgement that he points to. He also has flipped on a lot of his stances. The media has not done its homework I bet the Republician will. Why is it racist to ask about his records. The Republicians won't tip toe around this issue. The elitist have found their candidate however the lunch box voter will vote for their pocket book. Huckabee or McCain or Romney will launch a campaign that Obama is a talker not a doer. Heaven help us if there is an attack. If I was a terriorist organization and wanted to influence the election like they did in 2004 when Osama released his message couple of days before the election. kerry was winning.I wouldn't want a candidate who would talk peace Obama and change the perception of how the Arab world see us. I am deeply disappointed that we again are looking at Obama as a uniter. Bush was suppose to be that and how did that go. People the founding fathers made our government an adversial type of system. They didn't want a kingship. When we make a candidate a savior as Obama has become what disappointment we will have when he fails. As all saviors do on this earth. Change the only way to achieve change he does not talk about. He can't provide it. The only way to achieve REAL change is to vote all incumbents out and start a new. He is getting endorsements from the governors, and congress. Looks to me like it is the establishment. I have voted Democrat for 41 years in Ohio and if Hilliary or Obama is the my parties choice. I will hold my nose and vote Nader or Republican and a lot of my fellow liberal democrats will do the same. Already the local radio stations are talking about his religion and his church. He will have to explain their philosophy and whether he agrees with his pastor. Not standing for principles and voting present will be a problem with a lot of people. Immigration is a big issue in Southern Ohio where native Americans are competing with illegals. The economy is a big issue and trade policies are breaking ohio jobs. Democrats have to look at experience leaders or forget the White House. Remember there are 2 wars going on and never has the voters voted for someone as inexperienced as Obama during a war. Democrats get practical examine the issues, Do not compare Obama with the Kennedy's. Just as Republican are trying to find another Ronald Reagan. There isn't any clones. Judge them on issues.

Hi Mariann Pepitone....Hum, talking about foreigners, funny isn't it how the USA was really created with foreigners. (where did the 13 colonies come from??)..come to think about it, we should ship you back to europe and the only people left there should be native americans.... Grow up...

Besides Senator Obama being fantastic person we must watch for the " dividing agent" that Hillary is... the Republicans are praying for her to be the nominee and them the government machine is going to run over her!!! Go Obama 2008 !!!

What an idiot! First she is a Freshmen so her 'endorsement' means little.

Second, duh! she's in Obama's neighboring state. Once again, duh.

Third, once they air Obama's dirty laundry, she'll be distancing herself from him.

Fourth, it shows her inexperience being suckered into the 'hope' campaign.

Fifth, she's looking for hope and optimism that hasn't been seen in this country for awhile, hmmm, yeah since the 98/99 utopian years, when Billary was last in office.

I'd go on but it's too easy.

Man, Obama has rec'd some of the most rediculous endorsements EVER.

If I were in his position I'm not sure I'd accept all of them just because they are offered, sometimes it is wise to decline an endorsement on principle, for instance the Kerry endorsement.

Claire- if decision was so difficult then why not just stay nuetral. Why pick sides. You should be ashamed of yourself.

You know, it seems a case in point about the politics of hope versus the politics of bitterness. On blog after blog after blog and on "comments" on news story after news story this primary election season (where unless I'm mistaken, Democrats are running against Democrats and ULTIMATELY against Republicans later in the Fall, and Republicans are doing likewise) supporters of one candidate harass, criticize, denigrate, and call supporters of other candidates impolite names.

I'm particular struck in this story with the number of people posting comments who claim (a)to be supporting a democratic candidate, (b)to be from Missouri and (c)to have supported McCaskill in the last election, but now think she's the filthiest piece of political crap because she endorsed someone other than their candidate in this primary election. Sheesh people. Lighten up. Save your vitriol for Al-Qaeda and those in this world fully intent on doing this nation harm, not for people trying to do good even if you don't like them personally or based on their stands on policy.

After 8 years of a president driving a political wedge into this nation's so-called Culture war, I'm sick of this divisiveness. Partisanship is one thing, but viciousness is quite another. Probably why I'd have a heck of a time choosing should the general election be between Obama and McCain.

Obama tells me change is new, I agree (not knowing every election Presidential politicians talk about change and nothing changes).

Obama tells me to hope so i start hoping.

Obama tells me to change, so I change my parents since they are past and status quo.

My friends (fellow Obama supporters) tell me to repeat Hillary hate posts 100 times a day, so I do it. It's a change from my other work.

Obama tells me to convince my other immature youth friends to cheer for change, I do it.

Obama tells me to ignore experience, so I ignore my parents experience of knowing the world as again, they are past and status quo.

I ignore every old person who was served nationally as they are status quo. Your national service doesnt count in the new world of hatred filled starry eyed fairy tale following youths like me.

I agree A Walters:

If Obama Wins I Will defently vote for McCain. Experence alone Obama is to immature to be President

Mariann,

Something tells me they didn't have anyone but white people when you were growing up. You're just as ignorant as the rest of those who have been intellectually, scientifically, and socially LEFT BEHIND.

Some or you posters are really out to lunch, literally. It's no surprise that given a culture in which more Americans watch American Idol and the Bachelor that Obama would be the latest 'Idol' to which people become besotted. An empty suit who really has said nothing. True he gives nice speeches but I can get the same by going to church. What are his policies, the answer is: Change, but change what? No answer from him there.

He really thought this would be a cake walk because he listened to all the hype from his backers about being the great white hope. Also Black Americans should be worried because they think he will address black issues, he won't. They thought the same thing about Clarence Thomas but once he got the Supreme Court he turned into a black version of that mutt Scalia. You'll notice he never mentions race on the campaign trail, he only does that in private meeting with black ministers. So in short he's running as an educated, non-threatening black person that some but not all whites can feel good about. If he gets the nomination he will loose because he can write the south off. That also means he has to carry every state that the loser Kerry carried plus one. He'll never do it and we will be stuck with McCain in the White House.

So all you Clinton haters vote for the most popular and regret it for 4 years.

Claire McCaskill, you are WISE among women, and has a good sense of who (Obama) and what is right for our DIVIDED NATION at this time in our history, when we can't seem to get a handle on the many challenges that face us in the area of economy, unprovoked war, foreign maniac muslim enemies, education, health care, serious environmental damage, etc..

The Clintons are about PERSONAL AMBITIONS. How do we know this?

The self-destructive Clintons built up a huge White House legacy and then selfishly proceeded to destroy their own legacy and marriage, undermine the Presidency and encourage bungling bush to continue the destruction of the US Presidency.

If the Clintons can't care about THEIR OWN legacy, how less will the Clintons care about America!

STATUS QUO MUST GO!

Obama 08

All you die-hard Hillary supporters are just Bill Clinton supporters in "sheeps clothing". The reason so many high ranking officials are coming to support Obama is that he represents change through a working majority, bringing Democrats, some Republicans and some Independents together to take on the issues that face America. It was interesting to hear Hillary Clinton on MEET THE PRESS this morning constantly use pronouns such as "I" and "my" when describing the US government.

I'm a Caucasian male.The Clintons have made this a nasty campaign from the start. Back in July 07 Hillary Clinton said that it was "naive" for Obama to want to talk to foreign leaders we disagree with. But Obama stood by his claim. The Clinton campaign fired two people and has apologized on numerous occasions for inappropriate statements.
They are attempting to lure Obama into a race debate in order to try alienate Caucasian voters who make up the largest part of voters. No one forced Mrs. Clinton to make these remarks.

“The income gap actually grew more during the Democratic Clinton administration than it has during the Bush administration. According to U.S. Census data, the share of income for the wealthiest 5 percent rose from 18.6 percent in 1992 to 22.1 percent in 2000. That’s a jump of almost 19 percent.”

Furthermore, capital gains tax was only 20 percent during the Clinton Presidency. That means the super rich only pay 20 percent on their income from the stock market. Actual wage earners would pay up to 38 percent.

GO HILLARY!!!!!

Hey Mark,

Are you by any chance Mark Penn? LOL

Everyone Be Cautious January 13, 2008 5:05 am ET

I read a great book authored by Tim LaHaye and Jerry Jenkins entitled "Left Behind". The book introduces a great man by the name of Nicoloae Carpathia Which ended up to be the Antichrist. This man described as the new Romanian ambassador to the U.N. He was young, dashing, charming, persuasive, well dressed, well spoken, and no blemishes on his record. This man was very popular with his colleagues and the people. He was in the lower house of deputies and rose to the occasion from nowhere to unseat the President of Romania without an election. Everyone become under the man's hypnotic power. Now the story goes on in the next books -Tribulation Force and of course, Nicolae. The Barrack Obahma story–in most respects, paints the same story.

I love you Oprah for supporting this brother, but my gut tells me these are the years before the coming of Christ. Proceed with Caution!

Now I have really heard it all. First we read that it is prophesied that he should be president. Now he is the anti-christ. Only in this country.

Think about this…

Kenya in an uproar…the muslim faction there begins to beome more radical. A faction of the taliban begins to grow roots there. What would Obama do if elected President. That's by all accounts his country, too. After all, his family is there. His family is muslim, not he taliban type, but there and muslim. Do we take action, Mr. President? They are threatening democracy and lives in the US and beyond. Can he make proper choices about a community he is so closely tied to?
Think about his broken loyalties.

No to Obama

I think the Clintons' have shot themselves in the foot by underestimating the intelligence of most democrats. The fact remains, Obama didn't vote for the war, Hillary did and there is nothing she can say or do to change that vote. She can't dispute that with any Republican when it comes to debates which leaves her at a great disadvantage when the topic of Iraq comes up. The republicans know it and they will use it against her.

Well, if you supporters of she-who-must-not-be-named think endorsements are nothing, then you won't mind if Obama kept them coming? Because it sure does matter in the superdelegate race. She-who-must-not-be-named has 180+ endorsements from the establishment early in the race, and it was reported her campaign was desperately calling her supporters to not jump the boat before NH.

Yet again, all doubters will be enlightened...

after the attack of clinton over obama ,i am black man and if obama don't win i will drive my famille and community to vote for republicain 08

I agree with other bloggers...a vote for Obama is to return a Republican to the WH. Is this payback to Clinton? Somehow I thought more of you than that.

I notice there are never any references to the endorsements of Senator Clinton.
Like the Lt. Governor of Califonia, the largest state in the country, with the most delegates.

Al Gore will endorse Obama next week

While Obama is kissing the back side of the Republican's, Senator Clinton is working to bring about true change. She has introduced a stimulus package for congressional consideration, while Obama is out promising unity with words, but no Action. He still has alot to learn. One being multi-tasking. Not only is he running for President, but he is still a Senator, does he not have to earn his money. We are still paying him and since running for President he has not introduced nothing. Not even showing up for important votes.

He will say what you want to hear, but has proven NOT the ABILITY to deleiver. Clinton still has several more fellow Senator endorsments then Obama. That is the ability to unite. When you do it with in the area you work within. Obama has failed at this too.

SENATOR HILLARY CLINTON FOR PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES!!
"THE ONE THAT CAN GET IT DONE"

Obama 08!!!!

America is tired of the lies and bad politics coming from the Far Right Conservatives like Bush, and the Far Left Liberals like the Clintons. Both sides are always fighting back and forth and never accomplish anything!!! They tear down each other and tear down our country!

America wants the Moderates!!! People who are in the middle of the fight between Conservatives and Liberals. It's time for the Moderate Republicans, Moderate Democrats, and the Independents to work together!!!

Far Right candidates like Romney or Thompson, and Far Left candidates like Hillary will only result in more fighting and nothing being accomplished!!!

Im a Democrat and Obama gets my vote. If he doesn't beat Hillary, then McCain or Huckabee will get my vote for the Republican Moderates.

Having voted for this Freshman Missouri Senator in the last election, it makes me proud to see her endorse Sen. Barack Obama's presidential bid.

Claire McCaskill is one of the most promising up and coming members of the Democratic Party. Bright, charming, and willing to take a stand.

I don't dislike Clinton, and will vote for her if she wins the party nominee...but I favor Obama, and hope this trend continues.

Mariann Pepitone
I hope this isn't your real name. You should have a klan mask on talking like that! Furthermore, why don't we send you and your family back since no one was here beside American Indians. So if Barack Obama needs to go back to Kenya, why don't you go back to Ireland, Britian, Germany, or Russia. You are far from being and original American and your comments on serve notice that you are an idiot that knows NOTHING about America.

Why is his church even being discussed? I am from Mississippi, where I have seen people stop church services because a white member brought a black teenager to church. It is in their church by-laws that blacks are not allowed to attend their cheuch and they actually turned church out for that day rahter than have a black person in their service. It kills me that some people on this site want to point to his religion and demonize it when Bush has used his religion to divide and demonize everyone different from him. I don't get that. The Bible that I read and the GOd I serve love all people: even Gay Lesbian, black, Hispanics, white, divorced, agnostic, athiest, all people. Using religion as a divisive tool only ensures that YOU will meet the wrath of God.
I don't care what kind of Church he goes to: I want to know what he can do to bring this country to the place it need to be. If he can be a good leader and not a divider. WE just had 8 years of a Christian Leader in Office and those 8 years were anything but christian motivated.
Stop coming up with crap that don't matter and let's focus on issues!

A Freshman Senator endorsing another Freshman Senator. She's supposedly a moderate and he's far, far right. She won Missouri by the skin of her teeth in the last election. Now she's risking her reelection in a state that wasn't all that excited about her to start with. Sounds to me that she's hoping for a plum position in the Obama cabinet. Could be a bad move on her part. Wonder what kind of position she'll get in Clinton's cabinet?

'Mariann Pepitone' is a fake. She's posting fake messages to make Clinton look bad.

Mariann Pepitone, how long have you had your white hood and cape? This isn't the 1920's, this country actually doesn't have room for people like you. Are you saying you are native american because if you are not, you are an immigrant just like Obama and his family, like everyone else here? This country was make up of immigrants. He is an American and born here, he has as much right to run for president as anyone else born here. Why is Clinton doing the same tactics as Bush and Karl Rove, I thought we want change? Does everything remember the smear on John McCain that he had an illegimate black baby, but it actually was his adopted daughter. I wish people would stop attacking like this.

I have little faith in Americans. The only thing that unites us is tragedy. We live in country that thought Bush was the best choice twice. Whoever wins the Democratic ticket that is the rational choice. Besides Paul, the democrats are the only one's that will exit Iraq. The money wasted, the lives thrown away for what? Republicans have devalued our dollar, put our countrymen and woman in harms way, lost national and world respect, weaken civil liberties, destroyed environmental law, the list goes on and on. The republican party has strayed down a path that goes against what is best for a majority of this nation. The tax relief for the rich is not the answer to our nation's problems. I figure republicans today are either Evil, greedy, ignorant or some combination of the three, and when I say that I am referring to what republicans have become. Bush is not a small government, states rights, fiscally conservative republican. Very much the opposite. We need change, and all three of the front runners of the democratic party will bring that change, the question is whose personality do you like best. That is the only major difference.

There are some who have a vision and can see the future of tomorrow and some who can not. Senator McCaskill has a clear vision.

Obama08 – "Yes We Can!"

People against illegal immigration are racist. 20 years from now you'll be looking back realizing you were just as bad as the racists in the 60's. No one complains about a guy from Britain who isn't here legally, or a french guy or a german guy, it's always the mexicans or the asians. Modern day ignorance = Mitt Romney.

I left the Dem party this cycle. To blame the immigration problem on the Repubs is appropriate. But to ignore the Dems, naive... the Dems force the taxpayers to subsidize this cheap labor with ridiculous amounts of welfare. The Dems are forcing taxpayers to pad the corporate coffers. It's just another transfer of wealth. It's just corporate welfare. The Dems want more foreign workers than the Repubs. The Dems want more open borders than the Repubs. They want more visas. All of the Dems support comprehensive immigration reform. This and other ridiculous platforms are why I have left the party.

Stop saying Obama will unite the people. Can't you read. Many people do not and would never support Obama. I wouldn't.

No surprise, Missouri is next to Illinois. Plus many women in power hate women in power, so... I wouldn't count Claire McCaskill as being objective. It is her preference...

Possibly the reason that these Senators are coming out to "endorse" Obama is that they are hoping and wishing that they will get a Cabinet position in his administration if he is elected-–they're all josteling for position and media attention and favor.

I was a 20 yr Dem, recently turned Independent. Endorsements are business as usual. So far, I support none of these candidates. None of them can change a thing I want changed.

They don't make the laws. I want representatives who make legislation in line with the will of the people. New York driver's licenses were an example. 70% of the people were opposed to drivers licenses for illegals yet the ignorant government was debating which type of licenses to give illegals. This is how all legislation is passed. The will of the people is ignored while they debate on behalf of their special interests. That is what I want changed. None of these candidates say they are going to listen to the majority. None.

I'm tired of the politicians and media selecting our President and I'm tired of being ignored by these pathetic excuses for representatives. I want representation. That is the change I want. None of these candidates have any intention of representing the people on a broad range of issues.

Before the demand for change continues..... have even one of you EVER written or called your representative even once? Before you demand health care... I want to know how much debt you have. We are the most debt laden country yet whine 'give me, give me, give me more. Do you have a closet full of clothes? Do you have thousands of dollars in credit card debt? Have you ever foregone a vacation? Have to park your car on the street because your garage is filled with crap? Big screen tv? Stop whining. You CAN afford health care, you just CHOOSE not to. Are you really whining about the national debt while you are in debt? Get real. Bought a big house you couldn't afford? You do not have a constitutional right to square footage. What happened to the need for repairing our infrastructure?

Change: The government start acting in a responsibe manner and represent the people. The public to start acting responsibly and stop expecting the govt to bail them out yet again.

But don't forget... what's important is that one politician is supporting another. Whoopee!

Mariann Pepitone said:

But to have a KENYAN IN THE WHITE HOUSE. NO GO11 WE DON'T WANT HIS RELATIVE'S IN THE WHITE HOUSE WITH ALL THE KIDS RUNNING AROUND. THE PLACE WOULD BE A DISASTER AND THE ODOR WOULD KNOCK YOU OUT. GO HILLARY11.

Obama is an American, obviously more so than you. Otherwise he couldn't be a candidate for president. Your remarks reek of the stench of ignorance and bigotry.

Go Obama!

I think Obama will win the democrate race for the presidential seat because he has the best projected votes for many states and not only that but of the things he has to say just for example he says that he will raise the minimum wage and which will draw in working class citizens. And he would the majority of the African-American votes will be crucial in the presidential race and not only those two reason but he has a couple of the republican voters AND upper class citizens also! Even some things that I didnt list are great about what hes doing and this is good enough to get my attention on Obama

First time voter and thank God my mom has taught me Politics 101 here in Missouri,,Hillary Clinton 08 is my choice.Her experience,strength,compassion will prevail in the coming days as the Clear Distant differences between Obama's camp and the vision Americans see with Sen.Hillary Clinton. I have been deeply worried about the war and its effect on American Economy. As I start my future as a college student with a disabled strong Democratic Mother I urge all young persons to vote along side me for a great future and follow the advice of a loving caring mom who sees it like it can be HILLARY CLINTON.com join today YOUR future depends on LEADERSHIP......Oh yes Claire as auditor did nothing about the horrible educational problems in the school system here in St Louis and thanks again my mom for home schooling me thru the years with a vision for my future with love and compassion

Independent's will make a difference this election cycle. I'm an independent. Obama will never have my vote. I don't appreciate the Obama machine referring to white's as racist as they go into South Carolina. It's manipulative and sleazy. If the guy is so outside of the system, why is he sucking up to the system. The change rah, rah, rah is hypocritical. Obama 08 Yawn....

Jeff Spangler, congratulations on getting CNN to post your blog on Shelby Steele. I have watched him also (even on CNN). They refused my post when I wrote about his talk on Bargainers and Challengers. How bargainers are empty vessels, etc. But they refused to post it.

They also refuse to post if I mention that the race issue will disappear after South Carolina. Special.

Yes, CNN we get it Obama goooooood, Clinton baaaaaad.

McCaskill got elected for her position on illegal immigration and Obama has the opposite position on illegal immigration. Odd.

for the person who posted the link to Obama's church. Okay so you say that it's not okay that he goes to this church because he is running for president. Exactly what church should he be going to????? RIDICULOUS!!! that is why this country will continue to be divided if he is not elected.

Go Hillary. We believe in her in South Carolina. This is Clinton Country.

Obama is like an empty suit. Full of empty promises. Dig his flip-flopping records as a senator in Illinois. I favor Republicans, but because of Hillary I changed my mind. Hillary 2008!

Ya! For the USA it time to pull the country to gather and I think OBMA is the best one to bring us to a place in the world wher we need to be.

Endorsements only mean something when Hillary is the one endorsed.Pathetic

Excuse me for asking, but does anybody besides me, read what others are saying? Or do they just go straight to leave your comment? I've never seen such venom in my whole life. The democratic candidate, whomever that might be, are going to need all of us to come together to solve the mess the GOP have left us. We all are all americans first and foremost. How can we talk about crossing the isle, when we can even agree amongst ourselves. We must take control of the white house, America is at stake. Support your candidate with passion, but leave the attacks to the GOP.

Just another, typical politician who is using Obama to try and get more African-American votes in their state to help further their own ambitions.

Time for people in this country to wake up to insincere politicos trying to pull the wool over people's eyes!

The fact is this blog over 120 hits already means most of you are looking for a reason to vote for Obama. No matter who wins between Hil and the big O, Dems will will. Happy days are here again.

WHY CANT THESE CNN NEWS CASTER, JOURNALIST ADMIT THAT THEY ARE WRONG, JUST ONCE, ABOUT THEIR COMMENTS AND THEIR RIDICULOUS POLLS!!!! IN REGARDS TO THEIR OVER REPORTING, OVER EXADURATING, STATING THE WRONG WINNERS.

HILLARY, IN MY OPINION AND IN MOST WAS ALWASY THE STRONGEST CANDIDATE AND CNN NEED TO STOP MAKING EXCUSES FOR THEMSELVES SAYING THE ONLY REASON WHY SHE WON IS BECAUSE SHE "WAS EMOTIONAL AND BROKE DOWN". SHE BROKE DOWN BECASUE SHE IS HUMAN. LIKE YOU HAS FEELINGS AND WELL AS STRENGTH!!!!!!!

42 year old female
Honolulu, HI

This is a no big deal especially to Missouri that knows Claire had ran against former Gov Bob Holden for gov and Gov Holden strongly supports Hillary for President as does former Gov Hearnes and his wife Betty. By the way Claire still owes roughly 1.2ml dollarsfor that bid for Gov before she ran and made the Senate, Claire is close to Sen Durbin (Illinois) but Sen Harry Reid (Nevada) who talked Claire's husband into investing in her bid for Senator in Missouri is definately with Hillary Clinton for President....
Missourians for Hillary

Some of these posts truly lack credibility. They try to say that Obama is not intelligent and he is only attracting the young, restless portion of our population. Furthermore, they try to make those of us who support him feel ashamed to do so. Childish is the word that comes to mind. "If you don't like my candidate, I will bash yours". I read nearly every comment to find out more about candidates. PLEASE NOTE though, I do research comments to know if they are true or not. It's so obvious who doesn't do that on here. It's obvious who just espouses hatred and bigotry....who falls into the mudslinging and meant to sway comments from fellow candidates. Obama isn't intelligent? Go figure? He has done so much more for himself, by himself, than many people in life, and more importantly, than much of the Washington politicians. Obama only wants to be president because he is black so he can control white people? Where does that nonsense come from? He is part white too. Ignorance surely runs rampant in our country. I believe statements like the ones made by Marianna Pepitone show that many in our country fear having someone with black heritage as a leader. Trust me Marianna, I am not DUMB. I am a member of Mensa, with two college degrees, having graduated Magna Cum Laude. I am a white, female, baby boomer who sees what Obama truly has to offer our country. I am tired of the divisiveness of our current government and feel that only Obama truly can bring us back together. The Clinton's try to damage a person's character to win. I will not vote for Hillary no matter what.

And to the person who thinks HIllary won't bow to those who have funded her campaign? Wow, she is one who is funded by lobbyists and special interests. They back the candidate that they know will support their wishes. She believes them to be ordinary Americans. My feeling is that a vote for Hillary is a vote for the Republican party. They will come out in droves to be sure she doesn't get nominated. There are many in our own Democratic party that won't vote for her as she has shown her true colors.

CNN, WHY DO YOU REFUSE TO PUBLISH THIS. THIS IS THE 3RD TIME I'VE SENT IT.

CNN leaps to announce Obama endorsements while neglecting to mention Clinton's. Here are just some of Hillary's endorsements, according to hillaryclinton.com:

Former U.S. Ambassador Edward Romero
Henry Cisneros
Congresswoman Shelley Berkley (Nev)
Delaware Gov. Ruth Ann Minner
N.J. Congressman Donald Payne, the first African-American to represent New Jersey in the House of Representatives
South Carolina Rep Jimmy Bales
Former Defense Secretary William J. Perry
Former Nebraska Gov. and Senator Bob Kerrey
Oregon Gov Ed Kulongoski
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland
Former V.P. Walter F. Mondale
Indiana Sen. Evan Bayh
General Wesley Clark
Calif. Sen. Dianne Feinstein

See long list at HillaryClinton.com

I see Hillary supporter comments mirror her campaign style. Low-class underhanded smear jobs mired in falsehoods and inaccuracies.

Just read the Time article.... "It's the voters stupid". Endorsements, polls, etc mean nothing. In the end, it takes voters. Voters know better.

Mark: Isn't that attitude of "What goes around comes around" exactly the one that has paralyzed America's gov't and what the Obama campaign is fighting to end.

I doubt from what I have seen from Claire that her decision was made lightly! An amazing boost to his campaign!!

Marian Pepitone is a disgrace to herself and the good people of the United States of America.

Mariann P, your comments regarding Barak Obama disgrace you and display your ignorance on issues both domestic and foreign. If you actually take time to read what you are posting, you will certainly see that your viewpoints are decidedly UN-American.

It is going to kick in the gut for all these endorsers when hillary wins. Just the way it was kick in the face of all of those CNN political analyist who were so sure hillary was going to lost with double digit difference.

bunch of losers

In response to BD's comment: "If the Democrats win in 08, we will have an amnesty bill passed by the end of 09. That will bring even more cheap labor here to take our jobs."

BD- I imagine that you would have problems naming three jobs that immigrants, illegal o r not, have taken from U.S. citizens....that's is jobs that our citizens would be willing to work.and cannot obtain. The truth is, we depend on immigrants in all types of professions, in order to keep our economy running. If they would leave, our economy would absolutley shatter. Be careful what you wish for.

I think if Obama portray the same emotion as Hillary he will win the democratic nominee. When i see Obama i see change. I see peace in the world. Go Obama stay positive. May god grant you all the wisdom and understanding in your fight.

I think the Obama's campaign is in big Trouble. He's scrambling to get endorsements just to make him look credible. I wonder what deals he has cut with all these people. Remember, it's easy to influence someone who is new to Washington, than someone who's been there already-especially one with such strength. So much for change we believe in, Obama.

Good Grief, Claire! What are you thinking? I am from MO and voted for you, but believe me, with judgement like this, I will know better next time.
We need leadership. GO, HILLARY!!

You were supported and elected because of your skills to look at informations, facts and call on decisions based on your insticts and beliefs. We support every choice and decisions you make because you have better information and intuition than we have. Do not let negative, selfish thoughts of individuals affect you. Your true supporters will always be there as long as you explain your decisions clearly, like your staff did for me in my recent inquiry regarding your position in health care matters. By the way, I supported the Clintons and stood for hours to shake hands in their campaign for presidency in Inde pendence, MO. So Claire go with your guts! Thank you.

I have followed politics for 25 years to know that these endorsements have a lot to do with political stratagy.....The senator from Missouri knows that in order for her to win again....She is going to need all the african American votes in the city of St . Louis as well the county of St Louis.....It is the only politically correct thing for her to do.... I don't think she has much of a choice in the matter......

This endorsement is very stratigic and politically correct for her......She knows the hard facts of the St. louis city demografics...... Almost all of north county and central and some south county residents are African American .... She wants their voting block.....I have followed politics for 25 years to know that these endorsements always have a political motive....If she wants to win again ...She is going to need a majority of the african american vote in the city and the county of St. Louis.....

THANK YOU .... ...Sen.McCaskill........
A wise choice !!!!

I do not understand those who are blaming CNN. What for????? CNN can not report what is not existing! Even if million of endorsement come in the name Obama, and nothing for Hillary, CNN is obliged to report all. Those who are not happy of this, am sorry this will not stop CNN to do their job!

THE DNC HAS THEM ROLLING OUT ONCE DAILY NOW.

Another DEM who owes her soul to the liberal lobby groups–has spoken.

What's being said?

We'd rather compromise our party, the election, and the people of America–by arm twisting every one we can to endorse Obama or Clinton and not Edwards.

Why?

Because the special interests and lobbyists who traditionally support the DEM party realized that John Edwards really meant–he coud not be bought and would not accept donations by ANY lobbyists or special interests. NOW THE DNC HAS DROPPED EDWARDS LIKE HOT POTATO BECAUSE THEY'RE AFRAID OF UPSETTING THE GRAVY TRAIN OF DOLLARS FUNDING THEIR NATIONAL ELECTION.

It's a shame–the ONE candidate who brings really meaningful change–has had the backs of all DEMS turned from him–including his former running mate (always a prostitute to the DEM party leadership), And Obama may be the best thing since sliced bread–but the reality is the DEM party feels he will keep the "big money" rolling in from special interests and lobbyists like the NEA, NAACP, ACLU, AARP.

SAD INDEED.

PLEASE CNN–LOOK AT THE SUDDEN CHANGE IN DNC SUPPORT–AND FOLLOW THE MONEY...WHY ELSE WOULD A CANDIDATE WHO BEAT UP ON HILLARY "BIG TIME" IN IOWA, WHO HAS BEEN SHOWN AS THE BEST CANDIDATE TO BEAT ANY GOP CANDIDATE IN THE GENERAL ELECTION BE OSTRACIZED BY HIS OWN PARTY?

I'm personally disgusted with the whol thing. If the DNC doesn't get a little back bone–I'm probably going to switch (McCain is more to center than Clinton or Obama) or just sit home and drink on election day.

Strange how when Kerry announced his endorsement, he was said to be a character belonging to the past, not the future, and now that a more recently elected senator endorses Obama, her accomplishments are belittled. That's a bit transparent...

People on here have absolutely no clue what they are talking about! You have no good reason not to vote for Obama other than experience which if you want experience why not keep Bush in, he has 7 years of experience AS PRESIDENT. All experience means is that you are already part of the Washington machine. That is all Hillary has.

PS I saw her act like she was getting choked up yesterday when she was talking to someone about some home loans or something GIVE ME A BREAK!

Terrible news. I hope Clinton wins. Obama is truly incompetent.

I think americans are the real endorsers of the candidate.

Just the way they did it in NH.

This Obama-Clinton duel is easy to decide if one only thinks about the temptations the congressional female pages pose to the presidency if Hillary Clinton were to be elected. Let us rally around the energy and collective hope for change in Obama. No cigars in the white house!

ALL ABOUT WORKING TOGETHER GETTING THE JOB DONE

OBAMA 08 YES WE CAN

GREAT NEWS OBAMA 08

I heard that in the next caucus state of Nevada the teachers are having a dog fight with the Service Workers Union and Culinary Workers Union (the Socialist Brigade).

The caucus and the unions have worked out a deal to ensure that the maids, busboys, and waiters will be able to have a competitive advantage in the caucus (less traveling) and will depress the teachers any other college educated people.

It looks like a guaranteed Obama win.

Workers Unite!!!!

Both Obama and Clinton have set up extensive campaign operations in Missouri. Clinton has collected her own powerful supporters in the state, including former House Majority Leader Dick Gephardt, former Govs. Bob Holden and Warren Hearnes, St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay and Emanuel Cleaver, a congressman from Kansas City.
Obama has the backing of two St. Louis congressmen, William Lacy Clay and Russ Carnahan, along with St. Louis County Executive Charlie Dooley.

Markus those polls are national- presidential races operate on the electoral college system- you need state by state polls to figure out who would win. Who would win in Ohio, Florida, Iowa, and Pennsylvania- these are the only states up for grabs (purple states).

Obama loses in every one to any of the top Republican candidates.

The media might want to ask Claire if her support for Obama has anything to do with a particular score she wishes to settle with Mrs. Clinton. She may not be thinking ahead. What goes around comes around.

To: For Obama Supporters- (Person who has concerns over Obama's church)
Below is an excerpt from the church this person says Barack goes too- This mission statement is no different than any denominational church I've ever been to- including "evangelical" churches. Please don't let FEAR direct you to the poles this Novemeber. . .the thing I really like about Obama is he is one of the only presidential candidates EVER, who seems to understand about the "age of grace" as opposed to "the age of Moses law" – that Jesus said "kills"
(Unborn babies don't die because of a law, they die or live because of someone's compassionate choices. . .regardless of law). Jesus knew that. . .and funny, it's about the ONLY thing our current president said I agree with: "Before man can change, hearts must change" (though God obviously has already stated this in his Word)

Mission Statement: What Trinity Is About

Trinity United Church of Christ has been called by God to be a congregation that is not ashamed of the gospel of Jesus Christ and that does not apologize for its African roots! As a congregation of baptized believers, we are called to be agents of liberation not only for the oppressed, but for all of God’s family. We, as a church family, acknowledge, that we will, building on this affirmation of "who we are" and "whose we are," call men, women, boys and girls to the liberating love of Jesus Christ, inviting them to become a part of the church universal, responding to Jesus’ command that we go into all the world and make disciples!

As a middle class American that votes Democrat- I will not vote for Obama if he gets the nomination. I looked at Obamas campaign website at the urging of others and I was shocked about how anti-middle class it was. This guy wants to give all this money to poor people making minimum wage and supports illegal immigrants. I know alot of people are like me- we worked hard in school to become middle class- I won't stand by and watch someone lazy idiot get handed everything I worked hard for. I'll vote Clinton and if Obama wins I'll vote for the Republican. I don't want a Socialist president. The economy is about to take a big hit.

People are maybe finally waking up to the fact that the Clinton Dynasty is OVER!
Obama is the only level headed candidate in the bunch...if he for some reason does not win the Democratic Nomination I will not even vote in the presidential election. I would NEVER vote for Hillary and I couldn't lower myself to vote republican. I will support Obama in the presidential election and Obama only. He has a passion for this country that I have not seen in a long time....people don't want more of the same....they want hope back..........and I don't think the Old School Politicians have a clue as to how deep this runs within the American People......Obama is the only candidate...to rally the our deeply divided country...GO OBAMA

Claire, you just lost my vote. I voted for you ,because you are a woman and I thought you knew to come in out of the rain. That is now wrong and I will not vote for you again.

Vote Obama and it's going to be another republican at the white house. The Reps are afraid of Hillary and will a hard time beating he'. Why do you think Karl Rove advices Obama on how to beat Hillary. He even got an endorsement from a republican senator. Yup, a republican senator endorsing a democrat candidate. And talking about change. There will always be a two party system. Our political system is made that way. Even fellow party members are fighting among themselves for their nomination so how can Obama even talk about unity. So you young people who thinks that Obma is the cool thing right now...go on.. Hitler spoke eloquently about changes, visions, and the future and he was so hip that even the Jews were for him when he was starting his career. Go America Vote for Obama and we'll have another republican at the white house or another inexperience bubbling leader.

Alex, she is freshman, she think she is on the same boat with Obama. I don't think she knows how to vote like Obama. Her endorsement doesn't mean anything to smart voters. She proved her naive and inexperienced.
FELLOW SUFFERERS HAVE SYMPATHY FOR EACH OTHER.

It doesn't matter about colour or race, Obama has a very nice strategic movement to win the race, if all black and white fox need change, this could be the best time. Consequently, Obama's realistic in his dreams, please let us give chance.

WE HAVE BEEN NEGLITED FOR LONG TIME, IF I HAD WHISTLE, I WILL BLOW IT LOUD, THE WHOLE AMERICA TO HEAR, HOW WE ALL FEEL ABOUT YOU.

Obama, we will lie side by side, until you win, this election, together with my TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS WE ARE FOR YOU, SMART AND INTELENGENT

This isn't the first female political figure this week to endorse Senator Obama. If the publicity is high enough, Senator Clinton's hold on female voters could be eroded across all age brackets.

I read a great book authored by Tim LaHaye and Jerry Jenkins entitled "Left Behind". The book introduces a great man by the name of Nicoloae Carpathia Which ended up to be the Antichrist. This man described as the new Romanian ambassador to the U.N. He was young, dashing, charming, persuasive, well dressed, well spoken, and no blemishes on his record. This man was very popular with his colleagues and the people. He was in the lower house of deputies and rose to the occasion from nowhere to unseat the President of Romania without an election. Everyone become under the man's hypnotic power. Now the story goes on in the next books -Tribulation Force and of course, Nicolae. The Barrack Obahma story–in most respects, paints the same story.

I love you Oprah for supporting this brother, but my gut tells me these are the years before the coming of Christ. Proceed with Caution!

Endorsements are good for grabbing a quick headline to keep a candidate's name in the media for the day.

Well it looks like another WOMAN is endorsing Obama despite Hillary playing the gender card everyday. That's because most intelligent women know Obama is the better candidate and being President is not about gender or race.

I'm still waiting for Hillary to advertise on the lifetime channel as the political victim.

Pfc Mason Andreason

As I have come to realize, if Sen Obama can survive the ruthlessness of the Clinton machine, there’s not much else (if any) that the Republicans can do to him. Think about, the Clintons have tried it all… and remarkably just when you think that the Clintons have done their supreme worst, they actually manage to top themselves...

I absolutely detest their callous tactics.

DG

I think all Americans should get together one hand, do america a favor and vote for obama

I believe that these endorsements prove very important when it comes down to Feb 5th or any other date for that matter. Anyone who is undecided or leaning slightly one way or another, and whom voted for say McCaskill, would most likely go towards Obama. As tight as this race will be in almost every state, especially MO, this is big.

BD, yeah, last i looked i haven't seen many white people out in the fields picking lettuce. immigrants aren't taking our jobs. i bet you'll be the first to complain when lettuce costs $8 too. and i know you aren't doing anything at all other than complaining. volunteer much?

and to those who think an endorsement doesn't mean anything have you heard of delegates and superdelegates? this is how a candidate is actually elected, not by the popular vote. getting an endorsement by a governor, senator, congressperson, mayor of a major city gets you more vote. come on, do your homework.

The world is waiting for the US to understand that Obama will not only bring America together, he will also forge the world ahead. My vote goes to him, he the man of true change.

Madam President!!!
Battle Tested!!!

Hillary!!!
Hillary!!!
Hillary!!!
Hillary is America's Queen!!!

its a good move for our country barack obama is a great candidate to lead our country

BD,

Have you ever wanted a job that illegal immigrants have? They aren't taking high tech jobs from you. They are out feeding pigs and paving roads. Perhaps you should take a look at who is really taking the jobs that ordinary Americans actually wants.

INDIA and LEGAL Indian immigrants to the United States.

Senator McCaskill demonstrates good sense in choosing Senator Obama at this point . As a moderate, her endorsement carries more weight now than later when all those late-comers join the parade.

Edwards is the best preidential candidate, ALTHOUGH he DOES not stand a chance due to Obama and Hillary Clinton. Hillary Clinton is THE MOST corrupt of all the Democrats-she has accepted millions of dollars from the lobbyists, THUS, Obama is the only candidate who stands a chance defeating Hillary and the republicans. Unless you are an idiot and ignorant like BD who is going to vote for a Republican! If you are going to vote for Republican don't even bother reading this article or my comment!

Whether you vote for him or not, it is undeniable that Barack Obama has helped reinvigorate our politics. It is beginning to seem that it is not a FOREGONE CONCLUSION that we will, again, be led by exactly the same families that have been leading the country for decades. The United States is NOT a monarchy. (I think we fought a famous war sometime in the mid-1700's to prove that). The Clintons are powerful, and a good deal richer than the Obamas. But maybe, just maybe, they will not be allowed to represent their party in the general election. Maybe people in their party, like Senator McCaskill, want a new and different kind of leadership. Thank you, Senator McCaskill, for speaking truth to power. Obama 08!

Am desmond onyilimba from south africa. The world will be a better place if there is a change, and i will support the first man that brought that comment change to win this election. America is a big place the world is looking into.America is not a family business thing we should be serious about this because I LOVE AMERICA. OBAMA I BELIEVE YOU WILL DO THE CHANGE.

go obama! dont let a man like this past you by. he is one of the greatest americnas ever if he has a way to stand!

If you are ignorant as some folks who are commenting here please do spare us your ignorance. How are you going to say endorsement do not mean anything. Are you a loner in the course of your life? Has anyone ever supported you at all? Surely endorsements mean a lot, and if they do not mean a lot, then they should start meaning a lot. The folks that endorse canndidates have more to tell us than we have estimated them to. Unless we count endorsements in the political process and start really understanding the core meaning of an endorsement, the we will not see its value to our politics. I applaud this woman for her leadership, and her ability to see the need to endorse Obama. It tells me something, and it ought to also tell you something. By all means if in your own ability to judge without bias, as a responsible citizen, having given careful thought to the candidates and having assessed what they represent, then do vote for the one you think is the best, but if you vote based if vested interest and self-centeredness, and a twisted view of the candidates, please reconsider you decision to vote, because you decision matters to the future of America. I urge all Americans to do away with ignorance, and to start paying attention to their decisions to vote. What we need to understand is our corporate responsibility, that if we vote wrongly without wisdom then it is us who are failing our country. People that are lead by feeling and not wisdom and understanding. They voted Bush, now they blame him for everything. Its time to be wise as a voter.

I have long said that if the Good LORD allows me to live long enough that I would see a person of Color in the White House.I am and always will be a Republican.
Is Obama that man?That remains to be seen.He must WIN some BIG states.
Like CA,PA,TX,FL,NY if he can win any of these then he viable candidate.He must also be able to beat Clinton(aka:THE IRON B****)!!!! If this thing remains close come convention time Clinton would be a Darn Fool if she does not offer Obama the #2 spot on the Ticket.I also say if I had to chose a Democrat it would be Obama.I leave you all with this LETS GET READY TO RUMBLE!!!Because it will be along hard fight till August!!!

Fired up! Ready to go! McCaskill we welcome you on the obamaslide.

Gobama!!!!

My respect for Senator McCaskill has increased two-fold. Her courage to endorse Senator Obama along with Senator Ben Nelson of Nebraska just floors me. While Senator McCaskill may lose some supporters because of her choice. She will inherit two more for each one that she loses. What an exciting time this is for our nation. I hope that all Americans will grasp these moments. They only come once in a life time.

What does these endorsements mean to a person that has no experience? I listened to Obama today and shook my head, no points and no skill. I could run for president. I think I know why he is soo popular, it's because he shows young adults that it does not take much to be something, just stand and say a hole bunch of motivational words and hope for the best. If Hillary clinton did that she would be out on her white rump! I dont know this women but she should be ashamed of herself! Hillary 08!

"Dear Claire,
My family resides in Missouri and voted for you in the last election. We even worked for your campaign.
You have now lost our support and we will no longer support your bids for re-election because JOHN EDWARDS is the ONLY Democratic candidate we TRUST.
Good luck in all your future endeavors."

I'm sure she will be heartbroken....please get over yourself.....

See some of you people are so negative. Because she endorsed him, and you saying stupid s.... like I'm not going to endorsed you because you didn't vote for someone who I thought you should endorse. That’s childish. She has the right to endorse who ever she wants. Because she endorse him doesn’t make her a bad person and a good elected person. Many of you should be a shame on what you say. Geez I see why the kids grow up being as negative as they do today, it’s because of their parents teaching.

To all the friends out there, this is a reminder that when sr. Bush left the White House, he said that, " I will be back in the White House." However, when Bill Clinton left the White House he did not say that he will be back someday. Although Clinton won NH primary, that was the end of Clinton era. With this being said, Hillery Clinton will not be the nominee for the Demoncratic Party. In the last minute only one man with integrity and personal conviction, Barack Obama will be the nominee. He will prevail in the last minute. Yes, its true that Clinton has supporters from the former Clinton Administration, but in a few weeks people will realize Barack Obama is the right man for the "Office." Do not take my word for it,see it for your self when the time comes. I am sure it for about 97%. I pray for him and his families that they will prevail in the last minute. May God speed him.

Thank you Miss McKaskill. You may have lost kate's vote, but you gained many more, including mine.

Senator Claire McCaskill calls herself a moderate yet she is backing Senator Barack Obama who is to the far left like John Edwards. Obama is the left of Hillary Clinton, not exactly a smart move on Senator McCaskill's part. Hillary is a moderate, more in touch with the majority over Obama. Oh well, I guess McCaskill wants to get voted out of office come election time.

If all Obama doesn't get the nomination, all the senators will have egg on their faces. I think they are trying to ride the Obama wave. It will be funny if it turns against them.

It seems to me that if Obama wins the election and becomes president he will be indebted to a lot of political people who will endorse him. Knowing human nature I think these political people will expect some kind of payback. It's all about "You scratch my back and I'll scratch your back". Besides the political people in office, and those who are not, know that Hillary Clinton is her own person and will not be held beholden to anyone. Hillary will not be one to payback anyone's endorsement. John Kerry knew this when he endorsed Obama. If Obama wins you can be sure John Kerry will be given some kind of office in the Obama cabinet, Secretary of State perhaps? With Hillary, Kerry would get nothing.

Its Bush who has been pushing for amnesty to provide cheap labor for agribusiness etc.. Its been under his administration that enforcement has not kept up with the problem...
The Democrats did not create the problem nor are they allied with the businesses who profit by the cheap labor.......

I guess this means US Senator Harry Reid must be ready to endorse Barack Obama also?

When US Senator Barack Obama stole Caesar Chavez's slogan "Si Se Puede" or "Yes We Can" in a a self serving speech to Local 226 in Nevada he did not mention to the Hispanic/Latinos in America or in the crowd that he is condoning Hispanics in his own state of IL being prevented from filing race discrimination charges as we speak. The fact that Barack Obama will say and do anything to win Hispanic votes is bad enough but to use a man's words who can no longer fight for his people is disgusting. When Obama uses that powerful slogan of Caesar Chavez he is insulting those Hispanics that know for a fact why they can't file race discrimination charges in Illinois such as myself.
If Caeser Chavez were alive today I believe he would tell Barack Obama to his face "Yes WE (Hispanics/Latinos) Can Say Race Discrimination!"

This is the basic text of a letter that I faxed Jan, 10 2008 to Senators Harry Reid and John Kerry after hearing about his endorsement.

Notice, January 10, 2008
Regardless of the fact you US Senator Harry Reid are a longtime friend of IL US Senator Dick Durbin(as reported in the public domain). A record exists that shows you US Senator Harry Reid and you US Senator John Kerry in August 2006 were made aware by me,-----, that presidential candidate/Illinois US Senator Barack Obama and co-chair Obama 2008/ Illinois US Senator Dick Durbin had been placed on prior formal written notice that when I a Hispanic American citizen reported incidents of race discrimination towards me by Hormel foods Corp., UFCW, and Target Corp. the agencies the Illinois Department of Human Rights and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission(for instance, but not limited to) refused and are still refusing (even to this date) to afford me, a US American-born Hispanic citizen from the state of Illinois, the same full and equal protections under title VII, initially attempted to dissuade me from filing, continues to treat me in a clear biased, unequal, and discriminatory manner, is to this date continuing to cover up their misconduct, and intentionally misrepresenting what are the known true set of facts and circumstances in my particular situation. There can be no dispute that my civil rights are continuing to be violated, because I happen to be Hispanic. When non-Hispanics are allowed to assert race discrimination unimpeded. And todayyou US Senator Jhon Kerry endorsed presidential candidate/Illinois US Senator Barack Obama. I listened to your speech Mr. Kerry. You have made your discriminatory position on what is happening to me right now inIllinois abundantly clear. Unless you US Senator John Kerry, since you have full knowledge and understanding of my particular situation, pull your endorsement for presidential candidate Barack Obama. Immediately, you will be just as accountable & Guilty of racism against Hispanicssuch as myself in Illinois and elsewhere in this country. And to you US Senator Harry Reid I ask that you put aside your friendship/loyalty to anyone such as co-chair Obama 2008/ IL, US Senator Dick Durbin in the U.S. Senate to in fact investigate this clear & ongoing race discrimination against Hispanics/Latinos in the state of Illinois and finally do your job. You US Senator John Kerry should be exposing this racism right now so other US Senator colleagues will not be able to sell out Hispanics/Latinos. As you have in this election. This is a demand that no US Senator be allowed to endorse US Senator Barack Obama for the most important office in the US, unless they are first made aware of my particular situation. And that an endorsement for presidential candidate Barack Obama such as yours, US Senator John Kerry would be condoning this form of racism.
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Chaos45i in Illinois

Obama is the only candidate capable of uniting democrats and republicans of all ages.
Good Job Claire!!

If endorsements can bring in a couple of points it matters in this election.

I guess some folks would start getting very jealous about these endorsements instead of asking the reason why such have been given...

Go Obama. These high profile endorsements only goes to show that you are the only person that can put things right in washington

Go Mr. Obama, Mrs. McCaskill is obviously a wise woman....

OBAMA will be for people. Clinton will be for Corporations. Now you choose! OBAMA 08!

Another STRONG endorsement!

The people who endorse Obama is of high quality character.

Hey Great Choice Sen McCaskill

Iam voting for sen obama he is the dem presidental can to come along in a really long time.

If you go to Hillary Clinton for president website...you will find many known officials and group leaders nationwide who endorsed clinton from the time she became officially a candidate for the race. And they never publish those endorsements.....

My husband is a military veteran and some of our military friends also support Obama and are ready for this war to end. I agree with you, Pfc Mason Andreason!

FORM SOMEONE WHO SEEMS TO BE RUNNING FROM THE ESTABLISMENT IN WASHINGTON AND CHANGE. IT LOOKS LIKE TO ME THAT HE HAS NO PROBLEM RECIEVING THERE ENDORSEMENTS LEFT AND RIGHT.

I think the clintons should take notice of how many of the dems are backing Obama.They don't like her and they seem not to have faith in her. They are the most anxious of all the dems to get the white house back. If they think he's electable, then I and ALL the dems should take notice!!!

She came in 2006. Probably looking to further her own political career on the outside chance that Obama might actually get elected. She has nothing to lose anyway – as she doesn't have to run again until 2012.

Is there an Obama staffer (or MsCaskill's) on here You're not supposed to be leaking endorsements.

Democratic senators and governors are superdelegates to the Democratic National Convention. You win the nomination by having the highest number of delegates + superdelegates. So endorsements, while they may not mean much to the average voter, they mean a lot to whether a candidate becomes the nominee.

Obama, HRC and Edwards all basically occupy the same space on "intelligence," the issues, relative experience, and grasp of the task at hand, so an "intangible" factor is what comes in to play for me when deciding between the three.

Who can best bring together and lead this now divided country, galvanize enough public and political support to achieve an ambitious agenda that will finally see head-way on major progressive reforms for our country? Can HRC when she invites Republican attacks and anxiously waits to respond in kind? Can Edwards when his combative rhetoric alienates enough of the key players before anyone can even sit down to discuss point #1? Or can someone who already is attracting first-time voters to the process, bringing aboard Independents and Republicans, moderates, conservatives, and liberals too who may not agree with Obama on all the issues... if any, but recognize that his ability to inspire and lead have invigorated a dormant sense of "pride and togetherness" in our country that may very well help to bring about about a "call to national service" uprising?

You can hang your hat on perceptual vagueries about "experience" and "substance," but at the end of the day, IMHO, Obama has the proven leadership abilities to inspire folks from a broad cross-section of our nation's political, social, religious, and philosophical backgrounds to join in to demand and make real differences in our country.

They worked together to improve mental and physical treatment for soldiers at Walter Reed after the reports came out of the conditions there.

Go Obama!

McCaskill is making a very smart choice. 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

like Hillary, she is done good things and we should thank her and her husband but for this country to move forward we need someone who can bring people together.

Everybody knows that no matter what ideas/experience one has, nothing gets done without democrats and republicans working together. That is just a fact. We have seen it.

Another fact, the other side of the aisle has seen enough of the Clintons. Hillary and Bill Clinton back in the white house will just divide this country more. Let’s remember all the scandals in the White House in the 90s.

Obama is the best chance to move this country forward by shrinking that aisle in congress that divides and destroying this country.

like Hillary, she is done good things and we should thank her and her husband but for this country to move forward we need someone who can bring people together.

Everybody knows that no matter what ideas/experience one has, nothing gets done without democrats and republicans working together. That is just a fact. We have seen it.

Another fact, the other side of the aisle has seen enough of the Clintons. Hillary and Bill Clinton back in the white house will just divide this country more. Let’s remember all the scandals in the WhitesHouse in the 90s.

Obama is the best chance to move this country forward by shrinking that aisle in congress that divides and destroying this country.

I like Hillary, she is done good things and we should thank her and her husband but for this country to move forward we need someone who can bring people together.

Everybody knows that no matter what ideas/experience one has, nothing gets done without democrats and republicans working together. That is just a fact. We have seen it.

Another fact, the other side of the aisle has seen enough of the Clintons. Hillary and Bill Clinton back in the white house will just divide this country more. Let’s remember all the scandals in the Whites House in the 90s.

Obama is the best chance to move this country forward by shrinking that aisle in congress that divides and destroying this country.

Endorsements mean a lot to independants like myself. The reason the dems took the house and the senate was because of dems like Ms. McClaskill and others...this is impressive to independants!

Barack has my vote.

When the HRC and others say he is young, inexperienced and all of that...endorsements gives him creditability.

The dems are split....older party loyalist are backing Clintons with some exceptiions..but the independant wing of the party....the new wing of the party...the ones that gave the dems victory in 06...is backing Obama.

The question is who can win a majority and be President...only Barack..even repub's know's this.

Clinton may win...but the country will be divided...who needs that?

Besides..i doubt she can even win over any independant..which she needs in order to take the White House.

If Clinton is the dem nominee..my vote will go for the Repub' nominee..i like McCain, Rudy and Mike.....but not Mitt..or Thompson...they won't win anyways.

GO OBAMA!....supporter all the way. Do the right thing dem's and vote for OBAMA!

Mike, Oregon

She is thinking about Who supported her, and can make it happen.

Most are tire of same old experienced. Noting getting done.

Our collective Voice can bring Change

You know

Politics is overdue for a face-lift.

Obama and his admin can get it done. or

maybe we need to be divided as a Country for four more years

I am sorry I am confused – BO keeps running that he is here to change washington – yet he keeps grabbing people who are washington elite... sort of curious...

And we think we all know how much backbone McCaskill has...

endorsements do not make a president...

every democrat will support the nominee whoever she is...

You have no idea how bad I want to see a Democratic President, but Obama you're young and you need experiance, you're a babe in the woods when it comes to national politics. You have chraisma but that's not enough to govern a country.
We'll end up with another Carter. And it took 12 years till another Democrat won the White House.
As for you making big changes and uniting the country, how are you going to do that? Let's see, the pro-lifers are now going to give up their fight to end Roe v Wade, the NRA are going to go along with gun control, the anti-gay marrige people with now suddenly agree to gay marriges, those against health care for all Americans will now join hands with you? You know that's not going to happen and if your supporters think so then their living in a dream world.

The endorsements mean that many believe Obama will have longer coattails in a general election and not fire up the republican base that only a Clinton can do

Yeah...like she has much experience either....she is just looking out for herself, hoping she will get a cushy job in his cabinet.....won't work honey....where does she get off thinking that anyone would care if she endorses anyone!!!!

THIS SHOULD BE A WAKE UP CALL, LET'S END THE BUSH-CLINTON LEGACY AND LET FRESH, INTELLIGENT,JUDGEMENT RULE, HILLARY AND BILL THINK THAT THEY OWN THIS PARTY, DISTORTING OBAMA'S RECORD ON THE WAR IN IRAQ.
TO ALL THOSE GIVING FLIMPSY EXCUSES ABOUT OBAMA'S EXPERIENCE, MY QUESTION IS THIS WHY WAS THIS SO CALL EXPERIENCE ISSUE NEVER ATTRIBUTED TO EDWARD'S IN 2004 AND NOW- DOUBLE STANDARD, A PIECE OF ADVICE THIS ELECTION IS NOT ABOUT OBAMA BUT WHAT HE WILL DO FOR THIS COUNTRY, HOUSES ARE ON FORECLOSURE , ONE POUND IS NOW EQUAL TO 2 DOLLARS, WE ARE AT WAR, REP MIGHT PREACH THE GREATNESS OF WAR BUT MOST DIDN'T TAKE PART WHEN IT WAS THEIR TURN TO FIGHT.
DICK CHENEY, BUSH NEVER FOUGHT, MIT ROMNEY's FIVE SONS THINK PATROITISM AND NATIONALISM IS STUGGLING TO CONVINCE VOTERS WITH THEIR MILLIONS, GUILLIANI COMPLAIN OF EYE PROBLEMS INORDERTHAT HE COULD NOT GO TO VIETNAM, IF THIS COUNTRY WAS SO IMPORTANT HE WOULD HAVE GIVEN UP PAID SPEECHES THAN ABANDON THE 9/11 COMMISION FOR HIS OWN PERSONAL GAINS.
HILLARY FAILED TO PASS A UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE UNDER HER HUSBAND AS PRESIDENT WITH A DEM CONGRESS AND SENATE, WAS SO EXPERIENCE THAT SHE VOTED TO AUTHORIZE THE IRAQ WAR WITHOUT READING THE REPORT IF CHEALSEA WAS TO FIGHT I BET U SHE WOULD HAVE READ THE REPORT.
I KNOW HER TEARS IN NH WERE GENIUNED BUT THE MOTIVE TO HER TEARS IS WHAT IS TROUBLING ME. SHE NEVER CRIES EVERYDAY ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL WHEN SOLDIERS FAMILIES MEET HER WITH THEIR IRAQ WAR LOSSES< KATRINA< PEOPLE WHO ARE HOMELESS OR SUFFERING BUT SHE WILL CRY BECAUSE SHE BADLY WANTS TO BE PRESIDENT FOR HER OWN AGRANDISEMENT OR JUST TO CHALLENGE BILL.. IF SHE WINS I WILL VOTE FOR A MODERATE REPUBLICAN LIKE MCAIN OR HUCKABEE.

This just keeps on proving that more and more people realize that Barack Obama is the most equip candidate to take over the presidency. He will turn this country back in the right direction. OBAMA IN '08

Endorsement may not influence how voters vote, but it's an indication that these people like Obama and can work w/ Obama. The more people he gets on board, the easier it is to push policies through. One of the problems we have in the past in gridlock.

I just got back from a meeting attended by about 28 people in upstate NY. Many had riven hours to get there, some were even from the boader state of Vermont. They range betgween the ages of 18 and 85; blue collar workers, retirees, professors and students, white black and other. None had met before, and all heard of this meeting about a day ago over the net. Their purpose was to organize a grass roots effort to do everything possible to win NY for Obama.

Some where their becuase he inspired them with his speeches about transforming change. Some simply said they were fed up with the Bush administration and felt Obama was the one person who could attract independents and real Rebublicans (indeed several were Republicans who could not vote in the D%em. primary but were their to work), someone said they were sick of the Clinton soap opera, several pointed out Hillary's "experience" as being the practice of insider politics, situational ethics, and the ability to change positions and persona on cue.

I left with the feeling that something big as surprsing is at hand. I have not felt that energy since I was in college and worked on my first campaign for JFK.

A president is not a Senator or a Mayor. He/She must be able to motivate, to create a common vision, and to manage effectivly. Obama has that quality of experience.... Does Hillary?

"present vote' = status quo

Hillary Clinton is Walter Mondale is Michael Dukakis is John Kerry is Hillary Clinton. One of the biggest changes Senator Obama would bring would be victory.

endorsements show support from his democratic base and gives him foundation and establishment... the votes are indirectly related to these votes if you consider the whole scheme of things. 1) another high ranking women, in the senate this time, endorses obama, 2) after his loss in n.h. his peers still have alot of confidence in him, 3) and most importantly, he is garnishing the advice of these key endorsements and support from the people that they know.

Mr. DE you have to have a very miniscule understanding of politics to make that statement. These endosements send a clear message of a candidate's electability. These are people the President will have to cooperate with while in office. This type of approval speaks volumes of Obama. The race is just beginning and he is off to a very good start.

Mr DE – I looked up the dictionary and endorsement means approval or sanction. As an international observer it doesn't mean much to me however I get the impression that this is how your government process works and that it happens like this every 4 years or so, so surely it means something to someone in your lucky country, even if not you. If it doesn't then which losers in your country allowed such a process to exist?

Endorsements don't translate to votes, but certain endorsements are big indicators of the trend of the "insiders."

First term Senator Claire McCaskill is from the state with the longest track record of picking the winner of the presidential race. She is a Democratic female senator not endorsing a fellow Democratic female senator.

Endorsements don't mean much, but they are worth something. Plus, she is another superdelegate and that does mean something!

Fired up and ready to go! GO OBAMA!

Mike,she is thinking about superiority of vision and judgement. Mr DE,she is endorsing the future not the past.

Endorsements are more inportant than what people think. I agree with LL: high ranking elected officials sends a clear message as to whom they think will bring change to Washington. Don't down-play their judgement. Trust it.

Obama 08'

WOW! Obama is on a roll. If an official elected by their people endorses obama, it basicly means obama has that state! Kerry, Nelson, nevada, Missouri! Go Obama!

Who cares?

I have two words for you:

Hope Fund

I think we may be seeing a pattern of endorsements

Hilary still has the most endorsements.

So easy for people to jump on the "flavor of the month" Obama bandwagon. Just wait until the going gets tough and Obama crashes and burns due to his inexperience. People will be running back to Clinton. She will get the nomination and be the next President.

I presume it takes the knowledgeable and the cultivated to comprehend the great leadership and supreme talents of an upstanding public official like Sen Obama. Many less learned individuals remain unaware that Sen Obama has been a public official for 11 years, has been serving the community since graduating from Harvard Law – where he earned a Magma cum laude degree i.e. graduated with an average of at least 90%.

Thus, I’m rather disappointed with those who (undoubtedly motivated by BIGOTRY) try to paint him otherwise and post less than smart remarks insinuating that such a remarkable steward of the people is somehow inexperienced or that this brilliant scholar does not grasp the difference between articulating and effecting something… a simple concept that any sane individual understands.

DG

Now not only media but the high ranking elected officials try to feed Obama to the electorate? Voters cannot think for themselves? Its turning into a competition of endorsement instead of competition of solutions to fix the country.

I would like Hallary to lay out his experence on the economy.Being a frist lady does not give you economic experence.Unless Bill is going to run the country

The most radical statement of the Century

A VOTE FOR OBAMA IS A VOTE FOR THE REPUBLICAN PARTY.

They have a better chance at keeping the white house if Hillary is eliminated.

But Hillary will stay the course, no matter how murky political polls are.

Remember, she is the only woman the Republican party fears most.

Read between the lines and see what lurks in darkness. They wont say it publicly for fear America will catch on to their new wave of secrecy.

"Throw in the bait and they will get hooked on what we feed them. Thus, we will recover that which was lost. Instead of working for the prize, we'll let them fight it out as we stand by and cheer the unsuspecting on. Throw in the bait, they will get hooked on what we feed them.”

Beware, the future of our country, our family and our respect in the world is in trouble.

"There are thieves in the Temple."

I think it shows a lot more about CNN that they still have yet to publish articles on the latest Hillary endorsements, OR Obama's crash.

Claire is a first class first term Sen. and a true reflection of what American Democrats and moderates are looking for. Her endorsement of Obama speaks volumes after the earlier endorsement from the Arizona Govenor Janet Napolitano.

Two fabulous political women in favor of Obama!!!!

McCaskill is a breath of fresh air. She has taken major steps in the fight for government accountability. She is winning great applause for her stance on earmarks. Claire is also very bright.

Have you guys checked out how many SUPER delegates Clinton has?

The major players have ALREADY pushed her over 100 delegates ahead.

These remaining players were HIDING in the weeds cause they didnt think Obama had a real chance. There is no problem that they endorse obama, but it isnt going to sway everyones vote.

On the other hand, I am impressed and pleased that Obama has gained such a candidate. I think hes a far better candidate in 2012 or 2016 when he has more experience, but he will one day be president I think.

Hillary candidates dont HATE Obama.

Unlike the RADICALS and other hate groups that SNIDE Hillary every chance they get.

Excellent!
I agree that elected Dems are finally realizing that with someone like Obama things may actually get done.

Enough with the division, time to move on.

Obama '08

Haha. Endorsements from the Washington establishment are raining on Obama. For someone so wanting to change the establishment, I find that sort of ironic.

ABC headlines: Obama thankful for KENYA's Support. Yea support for the past 47 years while they prepare him to take over the White House. SMALL NATION OF KENYA HAS PLANT RUNNING FOR THE WHITE HOUSE. Obama's could very well be a plant from Kenya.

This means that Obama is no longer the insurgent candidate he claims to be. He too is part of the establishment. So much for change.

Might mean much to you Mr. DE , but it means a lot to Hillary since McCaskill is a super delegate and a woman.

GO OBAMA!!! MISSOURI AND ILLINOIS STAND BEHIND YOU!!!

Endorsements are nice, but I sure hope that people don't start getting the impression that Obama is somehow an establishment candidate because he's getting endorsements.

Logically, the only way that Obama will be able to produce change is to build political consensus, and for that he will need to gain support among Congressmen. So, it is good if he has the ears and perhaps votes of a good number of Senators and Representatives.

GO OBAMA!!! MISSOURI AND ILLINOIS STAND WITH YOU!!!

she is a loser

OBAMA–all the way to the White House.
It is time for CHANGE.
Thank you, Senator McCaskill!!

This is a great endorsement for Obama. McCaskill has already shown herself to be a thoughtful and effective legislator.

GO OBAMA! Means alot MR De. Why do you think candidates want them; daa!

What it means is that Obama is a viable alternative to a Hillary Clinton vote. Every major endorsement only solidifies that perception.

Freshman Missouri Senator.

Obama '08!!!
Everyone is well aware of the fact that he IS the best candidate!

It's great! More and More ranking officials are endorsing Obama because they realize how much we need someone who is not tied (for years and years) to Washington. We really do need a CHANGE and not necessarily EXPERIENCE. GWB was "experienced" in government, even as President for 4 years and then re-elected.......look where he has taken us!

She only won because of the set up by the Republican senator turned fruit.

The democratic fruits always manipulate a win for the democrats

She is the one who exploited Michael J Fox to win election, and then forgot about the fight for Stem cell research once got elected.

Here here!
Obama '08

Obama its for CHANGE-HOP [OPRAH ] ????,,but all Waschington insiders , endors him ,he talk about CHANGE ,lol, Wake up America... we need Leader with... platform .

Agron Michigan

I am glad to hear the good news!

Senator McCaskill appears to be a very intelligent woman.

Obama '08

That's four red state endorsements in three days. And it's why Obama will win the presidency. While the Clintons steal plays from the Karl Rove manual on "how to slime perfectly good people to win elections" Obama is actually motivating not just independents but republicans to cross over and vote for an african-American democrat. What have the Clintons ever inspired but rage from the other side.

Good for her. She knows a leader when she sees one.

This endorsement does not mean much. Because she hasn't been in the senate for more than a year, it won't really mean anything. Just another delegate at the convention.

This is good. Perhaps the best endorsement yet for Obama. McCaskill is a white female (hint: she's the one on the right in the picture!) from a bellweather state that has trended Republican in all major races for the last decade . . . until McCaskill beat Talent for the Senate seat in '06. She might also be a budding superstar in the Democratic Party.

Again? endorsement? what is that mean? To my believe, endorsment mean not much at all.

What in the world is McCaskill thinking?

Last night I watched Bill Moyers interview Shelby Steele, author of "A Bound Man: Why We Are Excited About Obama and Why He Can't Win". Steele is the son of a white woman and a black man like Obama, and had some thoughtful analysis of why the platitudes of hope we're hearing are empty slogans. If he's even partially right about why Obama can't win, it's way too soon for everyone to be endorisng a losing horse in a race that seems to be the Democrats' to lose.

I think the recent endorsements for Obama from high ranking elected officials sends a clear message as to whom they think will bring the type of change to Washington that will allow THEM the ability to do the job they were elected to do.

GO OBAMA !!

Keep them coming! Where is Al Gore: we are waiting for yours, baby!

Absolutely wonderful!! Here on base, we love you Senator Obama!

It is absolutely disgusting that the Clinton machine is trying to stop Union voters to not be able to vote during work hours.

If they cared so much about the Culinary Union's voting set-up, why didn't they, or the people they're backing in this lame lawsuit, complain during the '04 election?

Bill and Hillary are "Rove on Steroids" and it's disgusting to watch.

Dear Claire,
My family resides in Missouri and voted for you in the last election. We even worked for your campaign.
You have now lost our support and we will no longer support your bids for re-election because JOHN EDWARDS is the ONLY Democratic candidate we TRUST.
Good luck in all your future endeavors.

If the Democrats win in 08, we will have an amnesty bill passed by the end of 09. That will bring even more cheap labor here to take our jobs.

Go Mitt!!!