In 1987 Ronald Reagan granted amnesty to what they estimated to be 1 million illegal aliens. It was in reality 3 times that number. Now John McCain and the Democrats estimate that 12 million illegals are here now. Logically they are again greatly underestimating the real number. Under the plan, all of the illegals would be able to bring their entire families to the U.S. All of them would immediately be eligible for government assistance such as food stamps and health care. Last year in the Senate, John McCain lead a few misguided Republicans and almost all the Democrats in a failed attempt to pass the amnesty bill. It just barely failed. The Democratic Presidential candidates all support the amnesty bill. That bill will pass in 2009 unless we stop them.

The media is doing its best to help the Democrats.

A vote for the Democrats is a vote for economic failure.

Probably because nobody cares about this yet and the primary season has been pushed too early. If news agencies weren't trying to turn everything into headlines…

Hey CNN - You were quick to echo the political hit-piece on Ron Paul from the PNAC funcded twerp via The New Republic. However, I haven't seen you post anything about the NAACP leader in TX that is standing by Ron Paul and telling people that he is NOT a racist. Why is that? You'll run a hit piece but you won't run positive news about him? The people that watch CNN and visit your web-site need to know how unfair and unbalanced you are.

For anyone interested in the NAACP leader standing by Dr. Paul, simply do a Google search for "Ron Paul NAACP" and you'll find it. As a matter of a fact, if you want ANY truch about Congressman Paul, you'll have to dig for it on your own. The news media refuses to show you all of the MANY good qualities of this honorable and brilliant man.

I have made my mind up about ONE candidate…. Hillary Clinton has NO chance to get this conservative independent's vote. I have traditionally voted for Republicans… but this year Obama has reached across the divide and grabbed my attention.

For the first time since Kennedy… I would vote Democrat (Obama).

California libs. haven't been able to think clearly since the 60's so what's new. Most of the democrate voters can't spell there name in english. They sign their welfare checks with a X. so who cares.

How can we believe he polls now, with what happend in New Hampshire?

i'm from california and ive made up my mind. to quote a great NYTimes op- ed

"I’m supporting Senator Clinton because like Senator Obama she has community organizing experience, but she also has more years in the Senate, an unprecedented eight years of on-the-job training in the White House, no masculinity to prove, the potential to tap a huge reservoir of this country’s talent by her example, and now even the courage to break the no-tears rule. I’m not opposing Mr. Obama; if he’s the nominee, I’ll volunteer. Indeed, if you look at votes during their two-year overlap in the Senate, they were the same more than 90 percent of the time. Besides, to clean up the mess left by President Bush, we may need two terms of President Clinton and two of President Obama."

This is simple, there is not one decent republican candidate besides John McCain and don't take this the wrong way, but 71 is simply too old. I don't see how he could understand people in there 20's or 50's for that matter. Rebulicans have no one and the democrats have three good candidates, two very good in my world.

Obama/Edwards 08

If Obama was in the lead then that would have been the topic of this. I just don't understand the Anti-Clinton media covearge.

California should be the first state to have elections.

California has always been the leader, from civil rights up to the tougher emission standards for cars and industry, and each and every time the rest of the US has followed, even if sometimes it took them 10-15 years to start doing it.

California has earned the right to be the first state to vote.

Give us the first vote in 2012 or I'm starring a petition for California to secede from the US, believe me stranger things have happened, Eli Manning won 2 playoff games.

We have had enough, and we're not going to take it any more

We still have lots of time and open minds out West. We are just sitting back and watching all the candidates implode.

Right now, a lot of Californians are more concerned with the Oscar nominations than the presidential nominations….

Yeessssss California, the golden state is making its presence felt by making its stake in the 2008 election. As a former Californian, thats a matter of great pride for me.
And it looks like they are making the right decision too by voting for the person best suited for the most difficult and important job on this planet, which needs experience and guts…and thats Hillary….we don't need a great talker, a great orartor with no experience. Whats the use of talk when you can't get things done.

No one has asked me? I am a registered Republican in California

George W Bush should scrap the 22nd Amendment and run for a third term. It would be an opportunity for him to change perceptions that he is already the most inept and embarrassing president since Calvin Coolidge.

I live in northern California and I am not happy that our primary was pushed to Feb 5th to be one of the "Super Tuesday" states.

Frankly I think that we should have election reform, get rid of the electorial college, get rid of the caucuses and primaries. Vote for all viable candidates during the normal election cycle. It should be a popular vote and let these elected leaders do their jobs verses campaign.

As for the media, I don't trust US media. I get my news outside the US. It is more balanced and reliable.

As for Hillary? I am not going to vote for her. Don't want to see Bush/Clinton/Bush/Clinton. Do you?

Still it's nice that the races have not yet been decided by two states and now the input of other primaries are quite important. That has to be healthier for our democracy.

McCain in 08

At least we know that Californians aren't anti-Mormon/Catholic/jewish/african-American bigots and racists like the Hickabee/McPain, Hilly-Billary coalition….and would go for the likes of Fred Thompson, Mitt ROmney, and/or Obama.

I firmly believe that my Californian neighbors can see through/past all the hateful rrhetoric/slander coming out of the HillBillary and Hickabee/McPain political war machines.

Here's to Romney/Thompson (or Obama) in 2008!!!! WOO HOOO!!!!

Which of the Clintons are running for the Presidency?

IS BILL CLINTON RUNNING FOR A THIRD TERM?

Is Hilary Clinton incapable of running a national campaign on her own?

So much for woman's liberation. LOL

Bill Clinton is proving that a woman/Hilary Clinton IS INCAPABLE of running a US national campaign on her own. LOL

to Gobama:

Does it matter who's running when Obama is trailing in double digits?
Waht happened to Change?
Is that a on-state slogan?

We received our absentee ballots over one week ago right after Hillary's win in New Hampshire. All of that press she received was convincing enough for me to complete my ballot and mail it late last week with Hillary clearly marked as my candidate. It was an easy choice too, she was listed first on the ballot.

Barack Obama has proven to be nothing much but a motivational speaker. He doesn't have ideas, doesn't have solutions, and doesn't know his right from left. My father (a WW II vet) always taught me: Anyone can talk with their mouth! Obama does very well with his mouth, but I have yet to see any action.

sorry, but outside of the enclave of elitists in Hollywood (which is so out out of touch it's ridiculous ) and marin cty., california has millions of Republicans itching to get at the touch screen (and you can take that to the BANK !)

"Gohomebama", are you in second grade, or just stupid? Your post is utterly incoherent. What is an "on-state slogan"? "Gobama", do you recall that Hillary also campaigned for Bill? What exactly is the problem with that?

Seriously, why do so many of the people on these blogs sound like they're in second grade? Did any of you people ever go to school, at all?

I will gladly vote for either Hillary or Obama, whoever is the Democratic nominee. The Republican party has driven our country into the ditch and screwed up just about everything- we can't afford 4 more years of these clowns, jokers, liars and thieves.

And maybe the Democrats can do something about the school system that is producing so many MORONS.

this Cali voter is for Ron Paul - 100%!!!!!

Alot of people I talk to are the same way……

To my fellow undecided Californians:

I respectfully ask you to take a good look at Ron Paul. His integrity is unmatched in this 2008 candidate field. He's never voted for a congressional pay increase, returns part of his salary every year, and doesn't participate in the lucrative congressional pension program because he believes they are unethical to us taxpayers.

He wants to get out of the Iraq mess for the right reason: because it is an illegal war per our US Constitution. It is also bankrupting us. The US Congress did not declare this war and the President can not take us to war, himself. There are many statements from our founders (Jefferson, Madison, Adams, Franklin) warning us about the course we are on.

If you are a member of another party and don't particulary care out your primary's outcome (or don't have a choice), I ask you to also consider crossing party lines just for this election and voting in the GOP primary. Please at least give Dr. Ron Paul a good honest look. That's all I ask.

Respectfully,
—Chris

When Obama wins it will be by defeating his two main rivals: Clinton AND Clinton.
Voting for them is like voting for the nostalgia of the '90's revisited. Do we really
want a new configuration of their co-presidency?

Romney/Huckabee '08

it's sad to see the democratic primaries has become a sexist vs racist argument

I'm glad all the press she received convinced you to vote her…to bad people don't vote these days on the issues like voting for wars..you know big decisions the president would have to decide…

oh well, democrats will never win the white house..at least for another 8 years

Hilside -
I suggest you take a look at Obama's blueprint for change http://www.barackobama.com/pdf/ObamaBlueprintForChange.pdf
It is a 64 page policy document outlining exactly what Obama's position is on solving most of the big problems we are facing: energy, education, the economy, national security, iraq, etc. It's much more expansive than anything Hillary has put out

Also since you seem to be making the case that Hillary does touting her "experience" and bashing Obama's I'll say this.
1. Obama has more years as an elected official than Hillary. Hillary has slightly more time in the US congress.
2. HIllary claims she has 35 years experience but unless you count working on her husbands campaigns, being first lady of Arkansas, practicing law and being first lady of the US experience - I count 7.
3. Experience is no substitute for good judgement.

A-B-C - ANYONE BUT CLINTON!

STATUS QUO MUST GO!

NO CLINTON 3rd TERM!

NO MORE FOULING OF THE WHITE HOUSE NEST!

NO MORE UNDERMINING OF US PRESIDENCY!

If u weren't ignorant, and stupid, you would of known that Sen. Obama, has a clear plan and vision for this country. your idiocy and no self of knowledge is preventing you from seing the light. Get educated, and do a little bit of research on anything, before you start talking out of your behind!

Their are 20 people in my family that will vote in Caliornia Election of Obama.

My Brother and Sisters, Children, Nieces and Nephews. Husbands and Wives. I don't want to forget the In-Laws.

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OBAMA.COM

How does one call a 'truce' on a bully? It never worked before. LOL

If bullies are relentlessly attacking you, how do you call a truce with the Clinton bullies? LOL

The Clintons are the one who decided do PERSONAL ATTACKS after they lost in Iowa in their bid for a THIRD CLINTON TERM!

Bill Clinton is using Hilary as a front to sneak a THEIR CLINTON TERM! And they will do anything for their personal ambition.
The Clintons will continue the divisiveness that causes nothing to get done in Washington on the nation's behalf.

Some other wrong information I'd like to clear up:
nobama - Touchscreen machines were taken out of circulation this year. All ballots will be punch or written.
Chris - In California only Repubs can vote in the Repub primary. Dems and Decline to States may vote in the Dem primary.

Why are all the Obama supporters so arrogant and repulsive? If you keep talking like this, how could you unite the nation (as Obama talked)?

I pray we won't be railroaded again and our choices decided for us by a court system.

I personally can't support Hillary as I find her to be an opportunist, and a user. I don't respect her as a strong women or leader. I can't believe she welled up with tears and then turn back to the ice lady immediately, she's a robot.

Chris — I have given Paul a good look but will not be voting for him. However, I want to say that you are the most calm, sane and rational Paul supporter I have seen. Thanks. You argue the way all supporters should argue and not that paranoid, insulting language that unfortunately most of Paul's bloggers use. I realize that most Paul supporters are like you and not those few but loud kooks. Encourage Paul supporers like you to speak out more — and hopefully undue a lot of the damge some of those other supporters have already caused to Paul's candidacy.

BTW I am an undecided California voter but as a Democrat I couldn't vote for Paul even if I wanted since the Republicans don't allow crossover voting.

Ahh California. Can it make up its mind? Oughta be a real cluster888k considering you have to pander to illegals, stoners, valley girls, desert people, unions, activists, pacifists, anarchists, hippies, yuppies, Gen X, Gen Y, Gender benders, cross dressers, homeless, bums, teachers, preachers, Hollywierd, artists, lawyers, medical societies, doctors, enviros, global warmers, luddites, natualists, neophytes, homephrodites, journalists, truckers, shuckers, vintners, greenies, cyclists, thebians, lesbians, gays, swingers, singers, mimes, skaters, surfers, and politicians.

Then on Tuesday they pander to……………

Here's a really novel concept for all you LADIES out there blogging or lurking AND feel free to pass it along = there are actually statistically MORE Democratic voters than there are Repulican (sooo what does that mean - in years past all the "donkeys" got lost on the way to the polling places and as typical male drivers they refused to stop and ask for directions so BOTH the hubby AND wifes' votes were lost Listen up members of the ~more delicate sex~ LOL = THIS YEAR YOU DRIVE and round up a whole car load of like minded voters AND leave the men at home to drink beer and wine and watch football and GO CAST YOUR BALLOTS for the candidate of your choice….

Because TOGETHER WE CAN CHANGE HISTORY TOO = and heaven only knows that it took us 88 years (BOTH black AND white women in 1920)!!! FINALLY our daughters and our granddaughters - our nieces and our sisters - our mothers and our grandmothers won't have to be "disenfranchised" in America anymore.

NO MORE BEING BACK-SEAT DRIVERS!! THIS IS OUR YEAR TO SHINE AND TO STAND UP FOR OURSELVES AND SHOUT DOWN THOSE WHO SAY OTHERWISE AND VOTE FOR THE FIRST WOMAN PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA because deep down in our hearts we know it!!!

AND WE NEED TO STOP BEING AFRAID TO FOLLOW ~OUR DREAM~

OUR DREAM of a better future for our home - for our country - for our children - for ourselves - for America. ~OUR DREAM~

LOL at "JOE" - oh, I think I'll vote for someone because they got alot of press- yeah, that's so easy, I'll let the media decide who i vote for! oh wait, this name is FIRST on the ballot, they made it even easier for me- I'll just vote for the FIRST person listed on the ballot. well, that was easy. I didn't even have to think.

mr chris in ca - ok, so ron paul says immediate withdrawl from iraq (oh who am i kidding?- he hasn't a snowball's chance in hell.) but for argument's sake, let's say we have immediate withdrawl GREAT! let's party ! ron likes the mary-juana- now how in the world does ron paul propose to fight worldwide islamic fundamentalist terrorism in the long term?

~OUR DREAM~ OF BEING CREATED EQUAL …. no less than men.

Jeremy, thanks for mentioning that.

I know it is a closed primary, but you can still change your affiliation if you do it quickly. I know several people (including myself) who changed theirs to vote in the GOP election because we like Ron Paul. There are probably a lot of Libertarians who have done this, as well as anti-Iraq-occupation Dems. We can always change back after the primaries and/or vote how we want in the general election. It is quick & easy, and you have a whole year to change back if you want to vote in your party's 2009 primary.

I went canvassing for Ron Paul last weekend. There were several people who were concerned about this. We gave them 2 voter registration forms - 1 to change to GOP for 2008, and one to change back, whenever.

One thing to remember, though…. if you want to change in order to vote in the Feb 5 primary, you need to get on it this week.

Respectfully,
—Chris

I think each candidate should post their resumes, including all the legislatures they have been involved in, on a website for the votes to decide who is best suited to become the next president. I don't think the speeches they made should count as much. To be fair and leveled, I think Obama should get a former president on his side to help him out, like George Bush Senior or Jimmy Carter lol.

Chris -

You are correct 1/22 is the cutoff for changing party affiliation. My #1 problem with Ron Paul is that he would destroy once and for all the public education system. And he would shift the tax burden to the poor and middle class. National Sales taxes and Flat taxes are nothing more than a shift of tax revenues away from the rich. A national sales tax would create an enormous black market for goods and services and shift us away from electronic payments to a cash economy which creates lots of crime and security problems when everyone carries a bunch of cash. But out of the Republicans he's the best.

You can stuff the ballot box with Ron Paul til you're blue in the face - he's not going to get the nomination. In fact average over history, less than 50 % of candidates running who won primaries have gone on to win the party nomination.

Jeremy,

He doesn't want to destroy education — just federal oversight of it. They (US Dept. of Education) collect money from the states via taxes and dole it back out to the states by making them play by federal rules. The reason he opposes it is because it is unconstitutional. Amendment #9 says states handles schools.

Also, he is not for a national sales tax or flat tax. That would be Huckabee. I have several video clips and links to printed information on this. Paul is for cutting spending - primarily military spending. Our foreign policy is so extravagant (over $1,120,000,000,000 per year!). Our federal income tax revenue is around $1,270,000,000,000. You could almost get rid of the income tax & IRS completely by bringing troops home & closing bases in places like Korea, Japan, Europe. This over-extended foreign policy is also unconstitutional.

But, I am hoping many more will agree with you - among the GOP, he's the best - and vote for him, even if it means (temporarily) crossing party lines.

—Chris

Without a doubt, immigration is the California issue with Republicans.
Its going to be Romney or Thompson.
CNN will be surprised at the turnout for Thompson/Romney guaranteed as they are anti-illegal and all the candidates don't get it. Especially minister Huckabee who practically made Arkansas an illegal sanctuary state. Huckabee/McCain will not fair well in California. And Ron Paul is a billboard that no one understands.

(Nice picture of a surfer, too bad most people who live by the beach don't surf, let alone go in the water. Stereotypical.)

Altho I doubt it will be installed any time soon, I want to learn as much as poss. about the Fair Tax and other versions of it. Jeremy has a good point that one downside would be the creation of a black market. But I don't agree w/ Jeremy that it shifts the tax burden away from the rich. The rich consume the most and therefore would pay the most in this sales tax. Those who are frugal get to keep more of their earned income, giving less into the fed. revenue, those who spend a lot give more in taxes under this syst. The number one thing that attracted me to it - even more than just getting to keep the gross amt. I earn - is that those who don't report income because they're breaking the law would pay into the gen .revenue fund thru this tax. Drug dealers, prostitutes, illegal immigrants, people who have businesses that they don't "declare" would now have to pay into the federal coffers through their purchases. These drug dealers and gang members who somehow have money for really expensive cars and jewelry, etc.would be paying a new form of "income tax" by paying for what they consume. That part of it alone should appeal to lots of Americans.

p.s. on a side note- as far as Ron Paul doing away with the public education system, is the public education system so successful in this country that you'd hate to see it go? Is the government so efficient and brilliant that THEY ALONE can bring our education standards up to competitive levels? Personally Id like to see government out of the education business for good.

p.s. Mr Steinback with all respect, I think legislative work is the least valuable experience in a leader. I'm focusing on candidates who were Governors and Mayors not those in Congress. All they do in Wash. is sit around and hold hearings, debate/fight amongst themselves, + vote themselves raises, all the while trying to come up w/ new laws with which to constrict our lives. We don't often hear of Congress lessening the laws, reducing the size of government, cutting spending, having to work w/in a budget or making difficult decisions. Oh OK, choosing between the Mule Museum in Cal. and the Woodstock Museum in NY was a nail-biter but really, who in Congress isn't a career politician. Which brings me to a another hot topic of mine - TERM LIMITS (hello Sen. Kennedy!)

Sorry ladies, but I won't be voting for this "women president" ever. I want a person who can make their own decisions. Not changed their mind in the middle of a debate/speech. And frankly has a mind of their own.

Hillary repeataly says she has, what, 30 yrs. experience. SORRY HILLARY BEING MARRIED TO A POLITICIAN FOR 30+ YRS DOESN'T GIVE YOU EXPERIENCE TO BE THE PRESIDENT OF THESE UNITED STATES. We all know that if she were to become president (heaven forbid) Bill would be the one running the country, pulling her strings, writing her speeches, making the decisions. She just wants a white house wedding for Chelsey, thats all.

Think about it, if Hillary wanted to or could change things for the better for all americans (besides the Clintons) why didn't they do it when HE WAS PRESIDENT. She just wants to have the Clinton dinasty again.

Of all the canidates Rebulican & Democrate the only one wanting to change the country for the better & fix the mess were in, and can actually get it done is Obama!!!

He has the trach record of improving his communittee, getting things done. And he doesn't belong to any specail interests like the rest of them do.

SO IF YOU REALLY WANT CHANGE FOR THE BETTER FOR THIS COUNTRY, YOURSELF, YOUR CHILDREN, YOUR GRAND CHILDREN, I BEG YOU TO OPEN YOUR MINDS, DO SOME RESEARCH ON OBAMA AND VOTE FOR THIS MAN. HE CAN AND WILL GET THE JOB DONE THE AMERICAN CITIZENS NEED TO BE DONE.

PS JUST SO YOU KNOW I VOTED FOR BILL CLINTON BOTH TIMES. WHICH I DON'T REGRET. BUT WILL NEVER VOTE FOR HILLARY.

Deanna Favre called. She says she wants to be considered for the Packers quarterback job when Brett retires. After all, she traveled with the Packers for many years.

Hillary is going to win CA, that's a non-issue.

I wonder if McCain can pull thru or Ron Paul? My guess is Rudy.

Annie,
Your an idiot if you are basing your countries future on "I want a FEMALE". So if that is the case… why not vote for B. Spears… or Tyra Banks… or even Rosanne? Its is that kind of thinking that is why we had a Bush speaking to the world for us so long… Use your head and stop the competing on the 3rd grade level of "Boys Rule… no… Girls rule"

CNN how about the heading " Hillary leading by double digits in CA ,if it was Obama you would be spining it .Wake up CNN. why don't u endorse Obama.
And let me tell you how hard you try to undermine Senator Clinton , she is going to Win .

Hillary Clinton initially appeared to be the most likely to win, in part from name recognition. Californians need to vote for the right candidate, not just who they think is most likely to win. Barack Obama represents the change that Americans want to see. Neither does Hillary Clinton have the presidency sewn up if she is the nominee…in fact, she is much more dislikable than Obama. Against McCain, she has a fair chance of losing.

Not to mention, why must we continue with dynasty politics like this was some third world country?

Democrats trying to disenfranchise minority voters(Nevada)? This is something I never thought I would have ever heard of in my entire Democratic life, but that is because it is UNHEARD OF. The reason we are seeing such strange behavior in this particular Democratic race is because WE THE PEOPLE of the United States of America need to recognize that the Bush-Clintons are trying to create a type of political dynasty. For example Edwards and Obama are rivals and although they differ on many things remain civil but it is the Clinton camp keeps throwing all these vicious in the road. Down with the WASHINGTON HYPOCRISY NO MORE BUSH-CLINTON-BUSH-CLINTON-JEB BUSH? DYNASTY!!!

thats no problom,no one really cares about the stinking smog polutted beach blonde movie star state anyway, is california still connected to the mainland?i think most people just wish it would fall off into the ocean anyways, probly the most arrogant corrupt state in the union, we could probly get by without your votes anyway, any state that has the terminator for a represenitive, lol, the worst state and they want to tell everybody else how screwed up they are, the whole state is a joke, are there any americans even in california?or just those north of laguna beach? i mean santa barbra, you could maby have an impact if 10% of your population wasnt in one of your prisons, lol, well i meant bakersfield,

Folks,

A vote for Obama is a wasted vote - sorry, but in the general election next November Obama as a candidate will give the Republicans a landslide victory and it doesn't matter who the GOP candidate is.

Look, we tried this before in California (the most left leaning state in the Union) and Mayor Bradley from LA got slaughtered in the Governors race a few years back - this country is not ready for a Black President and most likely not ready for a Female President. With Obama and Clinton splitting the vote the best electable candidate John Edwards is going to be ignored and we will lose to another elitist GOP Bush wannabe.

We have a choice and an opportunity to elect a Democrat to the White House don't blow it for a cheap thrill like when we nominated Sen McGovern - Vote fro Sen. Clinton and help turn this country around, we cannot stand four more years of a Republican president. I know I already said John Edwards is the most electable but, he won't win the nomination with Clinton/Obama in the race. If you think things are bad now, wait until four more years of Rich People Rule - just say no to the GOP!

Hilside -
I suggest you take a look at Obama's blueprint for change wwwDOTbarackobamaDOTcom/pdf/ObamaBlueprintForChangeDOTpdf
It is a 64 page policy document outlining exactly what Obama's position is on solving most of the big problems we are facing: energy, education, the economy, national security, iraq, etc. It's much more expansive than anything Hillary has put out

Also since you seem to be making the case that Hillary does touting her "experience" and bashing Obama's I'll say this.
1. Obama has more years as an elected official than Hillary. Hillary has slightly more time in the US congress.
2. HIllary claims she has 35 years experience but unless you count working on her husbands campaigns, being first lady of Arkansas, practicing law and being first lady of the US experience - I count 7.
3. Experience is no substitute for good judgement.

RE: Chris and Ron Paul yes reduce the military budget, but we can't cut taxes with the savings because we owe 9 Trillion dollars and half the country is about to retire with a fixed benefit plan we can't afford to pay. Shore up the system, get out of debt then cut taxes.

RE: National sales tax, the really really rich are so rich that you can't imagine how rich they are. Everyone needs food, clothes, medical care, transportation, housing. Most of the country can't even afford the basics. When you add a 30% tax to that what do you think will happen? Meanwhile trust me the hedge fund managers cannot spend $1 Billion a year. Even if they buy a plane and a yacht and 10 mansions at all the ski resorts and … Last time we had such a great disparity between the rich and middle class was 1929. You all know what happened next.

Some one has to stop the bickering
It doesn't matter, who in the short term. Was the total cause
The long term some one has to come out and make sure that the message and gains that were VERY hard fought for and others died for are not all

I just filled out my ballot as well and will mail it in a week or 2.
I picked Hillary for it took awhile for me to find out about Obama and now that I did I'm glad I voted for her.
I think he is too liberal from how he outlined the economy.
I like Hillarys better.

I met to say how he outlined his economy plan

In a poll released today, HIllary is leading NObama by 12% in California and those ealier voters are voting CLINTON !

Ron Paul and the so-called 'Libertarians' are a joke - their platform is more aligned to that of the Nazis' Fascist party than any other and most of the bone-headed supporters do not even know what the witch doctor stands for. As far as Ron Paul being the 'best ' of the Republicans, well just look at party of Jesus Jerks and Bible Babbling Baboons and Bushites and maybe you have the best of the bads, but that still is BAD…BAD!

To all of you undecided voters out there….

Welcome to The Party…Democrats and Republicans hand in hand deceiving the American public.

Hypnotized Americans living in a Brave New World…

Ignorance is Bliss
Freedom is Slavery
War is Peace

"Give me Liberty or Give me Death"

I am a CA voter and I am voting for Ron Paul. I know a lot of people in my area who are too.

Romeny Economy I love it when he said JOBS JOBS JOBS.

McCain seems to be about WAR WAR WAR, I need a job not a war.

Hillary and Bam Bam, are fighting to be an also ran.

eileen,

You did some pretty vitriolic name calling, but can you supply us w/ any facts? Tell me what the "witch doctor" stands for that you don't like.

And, I am sorry you feel that way about Christians. However, Dr. Paul has emphasized over & over that a person's religious beliefs should not be imposed on another, even if one is President. He has even sympathized w/ Mr. Romney, as he feels that his Mormon faith has been exploited by other candidates.

Also, tell me how standing up for your civil liberties and denouncing the Patriot Act and the Military Commission Act is fascist.

Finally, please tell me what it is that you despise so about the US Constitution? Is it the 1st amendment, which allows you to sit at your keyboard and type as you have, without fear of real fascists from coming in & collecting you? Is it the 2nd amendment, which provides for a "well regulated militia" for your defense? Is it Article I, which says only Congress can declare war, thus making sure that war is by the consent of the governed rather than of tyrants?

Wait, I know… It is Amendment #19, which says women can vote. Is that the one you don't like?

This is going to be a tough call AS is the (R) Govenor, married to a Kennedy, "Surf UP"

It's interesting that some people keep saying this country is not ready for a black president. And just when will it be ready and what criteria detemines the country is ready for a black president? Will their be a poll of somekind? Maybe those individuals are simply speaking for themselves, that they are not ready for a black President? Please don't speak for the rest of us who are judging the candiates on what they can do for our country. Dispel the lie that the country is not ready and vote like my fellow americans in Iowa and New Hampshire,who by the way were white and showed us the country is ready for any person who can bring about true Change. Hillary didn't win by any landslide in New Hampshire approximately 8000 votes seperated her and Barak.

If we listen to the naysayers the country will never be ready for a black, hispanic, asian or any other ethnic President, till people stand up and say I'm just ready for a President that can lead the country with greatness and I dont give a hoot if he's green or anyother color.

The same old status quo will no longer do no matter what color it is.

LAguy,

Thanks for the compliment, and I certainly know what you mean about some of his supporters. He draws all types.

It's ironic because, in some ways, Dr. Paul is the exact opposite of these supporters you have in mind. I have found him to be exceptionally polite and measured and articulate. He is the only candidate who consistently stays on message and has his entire voting history to back it.

I saw him on Glen Beck (MSNBC) a few weeks ago. Someone asked him about 9/11 conspiracists. You could really tell by his expression he was clueless about any "alternative" explanation for 9/11. His response to Beck was something like, "Of course not. I don't even think I should have to answer a question like that."

The same is true of his internet following. I don't think the man even uses the internet . I saw him on another show, and someone commented on his huge internet following (YouTube, etc.). He said something like, "Yeah, that's what they tell me."

When asked about global alliances like NAFTA, NAU, and WTO - the bane of many conspiracy theorists - he commented to one interviewer that he did not really think supporters of these alliances were evil conspiracists. He believed that they had good, honest, but misplaced intentions. His salient difference with them was that he saw their efforts as more government, and he believed that less government was best.

I've never heard him personally attack another candidate. Even when they get a bit rough with him in the debates, he politely dusts himself off and goes back to message. I've never seen anything like it. I can imagine that he had a good bedside manner as an OB/GYN.

I definitely back the man and the message. If he has some wild & woolly followers, that's fine. The campaign needs all the support it can get.

—Chris

Eileen, I truly believe that if we don't elect Ron Paul as the next president, your assertion about Nazi Facists will come true. Did Ron Paul vote for the Patriot Act? How about authorizing the War in Iraq? Increasing spending? No Child Left Behind? Medicare expansion? Military Commissions Act?

He didn't vote for any of those. He is actually returning part of his congressional funding to the government this year, just like every year. He must not be a very good politician if he doesn't spend all the money he is entitled to, right? Did you know he is not involved in the congressional retirement program? He must be insane for not getting in on the gravy train!

Or maybe he has something that everyone else lacks, ethics. A sense of frugality maybe? Gosh, maybe he could actually not spend every dollar and more like all the other presidents have the last 30 years. That is why I registered to vote as a republican. To vote for Ron Paul. The only logical republican to vote for.

Voting for Obama is the same as voting the Republicans back into the White house.Hillary is the best insurance policy for the Democrats.

Let's see how will the good folks in Cali vote. Mitt is definately the best looking but he has morals and is wealthy and successful, which I understand is not a good thing any more so heaven only knows. I read one blog that was looking for someone they could identify with, some one not so good looking who has been married several times, cheated on his college exams, knew what it was like to sneak in late drunk and was poor. I am begining to think I'm just in the wrong country or something. hey everyone raise the bar, just cause you have no great expectations for yourself can't we hope there is still some one out there that does?

Ron Paul just may be too honest. The other republicans like McCain, Romney and Rudy will have us tied up in senate hearings, court cases, wars, and impeachment hearings. Most republicans agree Dr Paul may be too honest to get the nomination and this is just sad.

Jack, you're a riot. You say the country isn't ready for a female president…then you tell us to vote for Hillary Clinton.

Obama is catching up to Hillary out here. In fact, he's opened two more offices nearby, and I live in the middle of nowhere. A fundraiser he held at Universal Citywalk last month was packed with thousands of people. If he takes Nevada and South Carolina, expect him to be right at her heels in the California polls.

I find it interesting that there is disparity in how this story is reported here and on Yahoo. On Yahoo, it's "Clinton, McCain Leading California." Personally I think CNN's headline is more accurate. Over a third of these voters are undecided! (Remember what happened in New Hampshire when we published polls on who was ahead…when about 40% of voters were undecided?)

Also, nobama's flat out wrong. The vast majority of Californians (especially in southern California) are Democratic. That's why the GOP tried to introduce a ridiculous law here that would have split California's votes up proportionally.

That's probably also why the GOP primary is closed this year, while undeclared voters may choose an Independent or Democratic ballot.

Obama has consistently been shown to be the most electable against the republican candidates, the closest Clinton comes is just about as good as Obama in some polls (and nowhere near as good in others) - why is it that Californians haven't noticed?

Rus, Whitburn is right on the money. Obama is the most electable candidate. Especially when John McCain is the possible Republican nominee, one wonders how Clinton will beat him - he commands a strong independent (moderate) vote. We need a candidate with a good rapport with the moderates and independents.

California–in a great way helped decide Robert Kennedy's fate, Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton–and urg…GW Bush.

I feel they will come through again–thankfully taking their time to take a clear look at all the candidates.

Since CHANGE is the new mantra for the Democratic and….suddenly…the Republican Party…let's look at the candidates who have stood for change recently……………

Define recent (within the past 1-5 years in the public sector)…………..

John Edwards. A proponent for change in 2004….and still hanging in there. His passion and commitment to "bringing Washington back to the people"….as caught hold like a prairie fire. Hell, even the conservatives in the GOP are starting to adopt his agenda…because they see how much Americans want it.

John Edwards–a change agent before it was cool to be one!!!

Like Coca Cola–he's the "real thing".

Please take another look at John Edwards. Let's a man with character–who will set aside the petty ranglings and get down to business on our behalf!!

who are all the illegal immigrants that are bankrupting California voting for?

As we saw in recent polls and polls out of NH, Democrats favor Hillary Clinton. Independents are split between the three and last minute deciders favor Hillary Clinton.

If it's McCain and Bam Bam, McCain wins by a landslide. The only person Bam Bam could beat is…maybe…Rudy.

My family & I recently left So. Cal due to the overwhelming number of illegal immigrants loitering on the street corners and taking advantage of the free education system. Unfortunately large areas of So. Cal are slowly but surely turning into third world countries all onto their own. If a candidate wants to win CA, just promise amnesty for the over 12.5 million illegal immigrants residing in CA taking advantage for "free" hospital health care, "free" public education and welfare services provided to babies of illegals. Afterall remember this is the state that allowed over 50,000 illegals to march in the streets demanding "rights".

Chris,
I appreciate everything you are doing. I am too a Paul supporter. Im probably one of the most peaceful guys on earth i would like to think. Im no kook. Sure each candidate has their fringe supporters. But a majority of Paul's supporters are just like me, in the sense we only want whats best for this great country. PeacE to you all. I wish Ron Paul the best.
Sincerely
Robert C of Knoxville, TN

interesting how California elected a Republican governor, yet they "vast majority" of the state are Democrats. how does that happen?

Tim,

Just like all Republicans, you only read that part of my posting that suits your ploy to keep the GOP in the White House.

What I said and I still stick by it -" Obama doesn't have a chance in hell of getting elected President" He will continue to be supported by good progressive people and A LOT OF GOP MONEY!

John Edwards has failed to inspire a majority of Democrats so, the DEMOCRATIC PARTY's best chance of capturing the White House is in fact Hillary Clinton!

ANYBODY BUT A REPUBLICAN!

nobama,
He isn't really a Republican in a lot of ways, and he's an actor. That's worth a lot here.

Robert C, TN,
Thanks for the kind comments, and likewise, all the Paul supporters I've met are normal Americans who just want less government. That is really what we have in common. In fact, I would say Dr. Paul is the catalyst that caused me to realize that more government - for all its good intentions - usually ends up doing more harm.

purple,
Whom do they support? I'd be interesting in knowing more.

Jack, I'm not a Republican…but there's no way I'd vote for Hillary Clinton. And I'm certainly not alone among liberals.

As for what you said:

"This country is not ready for a Black President and most likely not ready for a Female President."

"Vote for Sen. Clinton and help turn this country around."

"I know I already said John Edwards is the most electable but, he won't win the nomination with Clinton/Obama in the race."

I think I see why you favor Hillary…you flip flop as much as she does!

Nobama, the reason we have a Republican governor is because our previous Democratic governor, Gray Davis, screwed things up so bad he was RECALLED. Schwarzenegger won because he's a social liberal and obviously had the name recognition.

george January 14, 2008 7:38 pm ET

Why are all the Obama supporters so arrogant and repulsive? If you keep talking like this, how could you unite the nation (as Obama talked)?

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ because the Obama supporters think they're better than the REST of the Democratic party. Here's two prime examples:

beser January 16, 2008:
At first I found it surprising when I kept hearing and reading so many pundits allude to the fact that Hillary draws most of her support from the poorly educated. Then I read the comments by Hillary fanatics here and elsewhere who seem determined to provide anecdotal evidence to bolster that claim.

John, boston, MA January 15, 2008:
Hillary lovers have dirtied this whole forum.

^^^^^^^^^ THESE are the supporters of the candidate promising UNITY?

Versus the nasty lewd filth that spews out of the mouths of the hillaryhaters without end? Maybe we should all hope that Obama decides to split the Democratic party and make a third Rhetorical Party for himself and all of his base fans because clearly the Democratic Party of THE people and for THE people no longer applies here.

Obama the candidate for a Change FROM the Democratic party!

Please do GO AWAY Obama and take your more upscale academia highfalutin' yuppie guppies and wannabes with you - wasn't once with Kerry enough? The rest of us will even all chip in and send you a nice bottle of French Bordeaux wine - so sorry we can only AFFORFD to buy one.

Oh and further apologies if Barack Obama's group of smug supporters have their snobby sensibilities offended because not everyone in America is as highly educated, more affluent and of a better socio-economic classier status than they are. Yes, it certainly is true that the rich are getting richer and the poor are getting poorer and the middle class is definitely getting smaller after eight years of the Republicans in office. Let us all pray that these same individuals never find themselves in less than flush or fortunate times or older!!

But cheers to OBAMA'S NEW RHETORICAL PARTY… maybe in 2012 THE OLD Democratic Party can finally field its OWN candidate for a change!

sherry January 14, 2008 9:26 pm ET

She just wants a white house wedding for Chelsey, thats all.

^^^^^^^^^^^^^ YET ANOTHER brilliant example of the mental capacity of the obamalovers. And they call themselves the better educated - when they can't even manage one decent rebuttal without throwing in the sophomoric garbage? Doesn't hardly sound like you are even old enough to vote now - rather than repeating rumors that you've heard on MySpace. At least you had enough brains not to lapse into the obscene gutter trash talk that is so typical of most hillaryhaters.

And Annie (while maybe an airhead) is correct = there ARE STATISTICALLY MORE Democratic voters than there are Repulican. Yet the Democrats insist on fielding a candidate that does not represent their base (ie the same ones that the OBAMA supporters continually bash, make fun of, and feel they are so much more superior2)… And the GOP wins again.