HILLARY CCNCERNS -

*SHE OPPOSED THE BANK SPONSORED BANKRUPTCY BILL IN 2000 AND CONVINCED BILL TO VETO IT.
WHEN SHE WAS ELECTED TO THE SENATE AND TOOK BANK LOBBY MONEY IN 2001 SHE SUPPORTED THE BILL.

*AFTER NO WMD'S WERE FOUND AND SENATORS SUCH AS JAY ROCKEFELLER OWNED UP TO THEIR ERROR IN VOTING FOR THE WAR
AUTHORIZATION BILL, HILLARY WAS ASKED BY AN NPR REPORTER IF
SHE REGRETTED HER VOTE HER ANSWER- "OH THIS IS MUCH TOO IMPORTANT A QUESTION TO ANSWER ON THE FLY"

*IN THE 2006 ELECTIONS- INSTEAD OF HELPING TO ELECT DEMOCRATS TO GAIN CONTROL OF THE CONGRESS SHE WAS BUSY SENDING THOUSANDS OF TENS DOLLARS FOR FLOWERS AS THANK YOU GIFTS TO HER FAT CAT SUPPORTERS AND CAMPAIGN VALET EXPENSES.

*ONE OF HER PROUD SENATE ACTS- CO-SPONSORING WITH RICK SANTORUM A SENSE OF THE SENATE ANTI-FLAG BURNING BILL. (THE SUPREME COURT HAD DECLARED FLAG BURNING WAS CONSTITUTIONALLY PROTECTED)

Stop acting like you know either of these candidates personally, I am so sick of people saying I don't know anything about Sen. Barack Obama, and everything about Sen. Clinton, face you don't know either, everything in your petty mind is based on what the media has re-gergitated to you. If you really wanted to know something about a candidate, then go learn about the personal choices that they have made over the course of their lives, and pair that against what you hear come out their mouths, that way your opinion is really yours. Personally, it means a lot to me that someone who was the President of the Harvard Law Review, and graduated at the top of his class, freely choose a life of public service and education, this tells me that people and causes means more to an individual than money, power and prestige. Sen. Clinton has also done wonderful things for this country, it is not that she or Bill is unfit for the Presidency, that has been proved before twice, however I am inclined to agree with Sen. Obama, and his supporters in part. America has changed greatly over the past 20 years the focus has been turned away from building and strengthening the middle class in efforts to stimulate our economy by increasing the spending power and financial security of the largest block of American citizens, and it has been redirected to a Reaganomics based fiscal policy which attempts to cut government spending, while simultaneously providing business friendly tax incentive based corporate stimulus packages under the belief that corporate leadership would promote corporate growth and job creation (as opposed to posting record profits and bonuses), both ideologies pruport the same desired end….building America's middle class. Reaganomics is business as usual in Washington, Democrats and Republicans alike have all supported this logic (Sen. Clinton & Bill Clinton included remember NAFTA) I fear that this is the reason we only have increases in service jobs while the other have gone overseas. The IRS tax receipts have gone up recently but individual middle class families are not the families posting income gains, only corporate elites and SOME of those receiving dividend payouts. This is why lobbyist run Washington, because the massive changes in fiscal policy made under both Repulican and Democratic leadership has both wrote this failed formula off as sound policy, which I feel is not the case. Experienced insiders have gained that so called experience from completely within that disastrous construct, and America's middle class has suffered because of that "experienced business" and I am sick of if. 70% of our economy is based on consumer spending, broke consumers don't spend, businesses do spend but 500 occurrences of 10,000.00 worth of business expenditures, is the same output as 10,000 occurrences of 500.00 worth of consumer expenditures. The only question is on who's behalf does the President of the United States of America speak for, those who need it the less, threaten to move businesses over seas, commits unspeakable securities fraud, exports jobs overseas, hires illegal workers, while posting record profits or those who need it the most and risk losing their homes, or can't send their children to college, or pay their own college loans, or even take a day off of work without harming themselves financially. Not to mention we are speaking about those who of their own free chooses who to elect as President into the office. Reagan started this, and initially we prospered all of us, then came the globalization trend, then came NAFTA, and now the picture is not the same, and we need a fundamental change it direction, a change that is not based in experience but rather in a unifyng leader like Ronald Reagan (not policy wise) who can present a new vision while quashing the partisan bickering which is counter-productive to reaching a plausible resolution to the issues we face as a country. Its simple I will vote for the candidate who has shown me through personal choices that people mean more than profits and income, someone who when faced with the opportunity to rise to the peaks of financial/ political elitism, along side the power-brokers of these failed fiscal /economic policies they of their own free will choose to stand by the side of the American middle class and all of those who do not have the lobbying power to get their voices heard by those so well "experienced" in Washington, unless it is election time, and everyone starts talking about changing the system that they have benefited all so well from.

I am all fired up, ready to Go, keep bring us "Change"

Obama '08

Hillary clinton is not really a bad person imo people seem to think she is bad. With that said i am a obama supporter because i believe he can honestly bring change, if you hear this guy speak in person you will just be awestruck(saw him at washington square park in NYU)

I think its pretty sad how Hillary tries to downplay obamas exp. For starters the only people who have the most exp to be president are the people who are getting sworn in for a second term. Every single one of the presidents had to do on the job training. I dont think anything makes you truly prepared to be president of the U.S. You might have a little knowledge but nothing can truly prepare Hilary down played obamas time spent in indonesia. Well 8 years in the white house isnt that big of deal either then as i recall it was bill clinton in charge not her. And if she thinks that qualifies her then what is stopping laura bush from running? Plus obama has spent more time in elected office than hillary has.

the Media coverage of this campaign is so biased ( against Obama and Edwards ) it's ridiculous..particularly with CNN and MSNBC….when Barak won Iowa, race was not an issue, when he had a close loss in NH, race was not an issue….now that there is a chance that he may win Nevada and/or SC…Race is an issue…unbelievable. Am I to assume that GENDER was an issue when Hillary won NH???
Clinton's camp and the Media thought this Presidential race was going to be a landslide for Clinton..it appears the voters of America are going to have something to say about that….
BTW..interesting endorsements for Obama ( i.e unions and experienced politicians ). I believe if Edwards drops out of the race ( and I am not implying that he should )…I wouldn't be surprised if he also endorsed Obama.

Obama in 08 is the only way for the Democrats to win. A vote for Hillary is a vote for a Republican President.

Just remember for all those people out there who are trying to somehow make "establishment" endorsements for the "change" candiate seem bad must not truly understand how the government works. These "stanblishment" congressmen and women are the very people who Obama would have to work with in the Congress. Remember, having an allie in the Congress when you are the President is NOT a bad thing!!!!!

OBAMA '08!!!!! cause… YES WE CAN!

I knew that John Kerry was out there but I did not think that about Senetor Leahy….I seriously question his judgement on this one…..Just last night Obama said in an interview that he was more impressed with Reagan's time in the white house than any democrat in the white house…..I question his and every one that endorses him ….their loyalty to the democratic party……Plus Obama admitting in a national debate that he is not a good manager……my word…..I wonder if Leahy had know all these goof up by Obama in just the last couple of days….this wise man would not have endorsed Obama….Obama needs another 8-10 years before he is anywhere close to running the biggest…most responsible and most accountable office in the world……Let me tell you …..they make you earn every bit of the $400,000.00 a year there in the white house…..No chance for a freshman to survive there…..Lets hire hillary for this job……she has the Resume……

It's horrible how the media has used the demograpics of the democratic candidates to essentially separate fact from oppinion. The "Democrats Divide" tug a war for the black vote, but they "vie for the hispanic vote." I guess it's okay to degrade African Americans to a color!

The media tirelessly attempts to paint Sen. Obama as only appealing to African Americans…making predictions that he'll only win states like South Carolina as Iowa was a strange state. Strange because people in Iowa didn't allow racism and public biased to inluence their vote? If people believed everything that they've heard on CNN… aka the Hillary show, than no one would ever vote for Sen. Obama. Did anyone ever ask if Sen. Obama could compete in New Hampshire for the "white vote," oh yeah that's right…his demographic is the minority. America is full of states like Iowa, not hugely populated with minorities. According to you guys, Obama can not and will not win anything except admiration for trying.

My point is that the media habitually limits and degrades Sen. Obama to "the black candidate" and it just not right. With the media being for many the only method of getting informed about a candidate, it unfair… especially to minorities seeking public office to be portrayed in such a biased and degrading manner on a daily basis. Then again, this is America, as if I expected better.

Everyone seems to misunderstand why this endorsement, along with Kerry's, is important. Leahy and even moreso Kerry have lots of contacts. They bring establishment credibility to Obama's campaign, and, as John McCain found out in 2000, you can be an outsider, but without some kind of establishment backing, you can't actually win. These endorsements mean that Obama might actually have a shot against the ruling patriarchy — and yes, even with Hillary Clinton running, the specter of Bill still rules the name Clinton the same way John F. Kennedy's name dominated his brothers' and his son's.

Meanwhile, can my fellow Democrats please explain to me why Bill is tarnishing what was an almost pristine legacy as the president who came BEFORE the debacle of George W. Bush? Acting as the attack dog only makes him look smaller, and it makes Hillary look like she can't fight herself, that she needs somebody to do the tough fighting for her. It's not a good dynamic the Clintons are setting up, at least not in the long-term.

Obama '08

Isn't this the Senator who Dick Cheney cursed off in the Senate and just took it and shut up?And after the Democrats took control of the senate,has spent most of the Senate's time trying to get back at Dick Cheney,without success?Everybody knows that this isn't about what he truly believes about Obama,but to get back at Clinton for some unknown past greviance.That's Leahy for you.

Sen Obama, just go ahead and stay fired up, so that real change comes to America.

This is very great. Obama is a man with great vision for America and the rest of the world. He has a great support from the great people like me. I have undoubtedly, admired his campaign simply because he does not create confusion as the Clintons are doing. He deserves this.

I prefer someone with a greater IQ than someone with an experience. IQ counts more than an experience because given the shortest possible time, a person with a strong IQ can do a lot. And this is what I see in Senator Obama.

As an NPA , I will vote Republican. I do not trust Hillary…She wants power her and Bill are obsessed for power. If she is nominated as president of our country. She will divide the country because she will carry the effect of racism obtaining from her campaign. Her strategies for power are cheap and low. She has no class. I am ashamed before the world to have a candidate like Hillary Clinton running for president in my country. She will cause America to continue to collapse before the world. Already, the American dollar is lower than the Canadian dollar. I remembered couple years ago …I went to Canada and the people in Canada were begging for the American dollar. America has became a thrift store.

Thanks!

Boca, what you wrote about being a Muslim is misleading SHAME ON YOU! Barack Obama is not a Muslim, his grandfather was a Muslim! Stop spreading lies!

Only when we are blind by hate,fear,racism that we choose not to see the FACTS.

Check Obama website and learn about him and visit Clinton´s website too and ..
then make a Judgement.

Can you do that?

Boca,

I suggest you get yourself a copy of the Constitution. Read it. Then go to any website that debunks lies on the internet and read about Senator Obama's religion. He is a Christian. Even if he were not, there is no religious requirement in the Constitution. That's doesn't really matter though because SENATOR OBAMA IS A CHRISTIAN. Pleas stop spreading bigoted lies.

no doubt OBAMA is likely to bring change.he has pulled our hearts.all we need is real change and real emphasis regarding what we have been dreaming.

CALIFORNIA NAACP ENDORESES HILLARY AND SO DOES ALL OF THESE FOLKS….HILLARYS ENDORSMENTS
SENATORS:
Diane Feinstein (CA), Maria Cantwell (WA), Evan Bayh (IN), Debbie Stabenow (MI), Barbara Mikulski (MD), Robert Menendez (NJ), Sheldon Whitehouse (RI), Former Senator Bob Kerrey, Sen. Evan Bayh (Ind)
CONGRESS:
Corrine Brown (FL), Albio Sires (NJ), Jay Inslee (WA), Henry Cuellar (TX), Ruben Hinojosa (TX), Kendrick Meek (FL), Dutch Ruppersberger (MD), Jim Langevin (RI), Richard Neal (MA), Stephanie Tubbs (OH), Jim McGovern (MA), Allyson Schwartz (PA), Diane Watson (CA), Laura Richardson (CA), Emmanuel Cleaver II (MO), Bill Pascrell (NJ), Mike Thompson (CA), Shelley Berkley (NV), Darlene Hooley (OR), Tammy Baldwin (WI), Jane Harmon (CA), Ellen Tauscher (CA), Yvette D. Clark (NY), Leonard Boswell (IA), Dennis Cardoza (CA), Hilda L. Solis (CA), David Scott (GA), Debbie Wasserman (FL), Alcee Hastings (FL), Jackson Lee (TX)
OTHER ENDORSEMENTS:
General Wesley K. Clark, Fmr. Democratic Leader Richard Gephardt, and Gov. Corzine of New Jersey, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, Stamford Conn. Mayor Dannel Malloy, Congresswoman Shelley Berkley, American Federation of Teachers 1.4 million-member Union, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Director Rob Reiner, Human Rights Leader Dolores Huerta, California Lt. Governor John Garamendi, New Mexico Lt. Gov. Diane Denish, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an environmental activist, former CIA agent Valerie Plane, Ambassador Joseph Wilson, Maine Governor John E. Baldacci , Former Vice President Walter Mondale, House Democratic Leader) Dick Gephardt, OPEIU President 120.000 members, ATU 180,000 members, Sheet Metal Workers (SMWIA), UTU, AFSCME, AFT, Bricklayers (BAC), Letter Carriers (NALC), Machinists (IAM) TCU/IAM. Former New York Mayor David N. Dinkins, Don Fowler, former chair,Democratic National Committee, former South Dakota senator George McGovern, African-American wing of the Alabama state Democratic Party, Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski, Steven Spielberg, Barbara Striesand, half of the Congressional Black Caucus.

NEWSPAPERS:
CONCORD MONITOR, Des Moines Register, Senator Hillary Clinton received the endorsement of El Mundo, Nevada’s largest and oldest Spanish language newspaper,

MSN and News Week have both looked into Clinton and Obama's experience. It's not even close , Obama has more time in elected office , and a track record of pulling people together……….he has the ability to unite people.

Clinton has a history of pulverization , and the experience she tries to claim , is the same as the White House pastry chef. She is considered a Washington insider , and that means "NOTHING CHANGES" , because SHE IS PART OF THE PROBLEM.

OBAMA 08

Senator Barak Obama is the guy that can easily turn around USA image around the the world from bag to good. He is a very good man and will unite all people in this great country. The economy is in shambles and this guy will get it fixed. Obama is the Man.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an environmental activist and scion of one of the nation's most prominent political families.

Obama = Jimmy Carter

Jimmy Carter had no Washington experience or any favors to call in when he got to Washington. Because of this, he was a 1 termer that brought us 12 years of trickle down economics.

Clinton has Washington experience and is owed many favors by the Washington establishment. She will get things done and get this country back on track.

Human Rights Leader Dolores Huerta Endorses Clinton

American Federation of Teachers Endorses Hillary Clinton
1.4 million-member union

Lonestarkaty,

You wanted to know what folk in other countries think Im an Aussie and I think that Obama is exactly what your country needs now.

He can speak in a full sentence for a start ! How you guys vote Bush in is truly questionable ? But the We had Howard for 10 years and he was just as disgraceful. We got rid of him and his party!

I do have some questions about Obama is he going to end this kiss ass thing you guys do with the saudi's, Isreal and the like ? Is he going to end this support of nation like Pakastain ? Will he take America back to suporting real Democratic nations ? Will he end the death penalty which Australia NZ and all of the EU find absoultey deplorable ?

Those questions aside I think he is smart human and the best person for now.
I think he would be the best person to rebuild the worlds trust in America's through words and actions and thats going to be a big hard job!

I travel alot and most of the world hates you guys I mean really hates you all. Google "biggest threat to world peace" America comes up number one in every poll even in alied countries like my own!

Ive been to the US and seen its soul I know that most people in America are good people. You have your problems like the rest of the world… The one that most struck me is your problems with race! So if you can vote in a black guy then you guys are taking a giant leap forward!

I have to say before this primary thing started I liked the Clintons but now i cant say that ! I think the way they have acted all the lies and all the stunts has really turned me off them. All the republicians are so much like Bush I hope no one votes republicain but Clinton now seems just as bad ! When did Bill turn into such an angry grumpy old man ?

The Clintons need to realise that Obama is the competion not the enemy.

I think there is something wrong if you guys vote in another Clinton ! Im all for you guys having a woman leader i just think this is the wrong one. You should have had several already by now and so should we ! We do have our first woman deputy PM (like your vice president) now I think she's good she should be our PM.

Bush,Clinton,Bush,Clinton is no change at all ! The clinton have had there time and now its time for a new. You all should thank Hillary for her 35 years (lol) of service and send her and Bill off as abasadors to Iraq she was part of the problem let her clean it up !

While your asking can I say that it really is offensive to the rest of the world when you folk say the leader of the free world ! that thing was wrong from the start and stoped being anything near true we the wall came down!

We dont vote your leaders they are not our leaders we vote our own! For a nation that believes in democarcy its really wierd that you guys say that ! We in other countries are free people!

Peace

ALICE HUFFMAN… who heads California's National Association for the Advancement of Colored People SAYS…"Over the years, Hillary Clinton has earned my respect as a staunch advocate for the rights of people invisible to our nation's government, including women, minorities, children and seniors,"
NOW THAT'S A BIG ENDORSEMENT!!!
WHO WOULD YOU RATHER HAVE ON YOUR SIDE. THE CADAVER OR THE NAACP

I am very concerned with a man who is inflating his biography, organizing a community by signing up voters, working as a part-time senator and visiting professor can run for President because he has celebrity status.

This concerns me because the debates are going too easy on him and allowing him to give flowery answers without substance to questions Americans have the right to know about and are bringing up.

I don't know anything about Leahy, but political favors are not for free and you've got to be pretty experienced to know how to manage them.

Senator Leahy is one of the most respected leaders in our nation. I think Senator Obama can start thinking about a running mate. Not only is the country ready for it's first black president, but I think history should be made with the first female vice president as well. What about an OBAMA/MURRAY ticket. Senator Patty Murray of Washington State would be a delightful selection.

It's interesting to see Veronica and other's continually downplay Obama's experience and say he has none. This is just another stack of lies in Clinton's house of cards that is going to come down soon. What's going to be really funny is when she has to turn around and endorse him. Talk about swallowing your pride.

ENDORSMENTS FOR HILLARY
Senators: Diane Feinstein (CA), Maria Cantwell (WA), Evan Bayh (IN), Debbie Stabenow (MI), Barbara Mikulski (MD), Robert Menendez (NJ), Sheldon Whitehouse (RI), Former Senator Bob Kerrey

US Representatives: Corrine Brown (FL), Albio Sires (NJ), Jay Inslee (WA), Henry Cuellar (TX), Ruben Hinojosa (TX), Kendrick Meek (FL), Dutch Ruppersberger (MD), Jim Langevin (RI), Richard Neal (MA), Stephanie Tubbs (OH), Jim McGovern (MA), Allyson Schwartz (PA), Diane Watson (CA), Laura Richardson (CA), Emmanuel Cleaver II (MO), Bill Pascrell (NJ), Mike Thompson (CA), Shelley Berkley (NV), Darlene Hooley (OR), Tammy Baldwin (WI), Jane Harmon (CA), Ellen Tauscher (CA), Yvette D. Clark (NY), Leonard Boswell (IA), Dennis Cardoza (CA), Hilda L. Solis (CA), David Scott (GA), Debbie Wasserman (FL), Alcee Hastings (FL), Jackson Lee (TX)

Other endorsements include: General Wesley K. Clark, Fmr. Democratic Leader Richard Gephardt, and Gov. Corzine of New Jersey

Many governors, state legislators, unions and others endorse Sen. Clinton.

Lonestarkaty,

You wanted to know what folk in other countries think Im an Aussie and I think that Obama is exactly what your country needs now.

He can speak in a full sentence for a start ! How you guys vote Bush in is truly questionable ? But the We had Howard for 10 years and he was just as disgraceful. We got rid of him and his party!

I do have some questions about Obama is he going to end this kiss ass thing you guys do with the saudi's, Isreal and the like ? Is he going to end this support of nation like Pakastain ? Will he take America back to suporting real Democratic nations ? Will he end the death penalty which Australia NZ and all of the EU find absoultey deplorable ?

Those questions aside I think he is smart human and the best person for now.
I think he would be the best person to rebuild the worlds trust in America's through words and actions and thats going to be a big hard job!

I travel alot and most of the world hates you guys I mean really hates you all. Google "biggest threat to world peace" America comes up number one in every poll even in alied countries like my own!

Ive been to the US and seen its soul I know that most people in America are good people. You have your problems like the rest of the world… The one that most struck me is your problems with race! So if you can vote in a black guy then you guys are taking a giant leap forward!

I have to say before this primary thing started I liked the Clintons but now i cant say that ! I think the way they have acted all the lies and all the stunts has really turned me off them. All the republicians are so much like Bush I hope no one votes republicain but Clinton now seems just as bad ! When did Bill turn into suck an angry grumpy old man ?

The Clintons need to realise that Obama is the competion not the enemy.

I think there is something wrong if you guys vote in another Clinton ! Im all for you guys having a woman leader i just think this is the wrong one. You should have had several already by now and so should we ! We do have our first woman deputy PM (like your vice president) now I think she's good she should be our PM.

Bush,Clinton,Bush,Clinton is no change at all ! The clinton have had there time and now its time for a new. You all should thank Hillary for her 35 years (lol) of service and send her and Bill off as abasadors to Iraq she was part of the problem let her clean it up !

While your asking can I say that it really is offensive to the rest of the world when you folk say the leader of the free world ! that thing was wrong from the start and stoped being anything near true we the wall came down!

We dont vote your leaders they are not our leaders we vote our own! For a nation that believes in democarcy its really wierd that you guys say that ! We are free people!

Peace

LEAHY IS A CADAVER…. THEY ALL WANT TO KEEP THE OLD BOY STATUS QUO. HE CAN CRAWL BACK INTO HIS CAVE. GO HILLARY!

Got Courage?

Got Morals?

Got Unity?

Got Honesty?

Got Hope?

Go Obama

The last 20 years the UNITED STATES is run by two families Bush Sr. Bill Clinton, Bush Jr. Now look at the country present economic state. It gonna get worse if we dont stop this hand me down legacy. Tribal monarchy will ruin any country with 300 million people. Check the history of those smaller Middle Eastern and Africa countries, lack of responsibilties and corruptions run those places rampant. We should not continue that trend with another Clinton. The last two decade gave us clear EVIDENCE that its not benefiting th U.S. This country is bless with talented qualified people, vote OBAMA for change

Vote for the candidate with the best chances of keeping the US out of another war: Bill Richardson. Don't let Iowa, NH and Oprah tell us how we should vote.

Clinton's dirty politics…He is so unpresidencial everytime he appears on TV…Bush Sr. never came out to protect his son when Senator McCain attacted president Bush.

I knew there was a reason why i liked Patrick Leahy!!! OBAMA 08!!!

Obama 08 YES WE CAN !

As a foreigner istudying in the US and one who sincerely loves this country and its nice people, my advise to American voters is that this is the year to redeem their image worldwide because the whole world will be watching for the first time in history. A vote for Obama will change the way other countries view the US in negative way like they have never seen before. It will heal and stop segregation based on race, religion, colour and all evil stuff like terror that have been happening in the world. A vote for Obama will not only give hope and peace to the US but to the world in general!-Antony

I find it interesting that most Hilary supporters say that Leahy supported Obama because he is, 'the weaker candidate to control, and he can't control Hilary." But I mean that sort of sums up Clinton's campaign, negativity. She is trying to spin Obama's message of change by calling for it herself, but also saying it is impossible. That no candidate is honest, that no tries to run a clean campaign, and that hope is useless to this nation. I do not adhere to those sentiments. Hilary Clinton is rapidly losing her claim to the White House. I read a great times article just the other day about Obama's so called 'lack of experience." And after reading that articles in the TIMES MAGAZINE I am no longer worried about his 'level of experience.' Because he has achieved a lotttttt more in 8 years of public office (although really 20+ if you count his community organization work, which is EXCELLENT experience in my opinion) than most State or National Senators.

Obama has defied the odds and now only the cynics stand between him and the presidency let alone democratic nominations.

When I was a kid there was no such thing as a free lunch in school. The
food was crappy even if you paid. I'll bet Obama always paid.

Hmmm…who really has more legislative experience?
Clinton=elected to Senate in 2000=7+years experience in Legislative position

Obama=elected to Illinois State Senate in 1997=10+years experience in Legislative position.

Oh…and they are both still considered Junior Senators. Vote McCain!

I believe it is time for CNN to rename itself Clinton Network News. I live overseas and I must tell you that most people are turning away from CNN to BBC and Al Jazeera. I was in Africa recently and found that many Africans with the resources are also turning to SABC. Your Bill Schneider looks like someone who was never thought to be smart in school by his peers. Not only is the shape of his head funny but his smirk and smack of know-it-all is nauseating.

The bias in your coverage and reporting in favor of Hillary Clinton is simply abominable. Perhaps you are doing so with an eye on profits. You believe that a Hillary Clinton candidacy - because it will be so polarising given the nature of the candidate and her antecedents - that viewers will be glued to their television sets. Are you advancing the public good by so doing? Where is CNN's morality. Please give all candidates equal coverage or don't cover any at all. Otherwise, you will continue to lose viewers to your competitors.

I'm suprised that Leahy wouldn't wait and see how the coming primaries and caucuses would turn out before joining ranks with the status quo. It seems politicians simply want to vote for a "winner" rather than vote for a person who will truly stand up for those who deserve to be counted but are not. Any passionate person would be mad at the process for allowing the poor to become destitute in a lot of situations. John Edwards sees us. John Edwards says we count. John Edwards seems to have the passion for us unsung heroes and heroines. Wait until Nevada. Go John!

Sincerely,
Geoff M. St. Albans, Vt.

OBAMA IS NOT QUALIFIED TO BECOME A PRESIDENT AND ELECTING HIM IS A HUGE RISK. HE CAN BE ELECTED IN A THIRD WORLD COUNTRY BUT NOT THE MOST POWERFUL COUNTRY IN THIS PLANET. THOSE WHO LIKE HIM ARE IGNORANT AND BLINDED BY HIS ORATORICAL BS. IT IS TIME FOR A WOMAN PRESIDENT WHICH IS THE TRUE HOPE FOR THIS COUNTRY. ENOUGH WITH EGOTISTICAL GOOD OLD BIG BOYS CLUB WHO DOESN'T GET ANYTHING DONE!

The more I know about Obama, the more I like him… He is honest and has the ability to unite America. I sincerely hope he wins the nomination and the presidency.

Go OBAMA!!!

I find this interesting. It's interesting how we are all turning a blind eye to the new kid…there have been countless examples of this with Obama. I see him as devisive. He is dividing the Dems and he apparently learned this at his place of worship which is more with race than it is with souls. Vetted??? Not even close yet!

Thank you, Leahy! You're support is great! We have plenty of managers working in government. What we want is a leader with vision like Barack Obama!
Hilary doesn't come across as geniune. All of a sudden in New Hampshire she suddenly decides to be 'personable.' And after 60+ years she just now finds her voice?! Oh, please. Vote for the candidate who hasn't had a personality transplant.

I love Sen. Leahy, but isnt this the same guy who said he was not afraid to supeona the bush adm. yeah right. his endorsement is meaningful but my party is forgetting that to win a general election you have to be moderate if obama can move towards the middle instead of being to the far left which he is, he may take my vote from clinton.obama needs to demostrate that he can win middle age white men who still vote last time i checked

Give them both a boot. Better yet , a job at Taco Bell. Your Fired. Next

Bill Clinton was a GOVERNOR for 12 years before he became president in '92.
Obama has no such experience, and WORSE than that, he has no PLANS.
Furthermore, I just saw his comments praising Ronald Reagan for sending our country on a new trajectory in 1980.
Oh yes, he certainly did, with his tax cuts for the rich, his trickle-down economics, his race-baiting about welfare queens, his cuts in school lunch programs ("let them eat ketchup"), his union busting ways(air traffic controllers union)….need I go on?
I cannot support a Democrat(?) who thinks so highly of Mr. Reagan.
Goodbye Obama (please).

Hypocrisy! Senator Obama is a hypocrit! It is very true that there is no pulp in his speech. Why does he want the endorsements from the establshments if he is so allergic to it? I just don't know why the media is pampering him. The media is so unfair to Senator Clinton. I would like to know how she has harmed anyone. I know that Republicans do not like her. The Republicans simply harrassed both President Clinton and he was the best President and she will be one too!

Go Hillary! I love you!

You people that say that obama is inexperienced are morons, bill clinton was about the same age when he ran for president, and do you really think that being in the senate for so many years makes a person innexperienced? Hilary isn' any more experienced, and she doesn't have the backing she needs to change the country.

Haven't you guys noticed, the Clinton people sound just like her…..prune juice and pickles.. THEY ARE SO SHAKING IN THEIR BOOTS!

And I wonder…whose really running?….Bill or Hill? He seems to be really overshadowing her.

Listen chaos45i, I wonder what the 45 stands for? Anyhow, you've stated rather ecplicitly your concerns. I would have said your situation, however there's been but one side presented. Tell us exactly what happened and why. I'm black and there was time that signs were posted to keep me a child at the time from using the public restroom at the same grocery store that gladly took my families money for the food they sold. I, a small kind the had to go down the street to Woolworth to use the restroom. Not a good spot to be in with a small child for a parent trying purchase food for her family. That's the gospel truth. You've said a bunch and yet you've said nothing. Not to make slight of your position, but attempting to defame Mr. Obama in such a manner especially on this site seems very familiar. What'd you say your was again? Oh that's right! You didn't. WHAT A SHAME…

Before judging Obama as inexperienced I would hope anyone with a brain would checkout his record. He's had more years in elected office. Before that he took a lucrative degree and took a low paying job to help people. Does anyone notice that when Hillary speaks she always says "I will do this; I will do that; when I; I; I" Alway about her. When Obama talks its "We can do this,us,we,us,we" He is about us taking responsibility for our country. I was a republican supporter and have been for many years, but this year… It's about the Change.

OBAMA 08

Why would tenured senators and Washington power brokers (who represent everything wrong with government) endorse Obama (the change candidate)?

Big mistake. Hillary is so much more qualified and electable than Obama. The republicans pray that Obama will win because they KNOW that they can beat him for president. Once again we will doom ourselves into having another republican president. Vote Obama, vote republican……………

There isn't much difference between Hillary and Obama really. The Democratic party is the other corporate party, remember? "Change" is a good campaign slogan, but you can bet whoever gets the Democratic nomination isn't going to rock the status quo's boat. Nice to see all the young ones getting all excited about "Change", but ya know…that phrase has been done to death if ya read a bit of history…even recent history.

You want substantial, important change? Listen to the Green party. Or if that's too real for you, at least listen to Kucinich. He is a real democrat…this is why he will never get the party's nomination. He would rock the boat.

Obama is status quo…just like Hillary. Make your vote count for something…vote Green.

Have your not noticed that Obama's been trying to bring all of his endorsment into the media? And why is this so called "Old Establisment" backing the "Change we can Believe in" candidate. Let me tell ya'll something. It is way easier to influence someone out of Washington–supposedly– than to do the same with one that's been there and done that. In other words, Obama can be bought or the other way around, while Hillary cannot. The Lady is really an Amazing person. She has more Senator endorsing her but you don't hear that, because it doesn't matter. Look, if your guys just look beyond the feel good speech and crash down to the reality of this nation, we are in a dire situation. And I understand all this sky high story, cause I once was there. But ya'll know what, Life is Reality, it's Now. Hope is Spiritual, it's Then. It doesn't pay your bills. It doesn't pay your education, or your medical bills, more importantly, your children's medical bills. It's all about Survival. Remember that. It is very much Physical. Just pinch yourself and wake up. This nation needs to Live right now!!! Amen….

Hillary like her supporters here are getting Desperate. You all thought Hillary was going to win this in a WALK and so did she. In the beginning even the Dolts who spew so much venom on the Boards didn't sound so pitiful and call so many names. NOW that he is for real you all sound like little kids crying……………………………………… Edwards is still positive because HE can run for VP… Hillary is ALL OR NOTHING and she knows it.
Panic is showing so deep it hurts.

Let the Nick Bashing begin LOL

Outstanding endorsements….Bill Bradley, John Kerry and now Leahry….just to mention a few. I believe these TRULY EXPERIENCED politicians can sense in Obama a true agent for change. It amazes me how both Republican and Democratic candidates have adopted his "CHANGE" platform….the next thing you know, the other candidates will start to chant "Yes We Can" at their rallys as well. Barak is an original.
BTW….I believe it is awful how CNN and CNBC ( who are suppose to be objective ) continue to highlight Hillary Clinton over the other candidates.For Chris Mathews ( from MSNBC ) to state that Hillary won the last debate based on her one "QUESTION" ( by the way, it was more of a statement than a question ) is ridiculous. Besides, her "Question" ( regarding the withdrawal of soldiers from Iraq ) was ridiculous considering she was one who voted to put our soldiers in harms way to begin with! So far, I have not seen her answer a challenging question with a clear answer. When she was asked ( via an emailed question ) whether she was aware of the long term effects of freezing interest rates…she attempted to rephrase the question…went on a tangent…and ultimately never answered the questiion. Additionally, regarding the debates..John Edwards is extremely passionate, although his views/comments can be broad at times, I believe he is sincere about the middle class…besides you have to admire a guy who is willing to admit he was wrong for voting for the war in Iraq and certain Bankruptcy laws. Hillary Clinton, on the other hand, voted for both the war in Iraq and the Bankrupcy laws referred to during the last debate and will hardly admit that she was wrong. In the last debate, following the moderators question about the Bankruptcy vote she implied she was wrong BUT she was happy that her vote never became a law!!!!!! YOu have to be kidding me with that answer. She should have simply stated she was wrong and identify what she would do differently. I believe those ( like Clinton ) who do not acknowledge their mistakes are destined to repeat them. Then you have Obama who voted against the war and Bankruptcy laws mentioned during the last debate…he simply has good judgement and that's the kind of President we need.

Regarding the voting of the Culinary workers in Nevada. The fact that Hillary Clinton would allow her supports to file a law suit that would disenfranchise 50+k voters is Bush like! From what I understand, not only did the Culinary workers union try to discourage this law suit from being filed, but the majority of the Teachers Union ( with the exception of the exec directors who supported Clinton ) also suggested that the law suit not be filed. Glad that the judged ruled in favor of the Culinary Union. Besides, the arrangement for the Caucus in Nevada was agreed upon over 6 months ago…then once the Culinary Union decided to back Obama..then a law suit was filed…these are the same old political tactics coming from Hillary Clinton who claims to be an agent of change.

Lastly, it amazes me how the media ( and Obama critcs ) are attempting to downplay Obama's endorsements from Major unions and experienced polticians….I'd imagine if Hillary received these same endorsements, the media would have an inauguration for her before the general elections!

Go Obama!

I am repulsed by Cnn. First they beat the race issue into the ground which took the real issues out of discussion in place of filthy smear tactic politics promoted by the clinton campaign, Then they show hillary clinton on some stupid airline when obama and edwards are off talking issues on the campaign trail. This has to stop. Hillary complained that obama was getting all the press after he won iowa, and ever since then she can sneeze and get coverage. It's also unfair how edwards gets absolutely no coverage even when he has a real shot at doing well in sc and some of the other southern states on super tuesday. This campaign is a joke. Sometimes I think CNN is working for the republican party because they know that if they give hillary unfair publicity that the people aren't smart enough to see beyond it and will vote for her. Then a republican will destroy her in the general election. this is starting to seem like a conspiracy theory, and the latest clinton tactic will be a possible recount of the nevada primaries, or a revote based on the S.C polling machines not properly working. Obama is getting all the endorsements and all the support you could ever want, but why does it seem as if no matter how good things are for him that it doesn't matter.

Haha I love it! I think it's hilarious that Hilary Clinton calls Obama so inexperienced, yet he's the one receiving support from highly acclaimed Senators and political leaders….Leahy, Kerry, etc… Seems to me that she seems to be the only one thinking he's so inexperienced. In fact, I really think that Clinton is scared by the public gain Obama has taken with the people and political leaders…maybe this won't be such an easy campaign like she might've thought. She definitely has competition and she doesn't like it one bit….I bet she flipped out when Obama won Iowa. The beginning of the reign….priceless.

OBAMA '08!!!!

If you out there, and has not yet realized Senator Obama is the best choice for America, you need to get real. Senator Clinton relying to much on former President Bill Clinton, she claime to be the one's with the most experience just because of her stayed in the White house.

The American people should realized Senator Clinton is too polarized that she would not get anything done, because she lack the ability to work across party line.

Democrats need to wake up, remove their sunglasses and see the light. Obama is the one.

TO Han Ke:

Excellent point, Han…Al has been strangely quiet up to this point and not at all involved with this process. If, he does indeed endorse someone other than Hillary, that will speak volumes as to where her campaign is headed.

Hmm…Obama/Gore…hmmmmmmm

Obama can get all the endorsement he can. He is a Liberal Democrat wanting to raise taxes. I am a reagan democrat that will never vote for him. I f senator clinton does not win i will be voting for the republicans. The last time the economy was great was with the clintons in office. Obama you are just a fairy tale !!!!!

Well this is the basic text of a letter I am glad I faxed today to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid ,Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer,and House Minority Leader John Boehner .

NOTICE & ONGOING COMPLAINT
January 17, 2008
It can be verified that all of you Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid ,Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer,and House Minority Leader John Boehner as well as others were placed on written notice in November 2006 of my particular situation that involves(for instance but not limited to) IL. U.S. Senator /Presidential Candidate Barack Obama , IL. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin/ co-chair Obama 2008 being complicit in allowing the Illinois Department of Human Rights and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to treat me an American U.S. Hispanic citizen who reported incidents of race discrimination in the state of Illinois in an unequal, biased, & discriminatory manner and then covering up their conduct. Despite there being ample time for each of you to respond, redress, and stop the above mentioned serious form of discrimination nothing ,to date, has been done in a timely manner to fairly & fully address, redress,and stop this still ongoing serious form of discrimination which is continuing to allow Hormel Foods Corporation, UFCW, and Target Corporation to not be held accountable for race discrimination against me. Inaction ,complicity, & deliberate silence on the part of (for instance but not limited to) Obama and Durbin are responsible for my civil rights continuing to be violated as it relates to this serious form of discrimination in the state of Illinois and for nothing being done to fully & fairly redress and stop this still ongoing form of discrimination. Reid ,McConnell, Pelosi, Hoyer,and Boehner you all are also responsible for not stopping this serious form of discrimination, for no ethics charges being brought against Obama and Durbin as it relates to their involvement in this serious matter ,and for no federal investigations of Obama and Durbin being conducted as it relates to their involvement in this serious matter, for U.S. Senator John Kerry who was placed on prior notice of my particular situation without consequence condoning this without dispute form of racism against Hispanics/Latinos by endorsing early in January 2008 Obama , and most recently for 2 more senators also without consequence condoning this without dispute form of racism against Hispanics/Latinos by endorsing Obama those senators being Nebraska Senator Ben Nelson and Missouri Senator Claire McCaskill.

Given the known verifiable facts & circumstances in my particular case IL. U.S. Senator /Presidential Candidate Barack Obama is lying to all American voters especially American Hispanic/Latino voters by Obama telling Fox in a statement that he decries racism in every form , by him saying in Nevada on January 11, 2008 in an effort to appeal to the Hispanic/Latino vote that “…people who are working together across racial lines black , white, Hispanic, Asian ,they can do anything ,there is nothing that we can not do ,Si Se Puede “ , by him saying on January 15, 2008 in Nevada that “ …we share the same goals ,we are all democrats, we all believe in civil rights, we all believe in equal rights , we all believe that regardless of race or gender that people should have equal opportunity.”, by him saying at the January 15, 2008 Democratic Presidential Debate (note:You Reid were there at the actual debate)that when Hispanic/Latino voters know of “his commitment” , when Hispanic/Latino voters read or hear about his leadership then Hispanics/Latinos will …”know that they are going to have an advocate even if it is politically tough…” when in reality & actuality Obama from the Democratic party is unwilling to uphold the full & equal rights & protections of all American U.S. citizens including American U.S. Hispanic /Latino citizens(such as myself) since in his state of Illinois Hispanics/Latinos can’t , are discouraged, and are being prevented from voicing and memorializing on formal & official charging documents reported incidents of race discrimination unimpeded when nonhispanics are allowed and Hispanics/Latinos are being harmed.

It was reported that on January 16, 2008 Obama said to middle class voters in Van Nuys, California that “I want to get more people elected to congress who are listening to their constituents….” ,but in my particular situation Obama continues only to discriminate against me & deny me one his constituents full,fair, & equal protection and as an example of this Obama called for a federal investigation into the handling of the Duke Lacrosse case in Durham, North Carolina to ensure that the civil rights of affluent white constituents of another state were protected while in my particular case because I am Hispanic Obama in a biased, unequal, and discriminatory manner is still unwilling , to this date, to call for any investigation federal or otherwise into the intentional mishandling and the cover up of reported incidents of race discrimination involving Hormel Foods Corporation, UFCW, and Target Corporation to ensure that the civil rights of one of his own constituents (a Hispanic) from his own state of Illinois are ultimately too fully & equally protected.

The media has given Obama the opportunity to claim that he decries racism in every form when his pastor’s magazine honored Farrakhan ,but the media refuses to cover the fact Obama discriminates against American U.S. Hispanic/Latino constituents in his own state of Illinois because that is an absolute fact that can’t be debunked. On January 15, 2008 NBC’s Mr. Brian Williams, a respected news anchorman, while giving Obama an opportunity to address charges that he is muslim in his question to Obama NBC’s Mr. Brian Williams suggested that there is a lot of false information about Obama circulating on the internet ,however NBC’s Mr. Brian Williams failed to acknowledge in an objective ,fair, and neutral manner that there is also true information about Obama circulating on the internet as is the case with the verifiable & correct information about my particular situation that I have posted on the internet even before Obama announced he was running to be president. At the January 15, 2008 Presidential Democratic Debate Obama boasted in the state of Illinois Hispanics/Latinos voted for him and in response to NBC’s Mr. Brian Williams above mentioned question Obama was given the opportunity to voice …”In the internet age there are going to be lies that are spread all over the place I have been victimized by these lies……. ‘my job is to tell the truth to be straight with the American people..’ “ when in reality and actuality given what are the known facts and circumstances of my particular situation Obama is not telling the truth and not being straight with the American people especially American U.S. Hispanic/Latino citizens and I know there is correct information about Obama circulating on the internet because after I was victimized by race discrimination as I have said I have been posting verifiable & true information about my particular situation on the internet even before Obama announced he was running to be president.

I do not want any further reprisals for trying to protect my civil rights , but since this ongoing situation has been going on for an inordinate amount of time and because it is still important that a written record be created that reflects without dispute what you all are doing about my particular situation in this January 17, 2008 notice I demand that each of you Reid ,McConnell, Pelosi, Hoyer,and Boehner with all due diligence immediately without further hesitation and delay send me written confirmation that reflects each of you are taking heed of my particular situation not concealing this information from your colleagues and the American public, that reflects each of you will stop this serious form of discrimination happening in the state of Illinois against American U.S. Hispanic/Latino citizens, and that also reflects each of you in fact do not condone anyone from the House or Senate formally & publicly endorsing Obama for the most important office in the U.S. since an endorsement for Obama condones this without dispute form of Racism against American U.S. citizens who happen to be Hispanic/Latino or each of you will be responsible for ushering into the White House a racist against Hispanics/Latinos Obama whose unwillingness to treat all American U.S. citizens including American U.S. Hispanic/Latino citizens fairly & equally makes him an ineffective U.S. Senator and an individual who would turn back the clock on equal rights and lead this country in the wrong direction as President of the United States of America which seems to be the goal.

c: Ms. Maria Elena Durazo, Head of the LA County Federation of Labor

Actually, he's a "senior lecturer," a designation used for faculty who are not full time or do not hold a professorship (a chaired professorship). "Professors" generally have professorships (i.e. assistant and associate professors don't technically count, but academia in this country is pretty loose when it comes to this).

He has taught numerous courses on constitutional law at the university of chicago, I vouch.

I live in a red state so my vote will made no differance still i will vote for
Obama

Just what we need…..yet another naive celebrity deluded into thinking REAL hope lies in one more con-artist in an ocean of con-artists, in the case of Obama one who sounds like he picked up everything he knows watching old newsreels of REAL leaders.

GOODOOOOOOOOOO OBAMA JUST BE GENTLE THE CROWN BELONGS TO YOU

Senator Who? From Where? Get real. Hillary will get the nomination.

As an NPA , I will vote Republican. I do not trust Hillary…She wants power her and Bill are obsessed for power. If she is nominated as president of our country. She will divide the country because she will carry the effect of racism obtaining from her campaign. Her strategies for power are cheap and low. She has no class. I am ashamed before the world to have a candidate like Hillary Clinton running for president in my country. She will cause America to continue to collapse before the world. Already, the American dollar is lower than the Canadian dollar. I remembered couple years ago …I went to Canada and the people in Canada were begging for the American dollar. America has became a thrift store.

Thanks!

The great day has come when true democracy will be seen in America by electing Sen Barak Obama into white house. This is the time America has to regain its respect in the face of the world. In the past few years super powers like Russia and China has deviated from certain international issues which USA has neglected their stand. This has no doubt reduce the respect earned by the united state in the UN assembly and this has had immense negative effect with the rise of Islamic extremism, war in Iraq and political instability in the middle east and hike in the oil prices.

Obama win: will pull out troops from Iraq, reduce USA spending on security, and increase its respect in the UN assembly, good international relation with the Arab Americans and the Muslim nation, relative stability in the Middle East which in turn brings out increased supply of oil in market. Improve democracy in Africa, equity in trade with developing countries and reduce aid. These and many more are likely the change we will experience with Obama in Washinton.

I hope US will do the right thing to redeem all that has been lost by the bush administration. May God bless you as you vote for the right person. Obama na you biko.

January 17.2008 7.00 pm ET
I wish you good luck…………..OBAMA 08.

I think we do not need old barrel in Washington DC, we want somebody like OBAMA who is able to cleanup the mess in that office GO go go OBAMA i belive in you Mr President.

It's Hillary all the way — to the White House.. I cannot believe all this "stuff" Ogama supporters are putting out. Hillary will be the best president from all the candidates running and will be one of the best, if not the best, president we've had. Just wish I could vote more than once.
Sandra

OMG.. is she really that desperate? I'm actually starting to feel sorry for her. Does she really think that intelligent people would find that funny? And, why does she keep talking about her experience? She has much less experience in government than Obama does. Or, do you think that we should really be counting her years as first lady as experience? I don't think so! And, what's with Bill getting all angry at reporters? Is he running for president again? Give me a break!

To Emme…..we also have the right to not vote for someone we no longer trust or admire….

Obama was NEVER a Constitutional Law Professor….he was a visiting lecturer on the subject …..THAT IS ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Talk about an inflated bio!!!

There is not a more honest or respected person to be found in US government than Senator Patrick Leahy. He will not expect Obama to be indebted to him for anything and his endorsement is not at all based on personal gain. He has chosen Obama because he believes that Obama is the right person for the job at this time. We need change and Obama is very inspiring and has the ability to pull our nation together. Let's jump on that bandwagon and instead of always being cynical, pull together to make America a great country again that we can all be proud of.

Carol says Grant Whitney - you should get your facts straight. The Clinton's had nothing to do with the lawsuit. And I believe in the Easter Bunny

Gooooo Obama!!!!! Vote Obama 08.

Yay! Pat Leahy has my vote (again!). Vermonters rule!

Its ridiculous how people are buying into Obama just because he is a good speaker and has charisma. I am a young voter and I am not going to vote for him just because it is the 'popular' thing to do. It is pretty obvious to anyone with any common sense that either Hillary Clinton or John Edwards are the only two choices when it comes to experience and change.

The reasoning for this endorsement is pretty simple. Leahy sees the ability of Obama to attract young voters, independent voters, and Republican voters. Obama is an opportunity to truly shift the nation into a democratic majority.

Reagan did the same thing in 1980. You may hate his politics, but you can't deny that he drew a LOT of people into the Republican tent, even those that identified themselves as democrats.

Obama has the ability to do the same thing, draw independents and republicans into the progressive ideas he believes in.

Hillary and Edwards are both good candidates and they both have their strengths, but neither has the promise of changing the landscape of American politics for a generation or more.

Leahy sees this, and wants to be a part of it.

one comment: woman or not..for as long as I could remember we never experienced a president crying

I don't know. I smell something fishy. Why are so many dems endorsing Obama? Is it a set-up? Maybe they endorse him because they know that possibly we will never elect a black man as president (I would but I want Edwards). I don't trust the democrates at all. I think they all want the status quo to continue otherwise they would not continue to vote to give Bush more money for the war (which every American citizen with any kind of moral integrity should be outraged about). Just seems suspicious to me.

Also, I think we are demonstrating in the wrong places. We need to start demonstrating outside the offices of the MSM.

Jon,
Now go and Wiki Obama… The FIRST thing that should stand out is that he has far more legislative experince than Clinton. Then look at the legislation he sponsored. then look at the fact that HE was the go-to guy FOR BOTH PARTIES in Illinois when they neede bi-partisanship.

Seems you don't know about him because you haven't wanted to know about him.

As for turning away from an endorsement… if an established force wants to join you in your quest to move the country past partisan politics, WHY WOULD YOU SHUN HIM, and then need his help anyway when you are president? makes no sense!

OK
*****
Britney converting to Islam for her lover!
Plans to have plenty kids!
*****

I haven't seen this much spin from the Hillary-ites since hurricane Katrina!!

SKM Boston makes a good point. If Obama isn't the nominee, the party faces disenfranchising an entire generation of new voters and (hopefully) giving a third party a chance.

The people we elected to office are now ELECTING Obama as the person they want for president. Should that be sending a clear message?

What is the message of this "endorsement"? That Obama is Leahy's "boy"? Why did Kerry endorse Obama instead of Edwards? What does that say about Kerry's decision in selecting Edwards as VP running mate in 2000?

Let us deconstruct the Americal Presidential Electoral Process. In the end, popular vote does not elect the president. Popular vote is fickle, and the American voting public is shallow, easily swayed by the media and political machinations.

Who is this Obama? What is the true substance of Obama compelling US to elect him as the leader of the free world? Is it the photo of him wearing speedos at the beach? Is it the fact that he has Oprah backing him? Is it that Obama is cool since he's used drugs and was "honest" about it? Or is it that there's such disgust for the white majority republican party/ neocon administration that "change" means anything extremely opposite and Obama will do for such purpose?

My analysis is that Obama is more hype than substance, and most of his supporters are jumping on the bandwagon public. He seems a little too slick, maybe slicker than Bill. I don't think he has the integrity that he portends. If he becomes the democratic candidate, America may end up with demo congress & repub white house, again…Is America really ready for a black President? Or a Madam President? People must give serious thought who can actually get the votes from the red states (FL, OH & the like, etc). Edwards seems like an opportunistic weasel. Hillary carries some negative reputation & issues…The demo party seems just as fractured as the GOP. Should be an interesting presidential election year if not historic.

An endorsement from "Leaky Leahy".

Wouldn't write home about that one.

GO HILLARY!!!

These old senators, like Leahy, are vying for jobs in an Obama administration. They really could care less about the American public or leadership expecience. Hillary will be elected by the people not old senators. And Jon .. you are right! If he is an agent of change, these endorsements from the "old guard" should not be a welcomed gift.

HILLARY in '08!!!

If Obama is for change, then why are the "same ole politicians" endorsing him?

I am so tired of hearing about hope. I want to see results! Hillary '08!

AJ; Montpelier, VT,

"I will never vote for Leachy again."

How immature are you? People have a right to their own opinions.

What a great endorsement. Obama is the Man. We love him. He will surely overcome.

Barack Obama will not be the first African American President, because HE IS NOT AFRICAN AMERICAN, his mother was American, his father was kenyan, he has no African American roots in this Country., he is simply exploiting and pretending to be something he is not, and using this to gain the black vote. I hope the real Africian American Citizens of this Country like myself will vote for either Hillary Clinton or John Edwards for President. We know their roots.

I have a hard time deciding who to vote for. Obama runs a great campaign but I don't know if the rhetoric is every going to translate into action. America is facing tough times and Senator Clinton is a tough leader - does not seem to have as much flare or style as Bill or Obama but I think maturity is needed for these times.

If obama wins the nomination, I will vote for the republican candidate. I will only vote for Hillary.

Let's be honest here - endorsements matter little, however, the reason why this is such good news for Obama is that it continues to prove that he is more vetted then the attacks would have you think. I for one think for myself - 11 years as elected official is sure longer then 8 years as an elected official… even if you travelled around the world meeting people during your husband's presidency doesn't make you more experienced with setting domestic policy.

And as far as distancing yourself from an endorsement - let's be honest again, these endorsements are timed to show support. Regardless if Clinton has more endorsements or not… I have yet to see any of them really come out to support her as of lately. Lastly, you never turn away people who are from the establishment - the challenge and the task of a president is to unit not divide. I know that's hard to believe considering how the current president has run the administration.

A man once said,

"Be the change you want to see in the world."

That's what Obama pushing. Change.

The established Cadidate. HA HA HA!

"Senator Clinton For President OF The United States"

I am so proud of the Obama supporters!! They are the most wonderful people I ever met. I am a volunteer for the campaign and I'm proud to wear my Obama O8 pin because I know he will do great things for America. Hillary may go on with her quest for power…staying with a man who cheated on her several times…she has alot invested in this…she stayed with Bill to get this far. How pathetic! The Clinton machine goes and goes, lies and lies, attacks and attacks. Wake up America! Hillary does not have 35 years of experience! Her term as the first lady does not count! She is shallow and power Hungry!

Obama O8!!!!!!!!!

Vote for maturity- a seasoned, knowledgeable, and sharp candidate and that is Mrs. Hillary Clinton!———I would trust her judgement over any politican I have ever known about- Forget the fact that she is a woman; although women have the reputation of working harder and smarter then any man.

I'm for Obama all the way!!!!!! HE'S THE BEST FOR CHANGE

I wish you Luck !!! OBAMA 08

Alright, according to Wikipedia, which is hardly scientific or reliable, Hillary has just about twice as many Congressional endorsements as Obama does. So Leahy endorsing Obama isn't that big a deal. It's only a big deal to those who hold Leahy in either very high or very low regard.

My thing is this. If Obama wants to be an agent of change and do away with politics as usual, why isn't he running away from these endorsements? Shouldn't he be running in the opposite direction from anyone who is a part of the establishment and wants to endorse him?

Never mind experience. Never mind race. I honestly have no idea at all who Obama is. And I don't feel comfortable voting for someone who I don't know. If he wants to make the world a better place, that's fine. But how many people are out there who have shown that you don't have to be President of the United States to make the world a better place?

some politicians would give their endorsements based on their judgement and experience as to who will make a better leader, but some also do this for, well, politics. If you pick the winner, then that endorsement can go a long way politically. It doesn't matter whether it's Democrat or Republican who gets elected president. Soon enough, the president-elect will have to find a way to repay those campaign contributors and endorsers.

I am really bothered by people touting their candidate as if they're in a sporting event. It's as if they're whole life and being depends on picking a winner in this race. Live for yourselves, people.

Hillary is the person to make the serious changes necessary for the country and get back our lost allies. Obama, is not experience and the old establishment in the senate.they will control obama, obama will be their scapegoat. Hillary, is the best person to make change, and Edwards, but I believe that he has scared the old estasblisment in the congress, because Edwards would be the best person to stop the lobbyists , then Hillary or Obama.

I am for Hillary, because she has the most experience and will fight for the american people, and fight with old estasblishment in congress for change and take on the big lobbyists and big corporations.

Obama's real true record of his accomplishments as state senator of Illinois should come out to the open for the american people to see that he did not accomplish NOTHING as state senator.

Obama, has not experience and the congress and big corporations will eat him for lunch, and dinner and breakfest.

Obama in '08! Yes we can!

The media is confused, it's not about blacks, whites, Latinos, asians, or race at all. It's about Obama's ability to bring EVERYBODY together. Vote for Clinton if you want more of the same. Me, heck, I liked Bill Clinton, but it's time for Obama now. Hillary will still be around in eight years…maybe she will have some fresh ideas then.

I think that what operates these endorsements and elections is more complex than what I can understand. I'd have to devote my life to researching the interests, world views, campaign funding and outlook of each senator, each candidate, each group's most selfish interest and most pure interest.

I don't have the time for that. I can only assume that it will take time to develop insight and knowledge into the innerworkings of government.

I see the pictures of Presidents before the got into office and after they get out of office and the wrinkles, distress, tension and compromised blind hope.

All of them go in with their eyes half closed, perhaps still coddling the innocent child that believes in hope and pureness in government.

Then, my hunch is they are briefed. They are briefed on ugly realities, on truths the American public can't handle. Truths they could not handle when they were President and truths that make them nothing more than a puppet trying to break free from the establishment or imprisoned by it.

God help me try to understand this government. I know there is another side to it and CNN's articles reported from Washington are only metaphors, pulse, like stars in a desert sky.

My only reaction is - experience. Whenever I leave a job I always find 100 ways to do it better. I should have done this. I could have done that. Why didn't I think of this?

We are a democracy. To think one person can change America is ludicrous. The leading comes from within.

I would like to know exactly why Leahy is supporting Obama. I see a general sway, but I'd really like to know more because I'm trying to build a case for him in my mind and I don't find concrete reasons. What has he done? Who is this guy? Outside of a celebrity Senator, what experience does he have outside of organizing a community to register to vote? His time in the Senate was part-time and CNN reported earlier that he attempted to pass legislation with good intentions and noble goals, but most failed.

I'd like to know exactly why Leahy endorsed him over Clinton.

I guess time will tell.

He must believe in the hype that surrounds Obama. Hillary stood out during the recent debates and proved that experience does matter when it comes to foreign policy and the world economy. She actually gave answers of how to solve the problems and Obama just talked about hope and dreams. Well, we can all hope and dream to hit the lottery but, that doesn't mean we will. You have to take action to get results. That is what Hillary is about and she has plenty of powerful people that support her as well. At least her supporters know that she is about getting this country back to fiscal stability and getting our troops home and resolving all the issues Americans are concerned about. GO HILLARY!

Leahy is the Chairman of the Agricultre, Nutrition and Forestry Committee and Chairman of the United States Senate Appropriation Subcommitte on State, Foreign Operations & Related Programs. He's obviously served f