Comments on: Senior senator to back Obama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/senior-senator-to-back-obama/ All politics, all the time Tue, 22 Dec 2009 17:13:05 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: martlyNY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/senior-senator-to-back-obama/#comment-288234 martlyNY Sat, 19 Jan 2008 16:53:28 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/senior-senator-to-back-obama/#comment-288234 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) 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)

]]> By: sicofdemslikeu http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/senior-senator-to-back-obama/#comment-285545 sicofdemslikeu Fri, 18 Jan 2008 18:09:02 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/senior-senator-to-back-obama/#comment-285545 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. 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.

]]> By: Linda http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/senior-senator-to-back-obama/#comment-284749 Linda Fri, 18 Jan 2008 16:11:31 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/senior-senator-to-back-obama/#comment-284749 I am all fired up, ready to Go, keep bring us "Change" Obama '08 I am all fired up, ready to Go, keep bring us "Change"

Obama '08

]]> By: Abdul Kane http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/senior-senator-to-back-obama/#comment-284536 Abdul Kane Fri, 18 Jan 2008 15:34:51 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/senior-senator-to-back-obama/#comment-284536 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. 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.

]]> By: sjl http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/senior-senator-to-back-obama/#comment-284505 sjl Fri, 18 Jan 2008 15:30:51 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/senior-senator-to-back-obama/#comment-284505 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. 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.

]]> By: Gil - California http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/senior-senator-to-back-obama/#comment-284397 Gil - California Fri, 18 Jan 2008 15:13:09 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/senior-senator-to-back-obama/#comment-284397 Obama in 08 is the only way for the Democrats to win. A vote for Hillary is a vote for a Republican President. Obama in 08 is the only way for the Democrats to win. A vote for Hillary is a vote for a Republican President.

]]> By: Jen VA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/senior-senator-to-back-obama/#comment-284389 Jen VA Fri, 18 Jan 2008 15:12:03 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/senior-senator-to-back-obama/#comment-284389 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! 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!

]]> By: Sal......Illinois http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/senior-senator-to-back-obama/#comment-284346 Sal......Illinois Fri, 18 Jan 2008 15:04:35 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/senior-senator-to-back-obama/#comment-284346 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...... 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......

]]> By: Arkansas for Obama!! http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/senior-senator-to-back-obama/#comment-284285 Arkansas for Obama!! Fri, 18 Jan 2008 14:54:10 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/senior-senator-to-back-obama/#comment-284285 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. 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.

]]> By: Brendan D, Niles, IL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/senior-senator-to-back-obama/#comment-284217 Brendan D, Niles, IL Fri, 18 Jan 2008 14:43:58 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/senior-senator-to-back-obama/#comment-284217 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. 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.

]]> By: David S., Chicago, IL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/senior-senator-to-back-obama/#comment-284206 David S., Chicago, IL Fri, 18 Jan 2008 14:41:56 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/senior-senator-to-back-obama/#comment-284206 Obama '08 Obama '08

]]> By: Brian Nancoo - Trinidad http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/senior-senator-to-back-obama/#comment-284197 Brian Nancoo - Trinidad Fri, 18 Jan 2008 14:41:15 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/senior-senator-to-back-obama/#comment-284197 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. 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.

]]> By: Trueamerican http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/senior-senator-to-back-obama/#comment-284028 Trueamerican Fri, 18 Jan 2008 14:05:38 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/senior-senator-to-back-obama/#comment-284028 Sen Obama, just go ahead and stay fired up, so that real change comes to America. Sen Obama, just go ahead and stay fired up, so that real change comes to America.

]]> By: The Great http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/senior-senator-to-back-obama/#comment-284007 The Great Fri, 18 Jan 2008 13:58:01 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/senior-senator-to-back-obama/#comment-284007 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. 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.

]]> By: Connie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/senior-senator-to-back-obama/#comment-283918 Connie Fri, 18 Jan 2008 13:00:56 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/senior-senator-to-back-obama/#comment-283918 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! 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!

]]> By: Susuviri http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/senior-senator-to-back-obama/#comment-283908 Susuviri Fri, 18 Jan 2008 12:48:29 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/senior-senator-to-back-obama/#comment-283908 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! 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!

]]> By: cyrille http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/senior-senator-to-back-obama/#comment-283871 cyrille Fri, 18 Jan 2008 12:04:03 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/senior-senator-to-back-obama/#comment-283871 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? 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?

]]> By: Tlc http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/senior-senator-to-back-obama/#comment-283784 Tlc Fri, 18 Jan 2008 10:08:20 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/senior-senator-to-back-obama/#comment-283784 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. 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.

]]> By: kebande http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/senior-senator-to-back-obama/#comment-283764 kebande Fri, 18 Jan 2008 09:15:11 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/senior-senator-to-back-obama/#comment-283764 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. 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.

]]> By: CARMEN, Los Angeles http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/senior-senator-to-back-obama/#comment-283759 CARMEN, Los Angeles Fri, 18 Jan 2008 09:09:28 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/senior-senator-to-back-obama/#comment-283759 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, 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,

]]> By: James Brown ( Independent ) http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/senior-senator-to-back-obama/#comment-283748 James Brown ( Independent ) Fri, 18 Jan 2008 08:54:04 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/senior-senator-to-back-obama/#comment-283748 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 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

]]> By: GAANIHU NWOKORIE.E. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/senior-senator-to-back-obama/#comment-283745 GAANIHU NWOKORIE.E. Fri, 18 Jan 2008 08:44:48 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/senior-senator-to-back-obama/#comment-283745 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. 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.

]]> By: Margarita, Los Angeles http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/senior-senator-to-back-obama/#comment-283722 Margarita, Los Angeles Fri, 18 Jan 2008 08:09:35 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/senior-senator-to-back-obama/#comment-283722 Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an environmental activist and scion of one of the nation's most prominent political families. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an environmental activist and scion of one of the nation's most prominent political families.

]]> By: Outlawjj1978 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/senior-senator-to-back-obama/#comment-283721 Outlawjj1978 Fri, 18 Jan 2008 08:05:20 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/senior-senator-to-back-obama/#comment-283721 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. 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.

]]> By: Margarita, Los Angeles http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/senior-senator-to-back-obama/#comment-283718 Margarita, Los Angeles Fri, 18 Jan 2008 08:03:08 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/senior-senator-to-back-obama/#comment-283718 Human Rights Leader Dolores Huerta Endorses Clinton Human Rights Leader Dolores Huerta Endorses Clinton

]]> By: Margarita, Los Angeles http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/senior-senator-to-back-obama/#comment-283708 Margarita, Los Angeles Fri, 18 Jan 2008 07:53:39 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/senior-senator-to-back-obama/#comment-283708 American Federation of Teachers Endorses Hillary Clinton 1.4 million-member union American Federation of Teachers Endorses Hillary Clinton
1.4 million-member union

]]> By: Shane Australia http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/senior-senator-to-back-obama/#comment-283704 Shane Australia Fri, 18 Jan 2008 07:47:42 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/senior-senator-to-back-obama/#comment-283704 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 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

]]> By: CANDY, Los Angeles http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/senior-senator-to-back-obama/#comment-283697 CANDY, Los Angeles Fri, 18 Jan 2008 07:38:40 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/senior-senator-to-back-obama/#comment-283697 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 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

]]> By: Concerned as well http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/senior-senator-to-back-obama/#comment-283696 Concerned as well Fri, 18 Jan 2008 07:33:51 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/senior-senator-to-back-obama/#comment-283696 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. 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.

]]> By: Dexter Martin, St. Louis, MO http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/senior-senator-to-back-obama/#comment-283695 Dexter Martin, St. Louis, MO Fri, 18 Jan 2008 07:32:55 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/senior-senator-to-back-obama/#comment-283695 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. 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.

]]> By: David English (overseas) http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/senior-senator-to-back-obama/#comment-283671 David English (overseas) Fri, 18 Jan 2008 07:07:44 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/senior-senator-to-back-obama/#comment-283671 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. 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.

]]> By: CANDY, Los Angeles http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/senior-senator-to-back-obama/#comment-283665 CANDY, Los Angeles Fri, 18 Jan 2008 07:05:20 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/senior-senator-to-back-obama/#comment-283665 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. 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.

]]> By: Shane Australia http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/senior-senator-to-back-obama/#comment-283661 Shane Australia Fri, 18 Jan 2008 07:03:21 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/senior-senator-to-back-obama/#comment-283661 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 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

]]> By: Margarita, Los Angeles http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/senior-senator-to-back-obama/#comment-283650 Margarita, Los Angeles Fri, 18 Jan 2008 06:55:57 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/senior-senator-to-back-obama/#comment-283650 LEAHY IS A CADAVER.... THEY ALL WANT TO KEEP THE OLD BOY STATUS QUO. HE CAN CRAWL BACK INTO HIS CAVE. GO HILLARY! LEAHY IS A CADAVER.... THEY ALL WANT TO KEEP THE OLD BOY STATUS QUO. HE CAN CRAWL BACK INTO HIS CAVE. GO HILLARY!

]]> By: JC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/senior-senator-to-back-obama/#comment-283616 JC Fri, 18 Jan 2008 06:30:28 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/senior-senator-to-back-obama/#comment-283616 Got Courage? Got Morals? Got Unity? Got Honesty? Got Hope? Go Obama Got Courage?

Got Morals?

Got Unity?

Got Honesty?

Got Hope?

Go Obama

]]> By: ERROL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/senior-senator-to-back-obama/#comment-283614 ERROL Fri, 18 Jan 2008 06:28:23 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/senior-senator-to-back-obama/#comment-283614 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 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

]]> By: voter in California http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/senior-senator-to-back-obama/#comment-283597 voter in California Fri, 18 Jan 2008 06:19:49 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/senior-senator-to-back-obama/#comment-283597 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. 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.

]]> By: Lisa http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/senior-senator-to-back-obama/#comment-283592 Lisa Fri, 18 Jan 2008 06:19:08 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/senior-senator-to-back-obama/#comment-283592 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. 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.

]]> By: Corey, Maryland http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/senior-senator-to-back-obama/#comment-283580 Corey, Maryland Fri, 18 Jan 2008 06:13:54 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/senior-senator-to-back-obama/#comment-283580 I knew there was a reason why i liked Patrick Leahy!!! OBAMA 08!!! I knew there was a reason why i liked Patrick Leahy!!! OBAMA 08!!!

]]> By: James Brown ( Independent ) http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/senior-senator-to-back-obama/#comment-283571 James Brown ( Independent ) Fri, 18 Jan 2008 06:09:54 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/senior-senator-to-back-obama/#comment-283571 Obama 08 YES WE CAN ! Obama 08 YES WE CAN !

]]> By: Antony http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/senior-senator-to-back-obama/#comment-283556 Antony Fri, 18 Jan 2008 05:56:53 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/senior-senator-to-back-obama/#comment-283556 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 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

]]> By: Alex http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/senior-senator-to-back-obama/#comment-283497 Alex Fri, 18 Jan 2008 05:29:54 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/senior-senator-to-back-obama/#comment-283497 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. 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.

]]> By: Enrique http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/senior-senator-to-back-obama/#comment-283492 Enrique Fri, 18 Jan 2008 05:29:27 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/senior-senator-to-back-obama/#comment-283492 Obama has defied the odds and now only the cynics stand between him and the presidency let alone democratic nominations. Obama has defied the odds and now only the cynics stand between him and the presidency let alone democratic nominations.

]]> By: john http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/senior-senator-to-back-obama/#comment-283484 john Fri, 18 Jan 2008 05:27:13 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/senior-senator-to-back-obama/#comment-283484 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. 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.

]]> By: Bethy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/senior-senator-to-back-obama/#comment-283472 Bethy Fri, 18 Jan 2008 05:23:17 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/senior-senator-to-back-obama/#comment-283472 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! 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!

]]> By: USALover http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/senior-senator-to-back-obama/#comment-283442 USALover Fri, 18 Jan 2008 05:13:43 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/senior-senator-to-back-obama/#comment-283442 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 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.

]]> By: Geoff St. Albans , Vt. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/senior-senator-to-back-obama/#comment-283432 Geoff St. Albans , Vt. Fri, 18 Jan 2008 05:08:35 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/senior-senator-to-back-obama/#comment-283432 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. 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.

]]> By: Roger http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/senior-senator-to-back-obama/#comment-283408 Roger Fri, 18 Jan 2008 05:01:02 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/senior-senator-to-back-obama/#comment-283408 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! 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!

]]> By: SS http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/senior-senator-to-back-obama/#comment-283375 SS Fri, 18 Jan 2008 04:48:38 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/senior-senator-to-back-obama/#comment-283375 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!!! 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!!!

]]> By: Concerned http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/senior-senator-to-back-obama/#comment-283310 Concerned Fri, 18 Jan 2008 04:30:10 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/17/senior-senator-to-back-obama/#comment-283310 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! 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!

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