Comments on: Schneider: Heated back-and-forth http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-heated-back-and-forth/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Tyran http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-heated-back-and-forth/#comment-312668 Tyran Tue, 22 Jan 2008 17:43:41 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-heated-back-and-forth/#comment-312668 Devon, as an African-American, I am appalled that you have not given greater scrutiny to Bill Clinton's record. Why Bill Clinton and not Hillary? Well, because Hillary is competing for the African-American vote on the premise that her husband (Bill) helped African-Americans realize significant gains. Everything she says points to Bill's achievements, not her own. Now, back to Bill. The trouble I see in most analysis of Bill Clinton's presidency fails to place into context that America was coming out of 12 years of a Republican administration that crippled black America. Bill Clinton's policies were a reversal of most of the policies of Reagan and Bush and, inevitably, did have some benefit for black Americans. However, to some degree, his record is embellished because of the reality of his providing a different platform from the previous two administrations. But as Malcolm X once said, "You can't drive a knife into a man's back nine inches, pull it out six inches, and call it progress." Black Americans must realize that King was not Reagan, but he was not the "black President" some of us held him to be. Did not Clinton ignore the Rwanda crisis? Did Clinton not dismantle the AFCD? Did not Clinton bring about the NAFTA agreement? Is Clinton not the reason why young black males face tougher jail sentences for committing similar crimes as white Americans? Did Clinton not institute the Rockefeller Drug laws? DId not Clinton have more prisons built during his watch than any other President in the history of the United States? Did Clinton not hang Harvard law professor Lani Guinier out to dry? As Bill Clinton would say, "GIVE ME A BREAK!" Wake up and smell the coffee. Bill Clinton cannot be solely examined for what he did better than Reagan and Bush but what he truly did for black America. While he did some things to improve the quality of life for Americans, he did a lot that directly hurt black Americans. Thus, to willingly give a vote to Hillary on the alleged great work of Bill without critically examining Bill's record would be a mistake on the part of black Americans. Devon, as an African-American, I am appalled that you have not given greater scrutiny to Bill Clinton's record. Why Bill Clinton and not Hillary? Well, because Hillary is competing for the African-American vote on the premise that her husband (Bill) helped African-Americans realize significant gains. Everything she says points to Bill's achievements, not her own. Now, back to Bill. The trouble I see in most analysis of Bill Clinton's presidency fails to place into context that America was coming out of 12 years of a Republican administration that crippled black America. Bill Clinton's policies were a reversal of most of the policies of Reagan and Bush and, inevitably, did have some benefit for black Americans.

However, to some degree, his record is embellished because of the reality of his providing a different platform from the previous two administrations. But as Malcolm X once said, "You can't drive a knife into a man's back nine inches, pull it out six inches, and call it progress." Black Americans must realize that King was not Reagan, but he was not the "black President" some of us held him to be. Did not Clinton ignore the Rwanda crisis? Did Clinton not dismantle the AFCD? Did not Clinton bring about the NAFTA agreement? Is Clinton not the reason why young black males face tougher jail sentences for committing similar crimes as white Americans? Did Clinton not institute the Rockefeller Drug laws? DId not Clinton have more prisons built during his watch than any other President in the history of the United States? Did Clinton not hang Harvard law professor Lani Guinier out to dry? As Bill Clinton would say, "GIVE ME A BREAK!" Wake up and smell the coffee. Bill Clinton cannot be solely examined for what he did better than Reagan and Bush but what he truly did for black America. While he did some things to improve the quality of life for Americans, he did a lot that directly hurt black Americans. Thus, to willingly give a vote to Hillary on the alleged great work of Bill without critically examining Bill's record would be a mistake on the part of black Americans.

]]> By: Devon http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-heated-back-and-forth/#comment-311602 Devon Tue, 22 Jan 2008 16:07:38 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-heated-back-and-forth/#comment-311602 As an African American I am apalled at Obama. He is using his color to misled black voters into thinking he knows what he's doing and that he is capable of leading international change. Who's he kidding! He's still in grade school. He needs to wait his turn and get some experience. Just cause he's a brother doesn't mean he's qualified to lead the nation, especially when so much is going wrong. We need EXPERIENCE and PROVEN LEADERSHIP, both of which Hillary has. Not to mention, we get Bill as an advisor. As an African American I am apalled at Obama. He is using his color to misled black voters into thinking he knows what he's doing and that he is capable of leading international change. Who's he kidding! He's still in grade school. He needs to wait his turn and get some experience. Just cause he's a brother doesn't mean he's qualified to lead the nation, especially when so much is going wrong. We need EXPERIENCE and PROVEN LEADERSHIP, both of which Hillary has. Not to mention, we get Bill as an advisor.

]]> By: Rick http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-heated-back-and-forth/#comment-311571 Rick Tue, 22 Jan 2008 16:04:15 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-heated-back-and-forth/#comment-311571 I think that as viewers get a closer look at Obama they can see how shallow he is on substance and how he is simply trying to ride the race card and his charm into the white house. What a disaster that would be! I think that as viewers get a closer look at Obama they can see how shallow he is on substance and how he is simply trying to ride the race card and his charm into the white house. What a disaster that would be!

]]> By: Andrew http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-heated-back-and-forth/#comment-310875 Andrew Tue, 22 Jan 2008 14:00:58 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-heated-back-and-forth/#comment-310875 Imagine what this debate would have been like without John Edwards. It would have been only a nasty back-and-forth between Clinton and Obama. It makes you wish he could carry on with his campaign just so he could take part in any remaining debates. He was really smooth in this one. "Smart, Edwards is smart" is what I came away saying. It doesn't mean I'm voting for him, but I was impressed! Imagine what this debate would have been like without John Edwards. It would have been only a nasty back-and-forth between Clinton and Obama. It makes you wish he could carry on with his campaign just so he could take part in any remaining debates. He was really smooth in this one. "Smart, Edwards is smart" is what I came away saying. It doesn't mean I'm voting for him, but I was impressed!

]]> By: Franklin http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-heated-back-and-forth/#comment-310845 Franklin Tue, 22 Jan 2008 13:46:52 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-heated-back-and-forth/#comment-310845 I watched the democratic debate and I got just what I wanted. I wanted to see the gestures, eye contact, spontaneous reactions and i wanted to hear who best gave their solution and agenda and plans to putting Amercia back on it's feet. As an African American woman it would be great to see diversity in the selections over the upcoming years for the position of the President of the united states. It would be great to have Barack Obama as President if he was suitable and ready for the position. My reason for the debate was to specifically listen to all he candidates in explaining in detail within the 1-2 mins. as to how they would address the issue that face America now. It was easier for me last night. Hillary has been a good student under Bill Clinton, you could hear that she had done her homework. She was more than ready to address any and all of the questions she was given concerning issues that aile the American. She was precise and detailed and explanatory in her delivery. She held her own. She had plans, and numbers and future goals on the table. I didn't really see her react until Barack included her in his response. She was convincing and she stood firm on her beliefs and ventures. Barack didn't seem certain enough of his plans. He babbled and piggybacked and he seemed uneased by accusations by the Clintons that he couldn't seem to shake, and it hurt him last night. He spent most times defending himself on issues with the Clintons instead of telling the American people what he plans to do to get this country back in order. He didn't give a financial plan, a healthcare plan, a plan for security along with some other things he just didn't give direct answers to. We don't need him to give his numbers to Hillary we need him to give his numbers and budget to the American people. Where will he get the money to support his plans? He gave mini-speeches just as Edwards did. He didn't bring a lot to the table as he didn't on the first debate which was my reason for watching this one. I wanted to see if his actions were a pattern. I don't think he would be a bad choice for Presidency , i just think it shouldn't be this upcoming term, there's to much at stake right now for America, to much to be dealt with that causes for more than just hope and a new and fresh start. We can't start brand new by sweeping everything old under the rug and trying new stuff we have to get in and determine where we went wrong , keep what worked and review the "new" as it pertains to what we can chance changing to make life better. We don't need "fresh and new" we need realistic and established and stable processes that have worked. We need hands on experience with great knowledge of what got us into this status, and can go forward running with resolution. I belive that Hillary can do that. She came out with most areas covered and no problem with addressing spontaneous questions. John has done some homework but spent most of his time selling himself and his history in South Carolina, i was excited that he got the debate back to it's focal point as needed. He wasn' t afraid to answer questions concerning race and did very well in explaining himself. He was a voice to say HMMMMMMMM about if he could come with strong plans. He needs to find a way to be taken more seriously. He became famous when he put the debate back on track. Originally I thought i would be voting for Barack because he was prepared for the chaos ahead but after last night i wasn't convinced. I will look to Hillary to see if she remains consistent in her agenda. thank you CNN for the coverage, the media isn't all bad(smile). I watched the democratic debate and I got just what I wanted. I wanted to see the gestures, eye contact, spontaneous reactions and i wanted to hear who best gave their solution and agenda and plans to putting Amercia back on it's feet.

As an African American woman it would be great to see diversity in the selections over the upcoming years for the position of the President of the united states. It would be great to have Barack Obama as President if he was suitable and ready for the position. My reason for the debate was to specifically listen to all he candidates in explaining in detail within the 1-2 mins. as to how they would address the issue that face America now. It was easier for me last night.

Hillary has been a good student under Bill Clinton, you could hear that she had done her homework. She was more than ready to address any and all of the questions she was given concerning issues that aile the American. She was precise and detailed and explanatory in her delivery. She held her own. She had plans, and numbers and future goals on the table. I didn't really see her react until Barack included her in his response. She was convincing and she stood firm on her beliefs and ventures.

Barack didn't seem certain enough of his plans. He babbled and piggybacked and he seemed uneased by accusations by the Clintons that he couldn't seem to shake, and it hurt him last night. He spent most times defending himself on issues with the Clintons instead of telling the American people what he plans to do to get this country back in order. He didn't give a financial plan, a healthcare plan, a plan for security along with some other things he just didn't give direct answers to. We don't need him to give his numbers to Hillary we need him to give his numbers and budget to the American people. Where will he get the money to support his plans? He gave mini-speeches just as Edwards did. He didn't bring a lot to the table as he didn't on the first debate which was my reason for watching this one. I wanted to see if his actions were a pattern. I don't think he would be a bad choice for Presidency , i just think it shouldn't be this upcoming term, there's to much at stake right now for America, to much to be dealt with that causes for more than just hope and a new and fresh start.

We can't start brand new by sweeping everything old under the rug and trying new stuff we have to get in and determine where we went wrong , keep what worked and review the "new" as it pertains to what we can chance changing to make life better. We don't need "fresh and new" we need realistic and established and stable processes that have worked. We need hands on experience with great knowledge of what got us into this status, and can go forward running with resolution. I belive that Hillary can do that. She came out with most areas covered and no problem with addressing spontaneous questions.

John has done some homework but spent most of his time selling himself and his history in South Carolina, i was excited that he got the debate back to it's focal point as needed. He wasn' t afraid to answer questions concerning race and did very well in explaining himself. He was a voice to say HMMMMMMMM about if he could come with strong plans. He needs to find a way to be taken more seriously. He became famous when he put the debate back on track.

Originally I thought i would be voting for Barack because he was prepared for the chaos ahead but after last night i wasn't convinced. I will look to Hillary to see if she remains consistent in her agenda. thank you CNN for the coverage, the media isn't all bad(smile).

]]> By: peter choi http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-heated-back-and-forth/#comment-310797 peter choi Tue, 22 Jan 2008 13:28:29 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-heated-back-and-forth/#comment-310797 Bill Clinton should stay out to attach Obama. It is his wife's camgaipn, His wife should face off with her opponent. If she wants to lead on this country and its people she should have its capabiltities to defend by her self. NO from outsider. Therefore, Hillary Clinton should stay out of this game. She is not a good candidate for American people. Because she can not handle business on her only. ALL candidate should not attach each others past. They shold address what they will do and can do for this country in the future in my opinion. Everything in the past doesn't meanit will repeat. Lets not play dirty politic. PETER CHOI Sun Prairie, Wisconsin Bill Clinton should stay out to attach Obama. It is his wife's camgaipn, His wife should face off with her opponent. If she wants to lead on this country and its people she should have its capabiltities to defend by her self. NO from outsider.

Therefore, Hillary Clinton should stay out of this game. She is not a good candidate for American people. Because she can not handle business on her only.

ALL candidate should not attach each others past. They shold address what they will do and can do for this country in the future in my opinion. Everything in the past doesn't meanit will repeat. Lets not play dirty politic.

PETER CHOI
Sun Prairie, Wisconsin

]]> By: susan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-heated-back-and-forth/#comment-310792 susan Tue, 22 Jan 2008 13:26:15 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-heated-back-and-forth/#comment-310792 Why do we need to see the Clintons income tax returns ?? People that have very little money don't run for office. I don't care how much money they make. Our current leader makes loads and just keeps adding it up as the price of oil goes up. The debate was terrible. CNN encouraged this behavior. Obama did talk over Wolf and did not stop when asked. Not just Hillary. I agree the use of the race card has to stop and stop now. We don't need 4 years of that. How did race come out of "fairy tale" If this behavior keeps up they will turn the election over to the republican candidate. Stop balming each individual for the economic mess we are all in. Its not just credit cards, it high energy costs, high gas costs. its the selfish corporate giants. Over $100.00 a month to heat a 870 square foot home (ranch style) no basement and the heat is set at 60 or below at all times. I know its just Michigan Why do we need to see the Clintons income tax returns ?? People that have very little money don't run for office. I don't care how much money they make. Our current leader makes loads and just keeps adding it up as the price of oil goes up.
The debate was terrible. CNN encouraged this behavior. Obama did talk over Wolf and did not stop when asked. Not just Hillary.
I agree the use of the race card has to stop and stop now. We don't need 4 years of that. How did race come out of "fairy tale"
If this behavior keeps up they will turn the election over to the republican candidate.
Stop balming each individual for the economic mess we are all in. Its not just credit cards, it high energy costs, high gas costs. its the selfish corporate giants. Over $100.00 a month to heat a 870 square foot home (ranch style) no basement and the heat is set at 60 or below at all times. I know its just Michigan

]]> By: Maude D. Gainesville, FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-heated-back-and-forth/#comment-310790 Maude D. Gainesville, FL Tue, 22 Jan 2008 13:26:00 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-heated-back-and-forth/#comment-310790 Did everyone catch the comment Hillary made about our country being in disgrace across the world??......she can thank Bill for that.......we became the laughing stock of the globe due to his and her shenangans and immorality......do we want this in our White House again?? Bush may not be perfect but he has never(in fact no one)has done anything akin to the Clintons disgrace to our country. Clintons, please go away! Did everyone catch the comment Hillary made about our country being in disgrace across the world??......she can thank Bill for that.......we became the laughing stock of the globe due to his and her shenangans and immorality......do we want this in our White House again?? Bush may not be perfect but he has never(in fact no one)has done anything akin to the Clintons disgrace to our country. Clintons, please go away!

]]> By: Desi Guy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-heated-back-and-forth/#comment-310778 Desi Guy Tue, 22 Jan 2008 13:19:50 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-heated-back-and-forth/#comment-310778 GO HILLARY!!!! Hillary looked great in the debate yesterday. We need a president that will stand up and not be afraid to deliver hard punches. Senator Obama's immaturity was clearly reflected. It seems like Senator Obama has difficulty figuring out whether he is running against Hillary or Bill. That’s not a good sign if you are running for President of America. The guy needs to get a handle on who his opponents are in this race. He needs to have more substance that saying that he is all about change. At this point it’s all Hillary. GO HILLARY!!!! Hillary looked great in the debate yesterday. We need a president that will stand up and not be afraid to deliver hard punches. Senator Obama's immaturity was clearly reflected. It seems like Senator Obama has difficulty figuring out whether he is running against Hillary or Bill. That’s not a good sign if you are running for President of America. The guy needs to get a handle on who his opponents are in this race. He needs to have more substance that saying that he is all about change. At this point it’s all Hillary.

]]> By: david http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-heated-back-and-forth/#comment-310776 david Tue, 22 Jan 2008 13:19:28 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-heated-back-and-forth/#comment-310776 Hillary has Obama for dinner. Hillary demonstrated tremendous resilience, preparation, and intelligence. She clarified plans to the audience while making Obama look green, angry, and dazed. JE, bless his heart, means well. But, how will you convince rich people to lay down and give it all to the poor. Not gonna happen. IT'S HILLARY IN '08. Hillary has Obama for dinner.

Hillary demonstrated tremendous resilience, preparation, and intelligence. She clarified plans to the audience while making Obama look green, angry, and dazed. JE, bless his heart, means well. But, how will you convince rich people to lay down and give it all to the poor. Not gonna happen.

IT'S HILLARY IN '08.

]]> By: Raymond R. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-heated-back-and-forth/#comment-310771 Raymond R. Tue, 22 Jan 2008 13:16:47 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-heated-back-and-forth/#comment-310771 Hillary For President ! She held her ground against a very hot headed opponnent. It is something when a debater cannot remember what he quoted to the editorial board in Reno, Nev. the previous day? He should be greateful that Hillary did not mention that Missy Michelle Obama served on the Wal Mart Board too! Kudos To Hillary ! Raymond R San Antonio, Tex. Hillary For President !

She held her ground against a very hot headed opponnent.

It is something when a debater cannot remember what he
quoted to the editorial board in Reno, Nev. the previous day?

He should be greateful that Hillary did not mention that
Missy Michelle Obama served on the Wal Mart Board too!

Kudos To Hillary !

Raymond R
San Antonio, Tex.

]]> By: Maude D. Gainesville, FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-heated-back-and-forth/#comment-310767 Maude D. Gainesville, FL Tue, 22 Jan 2008 13:15:15 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-heated-back-and-forth/#comment-310767 OMG.....hillary is now taking credit for the success that the surge in iraq is having. she said they (iraq) has listened to her talk on tv and are afraid that when she becomes president, they will be done for.....talk about unmigated gall...this woman thinks of noone but the big "I", certainly not the people of this country. OMG.....hillary is now taking credit for the success that the surge in iraq is having. she said they (iraq) has listened to her talk on tv and are afraid that when she becomes president, they will be done for.....talk about unmigated gall...this woman thinks of noone but the big "I", certainly not the people of this country.

]]> By: NextPresident http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-heated-back-and-forth/#comment-310765 NextPresident Tue, 22 Jan 2008 13:14:57 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-heated-back-and-forth/#comment-310765 HillBillary keeps touting her 35 years of experience but yet no one has called her out on it, but yet they keep talking about the inexperience of Obama. Why is it that she can tout her civil experience but not him? She has not more experience than Obama and why do people keep saying she does is beyond me. Being the wife of an EX PRESIDENT does not count as experience. So she can give it a rest. Secondly, as for all these women who say they will vote for HillBillary because she is a woman now I see why BUSH got a pass. Idiots to say the least, you should take note from Pelosi, who has the opportunity to impeach but these imbiciles but refuse too. Gender nor race should be the determining factor for chosing a candidate. Change is needed and HillBillary is not it. It should be Obama/Edwards or even Kucinich. The media played the politics and did not give all the candidates a fair representation. That is why no media outlet should be moderating these debates. They should only report on them peroid. HillBillary keeps touting her 35 years of experience but yet no one has called her out on it, but yet they keep talking about the inexperience of Obama. Why is it that she can tout her civil experience but not him? She has not more experience than Obama and why do people keep saying she does is beyond me. Being the wife of an EX PRESIDENT does not count as experience. So she can give it a rest.

Secondly, as for all these women who say they will vote for HillBillary because she is a woman now I see why BUSH got a pass. Idiots to say the least, you should take note from Pelosi, who has the opportunity to impeach but these imbiciles but refuse too. Gender nor race should be the determining factor for chosing a candidate. Change is needed and HillBillary is not it. It should be Obama/Edwards or even Kucinich. The media played the politics and did not give all the candidates a fair representation. That is why no media outlet should be moderating these debates. They should only report on them peroid.

]]> By: Prem http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-heated-back-and-forth/#comment-310759 Prem Tue, 22 Jan 2008 13:13:01 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-heated-back-and-forth/#comment-310759 Bill and Hill are doing everything they can to make this election a scrappy, feisty mudfight because that is the one fight they both have "experience" fighting and winning. Just when we thought we might finally have an election that might be a positive one about issues, Bill is doing all he can to make it personal. Bottomline - Obama won the debate but Bill continues to win in making this country more polarized. Bill and Hill are doing everything they can to make this election a scrappy, feisty mudfight because that is the one fight they both have "experience" fighting and winning. Just when we thought we might finally have an election that might be a positive one about issues, Bill is doing all he can to make it personal.

Bottomline – Obama won the debate but Bill continues to win in making this country more polarized.

]]> By: Leslie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-heated-back-and-forth/#comment-310758 Leslie Tue, 22 Jan 2008 13:12:15 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-heated-back-and-forth/#comment-310758 The Clintons are real politians. They lie, cheat and trick their way into what they want. They are experts on spin. You didn't here about spin until they came on the scene. "What is, is?" The Clintons are real politians. They lie, cheat and trick their way into what they want. They are experts on spin. You didn't here about spin until they came on the scene. "What is, is?"

]]> By: dhale http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-heated-back-and-forth/#comment-310755 dhale Tue, 22 Jan 2008 13:10:50 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-heated-back-and-forth/#comment-310755 It was truly an episode of The Bickersons. Hilary must have had a monstrous sized team to analyze every blink of Barak's eye since kindegarten. Sheesh....but, Obama knocked her down a few times. Good for him. She glared at him a few times which was very funny. In spite of what Hilary says, Bill is totally getting in the way. Vote for Hilary and you get a package deal. I think Barak Obama is the man. He was the only person last night who used these words in a sentence "there are limited resources!" It was truly an episode of The Bickersons. Hilary must have had a monstrous sized team to analyze every blink of Barak's eye since kindegarten. Sheesh....but, Obama knocked her down a few times. Good for him. She glared at him a few times which was very funny. In spite of what Hilary says, Bill is totally getting in the way. Vote for Hilary and you get a package deal. I think Barak Obama is the man. He was the only person last night who used these words in a sentence "there are limited resources!"

]]> By: Leslie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-heated-back-and-forth/#comment-310750 Leslie Tue, 22 Jan 2008 13:09:39 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-heated-back-and-forth/#comment-310750 Obama is the Man!!!! Don't lie down to them teaming up on you. We know that they stick together when it all comes down. Hillary is a joke and Edwards needs to team up with Obama. Obama is the Man!!!! Don't lie down to them teaming up on you. We know that they stick together when it all comes down. Hillary is a joke and Edwards needs to team up with Obama.

]]> By: Bob http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-heated-back-and-forth/#comment-310744 Bob Tue, 22 Jan 2008 13:06:40 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-heated-back-and-forth/#comment-310744 I love it when these incompetent anti-American socialist morons begin eating their young. I love it when these incompetent anti-American socialist morons begin eating their young.

]]> By: nh http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-heated-back-and-forth/#comment-310739 nh Tue, 22 Jan 2008 13:05:10 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-heated-back-and-forth/#comment-310739 Obama had every right to defend himself against Hillary and Bill. First , of all I want to congrad Obama for standing up to Hillary. He has every right to stand up for himself. Second, the media, press, and supporter of Hillary need to pick up their faces. Obama was not to hard on Hillary, he just wanted to make his points. I don't want the same old people representing our country. Bush, Clinton, Bush Clinton, I want real and honest change, and Obama has proven he can and will deliver. Edwards does not have a chances against Obama nor Hillary. Obama Supporter! Obama had every right to defend himself against Hillary and Bill. First , of all I want to congrad Obama for standing up to Hillary. He has every right to stand up for himself. Second, the media, press, and supporter of Hillary need to pick up their faces. Obama was not to hard on Hillary, he just wanted to make his points. I don't want the same old people representing our country. Bush, Clinton, Bush Clinton, I want real and honest change, and Obama has proven he can and will deliver. Edwards does not have a chances against Obama nor Hillary. Obama Supporter!

]]> By: Amanda http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-heated-back-and-forth/#comment-310736 Amanda Tue, 22 Jan 2008 13:04:19 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-heated-back-and-forth/#comment-310736 This is the perfect opportunity for all of us to shout out who we support in this race. However one thing rings clear to me in watching these debates. They are loud and annoying. Anyone with anything better to do would have turned their tv's off last night unless they were in for a good fight. However the level of civility that needs to be maintained by the moderator just doesn't make it any fun. Where's Jerry Springer when you need him? Now that was real, right? Ok, here's my opportunity to support MY candidate. Hillary is pulling at any chance she can to stay in this race. I think she realizes that Barack is a force to be afraid of. Barack is open and honest and explains himself. He has values and morals and will be a President that we can look up to and admire. I think that is what our leader truly should be. I do not find Hillary admirable and I don't know why people do. She's a shrewd businesswoman. That's it. It's time for change in this country. Enough with the Clinton/Bush era. It's time for Barack Obama and I am proud to support him. Go OBAMA GO!!! This is the perfect opportunity for all of us to shout out who we support in this race. However one thing rings clear to me in watching these debates. They are loud and annoying. Anyone with anything better to do would have turned their tv's off last night unless they were in for a good fight. However the level of civility that needs to be maintained by the moderator just doesn't make it any fun. Where's Jerry Springer when you need him? Now that was real, right?
Ok, here's my opportunity to support MY candidate. Hillary is pulling at any chance she can to stay in this race. I think she realizes that Barack is a force to be afraid of. Barack is open and honest and explains himself. He has values and morals and will be a President that we can look up to and admire. I think that is what our leader truly should be. I do not find Hillary admirable and I don't know why people do. She's a shrewd businesswoman. That's it. It's time for change in this country. Enough with the Clinton/Bush era. It's time for Barack Obama and I am proud to support him.

Go OBAMA GO!!!

]]> By: Willy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-heated-back-and-forth/#comment-310733 Willy Tue, 22 Jan 2008 13:03:56 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-heated-back-and-forth/#comment-310733 Senator Clinton was just pandering. She keeps using MLK reference like she knows the struggle. I was waiting for her to use her southern twang. This is one plastic woman who can not answer a straight question. I think Obama used words to the effect towards her that she goes after the “uneducated voters”. He right but what the Clinton war machine did not factor in was that * years when Mr. Clinton left office not everybody has computers and internet and was only force to watch CNN. Today is different and the Clinton’s can’t combat that so they smear the other candidates, normal clinton stuff. Obama look good and said nothing at the end and Edwards will soon be out of money. No Winners not even Wolfe Senator Clinton was just pandering. She keeps using MLK reference like she knows the struggle. I was waiting for her to use her southern twang. This is one plastic woman who can not answer a straight question. I think Obama used words to the effect towards her that she goes after the “uneducated voters”. He right but what the Clinton war machine did not factor in was that * years when Mr. Clinton left office not everybody has computers and internet and was only force to watch CNN. Today is different and the Clinton’s can’t combat that so they smear the other candidates, normal clinton stuff. Obama look good and said nothing at the end and Edwards will soon be out of money. No Winners not even Wolfe

]]> By: Garry Lemons, Arkansas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-heated-back-and-forth/#comment-310731 Garry Lemons, Arkansas Tue, 22 Jan 2008 13:03:33 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-heated-back-and-forth/#comment-310731 Obama is a whiner, and he is getting worse with each debate, poor baby, he can't get Hillary with his snide comments so he goes after her husband and whines, whines, whines.. Defended slumlords versus worked on Wal-Mart? hmmnn..which is worse..Wal-Mart actually gives people jobs and slum-lords take away that money and force you to live in shame. Now the TRUE Obama is coming out and I don't like it..do YOU??? Obama is a whiner, and he is getting worse with each debate, poor baby, he can't get Hillary with his snide comments so he goes after her husband and whines, whines, whines..
Defended slumlords versus worked on Wal-Mart? hmmnn..which is worse..Wal-Mart actually gives people jobs and slum-lords take away that money and force you to live in shame.
Now the TRUE Obama is coming out and I don't like it..do YOU???

]]> By: Peggy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-heated-back-and-forth/#comment-310728 Peggy Tue, 22 Jan 2008 13:01:33 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-heated-back-and-forth/#comment-310728 John Edward won hands down. He wants to get on with making our country great again. We need action not opinions.Opinions and no action is the reasoon our country is in the shape it is in today. John Edward won hands down. He wants to get on with making our country great again. We need action not opinions.Opinions and no action is the reasoon our country is in the shape it is in today.

]]> By: R-man http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-heated-back-and-forth/#comment-310725 R-man Tue, 22 Jan 2008 13:00:54 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-heated-back-and-forth/#comment-310725 Obama/eloquence = oxymoron Obama/eloquence = oxymoron

]]> By: M. Raymond Sheppard http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-heated-back-and-forth/#comment-310724 M. Raymond Sheppard Tue, 22 Jan 2008 13:00:13 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-heated-back-and-forth/#comment-310724 I believe Obama rocked Hilary’s world, giving her a much needed wake up call. Although many African Americans feel that the Clintons are ok compared to others, we as African People world wide must never forget what they represent, " Unearned Privilege. Go Obama! I believe Obama rocked Hilary’s world, giving her a much needed wake up call.

Although many African Americans feel that the Clintons are ok compared to others, we as African People world wide must never forget what they represent, " Unearned Privilege.

Go Obama!

]]> By: BobW Rochester, NY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-heated-back-and-forth/#comment-310722 BobW Rochester, NY Tue, 22 Jan 2008 12:59:55 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-heated-back-and-forth/#comment-310722 I am disgusted with the Clintons for setting this whole confrontation up and I'm disgusted with the sheeple who admire them for it. How can you look at "that woman" in (Bill's words) and not see her oozing with vitriol? She will nag and cajol and pout her way to the presidency not matter what it takes. She did not look presidential last night. She looked like somebody's ex-wife! I am disgusted with the Clintons for setting this whole confrontation up and I'm disgusted with the sheeple who admire them for it. How can you look at "that woman" in (Bill's words) and not see her oozing with vitriol? She will nag and cajol and pout her way to the presidency not matter what it takes. She did not look presidential last night. She looked like somebody's ex-wife!

]]> By: Evangeline Wollmar http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-heated-back-and-forth/#comment-310716 Evangeline Wollmar Tue, 22 Jan 2008 12:58:02 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-heated-back-and-forth/#comment-310716 OK...one question...when will Obama and Clinton stop talking in generalities and start talking CONCRETE plans to help the USA. The market today is going DOWN...the recession has started folks. NEITHER CLINTON OR OBAMA HAS A GOOD PLAN TO STOP A DEPRESSION. but I must say.... McCain is the most IMMATURE of all candidates McCain acted like a 7th grade bully at the last debates. He did everything I taught my kids not to do….make faces, roll their eyes and snicker at people. He did ALL these things to Ron Paul. He acted like a spoiled brat. NO WAY would I ever vote for him. He should apologise to Ron Paul and to Mitt Romney for being disrepectful. LEADER OF THE USA????? NO WAY i am checking out RON PAUL because the media is ignoring him , but people are talking about him EVERYWHERE!!!! HE has said we are in a RECESSION and apparantly the market is tanking today…SO RON PAUL is right!!! I hope everyone readinng this has stocked up on food....prices are going to skyrocket like Ron Paul predicted OK...one question...when will Obama and Clinton stop talking in generalities and start talking CONCRETE plans to help the USA. The market today is going DOWN...the recession has started folks. NEITHER CLINTON OR OBAMA HAS A GOOD PLAN TO STOP A DEPRESSION.

but I must say....
McCain is the most IMMATURE of all candidates

McCain acted like a 7th grade bully at the last debates. He did everything I taught my kids not to do….make faces, roll their eyes and snicker at people. He did ALL these things to Ron Paul. He acted like a spoiled brat. NO WAY would I ever vote for him. He should apologise to Ron Paul and to Mitt Romney for being disrepectful. LEADER OF THE USA????? NO WAY

i am checking out RON PAUL because the media is ignoring him , but people are talking about him EVERYWHERE!!!! HE has said we are in a RECESSION and apparantly the market is tanking today…SO RON PAUL is right!!!

I hope everyone readinng this has stocked up on food....prices are going to skyrocket like Ron Paul predicted

]]> By: Mark http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-heated-back-and-forth/#comment-310713 Mark Tue, 22 Jan 2008 12:56:34 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-heated-back-and-forth/#comment-310713 If McCain gets in as the Dems think he will, we will have 4 more years of Bushisms. What a disastrous thought.. DEMS BETTER WAKE UP AND QUIT FIGHTING AMONGST THEMSELVES AND GET ON WITH WINNING THIS ELECTION. If McCain gets in as the Dems think he will, we will have 4 more years of Bushisms. What a disastrous thought.. DEMS BETTER WAKE UP AND QUIT FIGHTING AMONGST THEMSELVES AND GET ON WITH WINNING THIS ELECTION.

]]> By: Bob http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-heated-back-and-forth/#comment-310711 Bob Tue, 22 Jan 2008 12:55:59 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-heated-back-and-forth/#comment-310711 Obama seemed to divert from nearly every question he was asked - avoiding direct answers to direct questions. Edwards has class and compassion, and deserves more serious consideration from voters. Obama seemed to divert from nearly every question he was asked – avoiding direct answers to direct questions. Edwards has class and compassion, and deserves more serious consideration from voters.

]]> By: excel bueno http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-heated-back-and-forth/#comment-310707 excel bueno Tue, 22 Jan 2008 12:53:48 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-heated-back-and-forth/#comment-310707 Obama's speeches are shiny but dull. If it is a wrapped gift ,it is neatly packaged but inside is nothing but a cheap leaded toy made in China. Not worth a penny. Return to sender!! Hillary 's is full of substance and zeroes in on the issues. Her delivery, however is not gut driven. She often has the tired grandma's look. But clearly, she is well armed with facts and experience. Hearing her debate Obama is almost your Mom wanting to spank you all over again. Edwards speeches are cause and effect presentations or dissertations. But how much reality, given his trial Lawyer background, can a client siphon off big payment in a malpractice suit, if John is your lawyer, against a system whose odds so stacked up against you, then you've got to pay also darn lawyering fee in the end? You will end up empty and screwed all over again!!! So, John, please make us believe. Close your eyes and feel your vote. It is a simple choice. WHO WOULD YOU WANT TO HAVE DINNER CONVERSATION IN YOUR HOUSE and tell him/her your dreams and aspirations and your life challenges, ever mindful, who would be intent in listening to you, who will make the promise and commitment to stand by you , and in the morning...you will feel a whole lot better instead of waking up and feeling guilty whom you have invited in and sat on that table. Choose wisely. Obama's speeches are shiny but dull. If it is a wrapped gift ,it is neatly packaged but inside is nothing but a cheap leaded toy made in China. Not worth a penny.
Return to sender!!
Hillary 's is full of substance and zeroes in on the issues. Her delivery, however is not gut driven. She often has the tired grandma's look. But clearly, she is well armed with facts and experience. Hearing her debate Obama is almost your Mom wanting to spank you all over again.
Edwards speeches are cause and effect presentations or dissertations. But how much reality, given his trial Lawyer background, can a client siphon off big payment in a malpractice suit, if John is your lawyer, against a system whose odds so stacked up against you, then you've got to pay also darn lawyering fee in the end? You will end up empty and screwed all over again!!! So, John, please make us believe.

Close your eyes and feel your vote. It is a simple choice. WHO WOULD YOU WANT TO HAVE DINNER CONVERSATION IN YOUR HOUSE and tell him/her your dreams and aspirations and your life challenges, ever mindful, who would be intent in listening to you, who will make the promise and commitment to stand by you , and in the morning...you will feel a whole lot better instead of waking up and feeling guilty whom you have invited in and sat on that table.
Choose wisely.

]]> By: Penny http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-heated-back-and-forth/#comment-310703 Penny Tue, 22 Jan 2008 12:52:43 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-heated-back-and-forth/#comment-310703 I am for John Edwards, but I don't think he can get the nomination. So I am voting for Hillary. She can stand up to Bush & his corruption in Washinton. GO HILLARY! How can we stand 8 more years of Bush & his rich people. The rich get richer & the poor get poorer. We have a Bush started war, the economy is in the gutter, the national debt is billions & trillions of dollars. Remember Democrats there was a surplus when Clinton left office. Are you forgeting all these things. I am for John Edwards, but I don't think he can get the nomination. So I am voting for Hillary. She can stand up to Bush & his corruption in Washinton. GO HILLARY!
How can we stand 8 more years of Bush & his rich people. The rich get richer & the poor get poorer. We have a Bush started war, the economy is in the gutter, the national debt is billions & trillions of dollars. Remember Democrats there was a surplus when Clinton left office. Are you forgeting all these things.

]]> By: D http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-heated-back-and-forth/#comment-310701 D Tue, 22 Jan 2008 12:50:57 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-heated-back-and-forth/#comment-310701 Hillary showed tonight why she SHOULD definately be PRESIDENT... She will FIGHT for us all , and she has the experience we need... Barack will be a great canidate ... after he spends some time as her VP ... CLINTON/ OBAMA would be an unbeatable ticket ... and Barack could get the EXPERIENCE he lacks and then take his turn as PRESIDENT .... The Democratic Party will need 16 years to FIX Bush's mess .... They need to be SMART about this ... HILLARY the first 8 years, Barack the next 8 .... Think people ..... Hearts aside ... We need no less than 16 years , MAYBE EVEN MORE , to recoup from the mess the GOP and BUSH have gotten us into .................... CLINTON / OBAMA President / VP Hillary showed tonight why she SHOULD definately be PRESIDENT... She will FIGHT for us all , and she has the experience we need... Barack will be a great canidate ... after he spends some time as her VP ... CLINTON/ OBAMA would be an unbeatable ticket ... and Barack could get the EXPERIENCE he lacks and then take his turn as PRESIDENT .... The Democratic Party will need 16 years to FIX Bush's mess .... They need to be SMART about this ... HILLARY the first 8 years, Barack the next 8 .... Think people ..... Hearts aside ... We need no less than 16 years , MAYBE EVEN MORE , to recoup from the mess the GOP and BUSH have gotten us into ....................
CLINTON / OBAMA President / VP

]]> By: GALFORHIL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-heated-back-and-forth/#comment-310694 GALFORHIL Tue, 22 Jan 2008 12:49:40 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-heated-back-and-forth/#comment-310694 Question.....12 Million Immigrants......healthcare for all 12 million...how many are legal? They'll need to prove their citizenship right? When it's time to get in line to register, must have green card...how many does that bring us down to that are legal? Maybe 40%? I live in a small city near Seattle. My apartment building is crawling with illegals. Mexican. East Indian, Phllipino, Arab. My partner cant be on my lease because she has a felony from OVER 10 years ago. Yet the main language on this property is Spanish....they dont even ask here for proof of citizenship. Property Managers of Apartment complexes should be held accountable for letting these people live here. Dont scrutinize the border patrols...American citizens are just as guilty to let this happen. Somebody mentioned to me to call the INS to "RAID" the place, it would be empty!! HILLARY 08 Question.....12 Million Immigrants......healthcare for all 12 million...how many are legal? They'll need to prove their citizenship right? When it's time to get in line to register, must have green card...how many does that bring us down to that are legal? Maybe 40%? I live in a small city near Seattle. My apartment building is crawling with illegals. Mexican. East Indian, Phllipino, Arab. My partner cant be on my lease because she has a felony from OVER 10 years ago. Yet the main language on this property is Spanish....they dont even ask here for proof of citizenship. Property Managers of Apartment complexes should be held accountable for letting these people live here. Dont scrutinize the border patrols...American citizens are just as guilty to let this happen. Somebody mentioned to me to call the INS to "RAID" the place, it would be empty!!

HILLARY 08

]]> By: Erin http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-heated-back-and-forth/#comment-310692 Erin Tue, 22 Jan 2008 12:48:55 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-heated-back-and-forth/#comment-310692 Hello??? Is this the first debate anyone watched. I would love to support Obama or Clinton but to be honest Edwards is definitely the guy for me. He sticks to the issues and doesn't let anyone back him in a corner. John Edwards actually has values and NOT just while he is campaigning!! Hello??? Is this the first debate anyone watched. I would love to support Obama or Clinton but to be honest Edwards is definitely the guy for me. He sticks to the issues and doesn't let anyone back him in a corner. John Edwards actually has values and NOT just while he is campaigning!!

]]> By: Lisa W http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-heated-back-and-forth/#comment-310691 Lisa W Tue, 22 Jan 2008 12:47:03 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-heated-back-and-forth/#comment-310691 I managed to catch this debate at 4am..couldnt sleep. However, being an unhappy republican..John Edwards might get my vote! Excellent debate! I managed to catch this debate at 4am..couldnt sleep. However, being an unhappy republican..John Edwards might get my vote! Excellent debate!

]]> By: Lany http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-heated-back-and-forth/#comment-310690 Lany Tue, 22 Jan 2008 12:46:51 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-heated-back-and-forth/#comment-310690 Until the economy tanked, illegal immigration was the hot issue. Just why, in debate after debate, are the Democratic candidates given a pass on this issue. Most American voters want to know what their individual platforms are on this key issue. Until the economy tanked, illegal immigration was the hot issue. Just why, in debate after debate, are the Democratic candidates given a pass on this issue. Most American voters want to know what their individual platforms are on this key issue.

]]> By: Julie Hisey http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-heated-back-and-forth/#comment-310689 Julie Hisey Tue, 22 Jan 2008 12:46:41 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-heated-back-and-forth/#comment-310689 Last night's debates ("slug fest" originating from Hillary--& inadvetently from her husband, Bill} left me with one conclusion: I will vote for Obama or John. Most likely Obama who has the class, the dignity, the honesty, and the integrity to serve as President of the United States, which is, after all, my country, too! In spite of the money and generous handouts from American taxpayers and lobbyists, neither the Bush nor Clinton people have a clue as to what this nation is all about! They seem to think and act as if they are some sort of rulers or kings entitled to more power & money for themselves. Hillary last night was atrocious! Obama and the fine people he could & would surround himself with would remake America into the great nation it is meant to be! OBAMA! OBAMA1 OBAMA1 Last night's debates ("slug fest" originating from Hillary–& inadvetently from
her husband, Bill} left me with one conclusion: I will vote for Obama or
John. Most likely Obama who has the class, the dignity, the honesty, and
the integrity to serve as President of the United States, which is, after all,
my country, too! In spite of the money and generous handouts from
American taxpayers and lobbyists, neither the Bush nor Clinton people
have a clue as to what this nation is all about! They seem to think and
act as if they are some sort of rulers or kings entitled to more power & money
for themselves. Hillary last night was atrocious! Obama and the fine people
he could & would surround himself with would remake
America into the great nation it is meant to be! OBAMA! OBAMA1 OBAMA1

]]> By: NextPresident http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-heated-back-and-forth/#comment-310687 NextPresident Tue, 22 Jan 2008 12:46:25 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-heated-back-and-forth/#comment-310687 CNN, love to remove comments not in favor of what they want to hear. But Clinton is the one who kept making attacks on Obama and partly because she has not substance. And people understand the 138 present votes that Clinton and Edwards was talking about was in the ILLINOIS SENATE NOT THE US SENATE. So do not get it twisted, and he was trying to explain that when they both attacked him. He indicted the process from the US SENATE IS DIFFERENT FROM THE ILLINOIS SENATE. But they made that an issue. The distortion of the issues is what HillBillary is notorious for and needs to be called out on it. While John and Barack gave HillBillary her turn to speech that cackling idiot would interupt them constantly. She is worthless and needs to go. The Clintons are poison to this country just like the Bush Clan. Enough of both of these families. Can you people not seek change? But then again you fell for the BUSH FEARMONGERING! CNN, love to remove comments not in favor of what they want to hear. But Clinton is the one who kept making attacks on Obama and partly because she has not substance. And people understand the 138 present votes that Clinton and Edwards was talking about was in the ILLINOIS SENATE NOT THE US SENATE. So do not get it twisted, and he was trying to explain that when they both attacked him. He indicted the process from the US SENATE IS DIFFERENT FROM THE ILLINOIS SENATE. But they made that an issue. The distortion of the issues is what HillBillary is notorious for and needs to be called out on it.

While John and Barack gave HillBillary her turn to speech that cackling idiot would interupt them constantly. She is worthless and needs to go. The Clintons are poison to this country just like the Bush Clan. Enough of both of these families. Can you people not seek change? But then again you fell for the BUSH FEARMONGERING!

]]> By: Sumaya Conners. East Chatham, NY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-heated-back-and-forth/#comment-310686 Sumaya Conners. East Chatham, NY Tue, 22 Jan 2008 12:46:17 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-heated-back-and-forth/#comment-310686 Sen. Hillary Clinton won the debate! She is articulate, smart, to the point, defends herself with confidence. I see Obama as AIR no substance. He was angry and repeated nonsense when asked important questions on issues. Whining will not get you anywhere Barack. Buck up and stay on point - how do you think you can be president when you are so naive and inexperienced, two years in the Senate does not make you able to handle the vast problems and complex nuances of power to being president of a nation like ours. Try again in 8 years, maybe then you have finally GOT IT. Sen. Hillary Clinton won the debate! She is articulate, smart, to the point, defends herself with confidence. I see Obama as AIR no substance. He was angry and repeated nonsense when asked important questions on issues. Whining will not get you anywhere Barack. Buck up and stay on point – how do you think you can be president when you are so naive and inexperienced, two years in the Senate does not make you able to handle the vast problems and complex nuances of power to being president of a nation like ours. Try again in 8 years, maybe then you have finally GOT IT.

]]> By: Terry http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-heated-back-and-forth/#comment-310680 Terry Tue, 22 Jan 2008 12:43:51 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-heated-back-and-forth/#comment-310680 Obama started the attacks and he got the worst end of it at the debate. If the heat's too hot then get out of the kitchen. Once a person attacks another then the other person must defend themselves...pretty soon everyone is defending themselves with more attacks. I am very disappointed that Obama doesn't rise above it. A real leader needs to be able to rise above it and not engage in all the arguing. If Obama would accept personal responsibility for his votes and actions then we could move past it all. He didn't sound credible last night and that's really a shame. John Edwards and Hillary were more credible and more presidential. Obama needs to grow up and stop complaining about the Clintons. The more he complains the worse it gets. If he wants to win the Obama needs to divert his energy on more positive things and get really focused. Obama started the attacks and he got the worst end of it at the debate. If the heat's too hot then get out of the kitchen. Once a person attacks another then the other person must defend themselves...pretty soon everyone is defending themselves with more attacks. I am very disappointed that Obama doesn't rise above it. A real leader needs to be able to rise above it and not engage in all the arguing. If Obama would accept personal responsibility for his votes and actions then we could move past it all. He didn't sound credible last night and that's really a shame. John Edwards and Hillary were more credible and more presidential. Obama needs to grow up and stop complaining about the Clintons. The more he complains the worse it gets. If he wants to win the Obama needs to divert his energy on more positive things and get really focused.

]]> By: carol http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-heated-back-and-forth/#comment-310677 carol Tue, 22 Jan 2008 12:41:51 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-heated-back-and-forth/#comment-310677 So Obama voted against the war in Irap... Good for him! Is it enough for voters to elect him president, hardly!!! After Bush's 8 years of war, fear tactics and now a looming recession, it's important that we choose a new direction. But it's even more important to choose someone who has experience and can deliver real results... Poetic rhetorics about unity and healing are fine, but they won't get us out of Iraq and they won't pay my bills... So Obama voted against the war in Irap... Good for him!
Is it enough for voters to elect him president, hardly!!!

After Bush's 8 years of war, fear tactics and now a looming recession, it's important that we choose a new direction. But it's even more important to choose someone who has experience and can deliver real results...
Poetic rhetorics about unity and healing are fine, but they won't get us out of Iraq and they won't pay my bills...

]]> By: Ellen http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-heated-back-and-forth/#comment-310673 Ellen Tue, 22 Jan 2008 12:38:43 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-heated-back-and-forth/#comment-310673 Let's call the Clinton's desire to be in the White House again what it is - Billary for President. Because if you think Bill is involved now, just wait and see IF Hillary wins. Then we will have Billarygate for the next chapter. Let's call the Clinton's desire to be in the White House again what it is – Billary for President.

Because if you think Bill is involved now, just wait and see IF Hillary wins.

Then we will have Billarygate for the next chapter.

]]> By: msnthrop http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-heated-back-and-forth/#comment-310669 msnthrop Tue, 22 Jan 2008 12:37:17 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-heated-back-and-forth/#comment-310669 Obama has an ace in the hole. Its the word "adultery". LOL or "intern" at the very least. If Bill Clinton wants to push himself into this race, then Obama absolutely needs to remind the American people to ask themselves if they want the lying adulterer to return to the White House in a position of power. Obama has an ace in the hole. Its the word "adultery". LOL or "intern" at the very least. If Bill Clinton wants to push himself into this race, then Obama absolutely needs to remind the American people to ask themselves if they want the lying adulterer to return to the White House in a position of power.

]]> By: Dan Williams http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-heated-back-and-forth/#comment-310663 Dan Williams Tue, 22 Jan 2008 12:35:24 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-heated-back-and-forth/#comment-310663 Obama bombed in this debate. I really feel Edwards was the clear winner with Clinton a close second. I honestly feel Obama has no chance of winning vs. any of the likely candidates on the republican side. I also think the republicans would have no chance vs. Clinton. Also, I love Clinton's stand on health care, and am just fine with her approach to mid-east. All of this (an more) taken into account, my brain says vote for Clinton. Obama bombed in this debate. I really feel Edwards was the clear winner with Clinton a close second. I honestly feel Obama has no chance of winning vs. any of the likely candidates on the republican side. I also think the republicans would have no chance vs. Clinton. Also, I love Clinton's stand on health care, and am just fine with her approach to mid-east. All of this (an more) taken into account, my brain says vote for Clinton.

]]> By: Chacha http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-heated-back-and-forth/#comment-310662 Chacha Tue, 22 Jan 2008 12:34:47 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-heated-back-and-forth/#comment-310662 Barack’s comments on important issues – the economy and health care, in particular- were lame. His statements lacked substance, policy-wise. He also threw the first punch in the debate. He instigated the mudslinging, which Clinton responded to. Hillary only defended herself and her campaign. Nonetheless, I wish Clinton did not stoop to Obama's level during that rant. Where is Obama’s so-called politics of hope and unity? Sad thing is that corporate media is fooled by his highly overrated speeches. All empty rhetoric, no policy substance. Barack’s comments on important issues – the economy and health care, in particular- were lame. His statements lacked substance, policy-wise. He also threw the first punch in the debate. He instigated the mudslinging, which Clinton responded to. Hillary only defended herself and her campaign. Nonetheless, I wish Clinton did not stoop to Obama's level during that rant. Where is Obama’s so-called politics of hope and unity? Sad thing is that corporate media is fooled by his highly overrated speeches. All empty rhetoric, no policy substance.

]]> By: Jane http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-heated-back-and-forth/#comment-310660 Jane Tue, 22 Jan 2008 12:34:31 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-heated-back-and-forth/#comment-310660 Doesn't Sen. Clinton and Sen. Obama realize that all of the "he said she said" snipping at each other hides where they really stand on the issues and turns voters (Dem, Rep, and Ind) off? They might as well go home and just give the Republicans the presidency. Get off each other's backs and start watching America's back. Doesn't Sen. Clinton and Sen. Obama realize that all of the "he said she said" snipping at each other hides where they really stand on the issues and turns voters (Dem, Rep, and Ind) off? They might as well go home and just give the Republicans the presidency. Get off each other's backs and start watching America's back.

]]> By: Bob http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-heated-back-and-forth/#comment-310659 Bob Tue, 22 Jan 2008 12:34:07 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-heated-back-and-forth/#comment-310659 Hillary and Obama shouild have been told to go stand in a corner until you both can act like adults Hillary and Obama shouild have been told to go stand in a corner until you both can act like adults

]]> By: Pam V. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-heated-back-and-forth/#comment-310653 Pam V. Tue, 22 Jan 2008 12:30:49 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-heated-back-and-forth/#comment-310653 Hillary and Bill are dividing the Democrats and losing votes for the party by their nastiness. Obama is my number one---Hillary was a close second for me, but not any more. We need strong leaders joining together to get this country back on track, not vicious, feuding ones. The top three should be separating themselves from the disastrous current administration, not themselves. We deserve better than this!! Hillary and Bill are dividing the Democrats and losing votes for the party by their nastiness. Obama is my number one-Hillary was a close second for me, but not any more. We need strong leaders joining together to get this country back on track, not vicious, feuding ones. The top three should be separating themselves from the disastrous current administration, not themselves. We deserve better than this!!

]]> By: Scott in Indy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-heated-back-and-forth/#comment-310650 Scott in Indy Tue, 22 Jan 2008 12:27:59 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-heated-back-and-forth/#comment-310650 Go Hillary! I think BO is just mad that Michelle isn't as good of a bulldog as Bill is! Scott Go Hillary!

I think BO is just mad that Michelle isn't as good of a bulldog as Bill is!

Scott

]]> By: Natwar Patel http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-heated-back-and-forth/#comment-310648 Natwar Patel Tue, 22 Jan 2008 12:26:03 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-heated-back-and-forth/#comment-310648 Go!!!!! GO . Hilary, She is great Obama Can' t Stand Go!!!!! GO . Hilary, She is great

Obama Can' t Stand

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