Comments on: Schneider: Some final thoughts – two different strategies http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-some-final-thoughts-%e2%80%93-two-different-strategies/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: So, who is he really? « Not Your Sweetie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-some-final-thoughts-%e2%80%93-two-different-strategies/#comment-2937486 So, who is he really? « Not Your Sweetie Wed, 26 Aug 2009 10:57:05 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-some-final-thoughts-%e2%80%93-two-different-strategies/#comment-2937486 [...] fact, Anglachael’s title reminds me of something Bill Schneider said on CNN at the beginning of the elections: Clinton is running as the anti-Bush, while Obama is running as [...] [...] fact, Anglachael's title reminds me of something Bill Schneider said on CNN at the beginning of the elections: Clinton is running as the anti-Bush, while Obama is running as [...]

]]> By: Impartial http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-some-final-thoughts-%e2%80%93-two-different-strategies/#comment-335578 Impartial Fri, 25 Jan 2008 17:56:33 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-some-final-thoughts-%e2%80%93-two-different-strategies/#comment-335578 Many presidents and politicians talked about "bi-partisan". In reality, there is very little bi-portisan in politics. Bush talked about bi-partisan too but what has he shown so far. The congress in 1996 was doing everything they could to block President Clinton's progress. Bush had republican congress an senate, it turned out to be a mess; more dishonestly, partisan..... I don't think Obama with so little experience would be able to do anything in bi-partisan way. Obama is only going to end up listening to those around him. Many presidents and politicians talked about "bi-partisan". In reality, there is very little bi-portisan in politics. Bush talked about bi-partisan too but what has he shown so far. The congress in 1996 was doing everything they could to block President Clinton's progress. Bush had republican congress an senate, it turned out to be a mess; more dishonestly, partisan..... I don't think Obama with so little experience would be able to do anything in bi-partisan way. Obama is only going to end up listening to those around him.

]]> By: wayne http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-some-final-thoughts-%e2%80%93-two-different-strategies/#comment-333209 wayne Fri, 25 Jan 2008 07:09:46 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-some-final-thoughts-%e2%80%93-two-different-strategies/#comment-333209 its funny. Immediately after the debate the dude from Times magazine gave Obama an A- and Hilary and Edwards a C. ..Since then pro hillary CNN has been spinning this one for Hillary ever since. If Hillary wins nomination I will have to throw out my Obama 08 shirts and vote McCain its funny. Immediately after the debate the dude from Times magazine gave Obama an A- and Hilary and Edwards a C. ..Since then pro hillary CNN has been spinning this one for Hillary ever since.

If Hillary wins nomination I will have to throw out my Obama 08 shirts and vote McCain

]]> By: zebra http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-some-final-thoughts-%e2%80%93-two-different-strategies/#comment-327103 zebra Thu, 24 Jan 2008 12:52:08 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-some-final-thoughts-%e2%80%93-two-different-strategies/#comment-327103 It is very sad to learn that the Clintons are trying to chase away Obamas white voters by talking more on race issue than other matters. At the moment president Clinton is working hard to attract voters’ attention towards race. He is trying to steel white votes from Obama unfairly. He told already to the media that Hilary will not get vote in SC because they fever Obama. This story aims not at the South Caroline election but to the Super Tuesday (Feb. 5). He is telling indirectley to the white voters to watch their back that race is very improtant. It sounds silly but it will be effective as there are many people who are skeptical to vote against their skin color. If this is the case at the end of the day more white votes would be for Clinton. Do the mathematics; there are more white voters than blacks in each state of America. Hence, Obama has to watch his back and he has to mention his mothers story more often to defend himself from the Clintons race conspiracy. It is very sad to learn that the Clintons are trying to chase away Obamas white voters by talking more on race issue than other matters. At the moment president Clinton is working hard to attract voters’ attention towards race. He is trying to steel white votes from Obama unfairly. He told already to the media that Hilary will not get vote in SC because they fever Obama. This story aims not at the South Caroline election but to the Super Tuesday (Feb. 5). He is telling indirectley to the white voters to watch their back that race is very improtant. It sounds silly but it will be effective as there are many people who are skeptical to vote against their skin color. If this is the case at the end of the day more white votes would be for Clinton. Do the mathematics; there are more white voters than blacks in each state of America.

Hence, Obama has to watch his back and he has to mention his mothers story more often to defend himself from the Clintons race conspiracy.

]]> By: waawaaley http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-some-final-thoughts-%e2%80%93-two-different-strategies/#comment-318390 waawaaley Wed, 23 Jan 2008 04:10:59 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-some-final-thoughts-%e2%80%93-two-different-strategies/#comment-318390 After all the debates, I believe now Obama does not have a chance against the Republican machine, he could not take the pressure of rough politics. Mrs. Clinton has the experiance and tough skined in politics, ready to do the political battle. Both are good leaders, Obama lacks the political strenght to get things done. After all the debates, I believe now Obama does not have a chance against the Republican machine, he could not take the pressure of rough politics. Mrs. Clinton has the experiance and tough skined in politics, ready to do the political battle. Both are good leaders, Obama lacks the political strenght to get things done.

]]> By: Richard http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-some-final-thoughts-%e2%80%93-two-different-strategies/#comment-317256 Richard Wed, 23 Jan 2008 01:17:26 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-some-final-thoughts-%e2%80%93-two-different-strategies/#comment-317256 I am perplexed by those who desire to back a winner. Why? So you can deceive yourself into believing tthat you participated? I believe thati If you do not vote your reasoned conviction, you are not only irrational but perhaps a few puppies short of a pet shop. I am perplexed by those who desire to back a winner. Why? So you can deceive yourself into believing tthat you participated? I believe thati If you do not vote your reasoned conviction, you are not only irrational but perhaps a few puppies short of a pet shop.

]]> By: M. Powers http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-some-final-thoughts-%e2%80%93-two-different-strategies/#comment-316318 M. Powers Tue, 22 Jan 2008 23:16:46 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-some-final-thoughts-%e2%80%93-two-different-strategies/#comment-316318 To Chris, Middletown CT "Scumbag lawyer"? I'll bet you would want a lawyer like John Edwards representing you if a big corporations' product injured your child or family member so severely that she would have to have medical care for the rest of her life. That is the kind of work a guy lke John does. If corporations would do the right thing and take responsibility for their defective products, then people wouldn't have to take them to court, would they? But, I'll bet you have a real hard time believing a big corporation would do anything wrong like gouge us all on oil and gas prices or pollute entire towns like Love Canal. I'm sure your hero, George Bush, who used the courts to stop a recount and steal citizens' land by eminent domain (Texas Ranger Stadium) would never misuse the court system, but a guy like John who represented real victims and helped them would. Next time THINK before you use personal invectice and make sure you know what you are talking about. To Chris, Middletown CT

"Scumbag lawyer"? I'll bet you would want a lawyer like John Edwards representing you if a big corporations' product injured your child or family member so severely that she would have to have medical care for the rest of her life.

That is the kind of work a guy lke John does.

If corporations would do the right thing and take responsibility for their defective products, then people wouldn't have to take them to court, would they?

But, I'll bet you have a real hard time believing a big corporation would do anything wrong like gouge us all on oil and gas prices or pollute entire towns like Love Canal.

I'm sure your hero, George Bush, who used the courts to stop a recount and steal citizens' land by eminent domain (Texas Ranger Stadium) would never misuse the court system, but a guy like John who represented real victims and helped them would.

Next time THINK before you use personal invectice and make sure you know what you are talking about.

]]> By: Kirk G. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-some-final-thoughts-%e2%80%93-two-different-strategies/#comment-316314 Kirk G. Tue, 22 Jan 2008 23:16:28 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-some-final-thoughts-%e2%80%93-two-different-strategies/#comment-316314 Edwards shows himself again and again to be the clearest, best, and most compitant candidate that we have. I see him on stage with Obama and Clinto and he reconfirms why i support him. Keep hammering the message home Edwards. Maybe America will start waking up to find you are our best hope. Edwards shows himself again and again to be the clearest, best, and most compitant candidate that we have.

I see him on stage with Obama and Clinto and he reconfirms why i support him.

Keep hammering the message home Edwards. Maybe America will start waking up to find you are our best hope.

]]> By: Tyler http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-some-final-thoughts-%e2%80%93-two-different-strategies/#comment-315927 Tyler Tue, 22 Jan 2008 22:25:42 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-some-final-thoughts-%e2%80%93-two-different-strategies/#comment-315927 Last night people saw how Obama doenst want anyone to talk about his record. He made up a ton of excuses last night for why he voted present. Maybe if he actually told people the real truth, people could decide for themselves whether they still support Obama or not. Last night people saw how Obama doenst want anyone to talk about his record. He made up a ton of excuses last night for why he voted present. Maybe if he actually told people the real truth, people could decide for themselves whether they still support Obama or not.

]]> By: Launi http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-some-final-thoughts-%e2%80%93-two-different-strategies/#comment-314814 Launi Tue, 22 Jan 2008 20:42:42 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-some-final-thoughts-%e2%80%93-two-different-strategies/#comment-314814 God forbid that Obama or any of them defend themselves or their records without a bunch of us idiot political analysts telling them that they are whining. We can't all cry whenever we are down to win future races...whatever. Either way, if Billary does not truly catch on, I will be so disappointed. Everyone knows that the Dem candidates are running more against the memory of Bill than they are running against Hillary. Everyone hopes for one more term with him, and that is sad. It is time to move on from the 20+ years of a Bush/Clinton America, do the numbers and include Dad Bush. Scary. God forbid that Obama or any of them defend themselves or their records without a bunch of us idiot political analysts telling them that they are whining. We can't all cry whenever we are down to win future races...whatever.

Either way, if Billary does not truly catch on, I will be so disappointed. Everyone knows that the Dem candidates are running more against the memory of Bill than they are running against Hillary. Everyone hopes for one more term with him, and that is sad. It is time to move on from the 20+ years of a Bush/Clinton America, do the numbers and include Dad Bush. Scary.

]]> By: Mary Joyce http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-some-final-thoughts-%e2%80%93-two-different-strategies/#comment-314551 Mary Joyce Tue, 22 Jan 2008 20:11:31 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-some-final-thoughts-%e2%80%93-two-different-strategies/#comment-314551 People are faulting Edwards for talking about the same problems from 8 yrs. ago, but guess what.? They are the SAME problems only worse. What he said and how he said it during last night's debate made him first class and in first place. He is the only one of the three candidates who is consistent , caring and courageous. When will the American people (partially myopic by the media) see this and stop being duped over and over by the others' rhetoric? Fool me once... People are faulting Edwards for talking about the same problems from 8 yrs. ago, but guess what.? They are the SAME problems only worse. What he said and how he said it during last night's debate made him first class and in first place. He is the only one of the three candidates who is consistent , caring and courageous. When will the American people (partially myopic by the media) see this and stop being duped over and over by the others' rhetoric? Fool me once...

]]> By: Kim, Los Angeles, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-some-final-thoughts-%e2%80%93-two-different-strategies/#comment-314475 Kim, Los Angeles, CA Tue, 22 Jan 2008 20:06:04 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-some-final-thoughts-%e2%80%93-two-different-strategies/#comment-314475 Obama was disgraceful in the debate last night. He was like a whining, child...a cry baby. He was only interested in having a tantrum and personal attacks. We voters demand more of our candidates: we want to hear them talk about their plans, solutions, and issues. Hillary and Edwards managed to get their points across despite the immature rantings of Obama. Last night, Obama gave credence to his critics that say he is not ready to be President. I am a Democrat who will NEVER vote for Obama. If he is the nominee, I will abstain or vote for the GOP candidate. Obama was disgraceful in the debate last night. He was like a whining, child...a cry baby. He was only interested in having a tantrum and personal attacks.
We voters demand more of our candidates: we want to hear them talk about their plans, solutions, and issues. Hillary and Edwards managed to get their points across despite the immature rantings of Obama. Last night, Obama gave credence to his critics that say he is not ready to be President. I am a Democrat who will NEVER vote for Obama. If he is the nominee, I will abstain or vote for the GOP candidate.

]]> By: Gary Modi http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-some-final-thoughts-%e2%80%93-two-different-strategies/#comment-314383 Gary Modi Tue, 22 Jan 2008 19:59:16 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-some-final-thoughts-%e2%80%93-two-different-strategies/#comment-314383 No matter what Obama and Clinton say about each other, they will stick together in the end. I have already forecast that there will be a Clinton-Obama joint ticket for the presidency and they will win the election in november. Does any one want to bet with me? No matter what Obama and Clinton say about each other, they will stick together in the end. I have already forecast that there will be a Clinton-Obama joint ticket for the presidency and they will win the election in november.

Does any one want to bet with me?

]]> By: cinga http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-some-final-thoughts-%e2%80%93-two-different-strategies/#comment-314000 cinga Tue, 22 Jan 2008 19:41:09 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-some-final-thoughts-%e2%80%93-two-different-strategies/#comment-314000 Hey people - really - it wasn't attacking on either side. Look, Hillary AND Edwards were just trying to get people to stop the love fest with Obama and ask the hard questions. Notice - still no answers on: 1) How is he going to fund all he promises? 2) What do all of the "Present" votes mean? and why did you do it? 3) If you are going to pick here and there and attack others, then expect it in return. 4) How can you pull people together from across both sides when you haven't done it. Hey people – really – it wasn't attacking on either side. Look, Hillary AND Edwards were just trying to get people to stop the love fest with Obama and ask the hard questions.

Notice – still no answers on:

1) How is he going to fund all he promises?
2) What do all of the "Present" votes mean? and why did you do it?
3) If you are going to pick here and there and attack others, then expect it in return.
4) How can you pull people together from across both sides when you haven't done it.

]]> By: RuthieM http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-some-final-thoughts-%e2%80%93-two-different-strategies/#comment-313542 RuthieM Tue, 22 Jan 2008 18:55:55 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-some-final-thoughts-%e2%80%93-two-different-strategies/#comment-313542 Can someone tell me how in the world John Edwards is still among us? After having come in third and a distant third, and 4% in the last election, lowest in every one of these elections and not having half as much money as Ron Paul, why is it Paul is not even considered a legitimate candidate still and yet the media keeps pumping John Edwards up there as if he were frontrunner? He still gets so much air time. What the heck is going on? I think the media is pushing John and why...? Can someone tell me how in the world John Edwards is still among us? After having come in third and a distant third, and 4% in the last election, lowest in every one of these elections and not having half as much money as Ron Paul, why is it Paul is not even considered a legitimate candidate still and yet the media keeps pumping John Edwards up there as if he were frontrunner? He still gets so much air time. What the heck is going on? I think the media is pushing John and why...?

]]> By: Chris, Middletown, CT http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-some-final-thoughts-%e2%80%93-two-different-strategies/#comment-313511 Chris, Middletown, CT Tue, 22 Jan 2008 18:52:51 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-some-final-thoughts-%e2%80%93-two-different-strategies/#comment-313511 Huh?? John Edwards barely spoke....and I think everyone could see he claims that "insurance is too expensive for most" - yet fails to mention that he's a scumbag lawyer who has sued insurance companies for hundreds of millions....where do you think that money comes from....are we that dumb? Huh?? John Edwards barely spoke....and I think everyone could see he claims that "insurance is too expensive for most" – yet fails to mention that he's a scumbag lawyer who has sued insurance companies for hundreds of millions....where do you think that money comes from....are we that dumb?

]]> By: Voter69 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-some-final-thoughts-%e2%80%93-two-different-strategies/#comment-313395 Voter69 Tue, 22 Jan 2008 18:40:30 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-some-final-thoughts-%e2%80%93-two-different-strategies/#comment-313395 Who cares? I did not watch the debate because Dennis Kucinich was excluded. Without him the debate becomes a he said she said bickering contest between Cliton and Obama and the public ends up hearing nothing at all on their so-called universal health plans, Iraq/Iran war stances, GAY marriage stances, the NAFTA, CAFTA, WTO nightmare, repeal of the USA Patriot act and IMPEACHMENT. Don't let the media stop YOUR questions from being answered! You are being duped into watching an expensive infomercial for the media's choices for President. Demand that Kucinich remain in the debates or end up hearing more of the same bickering created by the press to sell headlines. Who cares? I did not watch the debate because Dennis Kucinich was excluded. Without him the debate becomes a he said she said bickering contest between Cliton and Obama and the public ends up hearing nothing at all on their so-called universal health plans, Iraq/Iran war stances, GAY marriage stances, the NAFTA, CAFTA, WTO nightmare, repeal of the USA Patriot act and IMPEACHMENT.

Don't let the media stop YOUR questions from being answered! You are being duped into watching an expensive infomercial for the media's choices for President. Demand that Kucinich remain in the debates or end up hearing more of the same bickering created by the press to sell headlines.

]]> By: rebelfriend http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-some-final-thoughts-%e2%80%93-two-different-strategies/#comment-313247 rebelfriend Tue, 22 Jan 2008 18:26:15 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-some-final-thoughts-%e2%80%93-two-different-strategies/#comment-313247 Bill Schneider is absolutely right. Edwards once again showed he is someone to be reckoned with. His presence last night made clear that this is the candidate who should be our next President. It is shameful the way the mainstream media has constantly ignored him when he alone has led this entire campaign from Day One. And he has forced Clinton and Obama to follow his lead. Last night showed the quality of this remarkable man. Let us hope, for the good of our troubled land, that Americans will support him even while the pundits and talking heads continue their manipulation of the voters by talking of nothing but the ridiculous horserace, and continuing to ignore the best candidate of the lot: John Edwards. Bill Schneider is absolutely right. Edwards once again showed he is someone to be reckoned with. His presence last night made clear that this is the candidate who should be our next President. It is shameful the way the mainstream media has constantly ignored him when he alone has led this entire campaign from Day One. And he has forced Clinton and Obama to follow his lead. Last night showed the quality of this remarkable man. Let us hope, for the good of our troubled land, that Americans will support him even while the pundits and talking heads continue their manipulation of the voters by talking of nothing but the ridiculous horserace, and continuing to ignore the best candidate of the lot: John Edwards.

]]> By: Curious http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-some-final-thoughts-%e2%80%93-two-different-strategies/#comment-313220 Curious Tue, 22 Jan 2008 18:24:17 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-some-final-thoughts-%e2%80%93-two-different-strategies/#comment-313220 I didn't see Hillary attacking Obama at all. I did see her doing what the media refuses to do, that is asking Obama to explain his actions. Maybe some should go on the internet and take a look at his relationship with his investors and what they are doing with public money and his voting record in Illinois and Washington. Nobody should get a free ride in this race. It's to important. I didn't see Hillary attacking Obama at all. I did see her doing what the media refuses to do, that is asking Obama to explain his actions. Maybe some should go on the internet and take a look at his relationship with his investors and what they are doing with public money and his voting record in Illinois and Washington.
Nobody should get a free ride in this race. It's to important.

]]> By: charlotte http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-some-final-thoughts-%e2%80%93-two-different-strategies/#comment-313217 charlotte Tue, 22 Jan 2008 18:23:59 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-some-final-thoughts-%e2%80%93-two-different-strategies/#comment-313217 Amazing, how so many people can see the same thing and walk away with a different perspective. Must be why they say eyewitnesses are not very reliable in the justice system. I'll be glad, knock wood, when this is a done deal. Amazing, how so many people can see the same thing and walk away with a different perspective. Must be why they say eyewitnesses are not very reliable in the justice system. I'll be glad, knock wood, when this is a done deal.

]]> By: Nate Kimbrough, Victorville, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-some-final-thoughts-%e2%80%93-two-different-strategies/#comment-313170 Nate Kimbrough, Victorville, CA Tue, 22 Jan 2008 18:19:31 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-some-final-thoughts-%e2%80%93-two-different-strategies/#comment-313170 I prefer the candidate that appears to have the ability to forge a consensus in America. And that candidate looks like Obama. I also prefer someone that can carry his weight and ability to think. That looks like Obama. Obama stood there last night in the debate and took on two opposing candidates and weathered the storm. He was not aggressive or argumentative, he just took what they had to offer and kept his cool and made his points. That the kind of leader we need. I prefer the candidate that appears to have the ability to forge a consensus in America. And that candidate looks like Obama. I also prefer someone that can carry his weight and ability to think. That looks like Obama. Obama stood there last night in the debate and took on two opposing candidates and weathered the storm. He was not aggressive or argumentative, he just took what they had to offer and kept his cool and made his points. That the kind of leader we need.

]]> By: JohnS http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-some-final-thoughts-%e2%80%93-two-different-strategies/#comment-313126 JohnS Tue, 22 Jan 2008 18:16:46 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-some-final-thoughts-%e2%80%93-two-different-strategies/#comment-313126 When Bill left office, the world was in a state of scandals; the democrats have paid for their sins in office since those scandals and the nation cannot afford another 4 years of Republican attacks. The Clintons have and continue to give the BEST sources of scandals for the Republican machine to start the attacks from day1; recall what they did to Gore and Kerry!!! Simply stated, if the Dems do not want to lose this one (now that Independents like me are in their corner), they should stay away from the Clintons!!!! When Bill left office, the world was in a state of scandals; the democrats have paid for their sins in office since those scandals and the nation cannot afford another 4 years of Republican attacks.

The Clintons have and continue to give the BEST sources of scandals for the Republican machine to start the attacks from day1; recall what they did to Gore and Kerry!!! Simply stated, if the Dems do not want to lose this one (now that Independents like me are in their corner), they should stay away from the Clintons!!!!

]]> By: Brando http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-some-final-thoughts-%e2%80%93-two-different-strategies/#comment-313105 Brando Tue, 22 Jan 2008 18:15:23 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-some-final-thoughts-%e2%80%93-two-different-strategies/#comment-313105 Go Barack! Go John! The Dem's WINNING TICKET: OMABA /EDWARDS '08. Remember, in order to get the WH (BACK) you NEED to get 270.With any other ticket, you will lose the WH (for 8 YEARS, not 4, don't kid yourself), the senate (55-45, AGAIN!) and of course the Supreme Court (a Conservative court, nonetheless 7-2 yup, KIDDOS, it's gonna be 7-2! ) MARK MY WORDS. But the saddest part is gonna be that: YOU,as a voter, YOU could've CHANGE the (WASHINGTON'S) RULES once and for all but you decided that you were better than that. What a shame, what a shame...INDEED. Go Barack! Go John! The Dem's WINNING TICKET: OMABA /EDWARDS '08. Remember, in order to get the WH (BACK) you NEED to get 270.With any other ticket, you will lose the WH (for 8 YEARS, not 4, don't kid yourself), the senate (55-45, AGAIN!) and of course the Supreme Court (a Conservative court, nonetheless 7-2 yup, KIDDOS, it's gonna be 7-2! ) MARK MY WORDS. But the saddest part is gonna be that: YOU,as a voter, YOU could've CHANGE the (WASHINGTON'S) RULES once and for all but you decided that you were better than that. What a shame, what a shame...INDEED.

]]> By: Denis, NJ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-some-final-thoughts-%e2%80%93-two-different-strategies/#comment-313001 Denis, NJ Tue, 22 Jan 2008 18:08:20 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-some-final-thoughts-%e2%80%93-two-different-strategies/#comment-313001 If Obama cannot stand up to the Clintons NOW, I do not see how he will survive the Republican machine come November. We should THANK the Clintons for giving Obama a work-out. If he can work through this and come out victorious, then maybe he can handle himself in November. If he keeps whining, then I'm looking elsewhere. John Edwards is looking mighty fine right now. If Obama cannot stand up to the Clintons NOW, I do not see how he will survive the Republican machine come November. We should THANK the Clintons for giving Obama a work-out. If he can work through this and come out victorious, then maybe he can handle himself in November. If he keeps whining, then I'm looking elsewhere.

John Edwards is looking mighty fine right now.

]]> By: oliver http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-some-final-thoughts-%e2%80%93-two-different-strategies/#comment-312899 oliver Tue, 22 Jan 2008 18:00:27 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-some-final-thoughts-%e2%80%93-two-different-strategies/#comment-312899 Democrats are in trouble all around. They are so divided it's pathetic. As an Independent I really think the Demcorats are really hurting themselves in big ways. At first I thought they may have a chance, but now I really don't thinik so. I now a lots of Dems who will never vote Hillary, no matter what and if Obama gets the nomination the former Hillary people will go nuts. The Dems are really imploding. As an Independent I'm really shifitng my focus back to the Republicans. Dems you need to show me and others, who are the ones who really swing the election, why we should vote for you. So far, you're exausting everyone including your own! Democrats are in trouble all around. They are so divided it's pathetic. As an Independent I really think the Demcorats are really hurting themselves in big ways.

At first I thought they may have a chance, but now I really don't thinik so. I now a lots of Dems who will never vote Hillary, no matter what and if Obama gets the nomination the former Hillary people will go nuts. The Dems are really imploding.

As an Independent I'm really shifitng my focus back to the Republicans. Dems you need to show me and others, who are the ones who really swing the election, why we should vote for you. So far, you're exausting everyone including your own!

]]> By: cg, nyc http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-some-final-thoughts-%e2%80%93-two-different-strategies/#comment-312751 cg, nyc Tue, 22 Jan 2008 17:49:31 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-some-final-thoughts-%e2%80%93-two-different-strategies/#comment-312751 Does everyone who thinks Hillary would never be able to get legislation thru Congress if elected and Obama is the great unifier, please explain why - tho not passed because of GWB vetos - there are more bills sitting in congress now jointly sponsored by Hillary and prominent republicans than Obama can claim in both of his senatorial stints (state & us) Not to mention her ability to stand up to congress if by some chance the dems don't win back a 60 and 2/3 majority in Nov, while I truly believe in that case the republicans will steamroller the new kid, Obama Does everyone who thinks Hillary would never be able to get legislation thru Congress if elected and Obama is the great unifier, please explain why – tho not passed because of GWB vetos – there are more bills sitting in congress now jointly sponsored by Hillary and prominent republicans than Obama can claim in both of his senatorial stints (state & us)
Not to mention her ability to stand up to congress if by some chance the dems don't win back a 60 and 2/3 majority in Nov, while I truly believe in that case the republicans will steamroller the new kid, Obama

]]> By: concerned citizen, Mesa, Arizona http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-some-final-thoughts-%e2%80%93-two-different-strategies/#comment-312316 concerned citizen, Mesa, Arizona Tue, 22 Jan 2008 17:18:37 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-some-final-thoughts-%e2%80%93-two-different-strategies/#comment-312316 why leave a comment when you won't put it on unless it tis for Obama? I have posted nmerous times supporting Hillary and it never shows up. why leave a comment when you won't put it on unless it tis for Obama? I have posted nmerous times supporting Hillary and it never shows up.

]]> By: Ryan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-some-final-thoughts-%e2%80%93-two-different-strategies/#comment-312283 Ryan Tue, 22 Jan 2008 17:15:18 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-some-final-thoughts-%e2%80%93-two-different-strategies/#comment-312283 Thank you so much for mentioning JOHN EDWARDS. I feel that we all need to reward a positive approach, and positive politics. He represents what we need the most in this country; some good news and a ''one corps'' style of government. The media has turned this process into a joke, until finally JOHN EDWARDS said enough is enough and he laid down the truth last night. I think he is the one we need running this country, I hope he can get a few more headlines. We should never comingle politics with entertainment. Thank you so much for mentioning JOHN EDWARDS. I feel that we all need to reward a positive approach, and positive politics. He represents what we need the most in this country; some good news and a "one corps" style of government. The media has turned this process into a joke, until finally JOHN EDWARDS said enough is enough and he laid down the truth last night. I think he is the one we need running this country, I hope he can get a few more headlines. We should never comingle politics with entertainment.

]]> By: steve b http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-some-final-thoughts-%e2%80%93-two-different-strategies/#comment-312248 steve b Tue, 22 Jan 2008 17:12:34 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-some-final-thoughts-%e2%80%93-two-different-strategies/#comment-312248 I am a republican and think it is inaccurate to say that I am afraid of Obama, actually I think that I would vote for him. I agree that Hillary would unite the Republicans in a very similar way the last couple of elections have. Actually, if Hillary wins the dem nom and Bloomberg runs as an independent, it may be interesting. I am a republican and think it is inaccurate to say that I am afraid of Obama, actually I think that I would vote for him.

I agree that Hillary would unite the Republicans in a very similar way the last couple of elections have.

Actually, if Hillary wins the dem nom and Bloomberg runs as an independent, it may be interesting.

]]> By: Larry http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-some-final-thoughts-%e2%80%93-two-different-strategies/#comment-312220 Larry Tue, 22 Jan 2008 17:09:53 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-some-final-thoughts-%e2%80%93-two-different-strategies/#comment-312220 You people that say you would not vote for Hillary, could you state your case against her? You have nothing, just mere hate, "what has she not done right"? I bet you have nothing. Is it because she stood by her husband and you could not stand by yours? You want someone who will bring this country together, its Hillary. Hillary has kept her family together and that's proven, unlike Rudy........ You want the World out of this mess in a very sensible way, vote for Hillary, regardless of what CNN and it's like are saying. I just don't understand what the Clinton's have not done right, don’t you just hate them for no reason or jealousy. Like i always say "Love America and the World before you hate the Clinton's" When Bill led the World, the World was in a better state, so I don't know why you hate them so much. CNN you will be wrong again just like you were wrong in Nevada and NH You people that say you would not vote for Hillary, could you state your case against her?
You have nothing, just mere hate, "what has she not done right"? I bet you have nothing. Is it because she stood by her husband and you could not stand by yours?
You want someone who will bring this country together, its Hillary.
Hillary has kept her family together and that's proven, unlike Rudy........
You want the World out of this mess in a very sensible way, vote for Hillary, regardless of what CNN and it's like are saying.
I just don't understand what the Clinton's have not done right, don’t you just hate them for no reason or jealousy.
Like i always say "Love America and the World before you hate the Clinton's"
When Bill led the World, the World was in a better state, so I don't know why you hate them so much.
CNN you will be wrong again just like you were wrong in Nevada and NH

]]> By: Amy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-some-final-thoughts-%e2%80%93-two-different-strategies/#comment-312216 Amy Tue, 22 Jan 2008 17:09:38 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-some-final-thoughts-%e2%80%93-two-different-strategies/#comment-312216 As a democrat, I am SADDENED to hear fellow democrats claiming that they would stay at home or vote for a republican if their desired candidate didn't win the party nomination. I am REALLY, REALLY WORRIED now as I absolutely do not want another 4-year Republican rule. Please do not let your emotions run high, my fellow democrats!! Let's give our FULL support 100% to whoever wins the nomination, Obama, Hillary, or Edwards. As a democrat, I am SADDENED to hear fellow democrats claiming that they would stay at home or vote for a republican if their desired candidate didn't win the party nomination. I am REALLY, REALLY WORRIED now as I absolutely do not want another 4-year Republican rule. Please do not let your emotions run high, my fellow democrats!! Let's give our FULL support 100% to whoever wins the nomination, Obama, Hillary, or Edwards.

]]> By: New Jersey for Hillary http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-some-final-thoughts-%e2%80%93-two-different-strategies/#comment-312166 New Jersey for Hillary Tue, 22 Jan 2008 17:05:38 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-some-final-thoughts-%e2%80%93-two-different-strategies/#comment-312166 It seems like Obama doesn't like it when people call him out on his record. His performance and disposition last night was unbecoming of a President. He was clearly uneasy, heated and incoherent. He had an "excuse" for everything. I've also noticed that he always says "that's not what I meant" and all this fluffy and naive mindset about change and bla bla bla is getting TIRED. George Bush used that same argument about change and brining back decency to the Whitehouse. Look what we got? Bush did not lie; we surely got change! We changed from a surplus to staggering deficit. We changed from peace and integrity in the World to shame and War. We got respect for the American people and civil liberties to spying on Americans, revealing our spies to the public, neglecting Americans in Katrina. I can go on and on. With all this said, please Obama and your supporters stop this nonsense with this Change and this fluffy talk. We need substance, depth, experience and the ability. We need someone who is equipped and capable of delivering this "change”. We need the Senator from New York, not from Illinois. America will send Hillary Clinton to the Whitehouse! Hillary for President! It seems like Obama doesn't like it when people call him out on his record. His performance and disposition last night was unbecoming of a President. He was clearly uneasy, heated and incoherent. He had an "excuse" for everything. I've also noticed that he always says "that's not what I meant" and all this fluffy and naive mindset about change and bla bla bla is getting TIRED. George Bush used that same argument about change and brining back decency to the Whitehouse. Look what we got? Bush did not lie; we surely got change! We changed from a surplus to staggering deficit. We changed from peace and integrity in the World to shame and War. We got respect for the American people and civil liberties to spying on Americans, revealing our spies to the public, neglecting Americans in Katrina. I can go on and on. With all this said, please Obama and your supporters stop this nonsense with this Change and this fluffy talk. We need substance, depth, experience and the ability. We need someone who is equipped and capable of delivering this "change”. We need the Senator from New York, not from Illinois. America will send Hillary Clinton to the Whitehouse!

Hillary for President!

]]> By: New Jersey for Hillary http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-some-final-thoughts-%e2%80%93-two-different-strategies/#comment-312161 New Jersey for Hillary Tue, 22 Jan 2008 17:05:07 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-some-final-thoughts-%e2%80%93-two-different-strategies/#comment-312161 I watched the debate last night and I was a big supporter of Senator Hillary Clinton. I thought she was best equipped to lead the country and unite us. However, after the debate and based on the performance of Obama and certain revelations that came out concerning is "present" votes and dealings with a "slum lord" I am now a BIGGER supporter of Hillary! I believe she can challenge the Republicans in November and win! This is a woman of substance and strength. She takes no crap and will fight. She has the ability and experience to make changes on DAY ONE. She stood her ground between two men and will stand her ground for America. God Bless America! We need change and the experience and "know- how" that is needed to make the change. This is coming from a 25 year old African-American male. Hillary Clinton, the Black community loves you and Bill ! I watched the debate last night and I was a big supporter of Senator Hillary Clinton. I thought she was best equipped to lead the country and unite us. However, after the debate and based on the performance of Obama and certain revelations that came out concerning is "present" votes and dealings with a "slum lord" I am now a BIGGER supporter of Hillary! I believe she can challenge the Republicans in November and win! This is a woman of substance and strength. She takes no crap and will fight. She has the ability and experience to make changes on DAY ONE. She stood her ground between two men and will stand her ground for America. God Bless America!
We need change and the experience and "know- how" that is needed to make the change.
This is coming from a 25 year old African-American male.
Hillary Clinton, the Black community loves you and Bill !

]]> By: John http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-some-final-thoughts-%e2%80%93-two-different-strategies/#comment-312059 John Tue, 22 Jan 2008 16:53:59 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-some-final-thoughts-%e2%80%93-two-different-strategies/#comment-312059 Clinton News network. Every time I write something bad about OBAMA you post it and then later, I'll write something bad about your GODDESS QUEEN HRC and you never post it??????????????? Is there a website that does not pre-screen the posts, and CNN you station is a Joke. A monkey could run this station better than the current people you have doing it. Always ready to add wood to the already hot fire, you should call you station, Making the news as we see it, screw you, the average american. Clinton News network. Every time I write something bad about OBAMA you post it and then later, I'll write something bad about your GODDESS QUEEN HRC and you never post it???????????????
Is there a website that does not pre-screen the posts, and CNN you station is a Joke. A monkey could run this station better than the current people you have doing it.

Always ready to add wood to the already hot fire, you should call you station, Making the news as we see it, screw you, the average american.

]]> By: Charkey http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-some-final-thoughts-%e2%80%93-two-different-strategies/#comment-312029 Charkey Tue, 22 Jan 2008 16:51:05 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-some-final-thoughts-%e2%80%93-two-different-strategies/#comment-312029 OK LETS GET THE DEMOGRAPHIC OUT THE WAY SINCE IT SEEMS TO MATTER A LOT 23/BLACK/FEMALE OH AND EDUCATED..........THE DEBATE LAST NIGHT LET ME FURTHER KNOW THAT OBAMA IS THE BEST CANDIDATE. HILLARY WAS MORE FOCUSED ON WHY WE SHOULD NOT VOTE FOR OBAMA RATHER THAN HER. EDWARDS WAS PLAYING THE BANWAGON TRICK LOOKING FOR THE VP SPOT. AND OBAMA COULDNT ELABIRATE ON ANY OF HIS IDEA BECAUSE HE WAS TOO BUSY DEFENDING HIMSELF AGAINST THE PETTY ATTACK OF HILLARY CLINTON WHO BY THE WAY STARTED THE WHOLE THING. HOW COME EVERYTIME I WATCH HER SPEAK I THINK IM WATCHING A RACE FOR HIGH SCHOOL HOMECOMING COURT ITS VERY PETTY. AS FOR FORIEGN POLICY HILLARY CAN NOT TALK BECAUSE SHE VOTED FOR THE WAR TO BEGIN WITH WHICH I THINK WOULD HAVE BROKE HER FACE IF OBAMA WOULD HAVE BRANG IT UP IN A NEGATIVE WAY. IN A PAST DEBATE HE SAID I GAVE FUNDING TO OUR TROOPS EVEN THOUGH I OPPOSED WAR ( WE GOT THEM OVER THERE WE SHOULD GIVE THEM WHAT THE NEED TO DO THEIR JOBS AND KEEP THEM SAFE). AN DO YOU THINK THAT ANYONE FROM THE MIDDLEEAST IS GOING TO GIVE HILLARY THE TIME OF DAY IN REGAURD TO PEACE TALK ETC. THEY DO SEE WOMEN AS THEIR EQUAL IN THEIR OWN CULTURE. SHE DOES ALL THIS HOWLING ABOUT HOW OBAMA NOT FIT FOR THE PRESIDENCY BUT IF/WHEN SHE GETS ATTACK SHE PLAYS THE SOFT CRYBABY ROLE WHICH ALSO LOST ALOT OF WOMEN VOTES. FOR THOSE WHO LIKE TO DO SPEECH GYMNASTICS I THINK OBAMA WILL LEAD THIS GOVERNMENT TO UNITE TO GET THINGS DONE DISPITE THEIR PARTY DIFFERENCES (LIKE REGAN DID). THATS WHAT HE MEANT WHEN HE SAID WHAT HE SAID ABOUT REGAN. AND WHEN SHE GAVE ALL THAT PRAISE TO MLK I JUST PLAY OVER AND OVER IN MY HEAD WHAT SHE SAID ABOUT LBJ AND HOW HIS ROLE WAS GREATER IN CIVIL RIGHTS - BUT FUNNY THAT DOESNT COME UP ANYMORE. I WATCHED LASTNIGHT AND I FELT REALLY BAD FOR OBAMA I PRAYED AND PRAYED HE DIDNT CRACK AND THAT HE DID NOT SO IN CLOSING I DONT THINK WE WILL SEE BAMS ON CNN CRYING EVEN WHEN THE REPUBLICANS GET A HOLD OF HIM O-BAMS 0-8 O- YEAH OK LETS GET THE DEMOGRAPHIC OUT THE WAY SINCE IT SEEMS TO MATTER A LOT 23/BLACK/FEMALE OH AND EDUCATED..........THE DEBATE LAST NIGHT LET ME FURTHER KNOW THAT OBAMA IS THE BEST CANDIDATE. HILLARY WAS MORE FOCUSED ON WHY WE SHOULD NOT VOTE FOR OBAMA RATHER THAN HER. EDWARDS WAS PLAYING THE BANWAGON TRICK LOOKING FOR THE VP SPOT. AND OBAMA COULDNT ELABIRATE ON ANY OF HIS IDEA BECAUSE HE WAS TOO BUSY DEFENDING HIMSELF AGAINST THE PETTY ATTACK OF HILLARY CLINTON WHO BY THE WAY STARTED THE WHOLE THING. HOW COME EVERYTIME I WATCH HER SPEAK I THINK IM WATCHING A RACE FOR HIGH SCHOOL HOMECOMING COURT ITS VERY PETTY. AS FOR FORIEGN POLICY HILLARY CAN NOT TALK BECAUSE SHE VOTED FOR THE WAR TO BEGIN WITH WHICH I THINK WOULD HAVE BROKE HER FACE IF OBAMA WOULD HAVE BRANG IT UP IN A NEGATIVE WAY. IN A PAST DEBATE HE SAID I GAVE FUNDING TO OUR TROOPS EVEN THOUGH I OPPOSED WAR ( WE GOT THEM OVER THERE WE SHOULD GIVE THEM WHAT THE NEED TO DO THEIR JOBS AND KEEP THEM SAFE). AN DO YOU THINK THAT ANYONE FROM THE MIDDLEEAST IS GOING TO GIVE HILLARY THE TIME OF DAY IN REGAURD TO PEACE TALK ETC. THEY DO SEE WOMEN AS THEIR EQUAL IN THEIR OWN CULTURE. SHE DOES ALL THIS HOWLING ABOUT HOW OBAMA NOT FIT FOR THE PRESIDENCY BUT IF/WHEN SHE GETS ATTACK SHE PLAYS THE SOFT CRYBABY ROLE WHICH ALSO LOST ALOT OF WOMEN VOTES.

FOR THOSE WHO LIKE TO DO SPEECH GYMNASTICS

I THINK OBAMA WILL LEAD THIS GOVERNMENT TO UNITE TO GET THINGS DONE DISPITE THEIR PARTY DIFFERENCES (LIKE REGAN DID). THATS WHAT HE MEANT WHEN HE SAID WHAT HE SAID ABOUT REGAN.

AND WHEN SHE GAVE ALL THAT PRAISE TO MLK I JUST PLAY OVER AND OVER IN MY HEAD WHAT SHE SAID ABOUT LBJ AND HOW HIS ROLE WAS GREATER IN CIVIL RIGHTS – BUT FUNNY THAT DOESNT COME UP ANYMORE.

I WATCHED LASTNIGHT AND I FELT REALLY BAD FOR OBAMA I PRAYED AND PRAYED HE DIDNT CRACK AND THAT HE DID NOT

SO IN CLOSING I DONT THINK WE WILL SEE BAMS ON CNN CRYING EVEN WHEN THE REPUBLICANS GET A HOLD OF HIM

O-BAMS 0-8 O- YEAH

]]> By: tango http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-some-final-thoughts-%e2%80%93-two-different-strategies/#comment-311926 tango Tue, 22 Jan 2008 16:42:09 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-some-final-thoughts-%e2%80%93-two-different-strategies/#comment-311926 All you men who likes Hillary, are you all still living with your mom? i thought so. Time to cut the apron string and stand up for yourself. Take a look at NH results, all ladies who are patronizing and mucho opinionated. For all you Latinos out there, the Clinton era is in the past. Bill did a great job the first 4 years of his presidency but not the last 4 years. Meanwhile, the Clintons have stepped on lots of toes. Voting Hillary for Bill is so romantic but impractical. You guys are just VOTES, plain and simple. The Clintons would not fight for you. All you men who likes Hillary, are you all still living with your mom? i thought so. Time to cut the apron string and stand up for yourself. Take a look at NH results, all ladies who are patronizing and mucho opinionated.

For all you Latinos out there, the Clinton era is in the past. Bill did a great job the first 4 years of his presidency but not the last 4 years. Meanwhile, the Clintons have stepped on lots of toes. Voting Hillary for Bill is so romantic but impractical. You guys are just VOTES, plain and simple. The Clintons would not fight for you.

]]> By: jmel http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-some-final-thoughts-%e2%80%93-two-different-strategies/#comment-311896 jmel Tue, 22 Jan 2008 16:38:21 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-some-final-thoughts-%e2%80%93-two-different-strategies/#comment-311896 First, I think that both CNN and Scneider demonstrate an obvious bias towards Obama. Second, I can see why the "un-Bush" approach can be construed as the future and a desired political approach rather than "old Washington". Old Washington having had us declare war on Iraq, ruin, ruin, ruin the economy, and further debilitate our ability to maintain social security and medicare benefits. However, it occurs to me that Obama has neither the experience nor the foresight to achieve the consensus that is necessary for change. His comments about healthcare for example - "...we cant decide these things behind closed doors, we have to let the American people have a voice.." While I am sure that is what many wish to hear, it is a painful example of what a neophyte he is. Achieving consensus in Washington is like lining up the colors on a Rubrick's cube. I honestly dont believe he is seasoned enough to be an agent for change. There is only one democratic candidate that has demonstrated the resolve, the experience and, frankly, the belly to not only play with but handle the "big boys". Hillary has the requisite intelligence, the expertise and long standing experience in Washington having negotiated the WhiteHouse, the Senate and the feeding frenzy of the press. I am not one to respond or participate on these blogs but I feel so strongly about this that I had to write. Hillary is our best chance..... First, I think that both CNN and Scneider demonstrate an obvious bias towards Obama. Second, I can see why the "un-Bush" approach can be construed as the future and a desired political approach rather than "old Washington". Old Washington having had us declare war on Iraq, ruin, ruin, ruin the economy, and further debilitate our ability to maintain social security and medicare benefits. However, it occurs to me that Obama has neither the experience nor the foresight to achieve the consensus that is necessary for change. His comments about healthcare for example – "...we cant decide these things behind closed doors, we have to let the American people have a voice.." While I am sure that is what many wish to hear, it is a painful example of what a neophyte he is. Achieving consensus in Washington is like lining up the colors on a Rubrick's cube. I honestly dont believe he is seasoned enough to be an agent for change. There is only one democratic candidate that has demonstrated the resolve, the experience and, frankly, the belly to not only play with but handle the "big boys". Hillary has the requisite intelligence, the expertise and long standing experience in Washington having negotiated the WhiteHouse, the Senate and the feeding frenzy of the press. I am not one to respond or participate on these blogs but I feel so strongly about this that I had to write. Hillary is our best chance.....

]]> By: Impressed http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-some-final-thoughts-%e2%80%93-two-different-strategies/#comment-311887 Impressed Tue, 22 Jan 2008 16:37:50 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-some-final-thoughts-%e2%80%93-two-different-strategies/#comment-311887 It seems like Obama doesn't like it when people call him out on his record. His performance and disposition last night was unbecoming of a President. He was clearly uneasy, heated and incoherent. He had an "excuse" for everything. I've also noticed that he always says "that's not what I meant" and all this fluffy and naive mindset about change and bla bla bla is getting TIRED. George Bush used that same argument about change and brining back decency to the Whitehouse. Look what we got? Bush did not lie; we surely got change! We changed from a surplus to staggering deficit. We changed from peace and integrity in the World to shame and War. We got respect for the American people and civil liberties to spying on Americans, revealing our spies to the public, neglecting Americans in Katrina. I can go on and on. With all this said, please Obama and your supporters stop this nonsense without Change and this fluffy talk. We need substance, depth, experience and the ability. We need someone who is equipped and capable of delivering this "change" . We need the Senator from New York, not from Illinois. America will send Hillary Clinton to the Whitehouse! Hillary for President ! It seems like Obama doesn't like it when people call him out on his record. His performance and disposition last night was unbecoming of a President. He was clearly uneasy, heated and incoherent. He had an "excuse" for everything. I've also noticed that he always says "that's not what I meant" and all this fluffy and naive mindset about change and bla bla bla is getting TIRED. George Bush used that same argument about change and brining back decency to the Whitehouse. Look what we got? Bush did not lie; we surely got change! We changed from a surplus to staggering deficit. We changed from peace and integrity in the World to shame and War. We got respect for the American people and civil liberties to spying on Americans, revealing our spies to the public, neglecting Americans in Katrina. I can go on and on. With all this said, please Obama and your supporters stop this nonsense without Change and this fluffy talk. We need substance, depth, experience and the ability. We need someone who is equipped and capable of delivering this "change" . We need the Senator from New York, not from Illinois. America will send Hillary Clinton to the Whitehouse!

Hillary for President !

]]> By: a bond http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-some-final-thoughts-%e2%80%93-two-different-strategies/#comment-311873 a bond Tue, 22 Jan 2008 16:35:45 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-some-final-thoughts-%e2%80%93-two-different-strategies/#comment-311873 Liar , Liar, Pants on fire. Hillary got what she deserved. Let's see, 4,000-130= 3,670 issues voted on. At least Obama is not a Blind follower. When in doubt. opt out. Go Obama, Go Liar , Liar, Pants on fire. Hillary got what she deserved. Let's see, 4,000-130= 3,670
issues voted on. At least Obama is not a Blind follower. When in doubt. opt out.

Go Obama, Go

]]> By: Eeeeer!? http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-some-final-thoughts-%e2%80%93-two-different-strategies/#comment-311832 Eeeeer!? Tue, 22 Jan 2008 16:30:45 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-some-final-thoughts-%e2%80%93-two-different-strategies/#comment-311832 I've been watching from Canada, and so don't have much invested. My impartial view is: Obama - for the first time seems a little rattled, and throughout the debate still talked in generalizations, but for the most part talked well. I enjoyed that he was able to get some jabs in to Hillary, although at times it came across as defensive. His 'inspirational message' is now not new, and seems a little used, especially when not backed up by much nitty-gritty. Clinton - seemed to be on her game, and was to the point, decisive and eloquent. She seemed to be able to talk about the facts, as she saw them, while deflecting jabs that came her way. She also managed to inject some much needed passion into her responses. She seemed the most comfortable up there. Edwards - at first seemed a little unsure, and over the course of the debate stuck firmly to his mantra 'the mill-workers son'. But it's now way over used, and drew laughter after about the twelfth time. He could have used the time to get into the details of his candidacy, which he failed to do. He did eventually manage to get stuck in, which was good to see, but his attempt to 'stay above the fray', made him seem reticent, and a little like he was out of his league. Final Analysis - While a lot of folks might think that the spats where un-presidential, it's just part of debating. After all it's much better to have the candidates interact under pressure than have a safe sterile environment. Obama didn't do badly, but despite some booing Clinton came off the most in control, the most on message and (surprisingly) the most passionate. It was her night. I don't support any of the three in particular. Of course I'm interested in the race purely because the world should not have to endure another Republican. Once the primary's are over the best thing the Democrats can do (one-way or another), is put forward a Clinton/Obama ticket. It would unite the party... and win the Whitehouse. I've been watching from Canada, and so don't have much invested.
My impartial view is:

Obama – for the first time seems a little rattled, and throughout the debate still talked in generalizations, but for the most part talked well. I enjoyed that he was able to get some jabs in to Hillary, although at times it came across as defensive. His 'inspirational message' is now not new, and seems a little used, especially when not backed up by much nitty-gritty.

Clinton – seemed to be on her game, and was to the point, decisive and eloquent. She seemed to be able to talk about the facts, as she saw them, while deflecting jabs that came her way. She also managed to inject some much needed passion into her responses. She seemed the most comfortable up there.

Edwards – at first seemed a little unsure, and over the course of the debate stuck firmly to his mantra 'the mill-workers son'. But it's now way over used, and drew laughter after about the twelfth time. He could have used the time to get into the details of his candidacy, which he failed to do. He did eventually manage to get stuck in, which was good to see, but his attempt to 'stay above the fray', made him seem reticent, and a little like he was out of his league.

Final Analysis – While a lot of folks might think that the spats where un-presidential, it's just part of debating. After all it's much better to have the candidates interact under pressure than have a safe sterile environment. Obama didn't do badly, but despite some booing Clinton came off the most in control, the most on message and (surprisingly) the most passionate. It was her night.

I don't support any of the three in particular. Of course I'm interested in the race purely because the world should not have to endure another Republican.

Once the primary's are over the best thing the Democrats can do (one-way or another), is put forward a Clinton/Obama ticket. It would unite the party... and win the Whitehouse.

]]> By: Katzenelson http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-some-final-thoughts-%e2%80%93-two-different-strategies/#comment-311774 Katzenelson Tue, 22 Jan 2008 16:25:33 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-some-final-thoughts-%e2%80%93-two-different-strategies/#comment-311774 "anti-Bush" is more affective than "un-Bush". Anti is more active/aggressive. Remember Kerry? His was un-Bush - all he had to his credit was not being Bush, and it wasn't enough, as we all know. To be somebody at least be anti somebody! "anti-Bush" is more affective than "un-Bush". Anti is more active/aggressive. Remember Kerry? His was un-Bush – all he had to his credit was not being Bush, and it wasn't enough, as we all know.

To be somebody at least be anti somebody!

]]> By: No Dems http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-some-final-thoughts-%e2%80%93-two-different-strategies/#comment-311772 No Dems Tue, 22 Jan 2008 16:25:22 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-some-final-thoughts-%e2%80%93-two-different-strategies/#comment-311772 Just because Obama "says" that he can unite the country, why is everyone believing him? GWB told everyone 8 years ago that he was the most experienced candidate that would work with everyone in office... and see what we got!! Everyone in the Dem race is inexperienced to lead this country especially with all the dangers we face. There is no one in the Dem race better than a junior senator and none of them stand for anything but "change". No one proclaims "how" to change. McCain should have had this job 8 years ago. C'mon everyone, the writing is on the wall, we can't afford anyone but McCain!!! Just because Obama "says" that he can unite the country, why is everyone believing him? GWB told everyone 8 years ago that he was the most experienced candidate that would work with everyone in office... and see what we got!! Everyone in the Dem race is inexperienced to lead this country especially with all the dangers we face. There is no one in the Dem race better than a junior senator and none of them stand for anything but "change". No one proclaims "how" to change. McCain should have had this job 8 years ago. C'mon everyone, the writing is on the wall, we can't afford anyone but McCain!!!

]]> By: Barry http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-some-final-thoughts-%e2%80%93-two-different-strategies/#comment-311771 Barry Tue, 22 Jan 2008 16:25:19 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-some-final-thoughts-%e2%80%93-two-different-strategies/#comment-311771 I'm wondering when CNN will ask the questions about abortion, gay marriage and religion to these three canidates. Let's make the playing feel equal for both the Dems and Repubs. I'm wondering when CNN will ask the questions about abortion, gay marriage and religion to these three canidates. Let's make the playing feel equal for both the Dems and Repubs.

]]> By: Charlene http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-some-final-thoughts-%e2%80%93-two-different-strategies/#comment-311759 Charlene Tue, 22 Jan 2008 16:24:25 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-some-final-thoughts-%e2%80%93-two-different-strategies/#comment-311759 I disagree with the analysis of this article. Clinton, Obama and Edwards are all proposing the same things with very minor differences...bigger government, get out of Iraq, government controlled health care ect..... The differences are with their approaches in the election campaign and the methods they are deploying in order to win... Clinton: showcase the diferences between republican policies and democrats while pushing certainty for voters with her experience Obama: win voters over with general over-all promise of change. Cross party lines and attract the discontent moderate republicans...in doing so, the approach is do not offend republicans nor democrats...take a maybe stand as much as possible to attract people of all stripes. Edward: push the populist message to take advantage of the current feel on economic worries, healthcare worries and job worries. Outside of the 3 different campaigning approaches, they are all pretty much the same so I think democrats have an easy choice.....just vote for one who you think will have the right stuff to implement what they are proposing...that could be talk, experience or passion. Obama's got the talk, Clintons got the experience and Edward's got the passion. Take your pick... I disagree with the analysis of this article. Clinton, Obama and Edwards are all proposing the same things with very minor differences...bigger government, get out of Iraq, government controlled health care ect.....

The differences are with their approaches in the election campaign and the methods they are deploying in order to win...

Clinton: showcase the diferences between republican policies and democrats while pushing certainty for voters with her experience

Obama: win voters over with general over-all promise of change. Cross party lines and attract the discontent moderate republicans...in doing so, the approach is do not offend republicans nor democrats...take a maybe stand as much as possible to attract people of all stripes.

Edward: push the populist message to take advantage of the current feel on economic worries, healthcare worries and job worries.

Outside of the 3 different campaigning approaches, they are all pretty much the same so I think democrats have an easy choice.....just vote for one who you think will have the right stuff to implement what they are proposing...that could be talk, experience or passion. Obama's got the talk, Clintons got the experience and Edward's got the passion. Take your pick...

]]> By: Vonita Glen Ellyn Illinois http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-some-final-thoughts-%e2%80%93-two-different-strategies/#comment-311747 Vonita Glen Ellyn Illinois Tue, 22 Jan 2008 16:23:15 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-some-final-thoughts-%e2%80%93-two-different-strategies/#comment-311747 I am an African American female 59 years old. I started out as a member of "Women for Obama". I heard the speech and it's the same well crafted speech that he has given over and over. I am sick of hearing how devisive Hillary is. We have never had a candidate with such a grasp on the issues that affect this country. Any man with half her credentials would be the Democrats clear choice. I sometimes wonder if we are watching the same debates( I have watched them all) because she has won all of them. Hillary has no problem speaking for herself but I am sure if Bill Clinton were able to campaign for Obama or Edwards they would be saying when can you get here. The Republicans can't wait for Obama to be the Democratic candidate so they can eat him up alive. Politics is tough and I can envision Putin saying to his translator "Where did they find this guy?'Obama makes it clear he thinks the game is over and he is on the steps ready to be sworn in. He has yet to tell us where he stands on anything. How naive does he think we are. 5 Hours of work and he finds you a $1 million home. 100 present votes?I know it would be great to have a qualified African American but this is not the person. We need a President for all of the people and as a life long Democrat who still believes in what the Party stands for, it's Hillary all the way!!! I am an African American female 59 years old. I started out as a member of "Women for Obama". I heard the speech and it's the same well crafted speech that he has given over and over. I am sick of hearing how devisive Hillary is. We have never had a candidate with such a grasp on the issues that affect this country. Any man with half her credentials would be the Democrats clear choice. I sometimes wonder if we are watching the same debates( I have watched them all) because she has won all of them. Hillary has no problem speaking for herself but I am sure if Bill Clinton were able to campaign for Obama or Edwards they would be saying when can you get here. The Republicans can't wait for Obama to be the Democratic candidate so they can eat him up alive. Politics is tough and I can envision Putin saying to his translator "Where did they find this guy?'Obama makes it clear he thinks the game is over and he is on the steps ready to be sworn in. He has yet to tell us where he stands on anything. How naive does he think we are. 5 Hours of work and he finds you a $1 million home. 100 present votes?I know it would be great to have a qualified African American but this is not the person. We need a President for all of the people and as a life long Democrat who still believes in what the Party stands for, it's Hillary all the way!!!

]]> By: angelo http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-some-final-thoughts-%e2%80%93-two-different-strategies/#comment-311745 angelo Tue, 22 Jan 2008 16:23:00 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-some-final-thoughts-%e2%80%93-two-different-strategies/#comment-311745 i am a bit suprised at the amount of information the voters pick up at these dabate events.specifically the obama present votes,his employment with a slumlord,ect... his record and history should be presented to the voters BY the media.the media should stop trying to make this a horserace and make all the information about these candidates,good or bad, available.the obama candidacy reminds me ot the bush campaign of 2000 plenty of blah blah blah,but no specifics and when cornered, a lot of dancing, stuttering and flip flopping. i am a bit suprised at the amount of information the voters pick up at these dabate events.specifically the obama present votes,his employment with a slumlord,ect... his record and history should be presented to the voters BY the media.the media should stop trying to make this a horserace and make all the information about these candidates,good or bad, available.the obama candidacy reminds me ot the bush campaign of 2000 plenty of blah blah blah,but no specifics and when cornered, a lot of dancing, stuttering and flip flopping.

]]> By: LeaderJae http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-some-final-thoughts-%e2%80%93-two-different-strategies/#comment-311741 LeaderJae Tue, 22 Jan 2008 16:22:49 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-some-final-thoughts-%e2%80%93-two-different-strategies/#comment-311741 C'mon folks. Just wait. Bill Clinton is a smart and politically savvy guy but give him time and a mic and he will destroy Hillary's claim to the White House. It might be next week or two years from now (if she is lucky enough to win)...but he will do it. It will happen and our country will have this same "oh crap" feeling we have with the Bush/Cheney administration. . Seriously, I'm fed up with the leadership in this country. Leadership...hmmm, interesting word. Tell me, who in the last 20 years can you say you've been proud to follow? Bush #1? Clinton #1? Bush #2? or Clinton #2? None of them have shown they have the integrity, ethic, and credibility to run what is (or was) the greatest country on earth. I say we call our leaders on the carpet (Obama, Hillary, Edwards, Republicans, and Congress) and challenge them on this very issue. I'm fed up with this gang-like behavior we have in Congress...us versus them mentality. We need true leadership at the top. Yes, I'm a supporter of Obama but I have to say Edwards was the only person that showed some characteristics of a leader last night. Hillary a leader? Good question.... C'mon folks. Just wait. Bill Clinton is a smart and politically savvy guy but give him time and a mic and he will destroy Hillary's claim to the White House. It might be next week or two years from now (if she is lucky enough to win)...but he will do it. It will happen and our country will have this same "oh crap" feeling we have with the Bush/Cheney administration. .

Seriously, I'm fed up with the leadership in this country. Leadership...hmmm, interesting word. Tell me, who in the last 20 years can you say you've been proud to follow? Bush #1? Clinton #1? Bush #2? or Clinton #2? None of them have shown they have the integrity, ethic, and credibility to run what is (or was) the greatest country on earth. I say we call our leaders on the carpet (Obama, Hillary, Edwards, Republicans, and Congress) and challenge them on this very issue. I'm fed up with this gang-like behavior we have in Congress...us versus them mentality. We need true leadership at the top. Yes, I'm a supporter of Obama but I have to say Edwards was the only person that showed some characteristics of a leader last night.

Hillary a leader? Good question....

]]> By: Gene http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-some-final-thoughts-%e2%80%93-two-different-strategies/#comment-311714 Gene Tue, 22 Jan 2008 16:19:47 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-some-final-thoughts-%e2%80%93-two-different-strategies/#comment-311714 I'm baffled by people criticizing Obama for his attacks on Hillary. I don't enjoy politics like that either but to be fair he has to do something to defend himself. Since the Clinton's lost Iowa they have been attacking him and in a very nasty way. I am very familier with Baracks position's and I have watched the Clintons not only distort his views, but get real nasty. At some point he has to call her out on this and also raise doubts about her the same way she has about him. Otherwise, she is the trustworthy one and he is now a damaged product. At least now they are both a bit tarnished. But let's face it, the Clintons were nasty and many people have praised her and help hand her 2 consecutive victories. It is unfortunate that Obama has had to resort to this, but I fully support him. I would do the same if I was geting knocked around by Bill and Hillary the way he has. So when he fights back people get all mad at him and talk about how negative he is. I hate negativity, but enough is enough. if I was running I wouldn't allow my campiang to be called the biggest fairy tale our former president has ever heard of either. So I support Obama's handling of the debate and if people don't like negativity then vote for Obama or Edwards, If you do, vote Clinton. I'm baffled by people criticizing Obama for his attacks on Hillary. I don't enjoy politics like that either but to be fair he has to do something to defend himself. Since the Clinton's lost Iowa they have been attacking him and in a very nasty way. I am very familier with Baracks position's and I have watched the Clintons not only distort his views, but get real nasty. At some point he has to call her out on this and also raise doubts about her the same way she has about him. Otherwise, she is the trustworthy one and he is now a damaged product. At least now they are both a bit tarnished. But let's face it, the Clintons were nasty and many people have praised her and help hand her 2 consecutive victories. It is unfortunate that Obama has had to resort to this, but I fully support him. I would do the same if I was geting knocked around by Bill and Hillary the way he has. So when he fights back people get all mad at him and talk about how negative he is. I hate negativity, but enough is enough. if I was running I wouldn't allow my campiang to be called the biggest fairy tale our former president has ever heard of either. So I support Obama's handling of the debate and if people don't like negativity then vote for Obama or Edwards, If you do, vote Clinton.

]]> By: Ed, Santa Fe NM http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-some-final-thoughts-%e2%80%93-two-different-strategies/#comment-311687 Ed, Santa Fe NM Tue, 22 Jan 2008 16:17:27 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-some-final-thoughts-%e2%80%93-two-different-strategies/#comment-311687 so just what is Shrillary's 35 years of experience??? as a wife? so just what is Shrillary's 35 years of experience??? as a wife?

]]> By: Cindy, Maryland http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-some-final-thoughts-%e2%80%93-two-different-strategies/#comment-311626 Cindy, Maryland Tue, 22 Jan 2008 16:11:11 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-some-final-thoughts-%e2%80%93-two-different-strategies/#comment-311626 Listen folks wanting to become the president of the United States in no joke. You have to be tried and tested. Why can't Obama be called to the carpet? Why can't he be held accountable for his past behaviors/votes which is a strong indication of the kind of presidency he will run. The media wants to keep him as the sweet little poor black guy who has paved the way for African-Americans, while that may be true you wait until he gets the nomiation and has to contend with the Republicans (talk about defending one's records)!!!!! Hillary is a class act, she is experienced, confident and has a passion for the middle class, I am an African-American woman and I really resent the fact that African-Americans now have the nerve refer to Bill Clinton as making racist remarks or making race an issue. He has being their darling forever - the first black president who has such a strong affinity with blacks in this country and now all of a sudden because another black man is running he's now racist????????? Give me a break!! Tell me race is not a factor, if there was no black man running do you think we would have this problem?? The truth of the matter is that this is really unfair to the Clintons, if you like Obama power to you please vote for him but don't pretend that race is not an issue becaue that exactly is what the blacks are projecting. Hillary: You go Girl...don't worry about all those black folks player hating you, you don't need them to win and that is the horrible truth of the matter. DId the blacks vote for the Republicans who have had 8 yrs in the white house? HILLARY ALL THE WAY - that's my girl Listen folks wanting to become the president of the United States in no joke. You have to be tried and tested. Why can't Obama be called to the carpet? Why can't he be held accountable for his past behaviors/votes which is a strong indication of the kind of presidency he will run. The media wants to keep him as the sweet little poor black guy who has paved the way for African-Americans, while that may be true you wait until he gets the nomiation and has to contend with the Republicans (talk about defending one's records)!!!!!

Hillary is a class act, she is experienced, confident and has a passion for the middle class, I am an African-American woman and I really resent the fact that African-Americans now have the nerve refer to Bill Clinton as making racist remarks or making race an issue. He has being their darling forever – the first black president who has such a strong affinity with blacks in this country and now all of a sudden because another black man is running he's now racist????????? Give me a break!! Tell me race is not a factor, if there was no black man running do you think we would have this problem??

The truth of the matter is that this is really unfair to the Clintons, if you like Obama power to you please vote for him but don't pretend that race is not an issue becaue that exactly is what the blacks are projecting.

Hillary: You go Girl...don't worry about all those black folks player hating you, you don't need them to win and that is the horrible truth of the matter. DId the blacks vote for the Republicans who have had 8 yrs in the white house?

HILLARY ALL THE WAY – that's my girl

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