January 30, 2008
Posted: January 30th, 2008 04:00 PM ET

(CNN) – The New York Post – which endorsed Hillary Clinton during her last Senate run – has backed Barack Obama in the Democratic presidential primary, saying “Obama represents a fresh start.”

In an editorial posted on the paper’s Web site Wednesday, the conservative editorial board said the Illinois senator “sorely lacks seasoning,” adding “We don't agree much with Obama on substantive issues. But many Democrats will. He should be their choice on Tuesday.”

The paper has had a complicated relationship with Hillary Clinton. She and her husband have often been sharply criticized by the conservative editorial board, but the New York senator has developed a cordial relationship with the Post’s owner, Rupert Murdoch, who hosted a fundraiser for her during her re-election bid.

On Wednesday, the board wrote that Obama’s “opponent, and her husband, stand for déjà vu all over again – a return to the opportunistic, scandal-scarred, morally muddled years of the almost infinitely self-indulgent Clinton co-presidency.”

New York Democrats head to the polls on Super Tuesday, February 5.

–CNN Associate Political Editor Rebecca Sinderbrand

Filed under: Barack Obama


Cathy   January 31st, 2008 1:07 pm ET

This is nothing more than an "Anybody but Clinton" endorsement.

It's not because they're scared of her, it's because they can't stand her guts. They know that Clinton can probably beat any Republican nominee that goes up, but for that matter so can Obama. Really, the Dems could run their proverbial yellow dog and it'd beat any of the Republican candidates this year.

So what the Post is doing is endorsing what it considers the lesser evil. They don't like him much either, but at least he's not a Clinton.

J E   January 31st, 2008 11:42 am ET

WILL WATCH THE DEBATE TONIGHT BUT HAVE STOPPED WATCHING CNN TOO MUCH TIME ON OBAMA OBAMA OBAMA QUIT SHOVING HIM DOWN OUR THROATS.

WE HAVE NO TIME TO TRAIN HE IS INADAQUATE TO SAY THE LEAST AND UNLESS HE HAS A WRITTEN SPEECH BY A WRITER HE HUMS AND HA'S TOO MUCH

KENNEDY ENDORSEMENT WHAT A JOKE ALONG WIFTH KERRY ETC ETC

KENNEDY AND OPRAH DOES NOT DICTATE TO AMERICAN VOTERS AND CANNOT BUY THE WHITE HOUSE OPRAH

Brando   January 31st, 2008 10:43 am ET

Hillary and Barack = STATUS QUO
HILLARY: Lobbists and Big Coporations (100M)
BARACK: Have the support of the "OLD GUARD" AKA kennedy, kerry and PAC'S (100M)
Where's THE change?..PURE WISHFUL THINKING
TSK TSK TSK ON THE YOUTH VOTE...YOU'LL LEARN SOMEDAY.
IT'S POLITICS, KIDDOS, IT'S ALL SMOKES AND MIRRORS.

JOHN, please DON'T endorse any of those, they DON'T deserve it.

Jeni   January 31st, 2008 9:44 am ET

Wow....that only reinforces my belief that Hillary should win. This is a large paper that is owned by Rupert Murdoch, owner of Fox News. I would not vote for someone that has Fox News behind him. Go Hillary!!!

Tlc   January 31st, 2008 4:30 am ET

Nathan

I believe that the Republicans are ready to beat Senator Clinton. They made that clear in the last debate that they already have ammunition ready to take her on.

Do not forget that Senator Clinton has her own Rezko connection which she neglected to mention when she was trying to use Rezko against Senator Obama.

Senator Obama will not be the first Muslim President as he is a Christian. I respect your right not to vote for him but do try to fact check.

Ray   January 30th, 2008 8:54 pm ET

Obama = Overrated!

Jason LA   January 30th, 2008 8:51 pm ET

unity what unity???

American people fail to realize that because of our past politicians we ARE UNITED.
People complaining about unity are so naive, they have never seen or been to other countries , even developed countries,where Hindus/ Muslims/christians dont live in the same neighbourhood, dont go to same schools.

Countries like India have a different set of laws for Muslims, but unity is never an issue!!

please people dont base your votes on "Unity", "Hope" etc . Politicians are fooling us. We ARE UNITED. unity,hope is all nonsense.

ECONOMIC SUPERPOWER IS THE ULTIMATE GOAL.

WE ARE LOOSING OUR SUPER POWER STATUS IN THE WORLD.

Hillary 08.

Are you serious   January 30th, 2008 8:47 pm ET

John Edwards will never endorse Obama!! Senator Kerry who snubbed Edwards endorsed Obama, so why would Edwards want to join the Obama camp. That would be really stupid.

Tim   January 30th, 2008 8:39 pm ET

Amy R. perhaps the Obama bots are younger, lazier and rely on spell check to do their work. They obviously don't think.

Nathan, Melbourne, Victoria   January 30th, 2008 8:36 pm ET

This proves that Obama is the Republican's choice for Democratic nomination. GOP thinks they'll smash Obama, mainly because of how weak and insincere he is. We now know that Obama is probably more corrupt than any of the Republicans in the field with his Rezko connection. Obama may also be the first Muslim US President, as well as being the most green and annoying everyone with his inarticulate stutter. The GOP fear Hillary Clinton like nothing. For the pure joy of watching Sean Hannity, John Gibson and Bill O'Reilly choke on their bile for the next 4 years, Hillary should be President. 18643, spot on!.

Esperanza   January 30th, 2008 8:34 pm ET

Hello, Washington Post is a conservative newspaper. It 's a big joke to believe them. All they want, is to go against the prestigios NY Times. I don't really care about their endorsement.

roflol   January 30th, 2008 8:31 pm ET

by the way most of Obama's supporters are from the intellingent side of the spectrum, a mind is a terrible thing to waste,especially on Hilliary.

Jeff, Miami, Fl   January 30th, 2008 8:29 pm ET

Thank god those repugs did not endorse Hillary! That would be worse then kiss of death from Kerry and Kennedy (old guards)!

Amy R.   January 30th, 2008 8:25 pm ET

Sharon, have you noticed all of the poor spellers are the Hillary supporters? So don't worry if you can't take them seriously. Obama is for education for all. We can help them soon. The Obama train is a coming!!!

Ken CA   January 30th, 2008 8:25 pm ET

i would rather have

the scandal-full glory days of Clinton VS

Scandal free days of Bush.

Family man bush. Likable bush. Charming bush.

Go hillary

Sharon   January 30th, 2008 8:19 pm ET

Can everyone here please spell-check your blogs before sending them??????
It's hard to take you seriously with all the spelling errors and grammar mistakes!!!

Caesar   January 30th, 2008 8:19 pm ET

If Mccain pulls away from the Rep. pack, we will see a shift in the Hispanic vote to focus directly on supporting Barack Obama. This would be huge for Barack, and everyone in Arizona knows exactly what I'm talking about.

Nick   January 30th, 2008 8:18 pm ET

Waiting for Edwards and Gore...It's telling when even the people who really know Clinton don't endorse her.

Obama is by far the best candidate the Democrats have to offer post-Bill Richardson. Hopefully they'll be running mates, and I'd consider swinging Democrat.

HD   January 30th, 2008 8:18 pm ET

Another feeble endorsement. John Kerry (a loser) endorses him, the Kennedy's (who've come with much problems and baggage over the years) endorses him and now the New York Post endorses him? That paper is basically a tabloid!!! Looks like Obama will take whatever' he can get! But mark these words: Clinton already has New York State wrapped up!

NJ's voice   January 30th, 2008 8:17 pm ET

The New York Post is run by Republicans, of course they choose Obama. They're afraid of the Clintons. Point and simple. Do your research people!

Hillary 08

me   January 30th, 2008 8:12 pm ET

Pam s.c. you are right, eveyone in America does need to go to a Obama rock show love in, but everyone can then go to a Tony Robbins show as well!

Besides a poor record, what else does Sen Obama bring to the table?

Clinton's garbage has been paraded by the Republicans for years and is old news which should the Republicans bring it up, they will be shut down by the public!

Obama is fresh meat! Carries an air of arrogance just like Bush does! A prime candidate for the nasty Republican machine!

You not think the Republicans will bring up Obama's desire for peace and being a hero to the folks and family in Kenya? Simple thing to put into peoples minds is US troops in Kenya as peace-keepers!

The problem is everyone listens to Obama's speeches, feel good about things from a masterful speaker, but that is what every telemarketer, car salesman and con man does, they are scripted to drain those they engage with into believing them! Then you end up buying stuff you don't need, a car you have to push off the lot and broke! The caption he stumps is there are those who don't BELIEVE, well of course not since he hasn't shown or proven by action a thing!

Check his record! He towed the party line in almost every vote he has made, missed out or voted PRESENT for controvercial ones close to an election time and the Bills he totes as a State and US Senator with Republicans were Bills from commitees he was put on, he hasn't done anything out of the ordinary except make a swiftboat run to the Presidency!

Being endorsed by the Post is like being endorsed by bottom feeders who won't sell papers rehashing the Clinton's, but will make a fortune tabloiding Obama's hidden skeletons!!

Angie   January 30th, 2008 8:10 pm ET

Wake up people! The right wing media is shoving Obama down our throats and making him their darling for a REASON!!!! They know he can't win in November....they want another Republican – they probably have an entire suitcase full of goodies on Obama. Wake up!! They've fought the Clintons before and couldn't beat them...they know they can't win against them!

E.Morrison   January 30th, 2008 8:10 pm ET

And did you all forget that Murdoch had a FUNRAISER FOR CLINTON?

PAY ATTENTION.

Amy R.   January 30th, 2008 8:07 pm ET

To: Jack ny, ny. So you are saying you prefer to hear a lie?

Jack ny, ny   January 30th, 2008 8:04 pm ET

got better things to do. I have seen and heard his stutters during the debate. I can't stand it.
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pam,s.c. January 30, 2008 7:44 pm ET

please everyone in the u.s. go to an obama rally

Benjamin   January 30th, 2008 8:04 pm ET

All you Obama supporters who are delusioned enough to think Obama didn't vote for the war...umm, OF COURSE NOT, HE DIDN'T VOTE ON IT AT ALL!!! He only says he didn't support it, because he's the junior senator who wasn't involved, and now takes the road people would want him to take since he can't say he did or didn't, just that he didn't have a choice.

E.Morrison   January 30th, 2008 8:02 pm ET

Did anyone ever stop to think that the Republicans want Dems to think they are afraid of Hillary so they will vote for her, in turn, making it easier for them to win the White House again. Hillary is very polarizing and does not attact crossover votes or Indies.

Just a thought.

Patty   January 30th, 2008 8:02 pm ET

I so agree with "Ken, San Diego, CA".

Benjamin   January 30th, 2008 8:01 pm ET

Please...the actually said they don't agree with him on issues, but whatever it takes to win, no matter what it costs us over the next 4 years. How can you in your endorsement, so you don't really think he's the one to pick, but since the young kids think he's a great rhetoric speaker, we pick him!!

pam from S.C. – Yes, let's all go to an Obama rally, because everyone who does seems to come away brainwashed and unable to say anything about him on issues other than he can captivate an audience. Just like the NY Post....we don't agree with him on the important stuff, you know, like ISSUES, but what the heck, I'd rather not go with my head...

ME   January 30th, 2008 7:59 pm ET

New York Post just does the opposite of the NEW YORK TIMES..........

ObOb CA   January 30th, 2008 7:59 pm ET

I want to vote Hillary and now I tired of DEM. No more talk here. No more DEM and I will go REP to vort Mc.

Good by JIK DEM!

GO REP GO MC 2008!

pam,s.c.   January 30th, 2008 7:44 pm ET

please everyone in the u.s. go to an obama rally

irma   January 30th, 2008 7:41 pm ET

Yeah Me, you said it!

Eye Opener   January 30th, 2008 7:36 pm ET

WOW! What an endorsement . . . “We don't agree much with Obama on substantive issues. But many Democrats will. He should be their choice on Tuesday.”

The editors at the Post must have a really low regard for democratic voters.

irma   January 30th, 2008 7:33 pm ET

The "conservative editorial board" people. Don't get excited. It was not an endorsement simply a suggestion, if they were Democrats. Literacy is a beautiful thing, but so is critical thinking. Read the article.....

Doris   January 30th, 2008 7:32 pm ET

ejm too funny. Please lets all try to contain our excitment until he gets the endorsement we have all been waiting for -- MAD MAGAZINE. Get real people. Let's stop this madness and get serious people. We have to beat the republicans. We got to stop them from getting back into the whitehouse.

18643   January 30th, 2008 7:32 pm ET

Obama is a Pelosicrat. He talks big, but in the end he cares more about 'togetherness' and 'unity' than he does about advancing the cause of liberalism. He's not going to change anything because he's too much of a Democrat to fight for it. You might not agree with her on all the policies, but Hillary Clinton is a fighter. The last Clinton administration was the best thing for the economy since FDR, and this one will be similar. So if you want a bunch of pretty rhetoric, then by all means jump on the Obama bandwagon. But if you actually want to see universal health care, and end to Iraq, a responsibly-handled economy, or advancement in civil rights, then:

CLINTON IN '08

Ambrose Smith, Borrego Springs, California   January 30th, 2008 7:29 pm ET

The only good thing about the Post is their sports page. Otherwise it is just one step above The National Enquirer.

Saying that, the Republican clowns don't have a chance against EITHER Obama or Clinton.

gene   January 30th, 2008 7:28 pm ET

I have to add another comment. The Obama supporters that post on this thread must either be brain dead or republicans. How could any self respecting democrat claim that the endorsement by the New York Post that also owns FOX news is good news. This a right wing rag that is just a notch above the National enquirer and has never made a profit. Murdock keeps it in his stable of news papers so he can spew his right wing views to the public. If I was Obama I would say thank you, but no thanks. I would like to hear his comments on this endorsement.

Rick   January 30th, 2008 7:27 pm ET

Hillary Clinton is no more than a closet-republican. Born and raised republican. Goldwater groupie.

Kel   January 30th, 2008 7:24 pm ET

Why would anyone vote for Barack Hussein Obama who refuses to wear an American flag pin?

What is so wrong with showing patriotism for the country you are trying to become president of????

James, Toronto   January 30th, 2008 7:23 pm ET

New York Post what is next?? National Inquirer

tomdavie   January 30th, 2008 7:21 pm ET

I also have to agree about the reading.

All they read was a new york newspaper endorsed obama. They never bothered to understand it was actually a DIG at the clintons from a republican newspaper.

No wonder all of Obamas shtick works so well on these people.

ml   January 30th, 2008 7:19 pm ET

who cares about those endorsements, Hillary is the best! if she cannot win at the end , I will not vote for Dem in November.

Marilyn   January 30th, 2008 7:17 pm ET

That doesn't sound like an endorsement at all CNN. It sounds like an indictment of the democrats. All the NY Post said was he represents the democrats. Of they course they think that. They think Dems are far leftist liberals. Sound likes a trap to me.

Texan   January 30th, 2008 7:16 pm ET

Great post Ken. But I bet most Obama supporters will not bother to read it.
They are after all hoodwinked and bedazzled and full of hope and do not want to bother with the facts.
Okey Dokey

tomdavie   January 30th, 2008 7:15 pm ET

I dont think you Obama fans READ the ummmm .......'endorsement' .

It utterly MOCKS obama as a Punk, but then goes on to say he is the lesser of two evils with even more SNIDE against the clintons.

this is a conservative (cough republican cough) newspaper.

I invite Obama to put this glowing endorsement on his website.

It should read :

................See how much Republicans love me? ...................

gene   January 30th, 2008 7:10 pm ET

My goodness gracious, two major endorsements this week. Kennedy and .Murdock, one to the left and the other to the right of attila the hun.The right wing sure wants Obama to be the candidate. They will sweep the south, the border states, Michigam, Ohio, maybe New Jersey and Pa.

Kel   January 30th, 2008 7:08 pm ET

CNN is not posting all messages, I guess they endorse Obama.

David   January 30th, 2008 7:08 pm ET

Its not Hillary who will be the president. The defacto president would be Bill Clinton. Why Americans are interested in sending Bill to white house for the third term? so it is time to send a new leader there. Its Barack.

Ray   January 30th, 2008 7:08 pm ET

We do need Change. But Obama can not bring Change if he has never done anything to prove that he can CHNAGE. Well, if you count Present Votes, 5 mistake votes and missing lots of important votes in D.C. then maybe He can CHANGE that by voting or showing up for a vote.

FIRED UP...Yes, Fired up to shut Obama up!!!

HILLARY!!!!!

mzcmt   January 30th, 2008 7:08 pm ET

HILLARY HAS NEW YORK SEWN UP... THE POST IS A RAG ANYWAY.

Chris   January 30th, 2008 7:06 pm ET

The NY Post is a conservative paper. THIS IS A SET-UP!! Wake up, people!

Hillary '08

Ray   January 30th, 2008 7:02 pm ET

Shaun..Tell me WHAT Obama had done other then some fancy speech someone else wrote!!!

me   January 30th, 2008 7:01 pm ET

To Ratgirl: Obama wasn't in the Senate to vote one way or the other because he wasn't a US Senator, so we will never know how Obama would have voted on the war!

To JohnS: It makes no difference if there was a DNP ban, no candidate campaigned in Florida, but voters spoke and Clinton last night broke no rules, she stopped by to thank and yes gloat some too, but she recognized the people who made the effort! Obama could have said a thank you any time last night or today and remained silent as he does on anyone who doesn't give him what he wants!

The comparrison to Bush is simple! In 2000 Bush stumped on "Change, Hope and Unity"! Bush since day one has ignored everyone who disagreed with him and didn't provide anything for him! The comparisson is not one of policy, it is about attitude and on those lines they are equals completely!

Sorry but Sen. Obama has a problem with those who stand up to him and who do not fulfill his entitlement, plain and simple!

Leah DiMarco, TX   January 30th, 2008 7:00 pm ET

Edited for clarity:

Although Edwards has not said publicly who he is backing Edwards and Senator Obama both used the line 'ONE America'. And they both said it at about the same time today. So in my opinion they have joined forces.

Obama '08

Adam, LV, NV   January 30th, 2008 6:59 pm ET

Get your facts straight, Obama could ot have VOTED on the original war referendum, he was not yet in the Senate. He won't make politics more transparent then they already are. Even if HE really want's to change thigs, he can't. There will be a large divide between Democrats and Republicans on the main issues. This will cause too much friction, he will look like (To take a line from Independence Day) little Oliver saying "Please sir, may I have some more"...

The Republicans will not budge on KEY issues like Roe v. Wade, Health Care, or the War for him to be able to get anything done. At this point, he has not proven he can "force" the issue either. He would not even vote on the Iran issue, waiting to see how the polls panned out on it and then decided to choose a side. The President will have to look at all the data availible at the time and make a decision right away, not wait to see what might happen.

Leah DiMarco, TX   January 30th, 2008 6:58 pm ET

Although Edwards has not said publicly who he is backing they both used the line 'ONE America'. And they both said it at about the same time today. So in my opinion they have joined forces.

Obama '08

Jim   January 30th, 2008 6:50 pm ET

Hillary and Bill have been playing (relatively) nice...because, ultimately, they do not want to bring down a fellow democrat (too much) or risk losing the general election. If Obama were to win the primary however, the political machine of the republicans will tear him apart. Republican pundits and stragegists are a crafty bunch....they are spinning it as though they think Hillary will be an easy defeat. She has already gone through the vetting process....there's nothing new on her. Barack will be absolute toast once the repubs get a hold of him. Thankfully, I'm pretty confident that Clinton is going to get the final nod on the Dem side.

ejm   January 30th, 2008 6:49 pm ET

I guess no one knows how to read....The Post did not endorse Obama, they just felt he is what the Dems stand for and they should consider him over Hillary. But then again, that's the problem with Dems, they dont know how to read nor reason intelligently......

Dre Atlanta   January 30th, 2008 6:47 pm ET

The same people come on here always talking negative about Obama wake up this is a new generation American want change that why so many endorsement for Obama. You have not seen nothing yet more endorsement for Obama,

California voter   January 30th, 2008 6:47 pm ET

And I suppose having Ted Kennedy and company backing Obama isn't deja vu all over again. Please . . .

SP   January 30th, 2008 6:46 pm ET

It's very funny to me how SOME Hillary supporters try to downplay every Barack endorsement. Every endorsement is good to me, because it brings along supporters that you might not of had. I guess the only important endorsement in some people eye's is Bill Clinton huh?....But lets stop the fighting, she'll be a great Vice President.

miltary 4 Obama   January 30th, 2008 6:45 pm ET

Turn the page on Clinton, Bush ERA of America.....Fired up and Ready 2 Go!!

miltary 4 Obama   January 30th, 2008 6:43 pm ET

When will America wake up. Obama will end the war. I'm tired of deploying 4 times during Bush's time. I want to see my kids grow up in Peace. Obama would have Colin, Powell, J. Edwards, etc... in his cabinet. Conservative, But Middle on the road on real Issues.

Obama 08.

shaun   January 30th, 2008 6:41 pm ET

Ray..

oh yeah, the Ny post is indeed scared of hillary. Scared of her inability to unite, sacred of her partisanship, sacred of her union with lobbyist, sacred of her overbarring husband, sacred of her lack of "true" experience and understanding of how to get things done in washington, and oh yeah...sacred of the fact that she'll lose the general election...

I would say there just scared of making a horrible mistake

vote obama

Kyle Columbia SC   January 30th, 2008 6:41 pm ET

WOW!! HILLARY IS GOOD IN ACTING LIKE THINS OF THIS DOESN'T MATTER BUT IF THEY ENDORSED HER SHE WOULD BLOW IT UP TO MAKE THE PUBLIC THINK IT WAS REALLY SOMETHING!! THIS IS BIG NEWS!! HER HOME TURF!! HOME PAPER THAT VOTED HER SENATE ELECTION WENT AGAINST HER!!!

YOU HILLARY SUPPORTERS I'M SORRY BUT YOU CANT SPIN THIS. GOOD LUCK TRYING

JohnS   January 30th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

Some of us are taking GOOD notes of all the STATES that support the Clintons. When the scandals start flying in Washington, as they certainly will when Bill and Hillary are present, we will replay the messages of these state voters.

Some of us do HOPE that those states and related voters will step up to facing RESPONSIBILITY as much as Bill and FL have given the Presidency to the Republicans for the PAST 8 years!!!!!

Jim ( Independent )   January 30th, 2008 6:36 pm ET

The Obama train is picking up speed for a better tomorrow , we have room for all Americans.

YES WE CAN !

Ray   January 30th, 2008 6:35 pm ET

Sorry ME..I mis-read your post. :)

kevin from alaska   January 30th, 2008 6:35 pm ET

All these ex-Clinton backers turning to Obama. What do they know that we don't?

JohnS   January 30th, 2008 6:34 pm ET

"Me", I am quite confident that Obama greatly appreciated the efforts of those in FL and Michigan who went out to vote for him.

But, what you would need to understand about Obama is this: He is an individual who TAKES HIS PROMISE very seriously, just like his marraige vows!!!

Soon, when things settle down, and the BAN NOT to participate in any campaign related activity in FL and Michigan, Obama will come out in FULL FORCE to thank the related supporters. I am sure you would NOT want Obama to break basic RULES and REGULATIONS of his party, would you?

Ratgurl   January 30th, 2008 6:33 pm ET

Hey, "me" – where did you get the idea that Obama would be just like Bush? Are you HIGH??? Um, he voted AGAINST the war, would like to END the war, is not going to try to reverse Roe v Wade, wants to make politics TRANSPARENT to the public. How is that ANYTHING like Bush?????

carol   January 30th, 2008 6:32 pm ET

Does Rupert own the Chicago Sun Times that is reporting that Obama's statements about his relationship with Rezko is a complete and total lie?

Look it up.

Peter   January 30th, 2008 6:30 pm ET

Rupert Murdoch, right? That's just weird.

Ray   January 30th, 2008 6:30 pm ET

Hey Me...

Looks like more people took thrie time to vote for Hillary. What TV were you watching?

Bryce   January 30th, 2008 6:29 pm ET

Hillary is still on top of the polls.

Karen   January 30th, 2008 6:27 pm ET

CNN and the media can do their best to sell him. Some of us just aren't buying.

Ronnie H.   January 30th, 2008 6:27 pm ET

You think we're not divided as Americans? Look at our comments. Move over it is time for an Independent, they will not necessarily bring the country together. However, at least we can put those feelings back in the closet.

Rickie   January 30th, 2008 6:27 pm ET

THIS IS ARE COUNTRY

Al, Sacramento Ca   January 30th, 2008 6:27 pm ET

The New York Times endorsed Hillary and it did not matter much.

I want a democrat to win in November. I've been an admirer of Obama and I am sure he is a good man but lately with his support of Ronald Reagan and not providing a game plan for the issues that we face- his rhetoric is starting to get a little old. We need to hear substance behind the inspiring words.

Did you all hear Hillary yesterday talk about – eliminating Bush's rediculous executive orders on her first day of presidency?? To me that is substance, not just rhetoric.

It is going to require a strong, steadfast, knowledgable Democrat to once and for all desolve the Reganistic Coalition.

trisha2   January 30th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

GREAT POINTS RAY!

Carl   January 30th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

I was wondering why you hadn't mentioned his name in 15 minutes. I'm just imagining the staff and pundits at CNN climbing on Obama's leg like horny dogs if they ever get the chance to meet him in person.

Oh you'll have to excuse me. I need to change the channel to Fox. CNN is violating my TV screen with the image of their annointed one.

trisha2   January 30th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

Hillary's got the Times, baby! Way bigger!

boynla, LA, CA   January 30th, 2008 6:25 pm ET

of course the conservative paper endorses obama b/c the repubs can beat him, but not hillary. they don't want to run against clinton.

Ken, San Diego, CA   January 30th, 2008 6:22 pm ET

For those of you who think Barack Obama is the "let's change Washington" candidate, please keep this in mind: there is NO such thing. In Barack Obama's book, The Audacity of Hope, he is cynical to the Washington establishment, as well as the quest for running for office. He says running for political office becomes a quest to distort what you opposing candidate says or means in order to get votes. I suspect Hillary has had a moment or two like this....I suspect all of the candidates have had a moment or two like this. The problem with Obama is that HE HAS TOO. He is presently going around stating that he (and only he) would speak to rogue nations (our "enemies"), whereas Hillary said she would not. Of course, what REALLY happened was that Obama said he would speak (without ANY conditions) to the LEADERS of these rogue nations. Hillary, on the other hand, said she would negotiate and speak with friend as well as foe, but she would NOT immediately meet with rogue leaders without any sort of precondition. The fact is, our president ought not meet directly with the leader of Iraq without some sort of game plan. Obama does not recognize this....he, frankly, made a mistake in a debate and is now trying to distort not only what Hillary said, but what he said as well!

Obama is a politician like the rest of them. We can look at another recent event: the demonization of Bill Clinton. Bill Clinton said nothing racial nor malicious toward Barack Obama. He said Obama's voting record with reference to Iraq was the same as Hillary's, he said Jesse Jackson won South Carolina in 1984 and 1988. I fail to see the racial attack. So, where did this come from? Yes, the Obama campaign. The Obama campaign was out giving statements and talking points to the media. They were saying Bill Clinton was being negative and was try to create a racial divide! How unfortunate....Bill Clinton's history (from his upbringing in Hope, Arkansas) is rich in the quest for equal and civil rights. He has been a friend of the black and brown community ever since he's been in public office. Yet, the Obama campaign unquestionably smears him and his name. And, because Obama is the candidate of "hope", he gets away with it.

Obama is a politician like the rest of them, but maybe of the worst kind, because he says he's not...

Ochuko Atavwigho   January 30th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

If Edward Endorses Obama it is all over. We need change. Obama is very smart lets give him a chance to rule!!!!!

Marilyn   January 30th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

This is a trick. They are endorsing him because they know he is a weak candiadate. They hate Hillary and Bill so of course they won't endorse them. I mean after all we had 8 great years under the Clintons.

LOL. They dissed Obama in the worst way possibly and said he is inexperienced and they don't agree with his policies but they are backing him. LOL. How can you guys not see right through this. This is a set up for Obama's take down.

By the way the New York Times endorsed Clinton. Too bad CNN didn't print that.

me   January 30th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

It is always stated truly that actions speak louder than words, in this case it is reality showing, something that is a continual occurance with Sen. Obama!

Last night in a vote in Florida which held no delegates, but still people went out and voted, of which Sen Obama received over 500,000 votes! People who took their time to go out and vote for this candidate!

What did they recieve for their efforts, not a single thing except for a campaign spokesperson, the usual one Bill Burton, coming out saying it was a beauty contest and held no meaning and Hillary was exploiting a DNP non-delegated producing state!

Well to the Obama camp, this once again proves that if you do not gain anything from someone then they don't exist around you or in your eyes!

I hope this opened the eyes of these 500,000 voters in Florida and the rest of the country that this man speaks of "WE" all the time, but only when he benefits from it! Now this not sound familiar in GW Bush!!!!

Where is the change, Obama is another 4 years of Bush politics, words are empty, actions are proof and Obama is actionless unless he gains from it! Disgusting!

Ray   January 30th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

Of course they would support him, Its a Republican ran paper. They are SCARED of Hillary!!!

Ray   January 30th, 2008 6:17 pm ET

The Post is about as credible as The Inquirer is. Kinda like Obama so I guess it is a good fit.

Frank Mayans   January 30th, 2008 6:17 pm ET

Will not make any differance – New York is Clinton Country. Last time I went to New York- there were stores that had Hillary Clinton for President gear, didnt see much of Obama....either way, New York will choose Hillary Clinton

NickNas   January 30th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

OH and to all you "Obama lacks Seasoning" GoBots.

Do you prefer your presidents be Pickled instead? That is what you got us last time.

Donna F   January 30th, 2008 6:15 pm ET

What a joke....you need to really read it....it flipped a coin and said whoops...we need to make somthing up here to try and justify this endorsement....poor Obama...what an insult. to him really.....sexism is still alive and well.

deann   January 30th, 2008 6:13 pm ET

Fresh start mean's new trainee, we have no time to train a new born baby, American citizen suffering for the Fresh start BUSH for 8 years, if another Fresh start as trainee come again, we all must be dead in the street.

Ray   January 30th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

Sure...Thats a good one to have. NOT!!!

Amy   January 30th, 2008 6:06 pm ET

A fresh start to what? The continuing looting of this country by the international bankers? Obama knows what is going on but he is willing to betray the American people for a few minutes of fame. I could never vote for such a person. This country has already been looted by the international bankers and is bankrupt, which is why most Americans are suffering in the "richest" country in the world. Unless a candidate is committed to returning the wealth to the Amercan people, it doesn't matter who wins the Presidency, because it will just be a caretaker position. What a sad end to a once mighty United States of America.

Walt, Belton, TX   January 30th, 2008 6:06 pm ET

Well, that's sure calling a Clinton a Clinton!

Jason NYC   January 30th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

That makes perfect sense... like Obama this paper is a good read but at the end of the day it doesn't hold much credibility. I don't know how proud Obama should be of this endorsement. Not the best, most respected of papers. I would hold the New York Times endorsement much hire.

Jen, Boston MA   January 30th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

This is the Right-wing's ploy

to further brand Obama as "not liberal enough,"

so as to plant doubt aout Obama in his supporters' and the undecided's mind,

so as to benefit Clinton,

whose policy choices bear no practical difference from Insane Mccain's.

Very Rovian, indeed.

Anonymous   January 30th, 2008 6:04 pm ET

That makes perfect sense... like Obama this paper is a good read but at the end of the day it doesn't hold much credibility. I don't know how proud Obama should be of this endorsement. Not the best, most respected of papers. I would hold the New York Times endorsement much hire.

Gobama   January 30th, 2008 6:04 pm ET

Who wouldn't kill for that kind of endorsement? NOT! lol

On the other hand, it is more the case that 'rocks of ignorance are melting': Some so-called 'conservatives' are beginning to see the light: The nation IS heading in a new direction. And Barack Obama is its political leader.

Lee R.   January 30th, 2008 6:03 pm ET

This is wonderful news for Obama! I would certainly give the New York Post more credibility than the NewYork Times, who didn't endorse Obama. Kudo's to the New York Post!!! They have made the right choice!!! Obama 4 America!!!

As Ted Kennedy said the other day, "It's time for Obama!"

Angela   January 30th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

wow want a resounding endorsement – the board of the post is pathetic – Obama sorely lacks seasoning and you don't agree much with obama on the issues but you think democrats will vote for him – so you've decided to endorse him..... that is unbelievable. You as members of the media are supposed to look at the issues and make an informed decision but i guess you are going with american idol voting..

Matvey K.   January 30th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

"a return to the opportunistic, scandal-scarred, morally muddled years of the almost infinitely self-indulgent Clinton co-presidency"

Has anyone read the post lately? I think that statement is a little hypocritical! The NY Post is a tabloid disguised as a newspaper... Maybe US Weekly editorial board should also endorse a candidate...

If anyone takes the endorsement of the NY Post seriously, they should not be allowed to vote.

Tony   January 30th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

Good grief everyone knows the NY Post is Foxnews in print. They are just trying to weakened Hillary b/c they know they will clobber Barack Obama if he is the nominee.

Rob   January 30th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

1st Oprah, now Hulk Hogan and Rupert Murdoch.

Wow, who's next for Obama? The guy who played "President David Palmer"?

Denis, NJ   January 30th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

I don't see how Obama will change the status quo. He talks a good game, but he's just like the rest of 'em. We need an Independent.

Frank   January 30th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

New York Post??? Who reads that garbage anyways while New York Times is still in press????

DB   January 30th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

The problem with our country is that people don't like anything that disagrees with what they believe.

Corey, Maryland   January 30th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

Woot go New York Post!!! Next endorsement for Obama will be John Edwards!!

Obama 08!!

DJ   January 30th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

that is it...sign me up!!

Joe   January 30th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

Clinton will still win. Obama is WAY too liberal to win the Presidency.

Virginia   January 30th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

So the New York Post owned by Rupert Murdoch (owner of Fox News) endorsed Obama? Wow! Here is an extreme conservative media mogul endorsing an extremely liberal candidate. What is he up to? Oh, wait. That's right, he's hoping to help Obama win the Democratic candidacy because he knows his Republican buddies can beat the heck out of him in a national campaign. Actually, all the Republicans hate Hillary and are scared to death of her because they know she's stong enough, tough enough, and experienced enough to beat the snot out of them come next September. . . .hence, the Post's endorsement of Obama. Boy are you guys transparent.

Info   January 30th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

Take that Ny Times...Hulk Hogan knows the Future!

Texan for Obama   January 30th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

Now what state in Hillary a sentor in? I would have sworn New York...but maybe I'm wrong. Since this paper isn't endorsing her....oh that's right she did get one of her home state papers to endorse her.

Jay   January 30th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

Good One, lets see what New Yorr Times will do with Hillary now ..They must be sorry now that they endorsed her..

One ..One.. One.. Obama Number One.

One ..One.. One.. Obama Number One.

One ..One.. One.. Obama Number One.

One ..One.. One.. Obama Number One.

One ..One.. One.. Obama Number One.

One ..One.. One.. Obama Number One.

Until Tuesday 5th...

Azar   January 30th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

Even the conservative Republicans agree that Obama is the uniter unlike Hillary Clinton who is divisive. With his ability to unite the Americans after 16 years of bitter division which started during the Bill Clinton era, Senator Obama shall be an effective president.

Louis   January 30th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

Obama gets the endorsement from a Conservative Paper... Why? They FEAR the Clintons because everything they ever threw at them... all the tax-payers money spent for Ken Starr to investigate what amounted to nothing... kind of like the recent "Conservative" President's legacy...

They would love to see Obama... no experience... go against a Republican with years of experience. I see where that one is going.

Nice try, POST... but... like Limbaugh, Newt, Starr, etc. you will lose again when you go up against Bill & Hillary!

Hillary will eventually win and become the United States First Woman President!!!

It's time! Heck, even Ancient China and Egypt had women leaders! Time for the U.S, to catch up with the rest of the world... and recapture our standing of what we once had in the 1990's again.

GO HILLARY!!!

christofer   January 30th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

Rupert Murdoch has a very powerful influence in the media, and this should be regarded as an important endorsement. Lets hope Al Gore comes in also before super tuesday

NickNas   January 30th, 2008 5:51 pm ET

Yet another EX Hillary supporter who knows her better than the bloggers blindly rooting for her telling us she is NOT the one to pick. They KNOW her ..even HELPED her and after dealing with her and her Husband decieded NOT to go with her.

But ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh Yet ANOTHER endorsment that will be poo pooed by the Hillaryites as worthless and meaningless. See I have the routine down already ; )

Would you like some CHEESE with that WHINE?

Jim ( Independent )   January 30th, 2008 5:51 pm ET

Jump on the Obama train , we are heading for a better tomorrow. The New York post sees what loads of educated people in this country see in the Clinton's.

A house divided , another do nothing congress , and SCANDALS !

Turn the page America , even the soldiers in Iraq are behine Omana , that should tell you something.

YES WE CAN

Jay Lowe   January 30th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

That papers endorcement is the Kiss of Death.Faux News owner "Rupert the globalist" from Austrialia.

LisaMpls   January 30th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

An endorsement that means absolutely NOTHING. They say he is "sorely" unseasoned and that they don't much agree with him but that many Dems will. What?? That doesn't sound like an endorsement at all. That sounds like, "Well, everybody's doing it, so I better jump on board." Weak!!!!!

Dennis   January 30th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

Sounds like an endorsement by faint praise....I haven't seen such a critical endorsement before. Interesting. I'm not sure it'll matter on Tuesday.

empire   January 30th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

Barack Obama is already winning among college graduates. Maybe this might help him with other voters.

Biggdawg   January 30th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

Rupert Murdoch endorses Obama. Wow. The Obama fans will claim Obama's bringing people together. It's more like Murdoch wants to set Obama up.

Anonymous   January 30th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

Yes, lets listen to Rupert Murdoch.... LOL

Adam, LV, NV   January 30th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

And this is why Obama cannot get the Dem base to back him.... CONSERVITAVES love him. Obama had better wake up, if he can't rally the Dem base, he has no shot at this election.

RAFi68   January 30th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

that is it no more post for me..

Darth Vadik, CA   January 30th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

Things are beggining to change, people are really turning to Obama, I just wonder if it is not late for that.

If this turnaroud would have started a week earlier Hillary would have been toast, I'm trully out of words, let's see what happens.

stan pitts pa   January 30th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

obama past versus the future! obama wins! America has seen HRC for who she really is manipulative, divisive and will lose in a general election to mccain! she and mccain are too similar in a lot of ways, you need to send some one who offers a stark contrast to maccain on issues like obama, i.e when he opposed the war! obama08!

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