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	<title>Comments on: Clinton calls for DC voting rights</title>
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		<title>By: Anna, IL</title>
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		<dc:creator>Anna, IL</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 20:18:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I can&#039;t believe you (CNN) just  took out the most recent Political Ticker regarding Hillary&#039;s comment on Caucus voters being activists and African-American voters in Louisiana.
 
Feeling the heat from the Clinton camp? Shame on you CNN.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I can't believe you (CNN) just  took out the most recent Political Ticker regarding Hillary's comment on Caucus voters being activists and African-American voters in Louisiana.</p>
<p>Feeling the heat from the Clinton camp? Shame on you CNN.</p>
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		<title>By: Pete</title>
		<link>http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/clinton-calls-for-dc-voting-rights/#comment-514108</link>
		<dc:creator>Pete</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 20:11:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>They had a guy from Maryland on the news this AM,he said it is fine to dream and look ahead to the future,but when you get right down to it ,you have to have experience in the way the system works. The republicans will chew up Obama and spit him out,especially if he&#039;s running against a war vet like John Mcain. Yeh you can look at the polls now in February,Clinton is even with Mcain and Obama a slight lead,but that will change when everyone gets to vote,not just the blacks for Obama.  You mark my words,Obama will lose in November!!!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>They had a guy from Maryland on the news this AM,he said it is fine to dream and look ahead to the future,but when you get right down to it ,you have to have experience in the way the system works. The republicans will chew up Obama and spit him out,especially if he's running against a war vet like John Mcain. Yeh you can look at the polls now in February,Clinton is even with Mcain and Obama a slight lead,but that will change when everyone gets to vote,not just the blacks for Obama.  You mark my words,Obama will lose in November!!!</p>
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		<title>By: Jacqueline Samms</title>
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		<dc:creator>Jacqueline Samms</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 19:56:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>The Clintons....Win at all cost!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Clintons....Win at all cost!</p>
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		<title>By: obama 08</title>
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		<dc:creator>obama 08</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 19:56:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>It&#039;s revealing to read all the comments about how Hillary has worked so hard on so many issues and yet has not been able to get much done. That seems to be a reason for not supporting her: she can&#039;t get people together because she is so divisive; her comments re caucuses and voters in them demonstrate this!!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It's revealing to read all the comments about how Hillary has worked so hard on so many issues and yet has not been able to get much done. That seems to be a reason for not supporting her: she can't get people together because she is so divisive; her comments re caucuses and voters in them demonstrate this!!</p>
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		<title>By: Daniel Stevens</title>
		<link>http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/clinton-calls-for-dc-voting-rights/#comment-513870</link>
		<dc:creator>Daniel Stevens</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 19:55:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Well these boards are simply no longer a discussion, they have really just disintegrated into name calling and party damaging flame throwing. Obama is not a paper suit and Hillary is not evil. There are differences, both will be good presidents, I think that Obama is the better candidate on issues, policy, and ability to win and grow the party. That&#039;s why I&#039;m FOR Obama not against Hillary.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Well these boards are simply no longer a discussion, they have really just disintegrated into name calling and party damaging flame throwing. Obama is not a paper suit and Hillary is not evil. There are differences, both will be good presidents, I think that Obama is the better candidate on issues, policy, and ability to win and grow the party. That's why I'm FOR Obama not against Hillary.</p>
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		<title>By: MWD</title>
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		<dc:creator>MWD</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 19:53:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Let&#039;s see, what&#039;s on Obama&#039;s to do list if he becomes president? Hope, unite, change, hope, unite, change. Hmmmm what about healthcare and the economy? Hope, unite, change. Hope, unite, change. Get the picture?</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Let's see, what's on Obama's to do list if he becomes president? Hope, unite, change, hope, unite, change. Hmmmm what about healthcare and the economy? Hope, unite, change. Hope, unite, change. Get the picture?</p>
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		<title>By: Phi</title>
		<link>http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/clinton-calls-for-dc-voting-rights/#comment-513524</link>
		<dc:creator>Phi</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 19:29:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>—

Its hard to belive, obama got this far with no experience — just 2004 he got elected Senate and also Delivered keynote address- Nothing else ….he can inspire but dont you think we need more than this

Obam&#039;s whole campaign is based on nothing but hype and fluff.. 

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<p>Its hard to belive, obama got this far with no experience — just 2004 he got elected Senate and also Delivered keynote address- Nothing else ….he can inspire but dont you think we need more than this</p>
<p>Obam's whole campaign is based on nothing but hype and fluff.. </p>
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		<title>By: Tim in Arkansas</title>
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		<dc:creator>Tim in Arkansas</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 19:01:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Washington D.C. (The District of Columbia) was created so that NO STATE was home to the Federal Government.  It was created as Neutral Ground for our government to conduct business on!!!  The small district should remain NEUTRAL GROUND, and not hold any part in Government matters.

Hillary is just playing the game to get as many votes as she can.  She&#039;ll say anything to get elected.  Just as Bill said he didn&#039;t sleep with that woman, but we all know he did.  He didn&#039;t inhale either lol.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Washington D.C. (The District of Columbia) was created so that NO STATE was home to the Federal Government.  It was created as Neutral Ground for our government to conduct business on!!!  The small district should remain NEUTRAL GROUND, and not hold any part in Government matters.</p>
<p>Hillary is just playing the game to get as many votes as she can.  She'll say anything to get elected.  Just as Bill said he didn't sleep with that woman, but we all know he did.  He didn't inhale either lol.</p>
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		<title>By: LNF Chicago</title>
		<link>http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/clinton-calls-for-dc-voting-rights/#comment-513127</link>
		<dc:creator>LNF Chicago</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 19:01:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>James said :  &quot;Ok, how long was HIllary first lady and a senator? Not once did she raise this issue. Now that she is down in the polls, she starts to promise this resolution. What&#039;s next giving away the kitchen sink?&quot;

so true.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>James said :  "Ok, how long was HIllary first lady and a senator? Not once did she raise this issue. Now that she is down in the polls, she starts to promise this resolution. What's next giving away the kitchen sink?"</p>
<p>so true.</p>
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		<title>By: Brenda</title>
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		<dc:creator>Brenda</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 19:01:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>If it&#039;s pandering (and I don&#039;t think it is), then it&#039;s pandering on both sides. Obama made the exact same promise a day or two ago. This is nothing new--Democrats ALWAYS root for DC state rights, and it was a major part of Bill Clinton&#039;s campaign. (Stopped because of the Republicans in legislature.)
Besides trying to win tomorrow, there are other strategic reasons that Democrats would promote this issue:-given that the population in DC swings to the left, their statehood would likely provide Democrats with an additional voting rep in congress.

What bothers me is that this constitutes a special announcement. And why, for that matter, is it news when Hillary promotes it, but not when Barack does?

I am a fan of Obama&#039;s but I find some of the comments by those supporting him here a bit ridiculous. Cut Hillary some slack--both candidates pander from time to time, and Obama is certainly not infallible. Pretending he is helps no one.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If it's pandering (and I don't think it is), then it's pandering on both sides. Obama made the exact same promise a day or two ago. This is nothing new&#8211;Democrats ALWAYS root for DC state rights, and it was a major part of Bill Clinton's campaign. (Stopped because of the Republicans in legislature.)<br />
Besides trying to win tomorrow, there are other strategic reasons that Democrats would promote this issue:-given that the population in DC swings to the left, their statehood would likely provide Democrats with an additional voting rep in congress.</p>
<p>What bothers me is that this constitutes a special announcement. And why, for that matter, is it news when Hillary promotes it, but not when Barack does?</p>
<p>I am a fan of Obama's but I find some of the comments by those supporting him here a bit ridiculous. Cut Hillary some slack&#8211;both candidates pander from time to time, and Obama is certainly not infallible. Pretending he is helps no one.</p>
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		<title>By: Dan</title>
		<link>http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/clinton-calls-for-dc-voting-rights/#comment-513119</link>
		<dc:creator>Dan</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 19:01:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>It is amazing yes DC folks should get a vote but weren&#039;t the Clinton&#039;s in the white house and this never came up... 

Once again Hillary at her best promising everything just to get nominated...</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It is amazing yes DC folks should get a vote but weren't the Clinton's in the white house and this never came up... </p>
<p>Once again Hillary at her best promising everything just to get nominated...</p>
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		<title>By: Janice W</title>
		<link>http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/clinton-calls-for-dc-voting-rights/#comment-513113</link>
		<dc:creator>Janice W</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 19:00:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>If Hillary lost this election with her impressive experience and strong supports from her voters and establishments, I am afraid we probably would not see awoman president in the near future.  A lot of countries have woman leaders and US is still behind in this area.  We need to support woman and elect Hillary!!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If Hillary lost this election with her impressive experience and strong supports from her voters and establishments, I am afraid we probably would not see awoman president in the near future.  A lot of countries have woman leaders and US is still behind in this area.  We need to support woman and elect Hillary!!</p>
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		<title>By: Randy - Denver</title>
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		<dc:creator>Randy - Denver</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 19:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Kitty i defy you to tell me what additional experiance that Ms. Clinton has over Mr. obama, he has more legislative experiance (counting Illinois time) and has spent his life working for the underprivledged (see his work in Chicago) she has less legislative time, has worked for major law firms and been the wife of a govenor and president.. now while that may give her some insigth into how things weere done during her husbands administration I think we could all agree the world today is not the same as it was in the 1990s and therefore doe not give her any more insight into how to govern today.  If you believe that Mr. Obama is only preaching hope I would ask you to look and read what his platform is (it is on his website) and than ask you what you think a president can really do.  They do not write laws, they do not decide when and with whom we go to war, they do not decide who will be on the Supreme court.  ythe only thing they do is act as commander in chief of the armed forces during war time and they speak from the bully pulpit, they set the tone and try to give direction.  now ask yourself, honestly, who is better at setting a hopeful tone, getting people involved, setting a direction we can approve of, and getting us out of an ill-planned (and I owuld say illegal except it was supported by Congress) war?  me I see Mr. Obama there, you might see someone else.  As for voting rights for DC How does Ms. Clinton think she can do this?  It would require a Constitutional change and that must be ratified by the states, she can suggest it but cannot promise it.  Also why is she only saying this for DC and not the other territories (yes we have others spread around the world folks Guam leaps to mind)?  that is why it is called pandering.  You are right Hope does not pay the bills but what are we without hope?  hope is what drives us to work to pay the bills.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Kitty i defy you to tell me what additional experiance that Ms. Clinton has over Mr. obama, he has more legislative experiance (counting Illinois time) and has spent his life working for the underprivledged (see his work in Chicago) she has less legislative time, has worked for major law firms and been the wife of a govenor and president.. now while that may give her some insigth into how things weere done during her husbands administration I think we could all agree the world today is not the same as it was in the 1990s and therefore doe not give her any more insight into how to govern today.  If you believe that Mr. Obama is only preaching hope I would ask you to look and read what his platform is (it is on his website) and than ask you what you think a president can really do.  They do not write laws, they do not decide when and with whom we go to war, they do not decide who will be on the Supreme court.  ythe only thing they do is act as commander in chief of the armed forces during war time and they speak from the bully pulpit, they set the tone and try to give direction.  now ask yourself, honestly, who is better at setting a hopeful tone, getting people involved, setting a direction we can approve of, and getting us out of an ill-planned (and I owuld say illegal except it was supported by Congress) war?  me I see Mr. Obama there, you might see someone else.  As for voting rights for DC How does Ms. Clinton think she can do this?  It would require a Constitutional change and that must be ratified by the states, she can suggest it but cannot promise it.  Also why is she only saying this for DC and not the other territories (yes we have others spread around the world folks Guam leaps to mind)?  that is why it is called pandering.  You are right Hope does not pay the bills but what are we without hope?  hope is what drives us to work to pay the bills.</p>
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		<title>By: stan pitts pa</title>
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		<dc:creator>stan pitts pa</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:59:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>why is HRC not releasing her tax records until after the election when its safe? whats she got to hide? where did she get the 5 million to loan her campaign? why did she fire her latino campaign manager and hire an african-american one? to try to court black votes? she cant be trusted!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>why is HRC not releasing her tax records until after the election when its safe? whats she got to hide? where did she get the 5 million to loan her campaign? why did she fire her latino campaign manager and hire an african-american one? to try to court black votes? she cant be trusted!</p>
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		<title>By: obama 08</title>
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		<dc:creator>obama 08</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:59:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>This is exactly the type of pandering, manipulative politicking that needs to end: Hillary did exactly the same thing just before the Florida vote: came out as the advocate for for the Florida voters just before the vote even though the rules had been established  months before....making the other candidates look bad because THEY PLAYED BY THE RULES THAT SHE AGREED TO....in doing so she DID CAMPAIGN including the rally after the vote....

A president needs to play by the rules, be honest and forthright...which
is Obama</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This is exactly the type of pandering, manipulative politicking that needs to end: Hillary did exactly the same thing just before the Florida vote: came out as the advocate for for the Florida voters just before the vote even though the rules had been established  months before....making the other candidates look bad because THEY PLAYED BY THE RULES THAT SHE AGREED TO....in doing so she DID CAMPAIGN including the rally after the vote....</p>
<p>A president needs to play by the rules, be honest and forthright...which<br />
is Obama</p>
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		<title>By: Chance</title>
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		<dc:creator>Chance</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:59:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Obama is an AIPAC pawn, and for the sake of this nations foreign policy I hope Hillary wins. People like James on this forum don’t seem to do any real research. The US dollar is continually falling, and government spending is increasing to fight wars that in no way are for the benefit for this country. Obama has already spoken about preemptive strikes on Pakistan and Iran. Why?? Because he is a Zionist!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Obama is an AIPAC pawn, and for the sake of this nations foreign policy I hope Hillary wins. People like James on this forum don’t seem to do any real research. The US dollar is continually falling, and government spending is increasing to fight wars that in no way are for the benefit for this country. Obama has already spoken about preemptive strikes on Pakistan and Iran. Why?? Because he is a Zionist!</p>
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		<title>By: Eva</title>
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		<dc:creator>Eva</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:58:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>To all who criticize Hillary...let&#039;s not lose sight of the fact that as first lady she was powerless and reduces to hosting parties.  She carved a niche for herself in women&#039;s issues and traveled the globe, otherwise, she had no power.  Also, let&#039;s not forget that McCain, Obama, Edwards, etc, have all been in a position to request change on behave of DC citizens, and they did not either.  Put it all in the right context and perspective, otherwise you are only kidding yourselves.  Most of us have voted and know who we support so you&#039;re not influencing us.  Your comments merely reflect your ignorance.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>To all who criticize Hillary...let's not lose sight of the fact that as first lady she was powerless and reduces to hosting parties.  She carved a niche for herself in women's issues and traveled the globe, otherwise, she had no power.  Also, let's not forget that McCain, Obama, Edwards, etc, have all been in a position to request change on behave of DC citizens, and they did not either.  Put it all in the right context and perspective, otherwise you are only kidding yourselves.  Most of us have voted and know who we support so you're not influencing us.  Your comments merely reflect your ignorance.</p>
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		<title>By: Anonymous</title>
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		<dc:creator>Anonymous</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:53:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>it appears that the Clinton campaign  has promised us so much and anything will be said regarding your vote on Tuesday.  the District of Columbia has not been able to have a vote in Congress in all these years what makes hesr think that the Congress will agree now.  What is She going to do something to them if they disagree or do I have the wrong idea about people and there emotions.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>it appears that the Clinton campaign  has promised us so much and anything will be said regarding your vote on Tuesday.  the District of Columbia has not been able to have a vote in Congress in all these years what makes hesr think that the Congress will agree now.  What is She going to do something to them if they disagree or do I have the wrong idea about people and there emotions.</p>
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		<title>By: edgeways</title>
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		<dc:creator>edgeways</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:53:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Good grief, all those here who are purporting to be democrats who are SO SURE their candidate is the only one pure enough that they will vote for a pro war republican if their precious choice does not make it through have got to grow up... seriously. Both Clinton and Obama have strong points and weak points. On the actual issues they are awfully darned close. If you think that writing the DNC and telling them that if your candidate does not win you will vote McCain will accomplish anything other then it being filed in the circular bin you are deluded. If you are blind enough to vote for a greater of two evils in a general election because you want to punish a politician for playing by the rules that politicians play by then you are simplistic and probably should go back to drinking yourself into a stupor. 

At this point anything you say about someone&#039;s ability to lead is just speculation, saying &quot;Obama is too inexperienced&quot; is really &quot;I think Obama is too inexperienced&quot;, which is fine for you to think, but to phrase in absolutes is childish. Clinton is a worthy choice, Obama is a worthy choice. Now take off the bibs and sit with the grownups, act nice and think about what you want o say.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Good grief, all those here who are purporting to be democrats who are SO SURE their candidate is the only one pure enough that they will vote for a pro war republican if their precious choice does not make it through have got to grow up... seriously. Both Clinton and Obama have strong points and weak points. On the actual issues they are awfully darned close. If you think that writing the DNC and telling them that if your candidate does not win you will vote McCain will accomplish anything other then it being filed in the circular bin you are deluded. If you are blind enough to vote for a greater of two evils in a general election because you want to punish a politician for playing by the rules that politicians play by then you are simplistic and probably should go back to drinking yourself into a stupor. </p>
<p>At this point anything you say about someone's ability to lead is just speculation, saying "Obama is too inexperienced" is really "I think Obama is too inexperienced", which is fine for you to think, but to phrase in absolutes is childish. Clinton is a worthy choice, Obama is a worthy choice. Now take off the bibs and sit with the grownups, act nice and think about what you want o say.</p>
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		<title>By: homey</title>
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		<dc:creator>homey</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:52:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Once again, nothing but messages of HOPE and INSPIRATION from the Obama folks...good grief!  Yes we can???  What does that mean?  Can what?</description>
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		<title>By: Lucas, Nashville TN</title>
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		<dc:creator>Lucas, Nashville TN</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:51:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>IF YOU PEOPLE THINK that she will do ANYTHING to make progress on this, you&#039;re crazy.

To get the DC vote, they&#039;d have to add one from Utah (R). She will fight to get the DC vote WITHOUT THAT, and she&#039;ll be in the same old Clinton stalemate for 4 years.

Getting an extra vote and also giving the GOP one sounds like compromise... smart compromise, and that&#039;s an OBAMA platform concept - not hers.

His compromising and unity are your only hope, DC. Don&#039;t be fooled by her smoke and mirrors.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>IF YOU PEOPLE THINK that she will do ANYTHING to make progress on this, you're crazy.</p>
<p>To get the DC vote, they'd have to add one from Utah (R). She will fight to get the DC vote WITHOUT THAT, and she'll be in the same old Clinton stalemate for 4 years.</p>
<p>Getting an extra vote and also giving the GOP one sounds like compromise... smart compromise, and that's an OBAMA platform concept &#8211; not hers.</p>
<p>His compromising and unity are your only hope, DC. Don't be fooled by her smoke and mirrors.</p>
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		<title>By: gnopple</title>
		<link>http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/clinton-calls-for-dc-voting-rights/#comment-513005</link>
		<dc:creator>gnopple</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:50:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Wow. I&#039;m for DC Voting rights in a big way.  My question is whether or not this is the first time she&#039;s ever fought for this? Or even mentioned it?  If she has a history fighting for it, that&#039;s one thing.  

Although she&#039;s been in Washington now for 16 years--how often did she raise her voice for DC voting rights before?  This sounds like a base pander.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Wow. I'm for DC Voting rights in a big way.  My question is whether or not this is the first time she's ever fought for this? Or even mentioned it?  If she has a history fighting for it, that's one thing.  </p>
<p>Although she's been in Washington now for 16 years&#8211;how often did she raise her voice for DC voting rights before?  This sounds like a base pander.</p>
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		<title>By: Jules</title>
		<link>http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/clinton-calls-for-dc-voting-rights/#comment-513003</link>
		<dc:creator>Jules</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:50:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Anyone who uses the word &quot;duh&quot; (not actually a word)  in a political discussion doesn&#039;t deserve attention. What are we, 8?</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Anyone who uses the word "duh" (not actually a word)  in a political discussion doesn't deserve attention. What are we, 8?</p>
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		<title>By: Sonya</title>
		<link>http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/clinton-calls-for-dc-voting-rights/#comment-512997</link>
		<dc:creator>Sonya</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:49:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I meant SHE has a record to defend!</description>
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		<title>By: Manuel, Pearland, TX</title>
		<link>http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/clinton-calls-for-dc-voting-rights/#comment-512993</link>
		<dc:creator>Manuel, Pearland, TX</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:49:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>To James...and Jim,

You guys (and every other Obama-bot commenting on this post) are simply wrong regarding Hillary&#039;s position on DC voting rights. Bill Clinton promoted DC voting rights as has Hillary. The most recent example is the S.1257  DC voting rights bill introduced by Joe Liberman in May of last year. Hillary voted for this bill as did Obama. Hillary has promoted DC voting rights for several years. Obama is late to the party but he too is in favor...or at least he voted for S.1257.

Obama&#039;s support for drivers licenses for illegals is pandering. He did not have a strong position on this topic until he was pushed for a straight answer in one of the televised debates by Tim Russert. His concern is not so much with hit and run issues but with trying to build some sort of record with the Hispanic community. He would have none otherwise. He selectively is promoting this position too. It was not part of his campaign in SC. Obama in no way has &quot;pushed&quot; this reform on the Senate floor. 

For Anna from Missouri,

If you want to follow the DNC rules and dismiss the voters from MI and FL, you should not in any way then endorse that the rules be CHANGED to force super delegates to vote in alignment with their states. You will abide by the rules won&#039;t you.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>To James...and Jim,</p>
<p>You guys (and every other Obama-bot commenting on this post) are simply wrong regarding Hillary's position on DC voting rights. Bill Clinton promoted DC voting rights as has Hillary. The most recent example is the S.1257  DC voting rights bill introduced by Joe Liberman in May of last year. Hillary voted for this bill as did Obama. Hillary has promoted DC voting rights for several years. Obama is late to the party but he too is in favor...or at least he voted for S.1257.</p>
<p>Obama's support for drivers licenses for illegals is pandering. He did not have a strong position on this topic until he was pushed for a straight answer in one of the televised debates by Tim Russert. His concern is not so much with hit and run issues but with trying to build some sort of record with the Hispanic community. He would have none otherwise. He selectively is promoting this position too. It was not part of his campaign in SC. Obama in no way has "pushed" this reform on the Senate floor. </p>
<p>For Anna from Missouri,</p>
<p>If you want to follow the DNC rules and dismiss the voters from MI and FL, you should not in any way then endorse that the rules be CHANGED to force super delegates to vote in alignment with their states. You will abide by the rules won't you.</p>
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		<title>By: Rich Kaminski, McKinney Texas</title>
		<link>http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/clinton-calls-for-dc-voting-rights/#comment-512991</link>
		<dc:creator>Rich Kaminski, McKinney Texas</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:48:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Hillary it is so nice of you to finally think of the people of Washington DC after so many years. You self serving Smuck!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hillary it is so nice of you to finally think of the people of Washington DC after so many years. You self serving Smuck!</p>
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		<title>By: MD for Hillary Clinton!</title>
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		<dc:creator>MD for Hillary Clinton!</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:48:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>We support you, Hillary! 

Obama may have been a good president in the 60s, but this is NOT the 60s anymore. We need a strong, dependable person who can get this country back on track.....and Hillary is the one to do it!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We support you, Hillary! </p>
<p>Obama may have been a good president in the 60s, but this is NOT the 60s anymore. We need a strong, dependable person who can get this country back on track.....and Hillary is the one to do it!</p>
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		<title>By: Shirley</title>
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		<dc:creator>Shirley</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:48:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Men of CNN. Get over it.. Hillary Clinton is the most qualified, the most articulate, and best prepared to take over the duties of President on day 1. The same way women are required to take over relationships on day 1 because of  your lack  of fundemental judgement. So, keep the Hillary bashing going. It is a mere reflection of your insecurities. 

Hillary 08</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Men of CNN. Get over it.. Hillary Clinton is the most qualified, the most articulate, and best prepared to take over the duties of President on day 1. The same way women are required to take over relationships on day 1 because of  your lack  of fundemental judgement. So, keep the Hillary bashing going. It is a mere reflection of your insecurities. </p>
<p>Hillary 08</p>
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		<title>By: Jan Coleman</title>
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		<dc:creator>Jan Coleman</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:47:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I am ALL for Hillary.  Obama has neither the experience or the detail she has on all the issues.  She understands the perplexity of all of this, and has talked about it.  That is rare.  I have been making calls for her campaign.  What more can we do?

Jan</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I am ALL for Hillary.  Obama has neither the experience or the detail she has on all the issues.  She understands the perplexity of all of this, and has talked about it.  That is rare.  I have been making calls for her campaign.  What more can we do?</p>
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		<title>By: Prakaithip</title>
		<link>http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/clinton-calls-for-dc-voting-rights/#comment-512981</link>
		<dc:creator>Prakaithip</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:47:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Talent can go a long way, but this is not American Idol.</description>
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		<title>By: Jules</title>
		<link>http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/clinton-calls-for-dc-voting-rights/#comment-512978</link>
		<dc:creator>Jules</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:47:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>If you look at their records, both candidates voted YES to giving DC a seat in Congress . Both think residents od The District deserve to have a voice. What&#039;s troubling is how the promises of &quot;What I&#039;ll do on Day One since I am So Ready&quot; seem to be piling up according to who&#039;s support she&#039;s trying to win at each changing moment. Day one is going to be either the longest day in history or she is not keeping track of the number of promises she has made.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you look at their records, both candidates voted YES to giving DC a seat in Congress . Both think residents od The District deserve to have a voice. What's troubling is how the promises of "What I'll do on Day One since I am So Ready" seem to be piling up according to who's support she's trying to win at each changing moment. Day one is going to be either the longest day in history or she is not keeping track of the number of promises she has made.</p>
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		<title>By: Beverly</title>
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		<dc:creator>Beverly</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:46:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Great job Hillary ! At least you are out there. Obama canceled in Roanoke today because of high winds. Check out the winds today- 14miles per hour.
Thousands of americans worked in high winds yesterday .Obama was in Virginia,
he could have driven if air travel was a problem. To cancel out  at the last minute is for 
rock stars and Hollywood, not for Presidential candidates. He could have made it.
Others did.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Great job Hillary ! At least you are out there. Obama canceled in Roanoke today because of high winds. Check out the winds today- 14miles per hour.<br />
Thousands of americans worked in high winds yesterday .Obama was in Virginia,<br />
he could have driven if air travel was a problem. To cancel out  at the last minute is for<br />
rock stars and Hollywood, not for Presidential candidates. He could have made it.<br />
Others did.</p>
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		<title>By: Sonya</title>
		<link>http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/clinton-calls-for-dc-voting-rights/#comment-512965</link>
		<dc:creator>Sonya</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:46:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Right on PR.
The people that are voting for Obama are new to the political process and obviouly don&#039;t know a thing about politics.They are voting and taking his side for reasons other than his record. Partly because he hasn&#039;t been in Washington working long enough to even have a record. What little time he has been there or in Illinois, he wouldn&#039;t even vote and make a stand on some issues. At least Hillary, wrong or right, has made a choice. At least he has a record to defend.
GO HILLARY!!!!!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Right on PR.<br />
The people that are voting for Obama are new to the political process and obviouly don't know a thing about politics.They are voting and taking his side for reasons other than his record. Partly because he hasn't been in Washington working long enough to even have a record. What little time he has been there or in Illinois, he wouldn't even vote and make a stand on some issues. At least Hillary, wrong or right, has made a choice. At least he has a record to defend.<br />
GO HILLARY!!!!!</p>
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		<title>By: Dr Roy</title>
		<link>http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/clinton-calls-for-dc-voting-rights/#comment-512960</link>
		<dc:creator>Dr Roy</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:46:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>A little history -

When Bill Clinton first entered office, D.C. had full voting representation in the House.  Two years later, when Newt and Co. took over the House, it was taken away.  Until a constitutional amendment is ratified, it is the House that decides voting representation for D.C.  However, if the sitting President and House are from the same party, the President has considerable influence.  It was at this point (~1995) that D.C. issued the &quot;Taxation Without Representation&quot; vehicle plates, and Bill Clinton ordered them placed on White House vehicles.  To say that the Clintons did not work for D.C. representation is incorrect.

I became a Hillary supporter after the Iowa caucus, when she said in an interview that &quot;it was my fault.  I take responsibility&quot; for the poor showing in Iowa.  THAT is leadership.  The last President or candidate utter those words was Ronald Reagan.  I have yet to hear Obama take responsibility for any of his poor finishes, or any other issue.

An interesting development being reported.  Republicans in Virginia are planning to vote for Hillary Clinton!  Since most believe McCain will receive the Republican nomination, that some of the polls suggest a close Obama-McCain race, and that McCain has a slight edge over Hillary, the thought is that support for Hillary in tomorrow&#039;s primary benefits McCain.  (In Virginia, voters can vote in either the Democratic or Republican primary.)

Whatever the reason, call or e-mail your Virginia friends and have them vote for Hillary!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A little history -</p>
<p>When Bill Clinton first entered office, D.C. had full voting representation in the House.  Two years later, when Newt and Co. took over the House, it was taken away.  Until a constitutional amendment is ratified, it is the House that decides voting representation for D.C.  However, if the sitting President and House are from the same party, the President has considerable influence.  It was at this point (~1995) that D.C. issued the "Taxation Without Representation" vehicle plates, and Bill Clinton ordered them placed on White House vehicles.  To say that the Clintons did not work for D.C. representation is incorrect.</p>
<p>I became a Hillary supporter after the Iowa caucus, when she said in an interview that "it was my fault.  I take responsibility" for the poor showing in Iowa.  THAT is leadership.  The last President or candidate utter those words was Ronald Reagan.  I have yet to hear Obama take responsibility for any of his poor finishes, or any other issue.</p>
<p>An interesting development being reported.  Republicans in Virginia are planning to vote for Hillary Clinton!  Since most believe McCain will receive the Republican nomination, that some of the polls suggest a close Obama-McCain race, and that McCain has a slight edge over Hillary, the thought is that support for Hillary in tomorrow's primary benefits McCain.  (In Virginia, voters can vote in either the Democratic or Republican primary.)</p>
<p>Whatever the reason, call or e-mail your Virginia friends and have them vote for Hillary!</p>
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		<title>By: Dave</title>
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		<dc:creator>Dave</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:45:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Pure pandering. And to those who claim we &quot;need a President that can get things done from Day 1&quot;: here&#039;s a reality check. Just because Bill was President for 8 years doesn&#039;t qualify Hillary. She has never BEEN President. Neither has Obama. Neither has McCain. Nor Huckabee. No matter who is elected, there will have to be some on-the-job training. So basically by your reasoning, since my wife has taught algebra for 11 years, I am more qualified than the next guy to teach algebra? Utter nonsense. Think for yourselves for a brief moment, and let&#039;s not become a nation of sheep once more.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Pure pandering. And to those who claim we "need a President that can get things done from Day 1&#034;: here's a reality check. Just because Bill was President for 8 years doesn't qualify Hillary. She has never BEEN President. Neither has Obama. Neither has McCain. Nor Huckabee. No matter who is elected, there will have to be some on-the-job training. So basically by your reasoning, since my wife has taught algebra for 11 years, I am more qualified than the next guy to teach algebra? Utter nonsense. Think for yourselves for a brief moment, and let's not become a nation of sheep once more.</p>
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		<title>By: kelley</title>
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		<dc:creator>kelley</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:44:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>On the endless debate between experience and hope - please read the blurb on Borders by Lee I called &quot;where have all the leaders gone?&quot;  

The nine C&#039;s of leadership include:  creative, communication, character, courage, conviction, charisma, competent, common sense, and crisis.

Only one of the nine C&#039;s of leadership that relates to experience - competent.  I think Obama wins hands in almost all of the other areas.  Competent is something that should be a given at this point - but it takes a lot more to be a leader!!!  

As far as crisis - no body knows for sure how either of them will act in a crisis - but with strong character, courage, and conviction known - that probably give us a pretty good idea.  

Go Obama &#039;08</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On the endless debate between experience and hope &#8211; please read the blurb on Borders by Lee I called "where have all the leaders gone?"  </p>
<p>The nine C's of leadership include:  creative, communication, character, courage, conviction, charisma, competent, common sense, and crisis.</p>
<p>Only one of the nine C's of leadership that relates to experience &#8211; competent.  I think Obama wins hands in almost all of the other areas.  Competent is something that should be a given at this point &#8211; but it takes a lot more to be a leader!!!  </p>
<p>As far as crisis &#8211; no body knows for sure how either of them will act in a crisis &#8211; but with strong character, courage, and conviction known &#8211; that probably give us a pretty good idea.  </p>
<p>Go Obama '08</p>
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		<title>By: fair</title>
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		<dc:creator>fair</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:44:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Sure the nation wants change.  From Bill Clinton to Bush, we already saw a change.  From Bush to next president, for sure there will be another change. What the change going to be?  So far, I have no heard from Obama much sustance about what change woud do US good.

Has louder DB in sound with many backers does not make the change good for this country.  We can not take another chance, we just can not afford another change without clear vision.  Hilliary Clinton does show her clear vision for put this country on track.  Make American to be proud again!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sure the nation wants change.  From Bill Clinton to Bush, we already saw a change.  From Bush to next president, for sure there will be another change. What the change going to be?  So far, I have no heard from Obama much sustance about what change woud do US good.</p>
<p>Has louder DB in sound with many backers does not make the change good for this country.  We can not take another chance, we just can not afford another change without clear vision.  Hilliary Clinton does show her clear vision for put this country on track.  Make American to be proud again!</p>
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		<title>By: ruth</title>
		<link>http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/clinton-calls-for-dc-voting-rights/#comment-512939</link>
		<dc:creator>ruth</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:44:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Some of you bloggers need to become better informed!!!  Why is everyone blaming Hillary for not doing something about the DC voters till now?  She raised this issue several times while in the Senate.  Obama was a black Senator and never raised the issue!!

GOOD LUCK HILLARY - WE&#039;LL ALL WIN IF YOU WIN.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Some of you bloggers need to become better informed!!!  Why is everyone blaming Hillary for not doing something about the DC voters till now?  She raised this issue several times while in the Senate.  Obama was a black Senator and never raised the issue!!</p>
<p>GOOD LUCK HILLARY &#8211; WE'LL ALL WIN IF YOU WIN.</p>
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		<title>By: Bev H.</title>
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		<dc:creator>Bev H.</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:43:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I&#039;m telling you folks, your dear Hillary is a diplomatic nightmare waiting to happen.  She&#039;s rude, sarcastic, and above all - she is not a lady.  BTW - aren&#039;t most dems upset about the war, and she gave a vote in favor of?  What, do you people have amnesia?  Or simply, have you been hit on the head recently creating a slight injury to your temperal lobes?  I&#039;m a registered independent, and if Hillary is the nominee, I will vote McCain.  If Obama is the nominee, I will vote Obama.  I have MANY independent friends who have the same mind-set and we make up 1/3 of this country&#039;s vote.  You better start considering who is electable - not who is touting &quot;experience&quot; - which in my opinion, is more damaging than good.  Nobody wants this clucking yahoo back in the White House.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I'm telling you folks, your dear Hillary is a diplomatic nightmare waiting to happen.  She's rude, sarcastic, and above all &#8211; she is not a lady.  BTW &#8211; aren't most dems upset about the war, and she gave a vote in favor of?  What, do you people have amnesia?  Or simply, have you been hit on the head recently creating a slight injury to your temperal lobes?  I'm a registered independent, and if Hillary is the nominee, I will vote McCain.  If Obama is the nominee, I will vote Obama.  I have MANY independent friends who have the same mind-set and we make up 1/3 of this country's vote.  You better start considering who is electable &#8211; not who is touting "experience" &#8211; which in my opinion, is more damaging than good.  Nobody wants this clucking yahoo back in the White House.</p>
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		<title>By: Jared</title>
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		<dc:creator>Jared</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:43:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>If this is what &quot;experienced&quot; means - I think think I&#039;ll take the candidate with so-called less &quot;experience&quot;.  The worst thing about politics are politicians - and Billary is definitely an experienced politician, promising everything under the sun, hoping that people will forget that she did NOTHING during all those years of so-called &quot;experience&quot; she has.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If this is what "experienced" means &#8211; I think think I'll take the candidate with so-called less "experience".  The worst thing about politics are politicians &#8211; and Billary is definitely an experienced politician, promising everything under the sun, hoping that people will forget that she did NOTHING during all those years of so-called "experience" she has.</p>
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		<title>By: get real</title>
		<link>http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/clinton-calls-for-dc-voting-rights/#comment-512922</link>
		<dc:creator>get real</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:42:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Let&#039;s all get real here.  The majority of time that the Clintons were in office, there was a republican controlled house and senate.  I&#039;m sure the republicans weren&#039;t wanting to give more democrats a voice to be heard and that is probably why this wasn&#039;t a hot topic at the time.  Obviously, there is a power struggle in the Democratic party right now between the Clintons and the Ted Kennedy/John Kerry left.  I like Obama, but will he be able to move to the center.  I think that we Democrats should take a hard look at who is electable.  Haven&#039;t we figured out that when we nominate Kennedy &quot;leftist&quot; such as Kerry and Dukakis, we lose elections.  For sure, older Americans who are looking for experience and latinos are going to flook to John McCain in the general election.  Let&#039;s not forget that he pulls in independent minded voters.  Can Obama win with the left, blacks and the youth alone?</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Let's all get real here.  The majority of time that the Clintons were in office, there was a republican controlled house and senate.  I'm sure the republicans weren't wanting to give more democrats a voice to be heard and that is probably why this wasn't a hot topic at the time.  Obviously, there is a power struggle in the Democratic party right now between the Clintons and the Ted Kennedy/John Kerry left.  I like Obama, but will he be able to move to the center.  I think that we Democrats should take a hard look at who is electable.  Haven't we figured out that when we nominate Kennedy "leftist" such as Kerry and Dukakis, we lose elections.  For sure, older Americans who are looking for experience and latinos are going to flook to John McCain in the general election.  Let's not forget that he pulls in independent minded voters.  Can Obama win with the left, blacks and the youth alone?</p>
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		<title>By: Microtek</title>
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		<dc:creator>Microtek</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:41:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>For Obama supporters, please read this carefully,

I won’t try for fake evenhandedness here: most of the venom I see is coming from supporters of Mr. Obama, who want their hero or nobody. I’m not the first to point out that the Obama campaign seems dangerously close to becoming a cult of personality. We’ve already had that from the Bush administration — remember Operation Flight Suit? We really don’t want to go there again.

What’s particularly saddening is the way many Obama supporters seem happy with the application of “Clinton rules” — the term a number of observers use for the way pundits and some news organizations treat any action or statement by the Clintons, no matter how innocuous, as proof of evil intent. 

The prime example of Clinton rules in the 1990s was the way the press covered Whitewater. A small, failed land deal became the basis of a multiyear, multimillion-dollar investigation, which never found any evidence of wrongdoing on the Clintons’ part, yet the “scandal” became a symbol of the Clinton administration’s alleged corruption.

Enjoy,

GO HILLARY
HILLARY FOR PRESIDENT</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>For Obama supporters, please read this carefully,</p>
<p>I won’t try for fake evenhandedness here: most of the venom I see is coming from supporters of Mr. Obama, who want their hero or nobody. I’m not the first to point out that the Obama campaign seems dangerously close to becoming a cult of personality. We’ve already had that from the Bush administration — remember Operation Flight Suit? We really don’t want to go there again.</p>
<p>What’s particularly saddening is the way many Obama supporters seem happy with the application of “Clinton rules” — the term a number of observers use for the way pundits and some news organizations treat any action or statement by the Clintons, no matter how innocuous, as proof of evil intent. </p>
<p>The prime example of Clinton rules in the 1990s was the way the press covered Whitewater. A small, failed land deal became the basis of a multiyear, multimillion-dollar investigation, which never found any evidence of wrongdoing on the Clintons’ part, yet the “scandal” became a symbol of the Clinton administration’s alleged corruption.</p>
<p>Enjoy,</p>
<p>GO HILLARY<br />
HILLARY FOR PRESIDENT</p>
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		<title>By: Christopher</title>
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		<dc:creator>Christopher</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:40:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Kitty,

Please give us all &#039;in detail&#039;, a breakdown of Hilary&#039;s experience that you&#039;ve drawn reference to?

C&#039;mon give us an education and compare it side-by-side to Obama ... we&#039;re waiting.

Note: Don&#039;t bother to mention the 8 years as first lady, unless you figure that Laura Bush is a suitable Presidential candidate.

... waiting eagerly.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Kitty,</p>
<p>Please give us all 'in detail', a breakdown of Hilary's experience that you've drawn reference to?</p>
<p>C'mon give us an education and compare it side-by-side to Obama ... we're waiting.</p>
<p>Note: Don't bother to mention the 8 years as first lady, unless you figure that Laura Bush is a suitable Presidential candidate.</p>
<p>... waiting eagerly.</p>
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		<title>By: Go for the Winner!</title>
		<link>http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/clinton-calls-for-dc-voting-rights/#comment-512893</link>
		<dc:creator>Go for the Winner!</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:40:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Right on Kitty!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Right on Kitty!</p>
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		<title>By: Hcat</title>
		<link>http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/clinton-calls-for-dc-voting-rights/#comment-512887</link>
		<dc:creator>Hcat</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:39:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>She is brutal.  What a placater.  The usual unprincipled Clintons are at it again!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>She is brutal.  What a placater.  The usual unprincipled Clintons are at it again!</p>
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		<title>By: PR</title>
		<link>http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/clinton-calls-for-dc-voting-rights/#comment-512885</link>
		<dc:creator>PR</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:39:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>When Republicans use faith to gain favor, they are exploiting God by using him to justify their agenda to gain favor with the people in society. They think that by &quot;enlightening&quot; humanity about what they stand for speaks well of them. I would not use faith or God in this way and neither should the spineless Republican Party. You cannot speak out of two sides of your mouth by promoting the goodness of God but neglecting the needs of humanity while working to keep the richest people on a pedestal giving them more than they need.

Insurance is one area that the Republicans have promoted corporations that allows them to make huge profits off the health of people. Insurance to provide health care to humanity should not be on the stock market. This action has greatly increased insurance premiums. Insurance companies will not agree to losses. If their profit margins are threatened by any reduction, they simply raise premiums and take away benefits. I have attended meetings at insurance companies that consistently have a theme to continue huge increases in a specific timeline. 

You can thank President Reagan; he had the idea to use stock markets to offset the cost of Medicare that did not work out. Instead, insurance companies developed stock markets on health insurance to make huge profits in the stock market and fatten the pockets of their CEOs. This should be a crime!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When Republicans use faith to gain favor, they are exploiting God by using him to justify their agenda to gain favor with the people in society. They think that by "enlightening" humanity about what they stand for speaks well of them. I would not use faith or God in this way and neither should the spineless Republican Party. You cannot speak out of two sides of your mouth by promoting the goodness of God but neglecting the needs of humanity while working to keep the richest people on a pedestal giving them more than they need.</p>
<p>Insurance is one area that the Republicans have promoted corporations that allows them to make huge profits off the health of people. Insurance to provide health care to humanity should not be on the stock market. This action has greatly increased insurance premiums. Insurance companies will not agree to losses. If their profit margins are threatened by any reduction, they simply raise premiums and take away benefits. I have attended meetings at insurance companies that consistently have a theme to continue huge increases in a specific timeline. </p>
<p>You can thank President Reagan; he had the idea to use stock markets to offset the cost of Medicare that did not work out. Instead, insurance companies developed stock markets on health insurance to make huge profits in the stock market and fatten the pockets of their CEOs. This should be a crime!</p>
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		<title>By: Mike C</title>
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		<dc:creator>Mike C</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:38:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>The Hillary Hatred is really something.  

Watch the debates, listen to the speeches....

Hillary knows what she is talking about.
Obama repeats what she says.   

Hillary has exact details to what she plans
Obama flounders in his attempt to answer

Anyone can stand up and repeat CHANGE, CHANGE, CHANGE - Don&#039;t be blinded by smoke and mirrors and see that Obama is NOT the right man at the right time. We were stupid enough to vote for Bush...don&#039;t make the same mistake and be blinded by someone who can preach and say a couple of words that make him sound like he knows what he is talking about.  Listen to what they are both saying.....then tell me who makes sense...then tell me who has ideas that are of substance and not just a man holding a mic - screaming for you to believe in CHANGE&gt;  I dont know about you but how can I vote for Obama  when he has yet to explain what the changes he will be making are.  He talks about experience and without contest Clinton has more.  

Watch the debates, Listen to what they are saying.......He isn&#039;t saying much!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Hillary Hatred is really something.  </p>
<p>Watch the debates, listen to the speeches....</p>
<p>Hillary knows what she is talking about.<br />
Obama repeats what she says.   </p>
<p>Hillary has exact details to what she plans<br />
Obama flounders in his attempt to answer</p>
<p>Anyone can stand up and repeat CHANGE, CHANGE, CHANGE &#8211; Don't be blinded by smoke and mirrors and see that Obama is NOT the right man at the right time. We were stupid enough to vote for Bush...don't make the same mistake and be blinded by someone who can preach and say a couple of words that make him sound like he knows what he is talking about.  Listen to what they are both saying.....then tell me who makes sense...then tell me who has ideas that are of substance and not just a man holding a mic &#8211; screaming for you to believe in CHANGE&gt;  I dont know about you but how can I vote for Obama  when he has yet to explain what the changes he will be making are.  He talks about experience and without contest Clinton has more.  </p>
<p>Watch the debates, Listen to what they are saying.......He isn't saying much!</p>
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		<title>By: IndependentTurnedObamite</title>
		<link>http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/clinton-calls-for-dc-voting-rights/#comment-512874</link>
		<dc:creator>IndependentTurnedObamite</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:38:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Anthony - And you can always say who Hillary supporters are because they use(I mean, literally) the same tactics again and again and again and again

experience,experience,experience......... (IN WHAT NOW?!)

oh, here you go...

whine, whine, whine,whine,whine

wait a minute...

cry,cry,cry,cry,cry</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Anthony &#8211; And you can always say who Hillary supporters are because they use(I mean, literally) the same tactics again and again and again and again</p>
<p>experience,experience,experience......... (IN WHAT NOW?!)</p>
<p>oh, here you go...</p>
<p>whine, whine, whine,whine,whine</p>
<p>wait a minute...</p>
<p>cry,cry,cry,cry,cry</p>
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		<title>By: Peace</title>
		<link>http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/clinton-calls-for-dc-voting-rights/#comment-512868</link>
		<dc:creator>Peace</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:37:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Now I can see why less educated people are voting for Hillary.  She is smart. It needs  brain storming to ponder what she says.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Now I can see why less educated people are voting for Hillary.  She is smart. It needs  brain storming to ponder what she says.</p>
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		<title>By: Democrat for Big Mac</title>
		<link>http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/clinton-calls-for-dc-voting-rights/#comment-512867</link>
		<dc:creator>Democrat for Big Mac</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:37:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>OBAMA is nothing but a air filled balloon being hyped up by the media. Come fall it will just burst in front of mua&#039;s Big Mac. 
I&#039;m a democrat and I will vote for MAC if God forbids Obama is our party&#039;s candidate.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>OBAMA is nothing but a air filled balloon being hyped up by the media. Come fall it will just burst in front of mua's Big Mac.<br />
I'm a democrat and I will vote for MAC if God forbids Obama is our party's candidate.</p>
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