Comments on: Obama beats two Clintons in one day http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/obama-beats-two-clintons-in-one-day-2/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: smart grrl in ls mo http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/obama-beats-two-clintons-in-one-day-2/#comment-513520 smart grrl in ls mo Mon, 11 Feb 2008 19:29:46 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/obama-beats-two-clintons-in-one-day-2/#comment-513520 OBAMA is more interested in looking at pictures of HIMSELF OBAMA is more interested in looking at pictures of HIMSELF

]]> By: Bea, Hoboken, NJ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/obama-beats-two-clintons-in-one-day-2/#comment-512784 Bea, Hoboken, NJ Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:28:39 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/obama-beats-two-clintons-in-one-day-2/#comment-512784 I seem to have garnered a lot of responses to my post. Well, I stand by what I said earlier. I don't think that a man who was in the state senate just 3 years ago is fit to be president. I wouldn't have minded voting for him if he had paid his dues and had gravitas, but not now. I may be in the minority, but Obama does not inspire me. I see a man who has risen by his sheer charisma and ability as a speaker. To me he is more fluff than substance and I will not vote for him if he's at the top of the ticket, regardless of who he picks as VP (unless it's Hillary). I seem to have garnered a lot of responses to my post. Well, I stand by what I said earlier. I don't think that a man who was in the state senate just 3 years ago is fit to be president. I wouldn't have minded voting for him if he had paid his dues and had gravitas, but not now.

I may be in the minority, but Obama does not inspire me. I see a man who has risen by his sheer charisma and ability as a speaker. To me he is more fluff than substance and I will not vote for him if he's at the top of the ticket, regardless of who he picks as VP (unless it's Hillary).

]]> By: Kathryn Irby - Metairie, LA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/obama-beats-two-clintons-in-one-day-2/#comment-512779 Kathryn Irby - Metairie, LA Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:27:56 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/obama-beats-two-clintons-in-one-day-2/#comment-512779 Barack Obama possesses the stuff of greatness. He is a true intellectual; there is no doubt about that! He has a tremendous amount of promise within the political arena awaiting his future!!! Kathryn Irby Metairie, LA Barack Obama possesses the stuff of greatness. He is a true intellectual; there is no doubt about that! He has a tremendous amount of promise within the political arena awaiting his future!!!

Kathryn Irby
Metairie, LA

]]> By: sam http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/obama-beats-two-clintons-in-one-day-2/#comment-512756 sam Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:25:34 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/obama-beats-two-clintons-in-one-day-2/#comment-512756 ABC = Anything But Clinton. She belongs to history and the future is Obama! Yes we can!!! sam ABC = Anything But Clinton. She belongs to history and the future is Obama!

Yes we can!!!
sam

]]> By: RuthieM http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/obama-beats-two-clintons-in-one-day-2/#comment-512748 RuthieM Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:23:40 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/obama-beats-two-clintons-in-one-day-2/#comment-512748 Now that's what I call Barack 'N Roll!! Now that's what I call Barack 'N Roll!!

]]> By: Perry http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/obama-beats-two-clintons-in-one-day-2/#comment-512730 Perry Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:22:56 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/obama-beats-two-clintons-in-one-day-2/#comment-512730 Hillary is always taking about her experience and what she can do for the economy. Hillary cannot even run her own campaign. She has a husband that's out of control and her campaign funding is down and her staff members are being fired. This is the person that we want to run the White House???This is the most experienced???????? The same person that voted for the war. What are we doing people. I am ready for Obama!!!!He makes smart decision day ONE! Hillary is always taking about her experience and what she can do for the economy. Hillary cannot even run her own campaign. She has a husband that's out of control and her campaign funding is down and her staff members are being fired. This is the person that we want to run the White House???This is the most experienced???????? The same person that voted for the war. What are we doing people. I am ready for Obama!!!!He makes smart decision day ONE!

]]> By: Mary http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/obama-beats-two-clintons-in-one-day-2/#comment-512610 Mary Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:08:02 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/obama-beats-two-clintons-in-one-day-2/#comment-512610 Quote Margaret Thatcher "In politics if you want anything said, ask a man. If you want anything done, ask a woman." GO HILLARY '08 Quote Margaret Thatcher

"In politics if you want anything said, ask a man. If you want anything done, ask a woman."

GO HILLARY '08

]]> By: Eric - Chicago, IL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/obama-beats-two-clintons-in-one-day-2/#comment-512511 Eric - Chicago, IL Mon, 11 Feb 2008 17:57:45 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/obama-beats-two-clintons-in-one-day-2/#comment-512511 KW, Have you even been watching the polls lately? They may not be the "be all, end all" authority on who will vote for who, but I'd value a scientific poll percentage over the suspicions of some schmuck on the internet. Obama clearly wins over mccain, where Clinton does not. Also, you are a racist... I'm white, and even I can see that about you. KW, Have you even been watching the polls lately? They may not be the "be all, end all" authority on who will vote for who, but I'd value a scientific poll percentage over the suspicions of some schmuck on the internet. Obama clearly wins over mccain, where Clinton does not.

Also, you are a racist... I'm white, and even I can see that about you.

]]> By: Awaiting Moderation http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/obama-beats-two-clintons-in-one-day-2/#comment-512495 Awaiting Moderation Mon, 11 Feb 2008 17:56:21 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/obama-beats-two-clintons-in-one-day-2/#comment-512495 "Never little o" is pretty clearly a reader of NYT online, since their comment (above) is clearly cut and pasted out of Paul Krugman's column. It's the one that contains the statement, "most of the venom I see is coming from supporters of Mr. Obama, who want their hero or nobody." That said, I recommend anyone interested in the Democratic primary fight go to the Times website and read that Krugman column. As usual, he has some good and thoughtful remarks (beginning with the point that either Democratic candidate would be a very good choice). Please, let's tone down the bitterness and smear tactics! My own primary concern is foreign policy and America's standing in the world, and on that score I think Hillary would make a good candidate because she has done hard work learning the ropes and building contacts during her years in the Senate. On the other hand, the election of a President Obama would be the clearest way to signal to the rest of the world that we have put the Bush years behind us. If Obama is the Dem. candidate, I have my own idea about who would be a good running mate, to give the ticket the foreign-policy "gravitas" it will need... but I'll keep my mouth shut on that, for now. "Never little o" is pretty clearly a reader of NYT online, since their comment (above) is clearly cut and pasted out of Paul Krugman's column. It's the one that contains the statement, "most of the venom I see is coming from supporters of Mr. Obama, who want their hero or nobody."

That said, I recommend anyone interested in the Democratic primary fight go to the Times website and read that Krugman column. As usual, he has some good and thoughtful remarks (beginning with the point that either Democratic candidate would be a very good choice).

Please, let's tone down the bitterness and smear tactics! My own primary concern is foreign policy and America's standing in the world, and on that score I think Hillary would make a good candidate because she has done hard work learning the ropes and building contacts during her years in the Senate. On the other hand, the election of a President Obama would be the clearest way to signal to the rest of the world that we have put the Bush years behind us.

If Obama is the Dem. candidate, I have my own idea about who would be a good running mate, to give the ticket the foreign-policy "gravitas" it will need... but I'll keep my mouth shut on that, for now.

]]> By: KW http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/obama-beats-two-clintons-in-one-day-2/#comment-512072 KW Mon, 11 Feb 2008 17:08:40 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/obama-beats-two-clintons-in-one-day-2/#comment-512072 I can't help wondering the same thing that poster DI made above because I don't think America is ready for a woman or a black and they will do whatever to keep things the way it always has been. I don't care what the polls say....I think Clinton is more feared as having the ability to change history so their strategy is to vote for Obama knowing that he will have even less chance of beating McCain. I can't help wondering the same thing that poster DI made above because I don't think America is ready for a woman or a black and they will do whatever to keep things the way it always has been. I don't care what the polls say....I think Clinton is more feared as having the ability to change history so their strategy is to vote for Obama knowing that he will have even less chance of beating McCain.

]]> By: Rich - Illinois http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/obama-beats-two-clintons-in-one-day-2/#comment-512062 Rich - Illinois Mon, 11 Feb 2008 17:08:08 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/obama-beats-two-clintons-in-one-day-2/#comment-512062 Always a fine speech-maker and a good man...exactly what we were told about Bush...no more guessing! Sen. Obama can gather all the Potomic states he wants...here come Ohio and Texas. Then again, we may be witnessing again the Democratic Party snatching victory from the jaws of defeat... Always a fine speech-maker and a good man...exactly what we were told about Bush...no more guessing! Sen. Obama can gather all the Potomic states he wants...here come Ohio and Texas. Then again, we may be witnessing again the Democratic Party snatching victory from the jaws of defeat...

]]> By: Jim http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/obama-beats-two-clintons-in-one-day-2/#comment-511858 Jim Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:50:29 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/obama-beats-two-clintons-in-one-day-2/#comment-511858 Obama has been beating two Clintons for weeks now... and he will continue too. I have nothing against Bill or Hillary, but Obama is the type of inspiring leader this country needs. When Bill was in office, this country became more divided then ever before. If Hillary wins why would anyone think it would get better? Ans for all of these people who say Obama hasn;t done anything, check your facts. He had many accomplishments in the Illinois legislature. And as far as experience goes, he has more time serving as an elected official then Hillary (first lady is not an elected postion). Obama has been beating two Clintons for weeks now... and he will continue too. I have nothing against Bill or Hillary, but Obama is the type of inspiring leader this country needs. When Bill was in office, this country became more divided then ever before. If Hillary wins why would anyone think it would get better? Ans for all of these people who say Obama hasn;t done anything, check your facts. He had many accomplishments in the Illinois legislature. And as far as experience goes, he has more time serving as an elected official then Hillary (first lady is not an elected postion).

]]> By: Renee Las Vegas NV http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/obama-beats-two-clintons-in-one-day-2/#comment-511852 Renee Las Vegas NV Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:50:10 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/obama-beats-two-clintons-in-one-day-2/#comment-511852 I'm an educated voter !!!! I'm for Obama, but if Hillary wins I will support her without a doubt!!!!!!!!!! Why????????? Because I'm a Democrat !!!!!!!!!!!!!' "If you Don't Stand for Something You'll Fall For Anything!!!!!!!!!" I'm an educated voter !!!! I'm for Obama, but if Hillary wins I will support her without a doubt!!!!!!!!!!
Why????????? Because I'm a Democrat !!!!!!!!!!!!!'
"If you Don't Stand for Something You'll Fall For Anything!!!!!!!!!"

]]> By: Jon http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/obama-beats-two-clintons-in-one-day-2/#comment-511841 Jon Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:48:52 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/obama-beats-two-clintons-in-one-day-2/#comment-511841 Bea, so you are saying if Barack's VP were say one of the following … Janet Napolitano Kathleen Sebelius. Joe Biden Chris Dodd Evan Bayh Ted Strickland Wesley Clark you would not vote? Is it the Hillary-way or the highway? Bea, so you are saying if Barack's VP were say one of the following …

Janet Napolitano
Kathleen Sebelius.
Joe Biden
Chris Dodd
Evan Bayh
Ted Strickland
Wesley Clark

you would not vote?

Is it the Hillary-way or the highway?

]]> By: HP Boston http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/obama-beats-two-clintons-in-one-day-2/#comment-511839 HP Boston Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:48:37 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/obama-beats-two-clintons-in-one-day-2/#comment-511839 When OBAMA talks about CHANGE I want to know, "What the heck does that look like?" When OBAMA talks about CHANGE I want to know, "What the heck does that look like?"

]]> By: Sam, AZ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/obama-beats-two-clintons-in-one-day-2/#comment-511833 Sam, AZ Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:48:06 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/obama-beats-two-clintons-in-one-day-2/#comment-511833 I'm independent and I'll vote for Obama over McCain but will vote for McCain over Billary. Go Obama! I'm independent and I'll vote for Obama over McCain but will vote for McCain over Billary. Go Obama!

]]> By: JH http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/obama-beats-two-clintons-in-one-day-2/#comment-511818 JH Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:46:06 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/obama-beats-two-clintons-in-one-day-2/#comment-511818 Manuel, yes you got it. I never fell for empty words, I can tell who is genuine and who is not. Obama will say what he thinks people want to hear, not what he really thinks, wants to do. He just wants to be a president no matter what. It is very egoistic approach on his side. All what he promises will be gone if he will be elected -what then his followers will do? The change is not in words - as he does all the time. It is in acts. People= some people will always make nasty comments no matter what person they choose to not to like does. So, let's do not listen to them Their words do not mean anything. Hillary! Manuel, yes you got it.
I never fell for empty words, I can tell who is genuine and who is not.
Obama will say what he thinks people want to hear, not what he really thinks, wants to do. He just wants to be a president no matter what. It is very egoistic approach on his side. All what he promises will be gone if he will be elected -what then his followers will do?
The change is not in words – as he does all the time. It is in acts. People= some people will always make nasty comments no matter what person they choose to not to like does.
So, let's do not listen to them Their words do not mean anything.
Hillary!

]]> By: Michael http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/obama-beats-two-clintons-in-one-day-2/#comment-511815 Michael Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:45:56 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/obama-beats-two-clintons-in-one-day-2/#comment-511815 Does Obama support our troops. He has no problem letting everyone know he was not for the war from the very beginning but I have not heard much if he supports the men and women who are fighting in Iraq. Look there are so many who support the war and many who disapprove of it. The men and women that are in our military need a President that supports them not some clown that is just going to keep reminding us that he was not for the war. Enough we went to war and lost so many lives. Support the men and women don't focus on the past Obama. Does Obama support our troops. He has no problem letting everyone know he was not for the war from the very beginning but I have not heard much if he supports the men and women who are fighting in Iraq.
Look there are so many who support the war and many who disapprove of it. The men and women that are in our military need a President that supports them not some clown that is just going to keep reminding us that he was not for the war. Enough we went to war and lost so many lives. Support the men and women don't focus on the past Obama.

]]> By: Peter K http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/obama-beats-two-clintons-in-one-day-2/#comment-511808 Peter K Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:45:08 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/obama-beats-two-clintons-in-one-day-2/#comment-511808 Nancy, Clinton has already explained how she will fund her health care plan during her last debate. I notice that a lot of Obama's supporters (especially the youth voters) don't know all the facts and that really saddens me. I am concerned the future of our country. Please vote for Hillary!! Nancy, Clinton has already explained how she will fund her health care plan during her last debate. I notice that a lot of Obama's supporters (especially the youth voters) don't know all the facts and that really saddens me. I am concerned the future of our country. Please vote for Hillary!!

]]> By: Joe http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/obama-beats-two-clintons-in-one-day-2/#comment-511765 Joe Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:42:19 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/obama-beats-two-clintons-in-one-day-2/#comment-511765 Bill and Hillary are the past. Obama is the future. Can you imagine looking at Hillary in Pant suits and Bill waving that old crooked finger for the next eight years. Bill and Hillary are the past. Obama is the future. Can you imagine looking at Hillary in Pant suits and Bill waving that old crooked finger for the next eight years.

]]> By: Never little o http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/obama-beats-two-clintons-in-one-day-2/#comment-511730 Never little o Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:39:34 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/obama-beats-two-clintons-in-one-day-2/#comment-511730 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. 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.

]]> By: Jay http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/obama-beats-two-clintons-in-one-day-2/#comment-511714 Jay Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:37:58 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/obama-beats-two-clintons-in-one-day-2/#comment-511714 I've been reading these boards for a while now and Jim's point is a question I've always wondered. During debates and speeches, the candidates have maybe 45 seconds to make points. That isn't enough time to properly detail any candidate's plans or stances on anything. At this point, every single plan Obama has been questioned about has been detailed and published. His message of hope isn't a shady motivational speech - it's a rallying cry to the voters, and it's been working. You can read what every candidate stands for, what they have done and what they say they will do. None of this is secret. Claiming Obama only makes speeches and doesn't have any solid plans is based on your own decision to not educate yourselves about the candidates. Additionally, is it so bad having a president that can inspire the people of the nation? Is it a bad thing that he comes off as a good guy? You're not just electing a set of policies or a set of opinions on wedge issues. You're electing a person. A person that will have to walk into a room with other leaders and leave with positive results. A person that has to convince partisan leaders to vote against their own self-interests on occasion for the good of the entire nation. The world doesn't hate George Bush just because of his policies. The world hates him because of his arrogance, his stubbornness and his ability to disregard the needs of those that oppose him. When you're the leader of a nation, personality counts too. I've been reading these boards for a while now and Jim's point is a question I've always wondered. During debates and speeches, the candidates have maybe 45 seconds to make points. That isn't enough time to properly detail any candidate's plans or stances on anything. At this point, every single plan Obama has been questioned about has been detailed and published. His message of hope isn't a shady motivational speech – it's a rallying cry to the voters, and it's been working.

You can read what every candidate stands for, what they have done and what they say they will do. None of this is secret. Claiming Obama only makes speeches and doesn't have any solid plans is based on your own decision to not educate yourselves about the candidates.

Additionally, is it so bad having a president that can inspire the people of the nation? Is it a bad thing that he comes off as a good guy? You're not just electing a set of policies or a set of opinions on wedge issues. You're electing a person.

A person that will have to walk into a room with other leaders and leave with positive results. A person that has to convince partisan leaders to vote against their own self-interests on occasion for the good of the entire nation. The world doesn't hate George Bush just because of his policies. The world hates him because of his arrogance, his stubbornness and his ability to disregard the needs of those that oppose him. When you're the leader of a nation, personality counts too.

]]> By: Nancy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/obama-beats-two-clintons-in-one-day-2/#comment-511713 Nancy Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:37:41 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/obama-beats-two-clintons-in-one-day-2/#comment-511713 Tell me, Annamica, how will Hillary subsidize free healthcare for all? Obama says he will lower healthcare costs for all - a more formidable goal. Let's start there! I am not adamantly against Hillary, however, I don't believe free healthcare can yet be achieved BUT I do believe, we can change the healthcare system and make it affordable. I'm self-employed - believe me - I want to change the healthcare system. Re: McCain - you are right on saying he will be another Bush. I continue to be amazed at those who still support our mission in Iraq. When McCain talks about victory I want to know, "What the heck does that look like?" Tell me, Annamica, how will Hillary subsidize free healthcare for all? Obama says he will lower healthcare costs for all – a more formidable goal. Let's start there!
I am not adamantly against Hillary, however, I don't believe free healthcare can yet be achieved BUT I do believe, we can change the healthcare system and make it affordable. I'm self-employed – believe me – I want to change the healthcare system.
Re: McCain – you are right on saying he will be another Bush. I continue to be amazed at those who still support our mission in Iraq. When McCain talks about victory I want to know, "What the heck does that look like?"

]]> By: Peter K http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/obama-beats-two-clintons-in-one-day-2/#comment-511688 Peter K Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:35:32 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/obama-beats-two-clintons-in-one-day-2/#comment-511688 What's with the Obama supporters? Their constant vicious attacks on Hillary demonstrate that they are obnoxious and no sportsmanship. I can't believe they claim that the Obama supporters are more educated. I suppose there must be something missing in our educational system. Please be civil and show some respect to each other. The candidates are sacrificing their time and efforts to run for the highest position in this country and in their own belief that they are going to bring this country forward. Each of the candidates deserve our respect, not insulting words or attacks. We are all Americans and Obama's speech keeps talking about unity and I have serious doubt if he has the ability to make it happen. What's with the Obama supporters? Their constant vicious attacks on Hillary demonstrate that they are obnoxious and no sportsmanship. I can't believe they claim that the Obama supporters are more educated. I suppose there must be something missing in our educational system. Please be civil and show some respect to each other. The candidates are sacrificing their time and efforts to run for the highest position in this country and in their own belief that they are going to bring this country forward. Each of the candidates deserve our respect, not insulting words or attacks. We are all Americans and Obama's speech keeps talking about unity and I have serious doubt if he has the ability to make it happen.

]]> By: tima http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/obama-beats-two-clintons-in-one-day-2/#comment-511677 tima Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:34:13 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/obama-beats-two-clintons-in-one-day-2/#comment-511677 Wow, I wish I had a weekend like Obama had this weekend. He sweeps the state voting and the Virgin Islands and wins a Grammy! Wow, I wish I had a weekend like Obama had this weekend. He sweeps the state voting and the Virgin Islands and wins a Grammy!

]]> By: Dee http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/obama-beats-two-clintons-in-one-day-2/#comment-511665 Dee Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:33:15 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/obama-beats-two-clintons-in-one-day-2/#comment-511665 Bea, I gues you will have to stay home and not vote Obama "08 Bea, I gues you will have to stay home and not vote

Obama "08

]]> By: Dylan the California Liberal http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/obama-beats-two-clintons-in-one-day-2/#comment-511643 Dylan the California Liberal Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:31:15 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/obama-beats-two-clintons-in-one-day-2/#comment-511643 Geez... the Hillary bakcers who post on CNN sometimes sound like a bunch of bitter children. The "CNN is biased towards Obama!" arguments are tired and, frankly, dumb. They sound like Republicans lashing out against "liberal media bias." The "no substance; no specifics" comments are pretty maddening as well. Apparently these people haven't watched a debate, gone to his website, read his book, or basically done any research on him whatsoever. Understand that Obama has an appeal that transcends race and politics. He motivates, he unites, he makes people want to be better Americans - as opposed to being ashamed Americans. That is why he has garnered such a huge following among Democrats, Independents and even many Republicans, and now seems to have the upper hand. Hillary does not have this appeal. While her divisiveness is only partly her own fault, it will nonetheless tear this party and, in turn, this country apart - again. Obama is criticized time and again by the Hillary campaign and her supporters for being a "newcomer." I think they are finally beginning to realize that that is EXACTLY what this country wants right now. Geez... the Hillary bakcers who post on CNN sometimes sound like a bunch of bitter children. The "CNN is biased towards Obama!" arguments are tired and, frankly, dumb. They sound like Republicans lashing out against "liberal media bias."

The "no substance; no specifics" comments are pretty maddening as well. Apparently these people haven't watched a debate, gone to his website, read his book, or basically done any research on him whatsoever.

Understand that Obama has an appeal that transcends race and politics. He motivates, he unites, he makes people want to be better Americans – as opposed to being ashamed Americans. That is why he has garnered such a huge following among Democrats, Independents and even many Republicans, and now seems to have the upper hand. Hillary does not have this appeal. While her divisiveness is only partly her own fault, it will nonetheless tear this party and, in turn, this country apart – again.

Obama is criticized time and again by the Hillary campaign and her supporters for being a "newcomer." I think they are finally beginning to realize that that is EXACTLY what this country wants right now.

]]> By: Annamica, OH http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/obama-beats-two-clintons-in-one-day-2/#comment-511603 Annamica, OH Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:27:17 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/obama-beats-two-clintons-in-one-day-2/#comment-511603 In response to Jim, we want substance, not motivating speechs that belong to a Church pulpit or a High School Stadium before the homecoming game. Details are necessary and any educated person realizes that. It's like me running for president and saying, "Oh, I will give ___ million free healthcare." But um, how does one go about doing that? He is just making statements people want to hear, to get them pepped up, but we all know its the actual work and planning that matters. Also, for those who don't vote for Obama in November if he is the nominee, would you honestly want a war-monger who is going to put the US even more backward than Bush has done? 4 years ago I didn't think that was possible, but with McCain's speeches about 100 years + in Iraq, threats against Iran, and claiming nothing is wrong with economy is pure madness. I'd so much rather have Obama as president, than take the risks involved with McCain. Clinton/Obama 08 In response to Jim, we want substance, not motivating speechs that belong to a Church pulpit or a High School Stadium before the homecoming game. Details are necessary and any educated person realizes that. It's like me running for president and saying, "Oh, I will give ___ million free healthcare." But um, how does one go about doing that? He is just making statements people want to hear, to get them pepped up, but we all know its the actual work and planning that matters.

Also, for those who don't vote for Obama in November if he is the nominee, would you honestly want a war-monger who is going to put the US even more backward than Bush has done? 4 years ago I didn't think that was possible, but with McCain's speeches about 100 years + in Iraq, threats against Iran, and claiming nothing is wrong with economy is pure madness. I'd so much rather have Obama as president, than take the risks involved with McCain.

Clinton/Obama 08

]]> By: Beto http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/obama-beats-two-clintons-in-one-day-2/#comment-511597 Beto Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:26:35 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/obama-beats-two-clintons-in-one-day-2/#comment-511597 My concern is that people are so desperate for change that they would vote for the candidate that least reminds them of Washington - in this case Obama. Speedy Gonzales would win if Obama was not running. My concern is that people are so desperate for change that they would vote for the candidate that least reminds them of Washington – in this case Obama. Speedy Gonzales would win if Obama was not running.

]]> By: Di http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/obama-beats-two-clintons-in-one-day-2/#comment-511586 Di Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:25:58 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/obama-beats-two-clintons-in-one-day-2/#comment-511586 Republicans are putting him in...because the Republican know they can beat Obama!!! Republicans are putting him in...because the Republican know they can beat Obama!!!

]]> By: Darth Vadik, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/obama-beats-two-clintons-in-one-day-2/#comment-511570 Darth Vadik, CA Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:24:47 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/obama-beats-two-clintons-in-one-day-2/#comment-511570 If this guy can whoop the Clintons, the Republicans are in real trouble. Obama is a buzsaw. Go Obama If this guy can whoop the Clintons, the Republicans are in real trouble.

Obama is a buzsaw.

Go Obama

]]> By: Beto http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/obama-beats-two-clintons-in-one-day-2/#comment-511547 Beto Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:22:42 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/obama-beats-two-clintons-in-one-day-2/#comment-511547 My only concern with Obama is that after millions of words, millions of dollars, and so forth, I will do not know his official record in the Illnois Legislature and US Senate. Once I do, I may vote for him or perhaps for Hilliary. Does anyone know? My only concern with Obama is that after millions of words, millions of dollars, and so forth, I will do not know his official record in the Illnois Legislature and US Senate. Once I do, I may vote for him or perhaps for Hilliary.

Does anyone know?

]]> By: KW http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/obama-beats-two-clintons-in-one-day-2/#comment-511545 KW Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:22:37 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/obama-beats-two-clintons-in-one-day-2/#comment-511545 Obama Needs To Learn To Crawl Before He Walks. He would make a good Vice President but I would not be comfortable with him being President yet. I mean honestly, Where did he come from? How many people have even heard of him before this year? Sure, he seems like a good man and he is a good speaker but a Good speaker does not guarantee a good president. Judge a man by what he does...not by what he says. He is the unknown, the two birds in the bush. At least with Clinton we know what we have...EXPERIENCE. This Democratic election has become nothing more than a Popularity Contest fueled by nothing more than Race, Gender and Age Biases. Obama Needs To Learn To Crawl Before He Walks.

He would make a good Vice President but I would not be comfortable with him being President yet. I mean honestly, Where did he come from? How many people have even heard of him before this year? Sure, he seems like a good man and he is a good speaker but a Good speaker does not guarantee a good president. Judge a man by what he does...not by what he says.
He is the unknown, the two birds in the bush. At least with Clinton we know what we have...EXPERIENCE.

This Democratic election has become nothing more than a Popularity Contest fueled by nothing more than Race, Gender and Age Biases.

]]> By: Kevin http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/obama-beats-two-clintons-in-one-day-2/#comment-511534 Kevin Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:21:51 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/obama-beats-two-clintons-in-one-day-2/#comment-511534 I'm writing from the UK and watch CNN all the time. It seems to me that even when Hillary Clinton wins states or delegates your analysts seem to put her down and keep hyping Obama even though Clinton is still ahead in the delegate stakes. I'm writing from the UK and watch CNN all the time. It seems to me that even when Hillary Clinton wins states or delegates your analysts seem to put her down and keep hyping Obama even though Clinton is still ahead in the delegate stakes.

]]> By: Bob http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/obama-beats-two-clintons-in-one-day-2/#comment-511533 Bob Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:21:37 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/obama-beats-two-clintons-in-one-day-2/#comment-511533 Where are the clouds? The comments today confirm the widely held thought about the CNN bias. Does any Republican (other than myself) read CNN reader comments? Where are the clouds? The comments today confirm the widely held thought about the CNN bias. Does any Republican (other than myself) read CNN reader comments?

]]> By: Awaiting Moderation http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/obama-beats-two-clintons-in-one-day-2/#comment-511531 Awaiting Moderation Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:21:15 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/obama-beats-two-clintons-in-one-day-2/#comment-511531 I and several other readers made comments on this Ticker entry before 6:00 this morning; but those comments are no longer visible or accessible because the web page handlers for some reason changed the URL and the article is no longer there in its original form. Is there any way to resurrect comments that disappeared in this way and add them to the ongoing thread? It is very frustrating to be closed out of the debate like this. I and several other readers made comments on this Ticker entry before 6:00 this morning; but those comments are no longer visible or accessible because the web page handlers for some reason changed the URL and the article is no longer there in its original form. Is there any way to resurrect comments that disappeared in this way and add them to the ongoing thread? It is very frustrating to be closed out of the debate like this.

]]> By: NC Independent http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/obama-beats-two-clintons-in-one-day-2/#comment-511530 NC Independent Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:21:13 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/obama-beats-two-clintons-in-one-day-2/#comment-511530 Can you smell that? Yep, the sweet smell of desperation.....supporters blaming the media, the firing of a campaign manger, even some ridiculous accusation of Obama having "skeletons".....yep, that's desperation. Obama and supporters.....let's stay above this. Many people will always be scared of change. They will never back a movement because they would rather stand still. There has never been anything false about hope....and right now, something amazing is happening. Optimism, hope, belief are winning out over fear of change and the status-quo This is American politics, right? OBAMA 08 Can you smell that? Yep, the sweet smell of desperation.....supporters blaming the media, the firing of a campaign manger, even some ridiculous accusation of Obama having "skeletons".....yep, that's desperation.

Obama and supporters.....let's stay above this. Many people will always be scared of change. They will never back a movement because they would rather stand still. There has never been anything false about hope....and right now, something amazing is happening.

Optimism, hope, belief are winning out over fear of change and the status-quo

This is American politics, right?

OBAMA 08

]]> By: Max Power, Springfeild http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/obama-beats-two-clintons-in-one-day-2/#comment-511510 Max Power, Springfeild Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:20:01 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/obama-beats-two-clintons-in-one-day-2/#comment-511510 Don't be an idiot Bea! President Washington wasn't ever a state senator and he's on the dollar bill. Don't be an idiot Bea! President Washington wasn't ever a state senator and he's on the dollar bill.

]]> By: Jim http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/obama-beats-two-clintons-in-one-day-2/#comment-511475 Jim Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:17:18 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/obama-beats-two-clintons-in-one-day-2/#comment-511475 Why do all the Clinton supporters ask for specifics? Do they not pay attention to Obama's speeches? Are they just too lazy to go look up all of the SPECIFIC policies Sen. Obama has laid out when it comes to health care, the war in Iraq, helping Americans with disabilities? He's talked about more pay for teachers, about rolling back No Child Left Behind. He's talked about empowering Americans with disabilities by providing them economic subsidies for going to college. He wants to give them more and higher quality training in high school and below. He wants to get our troops out of Iraq, but wisely he won't give a timeline because he wants to be careful and not careless with it. Personally, Sen. Clinton saying the troops will be out in 60 days is VERY dangerous and if not true, is an immediate slap in the face to the voting public. Sen. Obama has said he would negotiate with any and ALL foreign leaders and not dismiss and ignore them, which internationally currently leads to the idea of U.S. arrogance. Oh, and in terms of health care, he has a complex plan that WILL lower costs for all Americans and give them the incentive to purchase health insurance. Thus making it AVAILABLE to everyone. He has also stated he will not mandate it, because if it's affordable and you still don't want it, he doesn;'t want to start taking portions of your salary, which would happen under Sen. Clinton's plan. His plan calls for the Congressional health plan to become available to all Americans. Do you Clinton supporters want Sen. Obama to spend 2 hours at a rally detailing his health care plans? That would actually be quite boring. Or as an educated voter why wouldn't you rather look them up yourself? Or, as it seems you do now, you could just take what others are telling you as fact and say he has no specific plans for this country. It's your choice. Why do all the Clinton supporters ask for specifics? Do they not pay attention to Obama's speeches? Are they just too lazy to go look up all of the SPECIFIC policies Sen. Obama has laid out when it comes to health care, the war in Iraq, helping Americans with disabilities?

He's talked about more pay for teachers, about rolling back No Child Left Behind. He's talked about empowering Americans with disabilities by providing them economic subsidies for going to college. He wants to give them more and higher quality training in high school and below. He wants to get our troops out of Iraq, but wisely he won't give a timeline because he wants to be careful and not careless with it. Personally, Sen. Clinton saying the troops will be out in 60 days is VERY dangerous and if not true, is an immediate slap in the face to the voting public.

Sen. Obama has said he would negotiate with any and ALL foreign leaders and not dismiss and ignore them, which internationally currently leads to the idea of U.S. arrogance. Oh, and in terms of health care, he has a complex plan that WILL lower costs for all Americans and give them the incentive to purchase health insurance. Thus making it AVAILABLE to everyone. He has also stated he will not mandate it, because if it's affordable and you still don't want it, he doesn;'t want to start taking portions of your salary, which would happen under Sen. Clinton's plan. His plan calls for the Congressional health plan to become available to all Americans.

Do you Clinton supporters want Sen. Obama to spend 2 hours at a rally detailing his health care plans? That would actually be quite boring. Or as an educated voter why wouldn't you rather look them up yourself? Or, as it seems you do now, you could just take what others are telling you as fact and say he has no specific plans for this country. It's your choice.

]]> By: Dias http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/obama-beats-two-clintons-in-one-day-2/#comment-511403 Dias Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:11:33 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/obama-beats-two-clintons-in-one-day-2/#comment-511403 It is so obvious that Senator OBAMA is the way of the future. The american people are to be congratulated for making a stand to change completely the way politics are done in Washington D.C. and accept this man that has been saying the same thing from the very beggining of the campaign process. Senator Obama is a true leader of all the people. Ignorant people do not know that they do not know so we can not be listening to them. This experience mambo jumbo is what has been running politics in America for as long as I can remember. WE SERIOUS NEED A CHANGE OF THE MIND SET IN WASHINGTON. OBAMA 08 It is so obvious that Senator OBAMA is the way of the future.
The american people are to be congratulated for making a stand to change completely the way politics are done in Washington D.C. and accept this man that has been saying the same thing from the very beggining of the campaign process. Senator Obama is a true leader of all the people.
Ignorant people do not know that they do not know so we can not be listening to them. This experience mambo jumbo is what has been running politics in America for as long as I can remember. WE SERIOUS NEED A CHANGE OF THE MIND SET IN WASHINGTON.

OBAMA 08

]]> By: Bea, Hoboken, NJ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/obama-beats-two-clintons-in-one-day-2/#comment-511264 Bea, Hoboken, NJ Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:00:39 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/obama-beats-two-clintons-in-one-day-2/#comment-511264 I don't think that anybody who was a state senator a mere 3 years ago should be president of the USA!!!!! If Hillary is not in the ticket in some way, shape or form, this voter is staying home in November. I will not vote for a man who may give good speeches but is short on substance. I don't think that anybody who was a state senator a mere 3 years ago should be president of the USA!!!!!

If Hillary is not in the ticket in some way, shape or form, this voter is staying home in November. I will not vote for a man who may give good speeches but is short on substance.

]]> By: Davido http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/obama-beats-two-clintons-in-one-day-2/#comment-511260 Davido Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:00:23 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/obama-beats-two-clintons-in-one-day-2/#comment-511260 It is time....time for change. Time for all of us to stand behind a man with the vision to completely transform this nation and yes, this world. Unity is not just a slogan anymore, we have the power to make it happen. We can conquer all our problems by following his message of hope and resilience. There is only one choice, now and in November. Obama. It is time....time for change. Time for all of us to stand behind a man with the vision to completely transform this nation and yes, this world. Unity is not just a slogan anymore, we have the power to make it happen. We can conquer all our problems by following his message of hope and resilience. There is only one choice, now and in November. Obama.

]]> By: Jenny http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/obama-beats-two-clintons-in-one-day-2/#comment-511258 Jenny Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:00:12 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/obama-beats-two-clintons-in-one-day-2/#comment-511258 Clinton supporters: You do realize that Barack Obama has had more time in elected office than Hillary, right? She has had more time at the national level, but he has had more time in elected office. Clinton supporters: You do realize that Barack Obama has had more time in elected office than Hillary, right? She has had more time at the national level, but he has had more time in elected office.

]]> By: the one http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/obama-beats-two-clintons-in-one-day-2/#comment-511255 the one Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:00:04 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/obama-beats-two-clintons-in-one-day-2/#comment-511255 Maggie, you obviously are misinformed and irrational. Obama got way more new donors than Hillary (even after she played the desperate card after Super Tuesday). As for Obama's experience, or allegedly lack thereof, i'd like to reming you that Bill Clinton, Tony Blair and JFK were younger than him when they ran for their respective office. As I always say, if he can give the ClintonS a run for their money, he is seasoned enough. Anyways, most of Hillary's experience is exactly what the country is trying to move away from. Maybe, she could serve as his adviser, but i'm sure her ego will get in the way of that. I find it far fetched when people try to argue that CNN is biased towards OBAMA. Come on!!! most of their political commentators are one way or another linked to the Clinton era (David Gergen...). If slowly but surely, you can feel that they're swinging his way, this is because is campaign is effective. This is pure democracy! OBAMA/EDWARDS 08 Maggie, you obviously are misinformed and irrational. Obama got way more new donors than Hillary (even after she played the desperate card after Super Tuesday). As for Obama's experience, or allegedly lack thereof, i'd like to reming you that Bill Clinton, Tony Blair and JFK were younger than him when they ran for their respective office. As I always say, if he can give the ClintonS a run for their money, he is seasoned enough.
Anyways, most of Hillary's experience is exactly what the country is trying to move away from. Maybe, she could serve as his adviser, but i'm sure her ego will get in the way of that.

I find it far fetched when people try to argue that CNN is biased towards OBAMA. Come on!!! most of their political commentators are one way or another linked to the Clinton era (David Gergen...). If slowly but surely, you can feel that they're swinging his way, this is because is campaign is effective. This is pure democracy!

OBAMA/EDWARDS 08

]]> By: mike, Austin, Tx http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/obama-beats-two-clintons-in-one-day-2/#comment-511252 mike, Austin, Tx Mon, 11 Feb 2008 15:59:54 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/obama-beats-two-clintons-in-one-day-2/#comment-511252 Carter is a good man but not a good president... lesson learnt ?? Bush is a good man but a worst president that any one can think of..... ! Did we learn a lesson again.... ? Clinton was a great president buy some may think he is not a good man... Did we learn a lesson.. ?? Remember... we do not need a good man with a hope...... ! We need a great president who deals with reality.... Change in washington is a MYTH.... Come to reality people..... Elect someone to do some work.. not to preach about HOPE.... ! Hillary may not be a great person.. but she is hard working experienced and she can get things done. Carter is a good man but not a good president... lesson learnt ??
Bush is a good man but a worst president that any one can think of..... ! Did we learn a lesson again.... ?

Clinton was a great president buy some may think he is not a good man... Did we learn a lesson.. ??

Remember... we do not need a good man with a hope...... !
We need a great president who deals with reality.... Change in washington is a MYTH.... Come to reality people..... Elect someone to do some work.. not to preach about HOPE.... ! Hillary may not be a great person.. but she is hard working experienced and she can get things done.

]]> By: TJ WILLIAMS, Los Angeles, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/obama-beats-two-clintons-in-one-day-2/#comment-511250 TJ WILLIAMS, Los Angeles, CA Mon, 11 Feb 2008 15:59:42 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/obama-beats-two-clintons-in-one-day-2/#comment-511250 My Fellow OBAMA SUPPORTERS... Please do not get ropped into trading insults with over zealous Clinton supporters. They are hurt and angry. They do not see this as an honest campaign for the Presidency. We must continue to ignore the naysayers because our work is not finished. Donate what you can , when you can. Look forward to Inauguration Day. Then look forward to rolling up your sleeves because that will only be the beginning. We have far to go. Our voices must continue to be the alarm over Washington D.C.. OBAMA '08 *Because we Americans are not afraid......of anything! My Fellow OBAMA SUPPORTERS...
Please do not get ropped into trading insults with over zealous Clinton supporters. They are hurt and angry. They do not see this as an honest campaign for the Presidency. We must continue to ignore the naysayers because our work is not finished. Donate what you can , when you can. Look forward to Inauguration Day. Then look forward to rolling up your sleeves because that will only be the beginning. We have far to go. Our voices must continue to be the alarm over Washington D.C..

OBAMA '08
*Because we Americans are not afraid......of anything!

]]> By: nccole treadway http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/obama-beats-two-clintons-in-one-day-2/#comment-511247 nccole treadway Mon, 11 Feb 2008 15:59:18 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/obama-beats-two-clintons-in-one-day-2/#comment-511247 Sorry my computor fouled up: Now the Iraqi's know they must stand up and take over because Obama won't lend them any more of our loved ones to be killed on their behalf when they seat and do nothing to bring law and order to their own country. the movement has began in Iraq to govern their oun country. At the same time the movement has began to change our country is being heard all around the world. It won't only be the Iraqi's listening. It will be the world. Obama knows we need to get back to where al quada is comeing from quickly and stop their move. Al quada is listening, too. Reaching accross ailes isn't all that needs to be done----------------we need to reach around the world. Obama is saying "let's talk about our difference's, and find some good place for us both". Clinton and Mccain it's stupid to talk to countries who won't do like WE want them to. This country is not GOD. It's about GOD"S work, and there is a big difference folks. Get off the Media's case. They know the Clintons, and the fact they do what they want, and refuse to be fair to ALL the media. So the media refuse to play fair with them. If Clintons in things will be done behind closed doors, just like Mccain. Iraqi's will have no reason to advance their gov. like they have JUST began to do. The world will see America will be the same old ,same old in foreign policy----------and no one will talk to no one-------and we'll keep going to war. so you choose! Sorry my computor fouled up: Now the Iraqi's know they must stand up and take over because Obama won't lend them any more of our loved ones to be killed on their behalf when they seat and do nothing to bring law and order to their own country. the movement has began in Iraq to govern their oun country. At the same time the movement has began to change our country is being heard all around the world. It won't only be the Iraqi's listening. It will be the world. Obama knows we need to get back to where al quada is comeing from quickly and stop their move. Al quada is listening, too. Reaching accross ailes isn't all that needs to be done------we need to reach around the world. Obama is saying "let's talk about our difference's, and find some good place for us both". Clinton and Mccain it's stupid to talk to countries who won't do like WE want them to. This country is not GOD. It's about GOD"S work, and there is a big difference folks. Get off the Media's case. They know the Clintons, and the fact they do what they want, and refuse to be fair to ALL the media. So the media refuse to play fair with them. If Clintons in things will be done behind closed doors, just like Mccain. Iraqi's will have no reason to advance their gov. like they have JUST began to do. The world will see America will be the same old ,same old in foreign policy----and no one will talk to no one---and we'll keep going to war. so you choose!

]]> By: norma http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/obama-beats-two-clintons-in-one-day-2/#comment-511232 norma Mon, 11 Feb 2008 15:58:18 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/obama-beats-two-clintons-in-one-day-2/#comment-511232 Oh my, the world has gone to _ _ _ _ in a handbasket. CNN has been fair? Well, if that is the case, then Bill O'Reilly, Ann Coulter, Colmes and Hannidy and all the others have as well. They dislike Hilary as much as CNN does. This may be the last election I will be around to vote in. I was hoping I'd be able to enjoy a few more years of great expectations, but you're making a big mistake if you don't think McCain will take Obama down - and we'll have exactly what we've had for the past 8 years. I'm on my way out - but you'll have to live with your conscience because you're barking up the wrong tree. Its no contest in my view - Hilary for me - McCain for you (errrrrrr, Obama for you, then McCain for real). Oh my, the world has gone to _ _ _ _ in a handbasket. CNN has been fair? Well, if that is the case, then Bill O'Reilly, Ann Coulter, Colmes and Hannidy and all the others have as well. They dislike Hilary as much as CNN does.

This may be the last election I will be around to vote in. I was hoping I'd be able to enjoy a few more years of great expectations, but you're making a big mistake if you don't think McCain will take Obama down – and we'll have exactly what we've had for the past 8 years. I'm on my way out – but you'll have to live with your conscience because you're barking up the wrong tree.

Its no contest in my view – Hilary for me – McCain for you (errrrrrr, Obama for you, then McCain for real).

]]> By: Richard http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/obama-beats-two-clintons-in-one-day-2/#comment-511197 Richard Mon, 11 Feb 2008 15:55:50 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/obama-beats-two-clintons-in-one-day-2/#comment-511197 It seems that most of the discussion is all about the Democrats versus Republicans... Consider the following numbers which compare the results between the primarys held 2000 and 2008. R's, 2000: 9,526,080 ~ R's, 2008: 9,531,712 D's, 2000: 7,731,127 ~ D's, 2008: 15,321,181 There are approximately 2-million less Republicans who participated in 2008. Whereas, there are almost 6-million more Democrats. Were are the "new" Democrats, new Democrats? I think not. Sure there are plent of "first-timers", but there are also independents and, yes, even Republicans who "joined" the ranks of Democrats. Is this joining permenant? Hardly so. I am one of the Republicans who voted in a Democrat caucus. With the exception of McGovern in 1972 and Kerry in 2004, I have voted Republican since Barry Goldwater in 1964. I was an endorsed Republican candidate for state legislature in 1988. I supported Senator Obama and I will vote for him if he is the Democrat's nominee. I will not vote for Senator Clinton. My problem with the Clintons is their role in fostering the growth of global monopolies in the mid-to-late 1990's. Make of this what you may... It seems that most of the discussion is all about the Democrats versus Republicans...

Consider the following numbers which compare the results between the primarys held 2000 and 2008.
R's, 2000: 9,526,080 ~ R's, 2008: 9,531,712
D's, 2000: 7,731,127 ~ D's, 2008: 15,321,181

There are approximately 2-million less Republicans who participated in 2008. Whereas, there are almost 6-million more Democrats.

Were are the "new" Democrats, new Democrats? I think not.

Sure there are plent of "first-timers", but there are also independents and, yes, even Republicans who "joined" the ranks of Democrats. Is this joining permenant? Hardly so.

I am one of the Republicans who voted in a Democrat caucus. With the exception of McGovern in 1972 and Kerry in 2004, I have voted Republican since Barry Goldwater in 1964. I was an endorsed Republican candidate for state legislature in 1988.

I supported Senator Obama and I will vote for him if he is the Democrat's nominee.

I will not vote for Senator Clinton. My problem with the Clintons is their role in fostering the growth of global monopolies in the mid-to-late 1990's. Make of this what you may...

]]> By: RRH http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/obama-beats-two-clintons-in-one-day-2/#comment-511183 RRH Mon, 11 Feb 2008 15:54:38 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/11/obama-beats-two-clintons-in-one-day-2/#comment-511183 Well that's a nice way to put it. How bias CNN is. It would be as acceptable to say Obama's audio version was up for a Grammy as was President Clinton. Obama won, congratulations. Hillary won an Emmy for her book "It takes a village:" in spite of all the criticism levied at her. But, you can't beat President Carter or Al Gore for their NOBEL PRIZE! I guess it's a better read Obama beats two Clintons. CNN you are showing favouritism. Well that's a nice way to put it. How bias CNN is. It would be as acceptable to say Obama's audio version was up for a Grammy as was President Clinton. Obama won, congratulations. Hillary won an Emmy for her book "It takes a village:" in spite of all the criticism levied at her.
But, you can't beat President Carter or Al Gore for their NOBEL PRIZE!
I guess it's a better read Obama beats two Clintons. CNN you are showing favouritism.

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