Comments on: Exit Polls: Independent voters break for Obama and against McCain http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/independent-voters-break-for-obama-and-against-mccain/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: american http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/independent-voters-break-for-obama-and-against-mccain/#comment-532550 american Wed, 13 Feb 2008 16:54:59 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/independent-voters-break-for-obama-and-against-mccain/#comment-532550 Hillary is what we need, even thow the news is waging propaganda against her. Obama will vote present when something needs done just as before. I will vote republican before I will vote for him. He has to read his notes to answer questions in a debate. Hillary knows her stuff. Hillary is what we need, even thow the news is waging propaganda against her. Obama will vote present when something needs done just as before. I will vote republican before I will vote for him. He has to read his notes to answer questions in a debate. Hillary knows her stuff.

]]> By: MsInMinneapolis http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/independent-voters-break-for-obama-and-against-mccain/#comment-532444 MsInMinneapolis Wed, 13 Feb 2008 16:46:51 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/independent-voters-break-for-obama-and-against-mccain/#comment-532444 I am frustrated by the number of people making claims that Obama lacks experience. If anything, his time teaching Constitutional law and organizing people in Chicago is better experience than being a political figure for the better half of one's life. The primary job of the president is to uphold and enforce the Constitution. Wouldn't a Con law professor have plenty of experience to prepare him for that? For those who say this is a Republican ploy, my in-laws and grandmother (all life long Republicans) are supporting Obama now and in the general election and would never go near Hillary. To attempt to seat delegates in states where only one name appeared is a far greater dismissal of democracy than having to pay the penalty that was declared at the outset. This type of politicking must stop. Go Obama! I am frustrated by the number of people making claims that Obama lacks experience.

If anything, his time teaching Constitutional law and organizing people in Chicago is better experience than being a political figure for the better half of one's life. The primary job of the president is to uphold and enforce the Constitution. Wouldn't a Con law professor have plenty of experience to prepare him for that?

For those who say this is a Republican ploy, my in-laws and grandmother (all life long Republicans) are supporting Obama now and in the general election and would never go near Hillary.

To attempt to seat delegates in states where only one name appeared is a far greater dismissal of democracy than having to pay the penalty that was declared at the outset. This type of politicking must stop.

Go Obama!

]]> By: Ed K. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/independent-voters-break-for-obama-and-against-mccain/#comment-528764 Ed K. Wed, 13 Feb 2008 06:06:26 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/independent-voters-break-for-obama-and-against-mccain/#comment-528764 I think the republicans are voting for Obama so they want have to face Hillary in the Fall. The rich / republicans and the media are working things out. Looks like we may be looking at 4 more years of republican blood sucking. I think the republicans are voting for Obama so they want have to face Hillary in the Fall. The rich / republicans and the media are working things out. Looks like we may be looking at 4 more years of republican blood sucking.

]]> By: HWilliams http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/independent-voters-break-for-obama-and-against-mccain/#comment-525392 HWilliams Wed, 13 Feb 2008 02:46:56 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/independent-voters-break-for-obama-and-against-mccain/#comment-525392 From the fry pan (Bush) into the fire (Obama) Wake up vote Clinton 2008 From the fry pan (Bush) into the fire (Obama)

Wake up vote Clinton 2008

]]> By: HWilliams http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/independent-voters-break-for-obama-and-against-mccain/#comment-525304 HWilliams Wed, 13 Feb 2008 02:41:28 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/independent-voters-break-for-obama-and-against-mccain/#comment-525304 I have to wonder what happens in November is Obama is the Democratic choice. I can see these same southern states and those midwestern states beating him bad. I am a Democrat from Penna. who will be voting on April 22, 2008, and my vote will be for Clinton. We are just ending a Presidential term who has been "on the job Trained" and flunked with flying colors. Obama as president will contiune the "on the job" mentality we have seen . If Clinton is not the Democratic choice, or if she would win the primary and select Obama as a V.P. I will be voting for McCain as will my larger than some families be also voting for MAC Obama just might be suitable in the next cycle but not now I have to wonder what happens in November is Obama is the Democratic choice. I can see these same southern states and those midwestern states beating him bad.
I am a Democrat from Penna. who will be voting on April 22, 2008, and my vote will be for Clinton.
We are just ending a Presidential term who has been "on the job Trained" and flunked with flying colors.
Obama as president will contiune the "on the job" mentality we have seen .

If Clinton is not the Democratic choice, or if she would win the primary and select Obama as a V.P. I will be voting for McCain as will my larger than some families be also voting for MAC

Obama just might be suitable in the next cycle but not now

]]> By: Bill from Beltway Land http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/independent-voters-break-for-obama-and-against-mccain/#comment-525266 Bill from Beltway Land Wed, 13 Feb 2008 02:39:19 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/independent-voters-break-for-obama-and-against-mccain/#comment-525266 Somebody over there needs to get their facts straight about Virginia, where I live and where I voted this morning. NOBODY registers by party here, so I am really not sure what you thought you were measuring. We are ALL independent voters! Somebody over there needs to get their facts straight about Virginia, where I live and where I voted this morning. NOBODY registers by party here, so I am really not sure what you thought you were measuring. We are ALL independent voters!

]]> By: Obama = Substance + Style + Momentum http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/independent-voters-break-for-obama-and-against-mccain/#comment-525179 Obama = Substance + Style + Momentum Wed, 13 Feb 2008 02:33:15 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/independent-voters-break-for-obama-and-against-mccain/#comment-525179 I don't understand how people could be so blind as to ignore the obvious and distort the facts about this man, Obama. He came from such humble background that he relates so well to anyone on the planet! He is as black as he is white, wise as he is intelligent, spiritual as he is skeptical, charming as he is commanding. He is a leader as he is a follower of the will of the people. If there was ever a politician that I could say "is the quintessential man of the people", it would be Sen. Obama. Few religious zealots so fear his positivity to the extent they toss around the possibility that he may even be the anti-christ! The best way to learn about Barack is to read his books, "Audacity of Hope" and "Dreams from my father" - both of which were written years before he announced his candidacy. An incredible glimps into the heart and mind of a man who is on an altruistic quest for world peace. I don't understand how people could be so blind as to ignore the obvious and distort the facts about this man, Obama. He came from such humble background that he relates so well to anyone on the planet! He is as black as he is white, wise as he is intelligent, spiritual as he is skeptical, charming as he is commanding. He is a leader as he is a follower of the will of the people. If there was ever a politician that I could say "is the quintessential man of the people", it would be Sen. Obama. Few religious zealots so fear his positivity to the extent they toss around the possibility that he may even be the anti-christ! The best way to learn about Barack is to read his books, "Audacity of Hope" and "Dreams from my father" – both of which were written years before he announced his candidacy. An incredible glimps into the heart and mind of a man who is on an altruistic quest for world peace.

]]> By: ANTI CLINTONS http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/independent-voters-break-for-obama-and-against-mccain/#comment-525167 ANTI CLINTONS Wed, 13 Feb 2008 02:32:29 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/independent-voters-break-for-obama-and-against-mccain/#comment-525167 dsw, I disagree with you, we don't want to deal with those idiot Clinton's anymore! they need to fade away like a bad dream. Yes it is over for the fat bottom firls, Hitlery and Bilary. Obama is the man, not Clinton. Obama! dsw, I disagree with you, we don't want to deal with those idiot Clinton's anymore! they need to fade away like a bad dream. Yes it is over for the fat bottom firls, Hitlery and Bilary.

Obama is the man, not Clinton.

Obama!

]]> By: Jeff http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/independent-voters-break-for-obama-and-against-mccain/#comment-525060 Jeff Wed, 13 Feb 2008 02:26:32 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/independent-voters-break-for-obama-and-against-mccain/#comment-525060 Obama does not care about us White people we need HILLARY CLINTON in 2008 and for those people on the OBAMA band wagon you need to get off of in Think Smart Vote HILLARY CLINTON Thank you, ALL Obama does not care about us White people we need HILLARY CLINTON in 2008
and for those people on the OBAMA band wagon you need to get off of in

Think Smart Vote HILLARY CLINTON Thank you, ALL

]]> By: Phil (in Canada) http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/independent-voters-break-for-obama-and-against-mccain/#comment-525050 Phil (in Canada) Wed, 13 Feb 2008 02:25:56 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/independent-voters-break-for-obama-and-against-mccain/#comment-525050 Obama is beyond divisive politics - I strongly believe he is about unity between whites, blacks, women, men, Americans and non-Americans. I loved what he was about ever since I first heard. I rejoice that the American people, whose choices affect the world, are into a reasoned peaceful political revolution with Obama. Billary Clinton should step aside and let the true leader of the times lead us into a better future. Obama is beyond divisive politics – I strongly believe he is about unity between whites, blacks, women, men, Americans and non-Americans. I loved what he was about ever since I first heard. I rejoice that the American people, whose choices affect the world, are into a reasoned peaceful political revolution with Obama. Billary Clinton should step aside and let the true leader of the times lead us into a better future.

]]> By: Jonathan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/independent-voters-break-for-obama-and-against-mccain/#comment-525013 Jonathan Wed, 13 Feb 2008 02:23:57 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/independent-voters-break-for-obama-and-against-mccain/#comment-525013 If McCain lost the independents and the republicans and dems didn't have a say, how did he win the majority????? If McCain lost the independents and the republicans and dems didn't have a say, how did he win the majority?????

]]> By: Kaybee http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/independent-voters-break-for-obama-and-against-mccain/#comment-524988 Kaybee Wed, 13 Feb 2008 02:21:52 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/independent-voters-break-for-obama-and-against-mccain/#comment-524988 I keep see people question what change Obama offers. It seems clear, I have reviewed the issue on his web site and other non-party tools. I think I can clearly see his position on key areas, the economy, healthcare, Iraq and Iran. But isn't i true that 20 Years of a Bush or Clinton White House is enough, or the issue that a Fail Political First Lady, who would return a impeached president to Lincolns bedroom, That's change! I keep see people question what change Obama offers. It seems clear, I have reviewed the issue on his web site and other non-party tools. I think I can clearly see his position on key areas, the economy, healthcare, Iraq and Iran.

But isn't i true that 20 Years of a Bush or Clinton White House is enough, or the issue that a Fail Political First Lady, who would return a impeached president to Lincolns bedroom, That's change!

]]> By: Jeff http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/independent-voters-break-for-obama-and-against-mccain/#comment-524953 Jeff Wed, 13 Feb 2008 02:19:14 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/independent-voters-break-for-obama-and-against-mccain/#comment-524953 Hillary needs to win the White house in Nov. we do not need a black man we need some that as been there she will work for all people Hillary needs to win the White house in Nov. we do not need a black man we need some that as been there she will work for all people

]]> By: Darth Vadik, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/independent-voters-break-for-obama-and-against-mccain/#comment-524948 Darth Vadik, CA Wed, 13 Feb 2008 02:19:03 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/independent-voters-break-for-obama-and-against-mccain/#comment-524948 The only thing independent about McCain is his control of his temper, he doesnt have control, its independent of him. This guy is as right wing as Bush. Has he offered any ideas about improving education, healthcare, economy, WAR? No he hasn't, he will keep this country on the path as Bush, and if by some strange miracle he wins the presidency, his approval rating will be in the 30's within a couple of months. Same old, same old. The only thing independent about McCain is his control of his temper, he doesnt have control, its independent of him.

This guy is as right wing as Bush.

Has he offered any ideas about improving education, healthcare, economy, WAR?

No he hasn't, he will keep this country on the path as Bush, and if by some strange miracle he wins the presidency, his approval rating will be in the 30's within a couple of months.

Same old, same old.

]]> By: Kathy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/independent-voters-break-for-obama-and-against-mccain/#comment-524885 Kathy Wed, 13 Feb 2008 02:14:26 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/independent-voters-break-for-obama-and-against-mccain/#comment-524885 I guess I'm a novice at this, but why are Independents not allowed to vote in a Primary? I guess I'm a novice at this, but why are Independents not allowed to vote in a Primary?

]]> By: I'm A Michigan Discounted http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/independent-voters-break-for-obama-and-against-mccain/#comment-524883 I'm A Michigan Discounted Wed, 13 Feb 2008 02:14:19 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/independent-voters-break-for-obama-and-against-mccain/#comment-524883 Wake up Dems. The Republican party is trying to edge out the election. Blog it and find out how many are turning out to vote for Obama just so they can defeat him in November. You can't tell me any Republican who has always been a Republican is going to turn around in the primary and vote for the most liberal Democrat running. There party already has their front runner in Mack and they don't need to vote for him anymore, he already is a shoe in. According to CNN, 44% of those voting for Obama were Republicans. 41% of those voting for Obama earn $100K a year or more (was that all those Republicans?). Check it out. To all the real Obama voters, I am sorry this is happening to your candidate. Republicans would never do this unless it was to their benefit. They are planning on smearing him in November. To all those in Ohio and Texas, it is up to you to stop the Republicans. It is point of contention that Republicans will pick our nominee, when my democratic vote here in Michigan will be ignored. Wake up Dems. The Republican party is trying to edge out the election. Blog it and find out how many are turning out to vote for Obama just so they can defeat him in November. You can't tell me any Republican who has always been a Republican is going to turn around in the primary and vote for the most liberal Democrat running. There party already has their front runner in Mack and they don't need to vote for him anymore, he already is a shoe in.

According to CNN, 44% of those voting for Obama were Republicans.
41% of those voting for Obama earn $100K a year or more (was that all those Republicans?). Check it out.

To all the real Obama voters, I am sorry this is happening to your candidate. Republicans would never do this unless it was to their benefit. They are planning on smearing him in November.

To all those in Ohio and Texas, it is up to you to stop the Republicans. It is point of contention that Republicans will pick our nominee, when my democratic vote here in Michigan will be ignored.

]]> By: Elizabeth; Dallas, TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/independent-voters-break-for-obama-and-against-mccain/#comment-524869 Elizabeth; Dallas, TX Wed, 13 Feb 2008 02:13:44 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/independent-voters-break-for-obama-and-against-mccain/#comment-524869 I live in the South side of Dallas County which is very diverse with almost equal amount of whites and blacks and hispanics. It's a great place to live. I think Obama will do well in Dallas. To be honest, I am offended that Hillary wants to come to Texas and pander for Hispanic votes and use them just to win. I don't remember anyone ever liking the Clintons in my neighborhood and I've met more Obama supporters in Texas. I think it will be very competitive, but we're not as dumb as current president that grew up here, Hillary, so don't think it will be easy. I live in the South side of Dallas County which is very diverse with almost equal amount of whites and blacks and hispanics. It's a great place to live. I think Obama will do well in Dallas. To be honest, I am offended that Hillary wants to come to Texas and pander for Hispanic votes and use them just to win. I don't remember anyone ever liking the Clintons in my neighborhood and I've met more Obama supporters in Texas. I think it will be very competitive, but we're not as dumb as current president that grew up here, Hillary, so don't think it will be easy.

]]> By: Obama '08 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/independent-voters-break-for-obama-and-against-mccain/#comment-524870 Obama '08 Wed, 13 Feb 2008 02:13:41 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/independent-voters-break-for-obama-and-against-mccain/#comment-524870 Go Obama! Go Obama!

]]> By: dsw http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/independent-voters-break-for-obama-and-against-mccain/#comment-524856 dsw Wed, 13 Feb 2008 02:13:01 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/independent-voters-break-for-obama-and-against-mccain/#comment-524856 This is a beautiful day for the US of A! Obama 08! All those still on the Clinton Express, time to get behind the man who is going to be our Nominee and unite. If Hillary can have some grace she might still have a chance 8 years from now. This is a beautiful day for the US of A!

Obama 08!

All those still on the Clinton Express, time to get behind the man who is going to be our Nominee and unite. If Hillary can have some grace she might still have a chance 8 years from now.

]]> By: Liam http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/independent-voters-break-for-obama-and-against-mccain/#comment-524786 Liam Wed, 13 Feb 2008 02:08:02 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/independent-voters-break-for-obama-and-against-mccain/#comment-524786 The man is a winner, so stop letting all those sour grapes eat away at your insides. John McCain wants to stay in Iraq for another hundred years. I bet that goes down good with the Arab people of the middle east. We told them we were only invading Iraq to free it, and then McCain says that if he is President he will treated Iraq like a permanent American Colony. Gee, that will get the people of the middle east to fall in love with us. The man is a winner, so stop letting all those sour grapes eat away at your insides.

John McCain wants to stay in Iraq for another hundred years. I bet that goes down good with the Arab people of the middle east. We told them we were only invading Iraq to free it, and then McCain says that if he is President he will treated Iraq like a permanent American Colony.

Gee, that will get the people of the middle east to fall in love with us.

]]> By: James http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/independent-voters-break-for-obama-and-against-mccain/#comment-524747 James Wed, 13 Feb 2008 02:05:10 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/independent-voters-break-for-obama-and-against-mccain/#comment-524747 President Barack Obama ............has a nice ring to it . He IS the right person at the right time. YES WE CAN President Barack Obama ............has a nice ring to it . He IS the right person at the right time.

YES WE CAN

]]> By: rodrigo http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/independent-voters-break-for-obama-and-against-mccain/#comment-524734 rodrigo Wed, 13 Feb 2008 02:04:02 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/independent-voters-break-for-obama-and-against-mccain/#comment-524734 Kat, It's a good thing this country has spoken. There will be soldiers lacing up their boots to get out of this horrible WAR that caused so many people, family, friends, neighbors their lives, marriage, children and everything else you can think of. You know that Barack is the only sincere candidate that understands the constitution and is going to govern by that foundation. Kat,

It's a good thing this country has spoken. There will be soldiers lacing up their boots to get out of this horrible WAR that caused so many people, family, friends, neighbors their lives, marriage, children and everything else you can think of.

You know that Barack is the only sincere candidate that understands the constitution and is going to govern by that foundation.

]]> By: Gerry Cacanindin http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/independent-voters-break-for-obama-and-against-mccain/#comment-524726 Gerry Cacanindin Wed, 13 Feb 2008 02:03:27 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/independent-voters-break-for-obama-and-against-mccain/#comment-524726 Hi Ron, I'm from the Philippines and I agree with you. This is one of those times I wish I was an American so I can vote for Sen. Barack Obama. Americans are lucky to have such exceptional candidates. All of them are more than capable to be your president. But Barack Obama's conciliatory message is what America needs right now, especially on how your country is looked upon by the world. I hope Americans would vote for Obama. I think he has what it takes to heal the wounds that have been caused by the global war on terror. Hi Ron,

I'm from the Philippines and I agree with you. This is one of those times I wish I was an American so I can vote for Sen. Barack Obama. Americans are lucky to have such exceptional candidates. All of them are more than capable to be your president.

But Barack Obama's conciliatory message is what America needs right now, especially on how your country is looked upon by the world.

I hope Americans would vote for Obama. I think he has what it takes to heal the wounds that have been caused by the global war on terror.

]]> By: Z http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/independent-voters-break-for-obama-and-against-mccain/#comment-524715 Z Wed, 13 Feb 2008 02:02:34 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/independent-voters-break-for-obama-and-against-mccain/#comment-524715 As an independant, I think the best thing for the country is a Obama vs McCain general election. Regardless of who wins, I think that this will bring a great positive energy to the democratic process that has been missing for a long time. People will vote for who they think will be the better predient, not who they fear the most. Obama has plenty of policy ideas behind him (check out his website), even if he focusses on being inspirational in his speeches, and McCain has a far greater appeal to him besides his military background and war policy. Of course, once the general election campaign begins and the dirt and spin flies, I could easily change my mind on both counts, but I hope not. If Clinton or Huckabee get nomination, they will be promoting the other party as Conservatives flock to the ballot boxes to keep Clinton out of the White House, and Huckabee would make Democratic and Independant turnout soar to keep someone with views as ridiculous as Huckabee away from the White House. As an independant, I think the best thing for the country is a Obama vs McCain general election. Regardless of who wins, I think that this will bring a great positive energy to the democratic process that has been missing for a long time. People will vote for who they think will be the better predient, not who they fear the most. Obama has plenty of policy ideas behind him (check out his website), even if he focusses on being inspirational in his speeches, and McCain has a far greater appeal to him besides his military background and war policy.

Of course, once the general election campaign begins and the dirt and spin flies, I could easily change my mind on both counts, but I hope not.

If Clinton or Huckabee get nomination, they will be promoting the other party as Conservatives flock to the ballot boxes to keep Clinton out of the White House, and Huckabee would make Democratic and Independant turnout soar to keep someone with views as ridiculous as Huckabee away from the White House.

]]> By: Publius http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/independent-voters-break-for-obama-and-against-mccain/#comment-524698 Publius Wed, 13 Feb 2008 02:01:36 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/independent-voters-break-for-obama-and-against-mccain/#comment-524698 Virginia has no party registration. That is, notwithstanding the CNN report above, there are no "registered Democrats" or "registered Republicans" in Virginia. At best, these are SELF-DECLARED Democrats or SELF-DECLARED Republicans. Virginia has no party registration. That is, notwithstanding the CNN report above, there are no "registered Democrats" or "registered Republicans" in Virginia. At best, these are SELF-DECLARED Democrats or SELF-DECLARED Republicans.

]]> By: Bruce Broker http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/independent-voters-break-for-obama-and-against-mccain/#comment-524695 Bruce Broker Wed, 13 Feb 2008 02:01:33 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/independent-voters-break-for-obama-and-against-mccain/#comment-524695 I may be missing something here, but if the exit polls indicate that both independents and Republicans "broke for" Huckabee, why does it appear that McCain is getting more votes? It would appear to me that either people who are being polled are lying or.... I may be missing something here, but if the exit polls indicate that both independents and Republicans "broke for" Huckabee, why does it appear that McCain is getting more votes? It would appear to me that either people who are being polled are lying or....

]]> By: Ian http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/independent-voters-break-for-obama-and-against-mccain/#comment-524669 Ian Wed, 13 Feb 2008 01:59:24 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/independent-voters-break-for-obama-and-against-mccain/#comment-524669 Or better yet look at Obama's voting record. Oh wait that's right, he doesn't show up for the important votes. Mark, what are you thinking? President of the world? Are you serious? Or better yet look at Obama's voting record. Oh wait that's right, he doesn't show up for the important votes.

Mark, what are you thinking? President of the world? Are you serious?

]]> By: yepthatsme http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/independent-voters-break-for-obama-and-against-mccain/#comment-524653 yepthatsme Wed, 13 Feb 2008 01:58:32 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/independent-voters-break-for-obama-and-against-mccain/#comment-524653 DON'T BLAME ME I VOTED FOR HILLARY! Thats what we will be telling you Obama lovers. When America comes crashing down all around us. what change is he suppose to bring when he doesn't know anything about being a president and all he does is let the same old crowd tell him what he must do. Some change yeah, and we just thought we had it bad.oh yeah there will be a change they will serve chitlines and watermelon in the white house. maybe that is the change he speeks of. DON'T BLAME ME I VOTED FOR HILLARY! Thats what we will be telling you Obama lovers. When America comes crashing down all around us. what change is he suppose to bring when he doesn't know anything about being a president and all he does is let the same old crowd tell him what he must do. Some change yeah, and we just thought we had it bad.oh yeah there will be a change they will serve chitlines and watermelon in the white house. maybe that is the change he speeks of.

]]> By: mark P http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/independent-voters-break-for-obama-and-against-mccain/#comment-524651 mark P Wed, 13 Feb 2008 01:58:19 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/independent-voters-break-for-obama-and-against-mccain/#comment-524651 Ron a broad base of voters equals more people equals more stupid people you really think thats a good thing? Ron a broad base of voters equals more people equals more stupid people you really think thats a good thing?

]]> By: Geri http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/independent-voters-break-for-obama-and-against-mccain/#comment-524641 Geri Wed, 13 Feb 2008 01:57:44 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/independent-voters-break-for-obama-and-against-mccain/#comment-524641 Are you all sure that everyone that votes in the caucuses & primaries will vote for Obama when election day comes??? That is if he is the nominee. If he is, more years of George W tactics. He doesn't explain what he means by change..just harps on it. He criticizes every thing about Clinton and what she hopes to do but doesn't elaborate on his own change". He definitely will not get my vote. Are you all sure that everyone that votes in the caucuses & primaries will vote for Obama when election day comes??? That is if he is the nominee. If he is, more years of George W tactics. He doesn't explain what he means by change..just harps on it. He criticizes every thing about Clinton and what she hopes to do but doesn't elaborate on his own change". He definitely will not get my vote.

]]> By: Anonymous http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/independent-voters-break-for-obama-and-against-mccain/#comment-524638 Anonymous Wed, 13 Feb 2008 01:57:37 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/independent-voters-break-for-obama-and-against-mccain/#comment-524638 Can you smell what Barack's got cookin!!! Can you smell what Barack's got cookin!!!

]]> By: SH http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/independent-voters-break-for-obama-and-against-mccain/#comment-524635 SH Wed, 13 Feb 2008 01:57:28 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/independent-voters-break-for-obama-and-against-mccain/#comment-524635 Democratic voters are outvoting Republicans 2 to 1 in every primary. Anyone who thinks McCain or any republican has a chance with either Hillary or Barack in November is clearly disillusioned and hasn't been following this election season too closely. McCain can't even unite his party and Republicans and Independents are defecting to Senator Obama in droves. Obama would annihilate McCain in the general election. On the other had Hillary would still have a good chance but would energize the Republican base to come out and vote against her. Keep it Obama, you have my support! Democratic voters are outvoting Republicans 2 to 1 in every primary. Anyone who thinks McCain or any republican has a chance with either Hillary or Barack in November is clearly disillusioned and hasn't been following this election season too closely. McCain can't even unite his party and Republicans and Independents are defecting to Senator Obama in droves. Obama would annihilate McCain in the general election. On the other had Hillary would still have a good chance but would energize the Republican base to come out and vote against her. Keep it Obama, you have my support!

]]> By: Patricia http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/independent-voters-break-for-obama-and-against-mccain/#comment-524634 Patricia Wed, 13 Feb 2008 01:57:23 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/independent-voters-break-for-obama-and-against-mccain/#comment-524634 I agree w/polls, am reg. republ. but for obama....my concern is that Hillary & Bill will bribe superdelegates to gain control - what a system! I agree w/polls, am reg. republ. but for obama....my concern is that Hillary & Bill will bribe superdelegates to gain control – what a system!

]]> By: Mike http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/independent-voters-break-for-obama-and-against-mccain/#comment-524624 Mike Wed, 13 Feb 2008 01:56:53 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/independent-voters-break-for-obama-and-against-mccain/#comment-524624 I'm a recently retired military member for 22 years and the last thing I want to see is another Clinton as president. Nor do I want my military brothers and sisters in Iraq for another 100 years. My support is 100% behind Barack for our next president. If for some reason (God help us) he is not the candidate, like many others my vote goes to McCain. I'm a recently retired military member for 22 years and the last thing I want to see is another Clinton as president. Nor do I want my military brothers and sisters in Iraq for another 100 years. My support is 100% behind Barack for our next president. If for some reason (God help us) he is not the candidate, like many others my vote goes to McCain.

]]> By: Michelle N Louisiana http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/independent-voters-break-for-obama-and-against-mccain/#comment-524605 Michelle N Louisiana Wed, 13 Feb 2008 01:55:20 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/independent-voters-break-for-obama-and-against-mccain/#comment-524605 I really don't understand when people say Mr. Obama Don't have the EXPERIENCE when it's hillary' s campaign that is sinking and can't control her own campaign where is you TAX Forms Hillary WAKE UP PEOPLE OBAMA 08 YOU DON'T NEED EXPERIENCE JUST HAVE COMMON SENSE KNOW HOW TO RUN A CAMPAIGN FIRST BARACK OBAMA'S CAMPAIGN IS FUNDED BY PEOPLE LIKE ME EVERY WIN HE GETS IS $150.00 FROM ME NOT PAC MONEY LIKE HILLARY OH AND YES I AM 32 WHITE SOCCER MOM I really don't understand when people say Mr. Obama Don't have the EXPERIENCE when it's hillary' s campaign that is sinking and can't control her own campaign where is you TAX Forms Hillary WAKE UP PEOPLE
OBAMA 08
YOU DON'T NEED EXPERIENCE JUST HAVE COMMON SENSE KNOW HOW TO RUN A CAMPAIGN FIRST BARACK OBAMA'S CAMPAIGN IS FUNDED BY PEOPLE LIKE ME EVERY WIN HE GETS IS $150.00 FROM ME NOT PAC MONEY LIKE HILLARY OH AND YES I AM 32 WHITE SOCCER MOM

]]> By: JC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/independent-voters-break-for-obama-and-against-mccain/#comment-524585 JC Wed, 13 Feb 2008 01:54:17 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/independent-voters-break-for-obama-and-against-mccain/#comment-524585 Heck yeah! OBAMA '08! Heck yeah! OBAMA '08!

]]> By: California Decline to State http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/independent-voters-break-for-obama-and-against-mccain/#comment-524581 California Decline to State Wed, 13 Feb 2008 01:54:05 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/independent-voters-break-for-obama-and-against-mccain/#comment-524581 Hi Joe. If you are looking for substance behind Obama's campaign, then read. Watch debates. Soundbites from speeches are not the way to judge the best nominee. Hi Joe.
If you are looking for substance behind Obama's campaign, then read. Watch debates. Soundbites from speeches are not the way to judge the best nominee.

]]> By: mark http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/independent-voters-break-for-obama-and-against-mccain/#comment-524578 mark Wed, 13 Feb 2008 01:53:57 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/independent-voters-break-for-obama-and-against-mccain/#comment-524578 This is not about feeling good-it is about pride and opportunity. The U.S is the land of opportunity and this the proof. A man who grew up without a father, a teenage mother yet running to be presidency of the world. Only in American. I love you America. this is what America is all about! Let celebrate our pride in the presence of the world. This is not about feeling good-it is about pride and opportunity. The U.S is the land of opportunity and this the proof. A man who grew up without a father, a teenage mother yet running to be presidency of the world. Only in American. I love you America.

this is what America is all about! Let celebrate our pride in the presence of the world.

]]> By: Diane, VA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/independent-voters-break-for-obama-and-against-mccain/#comment-524570 Diane, VA Wed, 13 Feb 2008 01:53:31 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/independent-voters-break-for-obama-and-against-mccain/#comment-524570 HEY MARYLAND & DC Come on in, the water's fine. OBAMA 08 HEY MARYLAND & DC

Come on in, the water's fine.

OBAMA 08

]]> By: CHERYL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/independent-voters-break-for-obama-and-against-mccain/#comment-524560 CHERYL Wed, 13 Feb 2008 01:52:26 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/independent-voters-break-for-obama-and-against-mccain/#comment-524560 THIS IS A DISASTER FOR OUR COUNTRY! THIS GUY IS A CROOK! ALL YOU PEOPLE WHO CAN BE LED BY THE MEDIA , CAN ALSO BE ROBBED THROUGH THE MAIL! AT LEAST KNOW HIS PAST AND SEE IF YOU WANT TO VOTE FOR HIM THEN!!!!!!! I AM WITH THE PROVEN CHOICE HILLARY! ALL THE WAY!!!!!!!!!!!! THIS IS A DISASTER FOR OUR COUNTRY!

THIS GUY IS A CROOK!

ALL YOU PEOPLE WHO CAN BE LED BY THE MEDIA , CAN ALSO BE ROBBED THROUGH THE MAIL!

AT LEAST KNOW HIS PAST AND SEE IF YOU WANT TO VOTE FOR HIM THEN!!!!!!!

I AM WITH THE PROVEN CHOICE HILLARY! ALL THE WAY!!!!!!!!!!!!

]]> By: ZT http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/independent-voters-break-for-obama-and-against-mccain/#comment-524553 ZT Wed, 13 Feb 2008 01:52:06 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/independent-voters-break-for-obama-and-against-mccain/#comment-524553 People who are elected on populism but not issues are dangerous-- they generate hoards of followers who will back them no matter what. (Untill it's too late.) I'm a republican anyway, but I have a feeling I'll be much happier with Clinton than Obama. I don't want a canidate that will "reach out to me" I want a canidate who will agree with me! And if not, I at least want to at least know what they disagree with me on. Seeing people who disagree with me elected ticks me off. Seeing people who's positions are intentionally hidden scares the heck out of me. Ambigious populism may help him in the relativly uninformed primary, but if Obama doesn't start talking about issues, he's gonna get destroyed in the debates, both with Clinton and with McCain. People who are elected on populism but not issues are dangerous– they generate hoards of followers who will back them no matter what. (Untill it's too late.) I'm a republican anyway, but I have a feeling I'll be much happier with Clinton than Obama. I don't want a canidate that will "reach out to me" I want a canidate who will agree with me! And if not, I at least want to at least know what they disagree with me on. Seeing people who disagree with me elected ticks me off. Seeing people who's positions are intentionally hidden scares the heck out of me.

Ambigious populism may help him in the relativly uninformed primary, but if Obama doesn't start talking about issues, he's gonna get destroyed in the debates, both with Clinton and with McCain.

]]> By: SH http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/independent-voters-break-for-obama-and-against-mccain/#comment-524546 SH Wed, 13 Feb 2008 01:51:29 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/independent-voters-break-for-obama-and-against-mccain/#comment-524546 YES WE CAN! ITS BECOMING MORE AND MORE APPARENT WHO CAN BRING THIS COUNTRY TOGETHER. KEEP IT UP OBAMA! YES WE CAN! ITS BECOMING MORE AND MORE APPARENT WHO CAN BRING THIS COUNTRY TOGETHER. KEEP IT UP OBAMA!

]]> By: Sean http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/independent-voters-break-for-obama-and-against-mccain/#comment-524514 Sean Wed, 13 Feb 2008 01:49:42 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/independent-voters-break-for-obama-and-against-mccain/#comment-524514 Woot, thanks for wakin me up Ron. For a minute I was thinking that a candidate's stand on the issues was more important than 'appealing to a broad base'. Thanks for snappin me out of it, I was almost about to vote with my head. Woot, thanks for wakin me up Ron. For a minute I was thinking that a candidate's stand on the issues was more important than 'appealing to a broad base'. Thanks for snappin me out of it, I was almost about to vote with my head.

]]> By: Alex http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/independent-voters-break-for-obama-and-against-mccain/#comment-524513 Alex Wed, 13 Feb 2008 01:49:35 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/independent-voters-break-for-obama-and-against-mccain/#comment-524513 Kat, Unlike Bush Obama actually has got experience in Government. He can see as many can see that Government must serve People. He opposed the war. He promised publicly to bring troops back home by set date. Perhaps you could read his articles and who know maybe volunteer for Obama campaign. Every little helps. Kat, Unlike Bush Obama actually has got experience in Government. He can see as many can see that Government must serve People. He opposed the war. He promised publicly to bring troops back home by set date.

Perhaps you could read his articles and who know maybe volunteer for Obama campaign.

Every little helps.

]]> By: Christebo http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/independent-voters-break-for-obama-and-against-mccain/#comment-524498 Christebo Wed, 13 Feb 2008 01:49:01 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/independent-voters-break-for-obama-and-against-mccain/#comment-524498 yes, Obama has scored another political victory in Virginia, and this is clear testimony to his claim that he will be the right democratic party nominee to confront and defeat Sen. McCain in the November general elections. I wish him the best of luck in the upcoming caucauses and primaries. yes, Obama has scored another political victory in Virginia, and this is clear testimony to his claim that he will be the right democratic party nominee to confront and defeat Sen. McCain in the November general elections.
I wish him the best of luck in the upcoming caucauses and primaries.

]]> By: Alex http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/independent-voters-break-for-obama-and-against-mccain/#comment-524446 Alex Wed, 13 Feb 2008 01:46:17 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/independent-voters-break-for-obama-and-against-mccain/#comment-524446 Obama got detailed plans on his website. Do Read :D Obama got detailed plans on his website. Do Read :D

]]> By: California Independent http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/independent-voters-break-for-obama-and-against-mccain/#comment-524434 California Independent Wed, 13 Feb 2008 01:45:32 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/independent-voters-break-for-obama-and-against-mccain/#comment-524434 Anyone that wants to give illegal immigrants drivers licenses does not have my vote. I am an African American voter who worked hard to get mine. He hasn't given me one clear reason to vote for him even after I emailed his campaign. Then on national television he stated that illegal immigrants don''t come here to drive but to work. That is false. Here in California several of my family and friends have lost their jobs and/or been in car accidents with uninsured and undocumented immigrants. Anyone that wants to give illegal immigrants drivers licenses does not have my vote. I am an African American voter who worked hard to get mine. He hasn't given me one clear reason to vote for him even after I emailed his campaign.

Then on national television he stated that illegal immigrants don"t come here to drive but to work. That is false. Here in California several of my family and friends have lost their jobs and/or been in car accidents with uninsured and undocumented immigrants.

]]> By: Got Experience? http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/independent-voters-break-for-obama-and-against-mccain/#comment-524432 Got Experience? Wed, 13 Feb 2008 01:45:25 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/independent-voters-break-for-obama-and-against-mccain/#comment-524432 I agree with Randy.It is pretty obvious. Independents in the end will break for McCain and so we Dems will lose in the General if we go with Obama. He's not strong with the Dem backbone and it will cost us in the end... I agree with Randy.It is pretty obvious. Independents in the end will break for McCain and so we Dems will lose in the General if we go with Obama. He's not strong with the Dem backbone and it will cost us in the end...

]]> By: TL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/independent-voters-break-for-obama-and-against-mccain/#comment-524424 TL Wed, 13 Feb 2008 01:44:55 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/independent-voters-break-for-obama-and-against-mccain/#comment-524424 Barak is a bRockstar! Barak is a bRockstar!

]]> By: NYC Democrat http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/independent-voters-break-for-obama-and-against-mccain/#comment-524366 NYC Democrat Wed, 13 Feb 2008 01:41:52 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/12/independent-voters-break-for-obama-and-against-mccain/#comment-524366 Sen. Obama makes me proud to be an American. I always have been, but now I see it in others in a way I havent experienced in a long time. Thank you VA, and God Bless America! Sen. Obama makes me proud to be an American. I always have been, but now I see it in others in a way I havent experienced in a long time.

Thank you VA, and God Bless America!

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