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BlogFour » Obama sweeps “Democrats Abroad” primary — Wed, 20 May 2009 16:45:36 +0000

[...] "Democrats Abroad" primary February 21, 2008 – 5:37 pm by Eric Skiff Clipped from politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com (CNN) " Barack Obama has won the Democrats Abroad Global Primary, according to the [...]

By: mainstream_media_ shut up

mainstream_media_ shut up — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:58:19 +0000

Mc cain just won my vote ...no obama

By: Tim

Tim — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:58:16 +0000

Let me guess...

Is this all part of a "vast left-wing conspiracy" against you now, Hillary?

HA!

Listen to what America is trying to tell you, Hill:

WE DON'T WANT ANOTHER CLINTON WHITE HOUSE!

By: Robyn

Robyn — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:57:55 +0000

TO DAVID –

Maybe so but the other candidates are no better or to say the least MUCH worse. They have been there much longer. So I guess we are all screwed...

Is that the point you wanted to make??? That we are all screwed??

By: Casey

Casey — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:57:51 +0000

As a Clinton supporter, I must admit, it is looking grimmer, and grimmer. I guess I should keep HOPE alive, but that would probably be as substantive as Barack's speeches.

By: Arlene/ATL

Arlene/ATL — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:57:48 +0000

CNN WORLD NEWS: "11 CLEAN SWEEP UNDER THE RUG FOR HILLARY" - hIp, hip, horay!!!

PRESIDENT OBAMA '08

By: J 5

J 5 — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:56:31 +0000

why won't you let me link that article...someone above says Hillary has a better resume, and that article is actual info to base that judgement on.

By: abdulkadir mohamed

abdulkadir mohamed — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:56:08 +0000

Hello Obama,

Go go go go go go go go go go go go go go go go go go go go go
You can do and you are doing wonderful job, you will be president of United State O America.

Truly,

By: Kenneth

Kenneth — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:55:35 +0000

To Anon/Anonymous: Tell Hillary that pulling a Guliani will not work period!! and John McCain should clear his name first before the general election... I predict a situation where he will drop out... NY Times knows more than they are revealing. Hard to believe, WATCH!

Obama '08

By: James , in ,Oregon

James , in ,Oregon — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:55:17 +0000

This thing is about over. The people are done with the Clinton brand of politics.

By: Beverly, Houston

Beverly, Houston — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:54:54 +0000

To: David at 3:39 P.M.

If all the garbage you just spit out is true of Obama, it pales in comparison to what the Clintons have done and are still doing.

GO OBAMA 08 and 12..

By: James Morrison, Alexandria VA

James Morrison, Alexandria VA — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:54:23 +0000

Hey CNN, why no stories on the federal civil rights lawsuit filed recently in the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota against Obama? The case is entitled Sinclair v. Obama (Case No. 0:08-cv-00360-JMR-RLE). I understand that the case relates to Obama's continued pattern of cocaine use, including during his tenure in the Illinois legislature. If the McCain story is fair game, why is this story not being pursued?

By: American in Germany

American in Germany — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:53:42 +0000

Although I didn't vote through Democrats Abroad (I voted by absentee), I am very proud to see that Obama won the international vote. I am stationed in South Germany and I can see personally the negative effect that U.S. politics have in this world and how they affect the perceptions of non-Americans who seem to dislike me personally because of our wonderful president. I cannot wait for our country to become united so by the time I return in 2011, I can be eager to see policies changed and the TROOPS OUT OF IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN once and for all.

By: Obama - check the reality

Obama - check the reality — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:52:50 +0000

Mr. Obama check out the reality!! Be pracitila! changing every city, state!!! ha ha ha
First change yourself!!!!

By: J 5

J 5 — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:52:41 +0000

Just so you know, i tried to attach an article that shows the two senators' records over their last year in the senate. Apparently cnn doesn't like real news, just stuff about affairs, butcher murders, campus murders, and comparing politics to boxing.

By: Beverly, Houston

Beverly, Houston — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:52:07 +0000

To: Laura

Best what, may I ask? Best liar, best cheater, best Control Freak, best Power Hungry person next to her husband.

These people are so funny and full of themselves!!!!!!!

By: d4obama

d4obama — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:51:39 +0000

This does say a lot about the fact that Obama has an amazing way of touching people everywhere. Hillary: PLEASE DON'T DRAG THIS OUT. IT'S OVER! Someone needs to guide her out of denial. Someone needs to explain to her that she and Bill have started to chip away at his legacy. He actually wasn't a bad president. But no one wants him (or her) back. And they have shown their true, self-serving, manipulative, stale colors in this campaign. The voters started by whispering. Then speaking. Then yelling. And now just plain screaming, "WE WANT CHANGE!!!!!!" We are tired of the same old stuff. We want REAL change. The kind that serves everyone. Hillary isn't a bad person. But she is not right at this time in America. Although she would be a step or two up from George W., we need miles up from him. WE NEED AN OVER HAUL AND BARACK OBAMA WILL DELIVER JUST THAT!

By: Alex from NYC

Alex from NYC — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:50:35 +0000

Anon George W Bush was as experianced as they come, and look what you Republicans did to the US. Experiance is NOT the most important thing. Thats what advisors are for.

By: Dems Divided

Dems Divided — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:50:23 +0000

oh well that's it then. Four more years of inept leadership and the USA slipping into an economic quagmire.

But hey! at least the Europeans will like us again!!

By: Laura

Laura — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:50:00 +0000

Also, Obama's got the media campaigning for him EVERYWHERE– he is the media Prince. It has nothing to do with people voting for whose more experienced it has to do with what add they liked the best - he is advertised EVERYWHERE!

Hilliary '08 –
We're with you girl!

By: KMIZER

KMIZER — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:49:59 +0000

That's right Laura finally someone talking about something that makes sense, instead CHANGE CHANGE CHANGE, its old get a new slogan. Also what is he going to do or what has he done thats right NOTHING!

By: GO HILARY

GO HILARY — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:49:52 +0000

with OBama, good luck america!. America will be an other Banana republic..........

By: Beverly, Houston

Beverly, Houston — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:49:25 +0000

To: Hillary 08:

And what exactly does your DA comment mean?

By: Steve

Steve — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:49:21 +0000

The way each candidate has run their campaigns is probably a reasonably good view into how they would run their administrations. Clinton was arrogantly sure that she would breeze to the Democratic Party nomination as the annointed one. Hillary's entire early campaign focused on the Republicans, because she was so sure she was her party's choice. Even when Obama started looking like he might challenge her in the elections, her organization was slow to respond to the new threat. By not recognizing the rapid changes in the political environment, and responding to them with effective counter-maneuvers, Hillary finds herself in a position for which she can only blame herself and her own organization. She didn't listen. She didn't pay attention to the variables and the changes happening around her. Finally, after getting beaten badly in a series of primaries, she changed her campaign manager. Too little, too late. It makes me wonder how effective HIllary would be on the world stage, and in her conflicts with the Republicans. The world is, these days, a mercurially changing, and constantly politically-realigning place. So are American politics. The Republicans have shown themselves to be masters at out-maneuvering their opponents, and generally staying one step ahead of those who would do them harm. The same goes for leadership around the world. If Hillary cannot fend off the campaign maneuvering of a young upstart who she has said herself "doesn't have enough experience to be effective" how can we expect her to be an effective president? For those who say, in the context of Texas, that Obama is, "All hat and no cattle" I would submit that Hillary has had the ranch bought out from under her before she even knew the thing was up for grabs. Whether or not you think Obama is the one who should be our next president, consider carefully what Hillary hasn't been able to accomplish, even before she's warming the seat in the Oval Office.

By: Doug

Doug — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:48:23 +0000

I am absolutely shocked..? you mean we have (expatriates) living outside of the country and can vote...? Russia, Ukraine..? I do not understand, can someone fill me in as why these Americans are living in 33 countries...? I know if you are transplanted for business reasons (1-1 1/2 year) but am I to understand that these folks have just left the USA for another country..? don't mean to sound ignorant, but just don't have the facts....and how many of these people do we have in these 33 countries..? Thanks

By: Hayes

Hayes — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:48:22 +0000

, THIS IS THE WAY I SEE THINGS PLAYED AND PLAYING OUT . Hillary's dream is turning into a nightmare every time she tries to USE
people one her husband , a long time ago before they were married
he was part of her master political plan. Also a great person and President. Then thing happened ,
but now her plan
Got back on so-called track thing are happening again , NOW two it’s the Mexican, Spanish, she claim
To want to help , Just to get their votes CHECKMATE.

By: paul in pittsburgh

paul in pittsburgh — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:47:56 +0000

P.S. I DON'T KNOW ABOUT MICHELLE OBAMA, BUT I HAVE BEEN PROUD OF MY COUNTRY MY ENTIRE LIFE; AS A CHILD, A TEEN, A SOLDIER, AN ADULT. WHY ISN'T THE MEDIA JUMPING ON THAT COMMENT?! THIS WHOLE THING IS A FARCE. THE MEDIA HAS GIVEN THIS MAN A FREE RIDE. WAIT UNTIL THE REPUBLICANS GET TO HIM.

By: truth be told

truth be told — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:47:08 +0000

it's really sad when i see in these blogs people's comments that have no substance or blindly following their candidates' negative, untruthful ads. a very good example is anon's comments above. obviously, this person do not research for himself the truth about BHO's records, which are open to the public. Sen. Obama has accomplished much more in both his pro bono work on behalf of the people in illinois and in the senate. He either sponsored or co-authored 820 bills in the senate in a matter of two years. he has experience with helping to solve people's problems in his state. he has worked (and continue to work) across the aisle in the senate, it doesn't matter whether you're a republican, a democrat or an independent, better yet, whether you're white, black, asian, or native american, as long as everyone can work together towards a common goal. this is leadership. Senator McCain is not independent in every sense of the word. Never has been. He was my hero in the 70s when he was a "guest" in Hanoi Hilton and he still is my hero today. However, i have to set that sentiment aside and think of what's good for our country. my having said all of the above, i'd suggest that you educate yourself with facts first before you spew off untruths.

By: barbara

barbara — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:46:45 +0000

I love to watch OBAMA speak , as he says the truth and the truth will set us all free, to be a united country again as a Country divided will not stand! OBAMA inspires all the people that are looking for Justice for all and HOPE for the Poor in our Country, no matter the color of your skin, it is time for a Goverment that
is clean and not full of corruption as we have now! When I listen to OBAMA and His Wife speak, I am full of HOPE and beleive
He will get this Country back on track. CLINTON speaks, I see
a Heart of stone and not being led by any one but herself, she
is not for the people,,,,,,,,,,,she is for herself, She even said, She
did not think every STATE was important, PEOPLE are IMPORTANT, PEOPLE is what makes our Country so great, we
have to get united!
Thank You for listening.

By: Kathy in California

Kathy in California — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:46:42 +0000

Is it me, or does it seem as if the "press" has now put their own "backing" of a candidate? It sure seems that they have their won agenda as to where it all goes. They are calling winners before polls close, every 30 minutes there is another story about what else has been won, when in fact nothing has been won yet.

By: Calister

Calister — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:46:14 +0000

You know sometimes there really isn't any skeletons in the closet! Go Obama!

By: Valdez

Valdez — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:45:10 +0000

Lots to like at home and abroad.

By: Ken

Ken — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:43:42 +0000

John McCain himself admits he did some very shady things... perhaps we should listen to what he had to say in his memoir. You cannot come out all high-and-mighty and then refuse to answer for things that you have done and ADMITTED TO in your own past. Lets "get real".

By: Ann Kuminns

Ann Kuminns — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:43:37 +0000

American citizens who live abroad are of course allowed to vote. I lived overseas for many years due to jobs etc.., but pay my taxes every year. So why are we not allowed to vote, seeing that we have to make a living wherever the job takes us. Anyway, most of us overseas tend ot have a broader view of the world and able to see more clearly how the country has been damaged over the last years. We look forward to a new day with someone who's not from the same-old, same-old. We respected Bill during his years, but Hillary is NOT Bill, and for that matter, her divisiveness will not help bring us back to good times. That's why most of us are hoping for Obama to lead us.

By: paul in pittsburgh

paul in pittsburgh — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:43:01 +0000

WHITE LIBERAL GUILT WINS AGAIN!

By: Laura

Laura — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:42:23 +0000

Experience is everything. Look at the resumes of the Democratic candidates, afterall we are not just voting we are actually HIRING the next President of the United States. Hillary Clinton, by far ,has the better resume. We're with you all the way Hillary!

By: hillary 08:

hillary 08: — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:42:11 +0000

democrats on the moon and outerspace.
casted their votes and Hillary won 75% to 24% Obama, with 1% going to Dilbert.

whoo hoo!

Rock on Hillary!

By: Joshua

Joshua — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:42:01 +0000

Hey Westcoast Manager, you and Hillary have been getting not only egg but quiche in your face 10 times in a row. You and Hillary need to get some more target practice. And the excuse of the media anointing him is bull! Black men have been getting bad media coverage before Jesus was born, so there must be something special about him that attracts the people of not only the US but the world abroad .

OBAMA 08-2016!

By: meadowlands

meadowlands — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:41:46 +0000

HC should pack it in. I'm not against a female president but the Clintons are bad for America. They disgraced the Whitehouse once and they'll do it again. They'll bring on all their cronies and rob the country blind. She speaks of her "experience". She was the wife of a president - not the president. She was a carpetbagger in NY to get to the senate. The Clintons are not interested in the US but rather what the US can do for them. Listen to Dick Morris - he knows them best of all. What about the Rose Law Firm, travelgate, her cool profit she made on her investments, the controversy with the Jewish community when she ran in NY. Those are her "35 years of experience" that she brings to the table. Obama in '08

By: Upstate NY

Upstate NY — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:41:17 +0000

I'm waiting to see how Obama handles it if it should be a Obama/McCain race.

Obama's speeches will mean nothing and he will never be able to stand up to McCain. I guess, we will be in-store for another 4-8 years of Republican rule........grrrrrrrrrrr

Obama would be smart to have an Obama/Clinton ticket if he truely wants the Democratic Party to be in-charge and fulfill his dream of change.

By: David

David — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:39:39 +0000

I keep saying – check out his lobbiest who ran his NH campaign – they were lobbiest for Pfizer. He also had his good friend Rezko indicted and Obama was caught pushing bills that were in his friends favor. Obama also purchased a home for 300K less than it was valued – who does he owe favors to? Not to mention that the Kennedy's are going to expect payback for all the support they gave him.

Shaking my head at the clueless Obama supporters who are expecting things to change. Nothing is going to change.

Oh, and don't be surprised when Obama starts to bring troops home and then 'suddenly' has to change course and keep them there longer.

By: peter s brosig

peter s brosig — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:38:15 +0000

are the delages updated for Obama??

By: Peggy

Peggy — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:38:08 +0000

GO OBAMA, WE IN THE CAYMAN ISLANDS LOVE YOU
YOU ARE TRULY BLESSED. YOU CAN AND WILL MAKE IT HAPPEN
GO OBAMA, GO MICHELLE

GOD BLESS AMERICA.

By: teddy orlando fl

teddy orlando fl — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:37:08 +0000

Thank you sir may i have another

By: Robyn

Robyn — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:36:52 +0000

I don't understand the democrats delegates. I mean I understand it but I don't GET it. Obama wins with over 60% and still gets the same amount of delegates as Clinton. What a crock.

By: BETH J

BETH J — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:35:33 +0000

IT IS TIME FOR A CHANGE..........OBAMA 2008

By: Ed, Santa Fe, NM

Ed, Santa Fe, NM — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:35:26 +0000

Pack up your bags, Hillary.... You're about to lose, but I suppose we'll have to listen to your shrill and whiny complaints.

GO OBAMA

By: Jim F

Jim F — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:35:09 +0000

For all the ranters warning about the "Obama kool-aid," I keep seeing the same comments over and over again about Hillary's "experience" (actually 7 years in elected office vs. 11 years for Obama) and her ridiculous "all hat and no cattle" comment. Who's drinking kool-aid now? Perhaps if she stuck to the issues she'd have a fleeting chance at getting the people's attention. Unfortunately, she's been giving the same speech since 2006, and with the recent writers' strike, we've grown tired of reruns.

By: wallflower

wallflower — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:34:39 +0000

Expats truly have their fingers on the international pulse! Obama is the candidate most likely to improve foreign relations and unite our country as well!

By: David

David — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:34:35 +0000

You Obama people are really pathetically stupid. You all act as if he is going to go to the White House and be Superman and change everything. This is NOT a football or baseball game. It's been CNN and other newstations acting like William Randolf Hearst.

My wife and I are voting for McCain is Hillary doesn't pull out the stops in Ohio and Texas. If Obama winds up winning the presidency all I can say is don't come crying to the rest of us who knew better when your golden child fails to deliver.

God bless you Hillary -