Comments on: Superdelegate schmoozed by Chelsea backs Obama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/21/superdelegate-schmoozed-by-chelsea-backs-obama/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: SK http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/21/superdelegate-schmoozed-by-chelsea-backs-obama/#comment-581207 SK Thu, 21 Feb 2008 21:22:55 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5465#comment-581207 Wow, Hillary supporters... bitter much? Wow, Hillary supporters... bitter much?

]]> By: Tipperarytom http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/21/superdelegate-schmoozed-by-chelsea-backs-obama/#comment-581049 Tipperarytom Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:42:47 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5465#comment-581049 Perhaps Mr. Rae will be good enough to: (a) identify one specific accomplishment which can legitimately be attributed to Senator Obama since his election to the United States Senate, (b) explain how Senator Obama proposes to pay for the estimated additional $500 Billion in new and expanded welfare programs he has outlined as a part of his program, (c) outline the detail of how Senator Obama can raise taxes "on the rich" (the top 25% of who currently pay 86% of individual taxes) without drying up the source of capital investment - the crucial platform upon which new jobs and related economic growth are predicated. Perhaps Mr. Rae will be good enough to: (a) identify one specific accomplishment which can legitimately be attributed to Senator Obama since his election to the United States Senate, (b) explain how Senator Obama proposes to pay for the estimated additional $500 Billion in new and expanded welfare programs he has outlined as a part of his program, (c) outline the detail of how Senator Obama can raise taxes "on the rich" (the top 25% of who currently pay 86% of individual taxes) without drying up the source of capital investment – the crucial platform upon which new jobs and related economic growth are predicated.

]]> By: Marc - CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/21/superdelegate-schmoozed-by-chelsea-backs-obama/#comment-581037 Marc - CA Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:41:34 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5465#comment-581037 Why is this guy who's only been able to vote for 3 years a "Superdelegate"??? I never want to hear another Democrat in a close race claim disenfranchisement after the mess that is this year's primary election. Why is this guy who's only been able to vote for 3 years a "Superdelegate"??? I never want to hear another Democrat in a close race claim disenfranchisement after the mess that is this year's primary election.

]]> By: Jason, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/21/superdelegate-schmoozed-by-chelsea-backs-obama/#comment-581032 Jason, CA Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:40:33 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5465#comment-581032 To the top 3 comments: You 3 are ridiculous! First off, calling it schmoozed is accurate. Look up the definition if you want. Courting is "falling in love", "schmoozing" is talking intimately with the intention of impressing or manipulating--which is what it is. Would you really be okay with a headline that said: "Superdelegate courted by Chelsea, Bill, Madeline Albright and John Kerry backs Obama"? Second, I find it absurd to say that young people are going to ruin the country by getting involved in politics and voting for Obama. The old people in charge clearly aren't doing a good job, and they're screwing up the young people's future. So they should be taking charge and pointing the country in the direction they want to go. Just because you don't agree with them doesn't mean they are ruining the country. Third, where to begin Veronica?? If a superdelegate whose district or state went for one candidate, and they voted for the other, that's their prerogative, but it seems they should reflect the will of their constituents. That is true for a superdelegate on either side of this. And to say that Obama is the weaker candidate, that the Republican's will have a field day destroying, is pure BS! Clinton is the one who loses to McCain according to all the polls. Clinton is the one the Republican's have had, and continue to have, a field day bashing. Do we really need to go back to that? The Republicans want Hillary to run, because they know they can unite their fractured party around their common hatred for all things Clinton. To the top 3 comments: You 3 are ridiculous! First off, calling it schmoozed is accurate. Look up the definition if you want. Courting is "falling in love", "schmoozing" is talking intimately with the intention of impressing or manipulating–which is what it is. Would you really be okay with a headline that said: "Superdelegate courted by Chelsea, Bill, Madeline Albright and John Kerry backs Obama"?

Second, I find it absurd to say that young people are going to ruin the country by getting involved in politics and voting for Obama. The old people in charge clearly aren't doing a good job, and they're screwing up the young people's future. So they should be taking charge and pointing the country in the direction they want to go. Just because you don't agree with them doesn't mean they are ruining the country.

Third, where to begin Veronica?? If a superdelegate whose district or state went for one candidate, and they voted for the other, that's their prerogative, but it seems they should reflect the will of their constituents. That is true for a superdelegate on either side of this. And to say that Obama is the weaker candidate, that the Republican's will have a field day destroying, is pure BS! Clinton is the one who loses to McCain according to all the polls. Clinton is the one the Republican's have had, and continue to have, a field day bashing. Do we really need to go back to that? The Republicans want Hillary to run, because they know they can unite their fractured party around their common hatred for all things Clinton.

]]> By: Chris, Jacksonville FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/21/superdelegate-schmoozed-by-chelsea-backs-obama/#comment-581025 Chris, Jacksonville FL Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:39:24 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5465#comment-581025 Will CNN ask Kerry and Kennedy to vote for Hillary with their Superdelegate votes since they are the Senators of a state that went overwhelmingly for Hillary? It seems as though it is expected by the media that those Superdelegates who support Hillary now but represent areas she lost "must, for the sake of fairness and democracy" vote instead for Obama. What about if the roles are reversed? What will CNN and the rest of the media say? Anything is what, as long as it puts the Clintons in a bad light. Will CNN ask Kerry and Kennedy to vote for Hillary with their Superdelegate votes since they are the Senators of a state that went overwhelmingly for Hillary? It seems as though it is expected by the media that those Superdelegates who support Hillary now but represent areas she lost "must, for the sake of fairness and democracy" vote instead for Obama. What about if the roles are reversed? What will CNN and the rest of the media say? Anything is what, as long as it puts the Clintons in a bad light.

]]> By: Andrew - nashville TN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/21/superdelegate-schmoozed-by-chelsea-backs-obama/#comment-581011 Andrew - nashville TN Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:36:55 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5465#comment-581011 GO OBAMA! This country needs change...not more of the same. Hilary is tough so tough that she's won't get anything done because she's too busy fighting. Leave it for the boxing ring! GO OBAMA! This country needs change...not more of the same. Hilary is tough so tough that she's won't get anything done because she's too busy fighting. Leave it for the boxing ring!

]]> By: Kayce, CT http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/21/superdelegate-schmoozed-by-chelsea-backs-obama/#comment-581005 Kayce, CT Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:35:57 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5465#comment-581005 The fact the young are bothering to vote is why Obama is winning. For the first time in along time, people feel like they actually can have a say in our "Democracy". I am glad to see so many young people, so excited to vote. This is their country too, and the mess that the prior generation has us in now is nothing to be proud of. If you do not like the system, then get involved and help change it. Good for Jason for taking a stand and getting involved! The fact the young are bothering to vote is why Obama is winning. For the first time in along time, people feel like they actually can have a say in our "Democracy". I am glad to see so many young people, so excited to vote.

This is their country too, and the mess that the prior generation has us in now is nothing to be proud of.

If you do not like the system, then get involved and help change it. Good for Jason for taking a stand and getting involved!

]]> By: Pat C http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/21/superdelegate-schmoozed-by-chelsea-backs-obama/#comment-580926 Pat C Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:24:29 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5465#comment-580926 I hope people are finally starting to understand that democratic voters are flocking to Obama because he represents the future of a new era something that Hillary can't bring, because she reminds to many people the bitter past among everyone. Americans do not want to be reminded of that sensitive time when the Clintons were in the Whitehouse they want to put Hill and Bill behind them and move on to a better situation. It will be disastrous to think what can happen if the Clinton would be able to recounquer the Whitehouse,reviving a lot of baggages Obama would bring fresh air and give some history to the party and the country just like when Kennedy came in. I hope people are finally starting to understand that democratic voters are flocking to Obama because he represents the future of a new era something that Hillary can't bring, because she reminds to many people the bitter past among everyone.
Americans do not want to be reminded of that sensitive time when the Clintons were in the Whitehouse they want to put Hill and Bill behind them and move on to a better situation.
It will be disastrous to think what can happen if the Clinton would be able to recounquer the Whitehouse,reviving a lot of baggages
Obama would bring fresh air and give some history to the party and the country just like when Kennedy came in.

]]> By: Anyone But Clinton http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/21/superdelegate-schmoozed-by-chelsea-backs-obama/#comment-580900 Anyone But Clinton Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:21:21 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5465#comment-580900 It's in your best interests to pick Obama over Clinton. Many independents are willing to pick Obama over McCain, but will vote McCain over Clinton. The Clinton and Bush families have done enough damage to this country for many years. It's time to move on. It's in your best interests to pick Obama over Clinton.
Many independents are willing to pick Obama over McCain, but will vote McCain over Clinton.

The Clinton and Bush families have done enough damage to this country for many years. It's time to move on.

]]> By: Liz Wetzel http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/21/superdelegate-schmoozed-by-chelsea-backs-obama/#comment-580895 Liz Wetzel Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:21:00 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5465#comment-580895 Frankly, Ive lost faith in this so called american political system. At the end, it is still the game of the rich and elite. And I cant do anything because 80 percent of the population are still britney spears followers who would follow someone just based on entertainment. They dont care if they have become virtual slaves just so they are entertained. Oh well... meanwhile the dollar falls, my 68 year old mom is still working for her healthcare... Frankly, Ive lost faith in this so called american political system. At the end, it is still the game of the rich and elite. And I cant do anything because 80 percent of the population are still britney spears followers who would follow someone just based on entertainment. They dont care if they have become virtual slaves just so they are entertained.

Oh well... meanwhile the dollar falls, my 68 year old mom is still working for her healthcare...

]]> By: Dennis http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/21/superdelegate-schmoozed-by-chelsea-backs-obama/#comment-580890 Dennis Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:20:15 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5465#comment-580890 The writing on the wall says "A Change Is Coming!" How sweet it will be. The writing on the wall says "A Change Is Coming!" How sweet it will be.

]]> By: Daniel (Tx) http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/21/superdelegate-schmoozed-by-chelsea-backs-obama/#comment-580889 Daniel (Tx) Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:20:12 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5465#comment-580889 Good decision Rae. I am a 67 yr old tired of Congressional "business as usual" politicians. Good decision Rae. I am a 67 yr old tired of Congressional "business as usual" politicians.

]]> By: Brian http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/21/superdelegate-schmoozed-by-chelsea-backs-obama/#comment-580887 Brian Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:19:43 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5465#comment-580887 Well, I'm a Republican and plan to vote for Obama in November, but if Clinton is the nominee, then I think I'll go with McCain. Obama is more electible....and I am proof of that. Well, I'm a Republican and plan to vote for Obama in November, but if Clinton is the nominee, then I think I'll go with McCain. Obama is more electible....and I am proof of that.

]]> By: George http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/21/superdelegate-schmoozed-by-chelsea-backs-obama/#comment-580868 George Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:17:13 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5465#comment-580868 I agree with Veronica's comments republicans are really smart! That's why I voted for Obama in the primaries and have no intention on voting for him in the general election. Hillary Clinton is a self-serving evil politician that has no business becoming the next president. GO Obama, at least for now . . . Way to go Rae I agree with Veronica's comments republicans are really smart! That's why I voted for Obama in the primaries and have no intention on voting for him in the general election. Hillary Clinton is a self-serving evil politician that has no business becoming the next president. GO Obama, at least for now . . . Way to go Rae

]]> By: Ben http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/21/superdelegate-schmoozed-by-chelsea-backs-obama/#comment-580861 Ben Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:16:48 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5465#comment-580861 I'm disappointed that superdelegates even exist. The defeat the purpose of having a primary or a caucus. If the promised delegate count is so close that superdelegates decide the final outcome of the presidential nominee then all the voting that has taken place over the past months is for naught. I'm disappointed that superdelegates even exist. The defeat the purpose of having a primary or a caucus. If the promised delegate count is so close that superdelegates decide the final outcome of the presidential nominee then all the voting that has taken place over the past months is for naught.

]]> By: geirgo http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/21/superdelegate-schmoozed-by-chelsea-backs-obama/#comment-580859 geirgo Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:16:43 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5465#comment-580859 Wild Bill swamped his wife's campaign - if she had divorced him early on she might be winning. Too bad - her and McCain could have swapped stories about voting for the war while they debated. Now its over so.... stop whining Clintonites - your day is done! Wild Bill swamped his wife's campaign – if she had divorced him early on she might be winning. Too bad – her and McCain could have swapped stories about voting for the war while they debated. Now its over so....
stop whining Clintonites – your day is done!

]]> By: Al C. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/21/superdelegate-schmoozed-by-chelsea-backs-obama/#comment-580856 Al C. Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:16:17 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5465#comment-580856 I have been a Republican since 1978. Yesterday I changed my party affilation to Democrat just to vote for Obama in the Pennsylvania primary.The Clinton dynasty must end. Some of my friends have done the same. I have been a Republican since 1978. Yesterday I changed my party affilation to Democrat just to vote for Obama in the Pennsylvania primary.The Clinton dynasty must end. Some of my friends have done the same.

]]> By: Phil http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/21/superdelegate-schmoozed-by-chelsea-backs-obama/#comment-580853 Phil Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:15:58 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5465#comment-580853 Veronica: Jason Rae's not voting the will of the people? Didn't Obama win Wisconsin 58-41? Veronica:

Jason Rae's not voting the will of the people? Didn't Obama win Wisconsin 58-41?

]]> By: reality check http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/21/superdelegate-schmoozed-by-chelsea-backs-obama/#comment-580849 reality check Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:15:31 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5465#comment-580849 These are the superdelegates? He looks like he just got his drivers license! The same generation that force feeds us American Idol and Britney Spears, now will choose who will be the Presidential nominee for Commander in Chief. God help this country. We are doomed. These are the superdelegates? He looks like he just got his drivers license! The same generation that force feeds us American Idol and Britney Spears, now will choose who will be the Presidential nominee for Commander in Chief. God help this country. We are doomed.

]]> By: BP - Chicago http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/21/superdelegate-schmoozed-by-chelsea-backs-obama/#comment-580848 BP - Chicago Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:15:29 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5465#comment-580848 Its encouraging to see young people get involved which will eventually pave the way for future policy. However, you don't have to be young to be blinded by charisma and rhetoric. That is a triait any age can posess. Let the Dems beat each other up.... McCain 08 Its encouraging to see young people get involved which will eventually pave the way for future policy. However, you don't have to be young to be blinded by charisma and rhetoric. That is a triait any age can posess.

Let the Dems beat each other up....

McCain 08

]]> By: Austin 4 Hillary! http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/21/superdelegate-schmoozed-by-chelsea-backs-obama/#comment-580847 Austin 4 Hillary! Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:15:26 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5465#comment-580847 What a arrogant jerk. He knew all along who he was going to support. It was obvious when he was interviewed the other night. I believe we are headed in big trouble because all these uninformed young voters who are just going with BO because he's young, blah, blah, blah! Oh well, the truth always comes out in the wash--in this case the truth about BO will come out. What a arrogant jerk. He knew all along who he was going to support. It was obvious when he was interviewed the other night. I believe we are headed in big trouble because all these uninformed young voters who are just going with BO because he's young, blah, blah, blah! Oh well, the truth always comes out in the wash–in this case the truth about BO will come out.

]]> By: James http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/21/superdelegate-schmoozed-by-chelsea-backs-obama/#comment-580841 James Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:14:52 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5465#comment-580841 This whole super-delegate process is disgusting. Why does our party go to such great lengths to sidestep the will of the people? Does the party "of the people" not trust the voters? This smacks of the worst kind of third world political influence peddling...we should all be ashamed of our party right now and work toward revising this vulgar process. This whole super-delegate process is disgusting. Why does our party go to such great lengths to sidestep the will of the people? Does the party "of the people" not trust the voters? This smacks of the worst kind of third world political influence peddling...we should all be ashamed of our party right now and work toward revising this vulgar process.

]]> By: eboto http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/21/superdelegate-schmoozed-by-chelsea-backs-obama/#comment-580842 eboto Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:14:52 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5465#comment-580842 I'm pro Obama, but superdelegates should not exist. I'm pro Obama, but superdelegates should not exist.

]]> By: Ben http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/21/superdelegate-schmoozed-by-chelsea-backs-obama/#comment-580840 Ben Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:14:50 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5465#comment-580840 Considering that the majority of super delegates are probably still in Hillary's corner, I don't find Rae's vote too disturbing. Obama is actually turning out the young vote, which has always been notoriously absent. I think that if he can continue to do so, the Democrats can win the general election by a strong margin, and stave off another republican theft of the presidency. I'm still on the fence myself, but I can say that in the least I like both of my options for a change... Considering that the majority of super delegates are probably still in Hillary's corner, I don't find Rae's vote too disturbing. Obama is actually turning out the young vote, which has always been notoriously absent. I think that if he can continue to do so, the Democrats can win the general election by a strong margin, and stave off another republican theft of the presidency. I'm still on the fence myself, but I can say that in the least I like both of my options for a change...

]]> By: Anonymous http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/21/superdelegate-schmoozed-by-chelsea-backs-obama/#comment-580839 Anonymous Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:14:46 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5465#comment-580839 veronica you are right!! i am voting obama in ohio even though i will vote a str8 repub. ticket in november. dukakis sans the tank ride picture!! veronica you are right!! i am voting obama in ohio even though i will vote a str8 repub. ticket in november. dukakis sans the tank ride picture!!

]]> By: Brad Woodruff http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/21/superdelegate-schmoozed-by-chelsea-backs-obama/#comment-580812 Brad Woodruff Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:11:41 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5465#comment-580812 I think that for a young man, he showed considerable poise and self restraint to not cave to all that high profile arm twisting and lobbying on behalf of the Clintons. It gives insight into the frantic behind the scene manueverings to secure the nomination by both camps...while this campaign has been fascinating to watch, we are now getting to the point where we are watching the proverbial "sausage being made" and its becoming a bit distasteful, I think that for a young man, he showed considerable poise and self restraint to not cave to all that high profile arm twisting and lobbying on behalf of the Clintons. It gives insight into the frantic behind the scene manueverings to secure the nomination by both camps...while this campaign has been fascinating to watch, we are now getting to the point where we are watching the proverbial "sausage being made" and its becoming a bit distasteful,

]]> By: Anonymous http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/21/superdelegate-schmoozed-by-chelsea-backs-obama/#comment-580811 Anonymous Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:11:37 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5465#comment-580811 The question I'm wondering is how this guy got to be a superdelegate. That would have been a useful question to answer. The question I'm wondering is how this guy got to be a superdelegate. That would have been a useful question to answer.

]]> By: steve http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/21/superdelegate-schmoozed-by-chelsea-backs-obama/#comment-580810 steve Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:11:35 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5465#comment-580810 Rae made a good decision. McCain would beat Hillary. It's that simple. Rae made a good decision. McCain would beat Hillary. It's that simple.

]]> By: brian http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/21/superdelegate-schmoozed-by-chelsea-backs-obama/#comment-580708 brian Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:01:34 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5465#comment-580708 "Hey, thanks for the breakfast Chelsea it was great, but your mom's a sinking ship." "Hey, thanks for the breakfast Chelsea it was great, but your mom's a sinking ship."

]]> By: Media Balance http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/21/superdelegate-schmoozed-by-chelsea-backs-obama/#comment-580707 Media Balance Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:01:33 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5465#comment-580707 Democrats, look at what your party ha done to you. Its not the votes of the millions out there that matter, but the designated elite few. What a sham the process has become. Democrats, look at what your party ha done to you. Its not the votes of the millions out there that matter, but the designated elite few. What a sham the process has become.

]]> By: Jen http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/21/superdelegate-schmoozed-by-chelsea-backs-obama/#comment-580706 Jen Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:01:27 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5465#comment-580706 I think he is confused. He is trying to support Obama because of his own political future. If Obama loses, he is also finished politically. All of them are making political calculation. YOU WILL ALL LOSE! Go Hillary!! Hillary for president!! ! I think he is confused. He is trying to support Obama because of his own political future. If Obama loses, he is also finished politically. All of them are making political calculation. YOU WILL ALL LOSE!

Go Hillary!!

Hillary for president!! !

]]> By: Alex http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/21/superdelegate-schmoozed-by-chelsea-backs-obama/#comment-580703 Alex Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:01:12 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5465#comment-580703 He is doing the right thing-- he's going with how his state voted, which is what they should be doing. He is doing the right thing– he's going with how his state voted, which is what they should be doing.

]]> By: Jen http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/21/superdelegate-schmoozed-by-chelsea-backs-obama/#comment-580690 Jen Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:00:03 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5465#comment-580690 I think he is confused. He is trying to support Obama because of his own political future. He Obama loses, he is also finished politically. All of them are making political calculation. YOU WILL ALL LOSE! Go Hillary!! Hillary for president!! ! I think he is confused. He is trying to support Obama because of his own political future. He Obama loses, he is also finished politically. All of them are making political calculation. YOU WILL ALL LOSE!

Go Hillary!!

Hillary for president!! !

]]> By: Marcus, KC KS http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/21/superdelegate-schmoozed-by-chelsea-backs-obama/#comment-580645 Marcus, KC KS Thu, 21 Feb 2008 19:55:16 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5465#comment-580645 Looks like Mr. Rae has gotten it wrong twice. Looks like Mr. Rae has gotten it wrong twice.

]]> By: Ryan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/21/superdelegate-schmoozed-by-chelsea-backs-obama/#comment-580642 Ryan Thu, 21 Feb 2008 19:55:03 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5465#comment-580642 Veronica: "I guess if Superdelegates back Obama than it's okay. What a double standard! The Superdelegates backing Hillary Clinton are thwarting the will of the people, the those backing Obama are voting their conscience. It's interesting that the "will of the people" includes Independents and Republicans voting in the Democratic primary." 1st - Superdelegates backing Obma IS ok...it always has been. 2nd - This kid is following the will of the people...Obama won in WI, remember? 3rd - Independents and Republicans voting for Obama is a sign of the times, not some vast Right Wing conspiracy to nominate the weaker candidate. It's a sign that people from all sides of the aisle want change, want something new. Veronica: "I guess if Superdelegates back Obama than it's okay. What a double standard! The Superdelegates backing Hillary Clinton are thwarting the will of the people, the those backing Obama are voting their conscience. It's interesting that the "will of the people" includes Independents and Republicans voting in the Democratic primary."

1st – Superdelegates backing Obma IS ok...it always has been.
2nd – This kid is following the will of the people...Obama won in WI, remember?
3rd – Independents and Republicans voting for Obama is a sign of the times, not some vast Right Wing conspiracy to nominate the weaker candidate. It's a sign that people from all sides of the aisle want change, want something new.

]]> By: Ted Turner http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/21/superdelegate-schmoozed-by-chelsea-backs-obama/#comment-580640 Ted Turner Thu, 21 Feb 2008 19:54:56 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5465#comment-580640 Hey guys. Just wanted to let you know you're doing a bang up job. Oh, and all these knobs supporting Clinton are trapped in a web of lies. Not to mention they probably have weak spots for things such as jazz fusion and Red Lobster. Open your eyes you hangers on of that one guy that she is married to! Obama don't take no junk from nobody. -T. T. Hey guys. Just wanted to let you know you're doing a bang up job.

Oh, and all these knobs supporting Clinton are trapped in a web of lies. Not to mention they probably have weak spots for things such as jazz fusion and Red Lobster. Open your eyes you hangers on of that one guy that she is married to! Obama don't take no junk from nobody.

-T. T.

]]> By: angry white man voter http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/21/superdelegate-schmoozed-by-chelsea-backs-obama/#comment-580637 angry white man voter Thu, 21 Feb 2008 19:54:41 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5465#comment-580637 So what pushed you over to his side? His record of non-accomplishment or his wifes shame in america for 44 years? So what pushed you over to his side? His record of non-accomplishment or his wifes shame in america for 44 years?

]]> By: Richard http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/21/superdelegate-schmoozed-by-chelsea-backs-obama/#comment-580636 Richard Thu, 21 Feb 2008 19:54:18 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5465#comment-580636 Well Veronica, that what you accuse the Republicans and independents of is exactly what Registered Democrats were up to in Michigan. As for the Democrats self-destructing, your are correct as they do not seem to do well in long term planning. As well, having super delegates in the first place is begging for corrupt election results. While I may not be super proud of the Republican, at least they have not been up to the election shenanagans that the Dem's have been throwing in the face of the voters. Well Veronica, that what you accuse the Republicans and independents of is exactly what Registered Democrats were up to in Michigan.

As for the Democrats self-destructing, your are correct as they do not seem to do well in long term planning. As well, having super delegates in the first place is begging for corrupt election results.

While I may not be super proud of the Republican, at least they have not been up to the election shenanagans that the Dem's have been throwing in the face of the voters.

]]> By: Chris, Atlanta, Ga http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/21/superdelegate-schmoozed-by-chelsea-backs-obama/#comment-580634 Chris, Atlanta, Ga Thu, 21 Feb 2008 19:54:10 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5465#comment-580634 You can lead a horse to water but you can't make him THINK! Vote for Ubama cause he's all about change.....and hope........and change.......and.........and...........hope........and change. McCain has him pegged.......eloquent, but EMPTY! You can lead a horse to water but you can't make him THINK!

Vote for Ubama cause he's all about change.....and hope........and change.......and.........and...........hope........and change. McCain has him pegged.......eloquent, but EMPTY!

]]> By: Kendall http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/21/superdelegate-schmoozed-by-chelsea-backs-obama/#comment-580630 Kendall Thu, 21 Feb 2008 19:53:49 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5465#comment-580630 Chelsea is on losing streak with the rest of the family. Chelsea is on losing streak with the rest of the family.

]]> By: Jesse - San Antonio TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/21/superdelegate-schmoozed-by-chelsea-backs-obama/#comment-580629 Jesse - San Antonio TX Thu, 21 Feb 2008 19:53:47 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5465#comment-580629 Like Lemurs to a cliff.... Like Lemurs to a cliff....

]]> By: Paleobiology http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/21/superdelegate-schmoozed-by-chelsea-backs-obama/#comment-580628 Paleobiology Thu, 21 Feb 2008 19:53:45 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5465#comment-580628 Veronica, the problem that Obama supporters and many others have with superdelgates is when they vote AGAINST the popular vote. In this case, the young man is from Wisconsin and more specifically goes to school in Milwaukee, boeth of which went very, very strongly for Obama. He cites, in fact, the popular will of his geographic (Wisconsin) and demographic (young people) in making his decision. It would only be hypocritical if we insisted that a superdelgate from an that Clinton won vote, instead, for Obama. Veronica, the problem that Obama supporters and many others have with superdelgates is when they vote AGAINST the popular vote. In this case, the young man is from Wisconsin and more specifically goes to school in Milwaukee, boeth of which went very, very strongly for Obama. He cites, in fact, the popular will of his geographic (Wisconsin) and demographic (young people) in making his decision.

It would only be hypocritical if we insisted that a superdelgate from an that Clinton won vote, instead, for Obama.

]]> By: Zubair, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/21/superdelegate-schmoozed-by-chelsea-backs-obama/#comment-580627 Zubair, CA Thu, 21 Feb 2008 19:53:37 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5465#comment-580627 Schmoozed? Is this still CNN or an April 1st edition of a college news paper? Schmoozed? Is this still CNN or an April 1st edition of a college news paper?

]]> By: david http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/21/superdelegate-schmoozed-by-chelsea-backs-obama/#comment-580626 david Thu, 21 Feb 2008 19:53:35 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5465#comment-580626 All old people love kids. without kids their life is meanigless. hey i love my kids. dont you love your kids? why kids should vote for McCain grandpa? we dont need a presidnet who needs a standby ambulance in white house. you never know what happens to old people? they are at twilight of their life. young for OBAMA 08 All old people love kids. without kids their life is meanigless. hey i love my kids. dont you love your kids? why kids should vote for McCain grandpa? we dont need a presidnet who needs a standby ambulance in white house. you never know what happens to old people? they are at twilight of their life.
young for OBAMA 08

]]> By: Jon http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/21/superdelegate-schmoozed-by-chelsea-backs-obama/#comment-580624 Jon Thu, 21 Feb 2008 19:53:18 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5465#comment-580624 Mark: It is the young people of this country that are going to have to clean up this mess that the current group of poiticians are leaving them. I think that they should have a say in how an dwho can best clean it up. Mark:
It is the young people of this country that are going to have to clean up this mess that the current group of poiticians are leaving them. I think that they should have a say in how an dwho can best clean it up.

]]> By: chris s http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/21/superdelegate-schmoozed-by-chelsea-backs-obama/#comment-580619 chris s Thu, 21 Feb 2008 19:52:50 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5465#comment-580619 "He cited Obama’s support from an overwhelming majority of young voters as the major reason for his decision." So, because the other kids are, you are too?? Sounds like a great reason to do anything...(he said sarcastically) "He cited Obama’s support from an overwhelming majority of young voters as the major reason for his decision."

So, because the other kids are, you are too?? Sounds like a great reason to do anything...(he said sarcastically)

]]> By: Pete http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/21/superdelegate-schmoozed-by-chelsea-backs-obama/#comment-580617 Pete Thu, 21 Feb 2008 19:52:38 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5465#comment-580617 Chelsea has made it a long-time practice of snobbishly snubbing the press, under the guise of protective parents (look, her 16th b-day was a long time ago, ok?). Persistent dismissiveness. That's my take on it, at least. I'm not sure I've ever seen her speak. How ridiculous is that? So, boo hoo. If you condescended to talk to the public, people might open up a bit more to your message. Chelsea has made it a long-time practice of snobbishly snubbing the press, under the guise of protective parents (look, her 16th b-day was a long time ago, ok?). Persistent dismissiveness. That's my take on it, at least. I'm not sure I've ever seen her speak. How ridiculous is that?
So, boo hoo. If you condescended to talk to the public, people might open up a bit more to your message.

]]> By: Kristie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/21/superdelegate-schmoozed-by-chelsea-backs-obama/#comment-580616 Kristie Thu, 21 Feb 2008 19:52:24 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5465#comment-580616 This raises a better question...why does a 21 year old junior in college have more of a say in the election than the rest of us? I'd be curious to understand how and why this guy was chosen for a superdelegate position. This raises a better question...why does a 21 year old junior in college have more of a say in the election than the rest of us? I'd be curious to understand how and why this guy was chosen for a superdelegate position.

]]> By: mike, Chicago http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/21/superdelegate-schmoozed-by-chelsea-backs-obama/#comment-580615 mike, Chicago Thu, 21 Feb 2008 19:52:22 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5465#comment-580615 You made the right choice after Obama clobbered Hillary in WI!!!! Obama 08'!!!!!!!!!!!! PS- "stick a fork in her!!!!" You made the right choice after Obama clobbered Hillary in WI!!!!
Obama 08'!!!!!!!!!!!!

PS-
"stick a fork in her!!!!"

]]> By: Zubair, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/21/superdelegate-schmoozed-by-chelsea-backs-obama/#comment-580604 Zubair, CA Thu, 21 Feb 2008 19:51:04 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5465#comment-580604 "Chelsea Clinton’s mother, Hillary Clinton." Are you serious? I think she has achieved enough in the last 30 odd years to be recognized by her own name. And i am not even a Hillary spporter. "Chelsea Clinton’s mother, Hillary Clinton."
Are you serious? I think she has achieved enough in the last 30 odd years to be recognized by her own name. And i am not even a Hillary spporter.

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