Comments on: Democrat claims Hastert's former congressional seat

By: That's Reality

That's Reality — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:09:57 +0000

Too bad for us.

By: Tyler! Clinton 2008

Tyler! Clinton 2008 — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000

First of All, all those Obama supporters must not really want change, they just want Obama. They don't care about the Democratic Party or anything. Its either Obama or no one. Obama has said it himself that he and Hillary had the same stance on issues, just different ways of getting there. If Obama supporters cannot put their disapointment aside and vote for Hillary if she is the nominee, then another 8 years of McCain-Bush. This IS a personality cult, with Obama the master of this cult. I am disapointed in America for not seeing that BOTh these canidates are amazing and either one deserves to win. Guess Obama did enough brainwashing.

By: Elliott in VA, Swing State

Elliott in VA, Swing State — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 23:58:31 +0000

I am absolutely shocked that you Clinton supporters are sying that Obama is the one trying to "steal" the election!! Least we forget, HE is the one with the most pledged delegates AND leading in the popular vote total. So how can anyone reasonably claim that the FROONT RUNNER is trying to steal a race he is winning??? Looks like the ultimate SPIN job if you ask me. And by the way, Obama could easily win SC, VA, and GA which would make up for Florida. Michigan will go democrate regarless of who is running.

By: Cali

Cali — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 23:58:17 +0000

Congratulations Mr. Foster! This is a great example of the kind of change we believe in. Obama supported this candidate and the people of Illinois listened! Keep on rolling Senator Obama!

Obama '08

By: Mrs. America

Mrs. America — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 23:58:10 +0000

The American Revolution is alive and well. Go, Dems!!

By: Thierry

Thierry — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 23:49:26 +0000

I'm french,
The bush administration made the USA look ridiculous to the minds of people in every other countries in the world with his wars and anger.
Only Obama can rehabilitate the image of the USA, make it a clever, powerful and respected country again.
Go Obama

By: Woland

Woland — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 23:46:32 +0000

Interesting.

Obama's supporters are like those people in Independence Day at the top of building waiting for the aliens to come. Sure they'll have change and that's all they'll have in their pockets.

HILLARY '08

By: An Agnostic Democrat

An Agnostic Democrat — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 23:44:36 +0000

Like Hillary had anything to do with this. Don't worry, she or Bill will try to spin it otherwise. New? Hardly ...

By: Ramcharan

Ramcharan — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 23:43:20 +0000

I understand that the Obama camper did call Clinton a 'monster', but is that not what Ms. Bill is..."HER" supporter said that Hillary wants Obama to join her "IN THE BACK OF THE BUS"...sure sounded that King-Kong was on Larry King last week to me....or am I mistaken... Have we not progressed past that level of RACISM...it sure hits hard when 'a WOMAN' is trying for the White House, and does not remember how tough the road for a Woman also was. You make me ashamed Hillary.

By: PCS / North Carolina

PCS / North Carolina — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 23:37:14 +0000

Curliss wrote March 9th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

"they both need to be on the ticket. Obama has already rejected that…so, whose the divider?"

Are you kiding? Hillary is asking Obama to be the running mate !! when he had won more states, more delegates and more popular votes. Is she dillusional ?

By: Charlotte

Charlotte — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 23:33:42 +0000

March 9th, 2008 5:42 pm ET
Your comment is awaiting moderation.
I hate to tell you Obama-bots this, but the Superdelegates will most likely determine the outcome of this election. With that in mind, they must look at which candidate won what states. They have no choice but to look at the states that are most likely to vote for a democrat and the ones that most likely go to the Republicans in November. Since Obama has not won a large democratic state, they will have no choice but to consider this in their decision. There are RED and BLUE states and that's a fact. JFK lost the popular vote but won the election, because he carried the BIG BLUE states. Hope you guys are at least prepared for the possibility

By: Dee

Dee — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 23:31:22 +0000

Yes, Obama will probably take Mississippi since blacks are 70% of the registered voters there. It seems like people lately are voting in accordance with race or gender, as opposed to the issues.

By: hinda

hinda — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 23:30:29 +0000

Rohit Singh March 9th, 2008 3:28 pm ET
Are the people in Ohio and PA so racist that they would not even consider a non-white person?

YES they are...The Gov Ed Rendell of PA said it few weeks ago

By: Joe, Chicago West Suburbs

Joe, Chicago West Suburbs — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 23:29:20 +0000

Bill Foster is a good Person and a good Businessman committed to serving this country and making it a better place. The Republicans put up a perennial loser in Oberweis who campaigned dirty. It is great day to be a Democrat.

Hope can prevail over fear. This is a telling indicator. When Obama gets through the Primary we will be on the home stretch; this is the right direction for the country.

By: mel

mel — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 23:17:55 +0000

Come on people, do you really think the republicans that voted for Obama in the democratic primaries, are going to vote for Obama if elected the democrat nominee in the November election. We are falling for this mind game hook, line and sinker. Wake up and smell the politics.....

By: Murali

Murali — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 23:17:27 +0000

OBAMA is the man.

By: Ellie

Ellie — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 23:15:43 +0000

For once I agree with a Kennedy! Go Obama. Future primary states.......please vote for a change in the US, and that change is definetly not Hillary Rodham Clinton or whatever she happens to be calling herself these days.

By: For Obama

For Obama — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 23:15:20 +0000

Bush has already divided this country. OBAMA 08!!

By: Wendy

Wendy — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 23:14:01 +0000

I have fond memories of the Clinton presidency; great economic growth!!!

By: Trevor

Trevor — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 23:13:57 +0000

This is the change we seek. Obama must come forcefull about the lies that Hillary is sending out on Obama. On the Canadain NaFTA , it was Hillary who contacted the Canadain but turn it on Obama why cnn and the other news not talking about this, on Sundat 9, 2008 the Candaian Broadcasting Corp was on C_SPAN that said Obama didnot say what Hillary said he said and I am not seeing the cnn or any body reporting on this after she lie and won the election. I am very concern because it was a lie that put us in war today and if we elected someon eon lieing what do you think we are going to get from Asmin... wake up American... see what we are doing we must vote Obama in right now!

By: nadeem

nadeem — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 23:05:30 +0000

The people in Ohio and PA are not racists. PA has not voted yet, and Ohio was tricked by Clinton lies about NAFTA, the truth was Clinton told Canada to take her comments with a grain of salt, told her media friends at CNN it was Obama, knowing full well by the time the truth came out the polls would be closed.

You are right about Hillary fans, very bitter people.

By: Charlotte

Charlotte — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 23:02:42 +0000

Obama is not responsible for this guy getting elected. The people of Illonios are. I would have to know more about this election and the parties involved before I would give Obama credit of any kind. Were they tied and somehow Obama was able to break that tie? I vote for a candidate based on my perception, not by some other persons. I guess you got to grab credit where ever you can, since you have none of your own. One things for sure, this guy did not vote for the war in Iraq. Maybe he made a speech about it though? How many more months,( currently 13) do we have to hear Obama say he did not vote for the war?

By: Rico

Rico — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 23:02:41 +0000

"You won't see me as a vice presidential candidate, you know, I'm running for president," said Obama.

Cocky Much?
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No, cocky is someone trailing in the democratic presidential race asking the guy leading to be her vp. That's cocky.

By: Patricia wv

Patricia wv — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 23:02:32 +0000

Rohit Singh,

And what will Tennessee show ?

By: charles

charles — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 23:00:19 +0000

Remember a blk person hasn't won nothing big in Pa..the governnor said that...

By: Paul

Paul — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 22:59:53 +0000

Yes we can,and not body will stop us

By: sylvia

sylvia — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 22:57:47 +0000

Bill Clinton need to stay out of his wife campaign. He needs to stay out of this election. He is beginning to sound very desperate just because Hillary is losing. There is no way Hillary will catch up to OBAMA. No way.

Samatha Powers took the words out of my mouth in describing Hillary's desperate run for the Presidency. A MONSTER.

GO OBAMA!!!

By: James

James — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 22:51:24 +0000

Hillary 08!!!!

By: Yolanda Diaz

Yolanda Diaz — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 22:34:36 +0000

But it is a nice way to buy a super delegate

By: Rohit Singh

Rohit Singh — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 20:28:01 +0000

Are the people in Ohio and PA so racist that they would not even consider a non-white person?

By: NC

NC — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 20:19:30 +0000

I don't understand the Hillary supporters. Most of them seem so hateful. When SNL was all the buzz they were "dancing in the streets". Now they are saying Obama is arrogant because another democrat won who happen to get Obama's endorsement and somebody even had the nerve to say "I bet Hillary supported him too"....pure amazement at the "silly season". Just be happy that another democrat made it to congress.....or is it that the Hillary supporters can't do that SNL tells them to.

By: Frantz

Frantz — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 20:18:48 +0000

You Clinton supporters are something else. This is the first pro Obama article in nearly 2 weeks! And you guys are crying already. You guys want EVERY SINGLE ARTICLE in your favor or you cry foul likr the little boy who cried wolf. Its like Hillary and her supporters think there isvsome kind of entittlement owed to them from the DNC and the MEDIA!! Get over it. The democratic party is changing the guard. We need to purge the old, corrupt, politics out of the party for new blood. I am all for a woman for president, but Hillary is definitely not the one! We need to change to build this party up and bring young, and independent voters in. Its always a fight to get old corruption out of any organization, and Im sure when Hillary goes, she will have to be carried out kicking and screaming (and spewing venim). Its over for Hillary and her supporters, either in June or November. Unfortunutely, her supporters just dont know it yet, CNN has been trying to keep Hillary's campaign alive on the resperator, just so they can have a great story over the summer.Face it Clintonites, the Clintons simply have too much baggage, and too many bad memories. We need to turn the page, we need to change course.

By: Dan

Dan — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 18:34:25 +0000

At least they won without the help of Tony Rezko, we can't say the same for Obama. He still has not answered what he did to get a $300,000 gift in the form of a land deal with Rezko when he bought his home. This won't go away no matter how the media tries to change the subject. Mabe because people are taking the news in their own hands with the internet. But its been basically the 2 cable networks, eventually they'll have to start to report reality or start to loose credibility which transfers into lost listners, bad for business.

By: Metro, IN

Metro, IN — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 18:34:12 +0000

This entire election has Barack to thank for taking the cloak off of the Washington of yesterday, and giving Americans the chance to take our country back. He has changed the way people think about their government, and brought more young people into this process.

Thanks Barack,

Obama 08

By: wise

wise — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 18:33:18 +0000

i'm really surprised about the big deal all of cnn & msnbc has said about the wyoming caucus that produced only 7000 votes like it was a big deal this made me laugh. Obama must be their true idle spelled right. Make him (Obama) tell the world, how his plan to change will work, and be precise on details. The news people have put him on the mountain and real issues are never fully brought out>

To be honest , i'll never vote for him because I see no truth in him>

By: Steve

Steve — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 18:32:50 +0000

Bill and Hillary behind the nafta gate scandal. They framed innocent Obama and stole the voice of the people of Texas and Ohio. This is all over the news in Canada but not in U.S. medias. Except it was reported in MSNBC. Hillary supporters should know and face the truth. The truth will prevail soon. Obama 08

By: here

here — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 18:28:21 +0000

If Obama wins the Democratic party Nomination, I WILL VOTE FOR HIM, if Hillary Gets it, I WILL VOTE FOR HER. I WILL NOT VOTE FOR Mcain. I wish Obama wins but if he doesnt i will remain credible.

By: Sunny

Sunny — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 18:26:23 +0000

I think Obama really wants Oprah to be his VP. So, he might as well be a independent. I'm sure he will get all the support especially with fanatics for Oprah for President and Obama for VP!!!!! GO INDEPENDENCE!!! Why don't we start separating the states into tiny little countries so that Barack and Oprah can rule. Go America. Divide our country.

By: tom

tom — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 18:26:15 +0000

McCain 08

By: Marie

Marie — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 18:14:02 +0000

I think the voters are aware enough to know that for any change to really happen in this country, the Democratic Party has to have a larger majority in Congress. Otherwise it is just a tug of war with the Republicans, and nothing gets done. Americans are already taking the first steps to make sure this happens. We know that any candidate can claim to be the candidate of change, but without Congressional support, nothing gets done. With these election results, the Republicans should be concerned about their chances in the fall, but it is only one election,and November is miles away by election standards.
And I too find it interesting that there is a picture of Obama with this article, and not the winning candidate, Bill Foster? Come on....I don't think Obama can claim the credit for this, though looks like he is getting it....

By: Universal Bob

Universal Bob — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 18:13:57 +0000

In this race, there was a repeating commercial with Barak Obama supporting Foster as the candidate for the change we need in Washington. There was nothing with Hillary Clinton. Barak Obama represents the future of the party and Hillary Clinton is the past with partisanship and red and blue states, She is currently even touting McCain over Obama. Why? Because she is ready to break the democrats if they won't have her as the nominee.

By: Judy

Judy — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 18:13:38 +0000

Any of you Hillary lovers have buyers remorse now? Barack has just filled a GOP seat with a democratic butt! The RNC used McCain and spent million and still lost.

Barack is not JUST WORDS, he backs them up with ACTIONS!

Go Obama!

By: From PA

From PA — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 18:12:00 +0000

This is the only window of oppurtunity Obama has to win for presidency. #1 if he does win---he will not get re-elected....he will be known as one of the worst president.....yet again duped the public aka Bush---who also said he was for change and can bring people together #2 he just started as a senator...few more years...you will see his stance and what difference if any he made #3 he will create enemies in politics --------------------------------------------------------------------------- If a driver who drove for 1 week was in one accident and a driver who drove for 1 year was in 2 accidents----------DOES THAT MAKE THE DRIVER WHO DROVE FOR 1 WEEK BETTER????

By: vrk

vrk — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 18:11:31 +0000

For those of you saying Obama is arrogant for taking credit for this, point me to where Obama actually says this result had anything to do with him. Cue sound of crickets chirping.

By: Go Independant,Obama

Go Independant,Obama — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 18:11:14 +0000

Sheri, I agree that an independent run would good for Obama if Hillary steals the nomination. Which looks like what is going to happen.

We sure wont vote for her and I dont want to vote forn McCAin.
And lets face it, the democactaic party will be finished by AUgust when their self destruction is complete. The split is irreconcilable.

So I say Obama as independantt president candidate which ruins Hillary's run and gives a good run with McCain. If he loses against McCAin, so be it. AT least it the race would be with 2 honorable candidates and a relic of old dem politics. I would welcome that contest

By: Sanjay Sathe

Sanjay Sathe — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 17:56:54 +0000

Bush carried that district by 56% in 2004

if a district that he carried by 56% goes to a Democrat by 53% how many "Red States" are in play?

By: John

John — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 17:56:47 +0000

I am not sure why people seem to think Clinton winning Pennsylvania is going to mean anything, she is too far behind in delegates and winning just the big states will not win an election... see Bush Vs. Gore.

The people have spoken, it is time for change, Bill Foster won the seat in a district that has never elected a democrat!

By: TJ

TJ — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 17:56:19 +0000

As a resident of this district let me explain how big a deal this is. Our congressional district consists of part of DuPage County, (a Dan Rostenkowski stronghold and one of the most Republican counties in the nation), Kane county, (which has two large urban areas, Aurora and Elgin, but still usually goes Republican) and a swath of farmland all the way to Western Illinois, (which would presumably go to Oberwies, the Republican dairy farmer who has promised to keep taxes low). I did not see this coming at all.

By: Dave in Florida

Dave in Florida — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 17:55:05 +0000

The coattails of Obama is unmistakeable. If Bilary is the nominee, not only will John McCain win in a landslide, there will be a resounding defeat for democrat congressional seats throughout the country.

The Republicans/ Rush Limbaugh want Bilary as the nominee that's why he told millions of his listeners to vote for her in the Texas and Ohio primaries, because she's the easiest opponent to defeat, and the yet unrevealed scandals that they're going to release in the general election against them.

No to Bush!

No to McCain!

No to Clinton!!!!

Obama in 08!!!!!!!!

By: Charlotte, PA

Charlotte, PA — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 17:54:37 +0000

If Hillary supporters only have Saturday Night Live and muckraking to rely on, they're never going to get this old lady's vote.