Comments on: Pelosi: Joint ticket 'impossible'

By: George in California

George in California — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:48:57 +0000

This 58 year old Independent is so inspired by Senator Obama that I donated to his campaign, for the first time since I have voted in any election. So, if he is not the Democratic nominee in November, I'll write in for Blomberg!

By: Amit

Amit — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:48:43 +0000

I have new found respect for Nancy Pelosi. Hope other Party leaders speak up soon and start working on uniting the party against the republicans.

Don't be silent Democratic Leaders! Speak Up or forever hold your peace.

UNITED WE STAND!

By: Christian, Tampa FL

Christian, Tampa FL — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:48:35 +0000

At least she tells it like it is.

By: Dave

Dave — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:48:11 +0000

Blame Hillary for every conceivable ill faced by this nation. That's what Obama supporters are doing. They don't have anything good to say about their candidate than hope, thus attack your opponent. I never heard any details about his economy turnaround plan and never seen detail outline of how he is going to withdraw troops. Instead of spending time on Hillary, spend a little time on your own agenda.

By: HH

HH — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:47:53 +0000

Hopefully more high powered democrats stand up and chase Billary out.

By: Kris

Kris — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:47:27 +0000

I'm stunned at the people who think that Pelosi would say this because she is "jealous" oh Hillary. Doesn't anyone get it? Hillary had the black vote sewn up (check polls from last year) and blew it with her and Bill's negative campaign in SC. Now she and her team and supporters are offending women by acting as though we have some ulterior,insecure motive for not voting for her. Well, all I can say is that I DID vote for Ferraro and I DID NOT vote for Hillary. I have no fear of strong women and was fully compfortable with Ferraro a heartbeat from the Presidency. I just prefer Obama for President this time.

By: Samantha

Samantha — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:47:08 +0000

There is no doubt that McCain would make a better Commander in Chief than Obama.

McCain is very knowledgable about foreign affairs. He is very experienced in domestic policy – including supporting and implementing real "change" for which many Republicans have reviled him. He is a hero and he knows the military, inside and out.

There was no party "unity" here. Obama's legions of groupies and troopies are intoxicated with his grand dreams, good looks and yes, he is intelligent.

But Obama is no John McCain. He is no John Kennedy (sorry Ted).

On another site I saw an Obama/Lincoln comparison so ridiculous because Lincoln took the toughest stands, thought about them a long, long time and executed them, making him a great Divider during his term, though his sober, stubborn divisiveness saved or recreated the Union. What they have in common is the power of words, the ability to speak. But Lincoln had something to say.

By: Chris

Chris — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:47:01 +0000

At least she's honest and isn't buying into Clinton's political BS.

By: Matt, Manchester, CT

Matt, Manchester, CT — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:46:53 +0000

Atta girl, Nance, keep up the good work on focusing on the real issues of the moment in Congress. Curse FISA and all the rest, let's speculate on which ticket won't work!

By: Jay

Jay — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:46:37 +0000

Thats OK, Hillary was just being nice to Obama. She dosent want him to throw a fit again. Boo Hoo, Eveyone picks on Obama. GROW UP!

By: Gerald

Gerald — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:46:08 +0000

So much for keeping positive thoughts about the Democratic party. Pelosi had to go and be a Debbie Downer.

By: KMAN

KMAN — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:46:06 +0000

Over the course of this campaign Hillary has managed to change my feelings about her from a benign distrust to downright loathing her! I was among those who early on would have voted for her if my candidate didn't get the nomination, but since I have a conscience I couldn't possibly bring myself to vote for such a loathsome and disingenuous human being!

By: ray

ray — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:45:51 +0000

Lets get real people, Hillary is getting desperate!, its such a shame because I believe her arrogance is what leaves a bad taste in my mouth.,I have yet heard her appologize to the citizens for any of her bad decisions especially her tactics. I believe she would rather leave the party divided than to look at the numbers and back down.
and besides what is she hiding? give up the tax information and get away from cheating bill. She maybe a Democrat but her arrogance is much like the current leader. Its that attitude that we are right and the world is wrong that keeps the U.S. in Wars and looked at the guys to beat.....Just a reminder Hillary its not about YOU!!!!

By: Enrique

Enrique — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:45:51 +0000

While Obama was helping the Democrats win Dennis Hastert's old district in Illinois, Hillary Clinton was praising John McCain and setting up the Democratic party for failure in November.

By: NZ, NJ

NZ, NJ — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:45:43 +0000

To John Smith:

I have changed hillary's name to Obama so now let's see you answer THESE questions.....

Where is a single proof that Obama can deal with a Foreign Policy crisis? I await your answer_____

Where is a single proof that Obama can unite Republicans and democrats to implement real solutions for this nation?
I await your answer_____
(and please don't give "Oh Repub are voting for him b/c I have many Repb friends who voted for him just to laugh when McCain become president)

Given that "past behaviors" best tell what the individual will do in the future. What is the hope the scandals will not become evident during an Obama term?
I await your answer_____
(Just remember the word Rezko....it all starts somewhere and you are a fool to believe that this was just a boneheaded mistake.)

so....you
Please be honest and give me actual data to each question

By: Oregon Voter

Oregon Voter — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:44:51 +0000

Unfortunately Pelosi has failed in her job and now she's trying to regain some popularity by riding on the back of Obama. She really should just endorse Barack because she's made her preference plain enough in the past month.

Fortunately for the people, Pelosi has no say in who will be president (other than her vote) and she has no say in who will be vice president.

By: Brandon

Brandon — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:44:46 +0000

Can we democrats stop saying that the supporters of the other candidate are brainwashed, sheep, a cult, or idiotic?

The fact is Hillary supporters are impressed with her grasp of the issues and are not convinced Obama is ready. Obama supporters believe that he can bring real change from the bottom up my inspiring people and that Hillary represent the dishonesty and big money that is corrupting our system.

I have come to find that mostly children and zealots post on these political blogs. I rarely find a thought provoking post. Can't figure out why I spend so much time reading them... guess i just really want my guy to win!

Obama 08!

By: Rex

Rex — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:43:38 +0000

What?! Neither Clinton nor Obama wants to be the other's VP?! No!!! Given the typically oversized ego one must have to run for President, this should surprise no one.

By: CW in DC

CW in DC — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:43:05 +0000

I'm taking all bets that Hillary will run as an Independent if she doesn't get the nomination!!

By: karen

karen — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:43:00 +0000

Oh this is soooo much fun. As a Republican, I'm loving this soap opera. Let Shrillary and Obama keep attacking each other–makes McCain's job easier. Go McCain !!!

By: Eric, Elk Grove, Ca

Eric, Elk Grove, Ca — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:42:50 +0000

Headlines: "OBAMA robbed of nomination!"
Result: "Nader splits Democratic vote. Hail to McCain!"

Scary, but true.

OBAMA '08
if not, then its
MCCAIN '08

By: S. Shay

S. Shay — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:42:29 +0000

Woo hoo! Jump on this Obama. Use Pelosi's argument in your next speech!

Down with the Clintons!

By: Joan

Joan — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:41:42 +0000

I find this comment puzzling.

Either she is pitching to be Obama's VP, or she is just being stupid and divisive.

I dont care if she supports Obama, she has every right to. But for someone of her position to openly criticize the otherside is simply a reciepe for an oncoming disaster in the democratic party that may very well tear the party apart. I'm not sure what she is trying to do, but this is just silly.

By: Patrick

Patrick — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:41:40 +0000

Sounds like Nancy is looking for a promotion from Speaker of
da' House to Vice President !!!! If so, I am definitely voting for
McCain.

By: matt

matt — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:41:17 +0000

Garry Lemons, you are a racist. And the race card was brought by your girl Hillary. She is dividing the country not Obama. Obama has NEVER put down Hillary's supports. You can't say the same for Hillary.

By: jill american

jill american — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:40:54 +0000

Hillary is addressing the joint ticket because there are many people in this country that want that to happen. Obama isn't addressing it because his ego won't allow it and he's going to pick a white man to run with. It's never going to happen either way.

By: Truth

Truth — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:40:39 +0000

This is one of the old tatics in the political book:

Seduce your opponet by offering him a role to play, but in the meantime, marginalize the importance of the role.

The problem with the tatic is that you only do that when you are ahead (or has more control) not when you are behind (or on the loosing track)...

By the way, CNN has caved to Hillary Clinton's media bias bull...

By: VicePrez

VicePrez — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:40:32 +0000

Gary,
From Arkansas..you are truly showing your true color. When Blacks voted overwhelming for the Clintons there was no issue with race, when whites voted overwhelming for white candidates there was no issue but here we go with a Black man running for President and people across ethnic lines are voting for him so why is it a race issue. I guess the people in IOWA and NEBRAKSA are black right. Apparently they see things differently from you southern prejudice rednecks.

By: Chido Williams

Chido Williams — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:40:18 +0000

Thank you Nancy for being honest. I don't even know why people have so much hate for each other-we all the same. Every voter is being given a chance to choose a candidate who appeals to them-so whats the big deal. In the end the votes will show who the American people will have chosen. So let it be-drop the ill words-you only hurting yourself.

By: Mr. B.

Mr. B. — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:40:15 +0000

This Lady hit the nail on the head !

And this is why....

America Is Ready
Obama 08

By: L

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:39:55 +0000

Speaker Pelosi, you are one smart cookie. Thank you for trying to bring an end to this nonsense.

By: Mary

Mary — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:39:50 +0000

Now, step up and support Obama Speaker Pelosi!!!

Its one thing to point out how negative she has gone, its another to standby silently and watch as she does it. Its time to end this awful chapter in the Democratic party.

Where is Gore, Edwards and the other party "elders" when we need them? Mississippi, do the right thing and put another nail in the HRC coffin.

By: SHIRLEY WEST

SHIRLEY WEST — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:39:40 +0000

THE IDEA OF THIS DREAM TICKET , IS CRAZY.

OBAMA IS NOT IGNORANT OF SATANS DEVICES. THIS IS ANOTHER

TACTIC THE CLINTONS ARE USING FOR THEIR ADVANTAGE, BUT IT WILL NOT WORK

By: Tim - Texas

Tim - Texas — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:39:06 +0000

It does not matter who wins. I will vote for Obama or Clinton. They both bring the change we all want and need. We will have change when the Bush Administration is out. We can not have another Republican in office. The United States has suffered way too much for it to happen again.

By: Tom Wittmann

Tom Wittmann — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:37:54 +0000

This PELOSI's statement (ADMINITRATION meaning CAMAPIAGN)clearly signifying a critic of CLINTON, shows that her "non-commitment" is now only formal,

TOM

By: OBAMA for President

OBAMA for President — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:37:19 +0000

Thanks Nancy for your courage to speak out the truth. I hop ethat now more democratic leaders to come forward and formally endorse Obama.

By: aliou

aliou — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:37:17 +0000

THANK YOU NANCY. MADAME SPEAKER YOU WEAR YOUR CROWN LIKE A QUEEN SHOULD. ABOVE THE FRAY.

By: jtreadway

jtreadway — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:34:03 +0000

I love it. The Clinton gambit has failed miserably and Obama stands tall. Not sure what they were thinking....

By: Goodheart

Goodheart — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:31:00 +0000

Without a joint ticket, they stand a good chance of losing. If I were Pelosi, I'd be trying to bring the two together rather than making statements like this. The combination of those who voted for both would be overwhelming against McCain. Without each other, many of their supporters will defect to McCain, especially white males.

By: Jessica, MI

Jessica, MI — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:30:31 +0000

Cheers, Pelosi.

There's a woman GENUINELY vested in the best interest of the Democratic party and the country, who did not get to where she is because of the merits of her spouse.

Shame on you Hillary for fracturing the party for your own ruthless, selfish, quest for power.

By: California

California — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:30:25 +0000

OBAMA/BOXER 08

By: Wh. W. from PA

Wh. W. from PA — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:30:18 +0000

This 60 year old white women from PA will not vote for Clinton, ever!!!. It was a toss up at the beginning, however, she turned me off big time.

***OBAMA 08***

By: Kip Omaha, NE

Kip Omaha, NE — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:30:17 +0000

SCBRWON,

I just wanted to point out that Spitzer is a superdelegate for Hillary. Nice one! Let's see anything else? It is time to stop this and realize that Hillary can't win the popular vote. Look at the road ahead and try to find more than two states she will win. Let's move forward and let the Democratic party heal.

Obama 08

By: Sig, Los Angeles CA

Sig, Los Angeles CA — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:30:13 +0000

Thank you Madam Speaker for calling you know what on the Clintons. It is fine for Hillary to draw the contrast between herself and Obama; however, she went way over the line touting John McCain would be a better choice over a member of your own party. At this point, Hillary should become an independant nominee and not that of the Democratic Party.

By: OBAMA for President

OBAMA for President — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:30:07 +0000

Wonderful Pelosi!!!! Finally someone speaks the truth to people. Hillary, if McCain makes a better Chif and Commander for you, joint the ticket with him and not with Obama.... and your call for Obama to be your VP was a very funny jock ...I laught about it a lot. Thanks for the jock.

By: Cathy

Cathy — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:29:40 +0000

Since when is it Nancy Pelosi's job to decide what Obama will and will not consider? You can bet the house on this, if he picks Nancy to run with him, he wont get the votes of half the democratic party, much less anybody else's. She has been to put it mildly, ineffective in the position she holds now.

By: joseph

joseph — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:29:35 +0000

nancy said something that made since

By: NC4Obama

NC4Obama — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:29:33 +0000

I wonder if hillary has the grace to admit she went to far with endorsing McCain or will she just launch another negative attack.

By: Jay

Jay — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:29:07 +0000

Marcus, I'm in Minnesota, and I don't know a single Indepependent who finds a Clinton/Obama or Obama/Clinton ticket remotely appealing.

The dream exists only in the minds of the media and people attending Clinton rallies. It's a nightmare everywhere else.

By: JJ

JJ — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:28:23 +0000

Nacy, what an idol she has turned out to be!