Watch Obama explain why he sometimes takes political punches without firing back.
(CNN) – Sen. Barack Obama used a question during a campaign event Saturday to explain his unusual approach to politics.
“How do we get rid of that huge divisiveness in this country?,” a voter asked Obama in Anderson, Indiana.
“The president sets the tone,” the Illinois senator said before explaining the bipartisan approach he’d take if elected to the White House.
“But, I’m also going to try to show this during the course of the campaign,” he added. “Sometimes you take some hits. Even during this campaign, I’ve been taking some hits.”
“One of the things that I learned in the school yard was: the folks that are talking tough all the time, they’re not always that tough. If you’re really tough, you’re not always looking to try to start a fight. If you’re really tough, sometimes you just walk away. If you’re really tough, you just save it for when you really need it,” Obama said.
“I’m not interested in fighting people just for the sake of scoring political points.” “If I’m going to fight somebody it’s going to be fighting over the American people and what they need.”
Obama’s effort to explain his sometimes non-confrontational approach came on the same day that his rival Sen. Hillary Clinton proposed a Lincoln-Douglas style debate. Prior to Clinton’s challenge, Obama said in a television interview set to air Sunday that he would not agree to any more debates with Clinton before the May 6 primaries in North Carolina and Indiana. After learning of Clinton's proposal, the Obama campaign maintained that the Illinois senator would not participate in any more debates until after May 6.
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Obama is a wimp.
It doesn't matter if they debate anymore. People's minds are already made up and they won't change it anyway. I think most "Undecideds" stay undecided (allegedly) until the very last minute just for the attention.
I love Obama! He's inspirational and a teacher even in the midst of this insanity. Hillary may claim to have experience and "be a fighter" but I doubt she appreciated all the Republican attacks against her in the 90's and she is not a role model from what politics _CAN_ be.
Do unto others as you'd have done unto you. EVEN IN POLITICS.
Obama '08
Obama's Rev. Wright implied that Obama was saying what he had to say as a "politician" and not how he really feels. It will be played over and over and over again.
Obama can not win in November.
Obama certainly knows what toughness is!
After all, he's married to Michelle, and one can say he's "seasoned".
Oh come one - please? Just a little question to Hillzilla? Ask her how the election fraud trial is going...
Obama can say they have had enough debates and refuse, but then he looks like a coward to all but the most bias. Or he can face up to her and get blown away.
HRC's proposal is surprising and brillant. Obama only chance in Indiana is to debate, but you know he won't do it. Why is that America?????
Hillary '08 or bust!
He's been throwing some pretty big punches himself.
A debate isn't the same as bullying someone into a schoolyard fight. 11 million Americans are interested in them, not because of policies, we've gotten through those in 21 debates, but how he handles and carries himself.
Instead, he decides to stay out of the kitchen.
I for one is still trying to figure out if he is really Jesus Christ
Yes, those who shout that they are tough are actually worms....They get tough for the wrong reasons. I have heard that empty barrels make the most noise.
Clinton is really desperate. We should be suscipious of her motive. Knowing her Carlrovian instincts, she probably plans to put her own moderators in this debate to trap Obama like they did during the last debate. No more debates! 21 debates, that's enough.
How's the hits of HAMAS people in Gaza strip doing with your campaign? Palestinians in GAZA STRIP controlled by HAMAS are calling UNAWARE AMERICANS to vote for YOU during primary in their state!!!!
How much of your campaign by the MILLIONS from the Middle East?
Humility and self control always pay off. Those are virtues we need in our next President. Excellent statement Obama.
Instead of asking for more debates,why don't you contact Cindy McCain for a fashion makeover,HRC. You may need that in the upcoming weeks to win over the reputation you've lost in so much of America. !! Cindy, you do look mighty sharp always!!
Obama 08
Glad to see that Sen. Obama is getting back to the tenor that brought him this far. My spirits are lifting a bit. Now if the rest of the candidates would just do the same. I saw this town hall meeting streaming live and his pronouncement of this approach brought the crowd to its feet, cheering.
Obama is the strongest candidate, with the strongest character.
HANG IN THERE BO. IT WON'T BE LONG NOW. WE KNOW THAT YOU HAVE TRIED TO SHOW A CERTAIN LEVEL OF RESPECT TO A FELLOW DEMOCRATE. MCCAIN WON'T KNOW WHAT HIT HIM.
Well.. would love to see Annie Oakley shoot you off your high horse.
More power to Hillary Clinton.
When you talk of "divisivenes", your man Axelrod stated you do NOT need votes from BLUE COLLAR workers!
If unity is your middle name, I have a bridge to sell you @peestick, Kentucky!
Should have thought about the childish hits you threw:
The mocking and jeering Annie Oakley comments.
The dismissive brushing of Hillary Clinton off your shoulders.
When you brush her off and mock her... you are losing 14 million votes.
Keep it up.
I certainly hopes he does not debate her: they have the same positions on almost everything. All that can come from another debate is more personal attacks.
I am sooooo over debates and this primary. Tired of her screeching.....
Great response, mature adults should know how to resolve problems without fighting, that is what I teach my children.
exactly Sir. Hillary truly is not worth it. She has already lost. save it for McLame.
Whether or not you like Sen. Obama as a candidate; you have to respect the fact that he has not flip-flopped to support to Sen. Clinton's new debate proposal.
Yes,,, We,,, Can....
We can UNITE for the sake of Americans.
Barack Obama is the BEST we vote for..
No more Washington Politics anymore.. We can grow from our poor economical problems through POSITIVE and SUPPORTIVE LEADERSHIP..
We can be seen Worldwide as a country with courage again not a country of bullies. (not speaking ill of the courageous men and women who are fighting the wrong war brought on by egotistical maniacs like Bush and Clinton (who voted for the Iraq war).
Yes.. We.... Can...
Baby Barack is still whining.
If this man is nominated, he will be another Democratic pansy. Let's nominate another Kerry. Another Dukakis. Another McGovern.
Ultra-liberals have worked so well for the Democrats in the past.
I usually identify with the Dem party, but I'm glad to not be a registered Dem as I watch them rush to nominate another unelectable.
The Obama Dance.
Oops – did not exclude non-nasty
Taking Hits?
The media keeps giving you free air time to spruce up your words every time you fall.
The media has over praised you.
The media has bashed your opponent for you.
The debates all hit Hillary and spared you- until the ABC one leveled the playing field and you tanked.
No... Hillary has taken ALL the hits in this primary... and the DNC has swiftboated her in an effort to boost you.
Good choice, that way you don't have to answer questions from anyone who isn't already a mindless follower of your campaign!
Obama is such a chicken. He knows that he cannot debate with Clinton because she is a much better debater than him. Is he going to run from McCain too?
To the people in Florida and Michigan: find out who blocked the revote efforts in your state and voice your disapproval In November in the general election...I have a feeling you will find his name on the ballot since the DNC has already made up their mind....they cannot win without you.
He's absolutely right. I learned the same lesson, and taught both my boys that it indeed takes a bigger person to walk away from an unworthy fight. The tough talkers are the ones who really don't have much to say anyway.
Well,he has time to play some basketball, but he doesn't want to debate on the issues. Way to focus on what's important to millions of Americans, Obama. Do us all a favor and stay out of the kitchen and the schoolyard. The bullies get a lot bigger when you get to the White House.
Once again... blind to his own advantages: Oprah, Democratic elite family support, DNC fixing the primary to favor him, one sided Hillary bashing debates, gushing media coverage turning his every word to gold.
Never has a candidate gotten so far on so little merit and been given so many advantages.
If the playing field were any more tilted in his favor, we would all slide right into his lap. As it is, we have to cling to the edges just to stay free and think freely and cling to our RIGHT to vote.
Kind of a odd question from a audience member.If their going to plant questions, I would have left this one out, It sounds like a planted question.
Obama should debate McCain
NOT Hillary who is GRUBBING for FREE FREE FREE
(NO COST FREE) debates to shoot her poisonous darts
Hillary wants to ride on Obama's tail and bring him DOWN!
Hillary is an ignoble LOSER! with a botox grin
Obama, you are winning. Why shoud you debate with clinton. She has said it all and done it all.Just go around places and talk to people about what you can do as a president. And we have heard it all.
They say older women are for hillary. I'am over sixty but can't stand the clintons any more.
"The President sets the tone", now that is what I expect from a Leader and that is what the American people and the world can expect from a Barack OBAMA Presidency!
"Leaders Lead"! BARACK OBAMA- JIM WEBB FOR President and Vice
No... really, you haven't.
Hillary has been taking all the hits.
You just have done more crying and complaining about any honest question posed you.
And you have cried out "racist" whenever someone said anything negative or challenged your words in any way.
You, sir... have been treated like deity.
Wow!!! What a strong voice for Americans!!!
the silence from the main stream media after the rev. wright interview on pbs is deafening.
I am a 2nd grade teacher and this is exactly how we teach our students to react when they have confrontations, how to not be bullied. This is the kind of president I will be proud to teach my students about. Obama is leader we need in America.
I agree 100%. I so tired of Clinton always showing how tough she is. He sounds very Presidential.
OBAMA '08 & '12
That's our man! I just love how you give it back Obama!
This is about election and not boxing or playing sports!
Ha, ha, ha Hillary! Looking for a fight-- it's tough to fight by yourself!
Here we go again, the resurrection of John Kerry. Please do all of us a favor and get out of this race if you are not willing to fight for it.
could it be that nobody wants to see another debate and nobody cares about the horrible propaganda put out on Rev Wright? the public is tired of the politics. Go Obama!
debat the issue's or are debat's now an issue?
Is he for real? Are his followers for real?
He acts like he has never criticized or attacked Clinton.
Typical Politician. He lied. He is just a typical politician.
He's truly a breath of fresh political air!
I wish the Clinton supporters could see through Bill and Hillary's thirst for power at the expense of the American people...say or do anything at the expense of their opponent...four or eight years of another Clinton scandal riddled White House is scary.
White 60 year old woman not for Hillary...and former Republican!
SENATOR OBAMA: We are not worried. You are the winner and the Best and most Honest candidate in this race. The hits will stop and you are strong, you can handle it. Hillary is a lier and a cheat. She says one thing and does and says another.
BIG MAMA FOR OBAMA!!!
No you haven't.
You set yourself up as infallible... and would not accept any questions that you chose not to answer.
You solved all disagreements with speeches that gave you the opportunity to tweek your responses.
You benefitted from DNC rules that advantaged you, from the unfair caucus format that favored you, from favorable and misleading media coverage that presented you as the messiah and you were able to pull the race card when needed to give you an edge.
Go away Obama.
Hide all you want Obama, no moderaters thats right , bring it on, show us what you got and stop making excuses. you're too timid to lead and if you cant beat Hillary you will NEVER stand a chance against McCain.
LET HER LEAD YOU CAN'T- OBAMA GIVE IT UP YOURE WEAK
PS Please stop wearing that USMC shirt you don't have the guts to earn one.
What Obama says is different from what he does. He is a politician with a beautiful cover. In order to win, he can do anything. He lies all the time. But the fanny thing is that he does not know he is lying.
Florida for Hillary.
The president sets the tone-
We heard the mocking, jeering, cocky, boastful, dismissive and elitist tone you have set in your campaign.
Did I mention hateful?
numb fingers: mispelled not mispoke
debate the issue's or are debate's now an issue?
You walk away all right, walk away from the real issues!
Go Hillary!!!!!!!!!
Has he been in touch with his own supporters?
Talk about talking tough- nasty, name-calling, insults and trash.
Your supporters are the thugs threatening everyone who does not support you. They are the ones calling others ignorant, stupid, racist idiots.
If the president sets the tone , then we can all just be sneaky and give people the finger gesture, have our friends take our opponents into the back room, and say it was all taken out of context. I cant believe he has not been asked to step down from the u.s senate with the childish behavior he has shown. very sad.
What else does Hillary have to say.. out of all the debates we have not learned anything new but listening at Hillary lie over and over and over again.. it is really sad she does not conduct herself as a woman instead of a naive girl. Anyway, why debate.. this race been over.. this is just the cool down walk off.......... Shake her off Obama.....
I think its a good idea to not debate until after May 6th.
Obama will serve himself and the voters better if he uses this next week and a half campaigning by talking to the folks of Indiana and North Carolina on the issues that effect them the most.
A gentleman ... level-headed. And PRESIDENTIAL.
The contrast to the undisciplined, unstable Hillary who wants to 'Obletarate Iran".
You make your choice !
I'm an Obama supporter, but applaud his decision not to debate Clinton. She would mop the floor with his stutters. Run Obama run for the finish line. Don't bite.
Obama 08
voters would like another debate- also Florida voters to be counted
Go Obama
GO HOME HILLARY
Obama is a decent guy..Hillary is a witch...will she please go away
Here's a Hit PRESIDENT HILLARY CLINTON!!!!
Obama who is Hatem El-Hady? On Fox blogs they talk about him.
Go home with Bill, Hillary. I've had more than enough of you!
RIGHT ON OBAMA!
The answer is clear.
NObama=debate=loses debate=loses that states primary.
NObams knows that he debated poorly prior to the Pennsylvania Primary.
NObama does not want to make that mistake again.
Go Hillary!!!
Boo Hoo, he cries, the thinks the questions will be too difficult!
Hillary's a bully. Please make her go away. Indiana, it's up to you. If Barack wins your state, this can all be over.
Everyone is sick of your debates, Hillary. You are out for blood and it doesn't look like the Obama campaign is buying it anymore.
You have to be kidding me.
I mean, I'm not even an Obama fan, and I think this is some pretty ridiculous reporting. I realize it's what he said, but that doesn't make it an appropriate headline if you're trying to be honest.
I honestly can't believe they made this the headline.
Looks to me like you been throwing some hits. why wont you debate.What are you scared of.
Taken some hits?
No. You have been protected by the DNC, the party elites and the media.
You threw plenty of hits and sent out your talking heads to really bash your opponent.
But you got to coast and skate your way to a very slight lead.
Whatever...... yawn
You don't know what taking hits is all about. Hillary is a light weight compared to what McCain will bring if you are the nominee.
You have been exposed. No substance just hot air.
What are you going to run on, your record. Oh I forgot you don't have a track record.
Since no one will reach the 2025 delegates, let's evaluate the candidate and who is the most electable candidate and who will win the November election!
In HILLARY we trust!
Hey baby ... you ain't seen nuthin yet ... just wait !!
Just the type of example for our kids, and our country. Grown up, MATURE adult response. We dont need the childish lying deceit type person in the head seat of our nation. We need someone with a good head on their shoulders who is honest and forthright on all issues and situations. NOt someone that is going to take advantage of that position and sweep things they dont want us to know about under the rug.
This man has his cards right, good head on his shoulders and very well maintained in how he handles himself. Unlike the roller coaster ride with Hillary.
OBAMA 08!
SNAP! Obama just Smacked Hillary down! See people he sees this all clearer than even we do getting all upset and yelling in these forums. He is right. SOMEONE has to be the grown up and stay above this crap and be responsible and get things done.
Now the Hillabots will see this mature, levelheaded, sage advice and a sign of weakness and pounce! You know what? Go Ahead you will just prove his point.
Bet you don't even understand how either.
You call it non confrontational. We call it running away from your past.
Too late we know enough about you to not let you be our president.
Clinton only wants to debate because she is out of money and needs the free air time. Obama is our first gracious nominee in awhile.
Nice word,s from a wise man .ride on my dude and GOD will always be with you .
AMEN
OBAMA 08
No matter how much clinton makes him out as a punk, you've got to give it up to this stand-up guy; that's one change. let's get more change when we get in office president obama!
that's funny.... i learned that same lesson....people that posture like they're that deal tend to end up on their back when its all said and done..
It is wise to have direct connection with people of Indiana and North Carolina to clear there concerns about the major issue Economy, Iraq war, terrorism, oil dependency etc,,which are more important issues rather engaging in some negative rhetorical fights with old style political candidate Hillary Clinton. It is a wise decision Obama...make a change in the Washington political system.
OBAMA 2008...!!!!
This is a total JOKE...
He's been taking some hits? Is he serious? So, if he were elected it would be a thousand times greater and would we hear boohoo then as well?
This guy has a real chip on his shoulder...
Sir, the woman you are running against has been beaten to the ground and still has her chin up, we don't hear crying from her...
Word on that!!!
ObamA 08!!!
Yes, Obama has gotten hit from HRC for poor bowling performance.
She did not hit on him this time for court performance. ha, ha, she getting tire of the spin, spin and spin.
I'm not interested in any sort of debates. Enough is enough. The media benefits from all this, no one else. This entire election is turning into a giant soap opera and the losers are us, the People.
He won't take part in any more debates til after May 6th??
He sure IS ducking out! We know what he's afraid of – it's as clear as can be. Is he taking us for fools?
This is easily one of the most arrogant things I have ever read!!! Amazing...
"Been taking hits"... I can't believe this is coming out of the mouth of someone who wants to Govern our Nation...
smart.
that is so sexy
god be with us if she loses this nomination, oh please god, let hillary win, otherwise she will be spewing all kinds of venom and and pointing her fingers, which she does very well by the way... at everybody but herself.
Obama don't take the Lincoln-Douglas de-bate....
Hamas endorses Obama – that should tell you all you need to know about why Obama is not Presidential material.
Obama has been growing like a cancer in the democratic party.
Slicing and dicing the electorate into fringe groups of hatred.
He has exploited race to his advantage.
change the name from politicalticker... to obamawatcher...
Mr. Obama:
I am now strongly for you.
Obama 08
Is it setup question? Because Obama is a politician
Well said Obama. No need to get in a meaningless exchange with this crazy lady.
very smart.
We could all learn something from that approach. Thanks for a new and honest approach to governing. WE NEED IT!!!
Obama '08!!!!!!
Many of us voters are resenting your tactics of dividing the party while preaching unity.
Hypocritical liar.
Being cocky and boastful and arrogant isn't helping you any, either.
You have only your own actions to blame when you lose in Nov.
"If you’re really tough, you just save it for when you really need it,” kind of like saving the best for real debates?"If I’m going to fight somebody it’s going to be fighting over the American people and what they need.” Isn't that what debating is all about......... If your going to talk the talk, walk the walk!
Senator Obama,
Thanks for listening to the people, and sticking to the issues that matter.
Obama = true strength for America
What I learned in the school yard was if you don't show up for a fight you are a coward. You can try to take the high road or take the beating like a man but you should at least show up.
Words
That is the Barack Obama we know and love.
I love his school yard analogy. Hillary Clinton has been shoving him around, threatening to take his lunch money and over and over again Barack has shown the kind of maturity and integrity he has even at his young age by walking away and ignoring her empty threats.
Way to go, Barack. Don't ever change.
Still water runs deep, let the Hillary empty vessel make all the noise... Go Obama!
HELLO OBAMA...This is not a school yard. This is the real thing and you are not a kid you are an adult. Start acting like one and quit whining like a kid.
VOTE HILLIARY '08 OR MCCAIN '08
NO MORE DEBATES PLEASE!
Why not give each candidate a "presidential scenario" that may/may not take place @ 3 a.m. They propose how they'd handle the situation. This would be more relevant than "happy talk" we see in debates and stumping. Let's see what they're made of.
And sometimes people walk away... because they are chicken, like Obama. He is just trying to hide the fact that his campaign also goes negative at times and that he gets flustered in debates. His bid at sainthood has a tarnished halo.
The only fierce urgency of now is how to reclaim this disaster and get Hillary back into the game.
She is the best candidate- and not smug about it either.
Drop out of the race now obama. Your lies are starting to catch up with you. No one is picking on you but the truth does hurt. Now you and your 26 yr. old speech writer twist every truth that comes out on you into another lie.
If you Barack Obama is going to do any more debates period it should be town hall style where as the public ask the questions after all they are the ones voting, enough of these rigged media debates. Actually there have been enough debates period, all Hillary Clinton wants to do is have more chances at bringing Obama down and set him up to lose to John McCAIN in the general election. She know that the only way she may be able to win which is slim chance is to use negativity attacks against Obama. I am fed up with this and call on the news media not to have any more debates they are destruction. The very thing Barack Obama is trying to change. He could of attacked Hillary with many true issues and have not done so. This is among many reasons why I have the utmost respect for him and none for Hillary. OBAMA 08.
Very good Obama! You made a good point and I agree with you. I learn the same thing growing up. Keep going and fight the right fight for the people!!!!
Even Wright said that as a politician, you will say and do whatever you need to do.
That means you are insincere and will say whatever will get you the nomination.
Who wants that?
You need to feel a few more hits so that you lose some of that sense of entitlement.
====Obama 2008=====
Obama is right. The underdog must drop out and back up the front-runner instead of damaging the Democratic Party.
If this game keeps going like this, McCain, the third term of Bush, will take place no matter what.
bECAUSE YOU ARE SCARED YOU ARE GOING TO GET CAUGHT IN ANOTHER LIE.
I cannot understand why the democratic party is letting Clinton continue her insanity. Is it PMS at age 60????
I see nothing but power hungry in her and old politically games.
Quit it Hillary!!!!!! The US and the world has a whole lot more problems to solve than to spend time on you!!!!!
Please exit now ...
This man is awesome...
OBAMA 08
wasn't serious enough for CNN?
Lincoln never told a lie.
Don't worry...
Hamas will strike down your enemies.
You never have to get your hands dirty... girly man
Woohoo! Stand up for what's right Obama, a true leader!
OBAMA 08!
CNN please email me comments that I can post. as you never post mine. Do you have any canned comments I can use?
My simiple comment was if the debates are about the issue's or is a debate now an issue?
Obama Quit Making Cowardly Excuses !!! . If You're Scared , Just Say It !! . You're Coming Off As A Spineless Coward . Maybe You Need The Rev. Right To Hold Your Hand . For Gods Sakes Show Some Guts .
Hillary 08"
I don't blame him for not wanting another debate. He looked like a loser, spoke like a loser and has been crying like one ever since. Just imagine, that this is a person who is wanting to meet with world leaders, without pre-condition. They would "eat his lunch" and send him home to Michelle crying.
Did he not learn in the school yard... To be a Gandhi .. you need to have a lot of tolerance... you are no where close dude..
There are no hits that you have taken that will make you a hero... nothing great about what you have accompalished.. far, very far from the right to say : “If I’m going to fight somebody it’s going to be fighting over the American people and what they need"
Big talk from an ordinary person dude...
Sure he wont participate in any debates because he cant answer normal questions without his script writer. He should go back to Ill., but he would rather cry...boohoo
Very selfish because she knows she can't win intead she conive with some media personnel to destroy Obama period.
because he is a wimp..
You can not deal with even the slightest criticism.
If you are not met with adulation, you wilt, cry foul and consider that as taking a hit.
No. Hillary has taken all the beating and she keeps on ticking.
Obama is the change we need in are politics today. Chris Mathews said, it the best can you image a black man picking on a white women. He would be chase out of town with a pitchforks and torches.
Let's change our politics America don't back down!
why isn't the MSM bringing up the Peter Paul trial? Why can't somebody bring up any dirt on the Clintons? There is plenty there to dig through. How come none of it comes up. What about her interning in a communist lawyer's office? You'd think she'd get some of what's coming to her.
This guy is exactly what America needs right now! He is indeed one in a life time kind of presidential candidate. We need a president that is not afraid to confront the special interests.
What a sissy this Obama is...like Bush was during the 9/11 bombings......dude you are cannot hit back heere...you have to respond....Obama is a baloon, and his air is running out.
Obama is a coward not to debate Hillary. What a phony.
Good for you , Barrack. Let's go back to the high road and the issues.
Hillary will have her own issues coming up soon enough.
Now when has he not hit back? Is it that his is usually on the instigator side? What a pitiful hypocrite.
lolololololololollllllllll.....coward
Now that's the person I want in the White House. Not the schoolyard bully. Bravo, Senator Obama!
Chicken! A Wuss, just as I expected. We need a man as president, we need Hillary Clinton
Obama RUUUNNN!! Hillary's a comin" and you can't stop her!!!!!!
Let the truth be known, "Americans are simply tired of mess in Washington". No more repeats in the White House!
Has anyone else noticed King McCain fell off the radar? It seems CNN and the other MSM don't even know he's running. Oh wait, lets just focus on the evil Democrats. God, the bias is obvious.
Ha Ha
Obama is trying to explain why he does not want to debate Hillary.
He cant win so he does not want to take the hit. He would get bashed to death in Washington this just shows his inexperience.
Hillary – McCain '08
What a BIG man you are, Obama.
By the way, you're starting to trail the next and first female president.
Keep takin' those hits!
This is what I'm voting for you! We love you Obama!
I like that answer. Shows real thoughtfulness, restraint and a calm demeanor.
ANGRY UNEDUCATED RESPONSE FROM THICK-HEADED HILLARY SUPPORTER ALL IN UPPER CASE
And by 'not fighting people' he naturally means 'not answering relevant objections, questions or comments about his policies, speeches or stances on issues.'
What a great guy.
Hillary has taken more in my opinion. I mean, her campaign was basically dead about 3 or 4 times but she always came straight back up.
? are you just being a politician
That's right do what Jesus would do!
Leadership: The Best Campaign
If Hillary want more free press why don't she just go on the street corner and get a blow horn.
She need to stick to the issue and tlak to the voters.
Excuses, excuses, excuses.
I wonder if he'd have the huevos to hit back at terrorists.
Hillary or McCain – 2008
Obama is weak and a girlie man!
Go Hillary 08
Please no more debates.
Obama you will definitely need to be tough to handle the republican attacks, especially since you cannot handle the pressure of democratic debates. Go Hillary!
Hey, they could debate this " Who's done more in Congress?" Hmmm? Nah. Too short, nothing to debate.
Clinton should never mention her or Obama's names in a sentence with Lincoln.
Stick to your principals, Obama. Let Hillary debate with BILL. Her favorite words are "I will fight". Just stick with the issues, that is what we all want to know about.
Kay
Nacogdoches, Tx
...and I would like to add :
"who always need to scream and accuse someone else of his/her mistakes is a very insicure person unable to take any responsability. "
Obama doesn't need to have any other debates with the avversary....please, we already know what she is planning to do : put mud over her own party.
Well said Mr. President!
Obama is simply afraid of getting body-slammed by Hillary, just like he did on the WWE!
Hillary or McCain '08-NEVER OBAMA!!!
He Sure has Carl Rove would be crazy to get a glimpse at Sen Clinton's play book . At the begining I would have voted for who ever the Dem nominee was but now I will stay home if it is her.
Go Obama 08 Yes We Can
Obama “I’m not interested in fighting people just for the sake of scoring political points.” “If I’m going to fight somebody it’s going to be fighting over the American people and what they need, G0 OBAMA
CLINTON SHE HAS NO SHAME.
Hilary has become outright childish, she has said things about Obama that even McCain and Huckabee said were nonsense.
take the hits,don't play her game ,she like to lead and want you to follow, your not a follower-your a leader
Without a doubt Obama is one one to lead this nation. He is heads and shoulders over the mean spirited schizophrenic Billary.
Just like I learned. It's not the ones who talk tough that you have to watch. It's the ones who don't say anything until they are standing over your battered and bleeding body, and you're wondering what just happened.
Go Obama '08
OBAMA 2008.
'nuff said.
The stronger and tougher you are, the less you tell people about it.
HILLARY IN 08, OBAMA CAN SHUT THE GATE
Oh, hurry up! get the kleenex out. Let's all cry together.
ARE YOU SERIOUS? HE IS WHINING AGAIN!!!!
MAYBE HE NEEDS TO GO TO THERAPY?
BUT ONLY TYPICA, PEOPLE DO THAT, HE IS DIFFERENT, ABOVE THE REST
Being from Canada without a vote just an opinion, I say keep up the good work Obama.
The whole world needs someone who can they can look up to, someone who sets a new higher standard for world leaders and I really believe that would be you.
Your patients toward your apponent shows a level headed leader, your ability to start from nowhere and end up being the number one in your party shows you have the talent to get things done.
Please move to Canada after your 8 years in office, we will still need you.
YEAH!!!
I agree wholeheartedly everybody knows those with the biggest mouths are the ones that back down first when it's time to prove what they are really made of. Hillary Rotten Clinton could no more care about half the stuff she peddles than a man on the moon does about Fish!! this WOMAN JUST OPENS HER MOUTH AND LET'S MOST ANYTHING FALL OUT!!! I AM CONVINCED SHE REALLY CAN'T REMEMBER HALF OF WHAT SHE SAYS.. OUT OF HER OWN MOUTH WHEN ASKED ABOUT THE HER LYING ABOUT THAT TRIP " I SAY MILLIONS OF WORDS A DAY I CAN'T REMEBER " WHICH BRINGS ME TO ANOTHER QUESTION IS THIS WOMAN IS ON THE VERGE DEMENGIA., WHY CAN'T SHE EVER REMEBER ANYTHING SHE SAID THAT DOES NOT BENEFIT HER????? BUT THE BIGGEST QUESTION IS WHY IS THIS ACCEPTABLE TO HER SUPPORTERS?? WHY DOES SHE EVEN HAVE SUPPORTERS, UNLESS THEY ARE JUST AS MORALLY DEPRIVED AS HILLARY???
Good answer, the deplorable state of American Politics is that of a school yard tit for tat. and the Clintons have shown that they like it that way... Im not impressed with Clintons politics for politics sake style. This have been this way under Guinrich, Rove, Cheney for so long that democrates and nation at large believe that is all there is or could be. I for one am sick of politics resembling a demolition derby.
Some have brought up the confrontational style of the British house of Commons.... Listen to a session on CSPAN and tell me if you think someones church, lapel pin or heritage would ever come up there.. the comparison does not apply.
Obama it's not necessary for you to get in the gutter with Hillary.
What? He has no shortage of hitting back! He is just so elequent that its hard to pick it up. But once you recognize it, it's very obvious.
Sen. Obama is a man of integrity and I support his decision to not debate anyone until after May 6. The last "debate" was clearly aimed at making him look bad.
He's right to be leery of the Clintons. HRC wants more than anything to cut him off at the knees, make him look weak and ineffective, anything at all to win more votes. She will never stick to the issues at hand.
No amount of rules would be useful in a debate with a person like HRC. All she has to do is violate one or more of them with a damaging comment about Obama, then apologize for the oversight.
The damage, however, would have been done because once the words are out, they cannot be recalled whether they are true or not - and people will remember them, even dwell on them.
Honestly, knowing more about the real person shouldn't even be fodder for the debates; the debates should be about the real issues facing American citizens.
If people really want to know more about the real person they need only turn to the people employed by them - that's where the real truth comes out, in how they treat those under them.
Hopefully after May 6 there won't be a need for any more debates with HRC.
Bush, clintion, Clinton, Bush, Bush
Now its time for Clinton again. and then Jeb Bush and then Chelsea clinton.
Go America.
Yet again, he stays above the fray. He makes me proud.
Let me Give some hits back step aside Sen O. I got ya back!!!
Here for all those Hillary supporters:
Hillary: Got $800,000.00 in 05 from Columbia for a 'trade speech'
Hillary: Lied about sniper fire in Bosnia
Hillary: Lied about her daughter joggin around the Towers when the planes hit
Hillary: Lied about being named after Sir Edmund Hillary who scaled Mt. Everest 6 years AFTER she was born (gues she was nameless for 6 yrs had to put that in there some Hil supporters area bit slow)
Hillary: Suppported NAFTA
Hillary: Supported the War
Hillary: Had the Rev Wright at the White House when her and Bill cigar Clinton were having marital problems with Monica!
Hillary: Lied about losing paper work being saught by federal investigators only to surface 2 yrs later!
Hillary: Lied about the death of a pregnant woman due to the LACK OF insurance...
I'm running out of space so I think i'll just stop right here but as you can see Hillary is NO GOOD for the White House!
Smart man.
Not non-confrontational... simply nothing substantive to say!
When was the last time Hillary had a mental evaluation?
Barack Obama takes the high road, which is definately the road less traveled in American politics recently. What he's proving is that the high road is the road to the White House!
VOTE OBAMA!
I don't understand why Obama won't debate. He says he wants to talk about the issues but I guess he just means as long as no one challenges what he says.
I'm getting tired of him criticizing everyone and everything but then refusing to let us ask him questions!
Senator Obama is a gentleman and a scholar: a good combination we should all try to emulate.
Senator Obama ... that's a smart move as she will have a panel or some one to TRIP you up with questions that are NOT relevant! Smart Man ...
OBAMA for President!
he does always hit back, and I know im not the only one that agrees with that.
You've thrown a few of your own punches Mr. Nice guy. Obama should be embarrased about such downright lies coming from his camp.
It's time to put this fellow's campaign to bed and get on with a real run for the white house with Hillary Clinton vs. John McCain.
Clinton did NOT propose a Lincoln-Douglas style debate. Her campaign announcement calls it that, but it is simply not true.
She has actually proposed a quick succession of dozens of 2 minute sound bites. That's nothing like Lincoln-Douglas.
Please stop parroting campaign rhetoric as if it was true when it is not.
This is not a game where points are awarded for showmanship. If it was you would win hands down. This is an election for President of the United States and you do not even qualify for the finals.
The only reason you got this far is because the Media failed to do its job.
he can't even fight a GIRL and he is going to save the country! he is a joke
Good for you Obama, tell Hillary to go debate with herself.
How dare he act Presidential???? What does he think he is doing? Trying to be President or something??
also ..
Clinton: Let's debate like Lincoln and Douglas!
Obama: Okay. You be Douglas.
Like Lincoln???? Come on Senator Clinton. Give this a rest! You don't care about our country, but you believe that you are entitled to this position. Give me a break!!!!!!!!
If she didn't have Bill and all the favors owed him, she'd have been dust in February. Go Ahead (Clinton News Network – don't post this one either). Why are powerful people so afraid?
TheUSMC shirt does not go with this man. The right to wear it has to be earned. A pink code shirt is more appropriate for Obama. That is all from this Marine.
What is more relevant to voter's interests? Debates or Solutions?
Obama, hit !!
Yeah, right. What I want to know is why he was wearing a USMC shirt on the basketball court. He didn't serve and he has no right. BO is a Marxist, a coward, and a fraud.
Semper fi
Well, what is Obama going to do when he finds out that is how foreign leaders play the game? Grow up, get some more experience and come back when you can handle the big boys and girls.
Hillary 08...yes she can!
There is no point in him debating. He's got this thing as long as he doesn't screw up.... debating only keeps alive that possibility.
Oh – now my blogs are all in one place – Is Billiary "Big Brother" watching?
Very good. You don't need to be negative.
If you don't think he has anything substantive to say, laz, you must be actively trying to avoid hearing him speak. His speech on race, for example, is likely to go into the history books as one of the most important speeches of this generation.
Well said.
Afraid to debate but no fear in taking hits? What a fraud!
This is supposed be change we can believe in? We, the People, do not believe in cowards or hypocrites.
Thats right,,.Just Brush her off your shoulders.
She is just an annoyance that is becoming more irrelevant by the hour.
America is the world's only superpower. We didn't need to show our strength by invading iraq with no help.
Hillary wants to nuke Iran and sucker punch and bully her opponents. Barack Obama would be a much stronger president.
Can Hillary pls debate herself by herself on the stage since she has many sides to every story.Shameless liar.Schizophrenic as well.
Way to go Obama! Hillary is a win-at-all-costs person. She clearly puts herself above the party and the American people. She claims that the American people needs a democrat as president to clean up the "mess made by republicans." Nonetheless, her actions seem to be invoking the opposite. If she can't win, she doesn't want anyone from the democratic party to win. I mean, she is clearly aware that, when looking at the numbers, the odds are against her as being the next democratic candidate. Even if she still wants to stay in the race and take a "fighting chance," while she does not have to uplift and praise Obama, she surely should not be ripping into him – or at least on anything but policy-based issues.
Obama '08
Taking the high road is something that the Clintons didn't plan on Obama doing. Many white people goad black people to bring out the angry person inside. They've done it for 100 years. And the fact that it's a black man vs a white woman, Obama has to be very careful because there was a time when black men were lynched for just looking at a white woman. Obama is astute and realizes that he must be very careful about how he responds to Hillary so that voters don't view him through the lens of the Jim Crow south, protecting the white princess no matter what from the big black man.
The only people who think that Obambi has risen above politics as usual are the ignorant fools who blindly follow him like he's the messiah. He's a sleazy politician, just like the rest of them... difference is, he's trying to convince you he's not, while playing the game just as viciously as the rest of them.
I am a lifelong democrat, but if Obambi is what the Dems throw on the ticket this year, I'm voting McCain. I'd rather the wolf without the disguise than the wolf in sheep's clothing.
I'm with you Craig! Obama's speech on race will go down in history. I guess Laz really was the one who did not have anything substantive to say.
At every single stop he makes, he goes off like this "my opponent..." and he let go of a number of attacks against Sen. Clinton, but for some reason, the media never gets to focus on that. They didnt even mentioned the nasty attacks his campaign did in PA. They just wait for Sen. Clinton or her husband to sneeze of blink and they're immediately all over them calling them negatives of racist. Talk about fair and balance, I think by now, Fox news pales in comparison.
It's demeaning to lower oneself and fight with a female who HAS NO DIGNITY LEFT to defend.
Her husband has taken Hilary beyond shame barrier. lol
They are now a bitter couple WITH NOTHING TO LOSE!
No more debates and no more response.
Meet Americans and run ads.
IGNORE THE CLINTONS!
You know that makes so much sense. Hillary is a big old bully and nobody like a bully. She's feeling her Cheerios because she won PA, which didn't do anything but prolong the enevitable, and made no difference in the delegate race. The only thing she came out of PA with was a -5 mil. debt. Opps we forget to include that in the number... Duh. Ever notice the Hillary supporters are just as polarizing as Madam Clinton. Always treating to vote for McCain. Geesh.
I voted for Hill in my state's primary in early February, only because Edward's dropped out. If my state's primary were tomorrow I would vote for Obama. The other day HIll said she was proud to have the majority of votes casted in PA. She received a poultry 6 tenths of one percent lead. Even though it was a 10 point spread, is was no clear or decisive victory she is claiming.
Well said Obama. FOX NEWS proper gates racial hatred 24/7, and always demonizes the minority. What goes around will come around. While in a recession, we are figting among ourselfs.
THIS BLOG REFLECTS OUR HATERED WHILE BEEING ANNONYMOUS.
DO NOT HATE EACH OTHER.
BE UNITED.
Nobody owns the white house, it has to be earned. Hillary supporters are so hateful and repulsive with their remarks, it is a shame that this great country has no tolerence for minority leadership.
Kelley James, I am a house wife, please do not insult us by comparing us to Hillary.
Clinton and her supporters complain more then anyone. It's the media, it's personal attacks, it's Obama supporters. Take your own advice if you can't take the heat get out of the kitchen. Don't complain, have your husband complain, your daughter complain, your campaign complain, your supporters complain and so on an so on.
Well said...Teddy Roosevelt couldn't have said it any better.
O'Bama is right. No more debates. There a waste of time now and nothing will be gained except for that c___ to get her ugly face on tv again.
Right on Lowry!!!
Obama doesn't hit back. Yea, I guess you can look at thay way. Why should he when he's got his supporters and campaign staff doing the hitting for him.
I've seen Obama debate, I've watched his speeches and I agree with Lowry, he can talk about the Clintons, McCain, and Bush, and it's okay. But let Hillary speak about Obama and it's the next headline story. Give me a break!!!
Craig, His "race" speech was prompted out of pressure. I don't think he said anything that Americans haven't heard before! I'm sorry, people want the next Martin Luther King or JFK, and he AINT IT! I think that he's an intelligent man, but people are too bamboozled by words!! Words mean NOTHING when they are not proceeded and followed by ACTION!!
Oh come on Spirit – why are you wanting to contine the war-mongering of the last 8 years:? No sons? No balls to go over there yourself? Like BUSH
To all clinton supporters:
You are not going to convince any true supporter of Senator Obama to vote for hillary, no matter what lie or ignorant arguement you make. You can say what ever you want but you may as well just learn to live with it: Senator Obama is going to be the next president of the US. You don't like that fact then leave our country and thake that lying piece of **** family with you.
Wow! Enough said! Hang in there Obama! My respect and admiration for what you stand for grows daily. You will make "Our Country" proud again.
Thank You!
Obama '08
Lowry Martin, II.
Do you expect Obama to play a complete "BUDDHA" while she has been eating at him from day one. "Man of just words", "get real". He only claimed to not hit back EVERTIME. Please read the article.
Any American who truly believes that Mr. Obama stands a chance in a general election should seriously take a look at themselves.. Do you honestly think that his numbers will rise after Mrs. Clinton steps aside? How many Obama supporters would never vote for Clinton if she won? How many Clinton supporters would never vote for Obama if he won? Yet you people sit on these web sites and talk as if everything is peachy keen! Both of our lovely candidates have major issues going into a general election.. Clinton with her bosnia and with nafta, Obama with his pastor and lying about it. Clinton can not win with out the African American votes and Obama can not win with out rural american votes and yet you people sit here and fight on a web site!! How about everyone stops attacking each other and talks on ways to solve the major issue of a general election that is going to be very very hard for either democrat to win... That is the issue
Hillary's *STILL* whining about debates?!
I mean, she's been doing that since February... and Obama gave her over twenty so far!
In what way is this constant demand for free media not a form of begging, pleading, whining for yet another chance to make up for her inability to respectably fund her campaign?!
Really, what *IS* her campaign all about other than Republican talking points interspersed with one demand after another that the rules be changed to benefit her?!
You'd think we stole her country or something.
She started with over a $100 million advantage and has been given more debates than any Democratic contest in the last 100 years.. so what basis does she have to demand special treatment?!
I respect Obama for not wanting to debate.
However, I do have a suggestion if Clinton really must debate: How about having the different personas of Clinton debate each other? Oh, wait, that's what we've been watching all along.
For those who support Hillary, do yourself a favor and read
"the woman in charge" from Carl Bernstein (one of the men who dig up the Watergate for us) and let us know if you still support her.
Good luck.
He's so strong and tough , he proved it by not standing up for his mother when Rev.Wright was insulting white people.He is so tough he didn't stand up for our country when Rev.Wright was making anti-American remarks. He may just be too tough to be president. I STILL PREFER SOMEONE WHO WILL STAND UP FOR THEMSELVES, AND OTHERS.Give me a president with guts, because this world demands action, not denial. His approach might work on the schoolyard, but it's time to be an adult.
Makes you proud? You people are blinded by him playing on your hopes and fears. You can't deny it. Get real. He hits as hard and often as ANYONE else in this campaign. And he doesn't want to debate because everytime he does he DROPS in the polls! LOL! He's scared!
For those who said he was afraid to debate.. please tell me the last time there were 21 debates in the democratic primary.
I HEREBY ANNOUNCE MY ENDORESEMENT FOR BARACK OBAMA
Typical White Person? God I hope your not a typical white person. You sound like a typical moron. What's wrong with trying to mend the democratic party like Obama's been trying to do? The two candidates agree on 95% of the issues but I do not want Hillary "Obliterate the Middle East" Clinton in the white house. Obama is calm and cool. That's the kind of president I want and not just America wants, but the world! We could become the moral center of the world once again with Obama. Isn't that a good thing?
@typical white person
I don't think you're too typical, because voting McCain is probably the STUPIDEST thing you could do. You are going to disregard every single policy belief Hillary Clinton AND Barack Obama hold.
Do YOU want to tell the parents/spouses/children of military officers in Iraq that you let their family members stay there?
Do YOU want to tell the millions of people who had their homes foreclosed that you helped elected a guy who did NOTHING for them?
Vote on policy, not for your pretty little reasons. You're a fool if you do that.
I am amazed by those people who say he has "no substance." If one will take the time and go to his website and read his position papers and his plan, one could never say he has "no substance." His positions and recommendations are spelled out in detail.
this worse women ALL JUST ABOUT MONEY to more screw US more sold out cheap to china just like they did
Every time Bill Clinton points his finger at the camera, what comes to mind?
typical Obama. He will have to debate in front of and take questions from the crowd. What no little tv to get the answers from your advisor's. You would look like you were mocking Hillary again. It would finally show the rest of the kool-aid drinkers what a fake you really are. You need to come back and get some control in your neighborhood, your supporters are KILLING each other. You just lost 39 votes. you better hurry or you will lose your Senate seat. I guess if they would have listened to Hillary's Bosnia speech they would have had a chance. but they were on that drug tainted kool-aid you have all of your followers on they kept waiting for there messiah Barry to come save them. Just another DREAMER,LOSER, DRUG ADDICT, LIBERAL, looking to get a bigger welfare check. Come on Democrats and vote for JOHN McCAin Hillary will not win and neither will Omama.
I think Obama is showing leadership qualities by ignoring offside comments. As to debating again, if Hillary would stick to issues instead of digs, maybe there would be a chance for debate. At least Obama follows the rules of the game.
Gimme me a break all you Hillary "sniper fire" Clinton supporters who say that if she loses you will for McCain. SHAME ON YOU!!!!!!!!
Voting Democrat is about voting for values and what the Democrats stand for, if you call yourself a Democrat, then you side with whoever the leader will be in attempt to prevent your opponent, with a different idealogy from winning. For all you so-called Democrats that are saying you will Republican, give you head a shake and WAKE UP!!!
I will vote Democrat regardless of who wins because I stand by the party's values. If Hillary "I actually supported NAFTA for many years" Clinton wins then I will cast my ballot for her as she will be leading my party. I won't be happy doing it, cause I don't believe she is the better and definitely not the more moral candidate but I will vote for her all the same.
So inabilities to manage a campaign budget, stories of mysterious deaths of pregnant ladies, questionable campaign and special interest group donations, Billary will still get my vote as a Democrat NOT as a solid, moral, upstanding, and honest candidate.
>>Bush, clintion, Clinton, Bush, Bush
Now its time for Clinton again. and then Jeb Bush and then Chelsea clinton.>>
Careful what you wish for Neil. After Chelsea, we will have 16 years of the Bush twins.
Typical White Person: You say you're a Democrat, but how could a Democrat vote for 4-8 years of McCain, knowing that such an outcome would mean thousands of American and Iraqi deaths, thousands of lives ruined and destroyed and children orphaned? You may not like Obama, and that is your right, but how can you vote for someone who wants American to keep dying in Iraq until no more Americans are dying in Iraq, however long that takes?
And I agree with most of the rest of you: Obama is a wonderful man, and I have high hopes that he will be a truly great president.
"If I’m going to fight somebody it’s going to be fighting over the American people and what they need.”
Sure, you found another slogan to cover your cowardly response to Hillary's invitation. How would this guy be able to stand up in international confrontations? Does he believe the world is made of 'hanging out at the mall' youth ready to applaud him? Still don't understand why is this guy supported by some groups in the Democratic party! He is not going to fight anything. Look at the violence in the streets of Chicago. What has Obama done for his own state? Too busy running his campaign of hope and change? Look at the 'change' he brought in Illinois.
Typical White Person, don't vote at all, just pack your bags and go to Iraq.
What's the point of a bias debate – Obama08 – it is free airtime for HRC.
He keeps taking hits because the hits exist. If he wants to ignore them and not answer them, they will just get stronger.
He answers them with his people and with subtle jabs as this article and then tries to sound above the fray. He is a politician and just as negative as the next.
Vote for truth and Clinton for a better America. She has solutions and not just speeches.
I don't understand why some pundits keep saying Obama can't close the deal ... well ... why hasn't Hillary closed it? After all ... Obama wasn't supposed to be any competition for the Clinton machine. This was supposed to be over after Iowa. She's the one who is failing to close the deal!
Ever notice that pretty well all of us Canadians are pro Obama.Did I mention we have universal health care.Oh yea, we have one of the strongest economies in the world right now as well.We like Obama types up here.Race and religion and flag pins don't matter to us as long as you deliver.
To: Typical White Person:
You would vote for McCain who doesn't know who's arming whom in middle east, who admits to knowing nothing about the economy, who doesn't think there's a health care crisis, who thinks home-owners should be left holding the mortgage crsis bag. You obviously don't care about the issues. You must be a Typical Racist!
maybe some one at the Obama camp can explain why with all the negative attacks raining from the clintons they don't respond in kind? why not ask how, with 54% of the american people saying they can't trust her we should believe her promises.
He doesn't hit back because he allows his surrogates to do it for him. The main stream media for one, and all the blogs for another. Obama fans on the blogs are the most mean spirited, whiney inconsiderate people . The way they talk about the Clinton's and their supporters, talk about negativity. Obama people wouldn't know negativity if it hit them in the face. He doesn't have to hit back since everyone is doing it for him. He is smooth though because he stands there just as innocent while the Clinton's get blamed for everything wrong with HIS campaign. Funny thing too, he can't take a punch either as evidenced by the fact that he is afraid to debate Senator Clinton.
obama, you are my dream. I will fight for you
obama08
Sharon: I notice you always write bad things about Obama, why can't you be positive for once and stop being a waste of ordinary skin?
Americans are blessed to have Obama at this time and are toying with the opportunity...I hope they realize it before it is too late! I have a feeling that if the world ever develops to a point where it becomes possible to actually contract a person who is from one country to be President (yes, President!) of another country, Obama or someone like him would have so much job applications on his hands! I mean this honestly having related with people from other countries...
This same Obama who has such a promise, would have so so many countries hoping they would get lucky to hire him, yet America is choosing someone like Billary or McCain, what a waste of human skin their supporters are??
It's almost midnight, and I'm at the age of PMS – don't want to hit the red button instead of mute when Bill ..............
show us who you are, all three candidates, and what you exactly want to achieve as a president
Poor Hillary she is so frustated...Obama the man
you obama supporters are idiots. i can't wait until he crashes and burns in the general election. go ahead, call me racist now, even though my comment has absolutely nothing to do with race.
I am so glad Obama is taking the high road. Its a road the Clintons didn't expect, and one they can never claim. Obama's schoolyard analogy was perfect. The most insecure people are the one's that tend to be the bullies, taking cheap shots, using personal tactics to make themselves look better by comparrison (so they think), but the really strong kids were the ones that took crap from the bullies everyday, but never gave back in kind, and went on to have more friends, and better lives, and real friends.
Obama '08
God Bless Sen. Obama. Man of Integrity.
Hillary supporters really strike me as just as disturbed as she and Bill are. Why must you constantly attack the character of all supporters. Maybe some of us just did our research, followed his career and made informed decisions. Much like I am sure all you did, right?
Actually, I was prepared to support Hillary until I found out that Barack, whom I was already familiar with even in California, decided to run and I looked at what he proposes as far as the issues are concerned.
Now, as for debates, I for one support the No Debate decision for now. He has a short time to meet and shake hands with voters in two states and that is far more important than being attacked over and over again in a debate that really won't be a real debate.
You want a debate? Ask your candidate to debate the issues, period. Bottom line, no debates until after the convention.
Obama is a candidate for change. Who cares if the change is for WORSE?
Most of these comments from so-called Obama supporters are disgusting. The people of Pa. saw Hillary as the intelligent, truthful, hard-working, problem solver she is!! She is the one who can save this country. Obama, drop out before you cause any more racial divide!! Some of these comments that are about Hillary's appearance are so juvenile. What is the average age of bloggers tonight???
I'm an Obama supporter. Don't know why he doesn't like the Lincoln-Douglas debate idea though, I think he'd slaughter her there.
HIS GREAT SPEECH WAS ANOTHE R COVER UP. WHEN I HEARD HIM SPEAK, I HEAR THAT PREACHER IN HIM, HE SOUNDS JUST THAT HIS MENTOR REV. WRIGHT. AFTER ALL HE DID SPEND 20 YEARS LISTENING TO THIS NUT. PEOPLE ARE SO TIRED OF HIS LONG WINDY SPEECHES AND SAYING NOTHING BUT THE SAME THING OVER AND OVER, AND NOT SAYING ANTHING OF SUBSTANCE EITHER. THE FAIRY TELL IS ABOUT OVER PEOPLE ARE STARTING TO SEE HIM FOR WHAT HE IS.
"Typical White Person" As I read your comments from week to week I am really starting to think that you just dont like Sen. Obama for the color of his skin. You say that Obama is a "sleazy politician like the rest of them" and that if he is the nomine you would not vote for him but instead you would vote for another " sleazy politician" and a Republican no less, your logic does not make since unless race is the main issue I mean think about what your saying....
Black sleazy Dem- wont get your vote as a life long democrat but a White sleazy Rep will ??-not making since here.
Obama says he's taken some hits. Well, isn't that what politics is about. People questioning your stand on issues. People asking questions related to your character. And Obama has given hits to his opponents. Obama has been treated very gently by the press and even his opponents. No one wants to be accused of being racist, especially when Obama's campaign and surrogates are so sensitive. People need to know who they are voting for and many are just learning about the real Obama. Someone who considers questions about his character and beliefs as "distractions".
GO HILLARY 08
Smart move Obama. Let Hillary talk to Jim Carvele or some one on her level. Never argue with a fool. They tend to bring you down to her level and beat you with experience. Stay away from this women. She is not good company.
Good job Obama,
Raise up the bar and step on the ugly hellary...
We dont need hypothetical answers, we need solutions nd Obama is the one with solution. Clinton is self-centered and "can't remember what she said"...she will always be in the illusion of "sniper fire".
If she had a grain of grace in her, she would step aside and let the will of people rule.
what they gonna do if we elect obama.
you tell mee.
he shut hilary mouth after them lines
I bet Monica Lewinsky will have more supporters than Clinton...
This is why I like Obama. He just seems more..... mature than most any other presidential candidate.
***Obama 08!!!***
I agree. If he debates her with no moderator, there won't be a debate. It will be a one-sided harangue. Hillary likes to hear herself talk as much as her husband. Obama won't be able to get a word in edge-wise.
NO MORE DEBATES, 21 ARE MORE THAN ENOUGH.
DON'T FIGHT DESTINY, OBAMA WILL BE THE NEXT PRESIDENT.
IT'S NOT TOO LATE FOR HRC SUPPORTERS TO RALLY BEHIND THE WINNER.
The bigger, tougher man is the one who walks away.
Hillary is the bully on the playground picking fights with everyone and has been doing it since she was in college. Deep down Hillary is a bully. She throws tantrums when she doesn't get what she wants and picks fights with anyone who doesn't agree with her positions and then calls them mean names. She has many friends, just as bullies do, not because they like her for who she is but because they are scared of what she will do to them if they decide not to be her friend.
On the other hand, Obama is deep down a nice man. He will stand up to bullies but he isn't out to pick a fight. He has a bunch of friends because people actually like him for who he is and what he stands for. Obama is the better man who will stand up for the people being hurt and tortured by the bullies in Washington. He may not always win, but he will try.
That's right! No more debates!
None of the issues relevant to the people and citizens of America will be discussed.
Hillary is the worst type of hypocrite! She calls Obama an elitist.
She claims her values were learned from hard work, self reliance and individual responsibility. Yeah right!!!
These days it appears that she is working hardest to embellish her experience, invoke fear and mistrust.
Herr self reliance is rooted in inflicting damage to her opponent so focus will be shifted from what the basis of her experience really is . . . former 1st lady.
She won't take individual responsibility for her approval of NAFTA, she won't take individual responsibility for telling us she was ducking sniper attacks in Bosnia when she wasn't. She won't take responsibility for the wedge she is creating within our party. She won't take ownership of her role in dividing this country and creating a rift between its people that will take years to repair.
There was a time when I highly respected and vigorously defended the Clintons. She can take responsibility for changing that for me and many other Americans.
Obama really should debate... McCain. He should ignore Hillary as she's trying to get some free publicity. Anyway, how would Hillary possibly debate like "honest" Abe?? Lincoln didn't have the problem of "misspeaking" that she has.
How absurd!
Obama's campaign has LITERALLY been calling Clinton names since the very beginning of the campaign.
I like Obama, but what I don't like is his and his campaigns absolute political hypocrisy.
Of course, maybe the general public is just naive enough to buy it....We've been buying it this long...
I think it's sad that Obama is not realistic about this presidency as a candidate and maybe as a president. Change is a good thing but you have 4 to 8 years if your lucky to hold the biggest job in the United States. He could never get everyone on the same page, has he not looked at our history. Not to sound pessimistic, but it's the truth and especially when people have their own ideas of what change is and he could never get all republicans and all democrats to think is knows it all or has all the answers and politicians never want to listen to anyone, especially the American people!! Clinton has my vote because she knows how it is and has shown more potential to work with Republican in a bipartisan way, what has Obama done? If Clinton doesn't win the democratic nomination, I will vote for McCain!!
i'm sorry, but the irony of this thread is just so overwhelming that i can't resist commenting.
obama-ites: i know many of you are just completing english lit 101, but if we view obama's comments today as a metaphor for you and your brash online communications for...well...pretty much since iowa on, it would actually be you (and then by reference, your candidate, senator obama) that would be in the role of the tough-talking braggart who's all TALK but no FIGHT.
anyway, i just thought it was worth group consumption.
you guys keep burning the midnight oil burning up the blogs and comment pages with your anti-hillary diatribes calling her everything this side of satan himself, and just keep coming with the proclamations that the math says she can't possibly win and she needs to just get a clue and drop out.
and hillary will just keep on doing what she does which is, to quote the great philospher king albert davis: "win, baby! just win!"
g'night!
If the debates were substantive, they would be worth it . Hillary seems to be caught in a "gotcha" game. I'll vote for Obama is because he wants to take the "high road" and he lifts people up. Teachers know that "negative" finally numbs the recipient. Hasn't he has ignored her Bosnian gaffe? her inability to document all the meetings and policies she has enacted? her portrayal of Rev Wright as an implanted microphone in Barack's ear? Why, he hasn't even commented on the way she has recently copied his fundraising style after previously supplying money from her personal pot when her campaign didn't have enough!
I DID start out on the fence when this exceedingly long "media" event began. Listening to Barack encouraged me to believe in something new. Hillary is carrying old messages packaged in old style politics...and the media is doing the same...looking for punches instead of helping us all understand the issues and solutions. I wish someone would come up with a counterpoint to that noxious "day one" thing she keeps trotting out. Where is the imagination? creativity? It's like sour milk. The biggestl blow will be to the superdelegates upon their attempts at re-election if they diss the majority again.
Obama, you lie so much you need to take some hits.
Boo hoo, poor obama..... people can see right through you.
More Obama BS. He has waged a divisive campaign from the outset – blacks for blacks only and young against old. The Obama campaign did play the race card before (and after) the South Carolina primary for the same reason politicians have always done – he benefitted from it. It's called strategy – that's different from character.
Whenever he doesn't "hit back" it's because he's got nothing to hit with. In the debates, in ads and with surrogates, Obama and his campaign have hit Senator Clinton with everything they could at every opportunity.
People who are blind to the fact that Obama is a politician – not a philosopher king – are setting themselves up for a huge disappointment. With all his gifts, he remains a deeply flawed candidate and is astonishingly inexperienced for a man who wants what is generally regarded to be the most difficult job in the world.
It is becoming increasingly obvious every day, a vote for Obama today is a vote for McCain in November.
Good you're taking the HIGH ROAD Obama!
Leave Hillary behind in the dust with her low road to defeat!
Hillary knows that the end of her political future is near and she wants to drag Obama and the democratic party in the mud with her!
All Hillary needs to do for me not to believe a single word she is saying is just to open her diarrhea mouth!
This woman is scum; Obama just needs to flush her down the drain along with her kictchen sink!
Senator Obama don't accept anymore debates from that woman. It is a conspiracy between the new media. Don't ever accept debates from CNN, MSNBC. Let the media criticize, don't care, it is a set up.
Lincoln-Dougas? Which one will favor slavery? Wanna guess?
Obama has known from the beginning that he would be taking some hits. So why is he still whining about it? Obama should stop blaming Clinton and McCain for his inability to stick to his "higher ground" campaign. He and his surrogates are tossing around just as much mud. At least Hillary hasn't stooped so low as to give him the finger like he did to her after the last debate.
Obama Quit Making Cowardly Excuses !!! . If You're Scared , Just Say It !! . You're Coming Off As A Spineless Coward . Debates Are As Much A Part Of Campaigning As Giving Stump Speeches In Each State .
That's Like Saying I've Allready Gave Over 21 Stump Speeches In Pennsylvania . I'm Not Going To Do Any More In Indiana . Or North Carolina . You're Cowardly Excuses Are Just Plain Lies , You Are Afraid To Debate Sen. Clinton . You And Your Campaign Have Spent More Time , Energy , and Money trying To Duck Out Of This Debate , Then it Would Take To Do It !!! . Obama You Really This Timid And Weak !!
Hillary 08″
Obama, is the man I hope the people of Indiana and North Carolina will see that and not be fool by the Clintons.
Hey TWP, I don't see how what you're saying makes any sense. Your a life long Democrate. You don't like Obama. So if Obama is the Democratic candidate then you will vote for republican McCain. McCains policies and plans to govern the country are completly OPPOSITE to the plans and policies of both Obama and Clinton. Obama and Clintons policies are VERY similiar. The democratic fight is very dirty right now and you've decided you don't like Obama. But how does it make any sense to vote to put in place the exact OPPOSITE policies which Hillary Clinton is promoting instead of voting for the candidate who is the democratic nominee (likely Obama) and whose policies are VERY similiar to Clintons ?????
Is this a win at ANY COST approach from the HRC supporters. Your position just doesn't make any sense in terms of how you want to see the country governed if HRC is not the candidate.
MCCAIN IS SOUNDING SO WEAK HE'S EVEN HAVING REPUBLICANS THINK HILLARY NOW IS MORE CONSERVATIVE!! WOW! NOT A GOOD THING FOR MCCAIN TO HEAR!
OBAMA? HE THINKS HE HAS A JUMP SHOT BUT WE ALL KNOW "DEFENSE" WINS GAMES! U LIVE BY THE JUMPSHOT YOU DIE BY THE JUMPSHOT!! HILLARY HAS ALREADY BLOCKED HIS SHOT!!
WELL, WELL, WELL!! WHO WOULD HAVE THOUGHT HILLARY CLINTON WOULD BE THE BEST CANDADATE OUT THERE? NOT ME BUT....SHES NOW LOOKING LIKE THE FRONT RUNNER AND WILL CONTINUE TO KEEP INCREASING HER LEAD!!
OBAMA AND HIS SUPPORTERS DONT KNOW THIS YET BUT HE'S DONE! HE CAN THANK THE PERSON WHO HE USED TO GET WHERE HE'S AT AND BLAME THE SAME MAN FOR RUINING HIS CHANCES!! 2 WORDS "REVEREND WRIGHT"!!
YOU DONT THINK FOR ONE MOMENT "BUYERS REMORSE" HAS SET IN YET? LOL! I FEEL BAD FOR ALL THE PEOPLE WHO VOTED IN THE PRIMARYS FOR HIM AND HAD NO IDEA WHO THIS MAN WAS AND NOW REGRETS IT AND IS PULLING FOR CLINTON NOW BUT CANT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT SINCE THEIR STATE ALREADY VOTED!!
INDIANA GOES TO CLINTON!! ANYBODY OUT THERE THAT THINKS ANY DIFFERENT IS NOT PAYING ATTENTION!! SHE WILL WIN IT AND CONTINUE TO TURN THE TIDE UNTIL ALL POLLS SHOW SHES THE CANDADATE TO RUN UP AGAINST MCCAIN FOR THE GENERAL ELECTION....
SHE IS NOW AHEAD OF MCCAIN ANYWAY AS OF TODAY IF RUNNING AGAINST HIM IN THE GENREAL SO ITS FAIR TO SAY HILLARY FOR PRESIDENT!!
END OF STORY!! ONLY THING IS THIS IS NOT A STORY ITS WHATS GOING TO HAPPEN BUT HAPPEN IN DUE TIME SO NOT TO SEEM LIKE ELECTION WAS STOLEN BY HER OVER OBAMA!! GET IT????? ITS OVER!!
What many off us don't seem to get is this...
POLITICS IN AMERICA CAN NOT CHANGE IF WE KEEP ELECTING THE PEOPLE WHO DO THE VERY SAME THING WE SAY WE DON'T LIKE!!!
We claim we don't like attack ads..But if one canadidates does it to the other EVEN IF IT IS A CLEAR DISTORTION / LIE we don't punish the one who does it by not voting for them...we call the receiver of the lie as a WEAK and unworthy to win....
A clear recent example of this is Hillary knows Barack is not an elitist, look at his history, many of the people who have worked with him said he was not. And yet MANY of the Pennsyvanian voters STILL voted for her...They took exit polls on trustworthiness and 60 % percent of them said they didn't trust her...and many of them still voted for her...
DOES THAT MAKE SENSE??? NEWS FLASH a LIAR is A LIAR whenever it is convienent. Remember the Bosnia story!!
I admire the fact that Barack refuses to be pulled into the same Black-Hole Hillary seems to feel quite comfortable in. Unfortunately it could result in him losing.....Its both funny and sad when you really think about...
Politics in America can't change until we quit rewarding such BAD CANCEROUS BEHAVIOUR!!
Obama will not debate Hillary for a good reason he is smart enough to know she will make him look like he doesn't have a clue about what the H?ll he is talking about as she has had a habit of doing. I am not completely sure if he is unaware of the vital things one should be able to comprehend as President of the United States of America, but I am beginning to think he may not. I have came to these conclusions by observing that without a prewritten speech ( not saying he did not write it himself, I was not there ),and a teleprompter he seems unable to communicate well with others on the matter at hand. However a debate would more then likely help me and many others to understand.
Very good Sen. Obama, they want you to go negative, so they can splash that all over the news. Obama extremely negative, I thought that's not what his campaign was about. I thought his campaign was about change, I thought he didn't want to be old Washington. "You people will never change, old Washington to the end". Hince, Sen. Obama claim; you're true to form.
All I need to say is Sen. Obama, "stay on track" She want's to throw you off your game. Just think of it as 3 on 1 basketball, with a little headbut here or there, haha, wink, wink. It's like you mentioned, just brush her off and talk to the American people about the issues that's haunt us all. Change in politics of the White House, economy, jobs, gas prices, cost of living, healthcare, Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan, China, NKorea, SKorea, Pakistan, Russia and anyone else we have pissed off with our arrogance. If you people allow the Republicans to steal the White House "AGAIN", you deserve your downfall. You came into this election looking for a change from the old politics, now you're willing to go back to the old way if your candidate is chosen. How lame is that, we are fighting to get this country back on track and it won't happen if we allow the Republicans to retain control. Think about that, or are you soooo rich that it doesn't matter that our economy is shot to hell. That would say a lot about you.
No more debate because Obama only talk and talk but he can not walk and walk. He could not change any thing in Washington since he became a US Senator. He is too chicken to vote for an important issue that will affect the future of American. He lost the debate and primary election in PA and blamed on the media and old and uneducated people in my State. Maybe Obama got the vote from the educators and drug dealers only. Hillary should know by now that he is a loser.
CNN, prove to the world where in any country that conducted so many debates for primary elections especially like the type you set up to favor Hillary Clinton, who is your favorite? Let Hillary Clinton debate herself, it would not be the first time, she always have fantasy example sniper story. We are ready to watch her debate herself.
Yeah, Yeah and soon the Pope will make you a saint. Its just you usually come off second best, your support team are the ones who make the derogatory remarks so you don't get your hands dirty.
America Listen to the wise man speak! Wake up .Well said....
Go OBAMA!!!
I have blocked off Fox and turn off the TV anytime Hillary is on, otherwise I feel like I will say things that Obama wouldn't approve of. I am proud that we have a candidate who is trying his best to bring out the best in us.
No more Debate with billary. Billary we know that you know how to debate. Our problem in this country debate is not going to solve them and you cannot fool us either by debating.
John McCain 08 Hamas is with you 100 percent. Hamas need McCain 08.
Obama is just making excuses!!
It is a debate, if you think you have good ideas for the american people, why you are afraid to defend them. Hillary is not afraid.
Hillary 08!!!
HUSSEIN OBAMA IS MR.WHINER OF THE YRS.
The reason why Obama don't want to debate because if he take more debate he going to lose more vote.......by the way Rev. Wrong still not over
yet so another thing come out too.....like William Ayers and Hamas. If you
want to be a champion you need to fight. Anyway he not going to win because he not stand for Americans, look he don't care to put his hand over his heart in the presence of American flag.
Hillary 08 nominee and 09 President.
Kelley James,
I often wonder the same thing. How anyone in their right mind could vote for OBAMA. You've got to be blind not to see how this guy is a fraud. He's a race-baiter, a liar and a very sneaky guy. If you actually payed attention to both campaigns you would have clearly seen how Obama has run a dirty,Bush-like campaign.
Obama IS the future of our country. After Hillary won Pennsylvania by 9 points, she called it a "deeply personal victory". New flash HIllary: this is our country, not yours. Kennedy asked us to ask ourselves what we could do for our country. Roosevelt told us that the only thing WE have to fear is fear itself.
Great Presidents are not remembered for what they did for us, rather what we did during their term (Washington, Lincoln, Roosevelt, Kennedy). Come January, we will have a President that will have to look all of us in the eye and say, "We have to fix this together, and it isn't going to be easy". It won't be a "personal victory" for the President, it will be all American's rolling up their sleaves to fix the mess GWB made. Only a uniter will be ready on "Day Two".
Obama '08
For all those who claim they will not vote for Obama if he wins. Join hands with your idiot counterparts who did not vote for Gore or Kerry and gave the rest of us 8 years of Bush, the Irag War, an economic crisis that will EAT UP YOUR GRANDCHILDRENS FUTURE. And every decent job shipPED out of the country (thank the Clintons for giving birth to NAFTA, instead of having a abortion). By the way when was the last time you went into any store and seen a product labeled MADE IN THE USA. THAT WHAT I THOUGHT, ITS BEEN SO LONG YOU DONT EVEN REMEMBER. GO AHEAD A VOTE FOR MCCAIN, JUST DONT WHINE WHEN YOUR BUTT IS HOMELESS AND HUNGRY (NEWS FLASH, THIS WEEK THERE WAS A SHORTAGE ON RICE, OF ALL THINGS, RICE)
This made me cry. How wonderful to have a President that cares more about fighting for us than gaining power. I'm taken aback. This man is the real deal.
Nicely said,
However, in order to earn true respect, which I believe should be one of the goal of a president if he wants to represents the greatest nation in the world, this particular kind of toughness ought to be self-evident.
Whereas I do believe he's probably the best suited person to bring the change america needs, this 'quiet toughness' really didn't stepped up in a meaningful way, it hasn't been self evident to say the least.
And for several reasons that he can impugn to external factors (distractions, media, etc.) but also that he should impugn to himself and his campaign.
In the schoolyard, the thoughest kids that walked away from fights but still was respected as never before were the ones that walked away with a verbal punch that suffer no concessions : 'Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me. Now ... Glad we're done, I got better things to deal with.'
I don't question that Obama can do that. He dit it with his race speech. I question his willingness to do more of it, I question his understanding of the importance of doing it. Fair or not, there's too many controversies that still needs to be crushed appropriately ... or fester and tarnish the message for good.
OBAMA O8 hillary accept your fate. No more debates unless hillary is going to tell the truth for once in her 60+ years.
I would not enter the ring with someone who would just as soon bite your ear off as smile in your face. Hillary knows she is losing and want to show off her great debate skills to try and gain the upper hand. I solute Barack for not debating Hillary. Let her sweat it out with her unpleasant rhetoric.
Obama has taken some hits just like Clinton has. Especially recently when Clyburn accused Hillary of not caring for black voters. Like that wasn't divisive. Democrats (white and black) will not contribute to 4 more years of Bush – especially in current economical state. Any provocative talks to undermine that is just shows lack of support for the party.
Can anyone really tell me that in their right mind they are willing to turn their blind eye to recession, loosing jobs, higher gas and food prices just to continue their racist segregation?
Democrats will come together and will win white house for the better of all american people.
Doesn't matter......
Do the math people.
Hillary cannot win. Obama has won the nomination.
NO MORE DEBATES!!!!!!!!!
Hillary just wants to debate so she can get "free" TV time. She "claims" her campaign has made 10 mil after PA...but Newsflash!!!!
She is still broke!!!! She can't compete with Obama's fund raising,so she needs all the free air time she can get.
How is she going to handle the economy of the US when she can't even manage her camoaign funds????
I don't understand why NOBODY from the media hasn't asked her that question.
Balogna, Obama. Don't give yourself so much credit. Like your going to get into office and all divisiveness will just disappear!!!
Your ignorance shows, your lack of leadership in the Senate means you are not, at all, a natural leader. Why do you not vote more than any other senator? Afraid to take a stand and stand by your beliefs? I don't think you really have any to stand by. You learned your tricks from the Clintons: check the political winds and then change your answer to fit the moment. Tomorrow, do it again. Just tell people what they want to hear. Change. Nice word. too bad you'll never have the chance to do anything about it, Mr. unelectable. That's probably better for you because then you can be bitter like Al Bore, I mean Gore, for the rest of your life saying what you would have done if only......
Well said. The only reason Clinton wants to debate is to air her negativity and divisiveness. Obama should not allow her no more.
Obama said before Hillary is the champion. You have to knock her out to win.
Well, Mr Obama, you did not knock Hillary out yet.
Come out and debate and try to knock her out.
If you are afraid, then you should drop out.
Hillary is te champ!!!
"BTW, I noticed that Obama's schedule for tomorrow hasn't been publicly announced. Wonder what's up….another big endorsement?"
In response to Sharon, it's possible that Barack is just taking the Sunday off to go to church or spend his day a week with his kids.
Keep to what you know is right Barack, we've got your back.
Gross, who are poor whites supposed to vote for? It's not like working white stiffs have anyone supporting us. Hatred from Obama's camp, yuck. Both Dem candidates court minorities. McCain will support the rich. It's no wonder poor whites are scattered. It's not like we have an organization equivalent to the NAACP backing us up. THAT would be "racist" LOL. I think Clinton is our best bet. Anyway, even if no one supports poor working whites, I would like to vote for someone who cares about wildlife and animals. But any of these three people are fine with me. It's not like my finances are going to change regardless who wins.
Obama is right. Look at all these super patriot Republicans that wrap themselves up in the flag, but by their actions they're the least American among us.
In response to : Spirit of America April 26th, 2008 10:39 pm ET
"Afraid to debate but no fear in taking hits? What a fraud!
This is supposed be change we can believe in? We,the People, do not believe in cowards or hypocrites".
Your right.. We the People do not believe in cowards and hypocrites That is why we DON'T BELIEVE in HILLARY CLINTON...
Yes... We.. Can.. OBAMA is what independent voters believe in..
I remember the last two elections when Bush was adored by so many. Look at the mess our country and others are in now. Let's not make that same mistake again by supporting Obama and his inexperience. Vote for Hillary. If Obama wins the nomination, many of the Democrats I know are talking about voting for McCain. We don't need any more years of Republican leadership not do we need a President who lacks the experience to make a difference. Time to vote smart, vote Hillary
typicalwhiteperson......................you have not mentioned any intelligent or civilised reason for not liking obama. only fools are racists.
I am so disgusted by Hillary's many more lies that it's such a pain to even hear her voice.
When she was caught with a long nose, she laughed at us as if saying, "How dumb you voters are to even believe me!"
Once again you block the truth. But yet, you print garbage...,
If clinton is the nominee.............then most people will stay at home.
He has dished it out from the start of his campaign. He was merciless on everyone. Now he gets a taste of it and he whines and acts innocent. Oh Please give us a break.
When doesn't he lie?
Thats the way to set an example! Pick and choose your battles. I loved that answer as it is exactly what I teach my children to do. Bullies are bullies because its the one way to draw attention, it takes a smart person to walk away. Why stoop to their level it resolves nothing..
Obama 08
Billary just wants to debate because its free airtime and she doesnt have enough money to pay for airtime!
More manipulative behavior from the Clinton camp.
Proud of you Sir. Glad you're back. Hated to see you square off against Hillary. It was a no win situation. Even when she deserves a lashing she manages to play the victim and that leaves you in a tough spot. It is better that you stay true to who YOU are. An honest and decent man, beloved of God and men.
he wont debate bc he knows that hillary is way better than him at articulating points. simple as that.
I'm sorry but I truly think many people supporting Clinton (not all, but many) are only supporting her b/c they are racist (I am a white female by the way). I think many people in the Midwest (I am from the Midwest–Michigan/Ohio), especially blue collar workers (my own relatives) are already decided that they will not vote for Obama because of his skin color. They use excuses such as "no flag pin" or "rev wright" as "reasons" not to vote for him. But in reality it is his skin color. I find this sad and disturbing that race still permeates society (even in my own family). I think if my own relatives would just shut their eyes and listen to Obama, they may "vote different".
Obama you not a fighter......you are the racist, look 92% of black people
their just vote for black candidate their vote for their own color this is a racist. I know a lot of black guy talk like you but very lazy so you going to be those guy. Other thing we don't need you because we learn last election we elected Bush a little experience so we have a lot mistake a lot
of problem. So, now we need someone adult more experience to be a President, not like you Obama boy......Obama crybaby get out the way.
Good Job. You are going to make a great president. Hang in there and stay touch, walk away, no more debates, save them for McCain.
That, ladies and gentleman, is why this man will receive my vote for President.
That is the mark of a great man – one we have not seen in the White House in many, many years.
Bravo, Barack Obama!
"If you’re really tough, you just save it for when you really need it,” Obama said.
yea like break out the "race memo" that was written long ago for the purpose of using it when hillary or bill said anything that could be tweaked to imply that they are racist. please read the "race memo" written by obama. the memo talks about 3 statements that have been made by the clintons, over time, that can be brought to the forfront and give the impression to black folks that the clintons are racist. obama has pulled this card twice already and clyburn is the most recent vessel by which to make the clintons lookk bad. remember when clinton said that obama pulled the race card on him and that there is a memo.? we saw it on tv many times already. well that memo does exist and its called the race memo, authored by obama last year sometime. please go to huffington post. com to read the memo. thanks.
HClinton is really pathetic. She doesn't have the money to buy TV time so she badgers Obama for a (guess what) TV debate. The media loves to give her time and based on the last debate, the moderators don't ask anything concerning the real issues but zero in on all the attacks they've written and spoken about in recent months. She out to forget the debating face to face because its not going happen. But thats what she wants, to put it out there and then try to apply pressure to Obama to explain why he doesn't want to debate. Its not going to happen. She's getting desperate folks. Next time she shows up on TV, some camera shot should get a real closeup of her mug and see the strained smile she tries her best to hide. Go away woman! Nobody, except your misguided followers, trusts anything you say or do any more.
I love how this guy time and again chooses to take the high road while Billary always resorts to smearing and slandering. It really shows a dramatic difference in character. You're a good man, Barack. Never resort to Clintonian tactics.
Obama '08
I live in Indiana and Obama sends more attack letters than any candidate I have ever seen. Ever since Pennsylvania I have received letter after letter attacking Hillary Clinton. Just one more reason why I will be placing my vote for Clinton on May 6th.
Definately no more debates ever. The less of Hillary on the telly the better. She has a really negative energy which eminates through the screen. She makes me feel very uneasy as I anticipate her to say and or do something horrible. I guess like a monster to a 6 year old.
Go-bama!
A "Lincoln" style debate would be very cool. I hope Obama agrees to one of those.