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I hope that ardent supporters of Hillary will follow her lead. If you note, that there has been little Obama bashing over the past few days. The Clintons are smart, and know what they are doing. It is more important that a Democrat wins this year than it is for Hillary to win in 2012. Don't do this yet again.

Great idea!!

Karen G. wrote: "We just don't like the guy or the things he stands for, has nothing to do with race altough a lot of you would like to believe that it is."
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That's funny, since Obama and Clinton both stand for the same things, policy-wise. There is very little difference between the two of them.

It amazes me that 3-5% of a population (in this case Hillary supporters) talk like they represent 20-50%. If Hillary ran as an independent her total capture wouldn't be more than 12%. Yep that would work!
Check the "Head to Head " polls for president, she pols at 3-5% above him period, that's all!
If pollsters asked "If the nomination is stolen by one or the other candidaite in the primary who will you vote for?". If they did, right now Hillary would lose to Obama in the same polls by 25%, plain and simple!

Hilary & many of her supporters IMHO are looking out for they own self .. they don't really care what's best for the democratic party ...........

If you are a true democrat, you will back the democratic nominee no matter who they are ....

i have it high comedy when folks on this blog talk about clinton's "solutions". you do know that obama and hillary pretty much share the exact same solutions right? the difference between them is style and perspective. thats pretty much it. if you want to talk substantive, hillary had a chance to show her grasp of a very vital substantive issue with the gas tax holiday and she failed miserably. again her style was to pander to those misinformed folks who don't know simple economics. obama's perspective was one of experience of watching that idea fail miserably in his own state when he voted for it. he used his experience to make the better judgment and call the gas tax holiday idea the boondoggle shell game it is. so hillary with all her "experience" decided to pander to folks and obama with all of his supposed lack of experience decided to use better judgment and tell the truth. hillary was trying to score political points and obama was trying to be truthful. whom do you want for president again? peace be unto you!

Karen G, correction, remember according to the polls, the Obama supporters are the educated group. Think before you speak, or maybe you're dodging sniper fire like Hillary.

"the debate in Philly was awesome. boy was Obama weak.
Btw why does he say uh so much?"

2 answers:

1. He appears to sometimes THINK about answering the actual question rather than throw out a canned response that doesn't really address the question.

2. He's been raked over the coals before for making statements that are true but worded awkwardly. Hillary's equivalent is "you know," but I think most politicians have to choose their words carefully as they are held to very high standards on every word that comes out of their mouths.

Wow. Did Bayou Joe just make a referrence to us being under islamic rule if Clinton is not elected? You have got to be kidding me. Why is it so many ignorant Americans are convinced that Barack Obama is from the nation of Islam? The man is an American through and through. If you are all true patriots and truly Democratic or Republican, you will vote for whoever the nominee of your PARTY is. Don't be a sad susie and vote against your best interests because you want some silly vengeance. You are the same people who voted for Bush two terms and now consider him one of the worst presidents in history. Grow up!

FOR ALL YOU BLOGGERS WHO DO NOT UNDERSTAND THE MEANING OF " LOSING HIS BEARINGS" AND MISINTERPRETING IT AS IF OBAMA WAS REFERING TO "MCBUSH'S" AGE SHOULD CONSIDER GOING BACK TO SCHOOL TO OBTAIN THEIR HIGH SCHOOL G.E.D. IT IS VERY SAD TO SEE SOME OF US (WHITES) ARE IGNORING THE FACT THAT THIS YOUNG BLACK MAN WOULD BE A VERY GOOD PRESIDENT FOR THE U.S.A INSTEAD OF TRYING TO VOTE FOR HIM FOR A NEW BEGINNING FOR AMERICA, SOME PEOPLE ARE VOTING AGAINST HIM BECAUSE HE IS BLACK. THOUSAND OF OUR KIDS ARE BEEN KILLED IN IRAQ BECAUSE BUSH, McCAIN AND HILLARY LIED TO THE COUNTRY AND THAT IS NOT ENOUGH FOR YOU POEPLE TO KICK THEM OUT OF WASHINGTON? POEPLE WAKE UP. VOTING FOR BUSH THE FIRST TIME WAS A MISTAKE, THE SECOND TIME WAS DUMB, THE THIRD FOR MCBUSH WILL BE STUPIDITY.

Every time I think I may be willing to vote for Obama, I turn on cable news and am repulsed by how the anchors and pundits smear Hillary Clinton; and my resolve to support her returns. Yesterday a rumor by Bernstein was rephrased as "she's muscling her way into...". There is no need for Obama to attack Hillary Clinton when the media does it for him. The vicious self-serving shrew she is portrayed as by the media is not the woman I see the few times the media bothers to televise her. Maybe Obama doesn't want another debate because more people will see her as she actually is.

Obama often says the American people are smarter than we give them credit for. Does he really think so when his campaign is based on allowing others to do his dirty work for him while he makes moving speeches and keeps his hands clean?

Remeber 2004 when the media helped "swift boat" and create the flip flopping image of the Democratic candidate. Look who we ended up with as a result. Obama is not Bush, but I think he should have waited four more years instead of learning on the job the way our last president did.

Mccain will be 72 if he is elected. 72, now most every 72 year old I know or have known is not quiet as "there" as someone in their 40s, 50s, or even 60s. You lose a lot with age, so give me a reason to disprove this? Also, Mccain's temper....

I notice certain people are defending HRC's recent comments about needing " hardworking, hardworking white Americans to win in Nov. ". Well let me 1st say as an African American, I do not believe them to be racist. Pero, whats good for the goose is good for the Gander. The same people defending HRC now were the same ones crying like little punks over the bitter comment. Like a famous politician once said, "Politics is a contact sport baby".

nice one "Oregon For Obama" .............. they will i hope ...

This is so sad. I understand dissapointment, but ask yourself this. Are you voting for a person or are you voting for issues? Are you a Democrat? Does anyone here believe that McCain's values are closer to that of Clinton's than Obama's are? If you do, please leave the party. We don't need you here.

karen g

I agree with you totally , the media really thinks we will rally behind obama, the dont realize how serious we are

'What happened to the comments made by Obama out there in San Francisco regarding how the Pennsylvania people cling to religion, guns, and anti-immigration. How can that conceivably be "treats his countrymen/woman with the respect and intelligence they deserve?"

Any response?'

Sure, Pete. He was empathizing with people whose jobs had moved away and were economically hard hit. He was criticizing Washington for not better addressing this problem, leading many to view promises of change with cynicism. Obama is religious, so it's hard to see how you could argue him knocking religion. Ultimately his point was that IF the economy is issue #1, there needs to be a breakthrough in making people realize they should vote for their economic interests over issue such as gun rights or anti-immigration. I agree it was poorly worded, and I believe he has mentioned that on a number of occasions. The economic interest argument is the thing he has refused to back away from, and rightly so. Cheers.

The Hillary supporters are just as ridiculous as Clinton. If I can't win, then I will ruin the party at all costs. Republicans must be laughing at the childishness demonstrated by Clinton and her supporters because according to Rasmussen, Pew Research Center, the democrats have the voter turnout necessary to get a Democratic WhiteHouse from the head to the tail. Also, I am sick of people screaming about Florida and Michigan. It is amazing that when Clinton thought she was winning, Florida and Michigan did not matter. Now that she is behind, oh let their voices count. Stop being tools.

Kelly (who wrote a ridiculously long comment)

You say that the media influenced the less affluent, uneducated in this race. Well, isn't this the base that votes for Sen. Clinton?

That'd be interesting though I see a lot of the Clinton supporters believed her slander...incredible. He's done plenty and is MORE experienced and better judgment than Hillary so...go ahead...vote for McCain. He isn't the maverick that he was in 2000...he's a Bush clone now with a 95% voting record that matches Bush's requests! Can you live with that?

If Hillary ran as an independent she would have my vote and 14 Million others in a heartbeat.

Either way, I will be writing her name in.

Why?

She is the best candidate out there to lead us through the mess we find ourselves in.

IT WILL NEVER HAPPEN!!!!!!!

GO HILLARY!!!!!

Well for your information MS. JOYCE IN FLORIDA… your vote don’t count, so your opinion is mute!

I thought the goal was to get a democrat in the white house?

I see the polls that say that lots of obama followers would vote for hillary if she won... but hillary supporters wont vote for obama if he wins. That's down right ridiculous. They're basically the same person with minor policy differences. Obama can just make better speeches and get young people involved (which gets more votes). I am a Hillary supporter but since it looks like Obama will probably be the democratic nominee.. I'll unite with my party and take back the white house from the republicans. All of you other hillary supporters who want to stay home are just morons in my opinion. You're only hurting yourself.

Please everybody read "bruins" post just a few above this. Good stuff.

Heres my take on this article, a lot of people are hurt. I can understand, a lot of people are scared of what they don't know. Some are "bitter"(Lol) that Obama is going to win and they're respective candidate isn't. Well, life isn't fair. But I'd hope so many of you would show yourself to be intelligent human beings and not get in the gutter. But as I've seen, most supporters take on the mentality of those they support. As far as the ageism, those arguments make me sick, there is none. People are just trying to find little BS to make him look bad because through issues and personality they can't. As far as the HRC supporters saying they'll go to McCain, I've got 2 points. 1st, if you really would do that, then you are not supporting HRC for her policies. You're supporting her because she is a woman, or because she Billy's wife. I say this because she and Obama are 95% the same on issues. So if you will cut off your nose 2 spite your face.....So be it. It's YOUR face. If through vindictiveness you vote against your interests you will have done more to prove you are mostly "Uneducated voters" more than any pundit or candidate ever could.....

THAT WILL BE INTERESTING!!!!
McCAIN WILL WHIP ON HIM LIKE HILLARY DID!!!!

THIS GUY IS NO MATCH FOR A SEASONED POLITICIAN!!!!

What makes you think that Obama is the best candidate to be president. He was elected to 2 years in the Illinois senate, and recently was elected as a US Senator. 1 year in Washington, he decides that... what... being a US Senator is not good enough. He wants the top job. Please, not another president who will surround himself with knowledgeable people....that hasn't worked in the past 7 years.
Change can be a great thing, but real change doesn't happen over night. It takes knowledge, patience and fortitude to get the right kind of changes done.

A debate between McCain and Obama? That should be exciting-neither one of them can talk on their feet, and McCain can't even deliver a written speech. Woe to America if these two are our choice! We need someone who is confident, knowledgeable, and willing to take on Washington! Obama has done nothing in the Senate-why would you think he can unite the houses and get anything done, not that he has ever spoken of any real plans to begin with. He has lots of cute catch-phrases...but where's the beef? Stay the course, Hillary!

DON'T BE FOOL PEOPLE.

ALL THESE HILLARY OR MCCAIN POSTS ARE REP POSING AS DEM. IT'S ALL PART OF OPERATION CHAOS.

DEM UNITE. DON'T LET THE REP USINGS NIXON TACTICS DEFEAT US.

OBAMA 08

I' Rather have 4 Years Of John McCain As President , Than 1 day Of obama !!!!!!

Hillary , McCain 2008

To all of Obama's people when he looses the election in november dont blame Hillary , it will be 14 million americans, that dont agree Obama is the best choice, we all have the right to vote for who we want so it isnt Hillary that caused the problem it is Obama and the ignorant comments of his supporters that have pissed us off so bad.

Why are Senator Obama's people hanging around the courthouse where the Rezko trial has been taking place? Is Obama worried about his very close connection and dealings with Tony Rezko? After all, $625,000 was a lot of money to spend on an empty lot next to Obama's mansion, especially when Rezko said he was flat broke and was already under investigation. Interesting situation.

Oh SNAP!

Obama takes over Super delegates lead by 3

Can't wait to see what the Gimmick Candidate will do next, maybe levitate like David Blaine?

Hillary Clinton, the Gimmick Candidate
Bill and Hillary, The Gimmick Family
Do and Say Anything '08 !

Kelly, I agree with you 100%.

The main stream media has turned me into a republican. I didn't like Fox in the past, and now it's my favorite channel and many things they say actually make a lot of sense.

Obama is making plans to debate McCain before he is actually officially named a Dem. nominee. Is that a joke?
The whole Democratic Primaries campain is a total JOKE!
DNC should be replaced.
This shameful experience called '2008 Democratic Primaries' will go into history books and comic books. It's a farce, not elections.
Party bosses have decided long before Iowa caucases who they wanted to be a nominee – Obama – and they did everything to tailor schedules and negative towards Hillary press releases to help Obama.

But Hillary is a good fighter and has good chance to still win this nomination.
Remaining primaries' voters – Please VOTE for Hillary Clinton! The only qualified candidate!

as an american i think it's a great idea to let a new change in american politcs that the first black person that has a great chance to turn around the country and put the issue of race last for the betterment of the county i think that the ill senator wil make a great president

I do not encourage any Hillary Clinton supporter to stay home or to vote for McCain (unless you truly believe he is the best choice).

I suggest that we all request absentee ballots and WRITE IN Hillary Clinton.

That way we follow our conscience by voting for the best qualified to lead our great country- and do not waste our ONE vote.

He has shown how weak of a debater he is without his precious script! To all the Obama supporters calling Clinton supporters 'stupid' or 'racist' I suggest you grow up because you are not doing any good for the Democratic party!!

I must say many of these comments are funny. So, let me address a few.

First, the HRC strategy was flawed. There was no plan after SuperTuesday and she has $23M saved for a Presidential race. Why? She underestimated her opponent and the American people. Think of what would have happened if she was President.

Second, Sen. Obama is capturing the African American vote. This is the same or similiar total that has supported the Democratic party for years. This is a non-issue if Obama was White. The question is why has HRC lost the black support. SHE TOOK IT FOR GRANTED. Less than one year ago, she lead Obama by 30+ points among African Americans.

Third, Please review the DNC strategy of 50 states. It is not big state-little state. Take a look a the swing states- this was the original SuperDelegate support for Obama. If you think some of the states like MA, NY, CA and PA are going to swing Republican than let me point out facts. CA and MA has been democrat for some time. NY- if Obama was to lose this state HRC would be in a real hot seat. If Obama was to lose PA- Rendell would be in a real hot seat.

Fourth, MI and FL understood the rules. HRC and Obama agreed to these rules. If Sen. Clinton was winning would they count. It was not a big issue until after she started losing.

Finally, the Clintons have had many more scandals than Obama. Lets be real. From Pres. Clinton getting a BJ in the Oval Office, the current case in CA, and the list goes on.

So, for all the folks saying they will not back Obama. That is fine. Don't complain when things get worse.

This is a great idea. I'm sick of the Obama/Clinton debates anyway. Lets move on to bigger and better things. Obama vs. McCain...lets get it on.

*States*

This campaign is allowing America to show her true colors, and they are not Red, White and Blue. They are the divisions of Black and White!

Is Barack Obama ashamed of the hardworking low-income uneducated African Americans that support him? Are they racist for voting for Obama?

Then why do the Obama supporters feel that Hillary should be ashamed of her hardworking blue collar white supporters? Why are they labeled racist?

What is the difference? Why the double standard? And why all the hatred and namecalling insults from the Obama camp?

I think Obama going to win the Stupid Democratic nominee but Hillary going to win in general election and Presidency. Do your guy know why
Obama win Stupid Democratic nominee? because most of black people
vote too many time and their across the State to vote again that's why.
If Democratic never learn their going to see Republican sit in the White
House again.

Kelly, where have you been? Over the last month actually up until 5/7/08, it was Barack who was being beat down by the media. I am sure your fingers are tired after typing that long blog which is so incorrect.

Nonsense!

Hillary the Gimmick Candidate can sell her NY home to fund her Independent campaign. It's not like we're re-electing her in the state of NY anyway

I think we should change the rule since Hillary the Gimmick Candidate LOVE changing rules. Let her run as an Independent and all her die-hard super delegates should also switch parties and with one clean sweep this November, kick the old guards out of Washington with their do-nothing selves.

THAT will be a CHANGE for real!

Let's Roll !!!!

Hillary Clinton, the Gimmick Candidate
Bill and Hillary, The Gimmick Family
Do and Say Anything '08 !

judyc,

You are a wise person, and THINKING person, which the polls show are in Obama's corner. Hillbots are not the most educated of the bunch – critical thinking and analyst skills taught in college are way above their comprehension skills.

Alot of Republicans are going to come over and join the party. I'm trying to picture what possible excitement there could be at a Republican Rally. I hope they don't copy Obama's slogan like Hillary did and say "Yes we will." Maybe the Republicans can say, "Yes we won't."

Obama '08
yes we can

TO ALL YOU HILLARY SUPPORTERS:

SHOW US YOU ARE SERIOUS ABOUT AN INDEPENDENT RUN-
CONTRIBUTE AND PAY OFF HER DEBTS. ( NO YOU ARE ALL REPUBLICANS POSING AS HILLARY SUPPORTERS)

ALL BLOGGING AND NO ACTIONS

OBAMA HAS SUPPORTERS WHO BACK HIM UP.

OBAMA 08

Senator Obama will say and do anything to win presidency, but we Hillary democrats will never let him succeed. We will vote Mccain,because Senator Obama is Moveon.org and Kerry/Kennedy' s candidate. He doesnt represent us.

McCain will eat Obama alive, anyone with even the lowest of IQ's knows this. Go ahead, elect Obama as the Democratic nominee and all of the world will see it before their very eyes. Even though I am a die-hard Democrat, I would support McCain as the presidential canidate over Obama.

KAT: If you are right, you will sit home alone and watch Rowe v Wade go down in flames. However, you are most likey going to be wrong ... AGAIN!

To all of you using experience as your main or only criteria, consider this:

Our most experienced Presidents after the founding father generation were Van Buren, Tyler, Polk, Buchannan, A. Johnson, Garfield, L. Johnson, Nixon, Ford, and Bush 41. None make the list of top 10 Presidents based on the major polls conducted over the past 50 years, while three are in the bottom 10.

Our least experienced Presidents were Jackson, Taylor, Lincoln, Grant, Cleveland, T. Roosevelt, Taft, Wilson, FD Roosevelt, and Eisenhower (not considering military experience). Six of those Presidents are on the top 10 list and two are on the bottom 10 list (2 of the 4 Generals).

Perhaps personal leadership qualities are more important than experience. Perhaps when we don't have a good natural, charismatic, inspirational leader, we take a mediocre, but more experienced one. Fortunately, we do have an visionary, inspirational choice.

Obama '08

Obama Supporters – of which I am one – please don't gloat. Hillary always, always has something up her sleeve before a primary. Be diligent – watch for it. She's still in the race and anything can happen. BEWARE.

This is for those democrats who want to switch to McCain if Hillary is not nominated.

Go ahead, vote against your own best INTERESTS for everlasting war and the demise of the economy for a man who admitted that he doesn't know anything about the economy.
This is not new....the republicans are VERY VERY good at getting people to vote AGAINST their own best interests by using useless issues like guns, fear, labeling everybody that doesn't agree with them as liberals and communists.

What exactly can the republicans say after the last 7 years? ARE WE ALL FREAKING BLIND?????

If Hillary runs as an independent, the Democrats will lose the election. The Democratic vote will be split – with the races being as close as they have been in the last two elections, a loss of 1 percent can mean defeat.

Please please please Hill, do not run as an independent. You will lose and destroy your parties chances at the same time.

I can't believe how ridiculous some of these so-called "Democrats" are. If your candidate doesn't win, you would rather vote for the Republican??? Good luck with the rising gas prices (what did McShame say he wanted to do?), home forclosures (McShame's not going to help you) and the war (Old Man wants to stay there forever). You'd rather ruin this country because you have bruised feelings over a campaign that got ugly...it got ugly mostly because of the candidate YOU supported. Who cares if you vote Republican. Maybe that'll allow the young voter's voice to be heard. Sad day in America. Such a sad day!!

DEMOCRAT FOR PRESIDENT 2008
(Obama OR Hillary)

What others are failing to realize is that this is not a racial issue and it is not pleasing at all when others are trying to manipulate it in that way. I like Hillary Clinton but I am not voting for her due to her color. The Clintons are "old new", We need something different, looking for an ultimate change - not old wounds to shaken again. I vote Obama not because of the color of his skin because it is way more than that. Obama is not out for publicity, you can tell deep within his heart that he truly cares about our country and want to see it headed in a different direction. We want to go forward, not backwards to clean up the mess that Bill Clinton left behind. We do not need this ... it is time to move on for the better.

Obama 08

A post script to all those voters who if they can't have Hillary will vote McCain:

Your childishness would be tantamount to overturning Roe v. Wade.

Live with that if you can.

ROGER,

THAT IS ,YOU ARE NO WILL ROGER.
need to go back and learn what character is,
if thats all you can say?
issues baby, get to the issues any one can say dumb things.

we will see you in november

GO Obama

Check the rules they are very clear.....If you run for the nomination in any Democratic or Republican primary...you CAN NOT run as an independant in that years presidential election. If you could do that, many would have done it already. In other words, whoever loses between Barack and Hillary will have to wait until 2012. Both candidates are excellent choices with very similar ideas and whoever gets the nomination will likely defeat McCain and do a great job as president. The supporters of the loser would be best served rallying behind the nominee instead of voting against the winner as sour grapes. Anyone who does a "revenge vote" will regret it in the future and it would be too late then. I love Hillary, but Barack is a great man and it looks like he has won this fair and square. Make sure the delegates are seated from MI and FL then rally behind the nominee which as of now should be Obama. Hillary is young and dedicated, as long as she doesn't burn any bridges by unfairly attacking Barack in the next few weeks, she will be able to run again in the future and she will win someday.

Excuse me. If Hillary runs as an independent, what money is she going to run with when she can't even run a successful primary campaign with the best democratic brand in ages???

Admit it, she FAILED. End of story. If a first term senator from obscurity can dismantle the so-called Clinton Machine in just 2 years, then he is a winner and deserves some credit whether you like him or not unless you despise reality and prefer fantasy worlds like Clinton.

Can anyone here make me a list of any Hillary comments that were actually true? It shouldn't take long. The list should be short and, due to the rarity of them, be quite memorable. Any time she states her name doesn't count.

so many posts i read suggest Hillary run as an independent. you people have got to be out of your minds. you sound like a bunch of sore sport, crying, whining babies. GET OVER IT! You don't want what is best for this country! You want what is best for your self absorbed egos. Go get a shrink for god's sake.

Mimi De La Cruz. You need to have your head examined. You apparently don't know the History of your Hispanic Ancestors. 800 years of Islamic Rule. Do you want this in America too.

KAT,

Thanks for clearing up this misconception. It's not just small town Americans that are bitter and clinging to guns and religions.

It's HILLARY supporters too!

Bitter that they cannot keep the wheels on the Clinton machine rolling.

Bitter that her close friends, insiders and supporters have stepped away from the machine because they know how ruthless, corrupt and divisive the Clintons truly are.

Bitter because they know that Paul v. Clinton is going to BLOW-UP in November and there won't be enough pieces left for Hillary to get her OLD job back.

Try a spoonful of sugar. I hear it helps get rid of the bitterness left behind when you finally realize that you too have been part of machine of LIES.

To all of the Hillary supporters who say you won't vote for Obama-

I am a staunch Obama supporter. I would be disappointed if he was not he nominee, but I would vote for Hillary rather than have McCain win in November. I personally do not want 4 more years of Bush's failed policy and I certainly want an end to the Iraq war. McCain proposes to have us occupy that country forever–and he admits to "not knowing much about economics". We are spending 3 billion dollars a week on the war–money that we could put to very good use in our own country. Not too promising.

Please don't cut off your nose to spite your face–you will get what you deserve.

Poyoray: They are scared of Obama. They know that they do not have much chance against him in the general election.

there's a difference between voting for a woman because she would make the best president and voting for a woman because "it's about time". hillary clinton is a very powerful individual, but not the best prospect for president. i believe it is unfortunate that so many people believe it should be her to be elected. my opinion is that it is merely a misconception by the people, and she is not the proper woman to be the first truly considered to be the president of the united states of america. here's to a fantastic contest in november

McCain doesn't need a debate. He already won. 100% of his and Hillary's supporters will vote for him.

McCain

sure he is all for it now..............unless the questions are to hard and then he will get mad at the kids in the neighborhood and take his ball and go home............this will be a circus in the fall

Just got off the phone with a democratic senate candidate and he's on board with the plan. Please tell Hillary the Gimmick Candidate to run as an Independent, encourage her Super Delegates to switch parties and WATCH the Democrats EAT YOU UP ALIVE! All the old guards will be in the Independent Party where we can round them up and with one clean sweep..... kick them out of Washington in November

Great game play!

Let's Roll !!!!

You people that are supporting obama just sound like a bunch of children, you are either idiots or uneducated. Why don't some of you reread your post,and see how imature they sound. We that support Clinton, support her because we believe in her , and believe me we will switch over to McCain if obama is the nominee.This is not a threat most of us are really serious. We just don't like the guy or the things he stands for, has nothing to do with race altough a lot of you would like to believe that it is.

To all of you Hillary supporters who say they won't vote for Obama... what a bunch of sore losers you people are. Good, stay home! Obama has raised more money, has more of the popular vote and has more elected delegates WITHOUT YOU PEOPLE!

If you guys want to vote against your own best interest for McCain who'll continue the Bush years, then all of you are a bunch of cry baby idiots and deserve what you get. When Roe v Wade is overturned, don't come on here complaining about McCain, when you people are denied healthcare, don't come here to complain, when you people have your homes taken away, don't come here to complain, when you're paying $4.50 a gallon, don't come here, and when this war continues and more young men and women die, don't come here to complain. SUCK IT UP!

To all you Hillary people! Just one question. Are you going to follow her to the polls when she, Bill and Chelsea vote for Obama?????????????

TO KELLY
You hit the nail on the head. Thanks.

I have been a Hillary Clinton supporter since she started her run for the White House. I voted for her in the Arizona Primary and feel she is the best candidate to win the White House this Fall.

Today, I heard the comments made by Mr. Obama in Bend, OR. I can whole heartedly support Barack Obama for the nomination now. This speech hit a spot with me. I believe what he said. Oh, I hope, we, the American people, won't be duped or played by another politician like we have been almost through my entire life...Nixon, Ford, Carter (the man had good intentions, he just didn't understand politics, the phoney Reagan years, Bush the first and the current Bush who is an abomination.

We can't do everything, but we SHOULD try to do some things very well.

Joe
Scottsdale, AZ

John Smith, I wanted tell you that I too hope that Hillary Clinton will run as an Independent. I would love to here that come out of her mouth.

Hillary, your American people support is still solidly with you. So this Presidential Bid doesn't entirely sit in the hands of the Superdelegates. Remember that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

this thing is on!i can't wait until obama mops the country with mccain!i'm making good use of my stimulus check,by donating it to obama's campaign.i think it's a good way to make the most out of it,by making certain that change takes place,and our troops are withdrawn from iraq.our sons and daughters are counting on us to take them out of harm's way.i want them taken care of when they return.

This Michigan Democrat Is Feeling Real Comfortable About Pulling The Lever For Sen. John McCain This Fall . If Hillary Doesn't Get The Nomination !!!!

NO obama !!!!!!!

I really hope Obama becomes the dem. candidate and from there president. He is our best choice b/c he is our best choice for this country and the world b/c he is the most appealing. i would love to see Obama to just straight out clean McBush in a debate b/c then the political world would then see the real side of McBush.

Can't wait until it's official that Hillary is out the game. The nation is ready for Obama vs Mccain. For those who will switch parties, you better realize what Mccain stands for like the two judges who he will select.

Obama '08

John Smith,

How in the heck do you expect Hillary Clinton to win the black vote against Obama - that is a silly argument. If Obama were white or Hillary were black, the votes would be more evenly divide among AA voters. If they were both Black, I bet Edwards would be the nominee. If they were both white, Clinton. Please don't call me a racist, because I am just making an observation.

Have a nice day, even though I disagree with you.

Can we all just get along...LOL

Hi Kelly,

I realize you are upset but in the future please use a dictionary.

bearings-way of carrying and conducting oneself.

Sen. McCain vowed not to run a negative campaign. He lost his bearings when he attempted to tie Sen. Obama with Hamas. In this instance, he carried himself exactly the opposit of what he stated. So yes he lost his bearings.

SORRY FOR THE CAPS!!! .... BUT I WANT EVERYONE TO READ THIS!!!!

THOSE DEMOCRATS WHO SAY OBAMA CANNOT BEAT MC CAIN ARE THE SAME ONES WHO WILL VOTE FOR MC CAIN COME NOV >> I'M 100% OF THIS >>>> AM I RIGHT????

IF HILARY ALONGSIDE PRES. CLINTON CANNOT DEFEAT OBAMA (AN INEXPERIENCED CANDIDATE AS MANY OF U SAY) EXPLAIN HOW SHE CAN BEAT MC CAIN

AND THOSE WHO SAY THEY WOULD STAY HOME IF OBAMA IS THE NOMINEE BECAUSE HE CANNOT BEAT MC CAIN ARE IDIOTS >>> WITH YOU BACKING BARACK HE CAN WIN .. 1 VOTE MAKES A DIFFERENT JUST LIKE THE 7 VOTES IN GUAM MADE A DIFFERENCE ...

MANY OF YOU ARE NOW SAYING HE IS RACIST AND WE HAVE LITTLE KNOWLEDGE OF HIM

SHAMELESS PEOPLE .. *SHAKES HEAD*

KAT. I agree with you Bush kind has a bad reputation. I don't see that in McCain.

People need to wake up and understand Hillary doesn't have any experience either. Sometimes the greatest presidents never have much experience, like Lincoln.

To those of you don't believe it, as a Democrat I am voting for Clinton AND if she is not elected I will support and vote for McCain. So go ahead and continue to snipe, make crude and insulting remarks about Clinton. If that's the type of people that support Obama then he is not the candidate that I want. There would have to be something terribly wrong there is that's the kind of people his campaign attracts. Instead you should be asking for all Dem's to join you. If Hillary doesn't win she will undoubtedly back your candidate. You will need her and her supporters to defeat McCain. I have talked to many others who feel the same way. It's your call big-time Democrats.

I absolutely LOVE the 58 Old White ladies for Obama! You guys are great, i read all your blogs, keep it up! YOu go girls!
Oh and yeah a debate with McCain would be great but another with Hillary and Obama, no I've seen that movie 21 times.

Hillary supporters voting for McCain:

Go ahead, shoot yourselves in the foot. If, as Hillary says, you really are hard-working, white Americans, aren't your sons and daughters the ones fighting in Iraq? Won't more of them die under a McCain presidency? I'm sure they'll be happy to give their lives to satisfy your discontent.

If you think you'll be better off under a McCain presidency, vote for him. But you'll forfeit the right to complain when nothing improves.

Those of you writing that WITCHES name down in NOV or encouraging her to go Independent WHO do you think will fund her campaign? You haven't this far, that WITCH is 100MM in DEBT! That Witch is dead broke

Encourage her and her 'Super delegates' go Independent and WATCH them all lose their seats in November!

LOL!!!

THINK for once in your life.

ALL of them will lose their seats in Congress.... hey, maybe that's a good idea after all. Maybe we can get some real democrats with good intentions in Washington and really clean house. Never mind, go forward with your plan I need to make a few phone calls for Senate Democratic Candidates across our great Nation.

John Smith, (is this really your name)

You forgot one very important point, (I guess you kind of covered it), Remember Sen. Clinton could not run her own campaign, without getting in debt to the tune of $20million plus. How in the name of good common sense is she going to run a Country and be responsible for that Country's Budget?

Let's get this straight. Clinton is making an arguement that she can win the general election and Obama can't. Isn't that a bit presumptive considering that she was so sure of herself winning the primary? Look, it looks like unless something major happens, she is going to lose. There is a lot of time and emotion built into both of these campaigns, and while I prefer Obama, I really do feel bad for Clinton. But think of this:

Many of our problems are based on Bush selecting "loyalists" to fill posts in his administration, qualified or not. Clinton did the same thing in her campaign, and while you can argue that it is more the fault of the campaign than the candidate, we see that overstretching the bounds of loyalty does not always yield the best of results.

McBush is all smoke and mirrors. He'll find an excuse not to do this and it's never his fault.

I would love to see a debate with Barack and McCain so Barack can crush him. But to all you guys saying "Why won't he debate Hillary..........." DID YOU MISS THEIR 21 DEBATES. Were you in a coma during them. Get Real people, he's wrong cause he doesn't want to debate her one more time to make 22?????????

This should be a good election year!

I think this would be a really good idea... I really do hope Obama wins the nomination.

KAT ITS OBVIOUS BY YOUR RANTING & RAVING,

YOU ARE ONE OF HILLIES IGNORANT FOLLOWERS.

IGNORANT & PROUD OF IT. BE FREE NOT TO VOTE

FOR ANY ONE THAT WOULD DO YOU ANY GOOD.

WARBUCKS & WARHILLIE BETWEEN THE TWO, SENT

YOUR TAX $S & JOBS OUT OF THIS COUNTRY. YOU

WILL HAVE TO GO TO CANADA OR IRAQ TO GET

EITHER A WELL PAYING JOB OR ANY CITIZEN AID.

THE REST OF US WILL BE HERE WITH OUR NEW PRESIDENT

OBAMA, OUR TAX $S & AS MANY JOBS AS WE CAN GET BACK.

It sounds to me like a lot of Obama's supporters weren't raised properly. I just wonder if a lot of them had a bad childhood. Maybe their mom didn't teach them manners.

Do all remember about the smoke filled back room, well gues who is in there. It's not Hillary Clinton.
But the superdelegate are in there and Obama and his gang are there also. I didn't feel the earthquake that was being predicted when the gathering took place, but I have figured it all out. The quake was only to happen if Hillary was in the smoke filled back room with her gang. Is this a two faced policy taking place? OH YES

ALL OF YOU DEMOCRATS THAT WON'T VOTE FOR OBAMA BECAUSE HE BEAT YOUR CANDIDATE ARE EITHER.....

WHINERS.... OR

SO STUPID YOU WILL CUT OFF YOU NOSE IN SPITE OF YOUR FACE....REMEMBER YOUR DECISION WHEN McCAIN, WINS ADDS 2 MORE JUSTICES TO THE SUPREME COURT..AND YOUR RIGHTS SLOWLY DISSAPATE INTO THE AIR...

WHAT A BUNCH OF CRYBABIES...

YOU GOT A PROBLEM WITH HILLARY LOSING...BLAME THE CORRECT PERSON....HILLARY

ONE OF THE WORST CAMPAIGNS RAN IN RECENT HISTORY!!

THEY ARE LOTS OF WOLVES (REPUBLICANS) IN SHEEP (DEMOCRATS) CLOTHING HERE ….. TRYING TO STIR UP TROUBLE!!!!!!!!!!

READ THIS Hilary DEMOCRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Quoted by Concern Democrats "Those democrats that feel the need to support McCain or not vote to express their anger/hate/revenge are only hurting themselves. If Obama lose, he'll go back to the senate and he'll be alright. However, will you be OK with a failing economy, a continue war in Iraq, health care unresolved, conservative justices, etc…"

LETS ALL UNITE & STOP THIS BITTERNESS ....!!!!

If Hillary ran as a third party candidate, would her running mate be Rush Limbaugh or Bill O'Reilly?

I think all those supporting an independant run for Hillary or a write-in campagn should consider two things. First, the Clinton legacy will forever be the great harm Bill and Hillary cause to the Democratic Party. Second, after she loses and puts McCain in the White House, a liberal third party candidacy here in New York will finish off her political career. What comes around, goes around.

It would be very nice if Senator Clinton, her campaign, and her supporters could wrap this thing up with at least a small of their (your) dignity in tact.

Those of you writing that WITCHES name down in NOV or encouraging her to go Independent WHO do you think will fund her campaign? You haven't this far, that WITCH is 100MM in DEBT!

Encourage her and her Super delegates to go Independent and WATCH them all lose their seats in November!

LOL!!!

THINK for once in your life.

ALL of them will lose their seats in Congress.... hey, maybe that's a good idea after all. Maybe we can get some real democrats with good intentions in Washington and really clean house. Never mind, go forward with your plan I need to make a few phone calls for Senate Democratic Candidates across our great Nation.

Here is another one for you to think about.

Obama said,
"We need to talk with not only contries we LIKE but with countries we don't LIKE..." (I think that's what I heard).

This kind of phrase he often use is misleading in this very complex world we now live in. It's a lot more complicated than that, want to be a president. Perhaps between religious and political leaders in the battle field regions or world where Obama knows think like that. We can't afford to have world leader who is so out of touch in everything.

I will be VERY surprised if there is more than 4 debates between them. No offense but I think Senator McCain will have a VERY DIFFICULT time trying to defend the state of the economy and how he plans to address it.

And lets not forget the MESS over in the Middle East...I really doubt if he will be very convincing when it comes to what we should do next over there. Additionally, one of the STUPIDEST things I have ever heard in the last 8 years is, "Talking to your enemies makes them stronger??" You either have to be on drugs or have an ego the size of the planet to believe such a thing. This is a BUSHism and it is pretty darn STUPID!!

Personally, I still don't quite see how "losing his bearings" was an attack on McCain's age. In context, it sounded much more like he was implying that McCain is losing his mind and is out of touch for suggesting that Barack is connected with Hezbollah.

Overall, this is annoying partisan bickering.

LOL!!!

Those of you writing that WITCHES name down in NOV or encouraging her to go Independent WHO do you think will fund her campaign? You haven't this far, that WITCH is 100MM in DEBT! The Witch is dead broke!

Encourage her and her Super delegates to go Independent and WATCH them all lose their seats in November!

LOL!!!

THINK for once in your life.

ALL of them will lose their seats in Congress.... hey, maybe that's a good idea after all. Maybe we can get some real democrats with good intentions in Washington and really clean house. Never mind, go forward with your plan I need to make a few phone calls for Senate Democratic Candidates across our great Nation.

I hope that Kelly feels better about using the CNN blog as her piece of therapy. As a social worker I diagnosis her as insane.
Too bad the rest of the world had to look at the dribble she threw at us.

Hillary or McCain, it does not make any difference. One is desperate and the other is too old. Additionally, neither one can be trusted. Lies and lies and flip flopping.

Well, we already know that it won't be Billary.

To those who write about Clinton not making it as an Indie? How does Clinton/Edwards sound to you? There are others...........

Heres Obama at a debate. Uh well Uh yeah Uh what did Hillary say again?

Poppi, please already. How can Senator Obama expect to have a debate with substance when he has NONE. He will probably turn this debate with McCain down. He can't answer tough questions. All he does is stumble and stutter. The debates with Hillary Clinton were fantastic because she can handle the tough questions and does have solutions to run our country. Hillary Clinton is Presidential. Obama IS NOT. He always gets his ideas off others right after they have stated it and cannot come up with anything on his own in a short amount of time. He might actually have to use his brain and think. What a concept. I will still support Hillary Clinton all the way to the White House. GO HILLARY 08!!!

Jane in CA – Maybe we can work out a deal because I'm one of a BUNCH of democrats who are voting for McCain! Maybe we can meet in the middle and all of us can write in Hillary!

well if finally looks like obama team has got caught cheating for him. in mecklenburg county they gave him 15,000 votes that he didnt get.and in wake county, i believe that was the county that help us up, they gave him 37,000 votes he didn't get. wonder how many more states cheated for him. in guam he only beat hillary by 7 votes, guess no one could get there in time to cheat. he was supposed to win that state by big numbers , sound like something going on to me. i hope cnn will quit being bais against hillary and find out for us the turth.

Obama if you can control your supporter, Please advise them that this would be a great time for all of them to be slient as Hillary completes her promise to the America People that she would be in all states until June 3.

Hillary has tried to explain why she is still in this race. She believes in herself to be the best President as many of her follower do. Please realize that Hillary knows exactly what is going in this presidental nomination now and since the process began . She knows who has betrayed her and why and so does the American People. Hillary is a lady America Patriot I love her for the love she has protrayed for our country even when so much negative conversation was taking place
in the American theather again her by the people she most expected to support her. Even I feel let down by The Democrat Machine and I don't feel that I will be able to support Democrat ticket in November.

LORD THAT WOULD BE A TREAT.

MCWAR MUMBLING, SWITCHING HIS HEAD

FROM SIDE TO SIDE, & HIS ANSWER.THEN NAME CALLING.

THAT WOULD BE ANOTHER COMEDY OF ERRORS, ALL MCCAIN'S

IF SHAKESPEARE WAS AROUND IT WOULD BE HIS BEST PLAY.

I think the town-hall-style debates would be valuable to all, excepting of course the candidate who gets the worst of them.

As to why Obama is more willing to debate McCain than Hillary, it might well have to do with the fact that his debating McCain would indeed be just that - a debate rather than the sort of dirt-fest Hillary would once again guarantee.

Truly, there's no talking to the woman scorned!

Obama – you yourself said Mr. Wright was a real issue in this election....................and there is so much more interested observers in the audience could ask you. We already know where you stand on the issues – "present" as opposed to yay or nay.

the debate in Philly was awesome. boy was Obama weak.
Btw why does he say uh so much?

I can't believe Obama is going to show his face in West Virginia after the comments his supporters left on an article concerning Sen. Clintons lead there just yesterday. So much for uniting America. Hillary Rocks!

Breaking News Folks...

Obama 275 SuperD's...
Clinton 271.5 SuperD's!
There's no stopping this Man!

Obama 08

All the people that continue to tell Hillary to get out upset people like myself who voted for her and want our vote to count. You continue to upset a very solid democratic base and are causing your candidate great harm. Florida and Michigan have not been resolved. The people in these states deserve to have a say in who will become the next nominee. This is not some stupid football game. Both parties agreed not to campaign or participate in these states. However neither candidate shold be saying that the votes of the people in these states should not count when the superdelegate make their decision. Every superdelegate that continues to switch sides also upsets a very loyal base and we will all vote republicans rather than see a bunch of weasels and wimps get the white house.

Wow, the republicans give more respect to Hillary than Obama. Why would anyone think Obama is unifying?

To all you Obama supporters who do not believe us when we say, we will not vote for Obama-you are so very wrong-if he is the nominee
you folks just wait and see, most of us will exercise our right to not vote and we will stay at home and watch the Dems lose yet ANOTHER election. Obama is not deserving of the nomination. 176 days in the Senate, questionable relationships, no economical or internationa; experience-what a joke. He best hope that his supporters somehow figure out a way to vote twice-he is going to need the help. History shows that 85-90 of registered republicans turn out to vote-every election.-evenif they have to hold thier noses-they vote. The dems are lucky to get 65-70% turnout. So even if all you "newly registered" Obama supporters how up-you will increase the % to around 75-80%, and without the support of Clinton supporters-you lose. The DNC is shameful to think they can present such an inexperience candiate come Nov. I am not looking forward to 4 more years of Bush–as Obama and his supporters chant all the time-however McCain is not Bush. He is a reasonable man who may have some very good suggestions and ideas to help this country move forward. If not, I will sit at home-and watch the electorial map turn red. Yeah, there will some blue states-but not enough. Too bad the DNC refuses to see this, but then again, they have had blinders onthis entire primary season.

When has Obama ever discussed "substantive" issues? That's really funny.

Someone please tell Hillary the Gimmick Candidate the GOP called and left a message:

They first wanted to thank her for her hard work in implementing the Karl Rove playbook in excellent fashion however they turned down her GOP Membership application. They said they cannot have a JUDAS in their party but again, thanked her for doing their dirty bidding.

Hillary Clinton, the Gimmick Candidate
Bill and Hillary, The Gimmick Family
Do and Say Anything '08 !

Hillary will win if she goes Independant. Hillary did go through a slump during the campaign. But it was just because Obama's campaign played the race card on Bill Clinton and Ferrero. But after Jerimiah Wright came out, it's been looking good for Hillary and McCain.

I just know some Obama supporters going to try to throw some kind of smear at this talking about Hillary's negatives. But, it dosn't compare to Obama's negatives.

Dear Kelly:

your kidding right. So all the stupid mistakes the clinton campaign made, like not paying attention to any state that didnt have a primary, spending all their money on Iowa thinking that if they won that state, it wouldnt matter what other state came next, spending money uselessly on food, and i can go on and on and on, was not clintons fault. For the love of god, stop blaming everything on the Media. One can go and say the only reason Obama lost Ohio, Pen. was because the media kept playing loop after loop after loop of Rev. Right. You have an entire network in fox news who devoted literlay ENTIRE SEGMENTS to REV. RIGHT and the flimsy relationship with the weather underground member. for one thing, lets give credit where credit is due, and lets not blame the media for every thing. If you are running for the highst office in the land, stop crying when you lose. Clinton keeps saying she can take a punch…REALLY?? then why complain about the media? her cry baby antics in the debate where she quoted saturday night live was funny, and sad.

As far as the media jumping on clinton for her white america wont vote for obama, please take a step back and read the implication. She is running for the highst office in the land and held to a higher standard. it does not matter what the polls say, she should no better then to make that statement PRECISELY BECAUSE THE MEDIA IS WATCHING HER EVERY MOVE. AND, before you say the media lets obama get away with everything, lets remember the BITTER comment. IF you were to listen to the entire speech, everything was taken out of context AND THE CLINTON CAMPAIGN WAS HAPPY TO TAKE THINGS OUT OF CONTEXT. so please dont go and cry fowel about a system that has taken everything out of context from Obama and Clinton. yes you might support clinton, but for the love of god at least admit that she ran a bad campaign and has no one to blame but her self for it.

Millions of us won't have Obama shoved down our throats, and we don't want McCain. It's time to jump on the wagon and write-in Hillary's name on the November ballot if she's not the nominee. Let's tell Obama and the superdelegates what we REALLY think!

Jane in CA:

There is very little chance that Republicans are going to vote for Obama in large enough numbers to help him. Obama has the most liberal voting record in all of the Senate and there are very, very few Republicans who could accept any of the ideas that Obama has proposed.

Besides, in the three years that Obama has been a Senator, he hasn't united both parties, Democrats or Republicans, to any of the issues that he supports. How could anyone possibly think that he would be able to do that once he was the President?

I would love to see those two together because what can John McOLD really say but repeat the same old republican rhetoric that only ultra conservatives still wanna hear. I read darn near all these blogs and even typical republicans are sick of him and Bush. They too want a change. So bring it on McOLD>

Can the MEDIA and top Democratic leader call for Obama drop out if he
lose in WV because she already won 4 of 5 big States and 1 draw after WI? If Democratic get the nominee to Obama we going to call Hillary run
for other party because she might run stronger than Obama and McCain in general election. Also, this time should be Hillary time and she going to have more Democrat and Republic vote for her. Hillary run until end if they don't give Floridan and Michigan for you run another party you going to win Presidency.

Millions of us won't have Obama shoved down our throats, and we don't want McCain. It's time to jump on the wagon and write-in Hillary's name on the November ballot if she's not the nominee. Let's tell Obama and the superdelegates what we REALLY think!

CNN the latest count of SD is

Obama 275
Clinton 271

Yes we can!!!!!
thank you Senator Obama for waiting for her to leave..

Dear Kelly:

your kidding right. So all the stupid mistakes the clinton campaign made, like not paying attention to any state that didnt have a primary, spending all their money on Iowa thinking that if they won that state, it wouldnt matter what other state came next, spending money uselessly on food, and i can go on and on and on, was not clintons fault. For the love of god, stop blaming everything on the Media. One can go and say the only reason Obama lost Ohio, Pen. was because the media kept playing loop after loop after loop of Rev. Right. You have an entire network in fox news who devoted literlay ENTIRE SEGMENTS to REV. RIGHT and the flimsy relationship with the weather underground member. for one thing, lets give credit where credit is due, and lets not blame the media for every thing. If you are running for the highst office in the land, stop crying when you lose. Clinton keeps saying she can take a punch...REALLY?? then why complain about the media? her cry baby antics in the debate where she quoted saturday night live was funny, and sad.

As far as the media jumping on clinton for her white america wont vote for obama, please take a step back and read the implication. She is running for the highst office in the land and held to a higher standard. it does not matter what the polls say, she should no better then to make that statement PRECISELY BECAUSE THE MEDIA IS WATCHING HER EVERY MOVE. AND, before you say the media lets obama get away with everything, lets remember the BITTER comment. IF you were to listen to the entire speech, everything was taken out of context AND THE CLINTON CAMPAIGN WAS HAPPY TO TAKE THINGS OUT OF CONTEXT. so please dont go and cry fowel about a system that has taken everything out of context from Obama and Clinton. yes you might support clinton, but for the love of god at least admit that she ran a bad campaign and has no one to blame but her self for it.

SEN.OBAMA IS NOT JOINING ANY ONE.

THEY WOULD HAVE TO JOIN HIM, IF

THEY WANT A DEBATE. HE HAS ALMOST 3 MILLION

VOTES FOR HIS NOMINATION THAN WAEBUCKS.

I thought small states didn't matter to Clinton...Check out some of the wins Obama had over Clinton.

If the Clinton supporters are so strongly for her, why aren't they contributing? She had a phenomonal financial advantage prior to Super Tuesday and she squandered her money and now she is crying that Obama is outspending her because he spent his money more wisely and has supporters who support him financially.

Why in listing the supporters of Obama do people overlook the white people across dempgraphics who do support him.

Good ideal...!

It should be more respectable and of more substance than the Democratic debates Obama had with Hillary...!

Obama 08

Micheal irl:

What happened to the comments made by Obama out there in San Francisco regarding how the Pennsylvania people cling to religion, guns, and anti-immigration. How can that conceivably be "treats his countrymen/woman with the respect and intelligence they deserve?"

Any response?

to kelly, I agree with you 100%. When I read these blogs, and all these attacks on Clinton, I see how people have been sucked in by the double standards. Senator obama, while he has made some pretty good speeches, doesn't quite measure up to the experience of Clinton, or for that matter, McCain. If we are to win the White House, the media better start spinning the truth, for a change. The stronger candidate is sitting there right in front of us... It's Hillary Clinton.

I think the idea of the debates between McCain and Obama would be very beneficial to all voters. A lot has been said about Obama's lack of strentgh in security issues whilst McCain is said to have a poor economic policy. We want to vote the best man for the job and our great country so lets hear them.

Kelly,

Losing your bearings has always meant to me that you are straying off a path.
Think of bearings at sea.
In the context of the discussion Obama was referring to McCains commitment to a clean race. McCain then interjected a reference to Hamas.
This would mean that McCain lost his bearing which was to keep him on the track of a clean campaign.

Clinton was clearly saying that Obama cannot win the uneducated white vote when in a competition with her and that this demographic was the most important one to the democratic party.

Clearly she was saying that white people will not vote for a black person. This is insane and clearly not the case.

If it were true she would be winning and she is not. If it were true the latest polls showing Obama beating McCain would not be true. But they are there, the latest polls show Obama will beat McCain.

It is good that Obama is keeping his distance from Clinton now.It is very obvious that it is her intent to send the Democratic party out of the convention divided.She knows that every time that has happened in the past they have struggled in the Presidential race.It is her intent to make sure that if she is the not the nominee then Obama will not win.Very sad.History will not reflect well on her I am afraid.

For those interested in a little light reading.

1. Danny Williams (make sure you google with bill clinton)
2. Webster Hubbell
3. Tony Rodham
4. Hugh Rodham
5. Roger Clinton

I can just hear Obama in these debates:

What McCain said is devisive.
What McCain said is old style politics.
What McCain said is offensive.
What McCain said is dissapointing.

But it's ok to make McCain's age an issue. Just as long as you say it really suttle like "he's losing his bearings." That way you can pretend like you didn't really mean for it to be an age issue.

great , debates will be eye opening .experience factor will see.
especially when we talk about economics, real decisions that impacted our lives. how we should be already on route to helping our nation from oil dependency and still no one has addressed those issues.talking about saving and loan scandals , land deal etc.
increasing medical cost and lower wages.

we will see who will be left standing in november

change is inevitable.

GO OBAMA

I LIKE HILLARY, I THINK SHE'S A FIGHTER, A HARD WORKER AND I THINK SHE WOULD HAVE MADE A GREAT PRESIDENT. I VOTED FOR HER...HOWEVER, SHE DID NOT WIN THE PRELIMINARIES. OBAMA WILL SOON BE THE DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE AND WE MUST SUPPORT HIM AND SHOW THE REPUBLICANS THAT WE ARE SERIOUS ABOUT OUR COUNTRY'S FUTURE. GO DEMOCRATS!!

To Jane in CA:

This is one Democrat who will not vote for either Obama or Clinton. They have both proven to be those "same old" politicians, despite trying to convince the public that they are not...

Lets debate. McCain can explain his strategy for staying in Iraq, and he can explain what he's going to do to make it more successful than Bush has.

get out get out senator clinton

obama hasn't wrapped up nomation yet, and i hope he doesn't. i would like to ask you why you misreported on a piece that hillary had supposed to said. she was quoting the ap press,when she was talking about the white vote, you had it right on screen, but you would not speak the truth about it. that is very bad reporting if you ask me. in other words slander.

If Dem choose Obama as the nominee, McCain will surely become the next president. Obama can't do anything good but damage the opportunity of Dem in November election. Be smart and think twice Dem.

Hillary who?

I DON'T THINK THERE IS THE SLIGHTEST CHANCE

MCFORGOT WOULD DO THAT. IF HE DOES, IT

WOULD BE THE INTELLECTUAL SLAUGHTER,

OF THE CENTURY.

He debated her 20+ times you moron.

People here are asking why obama does not debate hillary again. Have you been keeping up with the campaign?
-already over 20 debates
-they are the same candidate with respect to alot of issues
-the race is over
Who are you people?

I cant wait to see obama debate mccain. Mccain will lose a ton of support after any debate that obama destroys him in(which will be every debate).

Obama is scared to debate Hillary what is he talking about? Obama is coming out like the won the nomination without all the votes being counted. We'll see how quick the media will turn their back on him when he losses in West Virginia by 30 points.

I was thinking as the primary season went on that Hillary was so self-deluded that she might run as an independent if she lost the democratic nomination, and lose she did. I don't see how that would hurt Obama, however, seeing as some of Clintons fanatics say they would vote for anyone over Obama. Kim Jong Il for President over 'Nobama' or whatever lame moniker they came up with in the past 30 min.

It doesn't matter because she is old news; this town hall style campaign is a wonderful for the American people. They get to chose their candidate based upon his words and ideals, not on mudslinging ads ir cheap pandering. I respect John McCain for suggesting this; after all, he was the victim of the same political brutality the Clintons showed Obama this year in 2000, when the Bushies engineered one of the most heinous campaigns ever. (Hillary's was just as bad. And for the record, she would get 'annihilated' in a head to head campaign with a Republican.)

At last a presidential candidate(Obama)that treats his countrymen/woman with the respect and intelligence they deserve.

Kelly said:

"Tomorrow is mother’s day say something good about Senator Clinton."

Okay.... humm....... Hillary that MF'er will not win the nomination!

How's that?

I think this is a great idea! I just hope the audiences are also chosen fairly. And can we have some fair mediators for a chance?

McCain's speaking style is boring and unimaginative. Should be a blowout for Obama. Obama has really gotten better at debating–thanks to Clinton.

(See an Obama supporter can say something nice about Clinton)

haha you serious. 21 debates and Hillary won all 21. what a joke

So Obama dares debate with McCain, but not with Clinton... nice.

I also like how the comments thus fair are not at all about the article. But I suppose fanatics can't stop from attacking Hillary every chance they get...

McCain needs to reject this immediately. Why drag this piece of garbage into respectability by appearing with him. No way Jose.

This not a primary when he can appear in a lovefest with Hillary.
This is the main event. Debates yes, joint appearances no.

Obama is not electable. Send him back to Chicago and his Rev. Wright and Bill Ayers groupies.

I WOULD PAY TO SEE THAT.

ALL WARBUCKS CAN DO IN A SITUATION LIKE THAT

IS LOSE HIS TEMPER, WHICH WOULD BE COMICAL.

It does not matter if Clinton supporters don't contribute to the DNC.
Obama has gained enough new support in this party to more then compensate for this.
The DNC does not need contributors who try to muscle the superdelegates and the elected officials in the Legislature.
In addition there are millions of activists and anti Iraq war democrats that withhold their funds from the DNC because they have candidates like Clinton that voted for the war, voted for build up to war with Iran and threatens to obliterate an entire race of people.
They will also contribute if the DNC gets its act together and promotes anti-Iraq war candidates.

So get out of the new one if you can't lend a hand cause the times they are a changin.

I think its funny that even now when Obama is supposedly the winner of the Democrat party that he is going to lose so bad in West Virginia.

Obama's about to take McCain's candy away LOL!!!!

McCain voters will be decreased to Rush Limbdic's & FOXNEWS supporters. What is that.... 3 voters for McCain?

Let's Roll Mr. 3rd Term Mission Acommplished

i think debates will be great. we can see about the experience in economics and world decisions come out .
it will be eye opening to have them .

then we will see who will be the leader in november

BRING IT ON

ONE THING FOR SURE ,CHANGE IS INEVITABLE.

GO OBAMA

McCain will not win. This country does not need another President Bush.

Obama WILL win. In case you haven't been reading, Hillary is planning a exit stragety, she cannot win. Math is impossible for her. if you don't beleive me, go do the math your self.

Bush, Clinton, Bush. This country isn't a Dynasty. 2 Families controlling this country for too long isn't good.

It's time for a new face, a man with a vision.

Obama 08'

Bring it on McCain!

Your advisors and supporters will continue in their quest to shield you from your "mis-speaks".

1. The confusion between the Shias/Sheits/Sunnis;
2. The inability to distinguish between Iran and Iraq,
3. To help you recall whether you voted for Bush or not,
4. The fact that you have access to your wife's millions without ever having to disclose or acknowledge how and when you use it.
5. Your marriage to George Bush's policies on the war and the economy.
6. Letting Joe Lieberman "check your bearings", and then tell us about it . . . (which is still disturbing to me!)

This debate shouldn't take long at all!!

Texas Stephen...

We won't vote for him... Can you name five things that Senator Obama has done for his State or our Country?

Two things?

Thought so...

The new face of politics.no one can't deny that.obama 09

The bad reporting of the media is responsible for Senator Clinton's struggles in this campaign. All the major mainstream media and cable net work are to be blamed for Senator Clinton's current ups and down. The media has promoted Senator Obama from the beginning. While senator Obama is a good speaker, there is no way that he could be a better president.

The media has been a powerful influential driving force in this society and they can make the weak seem strong and they can make the strong seems week. The less affluent people believes everything that they see on TV. And when the media help to paint an individual in the negative or the positive light by bringing out there so call political analyses, news editors and panelist to discuss these political Candidates. You are sowing a bad seed in the heart of the American people because people are not able to make up their mind about each Candidate, but majority are influence by the media especially when the media report so many negative things about Senator Clinton.

The recent comment that Senator Clinton made on race was taken out of context. Every time she opens her mouth to say something the media twist it around. Senator Obama made comments about Senator McCain losing his bearings. Do you know what losing your bearings mean? Exactly what Senator Obama meant, he is losing it, meaning that he is losing his mind, meaning that he is crazy, he has a mental problem. This literally what the senator meant. The media knows this but they were careful not to report this to protect Senator Obama. Instead they use Senator McCann reference on age to down play this. I think this losing your bearings statement should be discussed in the context that the Senator Obama made this comments. This was no slip of tongue his body language and facial expression explains it all. And he should be reprimanded for this comment. He should not get away with this statement.

If Senator Clinton were to make these comments it would be running the airways every five minutes. This is what I am saying. What Senator Clinton said about race is a known fact and she is not implying anything about racism. It was straight forward. What Senator Obama said about Senator McCain losing his “Bearings” was not making reference to the Senator’s Age, but his mental capacity. Senator Obama should apologize to Senator McCain for making this statement.

Tomorrow is mother’s day say something good about Senator Clinton. If you are woman or a man that have your mother fought for you through thick and thin you will understand how millions of American feels about this Female President. Although the math’s doesn’t add up she can win. So stop saying that’s it over. It is not over until it’s over. Senator Obama should stop portraying himself as the nominee it is against rules. He is not the nominee.

Thank You

Game on.
You show him Barack.

Obama Forever.

This will be good until McCain realizes he is being beat on all points then see the events shut down.

I repeat, please read-
I like those who are pushing Hillary to run as an Independent:

If Hillary, with all the large democratic base, Clinton name etc.. cannot
–raise enough money to run the current campaign
–maintain the large superdelegate number that she started with
–even win most of the "Black" votes
–keep her campaign leaders together,
–win over this "unknown" junior senatro– Obama, then let her run as an Independent.

I wait for the Republicans to lay hands on Hillary; they are quite ready for her. She would need to be away from the democratic party by the time Republicans get to Hillary. Good luck Hillary, run as an Independent candidate!!!

I think it is funny reading these blogs and hearing Clintons people say that they will not contribute to dems that support Obama.

1) I don't believe them. They are either lieing, grandstanding or are not Democrat.

2) 1.5million.... Over 1.5 MILLION people have donated to Obama. He has broken every record... with small contributions. I am going to go our on a limb here and say that even if they are telling the truth... we don't need their corrupt money.

Obama will unify this country and the party. I can't wait till Hillary is on board with our future, the sooner the better. We will welcome her with open arms, and believe in reconciliation.

Obama 08

The bad reporting of the media is responsible for Senator Clinton's struggles in this campaign. All the major mainstream media and cable net work are to be blamed for Senator Clinton's current ups and down. The media has promoted Senator Obama from the beginning. While senator Obama is a good speaker, there is no way that he could be a better president. The media has been a powerful influential driving force in this society and they can make the weak seem strong and they can make the strong seems week.

The less affluent people believes everything that they see on TV. And when the media help to paint an individual in the negative or the positive light by bringing out there so call political analyses, news editors and panelist to discuss these political Candidates. You are sowing a bad seed in the heart of the American people because people are not able to make up their mind about each Candidate, but majority are influence by the media especially when the media report so many negative things about Senator Clinton.

The recent comment that Senator Clinton made on race was taken out of context. Every time she opens her mouth to say something the media twist it around. Senator Obama made comments about Senator McCain losing his bearings. Do you know what losing your bearings mean? Exactly what Senator Obama meant, he is losing it, meaning that he is losing his mind, meaning that he is crazy, he has a mental problem. This literally what the senator meant. The media knows this but they were careful not to report this to protect Senator Obama. Instead they use Senator McCann reference on age to down play this. I think this losing your bearings statement should be discussed in the context that the Senator Obama made this comments. This is no slip of tongue. And he should be reprimanded for it. He should not get away with this statement.

If Senator Clinton were to make these comments it would be running the airways every five minutes. This is what I am saying. What Senator Clinton said about race is a known fact and she is not implying anything about racism. It was straight forward. What Senator Obama said about Senator McCain losing his “Bearings” was not making reference to the Senator’s Age, but his mental capacity. Senator Obama should apologize to Senator McCain for making this statement.

Tomorrow is mother’s day say something good about Senator Clinton. If you are woman or a man that have your mother fought for you through thick and thin you will understand how millions of American feels about this Female President. Although the math’s doesn’t add up she can win. So stop saying that’s it over. It is not over until it’s over. Senator Obama should stop portraying himself as the nominee it is against rules. He is not the nominee.

Thank You

Great move President Elect Obama. But may I suggest a food taster? I don't trust 'certain' people to be on good behavior this summer after SHE loses. She might just chimmy down a Mission Impossible gurney trying to grab your microphone.

She got a lot of gimmicks up her short sighted sleeves.

with what that little person did in the last clinton/obama debate, you know the employee???? i would set up for issues only and not the old political ways of ruining each other. if mcbush won't agree then let this one be about the people and not the news medium. if obama had not followen into the debates the race would have been over a long time ago.

to to the people–who got us into this war, who ruined our economy, who would not even help the people of new orleans, it goes on and on. but i think in a debate mcbush's will lose his bearings and the engine will burn up. can you imagine defended the republican party or even to try and say you were different after you said out of your old mouth "i really don't understand economics" and the good one "we should be in iraq for 100 years".

When are you going to debate Hillary again? Are you afraid? By the way, we have 50 states not 60!

I'm a superduperdelagate for the undemocratic party. My vote is worth the vote of 10 superdelegates which are worth 13,000 normal votes.

I will decide the nomination with my one powerful vote.

That is unless a superduperNewAndImprovedSuperdelage is added on.

Another promise that will not happen?
Politics as usual Senator?
Why will you not debate Senator Clinton?
What a smooth talker you are...

This would be a fantastic idea, but I doubt McCain's staff would really be interested in the idea, as they know that he will not look good going head to head with Obama.

This is a great Idea.. So who is this Clinton chic again.. Monica or is it Hillary.. either way, they are forgotten..

ok we are ready for Mcbush.

McCain won't even debate Ron Paul. He's all talk. He's needs Lieberman and Lyndsey Graham there to give him "middle of the road" answers.

I like those who are pushing Hillary to run as an Independent:

If Hillary, with all the large democratic base, Clinton name etc.. cannot
–raise enough money to run the current campaign
–maintain the large superdelegate number that she started with
–even win most of the "Black" votes
–keep her campaign leaders together,
–win over this "unknown" Obama, then let her run as an Independent.

I wait for the Republicans to lay hands Hillary. She would need to be away from the democratic party by the time Republicans get to Hillary. Good luck Hillary, run as an Independent candidates!!!

I think it is funny reading these blogs and hearing Clintons people say that they will not contribute to dems that support Obama.

Republicans will vote for Obama.

'nough said. Republican for Obama.