Comments on: Religious right leaning toward Democrats? http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/11/religious-right-leaning-toward-democrats/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Henry Miller, Cary, NC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/11/religious-right-leaning-toward-democrats/#comment-1062319 Henry Miller, Cary, NC Sun, 11 May 2008 19:19:42 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7048#comment-1062319 Faith, by definition, is the antithesis of thought and the last thing we need in this country is government even more devoid of thought than it already is, led by people incapable of thought. Religion is a ridiculous amalgam of superstition, ignorance, and childishness and the last thing we need in this country is more governance by superstitious, ignorant, childish, people. All that said, I hope the religious nuts do diversify their political affiliations--maybe that way they'll cancel each other out and we can find candidates who aren't intent on subordinating the U.S. Constitution to their idiot bibles Faith, by definition, is the antithesis of thought and the last thing we need in this country is government even more devoid of thought than it already is, led by people incapable of thought.

Religion is a ridiculous amalgam of superstition, ignorance, and childishness and the last thing we need in this country is more governance by superstitious, ignorant, childish, people.

All that said, I hope the religious nuts do diversify their political affiliations–maybe that way they'll cancel each other out and we can find candidates who aren't intent on subordinating the U.S. Constitution to their idiot bibles

]]> By: Martin http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/11/religious-right-leaning-toward-democrats/#comment-1062280 Martin Sun, 11 May 2008 19:13:37 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7048#comment-1062280 It's funny how some people say that Obama supporters are being mean or divisive when in every exit poll, more of Hillary's supporters say they wont vote for Obama. In just about every exit poll, more people say Clinton attacked Obama unfairly. I am a Christian and a Democrat. I believe in the death penalty even though I think it needs to be reformed so that we're not executing innocent men. I also believe in a woman's right to choose. I've always felt that Dems needed to talk more about their religious beliefs but for a long time it seemed like the Rep. Party had the monopoly on religion. Every election the republicans come out and say abortion should be illegal and marriage is between a man and woman. Yet, abortion is still legal and in some states, gay marriages are legal. We all have to find common ground on issues and let people be ultimately judged by their maker. Even if a person is a atheist, if they're a U.S. citizen, they're entitled to all the same rights as everyone else. Rarely has 50 states decided the nomination. It only happened this year because the race has been so close. Hillary didn't think it would take this long and originally she didn't plan to campaign in all states. If Obama would have lost 11 contests in a row, it would have been over for him. Hillary is a fighter. She is tough and anyone can respect that, even us Obama supporters. It's when she goes negative in hopes of tearing down a guy who's played by the rules, then I have a problem. Obama has followed the process laid out by the Dems. When people heard that no delegates from Fl & MI would count, I'm sure some people stayed home. I certainly wasn't going to vote. And Superdelegates aren't deciding this thing, the voters are. The Superdelegates are simply reflecting the will of the people. Hillary is the one who want the Superdelegates to go against the will of the people and nominate her when Obama leads in pledged delegates, states won and popular votes cast. You know what's interesting, they say they want all votes to count, yet the almost talk down to the caucus states. Bill Clinton said, "instead they want to give it to these caucus states that's gonna go Republican in the fall." If they're so ginned up about all 50 states, don't the caucus states need to count? Bottom line is, we welcome everyone to the Obama movement, especially Republicans and Hillary supporters. A woman will be President and I will love to vote for one, maybe even a Rep woman if she had good policies. A woman will be elected President someday, just not this fall. It's funny how some people say that Obama supporters are being mean or divisive when in every exit poll, more of Hillary's supporters say they wont vote for Obama. In just about every exit poll, more people say Clinton attacked Obama unfairly.

I am a Christian and a Democrat. I believe in the death penalty even though I think it needs to be reformed so that we're not executing innocent men. I also believe in a woman's right to choose.

I've always felt that Dems needed to talk more about their religious beliefs but for a long time it seemed like the Rep. Party had the monopoly on religion. Every election the republicans come out and say abortion should be illegal and marriage is between a man and woman. Yet, abortion is still legal and in some states, gay marriages are legal.

We all have to find common ground on issues and let people be ultimately judged by their maker. Even if a person is a atheist, if they're a U.S. citizen, they're entitled to all the same rights as everyone else.

Rarely has 50 states decided the nomination. It only happened this year because the race has been so close. Hillary didn't think it would take this long and originally she didn't plan to campaign in all states. If Obama would have lost 11 contests in a row, it would have been over for him. Hillary is a fighter. She is tough and anyone can respect that, even us Obama supporters. It's when she goes negative in hopes of tearing down a guy who's played by the rules, then I have a problem.

Obama has followed the process laid out by the Dems. When people heard that no delegates from Fl & MI would count, I'm sure some people stayed home. I certainly wasn't going to vote. And Superdelegates aren't deciding this thing, the voters are. The Superdelegates are simply reflecting the will of the people. Hillary is the one who want the Superdelegates to go against the will of the people and nominate her when Obama leads in pledged delegates, states won and popular votes cast. You know what's interesting, they say they want all votes to count, yet the almost talk down to the caucus states. Bill Clinton said, "instead they want to give it to these caucus states that's gonna go Republican in the fall." If they're so ginned up about all 50 states, don't the caucus states need to count?

Bottom line is, we welcome everyone to the Obama movement, especially Republicans and Hillary supporters. A woman will be President and I will love to vote for one, maybe even a Rep woman if she had good policies. A woman will be elected President someday, just not this fall.

]]> By: Zed http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/11/religious-right-leaning-toward-democrats/#comment-1062245 Zed Sun, 11 May 2008 19:08:34 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7048#comment-1062245 Well if Obama is the anti-Christ, then that means rapture must be comin soon. So yall better vote for Obama to be one with God. Well if Obama is the anti-Christ, then that means rapture must be comin soon. So yall better vote for Obama to be one with God.

]]> By: truth now http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/11/religious-right-leaning-toward-democrats/#comment-1062160 truth now Sun, 11 May 2008 18:56:43 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7048#comment-1062160 I hope that this is true, but their are still people that look for the bad in everything. For all the Clinton supporters that say Obama supporters are awful, have you taken a look at the racist and imflammable site of Hillaryis44.com or Hillaryclintonforum.net. The hate is so overbearing on those sites. I guess the people there feel free to spount all kinds of racist rhetoric in the name of Hillary. If there is a hell it will be full of Americans, trust me. I hope that this is true, but their are still people that look for the bad in everything. For all the Clinton supporters that say Obama supporters are awful, have you taken a look at the racist and imflammable site of Hillaryis44.com or Hillaryclintonforum.net. The hate is so overbearing on those sites. I guess the people there feel free to spount all kinds of racist rhetoric in the name of Hillary. If there is a hell it will be full of Americans, trust me.

]]> By: John, NC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/11/religious-right-leaning-toward-democrats/#comment-1062123 John, NC Sun, 11 May 2008 18:51:03 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7048#comment-1062123 Oh shut up and get over yourself greenfun. I am so sick of you Hillary supporters blaming everyone but your candidate for losing. If all of you so called "hard-core" Hillary supporters were out there knocking on doors, traveling state-to-state, donating money and helping fundraise, maybe she wouldn't be this far behind and broke. All of you, especially people like Sharon from Minnesota, get on here and probably a bunch of other blogs and bash and complain about Hillary's situation everyday. If you all spent as much time helping her cause that you do blogging and spewing your hate and complaints perhaps those "hard-working white Americans" that her campaign owes money to would be paid by now. Most of you probably have done nothing to help her cause and so you, like her, have no one to blame but yourselves. This is not a conspiracy, Hillary lost fair and square.........It appears that her supporters are winning in the state of denial as well. Democrats 08' Oh shut up and get over yourself greenfun. I am so sick of you Hillary supporters blaming everyone but your candidate for losing. If all of you so called "hard-core" Hillary supporters were out there knocking on doors, traveling state-to-state, donating money and helping fundraise, maybe she wouldn't be this far behind and broke. All of you, especially people like Sharon from Minnesota, get on here and probably a bunch of other blogs and bash and complain about Hillary's situation everyday. If you all spent as much time helping her cause that you do blogging and spewing your hate and complaints perhaps those "hard-working white Americans" that her campaign owes money to would be paid by now. Most of you probably have done nothing to help her cause and so you, like her, have no one to blame but yourselves. This is not a conspiracy, Hillary lost fair and square.........It appears that her supporters are winning in the state of denial as well.

Democrats 08'

]]> By: Venus http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/11/religious-right-leaning-toward-democrats/#comment-1062110 Venus Sun, 11 May 2008 18:49:02 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7048#comment-1062110 I don't believe this subject stated to Hillary or Obama! But.... I like to read from some of Hillary's supporters for her to run Independent! Get your facts right! Just like the crap about MI and FL! Hillary can not run as a Independent this year because she was in the primary that many of her supporters didn't give her enough votes to be the front-runner, and many of her supporters - didn't send her enough money to run a better campaign... Also - her lousy staff - that's right the smart guys who thought that she was running in the GOP primary! Let's see - oh yeah - don't forget about all the small states in between the big states that she turned her nose up! Now - back to the real subject - it's time for people to take a look at a lot of things in this country! Go Obama! Looks like we still have a little fighting to do but - we are not on the ropes! I don't believe this subject stated to Hillary or Obama!

But.... I like to read from some of Hillary's supporters for her to run Independent! Get your facts right! Just like the crap about MI and FL!

Hillary can not run as a Independent this year because she was in the primary that many of her supporters didn't give her enough votes to be the front-runner, and many of her supporters – didn't send her enough money to run a better campaign...

Also – her lousy staff – that's right the smart guys who thought that she was running in the GOP primary! Let's see – oh yeah – don't forget about all the small states in between the big states that she turned her nose up!

Now – back to the real subject – it's time for people to take a look at a lot of things in this country!

Go Obama! Looks like we still have a little fighting to do but – we are not on the ropes!

]]> By: lk http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/11/religious-right-leaning-toward-democrats/#comment-1062077 lk Sun, 11 May 2008 18:43:42 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7048#comment-1062077 Obama has plenty of real jobs, Harry. do your research. Obama has plenty of real jobs, Harry. do your research.

]]> By: Obviously http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/11/religious-right-leaning-toward-democrats/#comment-1062029 Obviously Sun, 11 May 2008 18:34:25 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7048#comment-1062029 The evangelicals don't want to be seen as a given. They expect to be courted and have their issues addressed. They have items they want to see on the agenda and they will and should go with the candidate or party that meets their current needs. They are an independent group. They are not a subgroup of any political party. The evangelicals don't want to be seen as a given. They expect to be courted and have their issues addressed. They have items they want to see on the agenda and they will and should go with the candidate or party that meets their current needs. They are an independent group. They are not a subgroup of any political party.

]]> By: McKinley Anderson http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/11/religious-right-leaning-toward-democrats/#comment-1062018 McKinley Anderson Sun, 11 May 2008 18:32:59 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7048#comment-1062018 I do belive Obama is Leader with Vision. We need to read Nehemiah 2:1-8.11,17-18 God has anointed him,and will take care of him. He needs to alway pray and ask God for directions I do belive Obama is Leader with Vision. We need to read Nehemiah 2:1-8.11,17-18 God has anointed him,and will take care of him. He needs to alway pray and ask God for directions

]]> By: Jayson http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/11/religious-right-leaning-toward-democrats/#comment-1062009 Jayson Sun, 11 May 2008 18:32:02 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7048#comment-1062009 Oh look another worthless and nonsensical story from CNN. Only the delusional and drugged up actually would buy into the fact that either party is capable non-divisive politics after all that has happened. Oh look another worthless and nonsensical story from CNN. Only the delusional and drugged up actually would buy into the fact that either party is capable non-divisive politics after all that has happened.

]]> By: Unshrub http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/11/religious-right-leaning-toward-democrats/#comment-1062003 Unshrub Sun, 11 May 2008 18:31:13 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7048#comment-1062003 They finally understand there is more to a candidate then one or two issues and what makes a Christian is love and understanding of all mankind. It takes more to be Christian then being antiabortion; it's about helping the poor, a clean environment for everyone to live in, and telling the truth no matter what. They finally understand there is more to a candidate then one or two issues and what makes a Christian is love and understanding of all mankind. It takes more to be Christian then being antiabortion; it's about helping the poor, a clean environment for everyone to live in, and telling the truth no matter what.

]]> By: HAWK,TEXAS http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/11/religious-right-leaning-toward-democrats/#comment-1061994 HAWK,TEXAS Sun, 11 May 2008 18:29:11 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7048#comment-1061994 I guess that they finally got tired of supporting liars and theifs, I guess that they finally got tired of supporting liars and theifs,

]]> By: Tony, Miami http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/11/religious-right-leaning-toward-democrats/#comment-1061992 Tony, Miami Sun, 11 May 2008 18:28:58 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7048#comment-1061992 Rally behind Obama for unity and change that's what we need to be able to lead the world. Rally behind Obama for unity and change that's what we need to be able to lead the world.

]]> By: Spartacus Levi http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/11/religious-right-leaning-toward-democrats/#comment-1061984 Spartacus Levi Sun, 11 May 2008 18:28:02 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7048#comment-1061984 I thought it was already established that Jesus would vote for Obama if he could, so it is proper and fitting that the faithful flock follows. I thought it was already established that Jesus would vote for Obama if he could, so it is proper and fitting that the faithful flock follows.

]]> By: Franky http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/11/religious-right-leaning-toward-democrats/#comment-1061973 Franky Sun, 11 May 2008 18:26:17 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7048#comment-1061973 You know, I agree. I'm not going to lie, but I really do believe we are going to talk about this more. Like I said, the "playoffs" have not started already.... You know, I agree. I'm not going to lie, but I really do believe we are going to talk about this more. Like I said, the "playoffs" have not started already....

]]> By: Al http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/11/religious-right-leaning-toward-democrats/#comment-1061959 Al Sun, 11 May 2008 18:24:50 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7048#comment-1061959 Anybody welcome to believe in Santa or in other miracles, just as long as this is a private business. Shame that candidates of this race must say publicly something about religion at all. That is not what founding fathers wanted - if anybody cares to know history. They were enlightened and by all standards leaning to atheism or at least they were agnostics. Now we have half of US population believing that somebody created Earth 10,000 years ago... what a shame. Don't forget also that frequent church goes / low educated supported Bush and Iraq war at most. In famous words of one of greatest physicists, Steven Weinberg, "Good people do good things, and bad people do bad things, but it takes a religion to make good people do bad things." Ironically, same state Taxes can have opposite ends of humanity spectrum: Bush and Weinberg. Anybody welcome to believe in Santa or in other miracles, just as long as this is a private business. Shame that candidates of this race must say publicly something about religion at all. That is not what founding fathers wanted – if anybody cares to know history. They were enlightened and by all standards leaning to atheism or at least they were agnostics.

Now we have half of US population believing that somebody created Earth 10,000 years ago... what a shame. Don't forget also that frequent church goes / low educated supported Bush and Iraq war at most. In famous words of one of greatest physicists, Steven Weinberg, "Good people do good things, and bad people do bad things, but it takes a religion to make good people do bad things." Ironically, same state Taxes can have opposite ends of humanity spectrum: Bush and Weinberg.

]]> By: Kevin in MO http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/11/religious-right-leaning-toward-democrats/#comment-1061939 Kevin in MO Sun, 11 May 2008 18:22:01 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7048#comment-1061939 It's great to see the democrats and the religious right coming closer together and recognizing what they have in common. We all benefit when we can work together for our common goals. It's great to see the democrats and the religious right coming closer together and recognizing what they have in common. We all benefit when we can work together for our common goals.

]]> By: H http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/11/religious-right-leaning-toward-democrats/#comment-1061936 H Sun, 11 May 2008 18:21:33 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7048#comment-1061936 GOODBYE BARACK OBAMA. I JUST LEFT THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY BECAUSE OF YOUR LIES AND BIAS. GOODBYE BARACK OBAMA. I JUST LEFT THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY BECAUSE OF YOUR LIES AND BIAS.

]]> By: Kevin in MO http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/11/religious-right-leaning-toward-democrats/#comment-1061948 Kevin in MO Sun, 11 May 2008 18:19:57 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7048#comment-1061948 It's great to see the democrats and the religious right coming closer together and recognizing what they have in common. We all benefit when we can work together for our common goals. It's great to see the democrats and the religious right coming closer together and recognizing what they have in common. We all benefit when we can work together for our common goals.

]]> By: Obama #1 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/11/religious-right-leaning-toward-democrats/#comment-1061917 Obama #1 Sun, 11 May 2008 18:17:38 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7048#comment-1061917 I knew that HRC was a polarizing figure bet. Dem & Rep, but I never that she would be so within her own party. I have no hard feeling towards her supporters, but hope to GOD she does not end up on the Obama ticket. Welcome RR, but remember that separation of church and state is in effect. I knew that HRC was a polarizing figure bet. Dem & Rep, but I never that she would be so within her own party. I have no hard feeling towards her supporters, but hope to GOD she does not end up on the Obama ticket.

Welcome RR, but remember that separation of church and state is in effect.

]]> By: walter http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/11/religious-right-leaning-toward-democrats/#comment-1061903 walter Sun, 11 May 2008 18:15:48 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7048#comment-1061903 This just shows that even those on the religious right are coming to realize that a Democrat is going to win the White House in November and they don't want to be frozen out. I only hope that our nominee, who ever it is, will be a bit more gracious to these wayward souls than his or her supporters have been to their opponents within the party. This just shows that even those on the religious right are coming to realize that a Democrat is going to win the White House in November and they don't want to be frozen out.

I only hope that our nominee, who ever it is, will be a bit more gracious to these wayward souls than his or her supporters have been to their opponents within the party.

]]> By: Charles http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/11/religious-right-leaning-toward-democrats/#comment-1061880 Charles Sun, 11 May 2008 18:10:32 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7048#comment-1061880 How is it that every post on here turns to Obama versus Clinton? That has nothing to do with what this article is about! Both sides...GET A LIFE!! This is the way it is: Clinton supporters. The Obama supporters get slightly ugly on here because they are generally a younger bunch who are used to blogging with venom on the internet. To tie him in with what his supporters are saying is slightly foolish of you. Obama supporters. The Clinton supporters are a loyal bunch. No matter what you say, it's hard to rattle such loyalty. And you're not making it any easier to get things on a straight and steady course by attacking them and Hillary so harshly. Media. You are the biggest problem with all of this so far. In you race to get the best headline and keep the most people reading your news (granted, this is your job) you have effectively turned an entire party against each other. You have to be a little more responsible in your reporting. Everyone on here. This is not a game! This is the presidency of the United States we're talking about here. I'll admit I'm an Obama supporter but what I want more than anything is to make sure we get our country back on track after the past 8 years of destruction. This article on the evangelicals is a perfect example of how so much of the rest of America feels the same way. It really is time to get past the ways of old. George Bush played the old ways for the past 8 years and John McCain, as much as I liked him 8 years ago, is now following the same line of thought. Put differences aside and think about your own futures. Get yourself out there and do what is int he best interest of yourselves and your families. Obama is not out to start a race war. He's not out to send us in to a radical tailspin. If that were the case, he would not have the support he has from so many different places. Use your heads and your hearts and think about your children and the future. Vote for the policies you believe in. Let's all make this a better country and one the rest of the world will once again love and respect. How is it that every post on here turns to Obama versus Clinton? That has nothing to do with what this article is about! Both sides...GET A LIFE!! This is the way it is: Clinton supporters. The Obama supporters get slightly ugly on here because they are generally a younger bunch who are used to blogging with venom on the internet. To tie him in with what his supporters are saying is slightly foolish of you.
Obama supporters. The Clinton supporters are a loyal bunch. No matter what you say, it's hard to rattle such loyalty. And you're not making it any easier to get things on a straight and steady course by attacking them and Hillary so harshly.
Media. You are the biggest problem with all of this so far. In you race to get the best headline and keep the most people reading your news (granted, this is your job) you have effectively turned an entire party against each other. You have to be a little more responsible in your reporting.
Everyone on here. This is not a game! This is the presidency of the United States we're talking about here. I'll admit I'm an Obama supporter but what I want more than anything is to make sure we get our country back on track after the past 8 years of destruction. This article on the evangelicals is a perfect example of how so much of the rest of America feels the same way. It really is time to get past the ways of old. George Bush played the old ways for the past 8 years and John McCain, as much as I liked him 8 years ago, is now following the same line of thought. Put differences aside and think about your own futures. Get yourself out there and do what is int he best interest of yourselves and your families. Obama is not out to start a race war. He's not out to send us in to a radical tailspin. If that were the case, he would not have the support he has from so many different places. Use your heads and your hearts and think about your children and the future. Vote for the policies you believe in. Let's all make this a better country and one the rest of the world will once again love and respect.

]]> By: John http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/11/religious-right-leaning-toward-democrats/#comment-1061865 John Sun, 11 May 2008 18:07:26 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7048#comment-1061865 Brian,this hyperbole twang of yours does not hunt.Reason being it is toothless and spineless as well.First you denigrate the Obama supporters to the core,then turn around to despise Hillary.You fairly acknowledge your party affliation!! Just go ahead and vote for your candidate.The detours takes you nowhere. Brian,this hyperbole twang of yours does not hunt.Reason being it is toothless and spineless as well.First you denigrate the Obama supporters to the core,then turn around to despise Hillary.You fairly acknowledge your party affliation!! Just go ahead and vote for your candidate.The detours takes you nowhere.

]]> By: Michael, an indepedent http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/11/religious-right-leaning-toward-democrats/#comment-1061858 Michael, an indepedent Sun, 11 May 2008 18:05:35 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7048#comment-1061858 To:What? Obama has kept the high road and has shown respect to his opponent. Do not judge Obama by his supporters (especially for the small minority that are not as civil as they should be). It is sad when opponents to a candidate try to latch onto anything they can to try to discredit that candidate. Judge the person for who they are and not those who support him. Do we judge McCain badly because of Rush Limbaugh? Of course not. To:What?

Obama has kept the high road and has shown respect to his opponent. Do not judge Obama by his supporters (especially for the small minority that are not as civil as they should be). It is sad when opponents to a candidate try to latch onto anything they can to try to discredit that candidate. Judge the person for who they are and not those who support him. Do we judge McCain badly because of Rush Limbaugh? Of course not.

]]> By: bigben http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/11/religious-right-leaning-toward-democrats/#comment-1061845 bigben Sun, 11 May 2008 18:03:41 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7048#comment-1061845 Ok people goto Obama's web page and go to Hillary Clinton's web page. People on Hillary web page are nice and really no bad mouthing of BO. Now go to Obamas , people there are nasty and the things said about Hillary was just plain mean. I have seen like the Philly that got put to sleep , them saying the same should be done to Hillary. I will not join with them . They are full of to much hate. Ok people goto Obama's web page and go to Hillary Clinton's web page. People on Hillary web page are nice and really no bad mouthing of BO.
Now go to Obamas , people there are nasty and the things said about Hillary was just plain mean. I have seen like the Philly that got put to sleep , them saying the same should be done to Hillary.
I will not join with them . They are full of to much hate.

]]> By: JRC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/11/religious-right-leaning-toward-democrats/#comment-1061846 JRC Sun, 11 May 2008 18:03:41 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7048#comment-1061846 Harry - In case no one told you, Bill isn't running for office. If you think you are going to get a repeat of Bill Clinton's presidency, think again. Harry – In case no one told you, Bill isn't running for office. If you think you are going to get a repeat of Bill Clinton's presidency, think again.

]]> By: Chris from NY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/11/religious-right-leaning-toward-democrats/#comment-1061837 Chris from NY Sun, 11 May 2008 18:01:58 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7048#comment-1061837 Extremism is darn right hurtful and I am glad the religious right is begining to see that. We have much more in common than we do that which divide us. It will be wise if we to view life that way than to think your way is always the best of doing things. God is for all humanity but deals with us as individuals. To force me to comform to your way of relating to God is arrogance. Just preach the word and God will do the work. Preach the word and God will do the conving and convicting. Don't try to do your work and God's at the same time. Jesus said none of us has the power to judge another servant. We are all His servant. Do your work and I will do mine. But there comes a time when we all should work as a team and I am glad the people on the right are extending their hands for such joint effort. Extremism is darn right hurtful and I am glad the religious right is begining to see that. We have much more in common than we do that which divide us. It will be wise if we to view life that way than to think your way is always the best of doing things. God is for all humanity but deals with us as individuals. To force me to comform to your way of relating to God is arrogance. Just preach the word and God will do the work. Preach the word and God will do the conving and convicting. Don't try to do your work and God's at the same time. Jesus said none of us has the power to judge another servant. We are all His servant. Do your work and I will do mine. But there comes a time when we all should work as a team and I am glad the people on the right are extending their hands for such joint effort.

]]> By: Sheila WA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/11/religious-right-leaning-toward-democrats/#comment-1061815 Sheila WA Sun, 11 May 2008 17:56:30 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7048#comment-1061815 I have to laugh at all the comments Hillary supporters are making, and they say that Obama and his supporters have been vicious? Obama never held a real job in his life? Obama is a militiant? Obama is black therefore can't win the white hard working uneducated american vote? Of course Obama would win SC, after all, Jesse Jackson won there. Those words came from either Hillary, Bill or her campaign, not the Obama campaign. When Hillary was interviewed by CBS and asked if she thought Obama was a muslim, she hesitated like she had to think about it knowing her words would cause people to shiver in fear at the thought of a muslim in the WH.. This is how dumb she thinks her supporters are. Since 92, I have supported the Clintons through thick and thin, voting twice for Bill with no regrets. Today, I find Barack Obama the best choice and by looking at the numbers, it seems that many folks do as well. I have to laugh at all the comments Hillary supporters are making, and they say that Obama and his supporters have been vicious? Obama never held a real job in his life? Obama is a militiant? Obama is black therefore can't win the white hard working uneducated american vote? Of course Obama would win SC, after all, Jesse Jackson won there. Those words came from either Hillary, Bill or her campaign, not the Obama campaign. When Hillary was interviewed by CBS and asked if she thought Obama was a muslim, she hesitated like she had to think about it knowing her words would cause people to shiver in fear at the thought of a muslim in the WH.. This is how dumb she thinks her supporters are. Since 92, I have supported the Clintons through thick and thin, voting twice for Bill with no regrets. Today, I find Barack Obama the best choice and by looking at the numbers, it seems that many folks do as well.

]]> By: Neutral http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/11/religious-right-leaning-toward-democrats/#comment-1061804 Neutral Sun, 11 May 2008 17:53:23 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7048#comment-1061804 Obama will lose BIG TIME, fortunately Hillary will be the nominee when everything is said and done. EAT IT UP OBAMA CULT FOLLOWERS!!!!!! Obama will lose BIG TIME, fortunately Hillary will be the nominee when everything is said and done. EAT IT UP OBAMA CULT FOLLOWERS!!!!!!

]]> By: fred http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/11/religious-right-leaning-toward-democrats/#comment-1061802 fred Sun, 11 May 2008 17:52:30 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7048#comment-1061802 You are right on greenfun!! Run as an independent Hillary!! DNC is screwing you and the democrats!!! If not Hillary...then McCain!! Run as an Independent Hillary :) :) :) Happy Mother's Day Senator Clinton. You are right on greenfun!!

Run as an independent Hillary!! DNC is screwing you and the democrats!!!

If not Hillary...then McCain!!

Run as an Independent Hillary :) :) :)

Happy Mother's Day Senator Clinton.

]]> By: susie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/11/religious-right-leaning-toward-democrats/#comment-1061797 susie Sun, 11 May 2008 17:51:43 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7048#comment-1061797 Obama said it would be a punishment if his daughter ever gets pregnant. Obama said it would be a punishment if his daughter ever gets pregnant.

]]> By: bob http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/11/religious-right-leaning-toward-democrats/#comment-1061794 bob Sun, 11 May 2008 17:50:43 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7048#comment-1061794 hillary folks, stop whining. It was a close, hard fought battle, but it's over now. I'm sorry your horse lost. It could have gone either way. The reason it was so close is that obama and hillary essentially have the same views and plans to move the country forward. The sooner we all admit that the dem. candidates were very similar, the sooner we can feel at peace with the results of the primary look towards november. hillary folks, stop whining. It was a close, hard fought battle, but it's over now. I'm sorry your horse lost. It could have gone either way. The reason it was so close is that obama and hillary essentially have the same views and plans to move the country forward. The sooner we all admit that the dem. candidates were very similar, the sooner we can feel at peace with the results of the primary look towards november.

]]> By: mark http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/11/religious-right-leaning-toward-democrats/#comment-1061780 mark Sun, 11 May 2008 17:47:23 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7048#comment-1061780 I am also a white evangelical and who is supporting Barack Obama... I am also a white evangelical and who is supporting Barack Obama...

]]> By: Nick - Arlington, VA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/11/religious-right-leaning-toward-democrats/#comment-1061768 Nick - Arlington, VA Sun, 11 May 2008 17:44:22 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7048#comment-1061768 Carmen Irizarry -> his donations are coming from people like me...regular people...no conspiracy, no lobbyists, no special interests, no giant companies..just regular people...now I'll give you a hint on where the republicans get most of their money from..it is the exact opposite of where Barack gets most of his money from. Obama '08 Carmen Irizarry -> his donations are coming from people like me...regular people...no conspiracy, no lobbyists, no special interests, no giant companies..just regular people...now I'll give you a hint on where the republicans get most of their money from..it is the exact opposite of where Barack gets most of his money from.

Obama '08

]]> By: Chris from Michigan (yeah THAT state) http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/11/religious-right-leaning-toward-democrats/#comment-1061752 Chris from Michigan (yeah THAT state) Sun, 11 May 2008 17:39:34 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7048#comment-1061752 Evangelicals are the Bane of our society and bring nothing but negative growth in the political spectrum that is American Society. Look what faith hath brought us! Bush has based a lot of his doings by hearkening the name God in his radio addresses, speeches, and state of the union addresses. Don't people realize that one of the solid reasons some nations hate us is because we have such a large amount of Faith Based politics (namely our president and the republican party). Look at all the progress we could make if we were to set aside faith for once and look with our minds cleared of any ill notion. We find that we could progress in the middle east much better, we could finally end the battles of Life vs. Choice, we could end the oppressive nature against Homosexuality, we could become more prosperous in both the economy, and yes even Faith itself can be progressed by depressing the amount being used in politics; for this is why most people are turned off; the shear amount of faith based politics is stifling and quite frankly, against what this nation should stand for. Evangelicals are the Bane of our society and bring nothing but negative growth in the political spectrum that is American Society. Look what faith hath brought us! Bush has based a lot of his doings by hearkening the name God in his radio addresses, speeches, and state of the union addresses. Don't people realize that one of the solid reasons some nations hate us is because we have such a large amount of Faith Based politics (namely our president and the republican party). Look at all the progress we could make if we were to set aside faith for once and look with our minds cleared of any ill notion. We find that we could progress in the middle east much better, we could finally end the battles of Life vs. Choice, we could end the oppressive nature against Homosexuality, we could become more prosperous in both the economy, and yes even Faith itself can be progressed by depressing the amount being used in politics; for this is why most people are turned off; the shear amount of faith based politics is stifling and quite frankly, against what this nation should stand for.

]]> By: K http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/11/religious-right-leaning-toward-democrats/#comment-1061746 K Sun, 11 May 2008 17:38:06 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7048#comment-1061746 Obama is the least experienced candidate to ever run for President. He won both his state and US Senate seats by default. He hasn't done a thing in his 2 years except plot to run for President. We've had 7 1/2 years of an unexperienced President who didn't have a clue and I'm sick of it. Most of all, I'm sick of the Obamaniacs saying if you don't vote for him, you're a racist. That is just another avenue of fear-mongering along racial lines and is frankly, pathetic. In addition, attacking Hillary and her supporters only pushes them further away from Obama and the arrogrance that he can win without them will be the reason John McCain will win in the fall. Obama is the least experienced candidate to ever run for President. He won both his state and US Senate seats by default. He hasn't done a thing in his 2 years except plot to run for President. We've had 7 1/2 years of an unexperienced President who didn't have a clue and I'm sick of it. Most of all, I'm sick of the Obamaniacs saying if you don't vote for him, you're a racist. That is just another avenue of fear-mongering along racial lines and is frankly, pathetic. In addition, attacking Hillary and her supporters only pushes them further away from Obama and the arrogrance that he can win without them will be the reason John McCain will win in the fall.

]]> By: Charlotte http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/11/religious-right-leaning-toward-democrats/#comment-1061742 Charlotte Sun, 11 May 2008 17:37:27 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7048#comment-1061742 I will write in Hillary Clinton in November. I urge all her supporters to do the same. We are capable of winning the presidency in November. We can do it, yes we can. FDR won as a write in and he did not have the internet to help out. Blog it big time... we can do it. The Obama-bots want to call us names, lets show them how much they managed to lose for their guy. They are vile and disgusting and think they are better then all us who support Hillary. They call us low lifes, stupid, hillbillies and everything else they can think of. I say, lets show them a thing or two. Hillary all the way... I will write in Hillary Clinton in November. I urge all her supporters to do the same. We are capable of winning the presidency in November. We can do it, yes we can. FDR won as a write in and he did not have the internet to help out. Blog it big time... we can do it. The Obama-bots want to call us names, lets show them how much they managed to lose for their guy. They are vile and disgusting and think they are better then all us who support Hillary. They call us low lifes, stupid, hillbillies and everything else they can think of. I say, lets show them a thing or two. Hillary all the way...

]]> By: Mike http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/11/religious-right-leaning-toward-democrats/#comment-1061737 Mike Sun, 11 May 2008 17:37:13 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7048#comment-1061737 In an above post, Harry says Hillary should run as an Independant. I agree completly. If Hillary goes Independant, then all the whiner punk Hitlery youth that keep thrreatening to vote McBush, can all leave the Dems. Then the Democrats will be purged of the race hatred that has surfaced in these primaries. Lets gather all the trash in one pile and be well rid of it. In an above post, Harry says Hillary should run as an Independant. I agree completly. If Hillary goes Independant, then all the whiner punk Hitlery youth that keep thrreatening to vote McBush, can all leave the Dems. Then the Democrats will be purged of the race hatred that has surfaced in these primaries. Lets gather all the trash in one pile and be well rid of it.

]]> By: LT for Obama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/11/religious-right-leaning-toward-democrats/#comment-1061727 LT for Obama Sun, 11 May 2008 17:34:18 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7048#comment-1061727 What I find funny is that so many of you who don't support Obama say that we supporters are mean and nasty, yet I see name calling and negative comments about Obama spewing from your keyboards. To ask Sen Clinton to run as an Independent would cause so many to use the one word you have used for super delegates who defected, Judas. She will be seen as a sore loser and a traitor which could cause her even more damage for the rest of her career and completely destroy any hopes of running in the future. Instead, we should all unite and fight the cause of repairing this country's serious problems because I can guarantee you that even more of us, myself included, will be clinging even more to our religion or whatever gets us through the tough times. What I find funny is that so many of you who don't support Obama say that we supporters are mean and nasty, yet I see name calling and negative comments about Obama spewing from your keyboards.

To ask Sen Clinton to run as an Independent would cause so many to use the one word you have used for super delegates who defected, Judas.

She will be seen as a sore loser and a traitor which could cause her even more damage for the rest of her career and completely destroy any hopes of running in the future.

Instead, we should all unite and fight the cause of repairing this country's serious problems because I can guarantee you that even more of us, myself included, will be clinging even more to our religion or whatever gets us through the tough times.

]]> By: Janel, St. Paul, MN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/11/religious-right-leaning-toward-democrats/#comment-1061687 Janel, St. Paul, MN Sun, 11 May 2008 17:23:20 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7048#comment-1061687 As a Christian, I'll be proud to cast my vote for the next president, Barack Obama. As a Christian, I'll be proud to cast my vote for the next president, Barack Obama.

]]> By: Farrell, Houston, Tx http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/11/religious-right-leaning-toward-democrats/#comment-1061685 Farrell, Houston, Tx Sun, 11 May 2008 17:21:52 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7048#comment-1061685 We are all crying loud to stop this senseless war that has killed almost 5,000 of our young men and women and driven us to economic implosion. We want peace, prosperity and a president that knows unity is very important for us to live our American dream and a future for our children. Vote Obama, no more of this divisive politics. We are all crying loud to stop this senseless war that has killed almost 5,000 of our young men and women and driven us to economic implosion. We want peace, prosperity and a president that knows unity is very important for us to live our American dream and a future for our children. Vote Obama, no more of this divisive politics.

]]> By: barry http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/11/religious-right-leaning-toward-democrats/#comment-1061672 barry Sun, 11 May 2008 17:20:11 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7048#comment-1061672 I'm glad to see that there are some right-wing evangelicals who have started to actually question the positions of the republican party. Not to say that the Democratic agenda is ideal, but they do have plenty of worth to bring to the table. As for political unity, I've got mixed feelings. First, I don't think that Obama can pull it off in the same way he says he will. There's way too much self-interest in congress for that to happen. On the other hand, I do believe its possible to muster enough political unity on the part of the American public that congress will feel the pressure. These guys want to get re-elected, and will inevitably bend to the will of their constituency. In that regard, Obama fairs better than any other candidate. He's open, he's admitted to flaws, he does not deny his relatively short resume, yet still has a way of drawing people together. Now if we could just get Hillary Clinton to stop driving a wedge between 'WV democrats' and the rest of the country, we might be able to pull this off. I'm glad to see that there are some right-wing evangelicals who have started to actually question the positions of the republican party. Not to say that the Democratic agenda is ideal, but they do have plenty of worth to bring to the table. As for political unity, I've got mixed feelings. First, I don't think that Obama can pull it off in the same way he says he will. There's way too much self-interest in congress for that to happen. On the other hand, I do believe its possible to muster enough political unity on the part of the American public that congress will feel the pressure. These guys want to get re-elected, and will inevitably bend to the will of their constituency. In that regard, Obama fairs better than any other candidate. He's open, he's admitted to flaws, he does not deny his relatively short resume, yet still has a way of drawing people together. Now if we could just get Hillary Clinton to stop driving a wedge between 'WV democrats' and the rest of the country, we might be able to pull this off.

]]> By: Kevin http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/11/religious-right-leaning-toward-democrats/#comment-1061665 Kevin Sun, 11 May 2008 17:18:43 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7048#comment-1061665 Obama is a more trustworthy Christian than Billary. Bill Clinton is a fornicator who desecrated the white house and has no right to receive the spare keys any longer. Hillary actively supported her husbands fornication. The Christian evangelicals should support Obama. Obama is a more trustworthy Christian than Billary. Bill Clinton is a fornicator who desecrated the white house and has no right to receive the spare keys any longer. Hillary actively supported her husbands fornication. The Christian evangelicals should support Obama.

]]> By: Jack http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/11/religious-right-leaning-toward-democrats/#comment-1061634 Jack Sun, 11 May 2008 17:01:10 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7048#comment-1061634 I don't see them voting for Obama... They voted in large numbers against Romney, not b/c of his flip-flopping or his previous abortion stance, but b/c of his different religion.... I don't think they'll vote for an African-American b/c tolerance is not their strong suit I don't see them voting for Obama...

They voted in large numbers against Romney, not b/c of his flip-flopping or his previous abortion stance, but b/c of his different religion....

I don't think they'll vote for an African-American b/c tolerance is not their strong suit

]]> By: Karen http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/11/religious-right-leaning-toward-democrats/#comment-1061632 Karen Sun, 11 May 2008 17:00:10 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7048#comment-1061632 Welcome. Welcome.

]]> By: virginia nielsen http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/11/religious-right-leaning-toward-democrats/#comment-1061630 virginia nielsen Sun, 11 May 2008 16:59:23 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7048#comment-1061630 To the religious people in this country : you should vote OBAMA with no doubt because he and his family really represents what we should wish to see in the White House, a nice respectable family that would give an exemple to the americans. OBAMA 2008-2012 !!! To the religious people in this country : you should vote OBAMA with no doubt because he and his family really represents what we should wish to see in the White House, a nice respectable family that would give an exemple to the americans. OBAMA 2008-2012 !!!

]]> By: Joyce in Florida http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/11/religious-right-leaning-toward-democrats/#comment-1061629 Joyce in Florida Sun, 11 May 2008 16:59:20 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7048#comment-1061629 Alright everyone. Let's give Hillary Clinton our support for this presidential election. I have faith that she will be our nominee. We don't need or want anyone in the White House who demeans or condescends us in his words, deeds, and body language. Let's support Hillary so we can see her be our President. She is the most experienced and capable candidate to run against John McCain. Keep fighting Senator Clinton. We still love and support you 100%. GO HILLARY 08!!!!!!!!!! Alright everyone. Let's give Hillary Clinton our support for this presidential election. I have faith that she will be our nominee. We don't need or want anyone in the White House who demeans or condescends us in his words, deeds, and body language. Let's support Hillary so we can see her be our President. She is the most experienced and capable candidate to run against John McCain. Keep fighting Senator Clinton. We still love and support you 100%. GO HILLARY 08!!!!!!!!!!

]]> By: Jane, NC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/11/religious-right-leaning-toward-democrats/#comment-1061626 Jane, NC Sun, 11 May 2008 16:58:09 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7048#comment-1061626 Evangelicals have always been deluded by the Republican party. At least, they're beginning to understand true faith values a little better. Evangelicals have always been deluded by the Republican party. At least, they're beginning to understand true faith values a little better.

]]> By: John http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/11/religious-right-leaning-toward-democrats/#comment-1061624 John Sun, 11 May 2008 16:57:08 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7048#comment-1061624 Superdelegates,change from time to time onwards.If that is analogous to quicksand phenomenon,then somebody is excavating a foundation on wrong place!! Last night ,CNN was ranting how Obama had reduced Hillary's lead of SD's to a single unit, one!!!!.Well the quicksand phenom,is just about to take a new turn. Superdelegates,change from time to time onwards.If that is analogous to quicksand phenomenon,then somebody is excavating a foundation on wrong place!! Last night ,CNN was ranting how Obama had reduced Hillary's lead of SD's to a single unit, one!!!!.Well the quicksand phenom,is just about to take a new turn.

]]> By: Beth Beene, Harrisburg, Pa. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/11/religious-right-leaning-toward-democrats/#comment-1061609 Beth Beene, Harrisburg, Pa. Sun, 11 May 2008 16:45:35 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7048#comment-1061609 Amen! Thank God! Amen!

Thank God!

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