Comments on: Award winning journalist joins Obama team

By: Ryan

Ryan — Wed, 21 May 2008 19:27:25 +0000

I agree with R.I.F. and the many other comments like that one.

How is Obama sexist? His wife's salary is nearly double his.

By: Farrell, Houston, Tx

Farrell, Houston, Tx — Wed, 21 May 2008 19:27:19 +0000

WOW, a lot of smart people backing Obama. Looks like Warren Buffett's endorsement of Obama has really given people a "wakeup call". Everybody is welcome to join Obama, republicans, independents, libertarian, everybody.

By: not her please

not her please — Wed, 21 May 2008 19:27:11 +0000

Gary---your grammar/spelling is attrocious but i think i got the gist of your message....you're saying that any man that doesn't vote for Hillary is a woman-hater....i'd use the word misogynist but judging from you're post you'd have no clue what that is. Anyway, a woman certainly could be president but that doesn't mean you have to vote for the first one that runs. A good woman could be president....not an evil deceitful one. Hillary has no more experience to be president than the fry cook at a McDonalds. Just because she's lived with a governor and president doesn't mean she's qualified to be one. Tell me what she has done for you through the years since she's always been there for you. How's she doing to get that gas tax holiday implemented by Memorial Day---times awastin she better get that bill to congress soon!!!!

By: roger dowdle, lockhart, Tx

roger dowdle, lockhart, Tx — Wed, 21 May 2008 19:26:55 +0000

She is obviously not hearing hilary's and ferraro's charging of sexism! It must really frost clintons butt that Intelligent people, along with so many ex members of her staff are joining Obama. Heck, even some of McCains staff are beginning to leave so that they won't have to campaign against Obama!

By: AJ

AJ — Wed, 21 May 2008 19:26:35 +0000

If all the Hillary supporters are voting for McCain, then I'm voting for Obama.

McCain is just another Democrat in Republican's clothing.

Obama '08

By: calling all believers to pray!

calling all believers to pray! — Wed, 21 May 2008 19:26:11 +0000

That's great! Obama is getting some great people, Keep em coming!

By: Marie-Lynn

Marie-Lynn — Wed, 21 May 2008 19:26:10 +0000

Thanks Linda

By: jr.

jr. — Wed, 21 May 2008 19:25:29 +0000

Democrats are not having a fair Election they are holding Hillary's votes back so Obama can wind on the delegates firts.

By: jamie in FL

jamie in FL — Wed, 21 May 2008 19:25:16 +0000

I'm ashamed I ever called myself a Republican. I'm voting for Obama.

By: Ilona Proud Canadian

Ilona Proud Canadian — Wed, 21 May 2008 19:25:07 +0000

Diane, Are you living on another planet?? Almost every day, on television, on the blogs, just about every way we turn, Hillary and her "Pied Piper" followers are complaining "Bitterly" because, as they put it, many women were giving them grief, because they were voting for Hillary simply because she is a woman, and here you are badmouthing this woman because she isn't supporting your "Pied Piper" What a bunch of hypocrites the Clinton supporters are. By the way, you Hillary supporters who "say" that you will vote for McCain (or not vote at all) if Hillary is not the Dem. nominee. These Hillary supporters are learning from the very best. If Hillary is not allowed to set the rules, she will just take her ball and go home. Just like she and Bill are threatening the DNC Committee. Change the number of delegates needed, because we say so, Seat Florida and Michigan delegates as per the original votes, because we say so, let us pick our nominee according to the GOP rules, because we now thing this is a better system. Bill and Hillary just can't stop changing the rules. Barack Supporters, Why is CNN not reporting about the Florida Super Delegate that Barack picked up today?

By: kvsmith in FL

kvsmith in FL — Wed, 21 May 2008 19:23:44 +0000

If you are a democrat who is considering voting for McCain who is truly clueless, you should be ashamed of yourself. PERIOD!!!

By: California Girl

California Girl — Wed, 21 May 2008 19:23:42 +0000

To every super delegate of the Democratic Party,

Please think long and hard about the simple choice you now have to make:

1) Choose to endorse Hillary Clinton as the Party’s nominee and watch her become the first woman to be elected President of the United States.

2) Choose to endorse Barack Obama and watch the first African American nominee of the Democratic Party lose in the general election.

Hillary Clinton will win against John McCain in the states that the Democratic Party needs to win in order to reach 270 electoral votes in the general election.

Obama won’t.

It’s that simple.

Hillary Clinton has been the best candidate in this long primary election, is by far more competent to run against the Republicans in the general election, and is infinitely more qualified to be President of the United States than is Barack Obama.

Endorsing Barack Obama, a relatively unknown candidate with a thin resume who has lost nearly every large state and swing state to Hillary Clinton in the primaries by large margins, is a huge gamble at best.

Please don’t gamble with our futures.

HILLARY CLINTON ’08

By: Proud Republican

Proud Republican — Wed, 21 May 2008 19:23:22 +0000

The Republican Party has lost my vote. I'll be voting Democrat for the first time in my life this year.

Republicans for Obama!

By: anon

anon — Wed, 21 May 2008 19:22:17 +0000

at least she'll freely admit she's working for Obama unlike the rest of the mainstream media!

By: No Rovian Tactics

No Rovian Tactics — Wed, 21 May 2008 19:21:22 +0000

Wow, with all of Hillary's rovian tricks, Obama has survived. I"m proud of al the Americans who stood up for him–it's a great feeling. We refused to allow Sean Hannity, and Fox No News to sway us in another direction. We stood up to the pollsters and the hired henchmen to support the candidate that we think will be best for our country.

Thank you America, I can tell you're in it to win it.

By: Mat

Mat — Wed, 21 May 2008 19:21:10 +0000

Come on Hillary lovers – CNN is the Clinton News Network and Wolf Blitzer is the biggest Hillary fan there is! I can't believe you're upset about this?!

Get over it – grow up – and read a little more than just one news site – and if you think the news you're being fed is one sidded then look for a second, third and forth opinion! Don't blame the media for Hillarys position right now or even Obama.

Move on – vote for what you believe in -

By: EC

EC — Wed, 21 May 2008 19:21:09 +0000

Welcome a board Ms. Douglas, glad to have you!

By: HATERS GET SOME HEART

HATERS GET SOME HEART — Wed, 21 May 2008 19:21:03 +0000

Helen Roy... I see right through you...shame on you and all you so-called Dems who will vote for McCian if Hillary not picked. Give me a good reason and be honest if you can.

By: from CT

from CT — Wed, 21 May 2008 19:18:28 +0000

RIF well said, a lot of people have noticed too.

By: Gary Chandler in Canada

Gary Chandler in Canada — Wed, 21 May 2008 19:17:55 +0000

May 21st, 2008 3:01 pm ET
Your comment is awaiting moderation.
@ Dianne May 21st, 2008 2:30 pm ET
——— Why don't you ask Monica Lewinsky who she supports? It's more than weird that the Clinton camp is on 'high' road as to how women are treated.
As a Canadian, I have always thought of the White House as a world Icon, and respect most of American history, though not recently.
When I see a film based on the Oval Office, I think of cigars and DNA stains on dresses. The White House, at the expense of a woman, was defiled by the Clintons'. Why do Bonds and Clemens face criminal charges if shown to be liars, while Bill was proven to have 'ad sexual relations with THAT woman'?
How demeaning for Monica, for women, and, Dianne, Bill is still your hero? How can you possibly play the feminist card? Oh, AND why did card carrying, Republican Hillary not stick to her party? Instead, she threw her GOP party under the bus to adopt her husband's? Real strong woman huh?

By: A Proud American(Republican)

A Proud American(Republican) — Wed, 21 May 2008 19:17:08 +0000

We welcome your vote, Ms Roy. I, a long time republican had decided I was going to vote Democratic this time. However since it appears Hillary won't make it I am forced to vote republican again. As far as I am concerned Obama is not even a choice in my book!

By: Rhonda, DC

Rhonda, DC — Wed, 21 May 2008 19:16:52 +0000

To The DNC,

Do not sell your soul to Hillary on the 31st of May. We know she has something up her sleeve in order to get what she wants. She may tell you that she will get out of the race sooner, etc., but don't buy it. She is evil and will say and do anything to win.

Do not let her bargain with just Dean in the room because he is a push-over. We need someone strong who won't allow Hill and Bill to bend the rules.

By: Who gives a ........

Who gives a ........ — Wed, 21 May 2008 19:16:40 +0000

Who else are you guys going to dig up to support Obama? With all the help he has gotten he still has not put Hillary away – and he won't. If he gets the nomination its because of the delegates and superdelegates – not the will of the people. Yuk and more Yuk!!!

By: AJ, IL

AJ, IL — Wed, 21 May 2008 19:15:38 +0000

Interesting? I would never have figured her as an "Obama girl". I know it's not PC, but I could not resist. She seemed more pro-Hillary from the times I saw her on TV.

Obama in 08!

By: Republicans are you seriously talking???

Republicans are you seriously talking??? — Wed, 21 May 2008 19:15:35 +0000

McCain supporters how and why do you participate in these blogs? Republicans need to be quiet on this one, because hmmm.... you had 7 years of TOTAL control of our country's government and look at what your votes have done for us. Repugs have spent more of our money and taken away more of our personel rights then any administration in history.

We watched Bush complete bash and humiliate McCain, when they were running against each other for the repug nominee. How soon you all forget. And the basher and trasher won!

Do you see a pattern Dems?

By: Fee, Philadelphia

Fee, Philadelphia — Wed, 21 May 2008 19:14:17 +0000

Dianne...sexism...are you serious. I haven't found any of Obama's actions towards Clinton as sexist. Are you sure you aren't a Republican trying to stir up trouble for women? If you wish to support Hillary simply because she is a woman...that is sexist! If you truly support Hillary you wouldn't go after Obama on this principle. You don't have to like him, but find a more meaningful and truthful reason. As a woman who didn't support Obama for President from the start, I can honestly say that a champion for women causes and someone who served the Clinton Administration, Betsy Myers, really won me over for her reasons to support Obama. Obviously, Betsy is a woman and someone who knows the Clintons quite well and she STILL threw her support behind Obama. It is because she recognizes what he wants to do for ALL Americans, not just women, or African-Americans...but all! Wome have fought so hard to have an equal chance with men in this country and this world. It makes me sick to my stomach when people dismiss all of the barriers Obama had to overcome to win and I don't mean the color of his skin. He went up against an American Brand and won. Not because he is man, but because he competed and beat them at their own game. It was Clinton's election to lose and they underestimated the opposition. Can we just give credit where it is due? This isn't about sexism, it's about leadership and management and never taking anything or anyone for granted. Just give the man credit!

By: Karen

Karen — Wed, 21 May 2008 19:13:49 +0000

ABC sucks. Just see how George operates as a Clinton surogate from a newman spot there.

By: Conservative -CA

Conservative -CA — Wed, 21 May 2008 19:13:35 +0000

If she's anything like Stephenapolous then get rid of her!

By: FedUpDem

FedUpDem — Wed, 21 May 2008 19:13:34 +0000

Rose – Baltimore, MD May 21st, 2008 1:27 pm ET

All these people posting hate comments, pretending to be dems. Real dems will not vote for Mccain. The exit polls taken from racist people who said they will vote for Mccain, those are republicans posing as dems. You cannot fool us, only the media because they needs news. How came Clinton is now slipping in the general Dem polls nation wide. It is because real dems have switched to Obama preparing for GE.

Same repubs are on these blogs posing as dems. Us dems don't hate each other, we just like different candidate for now.
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As far as the hateful posts I suggest you read the ones being posted by the obama supporters towards HRC and her supporters.

As for these "not going to vote for obama" posts not being from Democrats..........dream on.

By: Kevin

Kevin — Wed, 21 May 2008 19:13:12 +0000

Doesn't Linda know that by supporting Obama, she's sexist?!?!?!

By: Greg Pottstown, Pa.

Greg Pottstown, Pa. — Wed, 21 May 2008 19:12:48 +0000

An American in Canada for David
posted,

Why doesn't Obama tell the 90% of African-American that vote for him,

to not be such Racist, and that if they continue to do so, he does not want

their racist votes…

You are the man.

By: Mikey

Mikey — Wed, 21 May 2008 19:11:49 +0000

Listen to all the complaining, handwringing, and baseless charges..

Don't know who all you crybabies are, but you should sit back and listen to yourselves (read what you wrote later).

-Obama is a sexist because we didn't win
-The media is biased because we didn't win
-There is a vast conspiracy involving the DNC, the media, etc
-Obama supporters are too stupid, arogant about being smart, a cult, mean, sexist, and on and on
-The rules were bad – caucuses, DNC sanctions, porportional vs. winner take all, delegates vs. popular vote, etc, etc

Hillary is going to win – Obama can be VP – Hillary should win – We will give Obama VP – Obama is stealing the election – Clinton donors threaten Pelosi and DNC – Obama can't win GE – We will retaliate if she doesn't win – You have to do what we say – Hillary should be VP – Obama has to pick her – We will retaliate if we don't get VP

Two observations
1. The mindset from the beginning has been one of entitlement and the position of President of the United States is not honorary! No one is ENTITLED to be President!

2. Practically every position taken has been the one that most benefits HRC at that moment, even if it contradicts the position taken last week. Leads me to believe it is either simply because she is a woman or he is black or a combination of the two.

I hope most of this crud is coming from Republican trolls. For the rest of you, there is still room on the Obama Express. Adults only please.

By: Voter

Voter — Wed, 21 May 2008 19:11:47 +0000

So now we see two reasons for the media's pro-bama slant.
Surprise, surprise, surprise!

By: IOWA Dem

IOWA Dem — Wed, 21 May 2008 19:09:52 +0000

GREAT addition to a winning team -Welcome !

By: Helen Roy

Helen Roy — Wed, 21 May 2008 19:09:42 +0000

HIllary or Mcain Obama and his poor little Michele NEVER. I am a 66 year old Democrat about to vote Republican

By: Ian

Ian — Wed, 21 May 2008 19:09:31 +0000

Excellent. Maybe now we'll get a more detailed look at how all of Obama's plans go against the constitution. Or a better look at how much his special interest groups will cost us. Or maybe we can get a detailed look at where the money for universal healthcare is going to come from.

Obama,Clinton, or McCain = God help us all!!!

By: Ladies United for BO!

Ladies United for BO! — Wed, 21 May 2008 19:08:43 +0000

AND IF THEY PERSIST IN THIS OUTCRY OF "WOMAN HEAR ME ROAR" THEY WILL LOSE THE MALE VOTE!!! I KMOW THIS BECAUSE MY DAD IS A STAUNCH DEM THAT SIMPLY HATES WOMEN WHO COME OFF TOO STRONG AND DEMANDING call that sexist if you want but he knows what he likes.. and many men feel the same way!

By: MP-pennsylvania

MP-pennsylvania — Wed, 21 May 2008 19:08:40 +0000

Thanks, Welcome aboard Not 4 Clinton ANYMORE! May 21st, 2008 1:01 pm ET I'm from a small town in central Ohio &, up untill last night, I was a CLinton suppporter. After hearing Obama compliment & praise her - trying to repair the Democratic damage that I now see that SHE has caused - then hearing her insist that all of my neighbors' votes for Obama 2 months ago will NOT COUNT! I converted because she's trying to make a case that she - knowingly & WILLINGLY - acknowledged that the MI/FL votes would NOT be counted after moving up their primary, & knew that the 2 states delegations would be PUNISHED for it! NOW they matter to her! 48 states followed the rules, 2 didn't: now all of our votes will be overturned because of Clinton's selfish, erogant, "republican-esque" deviance! And then to LIE to those poor people in the Appalachians; promising them things she will NEVER provide; playing on their biases of people of color, "fanatical" preachers, "gas tax holidays", etc.!!! Diplorable!!!!!! WOW!!! Am I glad that my eyes are FINALLY opened! I can NOT support a "candidate" who shrugs off the needs & wishes of the people & panders to the biasness of the corrupt ones "in charge"!!! Nor can I support an "indiviual" who intentionally injects race & sexism into each speech she makes, attempting to make herself look as though she's being "picked on"! Give me a break!!! As a middle-aged woman, I have NEVER behaved like a little girl to get my way!!! Hillary Clinton - along with John McCain - is setting the women's movement BACK 100 years! REAL women should stand up & DEMAND Hillary Clinton repair HER OWN damage & immediately STOP the immature, UNPROFESSIONAL, & destructive behavior before she hands the presidency back to the republicans in November!!! I'm for Obama in 2008 - If Hillary Clinton is NOT rewarded with, and PERMITTED to, STEAL this nomination away from him!!!

By: Winston

Winston — Wed, 21 May 2008 19:08:37 +0000

Linda is great. I enjoyed watching her on the Los Angeles local NBC station. She was the political editor there.

Welcome aboard Linda.

Go Obama.

By: Mary WA

Mary WA — Wed, 21 May 2008 19:08:11 +0000

DIANE- Hillary is the sexist-accousing all that disagree with her or perfer Obama MISOGYNISTS. I support Obama and I have an Masters in Sociology and speciality in womens equality. I'm appalled at Hillary's antics and have lost all respect for her. She is not a good example for young women. She lies, cheats, plays bully/victim, plays the race card and is a warmonger who would "obliterate"women and children who are civilians. YOU ARE THE SEXIST

By: You Know Who

You Know Who — Wed, 21 May 2008 19:07:44 +0000

Obama has the right ingredients to become one of America's greatest presidents.

GREAT COMMUNICATION SKILLS .............LIKE RONALD REAGAN
CHARISMA..................... LIKE JFK
ORIGINALITY & BOLDNESS............... LIKE GEORGE WASHINGTON

maybe, you folks can add a few more to above list.

By: nannie bouroughs, Kenosha, WI

nannie bouroughs, Kenosha, WI — Wed, 21 May 2008 19:07:43 +0000

Good for her... she can lose her job along with Senator Obama come November!

By: RB

RB — Wed, 21 May 2008 19:06:54 +0000

GOOD! Maybe, she can explain the primary process and the meaning of rules to Hillary Clinton. Maybe, she can even explain to "superdelegates" that Hillary Clinton is trying to pressure the DNC into reversing its position on FL and MI. Here's what the rule was: IF YOU MOVE UP YOUR PRIMARY, YOU WILL LOSE YOUR DELEGATES! Hillary was fine with that when she thought she was going to fine. What a fool to think we will let her get away with the little trick she's trying to pull. Unfortunately, Hillary, many democrats are college educated and even more of them who are not college educated are not the stupid fools you think they are! YOU'RE DONE. GO AWAY.

By: Ryan

Ryan — Wed, 21 May 2008 19:06:47 +0000

Gary, the all caps are ridiculous. Shut it.

Dianne, just shut it. That is a ridiculous comment. Obama is sexist? You are completely ridiculous. Why don't you and Geraldine Ferraro go back to watching Golden Girls or Sex and the City and crawl back into the hole you came out of when you realized a woman was running for president.

I bet you haven't voted in any election since 1988 when Ferraro was the VP candidate.

Just shut it. I'm sick of the sexism and feminism from WOMEN. Cut the crap and quit being angry because your dream isn't coming true. It'll happen eventually–just not this year. Buck up and support the democratic candidate. And anyone that decides to vote for McCain just because Obama beat Hillary is both shallow and naive. McCain is a far worse choice when you break it down to principles.

If you want another four years of Bush, go for McCain. If you want someone who is on par and agreeing with nearly ALL of Clinton's viewpoints, go with Obama.

Nuff said.

By: kim portland, oregon

kim portland, oregon — Wed, 21 May 2008 19:06:35 +0000

i'm not familiar with her work, but her life is about to get REALLY exciting!!!

all you people who are just spouting off the right-wing propaganda, please give examples...oh yeah, you cant cuz you're spouting lies. how is obama sexist?

why do you blame obama for florida when he has said POINT BLANK that he hopes both FL and MI get a chance to vote but he will go with what the DNC rules. hillary said the same thing, at first, then she cheated her way onto the ballot they both pledged they wouldnt put their names on.

WHY do you just take the words of the right-wingers at face value without researching on your own??? i hear their lies and half truths parroted back on here all the time. it's what got us in this mess in the first place, so please people THINK FOR YOURSELF!!!!!!!!!!!!

you say you want smaller government but you let the government THINK for you. limbaugh, haniity, and their ilk just spout off the white house talking points. use YOUR brain and YOUR eyes to see the truth for YOURSELF!!!

obama 08!!!!

By: Lisa

Lisa — Wed, 21 May 2008 19:06:11 +0000

This middle aged white woman will only vote for Obama.

Obama is the only one who actually deserves to be president.

Obama is the only one who can win in November.

Obama '08

By: D R

D R — Wed, 21 May 2008 19:03:56 +0000

It scares me to see all of the people jumping from the sinking Hillary ship, onto the raft of McCain. Their "bitterness" go's to far! Are they willing to continue to see this kind of government! More war! A candidate that admits he knows little about the economy! Come on, are you really that stupid?

By: Griff

Griff — Wed, 21 May 2008 19:02:02 +0000

Tell me a Story.. Tell me a Story.. So!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Obama will never be, CIC. I Predicted it month's ago.... It's no going to happen.... If I new then, what I know now... Well you will in November...

By: Kenneth M

Kenneth M — Wed, 21 May 2008 19:01:58 +0000

GARY, GARY GARY, FIRST OFF, STOP CRYING. ITS UNBECOMING. NEXT, HILLARY LIED ABOUT BOSNIA: BAD CHARACTER, SHE VOTED FOR THE WAR: BAD JUDGEMENT, RAN OUT OF MONEY: BAD MANAGEMENT, PLAYED THE RACE CARD: BAD SCROUPLES. SHE RAN A POOR CAMPAIGN. SHE DID NOT GET THE VOTES. NOBODY HAS DONE ANYTHING TO HER. SHE DID NOT WIN. SO DRY YOUR EYES.

By: R.I.F.

R.I.F. — Wed, 21 May 2008 19:01:51 +0000

Gary, It's funny because you are the second most transparent "hillary supporter" blogger I've ever seen. You are not a democrat. Sharon Minnesota, You are the most transparent "hillary supporter" blogger I've ever seen. You say that you were a life-long democrat until Obama became the frontrunner and now you are a republican but every thing out of your mouth is purely from the right wing. No one just changes overnight and starts saying things like "liberal media" and a host of other things that have come out of your mouth. BTW, I'm from Texas not Gaza as you indicated the other day. That's another right wing trait. Nothing of substance to say so you spew out things like Hamas and the such to create fear. Tell Rush I said hello the next time you call in. Diane, Sexist men don't marry Ivy league educated, strrong, ambishous women. Trust me, I know a bunch of sexist men and their wives are like robots.