Comments on: Obama supporters planning DNC counter-protest http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/27/obama-supporters-planning-dnc-counter-protest/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Justice http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/27/obama-supporters-planning-dnc-counter-protest/#comment-1148663 Justice Tue, 27 May 2008 16:31:22 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7362#comment-1148663 Hillary, I love and admire you but let it go. Fair is fair. If you were in Obama's position, you would have declared the race over ages ago and look how he has not insisted that you leave. Let the love of the party not yourself be your guide. Chelsea will make a good candidate. Let it go. Democrats unite, the republicans are laughing!!! Hillary, I love and admire you but let it go. Fair is fair. If you were in Obama's position, you would have declared the race over ages ago and look how he has not insisted that you leave. Let the love of the party not yourself be your guide. Chelsea will make a good candidate. Let it go. Democrats unite, the republicans are laughing!!!

]]> By: crawf http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/27/obama-supporters-planning-dnc-counter-protest/#comment-1148662 crawf Tue, 27 May 2008 16:31:15 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7362#comment-1148662 I'm beginning to wonder, if Obama wasn't running and if there was another candidate running against Hillary and she was losing, would she still be squawking about counting the votes from FL or MI ? I'm beginning to wonder, if Obama wasn't running and if there was another candidate running against Hillary and she was losing, would she still be squawking about counting the votes from FL or MI ?

]]> By: Marie-Lynn http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/27/obama-supporters-planning-dnc-counter-protest/#comment-1148660 Marie-Lynn Tue, 27 May 2008 16:31:01 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7362#comment-1148660 Hillary will say anything to win. Even denied her husband 'bio'. He says that he won the democratic nomination on april 1992 and june like Hillary try to make you believ. She is just a liar, don't you see it ....How peoples can support this fat lady ... Hillary will say anything to win. Even denied her husband 'bio'. He says that he won the democratic nomination on april 1992 and june like Hillary try to make you believ. She is just a liar, don't you see it ....How peoples can support this fat lady ...

]]> By: Another American in Canada http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/27/obama-supporters-planning-dnc-counter-protest/#comment-1148658 Another American in Canada Tue, 27 May 2008 16:30:57 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7362#comment-1148658 Is it so hard for the world to see who has integrity between the two...Right now , who is acting presidential...... For Hilary supporters who have a difficulty understanding this..Hilary can never win, even if she was given the nomination........Obama nation cannot support Hilary because of her character..who have to remeber mos of Obama nation ( The Blacks ) actaully supported her before, she made comment sto be litle them...the same way she will do the same for the spanish becaus eof Richardson... Its all about Hilary...and even if she won...those bitter women cannot make her POTUS without the youth vote, the intelligent americans vote, the educated vote Is it so hard for the world to see who has integrity between the two...Right now , who is acting presidential......
For Hilary supporters who have a difficulty understanding this..Hilary can never win, even if she was given the nomination........Obama nation cannot support Hilary because of her character..who have to remeber mos of Obama nation ( The Blacks ) actaully supported her before, she made comment sto be litle them...the same way she will do the same for the spanish becaus eof Richardson...
Its all about Hilary...and even if she won...those bitter women cannot make her POTUS without the youth vote, the intelligent americans vote, the educated vote

]]> By: Arthur http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/27/obama-supporters-planning-dnc-counter-protest/#comment-1148657 Arthur Tue, 27 May 2008 16:30:56 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7362#comment-1148657 The only fair way is for a primary re-vote in Michigan and Forida. Then there can be no argument as to a just resolution to this problem. Obviously, Obama would not want this as he would handily lose both states. If this does not occur, the DEM's will be fractured, which will result in John McCain becoming the next President. The only fair way is for a primary re-vote in Michigan and Forida. Then there can be no argument as to a just resolution to this problem. Obviously, Obama would not want this as he would handily lose both states. If this does not occur, the DEM's will be fractured, which will result in John McCain becoming the next President.

]]> By: Betsy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/27/obama-supporters-planning-dnc-counter-protest/#comment-1148654 Betsy Tue, 27 May 2008 16:30:37 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7362#comment-1148654 It's so frickin' obvious. Clinton and her wealthy backers would rather see McCain win than Obama. And then she'll run again in 2012. The media won't say it but it's the truth. To all Democrats who think she's going to stand up for the "little guy" - it's a lie! Please stop supporting her - she's not what she seems! She's a closet Republican with a few socially liberal viewpoints. But when it hits our pockets - she's with the big rich boys! As a woman, I know she doesn't really stand for women's rights, especially not poor women. Did she speak up when her husband stopped welfare? NO! It's so frickin' obvious. Clinton and her wealthy backers would rather see McCain win than Obama. And then she'll run again in 2012. The media won't say it but it's the truth. To all Democrats who think she's going to stand up for the "little guy" – it's a lie! Please stop supporting her – she's not what she seems! She's a closet Republican with a few socially liberal viewpoints. But when it hits our pockets – she's with the big rich boys! As a woman, I know she doesn't really stand for women's rights, especially not poor women. Did she speak up when her husband stopped welfare? NO!

]]> By: ??? http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/27/obama-supporters-planning-dnc-counter-protest/#comment-1148651 ??? Tue, 27 May 2008 16:30:23 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7362#comment-1148651 Breaking News!!!! Hillary Clinton has won the Michigan primary in the biggest landslide victory in all of American history!!!! She won by 100% of the vote!!!!! Oddly enough there are no Clinton supporters dancing in the streets celebrating the blowout victory, isn't that weird? At least they are proclaiming the great victory through their popular vote argument and they should be, their uncontested victory which they are just now realizing is important shows the values that all Americans care about!!! Breaking News!!!!

Hillary Clinton has won the Michigan primary in the biggest landslide victory in all of American history!!!! She won by 100% of the vote!!!!! Oddly enough there are no Clinton supporters dancing in the streets celebrating the blowout victory, isn't that weird? At least they are proclaiming the great victory through their popular vote argument and they should be, their uncontested victory which they are just now realizing is important shows the values that all Americans care about!!!

]]> By: Michael, an independent Canadian http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/27/obama-supporters-planning-dnc-counter-protest/#comment-1148650 Michael, an independent Canadian Tue, 27 May 2008 16:30:16 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7362#comment-1148650 To Eric: Well stated. Obama has been the victim of false accusations from those who support Clinton, whom is the one guilty of those accusations!! Its about time the Clinton supporters let go of their emotions and see the truth. To Eric: Well stated. Obama has been the victim of false accusations from those who support Clinton, whom is the one guilty of those accusations!! Its about time the Clinton supporters let go of their emotions and see the truth.

]]> By: Susan - Florida http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/27/obama-supporters-planning-dnc-counter-protest/#comment-1148648 Susan - Florida Tue, 27 May 2008 16:29:41 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7362#comment-1148648 GO HILLARY! If DNC does not cooperate, Florida will go to McKain. Simple as that. GO HILLARY! If DNC does not cooperate, Florida will go to McKain. Simple as that.

]]> By: jr http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/27/obama-supporters-planning-dnc-counter-protest/#comment-1148642 jr Tue, 27 May 2008 16:28:59 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7362#comment-1148642 To everyone who keeps blabbering on about electoral votes, please be advised that none are at stake in the primaries, nor are the primaries a true reflection of how the actual vote will go in the general election. There are to many variables this early in the process. It's good to be excited but keep in mind that the real battle only begins once each party nominates their individual candidates. To everyone who keeps blabbering on about electoral votes, please be advised that none are at stake in the primaries, nor are the primaries a true reflection of how the actual vote will go in the general election. There are to many variables this early in the process. It's good to be excited but keep in mind that the real battle only begins once each party nominates their individual candidates.

]]> By: JB Cal http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/27/obama-supporters-planning-dnc-counter-protest/#comment-1148641 JB Cal Tue, 27 May 2008 16:28:57 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7362#comment-1148641 Momo, perhaps you can enlighten the rest of us as to how Obama's supporters blackmailed the superdelagetes into voting for him. I read about all kinds of claim against Obama, but I have yet to see the proof. As Dandy Don use to sing, "Turn out the lights, the party's over". Momo, perhaps you can enlighten the rest of us as to how Obama's supporters blackmailed the superdelagetes into voting for him. I read about all kinds of claim against Obama, but I have yet to see the proof. As Dandy Don use to sing, "Turn out the lights, the party's over".

]]> By: Justin http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/27/obama-supporters-planning-dnc-counter-protest/#comment-1148639 Justin Tue, 27 May 2008 16:28:51 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7362#comment-1148639 Get over it Hillary, even the media knows you are finished. Get over it Hillary, even the media knows you are finished.

]]> By: steveda - poconos http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/27/obama-supporters-planning-dnc-counter-protest/#comment-1148638 steveda - poconos Tue, 27 May 2008 16:28:30 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7362#comment-1148638 Sherrie ... support Clinton if you will, I don't. I despise her, not because of her campaign, but because I always did. I have always seen her as a manipulative megalomaniac who will do anything for power. BUT.. my hatred of the candidate is not an indication of my feelings for her supporters, so please don't tkae it that way. I am sure I speak for a lot of the Obama crowd. Why do you - and other Hillary supporters and yes Obama supporters as well- take it so personally when someone doesnt agree with you on a candidate. In a democracy we are all entitled to our opinion - and it only works if we each respect the others' opinions. Sherrie ... support Clinton if you will, I don't. I despise her, not because of her campaign, but because I always did. I have always seen her as a manipulative megalomaniac who will do anything for power.

BUT.. my hatred of the candidate is not an indication of my feelings for her supporters, so please don't tkae it that way. I am sure I speak for a lot of the Obama crowd. Why do you – and other Hillary supporters and yes Obama supporters as well- take it so personally when someone doesnt agree with you on a candidate. In a democracy we are all entitled to our opinion – and it only works if we each respect the others' opinions.

]]> By: bernie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/27/obama-supporters-planning-dnc-counter-protest/#comment-1148637 bernie Tue, 27 May 2008 16:28:24 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7362#comment-1148637 why is the american idol afraid to have a revote in michigan and florida?he was all excited to say he was ahead in the popular vote now he dosen't say anything about it now.one question why do you not see his name on any of his signs at all his big rallys?dosen't it seem strange that you don't see it anywhere?unless his name is real change. why is the american idol afraid to have a revote in michigan and florida?he was all excited to say he was ahead in the popular vote now he dosen't say anything about it now.one question why do you not see his name on any of his signs at all his big rallys?dosen't it seem strange that you don't see it anywhere?unless his name is real change.

]]> By: MurphyMorseJohnson http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/27/obama-supporters-planning-dnc-counter-protest/#comment-1148634 MurphyMorseJohnson Tue, 27 May 2008 16:27:51 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7362#comment-1148634 Thus far the DNC has done the right thing. It has stuck to its guns on rules that all of the presidential candidates agreed to beforehand by signature in order to enter the race as Democratic Party candidates. When Florida and Michigan broke the rules, Obama, not the Clintons, has lived up to rules as a team playing Democratic Party candidate. Because they will lose the nomination if the rules are followed, the Clintons propose to break the rules. This is the nature of the Clintons-dishonest, cheats, and, with baggage like this, the Clintons are less likely to win the general election. Thus far the DNC has done the right thing. It has stuck to its guns on rules that all of the presidential candidates agreed to beforehand by signature in order to enter the race as Democratic Party candidates. When Florida and Michigan broke the rules, Obama, not the Clintons, has lived up to rules as a team playing Democratic Party candidate. Because they will lose the nomination if the rules are followed, the Clintons propose to break the rules. This is the nature of the Clintons-dishonest, cheats, and, with baggage like this, the Clintons are less likely to win the general election.

]]> By: Charlie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/27/obama-supporters-planning-dnc-counter-protest/#comment-1148632 Charlie Tue, 27 May 2008 16:27:45 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7362#comment-1148632 The sad thing is not just about seeing the once revered Clintons sink to such low depths of desperations but the fact that the rest of their supporters fail so see them now for what they are; arrongant and single minded in persuit of political power. Really Mrs Clinton ! You think the stripping of Florida's and Michigan's delegates is like Mugabe's contempt for and attempts to circumnevigate the will of the voters. Mugabe at least had the decency of pretending he is following pre-laid down rules and not making up new ones because he was losing ! The DNC stand ashame too; they are wusses. They should declare that win or lose the White House, they would do it by the book. If Florida and Michigan want McCain in Nov' 08 let them have him. The DNc should have stated clearly that under no circumstances would they change rules for expediency of an easy White House. The Democratic Party should take the high road and cement the moral superiority that has always attracted more neutrals to them than to the GOP. The Rules and Bylaws Committe never need have been converned if the DNC had stood firm and clearly on their position. All the so called undecided superdelegates are just milking the moment, gaining a relevance that will render a well meaning selection system a joke. The sad thing is not just about seeing the once revered Clintons sink to such low depths of desperations but the fact that the rest of their supporters fail so see them now for what they are; arrongant and single minded in persuit of political power.

Really Mrs Clinton !

You think the stripping of Florida's and Michigan's delegates is like Mugabe's contempt for and attempts to circumnevigate the will of the voters. Mugabe at least had the decency of pretending he is following pre-laid down rules and not making up new ones because he was losing !

The DNC stand ashame too; they are wusses. They should declare that win or lose the White House, they would do it by the book. If Florida and Michigan want McCain in Nov' 08 let them have him. The DNc should have stated clearly that under no circumstances would they change rules for expediency of an easy White House. The Democratic Party should take the high road and cement the moral superiority that has always attracted more neutrals to them than to the GOP.

The Rules and Bylaws Committe never need have been converned if the DNC had stood firm and clearly on their position. All the so called undecided superdelegates are just milking the moment, gaining a relevance that will render a well meaning selection system a joke.

]]> By: Ehsanul Haque http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/27/obama-supporters-planning-dnc-counter-protest/#comment-1148631 Ehsanul Haque Tue, 27 May 2008 16:27:39 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7362#comment-1148631 Protesting for what? To break the established law just to get back in to the White House? I think DNC must be asked to create a by law to support accomodate candidates who loses in the primaries. I do not think in a lawful country like America Hilary will be allowed to break the law. Protesting for what? To break the established law just to get back in to the White House? I think DNC must be asked to create a by law to support accomodate candidates who loses in the primaries.
I do not think in a lawful country like America Hilary will be allowed to break the law.

]]> By: Andrew from Miami http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/27/obama-supporters-planning-dnc-counter-protest/#comment-1148628 Andrew from Miami Tue, 27 May 2008 16:27:31 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7362#comment-1148628 This effort is not solely organized by the Clinton Campaign. Floridademandsrepresentation.org (a nonpartisan group) is sending bus loads of people from Florida (obama and CLinton people) to protest our right to vote. Sign up today and join the busloads of people. Shame on both the CLinton and Obama people for making this a partisan effort!! This effort is not solely organized by the Clinton Campaign. Floridademandsrepresentation.org (a nonpartisan group) is sending bus loads of people from Florida (obama and CLinton people) to protest our right to vote.

Sign up today and join the busloads of people.
Shame on both the CLinton and Obama people for making this a partisan effort!!

]]> By: jt the Best Choice! http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/27/obama-supporters-planning-dnc-counter-protest/#comment-1148626 jt the Best Choice! Tue, 27 May 2008 16:27:29 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7362#comment-1148626 Clinton is the better candidate for November. Clinton is the better candidate for November.

]]> By: Gbenga http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/27/obama-supporters-planning-dnc-counter-protest/#comment-1148625 Gbenga Tue, 27 May 2008 16:27:25 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7362#comment-1148625 I'm no Obama supporter, but for the love of God, someone should sit this woman down and explain to her in the clearest of terms: IT IS OVER AND FINISHED. SHE'S OUT!!! I'm no Obama supporter, but for the love of God, someone should sit this woman down and explain to her in the clearest of terms: IT IS OVER AND FINISHED. SHE'S OUT!!!

]]> By: Karen from Texas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/27/obama-supporters-planning-dnc-counter-protest/#comment-1148621 Karen from Texas Tue, 27 May 2008 16:27:06 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7362#comment-1148621 Can someone from the Hillary camp tell me why we as Obama supporters are being viewed negative because we played by the rules? Hillary herself stated that the votes will not count until she started to lose. Define for me the phrase, "stealing the nomination" means? Can someone from the Hillary camp tell me why we as Obama supporters are being viewed negative because we played by the rules? Hillary herself stated that the votes will not count until she started to lose. Define for me the phrase, "stealing the nomination" means?

]]> By: Dee, Tx http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/27/obama-supporters-planning-dnc-counter-protest/#comment-1148620 Dee, Tx Tue, 27 May 2008 16:27:03 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7362#comment-1148620 The Clintons thought they wrap this nomination up in Iowa. When they didn't there was not real plan B. The old style politics are out of style. You can wear white after labor day. Its time for a new generation of leaders. The Clintons thought they wrap this nomination up in Iowa. When they didn't there was not real plan B. The old style politics are out of style. You can wear white after labor day. Its time for a new generation of leaders.

]]> By: So-called "rules" notwithstanding http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/27/obama-supporters-planning-dnc-counter-protest/#comment-1148617 So-called "rules" notwithstanding Tue, 27 May 2008 16:26:53 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7362#comment-1148617 One of the earlier posters had it exactly right: not a single Hillary Clinton supporter has ever been able to reconcile HRC's sudden "count-every-vote" protest with her previous stance on the MI/FL sanctions, or with her aides' previous actions and statements with re: breaking the DNC's rules. Just admit that you want your candidate to win at any cost and move on. How come we never hear Bill Clinton's old campaign line about standing up for people who "work hard and play by the rules"? It would be too hypocritical, that's why. Anyone who thinks that Obama cannot win over McCain in the GE has not been paying any attention to McCain and the Republicans over the last few weeks. The Repugs are collectively and individually in such disarray I would feel sorry for them if I didn't understand all too well what a Republican White House, and possible Republican majority has done to this country! One of the earlier posters had it exactly right: not a single Hillary Clinton supporter has ever been able to reconcile HRC's sudden "count-every-vote" protest with her previous stance on the MI/FL sanctions, or with her aides' previous actions and statements with re: breaking the DNC's rules. Just admit that you want your candidate to win at any cost and move on. How come we never hear Bill Clinton's old campaign line about standing up for people who "work hard and play by the rules"? It would be too hypocritical, that's why.

Anyone who thinks that Obama cannot win over McCain in the GE has not been paying any attention to McCain and the Republicans over the last few weeks. The Repugs are collectively and individually in such disarray I would feel sorry for them if I didn't understand all too well what a Republican White House, and possible Republican majority has done to this country!

]]> By: Lizman http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/27/obama-supporters-planning-dnc-counter-protest/#comment-1148614 Lizman Tue, 27 May 2008 16:26:36 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7362#comment-1148614 Some Americans are not mature nor ready for strong mind - BO - They are obviously ready for Liars as usual HRC, racism and other idiots thing…Now I don't care about who you are as I know you are either empty mind or full of bad intentions Some Americans are not mature nor ready for strong mind – BO – They are obviously ready for Liars as usual HRC, racism and other idiots thing…Now I don't care about who you are as I know you are either empty mind or full of bad intentions

]]> By: Heidi http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/27/obama-supporters-planning-dnc-counter-protest/#comment-1148613 Heidi Tue, 27 May 2008 16:26:27 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7362#comment-1148613 An American in Canada for David May 27th, 2008 11:56 am ET Give me a break...Clinton is so "DONE" the fork came out on its own. I understand why Hillary keeps going on in the campaign. She has fools like yourself supporting the ideal that she can still pull this thing off. Practice this: Yes, President Obama Sir. An American in Canada for David May 27th, 2008 11:56 am ET

Give me a break...Clinton is so "DONE" the fork came out on its own.

I understand why Hillary keeps going on in the campaign. She has fools like yourself supporting the ideal that she can still pull this thing off.

Practice this: Yes, President Obama Sir.

]]> By: Flaws of Humanity http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/27/obama-supporters-planning-dnc-counter-protest/#comment-1148612 Flaws of Humanity Tue, 27 May 2008 16:26:25 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7362#comment-1148612 I would like to also quickly acknowledge the elephant sitting in Americas living room.....RACISM represents more of why Hillary would have a stronger chance in the general. However, remember, Hillary can only compete for those more Republican "racist sector" states that she won. She does not have the appeal to turn as many states or the turnout as Obama. Operation Chaos also helped her with some of her victories.Hillary should have done what John Edwards did during a debate when asked if people voted for him if they would not Hillary because she's a woman, or Barack because he's black. John Edwards immediately said "I wouldn't want their vote" "..and I would tell them that" ...Did Hillary take such a strong presidential stand when she had the chance?......Keep in mind, there are a lot more people whom do not vote in the primaries, but will in the general. With Hillaries highest negative rating for a politician in history....She really, is not better suited to win the general. I would like to also quickly acknowledge the elephant sitting in Americas living room.....RACISM represents more of why Hillary would have a stronger chance in the general. However, remember, Hillary can only compete for those more Republican "racist sector" states that she won. She does not have the appeal to turn as many states or the turnout as Obama. Operation Chaos also helped her with some of her victories.Hillary should have done what John Edwards did during a debate when asked if people voted for him if they would not Hillary because she's a woman, or Barack because he's black. John Edwards immediately said "I wouldn't want their vote" "..and I would tell them that" ...Did Hillary take such a strong presidential stand when she had the chance?......Keep in mind, there are a lot more people whom do not vote in the primaries, but will in the general. With Hillaries highest negative rating for a politician in history....She really, is not better suited to win the general.

]]> By: stephanie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/27/obama-supporters-planning-dnc-counter-protest/#comment-1148608 stephanie Tue, 27 May 2008 16:26:12 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7362#comment-1148608 Seat them! Obama, along with Edwards and Richardson, VOLUNTARILY took his name off the MI ballot. It was political manuevering to prevent the seating of those delegates because everyone knew she was going to win MI. Otherwise there was no reason to take his name off the ballot--what could it hurt??? he would've had some votes because many voted uncommitted. Seat them! Obama, along with Edwards and Richardson, VOLUNTARILY took his name off the MI ballot. It was political manuevering to prevent the seating of those delegates because everyone knew she was going to win MI. Otherwise there was no reason to take his name off the ballot–what could it hurt??? he would've had some votes because many voted uncommitted.

]]> By: Stan Lee http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/27/obama-supporters-planning-dnc-counter-protest/#comment-1148605 Stan Lee Tue, 27 May 2008 16:25:58 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7362#comment-1148605 She's very desperate, That's all I 've got to say! I had lot of respect for Bill, her husband, but now, she's dragg him in this stupid nonsense race, and he's bitting it....He should know better that this is wrong, he was president. Anyway this will destroy the democratic party, Wake up Hillary!!! She's very desperate, That's all I 've got to say!
I had lot of respect for Bill, her husband, but now, she's dragg him in this stupid nonsense race, and he's bitting it....He should know better that this is wrong, he was president.
Anyway this will destroy the democratic party,
Wake up Hillary!!!

]]> By: Jane http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/27/obama-supporters-planning-dnc-counter-protest/#comment-1148603 Jane Tue, 27 May 2008 16:25:45 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7362#comment-1148603 I don't know why it should surprise me that Obama's people will picket the DNC because counting every vote would be the right thing to do and obviously he doesn't want what is right and fair. The DNC is punishing the voters of MI & FL but it was not who picked the day to vote. Since when is it the American way to punish the wrong people. I am so tired of hearimng about them breaking the rules THEY HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH THE PRIMARY DAY. Obama did run ads in both MI & FL which is much more than Hillary did and she won by overwhelming majority. The DNC refers to being fair to the states that obeyed the rules but the voters didn't make the rules in those states either. I don't know anyone in any state that believees FL & MI should not be counted. THIS ALONE SHOULD SHOW THE PEOPLE OF THIS COUNTRY THAT OBAMA IS OUT FOR OBAMA AND NOT WHAT IS FAIR FOR THE VOTERS OF THIS COUNTRY. Obama should want win fair and square but instead he wants to win any way he can. He is afraid of a real vote. McCain will chew him up and spit him out. If he felt the Clinton machine was hard on him he has no idea what hre is really in for I don't know why it should surprise me that Obama's people will picket the DNC because counting every vote would be the right thing to do and obviously he doesn't want what is right and fair. The DNC is punishing the voters of MI & FL but it was not who picked the day to vote. Since when is it the American way to punish the wrong people. I am so tired of hearimng about them breaking the rules THEY HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH THE PRIMARY DAY. Obama did run ads in both MI & FL which is much more than Hillary did and she won by overwhelming majority. The DNC refers to being fair to the states that obeyed the rules but the voters didn't make the rules in those states either. I don't know anyone in any state that believees FL & MI should not be counted. THIS ALONE SHOULD SHOW THE PEOPLE OF THIS COUNTRY THAT OBAMA IS OUT FOR OBAMA AND NOT WHAT IS FAIR FOR THE VOTERS OF THIS COUNTRY. Obama should want win fair and square but instead he wants to win any way he can. He is afraid of a real vote. McCain will chew him up and spit him out. If he felt the Clinton machine was hard on him he has no idea what hre is really in for

]]> By: Nina http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/27/obama-supporters-planning-dnc-counter-protest/#comment-1148600 Nina Tue, 27 May 2008 16:25:30 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7362#comment-1148600 To9 Mark: Hillary posts are fewer b ecause CNN is in the tank for Obama and will not print any of Hillary posts. Go McCain. Nina To9 Mark:
Hillary posts are fewer b ecause CNN is in the tank for Obama and will not print any of Hillary posts. Go McCain.
Nina

]]> By: Kathryn Irby - Metairie, LA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/27/obama-supporters-planning-dnc-counter-protest/#comment-1148599 Kathryn Irby - Metairie, LA Tue, 27 May 2008 16:25:18 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7362#comment-1148599 Just wish I could be there with them! Go Obama! Just wish I could be there with them! Go Obama!

]]> By: Dee http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/27/obama-supporters-planning-dnc-counter-protest/#comment-1148598 Dee Tue, 27 May 2008 16:25:08 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7362#comment-1148598 The Democratic party of Florida says that they had no control and that it was their Governor and Congress that created this mess. What is overlooked is that these people were voted in office with the help of Democrats to represent them. They cannot now say they were not at all responsible for this mess. If this argument is used, then how can one say that the issue of gay rights should be left to the states- because the representatives of the state would be carrying out the wishes of its constituency. The Democratic party of Florida says that they had no control and that it was their Governor and Congress that created this mess. What is overlooked is that these people were voted in office with the help of Democrats to represent them. They cannot now say they were not at all responsible for this mess. If this argument is used, then how can one say that the issue of gay rights should be left to the states- because the representatives of the state would be carrying out the wishes of its constituency.

]]> By: Proud American http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/27/obama-supporters-planning-dnc-counter-protest/#comment-1148597 Proud American Tue, 27 May 2008 16:25:04 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7362#comment-1148597 Unlike most of you I am from Florida. I and many of my friends did not vote because it was made clear that it would not count. The Republicans, DNC, Hillary and all of the nominees agreed thats the way it would be. Why the sudden change?! Hillary did not stand up for me and my fellow Floridians before she started to lose. I find this to be extremely hipocritical. NOT WHAT I WANT IN MY LEADER! Unlike most of you I am from Florida. I and many of my friends did not vote because it was made clear that it would not count. The Republicans, DNC, Hillary and all of the nominees agreed thats the way it would be. Why the sudden change?! Hillary did not stand up for me and my fellow Floridians before she started to lose. I find this to be extremely hipocritical. NOT WHAT I WANT IN MY LEADER!

]]> By: Lizman http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/27/obama-supporters-planning-dnc-counter-protest/#comment-1148596 Lizman Tue, 27 May 2008 16:24:58 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7362#comment-1148596 Some Americans are not mature nor ready for strong mind - BO - They are obviously ready for Liars as usual HRC, racism and other idiots thing…Now I don't care about who you are as I know you are ether empty mind or full of bad intentions Some Americans are not mature nor ready for strong mind – BO – They are obviously ready for Liars as usual HRC, racism and other idiots thing…Now I don't care about who you are as I know you are ether empty mind or full of bad intentions

]]> By: Lisa http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/27/obama-supporters-planning-dnc-counter-protest/#comment-1148595 Lisa Tue, 27 May 2008 16:24:52 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7362#comment-1148595 Obama do us all a favor and drop out. Your family needs you, let the professionals handle the dirty politics. You should be at home baking cookies. Obama do us all a favor and drop out. Your family needs you, let the professionals handle the dirty politics. You should be at home baking cookies.

]]> By: Michael http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/27/obama-supporters-planning-dnc-counter-protest/#comment-1148591 Michael Tue, 27 May 2008 16:24:36 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7362#comment-1148591 Let them burn themselves into oblivion. We would all be better off without a Democratic Party. Let them burn themselves into oblivion. We would all be better off without a Democratic Party.

]]> By: Sleepless in Florida http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/27/obama-supporters-planning-dnc-counter-protest/#comment-1148587 Sleepless in Florida Tue, 27 May 2008 16:24:12 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7362#comment-1148587 To all so-called democrats who are saying "Hillary or McCain", guess what? YOUR CHOICE/VOTE HAVE VERY LONG TERM REPERCUTIONS... AND NONE OF THEM WILL BE TO YOUR FAVOR: - When gas prices continue to rise. - When jobs continue to disappear because of off-shoring - When the number of killed or seriously injured soldiers continue to increase. - When universal healthcare and global warming continue to be just a subject in some documentaries - When the economy continues to benefit big business while the "hard working, white americans" continues to struggle WELL, SMILE AND TAKE PRIDE IN THE MESS YOU SUPPORTED WITH YOUR SHORT-SIGHTED STANCE. Btw, why don't you ask Hillary. "Why did you sign an agreeement that Michigan and Florida WOULD NOT COUNT?" She refuses to answer that question... Janet Napolitano or Kathleen Sebelius for Vice President! To all so-called democrats who are saying "Hillary or McCain", guess what? YOUR CHOICE/VOTE HAVE VERY LONG TERM REPERCUTIONS... AND NONE OF THEM WILL BE TO YOUR FAVOR:

- When gas prices continue to rise.
- When jobs continue to disappear because of off-shoring
- When the number of killed or seriously injured soldiers continue to increase.
- When universal healthcare and global warming continue to be just a subject in some documentaries
- When the economy continues to benefit big business while the "hard working, white americans" continues to struggle

WELL, SMILE AND TAKE PRIDE IN THE MESS YOU SUPPORTED WITH YOUR SHORT-SIGHTED STANCE.

Btw, why don't you ask Hillary. "Why did you sign an agreeement that Michigan and Florida WOULD NOT COUNT?" She refuses to answer that question...

Janet Napolitano or Kathleen Sebelius for Vice President!

]]> By: Charles http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/27/obama-supporters-planning-dnc-counter-protest/#comment-1148586 Charles Tue, 27 May 2008 16:24:11 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7362#comment-1148586 Here is a statement by Terry McAuliffe when he was head of the DNC (2004) when Senator Levin of Michigan threatened to move the Michigan primary ahead of schedule against DNC rules: "The head of the Democratic National Committee was having it out with Sen. Carl Levin because Michigan wanted to crash the rarefied club of early presidential primary states. Move your primary too early, Terry McAuliffe warned, and Michigan will lose half its delegates to the 2004 Democratic convention. "The closest they'll get to Boston will be watching it on television," McAuliffe vowed. "I will not let you break this entire nominating process for one state. The rules are the rules." Bob Schieffer reminded him of this when McAuliffe was interviewed this past Sunday. McAuliffe did not answer by simply saying that the most the DNC could do is strip half of a delegation from a state. The DNC rules (which McAuliffe drew up) state that the DNC can take all of the delegates. HIs candidate did not adhere to the rules, so now he is using those wonderful legal skills to uphold the rule of law...... Here is a statement by Terry McAuliffe when he was head of the DNC (2004) when Senator Levin of Michigan threatened to move the Michigan primary ahead of schedule against DNC rules:

"The head of the Democratic National Committee was having it out with Sen. Carl Levin because Michigan wanted to crash the rarefied club of early presidential primary states.

Move your primary too early, Terry McAuliffe warned, and Michigan will lose half its delegates to the 2004 Democratic convention.

"The closest they'll get to Boston will be watching it on television," McAuliffe vowed. "I will not let you break this entire nominating process for one state. The rules are the rules."

Bob Schieffer reminded him of this when McAuliffe was interviewed this past Sunday. McAuliffe did not answer by simply saying that the most the DNC could do is strip half of a delegation from a state. The DNC rules (which McAuliffe drew up) state that the DNC can take all of the delegates.

HIs candidate did not adhere to the rules, so now he is using those wonderful legal skills to uphold the rule of law......

]]> By: Mikey http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/27/obama-supporters-planning-dnc-counter-protest/#comment-1148583 Mikey Tue, 27 May 2008 16:24:05 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7362#comment-1148583 Didn't Bill Clinton just disparage the Obama campaign for lobbying superdelegates? What am I missing here? Hillary is encouraging bloggers to lobby the DNC and its Rules Committee. As far as Superdelegates go, the Clintons are lobbying the Supers - David Hardt, President of Young Democrats of America "plans to vote for Mrs. Clinton after fielding calls from her, Mr. Clinton and Chelsea, who also visited him in Nevada. "It's always shocking when you get a call from someone like that." according to the NY Times website. So, is President Clinton criticizing his own wife's campaign????? Based on all the angry verbal abuse (some racial) I got in Philly from Hillary supporters, I expect it is going to be a tense situation in DC. Didn't Bill Clinton just disparage the Obama campaign for lobbying superdelegates? What am I missing here?

Hillary is encouraging bloggers to lobby the DNC and its Rules Committee. As far as Superdelegates go, the Clintons are lobbying the Supers – David Hardt, President of Young Democrats of America "plans to vote for Mrs. Clinton after fielding calls from her, Mr. Clinton and Chelsea, who also visited him in Nevada. "It's always shocking when you get a call from someone like that." according to the NY Times website. So, is President Clinton criticizing his own wife's campaign?????

Based on all the angry verbal abuse (some racial) I got in Philly from Hillary supporters, I expect it is going to be a tense situation in DC.

]]> By: Lizman http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/27/obama-supporters-planning-dnc-counter-protest/#comment-1148582 Lizman Tue, 27 May 2008 16:24:03 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7362#comment-1148582 Some Americans are not mature nor ready for strong mind - BO - They are obiously ready for Liars as usual HRC, racism and other idiots thing…Now I don't care about who you are as I know you are ether empty mind or full of bad intentions... Some Americans are not mature nor ready for strong mind – BO – They are obiously ready for Liars as usual HRC, racism and other idiots thing…Now I don't care about who you are as I know you are ether empty mind or full of bad intentions...

]]> By: MK http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/27/obama-supporters-planning-dnc-counter-protest/#comment-1148580 MK Tue, 27 May 2008 16:24:00 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7362#comment-1148580 If pro-Obama folks plan to be there, I hope they will put out a POSITIVE message that does NOT play into the Hillary-camp's spin that Obama is indifferent to the voters of MI and FL. The last thing we need is a counter-demo that ratchets up ill feelings within the Dem Party even more. Stay positive, like our candidate. If pro-Obama folks plan to be there, I hope they will put out a POSITIVE message that does NOT play into the Hillary-camp's spin that Obama is indifferent to the voters of MI and FL. The last thing we need is a counter-demo that ratchets up ill feelings within the Dem Party even more. Stay positive, like our candidate.

]]> By: M.C. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/27/obama-supporters-planning-dnc-counter-protest/#comment-1148579 M.C. Tue, 27 May 2008 16:23:50 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7362#comment-1148579 What is wrong with Obama and his supporters??? Not count the votes of Florida and Michigan??? We can then dismiss these two states in November!!! They will go Republican. Popular vote counts. Most Democrats want HILLARY!!! What is wrong with Obama and his supporters??? Not count the votes of Florida and Michigan??? We can then dismiss these two states in November!!! They will go Republican. Popular vote counts. Most Democrats want HILLARY!!!

]]> By: Independent for Obama, then McCain never Clinton http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/27/obama-supporters-planning-dnc-counter-protest/#comment-1148574 Independent for Obama, then McCain never Clinton Tue, 27 May 2008 16:23:31 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7362#comment-1148574 She will ruin her party before she would check her ego. She will ruin her party before she would check her ego.

]]> By: jp/michigan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/27/obama-supporters-planning-dnc-counter-protest/#comment-1148573 jp/michigan Tue, 27 May 2008 16:23:15 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7362#comment-1148573 If, Obam does any thing to disenfranchize Michigan and Florida voters, he can not depend on those sates in the fall elections. He has already did what he could to prevent a re-vote in those states. HILLARY COULD END UP BEING A WRITE IN NOMINEE FOR PRESIDENT! If, Obam does any thing to disenfranchize Michigan and Florida voters, he can not depend on those sates in the fall elections. He has already did what he could to prevent a re-vote in those states. HILLARY COULD END UP BEING A WRITE IN NOMINEE FOR PRESIDENT!

]]> By: Caleb Calhoun http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/27/obama-supporters-planning-dnc-counter-protest/#comment-1148567 Caleb Calhoun Tue, 27 May 2008 16:22:24 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7362#comment-1148567 Okay, I was a die-hard Hillary supporter, but since it is clear Obama is going to win the nomination, I am beginning to support him, because I am all about party unity. However, Obama supporters, you guys have to stop bad-mouthing Hillary and her supporters. What you don't understand is that she has had a very strong base for a longer time than Obama has had his, and Obama needs her supporters to beat McCain. I have no problem with Obama and I think he would be an excellent president, but speaking as a Hillary supporter, I must admit that Obama supporters are so rude and ugly to Hillary supporters that if Obama loses in November I will feel a really sick pleasure because it would shut up the arrogance of all the Obama people. So keep bad-mouthing Hillary if you want to, but you have to understand that people doing that will be the reason Obama loses to McCain, and it is currently the reason so many Hillary supporters do not want to vote for Obama. Okay, I was a die-hard Hillary supporter, but since it is clear Obama is going to win the nomination, I am beginning to support him, because I am all about party unity. However, Obama supporters, you guys have to stop bad-mouthing Hillary and her supporters. What you don't understand is that she has had a very strong base for a longer time than Obama has had his, and Obama needs her supporters to beat McCain. I have no problem with Obama and I think he would be an excellent president, but speaking as a Hillary supporter, I must admit that Obama supporters are so rude and ugly to Hillary supporters that if Obama loses in November I will feel a really sick pleasure because it would shut up the arrogance of all the Obama people. So keep bad-mouthing Hillary if you want to, but you have to understand that people doing that will be the reason Obama loses to McCain, and it is currently the reason so many Hillary supporters do not want to vote for Obama.

]]> By: BIFF, BIFFINGTON... http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/27/obama-supporters-planning-dnc-counter-protest/#comment-1148565 BIFF, BIFFINGTON... Tue, 27 May 2008 16:22:03 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7362#comment-1148565 i am AMAZED at the name calling and spoild brat attitudes by Hillary supporters. You spout EVERY SINGLE talking point you read and hear. YOU call Obama supporters nasty WHILE BEING NASTY. You claim they play the race card WHILE PLAYING THE RACE CARD. You claim they play the gender card WHILE PLAYING THE GENDEER CARD..... and now.... YOU ARE THREATING, THREATENING, THREATENING TO TEAR THE PARTY APART SHOULD YOU GIRL LOSE, OR "NOT" BE OFFERED THE V.P. SPOT.... (we won't vote for Obama... "whaaaa" .... we will work to make sure he loses the G.E. "whaaaaa" ... hillary is treated poorly ... "whaaaaa" What about rev wright... "WHAAAAAA" freaking - whaaa!" I cannot WAIT for you guys to be SILENCED! GEEZ! i am AMAZED at the name calling and spoild brat attitudes by Hillary supporters. You spout EVERY SINGLE talking point you read and hear. YOU call Obama supporters nasty WHILE BEING NASTY. You claim they play the race card WHILE PLAYING THE RACE CARD. You claim they play the gender card WHILE PLAYING THE GENDEER CARD.....

and now.... YOU ARE THREATING, THREATENING, THREATENING TO TEAR THE PARTY APART SHOULD YOU GIRL LOSE, OR "NOT" BE OFFERED THE V.P. SPOT.... (we won't vote for Obama... "whaaaa" .... we will work to make sure he loses the G.E. "whaaaaa" ... hillary is treated poorly ... "whaaaaa" What about rev wright... "WHAAAAAA" freaking – whaaa!"

I cannot WAIT for you guys to be SILENCED! GEEZ!

]]> By: Smitty Gee http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/27/obama-supporters-planning-dnc-counter-protest/#comment-1148564 Smitty Gee Tue, 27 May 2008 16:22:01 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7362#comment-1148564 When I was young... I was told to play by the rules....anything else is cheating.....rules are rules....Mrs. Clinton if you want to hold the highest office known to man but you can't play by the rules...how can the American public trust someone who will not play by the rules...like I said last week...go home and learn how to bake some cookies...stay in your place....barefeet and in the kitchen... When I was young... I was told to play by the rules....anything else is cheating.....rules are rules....Mrs. Clinton if you want to hold the highest office known to man but you can't play by the rules...how can the American public trust someone who will not play by the rules...like I said last week...go home and learn how to bake some cookies...stay in your place....barefeet and in the kitchen...

]]> By: ann, houston http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/27/obama-supporters-planning-dnc-counter-protest/#comment-1148563 ann, houston Tue, 27 May 2008 16:21:51 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7362#comment-1148563 In a democracy each and every vote should be counted - end of story-no party and no candidate should ever establish or agree to rules that disenfranchise voters. What are the Obama supporters going to chant, "Don't count the vote." Jimmy Carter goes all over the world to make sure that elections are legitimate because votes are counted. Maybe he should make a trip to Fl and Mich. The votes should be counted as they are or new elections should be held. Anything else is undemocratic. In a democracy each and every vote should be counted – end of story-no party and no candidate should ever establish or agree to rules that disenfranchise voters. What are the Obama supporters going to chant, "Don't count the vote." Jimmy Carter goes all over the world to make sure that elections are legitimate because votes are counted. Maybe he should make a trip to Fl and Mich. The votes should be counted as they are or new elections should be held. Anything else is undemocratic.

]]> By: Moxie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/27/obama-supporters-planning-dnc-counter-protest/#comment-1148562 Moxie Tue, 27 May 2008 16:21:49 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7362#comment-1148562 It was Obama that changed the rules - not Hillary. She did not campaign in either state, nor did she run any tv or radio ads. Obama is the one who took his name off of the ballot in Michigan. And he is the one who ran tv and radio ads in Florida prior to their primary. So all of you Obamabots - get your facts right and stop trying to screw Hillary out of any chance at a fair nomination process. It was Obama that changed the rules – not Hillary. She did not campaign in either state, nor did she run any tv or radio ads. Obama is the one who took his name off of the ballot in Michigan. And he is the one who ran tv and radio ads in Florida prior to their primary. So all of you Obamabots – get your facts right and stop trying to screw Hillary out of any chance at a fair nomination process.

]]> By: Michael http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/27/obama-supporters-planning-dnc-counter-protest/#comment-1148557 Michael Tue, 27 May 2008 16:21:38 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7362#comment-1148557 What I don't understand is why the Obama Camp thinks that the ONLY people that voted for , or support Clinton, were racist or poor and uneducated. I am not racist, not wealthy but not poor, and with a college degree. Statistics may show that a majority are, but when you are being condecending or attacking, you include us all. What I don't understand is why the Obama Camp thinks that the ONLY people that voted for , or support Clinton, were racist or poor and uneducated. I am not racist, not wealthy but not poor, and with a college degree. Statistics may show that a majority are, but when you are being condecending or attacking, you include us all.

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