Comments on: Schneider: Obama's blue-collar problem persists http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/schneider-obamas-blue-collar-problem-persists/ All politics, all the time Tue, 22 Dec 2009 17:13:05 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Liz, AZ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/schneider-obamas-blue-collar-problem-persists/#comment-1201285 Liz, AZ Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:14:08 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7540#comment-1201285 Listening to some of the exit poll comments from voters in those states, it sounds to me like most of them traded in their "white hoods" for "blue collars." Their comments make me sick that I share the same country with them. Listening to some of the exit poll comments from voters in those states, it sounds to me like most of them traded in their "white hoods" for "blue collars." Their comments make me sick that I share the same country with them.

]]> By: mphillips http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/schneider-obamas-blue-collar-problem-persists/#comment-1201199 mphillips Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:06:52 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7540#comment-1201199 Has anyone noticed that on the night that Obama WINS the nomination, that the 4 postings here about tonight are all negative about Obama???? How weird is that??? Has anyone noticed that on the night that Obama WINS the nomination, that the 4 postings here about tonight are all negative about Obama????

How weird is that???

]]> By: Chris http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/schneider-obamas-blue-collar-problem-persists/#comment-1201164 Chris Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:03:14 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7540#comment-1201164 Wait... I don't get it - why would people want to vote for the candidate that all of the the "uneducated" voters are backing? Wait... I don't get it – why would people want to vote for the candidate that all of the the "uneducated" voters are backing?

]]> By: Linned http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/schneider-obamas-blue-collar-problem-persists/#comment-1201154 Linned Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:02:09 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7540#comment-1201154 Let's hope that these blue collar workers will stay with the Democratic Party and vote for Senator Obama so that we can get this country back on track. Let's hope that these blue collar workers will stay with the Democratic Party and vote for Senator Obama so that we can get this country back on track.

]]> By: Jeff http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/schneider-obamas-blue-collar-problem-persists/#comment-1201107 Jeff Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:59:21 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7540#comment-1201107 If you look behind Senator Obama at any of his rallys, you will see white people. And I am sure they work. How else would they survive? This whole lie was created by Hillary. Obama has ALL races of supporters. This particular group insists on separating themselves, because they are indeed the racists, who vow not to vote for Senator Obama because of his skin color. Now if Senator Obama clearly has white voters, then WHAT is different about these people that there problems are different from anyone elses? That's because their problem (admittedly) is his race. Well, Guess what? He doesn't have to stop being mixed race, they have to stop being prejudiced, or forget about the 21st century. If you look behind Senator Obama at any of his rallys, you will see
white people. And I am sure they work. How else would they survive?
This whole lie was created by Hillary. Obama has ALL races of supporters. This particular group insists on separating themselves,
because they are indeed the racists, who vow not to vote for Senator
Obama because of his skin color. Now if Senator Obama clearly
has white voters, then WHAT is different about these people that there
problems are different from anyone elses? That's because their
problem (admittedly) is his race. Well, Guess what? He doesn't have to stop being mixed race, they have to stop being prejudiced, or forget
about the 21st century.

]]> By: baljeet http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/schneider-obamas-blue-collar-problem-persists/#comment-1201061 baljeet Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:57:32 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7540#comment-1201061 congratulation's obama . And i will be voting for mcain this fall.Hillary clinton was the best candidate for the country but thanx to all you obama thugs i will vote for mcain . Hillary clinton spent her whole life helping poor and the blacks in america in turn they all stabed her in the back for a guy we know nothing about. Thank you hillary looking forward to 2012 . congratulation's obama . And i will be voting for mcain this fall.Hillary clinton was the best candidate for the country but thanx to all you obama thugs i will vote for mcain . Hillary clinton spent her whole life helping poor and the blacks in america in turn they all stabed her in the back for a guy we know nothing about.

Thank you hillary looking forward to 2012 .

]]> By: California For McCain http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/schneider-obamas-blue-collar-problem-persists/#comment-1201057 California For McCain Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:57:18 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7540#comment-1201057 Let's see, neither Gore nor Kerry could win back the blue-collar Reagan Democrats and they are both went down in history as presidential Losers. Obama is looking at the same fate this November no matter the pandering he attempts. I would love to see the blue-collar support numbers for Gore and Kerry compared to the percentage Obama is getting. Let's see, neither Gore nor Kerry could win back the blue-collar Reagan Democrats and they are both went down in history as presidential Losers. Obama is looking at the same fate this November no matter the pandering he attempts. I would love to see the blue-collar support numbers for Gore and Kerry compared to the percentage Obama is getting.

]]> By: Texan for Progression http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/schneider-obamas-blue-collar-problem-persists/#comment-1200939 Texan for Progression Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:52:51 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7540#comment-1200939 To gary: It is better to be thought a fool than to open your mouth and prove them right. With that said, I happen to be degreed, but I also realize that having a college degree has only so much to do with mental capacity. I know several educated fools. I know far, far more under-educated intelligent people. RJ, CA : I respect your position and would love to engage in what I'm sure would be a sensible debate. Dan: I respect and actually agree with your first two rhetorical questions, but you eventually let emotion take over and emotion rarely elicits the employment of reason. Therefore, I would be compelled to explore the source of your emotions rather than the merit of your conclusion. My point is this - irrespective of which candidate is best suited for the presidency, because that is clearly a virtual split decision, the nominee is Obama so move past the emotional urges into sensible, well conceived decisions. After all, the differences b/w Obama and Clinton pale in comparison to those b/w Obama and McCain. If you can't see that, then you are ignorant - college educated or not. To gary:

It is better to be thought a fool than to open your mouth and prove them right. With that said, I happen to be degreed, but I also realize that having a college degree has only so much to do with mental capacity. I know several educated fools. I know far, far more under-educated intelligent people.

RJ, CA : I respect your position and would love to engage in what I'm sure would be a sensible debate.

Dan: I respect and actually agree with your first two rhetorical questions, but you eventually let emotion take over and emotion rarely elicits the employment of reason. Therefore, I would be compelled to explore the source of your emotions rather than the merit of your conclusion.

My point is this – irrespective of which candidate is best suited for the presidency, because that is clearly a virtual split decision, the nominee is Obama so move past the emotional urges into sensible, well conceived decisions. After all, the differences b/w Obama and Clinton pale in comparison to those b/w Obama and McCain. If you can't see that, then you are ignorant – college educated or not.

]]> By: Mac http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/schneider-obamas-blue-collar-problem-persists/#comment-1200881 Mac Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:50:15 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7540#comment-1200881 I have a 4 year degree from accredited public university in geological engineering. Now, I swing a hammer, sweep floors, and break my back everyday on a construction site. Am I white collar or blue collar? I voted for Obama. I have a 4 year degree from accredited public university in geological engineering. Now, I swing a hammer, sweep floors, and break my back everyday on a construction site. Am I white collar or blue collar?

I voted for Obama.

]]> By: Former Hillary Supporter, Now for Obama. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/schneider-obamas-blue-collar-problem-persists/#comment-1200841 Former Hillary Supporter, Now for Obama. Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:48:35 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7540#comment-1200841 To Margeret: You obviously don't know your history if you don't remember a candidate losing some the later primaries. i know that Reagan was one that did. You guys that are whining about Obama getting the nomination are childish. He won fair and square and if he was unelectable, he would have lost this long ago. If she couldn't take advantage of her name recognition, a popular former president/husband campaigning for her, a huge lead/advantage at the beginning of the primaries, etc. then SHE obviously wasn't as electable as the man who beat her handely. He ran a better campaign, even turning the Rev. Wright issue into something to showcase his character, while Hillary, Bill, Geraldine Ferraro, The PA Governor, and other cronies acting like crabs in a basket trying to drag the race into the divisive pool of racism and sexism by highlighting and making divisive comments. Obama's campaign was run better across the board and anyone who attempts to say otherwise is just wrong. Period To Margeret: You obviously don't know your history if you don't remember a candidate losing some the later primaries. i know that Reagan was one that did. You guys that are whining about Obama getting the nomination are childish. He won fair and square and if he was unelectable, he would have lost this long ago. If she couldn't take advantage of her name recognition, a popular former president/husband campaigning for her, a huge lead/advantage at the beginning of the primaries, etc. then SHE obviously wasn't as electable as the man who beat her handely. He ran a better campaign, even turning the Rev. Wright issue into something to showcase his character, while Hillary, Bill, Geraldine Ferraro, The PA Governor, and other cronies acting like crabs in a basket trying to drag the race into the divisive pool of racism and sexism by highlighting and making divisive comments. Obama's campaign was run better across the board and anyone who attempts to say otherwise is just wrong. Period

]]> By: Kyle in San Diego http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/schneider-obamas-blue-collar-problem-persists/#comment-1200803 Kyle in San Diego Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:47:05 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7540#comment-1200803 There is a double-edged sword pertaining to the election this year. Because of the fact that it is SO historic, the democrats are bringing in record numbers of supporters; and everybody is really, truly being able to express their voice. That is a GREAT thing, whether we all agree on things or not. But the bad part of it is, that being since it is so historic, EVERYONE wants to get in there and give their 2 cents. I love CNN, don't get me wrong, but the media undoubtedly had a huge hand in this election. Not to say that any one person benefitted more than the other, but when you have non-stop news foaming at the mouth for something new to report on, the people get millions of messages all day. When people are constantly told that Hillary is the candidate for uneducated, white, blue-collar voters, well then those people start to believe it and that's who they vote for. If you're told that this is the candidate for you, then you hop online and see that "hey, yea.. I do identify with her views," then you feel your work is done. But you ignore the fact that if you were to hop online and look at the other candidate, you'd realize, "oh wait, I identify with his views too!" The bottom line is, people need to take the news stories for what they are, but base your decisions off the research YOU have done. And this is coming from someone who is obsessed with CNN so much, I should be on medication, lol. Democrats Unite '08!!! There is a double-edged sword pertaining to the election this year. Because of the fact that it is SO historic, the democrats are bringing in record numbers of supporters; and everybody is really, truly being able to express their voice. That is a GREAT thing, whether we all agree on things or not. But the bad part of it is, that being since it is so historic, EVERYONE wants to get in there and give their 2 cents. I love CNN, don't get me wrong, but the media undoubtedly had a huge hand in this election. Not to say that any one person benefitted more than the other, but when you have non-stop news foaming at the mouth for something new to report on, the people get millions of messages all day. When people are constantly told that Hillary is the candidate for uneducated, white, blue-collar voters, well then those people start to believe it and that's who they vote for. If you're told that this is the candidate for you, then you hop online and see that "hey, yea.. I do identify with her views," then you feel your work is done. But you ignore the fact that if you were to hop online and look at the other candidate, you'd realize, "oh wait, I identify with his views too!" The bottom line is, people need to take the news stories for what they are, but base your decisions off the research YOU have done. And this is coming from someone who is obsessed with CNN so much, I should be on medication, lol.

Democrats Unite '08!!!

]]> By: Stephen http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/schneider-obamas-blue-collar-problem-persists/#comment-1200796 Stephen Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:46:46 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7540#comment-1200796 "WE DONT VOTE FOR AN UNKNOWN,UN QUALIFIED,RACIST ,CON MAN." Ummm... George W. Bush anyone? "Good old fashioned blue collar workers who made America great know a phony when they see one." Yes, you voted one into office twice, and we are reaping the "benefits" of your "wisdom." "I have a problem with Obama because he's green!" What experience did Kennedy have before being elected? And since when does "experience" = "good" or "right?" George W. Bush surrounded himself with "experienced" people, and where has that gotten us? Think for yourselves people, don't base your choices on sound bites and propaganda. "The dogmas of the quiet past, are inadequate to the stormy present. The occasion is piled high with difficulty, and we must rise -- with the occasion. As our case is new, so we must think anew, and act anew. We must disenthrall ourselves, and then we shall save our country." -Abraham Lincoln "WE DONT VOTE FOR AN UNKNOWN,UN QUALIFIED,RACIST ,CON MAN."

Ummm... George W. Bush anyone?

"Good old fashioned blue collar workers who made America great know a phony when they see one."

Yes, you voted one into office twice, and we are reaping the "benefits" of your "wisdom."

"I have a problem with Obama because he's green!"

What experience did Kennedy have before being elected? And since when does "experience" = "good" or "right?" George W. Bush surrounded himself with "experienced" people, and where has that gotten us?

Think for yourselves people, don't base your choices on sound bites and propaganda.

"The dogmas of the quiet past, are inadequate to the stormy present. The occasion is piled high with difficulty, and we must rise - with the occasion. As our case is new, so we must think anew, and act anew. We must disenthrall ourselves, and then we shall save our country."
-Abraham Lincoln

]]> By: RB http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/schneider-obamas-blue-collar-problem-persists/#comment-1200759 RB Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:44:27 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7540#comment-1200759 There you have it. Poor (and "less educated") white folks have been abused by corrupt white folks for as long as black folks have been abused by corrupt white folks. When are they going to learn? Even if we had no blacks in the US, they would still be in the situation they're in now, if not worse. Corrupt people always have to have someone to hate. If there were no blacks, who do think they would turn their hate on??? Wise up people........... John Wayne said it best "Life is hard, but it's harder if you're stupid". There you have it. Poor (and "less educated") white folks have been abused by corrupt white folks for as long as black folks have been abused by corrupt white folks. When are they going to learn? Even if we had no blacks in the US, they would still be in the situation they're in now, if not worse. Corrupt people always have to have someone to hate. If there were no blacks, who do think they would turn their hate on??? Wise up people...........

John Wayne said it best "Life is hard, but it's harder if you're stupid".

]]> By: David Newport, OR http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/schneider-obamas-blue-collar-problem-persists/#comment-1200710 David Newport, OR Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:42:36 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7540#comment-1200710 This is a non-issue for those Democrats capable of looking at 2 candidates and asking which most closely represents their beliefs. For those incapable of this...they will vote based on their fears. This is a non-issue for those Democrats capable of looking at 2 candidates and asking which most closely represents their beliefs. For those incapable of this...they will vote based on their fears.

]]> By: Peter E http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/schneider-obamas-blue-collar-problem-persists/#comment-1200694 Peter E Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:41:59 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7540#comment-1200694 "Ooo, Hillary is more popular with some people. Quick, let's press the 'they're racist' panic button!'" "Ooo, Hillary is more popular with some people. Quick, let's press the 'they're racist' panic button!'"

]]> By: Scheider twists data and interpretation http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/schneider-obamas-blue-collar-problem-persists/#comment-1200693 Scheider twists data and interpretation Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:41:58 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7540#comment-1200693 Schneider's once again demonstrates such a twisted use of headlines and data interpretation, feeding erroneous information to the public. Look: Hillary, the Other Dem., appeals more to that demographic - but what emperical evidence do you have that Dems won't vote for Dems in the Fall???? Such a bogus and sensational use of his privileged platform... per the usual. CNN - give him the can. Schneider's once again demonstrates such a twisted use of headlines and data interpretation, feeding erroneous information to the public. Look: Hillary, the Other Dem., appeals more to that demographic – but what emperical evidence do you have that Dems won't vote for Dems in the Fall???? Such a bogus and sensational use of his privileged platform... per the usual. CNN – give him the can.

]]> By: John, London http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/schneider-obamas-blue-collar-problem-persists/#comment-1200689 John, London Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:41:51 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7540#comment-1200689 As long as Clinton stays in this race, the problem of winning over the blue collar voters shall persists for Obama. Problem is this group of voters still uses Bill Clintons presidential era as yardstick of their existence, thus hoping for the same from his wife. This trend is bound to change once She (Hillary) bows out of the race. As long as Clinton stays in this race, the problem of winning over the blue collar voters shall persists for Obama. Problem is this group of voters still uses Bill Clintons presidential era as yardstick of their existence, thus hoping for the same from his wife. This trend is bound to change once She (Hillary) bows out of the race.

]]> By: FORMER HILLARY SUPPORTER http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/schneider-obamas-blue-collar-problem-persists/#comment-1200669 FORMER HILLARY SUPPORTER Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:41:03 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7540#comment-1200669 NO WAY..... PLEASE IF HILLARY IS ON THE TICKET MOST OBAMA SUPPORTERS WILL BACK UP FROM VOTING FOR OBAMA ... NO WAY...... NO WAY...... FEMALE FORMER HILLARY SUPPORTER NO WAY..... PLEASE IF HILLARY IS ON THE TICKET MOST OBAMA SUPPORTERS WILL BACK UP FROM VOTING FOR OBAMA ...

NO WAY...... NO WAY......

FEMALE FORMER HILLARY SUPPORTER

]]> By: vINCe http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/schneider-obamas-blue-collar-problem-persists/#comment-1200661 vINCe Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:40:38 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7540#comment-1200661 THIS IS NOT A RACE PROBLEM...IT'S AN *IGNORANCE* PROBLEM!!! THIS IS NOT A RACE PROBLEM...IT'S AN *IGNORANCE* PROBLEM!!!

]]> By: Manny http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/schneider-obamas-blue-collar-problem-persists/#comment-1200609 Manny Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:38:21 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7540#comment-1200609 Weren't Obama's grandparents blue collar? Weren't Michelle's parents blue collar? I guess the Grandparents exhibited their stupidty by agreeing to raise their grandson so his PhD mother could pursue her own dreams after his father deserted them. Wasn't it the hard work of Michelle's father that got his children the opportunity to attend Princeton? Oh, no I'm wrong-her brother was an outstanding baskeball player and Michelle got in as a legacy. You know the same reason George W got into Yale. Weren't Obama's grandparents blue collar? Weren't Michelle's parents blue collar? I guess the Grandparents exhibited their stupidty by agreeing to raise their grandson so his PhD mother could pursue her own dreams after his father deserted them. Wasn't it the hard work of Michelle's father that got his children the opportunity to attend Princeton? Oh, no I'm wrong-her brother was an outstanding baskeball player and Michelle got in as a legacy. You know the same reason George W got into Yale.

]]> By: darren http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/schneider-obamas-blue-collar-problem-persists/#comment-1200585 darren Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:37:09 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7540#comment-1200585 If Obama plays the race card it is done. Do NOT say the country is racist. The other look is to say you are sexist, but people do not want to look at that. She has done very good in her campain. There are many people who will be voting for McCain come the fall. The party has to be reconciled or else George wins again: none of us want that. If Obama plays the race card it is done. Do NOT say the country is racist. The other look is to say you are sexist, but people do not want to look at that. She has done very good in her campain. There are many people who will be voting for McCain come the fall. The party has to be reconciled or else George wins again: none of us want that.

]]> By: Josephine http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/schneider-obamas-blue-collar-problem-persists/#comment-1200572 Josephine Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:36:27 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7540#comment-1200572 Now that Hillibilly is out of the picture He will win those voters. Who did more can do less. Now that Hillibilly is out of the picture He will win those voters. Who did more can do less.

]]> By: pakuna http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/schneider-obamas-blue-collar-problem-persists/#comment-1200571 pakuna Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:36:01 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7540#comment-1200571 Well to all you obama people this is a blue collar woman and am white and as you have labeled me.( I am gonna get a shirt that has the slogan) I am old white blue collar broad who will not vote for obama. If he was not black he would not even be in the running, that is what is so sad. Well to all you obama people this is a blue collar woman and am white and as you have labeled me.( I am gonna get a shirt that has the slogan) I am old white blue collar broad who will not vote for obama.
If he was not black he would not even be in the running, that is what is so sad.

]]> By: Betsy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/schneider-obamas-blue-collar-problem-persists/#comment-1200561 Betsy Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:35:38 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7540#comment-1200561 No. This is Senator Obama's big night. He should not spoil it by even suggesting Hillary on the ticket after the way she treated him during the campaign. Why would she want to be on a ticket with, in her words an inexperienced, unfit, unelectable(to white voters), elitist black man? Her crow eating cronies are now all over the airwaves eating crow and talking aboutshe will do what ever to help the party including v. p. PLEASE!!!!!!!!!! Her backers are on TV looking sooooo stupid now. Hell no Senator Obama. NO HILLARY ON THE TICKET!!!!!!! You will make up for it by gaining disgruntled refugees from the Bush republicans. You did not need her supporters to get the nomination. Most of them are a bunch of racists anyway who are not going to vote Obama even if she was on the ticket. Never carry a snake around in your back pocket. No. This is Senator Obama's big night. He should not spoil it by even
suggesting Hillary on the ticket after the way she treated him during the
campaign. Why would she want to be on a ticket with, in her words an
inexperienced, unfit, unelectable(to white voters), elitist black man?
Her crow eating cronies are now all over the airwaves eating crow and talking aboutshe will do what ever to help the party including v. p. PLEASE!!!!!!!!!! Her backers are on TV looking sooooo stupid now. Hell no Senator Obama. NO HILLARY ON THE TICKET!!!!!!! You will make up for it by gaining disgruntled refugees from the Bush republicans.
You did not need her supporters to get the nomination. Most of them
are a bunch of racists anyway who are not going to vote Obama even
if she was on the ticket. Never carry a snake around in your back
pocket.

]]> By: BONNA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/schneider-obamas-blue-collar-problem-persists/#comment-1200545 BONNA Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:34:51 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7540#comment-1200545 Hillary makes all women look bad. First she told a lie and blamed it on not getting enough sleep.then she try to maked everything about her, and that not the case. You win some you lose some. Just because you are a women doesn't mean you can brake the rules. And then holla no fair. It was fair and balance. Hillary makes all women look bad. First she told a lie and blamed it on not getting enough sleep.then she try to maked everything about her, and that not the case. You win some you lose some. Just because you are a women doesn't mean you can brake the rules. And then holla no fair. It was fair and balance.

]]> By: martin http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/schneider-obamas-blue-collar-problem-persists/#comment-1200538 martin Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:34:20 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7540#comment-1200538 apparently blue-collars enjoy moving towards poverty.they don't mind our troops being killed in iraq.they want things to remain the same.whatever! obama '08 apparently blue-collars enjoy moving towards poverty.they don't mind our troops being killed in iraq.they want things to remain the same.whatever! obama '08

]]> By: Kristen http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/schneider-obamas-blue-collar-problem-persists/#comment-1200533 Kristen Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:33:55 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7540#comment-1200533 White Blue Collar worker do not run this show. Obama won the nomination with out them, he will do just fine in November. Gosh, they don’t hold this party together. Our country and this party consist of other people besides white folks. White Blue Collar worker do not run this show. Obama won the nomination with out them, he will do just fine in November. Gosh, they don’t hold this party together. Our country and this party consist of other people besides white folks.

]]> By: susannah jones http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/schneider-obamas-blue-collar-problem-persists/#comment-1200529 susannah jones Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:33:48 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7540#comment-1200529 I like the look of John McCain..how about all you other dems out there that have always had a soft spot for this maverick.....ok, lets go.... see ya Obama I like the look of John McCain..how about all you other dems out there that have always had a soft spot for this maverick.....ok, lets go....
see ya Obama

]]> By: Mona http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/schneider-obamas-blue-collar-problem-persists/#comment-1200521 Mona Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:33:13 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7540#comment-1200521 Yms - if you think any historians (genuine historians - not talking heads cum authors during the 2010s) are actually going to write about the Reverend Wright 'scandal' you must be one of the wonderfully enlightened people here who think intelligence and education are completely unrelated. Yms – if you think any historians (genuine historians – not talking heads cum authors during the 2010s) are actually going to write about the Reverend Wright 'scandal' you must be one of the wonderfully enlightened people here who think intelligence and education are completely unrelated.

]]> By: Brian Knoxville, TN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/schneider-obamas-blue-collar-problem-persists/#comment-1200516 Brian Knoxville, TN Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:32:46 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7540#comment-1200516 Well, I’m sure Obama’s belief in his own intellectual superiority over so-called average Americans must be the cause of this persistent problem… McCAIN DEMOCRATS ’08 Well, I’m sure Obama’s belief in his own intellectual superiority over so-called average Americans must be the cause of this persistent problem…

McCAIN DEMOCRATS ’08

]]> By: K http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/schneider-obamas-blue-collar-problem-persists/#comment-1200483 K Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:30:34 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7540#comment-1200483 "" June 3rd, 2008 6:44 pm ET The only reason he has a problem with these white people is because the media keeps pounding that crap into peoples' heads. Most white people are racists anyway!" Uh actually, you're a huge loser and have no sense. He couldn't have got the nom without white people you stupid idiot. Beat it. "" June 3rd, 2008 6:44 pm ET

The only reason he has a problem with these white people is because the media keeps pounding that crap into peoples' heads.

Most white people are racists anyway!"

Uh actually, you're a huge loser and have no sense. He couldn't have got the nom without white people you stupid idiot. Beat it.

]]> By: Craig A Texas Democrat http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/schneider-obamas-blue-collar-problem-persists/#comment-1200466 Craig A Texas Democrat Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:29:34 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7540#comment-1200466 When they say blue collar they mean uneducated racists people. So what they think they got it bad now if they dont vote for the dems in the fall i dont want to be paying for welfare for these peoples mistakes. When they say blue collar they mean uneducated racists people. So what they think they got it bad now if they dont vote for the dems in the fall i dont want to be paying for welfare for these peoples mistakes.

]]> By: dfd http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/schneider-obamas-blue-collar-problem-persists/#comment-1200441 dfd Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:28:42 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7540#comment-1200441 if clinton becomes vp, republicans will totally looooooooooooooose if clinton becomes vp, republicans will totally looooooooooooooose

]]> By: Mike in Atlanta http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/schneider-obamas-blue-collar-problem-persists/#comment-1200412 Mike in Atlanta Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:27:07 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7540#comment-1200412 Nice comment, What happen in his home state was legal. He only use the laws to his advantage, His opponents were the ones with names that wasn't listed right on the pettions. You do have a problem with voting for any man, any color.....True ignorance is lies and hiding your close, racist mind behind it............OBAMA 08 Nice comment, What happen in his home state was legal. He only use the laws to his advantage, His opponents were the ones with names that wasn't listed right on the pettions. You do have a problem with voting for any man, any color.....True ignorance is lies and hiding your close, racist mind behind it............OBAMA 08

]]> By: mama coo http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/schneider-obamas-blue-collar-problem-persists/#comment-1200410 mama coo Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:26:58 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7540#comment-1200410 And you people call those who won't vote for Obama racist? So far the only racist people on this blog and others are Obama fans. It's been that way all along. Meanwhile they blame the Clinton's. Get real. Understand some people just don't like Obama. Has nothing to do with him being Black. I would love to vote for a Black man for president , just not this one. And you people call those who won't vote for Obama racist? So far the only racist people on this blog and others are Obama fans. It's been that way all along. Meanwhile they blame the Clinton's. Get real. Understand some people just don't like Obama. Has nothing to do with him being Black. I would love to vote for a Black man for president , just not this one.

]]> By: LA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/schneider-obamas-blue-collar-problem-persists/#comment-1200405 LA Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:26:45 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7540#comment-1200405 And the republican party only refers to WV in a reference to incest? Now just who really has the problem? The party whose response to legitmate questions regarding real issues is, "So?". And the republican party only refers to WV in a reference to incest? Now just who really has the problem? The party whose response to legitmate questions regarding real issues is, "So?".

]]> By: Tracey http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/schneider-obamas-blue-collar-problem-persists/#comment-1200340 Tracey Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:22:59 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7540#comment-1200340 The media can be quite persuasive and an African American, while I do fully recognize that racism continues to exist, I do not propose to the position that "most white people are racists". Statements such as those you made only tend to fuel the racial divides. Someone wise once said, "Words have power. Use them carefully." This suggestion I offer to you as the we may soon have our first African American democratic nominee who is supported by voters of all nationalities...including white people. The media can be quite persuasive and an African American, while I do fully recognize that racism continues to exist, I do not propose to the position that "most white people are racists".

Statements such as those you made only tend to fuel the racial divides.

Someone wise once said, "Words have power. Use them carefully."

This suggestion I offer to you as the we may soon have our first African American democratic nominee who is supported by voters of all nationalities...including white people.

]]> By: Keifer S. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/schneider-obamas-blue-collar-problem-persists/#comment-1200335 Keifer S. Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:22:46 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7540#comment-1200335 If by blue collar you mean racists, then yes, there is a problem there. If by blue collar, you mean those lacking a college diploma and earning under $40 K a year, then no he does not have a problem with this group. Obama does not owe Hillary a VP promise and she would be very fortunate to be selected as one of Obama's top cabinet positions. Obama is the presumptive nominee now and it's time to put aside our petty differences and win this election. If by blue collar you mean racists, then yes, there is a problem there. If by blue collar, you mean those lacking a college diploma and earning under $40 K a year, then no he does not have a problem with this group. Obama does not owe Hillary a VP promise and she would be very fortunate to be selected as one of Obama's top cabinet positions. Obama is the presumptive nominee now and it's time to put aside our petty differences and win this election.

]]> By: Brian Knoxville, TN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/schneider-obamas-blue-collar-problem-persists/#comment-1200310 Brian Knoxville, TN Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:21:35 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7540#comment-1200310 jUST ONE PERSISTENT PROBLEM OF MANY WITH OBAMA AND HIS CANDIDACY. More are sure to emerge in the weeks ahead. HILLARY CLINTON '08 jUST ONE PERSISTENT PROBLEM OF MANY WITH OBAMA AND HIS CANDIDACY. More are sure to emerge in the weeks ahead.

HILLARY CLINTON '08

]]> By: Generation X http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/schneider-obamas-blue-collar-problem-persists/#comment-1200295 Generation X Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:20:58 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7540#comment-1200295 Why are you people still debating? Obama has won the Democratic nominee. So, it doesn't matter what you think, he has won. Get over yourselves. Go Obama Why are you people still debating? Obama has won the Democratic nominee. So, it doesn't matter what you think, he has won. Get over yourselves. Go Obama

]]> By: Chris from NY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/schneider-obamas-blue-collar-problem-persists/#comment-1200280 Chris from NY Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:20:26 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7540#comment-1200280 Does CNN ever view any problem of Obama objectively? Report says that Obama is doing as well as Kerry and Al Gore among the working white or as they call them blue collar workers. For a black man to be this well among this group compared to his white predecesors is quite remarkable to me. Stop finding faults because every one has one. Does CNN ever view any problem of Obama objectively? Report says that Obama is doing as well as Kerry and Al Gore among the working white or as they call them blue collar workers. For a black man to be this well among this group compared to his white predecesors is quite remarkable to me. Stop finding faults because every one has one.

]]> By: Jeremy - 23 year old black male for Clinton http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/schneider-obamas-blue-collar-problem-persists/#comment-1200281 Jeremy - 23 year old black male for Clinton Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:20:26 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7540#comment-1200281 LOL. CNN is letting lose the Obamabots. LOL. CNN is letting lose the Obamabots.

]]> By: boered1 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/schneider-obamas-blue-collar-problem-persists/#comment-1200225 boered1 Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:17:26 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7540#comment-1200225 Amazing the party officials have pushed hillary down our throats from the beginning, they even went so far as to give her delegates in obviously flawed selections in Fl and MI and no matter what they have tried, from donating huge amounts to hillaries failed campaign, from undermining obamas candidacy from the beginning to giving her false votes to allowing her to spew the filth she and her husband have spewed towards Obama, no matter what WE the PEOPLE have overridden them and got a candidate that supports us not the lobbist or the party elites!! YES WE CAN take back our America from the career politicians and lobbyist moronic Clintonistas Amazing the party officials have pushed hillary down our throats from the beginning, they even went so far as to give her delegates in obviously flawed selections in Fl and MI and no matter what they have tried, from donating huge amounts to hillaries failed campaign, from undermining obamas candidacy from the beginning to giving her false votes to allowing her to spew the filth she and her husband have spewed towards Obama, no matter what WE the PEOPLE have overridden them and got a candidate that supports us not the lobbist or the party elites!!

YES WE CAN take back our America from the career politicians and lobbyist

moronic Clintonistas

]]> By: Why http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/schneider-obamas-blue-collar-problem-persists/#comment-1200213 Why Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:17:04 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7540#comment-1200213 So basically dumb people vote for HIllary. Makes sense to me. So basically dumb people vote for HIllary. Makes sense to me.

]]> By: clap clap clap http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/schneider-obamas-blue-collar-problem-persists/#comment-1200209 clap clap clap Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:17:01 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7540#comment-1200209 Well said YMS but EVA! Sheesh! Hillary is the first WOMAN to have ever gotten this far in a Presidential campaign. That, too, is historical! You cannot possibly be that blind. Well said YMS but EVA! Sheesh! Hillary is the first WOMAN to have ever gotten this far in a Presidential campaign. That, too, is historical!
You cannot possibly be that blind.

]]> By: Danny G. Boca Raton, FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/schneider-obamas-blue-collar-problem-persists/#comment-1200203 Danny G. Boca Raton, FL Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:16:27 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7540#comment-1200203 Eva, What is wrong with you? shame, she should feel shame for being the first woman (ever) to run such a successful campaign for president of the United States... Grow UP! I am willing to Vote for Sen. Obama because I am a democrat, but I deeply belive in Sen. Clinton's message. I don't need your ignorant comments about how she is to blame for this campaign and for Sen. Obama not clinching until the last day of the campaign. people like you make me sick. show some respect for these two courageous people. Eva, What is wrong with you? shame, she should feel shame for being the first woman (ever) to run such a successful campaign for president of the United States... Grow UP! I am willing to Vote for Sen. Obama because I am a democrat, but I deeply belive in Sen. Clinton's message. I don't need your ignorant comments about how she is to blame for this campaign and for Sen. Obama not clinching until the last day of the campaign. people like you make me sick. show some respect for these two courageous people.

]]> By: Frances http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/schneider-obamas-blue-collar-problem-persists/#comment-1200197 Frances Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:16:09 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7540#comment-1200197 Miss Margaret, how can a candidate be pushed down someone's throat when he has 17 million votes plus just like Hillary. In fact, Hillary's popular vote total is leaving out all the caucus states and an illegal election in Michican. This race is an unprecedent one so you can't compare it with who loses the last state. He has won 33 contests to her 18 or 19. Now who's winning now? Get over it. Miss Margaret, how can a candidate be pushed down someone's throat when he has 17 million votes plus just like Hillary. In fact, Hillary's popular vote total is leaving out all the caucus states and an illegal election in Michican. This race is an unprecedent one so you can't compare it with who loses the last state. He has won 33 contests to her 18 or 19. Now who's winning now? Get over it.

]]> By: Alison, FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/schneider-obamas-blue-collar-problem-persists/#comment-1200175 Alison, FL Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:15:08 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7540#comment-1200175 Oh please!!...These people normally vote Republican, if they want another 4 years of Bush's policy, feel free to vote for McCain and take a chance to see how much more poor you will be...after Obama is the nominee, they will see the clear contrast between Obama and McCain, policy-wise and get over their reservations! Repubs don't give too sh**s about these people...ie. Cheney and his inbred comments...since he isn't running for re-election he can say whatever he wants...but these poor people voted for him and BUSH....Wake up people!..they don't care about you! Oh please!!...These people normally vote Republican, if they want another 4 years of Bush's policy, feel free to vote for McCain and take a chance to see how much more poor you will be...after Obama is the nominee, they will see the clear contrast between Obama and McCain, policy-wise and get over their reservations! Repubs don't give too sh**s about these people...ie. Cheney and his inbred comments...since he isn't running for re-election he can say whatever he wants...but these poor people voted for him and BUSH....Wake up people!..they don't care about you!

]]> By: Garth http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/schneider-obamas-blue-collar-problem-persists/#comment-1200152 Garth Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:14:06 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7540#comment-1200152 I believe there is mistrust and misinformation (thanks to both the Repubs and Hillary) regarding Obama. And more is spread through these comments over and over again. I'm still waiting for some truth from Hillary or Repubs about Obama rather than pandering. I really think if people don't want to vote for Obama because he is black, they won't. And they will make up nice neutral comments as to why they don't want to, like he is inexperienced. I'm still waiting to see why Hillary is all that experienced in matters of Presidential concerns. Has McCain or Hillary ever needed to declare war? No. Has McCain or Hillary ever needed to negotiate with a foreign power? No. Has McCain or Hillary ever sent troops into harms way? No. Has McCain or Hillary ever negotiated with Congress? No. Neither has Obama nor has any incoming president. He is a good judge of character and he is a listener. I don't see Hillary or McCain as either from the company they've been keeping. I believe there is mistrust and misinformation (thanks to both the Repubs and Hillary) regarding Obama. And more is spread through these comments over and over again. I'm still waiting for some truth from Hillary or Repubs about Obama rather than pandering. I really think if people don't want to vote for Obama because he is black, they won't. And they will make up nice neutral comments as to why they don't want to, like he is inexperienced. I'm still waiting to see why Hillary is all that experienced in matters of Presidential concerns. Has McCain or Hillary ever needed to declare war? No. Has McCain or Hillary ever needed to negotiate with a foreign power? No. Has McCain or Hillary ever sent troops into harms way? No. Has McCain or Hillary ever negotiated with Congress? No. Neither has Obama nor has any incoming president.

He is a good judge of character and he is a listener. I don't see Hillary or McCain as either from the company they've been keeping.

]]> By: Catrina http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/03/schneider-obamas-blue-collar-problem-persists/#comment-1200141 Catrina Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:13:35 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7540#comment-1200141 Hillary Clinton has created this by falsely portraying Barack as an Elitist, when in actuality he was born into a more humble background than she or McCain. Now it's time for her to make this right. Hillary Clinton has created this by falsely portraying Barack as an Elitist, when in actuality he was born into a more humble background than she or McCain. Now it's time for her to make this right.

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