This guy is a coward and a dim witted fool.

Look people grow-up. We all get one vote. If you dont want to vote for him just dont vote for him. But in the mean time get over yourselves, and stop trying to change the minds of the other 18+ million that voted for him. We have a right to be represented too. Not that that has happen in the past 7 years.

Representative is doing what best represents his district. The man is smart and knows how a democracy works. Remember, Tocqueville's Tyranny of the Majority. Also. anybody who rips on Oklahoma being a racist state should look around. There are racists area everywhere in the United States.

Dan Boren, shame on you! I suppose if your constituents favored slavery you would have to vote for slavery! A representative owes constituents more than a rubber stamp of public opinion. He owes his best judgment, based on facts his voters might not have, in casting votes and making decisions. Do you lust to stay in office so much that you would sell your soul? I am sorry you beat Kaylen Free for Congress. You might not be so lucky next time.

Why are you people blaming the Clinton's? Don't you realize how wacko you sound? Tell me what Clinton has to do with Boren not support ing Obama? You Obama supporters are mean and hateful. The more you spew your hatred, you less a Clinton supporter is likely to vote for Obama.

Think about it.

This is why the Democratic Congress is held in such low esteem. This guy does not have the courage of his convictions. If his people are so conservative and opposed to Obama, he should become a Republican. Good riddance.

Good for him-fianlly someone representing the people who put him in office-This is a Democracy people-he can or can not endorse Obama if he wants!

And I love all the Obamabots who ALWAYS SCREAM RACE-when someone goes againt "THE SAINT OBAMA"

Smart man! I agree! I can't endorse Obama either. As a centrist and moderate Democrat, I find Obama to be so far into the radical Far Left lunatic fringe that he is about to topple right over the edge and out of reality.

I supported Hillary….she was more toward the center.

Now I support McCain…..a centrist and a moderate with, I might add, a LONG and distinguished track record.

As for party unity…..never. Obama is too far left, and most folks in both parties are like me…..moderates and centrists. We don't like the far extremes…..like Obama and George Bush.

Ted Strickland from Ohio has turned down the VP spot. Why is this on Fox but not CNN.

Looks like the moderate Democrat leaders don't like the Radical left wingers in the party for nominating the most liberal senator.
Hillary, or McCain '08.

The people on her are hopeless, prejudice, unhappy, childish and filled with jealousy………These are the ones that need to get a life…..I hope when it's all said and done.

EVERYONE GETS WHAT THEY DESERVE…..

SEE YOU IN NOVEMBER ………….. PRESIDENT OBAMA.

I voted for Obama in the primaries and I will again in November. Obama would respect the Senators decision as Obama himself listens to his constituents.

Good for you, you are not the only one. None of the smart white Dems won't endorse him or would like to serve as VP under unexperienced/non-accomplished man.

mr. boren you will not endorse obama, the name ( B O R E N ) will not be forgotten, if you stay in politics long enough you may need endorsement your self one day, what goes around come around.

Your vote is to fight poverty, bad governance that has let to poor economy, if you think by voting Republican you are hurting Obama family, you are dead wrong. You are only hurting yourselves and will have no one to blame. Guess what the media will make a lot of fun analyzing why you will be wallowing in the miasma of poverty in America and more of the young men will be drafted to go to war.

I don't get it. How can you vote a person that you cannot endorse. May be he should change the party. There is one democratic nominee and primary is over.

Why are my comments still in moderation over an hour after being submitted?

Hillary don’t have to worry about this debt, she has her riches, her husbands and those Democratic Senators strong supporters, her committed superdelegates and her 18 + million supporters to pay this tab (excluding the republicans who voted for her the last few times, but will vote for McCain in November, of course those are included in 18+ millions). I voted for Obama, but If Clinton would have won, I would have voted for her without the drama that has been displayed toward Obama by his fellow Senator Democrats.

If Hillary would have won the nominee, the entire Senator party would have united and rallied around her like she was a God. Do you honestly think Clinton would have had to watch and hear those pathetic excuses from her fellow comrades, that Obama had to hear? Hang in their Obama, God knows that prejudice comes in all shapes and sizes.

Obama you are to nice to those who think they are better then you.

If it's up to the majority of us…..God Bless You President Obama…….

WOW!
He won't endorse Obama because of his constituents, but he will vote for Obama at the convention, because of the serious issues that face the nation?

Sounds like he's trying to play both sides of the fence.

I hope this person is not really caring the future of the people who voted him to the office.

McCain never say anything about the policies of Bush who already ruined the country.

This guy is not a democrat. He ran like that to win in his state. He should shut up.

"But the Oklahoma Democrat said he would vote for Obama at the party's convention in August because of the serious issues the country faces."

So, the Congressman won't endorse him yet he is going to vote for him at the Convention. There it is straight from the article. How about that for taking a stand on an important issue . It is a good thing this guy's Dad was a big deal because he sure isn't. Be a man and take a stand. Instead, you have it both ways which is just typical for Washington. I thought this was for the people of Oklahoma. Sounds like more BS from DC. Stay home and skip the Convention if you feel so strongly. Remember your constituents !!

This is why nothing gets done in Washington. This guy is talking out of the both sides of his mouth.

For all those Clinton supporters: She announced on Saturday that she's throwing her full weight behind Obama. Will you not follow? If she, your preferred candidate, finally acknowledges that Obama is the nominee and that she's behind him, behind the Democratic party, will you not do the same?

And if not, why not? Are you saying that what Hillary acknowledged in her speech is not true? That she wasn't sincere? That she lied?

There's a saying in the military – Salute the rank, not the man. In this case, all the democratic nominees were fighting for the beliefs of the Democratic party. Each would have represented the ideals and beliefs of the Democratic party. Each would work with the former candidates to ensure that all ideas are taking into consideration.

Obama is doing this now. He's meeting and taking into consideration not only former nominee's ideas, but party leaders as well. To think that this process operates in a vacuum is quite misguided. This may have happened under the Bush regime, but neither Obama nor any other Democrat can afford to operate that way.

If any of you are truly going to vote McCain because Clinton lost, then does that mean you're for overturning Roe v. Wade? Does that mean you're for contributing to our present economic situation by paying trillions for a questionable war at the expense of our own domestic necessities?

Don't you realize that the difference between Clinton and Obama's plans are minimal and more alike than compared to the differences between Clinton and McCain?

It's funny, and by funny I mean sad, that how, after all our unity these past 7.5 years, the Clinton supporters are adopting a well known infamous mantra – 'If you're not with us, you're against us."

Here we are screaming Unity Unity Unity, and our leaders do not even have the courage to come together. Cowards!

These two democrats are not uniters! Their personal interests matter more to them than solidarity and party unity. They should be ashamed!

You could have kept this to yourself. If you are going to vote for him at the convention, that is the same as endorsing him, because your vote is an endorsement. It must be really scary and Republican where you are from in OK…

The man can endorse or not endorse whomever he wishes. When he goes into the booth and pulls the curtain he can vote for whomever he wishes. Why do you Obamies always have to drag out the race card? Maybe he just doesn't like your guy. There are many millions of voters who also just don't like your guy. Get over it.

Who cares! Let him disagree….it's a free country. We're not looking for a unanimously unified party. As long as the greater majority of democrats back him (which they have) then we'll have Obama as the next president. (And if we don't, we'll know who to blame)

Obama 08′

and who cares …. it's one of the reddest states in the country …

can't blame him .. he wants to be re-elected …

face it people, the democratic party is full of neo-cons who are in the big corporates' pocket.

why do you suppose the dems have kept mumb for the last seven and a half years?

in fact, this whole country is full of neo-con wanna-bes. why else would bush and his thugs be still in power?

Hannah – It is not about Republican versus Democrat. It is about having the experience to lead the country.

We have a choice between a leader and a plastic blob.

As a former Hillary supporter, I am hiring the right man for the job….McCain!

We do not need him. Leave the party and take Hillary with you.

So much for bringing the party together. Thanks Boren. When we get stuck with another four years of the failed views and policies of George Bush, we know who to thank. Did the people of your district know they were electing a republican?

Obama 08/12

Senator Boren why did'nt you endorse Hiliary when she needed your endorsement? I am a die hard Hiliary supporter who will not vote for Barack Hussein Obama and I do not understand why you will not endorse him but will vote for him, superdelegates like you are the cause for Obama to win the nominee, you all made the racist and sexist superdelegates endorsed him and you all just sit back and did nothing, the world knew Hiliary is the stronger candidate for the President of the U.S. do you all want a muslim to be President of the United States?( President Barack Hussein Obama) the world will laugh at us, and the muslim countries are already rejoicing especially Osama Bin Ladin.Obama supporters you will not get Hiliary 18 million votes we will tolerate McCain for 4 more yrs.

Smart Man

Shame on the Oklahoma Democrats.

Well . . . that will change life as we know it. If he is so conservative, maybe he can wait for another Bush to run for office, or better yet, maybe he will get ousted in the next general election and he can just go home and lament over the lapse of conservative values in America. Because, after all, those "conservative" values are largely responsible for the state of political and economic failure we are experiencing presently. What a moron!

This is a stupid country and Oklahoma and Florida aptly represent that fact.

Wow the Obamabots are out in force…they are so nasty, no wonder the 18 million disenfranchised voters from the Democrat Party are flocking to the other guy. There has been so much hatred,sexism and misogyny from this camp I don't want Obama in office for the level of discourse he brings to the table.

I told you so.

Michelle Obama thinks he is a 'Whitey' anyways.

isn't it interesting he can't endorse Obamabecuase of his district but will vote forObama at the convention? sounds like an endorsement to me and something seems fishy with his comments.

He'll see it differently when his constituents are being drafted for the war with Iran.

Wow, Democrats are some of the nastiest people in the world. So the man doesn't agree with Obama, that's his perogative. Instead, he's labeled a "racist", "Republican", and "moron". I'm convinced that Obama supporters couldn't have an intelligent conversation with a drink coaster. Obamabots are the living example of robots. You support a candidate, you don't know why, and you savagely attack those who would dare to question his record or policies.

by the way Mccain is going to be 72. I say this upmost respect, but he will not answer the phone at 3am, it will go to voice mail.

Wow the Obamabots are out in force…they are so nasty, no wonder the 18 million disenfranchised voters from the Democrat Party are flocking to the other guy. There has been so much hatred,sexism and misogyny from this camp I don't want Obama in office for the level of hatred discourse he brings to the table.

Either the folks in Oklahoma elected another idiot to Congress or the folks of Oklahoma are idiots! When Bush came in we paid $1.75 per gal, apparently OK gas is cheaper than in Washington state and they like this mult i- billion $ war to go on, and on, and on, and on….

This guy needs to get a reality check , YOUR A DEMOCRAT, if your that conservative, go back to the stone ages.

Please Republicans, stop posing as Democrats with your "Hillary or McCain nonsense" and get off the boards.

If your candidate is so wonderful, why do you need to masquerade as Democrats?

Maybe you think that's the only way McCain can win? Or maybe its just easier than trying to explain why:

1. McCain has flip-flopped on every position he ever held (google "the real McCain" or "McCain's YouTube Problem"–its great)

2) McCain had people on his campaign staff who supported Hezbollah (financially and in other ways), who lobbied for the military Junta in Myanmar, and who lobbied for the Saudis–yeah, his first interest is our security

3) If McCain is such a standup guy, he left his first wife (who was disabled) for a much richer, much younger woman (Cindy)

4) If McCain is such a great choice for women, why he called Cindy a name I can't even post here in public

Forget it. We're on to you and your candidate.

a neo-con democrat, go figure.

Don't confuse an extreme right-wing Bush with a centrist McCain or an extreme left-wing Obama with a centrist Clinton.

One extreme is as bad for America as the other – or Obama=Bush

McCain is now the only choice in 08!

The far-left wing Democrats blew it!

NO endorse but still VOTE him…DUH…

If this guy runs for office again this is one Oklahoma democrat that sure wont vote for him! from his picture he looks young enough to go to Iraq and to bad he's not there instead of my grandson.

Good…I won't endorse him either…wow someone who says no to kool-aid, shocking!

I see the Republican Operation Chaos team is off for today. Where are you Jan Fl, Brian TN, Jim Pa, Staunch Clinton Supporter, Charlotte and Belle; are you off the clock. Don't get paid overtime. LMAO

NOT THIS TIME!!!

And Hillary is conservative????? This guy is just looking to keep the klan he calls constituents happy… why else would he grandstand about not supporting Obama and in the same soundbite say he will vote for him….

He's right, Obama DOES NOT work in a bipartisin fashion as he lies all the time and says he does. Show me three examples of Obama coming across party lines to get anything done. Most liberal senator in the senate. Lots of luck Dukakis, I mean Obama.

We will not let the Democratic Party get away with picking it's own candedate and break all the Democratic bylaws. We will take back the Democratic Party. After we do we will make sure the first three to go are Howard Dean,Pelosi and Reid. Several will follow.

Democratic PumaPac.org

Just like half the Democretos. Not everyone likes NObama!

Don't confuse an extreme right-wing Bush with a centrist McCain or an extreme left-wing Obama with a centrist Clinton.

One extreme is as bad for America as the other – or Obama=Bush

McCain is now the only choice in 08! th far-left democrats blew it!

THE STREET GOES BOTH WAYS… HILLARY SUPPORTERS THAT ARE GOING TO POUT AND TRY TO PUT A REPUBLICAN IN OFFICE WITH VIEWS AND BELIEFS THAT ARE THE POLAR OPPOSITE OF THEIRS THINKING THAT IN 2012 THEY CAN VOTE HILLARY IN SHOULD KNOW THAT THE 18,000,000 THAT VOTED FOR BARACK COULD JUST TURN AROUND AND DO THE SAME THING.

Grow up.

If you aren't going to vote democrat because your candidate lost. whatever. Quit blaming everyone else. If you are going to vote republican then enjoy it as YOUR kids GET KILLED in IRAQ, IRAN or the next great war.

Well who the hell voted him into office, with a stance like this. He contradicts himself. What kind of democrat is he anyway. Does not make any sense at all. Why even come out with this kind of statement. If your not going to endorse him, then keep it to yourself, who cares.

As Edmund Burke said, "a representative owes the people not only his industry, but his judgement. And he betrays them if he sacrifices it to their opinion." He should endorse now.

Freedom of dissent has been one of the greatest pillars of our democracy. yes, democracy, where the will of the people isn't strong armed, where the will of the people isn't superseded by a ruling body, where the will of the people isn't railroaded by a corrupt media.

country before party….

what a disgrace you are. this behavior insures the Bush policy re-election. Maybe it is time that we have some liberal thinking. the nation is tired of conservative liars, thieves and pimps

Let them go to hell – these are the types of the so-called "superdelegates" who prefer the long fight between Hillary and Obama to last forever while Mccain is strengthening himself to win in Novemeber.

If they didn't endorse Obama, why didn't they endorse Hillary?
Enemies of progress.

"Barack Obama has a 48% to 41% lead in the latest Gallup Poll Daily tracking presidential election trial heat, based on June 7-9 polling."

Already a 7 point lead, and there hasn't even been a presidential debate yet. And Obama needs you why?????

We don't care, let him vote for McCain. See if the Democrats of Oklahoma EVER vote for him again. I won't. We are PROUD Obama supporters.

What a clown!

We'll see how tough he is when Obama is President. Watch this clown start back-tracking on his words the minute Obama gets elected and he realized that he screwed himself.

Hannah: your fear tactics just will not work. Save your energy dear.
McCain Democrat 08′.

It's ok. This is America!!! Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. And Congressman should represent their constiuents!! It's ok!!

But I endorse Obama!!!

Obama '08!

This guy is an idiot. All he needed to do was say nothing. If Obama loses, he certainly is not going to make friends with this kind of comment, and if Obama wins, and basically runs the Democratic party for the next 4-8 years, then this guy might as well go republican. This is the time when loyalties are measured. Obama may lose, but there are a lot of fence-sitters who are going to be S.O.L. if he doesn't.

Jeremiah Wright, Bill Ayers, Tony Resko, Michael Pfleger….Obama unelectable.

Gosh darnit! (or as they say in Oklahoma "Dangit") leave Boren alone! I mean what do expect from a guy that looks like he sweats every time he has to answer a question. And how do get to look so pasty? I'm not saying he looks like a weasel because the pasty look does kind of work for some people.

Ron Paul is a Republican Rep. that refuses to endorse John McCain.

What does any of this prove?

This guy is going to rip off a mask and behold – karl rove.

Hahaha….really interesting to he him out. He has contridicted himself and I personally believe that he wont get too far with his comments! We should place this on "Just for laughs" series….

He is so boring, do we need his vote? I don't think so. He looks like he is afraid of his shadow. His father did endorse Obama because he is more mature.

Well as a dem I think it is just great Van Boren isn't supporting Obama because is isn't the only one as a dem not supporting Obama. A lot of us dems are going to support McCain because he has the experience this country needs.Obama has no experience and this country cannot afford that so in 2012 hopefully there will be a dem we can support. I would have supported Hillary Clinton because of her experience if she would have won so its McCain for a lot of dems this election… As a dem I feel McCain can handle the issues that face us to turn things around. Hopefully I will be backing a dem next time….

The republicans are home free. They have won. The Democrats are shooting themselves in the foot. What fools!!!

To Fishers, Indiana
The only place Hillary '12 '16 will be is in jail after she is indicted for Whitewater

CNN: Let's keep the news flowing.

jimmy velman.

LATINOS ARE UNITED FROM CALIFORNIA THRU TEXAS AND FLORIDA.. ADD THOSE TO PUERTO RICO'S POPULATION IN NEW TORK., THE JEWISH VOTE
WILL VOTE MCCAIN.

Sorry not true!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Talk about a career limiting move!

I know someone who is not getting a ride on Air Force One!

Looks like Boren is a spineless weasel. Those kind of democrats we don't need. We need democrats that will take on Bush-McCainism head on and fight.

Wow, what a politician, "…But the Oklahoma Democrat said he would vote for Obama…" This guy is a slick one.
Go Obama!

Yes,it is.

You Obama people are so hypocritical. Obama and McCain vote the same in Senate 85 percent of the time. How then, is one change and the other not? You can't explain that can you?

Vote Bob Barr in 2008!, not more of the same with the establishment.

It makes sense…these guys have to get re-elected. Obama doesn't need them as much as the Dems need the House seats.

I a lot of blue dogs won't be throwing their weight behind Obama. The DNC is fully aware and ok with this.

There is a clear collision between political interest and party mission–this is very funny to hear.

It is sad that these type of people are still ELECTED officials. IS SERIOUSLY SAD!!!

Well all we really need is his vote anyway..his support or endorsement isn't necessary…he isn't an IMPORTANT SENATOR in the Congress…Like Biden, Kennedy, or Dashchle….so who cares who he endorses?

"We're facing a terrible economic downturn. We have high gasoline prices. We have problems in our foreign policy" so therefore he will vote to continue the horrendous policies of the incompetent Bush administration that got us into these messes. Brilliant!

Hopefully, Rep. Boren will switch to the Republican Party which puts up with people with a similar lack of logic. Let him join the 28%ers. Let him vote for McCain who voted with the useless Bush 95% of the time.

What a turn-coat. Exactly how is he helping the nation by NOT endorsing Obama?! Does he think McCain will be any better?!

Smart man……Yes just like Obama kool aid drinker, CNN and MSNBC. anyone that does not follow Obama is a racist…right.

The man is a good man. I am a black man and can't support Obama. The kennedys are bad for this country and they are the ones pushing for Obama. All the money he has being raising is from them. They are now searching for the VP. Obama is a pupert,,,,, so sad others can't see thru it.

All you haters for Obama, listen up:

Thank CNN for NOT moderating out all your hateful, hurtful, vulgar, gutter, insensitive insulting comments, while moderating out all my calls for unity ever since February. That would have prevented a lot of this disunity. It is also part of the media bias for Obama of which we now speak.

I warned, then, that the democratic party was dangerously splitting into two factions- a left wing radical faction that appealed to the newly registered youth and a moderate, centrist, populist traditional faction that appealed to lifelong democrats.

I cautioned that your contempt and hatred would have the very opposite effect- that it would only unify us HRC supporters behind our candidate. It did and you saw what happened then. We rallied late, because we initially loved and supported BOTH our candidates and did not expect such divisive vitriol from fellow democrats, but rally we did. Hate is like that.

You jeered, attacked, mocked and sneered, remember? The Old Geezer insults…you had your chance…you ruined our world…we don’t need you…EVEN, ‘Obama isn’t a man, he’s a movement’ (just as scary today as it was then). You were all following the script- just like Hitler Youth. No logic or reason…just irrational blind emotion. No informed dialogue…just propaganda and slogans.

But know this: I have never denigrated ANYone- of any color or faith or ethnicity- in any walk of life- and I am 53 years old. I don’t NOW plan to begin, by voting for any candidate that has inspired so much hatred in his followers.

How is this change we can believe in? How is this hope and unity?

You told us to leave the party… that you were in charge. So we did. We will speak with our vote in Nov.

That knife cuts both ways

Good, too bad you will not be re-elected
HA

And so the defections away from Obama by the democratic party and independents begins …..

This guy and his state are backward.

Thanks to Hillary and Bill Clinton-They have succeeded in completely dividing the democratic party to say the least.

You Democrat Dingalings and your silly McBush crap. By the time Obama and the pandering socialists in congress get through with the federal government you'll remember the Bush years with fondness. Bush had no more to do with todays housing crisis then Clinton did with the Silicon Valley boom of the nineties. Nothing will be better under Obama. Nothing will change. There will be no great change. Duh. Ding Dong. Grow up people.

McCain does need Clinton or her supporters

Thank you so much Representative Dan Boren-finally someone with courage speaks out –thank you again-you have many admirers at PUMA-people united means action-http://blog.pumapac.org/ mpk

This representative is a bozo. Politicians don't get elected to simply mimic the views of the electorate. They get elected to use their intellect to understand and articulate their view of current issues to their electorate. Was it a catharsis to Dan Boren that the Democratic party does not hold "conservative" views on many social and political issues? Is "liberal" a taboo phrase in this clown's dictionary?

Show some real leadership Boren…resign from the Democratic Party and run as a Republican.

this guy is a republican

why won't hillary supporters just leave our party? we don't need or want them because their hateful, sore losers whose true motivation comes from racism. obama is the leader of the dem party, and hillary will never be, so live with it or start the blu collar party and take a hike..

Thank you someone with some guts to really stand up and say the right thing.
Congrats to Rep Boren for standing your grounds and speaking up!!

Look up the 2008 Electopedia, people……tells all about Clinton, Obama, and McCain. It's not biased either, but I think after you read about McCain, you won't be so hell bent on voting for him…

oh, and the Hussein-Obama thing…….NEWSFLASH! Obama's father's last name was Hussein, but he only met his father once….WHEN HE WAS 10!!!! be educated, you people……don't drive our country further into a hole because you go for hype, rumor, and no substance….

I love the reaction of some of the people on this post. Many of you are personally demonizing this man for his opinion. That is shameful. Some of you doing it will be voting for Senator Obama this fall. Isn't part of his message to change the bitter and overly-personal tone of Washington politics?

Practice what you preach. Disagree, but don't demonize.

oBAMA BELONGED TO THA RACIST CHURCH FOR 20 YEARS.

MAYOR VILLARAIGOSA is a crook. He is destroying LA.

Finally, people standing up against the Obama's Media Machine. More hateful and divisive comments I see from Obama's supporters. It's not that we are all racist for voting for Hillary; rather, the Obama supporters are ignorant and sexist.

To the bloger who wrote the following – Over turn roe v wade June 10th, 2008 5:24 pm ET
Put God first. Save the children. No RIGHT to KILL. Vote McCain and save lives, he will make it happen. No BOMA/Clinton in this life time.
McCain08

I do not understand how God and Republican go together, Save the children, NO Right to Kill, you must mean abortion. Just because Im a democrate does not mean I support abortion, its a horrible thing, and I wish everyone would teach their sons and daughters that its a horrible thing that kills children. But that is our jobs as parents, not our goverments right to mandate. I thought Republicans were about less government.
Your statement No Right to Kill, I guess WAR is exempt from that lesson of the bible. Stop all abortions, but once they are 18 teach them it ok to kill in the name of protecing their god. Thats crazy!!
Republican = Money
Money is the root of all evil!!!

He's an idiot. Why would he put the Dem's business on the streets like that. He should be pushed to resign for being traitor. What a way to say, no mommy I won't vote for the black man. Get over your conservative crap, we just need our economy to get better, the war to stop, and everyone to stop acting like McCain is a democrat. If you're not a voting for Obama and your a dem, then get out of the party on don't come back. We don't need you. Everyone is forgetting Obama had 18 million votes as well. The difference is slim. Get over it, the dems need the White House back so let's take it and fire this idiot!

I guess Obama won't take Oklahoma then.

Polly said "As an african american and a Hillary supporter, I said thank you and I agree with you one hundred percent."

I don't get this. We really are trying to get past the what race someone is thing. Why is it important that you are African- American? Both Sen.Obama and Sen. Clinton enjoy support from people of many races. To make a big deal about your race is in itself racist.

I think it is racism and that's a shame. America still has problems and racism has been the root and still is. Racism is a spiritual cancer and it is deep within. Sometimes we don't recognize it, but when we do we should be willing to do something about it. And we say we are CHRISTIANS and even go to church EVERY Sunday. What would Jesus say?

This is the most craziest thing I have ever heard. Racisim definitly comes out when the truth does. The democrates that voted for Hil and then decided, once she lost, they are not democrates anymore, are pure hypocrites. I know that for the last 8 years, we have had more crime and more young ethnic children not getting an education becuause the republicans are too busy feeding their pig. The repubs and anyone else that is being paid by taxpayers are not using their own cars and putting gas in their cars we, the taxpayers, are. If you, Mr. was a democrate, but since there is a black man running, republican want to see this economy as is and the children getting killed in Iraq behind an ego from the Bush's wanting the oil to feed them and their friends pig, then you go ahead. But let me tell all of you haters this, when God is for you He is more than the world against you. Be encouraged OBAMA, stand still and see the salvation of the Lord. CNN, I hope you print this because compared to what you are printing, this is pg-13

Does Oklahoma even have delegats??

Put McCain in office so that he can try the "scare" tactics as Bush have for the past 7 years. "I'm gonna protect our country" say McCain. Save that sad story for someone else. For those Bush/McCain supporters. Americans are HURTING. Bush oil boys are making all the money on the backs many American people. Hey Bush, Exxon Mobile, BP, Chevron, why don't you take the sand paper off the log before you shove it in the American People.

P.S. Where's Bin Laden? Chilling with Bush Sr. probably

What's amusing about this is that this superdelegate is using his endorsement to grandstand in front of his conservative constituents, which I can completely respect, but he should at least be honest about Obama's record. He was ranked the most liberal senator in the senate but the evaluation of his "liberalness" was not subjective. The bills the Journal selected to determine whether a Senator voted "Liberally" were a joke. For example, one of the bills was for ethics reform. If a Senator voted for it, they were deemed liberal and if they voted against it, they were deemed conservative. But to be honest, I don't think ethics reform is a "Liberal" issue. It should be an indication of the ethics of the Senator, not how far left or right they are.

Anyways, let's look at the facts folks and not get distracted by ratings and by endorsements… Let's look at their voting records, the strength of the candidate's character and the direction they want to take this country.

I believe in Barack Obama because he has given up 10 years of his life to build people up from slums of Chicago (rather than taking a high paying job on wall street), is keenly intelligent, he doesn't make decisions involving our national safety and the lives of our troops hastily, and the guy is just downright honest with us. People are suspicious of him because they have never known an honest politician.

Going forward, the media will spin stories to sell headlines… the Republicans will push lies and exaggerations to scare people into voting for them… Barack Obama will win this election through the efforts of millions of Americans (not lobbyists for corporations) and by leading through example not just words.

Obama '08

I thank God that we have a Presidential candidate with the integrity and intelligence Barack brings. I don't care about race, religion or gender, America needs a healer now more than ever, someone to bring us back together and give us hope in better days (rather than settling for shady politicians who line their pockets at our expense).

Obama '08

Before you give an opinion, read John McCain's biography. He's a National Hero and all of us should respect and admire him,. and he had work hardly for this country. He's the right men for the white house.

To all you morons that want McCain,

This will be a McCain Ad if elected President:

Children of America
Would you like to see the world
All expenses paid
4 year commitment
Vacation in sunny and friendly IRAN

awaiting moderation….what the heck does that mean?

When Rep Dan Boren of Oklahoma, himself a democrat calls Sen Obama the "most liberal senator" – what does he mean? I thought Democatic party is mainly known as a liberal party?

Does Mr. Boren want Obama to be conservative? I think Mr. Boren has other reasons he doesnt want to disclose, like racism and other biases. Many voters found Obama to be almost appealing to all people even across party lines, and that is why Obama is the Democratic presidential nominee.

Mr Boren's excuse not to endorse Obama automatically may make some of his like minded constituents vote for McCain.

He ain't dumb

Sounds like someone needs some attention

He will not endorse Obama, he criticizes Obama for being the "most liberal" Senator but he states that he will vote for him in November? And you call that guts?…LOL. He's trying to have it both ways:

1, Cover his tail so he can get re-elected
2. Somewhat please the party he belongs to.

Guts? Integrity? Seems more like cowardness to me.

I can only HOPE that this man will CHANGE in his life time and sees that he is wrong and selfish.

Something people from Oklahoma can understand
- You're not O.K

This fool (and his brain-dead counterpart from Florida) has just reduced his stature in the party and the House so that his constituents will have virtually no representation following Obama's election. He's a very stupid man and a very stupid politician and his constituents need to replace him if they care about having their interests well represented in the House.

I would never vote for Obama and I am a Black woman. Liberals may try their scared tactics on me but in this party where everyone else has rights except any woman running for the presidency, Mc Cain looks pretty good to me.

I've been cursed out a lot by the Obamabots. Now that they really need me in November, I get my revenge on them. I have been a lifelong Democrat and I will soon be changing my party affiliation to Independent.

For some u just can't change or convince no matter what it's in there blood. We don't need everyone we just need the majority. He is not going to be able to please everyone in the whole world and no one ever will.

Barack Hussien Obama is a crazy man. Even the members of his own party cannot endorse him. Please vote McCain.

Ok, CNN at this point who cares!! Obama seems to be the only candidate that's making headlines. Do CNN stay abreast on the McCain's bid for presidency…..Oh, I forgot Obama is the only real candidate running.

Obama is NOT the first choice of the majority of Democrats. He is way too liberal, not in line with mainstream values, and doesn't have enough experience. But the left-wing party activists forced him on the rest of us. They did everything possible to sabotage Hillary's campaign by mocking her and insisting that she could not win – when she still had a chance to win. This suppressed voter turnout and, even then, people showed they preferred Hillary. The people who voted for Obama BEFORE the Wright mess did not have a chance to express their true opinions because the truth was not made known to them. Dems for McCain 2008!

Yea!!!! A democrate with a brain!!!! Obama is the way to ruin and the republicans have done a really good job with making sure the DNC puts up a candidate that cannot possibly beat McCain. The Democrats deserve everything they get!!!!!

Fishers: So much for your down-right racism!

You Hillary fanatics are killing me. Get over it you childish closet republicans. We don't care that Barack's middle name is Hussein. That's just another way for you racists to hide the real reason you won't vote for him and don't want people to vote for him. But hey it's cool we know that most of you are uneducated anyway so we understand. Especially when you are stupid enough to vote for McSame because you hate a man for…well one of the more obvious reasons. By the way you numb-skulls that keep bringing up the middle name Hussein, remember we don't name ourselves when we are born. Oh I'm sure you knew that, you just maybe a little to stupid to comperhend that. Hey I have another thing to say to all you closet repubs/Hillary supporters who are behaving so imaturely. Go vote for McSame, I'll drive you to the polls if you need a ride. If it weren't for his voters I'm not covinced that she would have had those numbers anyway so suit yourself slugger. We'll see what's up come election day 11/08. Be there or be square.

millions of democrats agree

To Enlightened Voter…
What the heck does this have to do with Bill and Hillary….
give it up…and you call yourself "enlightened"…..NOT!

political suicide…im not supporting him but im gonna vote for him? what the heck does that mean…it means well it was nice knowing all of yall in the congress…i wont be seeing you after november

Good job, Obama. But you may want to pull the reins on your "voters." They're still doing what they've done to Clinton supporters…and it's not uniting.

And you still have work with the Clinton voters….

And enough with the McSame crap. That's the dumbest comeback and is the most undeducated strings of words that ever have come out of anyone's mouth.

There are 18 million people who feel the same way you do about this country. Sickening uncertainty. We just can't get on board with the hope stuff right now. We need a little bit more than that and we're still waiting for it. We'd rather voter for a moderate Republican than a way left 4-year Senator who has a slim resume working for our country.

Just when we need real unity, this guy has to make headlines; thank you Hillary!

WE UNDERSTAND…. YOUR WIFE WON'T LET YOU… THAT'S FINE….

BIG QUESTION ALOT OF PEOPLE ON HERE CONSIDER THEMSELVES EX-DEMOCRATS….. WHEN DID YOU BECOME DEMOCRATS… WHAT CANDIDATE MADE YOU A DEMOCRAT… AND WHY ARE YOU AN EX-DEMOCRAT…. NO NO A REAL ANSWER

This has been boring ever since Hillary left. Bunch of men with no guts not wanting to hurt each others feelings.

This one goes out to all the Pro Life people, cheering for Mccain. Your not really pro-life if you are pro-war. Bombs abort more than just babies.

Tulsa!

Finally I found few, a very few, of the 45 comments above that shows some of you can read.

Although, I've never voted for Boron and, as a booster for OSU, I definitely didn't support him as President of OU, I do understand what he said.

All you commenters that put down the state of Oklahoma should be amazed that finally; here is someone that listens to his constitutes instead of the other Rep.s in most of the other 49 states that don't.

I could say a lot more about the talking points of both and all of the other wannabes but I just took offense and/or umbrage to all those that bad mouthed and insulted the Great State of Oklahoma and …….. Never mind ……..

Rep. Dan Boren , A Democrat With Guts !!!!

God Bless You Sir !!!

Hillary Or John McCain

"This guy is smart.

Barack Hussein Obama will never be elected President of the USA.

We dems have shot ourselves in the foot for not making Clinton.

Hillary Clinton '12 & '16″

This comment shows the ignorance of the Fishers from Indiana and that the majority of the country does not agree with them. Use that 4 thousand dollars Obama will get for education and go to college Fishers.

YES WE CAN and YES WE WILL

Can someone please make sense of this for me?

Boren also said Obama's record "does not reflect working in a bipartisan fashion." But the Oklahoma Democrat said he would vote for Obama at the party's convention in August because of the serious issues the country faces.

"I think this is an important time for our country," he said. "We're facing a terrible economic downturn. We have high gasoline prices. We have problems in our foreign policy. That's why I think it's important."

This guy say the country needs Obama, but he will not endores him because getting re-elected is more important than, uniting the pary. WoW.

IAM A BRAZILIAN,I WILL VOTE FOR OBAMA HERE IN SAO PAULO ,THE WORLD HAS KNOWN THAT UNITED STATE OF AMERICA IS NUMBER ONE IN THE WORLD IN THE DEMOCRACY.WHO CARES WHETHER YOU VOTE OR ENDORSE OBAMA OR NOT TO HELL WITH YOU MAN.

He represents 25% of Democrats and 60% of Independents that's alot of millions of people. But like Brazile says Obama doesn't really need those millions of religous gun clinging immigrant hating yahoos.

Enjoy getting black-listed by the party LOL

To tell you the truth, I don't care who some of these Republicans in Democratic seats vote for. If they can pay these ridiculous prices for gas, don't care about the number of families facing foreclosure, the increasing price of food, the 4,000 brave soldiers who have died based on a war undertaken with "faulty information", to mention just a few things, then go right ahead and support the other agenda. There are plenty of people who will not support an African-American candidate even if he offers the best hope for us. I would like to think we have evolved past that stage, but I guess not.

Thank you, sir, for respecting your constituents. It's a novel approach these days.

Good job being two-faced.
Way to stand up for what you believe in.
Nice!
Credible.
DrFill

Once again the stupidity of America rises, when folks boasts about voting for McCain and Lieberman leading the way. LOL. Wake up folks, don't let pride and emotional defeat get in the way of you making the right decision.

Obama and Hillary's policies are virtually identically. Then you have McCain, who is so far off from the DEMS values and policies.

someone with guts. I gues he does not believe obama changing chant I don't either,

Face facts, some people just feel Obama is too liberal for them, which is fine. That's just reality, you can't force people to go along with your movement. The best thing we as supporters could do is try to get others that may consider coming over to our side to join the movement. Obviously he's made up his mind, besides, who needs him. He's like so far 1 out 2 people we have heard that hasn't endorsed or remained uncommitted. The point is, to have a majority that will endorse. Leave him be.

I love you man! The media has annointed Obama our next president. No so fast!

nicely put, hannah (6:32pm)

tell me what does obama want for the economy?
can you tell me his goal
well i can change
'because he has no policy
no plan for us but i will tax you more people

Atleast he is honest about is true racist feelings He is entitled to share them and they should be respected. Who said only Republicans are racist… A bogot come in all colors and parties

Go Boren

so, there are a few practical Democrats who are not swayed by the dream-plan shown by Obama. Good for America.

Who is this loser anyway? Is it really significant to still endorse anyone at this point, I mean Obama has already got the nomination. I swear everybody wants their 5 minutes of fame.

This just makes me want to donate money to him.

I totally support his refusal to endorse an empty suit!!!!

DOWN WITH OBAMA!!!!!

DEMOCRATS FOR MCCAIN!!!!!

No problem. No go away.

It is sad to say that our country as not come a long way like the media portrays it. Only half the country has come a long way (they tend to be democrats and independents), the other half is still racists and biggots. And my wife doesn't want to vote for Obama because he beat Hillary eventhough she agrees with his policies. My wife though is not racist, she is just bitter that the woman lost to the man. America, I have to tell you that Hell knows no fury like a woman's scorn. But she will not vote for Mc Cain because face it. That would make all women in america take a 20 year step back in womens' rights

I respect this guy! He didn't buy into the bullying by the Old Guard!

Finally, an intelligent Democrat we can be proud of!

Who cares? It's interesting how all the young Dems who thought they were the next hot thing are so bitter over Barack's ascension. It's almost laughable. No one takes this guy seriously anyway. You'd rather give the election away to someone you don't even support? My country 'tis of thee…Just when I thought we'd evolved.

Vote this fool out of office Democrats.

This guy is a disgrace to democratic ideals.

Obama 08/ anyone 08

We can tell you guys are jelous and bored no one on your side.

Jellyfish. Spineless. Political wimp

Obama supporters, I wouldn't spend time commenting on him. That's the choice he's made and also, it states he was Republican, so of course he still will have most of there views. What I don't understand is why he didn't remain one and came over to the Democratic side?

If this country is crazy enough to vote John Mccain as President, It would be a shame. You might as well get the hand basket ready, because this world is going to hell in it. Voting for him would be like voting for Bush all over again. Bush does nor represent us all, and we need someone who can speak for us all. This world is in a turmoil right now, and we can't continue to live like this. We will never have this opportunity again to vote for change. It doesnt matter if Obama is black or white, I would still vote for him. It is time that we all came together as one..

In my book if your a Democrat or a Republican you vote with the party you are registered with, no if ands or butts about it. I say that because you are not sure that you want to be a Democrat or a Republican you can register as a independent and vote for the person not the party. The thing that bothers me the most about this is that politicians like Boren or the average person who tells me that they're going to vote for McCain but then say that you are still a democrat. In my eyes you are a fraud. You have switched parties, which is fine by me but you can't have it both ways.

Well DNC,Reid and Polosi what have you done. Put a republican in office for sure. He is not he only one feeling that way. Polosi You should have listen to your district as we did not want him either. Now we dont want you.
McCain 08

Cindy for senator 08

So Rep. Dum Borin' is actually not a Democrat. Big effin' deal. Where has this guy been the last 7 years. Conservatives got the country into this mess.

Anybody voting Republican in November is a straight up fool.

That's okl. Not all Dem will vote for Obama. Some people do not like his views. He will lose some Dem gain some Rep and Ind like me. I like Obama stands on Gas prices, taxes cuts, pro choice, agains the war in Irag and etc. He has mine vote.

whatever

I think I smell a cabinet position…!!!

(somewhere behind the paprika)

Hannah, many would say that any intelligent Democrat would vote for the best qaulified person for the job. Hence, thats not Obama, so why should I vote for someone not fit for the job? Please explain how you plan to make up millions of peoples minds for themselves. Thats right, you can't. No one can do and so do not try to make my decision and just let it go. People have made their decisions and you can not get everyone to vote for Obama. It will not happen and you have to respect it just as I have to respect your decision, as poor as it is. And I AM A LIFETIME DEMOCRAT for your information. Have a nice day!

Sounds like Joe Lieberman JR, to me…

OK but who will they vote for in November????

Who cares?! He's not even a drop in the bucket.

You are a jelous man

MARK MY WORDS!!!

It will be funny to watch this man do a 180 turn when Obama is the president..He will stand and say "I was with Obama all along"…What a fraud..
Also it's not because Obama is the most liberal candidate ever it's because he's black!!! just have a backbone and say it!!

Boren is just in CYA mode. Maybe, we could use a good bit of old fashioned "Liberalism". I know a lot of folks, here, who will vote for Obama, as long as they believe he won't mess with their guns. He just might just be the thing to move the economy back in line.

what's pelosi, dean, and reid going to do now? for all the talk of unity what this election is proving is that the democratic party is fractured, and has been going this way for quite some time. for that matter the republicans are in no better shape.

I love this guy… he's a total idiot politician of the worst kind.

He just became my screensaver because i like guys like this to remind me why this country needs CHANGE.

And Jimmy Velman, I live in New York and I went to the Puerto Rican parade on Sunday and believe me… that's Obama country. Mccain hasn't got a shot and neither does your flawed math. even if you write in ALL CAPS

Why not join Judas Lieberman ? He is lonely with McCain …

Wow, true leadership there buddy. Take the safe way out so not to upset'em in "fake cowbow" country Oklahoma. They can't do anything down there correctly, just see how they are trying to steal the Sonics from Seattle and how crooked they are.

Dear "Over turn roe v wade,"
Perhaps you can explain something to me. How can people who think life in the womb should be protected by outlawing abortion also think that dropping bombs on children and pregnant women is a-okay? I'd really like to know why most "pro-lifers" are also pro-war, as you seem to be.

He looks Republican … actually he looks like a certain political Republican … what's his name?

you know… the thing of it is….. When Obama becomes President… he will STILL reach out to this guy in unity…

THAT is the kind of leadership we have coming to Washington.

and it sucks…. Because no matter WHAT Obama does right… or what he does for the people who hate him…..

they will still hate him.

Quick, press the 'he's just being a racist' panic button!

Oklahoma is not that conservative. AND This guy's dad David Boren along with the Okla Gov. endorsed Obama. Leave his office an email and tell him to put the party's interests before his own. He shouldn't make divisive statements like this one.

I am sure he'll vote at the convention…he needs the financial support of the Dems to get re-elected.

Wolf in sheep's clothing. Or more accurately, a closet Republican. He must hang out with Leiberman.

I agree with Hannah partially, but not supporting Obama doesn't mean vote for McCain, not voting at all is another choice, and one a lot of people are feeling; for one, the betrayal of the Democratic Party; but firstly, because Obama is a Democrat, doesn't mean he's the right person for President or even a good choice. He just happens to have been put in this position by the Democrats in congress by stonewalling Clinton at ever turn. Every single time Clinton won a state, a Democrat in the House or Senate would come out in support of Obama, the very next day.
I have no intention of supporting this party any further after the way they treated my choice, nor will I vote for a man I don't have faith or trust in enough to lead this country. There is no certainty Obama will lead us to prosperity, look at the way Carter ruined things in the 1970s, leading to 12 years of Republican corruption in the 80s. Obama is inexperienced, unqualified and unelectable.

Why does Dan Boren hate America?

Huh? A politician ACTUALLY listening to the people who voted for him? Unbelievable!

Wait, so he will voe for him but not endorse him? He agrees on the issues, but won't endorse him? ooookkkay

I will not vote for Obama if Hillary is not on the ticket, I have lost all faith in our voting system. It seems the only votes that really do matter are the delegates…I don't believe that my vote matters, and I am 45 years old, my kids 20 and 21 have been telling me for years that individual votes don't matter, I tend to believe them now. What a break down in our belief in our government for me and my children. I am so disappointed in this country, it is falling apart.

He's a punk for sure!…lol…talking out both sides of his mouth!

I'd love to have more such politicians who LISTEN to the voters instead of telling them what to think. Bravo! An actual REPRESENTATIVE!

It is true what he says. Obama has never tried to work with Repubs. But that is how liberals work. Liberals are supposed to be open-minded and willing to listen. That's true, only if you believe in their views. If you don't, you're labeled an evil person that only cares about money and war.

Polly what do you agree with? That you will be voting Democrat along with Mr. Boren in the Fall???? You obviously didn't 100% read the article. He said he would vote for Obama just not endorse.

He don,t endorse him probable because he look too white to change the wrong course of this country,s house fallen by hundreds on the river.
He is Boren *aburrido*
Him is Barack Obama the next president of USA
She is Hillary Clinton the next vice of my very wet, hot and windy home country USA.
Always for peace Nick

Everyone is entitled to his or her own oppinion. I hope reelection is worth the future. I would ask this man what kind of a world would he leave for his children.

Wow. A REPRESENTATIVE who for once actually REPRESENTS his constituents instead of zombifying them with promises and then telling them what to think. Bravo! He'd have my vote if I were an Oklahoma democrat.

I don't understand the point of voting for him in the democratic convention yet not support him in the end…

Okla is not that conservative. This guy's DAD David Boren AND the OKLA Gov. backed Obama some time ago!!!! Make sure to write this guy on his website and tell him he should be shame promoting self interests instead of the interests of the party. OKLA IS NOT THAT CONSERVATIVE

Hannah:

No REAL Democrat would have let a chance to have Hillary as President slip away.

No woman who values her personal freedom would have voted against Hillary in the first place and for a guy that has DONE exactly nothing for women. (Yes, he supports, blah, blah, blah…)

No man or woman who has an ounce of intelligence would risk four more years of Republican rule —
And yet they did by voting for a guy with NO experience..

Many of them voted for Obama simply because they were anti-Clinton. Hmmm, where can I sign up to help them out in the GE now that they need me?

But I'm still not voting for McCain. Downticket only.

CNN is going out of its way to give Obama bad press. Why don't they hound McCain about his VP pick who's been the nominee some three months ago. Yet right after Obama became the nominee thay wanted him to say who his VP would be. Just leave the man a hell alone, hound McCain some.
As for Rep. Boren, he trying to cover his own azz.
Go Obama '08

then be a Republican what's the difference, vote for McCain and suffer another 4 more years,

Can't blame him…
Most of us who support Clinton will NEVER support him either…

This guy obviously is afraid he will not get reelected if he supports Obama because the Rep will come after him linking him to Rev Wright. By the way, I think Obama stayed friends with Rev Wright for so long becuase they were probably many good things that he saw in him. I think many us have had friends for a length of time that we did share all the same views and some times as we grow older our live begin to take separate direction. I am pretty sure we have all experience this. Obama wants to bring people together in a loving manner were Wright wants to do it in radical way.

Also, just because Hillary did not win the nomination does not mean she will not have an influence in a Democratic administration. Obama's policies are more in line with Clinton. So vote for McCain if you don't believe in his policies? Yes Obama needs your vote. As a young voter I want to take a chance on someone that has proven that he can bring people together. All of my friends talk about how Obama has motivated us to get involve and we believe that once he becomes president he will do the same for our nation. I think McCain is a great senator and I respect him for what he has done for our nation. I just think Obama will be better at bringing people together to solve many of the issues we have today. So to all of you Hillary Supporters, I begging you to please support Obama and I believe that you will not be disappointed once he becomes president .

he won't endorse him, but he'll vote for him??????? what the heck does this guy smoke? i think a vote is an endorsement.

maybe you have to be from oklahoma to understand that logic…

CLINTON WON OKLAHOMA. HE'S JUST MAKING SURE HE'LL GET RE-ELECTED.

I'm sure you're all going to enjoy the next 8 years of the Obama administration. One of the best things about it for me is knowing how unhappy it's going to make you pea-brains.

this man isnt as gullible as the people who voted for obama
to me he has to be smarter they all these people gas is no high because of the rep
the democret are in the house and they do nothing
so all you air heads go back to school

WOW…..Until Obama…I have been a lifelong republican…I worked for Nixon-Lodge and Emmerson's first term…I'm trying to remember a time republicans turned on their nominee….oh I'm sure they did it quietly….but on CNN!! It is a scary thing standing up for what u believe in. There are towns in Southeast Missouri with No people of color….any color.live…or even drive through. You see as many confederate flags as you do the American flag…. Sunday I listened to a speech from RFK, forty years ago, where he said he could envision a black running for president in the next forty years. I wish I was in your district…I'd begin the recall. I pray you are not raising little ones as you were raised.

I am so disgusted with OBAMA supporters who claim every against him is either uneducated or not a true Democrat, this nation was founded for the people and by the people so we all have freedom of speech. To Hannah I am a 60 year old woman who values my freedom but loves my country more.

Finally someone stands up for America. AMEN!!!!!

Rep. who? Enough said. Better start looking for a day job.

He's in the wrong party! I doubt anyone would have taken notice of this idiot if he just endorsed Obama with the crowd.

Way to go Mr. Boren. Can't agree with you more.

It's hilarious to see the pundits on MSNBC seeking Bill Clinton's help in campaigning for Barack. Oh I hope he tells them to stick it.

They all cut BIll and Hillary down so badly and now when they need them, they think they are great.

The man is inexperienced, cocky, racist and I will never never vote for him and by the way – can't stand his hateful wife. We have never had such a person in the first lady's spot that is so bold, nasty and hateful.

conservative:- can anyone give me a bonifide defination of this word. To me they are the most distructive human on earth, starting war, they are woriors and majority racists, bitter and hypocrite ever.

wouldn't it be nice if we had popular voting. Obama and mcCain are both losers!!

I salute the senator for respecting the wishes of his constituents. Many others, like Kerry and Kennedy, Bill Richardson are the notable ones that did not.
When the time comes, some heads will roll and they will wonder why.

Keep your endorsement scumbag!

I commend you sir! Congratulations for being one of the few democratic leaders left who can think and stand on his own! Our party has shamed all of us who are committed to the fundamental values of equality and fair representation of our constituencies. Dean, Pelosi, and the Olber-bamas of the media may have successfully hijacked the nomination process, but we each still have 1 vote remaining…….see you in Nov.

What a Fake and Idiot !!

He won't be elected again.

My understanding is that the differences in terms of policies between Hillary and Barack (outside of Iraq) are negligible. If Barack is overly liberal then it stands to reason that Hillary is cut from the same cloth. I can only surmise that this Don fool is taking a stance now because Obama is black. But instead of coming out with a truthful statement about his 'concerns' he has dreamed up what he thinks is a more palatable one. He would have better served the democratic party by keeping his stupid mouth shut altogether.

SENATORS,REPRESENTATIVES OR WHATEVER YOU WISH TO BE CALLED IT IS REPRESENTATIVES LIKE THE TWO OF YOU THAT SHOULD JUST KEEP YOUR MOUTHS SHUT AND DO WHATEVER NEEDS TO BE DONE FOR THE SAKE OF THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY.IT IS STATEMENTS SUCH AS THE TWO OF YOU ARE MAKING THAT WILL MAKE THINGS EASY OF MCCAIN.NOTICE NO REPUBLICANS ARE SAYING ANYTHING LIKE THIS IF THEY DON'T SUPPORT MCCAIN THEY'LL NEVER TELL THIS IS JUST ONE MORE THING THEY HAVE TO USE ON OUR PARTY.I THINK IT IS BECAUSE OF ALL YOUR CONSTITUENTS AND THE FACT THEY JUST DON'T WANT OBAMA.NOW HAD IT BEEN HILLARY IT WOULD HAVE ALL BEEN GOOD AND SHE AND OBAMA ARE BASICALLY ON THE SAME PAGE ON EVERYTHING EXCEPT THE HEALTH INSURANCE AND SHE WANTING TO NUKE IRAN.SO DON'T USE THE EXCUSE HE IS TOO LIBERAL.LET'S GET REAL AND CALL IT FOR WHAT IT REALLY IS.HIS TAN IS JUST A LITTLE TO PERMANENT FOR PEOPLE IN YOUR NECK OF THE WOODS.SAY THAT AND BE HONEST.PEOPLE CAN TOLERATE HEARING THE TRUTH MORE THAN THEY CAN A LIE.

So Boren and Mahoney are idiots. What else is new?

I am from Okla and it's not that conservative. And his dad, David Boren endorsed Obama along with the okla gov. Sometime back. Go to this congressman's website and let him know unity is more important than promoting his own self interests, this guy is simply an attention seeker. Hillary and Barack are identical on the issues so what is his problem????

No Obama for me

A Vote for Barrack Obama is a vote for Hillary Clinton because they support the same cause.
A vote for John McCain is a vote for a George Bush third terms more wars, bad economy and more country will not want to deal with our country. If you were really a true Hillary supporter that want a better America for this generation and the future generation you must vote Democratic this November. Please do yourself a good favor and vote for the Democratic nominee this coming November.
No hard feeling because Hillary has none against Barrack. We must put the Republican out of the white house.
As you can see, we are in a big recession and that will get worse with a John McCain.
I want to tell John McCain that gas tax holiday is not a solution for our energy problem and is not going to be a solution. This gas tax holiday shows that John McCain do not understand the economy. Keating 5 john McCain took money from the Keating five for political favor.

Disgruntled Hillary supporters should be VERY careful about what they do this election. Hillary's numbers are very negative at this point across the board. The feeling is that she has not handled herself at all well, and people have noticed. Even her endorsement of Obama was grudging after being prodded to do so by DNC leadership. No one with any brains are fooled. All you had to do was watch her face as she struggled to say the words without grimacing. Why do you think McCain is reaching out? He sees weakness in her supporters and is pandering to them. Do you think he really cares for anything except the vote? Once you vote for him, he will continue the Republican agenda. He couldn't care less about "Clinton Republicans" except for their vote.

Should Hillary's supporters torpedo Obama out of spite for her having lost the nomination, her chances of getting anywhere in 2012 will go down with the Obama loss. Right or wrong, she will be blamed for the strife the American people will face at the hands of 4 years of Republican continued "leadership". People will remember that she and her supporters, through petulant temper tantrums and spitefulness, lost the election for the Democrats. When her turn comes again, there won't be enough votes to even come close to getting a woman who will now be in her mid-60's the nomination, much less into the White House. The nomination process for Hillary will be short, brutal, and unsuccesful. And John McCain will laugh.

Oh come on yall. Have some sympathy for this nit wit., He cant help it , he's from Oklahoma. Nuff said.

It's a shame. As I read these post it reminds me of how the republicans backed Bush and anyone who said one thing against him was called a traitor or anti-american. The democratic party has become the very thing they disliked the most about the republicans. If you don't agree with them and back the party leader, (no matter what), then you are crazy are stupid or a racist. Shame on you!!

I am from Okla and it't not that conservative. And his dad, David Boren endorsed Obama along with the okla gov. Sometime back. Go to this congressman's website and let him know unity is more important than promoting his own self interests, this guy is simply an attention seeker. Hillary and Barack are identical on the issues so what is his problem????

Ignorance is bliss I tell you
For all of those "so call" Hillary supporters (which are really republicans posing as democrats) if the Democratic Party continues to be divided, there will never be another democrat in the house-not even HRC
Wise up!
Obama will win the office this year- watch and see

This guy Boren is a rookie and seems to take his coaching from Lieberman. You know, tell everyone your a Dem but be Rep in actions, deeds and words. After all, only a neocon say opposite things at the same time. I guess Bush-Logic can creep into anybody's thought processes…

some people need to stand up and say i dont believe in this canidate and not be scared that they will be call racist.we knew hillary was the best canidate and the media and blacks and young kids choose obama so let them defeat john mccain all by themself the media and the democrat party was so mean to hillary and now they need us to unite i dont think so i cant even watch the news any more because hillary aint in the news she always be my president. thank you hillary i love you. i cant believe the media they should report the news not become the news and now they want us to help hussein i dont think so……………………………………….

They have common enemy, the share a justy fight.
They could win it and still lead the whole that is seen, at least.
But wait, there is hate, hate swallowed them all.
Simple… hate.

To Polly;

First of all, I do not believe that you are an AA, but some trying to make us think this the case. If you are truly an AA my heart goes out for you for still being asleep. Did you NOT read what Boren said? He said that he will NOT endorse Obama, yet he would vote for him, which means that he IS supporting him.

You cannot be that obtuse, can you?

Larry

So are Obama fans going to continue to blame the Clinton's for Obama not being able to close the deal? Are they going to blame the Clinton's because people have decided they won't vote for Obama because they don't like him or his policies? Obama is the man, he's got this. Lets see his skills at uniting. Better get started because you have to unite the Democrat party first.

Who cares, Rep? It's amazing how that "Most Liberal Senator" seems to apply to every one the party nominates. Do they have a pageant or something? Obviously this fellow has done little to nothing to make a name for himself, so he jumps in to someone else's spotlight. You know the best way not to endorse someone, Boren? Don't say anything.

I'm an Obama supporter but I know this guy is between a rock and a hard place. He basically spelled that out. He wants to endorse Obama but apparently there are some hardcore conservative (or maybe prejudice) dems in his district. All America can hope for is that we all soon wake up and UNITE!! Its for the better of us all.
Lets Go Dems!!!!!

And…If he won't endorse him, don't bet on him voting for Obama in the general election no matter what the Oklahoma Rep. says.

Oh well!!
Obama 08′

Why on earth would you come out and publicly state that you won't endorse your party's nominee for President because the people in your district are conservative… but you'll vote for him at the convention. That makes no sense. Why not quietly cast a vote for him and keep your mouth shut?

Ha Ha Ha Ha,I will be rolling aroud laughing in Jan. when Mccain is sworn in because you will all be crying for Hillory then,and see the stupid gigantic mistake you all made.

Lame excuse….blaming the voters for his decision! Boring Boren!

So, who is this guy? Why does he come out and say he won't endorse Obama but he will vote for him in the general election. He doesn't make much sense.

HA – What an Idiot, well the people might have elected you but don't hold out for that invite to the Democratic celebration pary in November!
One of the worst political moves of all time – Why is he going against everything the democratic party is trying to achieve with unity!

I hope he doesn't get relected and he thanks the people again!

Is do sad the way people contradict themselves, thou not kill children but id okay to go to war.

No Obama at any level or under any circumstances!

Obama's tactics — old left-wing populist ploys! Obama will throw America under the bus!

Vote for McCain 08, an American hero and a centrict president intouch with mainstream America!

This former Democrat will vote smart for McCain!

The republicans must have him brainwashed in Congress if he is the lone democrat. At least he should change his affiliation.

If Senator Obama can win the primaries, he also, can win the general election. Just, because he lacks the experience to govern, doesn't mean that he doesn't know how. I have people on my job that have been there 20,30,and some 40 years, but , there are those with less experience that can do the job better than they can. Does one get experience to govern from being a senator or being a governor?
Experience got us into this mess, now let experience get us out.

Poor little Democrats always the victim never the victor

Boren is one smart representative. i applaud him for his position.

Bama is the most liberal senator in America and we don't need another Jimmy Carter.

I am shocked more people won't open their eyes to the Empty Suit from Illinois,

The word for the day

Why even bother being a Democrat in Oklahoma? If it takes that much pandering, perhaps he ought to switch parties.

Please no Republican this time around.

Grow up Obama supporters. Not everyone wants the second term of Jimmy Carter. You won't win any supporters over to Obama by continuing to say that if you don't support Obama you are either racist or a Republican.

For all those complaining about the gas prices? Why don't you ask Mr.Obama why he voted for the Cheney energy bill? If you want more money in your pocket why are you ignoring that Obama will raise the capital gains tax to 28%?

Let me guess, these little negatives about Obama are just "distractions".

What a smart guy this is. A free thinker as opposed to a Koolaid drinker. Don't let the Obamanation people insult you and then expect you to vote for the person they picked to lose in November. Let it be on their shoulders along with the spineless superdelegates(many of which who promised action against Bush when elected in 2006 but cowered against him and didn't do what they said they would with Iraq)come November when the weaker candidate they chose LOSES. November isn't a Democratic primary for them to win, but a Presidential election for them to cause the Democrats to lose. Nice job dreamers..

BHO is a sad excuse for the Democratic Party, I voted for Gore and Kerry.. and now dean and his croonies of left wing liberals think they are going to change everything.. good luck with that im going to vote mainstream and choose the one who represents us in the middle like i did the previous 2 times MCCAIN 08..

All this amounts to is this tool's "rural" voters would rather kill their dog than vote for an african-american for President, and he has probably been informed as much, and this is what he came up with as a way to ride the fence. Absolutely cowardice.

Who cares for his vote? I am white and will vote for OBama not MCSAME as BUSH!

A picture is worth a thousand words:

Look again at the picture and apply wisdom. Dude is under duress – the fellow behind him appears very threatening to me.

Rep. Dan Boren of Oklahoma looks like one of those boys in elementary school who cry up to the teacher to tell on a girl that has administered him a dirty slap for saying something stupid.

How sad and spineless.

it's because of idiots like "Hannah" that I will be staying home on election day. Obama will never get my vote, neither will McCain. So, the country is on it's way to hell like it is anyway! ha!

The main ones that swear they will vote for McSame will be the same ones in here next year blogging and complaining about high GAS, losing their HOMES and their JOBS….

THIS IS ABOUT THE PARTY AND NOTHING ELSE….

VOTE- Democratic or VOTE poverty—-

STICK TOGETHER— OR WE WILL BE THE NEW 3RD WORLD

When will you Obama people stop with the racial threats? Your candidate is no blacker than I am! He is mostly white–not that we care–we just do not like his left-wing radical socialist agenda–grow up! This man is doing the right thing–different than Kennedy/Kerry/Richardson–he respects the wishes of his constituency. Good for him. Something to respect.

Good for him!

The main ones that swear they will vote for McSame will be the same ones in here next year blogging and complaining about high GAS, losing their HOMES and their JOBS….

THIS IS ABOUT THE PARTY AND NOTHING ELSE….

VOTE- Democratic or VOTE poverty—-

Way to git 'er dun, Oklahoma fella.

Yall reckon ya ain't gonna tip yer hat to Obama 'cause yer watchin' yer back in Oklahoma… Maybe ah'll paint me a sign on my piggup truck an' support you then.

God bless guns, wars, rednecks, and sister-wives.

Git 'er done!!

Putting country before party is the right thing to do for everybody!

Let's go McCain!

Boren or what you call youself you sound so stupid to have the gut to say this out. Go to Hell and burn to ashes in oklahoma and to you hillary supporters who still insist on voting for john mccain , is a matter of time, wood will heal and if at all course you all still insist voting for Obama then i think you are all the stupid racist that still exist if not i don't see any sincere democrate voting for another 4yrs of Buch/McCain to Obama, that's just so stupid to say.

Tim Mahoney is going to keep his 1/2 vote and stay home. The convention is a waste of time since the DNC has declared Obama the nominee. What is the purpose of the convention other then to let a bunch of drunks run around with horns and hats and over sized buttons?

even though you obamabots bite EVERY piece of bait that "your leader" throws out there like a bunch of pit bulls, voting mcain would not be the same as voting bush into office again. why don't you do some reading and stop voting based on party affiliation. mcain will show that he is not aligned with bush on all issues. why don't you people do some research before buying into EVERYTHING

I would suggest that "IF" Boren disagrees with Obama then he needs to present a better plan and idea. Until he does so he has no leg to stand on. You can complain about a plan or direction, but unless you have a alternative plan or idea, then your doing nothing but complaining and whinning. I was always taught that if you disagree, present an alternative, if you cant or do not want to do the research and take the time to do so then just shut up. Think before you open your mouth, sounding stupid and whinney. We can all whine fuss, moan and groan about this economy and the way the government is going, but unless we are willing to engage the problems we face dead on and present plans to fix them then we are just as bad as the problems we face. Boren, at least Obama is taking steps to do something positive, What have you dont lately about the problems? Or are you one of those that stand in the corner, fussing, moaning and groaning with your consitutants, yet take no action to resolve anything.

Those National Review Journal ratings suck. Go to a regular magazine and everyone will see he is not the most.

There are 88 members of the house and senate that are more liberal then him.

only support obama is looking for is the support of american people simple you think he will be pleading for to support him,please you go back 1945 that is where you belong. now it is because he is too libral, before it was about lack of experence.when black man is a democrat the call him too libral when black man is a conservitive the social conservative,we know what the are doing .

I have to wonder what the 'real' reason behind these so-called Democrats by not endorsing the party's presumptive candidate. What are the real issues? I challenge the Senator and Congressman to quantify their issues and contrast the 'too liberalness' of Senator Obama to these issues. Is this a mask for racial bias? If one were to judge the state or district which each represent there is a long history of racial bias and stating that one is only representing what his voters expect could be code. I say let's NOT allow such generic and inflammatory comments to go unchallenged! Step up and make folks be specific in the public eye, rather than to vaguely explain away their decisions.

Guess he doesn'want to continue his political career. Traitor to his party and stupid besides.

I am voting for the Democratic Nominee because I vote for Dems in bad times and Reps in good times. President Bush who says he was a conservative will leave us in the negatives so why should I give it to another Republican to do the same. You really think McCain will be a conservative. Every conservative leaves the country worst off then a liberal just look at the 1st Bush, the 2nd Bush, and Reagan.

ITS THE ECONOMY STUPID

Dems 08

I WONT SUPPORT AMERICAN MAN WHO HAPPENS TO BE A BLACK, BUT I WILL VOTE FOR HIM. WE DONT NEED YOU.

His choice is clear–he is for the people that voted for him–is there something wrong with that? You Obama people are very undemocratic–sheep to the slaughter. McCain 2008

Not supporting Obama makes you a Republican!
It's good for people to make their own decisions.

"Change We Can Believe In", right???

Why would you even make that statement except to get headlines? Nobody's even heard of this guy until now.

Listen people,
Our country is at war, we are hated around the world for it, our economy is a mess, people are losing their jobs, people are losing their homes, 47 million of our people don't have health care, and the cost of gas is increasing daily.

Don't you think we as americans should stop all the bickerring and come together to get our country back in shape the way it was before the bush war and 1million forclosure ,

Before anything we are Americans and we are the only ones that can change our country and our government .

The republicans are doing a very good job deviding the democrats, take a look and all you see is democrats fighting with each other.

People this is not going to help your wallet or gas prices or our economy .
Let's get serious let's take back the white house from the republicans and make the change to the country that's going to benefit us all!

GOD BLESS THE DEMOCRATS , NOW LET COME TOGETHER AND STOP ALL THIS NOISE AND DO WHAT WE HAVE TO DO TO CHANGE
THE SITUATION!
VOTE DEMOCRAT ALL THE WAY NO MATTER WHAT!!!!!

Rep. Boren,
Finally, a man of principle. Thank you for standing up for what you believe and for your constituency. In case some have forgotten, that is the duty of elected officials–to represent their constituents and not to cave in to strong arm politics. I applaud you!

I like a man with integrity. Too bad Kennedy, Kerry and Richardson to name a few do not care what their constituents think. They did not want Hillary and came out way too early with their support of the super liberal whom they knew they could lead around by the nose, or elbow. Now he will be labeled a racist. Anyone who is not in-love with Obama is a racist. I will write Hillary Clinton on my ballot in November. I know I will not be the only one to do so. I wish every Clinton supporter would do the same. I'm sure some will vote for McCain, but I wish they would write her name on their ballot if their states allow it. Check with your election board, and work from now until November to get a place for a write in included on you ballot

Good for him. Aren't there a number of superdelegates who haven't endorsed yet? I'm hoping that Hillary can still have a comeback at the convention. She really is the best candidate for the job.

The Grand Old Pharisees (GOP) should stop posing as Christians because they are not. They wear religion on their sleeves, just like the Pharisees in the bible.

Huckabee raised taxes in AR, but Rev Jim Dobson, came forward and endorsed him, and said –
They claim to be against abortion, but when Giuliani (who is pro-Choice) was leading the polls, their Christian leaders like Pat Robertson and the others endorsed him, and said, abortion is not a major issue, but the treat America is facing is islamic terrorism.

They claim they are against Amnesty. But now since McCain wrote the amnesty bill, immigration is no longer important, it is national security.
I am a Christian conservative, and I will NEVER vote for the GOP.

Jesus taught us to pray for our enemies, bless them who curse us

* McCain is saying death to Castro … and …..
* al Qaeda (in Iraq) is saying death to America
—– I think both McCain and al Qaeda are evil

Support the candidate who ….
*tells the truth, and speaks of hope
*Is prepared to talk to both our friends and enemies
*Does not call Putin K-G-B, and does not prays that Castro dies.

Christians for Obama

LIEberman Jr.

even though you obamabots bite EVERYTHING

He wants to be known! He wants to become popular! He wants to be in the news! Hence, he is doing something queer and absurd! This is not different from those who do crazy things just to attract attention! I am not impressed at all!

Polly I seriously doubt you are an African-American. Race has absolutely nothing to with your comment and the fact that you felt you had to mention it means you are not. You are just trying to throw. people off. Also you said you agree with him 100%, so that means you would vote for Obama since he will. I don't usually post but your comment was too ridiculous.

Then I guess this guy should find a new party, huh? And, will he not be seeking any money for the Democratic party come reelection time?

Ultimately he's hurting himself more than Obama, sad soul.

WOW …. one smart democrat !! How did that happen?

Sorry you Hillbilly Clinton fans, if you knew anything about the economy it is cyclical and no matter who is in office has to deal with a downturn every 7-10 years.

True we had some good years under Billyboy (everyone but Hillary had good years "under Bill"…)

The fact is that he HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH IT and when the DOTCOM boom went bust we had NO backup plan, so we had a real RECESSION hsi last yaer or so.

NAFTA costs all of you liberals jobs as well, NO drilling anywhere to get off the Saudi's boob , no backup plan, got bombed left and right while he was ahem "busy". Sounds great.

Maybe this Dem won't endorse Obama because he won't show us his birth certificate like EVERY other candidate has from day one.

What you hiding "Barry"?

Jimmy Velman – This is your official notification that you have exceeded your annual allotment of capital letters; as I used to tell my late father as he roared his particular brand of political nonsense (somewhat different in content but not in tone to your posts) "making your argument louder doesn't make it more persuasive…"

Rep. Dan Boren, Oklahoma's lone Democrat is an idiot. He needs to suck it up and support wholeheartedly the parties nominee.

log onto larouchepac.com: McCain will Defeat Obama.

Why do Obama supporters think anyone cares who they think are "REAL" Democrats.

These bricks don't get it. The only thing that ever mattered was the electoral map. Nobody made them gangpile up with the press and Republicans to tear down their best candidate. They did it on their own and now nobody cares about their stupid "liberal enough" contests.

On a side note.
Why do women (that includes me) complain Dems of letting dowm a woman?
Have you ever heard of Republican woman even daring to come this far as Hillary did?

By the way, I did not like the divisive politics of Hillary.

What a MORON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

slap yourself !!1 Obama 08!!!!! this guy is the secon McShame! Obama 08

He should follow his constituents regardless of what the issues are? He should change to the lowly Republican Party. Guess all Oklahomians are inept Republicans.

a.k.a. I definitely have a job if a Black guy gets elected.

Way to look out for yourself, Champ!

he is a sure loser, who needs his endorsement the endorsement obama is looking for is the endorsment of american people. by the way i consider any body who is conservative as a racist. because i have never seen any body who is conservative and pro black never so take your endorsement and go away. american people is for obama.
every body register and vote and when you vote vote obama.

I respect this guy! He won't be bullied by the Old Guard!

jimmy velman June 10th, 2008 6:27 pm ET

Turn your caps lock off and reflect on your statement as it reflects your lack of judgment and depth of knowledge on the issues that differentiate the Democrats from the Republicans.

Obama for America

I like him. Somebody with guts.

Exactly how is Obama the "most liberal senator"? What does that mean? Can any of you undereducated conservatives actually back up these claims and divisive statements?

Sick of partisan garbage.

Sick of ignorant and hateful bloggers disguised as Hillary supporter trying to stir up the pot. Why are so many people giving them the time of day? Ignore them and they 'll go away.

Get over it Clinton supporters…. I'll give you another week to morn, but get real….

The Hilliary supporters were laughing how Obama after that so called witch hunt let by the biggest witch of all debate was whinning. Well Hilliary supporters thats all you have done through out this campaign.
and after it. Hilliary lost because she ran a louzy negative campaign.
How is she going to run this country when she couldn't even run her campaign….Hilliary the crier…Hilliary the Rocky…I enjoyed just getting up and see who she was going to be for the day. If your're stupied enough to vote for McCain than go ahead. If Obama loses because of Hilliary and her negative supporters than just remember this….all 18,000,000 Obama supporters will remember this and vote against her if she should ever run again.

Hmmm…wonder what Rep. Dan Boren, would have done if the coin had flipped and other Reps favoring Obama states decided to do the same…

Anyways, this just means, BO needs to work harder to woo some constituencies and he will work hard to do that…….I just hope people give him a chance instead of writing him off….People touting his inexperience should pay attention to the exemplary way in which he has planned and organized and run his campaign, the fund-raising records he has broken and the millions he has inspired…..all of this could not have been accomplished by sheer inexperience and sweet talk….i hope people see this and see what McCain would bring with him to the White house….before you vote, please ask this question to yourselves- can we afford higher gas prices, more war mongering, an increase in foreclosures and a zillion other problems that Bush policies have managed to create or exacerbate over time???

Some of you might ask how we can be sure BO will be better? One can never be sure…but I am willing to take that chance because McCain represents the past and Barack represents the present and the future…..

"Boren also said Obama's record "does not reflect working in a bipartisan fashion." But the Oklahoma Democrat said he would vote for Obama at the party's convention in August because of the serious issues the country faces."

HUH? So he won't endorse Obama but he announced that he's voting for him because of the serious issues our country faces–LOL. So he's basically endorsing Obama but he doesn't want anyone to know it, can't wait for Jon Stewart & Stephen Colbert to get a wind of this guy. He must have gotten a lot of angry letters from the folks in his district, does he or his constituents' know that this doesn't make any sense. He's either stupid or he thinks his constituents are. Oh Well, maybe I need another Latte, I'm thinking too much. At least he's not like that nutjob Democrat Zell who endorsed Bush and challenged Chris Matthews to a duel, he was entertaining

He looks very white and he's from Oklahoma so I get it *BUT* he also looks stoned so I don't quite get it. This guy is a mystery I'm too uninterested in to try and solve.

Why is this news?

There are always conflicts within the party, even if you dont agree. Is this getting coverage because its Obama?

People of the same party not endorsing (but voting for) have always been around. Hes not doing much by getting air time.

FOUR MORE YEARS
FOUR MORE YEARS
FOUR MORE YEARS
FOUR MORE YEARS

This is what we want? Duh.
These stupid economy is making my husband crazy while looking for a job but he can't drive long for interviews because of the high prices.

Liberal or Conservative. Please make the lives of americans better.

This is Hillary Clinton's fault! We shouldn't have female politicians anyway, I hear their menstral cycle attracts bears.

Well, that is really a surprise. A Democratic leader with integrity and courage to make a stand against the abhorant behaviours we have witnessed this primary season.

He may be a democrat who will vote for Obama in November because of his party loyalties, but there are millions of democrats who will not.

I will not condone with my vote what has become of the democratic party. I will not allow loyalty to party to come before my loyalty to country.

It's one thing to stand with your backwards constituants, however he can save the commentary on Obama not having a bipartisan record. This dork will be done soon enough…..

CONGRATULATIONS!! There should be more real Americans like Dan Boren. OKLAHOMA – YOU SHOULD BE PROUD OF YOUR REPRESENTATIVE.!!!

Good Job
I don’t care who wins in November
I want Obama and Democratic party lose in November
Till today I can’t forget what DNC did for Hillary
From Hillary supporter and life long democrat

I thinks it's great that a politician is doing what the people who voted for him want him to do. If he was a true dem he wouldn't care about the people, just tell them what they want to hear and then forget about them. Smart man, not a true Dem……..

This guy has it right, time to pick between a turd sandwich and a douchebag.

Since when does it mean anything not to endorse something, but then go along with it anyway?

Standard double-talk

This man makes no sense. He won’t endorse Obama but he is going to vote for him, what’s the difference? What was the point in his comment? If you don’t have anything nice to say then don't say anything at all. Since he is so conservative then why is he a democrat, go join the Republican Party.
That goes for the other phony democrats who want to vote for McCain who will be overturning Roe vs. Wade if elected.

It shows that Mr. Boren is a dutiful man who respects the wishes of his own constituents but still remains loyal to his Democratic Party. How commendable for having the courage to be sincere. We need more statemen like Mr. Boren.

This guy is agreeing to disagree with hisself, and it's okay to talk to yourself as long as you don't answer yourself, I don't know the light is on in the kitchen but there isn't anyone behind the stove cooking, he will not endorse Obama but he will vote for him and he will not attend the convention -Dick Cheney Favorite Quote * SO * as long as we have your vote Mr. you can go play in the 12 o'clock traffic.

It is about time some one listens to the voters in their states. At least we have one person that is voicing his concern for the voters that elected him. Seems all the other super delegates from Oklahoma violated the voters choice and endorsed Obama! The Democrats have lost a lot of voters for their blank endorsement of Obama!

Obama is not experienced enough. Already backtracking on his statement about Israel.
This nation will wish they had Hillary!!!!
No vote for me!!

Too stupid….but it's Okies…so…ya know…they JUST outlawed cock fighting….

He speaks his mind, he is not an opportunist and he is still a democratic

wolf,
first off i hope you read this and actually mention these key peoples names as possible VP canidates if the clintons don't get the job(i'm a die hard clinton supporter, that was like millions who just might sit this election out).the way to get us out to vote is vp for clintons. if not these are by far obamas best choices john murtha (he's been against the war forever, respected, military experiance)jesse ventura(former governor of minnesota he beat all the elected officials in charge there now, he's a true independent who can easily carry minnesota and get the independant voters for oama not maccain also he's an x navy seal which leads to votes from those serving and veterans plus he's been against the war from the start. next is dennis kucinich who is loved by people from michigan and ohio and he can get ohio for obama and michigan as well he's 1000times more popular around here then ted strickland. if obama really wants to bring people together and win and toi bring change, these are the people that should be on his short list (i love mike gravel to however he can't bring that knock out punch these people and the clintons can bring). if obama wants to heal the party he should pick the clintons, if he wants to change it these are the best people for the VP job.please forward this to his campain (i would hate for him to make a bad choice and cost the country for at least 4years). no offense to jim webb, richardson, biden,strickland, dashle,edwards, and gramholom these people like in the past might not even be able to carry their own state. if he wants to win a toss up state and get a milatry leader ventura's his guy, if ohio's thestate he's after kusinich. forget gramololm from michigan are economy is in the toilet. thanks again, rememever ventura, kusinich, murtha clintons…those are the best choices.

Smart thinking on his part, he has seen through Obama, Will New Mexico Richardson Vote, for Hilary as he said, before turning against her, His statement was that his vote should follow the opinion of the the state vote.

Sad ! It's so transparent, all he cares about is his own political career!!!

Way to be decisive Mr. Boren! You've got the makings of a great follower, and your constituents should be proud of sending a braindead zombie to represent them in Congress!

I guess if you are a democratic and do not want to endorse Obama you are called all kinds of names. This is a free country. Just because you declare yourself to be a democratic does not mean that you are now owned by the DNC – let alone Obama supporters. Get off your stupid soap boxes. A REAL PERSON will vote for whomever they think is the best candidate. We are not afraid of the DNC or Obama or his supporters – where do you nut cases get off anyway.

Figures… Someone tries to break with the party line and is scorned and called an idiot for his pains.

Moderates 08

No problem. He can be replaced come time for him to run for office again. He is not worth the time of day. Senator Obama will win and he will be out of his seat.

Becca of New York City

A democrat says he will not endorse Obama and a large number of democrats leaving comments here scurry from another party member like roaches to a flashlight.

No wonder the democrats will lose another presidential election.

Women In California for Obama June 10th, 2008 7:13 pm ET
Your comment is awaiting moderation.
I'm sorry, I was typing so fast, I need to correct my spelling and I apologize to all the good people who opened their hearts and their minds and voted for Sen. Obama but enough is enough.

I personally no longer care how anyone votes. As for me, I will be supporting Obama ALL the way to the WH. As far as those Clinton supporters leaving the party, PLEASE LEAVE because you are in for a real awakening when most blacks leave the party in 2012 because of the way you have treated Sen. Obama. I will be leading the charge. Mark my words if you think you are going to keep "using" us year after year and then when we find someone we believe in and we need you to be supportive of us-we are called "racists." Racists. No one called us that in the past when we were voting for people of non-color. All of this talk about "leaving the party." I NEVER once left the party no matter how much I disliked the nominee (Al Gore). I am disgusted and completely over this election. Demanding Obama pay off HRC's debts and demanding he pick her as VP-who do you people think you are? As I said we will see who has the last laugh. This is already been discussed in beauty shops. I and my family and friends (CA, FL, AL and TX) will campaign vigorously AGAINST the democratic party in 2011 and I am sure MANY feel the same way. There are other parties looking for our support. So go right ahead and you will go down in history as the "Fall of the Democratic Party". I have had enough.

Don't be duped folks, every Representative has to reflect the desires of their constituents whom voted them into office.

This is pure politics, nothing to do with vision, foresight nor the good of America!

Why do people think there's a problem with the 'housing correction'? It's a correction! It has to happen! Have people just forgotten how prices outpaced anything remotely reasonable for the past 5 years? You people are so shortsighted. Housing is an investment, and investments can go down in value. The failure was 2003-2006. That was the failure. Finally now the market is getting back on track.

Every one who has children SHOULD BE SCARED of voting for Mc Cain because their FUTURE WOLD BE MISERABLE.

This is why the Democrats have only won 3 times in 40 years. Because they do not stick together. Hillary said that her and Senator Obama were very close in the way they thought this country should be run. There wasn't much difference in the way they would run this country. So why the comments. Maybe its a case of a little boy trying to go against his father.

haha what exactly does this accomplish other than saving his job?

And how is this a story? Clinton still has plenty of Supers. Theres no need to "announce" it, the race is over.

Anyone notice how CNN has had 5-10 negative "non-stories" about Obama the past 2 days?

Yet, no mention of John McCain's LIE to reporters about media smearing, no mention of Clinton having the highest campaign debt EVER, etc.

OBAMA 08′

Imagine that, first term Congressman who would rather protect their "street cred" than do what is right to unite the party.

I am beginning to wonder if either party is right for this country.

Wow!!! that is a democrat with courage. Now watch what the witch Pelosi would do to scare the heck out of this man to support YObama.

McCain for me if Hillary is not on the ticket.

The democratic party are being cooked on their own fat.

I think the Rep from Oklahoma needs to take a look at what McCain stands for and how the policies of the Bush administration have hurt the people that elected him. At that point If the Rep has the best interest of the people at heart he needs to do some educating of the people in his district !

That woule be showing somthing called LEADERSHIP!

I strongly support Senator Obama for President, however my fellow supporter it does not lift up the country for Obama's supporters to be call anyone a racist. That not right.

Rep. Dan Boren, is a good man he have rights not to endorse Senator Obama,

Let us remember to pray for the service members in harms way and those who have lost their lives…..

He should be an independent, the current 2-party system is completely broken. Neither Dems nor Reps will accomplish a thing.

It appears Rep Boren was anxious to get a little national attention. Okay, you got it Danny … so now go away!

Right on Hannah!

GA FOR OBAMA…Couldn't have said it better doesn't make sense not to endorse him because of his constituents but you will vote for him at the convention isn't that vote an endorsement at the convention?

Hahaha.
Oh no, now Obama supporters are shouting that I am racist because I have given my reasons for deciding to write Hillary in.
hahaha.

SORRY, THAT LABEL IS NOT GONNA STICK ON ME!!!! YOU SEE, THIS IS BERKELEY; MY CLOSE FRIENDS ARE ACTUALLY FROM ALL OF THE RACES AND ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD. I gotta print these comments and show to my friends and see what they think. hahaha

Poor Hillary. She was purposedly labeled "racist" by SOME ACTUAL RACIST ONES.

Wow! That takes guts! Just say 'No' to Obama! McCain 08!

I am a lifelong democrat and will never support hyper-liberal Obama. McCain '08! He will win the war and won't make the naive mistake of meeting unilaterally with foreign dictators.

Why is this news?

Would he have voted for HRC since she shares most of the same views as Obama? This stuff always happens. You cant appeal to everyone. Why is this 'news' now?

Who cares!!!!!!!! his jealous

Way to go Mr Boren. It's about time that someone had the guts to stand up and SPEAK for the people who elected them. Never mind the "perks" when you get elected and are out of the voters sight. It's time more Rep's and Congressmen and Senators paid attention. Wake up good ole boys. The clock is ticking. You may have a great pension etc but if we ( the voters of the nation ) are going to hell in a hand basket – GUESS WHAT? YOU ARE GOING WITH US – PERKS OR NO ! ! ! ! !

Rep Boren is not TRULY COMMITTED to the Democratic Party. In his constituent NEXT ELECTION he SHOULD LOSE to a REPUBLICAN.

I respect Rep.Boren's position, even though I'm an Obama supporter. He is being true to his constituents. That's his job.

Is this guy an idiot or what?

No matter what McCain brings to the table in November, one thing is certain…if he gets elected this country will continue on its road to ruin.

Don't delude yourself into thinking that any of the disasterous policies this administration has enacted will change one bit under McCain. He was along for the ride with Bush the whole way, and did nothing to change course; you believe his sudden enlightenment?

A vote for McCain is a vote for more of the same old BS….

And we care about his endorsement because…..

What a coward! He might as well be a Republican. I don't think he has much of a political future.

Rep Boren
THANK YOU for having the guts to stand up for the people who elected you!!!! You were ELECTED and NOT SELECTED. You are an honest man. My hat is off to you!!! Wish we had more SD with the guts to do the right thing. Obama is NOT the person to lead us. I will never vote Democrate again until they clean up their mess and start listening to the people and not their own agendas. What is the point of the government spending money for elections when Dean, Pelosi, Kennedy, Kerry, and let's not forget CNN's very own DONNA!! who SELECT who they want over the POPULAR vote of the people.

KY PUMA

While he still represents people as a democrat. Switch to repub now and vote for the same economy which is great now per McCain.

Sorry Hannah,

I'm very much a REAL Democrat and I would vote for a man like John McCain. And he's attracting as many independent voters as Obama or as I like to call him Mr. Present. And people have a right to vote for who they choose.. John McCain is not Bush. Just because they vote differently than you doesn't mean they have less integrity than you. Talk about not having any integrity! Too bad Obama won the nomination by limping over the finish line and too bad people actually get to vote in private in the national election. And too bad for you Hannah when McCain becomes president.

Great Job. McCain 08

What he says has some Truth, Obama is a very Liberal Senator, and his district is not gonig to go for him, so that really is not news. As for L. Sanchez being the next Senator From CA, possible, but she will not beat Sen. Boxer ever…and Antonio will never be the Gov. Of CA. If you are progessive you need to look at the issues, not the people a person can never be a movement.

Democrats on this site…

You once agin prove you are the most animalists, unkind, close-minded cannibalistic group in the country! The guy was elected by his constituents, therefore must represent them…but he is still free to vote as he chooses! But you demand blood from anyone who disagrees with you! Cannibals!

mr velman i'm from california& w/a last name like velman i'm sure you are the waldo of the latino community which makes you a joke who are you? ask yourself that question& as far as a response don't worry i'll wait

Obama is too radical. He doesn't have any adjenda except to raise taxes and wants more government control. I can't see him making good decisions for home land security, nor the economy. He wants to penalize the free enterpise system and does not have a clue how to run the country, except to tax and spend. We need to stop the earmark spending and stop raiding our Social Security. That should NEVER be touched by the politicians, nor should it be taxed as the money has already been taxed.

So, if one won't vote for Obama, he's racist and backwards?

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!

Can Obama win without SYMPATHY VOTES???

Every politician should listen to the voters who got them where they are. Remember Barack was really SELECTED and not elected. Thanks to those jumping supers who got where he is quickly without the convention. Democratic party screwed their best qualified and most experienced person, Hillary. I am now a Clinton for McCain- I wanted an experienced person to run this country not one that has not even spent one year in the senate.

Oklahoma is racist and moves backwards? What kind of horse crap is that? Have you ever been there? Sheesh! Obama supporters are weird and closed minded.

I will say this, I hope that none of these Hillary supporters show their faces at Peace rallies to end the war. They should dare not smile in the face of the families who lose loved ones daily over the war in Iraq, all because of your anger over your candidate losing.

Is this how you teach your kids to behave? When you lose, do EVERYTHING in your power to make the winner's life miserable?

Hillary is not a loser, but some of you who will switch to McCain because Hillary didn't get the nomination are big time LOSERS.

Some of these people are holding email campaigns asking for Bill O'reily and Sean Hannity's support. As if they ACTUALLY care about democrats. The republicans are playing the game and the STUPID will fall for the Okie Doke.

No matter how you feel about Obama, he is still on the side of Hillary Clinton, a democrat.

Grow up already. The republicans are laughing behind your backs.

DEMOCRATS ROCK!

It's the vote that counts!!

This guy doesn't appear to give a crap about anything but getting re-elected

November will be tough, alright! We would be better off with Hilary. Obama is too green, and it will show soon enough. Like I've been saying, when he debates McCain, he can't say he agrees with whatever McCain said first..he will have to think on his feet for himself, and he can't….not by judging how he did debating Sen. Clinton.

I bet there are a lot of democrats that that believe that Obama is the most liberal democrat out there, Rep's found something that sticks

That is the beauty of democracy….

he won't endrosew but will vote for at the convention that will make a lot of sense plus where to guy dirning t he primary he need to go to QZ
and asked the wizzard for ___________ filled in the blank

Good for him. I don't agree with him, but I applaud his integrity to stand up for his constituency.

Obama should be like the Washington clones over there in the Congress who think more about the lobbyist interest instead of the American people who put him in office. Oh I forgot, the politicians been doing that for years. Maybe it is time a change. I'm tired of the same old political nonsense. If being too liberal is changing the status quo, then I'm all for it

Good for him! Thanks for not "going with the flow." This political campaign is not a rock star competition…it is choosing the candidate who will be BEST to lead America. Since Clinton is gone, that choice is obviously McCain!

Hannah is exactly right. Anyone who supported Hillary Clinton, but will vote for McCain, is either an idiot or a racist.

Hillary Clinton and John McCain have nothing in common.

I understand that Clinton has many dedicated supporters, but these people need to consider the policies she supported, policies which John McCain opposes on every front.

John McCain has said publicly that he plans to nominate supreme court justices that will overturn Roe v. Wade. If this were the result of the 2008 election it could hardly be considered a step forward for equal gender rights.

Obama is the best and last chance for Hillary Clinton's policies and vision to be realized. We can't afford four more years of Bush.

Very well stated Hannah. Don't worry, I'm sure we have some OBAMA supporters in Oklahoma.

This is so childish. I am so sick of hearing, "I would never vote for Barack Obama because he has no experience and is too liberal."

First, Obama has more time in elected office than Hillary Clinton, so nice try. The experience thing is out.

Obama may be voted the most liberal senator because he votes with his party, but anyone with an internet connection and a brain can find examples of him reaching across the aisle. And his policy proposals are much more moderate than Clinton's. Hence why he got more moderate and independent votes.

And you always read these comments, and at the end they say, "Since you ignored Hillary, I will not vote!"

Enough already. If you are a democrat, and you are going to vote McCain in the fall because Hillary lost, I bet you can't name one good political reason that actually stands up to scrutiny to not vote for Obama. NOT A SINGLE ONE. I HAVE NEVER EVER EVER SEEN ONE PERSON WHO SAID THEY WOULD VOTE FOR MCCAIN BECAUSE OBAMA WON GIVE ONE POLITICAL REASON. So that means you have serious issues with your own ability to cope with reality, you're racist, or you are one of the countless women who think men stole a woman's chance again. Let me tell you something. I am a woman, and there are countless women across the country that are exercising their freedoms and their right to vote by voting for who they want, not who they feel obligated to vote. And that's the larger milestone for women: women who can do whatever they feel is right in their hearts and their minds with full freedom and without pressure, guilt or degradation.

Ok. So the congressman won't endorse Obama publicly, but he'll vote for him at the convention. What a total contradiction! I googled Boren's district ; he represents a district with a history of racism….hmmmmm???

Way to stick to your own party dummy. Might as well join the Republicans now, because your political career is over.

I can't agree with you more. This most liberal presumptive democratic party nominee has to be stopped. He is unelectable and will insure
a republican winner in November. What is to be done? Does anyone see action at the Democratic Convention to be a solution? Must we follow the DNC decision like sheep?

I couldn't tell if Boren believed that "most liberal senator" thing himself, or if he had just been hearing a lot of that from his constituents. Steve Benen pointed out in an article in The Washington Monthly back on January 31 that:

"National Journal's [the news magazine that started this urban legend] press release on the rankings noted the criteria was based on 99 key roll-call votes last year [2007]: "Obama voted the liberal position on 65 of the 66 votes in which he participated, while Clinton voted the liberal position on 77 of 82 votes." So, Clinton voted for the liberal position 77 times, Obama voted for it 65 times, which makes Obama the chamber's single most liberal member. Got it.

What's more, Obama was the 16th most liberal senator in 2005, and the 10th most liberal in 2006, before racing to the front of the pack in 2007. National Journal suggests this has something to do with Obama moving to the left to curry favor with Democratic primary voters.

But there's a more logical explanation: Obama missed a whole lot of votes in 2007 — he's been on the campaign trail — but was on the floor for many of the biggest, most consequential votes. In nearly every instance, he voted with the party. And with that, voila! The most liberal senator in America."

I'm a liberal myself so I'm glad Senator Obama is a liberal too, but I hate it when people try to twist the facts to try to make this center-left politician into some sort of wild-eyed fanatic.

America's a free country!!
Its true there many there Just hating Obama,
Good enough, its less than 1%
Go–Go–Go–Obama!!!!!
Let that under 1% cross-over to Bush's third term or Stay home if all they want, STILL Whitehouse is for OOOOBAAAAMAAA!!!!!!

This is True Im in california and Latino and the wave is coming !! also watch out for the PUMA's they are getting very strong from what i am seeing at the web site.

Hannah you need to show some respect, it figures you would back
Obama, way to the left. No reason to get all weirded out Hanna.

People that vote for McCain are not idiot's any more then you would be voting for Obama.

Wow, a 35 year old congressman that has already changed parties in his short career. It sure sounds like we should all be paying attention to this guy with his vast experience and knowledge. Go back to being a Republican, Boren. It's guys like you that give Democrats a bad name.
Go Obama!

To say that Obama does not represent bipartisan work is about as absurd, if not moreso, than McCain's Claim that Obama is just like Bush.

I haven't seen a politician able to bridge party lines like Obama since Russ Feingold got started in Wisconsin.

How long will these hacks spew their nonsense because they can't admit the truth: that they can't overcome prejudice to vote for a black man?

So what, every family has the weird uncle no one wants to invite.

I respect that he is representing his constituency, however, unity is needed to turn the current mess we're in around. Noone is expecting him to adore Obama, just decide if you're goind to support your party or not, that is the main idea here…

This sounds more like a racist attitude to me.

I personally no longer care how anyone votes. As for me, I will be supporting Obama ALL the way to the WH. As far as those Clinton supporters leaving the party, PLEASE LEAVE because you are in for a real awakening when most blacks leave the party in 2012 because of the way you have treated Sen. Obama. I will be leading the charge. Mark my words if you think you are going to kept "using" us year after year and then when we find someone we believe in and we need you to be supportive of us-we are called "racists." Racists. No one called us that in the past when we were voting for people of non-color. All of this talk about "leaving the party." I NEVER once left the party no matter how much I disliked the nominee (Al Gore). I am disgusted and completely over this election. Demanding Obama pay off HRC's debts and demanding he pick her as VP-who do you people think you are? As I said we will see who has the last laugh. This is already been discussed in beauty shops. I and my family and friends (CA, FL, AL and TX) will campaign vigorusly AGAINST the democratic party in 2011 and I am sure MANY feel the same way. There are other parties looking for our support. So go right ahead and you will go down in history as the "Fall of the Democratic Party". I have had enough.

Rep Boring need to realize he just might not be around for another term if he keeps talking. He just might join Joe Leiberman as an independent(hint,hint)

Just because you do not support Obama it does not make you a racist. On the contrary, there are probably more people voting for Obama because he is part African American. Obama's race has actually worked to his advantage. Anyone that criticizes him is called a racist . . therefore the press, the liberal press never really questioned him or his credentials. And please, don't say that one is "dumb" if they do not vote for Obama. I know of many people who voted for Obama because he is a "fresh face" . . . now that really shows some serious thought on a presidential candidate.

Oh boy, here come the racist comments. Please save your voice. He is doing EXACTLY what he was elected for, to represent the people that elected him. Finally a politician that keeps his word.

enough said. obama is going to win. jimmy velman, you are an idiot.

He won't endorse him but he will vote for him?

What a man of confused integrity…

I wouldn't lose a lot of sleep over Obama not winning the racist white vote
Right now Obama is doing better than Gore or Kerry with whites..many of whom don't care that Obama is black…he is doing way better than Gore or Kerry with Latinos and of course he has staggering numbers with blacks and young voters…..

So why are the polls close? Either the pollsters haven't caught up to the changing times or they are keeping it close enough for cover when the unverifiable voting machines pick our next prez….

yeah. this is the dumbest crap i have heard yet. Yea he is not getting re elected. wow!!! nonsense

NO REAL DEMOCRAT WOULD VOTE FOR A LIAR LIKE BARACK OBAMA!

As much as I disagree with his choice, this is America and he has that right. I think he is stupid for not endorsing Obama, but if he wants to be on the losing team then so be it. If he wants 4 more years of the same policies we have now then be our guest. You are an idiot for believing that Mr. Boren.

Aside from that I totally and 100% agree with Hannah. No TRUE DEMOCRAT WOULD EVER VOTE FOR MCCAIN!! I thought we were the party of smart people!!! If you voted for Clinton you should automatically vote for Obama, no questions asked.

Obama Richardson 2008

Thank You, Rep. Boren. No rational person could ever vote for BO.

Coward. His constituency hopefully voted him into office because they trusted his judgment, and vote his conscience using his powers of discernment for the benefit of constituents. Sounds like a guy trying to play on both sides of the fence. We have too many of those in our elected offices in my opinion. In public office, wimps need not apply.

Well said Hannah! It could not have been said more simply. Hillary Democrats, the significance of this election looms large — larger than your egos being hurt, your pride stepped on. Drop the hubris and support your party and its ideals. These ideals will be fought for by Obama! if you fear he does not have the experience, I tell you to fear more what McCain would bring this country to. I stood my my neighbor today as she received a call that her only son's leg was amputated because of a roadside bomb in Iraq. She melted in my arms …Don't do it, please don't vote McCain.

What a sniveling coward.

And I suppose John McCain's Bush-like ideologies will turn this country around…I think not.

Will not endorse the leader of your own party. Let Barack come to power, we will see how you kiss his behind to make up for this stupidity.

we have to look back to the 2006 election, the reason why Democrats took control of Congress are because of representatives like him who ran as moderate and conservative Democrats, without them there would be no Democratic majority

Good job, Boren! Don't follow the pack.

This man is not our leader. He will crash and burn by the fall.

Get a spine and endorse your party's candidate.

I am a registered democrat, I would never ever vote for Obama,
he way to liberal for me. So I'm left with Mr. McCain, this will be the
first time I vote republican.

that's just plain stupid on his part….he's just looking out for himself he doesn't care about the party he couldn't be a true Dem..some people will say & do anything to get elected nowadays…he probably is a republican anyway…he just ran as a democrate to win the vote.

I won't vote for Obama. He asked people to vote for him if they thought he'd make things better for their family. I think he'll destroy mine. For one reason, he won't require healthy people to share in the cost of health insurance. That means sick people will have to pay more which is exactly the way it is now. Change? I could go on and on and on about why I won't vote for Obama. Suffice it to say, I'm not a Democrat any more … after 40 years.
Nobama

Go ahead. If you liked Bush, you'll LOVE McSame. Vote McCain for $10 gas and endless war. John McCain: the right man . . . for Mordor.

Like the pundits say, there will be some people who just won't vote for Obama. And naturally, Boren wantes to remain seated.

HOWEVER, Boren and his constituencies will be responsible for handing-over the presidency to John McWar, who will never surrender, who does not care that another 4,404 US soldiers die in roadside bombs, who is clueless on economics and our economy, THEN LIKE ROME, USA WILL FALL.

It's disappointing, but not surprising, to see this kind of CYA tactic from Blue Dog Democrats who don't actually support the values their party believes in.

But if they're going to claim the neutral ground, then they should actually stay neutral. That at least could be respected. But what's up with trying to undermine your own party by repeating vacuous GOP talking-point jibberish like, "Obama is the most liberal senator…nyah nyah na nyah!", Rep. Boren?

Funny how Kerry was the "most liberal senator" the world had ever seen, but somehow lost that title after he stopped running for president. Kind of makes you wonder if it actually means anything?

If you want to do the work of a GOP lowlife, Rep. Boren, then just stop the charade and become one on the record. The Democratic party doesn't need or want your kind of partisanship.

Thanks for not selling out. You make me proud to be a democrat. Too bad the DNC has left a bad taste in my mouth. I will not be voting for Obama.

one monkey won't stop this show

Why are people trashing this democrat just because he does not care for Obama's views. Wake up America Obama was selected by a group of delegates who were too afraid of a strong independent thinking woman. How soon will the DNC realize they have the wrong candidate on the ballot in order to win. Please OBAMA sheep do not call me a racist..I am all for a African American for President ..just not this poser (someone like Harold Ford Jr or Colin Powell would get my vote in a minute) My family and I have almost always voted for the Democratic ticket (just once did we vote for GOV Lowell Weicker Independent)I was for Jesse Jackson in the CT primary years ago. I do not want either candidate this election season …Clinton/Gore (HILLARY that is) or Gore/Hillary Clinton…08.12.16.20

Is Boren Yiddish for Wimp? He says he will vote for Obama but will not risk losing one of his voters by endorseing Obama. This is the kind of Wimp politics that we are hopefull is on the way out after Obama is elected.

Obama supporters, if you keep referring to Hillary supporters going for McCain as idiots, guess what, they will vote for McCain. I strongly believe that the Obama supporters are the idiots, why I thought Obama's aim was to bring people together, and not seperate them.

Sure Hanna! Continue with your drivel, start worrying about wearing BURKHA with your Messiah, we moderate democrats will see to it he will LOSE in November.

I've learned to read these articles at least twice because CNN has a knack for leading you to think they are talking about something they are not.

Rep Boren said he would not endorse Sen Obama because the people who elected him wouldn't like that. Specifically,
"Boren also said Obama's record "does not reflect working in a bipartisan fashion." "

The next lines are what is important, "But the Oklahoma Democrat said he would vote for Obama at the party's convention in August because of the serious issues the country faces.

"I think this is an important time for our country," he said. "We're facing a terrible economic downturn. We have high gasoline prices. We have problems in our foreign policy. That's why I think it's important.""

Translation, he'll still vote for Obama because of the issues facing this nation. Issues that were caused by Pres Bush and will be continued by Sen McCain.

Net result is that he will still vote Democrat but is publically posturing to allow him to save face with those who elected him.

Sounds like this guy is really doing what it takes to get re-elected. Even if its not endorsing a candidate that he admits to having better solutions for this country's problems.

WHAT? Let's make this clear Rep. Boren: you are a democrat and refuse to endorse your party's candidate. This is ridiculous, your father endorsed obama, and unless you plan on running, you are basically endorsing McCain. As an Oklahoman, I am outraged.

"…a representative owes the People not only his industry, but his judgment, and he betrays them if he sacrifices it to their opinion."

Edmund Burke

Hillary and Barack Obama ideologically were not as far apart as Hillary and John McCain and the only reason any democrat can even think to vote for McCain borders the ugly racist tone that for the most part had been avoided in this campaign. But that is the ugly reality of America.

I'm sorry to inform those who haven't come to grips with voting for a qualified Black man but he doesn't need your vote, get used to the fist pound and the term President Obama. What Obama represents is
Change and Change has more energy than the status quo, Good Judgement trumps experience, Great Leadeship overshadows blind devotion and Justice prevails over injustice.

In November I believe America will show the strength of Courage and Integrity instead of the cowardice of fear, ignorance and indifference.

Let me make certain I understand the logic.

(1) He won't *endorse* Obama because of the sentiment in his district.
(2) He will *vote* for Obama at the convention which would seem to go against the wishes in his district.

I think Mr. Boren should have devoted more thought to his statement(s).

Hannah –

THANK YOU! People need to understand just how serious the problems are that we face today. Thanks to the last 7+ years of a Bush administration that only cared about their personal agenda our country and our world is at a point that could very well be the point of no return. It is time to concern ourselves with the issues and not let bitterness consume our minds. Senators Obama and Clinton had a hard fought battle, but it is over and it is time to unite.

I have been an Obama supporter from the beginning, but I never lost respect for Senator Clinton or her husband. The Clintons have done more good for our country than most politicians and I will never forget that. Let's not throw away all of the good they did by voting for a Republican party that is out of touch and unwilling to change and unwilling to adjust to a world that will not wait around for them to see the error of their ways.

The statement that "Oklahoma is racist and moves backwards…" is a very ignorant remark. While our location can seem to foster that line of reasoning, it is not true. You can not lump three and a half million people into a catergory because of a few people that feel that way. Our own governer Brad Henry has endorsed Senator Obama since the beginning and even cast his superdelegate vote for Obama after Clinton won the primary election in Oklahoma. While I was a Clinton supporter I will now support Obama in the general election. Not because of partisanship but because I feel that John McCain is ill equipped to lead this country in the direction it needs to go.

it time for a real 3rd and 4th party it think poeple in this counrty are right or left. most are somewhere in the middle

Sounds like the first vote of the November election!!

Oh my gosh the only person in the congress that has any guts and also believes that we DON'T have to do what the powers that be in the democratic party say. I wish he was my representative, going against the establishment.

HURRAY FOR THIS MAN……………………………………………….WE NEED MORE OF THEM THAT GO AGAINST THE ESTABLISHMENT IF THAT IS WHAT THEY BELIEVE.

This guy doesn't make any sense at all. Vote for Obama but not endorse him? Why? Because your constituency wants another four years of Bushism?

People, he;s only trying to cover his own butt. He is the only Dem in Oklahoma congress, so of course he is not going to endorse Obama, he is a Dem in name only.
Hes only taking this tack to get re-elected.

Doesnt matter, though. Its not like the Dems are going to get Oklahoma to go blue or that this guy has influence over anyone.
Translation: Who CAres?

Unless of course it helps the Clinton supoporters to vent some more. Cause' god knows we need more of that.

Being from Oklahoma, but now living in California he is reflecting the will of the people that have elected him, the majority of Oklahoma weather Dem or Rep will not for for Obama for one reason only and that reason was not in the article but we all no why, like most people who will vote Rep for the first time…..

Tough spot. If he endorses Obama, Boren will upset his constituency (who didn't vote for Obama) whom he needs to get reelected. And since he won't, I don't imagine an Obama presidency is going to throw much pork his way, which will upset the people he needs to get reelected. Yep, tough times being a conservative Democrat in the South.

This guy is pretty smart….Obama is divisive and has no real experience nor plans outlined for America.

John McCain'08 – At least he will veto beer with a sharpie.

Seems like Hillary supporters were the bitter ones afterall. Get over it, it was a fair contest and Hillary lost. GROW UP! Vote for the issues you stand for, not out of spite.

Yay!

Listen:

We, the wing of the Democratic Party with our heads screwed on properly, the centrists, not the members of the looney left, and yes, we Senator Clinton supporters,

We told you all there'd be hell to pay. We told you that we will NOT vote for Barack Obama.

Today is the day of reckoning. The party defied us and now we defy them.

And it's a shame. We could have had an amazing Madame President.

Then why Oklahoma Gov. Brad Henry endorsed Sen. Obama? I think he is not running for re-election. Endorsement, a Political decision? or the right thing to do?

What are all the posters talking about? This man said he would not endorse Obama because he wishes to reflect the views of his constituency, but he will VOTE for Barack at the convention. Where's the problem? I completely respect his stance, and I'm for Obama.

Thank you Hannah!!! Women especially should be coming out against this guy.

… Many months to go, many political confrontations to occur, and national crises loom ahead for Democrats and Republicans to face ! — All Americans must pay attention as events unfold until this November Election Day !! Infighting within the Democratic and the Republican Parties will eventually reflect some unity…. So, when the time arrives, our nation's voters will vote for the Presidential Candidate who can intelligently and patriotically perform the job of U.S. President…. That is the important goal!

Funny, when superdelegate Senator Byrd from West Virginia cast his vote for Senator Obama even though West Virginia voted close to 70% for Senator Clinton the Obama supporters said what a wise man this 90 year old politician was, but when Congressman Boren votes how his constituents wished, he's a traitor to his party. This is a man of integrity and how I wish Obama could learn from him. Then our country would be on a path of positive change.

Good News! Thanks Borden for not being a selling out. I still won't vote democrat this year but it's men like you that make me proud.

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"Finally…a democrat with some integrity."

Yeah, right. BORAT, when your nominee McCain wins in November and go for the war in Iran. With his temper, are you sure, you want to give him the nuclear button.

I retract my earlier statement. Apparently there are at least two Democrats with morals and a spine.

"I think this is an important time for our country," he said. "We're facing a terrible economic downturn. We have high gasoline prices. We have problems in our foreign policy. That's why I think it's important."

The answer? Endorse the candidate who will continue the disastrous policies that got us here in the first place. I think the stupidity exhibited through this campaign is going to kill me.

Hannah – I'm glad you can speak for all women and dems. Nice!

Hannah:

News you can use:

This isn't about Clinton. You can let go of the hate now. This is about a House member who is acting to represent his constituents. Nowhere does he say he supports McCain.

Take a cold shower, Obama fans.

This must be the most dumbest racist and idiot we have in congress.How is he gonna vote for Obama and not endorse him? You must be in the wrong place at the wrong time.

the train is leaving this idoit better hop on…we are leaving

I will not vote for anyone who is for amnesty period.

The mayor of L.A. could not get elected Dog Catcher

McCain is an idiot

Obama is just another one who will do what he wants and not what the people want

Do bad Americans cannot just understand we NEED a third party because the two we have are screwing us.

Get out of Iraq….P:.S. let all of the middle know if we have to come again it will be with bombs only.

Tax the oil companies 120 billion in profit is a joke when they don't spend anything for alternate energy

What is the excuse for diesel being so high when it is 2 cents cheaper to produce. P.S. no heat demand and no higher usage for an excuse.

Bring our jobs back from overseas.

National health care now….Canada and England did it and Im tired of the excuse we want better when we have NOTHING…..

God the list just goes on…

NO DEMOCRAT OR REPUBLICAN WILL DO ANY OF THE ABOVE….

So just keep voting the idiots into office and it will serve everyone right as the beat goes on……

An Independent…..

Richardson is in his second and last term as Gov of NM, so He just thumbed his nose at what his state wanted.

I think Ed from Santa Fe is the only Pro-Obama New Mexican on these blogs. He gets posted ON EVERY blog. I have been blocked in the past.

And I am WHITE married to a NATIVE AMERICAN… Living in a state where caucacians are a minority. And I have 2 college degrees, make $120,000/ yr, own two homes outright and don't need Obama to save us poor ignorant folk. Oh yeah… and AN ACTIVIST FEMALE TOO!!!!!!!!!

So don't try the racist sh–t with me. I see through those feeble attempts to indimidate and coerce and manipulate by fear and labeling.

I'm a Jewish voter and I think the John McCain would continue George Bush's legacy of appearing to be a friend of Israel and not actually being a friend. Check the records – Bush didn't visit Israel or the West Bank until December 2007. I don't know about you people, but friends visit each other all the time.

If you are a fellow Jew, do not think for one second that John McCain is a friend.

Jews for Obama '08 and '12

I'm a Democrat…although given how the left has taken over the party perhaps it's time to either leave or change the party.

I think changing the party will be more productive.

As usual, the Obama supporters are calling anyone who disagrees with their selection a racist. How pathetic.

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LOL did they join the Hillary Supporters for McCain facebook page? Yes it seems cutting your nose off to spite your face is in this year.

Rep. Dan Boren has to do what he has to do to keep himself in office. I was glad to hear that he would "vote for Obama at the party's convention in August because of the serious issues the country faces." Shows that he personally sees the light, even if many in his district are still in the dark.

He obviously wanted some air time. He could have kept that comment to himself or maybe he plans to join the Republican party like the Hilliary Clinton supporters.

I still don't understand some of Sen Clinton's supporters hatred on this issue. The only people to blame for her loss is her campaign. She had the name, the money and the establishment to win this from day one. But somehow Mark Penn and his bunch had a bad (or no) strategy, ran her campaign into debt and allowed her to make comments that did not help.

Bosnia, the pregnant woman that died becasue she was denied medical treatment, Pres. Clinton reaction, holding her tax returns, the list is long. None of these helped and it her and her campaign's fault. I could understand if Sen Obama railroaded or swift-boated her, there could be some animosity but he remained fair to her throughout the campaign. Be mad and angry at her people for ruining her chance, and I bet they were paid quiet well for failing

what do you mean moderation. It is really hard hitting and untruthful. Give me a break.

To Hannah: "No man or woman who has an ounce of intelligence…" Don't lecture the Republicans on intelligence when Obama is the one who needs to take an economics course. His speech today was all about taxing oil profits…uh, hello? The oil companies will just push this down to the consumer. Same with min. wage, the housing bill, etc; Obama is pushing up the cost of doing business, which in the end, will always be paid for by the consumer. I am an educated woman that is "pro-choice" but I am also an intelligent business woman…I say both canidates are not optimal; but I will choose more competition in business sectors over everything else. Go free market and perfect competition!

This congressman should shift to Republican/GOP. And he is correct unlike Obama he is "bi-partisan" or rather has dual party affiliation. He will not endorse Obama probably because he's running for re-election in this conservative district. Political decision?

He won't be "endorsing," but he will be *voting* for Obama.

Looks like he knows that his constituents are too pig-ignorant to know the difference.

What it is, is that the Clinton supporters that claim they will vote for McCain, because Clinton is not the Nominee, is the fact that they are most likely racist. And that is what is happening.

I can read between the lines. I hate to say it but this dude is racist. How do I know? He was willing to endorse Hillary who has THE EXACT SAME POSITIONS AS OBAMA. The only difference is Obama is more conservative on healthcare and Hillary is more hawkish when it comes to foriegn policy.

So, why cant he endorse a Democratic nominee that has the same views as the other Dem candidate who lost?

Richardson is in his second and last term as Gov of NM, so He just thumbed his nose at what his state wanted.

I think Ed from Santa Fe is the only Pro-Obama New Mexican on these blogs.

And I am WHITE married to a NATIVE AMERICAN… Living in a state where caucacians are a minority. And I have 2 college degrees, make $120,000/ yr, own two homes outright and don't need Obama to save us poor ignorant folk.

So don't try the racist sh–t with me. I see through those feeble attempts to indimidate and coerce and manipulate by fear and labeling.

ruin the world for our children? just exactly what do you know about Obama that we do not know that will enable him to fix the world for us?

First, anyone saying they would vote for McCain because Hillary didnt win is childish. How does it sound to vote for someone who doesnt believe in the same issues as Hillary just to spite Obama who support almost all of the same issues as Hillary?

I think its more that people just cant admit that they are prejudice. Ive seen people complain about the sexist attitude of the media toward Hillary, but then overlook the blatant racist attitude towards Obama. That being hypocritical.

Does issues like the Iraq War, the economy, health care, tax systems, etc mean anything or because of a person skin color the issues get overlooked.

Dont use the experience as an excuse, because every President has adivsors. Do you honestly think the Presidents know everthing from day one?

Oh yeah, women are showing they are just as sexist as men. Some only voted for Hillary just because she was a woman……and openly admitted it. Then got mad at other women for not supporting Hillary. Then complained about the media being sexist. The bad thing about it is now some of them will rather support McCain like spoiled little girls instead of voting on the real issues. So who is really being sexist and making sound judgment?

Boren might as well turn in his credentials of belonging to the Democratic Party. Representation of your district is fine, admirable and is the American way…. but it sounds like he's going to be jumping into bed with the Republican very very soon. Watch out…

So much for Party Unity… Boren and McCain will be holding hands soon, and smiling into eachother's eyes…

hes an okie.what do you expect?

Oh, here we go again with the race card, "just sayin'" … puhhleeeze! Maybe he actually THINKS instead of just joining the mindless drones swept away by Obamamania. … And all the claims about what "real Democrat" is … well, Obama isn't a "real Democrat" … he's clearly a Carter Democrat–naive, foolish, and ready to set America back 20 years with his foolhardly policies.

Gosh darn it, Boren, I heard Obama was thinking of having you on the ticket with him as vice president. Too Bad.

I have an idea; why don't you just switch to the Republican party?

Oh, and to the Republican partisans and right wingers who pretend to be Hillary supporters who are going to vote for McCain, you aren't fooling anybody; HIllary knows you are phonies. She is going to speak to you in a few days.

Hasn't he heard? The race is over? Obama doesn't need his endorsement!

Clearly these are men who live in districts that more conservative than Democratic. If these two men believe that they could loose their seats by supporting Obama, then let them protect themselves. But I hope no one believes that their districts represents people who ever have voted for Obama or even Powell. Actions speak louder than words. So Boren and Mahoney, enjoy your time in the Congress. But don't expect to take credit or share in the all of the postive things that Obama WILL do for this country. As a matter of fact, I think that they should both refuse the new healthcare changes, the proposed new GI benifits, the tax credits for middle income families, and all of the programs that Obama will implement for the rest of America. If you don't want to support him, then don't try to sponge off of him and the rest of us.

Amen Hannah! Anyone who would vote for McCain after supporting Hillary never supported her policies and never had Democrat values or they would never vote McCain. Doing so is like cutting off your nose to spite your face and only a real IDIOT would do that. I come form a long line of Republicans, and everyone in my family has switched parties after the failure, the arrogance, lying, corruption of this administration. I don't see myself changing back for a long time. As for the guy from Ok, I spend a lot of time in Oklahoma City and the people I talk to are as disgusted with the Bush administration as the rest of America. Sen. Pat Roberts from Ks may think he represents the people of KS in the same way but he doesn't listen, just supports Bush and will probably get voted out. Hope the Dem form OK is not up for re election in Nov. McBush is not that popular.

This guy's an idiot and the democratic party should run him out of there party.

Okay, he has a right to make his own choice. But voting for Obama in the Fall makes you look like a flip-flopper congressman. I guess Obama is too liberal because he doesn't want Special interest or Pac money???? haha..

Great Job Boren… you're concerned about the economy, gas prices, war… etc… and instead of voting for someone who's liberal and capable of making the changes we need.. you're gonna keep quiet and let everyone else vote while you keep quiet to keep your people happy. You don't belong in congress.. you have no spine.

Rep. Dan Boren, you have no spine.

This is called CYA. He is more concerned about getting re-elected and he knows that OK will never go blue anyway.

So let me get this straight. You will vote for Obama at the convention but won't endorse him??? ummm yeah that makes alot of sense.

These people have never heard the saying "don't bite the hand that feeds you'!

Wait, you wear the badge of a Democrat, receive benefits of the party and you don't want to help them win by endorsing? Well I sure hope the DNC refuses to endorse you the next time you run for any election.

Just because someone isnt Endorsing OBAMA

doesnt mean he's racist… ALL you Die Hard Obamanites are to Stupid to realize over half the country doesnt like gay marriages and atheism

When it gets down to it they are both looking out for their own best intetest. Getting reelected and taking our money in salaries, getting a nice retirement, free health care and looking forward to all those cushy jobs with special interests, advocacy groups, influency groups and lobby groups. It is still the ME generation!

What kind of loser doesn't endorse his party's nominee, but still says he will vote for him? Sounds a little bit on the stupid side to me.

Is this that unusual? That a legislator doesnt come out and support a nominee of his party? Dunno….but my guess is no. If yes….the there is more to this than…"the will of his constituates".

Too bad Richardson didn't do the same for us New Mexicans.

But then, Richardson is not up for re-election.

I would have respected that integrity and loyalty to his constituents.

Only reason i accept this garbage that Congressman Boren is because that is one heck of an explanation!! Truly you must reflect the views of your constituency!! Good Job!!

And then saying that you will vote for Obama at the convention (and hopefully the General) is fair as well being that you will be be reflecting the voice of your larger constituency…. the whole USA!!

I respect honesty and fairness… that is why I support Barack Obama in the first place!!

Obama/Huckabee 08<<<<<<<<lets really unite this country!!
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Rep. Dan Boren has lost his mind, his district, and our repect. However, even tho he will not endorse Obama, he said he will vote Obama. Isn't this like an endorsment?

Oh I get it, you can back a Black guy for President in public…HUH.

This is a joke. remove it from the head lines.

he's voting Obama, he will endorse Obama, he just had an RM [Republican Moment]

I guess Oklahoma has a real handle on raising cowards!!!

Yawn! Why don't some of you pseudo Dems-for-McCain get a life?! Do you really think you are influencing us folk who think for ourselves and don't get our talking points from Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity et al?! We know you are just frustrated Conservtives who are coming to terms with the reality that Obama will be our next President. Did any of you see the videos of McCain speaking on Tuesday before Obama's victory speech?! If you did, then you will know that your candidate is a joke. If you didn't, you will find out soon enough when he is on stage debating Obama. BUt if it makes you happy pretending to be Dems angry bc. Clinton didn't get the nomnation, who amI to spoil your fun?!

Clearly this guy is in the wrong party.

If you don't want to walk with the Democrats, that's okay, just don't call yourself one.

I see Republican Bloggers are earning their money. You are doing a good job, folks, of pretending to be Democrats who love Hillary Clinton so much that they will not vote for Obama.

I hope the $10 enough for the phony democrats to blog all day pretending to be Democrats who are voting for McCain because Hillary did not get the nomination. Hillary Clinton will speak out about this in the next few days.

My brother in law blogs as a "Democrat for McCain" and laughs about it. It's not reallly funny, Democrats.

They must be among those that are jealous of Obama, this was to be expected. Oh well now Obama knows where they stand, now don't he? And so does the Obama supporters that live within their districts.

GO OBAMA ALL THE WAY TO THE WHITE HOUSE LEAVE ALL HATERS IN YOUR DUST!

Well, I'm glad to see he's a pseudo-Democrat like his dad. Why don't these people just run as Republicans? I don't get it…

I COMMEND YOU! HAD ALL THE SUPERDELEGATES FOLLOWED THEIR PEOPLE'S VOICES…HILLARY WOULD BE OUR CANDIDATE!

Good for him reflecting the will of his constituents, but it is unfortunate that he also seems to be actively campaigning against a fellow Democrat by making false accusations about Obama's bipartisan abilities. I can't imagine why he'd behave that way unless he actually wants Republicans back in the White House. Although, to be fair, if there's one thing the Democratic party has excelled at in recent years, it's been losing, and Dan Boren seems to have a pretty solid grasp of how to do his part to try to make it happen yet again….

I agree with Hannah, voting for someone just because your candidate lost is acting like a spoiled brat, if I can't have it my way I will ruin everything for everyone else. If you want to vote for McCain go right ahead I am sick and tired of hearing the threats. So what if Dan Boran wont endorse Obama there were over two hundred other superdelegates who did not endorse him either. If you vote for McCain because you believe in him good for you, If you vote for McCain because Obama is the democrat nominee grow up.

Rep. Dan Boren, Oklahoma's
Thank you for to stand up and not just follow obama blindley.

is this guy even old enough to vote? how old is this he? 15?

I've never seen superdelegates go out of their way to state that they are not supporting someone. I suppose not everyone was ready to make history.

Yeah right latinos are united, to defeat Obama and his Marxist agenda.

Oh god, people, get over it. I mean you, the people who comment on this page. Your girl lost. Get . Over. It. Stop crying like little babies. You're doing MUCH disservice to the feminist movement. STOP IT.

Good for you Mr. Boren! Obama does not deserve endorsement from anyone, Obama is tooooooooo liberal, the most liberal Senator of ALL! Idiots who are supporting him! This is going to be ANOTHER KID ON TRAINING, just like Bush!

Hannah,
You're an idiot. No wonder you're voting BO. Don't you know BO stinks?
Hillary 08 and/or 12
Nobama!!

Hannah,
although I voted for Obama and plan to do the same in the GE, I think that calling Clinton and McCain supporters idiots will not make them see things your way.
Now if you said that McCain would reverse the decision of Roe vs Wade and wants to keep us in this wrong war till 2013 then they may listen.

Just a thought…

You can't win them all. He could have kept his opinion to himself for the sake of his party. This could hurt the Dem's in the general election. For the sake of party unity this Rep should learn to keep his mouth shut if he does not have anything positive to say. You don't see Repubs running around bringing down McCain.

interesting that this meathead is from the same state as sally kern (who thinks homosexuality is a bigger threat to america than terrorism). give me a break boren. instead of trying to gain 15min. of fame, get in line with the party to which you 'supposedly' belong… if not, cross over to the republicans. too liberal. if not wanting to be in iraq for 100 years is too liberal, well then you need to get the F over to mccain's side. and good riddance.

Ummm. I think you're all missing the point here. He "has to reflect" his district, but he will vote for Obama at the convention because of the "serious issues" the country faces.

He knows that when he runs for re-election, an Obama endorsment can – and probably would – be used against him by republicans trying to gete his seat. He's just playing political semantics in the spirit of self preservation.

He's not a democrat for McCain. As Hanna so eloquently put it, "Anyone that would vote for McCain because Clinton isn't the nominee is an idiot and was never actually a Democrat."

Well said.

Just to add to that, by voting for Obama at the convention he is showing unity.

Finally a Democrat with Cojones. This guy I can respect. He is a representative of his district and that is what he was elected to do., not carry out a national agenda of the Democratic party. We need more leaders like him.

Boren sounds like a Moron. He will not endorse Senator Obama but he will vote for him at the convention, because it is very important to the country. That is what Boren said. Can some please get this Idiot into a detox center in order to break his addiction to Stupidity Pills!!!

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ok…

Wow! He needs to become a REPUBLICAN!

Boren sounds like a Moron. He will not endorse Senator Obama but he will vote for him at the convention, because it is very important to the country. That is what Boren said. Can some please get this Idiot into a detox center in order to break his addiction to Stupidity Pills!!!

word up hannah

CNN you suck why do you always silence people by not posting blogs. You guys have people that say more inappropriate things that I could ever say but you continue to mute me. Why.

At some point everyone must decide which way they would like to go. Some would vote for a liberal, others would vote for conservatism gone wild.

I like a man with integrity. Too bad Kennedy, Kerry and Richardson to name a few do not care what their constituents think. They did not want Hillary and came out way too early with their support of the super liberal whom they knew they could lead around by the nose, or elbow. Now he will be labeled a racist. Anyone who is not in-love with Obama is a racist. I will write Hillary Clinton on my ballot in November. I know I will not be the only one to do so. I wish every Clinton supporter would do the same. I'm sure some will vote for McCain, but I wish they would write her name on their ballot if their states allow it. Check with your election board, and work from now until November to get a place for a write in included on you ballot.

Hannah, McCain isn't the only option for Clinton Voters.

There is Libertarian Party Nominee Bob Barr.

Independent Ralph Nader.

ANd too boot therre is also the write in vote.

Watch all of the backwards racist come out of the woodwork now. Don't worry we will target them come re-election time.

Hannah,did you read the posts? NOT ONE POST says they are voting for McCain because Hillary is not the nominee. Get over the Obamabot responses

So Boren's not endorsing Obama but he says that he's going to vote for him? Isn't that basically what an endorsement is? What integrity does this man have from that statement? He didn't say anything profound or meaningful except that he thinks Obama is too liberal. AND like I said in the end he is going to vote for him. This isn't news.

In response to Jimmy Velman: Texas hispanics are leaning towards McCain for President. One third of hispanics call themselves republicans. Cubans in Florida are not on board with The RAZA's agenda and Puerto Ricans in New York don't care about illegals from Mexico. They want either strong state rights for Puerto Rico or to be granted independence. I love how some people think all hispanics are united. It's like Jessie Jackson trying to say all Blacks favor amnesty too. Guess what…they don't! Just ask Obama…that is wht he doesn't even talk about immigration out on the campaign.

Thanks you Congressman Boren!! Kudos to you. Finally someone is willing to stand up and do the RIGHT thing here. BO is too dangerous for our country. He has ties to terrorists, racists, and criminals. He is unpatriotic and does not love our country, only himself. Thank goodness for people like Rep. Boren. It may be a little too late in the game, but Hillary Clinton is the only real, intelligent choice for Democrats. We are all still hoping that come November at the convention, Hillary will still prevail. We will never give up. If not her as President, then McCain it will be. BO was selected, not elected!! Thanks to the media and the DNC. When Hillary gets the nomination in August, maybe she should get Boren as her VP!!!
Thanks again Rep. Boren.

umm, I am a LATINO in FLORIDA and there is no way I would ever vote for Mccain. My family and nearly every latino I know is with me on this issue. We were for Hillary at first but now that Obama is the nominee, we are with him 100%. It is time for change!

wow – this party is breaking apart. All thanks for selecting a nominee who won LESS popular vote.

So much for Democracy and Dems. I think we are up for the historic loss.

In any case, after today Obama's comment of tiny difference between him and Hillary I just can't stop thinking of the 15,000,000 reasons why I should not support him. That is 15,000,000 people who will be left with no health care under his plan because he JUST WONT listen to Edwards, Hillary and other Progressives. IF you do something make it once AND right, unless people want again a half lived policy like Medicare that takes 40 years to amend and improve. And to do something RIGHT u NEED A PLAN – and Hillary's plan delivers the lowest cost per capita – cite MIT study about it

these guys are wusses

deer hannah. meee vote for mccain. mee also smart.

So he will vote for Obama at the convention because the nation, including his constuency, is facing serious issues. But he's not supporting Obama at this very moment and felt the need to hold a press conference? Hold on…wha? Fifteen minutes of free press, anyone?

Oh Hannah. What a sad case. We will never allow a Marxist to sit in the white house no matter how much you want that. Voting for Obama is nullification of the electoral process. Move toe Venezuela please.

It only depends on what will of the people your talking about….Oklahoma, Arkansas and Kansas is like living in a 3rd world country, depressing! I know one thing when it comes to Dallas, Texas Obama has our endorsement and that's a fact!!!!!!!

Well Hannah, you're a FOOL for voting for obama.

at least someone with some sense. write in hillary r mccain…08

To Jimmy Velman, No Way, my friend.

Ah, yes… The Most Liberal Senator Award, bestowed every four years upon the Democratic presidential nominee by the adoring right. Remember how John Kerry was "the most liberal senator" in 2004? Notice how quickly he wasn't the most liberal senator right after the election? Dropped all the way to 20th on the list.

Interesting that Obama didn't become the most liberal senator until he became a serious presidential contender. I do believe that he has moved to the left in his positions, hoping to curry favor with the liberal establishment. However, I find it facinating that the traditional liberal poster children like Ted Kennedy (28th) and Russ Feingold (10th) somehow don't manage to be as liberal as Dems Presidential nominee.

But by all means, if OK Rep. Dan Boren feels that Obama is just too scary to vote for, then he has every right to vote the will of his constituents. That saves a politician from every having to take a risk on his own. Leading bravely from the rear…

This guy just wants to try and keep his seat in a predominanttly republican area. He knows Obama is to liberal for his constituents and he needs to stay as close to center if not right to keep his seat this next election. Personally I think he's a little weasel and the only reason he won was because he was a democrat running on republican ideas. This will probably be the last time we hear of Dan Boren. Boring.

your right…….if she is not on obama's ticket, after all she's done, than i am no longer a REAL democrat.

Is this guy kidding?

Its one thing to not endorse a candidate while keeping your mouth shut. It's entirely another to not endorse a candidate and RUN YOUR MOUTH to the detriment of your own party by spewing radical right wing lines such as "the most liberal senator" and "no history of bipartisanship".

This guy is obviously trying to do one of 2 things:
1) Audition for an anchor job on Fox News; or
2) Save his own a*s by putting personal ambition (i.e. getting re-elected) over party and country.

STATEMENTS LIKE THESE ARE NOT HELPING!!!! THIS COUNTRY IS A DISASTER AND COMMENTS LIKE THIS ONLY HELP FEED THE RADICAL RIGHT – THUS ENSURING MORE RADICAL RIGHT DOMINANCE! WAKE UP PEOPLE!!!!

If I were in a state where I was in the minority as far as my party goes I too would do what I needed to do to get re-elected. This does not suprise me at all, this is what modern day politics is all about.

The will of the people is to vote for a democrat. He is voting for Obama but he is not endorsing him…nonsesne, it must be re-election time. This is what the democratic party has come to be. Party unity is overshadowed by personalities. If he is "pretty much a conservative", next time he should run as a republican. One thing is for sure, this nobody from Oklahoma would not make it in the democratic party.

The only Balm to heal the wound and the rift is HRC.

I hope she does not take the VP slot if offered.

Why should she save the a-s of He who savaged her?

BO should fail after his tricks and foul play.

HRC is too good, and I would be conflicted into voting the ticket, while I have no conflict about NOT voting Obama.

Now Obama supporters will call these delegates 'Traitor' and 'Bitter' because they are not in 'Unity'.

Last time I heard something like that was from President Bush supporters.

What's wrong with NOT supporting Obama? Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. Look at Liberman.

"But I also know that Saddam poses no imminent and direct threat to the United States, or to his neighbors, that the Iraqi economy is in shambles, that the Iraqi military a fraction of its former strength, and that in concert with the international community he can be contained until, in the way of all petty dictators, he falls away into the dustbin of history. I know that even a successful war against Iraq will require a US occupation of undetermined length, at undetermined cost, with undetermined consequences. I know that an invasion of Iraq without a clear rationale and without strong international support will only fan the flames of the Middle East, and encourage the worst, rather than best, impulses of the Arab world, and strengthen the recruitment arm of Al Qaeda. I am not opposed to all wars. I'm opposed to dumb wars."– Barack Obama, October 2, 2002

Notice, this was in 2002 which shows that Obama has the judgement that should be required of all presidents.

so basically another racist in our midst will be good to clean them out of the party!

The report that showed Obama as being the most liberal senator was completely false and painted as such only the struggling GOP and some racist people are still useing that excuse!

The report did not evaluate the full senate only the nine members they felt were the most liberal! and then it did not rate there entire voting record it only evaluated how they voted on 12 pieces of legislation they felt was very liberal.

What a joke! I am from Oklahoma and am a 56 year old white male I know very well just how racist my state is.

CAN YOU SAY BIGOT!!!!!!!!!!! "I've got to reflect my district" that hogwash. That's an excuse! It's ok, because every Rural racist county is going to have to deal with the fact that we have a BLACKMAN in the Whitehouse. I can't believe that people can still be this racist when our country is in peril. Barack is the best candidate we've had in the last 20 years and it drives me nuts that we still have so many so-called Americans that still subscribe to such ignorant short-sided opinions. Like it or not a BlackMan will occupy the White House for the next 8 years so get used to it. I just thank God that there are enough REAL AMERICANS who believe that this country deserves the best candidate in office regardless of ethnicity.

GOD BLESS AMERICA AND OUR PRESIDENT
(EVEN GEORGE BUSH)

This kind of votes don't count, Liberal? who lives in OK? what are you saying? that the rest of us are?? go away please!! Endorse MC bush then

I call BS, he is just looking out for his political career. This is typical political posturing. Oklahoma is a very conservative state, of course he won't endorse Obama if he wants to get elected again.

Who is this freshman senator? Never heard of him. Seems he has an axe to grind. Unity???????

What a crazy guy. Who wants your vote. Keep it and shove it into your R…..
I am sure you have lots of interest in us paying $4.00 a gallon. Why do you have to bring more division at this time? Aren't you saying the country is in trouble? We have to take our country back from these Neocons. I am Hillary support and I will make sure Obama gets my vote and contributions. I simply don't want another Neocon throwing our country from a cliff.
People, think right and put a democrat in the office. I was republican before I went to Clinton and now I'm going for a democrat. The course of our country must be changed.

Cnn, post this pls.

Hannah is a HWW. One of Hillary's Whinning Women.

Read Revelations Obama fits all the criteria to be the Anti-Christ and it is time for all of us Democrats to take heed. NO NO OBAMA !!!

McCain is a sexist. He doesn't respect women. He insulted his wife calling her a name that is repulsive. He abandoned his first wife because he was fooling around.

The Defection from the Phantom of the Oprah begins.

Count me in.

I will literally vote AGAINST OBAMA.

My choice- the best, is gone.

I don't like second best.

This is so funny. Like I have said before and I will say it again. I don't care who people vote for, that is their business. But, I just want to see people on this site and in real life, admit that race is an issue for you.

I just want to hear these people admit that they will not support a black man. Don't give me this liberal vs conservative crap.

And, Mahoney, stay home, in fact just do a Leiberman, we undestand!! Trust me, we do.

Wait, who is this guy again, and why should I care he won't endorse Obama?

Dear Jimmy,

Joe Lieberman lost his primary race for he Democratic Senate nomination in Connecticut. Hillary agreed with everyone else not to participate in the Florida and Michigan primaries because those states violated crystal clear calendar rules.

Leaving any other considerations aside, these are not the kind of people I want in government. This is precisely the kind of person that we have had at the helm of our government for the last 7 years.

Rules are rules, laws are laws. The rest is rationalization and lawlessness.

I have nothing but praise for Don Boren – he listened to his constituents, unlike the governor from my own state of New Mexico, Richardson, who completely ignored his voters. Good for you, Mr. Boren – you'll go far in your career because your "bread and butter" voters will get you there.

The RNC is paying bloggers to try and pull Clinton supporters over to McCain.

Don't listen to the same three or four people that flood the Ticker on a daily basis using different names – they are just paid hacks.

Good for him! I won't be endorsing Senator Obama either!

Mr. Boren:

Responding to one's constituents generally produces short-term longevity. Providing leadership also tends to provide longevity…..with infinitely better and longer lasting results.

Make no mistake, the neo-con crackpot policies and unbridled cronyism of the bush regime these past 8 (hoy….has it only been 8?) years, and the lemming-like lockstep in which republican legislators have allowed themselves to be incuriously been led by the nose, are the primary reasons for the abject border-to-border misery we find ourselves in today!

That you TOO are not interested in providing the opportunity to improve the situation for the country at large, or the situation of your constituents in particular, is prima fascia evidence of your constituents needing to replace you this November TOO!

I shudder to think where we'd be if everyone in our country had your level of curiosity, foresight and commitment to constituents! You OWE your country AND your constituency a shot at improving their situations; either take it or become a republican and make your unthinking allegiance to the wealthy, influential few a matter of public record.

Jimmy Velman…the Jewish vote will go to McCain has soon as you stop using Cap Locks…Obama's 'Jewish problem' is a myth, he's polling almost as well within the community as Clinton did. And the only thing Joe Lieberman is leading a charge of is himself.

This guy wants to save his job rather than the good of all Americans. At the end of the day, the decision is his and no one else.

It's not only his right to say what he thinks, it is Boren's responsibility to reflect the political opinions of his constituents. I am an Obama supporter, but I applaud this guy's ethics. It took a lot of guts to come out this late in the campaign, when the nomination has already been decided, and state his position.

I do hope he actually has read Obama's detailed descriptions of what he plans to do to take the country forward (detailed material is available on Obama's website), and made his decision after educating himself. It is odd that everyone is calling Obama hyper-liberal, when his positions on most subjects are actually very, very close to Hillary's. I never viewed Hillary as a hyper-liberal. Like Obama, I consider her somewhat liberal, but VERY pragmatic. The Repugnicans think Obama is hyper-liberal, but considering what their conservatism has done to the country in the past 7 1/2 years, that's not necessarily a bad thing.

And for those of you who think Obama has disrespected Hillary, I suggest you go to his website. There is a huge section devoted to thanking her and praising her for her hard work and her experience. If this is disrespect, I'd like to get some of that disrespect thrown my way.

Is this news? It's just the opinion of one insignificant politician. Who cares?

I strongly disagree!!!! The welfare of the country is at stake. Not a tiny conservative corner in Oklahoma. We need to unite and do every thing possible to elect a DEMOCRATE . I agree with deb in Arizona. Mcain will lead us where? More hiked prices, forclosures and our children left in Iraq for a 100 years, and the rest of his platform is?

This guy is pathetic–he won't endorse him but he will vote for him in November? Not exactly following what his contituents want. When Obama wins this guy is TOAST!!!

AMEN HANNAH. YOU SPEAK NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH.

chame on you people!

Yeah I bet those good ole boys in Oklahoma started re-thinking just how Democratic they were when a black guy got the nomination. I'm afraid you're going to see a lot of this. I guess the US hasn't come that far afterall.

knock it off…hannah the wise one!! Mc Cain may have his problems but he aint nowhere as bad as u r making him out to be. That is the Obama spin working. good luck….spinning

If the supporters of Hilarly Clinton carry through their threat to vote for McCain because she did not win, then their sour grapes will cost them the White House. You will get what you deserve – 4 more years of Bush.

Boren is entitled to his own opinion. He is just trying to attract some limelight and attention. It is unfortunate that its Dems like Boren who are actually ruining any chances of them winning in November. It is really sad, to see people like Boren providing fodder for Ruplican attack machine come november. Instead of labelling Obama as 'most liberal' and refuse to endorse him yet appear self righteous by claiming he will vote for him because of the situation the country is in, I think it would be far much better to shut up and then not vote for him other than spoil countless votes and gain one Boren vote.

Boren,

change to Republican you are a disgrace to the Remocratic party

How come no Obama supporter had a problem with Michelle Obama voting for Obama…but not voting for HRC?

But you all are so stunned that 18 Million voters who voted for HRC, just might not vote for Obama?

What is the difference? Same reasons.

VILLARAGOSA SUCKS.

And fools like you all are gonna doom the United States… if what we've known hasn't worked try something else…stupid individuals that have what you al call spoon feed experience has us in gutters now. What the heck up please. Closed minds doom you.

Finally………two democrats with some integrity. Obama supporters are young and blind or black and will never see the truth. They would rather bury their head than see the truth about obama. He is bad news for this country.

Most Liberal, huh? According to whom?
Sen. Obama was campaigning for much of 2007, he missed 32 out of the 99 votes the NJ used for its rankings.

Of the remaining 67, Obama and Clinton (who also missed many votes because she was campaigning, as did John McCain, etc), were both there to vote for 65.

They voted the same way on 63 of them.

On one where they differed, Obama voted with an amendment from Sen. Joe Lieberman, Ind – Conn., to create an Office of Public Integrity and Clinton voted against it.

On the other, Obama voted for an amendment from Sen. Jeff Bingaman, D-NM, allowing "Y" visa holders to stay in the U.S. while renewing their visas, while Clinton — who has staked out a more conservative position on illegal immigration — voted against it.

And yet somehow he becomes the most liberal Senator, and she the 16th most.

Odd.

Does he support Democrats? Does he want the Democrats to win the general election in November? Maybe he should consider that before he opens his mouth and says something that could potentially hurt the party.

You would think this guy had learned his lesson by now:

America = Separation of Church and State!

If he had paid attention to that maxim 20 years ago, he might be a much better elected official today. But he didn't, and he's not.

In the next few weeks we can look forward to seeing Rev. Wright again. Today he announced he may not retire after all.

If I wanted ministers involved in government, I would have voted for the Evangelicals – no need – it seems they're coming in the back door.

Where is the unity? It's a sad day in America when people refuse to support the nominee and would rather have more Bush via McCain. Wake up PEOPLE!

All you idiots can vote for Mccain to your own peril. As soon as McWar gets in, the iran conflict will inflame. And your sons and daughters would have to bear the penalty.

I'm like Michell Obama.

I have to think about voting for the OTHER democratic candidate if that person became the nominee of the party.

E-mail Michelle and ask HER, how could she vote for Obama, but not for Hillary?

I have too many reasons to list.

And then there was the icing on the cake of how disrespectfully and unfairly HRC was treated and presented by the media for Obama.

Enlightened or not, poor team player or not, Boren is entitled to his opinion, and he is accountable for it. Too bad he didn't better splain his position.

Mike

Oh Please. The DNC needs to throw them out the party.

why is this a story? who cares about this guy?

Seeing as Oklahoma is already heavily McCain I fail to see why anyone should care what this guy (or the people who elected him) think.

Jimmy Velman – try sticking to the topics being discussed.

What a tool.

Hey Drod – integrity has nothing to do with it. He wants some airtime, and this is a sure way to get it, if only for 15 minutes. Oklahoma would NEVER vote Democrat in the fall, so it really doesn't matter. He's just trying to get re-elected in a conservative state with few Democratic politicians.

I'd do the same if I was in his shoes.

I am a "middle of the road" Democrat, but I would take "liberal" over anything the Republicans offer. Bush proved that NeoCon politics are BAD for the United States, and bad for the rest of the world. A dose of liberal politics will be a breath of fresh air and is just what we need to restore our country to its pre-Bush status.

I've always said Hillary is more electable among the demographics that we need to perform in to win. Well, guess it doesn't matter now. Dem 2008, whoever it is.

" Don't hate the Player, Hate the game". BTW, Boren, you should run with Cain. Your district is "Third World" and a Tossed Salad. " The same people who put Bush in office for a second term.

Mmmm, smells like a Republican plant to me. The right wing is flat out terrified of Obama and will do everything in their power to keep a black man from taking away their Washington power. It's gonna get ugly folks. Let's rise above it!!!

What a fool !!! I'm sure he will lose his seat soon and later on he will need Obama.

To me hes just another "wanna be dem" with no party loyalty

So… this man speaks for ALL of OK? That's absurd, and speaks of some 'other' force… you're a democrat, for goodness sake!

Speak the truth…the Democratic party has been hijacked by extreme liberals, Marxists and anti-American types to prop up their Manchurian candidate BO. Moderates need not apply. I'm headed to the moderate Republican…John McCain, who now more closely represents my values. I would rather have an experienced person direct a nation at war, not a naive, inexperienced person who is obviously in over his head. McCain Democrats…has a nice ring to it.

I don't agree with a lot of the policies of the traditional Democratic liberal platform. Positions on homosexuals, abortion and so on, however when forced to choose between bad and worse the choice is clear. Do we trust in our words; "Hope lies in the future and the future lies in our youth".

Obama and a new generation

Tman

deb in az and drod. Why would anyone vote for McCain other than it being racially motivated. Although we have made a big turn around in the US, I believe that people who are not bright for change will vote for old man McCain. I feel sorry for the people who think Obama does not know what he is doing. Anytime he is asked a question, he answers it with intellect and to the point. I hope one day the people who is prejudice will judge a person by their character and not their color.

He's merely representing his racist constituents. Good show, coward!

WE SHOULD MARCH ON THIS RACIST, BIGOTED OKIE–HOW CAN HE CALL HIMSELF A DEMOCRAT WHEN HE WON'T ENDORSE THE PARTY'S NOMINEE? ONLY A RACIST WOULD REFUSE THE PARTY'S CALL. HE SHOULD BE STRIPPED OF HIS SEAT.

Republican, media and Democratic left splitters and conspirators picked Obama over Clinton is for him to lose. He could even not win all the states Kerry won in 2004 with 251 votes, how could he win the general election. What a joke.

Finally a man on "that" side of the aisle who makes some sense. Very commendable! Save America – NoBama 08/NoBama's Ever

This is dissappointing. I wsh you kept your urgly thougt to yourself at this time the democratic party is begining to unite. So go and vote for mccain, others will vote for Obama and by His grace Obama will win big in November.

RED ALERT!!!!!!!!!!! Wolves in sheep clothing. RED ALERT!!!!!!

Way to go Dan Boren. You have a lot of integrity, strength and commen sense.

Takes a lot of nerve to call a large demographic stupid, uneducated, ignorant, moronic, redneck inbred cousins, racist and moronic….

And then think that they will see you as the Messiah and vote for you after you were pissed on and spit on.

Go Obama.

That arrogance is what I love.

Plain stupid, I won't endorse him but I will vote for him because our country needs him. Sounds a little bit personal, have you thought that maybe you are in the wrong party.

Stop party crashing Borron

Is this Joe Liebermans illegitimate son or what????
I guess he won't be getting any help from the DNC come election time!!!!!

BARACK / SEBELIUS 08

BARACK THE VOTE!!!!!!!!

wow, someone who's willing to speak the truth — not watch the DNC toss him "under the bus" !!

Let us all vote for a tired old Republican who is completely clueless. Boy that is really moving this country forward.

thats funny if he would ahve said he supported Obama he had no integrity but cause he says he wont that means he has integrity? Ok…maybe you need to look up the word. it doesnt mean someone not supporting a candidate you do not like. As a Rep i understand his concern for how his peopel vote. But he is also a voting citizen.. He can cast his ballot for whomever he wants. And we do not elect reps to be mindless slaves. We elect them in the trust that they will do what is best for our district, state and country. Even if that means disagreeing with a lot of peopel in their own district. Imagine if reps and senators only listened to the will of the mob, civil rights, women's suffrage, etc would never have been a reality. Our reps shoudl think with a soveriegn mind in hopes of best representing their people. I think he is just using his district as an excuse. cheap shot to the democratic process.

Funny how you never hear anything about some of these statesmen-wanna-be's until they come out and make a stupid statement like this. If he wants to take that position, I say great. If his district is too conservative for him to support the party's nominee, then I suggest that it is too conservative for any national Democratic money. That would mean no DNC help or Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee help for him this year. If he is too narrow minded to see beyond the geographic boundaries of his district, then let him finance his campaign with dollars from inside his district. One less DINO (Democrat in Name Only) in the next Congress will not make that much of a difference.

Wonder how this 'tweet' got elected to congress in the first place….
Your endorsement counts for nothing.

what a moron

He will vote for him but won't endorse him??

Show some sack ya wimp. It's called leadership- that's what you are elected for.

Does anyone read anymore?

Anyone that would vote for McCain because Clinton isn't the nominee is an idiot and was never actually a Democrat.

No REAL Democrat would vote for a man like John McCain.

No woman who values her personal freedom would vote for John McCain.

No man or woman who has an ounce of intelligence would risk four more years of Republican rule — our country teeters on the edge of disaster and we can blame men just like John McCain for it.

My fellow dems, please listen up.

Out of many, there are one and out of one, there is unity.

I know it doesn't make sense but I kind of got lost in the closing.

Any suggestions?

Why doesn't Texas fall off into the ocean?
…Because Oklahoma sucks.

drod, can you show me a Republican with integrity?

Whatever! Sellout.

Obama 08

Excuse me, but Rep. Boren does have the responsibility to his constituents, but costiuents should not be able to tell him who to vote for in the general election. He is still a citizen when it comes to choosing who he wants to be president. If that means voting for Obama, a man who knows where this country should be as well as how to get us there, then I say that is a good choice.

A Democrat in Oklahoma probably feels like a long-tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs.

People are sick and tired of 8 years of Bush.

But they will never lean so far left as to embrace a leftist regime.

His quote about Obama being, "the most liberal senator" shows that he cannot think for himself…he is just repeating a statement that he heard on foxnews. What does it mean to be "the most liberal senator"? When senators vote on bills is there some type of ideology scale in addition to the "yes" or "no" voting options? What a hypocrite…why even call yourself a a Democrat?

Can you say, "Looking out for my political future"!

translation: "If I want to get re-elected in Oklahoma, I cannot be seen supporting a black man."

"Mahoney, a former Republican whose district is made up of more Republicans than Democrats, is among the most vulnerable congressional Democrats this election cycle."

The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy -mlk jr.

'Nough said!!!

OBAMA 08

Ridiculous. He should change parties then. Is he a Dem or not?

It is good to know that at least one elected Democrat has a mind of his own. The DNC isn’t going to like this!

" Don't hate the Player, Hate the game". BTW Boren you should run with Cain. Your district is "Third World" and a Tossed Salad. " The same people who put Bush in office for a second term.

What meat heads! Boren will be voting at the convention for Obama and thus this is an endorsement. Mahoney's expressed desire to be absent from the convention shows a solid stance in something or other, (perhaps sleeping late?–this guy is a former republican, now a democrat who wants to represent republicans (and democrats–he did say all of his constituents) at the democratic convention by not showing up–why don't his democratic constituents matter and why would anyone say this stupid stuff in public? No wonder his seat is in jeopardy.

They both probably think their constituents don't notice that they have no clue.

Do you really think that four more years of Bush-policies is being true to your constituency?

Mickey

Dan Boren Lieberman Jr.

Obama is a socialist that will destroy america.

If he is a Democrat, then how did he win his seat for his district if his people are conservative? Sounds like a Republican who said he was Democrat just to take advantage of anti-Republican sentiment just to get elected. Either that, or he is mistaken about his constituents. Either way he ends up supporting Obama if he is going to vote for him at the convention. This guy is a waste of story text.

The quickest way to insanity is to keep voting republican and expecting a different result.

I will note and to some extent excuse Danny Boren's act of naked political opportunism, that in 1992, many "conservative" rural Congressional dems refused to back the CLinton/Gore ticket; including Ralph Hall, Dick Shelby, Mike Parker, Gene Taylor, Nathan Deal, LF Payne, GV Sonny Montgomery, Earl Hutto, Pete Petersen, Marvin Leath, Bill Sarpaulis etc to name a few. So what Boren and Mahoney (and possibly more) are doing is not unheard of. Clinton still won and Obama will still win

@drod – Amen to that. Nice to see a Dem. with a spine.

Right, deb… Because McCain knows where he's going to take the country.

Are you serious? McCain doesn't even look like he knows where HE is half the time.

Seriously, all you Hillary-Fangirls need to quit being sore losers. I guarantee you, a vote for John McCain is a vote for Apocalypse.

And Drod, I can name another Dem with Integrity – I'll give you a hint; He's the presumptive nominee.

I second drod's comment – There is no way I am voting for Barack Obama. To do so would make one believe that I support the race-baiting, flip-flopping, egomaniac that he is, and the corrupt Democratic National Committee. Not in this lifetime….

One person, one vote. That's the American way. Most Americans will vote for the best man for the job and that is indeed Obama. God Bless America.

Well, at least there is one smart dem in the congress.