Comments on: Blitzer: Obama is on an ambitious quest http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/24/blitzer-obama-is-on-an-ambitious-quest/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Jason http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/24/blitzer-obama-is-on-an-ambitious-quest/#comment-1293938 Jason Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:57:52 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8129#comment-1293938 Obama has lost this democrat because he and his supporters can't have it both ways. New type of politics = BS. Repubs using scare tactics is bad but its ok for him to threaten women with the repeal of roe v. wade if McCain is elected. Scare tactic politics if you ask me. Changes his position after giving his word and all his supporters say he didn't pledge he said he would look into it. Take the blinders off he pledged. Blaiming the Clinton's for playing the race card and saying he is above that type of politics and who played the race card the other day BO he is a shameful disgrace and once again the lefties and young people in the democratic party have given us an unelectable candidate. way to go SMART PEOPLE! Obama has lost this democrat because he and his supporters can't have it both ways. New type of politics = BS.
Repubs using scare tactics is bad but its ok for him to threaten women with the repeal of roe v. wade if McCain is elected. Scare tactic politics if you ask me.
Changes his position after giving his word and all his supporters say he didn't pledge he said he would look into it. Take the blinders off he pledged. Blaiming the Clinton's for playing the race card and saying he is above that type of politics and who played the race card the other day BO he is a shameful disgrace and once again the lefties and young people in the democratic party have given us an unelectable candidate. way to go SMART PEOPLE!

]]> By: Kick Hillary to the Curb http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/24/blitzer-obama-is-on-an-ambitious-quest/#comment-1293934 Kick Hillary to the Curb Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:56:42 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8129#comment-1293934 I don't think there is anything wrong with a 50-state strategy afterall isn't the president of USA supposed to represent all the 50 states. It's ok let Obama get out there and speak to all kinds of people, even the racists. I think it needs to be done. People who have doubts about him need to see him and hear him to get a better feel for his agenda. I don't think there is anything wrong with a 50-state strategy afterall isn't the president of USA supposed to represent all the 50 states. It's ok let Obama get out there and speak to all kinds of people, even the racists. I think it needs to be done. People who have doubts about him need to see him and hear him to get a better feel for his agenda.

]]> By: A Nightingale Sings in Berkley Square http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/24/blitzer-obama-is-on-an-ambitious-quest/#comment-1293918 A Nightingale Sings in Berkley Square Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:54:43 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8129#comment-1293918 Dear Labor members You do not have to support Obama who is Dr. No and a serial quitter. I urge you to vote for a tried and true and trusted real man. Not a glove wearing girlie man who shovels a couple of sand bags for a photo op, I am ashamed of our unions being stereotyped. i worry about our great nation having a leader making fun of our hard working white men and women from the mid west who are "called bitter and gun clingers and God Fearing." We may be "God Fearing" but we aren't bitter and don't cling to our guns. We use our guns to hunt and provide food for our tables that the do nothing Democratic Senate and House have put us on some hard times. Dear Labor members

You do not have to support Obama who is Dr. No and a serial quitter. I urge you to vote for a tried and true and trusted real man. Not a glove wearing girlie man who shovels a couple of sand bags for a photo op,

I am ashamed of our unions being stereotyped. i worry about our great nation having a leader making fun of our hard working white men and women from the mid west who are "called bitter and gun clingers and God Fearing."

We may be "God Fearing" but we aren't bitter and don't cling to our guns. We use our guns to hunt and provide food for our tables that the do nothing Democratic Senate and House have put us on some hard times.

]]> By: Geri http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/24/blitzer-obama-is-on-an-ambitious-quest/#comment-1293916 Geri Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:54:31 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8129#comment-1293916 Getting them to register is one thing...getting them out to vote is another. Getting them to register is one thing...getting them out to vote is another.

]]> By: pat http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/24/blitzer-obama-is-on-an-ambitious-quest/#comment-1293915 pat Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:53:54 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8129#comment-1293915 ALL YOU OBAMA SUPPORTERS ARE FOOLS. PLEASE TELL ME WHAT HAS HE DONE THAT YOU FEEL HE SHOULD BE PRESIDENT. HE CAN GIVE A GOOD SPEECH, THAT WILL NOT SOLVE PROBLEMS. JOHN MCCAIN HAS 20YRS. AS A SERVER OF THIS COUNTRY. MY FIRST CHOICE FOR PRESIDENT IS HILLARY CLINTON, IF THATS NOT POSSIBLE THEN I WILL HAVE TO VOTE FOR MCCAIN I NEED SOMEONE WHO HAS EXPERIANCE. THAT WHAT THIS COUNTRY NEED. THERE IS A LOT OF OTHER PEOPLE WHOHAVE MORE TO OFFER THEN OBAMA. THIS IS TO IMPORTANT TO PUT SOMEONE IN OFFICE WITH ONLY CHANGE AS AN ANSWER NO SULITION. ALL YOU OBAMA SUPPORTERS ARE FOOLS. PLEASE TELL ME WHAT HAS HE DONE THAT YOU FEEL HE SHOULD BE PRESIDENT. HE CAN GIVE A GOOD SPEECH, THAT WILL NOT SOLVE PROBLEMS. JOHN MCCAIN HAS 20YRS. AS A SERVER OF THIS COUNTRY. MY FIRST CHOICE FOR PRESIDENT IS HILLARY CLINTON, IF THATS NOT POSSIBLE THEN I WILL HAVE TO VOTE FOR MCCAIN I NEED SOMEONE WHO HAS EXPERIANCE. THAT WHAT THIS COUNTRY NEED. THERE IS A LOT OF OTHER PEOPLE WHOHAVE MORE TO OFFER THEN OBAMA. THIS IS TO IMPORTANT TO PUT SOMEONE IN OFFICE WITH ONLY CHANGE AS AN ANSWER NO SULITION.

]]> By: SZ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/24/blitzer-obama-is-on-an-ambitious-quest/#comment-1293899 SZ Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:50:52 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8129#comment-1293899 Wolf, It looks like your ongoing quest to get Bill Clinton to say whether/if he's going to endorse Obama has finally paid off. But that rather vague statement from a mere "spokesperson" wasn't quite what you were expecting, perhaps? Stop trying to influence this election, CNN. Wolf,

It looks like your ongoing quest to get Bill Clinton to say whether/if he's going to endorse Obama has finally paid off. But that rather vague statement from a mere "spokesperson" wasn't quite what you were expecting, perhaps?

Stop trying to influence this election, CNN.

]]> By: Frank http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/24/blitzer-obama-is-on-an-ambitious-quest/#comment-1293896 Frank Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:50:43 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8129#comment-1293896 Obama is trying to "buy" the Presidency in every sense of the word! He has no shame and will have no problem doing what it takes to win. Of course, if we the people of this great nation let this happen, we will be judged as fools for ever! He has no talent, has done nothing for our country, and does not have the experience it takes. Yes, he has Oprah, but if I were Oprah, I would first try to help my country in any way I can to get rid of poverty before I would put my millions and millions into this empty suite! People of America, wake up! This phony will buy the Presidency if we don't stand up and defeat him. Fortunately the GOP is a brutal machine and will hopefully rip him apart. I wish I could say I am a Republican saying all this, but unfortunately I am a Demcorat saying all this!!! Obama is trying to "buy" the Presidency in every sense of the word! He has no shame and will have no problem doing what it takes to win. Of course, if we the people of this great nation let this happen, we will be judged as fools for ever! He has no talent, has done nothing for our country, and does not have the experience it takes. Yes, he has Oprah, but if I were Oprah, I would first try to help my country in any way I can to get rid of poverty before I would put my millions and millions into this empty suite! People of America, wake up! This phony will buy the Presidency if we don't stand up and defeat him. Fortunately the GOP is a brutal machine and will hopefully rip him apart. I wish I could say I am a Republican saying all this, but unfortunately I am a Demcorat saying all this!!!

]]> By: Patrick Henry http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/24/blitzer-obama-is-on-an-ambitious-quest/#comment-1293888 Patrick Henry Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:48:48 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8129#comment-1293888 Not only is he on an ambitious quest....he doesn't appear to have an actual plan in place for the possibly that he might achieve it. Are we really ready for a President who lacks cultural literacy relative to our nation, the armed services, and our historical foreign policy lessons? I think not. Ignore history--ignore brutality and evil--ignore the lessons learned in the social and economic turbulence of the decades and doom yourself to a repeat performance. Not only is he on an ambitious quest....he doesn't appear to have an actual plan in place for the possibly that he might achieve it.

Are we really ready for a President who lacks cultural literacy relative to our nation, the armed services, and our historical foreign policy lessons?

I think not.

Ignore history–ignore brutality and evil–ignore the lessons learned in the social and economic turbulence of the decades and doom yourself to a repeat performance.

]]> By: sarah http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/24/blitzer-obama-is-on-an-ambitious-quest/#comment-1293875 sarah Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:46:13 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8129#comment-1293875 didnt obama graduate from jr. high like yesterday? didnt obama graduate from jr. high like yesterday?

]]> By: Kelley http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/24/blitzer-obama-is-on-an-ambitious-quest/#comment-1293873 Kelley Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:46:08 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8129#comment-1293873 What about the other 7? LOL LMAO Obama is a loser and a dreamer..... What about the other 7? LOL LMAO

Obama is a loser and a dreamer.....

]]> By: john williams san diego, ca. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/24/blitzer-obama-is-on-an-ambitious-quest/#comment-1293869 john williams san diego, ca. Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:44:53 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8129#comment-1293869 Barack Obama/Maxine Waters---onward to socialism...we can overcome.. Barack Obama/Maxine Waters-onward to socialism...we can overcome..

]]> By: Rebra Stevens http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/24/blitzer-obama-is-on-an-ambitious-quest/#comment-1293858 Rebra Stevens Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:42:50 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8129#comment-1293858 Our addiction and dependence on fossil fuel was increased, and empowered, beginning with Reagan. Jimmy Carter was headed in the right direction. He installed solar panels in the white house. Reagan had them removed, he was an oil man, as well as most of the Republican leadership for the last 30 years. It was laughed at; considered crazy. Republicans were basically looking only at the all the money, they could make. They worked so hard on winning the cold war, and enlisting Russia into Capitalism (oh I think they called it "democracy" what a joke). Then Bush the 1st and Clinton, thought what if we brought China and it's billions of people into this Capitalistic system. wonderful, however, no foresight, no vision was ever contemplated. How, was the earth going to withstand all these peopledemanding fossil fuel energy? That mattered not, just the rising balance in the bank accounts. As if this money could consistently be made as such with no future consequences.(Utter foolishness, I say!) Well, now we have ridiculous gas prices, a planet in peril, and a war that was started not with high ideals for democracy, just control of oil. Mcain offers no real vision, no real way to solve this HUGE problem that he and his Republican friends created. Think of where we might be today, if we had begun researching alternate sources of energy over 30 years ago. Solar Panels; not so crazy now, not so funny now, is it? Our addiction and dependence on fossil fuel was increased, and empowered, beginning with Reagan. Jimmy Carter was headed in the right direction. He installed solar panels in the white house. Reagan had them removed, he was an oil man, as well as most of the Republican leadership for the last 30 years. It was laughed at; considered crazy. Republicans were basically looking only at the all the money, they could make. They worked so hard on winning the cold war, and enlisting Russia into Capitalism (oh I think they called it "democracy" what a joke). Then Bush the 1st and Clinton, thought what if we brought China and it's billions of people into this Capitalistic system. wonderful, however, no foresight, no vision was ever contemplated. How, was the earth going to withstand all these peopledemanding fossil fuel energy? That mattered not, just the rising balance in the bank accounts. As if this money could consistently be made as such with no future consequences.(Utter foolishness, I say!)
Well, now we have ridiculous gas prices, a planet in peril, and a war that was started not with high ideals for democracy, just control of oil.
Mcain offers no real vision, no real way to solve this HUGE problem that he and his Republican friends created. Think of where we might
be today, if we had begun researching alternate sources of energy over 30 years ago. Solar Panels; not so crazy now, not so funny now, is it?

]]> By: Doris,Memphis,TN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/24/blitzer-obama-is-on-an-ambitious-quest/#comment-1293852 Doris,Memphis,TN Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:41:14 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8129#comment-1293852 Barack has shocked so many my bringing down the Clinton machine! McCain and his camp will be a piece of cake! Barack has shocked so many my bringing down the Clinton machine!
McCain and his camp will be a piece of cake!

]]> By: Darth Vadik, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/24/blitzer-obama-is-on-an-ambitious-quest/#comment-1293849 Darth Vadik, CA Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:40:53 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8129#comment-1293849 RIP George Carlin, I will miss you. RIP George Carlin, I will miss you.

]]> By: Texas for Obama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/24/blitzer-obama-is-on-an-ambitious-quest/#comment-1293845 Texas for Obama Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:40:44 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8129#comment-1293845 There are many blacks who are not registered to vote in the southern states. The Obama campaign is smart for targeting the unregistered black voters. In the past many blacks felt like their votes would not count so they did not register. There is hope this time. John McCain doesn't even have Texas on his belt. There will be a fight here. Many people are upset about the high prices and the war. I am willing to bet Obama wins Texas. Yes we can and will win ! There are many blacks who are not registered to vote in the southern states. The Obama campaign is smart for targeting the unregistered black voters. In the past many blacks felt like their votes would not count so they did not register. There is hope this time.

John McCain doesn't even have Texas on his belt. There will be a fight here. Many people are upset about the high prices and the war.
I am willing to bet Obama wins Texas.
Yes we can and will win !

]]> By: Austin http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/24/blitzer-obama-is-on-an-ambitious-quest/#comment-1293846 Austin Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:40:44 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8129#comment-1293846 My, how the world has changed, when the actual candidate of faith is... the Democrat ?!?! Heavens-to-Betsy! Whatever will we do??... ...it should be obvious. Christians for Obama My, how the world has changed, when the actual candidate of faith is... the Democrat ?!?! Heavens-to-Betsy! Whatever will we do??...

...it should be obvious.

Christians for Obama

]]> By: L. Guy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/24/blitzer-obama-is-on-an-ambitious-quest/#comment-1293841 L. Guy Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:40:14 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8129#comment-1293841 I am not an articulate woman, I don't have a college degree, I come from a small town that is full of small town thoughts and ideas, but what I am is a concerned American citizen. My concern lies with presidential candidate Obama. This is a man that continues to pledge (for lack of a better word) his loyalty to the African American community, claiming to be a "black man" that is there to fight for the rights of his people. Well, last time I checked Mr. Obama is the child of a white mother and a black father. This makes him just as much white as he is black, so why is it that he has no loyalty to both races. Notice how every picture you see is of him and his white family, where is his black family, oh yea, they obviously weren't supportive of him. So, please tell me how you can try to play the 2 sides against one another now. WE ARE ALL AMERICANS...ONE NATION UNDER GOD, leave the race card out of it. And while we are on the subject, if he as a presidential candidate cannot pledge his allegience to America, then he doesn't sound like an American to me. I will not vote for Barack Obama, not because he is black / white, but because he is not an American at heart! I am not an articulate woman, I don't have a college degree, I come from a small town that is full of small town thoughts and ideas, but what I am is a concerned American citizen. My concern lies with presidential candidate Obama. This is a man that continues to pledge (for lack of a better word) his loyalty to the African American community, claiming to be a "black man" that is there to fight for the rights of his people. Well, last time I checked Mr. Obama is the child of a white mother and a black father. This makes him just as much white as he is black, so why is it that he has no loyalty to both races. Notice how every picture you see is of him and his white family, where is his black family, oh yea, they obviously weren't supportive of him. So, please tell me how you can try to play the 2 sides against one another now. WE ARE ALL AMERICANS...ONE NATION UNDER GOD, leave the race card out of it. And while we are on the subject, if he as a presidential candidate cannot pledge his allegience to America, then he doesn't sound like an American to me. I will not vote for Barack Obama, not because he is black / white, but because he is not an American at heart!

]]> By: Belle1 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/24/blitzer-obama-is-on-an-ambitious-quest/#comment-1293839 Belle1 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:40:02 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8129#comment-1293839 Almost laughable. On the one hand, Obama supporters say Obama won fair and square....on the other hand....they say that if Obama does not win the GE against McCain, then it is Hillary Clinton's fault. Sounds so Obama....everything is Hillary Clinton's fault. Which is all the MORE reason it makes it harder to vote for him! Almost laughable.

On the one hand, Obama supporters say Obama won fair and square....on the other hand....they say that if Obama does not win the GE against McCain, then it is Hillary Clinton's fault.

Sounds so Obama....everything is Hillary Clinton's fault. Which is all the MORE reason it makes it harder to vote for him!

]]> By: Ula Nejad- Sacramento Ca http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/24/blitzer-obama-is-on-an-ambitious-quest/#comment-1293833 Ula Nejad- Sacramento Ca Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:38:49 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8129#comment-1293833 Right on the money Wolf. Ambitious he is . Not unusual when you take into account his upbringing. America wants men not mice. Right on the money Wolf. Ambitious he is . Not unusual when you take into account his upbringing. America wants men not mice.

]]> By: Erika, KS http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/24/blitzer-obama-is-on-an-ambitious-quest/#comment-1293831 Erika, KS Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:38:40 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8129#comment-1293831 So what if Obama has "run a great campaign?" Tell me what this proves? That he can speak the English language better than George W Bush? Big deal. The reality is, Obama hasn't accomplished anything but telling the public that he will do and say anything to win. He will lie and back peddle when caught with something that turns on him (think Wright and the Presidential sign, among others). No Obama. The Clintons have been out there working for the good of the people for decades. What has Obama done? NOTHING! Can't vote for this snake oil salesman. So what if Obama has "run a great campaign?" Tell me what this proves? That he can speak the English language better than George W Bush? Big deal. The reality is, Obama hasn't accomplished anything but telling the public that he will do and say anything to win. He will lie and back peddle when caught with something that turns on him (think Wright and the Presidential sign, among others). No Obama. The Clintons have been out there working for the good of the people for decades. What has Obama done? NOTHING! Can't vote for this snake oil salesman.

]]> By: Independent in Miami http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/24/blitzer-obama-is-on-an-ambitious-quest/#comment-1293819 Independent in Miami Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:37:03 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8129#comment-1293819 After spending so much time and money on her ego trip, the Senator from New York can finally do her job again. She only took on New York to run for President someday. It's the same reason why she accepted Bill Clinton's behavior. She's a desperate woman, willing to do or say anything to erase the shame Bill laid on her. I actually feel sorry for her. However, to ask for her debt to be paid off?!?! I don't feel that sorry for her. Why should anyone but Billary be responsible for her decisions? Ask your supporters Hillary, not people like us who are ready for something other than the names Clinton or Bush for the last 20 years. Look at this country after you people! For now, please let's move on. Obama/AnyoneOtherThanClinton PS Running a joint ticket after you behavior is like saying the following: Clinton/Lewinsky 2016 After spending so much time and money on her ego trip, the Senator from New York can finally do her job again. She only took on New York to run for President someday. It's the same reason why she accepted Bill Clinton's behavior. She's a desperate woman, willing to do or say anything to erase the shame Bill laid on her. I actually feel sorry for her.

However, to ask for her debt to be paid off?!?! I don't feel that sorry for her. Why should anyone but Billary be responsible for her decisions? Ask your supporters Hillary, not people like us who are ready for something other than the names Clinton or Bush for the last 20 years. Look at this country after you people!

For now, please let's move on.

Obama/AnyoneOtherThanClinton

PS Running a joint ticket after you behavior is like saying the following:

Clinton/Lewinsky 2016

]]> By: aware http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/24/blitzer-obama-is-on-an-ambitious-quest/#comment-1293807 aware Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:35:16 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8129#comment-1293807 You bet Obama has an ambitious quest Wolf! And, his expectations are high! He is the fascist Mussolini, and the JFK cult of personality all rolled into one. Wow! :( Obama is not the kind of change Americans can believe in. The more I watch him in action the more I fear for America! Can he fool the majority of Americans? I don't think so! :) This former Democrat, leaning Independent, will never vote for Obama! You bet Obama has an ambitious quest Wolf!

And, his expectations are high! He is the fascist Mussolini, and the JFK cult of personality all rolled into one. Wow! :(

Obama is not the kind of change Americans can believe in. The more I watch him in action the more I fear for America!

Can he fool the majority of Americans? I don't think so! :)

This former Democrat, leaning Independent, will never vote for Obama!

]]> By: Lisette Chicago, IL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/24/blitzer-obama-is-on-an-ambitious-quest/#comment-1293806 Lisette Chicago, IL Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:35:14 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8129#comment-1293806 Wolf McCain is NOT bipartisan Voting twice with Democrats is not BIPARTISAN/ AND, why don't you mention what illegalities McCain committed with his campaign finance A MUCH BIGGER ISSUE I AM SURPRISED PAUL BEGALA DIDN'T CATCH IT Wolf
McCain is NOT bipartisan
Voting twice with Democrats is not BIPARTISAN/

AND, why don't you mention what illegalities
McCain committed with his campaign finance
A MUCH BIGGER ISSUE
I AM SURPRISED PAUL BEGALA DIDN'T CATCH IT

]]> By: Media sucks http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/24/blitzer-obama-is-on-an-ambitious-quest/#comment-1293788 Media sucks Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:33:35 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8129#comment-1293788 Wolf You say he should work N Carolina and Georgia cuz they have big African American population. If someone else made that comment, you would run it for a week on every half hour and accuse that person of RACISM Start reporting the news and stop creating what you think will be your next big story and victime Wolf You say he should work N Carolina and Georgia cuz they have big African American population.
If someone else made that comment, you would run it for a week on every half hour and accuse that person of RACISM
Start reporting the news and stop creating what you think will be your next big story and victime

]]> By: Compete in all 50 States http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/24/blitzer-obama-is-on-an-ambitious-quest/#comment-1293783 Compete in all 50 States Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:32:46 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8129#comment-1293783 Why not compete in all 50 states. I am tired of the Democrats and Republicans giving up states. Your party may not win the state this time but the more you compete in each state the better each major parties chances in each state. I do not blame Obama for not taking public financing. How is he going to be able to compete in all 50 states without lots of money. As long as he average donation remains small then it is not a problem for me. Why not compete in all 50 states. I am tired of the Democrats and Republicans giving up states. Your party may not win the state this time but the more you compete in each state the better each major parties chances in each state. I do not blame Obama for not taking public financing. How is he going to be able to compete in all 50 states without lots of money. As long as he average donation remains small then it is not a problem for me.

]]> By: george http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/24/blitzer-obama-is-on-an-ambitious-quest/#comment-1293772 george Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:31:21 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8129#comment-1293772 and he should and he should

]]> By: Desmond Sequeira http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/24/blitzer-obama-is-on-an-ambitious-quest/#comment-1293760 Desmond Sequeira Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:28:59 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8129#comment-1293760 Unfortunately, winning over traditionally Republican states, often seems to involve winning over people who can be, but are hopefully not, influenced by fruitcakes like Dobson who understand neither the Bible nor history nor historical literature nor therefore, of course, OBAMA, who clearly demonstrates a sound understanding of all the foregoing. And he does not even pretend to be an expert. I want to believe that most Republicans are not fruit flies circling fruitcakes! Unfortunately, winning over traditionally Republican states, often seems to involve winning over people who can be, but are hopefully not, influenced by fruitcakes like Dobson who understand neither the Bible nor history nor historical literature nor therefore, of course, OBAMA, who clearly demonstrates a sound understanding of all the foregoing. And he does not even pretend to be an expert.

I want to believe that most Republicans are not fruit flies circling fruitcakes!

]]> By: Farrell, Houston, Tx http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/24/blitzer-obama-is-on-an-ambitious-quest/#comment-1293757 Farrell, Houston, Tx Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:28:43 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8129#comment-1293757 Obama is young, energic and he can do it rather than sitting in some town hall meetings listening to old man river complain. Obama is putting McCain on notice, McCain better put his jogging shoes on and stop the name calling. Obama is young, energic and he can do it rather than sitting in some town hall meetings listening to old man river complain. Obama is putting McCain on notice, McCain better put his jogging shoes on and stop the name calling.

]]> By: Deborah in WV http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/24/blitzer-obama-is-on-an-ambitious-quest/#comment-1293756 Deborah in WV Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:28:42 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8129#comment-1293756 I hope that Obama campaigns in West Virginia. Contrary to media reports, he has many supporters here! Like the rest of the country, we want change and not the old politics as usual! GO OBAMA!! I hope that Obama campaigns in West Virginia. Contrary to media reports, he has many supporters here! Like the rest of the country, we want change and not the old politics as usual!

GO OBAMA!!

]]> By: Emeka, South Florida http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/24/blitzer-obama-is-on-an-ambitious-quest/#comment-1293753 Emeka, South Florida Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:28:13 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8129#comment-1293753 That is exactly what this race is about. Yes we can change this nation. Yes we can have a 50 state strategy. Yes we can make the democratic party active across the 50 states. YES WE CAN. That is exactly what this race is about. Yes we can change this nation. Yes we can have a 50 state strategy. Yes we can make the democratic party active across the 50 states. YES WE CAN.

]]> By: Shelby Y. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/24/blitzer-obama-is-on-an-ambitious-quest/#comment-1293741 Shelby Y. Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:26:01 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8129#comment-1293741 To: FROM HILLARY TO MCCAIN June 24th, 2008 4:15 pm ET Get over yourself, your girl lost fair and square so stop crying about it. To: FROM HILLARY TO MCCAIN June 24th, 2008 4:15 pm ET

Get over yourself, your girl lost fair and square so stop crying about it.

]]> By: The T http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/24/blitzer-obama-is-on-an-ambitious-quest/#comment-1293731 The T Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:25:25 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8129#comment-1293731 You Rep are soooooooo SCARE, and I know why. He Sen (President) Obama get in the White House the world will find out how dumb you were for voting for Bush. You Rep are soooooooo SCARE, and I know why. He Sen (President) Obama get in the White House the world will find out how dumb you were for voting for Bush.

]]> By: SA in OO http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/24/blitzer-obama-is-on-an-ambitious-quest/#comment-1293721 SA in OO Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:24:50 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8129#comment-1293721 Some red states are susceptible this election cycle and at least over the next several months it is a good idea to test the waters rather than just conceding based on historical trends. The real reason Hillary lost, for example, had everything to do with the states she chose not to even compete in and little to do with gender bias. She essentially conceded too many states before she even got her campaign rolling. The real advantgage of the 50 state strategy, however, is at the voting district level. If you put in an appearance in a district where you could pick up a senate or house seat that will count after the election, whether or not Obama wins the state. House and senate seats are apportioned, after all, by district - not state. Obama is running for president, but he is also building a coalition for change. If he's the only new face in Washington after the election, then "change" is just a slogan. Some red states are susceptible this election cycle and at least over the next several months it is a good idea to test the waters rather than just conceding based on historical trends. The real reason Hillary lost, for example, had everything to do with the states she chose not to even compete in and little to do with gender bias. She essentially conceded too many states before she even got her campaign rolling.

The real advantgage of the 50 state strategy, however, is at the voting district level. If you put in an appearance in a district where you could pick up a senate or house seat that will count after the election, whether or not Obama wins the state. House and senate seats are apportioned, after all, by district – not state. Obama is running for president, but he is also building a coalition for change. If he's the only new face in Washington after the election, then "change" is just a slogan.

]]> By: Independent http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/24/blitzer-obama-is-on-an-ambitious-quest/#comment-1293710 Independent Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:23:28 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8129#comment-1293710 I like your interview with the Texas governor on the grilling issue, Wolf. You asked some questions I wanted to ask. Thanks for trying to keep him honest. I like your interview with the Texas governor on the grilling issue, Wolf. You asked some questions I wanted to ask. Thanks for trying to keep him honest.

]]> By: Sherri http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/24/blitzer-obama-is-on-an-ambitious-quest/#comment-1293703 Sherri Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:23:02 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8129#comment-1293703 People are organizing in every state for Obama. We are standing together for change and will do our best to make it happen. He does not have to "be" everywhere. "We the People" are the ones that count, and Obama has reminded so many of that very significant fact. People are organizing in every state for Obama. We are standing together for change and will do our best to make it happen. He does not have to "be" everywhere. "We the People" are the ones that count, and Obama has reminded so many of that very significant fact.

]]> By: noobama,, http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/24/blitzer-obama-is-on-an-ambitious-quest/#comment-1293662 noobama,, Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:18:58 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8129#comment-1293662 JUST SAY NO DEAL..... P.U.M.A YES WE WILL!!! JUST SAY NO DEAL..... P.U.M.A YES WE WILL!!!

]]> By: noobama,, http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/24/blitzer-obama-is-on-an-ambitious-quest/#comment-1293654 noobama,, Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:17:59 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8129#comment-1293654 i believe obama said there are 57 states,remember! he is an idiot! a 10 minute statement without telepromter, says uh,,, 144 times, lol. i believe obama said there are 57 states,remember! he is an idiot!

a 10 minute statement without telepromter, says uh,,, 144 times, lol.

]]> By: ProundToBeRepublican http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/24/blitzer-obama-is-on-an-ambitious-quest/#comment-1293633 ProundToBeRepublican Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:14:44 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8129#comment-1293633 Sorry P=patronizing Sorry P=patronizing

]]> By: Mike http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/24/blitzer-obama-is-on-an-ambitious-quest/#comment-1293599 Mike Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:09:30 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8129#comment-1293599 As someone young, I watch speeches of FDR and JFK and I get chills. I ask myself why? Because you cynical ________ for the last 30 years have spent more time tearing down what isnt just like you (see GOP, 1960-2007). When did supporting ambition and hope become naive and ridiculous? It wasnt 9/11. It happened long before that (Watergate, Iran-Contra). So now the status quo is the law of the land, despite the fact that the status quo SUCKS for 99.5% of Americans. That and most Americans are too STUPID to know who is on their side, and how to align voting preference with that fact. Optimism and Hope aren't naive. In fact, there is no place for politics without those two things. Stop demonizing Sen. Obama because he isnt clouded and enslaved to the status quo. Embrace it! As someone young, I watch speeches of FDR and JFK and I get chills.

I ask myself why?

Because you cynical ________ for the last 30 years have spent more time tearing down what isnt just like you (see GOP, 1960-2007).

When did supporting ambition and hope become naive and ridiculous? It wasnt 9/11. It happened long before that (Watergate, Iran-Contra). So now the status quo is the law of the land, despite the fact that the status quo SUCKS for 99.5% of Americans.

That and most Americans are too STUPID to know who is on their side, and how to align voting preference with that fact.

Optimism and Hope aren't naive. In fact, there is no place for politics without those two things. Stop demonizing Sen. Obama because he isnt clouded and enslaved to the status quo. Embrace it!

]]> By: George http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/24/blitzer-obama-is-on-an-ambitious-quest/#comment-1293590 George Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:08:35 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8129#comment-1293590 Dobson is no different from the Taliban trying to take over the government in Afganistan or the Mullah fanatics in Iraq. He doesn't like McCain and he hates Obama, but see where hypocrites like him, along with Bush have led us. All they talk about is gay marriage and abortion. but they solicit sex in toilets and inhale meth with male prositutes. America needs a president that understands that the country belongs to Christians and non-Christians alike. The focus must be indeed be on hard-pressed families, not just on gay marriage and abortion. Sorry for digressing Dobson is no different from the Taliban trying to take over the government in Afganistan or the Mullah fanatics in Iraq.

He doesn't like McCain and he hates Obama, but see where hypocrites like him, along with Bush have led us. All they talk about is gay marriage and abortion. but they solicit sex in toilets and inhale meth with male prositutes.

America needs a president that understands that the country belongs to Christians and non-Christians alike. The focus must be indeed be on hard-pressed families, not just on gay marriage and abortion.

Sorry for digressing

]]> By: Adedokun from Atlanta http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/24/blitzer-obama-is-on-an-ambitious-quest/#comment-1293584 Adedokun from Atlanta Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:08:07 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8129#comment-1293584 He defeated Hillary in the primaries because he adopted a similar stratergy. Why should he abandon the winning stratergy ? Yes he can and YES HE WILL He defeated Hillary in the primaries because he adopted a similar stratergy. Why should he abandon the winning stratergy ?
Yes he can and YES HE WILL

]]> By: Darrel from Denver http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/24/blitzer-obama-is-on-an-ambitious-quest/#comment-1293579 Darrel from Denver Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:07:28 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8129#comment-1293579 Once again, Mr. Blitzer jumps right in to reinforce he is truly the Master of the Obvious. You have to love the brilliant, yet simplistic, insights offered up here. Once again, Mr. Blitzer jumps right in to reinforce he is truly the Master of the Obvious.

You have to love the brilliant, yet simplistic, insights offered up here.

]]> By: Melanie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/24/blitzer-obama-is-on-an-ambitious-quest/#comment-1293571 Melanie Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:06:46 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8129#comment-1293571 Brandon...did you forget that Obama won the primary in North Carolina? We will definitely be supporting Obama in November. Obama's Babies Mama...your name speaks volumes about your ignorance, so I don't need to address that. But don't worry...the money won't run out. He's the antichrist, remember? I don't know why you folks don't realize that. There's really nothing you can do. You might as well just vote for him in November, because there is NO stopping the antichrist!!! LOL...what a bunch of idiots you people are. This eloquent, intelligent man is going to be out next President. And I, for one, am quite proud. I am hoping that the idiotic rumors will stop very soon. He is accused of playing the race card, but DUH...he's black. Race is always going to be an issue, and racism is alive and well in 2008. No, opposing Obama doesn't make you a racist. But if you were an HRC supporter who is now supporting John McCain, you are either an idiot or a racist...you decide. Brandon...did you forget that Obama won the primary in North Carolina? We will definitely be supporting Obama in November.

Obama's Babies Mama...your name speaks volumes about your ignorance, so I don't need to address that. But don't worry...the money won't run out. He's the antichrist, remember? I don't know why you folks don't realize that. There's really nothing you can do. You might as well just vote for him in November, because there is NO stopping the antichrist!!! LOL...what a bunch of idiots you people are.

This eloquent, intelligent man is going to be out next President. And I, for one, am quite proud. I am hoping that the idiotic rumors will stop very soon. He is accused of playing the race card, but DUH...he's black. Race is always going to be an issue, and racism is alive and well in 2008. No, opposing Obama doesn't make you a racist. But if you were an HRC supporter who is now supporting John McCain, you are either an idiot or a racist...you decide.

]]> By: tigerakabj http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/24/blitzer-obama-is-on-an-ambitious-quest/#comment-1293565 tigerakabj Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:06:01 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8129#comment-1293565 Wolf, you need to sit down somewhere where you won't cry. Obama is going to win and win big. When he gets into office, all evil-doers are gonna get brought up on war crimes and the Charlie-Black lobbyists are gonna get thrown out. Oh yes, Obama is a civil rights lawyer and will get justice for America. Get with those ambitious plans Blitzer! Obama 2008! Wolf, you need to sit down somewhere where you won't cry. Obama is going to win and win big. When he gets into office, all evil-doers are gonna get brought up on war crimes and the Charlie-Black lobbyists are gonna get thrown out. Oh yes, Obama is a civil rights lawyer and will get justice for America. Get with those ambitious plans Blitzer! Obama 2008!

]]> By: Lynn, Missouri http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/24/blitzer-obama-is-on-an-ambitious-quest/#comment-1293545 Lynn, Missouri Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:03:39 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8129#comment-1293545 I think he's getting a bum rap no matter what he says and does. I wish both candidates would talk about themselves instead of putting each other down. If he travels around and does that, he might get alot more votes and alot more respect. I really don't think they like talking about each other, but they really don't have a choice with everyone else getting involved. I hope he makes it to all 50 states. McCain can do that too if he handles his money right, even with the price of gas as it is right now. I think he's getting a bum rap no matter what he says and does. I wish both candidates would talk about themselves instead of putting each other down. If he travels around and does that, he might get alot more votes and alot more respect. I really don't think they like talking about each other, but they really don't have a choice with everyone else getting involved. I hope he makes it to all 50 states. McCain can do that too if he handles his money right, even with the price of gas as it is right now.

]]> By: Mike, Syracuse, NY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/24/blitzer-obama-is-on-an-ambitious-quest/#comment-1293543 Mike, Syracuse, NY Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:03:30 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8129#comment-1293543 Enlightened voter, who is it that describes Obama as brilliant? You? Why don't you just marry the guy? Running a campaign is nothing like running a country. Besides, what was so brilliant? He outspent Hillary by 3 or 4 to 1, and just barely beat her. even after he was a sure thing, he was still losing states by 30% margins. Your constant mcwar comments are nothing but hateful. Frankly if Obama is supposed to be bringing everyone together he needs to find a new group of supporters. All I hear is you guys do is bash Hillary for not quiting sooner, bash Republicans, and bash a true hero, John McCain. Obama's legislative accomplishments are nonexistent. 2 of 3 three he cited in his commercial were in the IL senate, not the US Senate. He wasn't even the chief sponsor of 2 of them either. Instead of spewing hate, why don't you enlighten us on his accoplishments? Just once be positive and tell us facts, not platitudes. You stick to hate, because your guy has done nothing you can brag about. By the way, there's also a big difference between management and leadership. America doesn't need a manager, it needs a leader. Besides his campaign what has Obama led? Nothing! Enlightened voter, who is it that describes Obama as brilliant? You? Why don't you just marry the guy? Running a campaign is nothing like running a country. Besides, what was so brilliant? He outspent Hillary by 3 or 4 to 1, and just barely beat her. even after he was a sure thing, he was still losing states by 30% margins. Your constant mcwar comments are nothing but hateful. Frankly if Obama is supposed to be bringing everyone together he needs to find a new group of supporters. All I hear is you guys do is bash Hillary for not quiting sooner, bash Republicans, and bash a true hero, John McCain. Obama's legislative accomplishments are nonexistent. 2 of 3 three he cited in his commercial were in the IL senate, not the US Senate. He wasn't even the chief sponsor of 2 of them either. Instead of spewing hate, why don't you enlighten us on his accoplishments? Just once be positive and tell us facts, not platitudes. You stick to hate, because your guy has done nothing you can brag about. By the way, there's also a big difference between management and leadership. America doesn't need a manager, it needs a leader. Besides his campaign what has Obama led? Nothing!

]]> By: ANTI CLINTON http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/24/blitzer-obama-is-on-an-ambitious-quest/#comment-1293542 ANTI CLINTON Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:03:28 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8129#comment-1293542 Blitzer is a legend in his own stupid mind. Blitzer is a legend in his own stupid mind.

]]> By: fairandstraight http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/24/blitzer-obama-is-on-an-ambitious-quest/#comment-1293538 fairandstraight Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:03:00 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8129#comment-1293538 Brooklyn, you must not have heard about Sen. Obama. He has been working before Washington. You know, the things a candidate did before they were elected matters as well. The other thing, people keep making a fool of themselves talking about the 57 state issue when Obama actually said 57 states and cacuses. The best thing to do is stop repeating everything said by everybody on the news. Remember how Chris Matthews made a complete fool of the young man who tried to accused Sen. Obama of being an appeaser based on something Bush said when he was trying to cast doubt in the minds of the people of Isreal. As it turned out, he didn't even know what an appeaser was. Furthermore, he didn't even know his history and should not have been talking. Too much of this is going on. If God says Sen. Obama will be president in 2008, the devil out of hell can't stop it. Obama 08!!!!! Brooklyn, you must not have heard about Sen. Obama. He has been working before Washington. You know, the things a candidate did before they were elected matters as well.

The other thing, people keep making a fool of themselves talking about the 57 state issue when Obama actually said 57 states and cacuses. The best thing to do is stop repeating everything said by everybody on the news. Remember how Chris Matthews made a complete fool of the young man who tried to accused Sen. Obama of being an appeaser based on something Bush said when he was trying to cast doubt in the minds of the people of Isreal. As it turned out, he didn't even know what an appeaser was. Furthermore, he didn't even know his history and should not have been talking. Too much of this is going on.

If God says Sen. Obama will be president in 2008, the devil out of hell can't stop it.

Obama 08!!!!!

]]> By: James in Oregon http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/24/blitzer-obama-is-on-an-ambitious-quest/#comment-1293522 James in Oregon Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:01:43 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8129#comment-1293522 Wake up Wolf , he is already ahead in most the so called red States. McCain is done before he gets started. Wake up Wolf , he is already ahead in most the so called red States. McCain is done before he gets started.

]]> By: Ilona Proud Canadian http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/24/blitzer-obama-is-on-an-ambitious-quest/#comment-1293518 Ilona Proud Canadian Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:01:19 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8129#comment-1293518 Wolf, you know between you and Lou Dobbs, it is very difficult to decide who is the most anti-Obama, but i think that you run a very close second! By the way Obama supporters, you must know that Barack really and truly intends to campaign in everyone of the 50 States. He has been saying this for months now, and you know something? "YES HE WILL" Wolf,

you know between you and Lou Dobbs, it is very difficult to decide who is the most anti-Obama, but i think that you run a very close second!

By the way Obama supporters, you must know that Barack really and truly intends to campaign in everyone of the 50 States. He has been saying this for months now, and you know something? "YES HE WILL"

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