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Obama's campaign claims delegate win

Posted by Scott Helman, Political Reporter February 6, 2008 10:59 AM

CHICAGO -- Now that the dust has (almost) settled, Barack Obama has won more Super Tuesday delegates than Hillary Clinton, his campaign said this morning. Of the 22 states up for grabs, Obama won 13 states to Clinton's 8. They're still counting votes in New Mexico, where Obama holds a narrow lead.

The delegate victory yesterday, assuming it holds, would represent a significant coup for Obama. Clinton had long been seen as the dominant candidate in the Feb. 5 contests, and she was expected to emerge with more delegates.

But while Clinton captured big wins in California, Massachusetts, and New Jersey, it wasn't enough to overcome Obama's strength around the country, including in pivotal states like Missouri and Connnecticut. He also did better in Clinton's home state of New York than she did in his home state of Illinois.

"Last night was an outstanding night for the Obama campaign," campaign manager David Plouffe told reporters in a conference call this morning.

According to Plouffe's tally, Obama won 847 pledged delegates yesterday to Clinton's 834, bringing his pledged delegate total to 910. Clinton's overall total, Plouffe said, is 882. But there's a long way to go: It takes more than 2,000 delegates to win the nomination.

UPDATE: Obama, addressing reporters at a Chicago-area hotel this morning, argued that despite feeling victorious after last night, he was still the "underdog," because of Clinton's institutional advantages and broader name recognition. "We are less of an underdog than we were two weeks ago," Obama said, which prompted a chuckle from assembled reporters. "I think that's fair. I think that two weeks ago we were a big underdog. Now we're a slight underdog."

On a conference call with the media this morning, Clinton's campaign aides said they expect neither candidate will have won five or 10 more delegates than the other on Super Tuesday when everything is counted, and they said their current count has them up by one. Clinton aides also touted her success yesterday among late-breaking voters, rural voters, and young voters. And they noted her lead among superdelegates -- the Democratic Party leaders who get a voice in the nomination.

66 comments so far...
  1. what the hell happened? I voted 5 times for my gril Hillary.

    Posted by JR February 6, 08 12:30 PM
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  1. Okay, Super Tuesday is over and we have counted the delegates. Now let's get on with the other primaries and determine a winner. We do not need to be told anything by the media or the political pundits. This is our - the Democrats of the United States of America - election to decide. Please allow us to perform our civic duty without interference.

    Posted by Tim Shine February 6, 08 12:50 PM
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  1. I'm not sure why you are reporting the statements of Barack Obama's Campaign manager as fact. Both CNN and the New York Times are reporting different total delegate counts than what Obama's campaign manager is stating. In addition, the New Mexico votes have not been completed yet. It may be best to wait on reporting who the delegate winner is until the totals have been officially reported.

    Posted by Alisha February 6, 08 01:13 PM
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  1. are you kidding me? this country is headed for disaster if we elect Obama as the president of it. doesn't anyone have any idea what he stands for? you want change, well, you're automatically going to get it with any new president. they ALL stand for change. i'm so sick of hearing that Obama's the only one that can change this country. He's got no idea how to run this country. He's authored no major or important legislation during his "storied" time in the Senate. Why wouldn't you pick a candidate that has some experience. Sure, Hillary wasn't the president, but she was there a long time. Unless she was permanently hooked up to a respirator the whole time, I'm sure she got around. You pick things up. Kind of like being the assistant coach - again, not the coach, but you pick stuff up.
    WAKE UP PEOPLE! Barack is NOT the answer.

    Posted by ithinkibelongincanada February 6, 08 01:29 PM
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  1. I am native Bostonian living and working in the area of Boston. Just last week, my family of five, which includes three college-level daughters, have joined the Obama campaign in full thrust and with extreme exuberance!! I personally think that an Obama/Edwards Ticket would win the election and revive this nation to an economic and peaceful state

    Posted by Deborah Perates February 6, 08 01:33 PM
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  1. Yo Tim Shine!

    Chill dude. Some of us like reading analysis.

    No one's forcing you to listen. Free speech, man. Chill.

    Posted by sherman February 6, 08 02:59 PM
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  1. I agree with "ithinkibelongincanada". HELLO PEOPLE?!?! Obama for president??? Wake up!!! Look at his entire history. He has done nothing. Everything he stands for... I'm so disappointed.

    Posted by DJ from NC February 6, 08 03:02 PM
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  1. This is an extraordinary race that has energized the country. I am thrilled to see so many people taking an interest in the primary elections. Even the sleepers (those who do not vote) are talking. Maybe it will wake up a few folks up. We are all in this together. It is up to all Americans to keep the country strong. I don't question either candidate's ability to be president. We are a great country and we can be even greater if we all pull together. Thank you Barack Obama

    Posted by Bren February 6, 08 03:19 PM
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  1. These Hillary supporters who somehow believe that being married to a president who Alan Greenspan has stated was the best republican president we had over the past 12 years constitutes experience and judgment are fooling yourself. Also, you think that the right wing won't have a field-day with her proposals. She doesn't embody change, she embodies everythign that was divisive in the Clinton era with her statement of "vast right wing conspiracies" when her husband got caught the next week lying. No what she embodies is gridlock and filabustering. The difference between Obama and clinton is the difference between having the chance at making a difference and gridlock on day 1. There will be no honeymoon for clinton, but more importantly, there will be no presidency with her as nominee.

    Posted by seesclearly February 6, 08 03:49 PM
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  1. What a delightful surge for Obama! I wish people stopped making sweeping statements implying that Sen. Obama cannot lead this country. His stand against the Iraq war was the best demonstration of the kind of judgment and leadership this country needs so badly. Only a true statesman can make such a stand when it is politically inconvenient. Politicians vote with political expediency in mind. At this critical juncture, America needs a statesman (stateswoman), not a politician.

    Posted by Elena from NH February 6, 08 03:51 PM
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  1. I'll take Obama over Hillary any day of the week. I was previous seriously looking at both Edwards & Richardson - As each dropped out I had to re-assess how I was going to vote. I've gotta say quite honestly, I will support an Obama ticket (...with Edwards or Richardson would really be icing on the cake for me) & will not even consider voting for Hillary (...and I said that back before she even announced her intention to run). Should she take the nomination, I will seriously have to consider either not voting, which I have *never* done since I started to vote 30 years ago, or looking to the "other side". :-(

    Posted by IronManCC February 6, 08 03:54 PM
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  1. I'll take Obama over Hillary any day of the week. I was previous seriously looking at both Edwards & Richardson - As each dropped out I had to re-assess how I was going to vote. I've gotta say quite honestly, I will support an Obama ticket (...with Edwards or Richardson would really be icing on the cake for me) & will not even consider voting for Hillary (...and I said that back before she even announced her intention to run). Should she take the nomination, I will seriously have to consider either not voting, which I have *never* done since I started to vote 30 years ago, or looking to the "other side". :-(

    Posted by IronManCC February 6, 08 03:59 PM
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  1. OPRAH WINFREY WANTS cabinet post Dept of INTERIOR & AL SHARPTON wants Attorney GEneral Cabinet POST

    Posted by polpolk9 February 6, 08 04:01 PM
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  1. What a delightful surge for Obama! I wish people stopped making sweeping statements implying that Sen. Obama cannot lead this country. His stand against the Iraq war was the best demonstration of the kind of judgment and leadership this country needs so badly. Only a true statesman can make such a stand when it is politically inconvenient. Politicians vote with political expediency in mind. At this critical juncture, America needs a statesman (stateswoman), not a politician.

    Posted by elena_nh February 6, 08 04:05 PM
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  1. A seasoned politician Obama is dangling CHANGE as if he had change anything while he was a senator. Obviously half of the democrats are taking his bait while the other half are pragmatic enough to know the real world and voted for Hillary Clinton. If Obama gets nominated, practical democrats will switch to republican party to support centrist John McCain.

    Posted by d0d0ng February 6, 08 04:09 PM
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  1. I'll take Obama over Hillary any day of the week. I was previous seriously looking at both Edwards & Richardson - As each dropped out I had to re-assess how I was going to vote. I've gotta say quite honestly, I will support an Obama ticket (...with Edwards or Richardson would really be icing on the cake for me) & will not even consider voting for Hillary (...and I said that back before she even announced her intention to run). Should she take the nomination, I will seriously have to consider either not voting, which I have *never* done since I started to vote 30 years ago, or looking to the "other side". :-(

    Posted by IronManCC February 6, 08 04:11 PM
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  1. I'll take Obama over Hillary any day of the week. I was previous seriously looking at both Edwards & Richardson - As each dropped out I had to re-assess how I was going to vote. I've gotta say quite honestly, I will support an Obama ticket (...with Edwards or Richardson would really be icing on the cake for me) & will not even consider voting for Hillary (...and I said that back before she even announced her intention to run). Should she take the nomination, I will seriously have to consider either not voting, which I have *never* done since I started to vote 30 years ago, or looking to the "other side". :-(

    Posted by IronManCC February 6, 08 04:14 PM
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  1. A seasoned politician Obama is dangling CHANGE as if he had change anything while he was a senator. Obviously half of the democrats are taking his bait while the other half are pragmatic enough to know the real world and voted for Hillary Clinton. If Obama gets nominated, practical democrats will switch to republican party to support centrist John McCain.

    Posted by d0d0ng February 6, 08 04:17 PM
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  1. What a delightful surge for Obama! I wish people stopped making sweeping statements implying that Sen. Obama cannot lead this country. His stand against the Iraq war was the best demonstration of the kind of judgment and leadership this country needs so badly. Only a true statesman can make such a stand when it is politically inconvenient. Politicians vote with political expediency in mind. At this critical juncture, America needs a statesman, not a politician.

    Posted by elena_nh February 6, 08 04:24 PM
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  1. I'm from the bellwether state, Missouri. Obama inched out a slight lead and won here. Thank heavens! Listen to Missouri...A vote for Hillary, much as I respect her, is a vote for losing the White House to John McCain. The Kansas City Star endorsed Hillary but on the facing page was an ugly cartoon of Bill Clinton and the Monica Lewinsky scandal. Aren't you all weary of that? We deserve to have a 21st century candidate without all the baggage from the 20th century. As far as experience, there is really nothing that can prepare someone for the office. But character and leadership qualities and having someone who knows how to energize people to get the work done is what I'm looking for. My son e-mailed earlier today and said that if Hillary is our nominee, he will not vote in the general election. I think all those who are supporting Hillary do not realize that Obama's people will not support her. That will be disaster for our party and our country. The presidency is not an entitlement. We do not crown kings or queens.

    Posted by Bernie February 6, 08 04:28 PM
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  1. It would be really hard not to imagine that the entire relationship with the Democratic Party with women was not on the line in this election since, after all, most of the campaign work has been done by them over the years.

    It's not a good situation for blacks or women, the vise they've been placed into, and it's probable it will have long term effects on the party and the nation. Obama is, by any measure, an upstart, after all.

    And this wasn't an election, but a primary.

    Without considerably more concensus, how to Democrats compete with a consensus candidate regardless of party endorsement that may well be seen as the source of false confidence? In a real horse race, the bet would be a long shot by any measure.

    If media influences are anywhere near accurate - after 50 years - their "first instinct" of Hillary as a presumptive candidate was probably the right one. How is has eroded, however, is another story altogether.

    Posted by pat February 6, 08 04:34 PM
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  1. Dear ithinkibelongincanada,

    Can you please move to Canada and bring team Billary with you? The country is over them. Bring on Obama!!

    Posted by Ed B February 6, 08 04:36 PM
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  1. It would be really hard not to imagine that the entire relationship with the Democratic Party with women was not on the line in this election since, after all, most of the campaign work has been done by them over the years.

    It's not a good situation for blacks or women, the vise they've been placed into, and it's probable it will have long term effects on the party and the nation. Obama is, by any measure, an upstart, after all.

    And this wasn't an election, but a primary.

    Without considerably more concensus, how do Democrats compete with a consensus candidate regardless of party endorsement that may well be seen as the source of false confidence? In a real horse race, the bet would be a long shot by any measure.

    If media influences are anywhere near accurate - after 50 years - their "first instinct" of Hillary as a presumptive candidate was probably the right one. How it has eroded, however, is another story altogether.

    Posted by pat February 6, 08 04:38 PM
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  1. go obama he is a better canidate

    Posted by TG February 6, 08 04:43 PM
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  1. It would be really hard not to imagine that the entire relationship with the Democratic Party with women was not on the line in this election since, after all, most of the campaign work has been done by them over the years.

    It's not a good situation for blacks or women, the vise they've been placed into, and it's probable it will have long term effects on the party and the nation. Obama is, by any measure, an upstart, after all.

    And this wasn't an election, but a primary.

    Without considerably more concensus, how do Democrats compete with a consensus candidate regardless of party endorsement that may well be seen as the source of false confidence? In a real horse race, the bet would be a long shot by any measure.

    If media influences are anywhere near accurate - after 50 years - their "first instinct" of Hillary as a presumptive candidate was probably the right one. How is has eroded, however, is another story altogether.

    Posted by pat February 6, 08 04:46 PM
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  1. Please, no Perestroika and no October Revolution in this wonderful country. A President should not make a lot of noise, but know his country and people better. We love US because it IS great. We do need changes, but not desaster. I found my home here, in America. Where are you going if HIS changes become uncontrollable? Completely agree with ithinkibelongincanada!!!

    Posted by Consuelo February 6, 08 05:07 PM
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  1. DJ and ithinkibelongincanada,

    Cheney, Rumsfeld, Rice were the foreign policy Dream Team with over 100 years of your precious "experience".

    How did that work out for us?

    It's time for change, extending the Clinton/Bush dynasties isn't the answer.

    Change is getting new people involved in poltics and elections.

    Look at the people voting for Obama. I'll take judgement over experience ANY DAY (and twice on Sundays).

    Posted by Less Than a Year of Bush left! February 6, 08 05:15 PM
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  1. Hillary was elected in 2000, Obama in 2004. The difference is significant, sure, but Hillary does not have alot of experience either, so that myth is officially dispelled. And hey, GWs "experience" includes no time in congress and a mighty fine record as governor of the filthiest state in the country for an impressive 5 years.

    Barack is the answer ! :)

    Posted by the Bob February 6, 08 05:24 PM
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  1. For those who fear that Obama is not experienced enough to be the next president, two of our MOST experienced presidential candidates were LBJ and Richard Nixon.

    Posted by Beth February 6, 08 05:50 PM
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  1. Congrats to the one candidate of either party who will unify rather than divide the country. Illinois proud of you. Keep it up.

    Posted by Den Gilbert February 6, 08 06:03 PM
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  1. Obama is the answer. Unlike Hillary he is NOT a polarizing figure. Independents and moderate Republicans will vote for him but not her. Young people will come out for him but are not as enthusiastic about her. He can bring the country together.

    Her presence will ignite Republicans to fight old, out-dated battles and keep us stuck, as the Clintons also believe in slash and burn politics (South Carolina, e.g.) that we do not have time for right now. And she will unite them to vote against her in the fall. That's the wake-up part! That's why red state Dems overwhelmingly want him to win the nomination. He can play across he country with Independents and moderate Republicans --- and she can't.

    And his inspiration is long overdue in our political dialogue - with the eras of Bush/Cheney/Rove; Clinton/Gingrich; Watergate; Vietnam - all in my lifetime - enough! It's time to turn the page.


    Also, the Clintons are a cautious, moderate lot - her change would be modest change at best - as it was with Bill. With global warming and energy independence alone - we can't be cautious with policy decisions right now!

    Posted by NAP in Minneapolis February 6, 08 06:09 PM
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  1. Yes- Let's all vote for Monica Lewinski's ex-Boyfriend's wife.

    Posted by lynskyrd February 6, 08 06:39 PM
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  1. wow... quite disappointed at the comments here! If you want to know what Obama has done, try LOOKING at his history, try reading his books, look at his voting record, download (freely available) the legislature he has put forward, read his opinions (which haven't changed), then if you feel you can dismiss him, or judge his ability as a future president, then do so... but you aren't there yet. Stop repeating like a parrot what you hear from the sound-bite media and do your research.

    To "ithinkibelongincanada".... "iagree".

    Yes, Hilary Clinton would be a good President, and much much much much much much much much much better president than we've had since before 2000. If she wins, I'll be happy...

    BUT, after doing the above-described investigating/research instead of just listening to the media pundits, I am convinced, unequivocably, that Barack would do a better job... would take less money from the healthcare insurance industry and drug manufacturers after campaigning for universal health care... would not change his opinion or make as many mistakes as Clinton has done, would represent the country better in the eyes of the rest of the world, would renew foreign policies with our allies (including those who have left us because of our current administration), and would inspire more than any president in my lifetime to date.

    If you want to go with experience... go vote for McCain. If you want to vote for intellect, drive, passion, strength AND wisdom, vote for Obama.

    Oh, and for the record... even if the world were to stop spinning and John McCain one the election, I'd still be fairly happy as I've a ton more respect for the guy than the current President (though, he's still a puppet in comparison to the democratic nominees). :|

    Here's to a great next President. :D

    ps. and if all the candidates died, leaving Huckabee the only option for President... I truly will leave this country. Bush's push for creationalism in schools has already made this country a joke world-wide... and Huckabee's views would keep the trend going. :|

    Posted by OrthodoxAthiest February 6, 08 06:58 PM
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  1. OBAMA DESERVES EVERY SINGLE DELEGATE HE HAS RECIEVED/EARNED. THE BUSH'S HAVE HAD THEIR CHANCE AND SO HAS THE CLINTON'S. IT'S TIME FOR NEW BLOOD..I AM A STRONG SUPPORTER OF WOMEN BUT I BELIEVE IN BARACK AND THAT HE CAN BRING CHANGE. HE ALREADY IS CHANGE. CAN'T YOU TELL BY THE RESULTS. LIKE ANY NEW JOB, EVERY ONE LEARNS WHILE ON THE JOB. AND FOR MANY OF YOU WHO HAVE GONE TO COLLEGE AND JOINED THE WORK FORCE, YOU COME TO REALIZE THAT YOU REALLY DON'T USE MOST OF THE TOOLS YOU LEARNED IN COLLEGE IN YOUR PROFESSION......CONSIDERING THAT IT COULDN'T GET ANY WORST THEN HAVING BUSH AROUND....WHAT ARE WE LOSING WITH OBAMA? ABSOLUTELY NOTHING....WHAT ARE WE GAINING WITH OBAMA??? THE WORLD MAY NEVER KNOW JUST LIKE WE DON'T KNOW WHAT WE WILL BE GAINING WITH HILLARY.... BUT WE WILL SEE...OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT!!!!! I'M ENJOYING THIS RIDE....EVERY BIT OF IT BECAUSE OBAMA STANDS FOR MANY THINGS THAT AMERICA HAS BEEN LACKING! WITH OBAMA WE CAN I BELIEVE WE CAN BEGIN TO CALL AMERICA "A GREAT PLACE".

    Posted by STEPH February 6, 08 07:01 PM
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  1. Pleeeeease, don't go for Hillary!
    I would advise all the men and good women to vote for the republicans in case
    Hilly-nilly is nominated unfairly.
    Think about people, wopmen rather than on gender strggle.

    Women for Obama? Perhaps better than nil(llary)

    Go in peace

    Posted by Rev Berole February 6, 08 07:07 PM
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  1. I am a life long democrat who has always closely watched every campaign and voted every time - my point being, I'm not a first timer to the political scene. I am familiar with both Clinton and McCain and support Hillary as a very competent and reliable candidate that I don't have to "worry" about. I have to say in all honesty that I also trust McCain as a competent president. My concern is with this new comer in Obama. I have spent much time on his website and read every article in all the major papers and I still don't know what he's done. I know what he says, but not what he's done. That worries me. It worries me so much that in a general election of Obama vs. McCain, this life long democrat would have to either abstain or vote for McCain. It breaks my heart, but its true.

    Posted by Colleen February 6, 08 07:21 PM
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  1. Obama can unify our country - he has natural leadership skills. He will take us out of this wasteful war and improve social services.

    My only problem with his Obama is his stance on coal - NO MORE COAL PERIOD! Please! Read Jim Hansen's report on global warming. There are alternatives - take them.

    Posted by Nerea Otero February 6, 08 07:32 PM
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  1. Hillary Clinton is an intelligent, qualified candidate, but I take exception to the way she keeps touting her "35 years of experience." What 35 years? That would take you back to 1973 -- when she was still in Law School!

    She was elected to the Senate in 2000. Prior to that, yes, she was the First Lady -- but does being in the White House for 8 years give you experience to be President? Would being a press secretary give you the experience to be President? Or Chief of Staff? Because, arguably, those positions had a little more to do with the day to day dealings of the President than the First Lady did, though I'm sure Bill asked her for her thoughts -- she is a smart lady. Before that, she was a lawyer (she practiced while Bill was governor of Arkansas). But for all her time in the White House, she didn't attend National Security meetings and she didn't have security clearance (see the Dec. 26 NYT article "The Resume Factor").

    But, for argument's sake, let's say you count her 8 years in the White House. Ok, that's now 15 years. Before the White House, she was a lawyer... is she counting her work in private practice as part of her experience in government? I'm not belittling her work; she did some work in the public sector before moving to corporate law, where she was an advocate for children. But you can't tell me this is equivalent to actually working in the government.

    Barack Obama may have only been elected to the US Senate in 2004 but prior to that he served 8 years in the Illinois State Senate -- where he voted on bills, introduced legislation, etc. In terms of years as an elected official, that means Barack has 11 years of experience vs. Clinton's 7 (I'm not counting 2008, as this year has just begun). And just like Hillary, he practiced law before he became an elected official.

    I think both Hillary and Obama are qualified candidates, and I confess it's going to be hard to decide between the two -- there are pros and cons w/both. But I really dislike Hillary going on about her "experience" as if Obama had none. Look at Abraham Lincoln -- he only had 2 years of experience in the House of Representatives and look at what he accomplished.

    Posted by An undecided democrat February 6, 08 07:56 PM
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  1. Obama will bring America back. If he's good enough for the Kennedys, he's good enough for me!! www.whytheDemocratswillwinin2008.com

    Posted by Daniel Bruno February 6, 08 08:25 PM
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  1. Ah ha ha. So happy that this is happening. For the Clintonites questioning Obama's experience:

    Obama has the type of worldly experiences that make him a large minded human being and a great leader. I think what you mean is he doesn't have "Washington" experience. And that is something else I like about him. Who says you have to be indoctrinated by the political machinery of our nation, exposed to the grind of lobbyists and special interest groups for years before you are fit to lead our country. Quite the opposite for me please.

    Posted by ChrisH February 6, 08 08:28 PM
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  1. Think Oprah Embasador to Africa .

    Posted by alicia February 6, 08 09:01 PM
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  1. OBAMA IS THE BEST CANIDATE - PERIOD!!!! Don't get me wrong - I like Hillary too! I agree with alot of her views, but the fact that Obama was against the war from the beginning speaks volumes. I want a President who will explore ALL avenues before going to such extremes as sending our children to war. What's this - 'He has no experience.' His confidence, knowledge as a professor of political science, being a Lawyer at a prominent Law Firm, improving the quality of people's lives in Illinois before becoming a Senator and most importantly his passion for CHANGE certainly qualifies him to be the best President on Day 1. GO OBAMA!!!

    Posted by Rikron February 6, 08 09:13 PM
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  1. Obama has more experience in the national government than Bill Clinton had when he was elected. And, Bill seemed to be able to handle the job.

    In fact, Hillary and Obama both have more experience in the national govt than Bush jr, Reagan or Carter had when they were elected.

    Personally, I'd spend more time thinking about her corporate ties than either of their number of years in Senate.

    However, if you are still concerned, add his time in the US Senate, to his time in the Illinois legislature and as a community organizer, it is clear that he has the ability to lead.

    Posted by Experience? February 6, 08 09:33 PM
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  1. Out of Africa - ambassador Oprah to the rescue.

    Posted by alicia February 6, 08 09:36 PM
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  1. I'm a life-long Democrat. I have never once voted for a Republican candidate. If the Democratic party chooses to put a man of such scant experience and vague policy positions up as its nominee, I will break my tradition and vote for John McCain in the general election. While I cannot speak for others, I believe that many Democrats and left-leaning independents feel the same. I do not see Mr. Obama ever being elected president. There's nothing but slogans there ... no substance or knowledge. Anyone can claim to change things; the question is how. Although it seems unfathomable, Mr. Obama certainly could change things - for the worse. I have no confidence that Mr. Obama can successfully administer our complex and dissheveled government.

    Posted by Steve February 6, 08 09:40 PM
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  1. Obama has more experience in the National Government than Bill Clinton had when he was elected. Bill seemed to figure the job out well enough.
    In fact, both Hillary and Obama have more experience in national politics than almost any president in the last 30+ years has had. Bush Jr., Bill Clinton, Ronald Reagan and Jimmy Carter worked in state government (all as governors) before working in the White House. The only president we've had in the last 30 years that had experience in national government was Bush Sr. --did his experience make him a good president?-- I'm confident that Barack has plenty of experience through the US Senate, the Illinois Legislature and as a community organizer. And, if you'd do some research, read his book, his website, you'd know that he stands for a lot more than just change. "Change" is just what the tv picks up on.

    Posted by Question of Experience February 6, 08 09:49 PM
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  1. Obama has more experience in the National Government than Bill Clinton had when he was elected. Bill seemed to figure the job out well enough.
    In fact, both Hillary and Obama have more experience in national politics than almost any president in the last 30+ years has had. Bush Jr., Bill Clinton, Ronald Reagan and Jimmy Carter worked in state government (all as governors) before working in the White House. The only president we've had in the last 30 years that had experience in national government was Bush Sr. --did his experience make him a good president?-- I'm confident that Barack has plenty of experience through the US Senate, the Illinois Legislature and as a community organizer. And, if you'd do some research, read his book, his website, you'd know that he stands for a lot more than just change. "Change" is just what the tv picks up on.

    Posted by Question of Experience February 6, 08 09:52 PM
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  1. Hillary, it is. Hillary it will be. The people have spoken and their voice takes precedent over those political pundits who obviously have an agenda. Thank you, people!

    Posted by john silverstone February 6, 08 10:03 PM
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  1. I'm old enough to remember Monica and what are those other names? Maybe there are roomes being aired out in the white house wings as we speak. Wouldn't that be cozy for the 2 presidents - that way everyone could be part of the cabinet.

    Posted by jacq66 February 6, 08 10:21 PM
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  1. OBAMA for a president OBAMA to represent!!!!!!!!!

    Posted by coolguy February 6, 08 10:40 PM
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  1. Campaign Manager David Plouffe says that Obama won 9 more delegates than Hillary Clinton on Tuesday, based on a pledged delegate estimate conducted overnight by analysts in the campaign's Chicago "boiler room." Obama won 845 delegates to Clinton's 836, according to Obama's data team, which includes Democratic targeting buff Ken Strasma and delegate expert Jeff Berman, who caused the AP to reverse its Nevada delegate estimate a few weeks back.

    I think we can trust Obama won more delegates. Obama has never lied under oath, been disbarred (a sanction for conduct indicating that an attorney is not fit to practice law) or treated his country as his own personal fiefdom.

    Posted by torfa February 6, 08 10:57 PM
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  1. I like it when people say that stuff like "Sure, Hillary wasn't the president, but she was there a long time." as though she was part of the team. I think Monica was on the team, and how many others? WAKE UP PEOPLE! Don't you remember Whitewater? This is the best of the best? All the people in this country and we can only come up with a sequel. That worked so well with W. Vote for Her and you may as well vote Republican.

    Posted by Susan Henderson Exeter NH February 6, 08 10:59 PM
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  1. Campaign Manager David Plouffe says that Obama won 9 more delegates than Hillary Clinton on Tuesday, based on a pledged delegate estimate conducted overnight by analysts in the campaign's Chicago "boiler room." Obama won 845 delegates to Clinton's 836, according to Obama's data team, which includes Democratic targeting buff Ken Strasma and delegate expert Jeff Berman, who caused the AP to reverse its Nevada delegate estimate a few weeks back.

    I think we can trust Obama won more delegates. Unlike the Clintons, Obama has never lied under oath, been disbarred (a sanction for conduct indicating that an attorney is not fit to practice law) or treated his country as his own personal fiefdom.

    Posted by torfa February 6, 08 11:04 PM
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  1. Typical Democrats without a clue...voting for change for the sake of change. "The first woman president or the first african american president..." Neither one has ANY experience beyond a few years in the senate. What it all comes down to is which candidate will protect our national security. Everything beyond that is just icing on the cake. Havent seen a single Dem offer a single policy better than what the Republicans have given us. No wonder GW won 2 terms. Keep up your delusions of a peaceful world without war. The Repubicans dont mind winning the white house again.

    Posted by HUBba Bubba February 6, 08 11:42 PM
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  1. Hillary would make a fine president on most issues. Obama would as well. But I have not heard any Hillary fans explain how they support her after she has voted for the Iraq war several times (there's alot of blood & money on those votes). And yes, i have heard many times the standard response of, "she didn't know Bush would go through with it." For my vote, that reasoning is not strong enough (especially when her opponent made the correct judgment to oppose it from the start). I would like a detailed response to that question in a respectful manner.

    Posted by Paul February 7, 08 12:05 AM
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  1. You have my words, if Clinton is nominated, Mccain will be our next president. And no, I don't want that to happen.

    Obama is the answer

    Posted by Tom February 7, 08 12:44 AM
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  1. Obama is a liar.

    Emailing everyone and prancing around like a victorious bunny is an excellent campaign strategy: its also an excellent lie. He didn't win... or if he did, he doesn't know for sure. Not all of the votes are in!!! Duh!

    Furthermore, although he doesn't state it outright, his statement that he "won an important victory .. etc.. etc." makes it sound like he won huge. Even if he did get more delegates than Clinton yesterday, it would probably be around five (5).

    Clinton never claimed a victory. I never thought she was the most trustworthy person in the world, but at least she's not jumping up and down pretending to win when she didn't. (That's what my 2-year old niece does.)

    Basically, nobody won. It was a tie. End of story.


    (And fortunately, or hopefully, at least the superdelegates can figure that out.)

    Posted by Zabela February 7, 08 12:50 AM
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  1. According to CNN.com, as of 11:23pm (Feb 6, 2008) Clinton was ahead in New Mexico. The counts stands: Clinton - 67,921 v. Obama - 66,829. The truth is Clinton will win when all is said and done as she took Florida and Michigan. The fact that Obama took his name off the ballot in Michigan shows how naive and inexperienced he is (i.e. didn't we learn anything from the last Pres election?). We need someone to lead the US who isn't caught up in nostalgia (i.e. I'm the next JFK) but firmly footed in reality (i.e. the world's an unfair place).

    Posted by ASBornstein February 7, 08 02:02 AM
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  1. For all of you people who want to come to Canada with your "I'd rather leave than support Obama" nonsense. I am Canadian and most of the folks up here LOVE Barack Obama and would love to see him president. During the Clinton years in the Whitehouse, it was filled with scandal. Do any of you people not remember White Water that Hilary was indeed a part of? Do you remember a near estrangement after Monica Lewinski? Do you remember Jennifer Flowers? Do you remember the debackle in Kosovo? You American's need to get a brain because if Hillary wins the nomination, there is NO way Obama's supporters will support her and you will have another term of Republicans in the White House. I know you love guns, but don't shoot yourselves in the foot

    Posted by ThisCanadian'sOpinion February 7, 08 08:49 AM
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  1. For all of you people who want to come to Canada with your "I'd rather leave than support Obama" nonsense. I am Canadian and most of the folks up here LOVE Barack Obama and would love to see him president. During the Clinton years in the Whitehouse, it was filled with scandal. Do any of you people not remember White Water that Hilary was indeed a part of? Do you remember a near estrangement after Monica Lewinski? Do you remember Jennifer Flowers? Do you remember the debackle in Kosovo? You American's need to get a brain because if Hillary wins the nomination, there is NO way Obama's supporters will support her and you will have another term of Republicans in the White House. I know you love guns, but don't shoot yourselves in the foot

    Posted by ThisCanadian'sOpinion February 7, 08 08:53 AM
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  1. ithinkibelongincanada. Please move to Canada.

    How can Obama become the worst disaster for this Country? This country is in its worst shape ever worldwide in history because of Bush and his party. How much experience has helped our country within the past eight years? Let's stop making excuses of why Obama should not be President and asked yourselves what is the truly reason for not giving him a chance. What do you think he stands for? I'll tell you what he stands for, he stands for truth, justice and equality for all. He stands for giving children health insurance, he stands for not making up lies just to start wars against someone you don't like, he stands for the poor , the middle, and the rich. He stands for giving our children a good education because the No Child Left Behind has done nothing for our children other than force teachers to teach the way your President Bush got his education. Our Country was the most reputable Country on this earth when President Clinton left even though he was impeached for a little sperm and your Bush has lied, stole, hurt and destroyed our way of life forever and yet you say Obama would be a disaster for this country. Well Mr I think i should move to Canada need to. People like you is what continues to make this Country rigid.

    Proud to be an American


    Posted by Jackie Bryant February 7, 08 11:40 AM
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  1. Hussein Obama's ANOREXIC RESUME will be devoured in whole by MCCAIN! He's a lightweight who does not even understand that UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE proposed by HILLARY is the best antidote for what ails America. He voted "present" and Hillary voted strongly for MoveOn.Org when she was needed to discredit Republican accusations. "Precious Obama"--as Lou Dobbs called him-- prefers to sit on his dainty hands, not vote. In Canada UNIVERSAL health care is the right of all citizens and Women's Equality is in the Charter of Rights since 1982! It's a cruel joke in Canada that in their rich next-door American neighbour's house, Medical bills form the major cause for Bankruptcy! Shame!

    Hillary has worked hard for Children, Justice and Health Care and her grasp of Foreign Policy is far superior to Oba-male's. OBAMA SHOULD FIRST LEARN TO CHANGE HIS POLITICAL DIAPERS BEFORE APPLYING FOR THE TOP JOB. VOTERS SHOULD PUT HILLARY'S RESUME ON TOP--unless they prefer 4 more years of catastrophic Republican policies and internally-displaced American Economic Refugees. Of course, EVERYONE'S WELCOME TO IMMIGRATE TO CANADA if McCain gets in!!

    Posted by Mary Sakel February 7, 08 07:15 PM
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  1. Hussein Obama's ANOREXIC RESUME will be devoured in whole by MCCAIN! He's a lightweight who does not even understand that UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE proposed by HILLARY is the best antidote for what ails America. He voted "present" and Hillary voted strongly for MoveOn.Org when she was needed to discredit Republican accusations. "Precious Obama"--as Lou Dobbs called him-- prefers to sit on his dainty hands, not vote. In Canada UNIVERSAL health care is the right of all citizens and Women's Equality is in the Charter of Rights since 1982! It's a cruel joke in Canada that in their rich next-door American neighbour's house, Medical bills form the major cause for Bankruptcy! Shame!

    Hillary has worked hard for Children, Justice and Health Care and her grasp of Foreign Policy is far superior to Oba-male's. OBAMA SHOULD FIRST LEARN TO CHANGE HIS POLITICAL DIAPERS BEFORE APPLYING FOR THE TOP JOB. VOTERS SHOULD PUT HILLARY'S RESUME ON TOP--unless they prefer 4 more years of catastrophic Republican policies and internally-displaced American Economic Refugees. Of course, EVERYONE'S WELCOME TO IMMIGRATE TO CANADA if McCain gets in!!

    Posted by Mary Sakel February 7, 08 07:17 PM
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  1. Hussein Obama's ANOREXIC RESUME will be devoured in whole by MCCAIN! He's a lightweight who does not even understand that UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE proposed by HILLARY is the best antidote for what ails America. He voted "present" and Hillary voted strongly for MoveOn.Org when she was needed to discredit Republican accusations. "Precious Obama"--as Lou Dobbs called him-- prefers to sit on his dainty hands, not vote. In Canada UNIVERSAL health care is the right of all citizens and Women's Equality is in the Charter of Rights since 1982! It's a cruel joke in Canada that in their rich next-door American neighbour's house, Medical bills form the major cause for Bankruptcy! Shame!

    Hillary has worked hard for Children, Justice and Health Care and her grasp of Foreign Policy is far superior to Oba-male's. OBAMA SHOULD FIRST LEARN TO CHANGE HIS POLITICAL DIAPERS BEFORE APPLYING FOR THE TOP JOB. VOTERS SHOULD PUT HILLARY'S RESUME ON TOP--unless they prefer 4 more years of catastrophic Republican policies and internally-displaced American Economic Refugees. Of course, EVERYONE'S WELCOME TO IMMIGRATE TO CANADA if McCain gets in!!

    Posted by Mary Sakel February 7, 08 07:19 PM
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  1. Obama is the wave of the future. We can't let this woman get back in the White House...She took everything when she left last time...what does she want to go back for? I'm a red neck white southern boy and go figure, I'm voting for a black man...Look, this is a very intelligent, informed, impressive man who knows which direction this country needs to move...He will mend our economy. Get people back to work by stimulating the job market with more manufacturing, R and D, and open up the education world to all. His stand on protecting this country will put more military troops on American soil protecting it within. If you want to see this country come together and strengthen lets put Obama in the White House...Do not let Bill and Hillary back in and make a mockery of this great country as they did before.

    Posted by DAVE February 7, 08 10:52 PM
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  1. Obama has MORE experience than Clinton. He was an Illinois state Senator for 8 years and he's been in the United States Senate for 4 years. Also, he was a constitutional law professor at Columbia. Clinton has been a Senator for 8 years. Thus, Obama has 4 more years of experience as a legislator. Being First Lady is bullshit. It is an unelected bullshit feel good "office." The one major thing she tried to do as first lady was her universal healthcare plan which was an utter failure. After that she just smiled and waved and did pretty much nothing else for the next 8 years. Obama is more intelligent and has MORE experience. Furthermore, he is more electable than Hillary because she has always been a divisive figure who will bring Republicans and some independents out to vote against her.

    Posted by Obama has More Experience February 8, 08 10:49 AM
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