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Clinton seeks campaign cash from McCarthy comparison

Posted by Foon Rhee, deputy national political editor March 24, 2008 05:21 PM

As is becoming par for the course this campaign, Hillary Clinton is quickly turning around the latest controversy into a fund-raising appeal.

Over the weekend, retired Air Force General Merrill A. McPeak, an adviser to rival Barack Obama, compared former president Bill Clinton to Joe McCarthy for, in McPeak's view, questioning Obama's patriotism. Clinton's campaign said her husband's remarks to veterans in North Carolina on Friday had been misconstrued.

And this afternoon, Clinton campaign manager Terry McAuliffe sent a pitch to potential donors that begins: "Dear Friend, Do you think Bill Clinton is like Joe McCarthy?

"Of course you don't. Neither do I. But Barack Obama must because this past weekend, his campaign compared President Clinton to Joe McCarthy. Joe McCarthy!" the fund-raising appeal continues. "Ever since we won in Ohio and Texas we have been seeing these kinds of personal attacks from the Obama campaign....Well I'm not going to stand for it, and neither should you. There's no better way to fight back than to show your support for our campaign in the face of these attacks."

72 comments so far...
  1. Bill Clinton is more like Mayor Quimby than Joe McCarthy. Doddering. Irrelevant. Neither Mrs. Clinton nor ex-President Clinton are living in a reality world. Where is the U.S. dollar? It just sunk to a new all-time low of 60 euro-cents per dollar, down from 100 euro-cents per dollar in Clinton's era. Why don't either of the Clintons take note of the price of petroleum, which jumped from 80 USD to 100 USD in October 2007 just after Senator Clinton voted with all the neo-con Republicans in the U.S. for the Kyl-Lieberman amendment, authorizing war in Iran. McCain voted with Clinton on this one. Moderate Republicans like Lugar voted NO on that amendment. Thus Hillary Clinton is pushing oil prices higher and higher. This is what the 3 campaigns should focus on, not old generals or old reverends, but real facts: the economic decline of the US under Clinton and Bush regimes. Bill should follow Jimmy Carter and do something creative and wonderful in his retirement years.

    Posted by Anton March 24, 08 06:10 PM
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  1. and are we aware who actually started this negative talk.....it all started with Bill Clinton's remark about only two candidates loved their country; etc. Actually, it doesn't even deserve a comment - they are just toooooooo much...

    Posted by Joan Allen March 24, 08 06:11 PM
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  1. When are you going to get it through your heads that Clinton did not win Texas? When is she going to come forward and confront all the lies she's told us about her experience? (Bosnia - Nafta - and on and on and on) Where are her taxes? What is she hiding?

    Posted by Shadow March 24, 08 06:18 PM
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  1. From “Sitting on the Fence” To Jumping on OBama’s “Bandwagon”


    Does Governor Bill Richardson passionately believe that his late endorsement decisively bring an end to the process of the democratic nomination in favor of Barack Obama? Does Richardson think that Obama will choose him as his running mate if nominated? Does Obama-Richardson ticket help the Democratic Party to win the presidency next November if this happens? Alternatively, is Governor Richardson aspiring for a position in his perception that Obama will be the winner? Can he significantly influence the Latinos vote in favor of Obama? Whatever motive he may have in mind, he has clearly demonstrated that his endorsement is purely for political expediency or political opportunism. The practice of abandoning in reality some important political principles that were previously held, in the process of trying to increase one's political power and influence amounts to political expediency. The Governor’s staged action and his response to the press interview are a clear manifestation of political motivation designed to undermine the political aspiration of Senator Hillary Clinton and not to keep the unity of the Democratic Party as falsely claimed by the Governor to justify his action.


    Governor Richardson has passionately campaigned for the presidency for more than a year on his diplomatic resume and as a Governor. During the debates, he was strongly claiming that he is the most qualified and experienced candidate to be president of the United States. This was his judgment on the campaign trail and now he has a different view about who should lead America. He said, “The 1990s is a decade of peace and prosperity because the competent and enlightened leadership of the Clinton Administration, but it is now time for a new generation of leadership to lead America forward.” If Richardson believes that a new generation of leadership without experience is the ultimate solution for the complex domestic and global problems America is facing, why did he, in the first place, decide to run for the president of the United States? Is he ready to relinquish his governorship to a young person regardless of experience? The only person who can provide us with answers to these questions is Governor Richardson alone. But we can also provide some possible answers. Why did he bother himself to mention about Hillary Clinton and President Clinton in his closing speech? Isn’t it clear that he unequivocally wavered about his long years of friendship with the Clinton family? Although Governor Richardson and Hillary Clinton are of the same age, is he, in his sound sense, consider her in another generation of leadership not able to lead America forward? Why did the Governor mention both Senator Hillary Clinton and President Clinton in his closing speech? Hillary is a candidate to the presidency and Bill Clinton is not. We should not expect such a behavior from a true friend. His years of experience should have helped him to make a proper judgment rather then seeking immediate political advantage with little regard for ultimate consequences. Democracy is a process that should not be interrupted without achieving the end result.

    No matter what political opportunists say or do, Senator Hillary Clinton will continue to fight for us to bring real change that will turn the economy around, strengthen national security, improve the environment, and restore American credibility and leadership both at home and abroad. While endorsing Obama, the Governor said, “You understand the security challenge of the 21st century, and you will be an outstanding Commander in Chief.” He attempted to lay down a new model for being Commander in Chief and did not define it. Where is the litmus test? So far we have been repeatedly told that Obama did not support the war in Iraq. Like so many other Americans, he did not support the war but the speech alone does neither make Obama an extraordinary leader nor a person who would always make a sound judgment. Senator Obama has been a member of the church for nearly 20 years where his pastor made objectionable preaches from the pulpit and he has never uttered a word about any of the incidents until recently. Obama’s financier and close political support is now on trial. Do these major incidents make Obama a leader with a sound judgment? I very much doubt.

    When considering these incidents, it is proper to question his credibility and judgment. It should be clear that judgment is a capacity to assess situations or circumstances objectively and to draw sound conclusions. This implies the imagination of possibilities and the scrutiny of their possible consequences, both negative and positive outcomes.

    Does the Governor know that senator Obama failed to recognize the achievements registered during Bill Clinton’s Administration and instead praised the Republican political agenda of the 1980s? The Governor told Barack Obama, “You are an extraordinary leader who has shown courage, sound judgment and wisdom throughout your career.” Where is the evidence? Without substantiating evidence, the authenticity of the endorser’s claim as well as Obama’s eloquent speech does not make him an outstanding Commander in Chief from day one.
    A political motivation that aims to increase one's political influence at almost any price, or a political style which involves seizing every and any opportunity to extend one's political influence, whenever such opportunities arise amounts to shifting positions for political expediency or political opportunism.

    While the Governor has the right to support or endorse any candidate of his choice, the timing and the manner in which he has done and the way he mockingly treated the Clintons are absolutely unethical and objectionable. He mentioned their names as a footnote. He said that Obama has more delegates and the democrats have to stop the fighting and get prepared for the general election to face off the Republican nominee. Does the governor understand the concept of democracy? Hillary is not yet defeated and she is leading an effective campaign and there are millions of Americans who have not yet caste their votes. In Pennsylvania alone, poll trends indicate that Hillary is leading Obama by 17%. Does the Governor see this as a sign of defeat? While I was watching cnn, I observed that the Governor was so elated and too happy about his endorsement and have also shamefully disclosed to the press that the Clintons had approached and requested him for endorsement. He has also disclosed his intention to endorse Hillary Clinton and later changed his mind. Why is he passionately talking about it? Sadly, it appears that he drew some satisfaction from his shifting position of political expediency.

    No matter what happens, Senator Hillary Clinton will continue fighting for us to make our lives better. She will also continue to demand that the voters of Michigan and Florida should not be disenfranchised. Hillary has an unshakable trust in all her supporters that they will stay with her and eventually march with her to the final victory. Those who sit on the political fence should, however, have some patience rather than hasty personal conclusion to jump into the opposite political camp.

    As a democrat, Senator Hillary Clinton does not hold any bitterness against anybody for not supporting her or expressing views different from her own. While she appreciates the wide public support she has for her plan of action when she takes office in January 2009, there is no doubt she will serve all Americans regardless of political affiliation. She will be the president of all Americans and consider herself as being hired by all Americans for this important job.


    Let us continue supporting Senator Hillary Clinton so that she fights for us!


    Getahun Leta

    Posted by Getahun Leta March 24, 08 06:21 PM
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  1. From “Sitting on the Fence” To Jumping on OBama’s “Bandwagon”


    Does Governor Bill Richardson passionately believe that his late endorsement decisively bring an end to the process of the democratic nomination in favor of Barack Obama? Does Richardson think that Obama will choose him as his running mate if nominated? Does Obama-Richardson ticket help the Democratic Party to win the presidency next November if this happens? Alternatively, is Governor Richardson aspiring for a position in his perception that Obama will be the winner? Can he significantly influence the Latinos vote in favor of Obama? Whatever motive he may have in mind, he has clearly demonstrated that his endorsement is purely for political expediency or political opportunism. The practice of abandoning in reality some important political principles that were previously held, in the process of trying to increase one's political power and influence amounts to political expediency. The Governor’s staged action and his response to the press interview are a clear manifestation of political motivation designed to undermine the political aspiration of Senator Hillary Clinton and not to keep the unity of the Democratic Party as falsely claimed by the Governor to justify his action.


    Governor Richardson has passionately campaigned for the presidency for more than a year on his diplomatic resume and as a Governor. During the debates, he was strongly claiming that he is the most qualified and experienced candidate to be president of the United States. This was his judgment on the campaign trail and now he has a different view about who should lead America. He said, “The 1990s is a decade of peace and prosperity because the competent and enlightened leadership of the Clinton Administration, but it is now time for a new generation of leadership to lead America forward.” If Richardson believes that a new generation of leadership without experience is the ultimate solution for the complex domestic and global problems America is facing, why did he, in the first place, decide to run for the president of the United States? Is he ready to relinquish his governorship to a young person regardless of experience? The only person who can provide us with answers to these questions is Governor Richardson alone. But we can also provide some possible answers. Why did he bother himself to mention about Hillary Clinton and President Clinton in his closing speech? Isn’t it clear that he unequivocally wavered about his long years of friendship with the Clinton family? Although Governor Richardson and Hillary Clinton are of the same age, is he, in his sound sense, consider her in another generation of leadership not able to lead America forward? Why did the Governor mention both Senator Hillary Clinton and President Clinton in his closing speech? Hillary is a candidate to the presidency and Bill Clinton is not. We should not expect such a behavior from a true friend. His years of experience should have helped him to make a proper judgment rather then seeking immediate political advantage with little regard for ultimate consequences. Democracy is a process that should not be interrupted without achieving the end result.

    No matter what political opportunists say or do, Senator Hillary Clinton will continue to fight for us to bring real change that will turn the economy around, strengthen national security, improve the environment, and restore American credibility and leadership both at home and abroad. While endorsing Obama, the Governor said, “You understand the security challenge of the 21st century, and you will be an outstanding Commander in Chief.” He attempted to lay down a new model for being Commander in Chief and did not define it. Where is the litmus test? So far we have been repeatedly told that Obama did not support the war in Iraq. Like so many other Americans, he did not support the war but the speech alone does neither make Obama an extraordinary leader nor a person who would always make a sound judgment. Senator Obama has been a member of the church for nearly 20 years where his pastor made objectionable preaches from the pulpit and he has never uttered a word about any of the incidents until recently. Obama’s financier and close political support is now on trial. Do these major incidents make Obama a leader with a sound judgment? I very much doubt.

    When considering these incidents, it is proper to question his credibility and judgment. It should be clear that judgment is a capacity to assess situations or circumstances objectively and to draw sound conclusions. This implies the imagination of possibilities and the scrutiny of their possible consequences, both negative and positive outcomes.

    Does the Governor know that senator Obama failed to recognize the achievements registered during Bill Clinton’s Administration and instead praised the Republican political agenda of the 1980s? The Governor told Barack Obama, “You are an extraordinary leader who has shown courage, sound judgment and wisdom throughout your career.” Where is the evidence? Without substantiating evidence, the authenticity of the endorser’s claim as well as Obama’s eloquent speech does not make him an outstanding Commander in Chief from day one.
    A political motivation that aims to increase one's political influence at almost any price, or a political style which involves seizing every and any opportunity to extend one's political influence, whenever such opportunities arise amounts to shifting positions for political expediency or political opportunism.

    While the Governor has the right to support or endorse any candidate of his choice, the timing and the manner in which he has done and the way he mockingly treated the Clintons are absolutely unethical and objectionable. He mentioned their names as a footnote. He said that Obama has more delegates and the democrats have to stop the fighting and get prepared for the general election to face off the Republican nominee. Does the governor understand the concept of democracy? Hillary is not yet defeated and she is leading an effective campaign and there are millions of Americans who have not yet caste their votes. In Pennsylvania alone, poll trends indicate that Hillary is leading Obama by 17%. Does the Governor see this as a sign of defeat? While I was watching cnn, I observed that the Governor was so elated and too happy about his endorsement and have also shamefully disclosed to the press that the Clintons had approached and requested him for endorsement. He has also disclosed his intention to endorse Hillary Clinton and later changed his mind. Why is he passionately talking about it? Sadly, it appears that he drew some satisfaction from his shifting position of political expediency.

    No matter what happens, Senator Hillary Clinton will continue fighting for us to make our lives better. She will also continue to demand that the voters of Michigan and Florida should not be disenfranchised. Hillary has an unshakable trust in all her supporters that they will stay with her and eventually march with her to the final victory. Those who sit on the political fence should, however, have some patience rather than hasty personal conclusion to jump into the opposite political camp.

    As a democrat, Senator Hillary Clinton does not hold any bitterness against anybody for not supporting her or expressing views different from her own. While she appreciates the wide public support she has for her plan of action when she takes office in January 2009, there is no doubt she will serve all Americans regardless of political affiliation. She will be the president of all Americans and consider herself as being hired by all Americans for this important job.


    Let us continue supporting Senator Hillary Clinton so that she fights for us!


    Getahun Leta

    Posted by Getahun Leta March 24, 08 06:22 PM
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  1. You and your desperate cadidate will do any thing to defame and derail Obama form becoming our next president.

    Posted by Col[retd] A. M Khajawall MD March 24, 08 06:25 PM
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  1. You and your desperate cadidate will do any thing to defame and derail Obama form becoming our next president.

    Posted by Col[retd] A. M Khajawall MD March 24, 08 06:26 PM
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  1. Will the fat lady sing, please!
    ugh!

    Posted by LH March 24, 08 06:38 PM
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  1. Well, gee boys and girls. Will Clinton's campaign be sending out a similar message asking if Bill Richardson is like Judas? At least McPeak apologized, but Clinton's supporter (Carville) is unrepentant.

    You see boys and girls, since this is the Easter holiday season, I'll explain "repentance". This is a Christian term that means (in political circles): I'm sorry and I made a mistake and I was caught and I won't say it again until next time when I do. But if you are Clinton or Carville or that master of not-apologizing, Bush, then you never have to say you're sorry. Unless your poll numbers drop and you need some sympathy.

    Posted by egc52556 March 24, 08 06:39 PM
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  1. Getahun, when you write that long, nobody reads.

    Posted by Adjaloo March 24, 08 06:41 PM
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  1. I haven't donated a dime to anyone yet this campaign as I have been watching and listening to decide whom to back. Senator Clinton's attempt to use Rovian tactics by accusing Senator Obama of what she and the former President have actually been doing themselves in their attempt to play the media against Senator Obama has spurred me to action.

    I will write a check to Obama for President tonight.

    Posted by Wendy March 24, 08 06:53 PM
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  1. As a keen student of history, I am puzzled how on hearth Obama's campaign can claim that they are not negative. Their hateful comments are primitive and distasteful.

    There is 0.2% of vote popular difference between Obama and Hillary and there are about 10% of votes remaining, i.e. anything is possible. Knowing full well that neither candidates can reach the magic number without superdelegates. Obama camps are hitting hard to avoid going to the long run, as their candidate does not SUBSTANCE.

    Are we hiring another JOHN KERRY - because media loved him more than Dean? Look at what happened.

    Hillary 08! :)

    Posted by Meg March 24, 08 06:56 PM
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  1. Hillary and bill showed they were absolutely ruthless in their first run at the presidency. They want the nomination at all costs , even if it means the republicans would retain the presidency. I watched "Primary colors " again and unless the movie is seriously deceitful, they didn't behave ethically then , and I suspect they don't now.

    Posted by Francis Dracman March 24, 08 07:04 PM
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  1. Obama is destroying the Democratic party. Remember, it never needed to be this way. We could have had them both, and Barack would have continued after Hillary to be the President. It looks like we may crown Obama and loose the general election. If we loose the general election, what was all this for?

    Posted by JeffinIllinois March 24, 08 07:04 PM
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  1. FYI
    Obama won Texas!

    Posted by mark March 24, 08 07:05 PM
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  1. All the campaign money for all candidates would feed a lot of hungry mouths here in America and even help those in Darfur. What a lousy way to say, "He hit me"
    "No she hit me first."
    If political campaigns can raise this kind of money, then why can't these same people help the homeless?
    What a terrible shame.

    Posted by Karen Wright March 24, 08 07:07 PM
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  1. Obama's more desperate now to win because he just showed the nation that he cant control nor stop his pastor from saying hate words against the country and hilary, the more that he cant stop nor control hate groups attacking us when elected president. McPeaks's view just emphasized the truth that Bill Clinton is right.

    Posted by A March 24, 08 07:11 PM
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  1. Obama is a black racist who refuses to disavow a black racist church that he insists on continuing to attend. What else do you call someone who sits for lessons in an extremely racist “black value system”? You should care that Obama follows a preacher who says white people are the enemies of black people, that Jesus is black, that merging Marxism with Christian Gospel may show the way to a better tomorrow, that the white church in America is the antichrist because it supported slavery and segregation, that Jew-hater and Black Muslim Louis Farrakhan is the close friend of his close friend, the minister. If any white person, like Hillary Clinton for instance, attended a church like this, she wouldn't have any chance at the presidency. Wake up, you people.

    People don’t care that Obama has been taught to believe that he has been taught for 20 years to be loyal “first to being black and the black value system, second to Africa and last of all to America”.

    Posted by Everett March 24, 08 07:13 PM
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  1. Unfortunately many people responded to Hillary's ridiculous desperate negativity which has forced Obama's people to begin being negative as well. To me it is a turn off. Hillary has no chance unless she continues down the same path because obviously people like Obama more when they are both being descent to each other. I think she would make a good president but the latter half of her campaign has really shown that she is more "politics as usual." I think Obama would be a great president because he has tried (not 100% successfully though) to remain above the bs and focus on the amazing potential that America has to be a great country (not just the most powerful). Imagine the resources used in Iraq put to a better use like building for our future.

    Posted by Chris March 24, 08 07:19 PM
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  1. Why don't you do some research on Obama and the District he represents in Chaicgo. Slum housing for his own people........In bed with dirty politicians like Rezko....And Black people are afraid to say anything..Just as members of the Black Caucus have been threatened....Who is he?

    Posted by nette60 March 24, 08 07:22 PM
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  1. If obama keeps up this negative and personal campaign attacks, he isn't going to know what hit him if he wins the nomination. I guarantee many, many Hillary Clinton supporters will sit this one out. I know that I will.

    Hey Obama, how about talking about some of the issues. I know you are going to change something - but tell me what it is.

    Posted by Judy March 24, 08 07:37 PM
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    Posted by John Peck March 24, 08 07:37 PM
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  1. If obama keeps up this negative and personal campaign attacks, he isn't going to know what hit him if he wins the nomination. I guarantee many, many Hillary Clinton supporters will sit this one out. I know that I will.

    Hey Obama, how about talking about some of the issues. I know you are going to change something - but tell me what it is.

    Posted by Judy March 24, 08 07:37 PM
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  1. If obama keeps up this negative and personal campaign attacks, he isn't going to know what hit him if he wins the nomination. I guarantee many, many Hillary Clinton supporters will sit this one out. I know that I will.

    Hey Obama, how about talking about some of the issues. I know you are going to change something - but tell me what it is.

    Posted by Judy March 24, 08 07:38 PM
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  1. Come on Billary supporters. Send them some money. Hillary needs to recoup her $5 million. You know she wants to fight for *you*. It's never been about her. It's all for you.

    Posted by hillaryis44 March 24, 08 07:38 PM
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  1. Once again, the Clinton camp is attacking the opposition through total hypocrisy. Whether they are questioning his patriotism or being racist in their distribution of his picture in Kenyan attire with the connotation that it is Muslim or being racist by attributing Wright's message to him while ignoring the large group of racist preachers who have pledged their support for McCain, it is obvious that their sense of entitlement far outweighs their loyalty to the democratic party and the American people. Anyone who thinks and actively pursues the truth cannot dispute this fact when there is NO WAY SHE CAN WIN WITHOUT CONVINCING SUPER DELEGATES TO IGNORE THE WILL OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE! Is that the type of Democracy you want?

    With regard to comments claiming that Obama's campaign has somehow unfairly painted a negative picture of the Clintons, they brought this upon themselves with their negative campaigning and outright lies about her record. And what about the Clinton's defaming of Obama, Richardson and others who support Obama? Is that somehow right in your hypocritical use of logic?

    Obama supporters KNOW the truth because we educate ourselves and open our eyes to all the news and issues and look at this information in context. Obama has always been a patriot and worked in support of the American people from his time as a community activist through his time in the Illinois senate and the US senate. His open record proves his commitment to open government and his agenda which has always been pro-people. His stance against corporate America controlling Washington has big corporations running scared and they will say and do anything to keep the status quo. Clinton has many ties to big corporate America and Obama doesn't. He will work to fix our broken government and end corporate influence. Obama is the true leader for change. Destroying him with your lies and insinuations will only serve to elect McCain who will give us another 4 years of fascist policies and ruined economy.

    Instead of asking yourself, what can I say to get Hillary nominated? Try asking yourself, what can I do to bring the democratic party together and restore a true democracy for the people where the vice president doesn't dismiss the desires of the American people!

    God Bless America and all those who speak up against injustice, intolerance and greed!

    Posted by DaveS March 24, 08 07:39 PM
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  1. I'd rather be McCarthy than Judas.

    Posted by Dave March 24, 08 07:41 PM
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  1. "Let us continue supporting Senator Hillary Clinton so that she fights for us!" GL

    Kool-aid drinkers all...

    Everyone of Clinton's supporters are now OFFICIALLY beginning t 'worry' me. they are, day by day, beginning to sound/act more like bush's 30%'rs. You know what I'm talking about, right? The folks who think he(she) can do NO wrong, utter no lie, and, of course, STILL is in the race?

    A-Maz-Ing.

    Posted by Kenneth E. Tucker March 24, 08 07:42 PM
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  1. It is Obama that thinks typical white people are racist, what is a typical white person! Obama is a lawyer and a very good BS'er. I wonder if the people in Iowa and Missouri would like to have known how Obama thinks of them before they voted?

    Posted by James Hughes March 24, 08 07:44 PM
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  1. As a Vietnam era veteran, I am amazed at how people in public can miss-speak about being under sniper fire when exiting a helecopter. Trust me if it happened to you once you would never forget it.

    I am so unimpressed by either canidate, one with no experience in real life, and the other who seems to make it up as she goes.

    Please tell me the Democratic Party has a sleeper in the wings ready to jump in and save us all.

    Posted by Joseph A. Bianco March 24, 08 07:47 PM
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  1. After all the invective, false analogies, and downright mistruths from the Clinton campaign, this complaint about "McCarthy" seems at least a little hypocritical, probably un-self-aware, and possibly more misinformation. Clinton has called South Carolina's vote as useless as their vote for Jesse Jackson, praised John McCain more than Obama -- betraying his own party, and was the first to play the race card. Consistently, Obama has risen above the muck the Clinton's have thrown at him -- so perhaps we can forgive a little anger, a little slip, at calling the overweening powerlust of the Clintons similar to Joe McCarthy. I do. Perhaps the Clintons have the right to run this race to bitter end although they've already abjectly LOST, but I just wish they didn't enjoy tearing apart the Democrat party so damn much.

    Posted by psmarc93 March 24, 08 07:48 PM
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  1. "Ever since we won in Ohio and Texas we have been seeing these kinds of personal attacks from the Obama campaign...."

    Here we go again. Why can't the media get it straight. Obama won more delegates in Texas with the result of the caucus. Why else would Hillary be threatening to sue her own party in Texas?!

    Posted by annonymouse March 24, 08 07:48 PM
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  1. Well, Hillary and Bill, Ah feel yore pain.

    Posted by emkay March 24, 08 07:53 PM
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  1. I can't understand how any Democrat can still be that nieve to buy into anything that this phoney Clinton bunch has to say. What exactly defines either of them as a Democrat anyway? Wake-up people... It's common sense man! They're schmucks, plain and simple! Republican schmucks!!

    Posted by Paul Kopper March 24, 08 07:53 PM
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  1. Bill Clinton is more like Spitzer than McCarthy. We saw how Spitzer disgraced the office of the governorship of New York by prostituting and spending 1000s of tax payer money for his prostition bills. Bill Clinton did the same when he was a governor of Arkansas with Paula Jones and Jennifer Flowers. Then he repeated the same with Monica Lewinsky in the white house. We haven't heard McCarthy do the same.

    Now the Clintons want the voters to give Hillary more money for Bill to spend on you know what. They are a very shameless bunch. The Clintons that is. You sneeze and they will use it as a chance to beg for some cash from your pocket.

    Posted by Sam Cardoza March 24, 08 07:55 PM
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  1. Oh no! Negativity? PLEASE, the Clintons wrote the book on campaign attacks and slander. I can't believe anyone is still supporting her.

    Posted by Mary Wickwire March 24, 08 07:55 PM
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  1. Hillary reminds me of Gore in 2000. She lost but she just won't admit it. She is hoping for a miracle no matter the cost. Who is trying to steal the election now?

    One more reason to vote for change.

    GObama!

    Posted by Sam riggens March 24, 08 07:55 PM
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  1. Hillary, save us from Obama -- the thin skinned, self righteous, pontificating, insufferable Obama the great.

    Someone once said " Never underestimate the stupidity of the American public" - to that I add, "..and all the media nincompoops"

    Posted by Lee Michigan March 24, 08 07:56 PM
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  1. ALERT TO THE CLINTON CAMPAIGN~~~!!!

    With every new comment and angle you sound more desperate....Hillary....and become more absolutely unsatisfactory as a Presidential nominee.

    I used to think the both of you would be a dream ticket....as time as gone by I don't want to see you near the White House.....

    At least try to go out with a little integrity and class. Now you are just reaching, twisting and spinning. You or McCain...same difference...Obama...change,hope

    Posted by Marilyn March 24, 08 08:01 PM
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  1. So, Clinton or Obama? Hmmm....let's look at their resumes....relationships with "close advisors".....seems pretty clear: Hillary. Why not jump on a bandwagon of hype? The problem I have with Mr. Obama is his pattern of saying one thing and then distancing himself from those words when the opposite is revealed at a later date. That is called "spin", folks, and certainly not "new politics". It also speaks to his platform of "good judgement". How can it be good judgement to listen to divisive words when you are also running on a platform of "unity", and listen to that for 20 years, just as an aside. How can it be good judgement to have a close friend and political associate whom you used to buy a piece of property with, who was widely known it be under investigation for political fraud and corruption? We have a need and right to know Senator Obama from every angle and what he believes when he talks of equality and a "vision" for America. For voters (or media) to say that Clinton +/or Obama is at fault for the direction the Democratic campaign has headed, is ludicrous and short-sighted. America is a melting pot of races, genders, culture, etc. and we each have a personal interest in seeing "ourselves" in our President. With that connection comes passion and emotional investment. However, it also must be tempered with information about the candidates (good and bad, without negative "label" attached to said information) so that we can make informed choices, rather than only emotionally-driven ones. To Americans: try to take off the blinders of opinion polls, media spin, mud and excitement and remember what this race is really about: Hiring someone to do the toughest and, arguably, most important job on the planet. Being President of the US isn't about speeches, promises and what-if's - it is about who you believe will get up, everyday, and work their butt off for every hardworking American, because they have a track record of that already. That person is Senator Clinton. She has worked hard and diligently for all Americans, and spent years building strong relationships because she has a passionate vision of what America can be, not just because she's running for President. Vetted, intelligent, tested and hardworking. Senator Clinton is the right choice for me in '08

    Posted by sunny florida March 24, 08 08:01 PM
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  1. Getahun Leta has lost perspective and objectiveness. "Senator Clinton does not hold any bitterness against her for not supporting her..." Wrong. The voters of Michigan and Florida disenfranchised themselves and Hillary along with the other Democratic contenders agreed to abide by the rules set forth by the Democratic Party's early on. Lastly don't hold the Clinton's up as some lily white leaders with no baggage...Whitewater...real estate...etc.

    No candidate is perfect period. I don't prescribe to know what went through Governor Richardson's head in making the decision, however I do believe it was a very difficult one for him.

    Posted by Bigwave 49 March 24, 08 08:02 PM
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  1. OK. Why is the spin that Clinton won Texas? She won the vote, but lost the caucus severely and Obama won 11 more delegates in Texas than Clinton.

    Repeat. Obama won Texas. He won more delegates.

    The Clinton campaign needs to stop dividing the Democrats.

    Unless Clinton wins PA by 75-80%, she will never catch up to Obamas
    lead in delegates. Does she really think the super delegates can be
    bought off and sent to her camp to flip the nomination?

    The only 3 AM call Hillary Clinton will handle with be with Bill.
    "Bill, call a cab, wash your privates and come back home."

    Posted by Joe Williams March 24, 08 08:16 PM
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  1. I, for one, would love to see Clinton abandon the Left Side of the Democratic Party as it has abandoned her. She needs to run on the Independent Ticket. In a 3 Person Race, she would win by a landslide.
    L S

    Posted by leila shak March 24, 08 08:16 PM
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  1. I post a comment on a blog today and the subject was "Clean Politics vs. Gutter Politics. This ongoing dirt crawling, mud slinging makes me sick.

    If I was compare the relevance vs. mud, I'd say Team Clinton takes the cake hands down. Her tean certainly knows how to sling mud.
    First, she NEVER thanked the voters of any State she lost. She always say negative things about Obama and has never said he is worthy.
    Senator Obama always said kind things and has mentioned so many times how much he admire her service etc.

    Playing smart by using smart-alic terms gets them no where. Can anyone remember her famous quote? "Shame on you"
    A candidate that does anything to win is an evil candidate and it's time this nastiness stop. If you live in a glass house, you should not cast stones.

    Posted by Otto March 24, 08 08:16 PM
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  1. Hilary sounds like a corrupt preacher begging for money from the poor and racist to finance his/her own ambitions. I look forward to a good clean General Election between 2 distinguished and honorable men. Where are these wise Superdelagates, We need to get rid of these Clintons and Bushs I see no difference between them. Are the Superdelagates really this afraid of the Clinton revenge machine?

    Seems like Richardson has guts to stand up for whats right!

    Its clear she needs to go. She has deployed the most disgusting of tactics to win. Race baiting, mud slinging, lies lies and whatever works. I don't think she is running for herself she can't be this pathetic. She seems to be in desperation, as if she has cut deals with the devil she has to win or lose her soul. Or perhaps they cut deals to provide contracts to friends/lobbyist after they win. If she is Nominee, John McCain gets my Independent vote. Obama seems to have the most integrity, and McCain right after him. She has destroyed her Party!

    Posted by Voice Of Reason in Your Head March 24, 08 08:21 PM
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  1. Let's not get into hacking each others eyes out. We all have opinions and to a certain degree they are all valid.
    Please look at the visionary side of our Wana-bee presidents we got. The only one I see having a true vision that is leading this country out of world wide rejection and denial of mistakes made is Barack Obama. If you have heard some on his speeches and especially the one he made about race, I am sure you walk away impressed. He has a true tolerant way of looking at the world and not fixed on a "black" or "white" 0 or 1, good or bad mentality. The world is everything in between 0 and 1, it is all shades of gray, not black not white.

    Posted by Stefan March 24, 08 08:24 PM
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  1. I post a comment on a blog today and the subject was "Clean Politics vs. Gutter Politics. This ongoing dirt crawling, mud slinging makes me sick.

    If I was compare the relevance vs. mud, I'd say Team Clinton takes the cake hands down. Her tean certainly knows how to sling mud.
    First, she NEVER thanked the voters of any State she lost. She always say negative things about Obama and has never said he is worthy.
    Senator Obama always said kind things and has mentioned so many times how much he admire her service etc.

    Playing smart by using smart-alic terms gets them no where. Can anyone remember her famous quote? "Shame on you"
    A candidate that does anything to win is an evil candidate and it's time this nastiness stop. If you live in a glass house, you should not cast stones.

    Posted by Otto March 24, 08 08:28 PM
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  1. OBAMA will NOT BE president the polls have shown that if he is nominated Hillary Clinton supporters will vote for McCain. Cross over republicans will not vote for someone such as Obama who listened to a preacher (for 20 years)spread hate for america and racism. Not to mention the latest racist comment out of Obama's mouth regarding "Typical White person" who are expected to be fearful of blacks. If Hillary or any of her advisors had made this comment about blacks their would be out cries of her being a racist. This is reversed racism and I am disgusted that Obama has not appolgized for his own racist remark. The chickens will come home to roost when america realizes they have been hood winked by the Obama package that is truly just an empty box with no character/substance.

    Posted by Educated voter March 24, 08 08:28 PM
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  1. Well, it's fair to jump on any bonehead statement by any "advisor". And it's fair to try to turn it into fund-raising. Clinton didn't set up this idiotic money-hemorrhaging nomination process. Thank the asinine political party brass for that. So Clinton's campaign has to turn straw into gold at every opportunity, however inane.

    Posted by AlphaOverdawg March 24, 08 08:48 PM
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  1. This whole Obama ideation reminds me of some form of cult following or a similar fad. When the followers get the idea that their idol can do no wrong and if you don't think they way we do you are wrong, is not my idea of a democracy. Listen to Rush Limbaugh if you want another icon to give the party line about what to think and if you don't think they way we do you are not one of "us." Having been in Vietnam I understand all to well how important experience is when leadership under stressful situations is required. What life experiences has Obama had that would qualify him to lead anyone into or out of a war? If Obama is the Democratic presidential candidate I will for the first time in my voting life, vote republican and support a fellow Vietnam Veteran.

    Posted by Mike Yates March 24, 08 09:01 PM
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  1. Do you need a break from Hillary's attack machine?

    I found this real cool basketball video for my man Barack Obama and fans to enjoy.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMV_gvBwL1g&feature=related

    Posted by Eagle Naaxein March 24, 08 09:08 PM
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  1. Actually-- It is Obama who is desperate; comparing his grandmother to Reverand Wright and Bill Clinton to Joe McCarthy! What ever happened to the candidate who promised that he was a new kind of politician? Answer, that was just a political strategy to sucker-in those who really do wish we could have a different kind of politics. I was one of those this past fall, but the more I see of Obama and his campaign, the more convinced I am that Hillary Clinton is the only candidate that can beat John McCain.

    Posted by bemused March 24, 08 09:09 PM
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  1. Obambi = total hypocracy! A presidential candidate who gives us an ivy league lecture on race in american, and then the next day refers to his gamma as "a typical white person". DROP OUT OBAMA. you blew it!

    Clinton 08!

    Posted by Michael March 24, 08 09:20 PM
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  1. Yes. It was Clinton and her supporters that were so desperate to disparage Obama that we forced him to choose Jeremiah Wright as his spiritual mentor and then we pushed him into donating over $22,000 to Wright. We were desperate so we made Obama marry his lovely Michelle in a ceremony presided over by Jeremiah Wright. Then we told Obama to get his kids baptized by the same hate monger. And we insisted that Obama bring his daughters to the Reverend's church where they were repaetedly exposed to talk about hating the United States and rich white people. What were we thinking. We were just desperate I guess. Obama never would have done any of this let alone ridicule his own grandmother if we hadn't been behind the scenes pulling the strings. We are a horrible lot--Hillary and all of her desperate, defaming, derailing supporters.

    Posted by Ivan Douglas March 24, 08 09:30 PM
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  1. With all that has come about about Obama and his lies how is it that Rolling Stone still supports him. He's a Hawk, and tied to Bush. He's pulling the party right? Have you read about Obama's and Axelrod's history, and how they crafted this whole New, Better, Best, Hope, Change campaign like advertising execs. Oba ais Status Quo. He claims not to be to seem cool. He's STATUS QUO. Much more so than Hillary. Obama is chummy with all the old boys... He's Status Quo to the hilt and he want Republicans in his cabinet to pull democrats Right... is that cool? Republicans will vote for McCain, so Obama does not have a chance.

    What Hillary is not Different? The first woman President is not Different? Fixing the Deficit is not Different? What will Obama do... I know he'll figure that out later after he Unites us... How has he united US? He's torn us apart and blamed Hillary for all his blunders like a school kid. He was resposnible for Rev Right stepping down from his church, and racial tension. How is this guy going to unite US? Speeches? Will be use speeches instead of face to face negotiations with other governments? Hack it out in Foreign relations and expect Axelrod to fix it in the Press. No! If we nominate Obama McCain is our Man. So think about Hillary, she is a great candidate, and Obama is a Senator, who will have every opportunity to work for change.

    Why do you like him anyway? He's 47? Is it Axelrod his ruthless Press Agent, or all the fun you have attacking Hillary? That he is Bi-Racial? Good Looking? What is it that makes you feel he's qualifeid to be President? He said so? He has a nice smile? He claims to be nice and get's you to do ruthless things for him? He does drugs and so do you? Why does rolling stone protect a guy tied to Wall Street and lieing about everything?

    I think it may be that his followers read the Mag and have bought into Obama's scams hook line and sinker and everyone is afraid to admit he conned them

    Posted by Jim March 24, 08 09:33 PM
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  1. Carville's "Judas" remark just lost my Oregon vote for HIllary. How dare you use a religious slur during Easter. I was on the fence but Obama's thoughtful and sincere campaign compared to Hillary's ruthlessness makes my decision easy. I've lost all respect for Carville and Hillary.

    Posted by Susan Carres March 24, 08 09:40 PM
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  1. I am sad to see how race is playing a role. Blacks are for Obama regardless. He is a new Jesus for "opressed"? And why is he playing black imagage? Only his father was black, his mother and grandparents who raised them were white. Answer is easy - it better to be black since you can always play a race card. When whites are suing for being fired, that is only black's move! Don't take me wrong, I have nothing against anybody and belive that all shall be treated the same. I can't stand when people are getting ahead because of color of their skin, equaly white or black. This is race is not about race, it is about fundamental differences between Dems and Reps. Keep this in perspective!

    Posted by Dr. No March 24, 08 09:40 PM
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  1. geez, getahun. why don't you getalife? No one asked for your monologue/epistle. This is a place for simple comments on the SUBJECT (Hillary raising campaign funds). Using up miles of Internet space for your silliness only makes you look worse.

    Posted by lori March 24, 08 09:46 PM
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  1. chapter 14 page 293 he talks about setting in church and listing to write preach about "Hiroshima' hm sounds familiar and also talks about how he agreed with the church creed page 284, I think he is still not being honest. I have the book and read it myself. Dreams from my father


    Real quick the day before this all came out my onto the churches website and found these.. Now I am sorry but these are the churches values, the churches views the whole time, and he belonged to it the entire time... OBAMA I DON'T BELIEVE YOU!!!

    Obama lied read and compare to todays news..Speech on Race

    There’s a lot of folks in America right now who have heard that. And I want to ask you why you have been listening to this pastor and close to him for nearly 20 years?

    SEN. BARACK OBAMA (D-IL), PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE: Well, first of all, Anderson, you know, I strongly condemn the statements that have been shown on the tape.

    I have to confess that those are not statements that I ever heard when I was sitting in the pews at this church. This is a church that I have been a member of for 20 years. This is a well-established, typical, historically African-American church in the South Side of Chicago, with a wonderful set of ministries.

    OBAMA: And, as I said, Anderson, if I had heard any of those statements, I probably would have walked up, and I probably would have told Reverend Wright that they were wrong.

    But they were not statements that I heard when I was in church.

    COOPER: So, no one in the church ever said to you, man, last week, you missed this sermon; Reverend Wright said this; or...

    OBAMA: No.

    COOPER: I mean, I think I read in your books that you listened to tapes of Reverend Wright when you were at Harvard Law School.

    OBAMA: I did.

    COOPER: So, you had no idea?

    OBAMA: I understand.

    I did not. Well, I want to be clear that, when I ran for president, some of these statements started surfacing.

    COOPER: I mean, you may not have been there, but have you -- you must have heard that he had said these things.

    OBAMA: You know, I confess that I did not hear about this until -- until I started running for president.

    And then there was a story that was issued in which I strongly objected to these statements and condemned them. But what I also understood that was -- was Reverend Wright was on the verge of retirement and that a new pastor was coming in. The church family was one that was very important to me. It's where my wife and I got married. It's where our children were baptized. And, so, my belief was that this was something out of the ordinary. Obviously, some of these statements indicate that this was happening more frequently.

    But I also want to say this, Anderson. This is somebody who was a former U.S. Marine, who is a biblical scholar, who's preached and taught at theological seminaries all across the country, and has had a reputation as a preeminent preacher in the country.

    And, so, I have to strongly condemn the statements that were made. They do not reflect my views or Michelle's views, or probably the views of many people in the church.

    On the other hand, you know, Reverend Wright is somebody who is like an uncle or a family member who you may strongly object to what they have to say, but, as he's about to retire, I have no intention of leaving the church itself.

    http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0803/1...
    ..TABLE>

    Posted by Truth seeker March 24, 08 10:59 PM
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  1. This whole Obama ideation reminds me of some form of cult following or a similar fad. When the followers get the idea that their idol can do no wrong and if you don't think they way we do you are wrong, is not my idea of a democracy. Listen to Rush Limbaugh if you want another icon to give the party line about what to think and if you don't think they way we do you are not one of "us." Having been in Vietnam I understand all to well how important experience is when leadership under stressful situations is required. What life experiences has Obama had that would qualify him to lead anyone into or out of a war? If Obama is the Democratic presidential candidate I will for the first time in my voting life, vote republican and support a fellow Vietnam Veteran. Following blindly is what helped get the US into our current conflict.

    Posted by Mike Yates March 24, 08 11:55 PM
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  1. I urge you all that feel as James Carville ,that Richardson is a Judas,to email him at his website and let him know exactly what a large piece of Fecal matter he is.

    And to you A.M.Khaajawall MD; Our "Cadidate" not only can spell,but will blow away your Muslim way of infiltration.

    Posted by A true American March 25, 08 12:14 AM
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  1. This whole Obama ideation reminds me of some form of cult following or a similar fad. When the followers get the idea that their idol can do no wrong and if you don't think they way we do you are wrong, is not my idea of a democracy. Listen to Rush Limbaugh if you want another icon to give the party line about what to think and if you don't think they way we do you are not one of "us." Having been in Vietnam I understand all to well how important experience is when leadership under stressful situations is required. What life experiences has Obama had that would qualify him to lead anyone into or out of a war? If Obama is the Democratic presidential candidate I will for the first time in my voting life, vote republican and support a fellow Vietnam Veteran.

    Posted by Mike Yates March 25, 08 01:00 AM
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  1. Obama campaign has done the same thing after Bill Clinton remarks in South Carolina specifically Michelle the first lady wannabe. I didn't see the media making it a big deal, but when Clinton does the same thing it becomes a story in the news. It is obvious that the Obama camp has veered off the road of hope and change to the politics of personal destruction. It is politics as usual. Obama has been playing the race card before Mr. Wright saga, and now he is trying to nitpick everything the Clintons say to deflect from his bad judgment in association with Wright who is associated with Farrakhan the white and jew hater. It is disappointing that Obama through his surrogates has chosen to leave the high road and to go down the low road of personal attacks on Clinton. Are there anymore skeletons in Obama's closet? Anyway if there are any, the Media and people like Richardson. Kennedy, John Kennedy etc. will sweep them under the rug. Even when he's wrong they make it seem Wright.

    Posted by Charly March 25, 08 01:36 AM
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  1. Interesting post Khajaball . I got to hand it to you. It's takes a lot of skill to rebut a well structured argument, such as the post previous to yours, with one line of bile. It would all to easy to take the low road. Keep it up! You are an inspiration to the other Obama supporters just like you

    Posted by John March 25, 08 05:27 AM
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  1. Whatever you think of the Clinton's they are liars and they do suck!.

    Posted by Larry Chavez March 25, 08 09:05 AM
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  1. Anyone who thinks Obama won Texas is forgetting that Obama's people barred many caucus goers from caucus sites. They locked them out. They intimidated them. They forced those wins for Obama. There was footage proving this. So, no, Obama did not win Texas and it is debateable how many other caucuses were forced for him. Is this the way you want a candidate to win?

    Moreover, those who voted for him are now rescinding their vote after hearing that he follows a guy who says we asked for 9-11. I was there, let me tell you something, people jumped off those buildings as a preferable way to die than being burned alive. Firefighters gave their lives for our people and for America.

    Anyone in their right mind has the sense to realize Obama is a dangerous snake.

    Posted by AtomicBetty March 25, 08 11:27 AM
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  1. **Obama's going to be our president. Get over it. Hillary can either go gracefully, or continue to add pinnochio's to her growing list. You must be dizzy from all the Clinton spin.

    Posted by jeanne March 25, 08 02:52 PM
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  1. ALL OF YOU ARE SUSPECT ON INTELLIGENCE OWING TO THE LAST TWO TERMS . THE REPLAY TAPE HAS BEGUN.

    Posted by alvin March 25, 08 08:39 PM
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  1. I would love to support Barack Obama and actually because he seems qualified and he IS Black. But he is a liar. He did not leave his hate-filled church and continues to double talk about it. Hillary and McCain are also proven liars. So let's look at Hillary and Barack on the issues that matter to me--a liberal democrat. They have exactly the same positions. So then what makes the difference? Hillary Clinton is married to the best president of the last fifty years. Like it or not feminists--that is a reality and that's the real edge. And you get two great leaders for the price of one just as we did when Bill was President. (Remember--the bumper stickers in the 90s? "Impeach Clinton and Her Husband Too.") The tragedy is that black people who once called Bill Clinton "the first black president" have turned on the Clintons and co-opted all the right wing hatred toward the Clintons because they want a Black man to win. Too bad. That is racism too.

    Posted by Liza Minnelli March 28, 08 09:06 PM
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  1. Hillary is going to be our president. Get over it. Obama can either go gracefully, or continue to add pinnochio's to his growing list concerning his church and Wright. You must be dizzy from all the Obama spin.

    Posted by Pookie Adams March 29, 08 05:09 PM
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  1. To all those Obama supporters who say that the superdelegates should not overturn the will of the people, then why to they exist? Why did they set up a system by the end of which no clear winner could emerge? Well the truth is that they set up the superdelegates to be a saftey vlave agaist the radical left who control the grass roots in the Democratic party! This was the same thing the founding fathers did when they established the congress,the house was to be the peoples party and the senate was to represent the elite and infulential, and well educated. The house would be popularly elected and the Senate would be electe by the state legislatures which were controlled by the elite! They gave the Senate power to comfrim treaties and presidential appointments! It was not until 1913 that the Senate was elected by the people! This was done to be a check on the passions of the masses and make sure they maintained real control! So the Democrats in an effort to ensure there would be no more McGovern's or Mondale's set up the superdelegates to put a check on the liberal left wing of the party through the use of superdelegates in order to insure that they would not select a nominee that was seen as not being able to win! It had nothing to do with who had the most delegates, if that were the case then they could have made a simple rule change and said that what ever canidate had a plurality of the delegates was the winner! The problem is that they never thought they would have to acutally pick a winner and now they do so I say that Hillary sould stay all the way through the convention and make those old codgers vote and take the responsibility if we lose!

    Posted by Jimmy April 6, 08 04:33 PM
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  1. Dear Fellow Americans,

    Our Great-grand Nation, the United States of America
    is and will face very critical "Challenges" in coming
    years and decades.

    The Problems will be tough and solutions would not
    easy.

    The key will the cool, calm, and collectedness of our
    next President[ What I call Presidential Temperament'
    The one remaining candidate who has consistently that
    Presidential Temperament is Senator Obama.

    His message of change makes sense. We have to stop
    doing business in Washington old ways. The new ways of
    lifting each other up and stopping tearing each other
    down will not held our Great grand Nation. The
    Terrorists around the world[real] and inadvertently
    assisted by some shortsighted media [Who are party to
    this perpetuation of psychological terrorism of
    mis-information, dis-information, and duplicity], that
    is what we do not need.

    In order to send the message around the world that
    America is get Senator Obama our next president. At
    least on thing he has shown consistently is the
    presidential Temperament. The Temperament of our next
    president is very critical address internal and
    internal challenges. Let us defeat real external
    terrorists snd internal psychological terrorists once
    for all.

    God Bless out Great grand Nation, its diverse people,
    and Senator Obama. He is the ans her to our future
    stability, security, safety, and regain our status in
    the world.

    yours truly,

    COL.[retd] A.M.Khajawall
    Disables American Veteran.
    Las Vegas Nevada.

    Posted by COl.[retd] A.M.Khajawall April 27, 08 10:38 AM
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