Comments on: Clinton Team Calls on Obama to Condemn Negative Spanish Ads

By: poohbah

poohbah — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 21:24:16 +0000

Larry,
The president of the United States has very, very limited power domestically. The combined power of Congress, the courts, governors, state legislators, mayors and county commissioners is more than a president’s. The power of the president is really in foreign affairs.
On the other hand, there is an old adage here that “politics ends at the water’s edge.” Meaning that Congress and others are extremely loath to undermine presidential authority and prerogatives when it comes to conducting foreign relations, even if the president and the congressional majority come from opposite parties. This is a tradition that goes back to the beginning of the republic. And it might explain for those abroad why, despite Congressional ire at the present administration and despite a change of party control after the ’06 election, Congress has basically accommodated the executive’s wishes. No matter who wins the election later this year, the US will speak with one voice in foreign affairs. And don’t mind the campaign noise, ALL the candidates, democratic and republican, are comitted to maintaining US power in the world. The differences are paper thin, at the margins.

By: poohbah

poohbah — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 21:05:44 +0000

So any white person who supports a white candidate is drawn to them by race? I would not think so. A bit of history for some of you. I live in Maryland. In the 90s, black citizens in Baltimore and Prince George’s county – most populous jurisdictions – voted overwhelmingly for white Barbara Mikulski over black Alan Keyes in the senate race. Blacks did it again in ’06 when they voted overwhelmingly for white and Jewish Ben cardin over black Lt Governor Michael Steele. In Ohio in ’06, blacks in Cleveland voted overwhelmingly for Strickland the white gubernatorial candidate over the black guy – I forget his name. I hope you get the point.

By: Larry

Larry — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 20:53:39 +0000

As an outsider, it truly amazing to see the differences between supporters of Obama and Clinton. On the one side you have the Clinton supporters who routinely make disparaging remarks about race, motive, and capability, and full of fear. On the other side, you have Obama supporters, happy, hopeful, engaged, and optimistic about the future. A very telling difference. I don’t really care about which candidate the Democrats choose, as it doesn’t matter. The Democrats, or Liberals for comparison in other Countries, are on the very verge of tearing themselves apart. Why? Because who ever is selected, a new division will open up amongst the American public, (women for Clinton, minorities for Obama). This eventually will lead to an even greater fractious division than what currently exist between your right and left. Now, I fear, it will be between minorities, women, Republicans, Democrats, environmentalists and the middle class. I truly, truly hope this can be averted, because regardless of what others say; the simple truth is that the world needs America. They need a strong, united, prosperous America. Without it brings about instability as other nations jockey to fill the gap. Good luck, you are going to need it. I do have one question though; do Americans really feel that only two families possess the capabilities of leading your Country, that no other individual is fit for the job?

By: Otoño

Otoño — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 20:21:10 +0000

With Clinton and Obama fighting like cats, and the Republican party seemingly shattered into a thousand pieces, I am wondering if any true leader will make it to the White House.

By: Irene

Irene — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 20:11:15 +0000

Obama should stop the dirty politics right now. He is desperately crazy to win. All he cares is to make history.That is not what this country needs right now.

By: Irene

Irene — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 20:08:00 +0000

People should realize Obama is a two face candidate. He is giving the impression that he is the good guy.But his ads are very vicious and that is not what we need right now.I am very disappointed.I voted for him in Iowa but not anymore.

By: duke

duke — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 19:47:26 +0000

Look I like Obama and I think he will be a great leader someday. He’s on a strong solid track, but by propelling to the front so quickly without enough experience and record to show he will hurt his political career. On the race issue, I find it very disturbing that blacks who flock the Obama campaign said it wasn’t race that drawn them to Obama. Sure it is… It is understandable to relate to someone who more closely resemble ourselves. Although Obama is super, I haven’t seen him done enough to help minorities and helping black people getting out of poverty. Clinton is polarizing, but the Clintons have shown a strong track record for civil rights and helping blacks, minorities, and other underserved group of people excel. What will interest me the most is will the Democratic voters remain loyal to those who had devoted her life to their cause or switch their loyalty the moment someone shows up with a different skin shade. I truly believe people will dig deep within themselves and find that conscience that says, stand up for those who stood up for you all these years and not stand by someone who just made new found promises just to get elected. If the Dems turn disloyal and forgo their true democratic leader, Clinton, our nation will get another 8 years of republican rule and that will be very deserving. I don’t like Hillary as much as Bill, but I really think she has our nations and our minority group at heart and has proven so steadfastly for many decades. Even if she doesn’t win, I will still feel good that I had stood by her loyally. Go CLINTON!!! I still would like to see charismatic Obmama as president one day, but I still need to see him do more for the people in the coming years.

By: John Henry

John Henry — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 19:13:30 +0000

With his two whopping years of federal experience (most of which he has simply spent posturing and campaigning for the presidency), Obama’s foreign relations experience includes…well, nothing except regular long distance telephone calls to talk with his relatives in Kenya (that’s “foreign relations,” right?).
Sure, Winnie the Poohbama is qualified to become the most powerful leader in the world during these especially challenging times. LOL

By: r martin

r martin — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 18:50:55 +0000

once edwards drops out – Obama will pick up the majority of those anti-hillary votes
OBAMA 08! 35 years of experience – contributing to the mess we have today.

By: AnnD52

AnnD52 — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 18:23:07 +0000

I understand that Obama’s campaign is not resposible for these ads. But he or his managers should try to talk to the people who are responsible for these ads to see if they would make changes. Or at least make an announcement that he did not give his approval of them.