By Ed O'Keefe

Jan 5, 2008 6:03pm

Poll: McCain Up Six; Clinton-Obama Tied

ABC News’ Rick Klein Reports: The latest WMUR/University of New Hampshire tracking poll has John McCain opening up a six-point lead over Mitt Romney, 33-27. In their last poll, taken Dec. 27-30, McCain and Romney were tied at 29.

The sample size is small, the margin of error large (five), but this is the first post-Iowa snapshot we have of the race, and it raises the stakes for Romney. The Romney campaign is furiously spinning the prospect of a second-place finish as a win, but as we note today he’s spending more money than all of his rivals COMBINED in New Hampshire, just like he did in Iowa, where he only took the silver. The poll also has Rudy Giuliani in third at 14, Mike Huckabee fourth with 11, and Ron Paul in fifth with 9. (Fred Thompson is tied with with Duncan Hunter at 1 — wow.)

Among the Democrats, it’s Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama tied at 33. If you’re with the Clinton campaign, this is a mixed message — it is tight tight tight in the state she needs to regain momentum, but at least she hasn’t cratered in the wake of Iowa.

These numbers are roughly the same as they were in the last poll, which it at 34-30 Clinton over Obama. In the new numbers, John Edwards is running third at 20 percent — if that holds, he’s going to have trouble moving on from New Hampshire. Bill Richardson is in a distant fourth at 4 percent, just above Dennis Kucinich’s 2 percent.

User Comments

Go Hillary! Obama doesn’t have the experience and simply won’t beat the GOP front runner.

Posted by: Sandra Lea | January 5, 2008, 6:08 pm 6:08 pm

Hillary has the wrong experience. Let’s go change the world

Posted by: Henry | January 5, 2008, 6:15 pm 6:15 pm

hillary is going to lose by a landslide to obama, her breakdown will be worse than britneys, America is all about hope and change, thats the story of our great nation, lets end the bush-clinton-bust dynasty, its not a monarchy, its a democracy, the people will vote who they want, obama seems to be the one we all want for real change and hope, hope accomplishes a lot remember it was the hope of freed slaves and the hope of women, that one day they would be able to vote, i see real change in obama, but more of the same failed washington tactics and talk and poor judgement from hrc, she really needs to quit now, before it gets much worse for her, which it will,Americans are taking back their Govt! also why would she bad-mouth iowa after losing there, i hope newhampshire can see her for who she really is as , calculating, poll driven, divisive, and insensitive!

Posted by: jacobs | January 5, 2008, 6:18 pm 6:18 pm

Obama! Fired up! Ready to go!

Posted by: Murna Gilbert | January 5, 2008, 6:19 pm 6:19 pm

GO HILLARY!!!!

Posted by: Sandi Faye in NH | January 5, 2008, 6:19 pm 6:19 pm

The poor simpleton democrats think that change- any change- for the sake of change- is even remotely congruous to improvement of a situation. You don’t revolt except against evil which precludes by definition even allowing the evil dems to propose change. See, just like with drugs, booze and toxic waste, there is absolutely NO problem for which the answer is a democrat!! Besides- if you want change for the better- the thing to do is get rid of the god damned marxist pigs pretending to be americans calling themselves democrats. They have not been cleansed out of washington once since 1940. THAT would be a change that would improve all our lives, and all of USA.

Posted by: Jack | January 5, 2008, 6:19 pm 6:19 pm

The country, and indeed, the world, is ready for change. It’s not just a slogan or a word that candidates can bandwagon on to. Barack Obama is genuinely different. Taking a different approach to the same problems and moving beyond the same fights we’ve been having during the 20 years of Bush/Clinton. It’s time to move forward. Don’t be scared of changing times, embrace it. Be a part of it.

Posted by: Sprout | January 5, 2008, 6:19 pm 6:19 pm

Obama will change the world! Woohoo!

Posted by: Charles | January 5, 2008, 6:20 pm 6:20 pm

Sandra Lea:
What experience does Hillary Clinton have? Being a former First Lady doesn’t
count! Being a one-term U.S. Senator with no major piece of legislation passed having her name on it is pathetic!
Please tell me what experience Hillary Clinton has that qualifies her to be president of the U.S.!

Posted by: reaganfan | January 5, 2008, 6:22 pm 6:22 pm

Anyone who is truly interested in change needs to at least do themsleves and the country a favor and check out Ron Paul’s stance. He not only claims “change”, but actually has the cvoting record to BACK IT UP. None of the others can claim that, as they’re all spouting *change* while continuing to do the same old, same old. Ron Paul wants change all right- change BACK into what we’re supposed to be as a country. What our constitution calls for, not the lobbyists and special interest groups. The Repubs in high places don’t like him, he’s too liberal for them- but every day people are his followers. We, not the rich & powerful companies and lobbies, are who have contributed over NINETEEN MILLION dollars because we finally have a candidate we can believe in. Check him out yourself!

Posted by: Savannah | January 5, 2008, 6:25 pm 6:25 pm

@anthony
What change is Obama bringing?
Look at his voting record, he’s a Bush lite.

Posted by: omar | January 5, 2008, 6:26 pm 6:26 pm

Obama is a new light, a new hope for all american people and for the world. he will change the world. Don’t loose this chance. Don’t miss this historical chance. Go Obama go !!

Posted by: lovetherealamericafromEurope | January 5, 2008, 6:28 pm 6:28 pm

Okay soRomney sweeps Wyoming (Hucabee and McCain would have to have worked hard to beat hunter), McCain places a distant third in Iowa, the Huckster will be lucky to place third in New Hampshire, and Romney has easily won the most delegates to date. Romney is really starting to gain momentum here. In the end, the race will come down to Romney and Guliani, and that’s what Republicans should be focused on.
Hi, I’m Mike Huckabee, and I disapprove this mudslinging message, but here it is anyway. (And the reporters in the room laughed because they thought it was a joke).

Posted by: Andy N | January 5, 2008, 6:31 pm 6:31 pm

” All but one of the New Hampshire polls taken over the last two days (read: after the Iowa caucuses) show Obama with a lead, some in the double digits. If the trend of the past few days (and arguably, months) is any indication, we can expect to see an increase in this lead in tomorrow’s numbers. The sole exception is the poll mentioned in the article above, which shows a tie. Why choose this one over reputable pollsters like Rasmussen and American Research Group? Please tell the full story next time around.

Posted by: Billy Burdett | January 5, 2008, 6:33 pm 6:33 pm

Obama represents a cosmetic change, but America could really use one, and apparently that’s the best we can hope for. Too bad Kucinich isn’t tall, dark, and handsome :(

Posted by: tom | January 5, 2008, 6:35 pm 6:35 pm

Barack Obama sure looks like he has big “MO” on his side. After Tuesday it may be all over for both parties…

Posted by: Mike | January 5, 2008, 6:36 pm 6:36 pm

omar, Obama is not “Bush Lite,” and your insistence that we look at his voting record just shows your ignorance. Obama had the 10th most progressive voting record in the Senate in 2006, far surpassing Clinton and ahead of even Russ Feingold and Chris Dodd. If that’s Bush Lite, I’ll take a six pack!

Posted by: Klaus | January 5, 2008, 6:37 pm 6:37 pm

Billy wrote: Too bad Kucinich isn’t tall, dark, and handsome :(
Ain’t that the truth. He is right on every issue.

Posted by: Aero | January 5, 2008, 6:38 pm 6:38 pm

Ron Paul is the only candidate who has shown by his voting record that he will end the war in iraq, cut spending, elminate the IRS, repeal the Patriot Act and return our country back to sound monetary policy.

Posted by: Ryan | January 5, 2008, 6:40 pm 6:40 pm

Hillary is done tonight , Barak is in the zone! He will seal it tonight for NH
and after tuesday the rest of the GOP will be trying to get DNA tissue from Ronald Reagan to try to clone him
before Nov 3,2008, They do not what to have to Face Barak in a General Election
they may loose have of there Part to Barak
MCCAIN is to old
Mitt is a LIAR!!!!
Thompson HAS DROPSEY
Huckabee is to Evangelical for Most Americans
They are begging to run against HILLARY and Bill because they know they can unite around anyone if she is the Dem nominee
even RON PAUL could be Hillary in general
election.
She would have Older Republican’s coming out of HOSPICE to vote against her.
AND THE DEMS WOULD LOOSE because they HATE
HER with THE HATE of a 10000 years.
Take my word I work with them everyday and thay tell me that they would sacrifice their un born grandchildren to stop HER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: nupe942001 | January 5, 2008, 6:42 pm 6:42 pm

There is NO PROBLEM for which the answer is GEORGE W. BUSH – worst excuse for a leader, EVER! Gee, I hope your Gathering of Eagles membership isn’t about to expire! DIPSH!T!

Posted by: allan_krueger | January 5, 2008, 6:42 pm 6:42 pm

Senator Clinton’s experience: Addressed the UN Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing, introduced international measures on Human Trafficking, the only First Lady to have addressed The U.N., the World Bank, the Council on Foreign Relations, the World Economic Forum. She personally got involved in getting women a vote in Kuwait, in human rights violations in Slovakia, she was a potent player in Northern Ireland, hastening peace there; involved in South Africa with Nelson Mandela, and through her joint initiative Vital Voices, she has helped US mentors train women from new democracies for leadership roles.
–From a Hillary Clinton group

Posted by: Marie Renee | January 5, 2008, 6:42 pm 6:42 pm

Senator Clinton has many accomplishments to be proud of, no question, but the fact of the matter is that she overstates the case for experience. She’s never held executive office and she has only been the candidate in two elections, both of which were against non-entities. If you want someone with a truly impressive record, Bill Richardson is your guy. Clinton’s record is no more impressive than Obama’s.

Posted by: Klaus | January 5, 2008, 6:46 pm 6:46 pm

The candidate one supports says a lot about that person. By this statement, one concludes that Hillary supporters like a woman who is constantly attacking her opponents, is a mean, frustrated, angry, old politician bent on achieving her personal ambitions. A person who supports Hillary Clinton supports a woman who attacks her opponents even to the point of kindergarten essays. Obama supporters, on the other hand, one could conclude, are optimistic change-agents who want to gently form coalitions to tackle America’s problems. That includes building bridges to Republicans. Hillary, on the other hand, would rather scream and kick and punch until she gets her way. She’s mean; so are her supporters.

Posted by: Soldier | January 5, 2008, 6:47 pm 6:47 pm

I am undecided. But I want to know who will offer the best Health care for families, and affordable college for my children and grandchild. I plan on following the issues the candidates present and pray for wisdom from above.

Posted by: Debbie | January 5, 2008, 6:49 pm 6:49 pm

Clinton is part of the old paradigm of politics. The reality is that people want new leadership, and someone who can offer a vision, not just experience. Obama offers a vision and the right type of experience.

Posted by: Kevin Brugman | January 5, 2008, 6:50 pm 6:50 pm

Come on New Hampshire Voters, all 18+ need to turn out in force just like they did in Iowa, and show all Politicians we in America are ready fro a change, and his name is Obama!

Posted by: LIsten Up | January 5, 2008, 6:51 pm 6:51 pm

Sandra Lea – No experience huh?
Barack Obama’s been in elected office longer than HRC… and Edwards; he’s authored/co-sponsored/passed unpopular and controversial reform legislation in the Illinois and U.S. Senate (with Republican co-sponsors and bi-partisan support); he has “real world” experience working with everyday Americans on grassroots issues from his days as a community organizer in Chicago; he’s visited 14 or so countries/states abroad in his official capacity as a U.S. Senator, credited with studying nuclear proliferation, AIDS, and Middle Eastern violence during those fact-finding journeys; has proven that he can attract Republican and Independent voters which will be critical to winning the general election because you can’t win with only Democratic party votes; etc.
If you were ruly interested in making informed statements about Obama rather than baseless personal attacks, you would have researched your claims and backed them up with facts.

Posted by: Eyzwidopn | January 5, 2008, 6:51 pm 6:51 pm

“In the new numbers, John Edwards is running third at 20 percent — if that holds, he’s going to have trouble moving on from New Hampshire.” Why would that be? John was running behind both Obama and Clinton at 14% a week ago. He gained 6% in this poll. The answer: The established media is so drunk with power and abusing it so bad.

Posted by: NIN | January 5, 2008, 6:51 pm 6:51 pm

HillBillary claims 36
years experience in
changing America. If it
takes her that long, why
should we believe that
she would matter in 4?
GO OBAMA!!!!

Posted by: Kurt Eric Munroe | January 5, 2008, 6:55 pm 6:55 pm

Please do not let the smooth talk fool you. You need to make the decision by yourself not by the media or by the beautiful words one uses.
If your Mom is sick, do you want to see the doctor with the most experience and the qualification or will you trust someone who gives beautiful speech so moving that ca make you cry yet does not really have the qualification to see patients?

Posted by: Wendy | January 5, 2008, 6:58 pm 6:58 pm

If Obama wins it will set civil right back 50 years. I say go Hillary and why cant obama look at the American flag?

Posted by: jean g | January 5, 2008, 7:00 pm 7:00 pm

I THINK A WOMAN COULD DO JUST AS WELL AS A MAN. BESIDES SINCE OBAMA DOES NOT WEAR A LAPEL FLAG AND DON’TPUT HIS HABD OVER DURING THE NATIONAL, I DON’T TRUST HIM

Posted by: GEORGE SMITH | January 5, 2008, 7:00 pm 7:00 pm

Democrats and independents beware. I am getting wind of a republican startegy to keep Hillary out at any cost. There is little wonder that they call Karl Rove the best in the business. The plan is for republicans to vote in significant numbers at the primaries for Obama to boot Hillary out. The candidate the republicans fear is Hillary. Please don’t fall into the republican/Karl Rove trap to boot Hillary out. She is by far the best candidate to keep GWB and his cronies out. Vote Hillary 2008.

Posted by: VPNNathan | January 5, 2008, 7:00 pm 7:00 pm

People want an exit from Iraq. I would like each candidate to tell us how soon all troops will come home, if they are present.

Posted by: Pauline | January 5, 2008, 7:02 pm 7:02 pm

Eyzwidopn: All Hillary Clinton supporters have left is attacks and baseless claims- they’re performing the ‘shotgun’ version of attack: they just keep making up lies, telling bigger and bigger ones hoping that one- JUST ONE- of them sticks. They’re desperate, scared, and anxious. I don’t blame them- the country believes that Hillary Clinton is mean and angry and inexperienced. Americans are always right. Obama is going to win and Hillary supporters will retire their post-feminist theocratic groups back to academia where they can sit in their ivory towers and spit vitriot into a vacuum.

Posted by: Soldier | January 5, 2008, 7:03 pm 7:03 pm

We need someone in the office who is scandal free and does not have their reputation tainted with politic scandal! Give Obama a chance! If the people gave Bush a chance for two terms, why not give Obama at least a term? Come people, let’s welcome change, change is enevitable anyway! I am rooting for you Obama!

Posted by: NICOLE | January 5, 2008, 7:03 pm 7:03 pm

Let’s see, Clinton and Edwards voted to invade Iraq even though Joe Wilson had spoke out that evidence was being fixed. Clinton and Obama have continued to vote to fund the illegal invasion of Iraq and refuse to address the warranted impeachment issue of Cheney. They also voted for the unconstitutional Patriot Act and against your and my civil liberties. Yet, the one person who had the foresight and principal to vote against these measures and has always had the vision and the courage to think independently and stand up for what is right (Isn’t that what leadership is?) is excluded from the New Hampshire debate. Dennis Kucinich’s passion for America’s growth economically and movement towards world peace and away from perpetual war is unmatched. He is also the only candidate that actually wants to implement a true not for profit universal health care system in America. It is a real shame that Kucinich gets such little respect, even though he is the true progressive among the Democrats in the race.

Posted by: Dogface | January 5, 2008, 7:04 pm 7:04 pm

I think people are going to really be surprised with how well Obama does in the coming caucuses. A lot of people really like what he stands for, but wouldn’t vote for him because it would be like “wasting a vote” if other people weren’t willing to vote for him. Now that this is out of the way the other candidates are going to be in real trouble.

Posted by: Shawna | January 5, 2008, 7:05 pm 7:05 pm

Obama is a freshman, new-jack, senator with minimal experience. He talks about change..but he has no real grasp of what needs to change. Hillary is a complete waste of time, trying to ride the coat tails of her last name..If you care about freedom, if you care about the well being of the united states, research the principled and proven Ron Paul. freedom? or fascism?

Posted by: Tobias S. | January 5, 2008, 7:06 pm 7:06 pm

How could anybody think Hillary Clinton is “electable”? She may have plenty of fans but there is no way this woman cold win a general election. She will never appeal to anybody who isn’t already on the Hillary bandwagon and it is easy to see why. She is disdainful of those with different views; she constantly snarks at republicans when she speaks. I’m a diehard progressive and always have been but I know plenty of decent, thinking, well-intentioned people who have some, or many, conservative views and they deserve to be treated with respect too. Respectful communication is the only way there can be real change in this country because it’s the only way people will listen to each other enough to come up with real solutions together. Otherwise we will just stay locked in a political stalemate between democrats and republicans. Nothing gets solved without communication, and communication doesn’t happen when people feel alienated, attacked, and constantly suspicious of each other.
Hillary’s inability to connect with anybody who isn’t already in her fanclub is not a quality of a winner, nor is it a quality of a leader–if you are going to lead a country, you have to know how to speak to the whole country AND keep your principles. As a highly polarizing political figure and a thoroughly mediocre and ineffectual senator who voted for the war (and I was a New York state resident throughout her first term), she has done neither and Obama has done both.
Obama understands that what is going on right now is about more than just winning back the presidency for the democrats (as if the democratic party has been anything to be proud of for the past few years…). The power in this country could switch sides a million more times without producing real change. This is about making our country better by changing our political discourse and coming together as a nation around common values. Obama also understands that giving serious consideration to other peoples’ principles does not mean compromising your own. He is someone who can make the democratic party–and the country–something to be proud of again. Hillary Clinton is a vindictive, short-sighted grind. Go Obama!

Posted by: Lydia | January 5, 2008, 7:10 pm 7:10 pm

hillary is the only one that knows that there are hard working people out there that have a hard time making ends meet. she knows what she is talking about and for a change cares about all the people. thank you hillary

Posted by: frank moran | January 5, 2008, 7:14 pm 7:14 pm

Although I believe Hillary is by far the smartest in the field, I must have Bill back in the White House..even if only as First Man. Who can ask for a better daily advisor to an already brilliant mind? Obama, too much glitz. Aside from Oprah, what is his plan? Cute talk with no plan doesn’t work for me. Sorry, it’s not his time. Go Hillary!

Posted by: Howard | January 5, 2008, 7:15 pm 7:15 pm

Obama 08′ Perfect Love casteth out all fear

Posted by: LSD Saint | January 5, 2008, 7:17 pm 7:17 pm

GO Hillary its your time now!

Posted by: tasha | January 5, 2008, 7:18 pm 7:18 pm

Change is the new buzzword however, what are we changing to? Don’t just say you plan to change, tell us what your changes are and how they will impact us. Sorry, but I am not hearing the Obama plans for change. Specifically what will an Obama presidency change? I am torn between Clinton and Obama but I have heard Clinton’s plans for change. Can’t say that for Obama.

Posted by: Melanie T | January 5, 2008, 7:21 pm 7:21 pm

Hillary! She is the great @#&*% hope!
If, not McCain.

Posted by: Otis | January 5, 2008, 7:24 pm 7:24 pm

Hillary! She is the great @#&*% hope!
If, not McCain.

Posted by: Otis | January 5, 2008, 7:24 pm 7:24 pm

Unfortunately, PEOPLE HATE HILLARY!!! If Hillary wins then we lose the general the election. period.

Posted by: Shawna | January 5, 2008, 7:25 pm 7:25 pm

Hillary’s ‘experience’ is just the same old recycled Washington politics. It’s time for a real change. Obama in ’08.

Posted by: TampaJoey | January 5, 2008, 7:25 pm 7:25 pm

I seem to remember Bush saying 8 years ago — elect me – I will bring change. He also had ZERO experience. Lets NOT make that same mistake twice !! Go Hillary !!

Posted by: Simone | January 5, 2008, 7:30 pm 7:30 pm

Will you guys (ABC, that is) please edit this story to reflect the fact that polls taken after the Iowa caucuses average out to show Obama in the lead? Saying that they are tied in the polls is not accurate; only one of the 4 polls taken since the caucuses show that – the rest have Obama in the lead

Posted by: Billy Burdett | January 5, 2008, 7:35 pm 7:35 pm

I have watched the manipulation of viewers in many instances by the television media. Name calling candidates, and since when is promoting ones (newscasters) opinion reporting news? Just for example, I’ve watched “Hard Ball Chris” for a long time, yet I must say I was very disappointed at his reference to Mr. Romney as “Mr. Slick. There is no foundation for that childish remark. I don’t say that as a Romney supporter, I say that as one of the MAJORITY of Americans who does want “CHANGE”; not just in “Washington Politics,” but CHANGE in the “Media manipulation of politics.” It causes one to wonder, are the news casters making a little money on the side supporting certain positions?!
“Mr. Slick”? After viewing politicians on both sides of the isle, anyone with a brain that can analyze the facts, each politician’s history, and that can make a decision for themselves, knows there are many others that have earned the “Mr. or Mrs. Slick” label! Romney would be at the end of that line, if there at all.
I’m an independent. On my score card so far there isn’t a qualified Democrat. You have a “life long politician” with a history mired in dishonesty. Besides all the other past issues, when she left the White House last time she and the original “Mr. Slick” ripped off how many items out of the White House? What will be taken if they’re given another chance? Or you have one that talks about change that doesn’t say how, and doesn’t have near the experience to deal with the crises that are before us. Being a popular “smooth talker” only gets you so far. The closest would be Edwards I believe he is sincere and would give it his best. He may be the best choice of the Democrats, but not the best choice for president.
Huckabee, a “paid” professional preacher gone politician with a gift to gab, who has belittled other people’s religions and beliefs, ran his own negative ads with clearly proven distortion of historical facts, then cries foul when his opponents show his past record for comparison ads! Does he really expect us to believe that abilities as a smooth “tawlk-n nice guy” are going to help him call terrorists to repentance? Or that his past careers of living off others donations to God, or living off his constituents as Governor of Arkansas gives him the clear understanding of the real Business world enabling him to correct the National economy?
Romney has a proven history of successful conservative business practices; those that have worked with him or hired him have nothing but good to say about him and his abilities. When he was Governor of Massachusetts he carried out the will of the majority of the people. “That by definition is representing your constituents.” When the Olympic Games were in trouble he was called in; nobody can argue that he did anything but a magnificent job. He’s a tough negotiator. He has demonstrated his care and concern for people and given back a lot. He has refused payment or benefits beyond what he felt were right. (Show me anybody running for office with that in their history). He has used much of his own money to run for office, yet he is condemned for it? Is it jealousy? He clearly believes in God, and accepts Jesus as his savior, and respects the religious beliefs of others. He has demonstrated good character in many ways. Obvious to all would be that Huckabee (who thinks he has the right to define who is a Christian) mocked Romney’s religion, and Romney who really wants to serve the people as President, held his ground and would not deny his beliefs; verses Huck’s “I want to be ‘Mr. President’ therefore I dictate what a Christian is.” He needs to reread the constitution and the Bible.
McCain would be alright, not great, but alright for war issues but there is a whole lot more that needs to be addressed here in the U.S. than that! He hasn’t been able to get much of his views implemented in his political career, yet Romney has been successful in everything he’s done!

Posted by: Dave Cartwright | January 5, 2008, 7:35 pm 7:35 pm

People get a grip.
Only 11% of Iowans bothered to show up last Thursday. Obama got 3% of Iowans to vote for him, and Edwards and Clinton each got 2%. The number of people that did show up and vote represent only .0001% of the US population.
Everyone is falling all over themselves to say that the people voted for change, except you overlooked the 89% who also voted not to show up and hence voted for the status quo.
If you look at the entrance polls for new people that showed up for the Dems 30% showed up for Obama, 28% for Clinton, and 24% showed up for Edwards. This by the way represents the Dems as a whole for that night. When you add the 2nd choice to these numbers you arrive at the final totals of Obama 30+8=38%, Edwards 24+6=30%, and Clinton 28+1=29%. No where else can you force someone to pick another choice when the first is not high enough.
What all this means is the Dems were able to all get more people to show up but it was a pathetic 11% (7.5% for Dems/3.5% for Reps)of the population that said anything.
That is all it said.
* NO HISTORY
* NO CHANGE
* NO DECISION
We all need to wait until Feb 5th when 28 states will have had something to say, it is that simple.

Posted by: russ | January 5, 2008, 7:38 pm 7:38 pm

Just like the guy who feels he is smart because he slept in Holiday Express, Hillary feels she is experienced because she slept in the White House.

Posted by: cyphy | January 5, 2008, 7:38 pm 7:38 pm

FOX NEWS WANTS OBAMA TO WIN, He is all they talk about and say he should win the nomination. THEY KNOW IF OBAMA WINS THE NOMINATION THAT A REPUBLICAN WILL SURELY WIN THE WHITE HOUSE. They fear Hilary beacuse she can win it all.
GO HILARY!!! She’s our only hope to beat the republicans

Posted by: Johnny | January 5, 2008, 7:48 pm 7:48 pm

John Edwards told ABC’s Kate Snow this morning, that he’s in it for the “Long Haul”
SO why does ABC insist on saying he will have “trouble moving on”?
ABC may not want a 3-person race, but the people of IA did.
ABC, Let the People hear ALL the Candidates, and let the People Decide — that is what Reporters used to do.
Leave the Editorials to the OP-Ed Page!
Thank you

Posted by: james s | January 5, 2008, 7:51 pm 7:51 pm

Willie Clinton severely wounded our military top to bottom during his seedy romp in the WH. Hillary the Loser will kill it off if she were toi get elected.Scary.

Posted by: Barry E. Magee | January 5, 2008, 7:54 pm 7:54 pm

Wake up Bobareno…bama’s no match for Hillary. He’s too weak, too inexperienced and doesn’t stand a chance against a republican.

Posted by: Johnny | January 5, 2008, 7:54 pm 7:54 pm

Hillary, You go girl!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: Troy | January 5, 2008, 7:55 pm 7:55 pm

I think Obama is the best.
Go OBAMA

Posted by: john | January 5, 2008, 7:56 pm 7:56 pm

Iowa has shown us that the American people can see through the Clintons’ 2-for-1 strategy, which we first heard from Bill back in 1992. At President Bush’s first inauguration, Bill said, “We’ll be back.” It’s part of Bill and Hillary’s life-long plan. Fortunately, it’s been rejected, and we can only hope the rest of the country follows suit.
I did not ask for 2-for-1 then, nor do I ask for it now. That’s just the life-long Clinton strategy that moves Hillary into a position for which she is not qualified.
Every time Bill moves up (Gov of Arkansas), Hillary moves up with him (Attorney General of Arkansas). Bill moves up again (President of the US); Hillary moves up with him (US Senate). See the pattern, women?
Consider what America got with the first Clinton co-Presidency:
• Abuse of the powers of the office of the President
• Granting Presidential pardons to buy Hillary’s election to the Senate. As a woman who made it on my own, Hillary’s need to ride Bill’s coattails and her sense of entitlement (as in “it’s my turn and Obama should wait his turn”) makes me doubt her capabilities.
• Hillary’s long-suffering marriage to Bill, enabling a lifetime of sexual trysts and trying to contain the Bimbo eruptions, gives me a President without the backbone to stand up to a man. Hillary claims to be tough enough to play with the boys when, in fact, she is unable to leave a cheating husband. How will she stand up to other male leaders who see this in “Mrs.” Clinton and walk all over her?
• Being married to a former President does not make one qualified to be President.
Hillary has less experience in elected office than Barack. She’s held elected office for one Senate term plus one year and has introduced no major legislation during that time. She showed us in the interview about Pakistani elections the extent of her foreign policy experience–she did not know what office the election was for or who was on the ballot! Is this the kind of experience we want in the Oval Office?
I am not a “Hillary hater;” I am an America lover. Please consider very carefully which candidate the Democratic Party puts on the ballot. The future of this country absolutely depends on it.

Posted by: Denise | January 5, 2008, 7:58 pm 7:58 pm

I plan on voting for Obama, but if he doesn’t get the nomination then I’d be forced to vote for a Republican because I could never vote for ‘shady condescending’ Hillary. Read Lydia’s 7:10 post, Lydia explains it all perfectly.

Posted by: TampaJoey | January 5, 2008, 7:59 pm 7:59 pm

Johnny, What are you smoking?? Obama is already beating Hillary and its just going to get worse for Ms Clinton. Her campaign is in turmoil and disarray. Hillary is toast.

Posted by: Bobareno | January 5, 2008, 8:00 pm 8:00 pm

Hillary sees me as part of the right wing conspiracy. How could I ever vote for her? Obama sees me as an American struggling with tough issues.

Posted by: David | January 5, 2008, 8:02 pm 8:02 pm

It gets pretty tedious to hear these hypocrites talk about ‘restoring Democracy’ here and ‘building Democracy’ over there– our country was not created as a Democracy! Democracies are where 51% of the population decides what the other 49% must do. Such a government invariably leads to tyranny and oppression. Our Founding Fathers designed our country as a Constitutional Republic, one in which every individual is endowed with God-given (not government-given) rights. It is from this standpoint that Ron Paul argues about the dangers (and cost) of federal government encroachment into every aspect of our lives. It’s not supposed to be this way folks. We should know better than to vote for yet another slippery character that changes opinions like underwear.

Posted by: h5mind | January 5, 2008, 8:04 pm 8:04 pm

Everybody knows that OBAMA is the best.
Go OBAMA. we don’t want a dinasty again Bush-Clinton.

Posted by: Alida | January 5, 2008, 8:05 pm 8:05 pm

Thursday night as I watched Hillary and Obama talk something struck me… Hillary constantly refers to herself. So today I went back to their Thursday night talks. In 10 minutes Hillary said “I, me, and/or my” 41 times. Obama refered to himself 15 times. Now it’s hard for me to even listen to Hillary talk… she is so self absorbed.

Posted by: John | January 5, 2008, 8:10 pm 8:10 pm

i am a democrat and john MCcain has my vote

Posted by: john d. | January 5, 2008, 8:27 pm 8:27 pm

I am an American and Dennis Kucinich has my vote.
I wish more New Hampshire residents would wake up before they get swindled by Obama, Edwards, or Clinton.
2% is a joke and as a Kucinich supporter, I am disappointed at how poorly New Hampshire people are at realizing the truth behind each of these establishment candidates (Obama, Edwards, Richardson, Clinton).
Vote insurgent candidates. Vote Dennis Kucinich or Ron Paul.

Posted by: Kevin | January 5, 2008, 8:32 pm 8:32 pm

Hey Obama, Clinton, Edwards, and Paul supporters: Please don’t beat up on each other or the candidates. Any one of those candidates would be a significant change from what we have endured for most of the past forty years. Most of the Republican candidates are falling all over themselves to continue the Nixon/Reagan/Bush legacy, so lets keep things in perspective. The candidate you bash now may be our best hope in November.

Posted by: Mark from Atlanta | January 5, 2008, 8:37 pm 8:37 pm

RON PAUL is the candidate for change. If you support personal freedoms and believe in the constitution, he’s the correct candidate. Take 10 minutes listen to his message.
I am an independant who has finally found our candidate. For the first time ever, I have donated money to a polictian. Ron Paul has raised 19 million dollars and it all comes from the people.
Vote for a representative to change that will take us back to land of freedom!

Posted by: Shawn | January 5, 2008, 8:38 pm 8:38 pm

Obama needs to say what he’s changing, he has no substance people. I’d rather have Bill Clinton in the White House, at least he might see that the debt is brought down. There goes that lie from Ron Paul about Obama being against going to Iraq, HE WAS NOT IN SENATE, HE DID NOT VOTE, HE HAS ONLY BEEN IN THE SENATE A FEW YEARS. IN HIS HEART, MAYBE HE DIDN’T WANT THE WAR, WELL NEITHER DID I. YET HE SAT THERE WHEN HE ARRIVED IN SENATE AND VOTED TO FUND BUSH’S WAR EVERYTIME, THEREBY CONTINUING THE WAR. Obama is insincere look up his record instead of voting blindly.

Posted by: lLee | January 5, 2008, 8:38 pm 8:38 pm

These primaries are a joke. Have you people seen the results of the latest delegate numbers? Hillary Clinton is at 56% of delegate support vs. Obama’s 22%.
The DNC will pick Hillary not Obama. Your vote means nada.

Posted by: Joe | January 5, 2008, 8:38 pm 8:38 pm

The country wants change that is clear from Obama’s win. But if you are going to make change you have to have the experience to do it. Obama just doesn’t have it. Idealism doesn’t in and of itself make change.

Posted by: cau | January 5, 2008, 8:40 pm 8:40 pm

WHY do they keep focusing on Romney??!! Did he pay the moderators to get more face time??

Posted by: bluesky | January 5, 2008, 8:41 pm 8:41 pm

outstanding debate format!

Posted by: donna | January 5, 2008, 8:44 pm 8:44 pm

Go Ron Paul!!

Posted by: Tony Elswick | January 5, 2008, 8:48 pm 8:48 pm

Anyone that votes for ANY REPUBLICAN after 8 years of BUSH is just a moron. Go ahead and try to defend your current Republican clown in office to the rest of us.

Posted by: TampaJoey | January 5, 2008, 8:54 pm 8:54 pm

Hillary Clinton is talking about experience, what experience has she got except that she is enjoying the goodwill of her husband. I see her loosing in NH. Obama has more definite messages and people are tired of Hillary rhetoric

Posted by: Kunle | January 5, 2008, 8:55 pm 8:55 pm

Obama is not electable, period. If people didn’t put Kerry in the White House how could you possibly think Obama will survive the southern states. Kerry won, NY and Calif. lost every southern state, lost the election. Obama straw man for the republicans along with Hillary. Vote for John Edwards he is the change and will stand up for the people.

Posted by: Lee | January 5, 2008, 8:57 pm 8:57 pm

To this point unfortunately, we are forced to watch the political race through the eyes of our televisions, which well, is not accurate. Everyone, screams health care reform to provide universal health care. The truth is, that won’t help. That will only increase taxes and limit access to quality physicians and technology. It sets up a system of waiting to see a physician, and waiting even longer to be treated. The dems do a good job selling it, but I encourage a person to actually research Canada’s and the UK’s system. They will be greatly disappointed. There is a reason, why foreign doctors come here to train and practice. Change starts when an individual takes responsibility for there health, changing the health insurance company from a for profit company with investors and CEO earning 50 million dollar bonus, doctors realizing their moral oath to the patient, and finally dare I say a lawyers ability to prey on our weak and injured. Docs are required by law to provide care to all who come to the ER, regardless of the patients ability to pay. When was the last time a malpractice lawyer required to help all who come to their door. I encourage all who read look at your phone book, at least where I’m from, all of the color adds on the front and back of the book are lawyers. So to conclude, I have no recommendations on a candidate, but I would encourage the voter to ask questions and research each before falling into the historical trap of democrat or republican.

Posted by: Rob | January 5, 2008, 9:01 pm 9:01 pm

You right wing Republicans need to go away with your slams against the Clintons. We know who you are and why you’re here. I have a friend that gathered other friends that are Republicans to switch their votes and to vote for Obama just to keep Hillary out.
It’s funny how you are afraid of Hillary. I have nothing against Obama just he’s not presidential material for me. I’m voting Edwards.

Posted by: Amiee Smith | January 5, 2008, 9:01 pm 9:01 pm

What about civil rights issues? I hope the Democrates present points of view about individual liberties. How dare Huckabee say he’s about equality when he is really about equality for only white Christian evangelicals like himself.

Posted by: Brad | January 5, 2008, 9:02 pm 9:02 pm

Yeah Karl, sure you believe all that Republican B.S. propaganda… so we need a Republican to protect us from the bad terrorists. That line is played out, if you still believe that crap you don’t deserve a vote.

Posted by: Ex-Military 8 years Overseas | January 5, 2008, 9:02 pm 9:02 pm

It is pretty clear tonight that Romney is between the devil and the deep blue sea. He has no clear messages and no wonder he is full of running negative ads. How in the world, will Romney send the 12 million illegal immigrants back to their respectives country. I am not surprised he lost in Iowa.

Posted by: KO | January 5, 2008, 9:04 pm 9:04 pm

Huckabee Huckabee he’s our man if he can’t fix the nation no one can!!!!1

Posted by: Brent | January 5, 2008, 9:06 pm 9:06 pm

McCain is Honorable & Experienced as a naval commander. When the hype Obama, Huckabee subsides we need to be safe first, McCain is best qualified hands-down

Posted by: RickeyMikey | January 5, 2008, 9:07 pm 9:07 pm

Richardson = one-dimensional and ill prepared to be president…so NO
Obama = Change agent who is naive about world politics…so NO
That leaves Hillary and John. My only uncertainty is which should be the presidential and which should be the vice presidential candidate? John and Hill in 08.

Posted by: Brad | January 5, 2008, 9:10 pm 9:10 pm

Why do all the republican debates only center on a couple candidates,RON PAUL has a voice and actually sounds like an AMERICAN and i wish he could be included in these debates like you all include mitt romney!Ron Paul has a lot of good ideas and they need to be heard!

Posted by: don | January 5, 2008, 9:11 pm 9:11 pm

BREAKING NEWS… George Bush is still looking for Weapons of Mass Destruction in Iraq. Seems like it’s a proven face the Republican War Machine will lie, cheat and steal to get their way. I think a good part of America is sick and tired of the Republican War chant.

Posted by: Dick Cheney | January 5, 2008, 9:12 pm 9:12 pm

McClean will never be accused of flip flopping, seeing how he will never admit he is wrong. He is the most arrogant man in the whole shootin match.

Posted by: larry smith | January 5, 2008, 9:13 pm 9:13 pm

I should say McCain, He only thinks he’s John McLean, Yippie Kay Yay!

Posted by: larry smith | January 5, 2008, 9:16 pm 9:16 pm

Ok, let’s compare experience:
Barack Obama: Undergraduate degree in International relations.
Hillary Clinton: Served as Undergraduate President of the Young Republicans Organization.
Obama: First black editor of Harvard Law Review.
Clinton: Volunteered to canvass for Nixon and Goldwater.
Obama: 8 years as elected State Representive in Illinois General Assembly, 10 years as community organizer in Chicago.
Clinton: Wife of political candidate and officeholder from 1975-2000 when she decided to actually run for office herself.
Obama: Senate Foreign Relations Commitee member, 2004-Present.
Clinton: Senate Armed Services Commitee member, 2000-Present.
Seem pretty close in experience to me. Maybe Hillary ought to shut up about experience…

Posted by: Soldier | January 5, 2008, 9:19 pm 9:19 pm

“seeing how he will never admit he is wrong. He is the most arrogant man…”
Sounds like just another Republican

Posted by: TampaJoey | January 5, 2008, 9:19 pm 9:19 pm

Oh yes, talking too long can be dangerous to America, when the opposition has the bomb. Remember Pearl Harbor, FDR was talking to the ambassador of Japan, when the US was attacked.

Posted by: Lee | January 5, 2008, 9:21 pm 9:21 pm

Hillary’s GOT to win. The Republicans will shred Obama. He served TWO years of his 6-year term and he thinks he’s got the necesary experience to bring about change?? He missed the critical Iran vote – a vote he criticised HRC for – because he couldn’t anticipate when important Senate votes would be held. He was too busy campaigning. He won’t know what hit him. The Republicans will drag folks out who claim they did a line or two w/ Obama last year – doesn’t make any difference if it’s a lie! His semi-not-so-blind trust will be built into insider trading level snafu’s. Change for change sake is suicide. We will be stuck w/ another 4 years of Republican “leadership” if anyone BUT Hillary is the candidate. We’re doomed if it’s Obama.

Posted by: Mark K. | January 5, 2008, 9:27 pm 9:27 pm

art… after listening to Bush for 8 years my dog SOUNDS PRESIDENTIAL.

Posted by: TampaJoey | January 5, 2008, 9:35 pm 9:35 pm

Hi Ray,
Thanks for getting in touch about the Senator’s position on allowing severely ill patients to use marijuana for medical purposes.
Many states have laws that condone medical marijuana, but the Bush Administration is using federal drug enforcement agents to raid these facilities and arrest seriously ill people. Focusing scarce law enforcement resources on these patients who pose no threat while many violent and highly dangerous drug traffickers are at large makes no sense.
Senator Obama will not continue the Bush policy when he is president.
Thanks,
Francesca @ Obama HQ
The last sentence sticks with me.

Posted by: RevGreen | January 5, 2008, 9:38 pm 9:38 pm

I am mostly embarrased to be an American after watching the debates and results of the Iowa caucus. For the democrats, is there really that many intelligent people out there that want a socialist state? Come on, universal health care, the government will find alternative fuels, the government will give us free education, the government will take care of all our needs..where the heck do you think the money will come from for all these wonderful programs?? Socialism does not and has never worked, it is NOT what this country was founded on. For the republicans..despite his less than polished delivery, only Ron Paul has sensible ideas..should we really have 700 military bases in 100+ countries? should we really be meddling in the internal politics of other countries and supporting puppet governements with billions in aid? Do you seriously think the radically islamists are massing on our borders for invasion..heck, how many actualy countries do they even run now?? There is a better and smarter way to run our country and it is constitutional and not governed by fear..we should take care of our needs here by trusting individuals and free markets and be a good and active world citizen and without using our military to force our views and morality on the rest of the world.

Posted by: chrisb | January 5, 2008, 9:49 pm 9:49 pm

The surge is working republican talk, no the people that weren’t killed left Iraq, and all that is left are the enemies of the Sunnis and Al Queda who
have entered the country since we have been there. If the surge is working and there is no fighting, start bringing the troops home republicans, McCain especially and GW Bush.

Posted by: Lee | January 5, 2008, 9:51 pm 9:51 pm

Hillary is a joke. what 35 years of exp does she have. Did i miss something, or does a Governor’s wife and First Lady form and pass policies.
Richardson is horrible and needs to stick to being Gov in New Mexico. (drop out now)
John Edwards is shining tonight and I think he wants to run for VP with O’Bama
O’Bama has taken the Clinton brunt head on and did not back up. O’Bama has the best platform and will work for change. I think that people need to realize Hillary is not Bill and i feel it will be a HUGE mistake if she gets the nomination Hucabee will destroy her.

Posted by: Walter Green | January 5, 2008, 9:54 pm 9:54 pm

FIX YOUR VIDEOS!!! I can’t see anything about the debate!

Posted by: adrian | January 5, 2008, 10:11 pm 10:11 pm

aABH…..anyone, Anyone But Hillary. She is a phony, a load, a person that needs 3 positions on each issue, and pushes middle class jobs overseas. She will LOSE to ANY Republican. Done deal…go Barack.

Posted by: CB | January 5, 2008, 10:15 pm 10:15 pm

Obama can be John Edwards’ vp, not the other way around. Look at the polls Edwards beats all republicans across the board in a General election.

Posted by: Lee | January 5, 2008, 10:17 pm 10:17 pm

Patrick i totally agree with you

Posted by: Walter Green | January 5, 2008, 10:18 pm 10:18 pm

hillary keeps on talking about her experience well if she has all that why does this stuff still have to be done .
run because you want to hillary ,not because bill wants you to.

Posted by: dee | January 5, 2008, 10:18 pm 10:18 pm

John Edwards will not win the Democratic Nom. though. he must win the lower class and the minority, he has a great grasp on the middle class but will falter with minorities and lower income individuals

Posted by: Walter Green | January 5, 2008, 10:21 pm 10:21 pm

Go John go, you are the man Don’t listen to Richardson, he’s old hat, go
back to New Mexico, Richardson. John Edwards for President, he will take on corporate interest. Corporations are running this country, we need to take our country back from the corporations.
Make the SEC pass laws to control them.
Sarbane-Oxley, wasn’t enough.

Posted by: Lee | January 5, 2008, 10:26 pm 10:26 pm

come on lee, this race for the white house was nothing until obama showed up
edwards for vp
please

Posted by: dee | January 5, 2008, 10:27 pm 10:27 pm

Jamie what is your angle here are you suggesting that Barack Obama is a terriorist? Isn’t Clinton, Bush, Edwards former slave masters names. according to your logic that is the thought process that we should have, you have the same thinking that has led us to the worst 8 years in American History save the depression.
Wake up, you are the reason that Barack and John are running on a platform of change. You need to have some hope and not continue an agenda of fear that this present administration has used to take advantage of the American people

Posted by: Walter Green | January 5, 2008, 10:33 pm 10:33 pm

Barack is actually mixed and not 100% He is actually what everyone in America is, 50% something 50% something else

Posted by: Walter Green | January 5, 2008, 10:37 pm 10:37 pm

John Edwards has taken on poverty as the cause of his life, read his book on getting out of poverty, so why wouldn’t poor people vote for him, if they can get to the polls, he is the only candidate to go to the smallest and poorest rural towns and counties in this country. Poor people don’t vote for anyone too much. The fact that many economic professors have written approvals of his economic plans for the country.
Right now the polls in NH, say Hillary
Clinton will win NH primary, of course that might change, but NH is not Iowa.

Posted by: Lee | January 5, 2008, 10:38 pm 10:38 pm

I will take a look at the site now thanks for the information Lee

Posted by: Walter Green | January 5, 2008, 10:42 pm 10:42 pm

not one word on Illegal Immigration with the Democrats?? Are areyou kidding???

Posted by: mofays | January 5, 2008, 10:46 pm 10:46 pm

Go Mike Huckabee!!!!

Posted by: Jennie | January 5, 2008, 10:49 pm 10:49 pm

GW’s Father was involved with the Bin Ladens but you guys re-elected him. Does Barack have ties to SA or the Bin Ladens the way that GW has

Posted by: Mike Jones | January 5, 2008, 11:04 pm 11:04 pm

Lee: Don’t know what polls you’re reading, but I just now left the Rasmussen Report and the opening line is “Barack Obama now holds a 10 point lead, 37% to 27% in the most recent poll in New Hampshire.”

Posted by: gc | January 5, 2008, 11:05 pm 11:05 pm

I agree with you totally Marla we need a change Obama/Edwards 08….unstoppable!!! People on this site sound nervous.

Posted by: Walter Green | January 5, 2008, 11:09 pm 11:09 pm

I think Obama would be a great president for Kenya (His father’s country) where the instability is going on.

Posted by: Tony | January 5, 2008, 11:10 pm 11:10 pm

I think Obama would be a great president for Kenya (His father’s country) where the instability is going on.

Posted by: Tony | January 5, 2008, 11:10 pm 11:10 pm

It was clear tonight that Obama and Edwards have aligned themselves inorder to take on Hilary-what we see going on now is exactly what they (he -she) will be doing after the election-if elected. S/he -the winner-will have to use the political social structure to institute “change” -some things never change.

Posted by: ron dernick | January 5, 2008, 11:15 pm 11:15 pm

2% of New Hampshire has it right! Vote Dennis Kucinich!

Posted by: Marie | January 5, 2008, 11:17 pm 11:17 pm

For those that are saying Hilary Clinton has no experience are completely delusional and not in touch with what is happening across America. We should not forget that during former president Clinton’s time, America had one of it’s best economy EVER and behind every successful man there is a woman’s hand, in this case who was Sen. Clinton!
For those that are looking for a “new” change and leaning towards Obama need to keep in mind that America is at it’s lowest in many perspectives, especially the economy. In a time like this we need to walk on a path that is paved and not a new unpaved dirt road! Obama and Edwards both are a risky scheme because you do not know what you’re getting in to. In other words, we need to go towards the light and not the dark in hopes for light at the end of the tunnel. Vote for Hilary Clinton because she has sat in the back seat of presidency and knows what to expect and is ready for any challenges and battles this seat has to offer.
Just because you can talk the talk doesn’t mean you can walk the walk! EMBELLISHING SPEECHES mean nothing!

Posted by: A.S | January 5, 2008, 11:20 pm 11:20 pm

GO AWAY HILLARY!

Posted by: cindee | January 5, 2008, 11:20 pm 11:20 pm

Marla I completely agree with you Obama/Edwards ’08 sounds like the winning combo. Sounds like some people on this site are getting nervous, brining up non-issues and clouding what is important.
The Republicans do not have a prayer, not even Rev Huckberry. Mitt is a Mormom (what is that) McCain is a breath away from a stroke. Rudy is a joke, he will not make it through Feb 5th.
Also I just checked the Polls and Clinton lost ground Obama is ahead by 8 and Edwards is gaining on Clinton she is sliding in NH and I know SC will not rescue her.

Posted by: Walter Green | January 5, 2008, 11:26 pm 11:26 pm

I am undecided but definitly won’t vote for Obama. Obviously he is a good talker but not a practical do-er, I don’t feel trust him and doubt his honesty in his position of CHANGE and HOPE if he became the President of the United States.

Posted by: winter | January 5, 2008, 11:42 pm 11:42 pm

hillary is the most have experience and knowlege to be the next president of the USA! if obama get the nomenation for democrat then, the republican will contenue to occupied the white house,

Posted by: rose | January 5, 2008, 11:55 pm 11:55 pm

I am voting for either Ron Paul or Barak Obama. Either one is okay with me.

Posted by: Emma Goldmann | January 5, 2008, 11:57 pm 11:57 pm

interesting that Ron Paul was at “3%” in the Iowa polls and actually won 10% of the vote! … if he’s at “9%” in the polls in NH, does that mean that he’s going to get 27% of the vote in
in NH?
: )
… RON PAUL REVOLUTION!

Posted by: Rob | January 6, 2008, 12:00 am 12:00 am

John Edwards is the only one to really talk about taking on lobbyists, who are at the root of most issues talked about at these debates. Lobbyists need to go down! Go Edwards!!!!

Posted by: Michelle | January 6, 2008, 12:00 am 12:00 am

Go, Hillary! Show them, anything they can do you can do better.

Posted by: June | January 6, 2008, 12:01 am 12:01 am

if hillary really wanted real change she should drop out of the race and throw her support to obama. then tell bill to get lost. then maybe shell get some self and national respect for all women

Posted by: cisconchipper | January 6, 2008, 12:12 am 12:12 am

America, if you truly believe in your country, and the Constitution with the freedom it provides for you, then you need to check out RON PAUL! Don’t go to booths voting for the most popular candidate in the polls. Vote for the one that inspires your spirit with a vision of what this country is supposed to be, as it was handed down by our forefathers.
This is solid record
He has never voted to raise taxes. He has never voted for an unbalanced budget. He has never voted for a federal restriction on gun ownership. He has never voted to raise congressional pay.
He has never taken a government-paid junket. He has never voted to increase the power of the executive branch. He voted against the Patriot Act. He voted against regulating the Internet. He voted against the Iraq war.
He does not participate in the lucrative congressional pension program. He returns a portion of his annual congressional office budget to the U.S. treasury every year.

Posted by: Adrian | January 6, 2008, 12:16 am 12:16 am

Go HiLLARY!!! we need your help. Will pray for you! your not likeable but, youre electable, therefor most expeince smart, and honest, GO GO GO!! my whole family the neighbor will vote for you!!!

Posted by: ricca | January 6, 2008, 12:16 am 12:16 am

He who plants thorns must never expect to gather roses. I see a bunch of individuals planting thorns on this as well as other blogs.

Posted by: gc | January 6, 2008, 12:22 am 12:22 am

Don’t be an idiot !!! Research your candidates !!! Obama is just like the status quo – most of his “votes” are “no votes” – he cannot take a position. He is not really making a difference.

Posted by: VA Independent | January 6, 2008, 12:28 am 12:28 am

Edwards and Obama were a double team match and Change is good and Change sounds good. I am from Indiana and the economy is the #1 issue for me. Edwards was clear that his parents were Middle class, but I do not think he is connected with Middle class today. His goal was not to help anyone except to set Obama and Himself apart from the establishment. Edwards is a wealthy man and I am happy for him, but he does not represent my middle class family. I wish they would have talked on the recession and the economic situations, as the only one that had a clue was Hillary? I do not understand that as our national debt is causing us to be controlled with the Holders of our debt, as we now owe the Bank more than we have?

Posted by: Cy marlow | January 6, 2008, 12:44 am 12:44 am

“I am undecided. But I want to know who will offer the best Health care for families, and affordable college for my children and grandchild.”
That would be Ron Paul since he wants to cut wasteful government spending, eliminate the corrupt Federal Reserve, and let you keep much more of what you earn. When you get to decide what to spend your money on, you have the power. Watch some Ron Paul videos on youtube and see what he’s all about.

Posted by: Wes | January 6, 2008, 12:47 am 12:47 am

they were all good but the issue of no child left back was thrown out by mr. richardson. why? charlie gibson makes a great moderator and the team did a very good job! i’d still like to know where they stand on ‘humanitarianism’ vs. “capitolism”.. the answers we needed can be looked up to check their progress..

Posted by: gwenn | January 6, 2008, 1:00 am 1:00 am

Go Obama!
He really was convincing tonight, and Clinton just doesn’t understand. The fact that she said we need a “reality break” when Obama was talking about involving citizens more is one of the most cynical comments I have ever heard. That kind of politics is bankrupt, and a brighter day is coming. I think that Clinton, Edwards, and Richardson are good people, but they can’t bring people together like Obama can.

Posted by: Jim | January 6, 2008, 1:20 am 1:20 am

Go Obama!
He really was convincing tonight, and Clinton just doesn’t understand. The fact that she said we need a “reality break” when Obama was talking about involving citizens more is one of the most cynical comments I have ever heard. That kind of politics is bankrupt, and a brighter day is coming. I think that Clinton, Edwards, and Richardson are good people, but they can’t bring people together like Obama can.

Posted by: Jim | January 6, 2008, 1:20 am 1:20 am

hillary is right, she has A LOT of experience. it’s too bad she isn’t aggressive in the right ways to be a leader. she lacks all qualities that americans are looking for in the next president of the united states. she also needs to stop attacking edwards and obama. & she needs to get her own campaign instead of trying to steal obamas.

Posted by: nbueno | January 6, 2008, 1:38 am 1:38 am

Mitt Romney was born to be POTUS. IMHO, he’s the only presidential candidate that’s a true leader, an extremely proactive person who has the ability to make some really positive changes. GO MITT!

Posted by: Michele | January 6, 2008, 1:41 am 1:41 am

Clinton will win the Election, as it showed tonight it took two men hide behind each other, in Particular Edwards.
Change is just a word. Completed action, results is really why we need
Hiliary Clinton who is obviously the
person to vote for as president.

Posted by: connie | January 6, 2008, 2:06 am 2:06 am

This may be silly, but I really feel good about our country when I hear Obama speak.
He also demonstrated again tonight that he is really willing to be straight and practical with the American people.

Posted by: John Adams | January 6, 2008, 3:35 am 3:35 am

this debate made it really clear to me that Hillary, the best candidate of them all, I don’t think the other three can deliver the change, they don’t seem honest to me. We need a change first woman president
GO HILLARY FOR PRESIDENT 2009!!!!!!

Posted by: lyn | January 6, 2008, 4:43 am 4:43 am

guys,
I know you all want change- you all are very unhappy about what is going on in our country and you have all picked who you think would be the great agent of “change”
Many preach change, but few have the voting record to prove themselves.
Folks you just gotta give this man Ron Paul a chance. Maybe you haven’t heard of him or maybe you only know what Fox has told ya. You MUST find out about this guy.
You will find that he has never EVER flip flopped. He has always voted the same way. He has been fighting for change before half of us were born and before the word “change” became popular.
Ron Paul IS change.
He has always fought for a return to a strict constitutional republic.
He voted AGAINST the war in Iraq- one of the few republicans to do so.
He voted AGAINST the Patriot Act.
He NEVER voted for an unbalanced budget.
He NEVER voted to raise taxes.
He NEVER voted to raise Congressional pay.
Ron Paul has been a senator for NINE terms and yet he has absolutely no dirt on his hands.
Guys, This man is risking his life to speak out against the establishment, against the military industrial complex, and against the status quo of huge government for ALL OF YOU. He is a MAN OF THE PEOPLE- ANY WAY YOU SLICE IT.
HE IS REAL. HIS REVOLUTION IS REAL.
NOTHING CAN STOP AN IDEA WHOSE TIME HAS COME. – Dr. Ron Paul

Posted by: Ryan G. | January 6, 2008, 5:09 am 5:09 am

The only real choice is Hillary Clinton. Real change is accepting and allowing a woman who’s smart, ambitious, experiences and excellent at facing conflict head on. We’ve had men running this Country for over 200 years and look where we stand in the world today. We need a Mother, a Nurturer, a Healer and someone who has already proven she can make change. All other choices are a dangerous proposition for our future and future generations. Change is a very dangerous and tricky ambition – how many businesses have failed at change? How many times has Government failed at change? Making real change requires first, someone who’s already strongly knowledgeable about the present process, a foundation of experience to make good decisions, a leader to take on tough issues and get action taken. Hillary Clinton is the only one capable. Americans claim to want change but then fear electing a woman as President or critize this wonderful person when she defends herself or her principles. The others only talk from their person aspirations – not a proven record of public service record. By the way, I’ve always been a registered Republican since old enough to register and voted in every election. I am now sick of a Government led by radical power hungry, greedy control freaks that are judgemental and call it religion. When did God die and leave these people in charge? Enough! Let’s get our respect back, our equality as We the People and stop an intrusive Government that’s spying on us for it’s own political purposes. Elect Hillary Clinton, that’s real change and let Mom clean it up.

Posted by: Billy | January 6, 2008, 8:45 am 8:45 am

Best candidates in order:
1. Barack
2. Ron Paul
3. Kucinich
4. Edwards
5. McCain

Posted by: Ben | January 6, 2008, 9:45 am 9:45 am

People seem to only support Hillary either because of her gender or because of her husband. I didn’t dislike her before, but her smear tactics and desperate lies have really hurt my opinion of her. Anyone is better than Huckabee or Romney, however.
The last thing America needs is a minister as president, the very thing the founding fathers tried to avoid. Religion belongs in church, not in the government.

Posted by: Ben | January 6, 2008, 9:50 am 9:50 am

I’m so sick and tired of John McCain’s how dare you make mention of my record on anything, I’m a war hero crap. It may not be obvious on the surface, but his arrogant demeanor towards Romney spells this guy out like the alphabet. Totally predictable on temperamental level, and quite honestly not fit to be president if he can not control his temper or his emotions. The forum in which he is in demands a man with more self control than he has demonstrated, and frankly that combined with 71 years of age scares me to death when it comes to him being a president. His teaming up with Huckabee to try and discredit Romney with personal attacks should be the last straw for those on the fence about John McCain.

Posted by: larry smith | January 6, 2008, 10:14 am 10:14 am

I would like to commend ABC for presenting a fair and interesting debate. I understand that Sen. Obama pushes all the right buttons in his speeches but talk is cheap. My vote is for Sen. Clinton. She is intelligent and will work with others to get things done. I do not want another president learning on the job. We have seen the results of that with our present President.

Posted by: Patricia Brasher | January 6, 2008, 10:26 am 10:26 am

The REAL world of the US is that “NOBODY CARES WHAT THE HELL LIBERAL AND LOSERS” in New Hampshire say or think or vote they are insignificant. Get It?

Posted by: Timothy | January 6, 2008, 10:27 am 10:27 am

the only way to gain experience is to work towards the ways and goals that one hopes to acomplish. with the help of the good and committed people this can become a great nation. stop hating and jump on the band wagon. “BINGO”

Posted by: william | January 6, 2008, 11:05 am 11:05 am

The lowest ratings recorded by any President over the last 43 years was for Jimmy Carter (22% positive, 77% negative) in 1980 – thecherrycreeknews.
Bush i s not the worst president ever

Posted by: Jmac5280 | January 6, 2008, 11:10 am 11:10 am

McCain is just a Bush rubber stamp-dump this guy now.

Posted by: No dozing | January 6, 2008, 11:16 am 11:16 am

I am ashamed of McCain. He was too personal in attacking Rumani. Rumani showed class in deflecting his attack. My vote for Rumani.
Foreigner

Posted by: Foreigner | January 6, 2008, 11:56 am 11:56 am

You are correct, anthony, when you ask “What change is Obama bringing? Look at his voting record, he’s a Bush lite.”
While not Bushlite, IMO, he is the most conservative and has shown the least ability to actually do real change – which explains why he is the favorite of major media and the GOP (forgive the redundancy in that last phrase).

Posted by: bk | January 6, 2008, 12:26 pm 12:26 pm

Bravo, Bravo! What a breath of fresh air! Kudos to Charlie Gibson for a fascinating debate which finally told us more about each individual candidate than we’ve ever seen before…

Posted by: mhart | January 6, 2008, 1:04 pm 1:04 pm

I have already gotten sick of hearing the word “change.” So many of you are being seduced by this fairy-tale vision of Obamaa riding in on his horse and fixing everything, a la “Mr. Smith goes to Wsshington.” It’s not going to happen. His senatorial career shows that he is very cautious, and very mainstream. He is just using rhetoric to tap into people’s dreams. The sad thing is that if Obama is elected, people are then going to realize that he is not their knight in shining armor, but just a moderate politician who has taken immense amounts of money from the drug companies in this campaign, assuring that he will never achieve meaningful health care reform.

Posted by: Henry | January 6, 2008, 1:48 pm 1:48 pm

Yes, he is refreshing. Yes, he can get out the young voters. And hwo long will it take him to get up to speed?
We can’t take that chance again.
Edwards needs to try telling us what he can do instead of wish for change. He couldn’t get the Patient’s Bill of rights passed and left Congress. Did he give up too easily?

Posted by: MaryLou | January 6, 2008, 2:28 pm 2:28 pm

Romney is the only serious canidate. People keep criticizing his “negative ads”, but since when is bringing issues to the table considered negative. McCain and Huckabee are just concerned about taking cheap shots and making jokes. This is not a race for class clown. This is a race for President of the United States of America….a very serious matter!!!

Posted by: independents for Romney | January 6, 2008, 3:05 pm 3:05 pm

Looks like we have alot of bloggers who
are paid to say vote Hillary and Obama. If
you did your research on Hillary and Obama
you wouldn’t want to vote for these 3 morons. It appears Clinton and Obama supporters like the media telling them who
to vote for. What a bunch of sheeps!!!!!
By the way, Obama and Hilery wouldn’t
even sign on the impeach Bush & Cheney,
repeal the Patriot Act, signed on for more
Iraq war money etc……Wake up sheeps!!!

Posted by: Troy | January 6, 2008, 3:44 pm 3:44 pm

Experience matters. Anti-Washington comments are hypocritical and counter productive. I encourage readers to get out Jimmy Carter’s book — Why not the best? — and read the philosophical statements about his presidential campaign. He wanted to tap into the goodness of the American people and he attacked “Washington” and politics as usual. Jimmy Carter was a terribly ineffective president. Obama’s campaign is built upon an identical philosophy. It sounds good, but it is counterproductive and at its worst, dishonest. I am for Hillary. I want experience. I want breadth and depth of knowledge. And yes, if I am honest about it, I want a supremely competent woman.

Posted by: Mary | January 6, 2008, 5:19 pm 5:19 pm

Can anyone explain what the difference is in illegal immigrants paying coyotes to get them into the country and fining them for being here and letting them stay? The fine is playing the same game the coyotes play in squeezing the illegal immigrant. If you don’t enforce the law and deport them to their nation of origin it is amnesty. The illegal immigrants are responsible for their own children; born here or not. Their nation of origin is responsible for the welfare of there own citizens and if they don’t take responsibility for them then shame on that nation. Any cost the US citizen pays for providing care for illegal immigrants should be billed back to their nation of origin.

Posted by: lorax_mbell | January 6, 2008, 6:01 pm 6:01 pm

If elected President Obama would ban toys made in China. Really a nut case !!!

Posted by: Nu Ha | January 6, 2008, 6:03 pm 6:03 pm

Charlie Gibson was masterful. This was the most informative and entertaining debate I have ever seen, and I’ve been watching them for years.
If more time had allowed, I would have wanted to know if the Republicans are aware of how much the middle class has been affected by their policies.
I am an undecided Democrat. I need to know who on the Democrat side will do something about illegal immigration. I wonder if the Democratic candidates truly understand how illegal immigration has affected the middle class.

Posted by: Becky | January 6, 2008, 6:24 pm 6:24 pm

McCain argues that the surge is working; even if that is granted, it took almost 5 years for this pig-headed president to quasi-admit his war was flopping, and change his approach. Does anyone recall an idiot named Rumsfeld who had Bush’s endless support because he was a crony? AMERICAN BOYS DIED SO BUSH COULD SAVE FACE. And idiots like Lieberman, McCain, Romney and Giuliani were falling all over themselves to protect the idiot-in-cheif. How dare you disrepect those who died for this oil war, McCain, by reduing this issue to whether the surge worked, and whether Bush has a legacy you must contiue so YOU can now save face!

Posted by: Jasper vonBlowhole | January 6, 2008, 6:56 pm 6:56 pm

whats all this nonsense about change? all i hear is change,change,change. we dont need change .we need george w. bush, the greatest president in our history. if we can find someone who will even fill half of his footsteps, we will be fortunate indeed.he has brought real change in afhganistan and iraq.he is a beacon for freedom.he has worked closely with congress to pass key legislation for six years. he has done the job the american people asked of him. now is the sad time when the fools who want his job have nothing more intelligent to say than “change”.

Posted by: jeff matthews | January 9, 2008, 11:11 pm 11:11 pm

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