Clinton Pollster Argues Buyers Remorse Setting In

Hillary is not going to win the nomination. The only shot the folks like Mark Penn think they have is to completely and utterly destroy Obama as well as the Democratic Party. In the process, they will succeed in making Obama less electable, but still SO much more electable than Hillary. Isn’t anyone the bit curious how magically the exact same edited video of Pastor Wright shows up on Fox News and then ABC News right after the Ferrarro dust-up? Regardless of the respect I used to have for the Clinton’s, if somehow Hillary pulls off the nearly impossible and steals the nomination, large portions of the Democratic base will turn their backs on her and sit out the presidential election (and thus, she’ll lose in a historic landslide).

Hillary Clinton has the easy road to
the whitehouse now that Obama has melted
down

I won’t turn my back on Sen. Clinton. In fact, she’s our only hope at this point. We need her now more than ever. I hope she gets the nomination and if she does, I’ll be the first in line to vote for her.

Paul,
Is that you Karl. Good grief, so your zany assertion is that somehow Hillary Clinton is responsible for the damage done by Reverend Jeremiah Wright to the Obama campaign. Is your real name Karl Rove?

Hee Hee….is there nothing the Evil Genius Karl Rove, and the Vast Right Wing Conspiracy, cannot do??

“On that same day, a CNN poll showed found Obama leading Clinton 52-45.”
Again, the fine print on CNN actually showed that this lead was NOT statistically significant. The margin of error reported in that poll showed them to be statistically tied (nice biased reporting though CNN).
In contrast, today’s new national Gallup tracking poll, the lead IS statistically significant. The margin of error reported was actually relatively small at 2%.
It will be interesting to see how this trends over the next few weeks.

When Obama started his campaign, he claimed himself as “saint”, “the agent of change/hope”, “inspiration of Words”…
His own qualificaiton is his words: now his own words are biting himself…..

This is so sad, so Mccain now leads both democrats, democrats you need to put your house in order or you would lose in November.

Wolfson is all spin. And about those tax returns, Howard?
One thing is certain, there is an increasing amount of talk of “protest” votes for McCain or Nader if Clinton is “awarded” “wins” or “conquers” the Democratic nomination. She has created and exploited too many divisions for her to reverse. Her campaign has been based in dividing not uniting. Voters should be offended that Clinton thinks all will be “forgiven” in the end; or that voters will be handily manipulated later on in Denver for the sake of party unity.
Based on what I hear, that is not going to happen.

Talk about cherry picking LOL Real Clear Politics which follows all 10 of the National polls has Obama leading and in the indivual pools shows Clinton winning 1 while Obama leads in all others…..guess Penn didn’t want to discuss the other polls ….

Dogsoldier,
Again, its about the issues. A major issue is judgement. I think OBAMA has shown major POOR JUDGEMENT by placing WRIGHT on his campaign, for the past year, and did not remove him until there was a public outcry a year later. The fact that it took a year showed that that OBAMA was on a honeymoon, and Wolfson is right, BUYER’s REMORSE is setting in. OBAMA is not of Presidential caliber to be Commander-in-Chief or to help out with the economy, based on his JUDGEMENTAL record.

Dogsoldier,
You got a good point about OBAMA’s grandmother. What’s up with that. He like totally put Reverend Wright on his campaign, I’m wondering to the tune of what kind of funding out of the big $55 million dollar war chest, and he places his little grandma in the same category as Wright, and then totally embarasses her publicly for past stupid comments. I’m curious if this information was in the public domain from his books. I had not heard it before. Takes all kinds.

Here he goes again. Excellent speech and no action. He’s lying about the Wright’s speech. In 20 years he has no idea about what was going on in the church that he claims had taught him everything ? Why did Obama disinvite Reverend Wright to his campaign inauguration ? He clearly knew about Reverend Wright. Now he claims that his assocation with Rezko is more than just a campaign contribution…Hoping to hear about more skeletons in his closet. If he is all about good judgement, then he should drop out now.

Sandra,
I feel your pain. If the Democratic party does not count my vote then the Democratic party cannot count on me. If I lived in Florida or Michigan I would be totally p’o-d. I’m glad to hear that you are not going to vote for MCCAIN. Yes, the Republican Party is really to blame in Florida, but the DNC needs to rise above it.

WCM-The thing about Obama’s grandmother who he says loved him more than anything else, and but the time I woke up after night shift today I found myself really mad that Obama would do something like that. That’s what lasted from Obama’s speech yesterday. Even if his grandmother said things he had no business to throw her to the wolves with no way to defend herself. That’s not right. You just don’t do something like that and not be called to the carpet over this. Unfortunately, this is what sticks in mind one day after Obama’s speech.

You viral Hillary supporters are something else. No wonder she has been running out of money. Put too many of you guys on her payroll. I need a fiscal conservative who knows how to spend in a responsible manner. Hillary spends without thinking. I think we have had quite enough of this kind of behavior over the last 7 or so years.

nope, not desperate here. If he doesn’t get the nomination, oh well.
I know hellary will not get MY vote.
Talk about liars….she’s the queen.

Based on the polls about voters in each state, and the huge differences between caucus and primary in WA and TX, it is Obama who is trying to steal the nomination.

Jackt51-Polls? I can find any poll to say anything I wish it to say, so I have no respect for polls. Polls do not vote people do. I think all polls should be banished for the good of everyone.

Based on the polls about voters in each state, and the huge differences between caucus and primary in WA and TX, it is Obama who is trying to steal the nomination.

Stop the hatin on Barack! He stood in silent protest against his racist, america hating pastor for 20 years! Imagine the courage and audacity it took to stand there for 20 years and do nothing!
Somewhere a reincarnated Gandhi is smiling.

I also feel awful Obama outed his grandmother as a racist. But I wonder, does she say those things today like Rev Wright does? Or was that only when Obama was growing up?

West – You mean the federal reserve, inflation, jobs, and war are not logical issues to deal with? All you do is slander Obama and the company he keeps. Why don’t you talk about your self-serving candidate, and all the cess she surrounds herself with. One of the biggest problems I have with her is that she is in bed with special interests. That means more fraud, extortion, and wasted money. There is no way that she will be able to govern in an impartial way. That is what makes the millions to Obama and I dare say Paul from small donors so special. Do you guys want another Clinton and then another Bush after that if Jeb jumps in. Why can’t we have something new. If this doesn’t sway you then you guys are definitely on her payroll. Common sense is lacking with you folks.

East,
Those are all fair issues to deal with. I’m focused on issues of JUDGEMENT related to OBAMA, but will be glad to discuss economic matters. Can we start with a focus on a balanced budget which history has shown both Clintons now only supported such but delivered such? We are in plight with a $10 trillion deficit and we’ve mortgaged our great-grandchildrens’ future to pay for this insane war and the rest of the party that Bush and Cheney threw for the past seven years.

I am a fiscal conservative. I say there needs to be a balanced budget. We have to agree on national priorities, which I hope embraces a social agenda, but does not rely on increases in taxes or deficit spending, but instead relies on a shift in spending priorities, using a balanced budget as a guiding beacon. State Democratic governors have accomplished significant results using this approach.

Obama – Wrong on Wright, Wrong for America!

So glad to have you here with us. Thanks for your post. You got CNN and MSNBC down to a science. You got the facts on your side and you cannot lose with facts, ever!

WestCoastMessenger,
Where do you come off saying that BOTH Clintons delivered a balanced budget? It was Bill Clinton who was president, and if credit is due then it should be his alone. Eight years as First Lady do not qualify as presidential experience.

WestCoastMessenger – you can see who all the hate groups are in the country, where they are by state, and what they are doing if you go to the Southern Povetry Law Center website. This is a non-profit that tracks hate groups, works closely with the FBI, and is respected by Media Matters. New Black Panthers are a hate group classified as black separatists.

The following is a quote by Jonah Goldberg, Tribune Media Services, in a column entitled: “A Road Map to Democratic Disaster”:
“Obama still seems poised to best Clinton. But I wouldn’t put it beyond the Clintons to sabotage Obama in the general election, if for no other reason than to keep Hillary’s chances for 2012 alive.”
–Jonah Goldberg, Tribune Media Services

As a life long democrat, I am not worried about the predictions that the party will “split” upon any outcome at the August convention, but rather,I am saddend by the fact that the party has already split. While Obama and Clinton both claim they may be able to put their differences aside and unite at the convention’s end, it is clear through these comments and many more on other blogs that the supportors of both candidates will not unite for one candidate. While I hope I am wrong, I am left with despair as I prepare for another 4 years of republican rule.

Obama has proven to be everything he said he wasn’t. First, he doesn’t have experience. Second, he’s not a moderate trying to work with all parties, but a radical with a far left leaning. He sought out Marxist professors in college as well. He has a 20 year association with a radical minister. He’s not change and hope, but he’s bad news, and a smooth operator. Also, by not wanting a revote in Florida and Michigan, he’s just showing that he’s not above the fray as he said, but a same old dirty politican. He won’t get the nomination, and if he does, McCain will win. Democrats will be foolish to nominate Obama now.

bob: Hillary has no road to the
Whitehouse! Obama has enough of a lead in delegates and popular vote that he will lead in both categories going
into the convention!
The only way that Hillary wins the nomination is if the Super Delegates
Steal the Nomination from Obama!
This will cause irreparable damage to the Democrat Party and ensure a
McCain win in November!
Wake up and smell the coffee!

Lorilyn – Some of us have noticed it yes. I spoke to a family member who is a psychologist about interracial kids. She had a few things to say about it:
When a child grows up with only one parent because the other parent abandons the child, it is ironically not uncommon for the child to blame the parent that did not abandon them. Combined with the racial issue, it is plausible that he harbors an anger towards the race of his mother. Given his statements in his book that might be true but without a complete assessment privately she could not say.
Since politics is about timing and perception, I guess it does not matter if he is anti-White or not. What matters is what the majority of democratic voters perceive.

Dogsoldier: “Unfortunately, this is what sticks in mind one day after Obama’s speech.” Really? I think that statement is more a reflection on you than Obama. I am certain that he discussed with his grandmother the information that he provided about her. He did not “throw her under the bus” as so many want to put it. He gave an amazing speech on a topic that has for too long been taboo. He spoke of how both black and white have angst, and anxiety about the other…some real, some perceived. It is high time that we had a leader who could broach this subject in the way only he can, seeing it from both black and white perspective. It is high time that this country get honest with itself and work to make it a better place for all. When I read all of these blog posts denigrating this man it doesn’t make me angry because I know who he is. It just makes me sad that there are still so many people in this country who enjoy the divisive politics of the Rovian age even though they claim to be Democrats. It makes me sad that fellow Americans, fellow Democrats stoop to whatever means they have to in order to help get their candidate elected or even just out of ignorance. I support Obama because he gives me hope. I support Obama because he is a thoughtful, reasoned thinker. He has a calm, rational demeanor and is one who has spent his entire adult life working to make this country a better place. And, all you guys can do is bash. So sad!

Wow Ronke Rwagaju! Well said. I could not have put it better myself. I read Mr. Obama’s entire speech, and it was breathtaking and awe inspiring. I printed that speech to have my daughter read when she is old enough to understand that a great man and visionary had the courage to put into words what has been ailing this country for generations from a black man’s point of view. That he has move past the awful history of this country to without bitterness, but with the vision to “continue to form a more perfect union”. People criticized him for the bits of the speech that they saw on television, but I would encourage others to actually read the transcript to see the gravity of the words he wrote for themselves. People should be able to read it as many times as they need to let the words sink in. This was not the ramblings of a person just trying to get elected, it is history making literature.

People stop the squabbling and read the man’s resume. Obama realy wants to make a change for the better. He is not on a power trip. This is a man of substance. You do not abandon your friend whos been there for you just because of differences of opinion, if it was so easy this would be a planet full of lonely people. On this stance I respect Obama to the max. This shows us he will stand by what he promises. I do not think anyone would do what he did considering whats at stake. This is the commander-in-cheif this country needs.

Senstor Obama’s speech on race was
delivered with eloquence and calculated cadence in delivery. I sense no passion is his speech. His facial expressions remained cautious throughout the process.
Hence, I am committed to vote either
Hillary or McCain.
Obama’s speech actually placed the issue of race in the fore front in this remaining primaries. He aimed to rally the black voters and great percentage of
independents and white males. But, he
underestimated the impact of Rev. Wright’s radical, divisive, anti-white, and anti-government sermons. It is catching fire and this will pave way to his downfall.
Indeed, he is a kid.

Fancis, you have proved a point that voting for Hillary or McCain is one in the same. Mcain will run the country a Bush does now, and Hillary will change nothing and it will be business as usual on either side. I once thought that either Obama or Hillary would be good for this country, but now I see that Hillary can’t hold a candle to Obama. Hillary might make a good President, but Obama would make a great leader. The difference here is between greatness over mediocrity. I for one would prefer a great leader that the global community would respect over a president that other countries would simply be forced to tolerate.

Its time for Al Gore and John Edwards to stand up and endorse a candidate. Too many superdelegates continue to walk the fence while the Democratic nominees tear each other down, down, down (already below McCain).
At this point (when it is a virtual mathematical impossibiliy for Clinton to catch up with Obama), this fence-walking is not justifiable.
PA results wont change the situation, either. It seems that Ted Kennedy and John Kerry are the only ones showing any guts.

Mike Denhof: I summise that neither Gore or Edwards will lend their support to the train wreck that is Obama. Would you want your good name attached to this mess? On the other hand if they endorse Hillary its all over for Obama the superdelegates will vote for her and Obama will be done.

Are they bragging about the, almost 5,000 pages of this record being blacked out? You know, when you have something you are proud of you want to show everyone. The fact that Clintons have tried very, very hard to keep these files under wraps for many years, then when they are forced to release some of them, they black out a huge portion. When there is nothing to hide, you hide nothing.
She brags about winning a state, that she said earlier didn’t count, against uncommited. Can you imagine what may have happened if everyone could have voted for who they wanted to and she wasn’t the only name on the ballot? Why would you brag about that?
She lied about not supporting NAFTA. Clearly she did, according to the, just released White House papers. She jumps on Obama every single chance she gets and then she accuses him of doing the same thing. Just after the campaign really got started, the second primary, she was extremely worried about losing again. Due to the stress of the campaign, her words, she had an emotional moment ( that just happened to be caught on tape) After all of her years in the public eye, people were aware of her cold demeanor, so in just one day the numbers turned around so quickly and steep that she won the primary. The next day people admitted that her display of emotion changed their mind. She denied it was a political ploy of course, however, after thousands of more hours and much, much more stress, she has not shed a tear??

Obamas speech will go down in history as one of the most aspiring speeches ever made to the american people…
every american should print out this speech or tape it and make sure if u have children let them see or read it
may God bless america.

Our media is wrong to ignore the importance of Latino vote. No one says a word about it in the news media, which happen to be larger than the black vote. The Washington media establishment is misleading the country just as usual, remember Iraq war? Mrs. Clinton was able to bring back the Regan democrats back into the democratic party fold, which I think is a huge accomplishment. With the solid support from women and Latinos Sen. Clinton is best able to defeat Mr. McCain and the Republicans in the fall. For Sen. Obama his support among independents and among men are quickly dwindling and that’s a fact specially after Rezko and Wright scandals broke out. Mr. Obama is becoming too fragile. And obviously, there’s no caucuses in a presidential race to be manipulated by a arduous small group of activists. And the black, the young and liberal coalition never won presidential elections for the democrats, we all know that for our past experiences!

Does anyone know why Hillary has resorted to wining and dining the remaining Superdelegates? After spending eight years in the Whitehouse as First Lady, why is it SO difficult to get anymore delegates to support her?? Maybe because they know more about her and Bill than we do. She is in the fight of her life, desperately clawing her wayto stay in the race. And about Rev. Wright’s message: Yes it was and is abhorrent, but is Obama suppeded to be responsible for everything that comes out of another adult’s mouth. Has every catholic person renounced the pedophile priest’s that have been an still are in the Catholic Church? I think not. He has publicly denounced and repudiated what Wright said. That is all anyonecan expect of him.