Clinton Is Against ‘Whoop-De-Do’ Speeches
ABC News’ Eloise Harper reports: Sen. Hillary Clinton, perhaps venting a bit of frustration in a state where she was leading by double digits months ago, painted a grim state of affairs of this country outside a firehouse in West Chester, Pa., this morning.
After stressing the financial burdens Americans are suffering, problems with education, and more, Clinton stressed the critical decision these voters have to make. She jabbed her opponent, Sen. Barack Obama, who Saturday held his largest rally ever miles from the site where Clinton spoke.
“I don’t want to show up and give one of these whoop-de-do speeches and, you know, and just kind of get everybody whipped up," she said, "and those [of you who are for me] feel great and, you know, try to convince some of you to be for me.”
Clinton again made her argument that the White House is not a place for wimps, saying, “When you get into the general election and when you get into the White House, the stresses and pressures of the general election and the job are overwhelming. And we know we have to have a president ready on day one to take charge.”
Clinton refrained from criticizing the Republican frontrunner John McCain, and instead shared a story about their accommodations when they traveled oversees together.
“We’ve gone to Afghanistan together," she said. "We were in Kabul, and there weren’t safe accommodations. We actually had a row of containers — you know, you see those containers come off the ships. Those were our accommodations in Kabul.”
Clinton has said in the past that she is friends with McCain and respects him.
Clinton had five stops to race through today — on the final Saturday before Tuesday’s Pennsylvania primary.
Clinton spokesperson Mo Elleithee downplayed expectations, saying the campaign is being outspent in Pennsylvania, but adding, “If they cannot close the deal, close the sale, here in Pennsylvania, they are gong to have to answer why.”
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She is against big crowds, caucasus, Obama, MoveOn, frustrated with the democratic party, yet she buddies up with McCain.
Who is this woman?
Obama08
Posted by: Thinking | April 19, 2008, 1:43 pm 1:43 pm
I’m seeing many parallels between Hillary’s behavior and that of Joe Lieberman. She’s taking this race personally and sees herself as bigger than the party or its goals.
Posted by: Mike | April 19, 2008, 1:46 pm 1:46 pm
Obama’s rally was excellente! I can’t believe the media is not reporting what happened after the event. This is a truly magical time in our political history! Thanks Obama! Yes We Can!
Posted by: Susan | April 19, 2008, 1:48 pm 1:48 pm
Is she going to McCain’s running mate, will she finally come out as a Republican (again) after the campaign is over????
McCain/Clinton – Old and Witchy like none before.
Posted by: Stephen | April 19, 2008, 1:49 pm 1:49 pm
Clinton is the NEW LIEBERMAN!
Disgusting!
Posted by: annie | April 19, 2008, 1:53 pm 1:53 pm
Obama wimping back to his black crowds and teleprompter speeches. along will obscene gestures from the MIB movie.
Posted by: geevill | April 19, 2008, 1:56 pm 1:56 pm
Why shouldn’t he be dropping in the polls? Now that he’s shown his ineptitude, nobody should be surprised.
Posted by: S | April 19, 2008, 1:56 pm 1:56 pm
Thinking
Paying attention to hear-say evidence is not rational THINKING!
Posted by: S | April 19, 2008, 1:59 pm 1:59 pm
Obama supporters, yes, Obama’s rally was great. I’m sure all his rallies are great and full of excitements. But life is larger than excitements. Life has serious responsibilities which demand commitment and right actions of our commander-in-chief, not just words. Obama is a typical flip-flop. I am saddened by the fact that many people are deceived by him. I foresee one day all of you are going to cry and regret over your wrong choice!
Posted by: cindy | April 19, 2008, 2:00 pm 2:00 pm
Has anybody heard Obama talking about serious issues?
Posted by: Just Curious | April 19, 2008, 2:01 pm 2:01 pm
Hillary the Bosnian General is now in bed with FoxNews, McCain, Hannity and OReilly. That is why she lost all of us. She is a republican but changed side to be with Bill and now she is going back with republicans and she is showing to the world who is the real Hillary: I am in it for me. That is why nobody trusts her, nobody believes her and nobody can count on her. Saying NAFTA is great, then in Ohio No it is not good beause you need their vote, then send Blanchard to Canada to tell them no problem, NAFTA is great. Saying you are completly against the Colombian trade agreement but you receive 800 000 from Urube and giving yourself 5 m debt for your campaign. Playing the republican dirty politics against your democrate opponent and hoping to win, no because Hill’s negatives are too high. God bless America and God bless Obama.OBAMA08.
Posted by: BKMC | April 19, 2008, 2:02 pm 2:02 pm
Don’t be too surprised if you are thinking O can win the Presidency, and McCain cleans his plow! If he is the nominee, most Americans will put the country and not the Party first. Both the Party and our country have some big problems to solve. With the Party, it is the skewed caucus format and the denial of Florida and Michigan primary votes. Sorry to say it, but the process does not even come close to being democratic. With the country, we have every problem domestically and internationally to deal with. We need a candidate who knows the issues, has studied the issues, and has the experience to handle the issues. We do not need someone who is still on a learning curve.
Posted by: georgia | April 19, 2008, 2:03 pm 2:03 pm
She is for HERSELF and she is helping Mc Cain for she is saying if I can’t have this neither can Obama .She is setting herself up for 12 I hope this blows up in her face for if they dig all the dirt out on the two of them will make your skin crawl people I mean it.I have seen the letter and next week the two of them go on trial for fraud in Californis she is named twice once first lady (ugh) and as senator clintonhaha going to catch up withthem they tried to get it tossed but the courts up held it and I hope thye both get their aqq nailed to the wall.
Posted by: honest | April 19, 2008, 2:06 pm 2:06 pm
Well lets all have a debate like the one on SNL for Obama, then we wont have to worry about hurting his feelings.
The flag pin issue was asking by a voter not the moderators, so what Obama supporters are saying voters cant ask him tuff questions, but all of you wanted an answer from Hillary daughter on her father’s affair.
When question time came to the serious matters about the economy and taxes Obama failed, he had no clue what he was speaking about and came out and said he was raising taxes, guess all of you missed that one.
The fact is the debate was not bad its just that Obama had no answers for those questions so he failed that is all.
Posted by: SJ | April 19, 2008, 2:07 pm 2:07 pm
georgia
Way to go. Obviously, someone else does Obozo’s web pages and has him memorize his single-directed speeches. But, as we see when he’s pressed for details, he shrivels like a dried grape.
Posted by: S | April 19, 2008, 2:08 pm 2:08 pm
I wonder if Hillary could draw a crowd of 35,000 people in Philadelphia?
I doubt it seriously.
How is Hillary think she is going to win the general election even if she gets the nomination if she disses the activist base of the Democratic party?
That does not make any sense.
Posted by: Stacey | April 19, 2008, 2:09 pm 2:09 pm
Tell Huffington Post to release the entire tape on Hillary speaking and not just give us the bits they want us to hear.
Posted by: SJ | April 19, 2008, 2:10 pm 2:10 pm
Hilary Clinton is right on with criticizing Obama for his “Whoop di do” speeches.And his supporters are misguided.The Obama supporters have been sold a bill of goods with this guy and I too fear for this country if he were to be elected.Let’s look at his record.Oh yeah,he has no record.No experience.But because he seems like such a nice guy let’s put him in charge of the country.And when he finally got a few hard questions instead of a free pass during the last debate, he seemed dumbfounded,almost taken aback.
Posted by: Deborah Drucker | April 19, 2008, 2:10 pm 2:10 pm
I don’t think the persons that hang around the Huff posting comments are voting for Hillary,, neither those that are in love with MoveOn.org so I don’t think she is losing much there.
Posted by: SJ | April 19, 2008, 2:13 pm 2:13 pm
YES WE CAN what? Change what? Is Obama ever going to say anything substantive?
It’s true. You get the leaders you deserve. Hail the conquering hero.
Posted by: Andrew | April 19, 2008, 2:15 pm 2:15 pm
I hereby and forthwith anoint Obama: Barack “teleprompter” Obama. His worshippers are angry if others use his middle name anyway ;)
Obama is a goner without teleprompter. Mccain is a goner WITH a teleprompter. Enjoy.
Posted by: immigrant | April 19, 2008, 2:18 pm 2:18 pm
why is this frustration? she has been running on this for a long time. i personally agree with her – but then again, maybe i’m frustrated and bitter (reaches for my gun).
Posted by: tony | April 19, 2008, 2:18 pm 2:18 pm
Face it, Hillary has more in common with the Republican Party than the Democratic Party.
Obama08
Posted by: Thinking | April 19, 2008, 2:24 pm 2:24 pm
ahhhh i love this!! as a conservative, notice i didnt say republican, i loooove seeing the democrats destroy their chances…
Posted by: tim | April 19, 2008, 2:27 pm 2:27 pm
Hillary doesn’t like:
Large Crowds
Grass Roots Support
Caucuses
Motivating Speeches
Former Supporters who support her opponent
Poor, sad Hillabeans! She would have been begging for Moveon’s support in the general election. Too bad she’ll never get there!
Obama 2008 — Yes, WE CAN!!!
Posted by: Jackt51 -- Vietnam Vet and Proud Liberal | April 19, 2008, 2:28 pm 2:28 pm
SJ
IT SEEMS THAT YOU JUST HATE OBAMA. ALL WHAT YOU ARE SAYING ABOUT HIM IS NOT TRUE. PLEASE BE REALISTIC AND SAY FACT.
”A HINT TO A WISE IS QUITE SUFFICIENT.”
Posted by: I.A.T. Smith | April 19, 2008, 2:29 pm 2:29 pm
i just hate obama much the way I hated bushie
Posted by: dem process is toast | April 19, 2008, 2:31 pm 2:31 pm
And Obama doesn’t like not giving speeches with his preprepared script and his teleprompters. That’s why he has said he won’t participate in another debate. Poor Obama; someone asked him some tough questions. Let’s all blame the moderators for his terrible performance at the debate. After all, the messiah just couldn’t be at fault for not being able to answer the questions forcefully and truthfully, now could he?
Obama 2008 — NO HE CAN’T
Posted by: Fred | April 19, 2008, 2:31 pm 2:31 pm
I would vote for McCain anytime if Hillray is not a nominiee. I vote for the person and not party. McCain is more likeable than the arrogant Obama.
Obama supporters can just cry and be bitter.
Posted by: JACK | April 19, 2008, 2:31 pm 2:31 pm
She attacks Obama, but kisses McCain’s ring… and she thinks that will put her in the White House? She sounds like a coach so happy to get to the Super Bowl that he forget that winning the big game is what counts.
Posted by: Javalation | April 19, 2008, 2:34 pm 2:34 pm
Can’t wait to see the pictures of her and McCain sharing a “box”!
They’ll probably show her in a four-star hotel!!
Obama 2008 — Yes, WE CAN!!!
Posted by: Jackt51 -- Vietnam Vet and Proud Liberal | April 19, 2008, 2:35 pm 2:35 pm
You know, I am really really tired of Clinton supporters telling us Obama supporters that we are stupid, misled, morons. You know, you all sound a bit elitist to me. And, so far you are outnumbered. HILLARY IS NOT BILL. Get over it. She is unappealling to many of us for a whole variety of reasons, that we have thought through. We support Obama on the issues and his message. That’s how it works. You don’t like it, you don’t vote for him, but stop implying that we being fooled. You all sound very bitter. Hmmmm.
Posted by: Kat | April 19, 2008, 2:35 pm 2:35 pm
In a year the Democrats could not lose the White House…they are gonna lose the White House.
Who would have thunk it?
The bad news is the liberal John McCain is going to be President.
That means three new David Souters on the Court.
Posted by: Increase Mather | April 19, 2008, 2:36 pm 2:36 pm
the fact is Hillary lost because of Hillary. she could not run a campaign why would we want her to run the country?
i see the messages from other posters that “Obama supports should get real, the world is a tough place and speeches blah blah blah.” the fact is you need someone who can articulate a vision, have the ability to get the best and brightest to develop and plan that vision, and then the judgment to execute that vision from birth to death; Obama has this ability and this is what the country needs.
Posted by: michael | April 19, 2008, 2:38 pm 2:38 pm
It is amazing how “objective” the media is towards the most competent person in this race, Hillary Clinton. There was a good article about Obama’s secret weapon: the media, today, I suggest the reader and blog writers to refer to it.
Hillary 08 :)
Posted by: Meg | April 19, 2008, 2:38 pm 2:38 pm
It is amazing how “objective” the media is towards the most competent person in this race, Hillary Clinton. There was a good article about Obama’s secret weapon: the media, today, I suggest the reader and blog writers to refer to it.
Hillary 08 :)
Posted by: Meg | April 19, 2008, 2:38 pm 2:38 pm
When Obozo is asked where the meat is, he stammers and stutters and completely avoids the subject. It’s easier to teach a pig to sing than to get anything meaningful out of this slug.
Posted by: S | April 19, 2008, 2:41 pm 2:41 pm
You Hillary supporters just boggle my mind. There is an under tone of hatred to anyone who doesn’t support her. Quite frankly the biggest reason I will not support her is, she IS DIVISIVE! I am not a child. Speak to me like an adult!!!!
OBAMA has the best chances of getting rid of lobbyists, which are there reals reasons this country is going down the toilet!!!
Posted by: Alpesh | April 19, 2008, 2:44 pm 2:44 pm
So I understand it’s official now that Sir Hillary has become a Republican?
Ah, now I understand -
THAT’s why she voted for the war in Iraq!
THAT’s why she lobbied for NAFTA from the very start!
THAT’s why she’s in bed with America’s most powerful Free Trade Lobbyist on the payroll of FOREIGN governments!
THAT’s why she favors an American imperialist nuclear umbrella for Arab countries!
She’s another Joe Lieberman!
Barack Obama is the last remaining candidate for the Democrats in this race.
Posted by: ken | April 19, 2008, 2:44 pm 2:44 pm
I just don’t understand American politics. They want change and they want new face but yet they clamor to the guy who is almost consider a front man for a gangster. He and his wife have proven they hate America. He has ties to these radicals that I wouldn’t be associating with let along as presidential candidate. I am looking at this country slowly going down to gutter. I could see Euro becoming dominant currency in about two years. Obama has no idea what he is getting into and has no idea how to get out. All these old Clinton so called friends back stabbing Hillary. Why are they announcing their support at the crucial time. I don’t understand why the media is not questioning their motives. Obama gets free ride on these debates and he comes across a first debate where he is attacked and he crumbles. The next day in a prepared speech he denounces the debate when no one can talk back. This is not a socialist country and if you want to live under a socialism, there are many country to choose from. Obama must be stopped if he are going to earn back our respect and show the world we are not misogynistic society. We also desperately need someone to turn this economy around. Please don’t give the country to a socialist to do this important and critical job.
Posted by: Jim | April 19, 2008, 2:45 pm 2:45 pm
Poor Hillary, she can’t accept she’s going to lose!! But lose she will, either by Barack in the Primaries or certainly by John McCain in the general. Remember at her “Elite” private college, Wellsley, she was president of the college Republicans.
All I’ve got to say is bu-bye Hillary
Posted by: John Sillers | April 19, 2008, 2:46 pm 2:46 pm
Yea she was a Goldwater supportert too.
Posted by: Thinking | April 19, 2008, 2:47 pm 2:47 pm
“Clinton drew a crowd of 400 supporters in PA a day after Barak Obama drew a crowd of over 30,000 at his rally”
Funny that Clinton is telling us not to throw our vote away on someone who is drawing crowds 10-50 times larger than herself.
The Clintons must really think we are stupid.
Posted by: E Nelson | April 19, 2008, 2:48 pm 2:48 pm
Why vote for the person? Neither a President or a Representative alone can do anything substantial legislatively. They have to work with others to pass legislation. The President also come with a network of potential appointments that are built up over time through party relationships and experience. And why the rush? Let each state cast their vote for a candidate and in the end the party will select their nominee. Why are we so comfortable with close presidential elections, but worked up about a close party nomination process? Penn, your up next! Have fun, and vote big.
Posted by: Paul | April 19, 2008, 2:49 pm 2:49 pm
Goldwater, McCain, and yep let Bush have his way too. Hillary is a Republican
Posted by: Thinking | April 19, 2008, 2:50 pm 2:50 pm
Hillary Clinton drew a crowd of 400 supporters, mostly women, in PA today.
Barack Obama drew a crowd of 35,000 Americans in Pennsylvania last night.
Posted by: History | April 19, 2008, 2:54 pm 2:54 pm
Well, george, nice copy job.
Too bad you are sooooo wrong!!!
McBush would be a disaster for America!
Obama 2008 — Yes, WE CAN!!!
Posted by: Jackt51 -- Vietnam Vet and Proud Liberal | April 19, 2008, 2:54 pm 2:54 pm
Obama is the only hope the Carters have of removing the stain of having Jimmy Carter the worst president of all time. Elect Obama and then Jimmy will only be the second to the worst president in the history of the Republic. Hey, if Hillary gets elected maybe the Clintons will bring back the furniture and others items they stole when the left the White House the first time.
Posted by: Raul | April 19, 2008, 2:54 pm 2:54 pm
thats my point above paul, i agree with you. one person isnt going to change everything!!! your basically voting for control of government. now do you want the democrats in charge, or republicans. thats really what it comes down to. and i know the country is a mess right now, but god can you imagine if the democrats have complete control?! oh god, i’d have to move i think.
Posted by: tim | April 19, 2008, 2:55 pm 2:55 pm
Obama 2008, an empty suit below an empty head.
Posted by: John Q | April 19, 2008, 2:57 pm 2:57 pm
I am sick of this red line, blue line crap. Our country is not a football game. Vote for yor canidate on the issues which impact our great country. I see people commenting on the fact that clinton is now republican because she doesn’t kick like a mule when the other team is near. come on, clinton a republican? far from it. what we need to be thinking about is tearing down the teams and unite. dem vs. rep is no differn’t then racism of ideals.
On another note, I can’t belive these 3 people are the best this country has to offer.
Posted by: Reed Oxborough | April 19, 2008, 2:59 pm 2:59 pm
Many of Hillary supporters like myself do not like nor trust Obama. We will NEVER vote him into the highest office in this country. We will vote Democratic down the line except for the President, thereby having checks and balances in the government. I trust McCain to make better decisions for this country than a one year senator. I would never have a heart operation by a doctor working for one year, nor would I expect GE or any large corporation to hire a CEO with one year in the company. Many of us Dems will just never vote for him and McCain will be our next President. Obama can’t win without our vote!!!!! And we just don’t like him. Period.
Posted by: Lillyred | April 19, 2008, 3:00 pm 3:00 pm
And still no mention of what she can and will do for this country and the mess it’s in. It’s time her supporters hold her accountable for having an inferior strategy and for constantly mentioning her opponents name. Furthermore, she spent way too much time focusing on Barack and what she thought his faults were and not enough time about her. And here she is again mentioning McCain. It’s all I need to see.
Posted by: Bh In Phoenix | April 19, 2008, 3:02 pm 3:02 pm
I love how ABC continually puts up any and all nasty anti clinton replies, but they keep erasing my replies.
This isnt about Obama. It never was. It was about the CORRUPT liberal media that has BRAINWASHED Obama into the delegate lead.
They are going to pay for it dearly with backlash in the future.
Posted by: tomdavie | April 19, 2008, 3:03 pm 3:03 pm
Mike: you compared Lieberman to Hillary, and that is the finest compliment you could possibly bestow on anyone. A true man of courage and conviction, he makes everyone else in both parties pale in comparison. I only wish he was running for President.
Posted by: ms | April 19, 2008, 3:04 pm 3:04 pm
I have always voted democrat, but if Hillary is not the nominee I WILL VOTE FOR McCain. I have seen as much as I can stand of Obamaa. I can’t understand why he has had a free ride, and I Damn sure don’t want to listen to his smart— wife. It makes me sick to think she could be in the White House since she hates US!
Posted by: Carole | April 19, 2008, 3:05 pm 3:05 pm
The ONLY poll that counts is on TUESDAY the 22nd!!! The PEOPLE will decide. NOT the mainstream media. NOT the commentators. NOT the polls. NOT the endorsers. NOT Gov. Dean.
Just wait!!!!
Hillary 2008
Posted by: jon | April 19, 2008, 3:05 pm 3:05 pm
well said reed. i cant believe these are the 3 “best” we have to offer??!! im soooo pissed at this. believe me, john mccain is by far not who i would want from the conservative side, but i dont want to live in a socialist country quite yet. he can at least help to fend that off for 4 more years. if he dosnt win the general election, this country is going to take a giant leap towards socialism. very scary.
Posted by: tim | April 19, 2008, 3:06 pm 3:06 pm
Obama is completely inept when it comes to actual issues. All he can do is turn a pretty phrase but when pressed on details about issues like the economy he gives answers worse than a 3rd grader could do.
The Obamabots are supporting disaster. Idealists make horrible presidents. Carter was the worst president of the 20th century and Obama is turning out to be even more incompetant than him.
This primary is a sham. If florida and michigan were counted Clinton would be winning. There is nothing democratic about disinfranchising voters no matter what the reason. The democratic leadership has turned out to be hypocrits.
If Hillary has this nomination STOLEN from her I am voting for McCain and may never vote for the dems again. The dems have lied to us.
Posted by: reason | April 19, 2008, 3:09 pm 3:09 pm
TomDavie, a failed strategy, constantly making the race about her opponent and telling us nothing about what she is going to do to right the course we are on is precisely why she is bearing the burden of doom. Look at what she had to say to this crowd. Brainwashed? You too sir, have fallen into making this about Barack.
Posted by: Bh In Phoenix | April 19, 2008, 3:10 pm 3:10 pm
If only people would take the time to research things for themselves instead of believing our biased media they would find out that Obama’s former pastor was more patriotic than some of our present leaders that are patriotic in speech only. Rev. Wright served in the armed forces (Marines) in the 60′s when a lot of our so called leaders where getting deferments because of their connections. All you have to do is your own research instead of running with whatever the media tells you. Who is more patriotic-the server or the talker?
Posted by: Jim | April 19, 2008, 3:11 pm 3:11 pm
and republicans arent picking arguments with barack supporters on here because its who we are scared to run against, its because hilliary dosnt have a chance anymore!! get real…
Posted by: tim | April 19, 2008, 3:12 pm 3:12 pm
Look at the first word in Reason’s comment…an you will see exactly why Hillary failed. She and her supporters are making this about Barack and noy her strengths.
Posted by: Bh In Phoenix | April 19, 2008, 3:13 pm 3:13 pm
I want to ask Obama’s black supporters. If he were white and had exact same idea, talked exactly like him and had the same name, would you have voted for him. The answer: of course not. There lies pure racism by blacks. Why wouldn’t media get it. Blacks are far more racists than whites. Whites do not need to patronize blacks for slavery. It is gone. Right it is life or death for Americans in the world politics, would you give your vote to a child to solve our problem? Please think with your brain before you vote.
Posted by: Jim | April 19, 2008, 3:15 pm 3:15 pm
apprently you dont count if you live in a red state, caucus, like to be inspired, or want questions at debates on policy instead of flag pins.
Posted by: Vonda | April 19, 2008, 3:15 pm 3:15 pm
Too bad no one at ABC News asked on the Chinese financing of the Clinton library or ask her why her own campaign director was working with Colombia on ratifying NAFTA.
And as far as voting for John McCain, that is like saying to the Republicans , thank you for 8 years of cronyism, corruption , malfeasance, ineptitude , lack of intelligence and oh yeah forgetting that little thing: the oath of office to defend our Constitution.
Posted by: enn | April 19, 2008, 3:17 pm 3:17 pm
This is another example of the ridiculous ways Obama’s friends in the media try to hype.
Posted by: Kevin | April 19, 2008, 3:19 pm 3:19 pm
“Clinton refrained from criticizing the Republican frontrunner John McCain, and instead shared a story about their accommodations when they traveled oversees together.”
OVERSEES?
I think ABC News meant to say “overseas”
Posted by: John | April 19, 2008, 3:19 pm 3:19 pm
Oh, Mrs. Clinton, I’m so sorry your accommodations in Afghanistan weren’t up to your usual standards. Tough my a$$. Politics is all about getting people whipped up and passionate enough about what they believe in so they will show up to vote. You have given more than a few “Whoop de do” speeches yourself, the difference is your whoop de doo lines are about slamming the character of your opponent and not about what you plan to do. Obama’s speeches place the power on the people to make the changes necessary. I’ve read your plans HRC and find them vague and lacking, but if for no other reason, you have publicly stated that if elected, you will involve us in every middle east conflict militarily. All you did was make us the big stick for one of those countries to use against another. THAT was naive and a very poor declaration of policy in a race where your party is trying to extricate us from a conflict we should not be involved in.
Posted by: Louis | April 19, 2008, 3:20 pm 3:20 pm
wait, so your saying people dont change jim? just because he served in the military means he is patriotic?! you know how many people, present and past, enter the military because they feel its the only choice for them? eveyone in the military isnt automatically patriotic. look at john kerry for example. i mean, they are the minority dont get me wrong, but still there are military people who arent patriotic. also, if you mean doing research on this guy and watching him spew out hate, and racism throughout the years, then yes i have done my research. obama suppoters who say this isnt an issue, are simply brainwashed. as the people who run this country, we HAVE to pay attention to who they associate with, and how they run their personal lives. no offense to you mrs. clinton….
Posted by: tim | April 19, 2008, 3:22 pm 3:22 pm
conrad, you are too funny. making this into a game…
Posted by: tim | April 19, 2008, 3:26 pm 3:26 pm
It’s obvious ABC is in the Tank for clinton. that’s too bad!
For you Clinton supporters…Get over it!! She will not win the nomination, period.
It’s sad you have a few people out here who will not vote for Obama in the general election because of his race, despite the fact that his views are very similar to Senator Clinton’s. I guess some people will hold on to their racial biases rather than vote on the issues facing the country.
Go ahead and vote for the familiar book cover with nothing but the same as the last eight years. That’s dumb to me, but its your right!
Posted by: Marvin | April 19, 2008, 3:27 pm 3:27 pm
I am definitely willing to give Obama a chance because I don’t think anyone can do worse than those patriotic flag waving leaders we’ve had in the past and present. They’ve got us in quite a predicament now and will probably get a lost worse under the same old tired corrupt leadership.
Posted by: Jim | April 19, 2008, 3:31 pm 3:31 pm
Hillary is correct. Obama is more talk than any progress. Just look at his district in south side Chicago. More crime, more drugs, jobs disappeared. Most of the bills he sponsored and passed were handouts of other peoples money and they are is worse off economically than when he was first elected. HIS BIG FANCY SPEECHES IS JUST SO MUCH HOT AIR. The idea that this corrupt man might be President make me sick.
Posted by: Mary Holmes | April 19, 2008, 3:31 pm 3:31 pm
The truth is the crowd is the only support he has in Pa that is why he has held his two rallys in the same place in a state of 12,000,000, this is nothing and Clinton has had huge crowds also and just because you attend big rally doesn’t mean you are voting for him I went to one just to be fair minded inside the state she is still winning by how much I don’t know.
Posted by: Bishop | April 19, 2008, 3:34 pm 3:34 pm
they understand far better the struggles of the average american??!! hmmm interesting… guess that explains spending trillions on babysitting the american people and not letting us take care of ourselves.. its called socialism. thats not america.
Posted by: tim | April 19, 2008, 3:34 pm 3:34 pm
The mathmatical advantage or even possibility just isn’t there for Hillary to be the nominated. It is really truly over for her. The media pretends this is not the case.
By criticizing Move On members and sympathizers, she is putting down the people who helped make the Senate Democratic in 2006. It shows that she doesn’t care because she isn’t going to win anyway and she knows it.
Posted by: Shannon | April 19, 2008, 3:34 pm 3:34 pm
Caucuses are totally undemocratic and can be very much manipulated and the Obama camp knew that. So, they built lopsided victories in those states we WILL NOT WIN in November anyway. Whoop-di-do! The party is so screwed up, they can’t even run a proper nomination process. The venom you Obamamaniacs spew should be for Howard Dean’s impeachment as party leader. THIS FL voter got robbed and Hillary would be way ahead by now if the party would only have allowed MI and FL to just do what they wanted to do. We held real Primaries and did have ample information to make an informed choice. Howard Dean mugged and robbed Hillary Clinton and I will not likely send one more dime or my vote to the party for such manipulation.
Posted by: Roger | April 19, 2008, 3:35 pm 3:35 pm
35,000 on a Friday night in Philly! And zero in the MSM on this. You have got to be kidding me, and people say the media is pro-Obama.
Posted by: chas0x01 | April 19, 2008, 3:38 pm 3:38 pm
yes the bush administration has been a joke. one of the worst in history. and i voted for him twice… but just because this guy flopped, and somehow the government AS A WHOLE, let him continue to flop, dosnt mean mccain is a flop. dont generalize.
Posted by: tim | April 19, 2008, 3:38 pm 3:38 pm
Too bad for all of you brainless Bush-backers who would love to see INSANE MCCAIN win in November that Barack Obama is going to be our next president. Make peace with the fact that no matter how much you hate it and no matter how often you pray to jesus that it just won’t happen – INSANE MCCAIN IS GOING TO LOSE and Barack Obama will be your next president. Jesus loves Barack Obama!
Posted by: Bobarino | April 19, 2008, 3:40 pm 3:40 pm
People are starting to realize just how radical Obama really is. He’s only a uniter if you are an America-hating Socialist like him. He only brings hope to other America-hating Socialists. He hangs out with marxists, racists, and terrorists. America will never elect someone as radical as Obama!
Posted by: Cory | April 19, 2008, 3:45 pm 3:45 pm
It was in local media the same as clinton and on cnn this am and like I said no big deal
Posted by: Bishop | April 19, 2008, 3:46 pm 3:46 pm
LETS NOT FORGET THAT MOVEON COVERED AND HELPED BILL WHEN HE NEEDED THEM THE MOST!!! LET’S TALK ABOUT THE IMPEACHMENT
you want to call foul because they see right through hillary, and their not supporting her. but if was turned you would be supporting them.
if we are going to sit and talk about the past then we should also bring up all the “Theft” that happened while leaving the white house, don’t tell me you forgot about that too…
Posted by: BVosler-Cruz | April 19, 2008, 3:47 pm 3:47 pm
“Obama is unelectable. Wait until the republican machine gets a hold of him.”
Nice try, tomdavie.
Do you really believe the Right will use all the past attacks that have failed so far? The attacks end up helping Obama instead of hurting him. In a way, I’m glad we are getting them out of the way. They’ve been proven ineffective because the voting public has wised-up. Not this time Repugs. Not this time.
Posted by: John | April 19, 2008, 3:49 pm 3:49 pm
well now that we all agree not to support each other what do you think we should do.this little race is going to set things back IMO
Posted by: Bishop | April 19, 2008, 3:51 pm 3:51 pm
LOL WHAT A JOKE!!!isn’t it funny how you continue to stand by her (man) even after she blasts her own daughter about her job, or even better when mc-hill blasted her daughter about her tight pants…….
Hillary Clinton said “Screw ‘em” about southern working class whites who did not support Bill Clinton.We dont need them”
I could go on and on they story of her life…. complain bit-h and moan.
wasnt it hillary that made the comment about staying home and baking cookies come on!!!
Posted by: BVosler-Cruz | April 19, 2008, 3:51 pm 3:51 pm
From the Nut Files:
“This is a truly magical time in our political history! “
Posted by: Jeremy | April 19, 2008, 3:51 pm 3:51 pm
Obozo — kind of the mun-slingers! Wouldn’t know an issue if it bit him.
Posted by: S | April 19, 2008, 3:54 pm 3:54 pm
As a 50+ year member of League of Women Voters, I have spent a lifetime of study of political issues. I am neither Dem or Rep but this year I admit that I am totally dumbfounded at the stupidity of the voting age public. Not only do we have a bunch of loser candidates but also supporters who deluge money on the one who has no clue about government and no background or even a single clue about how to govern…Obama. He has been noted at buying supporters with the funds he has raised and only time will tell whether this is true. However, it is obvious that he is clueless when it comes to the important issues and we can only picture his foot-in-the mouth attitude if he had to talk to leaders of other countries whether friends or enemies. I have yet to meet one of his supporters who is able to articulate what he would actually be able to do for this country. I’m afraid we are stuck with the “old man” we know.
Posted by: Shorewoodian | April 19, 2008, 3:55 pm 3:55 pm
And we all know how hard it is to draw a big crowd in Philly on a friday they have the best night life going for miles
Posted by: Bishop | April 19, 2008, 4:02 pm 4:02 pm
I feel that HRC is purely frustrated that though she is articulate, intelligent, and a great debater, she fails to inspire people to want to vote on her. This is because she feels that the “say nothing, do nothing” special interest groups can be stopped, and she feels that she is the best candidate to work the system. However, Obama wants to change the way politics is played in Washington, which is uplifting and inspirational to many of us who seek change and unity. I agree that the 90s were some of the best times of peace and prosperity, however, we need someone who can transcend and transform us and improve our lot in the 21st Century, and I see Obama as the leader.
Posted by: David in Indiana | April 19, 2008, 4:02 pm 4:02 pm
I watched debate and then Obama trying o brush off his failed responses to all questions. I have one comment–He can not brush off dirt that comes from deep inside his brain, heart and soul. He reminds of the Head Lemming who encouraged all his followers to get in line behind him and they all marched off to the sea and drowned. Bet this Head Lemming was charismatic, charming, persausive speaker–but a disaster waiting for the lemmings who believed him.
Posted by: Granny | April 19, 2008, 4:02 pm 4:02 pm
Not me I am not voting for another man that has no fault insurance he can do no wrong or hear no wrong and goofs of with gestures.
Posted by: Bishop | April 19, 2008, 4:06 pm 4:06 pm
As a mathematician I give Hillary a 12%
chance of winning the nomination, I think
she should drop out and let the real men
go at it.
Posted by: Frank | April 19, 2008, 4:07 pm 4:07 pm
Do you anti-Clinton democrats dislike Clinton because of her policy positions? NO. You bring up what you call lies, half-truths, and personal attributes, including her husband and things that he’s done. It’s all about HISTORY, associations, and character.
Well, it’s about time to apply that same microscope to Obama. Reverend Wright, William Ayers, Rezco, etc., are associations that deserve to be examined. ABC asked these hard questions, to their credit.
Posted by: RJ | April 19, 2008, 4:09 pm 4:09 pm
I agree Obama’s speeches are meaningless rhetoric, written by someone else and already used in another campaign. Or he uses quotes from leaders who actually did have substance or were fighting real battles.
The man is an empty suit full of hot air.
She is 100% correct.
Reading from a teleprompter well doesn’t make someone qualified to be POTUS.
Posted by: s.b. | April 19, 2008, 4:15 pm 4:15 pm
I think she should stay in she is doing just fine we should just wait and see.
Posted by: Bishop | April 19, 2008, 4:15 pm 4:15 pm
Senator has to be th GAFFE of the Democratic Party. He is simply a big mistake but has fooled voters with his fancy speeches and bogus promises just like he did for the people of so. Chicago. Wonder how many of other residents were able to move into a mansion with the help of a crook. And will he pardon Tony Rezko as soon as he can from jail?
Posted by: Mary L. | April 19, 2008, 4:16 pm 4:16 pm
Why did Obama lie about signing a IL state election questionaire that he wrote in his own writing that he supported banning hand guns. Obama should just come out and admit his positions.
During the ABC debate he was unconfortable even during the policy questions. Obama wanted to attack the moderators afterwards because he knew that even on policy questions he was unsure of himself.
I won’t vote for Obama. I will vote for Hillary CLinton.
Posted by: Jacob of PA | April 19, 2008, 4:18 pm 4:18 pm
Both Clinton and Obama are socialists at the core. No difference, other than she’s old news. Now, exactly how well has socialism worked in the world?
Posted by: clyde | April 19, 2008, 4:20 pm 4:20 pm
Is there anyone left that Hillary has not trashed?
Posted by: DMR | April 19, 2008, 4:21 pm 4:21 pm
Good point about not being able to seal the deal.
With the most biased media coverage of any campaign in history, no serious examination of his liabilities, voting record or lack of experience except possibly in the most recent debate AND outspending her 3:1 he shouldn’t be having to fight for votes in Pennsylvania.
People aren’t convinced, not people over 30, not women, ot Jews, not Floridians, not DEMOCRATS, not whites, not people in swing states, and not people who actually get to cast a ballot in real primaries not undemocratic 4 hour long meetings.
He is totally unelectable. The caucus bullies and cyber bullies and media bullies, and just plain stupid DNC, won’t be able to rig the general election.
McCain will win.
Posted by: s.b. | April 19, 2008, 4:21 pm 4:21 pm
I have read Obama’s books and thousands of report and listened to most of the debates. My views come from the accumulation of many sources and again I will say Obama is not qualified for the office of President. I also worked for a political party for 8 years and have some experience evaluating people and policies.
Posted by: maxc | April 19, 2008, 4:32 pm 4:32 pm
Obama supporters, yes, Obama’s rally was great. I’m sure all his rallies are great and full of excitements. But life is larger than excitements. Life has serious responsibilities which demand commitment and right actions of our commander-in-chief, not just words. Obama is a typical flip-flop. I am saddened by the fact that many people are deceived by him. I foresee one day all of you are going to cry and regret over your wrong choice!
Posted by: f | April 19, 2008, 4:33 pm 4:33 pm
Obama supporters and Clinton supporters. Some are hopeful and optimistic, while some are hateful and antagonistic. Each supporter seems to identify with traits of their respective candidate. Obama admits to being flawed and has and will make mistakes. Hillary ( according to her and her supporters) is so well prepared and only misspoke once.Not that I am aware of did we ever elect a candidate because we knew them beforehand. Most presidents or maybe all were introduced to us and we put our faith in them. I am a democrat and I don’t owe the Clintons anything. In my being they are wickedly deceptive. Obama may be too , but I don’t see that yet. Hill and Bill had their 8 years. Time for new leadership. I like the kool aide!
Obama 08
Posted by: TV | April 19, 2008, 4:33 pm 4:33 pm
Hillary Clinton couldn’t stand the pressures the last time she was in the White House.
The result: Her HEALTH CARE FAILURE.
Hillary Clinton can’t even stand the pressures of a primary.
The result: A disasterous campaign. And that’s having her FRIENDS around her! Imagine how it will be when she has her ENEMIES even closer!
OBAMA!
Posted by: stacy | April 19, 2008, 4:37 pm 4:37 pm
Real leaders do not put others down
and aren’t afraid of the hard questions
and of wearing a lapel pin!!!
Obama is a coward, wimp, and liar!!
Posted by: foxy | April 19, 2008, 4:38 pm 4:38 pm
I agree Obama’s speeches are meaningless rhetoric, written by someone else and already used in another campaign. Or he uses quotes from leaders who actually did have substance or were fighting real battles.
The man is an empty suit full of hot air.
She is 100% correct.
Reading from a teleprompter well doesn’t make someone qualified to be POTUS.
Posted by: ruop | April 19, 2008, 4:40 pm 4:40 pm
HRC says not to waste your vote.
Great idea.
Since attack dog Carville says that she has a less than 1 out of 9 chance of winning the nomination, vote for the winner Obama. Her own staff told Fox she has a one out of ten chance of winning the nomination, since she is trailing in NC and Indiana now.
She was up by 20% in Penn two months ago.
You can end this now if you are voting in Pa.
Do as she says, and stop voting for the one who is behind and has no chance whatsoever to win on committed delegates.
Posted by: bruce becker | April 19, 2008, 4:40 pm 4:40 pm
Anybody who is inspired by Obama
is mindless and empty and should get
a real life…
Posted by: analyst | April 19, 2008, 4:41 pm 4:41 pm
Hillary does NOT represent disenfranchised women.
She’s now merely a Republican in Dems clothing, just like her close friend Lieberman.
After this last rigged ‘Debate’, I have changed sides.
I for one, will never vote Clinton again.
Obama ’08.
Posted by: Carole | April 19, 2008, 4:41 pm 4:41 pm
You can have lapel pins. I prefer someone who says he will restore the Constitution, something that HRC is afraid of, since she backs the Bush/McCain political spin. She never ever says she will restore habeus corpus, your right to be charged with a crime before Condi can waterboard you and hold you forever without charges.
Posted by: bruce becker | April 19, 2008, 4:42 pm 4:42 pm
OBAMA =
Old Boring Annoying Maniac
Amateur
Posted by: Timeless | April 19, 2008, 4:45 pm 4:45 pm
Poor Obama – he has the media in the tank, he has money to burn, he has Dean and the DNC in the bag and he still can’t close the deal!! He’s neutralized Florida and Michigan, and he still can’t get the magic number. He won’t win in PA despite outspending Hill by 3 to 1. The one thing that isn’t in the bag is the votes, because Americans can see right through him and we know we are worth more than a POTUS who thinks of us as ‘average white people’ who cling to religion and guns while we ‘fear’ foreigners. Obama will never close the deal, because we’re not buying. Hillary ’08
Posted by: Melly | April 19, 2008, 4:47 pm 4:47 pm
Obama: They want me to answer important
questions. That is so unfair!!!
Posted by: wwwg | April 19, 2008, 4:48 pm 4:48 pm
Well, I am not 20 yrs old, I am 60 years old, a US Marine Corp Combat vet, and a successful career………. I am a student of political science and history….I am neither duped nor ignorant, neither naive or idealist……….. and I have not been as sure about a candidate as I am about Obama. It is the right place, the right time in our history……..it is time for our young adolescent democracy to move into mature adulthood. I respect all of the candidates, Hillary, John, and Barrack. But Obama has my vote.
Posted by: gc | April 19, 2008, 4:49 pm 4:49 pm
Foxy: lapel pins are worn by all the right wingers who voted to end the Constitution.
What about your right to an attorney, your right to cross examine witnesses, your right to be charged with an actual crime before Condi waterboards you?
Those are far more important than flag accessories
Anyone who voted to allow the end of the bill of rights to protect me from Osama bin Laudin can wear 50 pins, but I would sooner spit on them than vote for one of them.
I am not afraid of the CIA’s boys. Bin Laudin is off somewhere making videos to scare the electorate.
The flag pin guys are pretending to be an American, without the courage to actually say no to the end of our rights, our freedom.
Posted by: bruce becker | April 19, 2008, 4:50 pm 4:50 pm
I am sure tired of these Obama supporters and their cries of look what they are doing to Obama all these hard questions.
Well he got one on the economy and what did he do he failed he ended up telling all that he was going to raise taxes.
What else was hard why he does not wear a flag pin asked by a voter in PA, he lied on that one also, what he did not say is that he publicly said that he will not wear the flag pin.
What next Wright, he lied again, he gave another version of the story and talked about he dropped Wright from his campaign function because of an article in Rolling Stone mag, another change of the story he dropped him for the article but stayed in the church still.
Come on now people, how many times is this man going to lie, twist a tale and you all keep dancing around that he is a lair, maybe some of you don’t care about your future or what will happen but a lot of us do, so am not prepared to play fast and loose with this election, nope my future counts.
Posted by: SJ | April 19, 2008, 4:51 pm 4:51 pm
Real leaders do not put others down
and aren’t afraid of the hard questions
and of wearing a lapel pin!!!
Obama is a coward, wimp, and liar!!
Posted by: brandjones | April 19, 2008, 4:52 pm 4:52 pm
x-
Actually Clinton supporters were the ones who spinned Bill Clinton sexually harrassing women! Anyone else would have done serious prision time!
Don’t be an idiot and go there!
Posted by: stacy | April 19, 2008, 4:52 pm 4:52 pm
Maybe Hillary would stand more of a chance if she stopped attacking Obama and stood on her own abilities. She because of her name she should have won by now. If she was so great why is she not able to communicate this effectively to more people. How will she be able to impact change in the world if she cannot control her campaign and convincingly lead the democrat party. Her strongest defense is to attack Obama. This is so sad. I work with children and when they do something wrong they always want to point the finger at some else instead of taking responsibility for their own actions. When she respects Obama I gain respect for her, but when she attacks him just because she wants the nomination she losses what she gains from me. Remember she could not get her health care plan passed when her man was running things and Bush isn’t getting a host of things done that he wanted done so giving her the presidency doen’t mean everyone will have universal health care.Bush, Clinton, Bush, Clinton… I am sick of it. And Bill needs to stop taking credit for a successful 90′s. Republicans did not let him have his way then and he did NOT make gas prices low!
Posted by: TV | April 19, 2008, 4:53 pm 4:53 pm
Latest Gallup tracking poll comes in with Clinton at 46, Obama at 45! Last week, Obama had a double digit lead nationally on Clinton.
http://www.gallup.com/poll/106606/Gallup-Daily-Clinton-46-Obama
Posted by: thefacts | April 19, 2008, 4:54 pm 4:54 pm
“who can transcend and transform us and improve our lot in the 21st Century, and I see Obama as the leader.
”
I can’t believe that an Americna voter is uttering this nonsense. Is this the political astuteness of an ADULT? or are these people still in grade school, thinking this election is a joke? Or Is this a CULT?
Replace “Bush” for “Obama” and see how impossibly infantile it sounds?
DROP the cult mentality…and stop looking for leaders who can “Save” you.
Thats what people in the third world do. They look for dear leaders…and governments without “raucous dissent”. LEaders who can “deliver” them. And this is exactly why people from those nations flee to America or other former-British colonies. ;)
Show the spirit of ’76 my fellow colonials. Question ALL promises, all politicians, ALL who seek POWER.
These people (candidates) are SEEKING POWER.
Near-Absolute power over the fate of mankind.
POTUS.
Is this or is this NOT apparent to the Obama Worshippers? Its the Obama crowd thats going OVERBOARD with this blind, unquestioning goose-stepping. He’s not some combination of Jesus/Washington/Gnadhi/MLK/KathyLeeGifford ;) SNAP out of it.
Posted by: immigrant | April 19, 2008, 4:55 pm 4:55 pm
America do not panic: Take a deep breath and do not
vote for Obama!!!
Posted by: erica | April 19, 2008, 4:56 pm 4:56 pm
I’m sorry but to call Obama a “true patriot and national hero” is absolutely insane. The man is a liar and a racist. He doesn’t even show patriotrism for this country and has wife who obviously disdains being American. Obama is unpatriotric and a national shame
Posted by: fresca | April 19, 2008, 4:58 pm 4:58 pm
America do not panic: Take a deep breath and do not
vote for Obama!!!
Posted by: Erica | April 19, 2008, 5:00 pm 5:00 pm
Wimps in the white house? Is this the same Hillary that complained she was getting all the hard questions first while Obama was being given a pass? Is this the same Hillary that teared up on National TV and told everyone how hard this was? And hasn’t she been complaining that the big boys were ganging up on her?
Posted by: Doug | April 19, 2008, 5:00 pm 5:00 pm
FACT: My friends and family have all now switched to Clinton: everybody is now
offended by the many dumb things Obama
has said and done.
Posted by: martingale | April 19, 2008, 5:02 pm 5:02 pm
Barack Obama has finally achieved to make this primary election a deeply filled with hatred process.
I have never seen in my fifty years a man cause so much hate and violence.
For the good of our civil society it would be recommendable that he retires from the race to the presidency, if not for sure there will be massive riots and killings on streets again.
Though I do believe he is a good person, he is provoking too much outrage and the fact that he has ties to very controversial figures means that he will not be able to stop the hatred now planted
Posted by: PeoplePowerPerson | April 19, 2008, 5:04 pm 5:04 pm
Obama’s profile is more similar to
a terrorist than a Senator.
Posted by: frederick | April 19, 2008, 5:04 pm 5:04 pm
The most interesting thing about the last democratic debate, was that Hillary and Obama both made a firm committment (promised) not to increase the taxes of any voter that earns less than $250,000! Also Americans were finally reminded by media reps that lowering the capital gains taxes always brings in more money in taxes for the Government- so why raise the capital gains taxes if it means less money collected in taxes for the Government coffers? Just Economics 101.
Posted by: rco | April 19, 2008, 5:06 pm 5:06 pm
You are funny Conrad. Just who are those millions of voters (occupying AMERICA) that voted for Obama. Please tell me what is wrong with them and if they “wake up” who should they vote for in ’08. Make a convincing arguement.
Posted by: TV | April 19, 2008, 5:08 pm 5:08 pm
It might be they can’t “close the deal” because they have someone in their own party playing both sides of the fence just for political gain.
Maybe those on here who say Obama has empty speeches don’t realize …this is about voters…elected officials will move if they think they are going to be held to account by voters… if you get the voters realizing they hold the power then you get the officials to realize they do not. They work for us.
Perhaps that is the problem… voting exists for the voters… voting doesn’t exist a way to get her nominated.
No one can tell me those tears in NH were about anything but the frustration of losing something she wants so bad. It’s fine to want it… it’s not fine to be blinded by your wanting it that you lose sight of it not being the main issue.
If she is lucky she might retain her seat in the senate at this point. She might even be able to hold the Senate majority position…where is probably where she should be in the first place.
Posted by: dl | April 19, 2008, 5:17 pm 5:17 pm
In 2012 should we vote for Laura Bush because of her experience?
Posted by: Tv | April 19, 2008, 5:17 pm 5:17 pm
I hate to say it, TV, but McCain is the best democrat on the ticket. Many of the people who voted for Obama early on just didn’t know better. Now that a real campaign is exposing him for who he really is, I doubt he could repeat those numbers.
Posted by: Conrad | April 19, 2008, 5:45 pm 5:45 pm
If you want a bunch of BO’s friends in the White House, then vote for him. You will have a bunch of terrorists, bitter people hobnobbing with very influential, but then, seems like you have them now. Did you ever read “While England Slept” about the days before World War 11? If you did, then welcome to 2008 if BO gets the nomination. He is a very, very dangerous man who grew up without any character or moral sense.
Posted by: virginia | April 19, 2008, 5:47 pm 5:47 pm
Obama spent the day lying, giving women the finger, lying, distorting, practicing gangster rap, and lying.
Obama is a lying thug. His actually lied about what McCain said about the economy. He is a gutter politician, a typical Chicago low-life. Yes, the question will be do you want the Chicago political machine or A war hero who has actually worked with democrats and republicans. Obama has only worked for himself. He is a liar and woman and white hater.
Posted by: Karen | April 19, 2008, 6:08 pm 6:08 pm
Obama’s campaign has attacked Clinton by using the same old politics. Just because you accuse someone of something doesn’t mean you have not been doing it yourself.
Posted by: Joe | April 19, 2008, 6:19 pm 6:19 pm
Mr Jacksmith,
Thank you for caring, I really appreciate the you spent to educate voters. please post this message on other blogs also for people to realize what can happen to their future and the future of our great nation if it is put in the wrong hand.
If it is OK with you may I copy your brilliant posting and put it onto other blogs also?
Happy to be an American
Posted by: American's Democracy | April 19, 2008, 6:22 pm 6:22 pm
BO cannot close the deal so the primary will go on and on and he is pushing all his surrogates including the media to push Hillary off the cliff. For several weeks now everyone on BO side is asking Hillary to quit and BO will get the nomination by default. That is his record. Examine again how he won the US Senate seat, not wining fair and square but winning by default. It looks like he will get the nomination by default, everyone dropped out, not because he bit them. That is a good lesson for all American, wining by default.
Posted by: kalli | April 19, 2008, 6:27 pm 6:27 pm
Obama’s rallies are like never ending rock concert. People are starting have a headache. Even the rock star is getting tired :)
Posted by: haha | April 19, 2008, 6:30 pm 6:30 pm
cindy, do you mean “deceived” in the way that your candidate exemplifies the word?
Posted by: C Jeff | April 19, 2008, 6:54 pm 6:54 pm
Stacy;
Keep reading!
Hillary didn’t stop there!
Eventually she procured health care for 6,000,000 children…..
If you think that was just a blink on the horizon, asks some of the moms… and dads…. of those kids!
And Hillary will bring universal health care tgo ALL Americans….. unlike Obama.
Posted by: eyes open | April 19, 2008, 6:58 pm 6:58 pm
Obama’s an obvious phony. Pretty scary that so many Americans fall for his routine. He definitely gives a great quality performance, but if that’s what you want to vote on, check out “American Idol.” The Democrats need to reform the process so that it can winnow out someone like this in the future. Voters in the remaining primaries – ignore the media, and support Hillary.
Posted by: K.F. Miller | April 19, 2008, 7:21 pm 7:21 pm
Obama supporters – think about this: no one has won the White House in the last 100 years without winning Missouri. Obama is currently losing by 15 to McCain there, and he obviously is not going to make that up. Obama has handed the GOP so much ammo that he’s not going to know what hit him if he makes it to the general election. If you are serious about winning, Hillary is the only choice.
Posted by: K.F. Miller | April 19, 2008, 7:26 pm 7:26 pm
KF Miller, this is out of our hands. It is up to the super delegates to choose the nominee.
Posted by: candy | April 19, 2008, 7:28 pm 7:28 pm
Confucius Say:
Be careful of what kind of change your hope will get you!
Be very very careful!
Posted by: eyes open | April 19, 2008, 7:29 pm 7:29 pm
The left wing of the party has turned on Hillary, the same as they did to Joe Lieberman. The Obama/Wright/Ayers wing may win the nomination, but they can’t make us vote for them in November. Next to Hillary, McCain is the reasonable choice for moderate, patriotic Democrats who will never elect a president who despises most Americans.
Posted by: Julia | April 19, 2008, 7:38 pm 7:38 pm
Sorry to sound cynical, but I think a lot of superdelegates (being politicians) are wanting to push the Clintons aside and nominate an unelectable Obama so that their own personal opportunities will be enhanced with an open field in 2012.
Posted by: K.F. Miller | April 19, 2008, 7:40 pm 7:40 pm
I think it was disgraceful the way Gibson and Stephanopoulos bombarded Obama with all those very innate questions for at least half of the so-called debate. It was obvious that they gave preferential treatment to Clinton. As for (Mrs) Clinton, maybe she should take the blame as to why her husband pardoned those terrorists that were convicted of trying to kill a sitting president. If Obama is going to be tarred and feathered for the mistakes of everyone he has known in the past (and present), surely she has reason to be tarred for ALL of the mistakes that her husband has made. After all, a lot of people cannot understand why she is still with Bill.
Posted by: Marilyn White | April 19, 2008, 7:40 pm 7:40 pm
I would vote for my dog before I vote for a republican. Think about healthcare, the war, the supreme court, the ecomomy. Look at what the republicans have done. And you really want more.
Posted by: lulu | April 19, 2008, 7:43 pm 7:43 pm
it’s none of anyone’s business why Hillary chooses to stay with Bill… anymore then it’s anyones guess why Obama would choose to stay with Michelle.
And, FYO, INNATE questions are IMPORTANT!!!!!
And OBama was a dum dum in that last fiasco!!!!!
Posted by: eyes open | April 19, 2008, 7:44 pm 7:44 pm
I actually think they’ve been wanting to get rid of the Clintons for a long time. That’s just my gut feeling.
Posted by: candy | April 19, 2008, 7:46 pm 7:46 pm
How can you believe Clinton? Here are some facts:Why don’t you look up and see what happened to these poor people who had relationships with Hillary-If they didn’t do things that met her agenda, out they went-death, prison-loss of families, threatned and investigated-
Peter Paul, Susan McDouglal, Joe Conner, Kathleen Willey, Stanley Lee, Billy Dale… Hillary did a trade of requesting a Pardon for the FALN for a senate seat in New York-does that sound like she cares about you and me? NO-don’t be fooled by her tactics. She s beginning to sound like the Joan Crawford of politics. She does not care about us, Hillary had a marriage with politics a long time ago and if you look at informtion on the Web site-you will see this is true! Hillary cares about Hillary!
Posted by: Sophia Beck | April 19, 2008, 8:06 pm 8:06 pm
Being President is a tough job and I am convinced she is the only one ready to tackle it. I will vote for McCain before I would vote for Obama!
Posted by: cmb | April 19, 2008, 8:07 pm 8:07 pm
“Being President is a tough job and I am convinced she is the only one ready to tackle it. I will vote for McCain before I would vote for Obama!”
I agree 100%.
Obama is NOT ready.
Hillary or McCain , 08!
Posted by: Jkan | April 19, 2008, 8:19 pm 8:19 pm
“I’m seeing many parallels between Hillary’s behavior and that of Joe Lieberman. She’s taking this race personally and sees herself as bigger than the party or its goals.”
Treachery!!! Conspiring against the Party will NOT be tolerated. Off to the Gulags!
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NO Kidding. This is exactly the direction in which the Obama cultists are heading.
If you cultists WANT a non-white in the white house and/or you don’t want a dynasty, then why not vote for Nader? He’s Lebanese/Arab. The man is a giant when it comes to bringing about “change”. OH wait, he doesn t look handsome or feed gratifying platitudes to screaming masses..so you are not his “fan” ;)
You’re voting for a completely unvetted, empty, smooth-talking showman because he’s black and you want to show how oh-so-open-minded you are? He is a son of privilege; was put through prep school and harvard (not on scholarship.) The “real” black people, who are voting for him in droves, will NOT see any benefits from his election.
Posted by: immigrant | April 19, 2008, 8:26 pm 8:26 pm
Did any of you notice how the Pope acted today before his adoring crowds? He’s suffering from delusions of grandeur and is starting to think he’s Barack Obama.
Posted by: Betsy | April 19, 2008, 8:35 pm 8:35 pm
Hillary may have ‘more experience’ and be better at answering questions than Obama, but that doesn’t make her a better candidate. Obama has been a senator for less than 8 years, who says that makes him any less qualified? I however think he needs to chill out on the speeches and start giving solutions. Hillary is a selfish self-serving pathological liar, and for that reason alone, i don’t think she’s have the Americans best-interest at heart
Posted by: Cheb | April 19, 2008, 8:37 pm 8:37 pm
I cant believe anything Barrack says. He is not a Uniter. How can he be when his church of 20 years practises Black Liberation Theology? Look into BLO, and you will see he is Bamboozling everyone.
Posted by: Pete | April 19, 2008, 8:50 pm 8:50 pm
This woman can’t manage a successful campaign (re-organizing, losing, flip-floping, teaming with GOP) – how can she handle the biggest job in the USA?
I would love a female President… but she is not “it” (and foreign relations won’t improve much either at “this” time because other cultures aren’t ready to speak to a women equally… particularly our “enemies”. I’m betting another will run within the next 3 elections for sure!
Posted by: Chris | April 19, 2008, 9:40 pm 9:40 pm
A lot of bitter Hillary supporters here, claiming that Barack Obama is lost without a Teleprompter. Well, I’m here to tell you that you’re full of it. I’ve seen him speak extemporaneously, as well as with a prompter, and he’s equally capable either way. Obama is inspirational in a way that Hillary never has been in her entire life. Same for John McCain and his three lifetimes.
Posted by: buddhistMonkey | April 19, 2008, 9:47 pm 9:47 pm
viva clinton, you are using the “love it or leave it” comedy routine of the fascist Spiro T Agnew, who went to jail for corruption.
We who love this country will stay and fight for the restoration of the Constitution.
HRC never mentions the Constitution or habeus corpus. It would go against her intention to continue the Bush policies.
Posted by: bruce becker | April 19, 2008, 10:36 pm 10:36 pm
I am amused by the issues the Clintonistas have with caucuses, how rough and tumble they are, like they are Mr and Mrs sweetness. There are still a couple of caucuses left, the last days of this process, in June, and those caucuses apparently will have the distinct honor of putting Senator Barak Hussein Obama over the 2025 figure, to be the Democratic nominee.
I must get this off my chest. I am disgusted that the Clintons dont speak in defense of the Constitution. It is only and all about political expediency for them. She voted for the war because she is craven and fearful of the right-wing media. A person without the courage of her convictions is worth nothing to us.
We might as well not win, as win with a person who wont try to speak for democracy. When is she going to notice that our Constitutional rights have been taken? Is she that scared of FOX news that she wont tell them we are under attack from the President?
She is worthless, due to her craven politics. Craven, driven only by fear.
What is her point of view on restoring our right to an attorney, to a speedy trial, to be able to cross examine witnesses, and to be charged with a crime before we are taken away. She is so scared of the right wing media that she says nothing about any of it. Therefore, she is worthless in a pinch. The stuff is hitting the fan and she is saying that no one has reason to be angry, no one has reason to be bitter, that all is well.
All is not well, and I would prefer some truth from a future president.
Posted by: bruce becker | April 19, 2008, 11:01 pm 11:01 pm
It is pretty shameful this guy Obamia is running for president! He should stop lying andf go back to the chicago durty politics whre he came from. The guy is an anti-national marxist, lies through his teeth, hypocrite, extreme left wing extremist…It’s still not too late for the idiots in DNC to realize they have a huge problem in their hands. Obimia is unelectable. He is a joke.
Posted by: sickandtired | April 19, 2008, 11:14 pm 11:14 pm
Just a bit more on McSame.
He is known in the Senate as a person who doesnt deal in details. That translates to: he has no command of any details, because he has no short term memory. Some older people lose their short term memory and some dont. He has, already.
Hence the repeated errors keeping track of the sects in Iraq. You may not know which Sunni leader is which, but then, you are not attempting to negotiate the peace. But then, neither is he.
Posted by: bruce becker | April 19, 2008, 11:16 pm 11:16 pm
Oh,Jesus. The Pope wears $2000 shoes by Prada. He also wears a lapel pin. Guess what’s on it? I bet you can’t.
Posted by: Betsy | April 19, 2008, 11:19 pm 11:19 pm
I can’t see. I can’t see.
Posted by: eyesopen | April 19, 2008, 11:21 pm 11:21 pm
oops. Forgot to take my meds.
Posted by: sickandtired | April 19, 2008, 11:22 pm 11:22 pm
“I must get this off my chest. I am disgusted that the Obamas dont speak in defense of the Constitution. It is only and all about political expediency for them. He didn’t vote for the war because he could not vote for or against the war because he is craven and fearful of the right-wing media. A person without the courage of his convictions is worth nothing to us.
We might as well not win, as win with a person who wont try to speak for democracy. When is he going to notice that our Constitutional rights have been taken? Is he that scared of FOX news that he wont tell them we are under attack from the President?
He is worthless, due to his craven politics. Craven, driven only by fear.
What is his point of view on restoring our right to an attorney, to a speedy trial, to be able to cross examine witnesses, and to be charged with a crime before we are taken away. He is so scared of the right wing media that he says nothing about any of it. Therefore, he is worthless in a pinch. The stuff is hitting the fan and he is saying that no one has reason to be angry, no one has reason to be bitter, that all is well.
All is not well, and I would prefer some truth from a future president. ”
from a President whose name is
“HILLARY CLINTON!!!!!
Posted by: bruce becker | April 20, 2008, 12:09 am 12:09 am
Hold on a second. Big Bubba Bill just got through saying Mrs. Clinton never whines. Well, what what have we here? Looks like a little whinin’ to me! We are the change we’ve been looking for.
Posted by: w_roos | April 20, 2008, 12:52 am 12:52 am
Obama. Let’s end all this business and get on with John McCain.
Posted by: Bitter in PA | April 20, 2008, 1:12 am 1:12 am
Well, there is only one Presidential candidate currently making an “enemies list”. Any guess which one? It’s too obvious, isnt’t it. Forget Karl Rove, the Clinton’s have gone Nixonian. I am amazed, actually I am not. The Goldwater Girl was always a Goldwater Girl. What Progressive change did we see in the Bill Clinton administration? They tanked health care and global warming for 20 years because of their negligence. They screwed poor families in welfare reform because they could in an expanding economy. Well guess what? The economy is not expanding anymore, so now they have a new plan? They screwed over African-Americans by not only addressing the crack/powder federal sentencing discrepancy, but actually making it worse by expanding federal prosecutions of local drug crimes. They called for an Anti-Crime Bill that expanded the number of offenses where the federal death penalty could be applied. They have done great harm to the progressive movement, it is just that people have forgotten. They governed America like it was Arkansas and no one ever questioned why Arkansas is always last in every metric of development. I cannot imagine what further havoc they would reap having a second chance at the White House. Particularly considering that $109 million comes with $109 million favors.
Posted by: Bubba | April 20, 2008, 1:31 am 1:31 am
Obama’s base is Blacks and anyone under 35. And Clinton’s base is older white women (>50yo) and Latinos (>40yo). The last remaining contest where there’s a sizeable Latino population is Puerto Rico, and Obama has won the Puerto Rican vote at least in the States. But the Island maybe different.
Middle aged white men are the swing vote. There are many white men who will have a problem voting for a black man, period, because racism still exist. But there are many more white men who’ll have a problem voting for a black man if that black man is tainted, and this is what the Clinton campaign is all about – trying to taint Obama.
There are some white men who’ll have a hardtime voting for Hillary because she’s a woman. But there are many more white men who’ll have a hard time voting for Hillary because she’s Hillary.
Obama doesn’t need to try to taint Hillary, she’s tainted herself.
I think Pennsylvania will be very close – within 5 points for Hillary. And then Hillary will lose small in Indy and lose Big in NC, and then it’s over. Hillary will be further behind in delegates and popular votes after NC and Indy. And then there’s WV, Oregon Kentucky, PR, Montana, and SD.
The 3 states Obama is likely to win – SD, Oregon, and Montana have a total of 83 delegates. And the remaining 3 states Hillary is expected to win have a total of 134 delegates. But Obama will likely have bigger wins than Hillary – Puerto Ricans are not Mexicans, so don’t expect anything huge coming out of Puerto Rico for Hillary.
Bottonline, is if Hillary can not win big in a state that’s designed for her, this race is OVA!.
If Hillary loses in Penn she’ll quit. If she wins small (the likely scenario) she limps into NC and Indy, and then quits after those 2 contests. But the bottomline is that a big win in Penn was her last hope, and now she has to worry about if she”s gonna win at all.
Posted by: chas0x01 | April 20, 2008, 5:53 am 5:53 am
Let us remember that Obama chose Lieberman as his mentor when entering the senate, and backed him against the democratic candidate in 2006. Clinton did not.
Posted by: Mike 46 | April 20, 2008, 7:21 am 7:21 am
I’ve never owned a gun. I’ll probably never own one. How come your “savior of the consitution” wanted to ban all handguns 10 years ago? More importantly why is he denying now that he ever seen those documents?
His followers show all signs of cult behavior: refusal to acknowledge that your hero could have ANY faults at all.
The Clintons have no class. But Obama is dangerous. He wants power at all costs. Voting “present” on so many occasions..just so he cant be held liable for them when running for president. Someone mentioned that he’s been a senator for 8 years? he was STATE senator for 8 years. not a U.S senator. He started runing within 2 years being elected to the U.S senate.
Its amusing to see, that ,Clinton not talking about the constitution ,is being mentioned as a negative. The Constitution is not there to be “respected” or used as a political weapon. Its there to be OBEYED. btw What has Obama done in the senate, to focus on the signing statements? He claims to be a professor of con law.
Posted by: To B.Becker | April 20, 2008, 8:11 am 8:11 am
Hillary will win Pennsylvania by 20%. The Obama supporters will be mad just like they were after the last debate. Clinton supporters do love their country and will not vote for someone like Obama. Clinton is the only one who has the best shot at beating Mccain come November.
Posted by: S4B0 | April 20, 2008, 9:12 am 9:12 am
As an Arizonan I can tell you the one thing this country does not need is John McCain I say that being a republican…he is bad news his temper will get us into grave trouble. From the outside I can see the destruction Hillary is doing to her party and especially to herself..This is not good my fellow americans..We should give Obama a chance I believe and vote all new people into congress regardless of party…We are in danger here of having a collapsed economy…the only reason gas prices are up is because our dollar is so week it takes more to buy the stuff…It has to change…I wish that everone would switch their party affiliation to independent…we might get some real canidates and not party one-siders. We should be comfortable voting for a person based on qualifications notparty affiliation….
Posted by: Tim | April 20, 2008, 10:47 am 10:47 am
It’s over Hillary, you lost, and by not graciously accepting your defeat, you have helped McCain and seen your already high negatives turn into an insurmountable burden for you in the future. Oh yeah, and by the way, Bill’s legacy was irrevocably harmed as well. Can you hear her Hillary, the fat lady, she’s been singing since the day after Super Tuesday.
Posted by: John Galt | April 20, 2008, 11:18 am 11:18 am
Come on Jake. This is really deceptive. She ends off with “I want everybody thinking about what we have to do.” You totally cut that off and made it seem like she is against “Whoop-de-do,” speeches when she just doesn’t think that alone with solve problems.
Posted by: Cord | April 20, 2008, 11:42 am 11:42 am
S4BO: I think you’ve mixed up your
numbers! Hillary will be lucky
to win by 5%, which means her goose is cooked! She lost, deal with it!
Don’t hold your breath until you turn
blue!
By the way after the way she has
attacked Obama in this campaign don’t count on her getting the nomination
in 2012 if Obama loses the general election!
Posted by: reaganfan | April 20, 2008, 1:06 pm 1:06 pm
Shades of Bosnia?
Sounds like a lie….
“We’ve gone to Afghanistan together,” she said. “We were in Kabul, and there weren’t safe accommodations. We actually had a row of containers — you know, you see those containers come off the ships. Those were our accommodations in Kabul.”
Posted by: real_democrat | April 20, 2008, 1:14 pm 1:14 pm
There IS gonna be a 20 point win, but it’ll be Obama in North Carolina. Right now Hillary is as likely to lose in Penn and she’s likely to win by 10+ points. The smart $$ is on her ending up further behind after Penn, NC, and Indy, than where she is right now.
If she doesn’t quit after NC and Indy, then this really is all bout the Clintons and their egos.
Posted by: chas0x01 | April 20, 2008, 4:51 pm 4:51 pm
Yes, let’s give Obama a chance. I agree. Please don’t give into the republican spin machine again by believing everything you see and hear. There is always more to the story. Take notice, that only snippits are given that the media shows which can be severely taken out of context w/o seeing or hearing it in it’s entirety. Those that will vote McCain if Obama gets the nod are being silly and reckless. Why on earth would you give into the repub. again? Cuz they successful managed to pit Hill and Obama and their supporters against each other. They do that to take your minds off of their terrible governing and leave no time to investigate McCain, which is where all democrats need to be focused on. Obama and Hillary have similar policy ideas, the difference is in the way they bring these ideas to the people.
Posted by: mandm | April 20, 2008, 8:05 pm 8:05 pm
And Hillary continues to contradict herself! First she praises McCain. Then she criticizes Obama for acknowledging that all 3 candidates are better than Bush, saying we don’t need someone who sucks up to McCain — and then she’s right back to praising McCain!!! She will do anything to get elected, it’s pathetic.
Posted by: Jenny | April 21, 2008, 2:00 pm 2:00 pm