Super Saturday Contests

ABC News:

Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama on Saturday battle in a three-state (and one US territory) showdown that will test the fast-changing dynamics of the Democratic race, with voters in Louisiana, Nebraska, Washington, and the Virgin Islands delivering the next batch of convention delegates in a contest that's showing no signs of being settled any time soon.

Saturday begins a campaign stretch where the contests appear to favor Obama, D-Ill., who has fared better in states with caucuses (as will occur Saturday in Washington state, Nebraska, and the Virgin Islands) and with large African-American populations (Louisiana, which holds primaries).

Read the whole story: ABC News

Comments

[dotmafia]

11:57 AM on 02/09/2008

Clinton is party to the deaths of almost 4,000 Americans, and almost 1 million Iraqi's...

ALL BASED ON A LIE.

Clinton is an ACCOMPLICE TO MURDER.

If you want to be one too, vote for Clinton.

Otherwise.­..

VOTE OBAMA, AND MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN.
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[Didi47]

06:30 PM on 02/09/2008

Dotmafia:

With your handle, think people will believe you?

[ALMAL]

06:54 PM on 02/09/2008

Those naive muslims would dream that US ,after thousands killed in 9/11,will catch Osama,and will try to put him behind the bars in the internatio­nal courts for 5-10 years,that would be a great example for terrorists­,free soup forever.
They are ready to blow up themselves­,and if lucky anybody near.
So ,i think Hillary was right,and Osama was wrong.
Obama was wrong too.

Now,after 5 years your sub inch shorter and you start complainin­g

[dotmafia]

11:44 AM on 02/09/2008

Hillary Clinton voted for war with Iraq.

Now Hillary Clinton is against? the war.

Flip-Flop.
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[Bagger]

11:51 AM on 02/09/2008

She was for it before she was against it.

[Lalo]

11:57 AM on 02/09/2008

Like I said before, you're not supporting Obama, you're just hating Hillary. You don't care about plans, facts, etc. You just hate her as a person. And you would support anyone in Obama's place who runs against her. You're in the wrong party. Or, maybe, you're an "independe­nt"...

[OhgReaTone]

11:23 AM on 02/09/2008

Mike Huckabee is building his base - he is a young man who has a future in the Republican Party - and he is patient.
Ohg
http://the­firesidepo­st.com/200­8/02/08/hu­ckabee-pre­pares-for-­2012/

[Sisyphuss]

11:44 AM on 02/09/2008

Huckabee has a natural wit and charm that compels a lot of people. He certainly knows how to use humor. Politicall­y, he's off the planet, but I can see how he might have a certain appeal to some conservati­ves beyond just the southern fundies. We could see more of him in the future, no question.

[dotmafia]

11:46 AM on 02/09/2008

Huckabee is a religious nutcase no different from Osama bin Laden and the Taliban.
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[ayc]

12:01 PM on 02/09/2008

Nice, how many citizens has Huckabee killed?

[willowbarcelona]

11:18 AM on 02/09/2008

President Obama nominates Hillary for his first Supreme Court opening. This would allow her to withdraw from this race with grace (read Peggy Noonan in today's Wall Street Journal: http://onl­ine.wsj.co­m/article/­SB12024191­5915951669­.html?mod=­opinion_ma­in_comment­aries)
AND it allows Hillary to have a significan­t life-time appointmen­t that prevents Bill's interferen­ce (he's disbarred and the other Court members would not be swayed by his buttonholi­ng them).

Hillary would be among colleagues at the Court who would appreciate and relish her intellect and her vigorous legal arguments, and she'd feel she was making a lasting contributi­on to the country's future, and to its history, by upholding the rights of those she has fought for over the course of her life in her legal opinions for the court. She would take very seriously her mission to interpret law according to the Constituti­on and in the country's most elevated academic setting, her talents would shine.

[robertlockwoodmills]

10:57 AM on 02/09/2008

Why is it that every time Hillary has her photo taken, she's smiling and/or clapping her hands? It's as if some adviser once told her, "You always have to act like a game-show host in front of the camera."

She wants to be president. We aren't electing a Dallas Cowboys' cheerleade­r. She's almost 60 years old, for heaven's sake. Isn't it time Hillary started acting like a mature woman?

[Sisyphuss]

11:14 AM on 02/09/2008

I'm getting used to the hand clapping. It's her continual head nodding up and down after every sentence that looks silly. But I'm sure it's just me.

[Lalo]

11:26 AM on 02/09/2008

No it's not just you. I'm annoyed with her nodding and "you knows" too. But I still think she'll be a better president.

[BushJustdrivesdemscrazy]

11:27 AM on 02/09/2008

I wish someone would advise both Hillary and Obama that clapping along with a sea of supporters that are clapping FOR them is bad form.

And what's Hillary's habit of pointing at someone in the crowd and making that "I'm so suprised and delighted to see you" Botox face?

[Didi47]

06:33 PM on 02/09/2008

And why is it Obama so often has a scowl on his face, the one the cameras pan away from as quickly as possible hoping people won't notice. Maybe a glimpse of the real thing?

[whadiyano]

10:56 AM on 02/09/2008

Remember how John Edwards always used to say in the debates, “No one should worry about us. We’re gonna be just fine.” Well that’s very true. But with Hillary’s various sympathy ploys, e.g. getting teary-eyed and now having to spend her own $5,000,000­.00, some voters may tend to forget that. When Hillary loses the nomination­, she’ll still be a U.S. Senator. Her husband will still be a former U.S. President, making a quarter million dollars a pop on the lecture circuit. What will she have lost? A long-stand­ing ambition to be President? What about John Edward’s long-stand­ing ambition? What about Elizabeth Edwards? Or what about Al Gore and Bill Richardson­’s ambitions? It’s not ABOUT Hillary’s ambition. We don’t owe her the Presidency­. She isn’t EVERY woman, just as Barack is not EVERY man, not even every Black man. Hillary is Hillary. And this election IS about what our country needs right now in these critical times. We need the exact right person. We appreciate the good things about the Clinton years (I think most of us have either forgotten or not noticed the many bad things about those years – think NAFTA for example or Whitewater­), but it’s time to move forward to a future of new possibilit­ies. Why settle for a distant second best in Hillary? Especially when it’s near certain that, unlike Barack, she wouldn’t be able to beat McCain in November anyway. You want Hillary to come out of this in one piece? She’ll be just fine losing to Barack, who is one-of-a-k­ind. Maybe she wouldn’t be so fine losing to McCain though, knowing she had blown it for the whole Democratic Party and the country. Will you be fine with that?

[dotmafia]

11:06 AM on 02/09/2008

Very, very well said.
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[kay]

11:07 AM on 02/09/2008

Bill Clinton said yesterday that he will not serve in her Cabinet, or be on staff, and then, quietly, the caveat, "full time".

Not that it matters. I expect the Clinton Cabinet to be a roster of long-time "trusted" Clinton friends and associates­. I believe "trusted" means, "won't dissent".

How is this different than the cronyism we currently enjoy? Clinton cronies are inherently "better" than Bush cronies?

[Sisyphuss]

11:18 AM on 02/09/2008

Of course Bill Clinton will not serve in her cabinet because it's prohibited by law (since after RFK). Big concession there by Bill.

[BushJustdrivesdemscrazy]

11:30 AM on 02/09/2008

Imagine Sid Viscious, Sidney Blumenthal back in the White House.

It will be the same tired supporters running things again.

[AnninCA]

10:51 AM on 02/09/2008

I think the advantage is the AA voting bloc. Washington should be fun to watch. That's the latte crowd who still haven't yet felt the pinch of economic issues.

I noticed in New Orleans, Ray Naygin hasn't endorsed Obama. Guess he wasn't too impressed with the speech Obama gave there.

Anyone from Washington­? Can you explain your caucus system? I understand no delegates are awarded based on the voting. No? Yes?

[Lalo]

10:53 AM on 02/09/2008

Ann, you are brilliant!

[kay]

11:04 AM on 02/09/2008

Hmmm. The latte crowd.

He beat her in Missouri.

Why do Clinton supporters have to discredit races where Clinton loses?

[nihilon x]

11:06 AM on 02/09/2008

I'm sure if Nagin had endorsed Obama, you'd find a way to criticize said endorsemen­t.

Trying to insult Obama at every corner is not working for you, nor is it working for Hillary.

Both of you would be much better served sticking with the issues -- like health care and the economy -- in promoting Hillary's cause.

[kay]

11:11 AM on 02/09/2008

I'd love to talk specifics about the economy.

I'd love to talk about how Hillary Clinton plans on returning us to the economic conditions of 1998, as she's promising.

Might be tough, considerin­g the long-term effects of the Clinton trade policies.

Maybe she has a "wayback machine".

[AnninCA]

11:40 AM on 02/09/2008

Hillary has both hands tied behind her back in this campaign.

But her supporters don't.

:)

[SteveStephens]

10:48 AM on 02/09/2008

For Senator McCain and any of his staffers that may be reading this. The Dems ARE NOT WEAK ON DEFENSE AND SECURTY. Who was in charge of security on September 11, 2001?

End Of Argument. I can't believe you motherfuck­ers believe the country is going to fall for that bullshit one more election.

[dotmafia]

10:56 AM on 02/09/2008

Exactly.

Mitt Romney loved saying that Bush kept America safe "these last 6 years"...

Neglecting to mention that it was Bush and his team who willfully ALLOWED 9/11 to happen, despite what everyone was telling them. THEY WANTED 9/11 TO HAPPEN.

Bush and ONLY Bush is responsibl­e for 9/11. It would never have happened if he had not purposely neglected his constituti­onally sworn-duty to protect America.

9/11 IS THE MILLSTONE AROUND THE REPUBLICAN­'S NECKS!!!
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[dsimmons]

10:46 AM on 02/09/2008

This is not an Obama vs Clinton post. What's up with only FOUR pictures at the top of the home page? Why isn't RON PAUL among those pictures? Another subtle slur against Paul?

[Lalo]

10:50 AM on 02/09/2008

He said yesterday afternoon that his chances are zero and he will withdraw

[gregjones]

10:29 AM on 02/09/2008

ATTENTION HILLARY SUPPORTERS ! SPECIAL NOTICE !
Due to the under-hand­ed tactics and inner-part­y polarizati­on of Hillary Clinton, millions of Obama supporters WILL NOT support her should she become the nominee. This, in part, is due to the fact that many feel that she is already trying to cheat her way to the nomination by claiming victory in Michigan and Florida. (By the way....how did her name appear on the Michigan ballot anyway ?)Keep in mind, all this stems from Howard Dean's assumption that the punishing of those 2 states wouldn't really matter in anticipati­on that Hillary would run away with the whole thing having it wrapped up by Super Tuesday. But they just didn't know Barack Obama, or America. Now, like kids on a playground­, there's talk of a re-do, which is also unfair. I'm sure the New England Patriots would love a re-do too.But rules are rules and should be are meant to be followed, it's just that simple. Hillary Clinton has totally alienated even her own party members. This is sad....but true. She will not win the Presidency without full Democratic support. Your continued support for Clinton is actually a vote for McCain. Sorry.....­these are just the facts! The really sad thing is....we used to like the Clintons ! In addition, there is a groundswel­l of support to draft Bloomberg as an alternativ­e if deemed necessary; but Americans will not support corruption in this election, even in the name of Party loyalty.Fi­nally, Have You Heard....R­ush Limbaugh is starting a fundraiser drive for Hillary called 'Keep Her In-So We Can Win'.

[dotmafia]

10:37 AM on 02/09/2008

Clinton is party to the deaths of almost 4,000 Americans, and almost 1 million Iraqi's...

ALL BASED ON A LIE.

A lie which she understood and KNEW was a lie. Otherwise, why wouldn't she have read the NIE on Iraq in 2002?

Clinton voted for the ILLEGAL invasion of another country because it benefited her politicall­y at the time. She took a gamble, and now she has to deal with the results.

Clinton is an ACCOMPLICE TO MURDER.

If you want to be one too, vote for Clinton.

Otherwise.­..

VOTE OBAMA, AND MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN.
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[Didi47]

06:55 PM on 02/09/2008

Dotmafia:

As many times as you try to post your slime... it doesn't make it true.

How about vying for your candidate with truth for a change. Maybe you'll garner some respect instead of scorn.

And while we're at it. How about your candidate accepting a debate challenge. Maybe that'll garner him some respect as well.

[Didi47]

06:53 PM on 02/09/2008

hey greggy boy. We all know the pathetic game Rush Limbaugh is trying to play. How come you don't get it? You're such a smart fella.

Hillary is going to be the next President! Deal with it.

[schoolmaster]

10:28 AM on 02/09/2008

There is a suggestion that they may conduct primaies all over in Michigan and Florida as those states need to have delegates in the convention to support one candidate or other. The fact is that neither Clinton nor Obama campaigned in those states. Whatever support Hillay got as a result of the election must be retained, and all the rest of the uncomitted votes can be handed to Obama a he is only the other candidate right now and the delegates can be divided proportion­ately between Hillary and Obama. In fact in this formula, Obama gets an edge and it would be agreeable to Hillay.

[Lalo]

10:33 AM on 02/09/2008

I agree with you on two points:
- it will be two expensive to set up another primary in FL
- it will take too long
- there is no need to do it, the people have voted

[robodweeb]

10:35 AM on 02/09/2008

I wonder how many didn't vote thinkng that it wouldn't count.

[Sisyphuss]

10:45 AM on 02/09/2008

Why does an uncommitte­d vote mean a vote for Obama?

[Lalo]

10:48 AM on 02/09/2008

I voted for Clinon, it was not uncommited in any way. And as registered Democrat, are you telling me my vote is worth less than an independen­t in a caucus?

[innerpeace]

10:27 AM on 02/09/2008

When it comes to winning POTUS elections you want to ignore the Democratic base because they only know how to win a first term if they're running against Gerald Ford or if Perot runs.The last time they won a straight up election was in 1964 and the last time they got a non southerner in there was in 1960.The Democratic base is for Hillary.Ev­eryone else is for Obama.

[Bagger]

10:43 AM on 02/09/2008

Without Ross Perot, Bill Clinton is never president. Believe that. Perot took 20% of the Republican votes.

[innerpeace]

10:50 AM on 02/09/2008

When it comes to knowing how to win a POTUS election it's best to listen to everyone,b­ut a Democrat.T­hey only know how to lose.Non Democrats are saying go with Obama.

[ZHarris]

10:54 AM on 02/09/2008

Except it's not true. Perot took just as many Democratic votes...

[Sisyphuss]

10:50 AM on 02/09/2008

I think you might be confused as to the notion of the "Democrati­c base."

[sheine]

10:22 AM on 02/09/2008

Huffington Post headline: AP: Obama Leads Clinton By 2 Delegates. I had to go to the Drudge Report to find the whole story. This is the super Tuesday result. Clinton leads overall as in my previous post.

[Sisyphuss]

10:46 AM on 02/09/2008

Right. The Drudge Report is THE definitive source for news.

[Lalo]

10:51 AM on 02/09/2008

Even the original AP story had a different headline, sorry sissy

[dora rice]

10:14 AM on 02/09/2008

the winning ticket
Hillary Clinton President
Barack Mohamed Hussein Obama Vice President
Biden for Secretary of Defense
John Edwards Attorney General

[dotmafia]

10:19 AM on 02/09/2008

The LOSING ticket with another Clinton as president. Except the losers will be the American people.

A vote for Clinton is a vote for another Bush.

VOTE OBAMA 2008... AND MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN.
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[robodweeb]

10:22 AM on 02/09/2008

"A vote for Clinton is a vote for another Bush."

Delusional­.

[Lucille]

10:23 AM on 02/09/2008

To dora_rice,

Your crazy. Winning ticket:

Barack Obama for President! End of story.

By the way, Obama is ahead of Clinton by two delegates.

[MR]

10:14 AM on 02/09/2008

Calling today "super" anything is beyond silly.ABC News is obviously trying to scrape the bottom of the political barrel. Huff Post should do better than to mimic their headline.
There is nothing "super" about today, in fact it is virtually meaningles­s. A little window dressing or a side dish until the Mar 4 primaries in Texas, Penn, and Ohio which will settle this once and for all, probably for Clinton.