May 17, 2008
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LuckyKay
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Obama: Clinton Can Run "As Long As She Wants"
Obama Aligns Foreign Policy With GOP
Obama was talking about PAST presidents, not the nominee the Dems are trying to defeat. The Clintons reverence of McCain is unprecedented and a betrayal to the party's objectives for this election. McCain has yet to prove he'd be a president as significant as the ones Obama to whom he often refers. posted 03/29/2008 at 22:59:48
Reid To Worried Dems: "This Will Be Over Long Before The Convention"
The Huffpost moderators' jobs have been outsourced. posted 03/29/2008 at 21:42:28
Time Is Not On Our Side
Mr. Bruhns, thank you for your post. For the record, I would like to state I am an Obama supporter and was against the war from the onset. However, I am a bit concerned about pulling out of Iraq, especially with regard to what may be in store once we do.
The Bush administration either underestimated or was completely willing to disregard the Iraqis' backlash to this war (and now occupation) of their country. It appears that if we ever pull out we are opening Iraq up to becoming another terrorist base from which Al-Qaeda and other anti-American terrorist groups can operate. I am 100% behind withdrawing troops immediately. However, we must ask ourselves if we are willing to subject the American people, here and abroad, to attacks by terrorists? Do you think this will open us up to another attack on American soil? Do you think this is potentially a price to pay for an "illegal" war we waged against Iraq (Saddam Hussein)? As a New Yorker who was on my way to work in Manhattan on September 11th, it I may be I am a more sensitive to this possibility. posted 03/29/2008 at 22:29:02
The Bush administration either underestimated or was completely willing to disregard the Iraqis' backlash to this war (and now occupation) of their country. It appears that if we ever pull out we are opening Iraq up to becoming another terrorist base from which Al-Qaeda and other anti-American terrorist groups can operate. I am 100% behind withdrawing troops immediately. However, we must ask ourselves if we are willing to subject the American people, here and abroad, to attacks by terrorists? Do you think this will open us up to another attack on American soil? Do you think this is potentially a price to pay for an "illegal" war we waged against Iraq (Saddam Hussein)? As a New Yorker who was on my way to work in Manhattan on September 11th, it I may be I am a more sensitive to this possibility. posted 03/29/2008 at 22:29:02
Gallup: Obama Retakes Lead Over Clinton
I'm an Obama supporter and while I love seeing him ahead, the daily polling will be meaningless after awhile. posted 03/22/2008 at 23:11:44
HE'S BACK: Bill Clinton's Campaign Remarks
Very strange. I'm watching The Matrix, it's Easter and in the political world, we're discussing betrayals, resurrections- Judas and Jesus. How fascinating.... posted 03/22/2008 at 22:15:55
Please explain why everyone is just standing around watching the blood bath Obama's taking from the Clintons? My assumption is that they are on the fence. If not, why are they waiting to endorse him and kick her to the curb? And to the person who says people are afraid of the Clintons. please explain what people have to fear about the Clintons? posted 03/22/2008 at 22:04:08
Sorry, I should have referred to the Baltimore Sun. While reading it, I knew it was the Baltimore Sun that was quoting it, not you Sage. Please accept my apology. posted 03/22/2008 at 21:59:49
I'm not talking about surrogates and campaign aides. I'm specifically talking about the former president of the United States and his remarks. I definitely hold Bill Clinton to a higher level than others, as a former "leader of the free world".
Candidate surrogates constantly take cheap shots. I happen to think questioning the patriotism of an American citizen running for president is one of the most disrespectful things one can do. When a former president does it, it is deplorable.
As for the McCarthy comparison, McPeak is right. He's throwing suspicion and doubt about a man's patriotism in the same fashion McCarthy did. Yes, it's a stretch, but the train is on the right track. Where I come from, it's "calling a spade a spade".
posted 03/22/2008 at 21:55:55
Candidate surrogates constantly take cheap shots. I happen to think questioning the patriotism of an American citizen running for president is one of the most disrespectful things one can do. When a former president does it, it is deplorable.
As for the McCarthy comparison, McPeak is right. He's throwing suspicion and doubt about a man's patriotism in the same fashion McCarthy did. Yes, it's a stretch, but the train is on the right track. Where I come from, it's "calling a spade a spade".
posted 03/22/2008 at 21:55:55
um, when are people going to understand that he won Texas? posted 03/22/2008 at 21:45:41
Are the Clintons going to support Obama in the general, or will they pull a Lieberman and either go Independent or support McCain? Maybe McCain will ask Hillary to be is VP.
*tee-hee*
posted 03/22/2008 at 21:31:33
*tee-hee*
posted 03/22/2008 at 21:31:33
I guess I'd rather see voters and super delegates turned on by Obama rather than turned off by the Clintons. I'm certainly turned on by Obama! posted 03/22/2008 at 21:27:22
Can someone tell James Carville that comments like these keep the old Bill Clinton supporters tipping to Obama? Every time Bill opens up his mouth with this rhetoric, Hillary loses another super delegate.
Who's next? posted 03/22/2008 at 21:17:10
Who's next? posted 03/22/2008 at 21:17:10
This makes no sense that Obama set this up. The government contacted HIM about the breach and the last breach occurred almost a week before Rev. Wrights statements were released. If the timeline made some sense, I'd give you that, but it doesn't add up Mattie. posted 03/22/2008 at 21:04:34
Agree whole heartedly. It's very sad but true. posted 03/22/2008 at 21:01:43
Hillary won't get the nomination and at this point, Barack's chances of winning get slimmer with each day she remains in this race. If she manages to steal this nomination black people will vote for her because they know McCain is not an alternative.
I think you're right about this country not being ready for a black president. It will take some time and I hope it's in my lifetime. posted 03/22/2008 at 20:34:51
I think you're right about this country not being ready for a black president. It will take some time and I hope it's in my lifetime. posted 03/22/2008 at 20:34:51
Is Hillary Positioning for 2012?
This is something the MSM should be discussing.
We really need to evaluate Hillary's commitment to the Democratic party. I'm certain if Obama (or any other worthy Dem) was in a similar position with no mathematical way to arrive at the nomination, he would have dropped out- better yet, there would be calls for him to drop out by this point. And to continue to attack fellow Democrats in such a way says a lot about Hillary and Bill Clinton and their surrogates. They are certainly blooding up Obama and history shows that if they continue to the convention, the nominee will lose.
posted 03/22/2008 at 22:40:07
We really need to evaluate Hillary's commitment to the Democratic party. I'm certain if Obama (or any other worthy Dem) was in a similar position with no mathematical way to arrive at the nomination, he would have dropped out- better yet, there would be calls for him to drop out by this point. And to continue to attack fellow Democrats in such a way says a lot about Hillary and Bill Clinton and their surrogates. They are certainly blooding up Obama and history shows that if they continue to the convention, the nominee will lose.
posted 03/22/2008 at 22:40:07
I think this post is spot on! The Clintons are calculating and it's looking more and more obvious that they are setting themselves up for a McCain victory and another stab at the nomination in 2012.
I think we, the voters, need to start getting on the phones and sending emails to our government representatives and to the super delegates to demand some swift action before she ruins it for the Dems in November. posted 03/22/2008 at 20:18:14
I think we, the voters, need to start getting on the phones and sending emails to our government representatives and to the super delegates to demand some swift action before she ruins it for the Dems in November. posted 03/22/2008 at 20:18:14
Carville Compares Richardson Endorsement To Biblical Betrayal
LOL i love it! posted 03/22/2008 at 21:19:39
It's so funny to think the Clintons have some sort of power over people to force them to back them. Would someone please tell me why everyone is scared of the Clintons? If Hillary doesn't steal this election, she will never be president after her campaign this year. Bill Clinton is a washed up ex-President who is doing more damage to his legacy each time he opens his mouth. What are these super delegates supposed to be afraid of?! posted 03/22/2008 at 16:27:31
"young people and blacks are threatening the party" posted 03/22/2008 at 16:23:21
But Hillary is a just a worse politician because she's losing..... badly and without any grace. posted 03/22/2008 at 15:53:48
But wait, isn't this Hillary Clinton's campaign? What does her campaign for the nomination have to do with his past administrations? Did SHE appoint Bill Richardson?
I like Carville, but he's wrong on this one. And if he calls out Richardson, he should call out half of Obama's campaign because it's made up of people who were in the Clinton administrations.
It makes you wonder what Bill and Hillary have done to make people "defect" to Obama. posted 03/22/2008 at 15:51:46
I like Carville, but he's wrong on this one. And if he calls out Richardson, he should call out half of Obama's campaign because it's made up of people who were in the Clinton administrations.
It makes you wonder what Bill and Hillary have done to make people "defect" to Obama. posted 03/22/2008 at 15:51:46
James Carville on Gov. Richardson's Endorsement of Barack Obama
Calling someone Judas and a traitor is pretty harsh. I hope he's prepared to defend his outrageous statement at the expense of seeming very evil, or apologizing for an obvious overreaction. posted 03/22/2008 at 22:09:11
Bill Richardson: Clinton Advisers "Kind Of Turned Me Off"
I would agree. She thinks she needs to fight to win. I, as an American, am sick of fighting- Iraq, Afghanistan, Al Qaeda , Republicans. Obama shows one does not have to fight to win. posted 03/22/2008 at 14:39:47
I wonder if Hillary Clinton will ever speak publicly about how much damage Penn and other aides caused her campaign after she loses the nomination. posted 03/22/2008 at 14:34:50
I don't fault Hillary Clinton for the way she runs her campaign, because it's obvious she's not running it. I fault her for hiring Mark Penn. He has done more damage to her campaign than Bill Clinton, Doyle and Ferraro combined. I admire Bill Richardson for calling Mark Penn out of his unfortunate response to Richardson's endorsement. Mark Penn should be forced to pay back all of Hillary's individual contributors with the enormous fees he's charging the campaign.
Hillary, I wish you'd never hired this Republican to run your campaign. posted 03/22/2008 at 11:05:50
Hillary, I wish you'd never hired this Republican to run your campaign. posted 03/22/2008 at 11:05:50
Obama Has Clear Money Advantage
Simple minds do rule this world. I hope you're a Republican and will be voting for McCain. Please keep your ignorance out of the Democratic party.
By the way, Malcolm X and Elijah Mohammed were Muslims and worshipped at mosques- I wonder if you even see the contradiction here. I don't know why I bother correcting this sort of trash.... posted 03/21/2008 at 23:16:20
By the way, Malcolm X and Elijah Mohammed were Muslims and worshipped at mosques- I wonder if you even see the contradiction here. I don't know why I bother correcting this sort of trash.... posted 03/21/2008 at 23:16:20
14 Painful Things Hillary Knows -- Or Should Know
You are correct. However, please name any election in recent history when the media did not pick the candidate.
posted 03/21/2008 at 22:47:05
posted 03/21/2008 at 22:47:05
How Will Hillary's Bosnia "Whopper" Play in the Media?
If the first lady was dodging gunfire and snipers, I'm sure this would have made the news and we wouldn't be hearing about it for the first time just this week. We would have heard about it as it was happening or immediately after, not a decade later.
posted 03/21/2008 at 22:43:39
posted 03/21/2008 at 22:43:39
Are you somehow related to Rip Van Winkle and have a sleeping disorder?! Did you just wake up after a 3 month slumber? Florida and Michigan are out- no revote. She's got a snowball's chance in hell to catch up to Obama in pledged delegates or popular vote. With Bill R.'s endorsement, she'll probably lose the super delegate race as well.
I feel sorry for you. Your candidate ran a great campaign up to February 5th. She had a complete implosion after that, and she's paying the price for being unprepared and disorganized.
posted 03/21/2008 at 22:41:28
I feel sorry for you. Your candidate ran a great campaign up to February 5th. She had a complete implosion after that, and she's paying the price for being unprepared and disorganized.
posted 03/21/2008 at 22:41:28
Wow, with facts that contract her statement staring you in the face, you still think she's telling the truth. She was not in any danger. She was greeted with flowers at the airport, not with gunfire. I bet you voted for Bush...twice.
posted 03/21/2008 at 21:46:39
posted 03/21/2008 at 21:46:39
I continue to shake my head in disbelief.... and laugh. posted 03/21/2008 at 20:36:56
Clinton Camp "Essentially In the Red"
I've seen several people make mention of her strategy for 2012. But the assumption would dictate that she won't get behind Obama in the general election, he'd lose, McCain would be elected and serve just one term. If she does not get behind Obama in the general, she'd toast in 2012. That is a mistake she cannot make. I know we, as Americans, have short memories. However, this primary/ caucus process will be etched in the memories of many Americans for election cycles to come. posted 03/21/2008 at 21:54:16
The disturbing piece of her campaign finances are the fees she's paying for very poor strategy from a Republican- Mark Penn. posted 03/21/2008 at 20:58:45
The Day Hillary Clinton Knew She Had Lost
As always Mr. Jenkins, you have very insightful posts. Hillary's campaign was a true disappointment after Feb. 5. This is when her surrogates and campaign made it impossible for her to win. She was reduced to a negative campaign and talking out of both sided of her mouth to win- trying to get the delegates from Florida and Michigan to count, when she initially agreed they would not.
I'm saddened by the end of this process for her. I hope she returns to the senate unscathed and continues to do good work for her constituents in New York, including myself. posted 03/21/2008 at 22:59:00
I'm saddened by the end of this process for her. I hope she returns to the senate unscathed and continues to do good work for her constituents in New York, including myself. posted 03/21/2008 at 22:59:00
Another Bill Clinton Moment On The Campaign Trail
Bill, is that you?
posted 03/22/2008 at 16:14:44
posted 03/22/2008 at 16:14:44
I am a Democrat and an Obama supporter. There is nothing Hillary Clinton can do to make me vote for a Republican or stay home on election day this year, not evening lying, cheating or stealing her way to the nomination. As much as I cannot stomach either Clinton right now, I am voting for Democrat in 2008, regardless of who it is.
I hope the thought of 100 years of war in the Middle East, right wing supreme court justices and more tax breaks for the very wealthy are things you can stomach for the next 4 years. posted 03/22/2008 at 16:13:06
I hope the thought of 100 years of war in the Middle East, right wing supreme court justices and more tax breaks for the very wealthy are things you can stomach for the next 4 years. posted 03/22/2008 at 16:13:06
And now you're accusing Obama of making Bill Clinton make that ridiculous statement?! Bill Clinton is responsible for what Bill Clinton says. It's amazing how Clinton supporters blame Obama for making the Clinton campaign do terrible things.
posted 03/22/2008 at 15:09:17
posted 03/22/2008 at 15:09:17
You deserve to get it back, in lieu of Mark Penn's fees. posted 03/22/2008 at 15:05:03
This is not true in "practice". I am an Obama supporter, but he can't choose when he wants to be white and when he wants to be black. Unlike Tiger Woods, he's chosen to live his life as a black man. While it does not take away from his ethnicity as a mixed race person, he walks a tight rope if he calls himself African American, but continues to defer to his whiteness when convenient. I have not seen him do it, and I don't doubt he's aware of its ramifications. posted 03/22/2008 at 10:43:38
It's a flawed strategy because we all lose. However, I do agree with you that this is their strategy. It's sad to think that Obama would have already been the nominee for the Dems and campaigning against McCain. He's going to be the nominee, but coming out of the gate 4 months behind. posted 03/22/2008 at 01:10:10
The Clintons really believed they were going back to the White House. Iowa scared the crap out of them. While Bill Clinton said the presidency is not owed to any candidate, even his wife, they are in disbelief and feel Obama stole Hillary's moment. In my opinion, Hillary should have run in 2004. This country was yearning for the Clinton years. But that's hindsight. posted 03/22/2008 at 00:57:09
In my opinion, Hillary would have had this whole thing wrapped up if it wasn't for Bill's remarks in South Carolina. I voted after that primary, in New York and voted for Obama on Super Tuesday. There is something lacking in the logic of the Clinton campaign. Maybe it's sheer disbelief or simply arrogance that keeps them going in this suicidal spin. Each day Hillary, Bill, Mark Penn, surrogates and aides to the campaign continue to speak, they weaken the chances of a Democrat winning the White House. A high ranking Dem needs to call them out on it. Bill Richardson tried to do this today. Nancy Pelosi is itching to call them out. I wonder what's stopping her, or anyone else for that matter. posted 03/21/2008 at 23:37:52
The less Bill Clinton speaks the better his wife's campaign looks. Period. It's the thought of Bill Clinton back in the White House that makes people crazy. I hope she divorces him after this is over- when she loses the nomination. Then I'd vote for her when she runs again in 20??. posted 03/21/2008 at 22:13:59
Interesting observation and a sentiment I've had about the last few presidential election cycles. The only president and/or presidential nominee I've been truly excited about in my 30+ years is Bill Clinton. I wonder how many Americans look at presidential elections as "the lesser of two evils" or "the devil you know versus the devil you don't know".
I'm truly excited about an Obama presidency and it's a great feeling. I'm sad for you that you don't feel you have a horse in this race. posted 03/21/2008 at 21:26:59
I'm truly excited about an Obama presidency and it's a great feeling. I'm sad for you that you don't feel you have a horse in this race. posted 03/21/2008 at 21:26:59
The Clinton Myth: Nomination All But Unachievable
Obama is in the lead with pledged delegates and popular vote. The people have spoken. posted 03/22/2008 at 00:17:25
WaPo Fact Checks Hillary's Kosovo Adventures
There is just something about factual information that AnnInCa is allergic to. It's okay. The facts only apply to Clinton's opponents when they are unfavorable. posted 03/21/2008 at 15:32:17
Mayhem At Fox News: Anchor Walks Off Set, Wallace Rails Network For "Obama-Bashing"
Do you really believe Obama is a bigot? Those are very strong words. People tend to forget he is half white.
By the way, a lot of things prove "he's not Jesus". One being that he is Barack Obama.
posted 03/21/2008 at 23:57:22
By the way, a lot of things prove "he's not Jesus". One being that he is Barack Obama.
posted 03/21/2008 at 23:57:22
Obama Campaign Responds With Kitchen Sink Conference Call
Smartey, your name escapes you. As an Obama supporter I find your comment offensive and unnecessary. posted 03/21/2008 at 16:44:54
You are kidding, right? Or are you just a kid? posted 03/21/2008 at 16:41:53
Rush Limbaugh's Involvement With Illegal Cross-Over Voting For Clinton
This is a silly investigation. Rush is a lot brighter than his audience, but probably didn't know there was a law against such activities. I'm sure most Americans didn't know. However, should he do this again, there would be reason to go after him and other offenders. Aren't they still counting the votes in Cuyahoga County? posted 03/22/2008 at 09:26:42
Obama Endorsed By Bill Richardson
We are a race-based country. Our societal castes were built upon status and that status was based on whether you were a slave (of African descent) or non-slave, then wealthy and poor. If you are not 100% white, you are "other". "Others" are usually forced, by societal pressures, to associate themselves with the non-white part of their make-up.
Having gone to a private school in New York and college in Virginia, this is the reality. It is a reality that Barak and Bill R. share and it's a one of pain, but also one of strength of character. posted 03/21/2008 at 22:06:49
Having gone to a private school in New York and college in Virginia, this is the reality. It is a reality that Barak and Bill R. share and it's a one of pain, but also one of strength of character. posted 03/21/2008 at 22:06:49
I really admire Gov. Richardson. He completely called the Clinton campaign out. His response to Mark Penn's comment about his endorsement coming too late (post-Texas) was classic. He basically said the Clinton campaign would have only used him because he is Hispanic and that he would have pulled Hispanic votes Hillary's way. This is the type of thinking that makes Hillary's camp look so calculated and cold. posted 03/21/2008 at 16:19:56
Obama, Clinton And McCain's Passports Breached: Two State Dept Officials Fired, Investigation Underway
For those who do not think this is a big deal:
Imagine all your personal information and your family's personal information, including social security numbers, where you and your family have traveled, worked, where you went to school, etc. is in the hands of government officials. How would you feel? It is an enormous violation of our rights as citizens to have the government poking around our personal information. This is the United State of America for goodness sake!
Low level staffers getting fired is not going to discourage this behavior in the future. High level heads must roll.
posted 03/21/2008 at 07:27:32
Imagine all your personal information and your family's personal information, including social security numbers, where you and your family have traveled, worked, where you went to school, etc. is in the hands of government officials. How would you feel? It is an enormous violation of our rights as citizens to have the government poking around our personal information. This is the United State of America for goodness sake!
Low level staffers getting fired is not going to discourage this behavior in the future. High level heads must roll.
posted 03/21/2008 at 07:27:32
Not one, but three "low level" employees. One employee may have been innocent, but three is a serious problem for the Administration. posted 03/20/2008 at 22:04:08
This craziness with our government is the reason why many would not be surprised that the government is behind many sinister things going on in the world. When they say "conspiracy theorists unite" a good percentage of those are African Americans. posted 03/20/2008 at 21:58:20
That's completely disingenuous. The last breach, and the very last breach ever, was just last week. If he were as calculating as you make Obama to be, this story would have trumped Rev. Wrights comments (which are looking less and less "crazy" as this story unfolds) already. posted 03/20/2008 at 21:55:31
Absolutely! This is why so many African Americans are suspicious of the government. While I think Obama would be a great president for this country, I do not think this country is ready for an African American president. posted 03/20/2008 at 21:49:34
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I am an Obama supporter and at 36, this was the first presidential primary in which I've voted. Sen. Obama has said from the very beginning of his campaign that the American people should be more involved in government, especially since it is our government. Voting is probably to most important way to participate. We must be participants and not bystanders and hold our elected officials accountable and responsible.
It's unfortunate Florida and Michigan voters are left out of the contest, through no fault of their own. But as ironic as it is, it is in that spirit many believe it is unfair to allow Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada and South Carolina to be the sole arbiters of this very important process. posted 03/29/2008 at 22:42:36