May 22, 2008
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billrott
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Who Is Bobby Jindal? The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly
It is just political theater. McCain will pick Romney. posted 05/22/2008 at 13:49:33
Clinton Compares Florida, Michigan Situation To Zimbabwe Elections
Ah a stupid TROLL you are. posted 05/22/2008 at 10:13:45
Time: Bill Clinton Pushing For Hillary As VP
Bill you lost. You get nothing. posted 05/22/2008 at 10:15:16
Opposition Grows To Clinton's Delegate Cause Celebre
Learn the facts buddy. The agreement was that if the contests were moved up before the February 5th date, they would not count. The issue and fault rests with the Florida and Michigan legislatures.
Also, Hillary's actions are deplorable. If she truly cared about the situation, she would not have waited until after the contests were decided in her favor to raise these issues. She is nothing more than an opportunist. posted 05/22/2008 at 08:16:05
Also, Hillary's actions are deplorable. If she truly cared about the situation, she would not have waited until after the contests were decided in her favor to raise these issues. She is nothing more than an opportunist. posted 05/22/2008 at 08:16:05
Ferraro: Black Journalists Are The New Sexism
Ok, she is a racist. posted 05/21/2008 at 20:45:38
Clinton Compares FL/MI Fight To Civil Rights, Suffragists, Bush V. Gore, Zimbabwe
Comparing the issue of Hillary attempting to circumvent the rules and disenfranchise over 48 states and millions of voters to the fight for civil rights is absurd. The supers need to step in an shut this down. Both Hillary and Bill need to be told forcefully that it is over and they should start to support the Democratic Nominee, Obama. posted 05/21/2008 at 19:35:41
Clinton Says She's Willing To Take Fight To Convention
STFU you troll. posted 05/21/2008 at 20:42:29
To all,
If you are frustrated on what is going on with Hillary's crap with Florida and Michigan, I urge you to write to the rules committee members and the DNC via email. The information has been posted. If you can post a comment, you can send an email. If we overwhelm them with emails over the next nine days expressing our aggravation over the fact this debacle has continued and frustration over the fact that Hillary Clinton not only did not adhere to the rules but is also attempting to benefit by such activities through attempting to delegitimize the party nominee, Obama, these people will act.
Simple put, "Yes We Can". Yes we can stop the stealing of the nomination. Yes we can complete the nomination. Yes we can. posted 05/21/2008 at 20:07:53
If you are frustrated on what is going on with Hillary's crap with Florida and Michigan, I urge you to write to the rules committee members and the DNC via email. The information has been posted. If you can post a comment, you can send an email. If we overwhelm them with emails over the next nine days expressing our aggravation over the fact this debacle has continued and frustration over the fact that Hillary Clinton not only did not adhere to the rules but is also attempting to benefit by such activities through attempting to delegitimize the party nominee, Obama, these people will act.
Simple put, "Yes We Can". Yes we can stop the stealing of the nomination. Yes we can complete the nomination. Yes we can. posted 05/21/2008 at 20:07:53
Hillary is so Pat Buchanan from 1992. posted 05/21/2008 at 20:00:37
They also can not complain about the war with Iran. posted 05/21/2008 at 20:00:01
No, the decision will not be made on the 31st. The process will only begin. The decision process and appeals could go all the way up to the convention. This will be worse than 2000. The supers need to act now. posted 05/21/2008 at 19:54:35
The election won't be delayed. Just the nomination process. She will hold it up until the convention and then some. posted 05/21/2008 at 19:51:43
And so, Hillary has evoked the NUCLEAR OPTION. If the supers let the issue go to the 31st, there is no requirement that the decision on Florida or Michigan needs to be decided on the 31st. The Rules Committee can take all summer. Even if the Rules Committee decides, Hillary and Co. can file appeal after appeal and take the issue into the courts.
Simply put, Hillary is utilizing this option to derail the nomination process. Supers need to step up now and take control of the process back from Hillary Clinton. posted 05/21/2008 at 19:44:57
Simply put, Hillary is utilizing this option to derail the nomination process. Supers need to step up now and take control of the process back from Hillary Clinton. posted 05/21/2008 at 19:44:57
You can't. They take anything off her website that brings up the facts of Florida and Michigan. Simply put, propaganda can't hold in the world of facts. posted 05/21/2008 at 19:40:53
And Obama has her beat on both counts. posted 05/21/2008 at 19:36:20
Where the hell is Al Gore and the other party leadership? Hillary's push today was to go to all the counties that caused an issue in 2000 in an attempt to delegitimized Obama's victory. Obama has won the campaign. Hillary needs to face facts and grow the F up. Personally, I think she should be censored and tossed out of the Democratic caucus for the damage she is doing to the party.
As for all the Hillites that are going to attack such a posting, all I have to say is what would have happened if things are reversed. I was willing to vote for Hillary if she won. Now I am hoping that someone will drop kick her in th face to shut her up. posted 05/21/2008 at 17:29:19
As for all the Hillites that are going to attack such a posting, all I have to say is what would have happened if things are reversed. I was willing to vote for Hillary if she won. Now I am hoping that someone will drop kick her in th face to shut her up. posted 05/21/2008 at 17:29:19
It is over. Hillary lost. posted 05/21/2008 at 17:26:45
"Birthright" Please just go away you bigot. posted 05/21/2008 at 17:24:56
She is going bankrupt and vendors, small businesses, suffer as a result. posted 05/21/2008 at 17:04:38
Give it up. The process is for Pledge Delegates. Obama currently leads in Pledge Delegates, popular vote, most contests, etc. Hillary lost. posted 05/21/2008 at 17:04:05
Lawsuits have already been brought. Michigan's vote was declared unconstitutional. The Florida court refused to hear the appeal over jurisdiction issues. posted 05/21/2008 at 17:02:42
Obama, Clinton signal Florida boycott over
Florida Dem's voted to move the date up as well. They are just as much to blame. posted 05/21/2008 at 12:42:15
So if Florida is split by the votes, Hillary gets 50% and Obama gets 48%. This statistic is of course placing the votes for Richardons, Edwards, and Dodd in Obama's column. If not, you could just give these three people delegates which will later pledge themselves to Obama anyway.
Exactly how can Hillary win with Florida? posted 05/21/2008 at 12:22:31
Exactly how can Hillary win with Florida? posted 05/21/2008 at 12:22:31
Does Oregon Put Obama's White Working Class Problem To Rest?
I love the doomsayers on the comments. The simple fact is Obama is polling extremely well and the Dems overall are winning. One of the biggest spectacles this past week was the withdrawal of the Republican attack on Obama.
GW Bush went to Israel and attack Obama over foreign policy. Not less than twelve hours later, GW and Co. are running around saying that they were not talking about Obama. The fact that the Republicans not only failed in the attack, but also were so scared of backlash demonstrates how powerful Obama and the Dems are this fall. posted 05/21/2008 at 12:38:38
GW Bush went to Israel and attack Obama over foreign policy. Not less than twelve hours later, GW and Co. are running around saying that they were not talking about Obama. The fact that the Republicans not only failed in the attack, but also were so scared of backlash demonstrates how powerful Obama and the Dems are this fall. posted 05/21/2008 at 12:38:38
The problem is not "white working class". Obama does well in that constituency. The problem is the Appalachian region voters. I am from Pittsburgh originally and trust me on this, if you go to the southeast of PA, it is like being in the old time south. Not the Dixie south, but the racist south.
The simple fact is Obama is not going to win WV or Kentucky. Hillary won't win them in a general election either because she is a women. If it is McCain and Hillary, they are going to vote for McCain.
Perhaps Obama will overcome racism and win these states in the fall, I just do not think so.
What I do know is that PA is a lock for Obama since the majority of voters are in Philadelphia and the west of the state. Ohio and Michigan are also in play for Obama. New York is dominated by the city, so Obama wins that to. posted 05/21/2008 at 09:11:34
The simple fact is Obama is not going to win WV or Kentucky. Hillary won't win them in a general election either because she is a women. If it is McCain and Hillary, they are going to vote for McCain.
Perhaps Obama will overcome racism and win these states in the fall, I just do not think so.
What I do know is that PA is a lock for Obama since the majority of voters are in Philadelphia and the west of the state. Ohio and Michigan are also in play for Obama. New York is dominated by the city, so Obama wins that to. posted 05/21/2008 at 09:11:34
Wow, thanks. I guess you are saying that Iowa, North Carolina, Mississippi, Texas, and other states are very liberal. Yeah, your analysis is worthless. posted 05/21/2008 at 09:06:58
The outcome in Kentucky has nothing to do with rural areas or small towns. Such a generalization trivializes what the true issue is. Obama lost Kentucky, West Virginia, etc. because of the issues of the Appalachian region. These issues will not change by the fall and for the record, the voters are not voting for Clinton, they are voting against Obama. Come the fall, the voters of these regions won't vote for a women any more than they will vote for a black man.
The general election will be won in states such as Iowa, Virginia, Michigan, and Colorado. Obama will win the presidency. posted 05/21/2008 at 08:04:47
The general election will be won in states such as Iowa, Virginia, Michigan, and Colorado. Obama will win the presidency. posted 05/21/2008 at 08:04:47
Obama plans general election team
Fathoms, I think you may be misconstruing the post. The poster is throwing out the allegations of sexism by Hillary and others and comparing them to the more important issues facing our collective nation.
No, I am not saying I am for sexism or support it. I just do not think sexism played a part in Hillary's loss. I also think that our nation is in peril and we are on the verge of destruction at the hands of the Republican party. This election is too important to blow on Hillary's antics. posted 05/21/2008 at 09:18:27
No, I am not saying I am for sexism or support it. I just do not think sexism played a part in Hillary's loss. I also think that our nation is in peril and we are on the verge of destruction at the hands of the Republican party. This election is too important to blow on Hillary's antics. posted 05/21/2008 at 09:18:27
I think Dean has been a great chairman. The three special election wins are due to his strategy. Simply put. He is a very good chairman and I just think having to attempt to deal with Bill and Hillary Clinton is a very difficult job. posted 05/21/2008 at 09:15:46
The super delegates are following the will of the voters in endorsing the candidate with the most pledge delegates. Obama won more states, more contests, etc. The game is over. It is great that you can sprint to the endzone, but does it really matter after the whistle has blown? posted 05/21/2008 at 09:13:32
RoSull: While Hillary endorsing Obama and supporting him is important, the more important endorsement and support will be President Clinton's. posted 05/21/2008 at 08:58:52
We probably won't see it. The meeting next week on Florida and Michigan will be used to air out the end of the primary. Hillary will be told she is being given till the end of the caucuses to bow out gracefully. If she does not, she will be slammed with the endorsements of the supers. Also, she will be threatened with the loss of her position in the senate caucus, etc.
The Dems are not going to let the ego of one individual screw up the nation for another four years. posted 05/21/2008 at 08:49:33
The Dems are not going to let the ego of one individual screw up the nation for another four years. posted 05/21/2008 at 08:49:33
We have a clue. You appear to not have one. It is sad that you are attempting to place the ego of one person above the future of our nation. The nomination process is over and Obama won. If Hillary won, we would have supported her. The simple fact is she lost.
It is time to get behind the Democratic Nominee, Obama, and work to end these wars, fix healthcare, end poverty, etc. That is what is important.
Oh, if you think you could simply attempt to put McCain in office now and have Hillary run in four years, you are sadly mistaken. Our nation can not afford four more years of the same. Heck, it could not survive four more years. Look what Bush did in just four years. he bankrupt the country and got us bogged down in Iraq. Can you imagine what McCain would do? How can you do that to your fellow Americans? posted 05/21/2008 at 08:47:14
It is time to get behind the Democratic Nominee, Obama, and work to end these wars, fix healthcare, end poverty, etc. That is what is important.
Oh, if you think you could simply attempt to put McCain in office now and have Hillary run in four years, you are sadly mistaken. Our nation can not afford four more years of the same. Heck, it could not survive four more years. Look what Bush did in just four years. he bankrupt the country and got us bogged down in Iraq. Can you imagine what McCain would do? How can you do that to your fellow Americans? posted 05/21/2008 at 08:47:14
Please go back to your hole TROLL. If we wanted to listen to BS talking points by Hillary, we would turn on the TV and look for Terry and Howard or one of the other seven stooges posted 05/21/2008 at 08:42:40
This is the normal process. Once a part nominee is designated, he or she places his or her own people in leadership positions within the party to coordinate the general election and the party leadership strategy. This reason is why the Clinton surrogates are so scared. James, Eddie, Terry, Gerry, and Lanny won't have places anymore in the party leadership. They are very scared of being locked out and not getting the ability to live off the party donations as they have in the past. posted 05/21/2008 at 08:39:11
I have loved ones over i both wars. I know people that have lost everything trying to pay for a dying family members chemotherapy. I know people that have been targeted with selective prosecutions geared more at padding a Bush appointees resume than enforcing justice. I know people tha have lost there homes.
I can not believe that there are people serious about voting for McSame over the Democratic Nominee, Obama. If Hillary was the nominee, I would have voted for her; however such is not the case. It is not that our nation can not afford four more years of the same, it is that our nation can not survive four more years of the same.
Oh, and if you think that the nation can survive four more years of Republican rule in order for Hillary to run in 2012, think again. Remember what Bush did in four years. He bankrupt the country and got us knee deep in two wars. At least Bush started with a nation in half decent shape. McCain/McSame is starting with things a heck of a lot worse. posted 05/21/2008 at 08:27:33
I can not believe that there are people serious about voting for McSame over the Democratic Nominee, Obama. If Hillary was the nominee, I would have voted for her; however such is not the case. It is not that our nation can not afford four more years of the same, it is that our nation can not survive four more years of the same.
Oh, and if you think that the nation can survive four more years of Republican rule in order for Hillary to run in 2012, think again. Remember what Bush did in four years. He bankrupt the country and got us knee deep in two wars. At least Bush started with a nation in half decent shape. McCain/McSame is starting with things a heck of a lot worse. posted 05/21/2008 at 08:27:33
All, please beware that DuthOven has made these statements for months now. Personally, I am tired of this type of crap. If he truly is a Democrat, he won't screw over the nation and vote for McCain. This election is far to important to waste on the ego of Hillary Cilnton.
Oh, and if you think that the nation can survive four more years of Republican rule in order for Hillary to run in 2012, think again. Remember what Bush did in four years. He bankrupt the country and got us knee deep in two wars. At least Bush started with a nation in half decent shape. McCain/McSame is starting with things a heck of a lot worse. posted 05/21/2008 at 08:24:19
Oh, and if you think that the nation can survive four more years of Republican rule in order for Hillary to run in 2012, think again. Remember what Bush did in four years. He bankrupt the country and got us knee deep in two wars. At least Bush started with a nation in half decent shape. McCain/McSame is starting with things a heck of a lot worse. posted 05/21/2008 at 08:24:19
You are a selfish fool. You prefer more years of war. You prefer more people dead. You prefer a country in shambles. Oh, and just wait until McCain gets us in a war with Iran. posted 05/21/2008 at 08:22:28
No No NO!!!! The Rules stated that if the Primaries were moved before Super Tuesday, the results would be void. The rules stated that if the primaries were moved before the Super Tuesday, the candidates were not allowed to campaign in the states.
These rules were ratified with the assistance of Harold Ickes, a Clinton surrogate, and agreed to by all candidates, including Hillary. Everyone knew the outcome of the actions of Florida and Michigan.
As for Iowa, South Carolina, and New Hampshire were granted special exemption to place their contests ahead of Super Tuesday.
You should read the rules and stop making up BS and adopting crappy false talking points. posted 05/21/2008 at 08:18:48
These rules were ratified with the assistance of Harold Ickes, a Clinton surrogate, and agreed to by all candidates, including Hillary. Everyone knew the outcome of the actions of Florida and Michigan.
As for Iowa, South Carolina, and New Hampshire were granted special exemption to place their contests ahead of Super Tuesday.
You should read the rules and stop making up BS and adopting crappy false talking points. posted 05/21/2008 at 08:18:48
If you think that the nation can survive four more years of Republican rule in order for Hillary to run in 2012, think again. Remember what Bush did in four years. He bankrupt the country and got us knee deep in two wars. At least Bush started with a nation in half decent shape. McCain/McSame is starting with things a heck of a lot worse. posted 05/21/2008 at 08:14:49
Please don't confuse the public Dean with the private Dean. I am sure behind the scenes Dean and others are planning the hammer smack down on Hillary's crap. Hillary was given to the end of June to make her pitch. Dean appears to be moving the date up to the end of the last contest.
Next week the rules committee meets. The Dems will resolve Michigan and Florida. If Hillary does not face facts that she lost next week and stop with the sniping crap, the supers will end the campaign and publicly crucify her. posted 05/21/2008 at 08:14:13
Next week the rules committee meets. The Dems will resolve Michigan and Florida. If Hillary does not face facts that she lost next week and stop with the sniping crap, the supers will end the campaign and publicly crucify her. posted 05/21/2008 at 08:14:13
Chuck Hagel Takes On McCain, Repeatedly Praises Obama
Such an idea is a stupid one. The Democrats have the ability to actually get majorities in the house and senate and win the presidency. If an impeachment proceeding was started, the public would be angered that time is wasted on such actions. posted 05/21/2008 at 09:02:45
Simply put, Hagel as a VP choice is a game changer. It kills the Obama is too liberal argument. It also kills McCain's argued advantage on foreign policy and national security. Additionally, Hagel would decimate any Republican VP nominee in the debates. Can you imagine what would happen if the Republican VP nom starts to argue war on terror, etc. with Hagel.
Ok, so what does Hagel do to the map? He would give Obama Nebraska and greatly assist him in the west. As for the moderates, Hagel would cause Republican Moderates and Democrat Moderates to pull towards Obama since McCain would have to play to the right of his party to secure his conservative base.
All in all, the move would be a game changer. Not sue of the impact in Ohio, Florida, Michigan, and PA though. posted 05/21/2008 at 08:57:12
Ok, so what does Hagel do to the map? He would give Obama Nebraska and greatly assist him in the west. As for the moderates, Hagel would cause Republican Moderates and Democrat Moderates to pull towards Obama since McCain would have to play to the right of his party to secure his conservative base.
All in all, the move would be a game changer. Not sue of the impact in Ohio, Florida, Michigan, and PA though. posted 05/21/2008 at 08:57:12
You can always replace the VP at the next election cycle. posted 05/21/2008 at 08:53:14
The Vice Presidency is a position that usually has little to no power. Cheney is the exception. Adams is the norm. posted 05/21/2008 at 08:52:22
Exit Polls: Kentucky's 'Elites' Favor Clinton
No, Kentucky was the "anyone but the Democrat vote". Guess who will win it in the fall. posted 05/20/2008 at 23:39:57
Yeah, I remember Bill Clinton who was impeached, who caused the congress to be lost and Newt to take control, and who so screwed up the Gore election that Bush came into power. You really want to go down memory road. posted 05/20/2008 at 23:38:20
I am so sick and tired of Hillary playing the gender card. It is beneath contempt that she is arguing this absurd notion. Hillary was the presumptive nominee last November. She lost the nomination not due to her gender, but due to the fact she supported poor policies and had very bad judgment. Whether it is the war, lobbyist reform, or even telling the truth, Hillary did the opposite.
In addition, if you are even right in your view (which you are not), it truly shows how the campaigns handle such prejudices.
Hillary and her surrogates go around screaming I am being treated unfairly because I am a women. Feel sorry or me. Give me some leeway and deference.
Obama and his surrogates do not raise the issue of race. If you look back on the campaign to date, Hillary and her surrogates have raised the race card against Obama. Obama has not raised the gender card against her.
Plain and simple. Deal with it. Hillary lost because of Hillary not because she is a women. Stop blaming an entire gender for the fault of one person. posted 05/20/2008 at 23:36:48
In addition, if you are even right in your view (which you are not), it truly shows how the campaigns handle such prejudices.
Hillary and her surrogates go around screaming I am being treated unfairly because I am a women. Feel sorry or me. Give me some leeway and deference.
Obama and his surrogates do not raise the issue of race. If you look back on the campaign to date, Hillary and her surrogates have raised the race card against Obama. Obama has not raised the gender card against her.
Plain and simple. Deal with it. Hillary lost because of Hillary not because she is a women. Stop blaming an entire gender for the fault of one person. posted 05/20/2008 at 23:36:48
Ferraro Walks Back Obama 'No Vote' Comment, But Hits 'Sexist' Jay-Z Reference (VIDEO)
It is another Clinton sycophant. Since Gerry is basically barred now from the Democratic Party and the presidential process due to her bigoted remarks against Obama, she is utilizing the gender card as a way of attempting to gain support for her. Give it about a few weeks until Gerry demands a leadership position or some other paid role in the party for her to stop her attacks. posted 05/20/2008 at 11:53:18
Obama's Congressional Backers Wary Of "Dream Ticket"
Obama will probably pick a governor or someone else that did not have a hand in the War Authorization vote. posted 05/20/2008 at 11:59:53
Clinton is dead weight. She will not be beneficial to a ticket. Expect Obama to pick someone like Strickland. posted 05/20/2008 at 11:57:37
Can we please stop pushing Wolf Blitzer's "Dream Ticket". posted 05/20/2008 at 11:38:50
Hillary Clinton Targets Sexist Media
So when she leaves the stage with her loss, her response is it is not me. It is because I am a women. Please stop blaming your problems with your campaign on those not responsible for you loss. You lost because of your poor judgment in supporting the Bush policies, the war, your lack of integrity (Bosnia Sniper), etc.
Your loss is your own doing. posted 05/20/2008 at 10:28:31
Your loss is your own doing. posted 05/20/2008 at 10:28:31
Cease Fire: Obama Cautious About Declaring Lead
Please cease and desist with your BS statements. Obama has won more voters and won a majority of the pledge delegates. There is no way Hillary can win now. If it was anyone else other than a Clinton, no one would even cover the stories of her campaigning.
The fact that Hillary still campaigns when she lost is a slap in the face of the voters who overwhelming have voted against Hillary Clinton and for Barack Obama. The simple fact is Hillary is being a cry baby and now wants to piss in the well of her supporters in an effort to not get the Democrat Nominee, Obama, elected.
If anyone is getting screwed in this situation, it is the voters by Hillary's actions. posted 05/20/2008 at 10:54:35
The fact that Hillary still campaigns when she lost is a slap in the face of the voters who overwhelming have voted against Hillary Clinton and for Barack Obama. The simple fact is Hillary is being a cry baby and now wants to piss in the well of her supporters in an effort to not get the Democrat Nominee, Obama, elected.
If anyone is getting screwed in this situation, it is the voters by Hillary's actions. posted 05/20/2008 at 10:54:35
She did not receive more votes. Obama leads by 83 thousand. posted 05/20/2008 at 10:29:18
Obama Set To Reach Delegate Milestone
If the election is between McCain and Obama, Obama wins any day. posted 05/20/2008 at 10:32:51
No DutchOven. A caucus vote could be equal to multiple voters votes for the contest. What you are attempting to do is compare two different contests held on different days and say they should be the same. Sorry, your analysis is flawed. posted 05/20/2008 at 10:32:13
Obama is winning the most popular vote. If you count all the contests and include the Florida and Michigan votes as well, Obama is winning by 83 thousand votes. Here is a link to the information:
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2008/president/democratic_vote_count.html
One issue with the analysis, the caucus states undercount the popular vote for the state of the caucus. Independent studies estimate if primaries were run in the caucus states, Obama would be winning the popular vote by another 1 million votes.
The Democrats are electing their nominee, Barack Obama. posted 05/20/2008 at 09:35:05
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2008/president/democratic_vote_count.html
One issue with the analysis, the caucus states undercount the popular vote for the state of the caucus. Independent studies estimate if primaries were run in the caucus states, Obama would be winning the popular vote by another 1 million votes.
The Democrats are electing their nominee, Barack Obama. posted 05/20/2008 at 09:35:05
I understand your rationale against declaring victory; however I feel that the spiket on Hillary's campaign needs to be turned off. Obama should openly stated he has the majority of the pledge delegates after tonight. Obama's campaign should also fight back against Hillary's latest absurd claims that she holds the popular vote total and that caucus states should be discounted.
As for the reality situation, perhaps it will come down to someone such as Gore going out and presenting the sad sad math that Hillary lost. The simple fact is Hillary is not going to give up on the nomination battle period. She will probably still be fighting it in the fall after the convention.
She is a poor loser and at a certain time you can not give her deference or fear the backlash of her supporters. You just need to say enough is enough. It is either me or McSame. Hillary is getting a pass because she is a Clinton. That pass should be revoked after tonight. posted 05/20/2008 at 09:30:51
As for the reality situation, perhaps it will come down to someone such as Gore going out and presenting the sad sad math that Hillary lost. The simple fact is Hillary is not going to give up on the nomination battle period. She will probably still be fighting it in the fall after the convention.
She is a poor loser and at a certain time you can not give her deference or fear the backlash of her supporters. You just need to say enough is enough. It is either me or McSame. Hillary is getting a pass because she is a Clinton. That pass should be revoked after tonight. posted 05/20/2008 at 09:30:51
Specifics have been stated on numerous times. You also may wish to review the campaign website. posted 05/20/2008 at 09:11:02
It is clear that Hillary Clinton will not accept facts that she lost. While I respect the gentleman approach Obama is taking, he should declare victory tonight and state it is key for us to move on towards the general election campaign.
Hillary is either going to get on the bus or not. I think it is clear she does not care for the party and is attempting to split it in an effort to run again in 2012. It is a sad calculated move if my suspicions are proven to be true. Because if Hillary thinks she had a tough time with the war vote during this cycle, I pray tell her what do you think the reaction would be to her causing the Democrats to lose in 2008 during a 2012 presidential run? posted 05/20/2008 at 09:09:21
Hillary is either going to get on the bus or not. I think it is clear she does not care for the party and is attempting to split it in an effort to run again in 2012. It is a sad calculated move if my suspicions are proven to be true. Because if Hillary thinks she had a tough time with the war vote during this cycle, I pray tell her what do you think the reaction would be to her causing the Democrats to lose in 2008 during a 2012 presidential run? posted 05/20/2008 at 09:09:21
Superdelegates Turned Down $1 Million Offer From Clinton Donor
You may be correct, yet once this story has become public, Hillary should move quick to reject and denounce this type of support. By not doing so, she condones the actions here. posted 05/20/2008 at 09:04:52
It is clear that Hillary Clinton will not accept facts that she lost. While I respect the gentleman approach Obama is taking, he should decalre victory tonight and state it is key for us to move on towards the general election campaign.
Hillary is either going to get on the bus or not. I think it is clear she does not care for the party and is attempting to split it in an effort to run again in 2012. IT is a sad calculated move if my suspicions are proven to be true. Because if Hillary thinks she had a tough time with the war vote during this cycle, I pray tell her what do you think the reaction would be to her causing the Democrats to lose in 2008. posted 05/20/2008 at 06:53:15
Hillary is either going to get on the bus or not. I think it is clear she does not care for the party and is attempting to split it in an effort to run again in 2012. IT is a sad calculated move if my suspicions are proven to be true. Because if Hillary thinks she had a tough time with the war vote during this cycle, I pray tell her what do you think the reaction would be to her causing the Democrats to lose in 2008. posted 05/20/2008 at 06:53:15
Independentjunkie, there is a huge difference between providing donations to super delegates to assist with their campaign on an unconditional basis and this situation where a wealthy donor stated he would only provide a $1 million donation if the super delegates gave their votes to Clinton.
The difference is outright expectation or should I say demand that the super delegates support Hillary in exchange for the bribe...sorry donation. posted 05/19/2008 at 15:45:31
The difference is outright expectation or should I say demand that the super delegates support Hillary in exchange for the bribe...sorry donation. posted 05/19/2008 at 15:45:31
Geraldine Ferraro: Obama Was Sexist, Might Not Vote For Him
After reviewing what is occurring, the latest comments by Geraldine seem nothing more than an extortion play. Geraldine is unhappy with being pushed out of the campaigns for her remarks. Now she realizes that Hillary will not win and as such, Geraldine realizes that she will have no position of power in the Democrat Party going forward.
Her response is to push up the rhetoric as she is doing here and hope that someone in the party or the Obama campaign will offer her some sort of appeasement position/opportunity. Personally, I hope the party and the campaigns see through these old politics and tell Gerry to hit the road. posted 05/20/2008 at 09:02:45
Her response is to push up the rhetoric as she is doing here and hope that someone in the party or the Obama campaign will offer her some sort of appeasement position/opportunity. Personally, I hope the party and the campaigns see through these old politics and tell Gerry to hit the road. posted 05/20/2008 at 09:02:45
A no vote for Obama is a vote for McCain. It is as simple as that. posted 05/20/2008 at 08:43:42
Vincie,
Ferarro has inserted bigotry and racist remarks throughout the campaign. I feel for your loss of a hero as you said Geraldine was to you; however it does not excuse the remarks she has repeatedly made. As for the Obama campaign planning on playing the race card, such is not true. What has been shown since South Carolina was that Mark Penn put out talking points telling Clinton surrogates to play off the loss by connecting Obama to Jese Jackson. Bill Clinton seized on this memo and the rest is history.
If you want to vote for McCain, please go ahead. Just stop saying Obama is making you do it. You are a grown adult and can make your own decisions. You have a choice this fall. Vote for a promising future for America and those generations that have yet to reach your age or screw the other generations and the future of the country by voting for a continuation of Bush policies under a McCain administration. The decision is yours. posted 05/20/2008 at 08:42:20
Ferarro has inserted bigotry and racist remarks throughout the campaign. I feel for your loss of a hero as you said Geraldine was to you; however it does not excuse the remarks she has repeatedly made. As for the Obama campaign planning on playing the race card, such is not true. What has been shown since South Carolina was that Mark Penn put out talking points telling Clinton surrogates to play off the loss by connecting Obama to Jese Jackson. Bill Clinton seized on this memo and the rest is history.
If you want to vote for McCain, please go ahead. Just stop saying Obama is making you do it. You are a grown adult and can make your own decisions. You have a choice this fall. Vote for a promising future for America and those generations that have yet to reach your age or screw the other generations and the future of the country by voting for a continuation of Bush policies under a McCain administration. The decision is yours. posted 05/20/2008 at 08:42:20
This statement by Geraldine is absurd and unfortunate. She could have simply stated that she may not vote for Obama. Such a statement would have been sufficient. But yet again, Geraldine demonstrates her ability and willingness to put her foot in her mouth. This time she goes a step further and plays the gender card. I can not understand why she felt compelled to make this erroneous statement.
Such a statement does nothing for the party, the presumptive nominee, Mrs. Clinton, or women. If women's issues are truly so important to Geraldine, does she honestly believe John McCain will be a champion of such issues? posted 05/19/2008 at 13:04:18
Such a statement does nothing for the party, the presumptive nominee, Mrs. Clinton, or women. If women's issues are truly so important to Geraldine, does she honestly believe John McCain will be a champion of such issues? posted 05/19/2008 at 13:04:18
Yeah, she is not a bigot at alll....PLEAZZZE. posted 05/19/2008 at 11:45:18
Hillary Turns Fire On The Media
NO it does not favor her over Obama at all. If anything, the Clinton map shows that the Democrats will do very poorly outside of New England and California. Such performance will not assist the Dems down ticket in the push for a fillibuster proof senate.
In he end, it does not matter. Obama is the nominee. Hillary came in second and won't win a thing. posted 05/18/2008 at 18:09:32
In he end, it does not matter. Obama is the nominee. Hillary came in second and won't win a thing. posted 05/18/2008 at 18:09:32
Florida, Michigan cannot save Clinton
You do realize a court declared the Michigan vote unconstitutional and voided the results. posted 05/16/2008 at 10:54:16
Hillarysupporter, it is over. Puerto Rico and Kentucky won't change the outcome. You are right to argue that the primary is still going on, but the outcome is defined now. posted 05/16/2008 at 10:52:13
abby4ever,
I do not believe that Obama will pick Hillary as VP or be forced to pick her. Hillary is way too divisive and adds more negatives than positives to the ticket. What you may see is Obama picking a VP candidate that is strong in Hillary world and can deliver a swing state.
Would not be surprised to see someone such as Governor Strickland be picked. Strickland has not been an open critic of Obama as others such as Rendell and Bayh have. Strickland would assist in Ohio, PA, and Michigan. posted 05/16/2008 at 10:50:52
I do not believe that Obama will pick Hillary as VP or be forced to pick her. Hillary is way too divisive and adds more negatives than positives to the ticket. What you may see is Obama picking a VP candidate that is strong in Hillary world and can deliver a swing state.
Would not be surprised to see someone such as Governor Strickland be picked. Strickland has not been an open critic of Obama as others such as Rendell and Bayh have. Strickland would assist in Ohio, PA, and Michigan. posted 05/16/2008 at 10:50:52
John Edwards Endorses Obama... GOP Prospects "Worst Since Watergate"
TROLL posted 05/14/2008 at 21:06:22
To further ones point of view, it is a good tactic to keep the most extreme advocate of the competing point of view close to you. Provides you a foil throughout your discussions. posted 05/14/2008 at 20:26:21
Hillary did not win five of the past six contests. You forgot to include Guam and Mississippi. Also, Obama won Texas. posted 05/14/2008 at 20:24:18
The Edwards' Endgame Shot
This endorsement effectively shutdown Hillary's financial backer support and alienated many super delegates she was attempting to wooh with her victory last night. Hopefully Hillary gets the message that the voters have been saying that it is time to suspend the campaign. posted 05/14/2008 at 20:20:42
This endorsement effectively shutdown Hillary's financial backer support and alienated many super delegates she was attempting to wooh with her victory last night. Hopefully Hillary gets the message that the voters have been saying that it is time to suspend the campaign. posted 05/14/2008 at 20:20:42
If anyone says Obama is not a good campaigner, they are proved wrong today. This endorsement kills Hillary's post WV news cycle. It kills the coverage of all her interviews and locks up the evening news not on WV talk, but on Edwards endorsement talk.
Brilliant!!! posted 05/14/2008 at 18:15:24
Brilliant!!! posted 05/14/2008 at 18:15:24
I do not think they are bound to; however if the candidate that they were pledged to endorses another, they usually follow suit. posted 05/14/2008 at 18:14:09
You also have to add the Edwards delegates as well. It is 18 right? posted 05/14/2008 at 18:09:15
No he is not. Here is a link to the list of super delegates.
http://www.politico.com/superdelegates/ posted 05/14/2008 at 18:07:39
http://www.politico.com/superdelegates/ posted 05/14/2008 at 18:07:39
This is great. Means we will have Attorney General John Edwards soon. posted 05/14/2008 at 18:05:31
Everyone,
Just as an FYI, JOHN EDWARDS IS NOT A SUPER DELEGATE. He is although a huge endorsement. posted 05/14/2008 at 17:27:20
Just as an FYI, JOHN EDWARDS IS NOT A SUPER DELEGATE. He is although a huge endorsement. posted 05/14/2008 at 17:27:20
If Obama had 145 plus super delegates each time go up and say I endorse Obama, I would laugh my ass off. It would be great for a day, but then the reality that the party is now fractured would set in. posted 05/14/2008 at 16:31:24
Wants to be king maker. posted 05/14/2008 at 16:25:39
lol posted 05/14/2008 at 16:24:32
I agree that it is probably Edwards. John Edwards has had a way of dumping on Hillary's parade throughout this nomination process. When Hillary won in Florida and started to go out on television with her surrogates to talk herself up, Edwards suspended his campaign and killed Hillary's news cycle on the Florida results.
Now, Hillary is doing the same thing with the West Virginia win, could Edwards being responding in kind again? posted 05/14/2008 at 16:23:22
Now, Hillary is doing the same thing with the West Virginia win, could Edwards being responding in kind again? posted 05/14/2008 at 16:23:22
Only other big time endorsement would be President Jimmy Carter; however I am not sure that Obama would hold a press conference such as this and I do not think Carter would endorse in such a fashion.
As for others, Biden, Kucinich, etc., I can't see them making a big deal out of those endorsements either.
Perhaps it is an out of the box endorsement such as Colin Powell. posted 05/14/2008 at 16:19:56
As for others, Biden, Kucinich, etc., I can't see them making a big deal out of those endorsements either.
Perhaps it is an out of the box endorsement such as Colin Powell. posted 05/14/2008 at 16:19:56
Rendell: Obama Should Pick Clinton As VP
I'm from PA as well. Can not wait for this fool to go. Sad problem is that Eddie may end up causing the governorship to go to Rick Santorum. posted 05/14/2008 at 14:25:18
These guys are pathetic. Eddie, Terry, Lanny, James, and the bunch have no careers once Obama gets into office. It will be similar to what happen to the Carter people when Clinton came into power. These people just want Hillary on the ticket to save their butts.
Oh, in case you did not know, Rendell is finished as governor in two years and he can't run again due to term limits. What will the world due with Eddie Rendell? posted 05/14/2008 at 14:22:20
Oh, in case you did not know, Rendell is finished as governor in two years and he can't run again due to term limits. What will the world due with Eddie Rendell? posted 05/14/2008 at 14:22:20
It also means he would most likely assume her debt since vendors would be unwilling to work with Obama due to a deadbeat being on his ticket. posted 05/14/2008 at 14:18:19
NRCC Chairman Tells GOP: Change Or Die
Ron Paul stated the same thing in the debates and everyone laughed at him. Can not wait until the fall election. posted 05/14/2008 at 09:49:18
Hillary Agonistes: Why Doesn't She Concede?
She is actually recycling standards. Yesterday the push for the popular vote count started again. posted 05/14/2008 at 09:42:58
"the uneducated, older, less affluent who clearly don't matter to Obama"
ohmercy, your statement is so so wrong.
Obama spent the start of his career helping out these very individuals in Illinois. He was instrumental in helping the working man and women in Illinois that were dealing with the loss of jobs due to the mills shutting down. Since his involvement in such issues, Obama has continued to look out for these voters (and all voters). Obama is fighting for universal healthcare, equal provisions for environmental and labor standards on trade legislation such as NAFTA so we are not disadvantaged, etc. posted 05/14/2008 at 09:41:39
ohmercy, your statement is so so wrong.
Obama spent the start of his career helping out these very individuals in Illinois. He was instrumental in helping the working man and women in Illinois that were dealing with the loss of jobs due to the mills shutting down. Since his involvement in such issues, Obama has continued to look out for these voters (and all voters). Obama is fighting for universal healthcare, equal provisions for environmental and labor standards on trade legislation such as NAFTA so we are not disadvantaged, etc. posted 05/14/2008 at 09:41:39
Different time and different circumstances. posted 05/14/2008 at 09:37:12
Why do you not take the amount of votes received and guess what Obama wins there as well.
Texas Voters = Primary Voters + Caucus Voters
Then the rule. posted 05/14/2008 at 09:36:18
Texas Voters = Primary Voters + Caucus Voters
Then the rule. posted 05/14/2008 at 09:36:18
Actually, Obama has stated before he felt that Hillary could beat McCain. Obama feels however he will be a better candidate and a better president than Hillary. Voters seem to share this view.
As for red states, I would wait and see. A race between two democrats is not the same as a general election race. All the special elections so far have resulted in Democrats winning, so I would be hesitant to say a red state is a red state this cycle. posted 05/14/2008 at 09:33:54
As for red states, I would wait and see. A race between two democrats is not the same as a general election race. All the special elections so far have resulted in Democrats winning, so I would be hesitant to say a red state is a red state this cycle. posted 05/14/2008 at 09:33:54
Please stop with the ten year old argument. Hillary was embellishing/lying as she always does. I can not believe you take what she said on face value.
The real issue is around the payments to Bill Clinton from foreign governments and corporations for "speeches". If these donations, sorry payments, are correlated in anyway to Hillary's support on legislation or events in her campaign, god help her with the fall out. posted 05/14/2008 at 09:31:48
The real issue is around the payments to Bill Clinton from foreign governments and corporations for "speeches". If these donations, sorry payments, are correlated in anyway to Hillary's support on legislation or events in her campaign, god help her with the fall out. posted 05/14/2008 at 09:31:48
McPander, a presumptive strike on Iran is an extremely stupid idea. I can not believe you seriously believe anyone will support such a move. Our forces are stretched to thin as is fighting two different wars. We can not afford another war on so many levels.
As for such a vote, many in congress have already stated that such a resolution will spark an impeachment proceeding against GW Bush.
Many generals, admirals, and other top military brass have openly stated that a war with Iran is an extremely ill-fated idea given the state of the military forces. One such officer, the former commander of forces in the Middle East, was fired for making such an analysis. posted 05/14/2008 at 09:28:54
As for such a vote, many in congress have already stated that such a resolution will spark an impeachment proceeding against GW Bush.
Many generals, admirals, and other top military brass have openly stated that a war with Iran is an extremely ill-fated idea given the state of the military forces. One such officer, the former commander of forces in the Middle East, was fired for making such an analysis. posted 05/14/2008 at 09:28:54
Just to put the West Virginia win in context. This contest was the third contest that Hillary won with a margin over 20%. The other two wins in this category were Oklahoma and Arkansas.
In total, Hillary won eight contests with double digit margins. They were
West Virginia,
Rhode Island,
New York,
Massachusetts,
Tennessee,
Arkansas,
Oklahoma, and
American Samoa.
In the fall, Obama will surely carry both New York and Massachusetts.
In contrast, Obama has won twenty contests with margins over 20%. These contests were
South Carolina,
Alaska,
Idaho,
Kansas,
Colorado,
Minnesota,
Georgia,
Illinois,
Virgin Islands,
Nebraska,
Louisiana,
Washington DC,
Maryland,
Virginia,
Hawaii,
Vermont,
Wyoming,
Mississippi,
North Carolina, and
the Democrats Abroad.
Many of these states will be key battleground states in the general election which will reward substantially more electoral votes than West Virgina.
Oh, if you look at double digit margin wins, Obama has won 25 such contests (take the prior list and include
Wisconsin,
Alabama,
Utah,
North Dakota, and
Delaware).
Twenty of these contests had margins over 20%. posted 05/14/2008 at 09:23:03
In total, Hillary won eight contests with double digit margins. They were
West Virginia,
Rhode Island,
New York,
Massachusetts,
Tennessee,
Arkansas,
Oklahoma, and
American Samoa.
In the fall, Obama will surely carry both New York and Massachusetts.
In contrast, Obama has won twenty contests with margins over 20%. These contests were
South Carolina,
Alaska,
Idaho,
Kansas,
Colorado,
Minnesota,
Georgia,
Illinois,
Virgin Islands,
Nebraska,
Louisiana,
Washington DC,
Maryland,
Virginia,
Hawaii,
Vermont,
Wyoming,
Mississippi,
North Carolina, and
the Democrats Abroad.
Many of these states will be key battleground states in the general election which will reward substantially more electoral votes than West Virgina.
Oh, if you look at double digit margin wins, Obama has won 25 such contests (take the prior list and include
Wisconsin,
Alabama,
Utah,
North Dakota, and
Delaware).
Twenty of these contests had margins over 20%. posted 05/14/2008 at 09:23:03
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