Chafee Endorses Obama

Good to see a good man taking
stand

Thank you,

"Chafee was the only Republican senator to have voted against the war in Iraq, and he didn't vote for President Bush in 2004.."

Hey Daniel,

if 'very independent' is inarticulate by writing in capitals, what are you when you get personal and insulting?

Capitals are used to lay emphasis and ther's nothing wrong with that - it only aims to say, "this point is central or crucial to my argument" etc.

holy moly

In response to your existential question - yes, this endorsement rings loud among independents.

Cande said: Hillary Clinton is the best president for America right NOW. I just hope that media will not limit the popularity polls within America and at least give America a view of who will the rest of the world vote if they could.

Does Cande not appreciate that in these internet days the world is watching ABC, CBS, CNN, MSNBC, and even 'Faux' News - not to mention the BBC, as well as reading the NY Times, the Washington Post, The Chicago Tribune, as well as the political blogs ? The US President is the leader of the free world and therefore this election is of importance to the whole world. There is universal consensus that the Bush presidency has been a disaster which has gone on for far too long and near consensus on the view that not just the USA but the world now needs a Democrat as President AND a democratic majority in the Congress. There is also a strong majority view that the candidate who might best restore US prestige and moral leadership around the world (and it is sorely needed) would be Barack Obama rather than Mrs Clinton. At least he did not vote for the immoral and illegal Iraq war, or temporise on torture and, having taught constitutional law, might be more likely to respect the US Constitution which incorporates all that is highest in the ideals of the Anglo-American enlightenment. Mrs Clinton is 'yesterday's woman' and one with a past. Mr Obama represents hope and a fresh start.

MAYBE THE OLDER POLITICIANS ARE SUPPORTING OBAMA BECAUSE THEY CARE ABOUT THE NEXT GENERATION,AND WANT TO MAKE IT BETTER FOR THEM. THEY ARE NOT SELFISH AND SUPPORTING A DYNASTY,THAT IS OUT DATED! OR HAS CONTEMPT FOR SOME ONE WHO CAN QUITE POSSIBLY HELP PUT THIS COUNTRY BACK TOGETHER.
OBAMA 08!

ARE YOU KIDDING. I AM FROM RHODE ISLAND AND WE DON'T CARE ABOUT CHAFEE AND WHAT HE THINKS. HE LOST THE LAST ELECTION BIG TIME AND WE HERE IN RI DON'T CARE WHO ENDORSES WHOM. WE VOTE FROM THE HEART. CHAFFEE - WHAT A JOKE

ABC stands for ALL BETS ON CLINTON (ABC) News. I hope this bet works out for ABC News and Clinton

Posted by: Mark | Feb 14, 2008 10:08:39 PM
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If Clinton gets the nomination, the Rightwingers will flock to McCain because it will be:... ANYBODY BUT CLINTON!

Message to 'very independent'.
Clearly reports of the demographic split in the democratic voting process are accurate, dumb poor people vote for Clinton. You are case in point. What is your annual salary?
Try reading what you are writing before posting it. Also the fact that you have to speak in CAPITALS to make a point shows that not only are you incapable of forming a coherent argument but that you are also inarticulate.

I've got a question: What exactly does Obama want to do with NATO? I've tried to figure that out, but have failed so far.

This was copied from the CNN website .. By Roland S. Martin .. CNN Contributor
(CNN) -- NAACP Chairman Julian Bond's decision to weigh in on the Democratic Party's conundrum when it comes to seating delegates from Michigan and Florida has created a firestorm of discussion on blogs and talk shows, and frankly, I'm still unclear as to what his intent was.

Gee Roland, I think his intent is to see that all the people of the USA have their votes counted.. Just because your a very vocal supporter of Obama, doesn't mean that all Black's have to follow your lead.. Some have supported Hillary Clinton all along, and will help put her in the White House.. The DNC must seat both States, or pay to hold another Election.

It is important that the Americans know how crucial this election is not only for America but for the rest of the world. America maybe ready for Obama, but the world is not. It is important that Americans understand how the world view America. They have to understand that there is strength in numbers and right now, America has a lot of enemies and for as long as the enemies becomes stronger, and the allies becomes fewer, then America may lose its leadership. Its time for America to re-establish its long standing leadership and this year's GOP could be a turning point. Hillary Clinton is the best president for America right NOW. I just hope that media will not limit the popularity polls within America and at least give America a view of who will the rest of the world vote if they could. At least as a way for Americans to know which next president is known and respected across the globe.

I just have to respond to this idiotic post:

"Chafee who? Is Chafee on the other side of the aisle that Obama plans to reach across to work with? It's great that Chafee showed some independent thinking in opposing Bush, but two wrongs do not make a right. Vote Hillary for solutions to our problems!"

Look, maybe in 5th grade you haven't learned that Hillary lacked both the wisdom and the conviction to stand up against Bush's idiotic war. She was dead wrong on the war and continues her complete FAILURE to recognize the consequences of her BELLIGERENT posturing. Is that what you call a solution to a problem? It's what I call killing 150,000 civilians, wasting hundreds of BILLIONS of dollars, and creating hostility to Americans all around the world.

Let me explain something. Lincoln Chafee was the sole Republican senator with the guts to stand up to his own party and oppose the Bush/Clinton war for oil. Chafee knew it was a career-ending move, and he did it anyway. As a triangulating, calculating, fear-mongering sell-out, Hillary is constitutionally incapable of taking a stand on principle.

I don't know why I'm bothering with this rebuttal. Nobody with a high school diploma believes her hype anymore anyway.

Lincoln Chaffee deserves respect and admiration. He did not vote for the Iraq War and that shows intelligence beyond all republicans and most democrats. This endorsement of Obama shows how much Chaffee cares about America and wants it to be in good hands after the pathetic way it has been ruined by Bush.

Actually Jacks poll is old as the newest ones put Obama ahead of Clinton. Jack...try to get it right son, your using up your credibility.....

I know it can happen. Obama can win Texas and Ohio. I'm glad that there is poeple in america is opening their eyes to a canidate who can do the job. chaffe made the right decision. So what Rhode island is small. It only take a few votes and delgates to win. This is just like school and college. When teachers gives test to test your ability and when they give a few extra credits to increase your grade. Those few points can determine if you get a passing grade in your studies. America has changed and it bring joy into my heart to know that someone in this world is opening thier hearts to all american people. Obama and his campaign party is doing a great job. The independent who is criticizing the hood this is where people live. People live the best way they can. I would rather live in the hood with diginty and respect. They are good and bad people no mattter where you live in this world. What is something in the hood? I do not get it. Obama bring this country together. We are all the same. We need someone like Obama who is young intelligent and most of all someone who cares. He love America.

Chafee who? Is Chafee on the other side of the aisle that Obama plans to reach across to work with? It's great that Chafee showed some independent thinking in opposing Bush, but two wrongs do not make a right. Vote Hillary for solutions to our problems!

Geo

Sorry you any number of specious arguments about present votes, but point in fact this is a big deal. If disaffected Republicans--particularly those who were party to the politics of the past 8 years--jump ship to support Obama it presents a real problem for the Republican nominee. It drags the Republican back towards the middle, even as the hyper-conservatives drag Mccain back into the far right. Chafees endorsement together with his book will matter.

Rhode Island has about 15 people in the whole State.. Who cares!!!!!!

ABC stands for ALL BETS ON CLINTON (ABC) News. I hope this bet works out for ABC News and Clinton

FOR THOSE WHO HAVE ENDORSED OBAMA, I FELT SORRY FOR THEM. OBAMA VOTED MORE THAN A 100 TIMES PRESENT INSTEAD OF TAKING SIDE AND STAND UP FOR IT BY VOTING EITHER YES OR NO BUT HE CHOSE TO VOTE PRESENT. THAT IS A SIGN OF A WEAK LEADERSHIP; WHO CANNOT MAKE A FIRM DECISION, STAND UP FOR IT AND ALWAYS CHICKEN OUT. MUY MAL!!!