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Hillary's Diss-issipi

March 05, 2008 9:24 PM

Do you remember last Fall when Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-NY, seemed to dis Mississippi?

Remember?

The Obama campaign does.

What better evidence could you have that Clinton never thought this thing would go this long -- and that she would never, ever in her life have to campaign in Mississippi?

- jpt

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I love it when Clinton supporters say "So what about 'X' scandal??", everyone knows about it, it's all old news nothing new to report.

Oh, I see, so since the bad stuff is 'old', it doesn't matter any more. It's as if it just disappeared into the ether. Nothing to see here nope nope. It's like she's a *totally* different type of person now!

I'm really *REALLY* hoping Obama just sticks to questions about her claim of foreign policy roles in the White House, as well as if she read the WMD report when she voted for Iraq. You can confront someone and keep it clean.

If only Hillary tears at the party, the damage can be excised and repaired. If two start ripping at it, Democrats are toast.

Posted by: Decider | Mar 6, 2008 9:00:21 PM

MI

You want experience - you're stuck with McCain.

Hillary ain't got the kinda experience you are looking for.

She's have the political experience, i.e., how to kneecap an opponent. She knows the black arts just fine. Example: See NAFTAgate.

But as to actual experience she don't have any more than the other guy.

Posted by: The Commander Guy | Mar 6, 2008 1:49:09 PM

Plagiarism? Really? Let's not go there. What about the Harry & Louise ad that Obama plagiarized from the Republicans? What about Deval Patrick's speech that Obama also plagiarized?

I have no doubt that Obama can inspire. But I wish he waited a few more years before running for the highest office so voters can gauge his competency. These are difficult times, 2 ongoing wars, a dwindling economy, a sagging reputation from the rest of the world... it's a leap of faith for voters to just take his word (or speeches). Look what happened last time people voted for someone inexperienced... he did provide CHANGE, but it was change for the worse. Besides Bush, people should look at Deval Patrick as an example.

Posted by: MI | Mar 6, 2008 1:26:27 PM

I'll say it again: Hillary and those scandals are nothing new. She has been dragged through the mud yet time and time again she recovered. They've thrown everything at her and yet she's still standing. After everything she has gone through I don't think there's any scandal that you could throw at her that would make people think twice about voting for her. People still recognize the work she has done (Obama on the other hand only has his speech to try to carry him through). Obama on the other hand, who presents himself as squeaky clean, who has been put on a pedestal by his supporters, has nowhere to go but down once the Republicans are done with him. (And they can be vicious even to their own. Remember that rumor they spread about McCain having an illegitimate child? Swift boat on Kerry?)

I'd also be very interested to see how the debates between Obama & McCain play out.

Posted by: kate | Mar 6, 2008 12:21:10 PM

11-22 said "He will burn out like Mondale , who had simular results to Obama."

Wait a minute I thought she was running as Mondale this time. After all she plagarized the Mondale red phone ad.

Posted by: The Commander Guy | Mar 6, 2008 11:55:08 AM

I don't feel dissed by Obama. I'm just really sad that all of these people put all of this hate on the message boards. If you are trying to make him looked bad then you are doing a great job. i guess when its all said and done clinton and all of her supporters want need the black vote. It is just amazing to me it took a black man to try and unite a country and it is taking a white woman to divide. when it is all and said and done whether you are white or black we all have the same struggles.

Posted by: Sherelle Reid | Mar 6, 2008 11:51:28 AM

How can Mississippi even dare to open it's mouth having elected NO women EVER to Congress? To the Senate? As Governor? God Almighty! And Obami thinks he's going to gain ground "Attacking" Clinton with this? It's only going to call attention to Ole Miss's backwards (back woods?) ways!
Senator Clinton has a right to be shocked, and makes a good point that if they won't even give women a chance at basic levels, how could Miss. even relate to voting to a woman for President. Tell Obami to spend his time explaing his friendship and kick-back relationship to his pal REZKO.

Posted by: John Wayne | Mar 6, 2008 11:08:33 AM

I live in Texas,much of my family and friends are die hard republicans and did not bother to vote during the primary. Dems are dreaming if they for one minute think TX is going dem this year. It will never happen. get over it. The truth of the matter is that the Republicans don't have the problem the dems have, so they don't go out and vote. If u look at past years you can see the same trend.

Obama is dreaming , If he can't win the big dem states and 50% of Hillary supporters say they are voting for McCain if Obama Wins(which is what the polls are saying) Then I don't see Obama winning the national election.

He will burn out like Mondale , who had simular results to Obama.

Posted by: eleven22 | Mar 6, 2008 10:54:12 AM

robin, making things up now eh , what ever floats your boat. For the record, she has not been constantly putting down states. Obama fans are reaching far out there these days.

Posted by: eleven22 | Mar 6, 2008 10:48:27 AM

reading the comments of people from Obama church really make me doubting about the thing the media has been telling us all the time : well-educated? hmm, doesn't look so to me.

Posted by: nosense03 | Mar 6, 2008 10:35:27 AM

I could have sworn that the last Lt Gov, Amy Tuck was a woman.
My gosh Hillary wants to be the president and she constantly puts down states.
She will never get my vote.

Posted by: robin | Mar 6, 2008 10:33:25 AM

Republican dominated Mississippi does not have adequate diversity representation in its elected officials. I think most, if not all Mississippi Democrats would agree with that. Nice try, Jake, but we're not going to be offended by criticism of Republican administrations. Mississippi is at the bottom because it has been milked bone-dry by the likes of Haley Barbour.

Posted by: WestCoastMessenger | Mar 6, 2008 10:14:05 AM

vanchav you are kidding right? Less then 10% of the electorate showed up in the states. and why would the republicans come out to vote when we decides all ready who is our candidate. see we did not have racism like what Obama throws out, and crying like Hilary.

If there were Republicans that voted for Hilary in Texas, I think that is fair because your liberal press of yours was trying to control who the republicans voted for!

Also note the republicans in Texas have a normal Primary, not this 2 step deal allowing people to vote twice!

Posted by: spock | Mar 6, 2008 9:59:06 AM

vanchav, the point is, it's old news. Hillary with those scandals are nothing new, and yet people still voted for her. People are tired of them already. Obama on the other hand has barely been scratched. And the fact that he presents himself as Mr. Goody-two-shoes it would be a huge fall when a big scandal comes out. The Rezko trial has barely started and when every detail of his association with Obama becomes national news the Republicans will have more ammunition, plus the NAFTA fiasco was a really bad misstep. The fact that people think he's above everything, one little mistake would make people think twice when they suddenly realize that he's not all what he says he is. Couple that with his lack of experience then that's a really big problem for the voters.

Posted by: kate | Mar 6, 2008 9:52:58 AM

Kate said - So, bottomline: a Limbaugh endorsement for Hillary hurts her because undecided democrats will vote for Obama.

You may be right, but there still are those exit polls that suggest a lot of his losers were up to no good in TX. I'd hate to get associated with Ann Coulter, Limbaugh, Hannity and the other assorted lowlifes that have endorse Her.

At least Pennsylvania is a closed primary.

Posted by: HillarySpeaks4Me | Mar 6, 2008 9:52:12 AM

I find that argument about Obama winning the red states in November naive. One of the reasons the republican numbers are down is because they didn't have good choices. There was not one candidate who they really believed in, who they thought represented their values so a lot of them didn't bother to vote or were disillusioned. But I bet you come November these Republicans will be energized, there would be a lot of mudslinging between the two parties and republicans would realize the importance of retaining that white house. Do you really think that these red states will suddenly turn blue overnight? Politics have deep roots. If you have been a Republican and your party has always looked after your interests the only reason you turn your back on your party is if something very drastic happens to you and you realize that your party doesn't represent you anymore. Therefore I would have to conclude that come November those red states will remain red.

Posted by: kate | Mar 6, 2008 9:40:59 AM

Hillarys dirt is NOT all out there. Let me give you a few names the Republicans will capitolize on

Norman Hsu.
Peter Paul.
Mike Espy.
Frank Rich.
Craig Livingstone.
Paula Jones.
Linda Bloodworth Thomason.
Harry Thomason.
Ed Willey.
Cattle Futures.
Hugh Rodham.
Tony Rodham.
White... Water.
Vince Foster.
China-gate.
Travel-gate.
File-gate.
Right-wing conspiracy

Posted by: vanchav | Mar 6, 2008 9:32:06 AM

I think that's all mind games. A Limbaugh endorsement for a democrat is never a good thing and he knows that. Limbaugh endorsing Hillary would only hurt her and am sure it drove some domocrats who were on the fence to vote for Obama. And do you really think he's that powerful anyway for A LOT of people to listen to what he says? Perhaps some do, but only those who have plenty of time on their hands and would bother to waste their time to vote for a candidate they don't really like. The only reason people would do that is if it helps their agenda. I have a lot of Republican friends and all want Obama to win because they think he'll be easier to crush, unlike Hillary whose skeletons in the closet have already been paraded around and voters know about them already. Obama on the other hand is fresh meat and the Rezko deal plus the NAFTA blunder have already made them excited, and the Republicans haven't even started digging yet.

So, bottomline: a Limbaugh endorsement for Hillary hurts her because undecided democrats will vote for Obama. If indeed Limbaugh's audience listened to him I doubt there'd be a lot of these people who cared to vote for someone they absolutely hate to be in the white house.

Posted by: kate | Mar 6, 2008 9:24:52 AM

Here's the argument. The states Obama won ARE red states. But if you pay close attention, he had more voters then the Republican candidates. Chances are, we may win these states in the General Election. THE STATES CLINTON WON WILL VOTE DEMOCRATS ANYWAY...THE QUESTION IS, WHO CAN BRING NEW PEOPLE TO THE PARTY. THE ANSWER IS OBAMA. HE'S BROUGHT INDEP AND REPUB.

Posted by: vanchav | Mar 6, 2008 9:15:31 AM

It's not mean if it's true.

Maybe Mississippi needs to think about why it hasn't elected any women.

Posted by: s.b. | Mar 6, 2008 9:14:33 AM

By the end of Next week tuesday, Obama will be leading in the popular vote and delegates. Don't forget he won the caucas and will get most of the dlegates in teas even though Hillary won.

Posted by: vanchav | Mar 6, 2008 9:12:17 AM


Kate. You said - With Obama as the nominee McCain will be jumping with glee! (eh, that rhymes)

Well I agree! It would definitely be easier for old man mccain to beat Obama.

But I am a little puzzled about Rush Limbaugh's endorsement of Hillary. He ordered his mindless neanderthals to vote for Hillary on tuesday. And by some exit polls, Hillary won Texas by the margain of these neanderthals.

Do you know what's going on there?


Posted by: HillarySpeaks4Me | Mar 6, 2008 9:06:08 AM

How in the world does Obama think he'll win the general election when the only states he has been winning are the red states (except for his home state of Illinois)??? These red states will surely vote Republican in November and without a strong hold on the blue states Obama is at risk of losing those to McCain who as a moderate conservative appeals to a lot of independents and moderate democrats. With Obama as the nominee McCain will be jumping with glee! (eh, that rhymes)

Posted by: kate | Mar 6, 2008 8:55:38 AM

Obama, a faker
Hillary, a taker
McCain, next POTUS

Posted by: plainsm | Mar 6, 2008 8:54:44 AM

Sen. Obama’s top foreign policy adviser Susan Rice said on MSNBC this morning and that Obama is not ready to take that 3am in the morning call.

What a endorsement coming from his own people, even though she also said Hillary was not ready either but the difference is that Hillary sure has a lot of top brass endorsing her as the candidate that they have no problem with as to picking up that phone if it does ring.

Obama better go reel in his foreign policy people rather than thinking about Hillary, it sure is a day for him when his own people are telling the entire nation that he is not ready for the job of CIC.

Posted by: SJ | Mar 6, 2008 8:47:01 AM

Who care about Mississippi anyway. There is a reason that Mississippi is the butt of every other southern joke.

Posted by: Hillary2012! | Mar 6, 2008 8:29:57 AM

makes me wonder.
That comports with Obama’s habit of not showing up for controversial votes or tackling tough policy issues, allowing him to broaden his appeal through charisma alone. Farrakhan himself recently spoke approvingly of Obama’s strategy, which is crucial to inviting whites to support him.


“Barack Obama has been very careful not to position himself as Rev. Jesse Jackson or Rev. Al Sharpton as a promoter of ‘The Black Cause,’” Farrakhan said in the interview with FinalCall.com. “He has been groomed, wisely so, to be seen more as a unifier, rather than one who speaks only for the hurt of black people.”

Posted by: cindy | Mar 6, 2008 8:18:14 AM

This man Obama has some of the most questionable friends, some with ties to Iraq, some who wanted to bomb places in the USA, some with Muslim links, some that are open racist and think white people are all evil,some that are confessed communists, yet some are trying to convince that I should accept all this and put this man in the WH.

I may be one of the uneducated ones that support Hillary but I do feel I do have a bit of common sense to at least raise and eyebrow on the lack of information about Obama and all these questionable ties, and to ask myself if I would trust the state of this nation in his hands.

Now we have the latest cry from his camp some one placed to dark of the photo of him out in the public, well for crying out loud this has to be boarding on the ridiculous now, is this man not black?

Well if it will make his camp sleep better at night please MSM put a photo of him with blond hair and blue eyes, maybe then his camp will take a rest and stop all the belly aching over everything under the sun.

Posted by: SJ | Mar 6, 2008 8:12:54 AM

Boy I tell you, in the year 2008, we still see people in terms of color, you can say that you are color blind, but just read some of these comments and you can determine the race of each one.

Posted by: Robert | Mar 6, 2008 8:11:20 AM

The Great State of Mississippi will never choose for Monica Lewinski's ex-boyfriend's wife.

Barak Obama will be our next President.

Posted by: Wayne P. | Mar 6, 2008 7:09:07 AM

Obama will lose so bad in a landslide, and the DNC is going to be FURIOUS that the media GOADED them into nominating Obama.

Posted by: tomdavie | Mar 6, 2008 6:30:02 AM

Haley Barber, the governor of Mississippi, was in it up to his neck, with all of the right wing conspiracies that tried to ruin the Clintons. Because of that conspiracy, the U.S. Tax payers are out $55 million dollars, just to prove that Bill Clinton lied about getting a BJ. If I had my way, Mississippi would be kicked out of the Union, for voting for the bum. They deserve dissing.

Posted by: Kevin - OR | Mar 6, 2008 4:47:16 AM

Funny, I remember Obama coming to the dome in Houston to check on the Katrina refugees. Don't remember Hillary.

To hear tell Hillary was walking right alongside MLK.

The young lady that did that was Joan Baez. She lent her beautiful voice to the movement. For the first time she's lent her name to someone...Obama.

Posted by: JB | Mar 6, 2008 4:20:04 AM

Hillary should get the guy from Cheers to dress in "Blackface" during the Mississippi primary. She would probably display that shrill of a laugh and exclaim proudly that she was not aware of her good friend Ted's racist humor. What else should we expect from a "Goldwater" girl!!!!

Posted by: ruraldevelopment | Mar 6, 2008 3:54:30 AM

I think, no I am sure that ABC darkened Obama's face in the picture on the home page this evening. We know that ABC wouldn't do such a racist thing. It must have been Hillary but how did she do it???

Posted by: Firefighter | Mar 6, 2008 2:17:41 AM

A self-proclaimed “Goldwater Girl” doesn’t sound like someone who was standing with Dr. Martin Luther King in his fight for Civil Rights. When you align yourself with someone who is directly aligned AGAINST Martin Luther King, you are pretty much anti-King, and anti-Civil Rights.

Posted by: SHILLARY | Mar 6, 2008 1:49:18 AM

Clinton started her career campaigning for GOLDWATER. LOOK IT UP.

Posted by: SHILLARY | Mar 6, 2008 1:44:22 AM

These comments are the most HYSTERICAL comments I have read in a long time. My goodness...SHRILLHILL backers are in full force tonight. Why aren't you guys aren't celebrating taking down "THE MAN" sure its a BLACK MAN...as it was clearly pointed out in OHIO, but still a MAN. Good for you girls, go and have a party. The rest of us, that actually are SERIOUS about politics and the issues would like to get back to them.

Posted by: STRONGWHITEWOM | Mar 6, 2008 1:38:40 AM


Hillary started volunteering to help children of migrant families when she was a teenager because she does care.

She is very real.

If she sometimes seems stiff, it's because no matter what she does, people say things. That doesn't make them true.

She's very intelligent, dedicated, and hard-working.

We are fortunate to have a candidate as qualified as Hillary running to work for us this time. No one would work harder or be more committed to doing an excellent job.

Posted by: Lauren | Mar 6, 2008 1:14:34 AM

Hey "Alison", you forgot to count the superdelegates. Uh oh. We've reached a point in the campaign where the mathematicians need to step aside and let the artists have a turn. Hey, did you happen to notice that Hillary Clinton is the leader in the popular vote? How come you never point that out. I say whoever wins the popular vote wins the supers! Are you worried?

Posted by: WestCoastMessenger | Mar 6, 2008 1:14:15 AM

Good point, who attended the State of the Black Union? Oh, yes, it's coming back to me.... HILLARY CLINTON. It seems Barack Obama was toooo busy for that, just like he has been toooo busy to hold a committee meeting on Afghanistan matters. Seems like the press is attempting to respond to Obama's whining about the press, by given him cheap shot ink -- this one, along with the garbage about releasing documents that have already been scheduled. Give it up Axelrod, you are transparent.

Posted by: WestCoastMessenger | Mar 6, 2008 1:09:53 AM

Since when does "not showing up" imply "dissing", and "showing up" imply "caring"?

Hillary was there for the show. The Clinton's been calculating for a presidential run since 2000.

Every drop of Hillary's tear is faked. I hope my American friends can see right through her.

Posted by: hillary ---- YIKES | Mar 6, 2008 1:01:23 AM

The race is not over. The game is not over til the fat lady sings and she has not sung yet. As far as I know, Obama will not get the delegates he needs for a win either, so it will most likely come down to the super delegates. Never count your chickens before they are hatched. Last night Obama was here in San Antonio with a preparation for a wrap up celebration in front of the Municipal Auditorium. Too bad that did not work out, they were left all dressed up and no where to go.

Posted by: primadiva | Mar 6, 2008 12:56:43 AM

We are women before race. And I certainly have no trouble with anyone pointing out the fact that there is still a lot of sexism in this country at all levels.

We are never afraid to cry racism but, god knows we better not cry sexism.

This isn't how Obama claimed he was going to run, this is change?

He messed up on the NAFTA issue, she did not mess up on pointing out the lack of women in the Mississippi Leadership.

And please we really don't care about things that happened 12-15 years ago, things everybody should've gotten over.

Posted by: Melissa | Mar 6, 2008 12:53:48 AM


I meant Barack is more intelligent than Bush.

Posted by: Lauren | Mar 6, 2008 12:52:22 AM

Ah come on people. You all know Obama is perfect. Just ask him. He can do no wrong and how dare Hillary bring up relavent questions about him. She's just whining. She'll say anything to get elected, ah yea right. Obama is the one who will say and do anything, and then play it off like Mr. Innocent. But there are some of us who see right through you, don't dismiss us so easily Barack.

Posted by: Shiloh | Mar 6, 2008 12:50:59 AM


Electing the truly most qualified candidate, who also happens to be a woman, who would govern our country more efficiently and effectively than any other candidate -

That would be truly moving forward.

Electing Barack is about once again falling for someone who is all hype and no record. Mostly style with little proof.

That what George Bush was - style, no proof, and inexperience.

Barack is more intelligence but he is not yet truly qualified.

Posted by: Lauren | Mar 6, 2008 12:47:47 AM

are any of you posting here paying attention?

After the Texas Caucus (Obama gain 7) the sum total os last night four states was a net gain for Sen Clinton of 8 delegates

E-I-G-H-T

Sen Obama is expected at a minimum to pick up 17 delegates Sat in Wyoming and Tuesday in Mississippi

That will mean a net gain of 9 delegates for Sen Obama in the month of March --

oh yes and then the 50 super delegates comes out - and the $52 million raised in February

It is about belief -- its about a fundamental shift in the culture - about going forward and not backward

There is nothing hokey about hope--

Posted by: alison | Mar 6, 2008 12:35:34 AM

Clinton lied about Nafta in Ohio:

quote:"At the end of an extended conversation, Mr. Brodie was asked about remarks aimed by the Democratic candidates at Ohio's anti-NAFTA voters that carried serious economic implications for Canada.

Since 75 per cent of Canadian exports go to the U.S., Mr. Obama and Ms. Clinton's musings about reopening the North American free-trade pact had caused some concern.

Mr. Brodie downplayed those concerns.

"Quite a few people heard it," said one source in the room.

"He said someone from (Hillary) Clinton's campaign is telling the embassy to take it with a grain of salt. . . That someone called us and told us not to worry."

Source:
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20080305.wharpleak0305/BNStory/National/home

Posted by: Dennis | Mar 6, 2008 12:33:13 AM


She is not dissing Mississipi.

She is talking about reality.

Why can't anyone talk about reality?

I don't believe in dissing Barack entirely at all, I would rather have him in as a "novice" President than McCain in as a "hawk."

But neither of them have much of a clue about how to help the economy, or the experience Hillary had when her husband's administration helped us out of recession and deficit and into surplus and prosperity.

They can learn, but I'd rather have the candidate who already knows more.

I don't think Barack has a lot to hide, but I don't like the way he's not clearing up or even open to clearing up these important issues so far.

We've just been through seven years of a president who wasn't good at coming forward or owning up to his mistakes.

I'm seeing a pattern of avoidance and scapegoating the blame to those who are asking the hard questions. And that's very disconcerting.

He's not being "transparent" at all.

And apparently he's not accountable to anyone.

He said he didn't do Rezko any favors and he didn't violate the public trust.

But he had Rezko do him favors when he knew Rezko was under investigation for fraud. Isn't that a violation of the public trust - at least in terms of his words and integrity? In terms of all he supposedly stands for?

Posted by: Lauren | Mar 6, 2008 12:27:04 AM

"..There has got to be something at work here..."

In above statement, I see a challenge. Earlier, it was the challenge for Iowa. Iowa failed in the challenge and now same challenge is extended to Mississippi to prove that they can elect a Woman President.

Glass is Half Full for Hillary and Half empty for Obama.

I do not see any "Hope for Economy" or "Hope for Healthcare" or "Hope for Unity" coming from Mr. Obama for the state which has the lowest median household income with $33090 and rank 1 in the poverty line with 21.0% person below poverty line(according to 2005 US Census Bureau spreadsheet). Some work need to be done here.

Mississippi should tell Obama the same way as Ohio: "So, what exactly is your point and what is that you are offering us?"

Posted by: Humm | Mar 6, 2008 12:18:08 AM

When Hilary Clinton won in Ohio, Rhode Island,and Texas, Look what else won negative campaigning won, playing on people's fears won, the national media negative attacks who helped Hilary won, Nafta Lies won, racism won,Do what ever it takes at any cost to win won , division won, the staus quo won,Broken Hopes and Shattered Dreams,reruns of Bill and Hilary Scandals and deception won,Bad Judgement won ,Keeping things the same old way won, I have Voted Democrat 80 percent of percent of the time. If Hilary gets the nomination I will be voting Straight Republican.

Posted by: Another Ron | Mar 6, 2008 12:15:08 AM

U.S. Rep. Lacy Clay, Obama’s Missouri co-chairman and pledged Obama superdelegate, said that regardless of the superdelegate mathematics, the campaign is Obama’s. Clay said that later this week, Obama will gain the support of 50 undecided Democratic superdelegates.

“She (Sen. Clinton) will not make up those numbers,” Clay said. “This race is over.”

Posted by: Dogsoldier | Mar 6, 2008 12:10:17 AM

Obama wins Texas... he's getting the most delegates...

HILLARY YOU GO GIRL!!!

Posted by: President | Mar 5, 2008 11:58:36 PM

Hillary has shown to have tenacity and punch to give Obama a good fight. He was here in San Antonio last night and the preparations in front of the Municipal Auditorium was a set up for a grand party. He obviously had a plan to wrap up the nomination last night. The truth hurt, and San Antonio spoke up for Hillary. Btw, I am an educated latina with a masters degree, so the "ignorant" statement from G.W. is ignorant of itself. Educated people in my precinct voted for Hillary.

Posted by: primadiva | Mar 5, 2008 11:52:12 PM

What do we know of Mr. Obama

He organized Hospitals in Chicago. His wife quit her job as a lawyer and went to work at a hospital, she got an increase in pay.

Mr Obama voted 2x against a bill then sat on the bill (he was the chairman) for a bill that would stop a procedure at those hospitals. Live birth abortions (inducing labor, live baby born, then layed to die) was allowed to go on. His religion was for these, UCC was affliated with these hospitals.
When mr obama left Illinois, They brought the back out it passed right away.

Mr Obamas friends Rezko, a political fixer & fund raiser. Who obama said he
only seen him at functions. Rezko's with magically appeared to buy a lot, with out obama could not buy his house. Mr obama maintained that lot, Mrs rezko sold some of it to him. Mr Ayers a college buddy, teaching in the same university as obama gave lectures, and who obama was at his house was a terrorist.(set bombs in Washington DC)
Farrakhan

Obama, was not there to vote on iraq, he was not a US Senator yet, but is passion about Being against it and the people who voted for it. Has gone out of his way to verbally attack Hillary and McCain because they voted yes on it.

Surely he is against all who voted on it
He should stand by his Passion of disapproval and denounce the senators who voted yet and not accept them as super delegates, otherwise he is a hypocrite.

Mr Obama got a court order to re-open certain poll locations Ohio. due to weather these were at different sites in downtown Cleveland, heavily Black area.
Not the whole area, or the county or other areas in Ohio. Hmmmmmmmmm
( I live in Ohio and my area rural but a sheet of ice).

Getting rid of campaign donations from his buddy rezko. If rezko story would not of broke, would he have kept it?
He knew right where to look is the scary part. Did any Rezko's buddys donate any?
it is not ok because you gave the money to charity, you were part of it.


What other friends, donators or crimmnal people is he hiding?

He has already has done some unethical and immoral things so far.

Posted by: seah | Mar 5, 2008 11:43:53 PM


Yes, I have noticed that many Obama supporters are more full of insults
than much of substance.

Barack disses Hillary all the time, but when she points out any legitimate questions about his qualifications or things he or his campaign have done, whether it's Rezko, or NAFTA and Candada, or only three years in the Senate questions - all of a sudden it's "the kitchen sink."

These are all very legitimate questions.

Posted by: Lauren | Mar 5, 2008 11:43:14 PM

Foster, $40 million tax payer dollars and two special prosecutors tuned up . . . wait for it . . . nothing. Catch up with the news buddy. You're slightly behind even the majority of republican supporters.

Posted by: Dogsoldier | Mar 5, 2008 11:42:12 PM

I'm glad to see that Hillary has your vote G.W.----you seem to qualify. Tell me, was anything she said incorrect? I grew up in the south and don't think she was putting down the south. Mississippi yes, but not the south. Everybody I know puts down Mississippi, even Mississippians.

Posted by: JR | Mar 5, 2008 11:29:26 PM

Lauren did you notice yesterday the Obama supporters were licking the feet of Texas, Ohio, and Rhode Island voters and today they are ignorant voters? Hope you're listening there in PA.

Posted by: Dogsoldier | Mar 5, 2008 11:26:43 PM


There are many highly educated people supporting Hillary, I myself, and many others I know have Honors and Master's degrees.

I know people with college degrees who aren't that 'brilliant.' A lot of times, all it takes to pass is completing the work in a satisfactory
way.

There are those of us who don't want a candidate who, at this point, is all style and not enough qualifications.

I started out neutral, but I am less impressed with Barack all the time.

Posted by: Lauren | Mar 5, 2008 11:21:17 PM

G.W. come election day there will be no caucuses for Obama to run up the score in red states then. Then what buddy?

Posted by: Dogsoldier | Mar 5, 2008 11:21:04 PM

Obama feels the heat. Quick play the race card again.

Posted by: Dogsoldier | Mar 5, 2008 11:18:23 PM

Did Mississippi elect a woman to congress? For a governor? Mississippi did or did not. So where are the facts wrong here? Hillary understands exactly what she faced back in Iowa and now here in Mississippi. She then went on and acknowledged she would have to do a whole lot of work if she expects anyone to take her seriously.

Posted by: Dogsoldier | Mar 5, 2008 11:16:34 PM

Obama camp must be really in a mess after yesterday because to think all they can come up with now is a issue since last fall to see if they can make something stick on Hillary.

Well Rezko is recent and the trail starts already documents are on the net for all to read when they have time so Obama better find something quick for am sure he is going to be very busy in the coming days and I know he does not like the press all over him.

Posted by: SJ | Mar 5, 2008 11:04:41 PM

Wait, let me get this straight, she wants us to believe she thinks Iowa is a progressive state and she was reacting to their lack of a female senator etc. That is the biggest bunk I've ever heard. So, how then would she explain insulting the Iowa Democratic Caucus process?

I am sick of this. She is tough and can take on any man but every few weeks she has something to complain about. Oh poor Hillary........Poor dumb, stupid, weak Hillary. Not only does she gets sympathy votes because she sucks and can't run a proper campaign, but she also gets the votes of ignorant voters. We need to start having some standardized tests before people can vote.

Posted by: G. W. | Mar 5, 2008 10:59:43 PM

Hey, "obama--YIKES", I know you just wanna yammer about how bad Obama is. But obviously you have NO CLUE how the community saw Tavis's little Tavis-fest. Tavis is in some pretty hot water for his arrogant stance.

Posted by: Tungsten | Mar 5, 2008 10:55:09 PM

This is a pattern of her and her campaign. Insult those that: you lose, whose voting system you do not like, or those that you feel are to conservative(and you know they hate or dislike you and won't give you a big win like NY - a perfect example is Texas!) and/or small to serve your purpose. This would not be the last time she has insulted someone or looked down her nose.....If I were the Obama campaign, I would be throwing the kitchen sink. Lord knows there is far more DIRT out there on her than 100 members of the senate combined.

Posted by: Angelina | Mar 5, 2008 10:53:55 PM

*sigh*

If that's what she thought back in October, just imagine what she'll think about these states once she's elected.

Nothing like trying to reach out and get those new votes for the party.

Wonder how many other statements like this are out there.


Posted by: NeoFeminist | Mar 5, 2008 10:33:14 PM

Her comments were about setting expectations about the outcome, which is typical posturing in BOTH campaigns. In light of last night's primaries/caucuses, we hear the Obama camp reiterating that they the Clinton campaign had built up a 20 point lead two weeks ago, so they did their job by closing down that gap (read: they want us to believe that they never expected to win). Expect to see more of this "downplaying expectations" game in the weeks to come from both camps.

Posted by: LOM | Mar 5, 2008 10:28:03 PM

there is no sexism or racism in mississippi. no homophobia either. mississippi does not even have poverty, an it has a very strong universal health care system. mississippi is the most progressive state in the NATION!!! shame on you hillary.

Posted by: tony | Mar 5, 2008 10:20:34 PM

I think through all the screams and whimpering, I have finally discovered Hillary Clinton's true message. She has more CAMPAIGN experience. She has been a part of her husband's many campaigns..she MUST mean campaign experience. She thinks she is going to school the rookie on hard core no holds barred politics. I think some of you are giving Karl Rove too much credit. The Clinton's wrote the book on dirty politics. All that means to me is she's a polished politician. Something a little lower on the integrity scale then let's say a used car salesman or woman. Experience, right so that means she can twist the media with her little finger, Barak. She can hide the dirt in lies and misrepresentations because she has all of her 'experience'. Oh, so she can act as if the election last night wasn't a complete failure, because she gained no significant delegates. Oh, she can make her sheeple jump through a damn flaming brick wall even though there is no valid point. Campaign experience, she's got your number sheeple, has you in the palm of her little hands. Polished career politicians can't be trusted. When will we ever learn this?! Clinton's lies have become lies and it sit's well with them, I can tell. Campaign experience. Yes it all makes sense now. The only problem I have is that some of you 'less enlightened Hillary supporters' applaud her for this. Don't you know career liar's like this eat the young and spit out the bones. I mean there is silly season politics and then there is just duh....

Posted by: MIMS NJ | Mar 5, 2008 10:02:33 PM

I was a fan of Hillary Clinton. Watching the 2 run thier primaries , I can see why many people dont like her. "I can get by any means" attitude

Posted by: AMerican patriot | Mar 5, 2008 9:57:10 PM

And the Republicans are furiously writing down strategy notes for the fall. This is like an arms race... Rezco vs. Whitewater, Inexperienced Junior Senator vs. Ex-First Lady, Commander-Ready (ring, ring) vs. Did Not Vote for Iraq... when will this stop. What am I saying... don't stop, don't stop! Does McCain even need to campaign after these two go at each other in earnest?

Posted by: smartprimate | Mar 5, 2008 9:54:11 PM

Geez what is wrong with these people in the Obama camp, what a bunch of sore loser they have be belly aching all day, I can just wonder what the coming weeks will be like

Posted by: SJ | Mar 5, 2008 9:53:41 PM

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