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Obama just depresses me. I know he won't care about women. Power just voices what Obama's campaign says in private. I'm a lifelong democrat and if Obama wins I would see no reason to vote because his nomination would mean women don't count.

Well what would Othello do? Not trust his wife? Hum does that transfer gender to campaign fodder? I haven't been watching the deification of Obama as after a few speeches in Iowa of puffery rhetoric and Oprah's tent revival complete with coloquial renditions I spared myself the political opera. What would suit the Republicans more than the Dems running a candidate with scant experience against Mc Cain? How Rovian to split the ticket and bring out the misogynist vote. Will the American public be fooled again? Holy Moly more twists and turns than a three penny opera. Go Hillary, my god let's get something done! Political posturing with hearts and flowers is great for the movies but in reality experience counts wake up and vote for Hillary Clinton.

Hillary Clinton never intimates that she's not a monster; she'll never deny that. Hillary just called Barack Obama's hand and he folded. Barack might have called Hillary's bluff; so Hillary, are you in fact saying that you're not a monster? Monster in this sense: inhumanly cruel or wicked person. Barack chose to lose a staffer instead. Let Hillary gloat and strut, let her also deny that she’s not in fact an inhumanly cruel or wicked person

I don't know if this is worse than Obama calling both the Clintons liars. He also refers to Hillary as divisive and had certainly suggested that they are both crooks and cannot be trusted.

Hillary runs an ad on a general question on who would the American people rather answer a phone call at the white house at 3:00 a.m. in the morning in time of crisis, and they cry foul, even though, Obama camp plagiarized the same ad content and actually mention Hillary's name in his ad about the same subject in rebuttal.

The more the media (NBC, MSNBC, Newsweek, CNN, FOX, & NPR) beat up on Hillary, the more we love her. The media will not succeed telling us who to vote for in this election.

I don't care if Ms. Power is fired or resigns or stays on the Obama campaign, but her comment is instructive; she could hardly blurt out that kind of language if the idea was not current in her milieu, although she may have been naive enough to think, momentarily, it was OK to say it in public. The monster concept, if not the word, is built into Obama’s speeches, his supporters’ screeds on the internet, and the hostile media coverage of the campaign: An ambitious woman who refuses to step gracefully aside when Prince Charming appears is a monster. Must be. There is no other possibility. Once you get that part, all of the rest, from foreign-policy experts to bloggers to Drudge, makes perfect sense. Check the above comments. It’s all there.

I read these comments and wonder who in the world the Obama supporters are trying to "win over" with their childish tirades. Certainly not any HRC supporters (about 13 million so far). I have stated before that we have heard such rants for years and still think she is the best choice.
Possibly, the rants are merely to appease their own frustration over the fact that their candidate has ceased "to progress" and now is regressing. Don't give up the hope! Hope and about 5 dollars will buy you a gallon of milk.

But she is a monster! Hiderbeast; the most terrifying 'women' on gods green earth. Just listen to that hideous cackle, it bloody gives me nightmares it does.
When I see on her on the old TV box it almost makes me wish I lived in some Muslim country, somewhere like Iran. At least then they would make her put a towel over her head.
In fact that’s a great idea! Barack Hussein Obama for president!

Oh...Please I confuse now...
The slogan has gone : Hope and Change.
Should I take my vote back?
I told you so...

Thinking Working Mom: Thanks for the most honest statement I've seen on this board, especially the opening "Full Disclosure. " Do we get the same from the National Correspondent? His posts are running at least 12-1 pro-McCain and we still haven't seen a single piece on a) McCain and the fawning press (and I'm not talking about Obama, I'm talking about Sedona); McCain's reversal on torture; McCain's flip-flops on the Iraq war (100 years, 50 years, a few years, or real soon), or the realistic costs of any of the McCain proposals. What would the press response have been if Obama sang "Bomb, bomb, bomb Iran in repsonse to a foreign policy question? This week, one of McCain's foreign policy advisors stated that the December intelligence report on Iran (probably the most comprehensive intelligence piece in recent history) was "sketchy".

Yes, it was a dumb political move for an Obama staff member to mouth off. But does that compare to a presidential candidate singing "Bomb, bomb, bomb Iran" in response to a foreign policy question?" It would be a disasterous foreign policy move to engage in yet another war in the middle east by attacking Iran. Which is more important? A dumb off-the-record statement by Samantha Powers, or another war? Do you want to send your kid to fight in Iran?

There are endless things to admire and like about McCain. But that doesn't mean that he deserves a free ride to the White House - and that's what the MSM is giving him.

Oh it is a well manipulated and orchestrated ploy by the Obama campaign. She is going to be forced to resign just to prove the point that Obama doesn't tolerate negative campaigning. It's all too familiar but I am sure it will get all the attention it deserves, more publicity for Obama's camp.

If I say that the sky is blue, should I be required to quit my job?

Power spoke the truth, and more power to her for saying it. Maybe she shouldn't had called her a monster but HRC is indeed ruthless and willing to do anything to win the nomination. Any discreet person can see that.
Posted by: Rialb58

Rialb58, you saying that isn't so about Obama? Injecting the race card in the campaign, the deadliest of political sins in America via his wife towards Bill Clinton telling the truth on Obama's Iraq war stances (plural, not that one speech, but all actions since)and his campaign by the leaked memo on how to turn Hillary's MLK statement into a racial remark just before SC?

Those grounds alone show just how low Obama will go, from stacking caucus's and using strong arm techniques in them to lossing every major state where the people vote as they should!

Sorry, I listen to what candidates say and Obama clearly stated in 2004 that he has no EXPERIENCE what so ever to run for President and he has since proven he hasn't! My how a persons own words come to haunt them huh!

Which, as Tina Fey so well explained: they get things done.

John I am a Democrat, and I certainly do not hold to the belief or threats made by supposed Independants who are:
Non-commital to anything!
Use threat tactics to move their agenda along!
Disguise themselves as such an run back to the Republican Party anyhow come election time!

I also do not care if the candidate is white, black, red, green or yellow, what I care about is what the candidates say, their records of achieving what they say and their performances which provides their experience to hold a certain office!

This being the office of the President, there is no way on earth I would support someone who:

claims to attract Independants and Republicans when his record on elections shows otherwise!

claims to be a uniter, yet he did nothing his first 6 yrs as a State Senator and only did things or had his name added to Bills for appearance sake his final year before going after a US Senate seat!

claims to be one thing, yet his actions prove he is not!

claims to be transparent, yet has to have teeth pulled before providing more! Even Alexrod stated they will decide in time if they will release more documents on the Rezko and the house dealings, that transparency!

Stump speeches followed by inaction on a persons part simply says words are empty!

Clinton never stumped on transparency, Obama did, yet he hides and throws accusations towards his opponents as to his values on the stump, sorry don't fly in do as I say and not as I do!

There is no way I will join the movement like that when as every cult in history has proven that the Cult leader is no messiah, only a self serving profiteer!

This lady just stepped down,now the jerk that cslled Qbama Ken Starr is he stepping down did he say he was sorry NO>>> NO>>>> two different sets of rules you Clintons make me sick and if she is on the ballot we WILL have another republican in the White House.

Disclosure: I am a Hillary supporter. I also find Obama interesting, but not ready for prime time. I like what's going on in our Party right now. People are starting to think critically about the candidates. Until Ohio, (not counting NY), the Democratic rank and file weren't showing up in enough numbers to offset the newbies: made up mostly of young people, most likely college students (where Obama has built enormously on what Dean and MoveOn started 4 years ago), and independents. The rank and file, mostly hard working folks with families, and a lot of young women who don't have the baggage "feminism" seems to evoke in so many,have been outnumbered in the primaries, mostly in cauceses. The suffrage movement was a civil rights movement,giving women the right to vote, to have a voice, and the feminism that evolved from the 1960's, just as my generation of young women went off into the world of college, jobs, activism, marriage,children, careers, was continulally advocated just by virtue of the choices we were making: the right of women to have equal opportunity in education and equal pay for equal work. Obama documents his journey in his books and his story is also compelling and his purposeful life is to be commended. Let's just all pay attention and participate, and let the contest proceed. We need to get back the White House; over the next few months, we will see our 2 contenders continue to battle it out, and millions of more votes will be cast in States that have not spoken yet. I may be convinced, but I'm not the voter in Mississipi or the voter in Forida or Michigan, either. If Obama is smart, he'll stop trying to wring superdelegate votes and whining about delegate counts, and enter the arena. He can wash his hands afterwards, which the last few weeks have shown he is perfectly capable of. Politics is a rough game, so is the presidency.

No- Referring to Samantha Power as she has been defined as one of Obama's foreign policy advisers. That is what this thread is about- her hateful comments about the people of Ohio and Senator Clinton- or did you not have time to read it? It must be tough being a paid blogger of Obama's and spewing so much hatred. Hope and Change- hope and change -hope and change- what a joke.

Well, well, well, looky what we have here: politics as usual?! Say one thing, do another. Lead by example? You are only as good as your advisors. Ever hear of "top down" management? Obviously the Obama team is talking out of both sides of their mouths and if we listen closely, the deafening sound of hypocrisy is obvious. Transparent government? Only what I want you to see. Give me a break! Obama you have some explaining to do on a number of issues, not the least of which is why you can't control your own staff. The "we have run out of time", or "I was busy" or "that was a boneheaded move" doesn't cut it! Not with the press and not with the American people. If you are going to run for President on the platform of “change you can believe in” or "new politics", then you’d better do it. Actions do speak louder than words.

Go Hillary! A proven, tested, vetted leader ready to go to work for us on day one!

So when is this Obama aide going to be fired?" OH YEAH! that's right, Obama doesn't fire anyone who fouls on his team, just like Bush!! Hillary has held every last one of her aides accountable for this kind of thing, Obama has shown every time on the other hand what he would do as President, protect his cronies and never fire them and hold them accountable!! just like Bush does!! Voting for Barrack Obama is a HUGE mistake! Hillary Clinton has the integrity to lead honestly and fairly as this one of many examples once again proves.

Clear Choice....from your post I cannot tell if you are a Hillary supporter seriously stating that you don't care about Independent voters or you are a McCain supporter who would welcome me. Based on your Obama rant I suspect you support Hillary. Let me just say that Clinton will not win the election without attracting moderate Republicans and Independents like myself in Southern and Midwestern states. Take a look at the red/blue state maps of the last two elections and that is exactly how it will play out in the next election if Hillary is nominated.

Does 'SEA HAG' count as a monster? Because I see her as sort of a 'SEA HAG' but I really don't put that into the 'Monster' category.
Hmmm... I could be wrong.

She can't win. But she can ensure that Obama is so bloodied, to use Rush Limbaugh's description of the Clinton strategy, that Obama is damaged goods come the fall. After all, if Hillary can't get the nomination, then nobody should.

well, it's politics as usual for Obama. Saying one thing and then not doing what he says. He is change I certainly can't believe in. If he ends up being the nominee, which I doubt, it will be a landslide for McCain. Hillary's supporters will go in droves to vote for the one who is more qualified. And that is definitely not Obama.

Great speech AmazonTraveler!! I agree 100%

I have a great idea for a music video lol. We need to get some of Hillary's clips where she is doing her "Bride of Chucky" poses and set it to the song by, The Automatic called "Monster". The Lyrics are perfectly made for this ROFLOL.

John, please go vote for John McCain, ad yourself to all the others who voted for Obama in primary's and have since jumped ship to the Republicans!

The candidate of change is proven to be the swindler of words, from stating no lobbyist money taken in, well directly anyhow, it is all bundled for him Chicago style!

The candidate of change who has eliminated prior opponents by dirty Chicago political tactics!

The candidate of change who sends out negative flyers continually that have been proven false and when a truthful flyer appears on him, he crys foul!

The candidate of change who won't release who contributed to his bundled money!

The candidate of change who has won only 2 Primarys because he cannot stack and use strong arm tactics when people can vote, but controls the caucus's by intimidation!

The candidate of change who takes on Chairs of commitees to pad his resume, yet doesn't hold a single meeting proves he is a W.O.R.M.

W.hat O.bama R.eally M.eans

empty chair + empty suit + empty words = Obama

AmazonTraveler....nice post except....Hillary's problem is that for, better of worse really do not like her. I am someone who has come to dislike her only recently. It is based on the way she has conducted this campaign. She has shown her true nature of being nothing more than a political animal and reminiscent of the same people who control the White House today. That is her problem...If she is nominated Democrats will have missed an opportunity and made a very big mistake.

hey russell, you might as well say hello to President McCain for that matter because after bill's arab connections come to light, and the news reporters finally report truthful on the NAFTA/hillarygate issue, and oh yeah, Peter Paul....can't forget about him, right?!

So you hillary sheeple keep dreaming. Y'all should have known better to stand behind another clinton, knowing full well that karl rove is standing out in the hallway

lololololol

Actually, I'd love it if Clinton and Obama would discuss the actual issues, but Clinton isn't able to win on issues.

She can say "Oh Obama selling our country out to NAFTA", when now it looks like it was actually Clinton's camp that said it. That WOULD have been a negative on Obama, and it would make me pause - but now it seems that CLINTON is the one who said it. Maybe all her ties to foreign leaders gives her experience schmoozing with our allies, than some neophyte from Chicago.

Her staff send out pictures of Obama "dressed like a muslim", in order to imply he might blow us all up. That's just like the slam at McCain about his Indian daughter. Same damn playbook.

She and her husband imply that black people in South Carolina vote for black "extremists" like Jackson, knowing that we white folk were going to remember Jackson's H-town comment, and somehow think Obama is the same kind of person. That's someone who knows how to balance her allegiances, and keep community lines open. Oh yeah.

But maybe Monster isn't the right word. Cookie Monster is charming, for example.

Maybe we should just stick with fear-mongering bigot. At least the facts support that.

I'm an independent, owe allegiance to no party - and I will vote for McCain if she somehow manages to turn the democrats into muslim-hating quivering sheep. They're probably the same people who secretly voted for Bush the last 8 years.

You can't control a brave people, that's why they try to use fear on you. That's how Bush won the election, and apparently Hillary's on the same game. So please America - keep the powermad out of office. Vote McCain, Vote Obama, or even that fruitbat Ralph Nader. But keep the Clinton Hate Machine out of office.

In response to an earlier comment-

Foreign policy IS a "Grown-up" issue. Yes, let's hope that Obama's foreign policy advisor does grow-up.

oh, and by the way, y'all hillary sheeple worried about Rezko?

you might want to google Peter Paul

lolololol

just stupid

lololololol

I think that the manner in which Hillary has conducted herself has been wildly inconsistent, and patently NOT her own woman, being maneuvered in a million different directions by schizophrenic campaign strategists. What has been revealed in recent weeks has been a petulant child - and to have back-to-back petulant children for president is a disastrous choice for the country.

Kudos to Senator Obama who is still doing his best to introduce civil discourse into American politics. As for Ms. Powers, I think it's perfectly possible to respect someone's past record and yet call them on current behavior.

I believe Obama's team should follow the rules set by Clinton in this campaign....That is, have your followers be as negative of your opponent as can be, disavow responsibility for you followers, and never apologize. Clinton wanted this type of fight so give it to her.

dee..If Hillary is so let popular in then she should run for president of Ireland. She is not popular here other than core Democrats. She will not win over moderate Republicans or Independents like myself, particurly in the South or Midwest. John McCain will. As much as I dread another Republican in office I would view it as the lesser of the two evils.

Looks like all the Obama supporters don't beleive their canidate either. They keep saying that she does not have or should apologize for her remarks. It is their canidate who set the standards for his campaign now he and his deciples say that it is ok to ignore his promises. Looks like man over principle. Audatious but not very hopeful.

Thanks from the Hillary campaign the donation meter is going faster than Rezko fleeing U.S. marshalls. We could not have asked for a better fund raiser!

Vanessa....I agree with you...I am a 54 year old man...an Independent and former Edwards supporter....Hillary has driven me to support Obama because of her cold, calculating, purely political approach to this campaign and her arrogance. If she is nominated she will drive me to support McCain as well..

At least someone has the audacity to point out the obvious, since media is afraid of stepping on Clinton toes.

To Vanessa:

Think again. I will not "cross over" to vote for Senator Obama. I am a registered independent voter; and I will vote for McCain before I vote for Barack. Barac is a nice guy, but too inexperienced, AND, I really, truly do not like the character of his supporters in general, as well as his "key advisors", such as the "senior foreign policy advisor" indentified in this article. No Madeline Albright is she. She sounds more like a petulant child. How insultint! I cannot believe she would make the stupid comment she made about Senator Clinton, and to an overseas publication no less. Obviously the author of the piece was not impressed by his subject.

Obama is trying to get the nomination via caucuses and superdelates and by passing the actual citizen voters who have overwhelmingly supported Hillary Clinton. We have seen the contempt his supporters show for anyone who is not aboard the Obama cult.

Samantha Power's comments are a disgrace!! Her entire "off the record" conversation is unprofessional and extremely inappropriate, particularly since she was talking to a foreign journalist. She should offer her resignation and Obama should accept it.

I live in NJ and PA is nearby, I will make it my goal to go campaign for Hillary in PA as hard as I did in NJ.

The so called "uneducated" people (code word for working class) are the backbone of the Democratic party, not the college students and the upwardly mobile. Power should be advising the Republicans.

Pennsylvania, remember this woman's words on April 22!!!!!!

Power is right. No need to apologise. Just observe the "pretentiousness" of Clintons in this race.

How can you fire someone who is not on your payroll? She's a volunteer adviser. Maybe Obama won't take her advice anymore - at least not her advice on catchy nicknames for opponents.

Looks like Obama’s theory about losing is to call you opponent names but the strange thing is that they have decided to bash the people who did not vote for them. I am not convinced that this is a wining strategy. Mr. Obama said that he would fire anyone who trashed his opponent personally. Well we are waiting. I will not be holding my breath for his promises are like sticks easily broken. Ms. Power seems to insinuate that the poor white people of Ohio had the wool pulled over their eyes and that’s why Obama lost. I think that it is the reverse. The people of Ohio saw Obama for what he was not the new kind of politician but just another politician that would say anything to get elected. The people of Ohio and Texas refused to get taken in by a con artist. According to the Obama campaign they do not need Ohio and PA to win I quests that they forgot to ask John Kerry what he thinks. I for one am glad that the campaign is going on with just a little pressure Mr. Obama seems to be imploding. Mr. Obama we are waiting!

This doesn't require any spin as the past has already proven something in Obama's words!

W.hat O.bama R.eally M.eans is not going to fly anymore!

There is a truth to the meaning of certain words and statements that have held the test of time and this is one of those times something holds true!

Your true being is shown by those whom you surround yourself with!

As Obama's past record of silencing his opponents to fast track his political career even became evident during this campaign by Obama injecting the most deadly of poison to silence a critic by having Michelle inject the racial issue towards former President Clinton calling Obama out on his "fairy tale" stance of the Iraq war we now have many actions to judge the type of person Obama really is!

Obama talks a good talk, but his delivery upon it has proven to be nothing more than that of a con man!

Fool me once, shame on you-GWB in 2000
Fool me twice, shame on me-GWB in 2004
there is no fool me a third time, because that would mean Obama as the nominee, and that isn't going to happen!

If you have a cult mentality, those who question you are out of order and those who stand in your way are "monsters". The whole attitude of the Obama campaign has been "Shame on you" for asking me to answer that question -- whether it be the lack of experience, the 130 present votes etc. Bush was able to sidestep accountability -- we can't afford another president who thinks himself above accountability!

Obama and his supporters routinely insult people who simply vote for another candidate. They have run the most degrading campaign I have seen in my life.

Looks to me like Mr. Hope's, "come together and sing Kumbaya, I'm going to change how things are done in Washington, I'm going to stop all the bickering and infighting" is nothing but a facade. Who knew? I DID! The man is as fake as a 3 dollar bill and as corrupt as any good Chicago Machine Politician. Obama needs to be thoroughly exposed so we can just move on with our candidate, Hillary, and win the November election. Enough with his bogus "feel good" pep rallies. Now we all know who he really is and it's NOT "a different kind of politician."

Joana Linton: I appreciate your concerns about Hillary. Hillary hasn’t made those concessions that some women keep hoping she will make to meet their expectations of the perfect feminist. That she is tougher that some women like seems to threaten their femininity, i.e. if she is tough and aggressive, she seems to act “like a man”. This assumes that only men can be or should be tough or aggressive and that if a woman is tough and aggressive, they don’t get to be in the “true feminist” club. As a result of this imperfection, these same women, then ironically, choose a “man” rather that her.

We want the same things “what feminism began to fight for 40 years ago—humanizing deeply patriarchal institutions.” Obama was a child then and Hillary a young woman entering the fight for rights. It is sad to me that in this pivotal moment when a strong woman emerges, who stood for these same ideals long before it was popular and who has fought for them long before many took any forward steps and who is a person who truly understands theses issues, is dismissed by other women, because she fails that one last test of perfection, “playing nice” like little girls should.

Do you really believe that these men even begin to understand and that they would in any way admit that the patriarchy exists and that it should be repaired at best and ideally dismantled? John Edward’s unthinking remark about Hillary’s jacket, does he get it, really? Obama’s lack of battle scars on any women’s issues and any real substantive issue, not in simple tests passed by most, but hard long battles that aren’t always won but are realized by many to be but one battle lost in a long protracted war against the evil of misogyny that denies equality for one gender. When I see the misogyny spewed on these boards and hear the hate spewed from “wanna be” news organizations as they assail Hillary attempting to silence her voice and ours, I remain amazed at the women who look for a “more perfect woman”.

I hear that you really believe that Obama and Edwards are the bearer of that perfect or acceptable light for which you are searching. I have to say that no man has ever spoken for me and he will never understand the fight necessary to accomplish what is necessary in this world to end misogyny and bring dignity and equality to all women and thus, all people. The philosophical musings about Hillary’s imperfections will take place at Starbucks and in the feminist thoughtful circles for those who have the time and luxury to shop for a better woman. That woman will apparently be able to take on the issues that men define, in an arena that men define, with the rules defined by men, while exhibiting the perfect feminist methodology. I personally don’t see Obama being that perfect feminist.

My light shines on Hillary. I trust her experience and knowledge to lead the country in the right direction. I and many in the underclass obviously hear her message and it resonates with us. For us, it’s about finally having a true fearless warrior who understands the evil in this patriarchy and whose past battle scars attest to her strength and her tenaciousness which is essential for success in the necessary battles involved in the political arena. And, yes, it’s ok with us if she isn’t perfect and if she is tough as it takes to get the job done.

In my world, all of these characteristics are necessary for the next President of this country. Hillary put it best “It will be a ‘sea change’ if a woman is elected”. A lot us are going to catch that wave.

HAHAHAHAHA Salutations to Samantha Powers. It refreshing to hear someone speak the truth. I am a sorry to hear she apologized for her timely and much need to be said statement. Hillary never says sorry she attacks with out remorse. This woman is a political sociopath whos ethics are more like Joseph Stalin than Karl Rove. She will totally destroy Senator Obama's career to get this nomination. All is fair we will change rules, lie, slander, stage damaging events aka nafta canada gate. Obama needs to realize he is in a political civil war not just for the nomination but for his political future. Its good BO is fighting back but be warned, dont hit soft and dont bring a knife to this gun fight.

"Off the record" was a foolish mistake with media that looks to pounce on the next "gotcha!" moment. What a non-event. Nice diversion from the issues, though. "Monster"...oooooo...not even worth a mention.

Can we please be grown ups here? This is presidential politics --- Hillary has spent the whole week promoting John McCain's candidacy above Barack's; 17 months into the campaign Hillary has not disclosed her tax returns but has put $5 million into her own campaign without telling anyone where she got it; her team wants the DNC to change the rules and give her uncontested votes in Michigan AND with her campaign's back against the wall she puts an ad on the air that Karl Rove would be proud of -so other than a reflection of the frustration Obama supporters feel about the do-anything-to-win tactics that it's pretty obvious the HRC campaign is predicated on, what's the problem with the comment and why is this news? We got serious, grown up problems in the world people - let's have an election about them.

Yes, she should be fired, but Obama does not have the strength of character to do that. He demonstrates a lot of Bush characteristics- sticking with people that are bad news and demonstrating very poor judgment in the people he surrounds himself with - from friends, to pastor, to staff. As president Obama would be required to appoint several people to very key positions affecting millions of people. Obama's poor judgment of character makes this responsibility of appointments very very worrisome.

Obama shows very poor judgment in whom he surrounds himself with- which would be very critical if he were ever president in all of the appointments he would be required to fill. Plus he has stated that he would be a delegating type of president which makes his poor judgment in people he surrounds himself with very worrisome to this country.

OBAMA is the most divisive. DON'T BE FOOLED. States are complaining about the arrogance of members of CAMP OBAMA. WELL, where do you think they get it? He is the most arrogant person himself.

When is the media going to stop selling or should I say pimping him???

As a resident of Ohio, I am very offended by the arrogance of Obama's campaign people. My parents were working class people who were honest and very proud to be Americans. They struggled to put three children through college. Yes- there are actually college educated people living in Ohio and many of us see through Obama. That's why he lost in Ohio. Wake-up Obama and at least act like you are not so superior to the working class people that you are pretending to care about.

Obama needs to fire a foreign policy advisor that would portray the citizens of Ohio as just poor people who cannot think for themselves. What kind of foreign policy advisor goes to foreign countries and talks condescendingly about their own citizens? Talk about lack of judgement and inexperience...so much for "hope and change". I guess if Obama wins the nomination we will have to "hope" that he and his staff can "change".

Chris : fooled, not sure which one might be living in a dreaming land thus so easily being fooled -- a person who needs to work hard to support his/her family and knows the reality of life, or a college student who partying, drinking, and ...

dee, you must know all too well - if you're really European - how excited Europeans are about the prospect of Barack Obama being the next President of the United States. The press, in the US as well, has covered that strong and dominating sentiment extensively.

The only reservation Europe has towards an Obama presidency is that they foresee that the US under Obama will become stronger than it has ever been since the aftermath of WW II. As Der Spiegel wrote: "With Obama the USA will again rule the world in every respect."

I suppose though that many Americans would welcome enjoy that regained power.

Nothing this woman said about Clinton isn't true. Ohio was stuffed full of simple-minded voters who were easily fooled by the Clinton Machine. It's too bad this woman had to backpedal on her comments.

We've gone from "CHANGE we can believe in" to "HATRED we can live without". Senator Obama has lost my vote.

Head of the Human Rights Center at Harvard and top Obama staffer and she calls Hillary "a monster". But yet he'll met with foreign dictators and tyrants upon assuming the presidency! Three major Obama staffers, three major snafus within a week or two -- this guy surrounds himself with folks even more inexperienced and naive than himself!

Economist Humm. Thay guy with glassess who play with numbers in the closed door and draws some broken cricle, rectangles and crooked lines.

(sipping beer) He punched in some number and riffed my bros man.

Miss Power was very nieve to think
she could denigrate Senator Clinton
to the media over here.
President Clinton, Senator Clinton,
are highly respected this side of the
Athlantic Ocean,Due to the efforts of
President Clinton and John Mitchell the
North of Ireland.has a peace agreement
after 30yrs of terrorism.
In answer to Obama's question on
Hillary's foreign policy experience,
she may not have signed any treaties
but she did receive 8yr's on the job
training which is more than Obama .
Europe for HILLARY AS PRESIDENT.

Economist : hmm, another person from the chicago inner circle... whatelse can we say?

Vanessa : so you understand now why Obama will lose in November, don't you? If not, then rethink what Obama has been winning, red states like Alaska, caucus even he certainly lost in primaries, will the general election count in the caucus results? maybe Obama's supporters can submit a law suit to get them counted. LOL.

Why are the links to the washinton times story being removed? Is that against your posting policy?

My apology for the double post. Errant fingers!

Again, the incident proved that preaching is not same as practicing and that's why Hillary says we need "Action" instead of "Words".

Samantha Power, the executive director and founder of the Carr Center for Human Rights Policy at Harvard forgot one of the Human Rights Policy:"Promote greater respect for human rights, including freedom from torture, freedom of expression, press freedom, women's rights, children's rights, and the protection of minorities;"

Samantha Power, Practice what you Preach. Don't just sell books. Connecting the voters is a rich real experience that Hillary has for over 35 years than you writing the book in the closed door.

"Dr. Paul", with all due respect, I am old enough, erudite, and sophisticated enough not to need hope and inspiration from any candidate, male or female.
I do not feel this country needs a "hoper", I feel we need "doer".
If I want to be "moved", I put on some good music and dance. As for inspiration and hope, I get that from GOD each and everyday.

I find it ironic that after Obama lost 3/5 (including Texas caucas which he is winning and is predicted to win therefore winning the most delegates in Texas) that rather then Clinton gaining momentum, she's still below. OBAMA HAS GAINED 9 SUPERDELEGATES SINCE MARCH 4. HE WILL WIN THE CAUCAS AND THEREFORE GAIN MORE DELEGATES.

In conclusion, Obama has a more delegates difference then he had entering march 4

I find it ironic that after Obama lost 3/5 (including Texas caucas which he is winning and is predicted to win therefore winning the most delegates in Texas) that rather then Clinton gaining momentum, she's still below. OBAMA HAS GAINED 9 SUPERDELEGATES SINCE MARCH 4. HE WILL WIN THE CAUCAS AND THEREFORE GAIN MORE DELEGATES.

In conclusion, Obama has a more delegates difference then he had entering march 4

Oh yeah that survey was taken before Obama's numbers took a nose dive. They would be worse than that today.

You're seeing the "Obama administration" in sneak preview here. A bunch of free-lancers set loose on the world stage. Goolsbee, Rice, Power. Totally inept.

I guess that is How Obama will become "strong". LOL.

From Joanna Linton,s Comment: " She(HRC) doesn't seem to do well with highly educated women, who happen to favor Obama."
That seems like a perfectly honest and true statement. I assume she doesn,t actually "do well" with anyone that favors Obama!
However, she certainly does very well with highly educated, and quite accomplished, high achieving women like my wife and her large circle of friends and contacts who happen to admire her, and consider her one of their own.