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March 27, 2008 10:30 AM

What's stopping the Democratic presidential candidates from stepping forward and saying that even more important than electing their individual candidacies is electing a Democrat? What's stopping Sen. Barack Obama from saying if he doesn't win the nomination he will work his heart out for Sen. Hillary Clinton, and vice versa? (Vice versa is actually more important, since Clinton is the one who has implied McCain is more prepared than Obama to be commander-in-chief.)

Where are Roger Clinton, and Tony and Hugh Rodham these days?

That Bosnia sniper story was being questioned weeks ago. Did no staffer tell Clinton to double-check the facts before repeating the embellished tale (and actually making it worse) last week?

Is anyone telling Michelle Obama how some of her comments sound to middle Americans her husband needs? Does she care or is she writing them off disdainfully?

And what is Barack Obama doing to reach out to these blue collar folks? Economic addresses at Cooper Union?

How is it that John McCain is 71 years old and still doesn't know how to give a speech?

- jpt

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To the questions in Trapper's article, the obvious answer for all sides is just WHO is asking those questions and for what purpose?

Posted by: Dogsoldier | Mar 27, 2008 12:14:00 PM

"What's stopping Sen. Barack Obama from saying if he doesn't win the nomination he will work his heart out for Sen. Hillary Clinton, and vice versa? (Vice versa is actually more important, since Clinton is the one who has implied McCain is more prepared than Obama to be commander-in-chief.)"

Dear JPT:
I remember Clinton said so, the latest I can recall is when she met the 200 black press people. Please check.

I don't remember Obama said this, maybe I am wrong though.

She said McCain would bring his life long experience to the debate about commander-in-chief, that is true, isn't? And remember Obama said it is "old politics" that you cannot say anything good about GOP if they are good on something (after he was accused of saying GOP is full of ideas)?

Posted by: Victor | Mar 27, 2008 11:58:59 AM

Too Many people do not like Obama. Too many people see he's getting a free pass in the media. Too many people will vote for anyone but Obama. Too many people are disgusted by his association to Wright and his church and his light denouncement of his stand. Obama blames Hillary of being a liar, Obama himself has gotten caught in lies. THATS WHY!

Posted by: Persio | Mar 27, 2008 11:50:31 AM

macondo,
how do you know that happened? I don't recall hearing that. What was the reasoning behing that action?

Posted by: ddpwoman | Mar 27, 2008 11:35:28 AM

Don't forget the question: Why did Obama block re-voting in Florida and Michigan?

Posted by: macondo | Mar 27, 2008 11:31:31 AM

The media shoved McCain down the throats of the Republicans. Welcome to the media party Democrats.

Posted by: Sluggo | Mar 27, 2008 11:23:34 AM

Persio,
you said," OBAMA IS NOT CAPABLE OF WINNING THE NOVEMBER ELECTION AGAINST MCCAIN."
Why do you think that's true.

Posted by: ddpwoman | Mar 27, 2008 11:20:26 AM

Question:
Is anyone telling Michelle Obama how some of her comments sound to middle Americans her husband needs? Does she care or is she writing them off disdainfully?

Ans. If they weren't before I'm sure they are now. However, I am one of those middle Americans and I think you'd have to be pretty easily offended to be offended by Michelle, I don't think most Americans are as easily are that offende. Not the honest ones anyway. I think she cares very much and in no way is she writing them off.

Posted by: ddpwoman | Mar 27, 2008 11:17:08 AM

OBAMA IS NOT CAPABLE OF WINNING THE NOVEMBER ELECTION AGAINST MCCAIN.

Posted by: Persio | Mar 27, 2008 11:12:48 AM

Obama has already said he would put all support behind Clinton if she were the nominee. He has said this on several occasions. Clinton has not. She will take her toys and go home if she doesn't get the nomination.

Posted by: DJShay | Mar 27, 2008 11:05:58 AM

To len - Sorry, Colin Powell sold out when he caved in to pressure to back Bush on the Iraq invasion when he knew better. Not strength of character in my book.

Posted by: Brenna | Mar 27, 2008 11:01:24 AM

Obama does not want to talk reporters, you know why, he is afraid of questions. But he is not afraid of dictators.

aha aha aha

Posted by: Tony | Mar 27, 2008 10:54:11 AM

" real American are trying to earn a living as Bill Clinton says"

....

Bill Clinton and "earning a living"?

?

I must have misread.

Posted by: Harko | Mar 27, 2008 10:53:44 AM

Questions

Who are those questions for?
Why not ask them yourself?
Remember though,Obama freaks out when you ask him 8 questions.

Posted by: geevill | Mar 27, 2008 10:49:22 AM

No Democratic Candidate even own the nomination without winning CA/FL/NY/NJ/OH/PA.

OBAMA can make history. Democratic party leaders are full of idiots if they nominate OBAMA.

Posted by: tony | Mar 27, 2008 10:47:57 AM

because this inside politics stuff only matters to the media while real American are trying to earn a living as Bill Clinton says.

Question

Why is it that the media is trying to shove Obama down our throats?

Posted by: geevill | Mar 27, 2008 10:46:09 AM

Another question, a more relevant one.

Will Obama be able to beat McCain in the GE?

Here's part of the answer -

In stark contrast to John McCain and the Republican Party's struggles in the West and Southwest, Democrats are surging. Democrats saw record turnout in Arizona, with 368,828 people turning out for Democrats compared to the previous record of 239,000. [CNN Political Ticker, 2/6/08] In Colorado, Democrats saw twice the number of caucus-goers as Republicans -- 119,184 to 55,845. In Nevada, it was a 10 to 1 difference...

A series of polls conducted by Myers Research/Grove Insight showed Democrats leading or running even in a generic presidential horse race across the Rocky Mountain West. Among independents, Democrats led 46-18 in Colorado, 32-18 in Arizona, 28-20 in Nevada, and 28-24 in New Mexico in the polls. And with 59% of western voters saying the country is on the wrong track, McCain’s promise of a third Bush term may not be the way to go.

Short answer: Obama will crush McCain in the GE.

Posted by: Harko | Mar 27, 2008 10:45:42 AM

"Where are Roger Clinton, and Tony and Hugh Rodham these days?"

That's the easy one. They're in jail.

Posted by: Dr. Seuss | Mar 27, 2008 10:37:50 AM

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