Political Punch

You know when I was younger I always wondered how people get duped into joining cults, becasue I never thought a human could be so ignorant. But then I saw Liberal arise, a major cult and now with Obama who has no experience, no Love for this country, a hatred for 85% of this country, an elitist who insult ordinary Americans, get donations from our enemies and so forth Well today I now know that people are dumb enough to drink the kool-aid.

Scary part is this is for the most important position in the World and people do not see the truth!

Obama has no idea how the ordinary American Black or White lives, he is an elitist who hangs out with 60's radicals and terrorists!!

It is soooo amazing how Clinton supporters want to talk about the company Obama keeps, but looks past the Clintons history. Then it is okay for Hillary to classify "hard working people" only as white. And you wonder why she is losing. Not once have her and Bill campaigned to the AA. I'm from Indiana and during our primaries I never saw Hillary in my area.

I think this election has proven that the press deserves no freedom.

I think Obama would be back at the starting gate if he were not Black!

The story of Obama is that of someone whose motives, according to his autobiography, are questionable...but he knows how to work a crowd and please the press .
Like his cousin Raila Odinga who ran for office in Kenya under the slogan "Your agent for change", and like George Bush who also chanted for "Change", Obama echoes the cheer.

But the change which seems eminent.... at least until the G E in November... will bring us back to the late 50's!

And the Clintons, who have been staunch supporters of all races...
are being treated like lepers by the press and by B O's followers because they're acknowledging this truism!
Ninety two percent of the black vote in North Carolina was for Obama.

Ninety one percent of the black vote in Philadelphia voted for Obama.

True some of these people and some whites really thought about who they were voting for when they (mis)voted B U T you cannot honestly say that this isn't exploittion of race and thus, r a c i s m!

The prestige of an honest news story.... remember them???.... disappeared early on. And the joke of Obama being swallowed by eight American flags on a podium defending his beligerant pastor lingers. His free publicity was granted again when he finally flung his beligerant pastor "under the bus". We know little of his policies but lots about r his magnificent race speech and his talks of his young impoverished life... all free publicity!

Little was mentioned of his lack of accomplishment.... of his earmarking money for Michelle's employer.... of taking money from Rezko supposedly intended for heating this landlord's broken down tenements and freezing tenants.

Meanwhile, Accomplishments of Hillary have swept under the carpet; All ears and eyes were directed towards the blue dress and Hillary's initial failed attempt at procuring universal health care..

During the last debate through which Obama stumbled and stuttered, Clinton answered a question about what to do about Iran. (Obama was still trying to get thoughts to reach his tongue).
She suggested the "Umbrella of Deterrence"... not a unique idea.... but an IDEA which might have become a stepping stone to other ideas (Although I think that it's a great idea which, used with caution and punity might prove quie wothy in its own right.

The press colored Hillary's spur of the moment response as something very suspect. Obama's posters went wild in their disdain... disremembering that Obama was still thinking of an answer!

The DNC is broken! They have effectively disenfranchised two statesfull of voters from being able to select their nominee.

The DNC considers itself G-D to the Constitution.

My point is this:

Obama is a new face. He hasn't accomplished much....so aside from his quesitonable associates there's not too much to fault him for.

He presents a neat presence, speaks well in front of a teleprompter... though I have seen his querilous side peeking through several times.

The press decided early on that they favored him.... and skewed their news stories his way on too many occasions.

There have been instances in which a story issued incorrect information... but corrections either required a password and a mouse-over.... or were omitted!

I think this election has proven that the press deserves no freedom.

I think Obama would be back at the starting gate if he were not Black!

The story of Obama is that of someone whose motives, according to his autobiography, are questionable...but he knows how to work a crowd and please the press .
Like his cousin Raila Odinga who ran for office in Kenya under the slogan "Your agent for change", and like George Bush who also chanted for "Change", Obama echoes the cheer.

But the change which seems eminent.... at least until the G E in November... will bring us back to the late 50's!

And the Clintons, who have been staunch supporters of all races... are being
treated like lepers by the press and by B O's followers because they're being honest about this truism!

Ninety two percent of the black vote in North Carolina was for Obama.

Ninety one percent of the black vote in Philadelphia voted for Obama.

True some of these people and some whites really thought about who they were voting for when they (mis)voted
B U T you cannot honestly say that this isn't exploition of race and thus,
r a c i s m!

Like other attention hungry people we have seen lately, John Edwards is going to milk this endorsement thing for as long as he can, so he can make television appearances, etc.

I would have to agree that he appears to be vying for the VP short list.

dl...I will always keep disagreeing with you and the minute this thing is officially McCain vs. Obama, I am running out to get my McCAIN bumper stickers and yard signs and urge all my fellow Hillary supporter that could never vote LEFTY OBAMA. McCain is the most moderate Rebublican and appeals to many centrist DEMS. McCAIN ALL THE WAY!

The only sure fire way to unite the party is to put Clinton on the ticket as veep.

Edwards thinks Obama can unite this party? Is he nuts. I've never seen such a huge split!!! He's got to be kidding. Obama is saying today Hillary would be on anybodys short list for VP, and they keep talking about him offering her the spot....UGH, I still can't vote for him with wonderful Hillary as his running mate.

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Edwards doesn't like Obama?

Did you read the blog?

He basically endorsed Obama... I saw the Morning Joe interview and parts of the Todays Show interview.

All he spoke of was Obama unifying the party and how he's excited voters and brought new voter to the Dem party etc Independents and several Republicans

He said he admired Hillary but the math is not in her favor.

John Edward let the cat out of the bag... Go Obama

McCain will only be able to raise doubts in the minds of those unwilling to look at the issues and the man. How many times does Obama need to say, "America is the reason I am where I am today" before stubborn people wrap their heads around the fact that he loves America. I think most people (hopefully) care about the issues, which McCain doesn't stand a chance on. That gas tax was one of the worst policy ideas presented so far.

I do think Edwards was bitten by the jolly green giant when he came in behind Obama.And no I don't think Obama needs him as VP.Maybe if Edwards had come out for Obama early on, Edward might have been the short list,but instead he sat on his hands,And for sure Obama is going to have a long ,long memory when it is all over and done.

z..McCain won't have to do much to raise doubts in Americans minds about Obama. HE IS AN ANTI-AMERICAN MAGNET....starting with his wife and pastor...IT WILL BE AN ISSUE IN NOV IN THE GENERAL, NOT WITH THE DIM WITTED DEMS IN THESE PRIMARIES, LAST I CHECKED WERE STILL RUNNING.

I think it's humorous that Clinton supporters want the media to talk about how black voting for Obama is somehow racist. I sincerely doubt African-Americans are voting against Hillary Clinton because she's white. A.A. are voting for Obama because he's black. That's not racism. This country has never seen a black president--funny thing is they've never seen a woman either. But considering Hillary wins women by such a significant amount, then why aren't the media talking about the pervasive sexism shown by women? Because it's an illusion. Woman are proud of their history as are african americans and they vote accordingly. On that note, Hillary Clinton is not who women want to represent them.

I think Edwards is a little miffed that Obama is where Edwards expected himself to be.He dosen't like Obama, but he really can't come out and say so.
By not commiting to either Obama or Clinton, Edwards feels he can stay in the limelight a while longer.otherwise he will just fade into the background and no one will notice he is gone.

keep deluding yourself deborah... and since when is saying someone lost their bearings (last i checked a nautical term about losing your chosen direction, not the same as losing your wits or marbles or something that might actually imply ageism) equated with ageism? just because one of mccain's aides tries to portray it that way doesn't make it so. obama clearly meant that mccains comments about hamas supporting obama clearly don't jive with the "straight talk" and nonpersonal campaigning that mccain has promoted. get real.

Although I like Edward's I don't think it takes much guts to endorse someone who has won the nomination. Where was he a month ago when it may have meant something to either candidate.

The race and age matter a bit, but most people vote based on candidates’ positions (or how familiar they are with their positions) on issues.

I'm okay with all three in this order:

1. Obama
2. McCain
3. Clinton

Benabong....it's not all about policies...some get passed, some don't. We'll still be in Iraq with Clinton or Obama...get real. It's about who is the most deserving, qualified individual to move into the WH and lead/represent the American people. OBAMA.....NOT.

High road Obama said to press yesterday McCain "was losing his bearings", and believe me AGEISM will be a problem too.
I love how McCain slammed back with a Rev. Wright comment. If Obama thinks he will be able to slam McCain on age and McCain won't bring up ALL Obama's negaives...he's crazy. Let's see...American Hero, credible experience or Lefty Liberal who has worked 143 days in the Senate? It won't be tough for the majority of Americans (excluding college crowd/blacks/liberal/radicals).

I'm a Jew and I'm for Obama, but democrats will have a problem:

If Obama wins (the likely scenario):
McCain will pick a white woman as VP and attracts a lot of Clinton supporters.

Clinton wins:
McCain will pick a black VP (say Colin Powell) and will attract a lot of Obama supporters.

The damage of long drawn out primary has already been done, unless democrats find a way to heal and heal quickly.

For all of you Clinton supporter that say you won’t vote for Obama in the general election, that thinking is just ridiculous. You would rather thousands of military and Iraq civilians continue to die every day in a war without end thank to McCain continuing Bushes policies. You would enable Millions to go without universal health care and preventable medicine, and absolutely nothing being done about our environmental and energy problems that are growing direr every day. All because your feeling are hurt about your candidate not wining the race. You guys are missing the forest for the trees. Come on now…Clinton and Obama’s policies are virtually identical. I understand your hurt feelings but its time to move forward and come together on this.

ProgressiveDemocrat....let me say this for you AND LEAVE RACISM OUT OF IT. I am a 49 year old white female WHO VOTES FOR THE BEST CANDIDATE TO LEAD/REPRESENT THIS GREAT COUNTRY. Not Africa (Obama's church pledges a non-negotiable allegiance to Africa), and I want someone with more experience than 143 days working in the Senate. BO has spent more time running for Pres!
JFK was a 12 year Senator, so I wish they'd leave those comparisons alone.
Again....OBAMA COULD BE PURPLE...IT'S NOT HIS SKIN COLOR....IT'S HIM.

Sen Clinton engaged in no race baiting; the media is engaged in race baiting. Why no media talk about the black racism in the voting against Sen Clinton? Obama's lead against Sen. Clinton in delegates and votes resulted from the black racism in voting against Sen. Clinton.

Obama does not have the requisite number of delegates for the nomination; he has no presumptive lock on the nomination. The Democratic nomination process is still in progress and concludes when all of the remaining states have voted and the superdelegates select the best qualified candidate using their independent judgment. Sen. Clinton is the best qualified presidential candidate and she must continue her fight for the future of America.

Swiping the nomination from Sen. Clinton with the premature end of the nomination process is a subversion of the Democratic nomination process and this will result in Obama’s crashing and burning in November and the Democratic Party a train wreck in November. I will vote McCain. McCain will be president and four more years of Bush under McCain.

ProDem, Hillary puts America first and so does McCain. I see Obama as a One World guy who will drag America down, and frankly, I think he's running as much for Africa and the Middle East as he is America. He hasn't proven he's fit to be POTUS and I won't take a chance on him. He shouldn't have been in such a hurry to run.

Wow. You can tell from the Clinton supporters on this board that the only reason they voted for Clinton is because she is white. They are the same folks who will vote for the diametrically opposed McCain solely because of skin color. Pathetic.

The fact that Clinton supporters would even consider voting for McCain speaks volumes as to their ability to understand what Hillary's campaign is even about. Ask yourself this question, do you think Hillary would vote for McCain over Barack Obama? No, she even said so during a debate. Talk about dis-illusioned and out of touch supporters or just right wing nut hacks pretending to be Hillary supporters. Either way, pretty out of touch with what her campaign has been all about.

Debra, it's sad to see that the media and voters don't hold a black candidate to the same standards as a white candidate. It's as if they're saying that we can't expect as much from a black candidate, that we have to cut him some slack. I don't happen to agree with that; I believe we're all equal and should be held to the same level of accountability.

If this is going to be an election where you can't say the word white or black, shoot me now. I am a Hillary/McCain supporter who will feel so bad for McCain in the fall when he has to pussyfoot around everything he says. OBAMA COULD BE PURPLE I WOULDN'T VOTE FOR HIM. ALOT OF WHITES, LIKE MYSELF, NOT RACIST, JUST DON'T LIKE WHO AND WHAT HE IS ABOUT. Even if he has Hillary as VP, sorry, gotta pass. She is an amazing candidate who would truly work her a-- off with her incredible brain (and experienced first husband). Timing is everying and it's just a shame she had to run against the first black man. Sorry, if Obama was white he wouldn't be where he is. Gary Hart had one photo with someone on his lap and was out. Obama has a laundry list of losers from Wright, to Ayers, Hamas, and a questionably angry wife...and I believe he could have a drug bust on his record or be a pedophile and THE MEDIA/LIBERALS WOULD STILL PUSH HIM THROUGH.

Mrs. Clinton's statement contained an obvious racial component. Her objective in making the statement is unclear. Mr. Obama received support from blacks and Mrs. Clinton's support has been mostly from whites. Given the data a prima facia case could be made that race has played a major role in the process.

I also see that, to make up for women Dems. who have been alienated by the MSM's sexist treatment of Clinton and claims to favor Obama (from GE owned NBC, a massive contributor to Bush's campaign! go figure) that women are being threatened that if they do not support Obama, Roe v. Wade will be overturned. Given that IL Now refused to endorse Obama in 2004 and now because of his poor record on women's reproductive rights legislation in IL (their conclusion was that he chose political cover, instead, with his "present" votes,) it's not clear what women would get out of an Obama presidency.

I think Edwards has been angry at Obama for stealing his thunder. Edwards was supposed to be the "change" candidate from the grassroots. He was supposed to be the next JFK (thinking back to 2004)

Funny how his dreams have gone down the drain in 2008!

IL resident for Clinton:

Elsewhere on a well respected blog I have read that the Democratic Party will be unrecognizable to longtime Democrats because of the enrollment of so many students (young people for the most part). The working class will have drifted. There will be the addition of something called the "creative class."

Dem. Party will not be recognizable. Question: Who will represent the working class white voter? Can I even say "white voter" or is that now verboten?

count...so you are saying that these states were racist...because the whole Wright thing was racist...and seeded by Wright to stop Obama so he could say, "See this country is still racist and will NEVER give a black man the Presidency." I guess you're saying the people in these states could not see through the news blitz and the lies.

cindyct,

Obama's early wins in states predominantly white were prior to Rev. Wright, Ayres etc. No one knew anything about those things. I do think they would have amde a difference.

Il...this is the first time in MANY years including the Clinton years, that we have seen this large a turnout and voter registration. So who do you credit? I don't think it is McCain, and certainly not the Clintons.

Exit polls... whenever there's a surge in new voters, those voter usuallt break 60-40 or 70-30 for Obama. Also young voters... I for one can testify to this

katrina...if I remember correctly Obama won, early on, quite a few states that didn't have a LARGE black population. So I don't see any reasoning in her statement except using it ti scare whites.

Prog...I am with you. I think Edwards could bring a lot to the ticket....

Clinton was citing an AP article on the voting demographics which stated Obama was losing ground among white, working class voters. This wasn't the most politically correct reference she's made in her career as a politician, but to deride the comment as playing the race card is rather like the pot calling the kettle black...No racial pun intended.

In response to all the comments crediting Obama with being the candidate responsible for increasing the Democratic Primary turn-out, not only have I never seen any data to back this up, but believe an alternative explanation is possible. Perhaps the closeness of the race has brought up the number of voters. A second point is that, to the extent that Obama has influenced young voters to register, his campaign and the MSM's unbalanced treatment of Clinton apparently is responsible for the threat that older Democrats will either sit out the election or vote for McCain, thus very possibly wiping out the supposed reason that so many superdelegates have give for endorsing Obama. I guess we'll see.

No it is race baiting - she is saying that uneducated white middle class workers who know nothing except how they were brought up are supporting her. Guess what - they are the ones who still harbor racist feelings in this country - at least where I live down south. Educated people are a little more open to the way things are now - and accepting of more equality between races and all ethnic groups.

She said "hard-working Americans, white Americans, is weakening again"

Implying white people are the only Americans who work hard. No asian, black, hispanic, mix, or native americans

Just White American work hard...

and also implying they won't Obama

That is a racist comment. I too was an Edwards supporters although I switch to Obama before Edwards suspended his campaign.

I'm glad of Edwards choice and hope Obama seriously considers him as a running mate

Jake!!!!

YOu have to be kidding!! I listened!! That was race baiting????

You mean you can never say WHITE???

THIS REALLY DISGUSTS ME!!!

I was an Edwards supporter initially and contributed to his candidacy. During the last 2-3 debates, I was horrified to see him gang up with Obama against HIllary Clinton. That was a turning point. To me, Edwards became a Obama's tool to knock out HRC. I was horrified as I felt I had contributed hard earned money for a political gang bang. I ma not sure what weight Edwards holds right now.

It was obvious. Edwards waited until it was no risk and endorsed. That is a problem for him in his future. He doesn't take risks and no one can lead who can't.

It simply doesn't matter.

The Democratic Party abandoned the center. The center will pull right and John McCain will win the Presidency. Obama support will also result in wins for the Republicans in down ticket races.

Too bad. This one was an easy victory for the DNC, but as they have been doing consistently, once again, they will blow it because they are out of touch with America.

Will John Edwards be the VP? I sure hope so. I still prefer Edwards to Obama and was an Edwards delegate. As John Edwards so eloquently put it: Barack Obama is the likely nominee and it is time to rally around him.

OBAMA/EDWARDS 08!

I saw both interviews.

On Morning Joe, he was asked whom he voted for. He did not say. He was then asked if he will endorse whom he voted for, he answered yes. Then he said Obama "Is Clearly the Likely Nominee".

He went on to speak of Obama unifying the Country blah blah blah the new voters and inspiration...

It was obvious to say the least