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More telling is the fact that when the Repubs linked the Dem candidates in Ohio's special election to Hillary, they lost.

When they do to Obama, they don't.

Regarding his loss of standing in the polls, that's going to happen in an election as the negative campaigning ramps up. Point in case, the presidential elections. The numbers for Hillary and Obama have both dropped. Hillary's substantially more.

I think this election would be a sign to the Republicans that they want to run against Hillary, which they seem to already know.

Because of Obama, Democrats are winning in a Red State.

Maybe, this is a harbinger of things to come for the GOP?

Woody Jenkins has been a "values" Republican ever sense he quit being a "values" Democrat. He has been a very polarizing individual in Louisiana politics, and I'm glad he went down in flames regardless of the reason.

Was it the RNC running the ads or the Clinton campaign? You can't tell the two apart anymore.

Wake up American, the republicans want to run against Hillary because they know she'll bring out all of republicans and that's the only way they can win. Obama is the won they're afraid of.

Indiana and North Carolina, you have your chance on Tuesday to end this. Vote for Obama.

This OBAMA support group is as dishonest as Mr Obama.. False and ballant promise without any plan.. Only big word without any knowledge.. not thinking abot american.. read the message carefully.. He could have won with very big margin.. and WON inspite of republican attack to link him with OBAMA.. vote for Clinton.. vote for republican.. save America.. God bless OBAMA, Rich and his backer

The Republicans deserve to lose every seat in '08 for the mess they made and for their shear incompetence at governing. They're great at smearing opponents and calling other ungodly or unpatriotic or immoral but they're thieves and rogues and most of the hypocritical bums should be in jail. Especially their hallowed leaders Bush/Cheney and Rove.

It shows how out of touch the RNC is. Bush won this district by over 20 points. This is a red-red district. The fact that it was even close was a shocker. THe fact that he won by 3 % points shows the public - despite the GOPS's false attacks, and racist attempts at connecting Obama w/ the candidates- hates what the GOP gave them for the last 7 years.

LOVELY AND EXCITING. DEMOCRAT IS NOW CLIMBING IN THE REPUBLICAN EIGHTEEN YARD AND SHOOTING STRONGLY. IT IS A CLEAR SIGN THAT DEMOCRAT WILL WIN THE GENERAL ELECTION IN NOVEMBER.

GO OBAMA '08 .

It seems weird to me that I have not heard of the whole Peter Paul / Hillary Clinton scandal until today. I follow politics very closely and have for the past 8 years.

I would love to see the media investigate this more fully. I'd rather see it done now that later...

"The GOP tried to "nationalize" the election. It didn't work."

I think it would be more accurate to say that the GOP's effort to nationalize the election did work, but not in the way they had hoped.

After reading a few of the comments about Peter Paul / Hillary Clinton, I decided to do a little research on the internet and found very little. But I did find this site:

This story is new to me and it seems like it should get out - the media should at least investigate it to see if there is any merit.

It seems to me like the Right is hoping Clinton wins the nomination so they can hammer her with this in the general election.

Lessons learned: Obama has so far supported 2 congressional candidates in strong republican districts and both won. Go OBAMA!

This makes Obama 2 for 2 with candidates he supported in special elections for Congress win and both of them were in heavy republican districts. NOW WHO IS THE STRONGER CANDIDATE?

The republicans say they have values, but turn around and try and smear people. They cannot talk about nobody, the way they conduct themselves. GOD WILL NOT BLESS, MESS. they said they don't believe in abortion, but try and kill a persons character with their mouth.

Richard, the "Bush as Hitler" image will only wear off if Obama wins. No one else is saying they will restore the Constitution.
The economy is in a stranglehold of the WTO.
That will be harder to end than the Draconian anti-terrorism laws. The corporations in the US now have the rights of persons. They can now make referenda to be part of state laws. They also put up competing referenda on identical topics, when any private person attempts to rein in their power. You need 2/3 majority for a referendum to pass, so if a company puts up a competing referendum, no referendum passes. Nothing changes.
WTO will be harder to end and its control over the US than the right wing anti-terror spin.

What the NRCC doesn't point out is that there was a split in the Dem party as the losing Dem in the primary, an African American, promises to run as a n independent in November. Presumably that would have kept some of his voters from turning out for Cazayoux. Its a big win for the Dems and a big loss for the NRCC and their guilt by association, smear, win at all cost, pathetic campaigning. Not this time!!!

When the republican candidate is tied to George Bush the effect on voting is more powerful than the Obama effect. This Bush as Hoover image should wear off in about 12 to 15 years.

Well we contribute the win to any number of factors that I am not privy to.

The bet was that Obama would damage the candidate, but the fact remains what do I knowe of LA.? This man ran in a strong GOP district and won. Well I think that shook the threat of those kinds of ads.

It's the issues stupid

Can anyone please explain this story about Peter Paul Vs Hillary Clinton? It's on the blogs now. It's about stuff on fraud and campaign finance against Hillary. Who is Peter Paul? Why is no one talking about this? Isn’t this a serious issue in a general election? This has been described as the campaign finance scandal of the new millennium and no one wants to discuss it. Does America not deserve better? I leave it to you guys to decide.

This election speaks to the potential toxicity of an Obama candidacy and the possible drag he could have down-ballot this fall. We have already seen this impact another congressional race as a Democratic candidate for Congress in Mississippi is denying that he was ever endorsed by Barack Obama. In fact, he has referenced any mention of it by Republicans as an 'attack.' And, across the country, Democrats in swing districts still refuse to publicly endorse the candidacy of Barack Obama.
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What part of this do you people not get?? Obama is TOXIC!!! He will cost the Dem's LOCAL seats AS well as HOUSE AND SENATE ones. Please read the above and digest the implications!

OBAMA WHO!!!

NC Charlotte Opinion
In 2004, he became the third African American since Reconstruction to win a Senate seat. His record there is not extensive. It is impressive.

His first law -- cosponsored with Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Okla. -- ensured greater citizen access to information by creating a searchable online database on federal spending.

Early in his term he attracted the attention of Sen. Richard Lugar, R-Ind., who at the time chaired the Foreign Relations Committee. Sen. Lugar invited him on a trip through the former Soviet Union, inspecting projects to decommission Cold War-era weapons. The two worked together to pass legislation to control the spread of weapons. Sen. Lugar later observed that Sen. Obama has "a sense of idealism and principled leadership, a vision of the future. At certain points in history, certain people are the ones that are most likely to have the vision or imagination or be able to identify talent and to manage other people's ideas. And I think he does this well."

Owen wow that is real classy, am so proud of you.

The bottom line is that a Democrat won a long-time Republican seat in spite of all the usual tricks. Doesn't matter if it's Clinton or Obama as the nominee, this does not bode well for Republicans in general this election cycle.

The response from the NRCC is very curious isn't it? It's really great that they have the best interests of Democrats in mind.

The Republicans do fear Obama b/c of his ability to cross party lines

Why esle would foxnews stump for Clinton?

Why esle would conservative pundits on other networks etc Joe Scarborough and Pat Buchanan stump for Hillary?

It's all there

Wow, that smells like fear... Since when do the Republicans care about the best interests of the Democratic Party? The fact that Hillary has been given a free pass since she lost Iowa should speak volumes about the Republican's fear to run against Obama in November. The RNC endorsed Hillary in that "warning shot" statement for crying out load! Why does no one in the media think that this is significant?

"The GOP tried to "nationalize" the election. It didn't work."

Yes, it worked! and the People voted for the NEXT PRESIDENT of the UNITED STATES. BARACK OBAMA!!!

No scum in the White House

Can anyone please explain this story about Peter Paul Vs Hillary Clinton? It's on the blogs now. It's about stuff on fraud and campaign finance against Hillary. Who is Peter Paul? Why is no one talking about this? Isn’t this a serious issue in a general election? This has been described as the campaign finance scandal of the new millennium and no one wants to discuss it. Does America not deserve better? I leave it to you guys to decide.

indiana voter

What Globe paper? Can't find it, pls help

did you skip that Don Cazayoux distanced himself from the Kennedy/pelosi/obama part of the party?
Don Cazayoux had to denounce Obama..

it would be nice if you reported the full story

I wonder why the NRCC is so protective of us Dems - They want to help us by warning us that Barrack is such a weak candidate - Great to have pals. If they really thought what they were saying is true, they'd be giving money to Obama and commenting on how they fear his nomination.

Indiana and North Carolina voters need to get a copy of GLOBE at your local grocery checkout or convience store now before tuesdays election;;;;;;
it gives the real secrets that hilary dont want anyone to know until after tuesdays election...

Dear tiredofit,
This is new. Obama is not a 'liberal'. That is a label, used by the right wing, since 1953 by Richard Nixon, to characterize anyone he wanted to demonize. Obama is a true "republican": a republican is someone who will encourage and engage all Americans to join and be part of democracy, the entire process.
His strength is the people, their ideas and their money and their time and love. He says he will restore the Constitution. Only he has the courage to say it. "I WILL RESTORE HABEAS CORPUS". I will restore your right to be charged with a crime before you could be arrested. The "Liberal" label wont stick. He is a real American, who will be open to ideas. Remember Bush lost this war and election because he only listened to yes-men.
Karl Rove invented this war in a book before Bush was elected, Even now, McCain is following the Rove book by saying we shall have US (Christian) bases in Iraq like we do in Germany. Sane people realize that would infuriate the Muslim populace, like having Hessian soldiers living in homes in Brooklyn NY did during the revolutionary war in the colonial days. That's why we have it in the Constitution that we are not required to house soldiers. And we used to have the Constitutional protection not to have to testify against ourselves and we used to have the Constitutional right to be charged with a crime before we could be waterboarded. Try telling that to the "war hero" McCain who is ok with waterboarding prisoners now. Only Obama is saying he will restore the Constitution. A vote for Obama is a vote for participatory democracy.
Be a citizen. Join the team. Log onto Obama's website and see for yourself. All your ideas are welcome. Everyone is part of the team.
Love America, and fight to restore the Constitution.
Vote for Obama. Thank you, citizens.

This Democrat won because of the Iraq War. Even in very conservative Republican districts in the Deep South people are sick of the Iraq War. Republicans tried to make it about Obama, who would never win this district, and they still lost.

The Republicans have now lost Dennis Hastert's old seat and this seat that they held for over 30 years.

So they nominate a staunch supporter of the Iraq War. The party has allowed no dissent on war and they started to pay the price for it in 2006. The big payment is coming in November 2008.

I love how Republicans always throw around "elitist" when their whole party is based on catering to the wealthy and well-connected.

Have you ever given the oath to defend the Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic? If so, stand up and vote for the only person saying he will restore your right to be charged with a crime before you can be arrested. HRC is afraid of the spin machine. McCain is in bed with the perverts who waterboard prisoners.
Only you, and your vote and your voice can save the Constitution as it was passed down to us by the founding fathers. Obama has said in many speeches, "I will restore habeas corpus", your right to be charged with a crime before you are taken away.
Vote for Obama and stand up for the Constitution and if your father ever served, let him know about this, or if your brother is serving in the Armed Forces, this is your chance to stand besides him.
Stand up for freedom while we can. Tell everyone you know in Indiana and North Carolina. This election is not about 18 cents. It is about the restoration of democracy and your rights, and the defense of the Constitution of the US of A. Thank you, citizens.

Obama is 2 for 2 , the candidate in his hometown that he stump for also WON.

Lesson to Delegates who are running for Re-election in the not so distant future ....

Go and BAT for Barack and you will also join the winning CIRCLE.

Obama 08 . the man has serious talent

and i must admit the MAN is a STAR.lol

what must i say when he becomes President; AMERICA WILL BE THE COOL KID AGAIN TO THE EYES OF THE WORLD.

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AS USUAL ABC FAILS TO MENTION ONE TINY FACT THAT CHANGES THE WHOLE MEANING OF THE ARTICLE. THE REPUBLICANS HAVE HELD THIS SEAT FOR OVER 30 YEARS. YOU SUCK ABC!!

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Editor's Note: The fact that Republicans have held the seat for more than 30 years is in fact mentioned twice in the blog post.

You can try to put all the lipstick on that pig that you want, but, at the end of the day, a win is a win.

WOW! I was born and raised in Louisiana, went to LSU and this should send a clear message to the Super Delegates! Americans, for the most part, are smarter than what the pundits give them credit for!

Keep spinning, Hillary and changing the goalposts! GAME OVER! Bring on McSame! LOL!

OBAMA/WEBB '08 & '12
TWO MEN WHO WON'T CACKLE & WEAR UGLY PANTSUITS!

This is so absurd. First off, Michael Jackson had more to do with the margin of victory then Obama or Pelosi. Jackson is an African American candidate who lost in the Democratic primary to Cazayoux. It was a fairly close race. Jackson refused to endorse Cazayoux and has promised to run in November as an independent. I believe he even ran radio ad's telling his supporters he would be running as an Indie in Nov. So they stayed home. And Cazayoux still won! A GOP +6 seat that has been held by a republican for the last 30+ years! They are out of there minds if they think their dopey ad's attacking Pelosi and Obama had any affect on this race that their candidate still lost. If anything a lot of the African Americans that were planning on staying home and voting Jackson in November probably got pissed off with the G.O.P. pulling Obama into it and decided to rally behind Cazayoux.

The very fact that a Democrat has won a seat that has been held by a Republican since 1974 speaks VOLUMES.

Also, by attacking the candidate with using Obama and this candidate wins says that these kind of tactics just don't work. Obama isn't that hated...LOL! Some people may not like him but he isn't HATED like other candidates.

This is a victory for this candidate, a victory for the Demoractic party, and a victory for Obama too!

IS IT A SIGN? Hillary Clinton described herself as the philly "Eight Bells". At least before the philly at the Kentucky derby came in second place on Satruday and eventually had to be sadly euthanized. Will she come in second and will her fight to the finish, tearing down the dems party, also have to be euthanized by the superdelegates?????

Why are Republicans so afraid of Obama winning the nomination? Do they really think they can scare the DNC into nominating Hillery?

Think about this. The battle for the Democratic nomination is still on and the National Republican Congressional Committee is trumping up claims about how toxic it would be for the Democrats to have Obama at the top of the ballot.

If that's true, shouldn't they WANT Obama on the top of the ballot. If so, why don't they just lie low an let it happen.

The truth is, they are scared and they want to face Clinton. This is just another variation on the Limbaugh strategy of trying to defeat Obama by supporting Clinton at the moment.

Republicans closed the gap on a Conservative Democrat and he only won by 3%....What will happen when Republicans are up against Liberal Democrats?

"The elitist behavior of the Democratic frontrunner..."

It will never cease to amaze me that Clinton and McCain are calling Obama an elitist. It's as if they don't know what the word means.

It may be narrow but he still won without stooping low while the Republican lost in spite of mud sling. What would you prefer; win narrowly through hard work sticking to your principles or stoop low in the hope of winning which may or may not bring victory?

Hillery, and your next talking point to super delegates is.................

Republicans saturated the Baton Rouge airwaves in an effort to nationalize this contest and make the election about the real life consequences of a Barack Obama presidency and a continued Pelosi-run Democratic Congress. In that time, Republicans made substantial ground.

Sounds like a McClinton tactic. It did some damage but he still won.

Obama - Bloomberg 2008