Clyburn Goes for Obama; Clinton's Plans Unclear

Posted by: anon | Jun 3, 2008 11:37:48 AM

Also, More than two-thirds of the
people in national surveys
find MR. OBAMA TOO INEXPERIENCED
AND TOO LIBERAL as president....who is worse? OBAMA

Posted by: Mary, MI | Jun 3, 2008 11:33:41 AM

BECAUSE I STRONGLY BELIEVE THAT HILLARY IS THE MOST QUALIFIED AMONG THE 3 AND A LOT MORE INTELLIGENT AND STRATEGIC TO PULL US OUT OF AMERICAS ISSUES ON ECONOMY, NATIONAL SECURITY AND FOREIGN POLICIES.
HILLARY IS TOO INTELLIGENT TO JUST CONCEDE. CAN'T YOU READ BETWEEN THE LINES? DURING AN INTERVIEW, SHE SAID THAT SHE WILL ONLY CONCEDE IF OBAMA GETS THE ENOUGH DELEGATES TO REACH 2118 BY THE END OF TEH LAST PRIMARIES WHICH IS TODAY. THIS IS UNLIKELY BECAUSE NO ONE WILL WIN. SO OTHER FACTORS SHOULD BE WEIGHED IN LIKE POPULARITY VOTE, GALLUP POLLS, RESUMES, ETC.

More than two-thirds of the
people in national surveys
find Ms. Clinton offensive
and objectionable.

Neil1785:

You seem a bit obsessed. What are you going to do when Hillary endorses and campaigns for Barack?

She will. She's a good Democrat.

First, I don't need Clyburn or anybody else to lecture me about bringing the party together and the delegate process.

Second, I am a Clinton supporter and will continue to be after today. The argument that her's and Obama's positions are almost the same has merit however, it is also about execution. I have absolutely ZERO confidence in Obama's ability and willingness to roll up his sleeves and do the hard work required to execute the programs he proposes. With Hillary, there is no doubt in my mind that she is going to do whatever it takes to get things done.

Third, I am disgusted with the treatment this fine woman has received in the media and by the Obama campaign/supporters. Whether you agree with her positions or not, she is a human being, has been and still is a dedicated hard-working Senator for NY and a former first-lady. Watching these pundits (Matthews, Olbermann, Carlson, Cafferty, Gene Robinson--especially) grin like middle school aged adolescents while they report every setback her campaign has and ignore her triumphs as insignificant is juvenile and unprofessional. They remind of my 14-year old son's buddies in the middle school locker room, delighting at the misfortune of some unlucky peer. At least these TV personalities call themselves analysts/commentators, not journalists.

To give specifics: SD Argus-Leader reports that at a Clinton rally, lady grabs Senator Clinton and relates that she has 3 jobs and no health insurance because of a seizure disorder. Senator Clinton instructs her staff to get the lady's name and contact information so she can follow-up. She did the same in Indiana. Someone needs help or asks a question,she takes action and provides solutions. Reporter in Michigan asks Obama what he's going to do to help the auto workers and he says "Just a minute, sweetie" and never answers her question. Ever the artful dodger is he. Senator Clinton gives a major speech on the economy while Obama is sunning himself on a lounge chair in the Virgin Islands. Senator Clinton attended the State of the Black Union conference and the Martin Luther King Memorial Service, Obama attended neither. Senator Clinton campaigned in every single mainland primary state, even going into parts of Appalachia where they barely had roads to meet with small numbers of voters and canvass door-to-door. Senator Obama held huge rallies and let the people come to him rather than going to the people. Hillary Clinton serves on the Senate Armed Services Committee and has made 3 trips to Iraq, 3 trips to Afghanistan and received multiple commendations for her work from the various branches of the armed forces. Senator Obama hasn't been to Iraq since 2006, has never been to Afghanistan and hasn't held a single meeting of the Senate subcommittee that he chairs. And he thinks he is going to lead us out of Iraq--yeah, right! I agree with John McCain on this. He should at least take a little fact finding trip and understand the realities of the situation before he starts telling us how he, and he alone, can solve it. I'd trust McCain to get us out of Iraq before I'd trust Obama. At least McCain has skin (literally) in the game.

Oh, and I notice Obama is wearing a flag pin now. Some people will say and do anything to be the President, even resign from the church they claim to love. Amazing how people level these kinds of charges against Senator Clinton but ignore Obama's pandering and responding to polls.

Senator Obama has a lot of WORK to do to earn my vote. The notion that he can appoint other women, as espoused by Jamal Simmons on CNN the other night, as a way of reaching out to Senator Clinton's supporters is indicative of how superficial Obama's people are. There is only ONE Hillary Clinton and if it's not Hillary, some other token female won't suffice. I don't support Hillary Clinton because she is a woman. I support Hillary Clinton because she is intelligent, capable, hard-working, uniquely qualified, and I believe, the best person to lead the nation at this very difficult time.

Finally, the idea that Senator Clinton has to deliver her supporters to Senator Obama is offensive. Senator Obama needs to do the work necessary to earn our votes. Hillary has worked hard enough, and received less than her fair share in return from the Democratic Party. Despite the complete lack of respect they have shown her, I have no doubt that she will be there working her heart out for them. That's why I support Hillary Clinton and will continue to do so. Obama and DNC, you're on your own.

Hillary all the way!

Obama-Clinton is an all-around distasteful proposition.

Barack Obama-Kathleen Sebelius
is a winning idea.

HILLARY SAID IN AN INTERVIEW THAT SHE WILL CONCEDE ONLY IF OBAMA GETS ENOUGH DELEGATES TO WIN THE NOMINATION AFTER THE LAST PRIMARIES WHICH IS UNLIKELY....

The rule is the first one to reach 2118 delegates wins the democratic nomination. No one will reach this number by the end of the last primaries. There's no such rule that whoever gets the majority of delegates, wins. That's where the popular vote comes in along with the other factors to be considered. That's the job of the superdelegates to make a wise decision to come up with a nominee who can best balance the results from electoral map, popular vote, gallaup polls on various voting groups, gallup polls on running against McCain. Also, they should now look at the resumes of each candidate and the depthness of their knowledge on economic policies, foreign policies and national security. Who can best beat McCain not by a whisker or smaller margin but by a reasonable margin. Scared Pelosi should be fired from DNC since she doesn't know the real job of a superdelegate. If these superdelegates are marred by subjectivesness and the idea of just basing the nomination on the majority of delegates alone then the democratic party will be in a shaky position by November.
THE SUPERDELEGATES HAVE TO DO THEIR JOB INTENSLY AND COMPREHENSIVELY WHILE THERE'S TIME. THEIR DECISION WILL COST THEIR POSITIONS WHEN THE TIME COMES WHEN PEOPLE WILL IN TURN DECIDE TO VOTE THEM BACK TO THEIR POSITIONS. THE FLORIDA AND MICHIGAN SHOULD NOT BE COMPROMISED JUST FOR THE SAKE OF ENDING IT AND GIVING THE NOMINATION TO OBAMA. SINCE NO ONE WILL WIN, IT'S THE BEST TIME TO SCRUTINIZE THIS CANDIDATE BEFORE MAKING THE FINAL DECISION.

We have seen all of the ugly, unfinished business we have as a society rise to the surface during this primary, racism (white and black), gender discrimination (male and female), ageism, you name it. These are real issues folks - things that we have not yet resolved. Could it be that, as a society, we are comfortable with these things because they are part of our collective historical conciousness or is it just that we take them out, look at them, and then hide them away because we can't listen to each other long enough to resolve them? The majority of bloggers seem to have some balance to their thoughts, however, the extremists on either side of these issues are the most foul, loud mouthed, polarized idiots I hope to NEVER MEET. It is scary that these folks have a vote to waste. One more thing - you folks who continually disparage the credentials of these candidates, delegates, and super delegates - what are your accomplishments in life? Could it be that you resent their success, their education, their salaries? What is it?

Why this man just didnt say this in January. He has done everything for obama campaign coming out daily with their talking points. An when the racism charge needed to be brought forth before a primary vote clyburn was there like clockwork.

Posted by: danglibrul | Jun 3, 2008 11:03:28 AM

Obama's policies are similar to
Hillary's because he stole most of them from her. He is unable to talk in-depth about any of them as proven at the 4 debates he had with Hillary. I have no faith or confidence in his ability to get the job done. McCain, on the other hand was courted by John Kerry to run with him as vice president. I have researched McCain, and why I don't agree with all of his views, I am far more comfortable with him as POTUS than I am with Obama, a man with more questions than answers. I also think Obama is racist and ruthless, with more leanings to Farrakahn than MLK. He leaves me cold.

IF HILLARY STOPS CAMPAIGNING, SHE'S GONNA STOP FEEDING BRIGHT IDEAS TO AMERICAN PEOPLE. THAT IS, OBAMA WILL RUN OUT OF COPYCAT IDEAS BECAUSE HE'S NOT GONNA BE ABLE TO SUSTAIN HIMSELF.

Cyburn said he was to remain neutral until the end of the race.

He failed to mention the race isnt over until tonight. So declaring a day early is just another publicity stunt.

But anyone with 1/2 a brain always knew he was STUMPING for Obama 24/7.

He played the part of ATTACK DOG against the Clintons the whole process.

As for Obama and Mc Cain?

They are the 2 weakest candidates since Ford and Carter.

FACTS: Only the Clintons understand the American economy. Social Security is being paid with money borrowed from China. The USA doesn't make enough money from tax payers the IRS only reports $400 billions a year. The USA owes $40 trillions with interests. There are 1000 billions in a trillion. There is no money for Social Security it has been taken for other expenses.The USA people don't have as much savings compare to the rest of the world. The USA medical system is the most expensive in the world. The oil bought today is paid with money borrowed from China. The world considers China the new empire not the USA. When Mr. Clinton was President the USA was #1 in the world with the strongest economy. The Clintons left $500 billions surplus, a balance budget and the world enjoy peace. We need the Clintons right now, urgently. The Clintons also improved the condition of the Black community. They even gave them better privileges than any other race like healthcare, etc. and most importantly, afforded them the luxury of 230 points added to their SAT because of AA to get into an Ivy League school. Now, where are they? playing the race card. Made an issue on Bill Clinton's statement of truth in South Carolina. Geez, these people just don't now how to pay respect.

I completely agree with Bill Clinton. As a member of the Democratic Party, I believe the FL and MI votes need to be counted. Hillary, I believe is the only candidate qualified enough to turn around this country and in my opinion, save America. It hurts me to say this, but I truly believe the reason Obama has taken the popular vote is by motivating uneducated, young and non-political minds to vote. "A change we can believe in," is what Obama suggests, but I see very little in him to support such a promising statement. If there is one thing I expected America to learn from George Bush its that an inexperienced president, in less then two terms in office can bring the greatest nation in the world to its knees. I am deeply concerned and worried Obama will not deliver and America will continue on a downward spiral. EXPERIENCE MATTERS MOST. Our Nation's future depends on it.

All Americans

I think he is least qualified out of 3 and fair to say he's kid in politics todate.He have nothing else to say except change-change no substance.I think blacks are racist the way yhey have acted in this campaign.If blacks can unite behind black then nothing wrong in white & other non black people rallying behind white candidate.I think BO will loose this fall due to inexperience and his association with racist church and actions of his community members.
Pls note am not racist at all.

Democrat08

I PRAY FOR OBAMA AND HIS CAMPAIGN

If Obama doesnt pick Clinton as his VP, he loses the election.

There are 18mil voters who think Clinton should be the nominee. If Obama tries to blow her off, they will not vote for him.

I think he will pick her in the end however.

Not really

I am at work right now and couldn't believe all the bigotry I was reading and just had to comment

Signing off before i get fired.

continue spewing your bigotry

What will you say when you have to answer to God for your actions.

Disagree, omentum.

I reviewed every record of every African American currently serving in high political office: mayor, governor, house rep in congress or long-term state sentaor or rep. There are many, much more qualified and viable African American public servants who have worked very hard for all their consituents. I was actually surprised that Obama was selected, promoted whatever.

I think this whole super delegate thing is a bunch of crap. The other hype I find disgusting is that Obama and his sheep act like he has won by a landslide and that he is the people's choice. When the numbers are all worked out, he doesn't even have half of the votes. The percentage difference is laughable. He maybe about half of the democrats choice, but he definitely not the overwhelming choice of Democrats. So give me a break with all of this Obama is the clear winner crap.

I dont think Obama is qualified to be president. But then again, I dont think Bush is qualified to be president, but he was elected.

Can't ... that is.