Hey, nice endorsement for Obama. Usually the day before is a little late to matter (certainly not enough time to take advantage of her contacts, distribution lists, etc), but having the governor is better than losing the governor.

Gregoire is another person I have heard mentioned as a future presidential candidate because of her toughness, good judgement and courage. Her endorsement of Obama shows me why she is mentioned. She was able to support the best candidate with the right ideas and integrity, plus stand up to the Clinton machine. Bravo Christine!

I wish thee where more Kennedy's to endorse Obama. We all know how much that helped.

The Kennedys actually made a difference. Obama was a lot closer in MA than he would otherwise have been. Look at the polling and you can see him closing the gap rapidly. Nobody expected him to win MA, although it would have been nice.

Who cares about endorsements any more? They do not help! Oprah and the Kenndys and the kerrys did not stop Obama from losing to Clinton in double digits in California and Massachussetts.

Strangely, Obama is celebarting these frenzy endorsements, but refusing to participate in debates as Clinton is requesting. He does not want to discuss substance because he has very little of it.

Why should Obama debate with Clinton? It just gives Clinton free air time and publicity that she can't afford otherwise.

Hillary Clinton needs to pay her own way, and not rely on Senator Obama for media coverage. Americans want to hear more from Obama, we already know what Clinton thinks.

Clinton is "requesting" to become the nominee, too. Should Obama give just give her that, as well? Why should she dictate when and where they debate?

He is participating in two debates. More than enough to show who is the better candidate.

Actually, Obama has agreed to debate, so that argument is no longer valid.

And to say that Senator Obama is of little substance, I beg to differ. Instead of leaving such ill-informed comments on blogs, I invite you to visit the Senator's website to look at the legislation he has introduced and help pass, as well as the "blueprint" for his presidency. It's all there... plenty of substance. One only need to take the time to read it.

After 4 years of Gov. Gregoire, the words "toughness" and "courage" honestly aren't at the tip of my tongue (more like "centrism" and "incrementalism") but I certainly didn't expect this endorsement from her, and I applaud it.

Still, the cynic in me wonders if this isn't a way to be the sole exception among the Washington pols who gets to cash in if Obama wins (Murray, Cantwell, Baird, Sims, etc endorsing Clinton.)

Come on John, if you have half a brain you know HRC is offering up these debates for free publicity b/c her campaign is in dire need of cash. Also, the word is much of the money she raised yesterday came from the GOP as they know she's the only one who can unite the Rep to get out and vote for McCain.

Obama agreed to have two debates, which is more than enough. You never really learn much from these debates at all. If you think about it, what the hell does a debate demonstrate? The ability to dodge questions, etc.

I want to know where the $5M she "loaned" to her campaign came from and why she isn't willing to make her financial records public like Obama does. With the recent NYT article about Bill getting $131M for his "foundation" in exchange for helping his buddy get that mining deal.

bob10001, Chris and other like minded...

You know that it makes a big difference and that's while Billary has been pursuing the governor's endorsement, that's while they attempted to stop Kennedy's.
Of course the fact that Barack nearly closed the gap in the national poll (by the way, it's now a tie!!) is testimony both to his superiority and what endorsements mean. He is called a new comer. But Billary has decades of exposure yet the campaign is struggling, not only to contain Barack's surge but also to stay afloat financially!
You want to push such a looser down anyone's throat?
Give me a break!

Great endorsement!!

The rank and file are beginning to see the "writing on the wall." Either they get on board now, or they're left behind FOREVER...

I don't understand why Obama is said to be only words with no substance. I listened to the last debate and his plans seem to have the same details as Clinton. What has Clinton outlined in detail that Obama has not? I would really like to know. He health care plan is detailed, his plan to change government by making it more transparant seems to be detail...Where is the lack of detail...What do we need to know that we don't know already.

Marie - my guess is they won't give you any details about his lacking details.

Hey people. Do your own research and don't just read headlines! The Kennedy endorsements were useful in closing the gap in Cali and Mass, increasing support among the Democratic base, and getting media attention. Obama was never expected to win either state. Check the statistics during the four weeks running up to Super Tuesday and you will find it's true!

Do super delegates vote DURING their State's primary? If so, that means they get TWO VOTES? One in their primary and one at the convention?

They attempt to claim Obama lacks subtance and details, because what makes the two minute TV segment is the poetry and inspiration of his speeches. If you listen to the entire speech, not just the parts CNN/FOX/MSNBC runs, you'll find there both substance and vision!

I think Hillary's lack of ability to manage her campaigns FUNDS, should make American's worried about the way she'll also handle OUR money if President.

Obama’s not only been successful in drawing out our younger generation to ‘get involved’, he’s been able to draw out some older folks that have been lagging in their citizenship duties as well.

The Senator started his candidacy as a relatively unknown individual. Since that time he’s been able to take on a well established (35 years according to Hillary Clinton’s claims) woman candidate that was considered to be the Democratic nominatee way back in 2000 according to some. Obama's not only got a real chance of winning the nomination, some say he definitely will.

Gregoire is my governor and I'm glad she endorsed Obama. He looks forward; Hillary looks past. She's running to "get even" with the right-wing conspiracy. Frankly, I'm tired of it.
Why arguing about policy -- both health care plans will undergo numerous changes before becoming law. Who has the best ability to bring opposing sides together? Obama -- Hillary's refusal to negotiate is why we don't have universal health care now.

The cable news boys and girls love to play up Hillary's endorsements (Maxine Waters, Black Reverends....etc.) but it's funny how they don't talk about how meaningless those endorsements were. This is a great endorsement for Obama. Great Job. Hey ! Did you hear that Rush Limbaugh is starting a fund raising campaign for Hillary called 'Keep Her In-So We Can Win !'.....I'm serious !

and another one drinks the Koolaid. when the dust settles, folks will be sorry they ignored Hilary.

I believe in you Hillary and I see you as my equal. I believe that you are as equally capable of managing the responsibilities of the President of the United States as any man, if not better. In my eyes you are “America’s Lady of Hope”, “America’s Lady of Hope” and I truly HOPE that you are elected the next President of the United States because I strongly strongly strongly believe what this country so desperately needs more than anything else is a “Little Mothering”. Stay your course Hillary. Get to the White House so that you can Mother this great nation back to health.

Did any of you watch the Presidential State of the Union address? Did any of you see Obama "turn his nose up" at Hillary and "look the other way" when she tried to shake his hand? What does that tell you about Obama's character, his demeanor, his mannerism? Is this the type of person you want representing the people of this great country? Obama has no class. To turn your nose up at a fellow democrat, let alone a lady, is in my opinion, rude and arrogant.

The Kennedy’s “Claim” Obama is the “only” candidate to bring this nation together and yet he shoved a “Wedge” between the Clinton’s and the Kennedy’s by accepting their endorsement. That doesn’t sound like a UNITER to me. Obama had to know “ahead of time” that seeking the Kennedy’s endorsement would create bad relations between the Clinton’s and the Kennedy’s and yet he still did so. Then, to make matters worse, he CHOSE to belittle Hillary in front of everyone in the room along with the millions of American’s watching the State of the Union Address. I mean, how low can you go; to do something so cruel to another fellow American. Regardless if Hillary is a Politician, she too is an American. What amazes me even more is that Obama did this right next to Ted Kennedy and Ted brushed it off like it was nothing. Like I said before, Obama doesn’t sound like a “uniter” to me. The man, in my opinion has on respect for America.

Can't any of you Obama supporters see Obama for who he truly is; a rude two-faced smooth talker with NO ideals of his own. Every single agenda that he speaks of during his campaign are ideals that Hillary thought of. Lets give credit where credit id due.

I BELIEVE in you Hillary. I hope you are elected President of the United States.

blank name,

It is insulting to imply a person should vote for someone because they share the same gender. That is a sexist statement. What do we owe Hillary? Is a historic moment? Of course. However, as usual history repeats itself and this will come along again. Only next time, it will come along with someone with less name recognition and more qualifications to justify our votes.

As far as Hillary being your equal. That would be true if you grew up in the subs, went to an Ivy league school, hi-jacked a seat in the senate based on your name, became a multimillionaire, etc. etc. If none of those apply, she is hardly your equal.

Now, I don't deny her what she has managed to do with her life, but one should not give her more credit than she deserves.

As far as the Kennedy endorsement - back off. If he should have saw that as being destructive, then the Clintons should have saw that getting the endorsements of 500 black ministers, black congressmen/woman, feminist, etc. as destructive as well. So, it's ok to put women against women and blacks against black? See, your arguments is plain silly. She has snub him as well, it's been documented, look it up. She is not some innocent princess.

As far as women being looked down upon, is was that a joke? Listen, Hillary has looked down upon her OWN gender and the lower classes.....So that was a really silly statement. I won't go into the details unless you want me too?

In any case my point is, don't try and manipulate us with trash talking her opponent. Everything you said against him can apply to her. Don't try and guilt un into voting for her because of her gender. In case you didn't know or refuse to accept, the world is moving away from such identity crap. I look forward to the day when baby boomers, my generation, are gone. Why? Simple, so my grandkids can live in a world with less division and baggage,which will only happen with a new generation.

BTW - I find it ironic that you - as a man - are telling women how to vote? Especially after you've given those historic examples. So, obviously, we haven't progressed as far as we'd like if you think you, or any other man, can tell us how we ought to vote. So much for having our own voice!

Great points, Donna. Really well said. Now, here's I think you oughtta vote... just kidding.

By the way, I'd be more than happy making a deal: as a man, I won't tell a woman how to vote ever again, if y'all stop telling me which is the proper default position for the toilet seat.

That said, go Obama (but I mean that as a general voice of encouragement, as opposed to an intent to tell others how to go).

How many endorsement$ can Oprah’$ money buy?

It's nice that Chris Gregoire supports Barack Obama. Perhaps that will help the black voters in Washington to forgive her for belonging to an all-white sorority and never addressing their concerns about that. In 2004, John Kerry won her state with 200,000 more votes than Bush, but Gregoire only won by 200 votes. And a third of the black voters in WA voted for the GOP in that race, but 12% of black voters voted for Bush in WA.
Gregoire is an idiot.

Come on! She's not gonna win theses states. Why is Obama, "media darling" getting so much coverage, when everyone should've known the outcome.

Calm down. This guy is HUGE! But, we need to think about 8+8. And the only way that is going to happen is for her to go first.

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In case you have forgotten or did not know, Hillary is NOT the first woman to run for National Office or POTUS. If women wanted to vote for the first female candidate for POTUS, that bus has left the station. This is a NEW historical moment - not a repeat - of what has already been done. Did you not know this or did you simply forget?

Posted by: Donna,
Donna, your post was VERY well stated. I couldn't have stated it any better.