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Obama: Primary 'A Good Movie That Lasted About A Half An Hour Too Long'
March 28, 2008 3:29 PM
ABC News' Sunlen Miller Reports: Calling it a lengthy primary season, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., offered a Pittsburgh, Pa. crowd an analogy on the Democratic primary race, saying it is like "a good movie that lasted about a half an hour too long."
Obama said he and Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., have been running in the Democratic primary so long that they could reverse roles and recite each others' lines without missing a beat.
"I think there are some people who felt like, 'God, when will this be over?'" he said.
Obama added that the lengthy campaign has been tough because both he and Clinton understand what's at stake during the campaign.
One of Obama's top supporters, Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., told a radio station today he thought Clinton should get out of the race.
Obama picked up an endorsement Friday from Pennsylvania Democratic Sen. Bob Casey, who said he called Clinton last night to let her know. Casey said she was gracious with his decision to support Obama.
Casey told reporters that he didn’t quite agree with Leahy’s assertion that Clinton should withdraw, but did say he hopes the end of the primary draws near.
"I would hope that after Pennsylvania, then we got a couple more primaries, I would hope this wouldn’t go much further beyond the end of May," Casey said. "I think we would be better off having a nominee in the time period, certainly in late May or early June, that would be ideal. Because if you get too far into the summer, I think positions begin to harden and we lose time to not just unite and bring people together but we are also giving the Republican nominee more time to make the case against our nominees without having enough rebuttal."
Obama kicked off his six-day bus tour throughout Pennsylvania with former Pittsburgh Steeler Jerome Bettis, nicknamed "the bus" and Franco Harris, a retired Pittsburgh Steelers player in the football Hall of Fame.
Obama posed for pictures with the football players and waved a rally towel in the air above his head to fans in the streets before getting on the bus, off to the next campaign stop.
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I can't stand this man.
Posted by: Kris | Mar 28, 2008 3:36:00 PM
Great news another superdelegate's endorsement. With Obama America will be better off. God bless America and God bless Obama. OBAMA 08
Posted by: BKMC | Mar 28, 2008 3:47:07 PM
WOW, the "BUS" going on the bus to support Obama, and Franco too. That's it, Hillary should just go back to being a senator right now. Obama 2008!
Posted by: pt | Mar 28, 2008 3:49:12 PM
what a arogant vain man,i sincerly hope either penn or mcain hands him his hat.hillary 08 or 2012
Posted by: don tufts | Mar 28, 2008 3:50:36 PM
It has lately occurred to me that part of the problem in Washington is that we do need change, but not the kind that Obama is advocating. We do need experience, however, and it is riculous to think that we don't. We definitely need wise and experienced leadership. Looking at Congress, however, and listening to some of the people like Leahy suggest that Hillary get out when the process is not finished, the change might be refreshing if someone else was in his seat. Some of the long term senators like Kennedy, Kerry, Dodd, and Leahy say that we need new blood. What about it then? Sometime back, some Republicans were talking about limiting terms to 12 years. Perhaps, it it time we looked at that again. No one wants to lose a good public servant as long as they are giving good service. But, in Leahy's case, stop using double standards unless you include yourself in the evaluations.
How about it, Vermont?
Posted by: georgia | Mar 28, 2008 3:59:42 PM
Somewhere John McCain is smiling...thanks Obama!
Posted by: lnab | Mar 28, 2008 4:01:09 PM
Somewhere John McCain is smiling...thanks Hill!
Posted by: Don | Mar 28, 2008 4:07:06 PM
Keep an eye on Hillary or should I say an ear. When Hill's in Texas she has a drawl, when she's in Chicago she has a twang, when she's in New York She clips her words and when she's in a blue collar state she drops the "g's" off of all the words ending in "ing". I think perhaps Hillary is a chameleon ... or as we say down in the holler a PHONEY
Posted by: Franko | Mar 28, 2008 4:16:52 PM
The best way to tell if a person will be a good president is to look at how much the other side hates him. The first poster here says he hates Obama. He probably never even met the man, but instead, hates based on news reports and inuendos. Insulars are working overtime to bring Obama down, even at risk of promoting a man they themselevs can't stand. America politics suck. We finally find someone who can make us love the country the way it is supposed to be loved, and you all are working over time to tear him down. Of course Obama is'nt perfect, but cvan you name a person or politician who is? Right now Obama is the best we got and that can either be saying a lot or it can be say9ing nothing at all.
Posted by: rabb | Mar 28, 2008 4:16:56 PM
AND OBAMA WHINING MACHINE IS AT IT AGAIN. IS HE THE BIGGEST WHINING CANDIDATE IN HISTORY? EVERYWHERE HE GOES HE'S WHINING. STOP ALREADY OBAMA, IF YOU CAN'T TAKE IT ANYMORE THEN QUIT.
Posted by: Persio | Mar 28, 2008 4:17:37 PM
BKMC: If it's Obama its Goddamn America! Get with the program man!
Posted by: russell | Mar 28, 2008 4:17:55 PM
Obama: Please stop the people from voting! Iam afraid of the People! Please DNC stop them they are hurting me, I can't take it anymore!
Posted by: russell | Mar 28, 2008 4:20:17 PM
rabb: If he's the best we have got then I am voting for McCain!
Posted by: russell | Mar 28, 2008 4:21:48 PM
Bar Maid: Sticks and stones may break Hillay's bones but words will never hurt her! Hey are we still in grade school!
Posted by: russell | Mar 28, 2008 4:26:50 PM
I hope Pennsylvania folks are not as easy to manipulate or brainwash as the rest of the country. Obama seems to use people for their votes.
He continues to be just a speech and an empty shirt.
He is a pacifist and wants to sweet talk and feed the world.
He continues to lie about his friends. So many lies he was catch in, never once has he apologized to lying to the American people. I believe he feels he is above that and above you and me.
The world is watching as his does.
He is using manipulation, to walk over the country.
What happened to the Americans I knew, Honest, Hard working, strong minded Standing up and and not taking anyones bull crap. time to wake up and be counted.
A vote against Obama is a vote for America
God Bless America
Love it or Leave it
One allegiance United States Of America
Posted by: seah | Mar 28, 2008 4:30:37 PM
Seah: I second that!
Posted by: russell | Mar 28, 2008 4:38:38 PM
That's right fight hard for PA, good luck on your bus tour !
Obama 08 !
Posted by: merle7 | Mar 28, 2008 4:39:35 PM
Hope grandma is't under that bus today!
Posted by: russell | Mar 28, 2008 4:42:51 PM
Bar Maid: That one is getting closer to High School! Keep working on it!
Posted by: russell | Mar 28, 2008 4:46:58 PM
lololol
bar maid and russell....you guys are too much!
Posted by: LA in Indiana | Mar 28, 2008 4:53:56 PM
Obama is like that movie where for weeks you get the coming attractions, all the hype that its a block buster.
You eagerly join the lines at the movie house to get in to see the show, only to be disappointed that its a total flop and not what all the hype was about.
It failed miserably and you end up kicking your self for being duped and throwing away your money to go see it.
Posted by: SJ | Mar 28, 2008 4:56:27 PM
Senator Obama, please drop out of race right now!
Posted by: qaw | Mar 28, 2008 4:56:45 PM
Franco Harris and the Bus may be more important than the Pittsburgh mayor in terms of scaring up votes. As a former resident of the Burgh, those two guys are INSANELY popular there. Go to the Pittsburgh airport. There are two statues: one of George Washington, and one of Franco Harris making the Immaculate Reception. Here We Go!
Posted by: NHCt | Mar 28, 2008 4:58:13 PM
I would ask that those of you who wrote in to make snide comments about Sen. Obama please listen to his two speeches on race & the economy. These are not rah-rah campaign speeches. They're partial prescriptions for what this country needs. If, after really listening to Obama, you don't think he is the best candidate, then by all means make a different choice. But belittling someone who has obama's depth of character & knowledge makes the critic look small, stupid & ill-informed, & makes obama all the more appealing by comparison.
Posted by: marie burns | Mar 28, 2008 5:01:52 PM
"I'm behind in delegates, I'm behind in the raw vote. But I'm a woman, I'm a Clinton, I um, "put up" with Bill... Elect ME, ME, ME." Ugh, enough Hilliary. 2nd place is NOT 1st. This isn't affirmative action day. The VOTERS get to decide, unless you pull a BUSH and steal it. Go away, go away, go away. I'm sure "Neo-con John", will be glad to welcome you to be his VP so you can get some "on the job training." Since your own records show how little you did after you grossly FAILED at your secret little classified socialized, Canadian style health care plan crashed and burned, even though your "roommate" was President. The only thing you've accomplished on your own is disgrace... GO AWAY, and take Bill with you. Maybe now, you too will actually sleep in the same bed for once! (Just a thought)
Posted by: cba | Mar 28, 2008 5:02:29 PM
I too cannot stand Obama. Very arrogant - not ready for the Presidency. He is hiding behind the race card from the start.
Posted by: Diane | Mar 28, 2008 5:12:56 PM
Wow, you pro-Hillary/Obama-haters are really vicious. The repubs are justing around quietly watching the ugliness as the two sides rip into each other.
Posted by: Jojo | Mar 28, 2008 5:26:02 PM
Bar Maid: You got give points for originallity! Being an Obama supporter I thought you would be use to grading on a curve! Hey what makes you think I am Typical or White? Haven't you ever heard of Nipsy Russell?
Posted by: russell | Mar 28, 2008 5:26:36 PM
I was at Nipsey's funeral in October 2005.
I'm guessing you're more like Russell Stover all bloated from eating too much candy.
Posted by: Bar Maid | Mar 28, 2008 5:34:45 PM
Bar Maid: Hey I resemble that remark!
Posted by: russell | Mar 28, 2008 5:43:55 PM
Hell.. anyone listen to NPR? I seem to recall hillary's latest speech talking about "Landing in sniper fire.." blah blah blah. Then being shown out to be a complete liar. Not to mention instead of mentioning she lied.. trying to cover her ass with an extremely weak wordy excuse. "No we did not land in sniper fire, and to anyone I accidentally may have mislead.." Blah blah bloody blah. Sorry but Obama is a hell of a lot more honest. And I don't support him cause he is black.. nor cause hes mixed.. nor male.. I support him because he isn't as large of a liar. And you can't get experience as a president.. if you haven't been one. So hell.. he can't screw it up much worse. And not to mention he isn't as dirtied as the other politicians are who have done it so long.
As for McCain... if Obama loses to hillary by some god forsaken event.. then McCain has my vote. I can't say I quite agree with all his views. But they are much better than Clinton.
Forthmost the Clinton's have seen the office already. And that whole thing was a disaster. Why in the hell would we put them back in? Especially when they are both proven liars and fakes. This has nothing to do with her being a woman, hell I don't care WHAT sex you are. Just that your going to screw the country up less than the others.. or maybe even do a good job of fixing it!!
Posted by: BrandonGC | Mar 28, 2008 6:33:51 PM
That's right Obama, the movie is still playing because YOU have not been able to win. Does he know how arrogant he sounds and how off-putting it comes across? I doubt it, he seems to have a lack of self-awareness. Oh, and he said: "to know me is to love me". OK, so there is a lack of self-awareness, grandiosity, a sense of entitlement and a lack of empathy. Oh oh, looks like Obama has a narcissistic personality disorder.
Posted by: macondo | Mar 28, 2008 6:55:34 PM
The level of discourse on this blog says everything about the anti-Obama crowd. You can never underestimate the
vacuity of the American electorate.
Try reading something, people. Like an Obama speech, or DREAMS FROM MY FATHER, or, heck, maybe a newspaper.
Posted by: kp | Mar 28, 2008 6:57:03 PM
Why are you Hillary people hating on Obama???? He's a great man and will be a great president. Why are you so angry???? Get over it, WE ALL love America! All of us want a better America! Stop the jealous tirades, they are not going to bring back our 4000 dead! He help us - we are an AMERICAN family!
Posted by: American Woman | Mar 28, 2008 7:14:09 PM
I believe the primary process is valuable. It may have its flaws but we are stuck with it. I'm sure that many people are tired, especially BOTH candidates but I think it is with time that we may find out which of the two democrats has the most cogent plans for financial stability and health care. Having agreed, more or less, what they would do in Iraq, we need to know how the Dems can get us out of this Republican debacle. If anything time should force Mr. O to produce some more specific plans, yes, with some numbers that can be repeated without a clever script. As for Ms. Clinton's ability to change her tone with her audience, it merely shows that she identifies with them and is a good communicator. Let's not forget this is politics and today politics depends on communication via the media. Do you imagine that everything that comes out of Mr. O's mouth is coming from the heart. Let's hope not, we need a president who is thinking rationally.
Posted by: Leatrice Mendelsohn | Mar 28, 2008 7:55:01 PM
Sounds like Obama just does not like to work for what he gets. If Hillary drops out, he will not have to work any more to get the Dems nomination. If he gets the Dems nomination, this Dem is crossing over to McCain. I don't want to do it, but, I will. Obama just appears too lazy. I hope all of his camp calling for Hillary to drop out back fires on him. Even if he gets the nomination, it may back fire because all of us Hillary and may some independents will do what I will - vote McCain. They are just pushing Obama on me too much. I don't like that.
Posted by: Pati | Mar 28, 2008 7:56:02 PM
OBAMA GETS AWAY WITH LIES ALL THE TIME, while Clinton is crucified for exaggerating a story. That's how powerful the media is.
The media can twist and report lies to Obama's benefit. Obama was on the View (aired 03/28/08) and he basically said the same thing, lying contradicting himself again regarding Jeremiah Wright and his church.
REMEMBER IN OBAMA’S FAMOUS SPEECH, HE SAID HE COULD NOT DISOWN WRIGHT ANYMORE THAN HE COULD DISOWN HIS WHITE GRANDMOTHER, WHO LOVED HIM AND HELPED RAISE HIM.
Now he sings another tune. Can anyone see how deceitful this man is?
TODAY, OBAMA said, "IF THE REV .WRIGHT "The Minister Of Hate" HAD NOT RETIRED I WOULD HAVE LEFT THE CHURCH".
ONCE AGAIN, OBAMA IS PLAYING THE AMERICAN VOTERS LIKE A PIANO!
Posted by: proudamerican2008 | Mar 28, 2008 8:27:03 PM
What a garbage dump of comments.
Y'all deserve another 8 years of George W!
Posted by: Emmett Kelly | Mar 28, 2008 8:29:40 PM
Emmett has it right......
Posted by: ellis | Mar 28, 2008 8:53:15 PM
OBAMA PEOPLE!
First, Obama had an opportunity to give his race speech BEFORE everyone learned about the hatred spread out of Wright's church. If this were a white man and a white church spreading hate, everyone would have abandoned that person.
Second, Obama had his chance to reject his spiritual advisor. He donated and gave money to Wright and spread his hate through his 20 years of attendence.
Third, you can vote a racist for the Democratic nomination if you want. However, take a good hard look at the Hillary supporters in this room. We will vote for McCain.
Bottom line: Hillary supporters are not hypocrites. We believe that racism is racism. We believe that hatred is hatred. We are PROUD to be Americans. We have values! These are great values.
When the Democrats stray from those principals, as they have in the past two Presidental elections, they lose.
But this time is different. This time fellow Democrats will say enough is enough and vote for McCain. It will be fellow Democrats that will end this nonsense. Not because we agree with McCain on every issue, but because first and foremost we believe in the beauty of our country. We are proud of America. We believe in one set of rules for everyone!
Posted by: Ben | Mar 28, 2008 9:02:51 PM
Until the Obama supporters can tell me how he is a better candidate I will remain loyal to Hillary until the bitter end. If one of you can explain his voting record while he was in the State Senate. Or explain why the economic speech he made on 3/27 was almost word for word the same stimulus package that Hillary submitted on 3/20. I know he is very comfortable using other peoples work and words. He really doesn't have an original thought. How about telling us why he took his name off the MI ballot but left it on in Fl. So he could use it to his advantage if he needed to. Where does he get off speaking to me about the racial discord and strife that black people have suffered in this country when he didn't have the same experiences. After all he is biracial. Why has his wife been keeping such a low profile? Is he afraid she may slip and let her angry anti- American sentiment show? How about the legislation in the US Senate that he took credit for when he had very little to do with it.What about his driven ambition? He is a junior senator and when he was asked about running for president he said "NO. I am going to fulfill my obligations and finish my first term." Do you think he won't do anything to win? RIGHT! Why haven't the rest of the super-delegates come forward to endorse him? If he is so electable why don't they just come out and say so. Because they don't want to take a chance on committing political suicide. The reason that Casey endorsed him is because he dislikes the Clintons and Gov. Rundell.Strange how he could endorse somebody who voted for partial birth abortion..he's Catholic??? As far as judgment he is a puppet and will do whatever it takes to make people like him due to his very dysfunctional childhood.As far as these elected officials(Obama supporters) demanding that Clinton drop out should be careful.. they may not get re-elected.
Posted by: SKY | Mar 28, 2008 9:20:24 PM
Thanks Obama for telling us you don't give a hoot about voters in PA, IN, NC, WVA, etc as well as MI and FL. I cannot stand this guy.
Posted by: geevill | Mar 28, 2008 9:25:45 PM
Any Democrat who is foolish enough to vote for John McCain ought to be ashamed of themselves.
Frankly, I think most of those who are threatening to do that are already republicans and just coming on her posing to try to rile us up!
Well, it's working! All us Obamaniacs will be out registering voters and convincing folks to vote Democrat. Anyone feeling the need to be left behind, so be it!
Obama 2008 -- Yes, WE CAN!!!
Posted by: Jackt51 | Mar 28, 2008 9:27:27 PM
We have suffered for 8 years a president who is arrogant and so-self assured that he thinks all he does is right regardless of the terrible damage he has inflicted to the country. After the terrible Bush experience I refuse to vote for a candidate that is equally arrogant and too sure of himself. When you think so highly of yourself as senator Obama does, you are unable of self-criticism, reconsidering issues and correct your own mistakes. I always voted and always voted democratic. I refuse however to vote for an "intelligent" version of Bush.
Maria
Posted by: Maria F. Lopes-Virella | Mar 28, 2008 9:29:13 PM
You bet I am going to vote for McCain if this empty suit steals the nomination by blocking Florida and Michigan from a revote--as he is doing. And nobody is going to tell me to be ashamed of myself because I choose not to fall for a con job. I will vote for McCain with glee, in fact. And boy oh boy, I am definitely not alone, not by a LONG SHOT.
Posted by: Molly | Mar 28, 2008 9:36:12 PM
I understand Obama and his team are blocking a possible revote on Michigan and Florida. No wonder he's anxious and urging Hillary to get out of the race.
This is all about Obama - not the people.
His actions are unconscionable!
Posted by: reader | Mar 28, 2008 9:39:38 PM
You are correct reader, because Obama knows he would get his butt seriously kicked in both states. And Obama is about to be introduced to Disinfranchised Democrats for McCain and a flurry of newly registered Independents. He will NOT be elected if he continues to ignore these people's right to vote. Who the heck do the Obamas think they are that everyone should just go away so they can affirmative action themselves into a presidency by disinfranchising millions of voters in states the Democrats NEED to win. With Glee, he will go down in November. And you can BET this flurry of "calls" for Hillary to "drop out" is coming from his campaign in conjunction with Howard Dean. After all is said and done, I'll bet Dean will be doing something next year but it won't be running the party because he is a coward. I for one am very glad he lost his own bid for the presidency now that I have seen how ineffective he is.
Obama is in for a huge surprise if he thinks we are all just going to throw ourselves prostrate at his feet. A huge surprise. I also hope the Obama girl remembers to vote next time, because that sexist pig is going to need all the women he can get to vote for him.
Posted by: Molly | Mar 28, 2008 9:52:31 PM
What a class act! Obama again speaking the truth in a idiomatic, gracious manner. And garnering the Pittsburgh Steelers . . . well (ahem), given that they cheated against the Seattle Seahawks in Superbowl XL (it was really the fault of the refs), I hope that if he comes out to the Northwest he'll appear with Matt Hasselbeck and Shaun Alexander.
Posted by: Dave | Mar 28, 2008 10:01:50 PM
"We definitely need wise and experienced leadership."
georgia, I agree. If you think about wisdom, though, it usually arises from thought, which leads to action. A good thinker will try to implement his thoughts, and that is also the mark of a leader. But I agree with you about Casey and double standards: you must always be willing to apply them to yourself. I think that Obama is capable of self-reflection and analysis, however, so unlike the current president of the U.S.
Posted by: Alice | Mar 28, 2008 10:05:44 PM
Dear Molly,
Points well taken. Nevertheless I think that Obama will eventually win even those disenfranchised Dems and independents who felt he did not speak to their concerns. He will. Give him time, and he'll make his case, and I believe by dint of rationality and good humor alone, he'll win your respect and the good will of those who feel left behind in this rout to the White House.
Posted by: Alice | Mar 28, 2008 10:09:24 PM
SJ, you wrote:
Obama is like that movie where for weeks you get the coming attractions, all the hype that its a block buster.
Then you say that people go on to feel gypped.
I must take exception to your observation. In my experience, hearing Obama's speeches is like hearing history. His speeches will remain for many years to come as an anthem for what we hoped to achieve after eight relentless, wearying years of the Cheney doctrine. Give his speeches a chance, and hear and celebrate the great paths he walks across this landscape of broken dreams.
Posted by: Alice | Mar 28, 2008 10:14:02 PM
Good thing is that we have voting at least. And we are allowed our opinion. It isn't right that the 2 states don't get a chance to re-vote. However I do say I would rather the worse liar (Hillary) get the hell out of the competition. That way its easier to lay out everyones speeches and comments out. Because with Hillary and Obama duking every damn thing out.. it makes it hard to tell who ISN'T going to screw up the country. At least with two bull(ettes) butting their damn heads out of the way.. a clearer opinion is easy to decipher.
Now I will say yes Obama isn't the perfect candidate... nor is he completely honest. But he is still one hell of a lot more honest than Clinton.
Obama does support getting out of the war.. which I agree with. His health care plan I like a bit more than Clinton's.
But with all the political bs being thrown around as usual. Getting a truly neutral observation on all candidates is bloody impossible.
Posted by: BrandonGC | Mar 28, 2008 10:16:41 PM
Obama can't win the Presidency! In the GENERAL election Florida and Michigan will be counted! HA!
Posted by: Ben | Mar 28, 2008 10:33:25 PM
Man, there really aren't that many intelligent people here.
He doesn't come even close to saying Hillary should drop out.
Not once.
Doesn't everybody agree that a 2 year election season is too long?
Idiots.
Posted by: johnnydrama | Mar 28, 2008 10:48:18 PM
The Clinton folks here are vicious and hateful, and would like nothing more than to get lied to for 4 more years of dead bodies and feeding the rich. Go Democrats, neither candidate is more important than our party. I hope the racism I see on these Clinton blogs are just GOP stooges stirring things up! Godd Dems would never rip our party racially.
Posted by: realwischeese | Mar 28, 2008 10:55:53 PM
I hate Obama . what an dissapoint he is . Mccain will win if Obama the manure man gets the nomanation . Go Hillary .
Posted by: Monyneen | Mar 28, 2008 11:05:34 PM
Molly,
Actually I wish I could live with my parents, life was simpler that way. Despite what you might think, I have absolutely nothing againts women. If you missed what I said, I supported Hilary until I became uncomfortable with her flipflopping. As far as MI and FL, I do not care what ethnicity they are, what I am saying is that they are also responsible for this being an issue. Can you trust someone that says things because it's convenient for them? Hilary wants a revote by mail in FL, it would not be fair because there is too much room for fraud and they are not set up for that like other states are and again for clarity I want fairness. In MI, the legislature does not want a revote, so how is that Obama's fault, even if he says Ok, they won't do it. Now, let's look at Hil; if you can answer these questions honestly, I will drop my claim; do you think that Hilary lied about NAFTA and Bosnia? if you do not think so, what are your thoughts? Remember that she screamed 'shame on you Obama for the NAFTA pamphlet' Do you think that she be praising McCain while critiziting a fellow democrat? As far as the remarks you say are sexist, honestly, does Hilary not seem like she is mad as hell to you? I think she is mad because she belived all long this would be a cakewalk for her to get the nomination and did not plan for it to go past February, these were her words!! If saying that she sounds like she is scorned makes it a sexist comment, than I am guilty as charge.
Posted by: darryl | Mar 28, 2008 11:07:04 PM
I would not worry much about either Hillary or McCain, they are broke and can not raise money.
On top it both are grinders that say & do whatever to get elected, but people are not in any mood to elect liars.
I believe Hillary will drop out of the race before the end of April, but in between, she can bash Obama as much as she wants, but the TEFLON kid will shake it like water on a duck's back.
Posted by: David | Mar 28, 2008 11:13:17 PM
Well Darryl our conversation style has certainly come a long way now, yes? You have to put aside the politics of politics. What I mean is you and I could spend a long time talking about comments both candidates made that were misleading or offensive. What I am asking you to do is only one thing: Listen to Barack Obama when he is speaking impromptu and tell me if this man has the knowledge, ability and experience necessary to be a decisive and effective president. After that i only ask that you consider states that democrats can carry and which of the two have won them. Do we really think that Mississippi, which hasn't voted democratic in a general election since the 60s is going to carry for democrats? No, they will not. What Obama has done is win in seriously red states because of the large AA population. In a general, that won't carry him for five minutes. Now if Barack Obama can take Florida and Michigan in a revote, he might convince me he has the right stuff. Till then, I only see him as an avoider of the inevitible, especially since both states are not shy about throwing democrats under the bus when they are disinfranchised.
Posted by: Molly | Mar 28, 2008 11:13:49 PM
David, interesting you use the word teflon. This conjurs up thoughts as to why someone would need a coating of teflon....
Posted by: Molly | Mar 28, 2008 11:16:10 PM
Darryl I will say good night. I do believe there is hope for you. Do you see how well things work out when we give one another some actual thought?
But alas I have to go to work in the morning. Millions of people on welfare depend on me.
Posted by: Molly | Mar 28, 2008 11:18:40 PM
And David, John Gotti was a Teflon Man too. Food for thought. Nite.
Posted by: Molly | Mar 28, 2008 11:19:36 PM
Molly,
Good night and sweet dreams
Posted by: darryl | Mar 28, 2008 11:33:50 PM
Well i see quite a few intelligent people (and a couple of people not very open minded, and even a few unintelligent) But at least I have a little more faith in the world.
Though I don't think any of us will have a clear view until the last debate between obama and clinton.
Posted by: BrandonGC | Mar 28, 2008 11:42:31 PM
The DNC, Obama and his supporters could have fixed the mess the Dems are in by first fixing the problem with FLA and MI instead of blocking them. They also want Hillary to concede, so they can then make Obama the nominee, and seat the two states afterwards to then make them feel included, so the Dems can stand a chance in Nov. How can this be considered by the world community to be an open and transparent elections' process, that can be seen as truly expressing what Democracy is all about, if two of the 50 states don't even have a voice? If this was something we saw of another country, we would be very outspoken in disagreement toward that country as truly being a valid Democratic process. Fix it now, so it is actually a Democracy, rather than later, and only showing an appearance of one. Obama and his lame attempts to give the appearance for others to think that the process is taking too long, shows the arrogance of his beliefs and position. Contrary to what he thinks, it is actually the American people that decide, not him.
Posted by: Rotweil | Mar 29, 2008 1:26:03 AM
Man, after reading this whole page of comments, I think America deserves eight more years of Bush.
This is how I felt at the beginning of the Iraq war, debating with conservatives who distorted information and willfully ignored the bigger picture.
I'm supporting Obama because I think he'll be a stronger candidate against McCain. But I'm not going to delude myself into thinking the other candidate is a whining, lying, arrogant scumbag. Now, Bush is a different story, and I would think that by now you would be able to tell the difference.
Grow up! Pay attention! Use your judgment! Remember that you're all adults and your decisions affect others!
I really think we've got a lot of bored people here who want to root for one side like it's a football game. Or, they want to show off how they know a lot about politics, and having some sort of opinion is prerequisite.
Even after eight years of being ruled by a bloodthirsty retard, don't you realize that the problems in the world trump your own egos?
I seriously don't know how ANY presidential candidate can keep his or her cool in the face of this mountain of stupidity. How could someone really want to serve a country populated by such spiteful, short-sighted people?
I'll tell you how--they don't. You jerks are weeding out the good ones. Most of the people who run for president are vain and power-hungry, because no one else would endure this B.S.
Posted by: Blary Fnorgin | Mar 29, 2008 1:56:50 AM
When I say when they reach their last debate.. its sarcasm. They need to just shut the hell up by this point. All of them have something I don't like about them.
But my total opinion is that McCain or Obama are going to screw the country up less.
Posted by: BrandonGC | Mar 29, 2008 2:08:37 AM
A Dem voting for McCain is naive and obiously hasn't been thought through. Doing so would would abandon their political views. Voting for no one would make more sense if your candidate doesn't get the nomination, rather than voting for the other side. At least you wouldn't be an active part in getting a Republican elected POTUS, and may not hamper getting a Dem in the White House. Unless you're already a Republican, I don't see the rationale behind voting for one.
Posted by: Rotweil | Mar 29, 2008 2:41:27 AM
This Movie is going on til November. I know Pennsylvania looks bad for you. Maybe we could get Rev Wright to come to Penn and give a few of his Patriotic Sermons. Or Maybe Michelle could be proud of America for the second time.
Posted by: Tom H | Mar 29, 2008 8:24:49 AM
This Man has NO RESPECT for the Process.
He is surrounded by Political HACKS. Just like 2000 We voted for the guy we wanted to hang out with rather than the one with experience. We all know how that one turned out.
Posted by: TOM | Mar 29, 2008 8:33:50 AM
Barack Obama is picking up where JFK, Malcolm X and Dr. King left off. He is bright, articulate, and engaging. He has that wit about him that is a gift, and he is what this country needs. We don't need someone who "imagined" that they were subject to incoming sniper fire because if she becomes Prez, who's to say that she won't "imagine" incoming nukes? OBAMA '08 !
Posted by: BigSherm7 | Mar 29, 2008 9:34:14 AM
Oh, i forgot to mention RFK . . .
Posted by: BigSherm7 | Mar 29, 2008 9:35:07 AM
With Obama there is hope for the future of our children and grand-children. It will be politics or worse scandals as usual with the Clintons. The DNC set the punishment for FL and MI. All candidates agreed with it. HRC was arrogant enough to believe that it would be over by Super Tuesday and she would not need their votes anyway. After she fell behind in delegates is when she started crying foul. If she had really cared about the MI and FL voters she should have stood up and said so at the time the DNC was deciding to punish them. I for one do not want 8 yrs of more a president that has to spend so much time fighting scandals that they have no time to work for the American people. (There are still cases pending involving both Clinton's and their families).
Posted by: ok-mama | Mar 29, 2008 10:30:42 AM
Pensylvanian voters are going to support HILLARY! You can whine on all you want Obama, but you'd best keep an eye on your buddy Rezko next week...BTW who's put up the $1.6 million for Wrights new home, another Rezko deal?
Posted by: Di | Mar 29, 2008 11:03:03 AM
OBAMA IS A CROOK, WHO IS TRYING TO DECEIVE PEOPLE SAYING THAT HIS CANDIDACY IS FOR TRANSPARENCY, HONESTY, CHANGE AND JUDGEMENT. His words do not manifest into actions. He coddles corrupt and indicted slum lord, Rezko. He subjected his children to the vile and racists sermons of hatred of pastor Wright who said "God damn America" and that US invented and injected AIDS virus to the black community. IF obama did not have the JUDGEMENT to denounce his pastor, how patriotic is he? He surrounds himself with American flags but disrespect them. He does not sing Allegiance to the flag nor puts his hand to his heart. He wants to change Washington but cannot change corrupt Illinois. He voted for the early release of sex offenders and to have porn sites close to churches and schools. He is voted as the most liberal senator in the US Senate. He and his wife, Michelle, are both influenced by their pastor's racists preaching, this is evident by their words and action when Michelle says that she was not proud of America until her adult life and that America is "MEAN". Obama is deceitful, calculating, and dishonest. His supporters like Sens. Kennedy, Kerry, Dodd, and Richardson (JUDAS),have no judgement when they endorse a person who is dishonest and deceitful.
Posted by: utwo | Mar 29, 2008 11:19:39 AM
Pennsylvania you have the VOICE to bring this to an end! Just think of how the Presidential historians would write about 'the state that turned the Democrats on track to electing the 44th President - Pennsylvania'.
Please give the Party time to heal - November is too important to drag this fight out and in the end lose the Big Prize - the White House.
Posted by: Mary | Mar 29, 2008 1:04:28 PM
I agree with Obama. It's time to end this! It's in Pennsylvania's hands. If Obama wins PA then this will be over finally and we can all concentrate on the task at hand. Beating John McCain. Also to anyone who wants to read about a REAL scandal - Google "The Keating 5"
Posted by: Barack 4 Prez | Mar 29, 2008 2:03:38 PM
This whole "Can you tell me a single thing Obama has done as senator" argument is lame. The truth is, nobody knows much of what ANY senator has done. Does anybody know what Joe Biden has done, I mean besides being on the Armed Services Committee? What legislation has he passed? What are his signature achievements? Maybe someone can go to his wikpedia page and get this info, but nobody really can talk with any knowledge about ANYTHING the man has done in the senate without outside help. And Biden's been in the senate for a few decades now. Someone the other day asked me this very question about Obama and I named a few things he'd voted on and the fact that he and Lugar sponsored a bill to safeguard conventional weapons around the world. Then I asked them what Hillary's signature achievements as a sentaor are and they couldn't tell me a single one. The truth is, all senators are legislative enigmas.
Posted by: greenpaz | Mar 29, 2008 3:19:11 PM
All y'all saying Obama lies are grasping at straws.
His pastor said offensive things. Obama never did.
Hillary LIED. Not her pastor. Hillary lied: caught on tape, 3 times.
Hillary: face the facts: you are behind on
Popular vote
Delegates
Credibility gap polls by Gallup
Daily polls by Gallup
Polls vs McCain by Gallup
States won
Money (though you get big donors: they're dried up)
and most important: TIME
Hillary: you are only soiling your own chances for 2016 right now. We'll get soooo much Hillary's lies in the next 3 months that she'll never have a chance, in November, 2008, or 2012, or 2016....by then you'll be just as old as McCain is now.
Posted by: Jim | Mar 29, 2008 4:24:17 PM
I can tell you one thing Hillary did in the Senate....
IRAQ vote: YES
And what she said on NAFTA before: YES
NAFTA now: ohhh no, never liked it (LIAR!!)
(Kinda like John Kerry's "I voted FOR it before I voted against it")
Posted by: Jim | Mar 29, 2008 4:27:07 PM
I love Obama's sense of humor--How long has it been since America had a president with a sense of humor? Definitely not much to smile about in the last 7 years--Obama will b



