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Obama: "We Are In This for the Long Haul"

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March 04, 2008 8:04 AM

ABC News' Sunlen Miller Reports: Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., made one last pitch to the voters in Texas during a late night rally in Houston.

Obama framed his candidacy as one that's had to overcome many odds this past thirteen months and insinuated he was the underdog from the start, until his campaign picked up steam.

"Nobody really gave us much of a shot," he admitted, "I mean people said well you know he's an interesting guy and you know he may be able to make a few waves, but there's no way that he can raise the money to compete in a presidential race."

Obama then sighted his campaign's grassroots effort, and their impressive financially figures, a campaign that raised $32 million in January alone, and upwards of $50 million in the month of February.

Then Obama then hit on concerns raised over his toughness, and ability to withstand the Republicans in a general election, "And then they said well you know he may have raised the money, he may have built the organization on the grass roots level, but he's not going to manage the intense scrutiny nationally because folks are going to be going negative and he says he wants to run a positive campaign. And that won't work in today's politics because negative ads work and attacks work and a toxic politics works."

Obama then enlisted the crowd of nearly 6,000 to answer if his campaign's tone worked and said, "(they) said he'd not going to be able to keep that positive outlook, but all of you said..." to which the crowd responded in union, "Yes we can."

Saying his campaign is one the brink of doing something special in Texas, Obama declared, "We are going to win in Texas, we are going to win in Houston. We are building, not a movement, but a democracy in this campaign."

Ending his remarks Obama enlisted the help of the crowd to keep his 11 state running streak going and not let his momentum die out, "Tomorrow in Texas and Ohio and Rhode Island and Vermont we have the chance to show America that this is not just a flash in the pan, that we are in this for the long haul."

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Yes we can: 12, 13, 14, 15 victories in the row, that is what Obama is about, great leadership, great vision for US and the world, a big organizer, great Commander in Chief, trusted leaderhip, and a real disciplined manager.

Posted by: BKMC | Mar 4, 2008 8:16:53 AM

The empty suit keeps TALKING! And Talking and talking and talk and.. but wont answer any questions. When asked it is either , where is that speech i made in 2002 (jeez!!!) or i agree with everthing Hillary said.Add to that; Rezkogate, Xeroxgate, Naftagate..what next.

Posted by: lluluadorl | Mar 4, 2008 8:20:13 AM

I am not a troll, but I do support Hillary. He was the underdog until he brought out OPRAH, then everything and everyone looking at him changed. Now people are really looking at him. I guess now it is time for OPRAH again.

Posted by: toby | Mar 4, 2008 8:26:13 AM

Obama has never said the same thing twice... maybe since he was born. When it is pointed out to him, it is rascism. Maybe we should get Jesse Jackson Snr to run with him so he can finally provide some answers.

Posted by: lluluadorl | Mar 4, 2008 8:44:13 AM

We stood in line in the cold. We were a wonderful mix of people. For four hours we stood together. White, black, Latino. Young and old. Poor and rich. We were family. Obama had brought us all together. This is why Obama is running. Not for him, but for us.

Posted by: JB | Mar 4, 2008 8:44:40 AM

"Smart, normal, curious, not radical, and post-Boomer. If you were asking me to write a capsule description of what I would look for in the next President of the United States, that would be it."
Marc Andreessen

Posted by: rst | Mar 4, 2008 8:44:43 AM

Thank God - Some press about Obama. I was in his camp but it seems he is NOT a horse of a different color. Also, he hinges on that stupid "I opposed the war from the begining. So why does he praise "Richardson" who voted the same as Hillary!

If Obama was SO against the war why didn't he intiate a march or rally people and his colleages to stand against Bush before going to war.

Obama is too weak and now doesn't want to answer questions about NAFTA and Rezko. I don't want to hear about Hillary's support about NAFTA. This is about Obama saying we didn't meet with Canada, OH I guess we didn't but I didn't know it. Then the Canadian govt retracts the meeting but know we have Obama saying his Economic adivisor did meet with the Canadian govt. Sounds like flip floping to me.

Posted by: Karl | Mar 4, 2008 8:57:37 AM

a deluded obama supporter said: "We stood in line in the cold. We were a wonderful mix of people. For four hours we stood together. White, black, Latino. Young and old. Poor and rich. We were family. Obama had brought us all together. This is why Obama is running. Not for him, but for us."

WOW - WHAT A JOKE. HE IS CLEARLY RUNNING FOR HIMSELF. IF YOU WANT REAL "FAMILY" LOOK AROUND YOURSELF. YOU DONT NEED OBAMA FOR THIS. "WE ARE FAMILY" IS A 70S DISCO SONG - MUCH BETTER THAN HIS RALLIES.

Posted by: tony | Mar 4, 2008 9:11:01 AM

Karl - it's great to see that he has human qualities. i had imagined that he was turning water to wine, feeding thousands from 7 loaves of bread and 2 fish, and walking on water to the white house, but maybe i was wrong. lol.

Posted by: TONY | Mar 4, 2008 9:13:06 AM

Hillary didnt vote alone to send men to Iraq. All of Obama big endorsers also voted as Sen Clinton did.

Posted by: toby | Mar 4, 2008 9:32:56 AM

The soft press refuses to ask any questions about Obama as people in these crucial states go to the polls today. The absence of information about who he is and what he really has done is so much smoke and mirrors.

The enchantment of the press by this wanna be politician is remarkable. Obama has been able to “wag the press” and evade any scrutiny. Check the Washington Post article regarding his involvement with Rezko stating "…the money transfer raises the question of whether funds" from Auchi "helped" Obama buy his house.” and notice his little by little changes in the story line, still no investigative reporting. Check his attendance and his lack of attention as he chairs the sub-committee on the Senate Foreign Relations, not one hearing. Check his involvement with registered lobbyists who are actually in his campaign, advising him, working for free. Check the Joe Wilson article on the Huffington Post regarding Obama and his lack of experience and his judgment. Check his real actions of taking the soft pitches and looking like a uniter, when he in fact relies on others to create the image they want to see and a president they hope will answer all their problems just with a slogan. Anyone who thinks we will sing and dance our way out of this mess left by an administration alarmingly similar to Obama is looking at the smoke and mirrors and not the real thing. Just check it out.

Posted by: AmazonTraveler | Mar 4, 2008 9:39:08 AM

This is Obama's big day!!!

Hillary should drop out of the race after today, her campaign is running on fumes. If she stays in the race the Obama campaign will hit her with everything including the kitchen sink.

Posted by: Gofigure | Mar 4, 2008 9:41:57 AM

Does he have to copy everything? Hillary came out yesterday saying she was in it to the end, now he has to yet again say the same thing? Any original thoughts come out of this guy?

Posted by: KH | Mar 4, 2008 9:42:02 AM


Hillary win big or pack up your stuff and leave. 11 losses was not enough to realise that something is wrong somewhere! We had enough with your emotions falling like Niagara Falls.

Posted by: Peace | Mar 4, 2008 9:46:43 AM

I say keep going Hillary, fight for every vote if Obama was so hard to beat he would of been like McCain now way out front but he is not, so win or lose keep going till the end, and let see Obama squirm because something is going to stick on him eventually.

Posted by: SJ | Mar 4, 2008 10:04:55 AM

Yes we can! Go Obama go!!! We are tired of Hillary duplicating your campaign! Let the copycating stop! Let's end this thing. Texas, Ohio, Vermont, Rhode Island vote Obama!!!

Posted by: RuthieM | Mar 4, 2008 10:06:04 AM

Good point, KH. Careful scrutiny of the Obama stance on almost every position is one copied (almost verbatim) from other candidates.

The Obama campaign seems to be consistent with a lack of creativity resulting in an overpaid copy machine organization.

Posted by: ken | Mar 4, 2008 10:09:41 AM

This race has bordered on the ridiculous.
Now watch Obama supporters, if hillary manages to 'steal' the nomination, watch just how 'nice' all these fake hillary supporters will be, especially with the talk of "uniting the party". They are all just as fake as she is, but beggars they will become, or you can also watch hillary lose in the general election. Over half the country refuses to see her and bill back in the WH. This is not a dynasty.

So go ahead you fake hillary supporters, continue with your nasty comments, and continue to degrade and belittle Obama. You don't even realize just how much damage you and your fake queen are doing to the party. But believe me, ole Rush and the republicans know.

Say hello to President McCain!

Posted by: LA in Indiana | Mar 4, 2008 10:20:39 AM

Oh yeah, hillary supporters, while you're lickin your chops, and while your queen is busy throwing rocks and hiding her hand, consider this....

As she always tells campaign crowds, she is a member of the Senate armed services committee. In February the committee held two hearings on Afghanistan. On February 8, it focused on appropriations for U.S. military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates was a witness. Eight days later, the committee zeroed in on U.S. strategy in Afghanistan, holding a two-part hearing examining recent reports on Afghanistan. Key witnesses included senior officials from the State Department and the Pentagon responsible for the administration's Afghanistan policy.

Clinton attended neither of these hearings. She was on the campaign trail.

Can you say double standard?? People in glass houses...

Posted by: LA in Indiana | Mar 4, 2008 10:24:25 AM

America needs change,hope and job security more than it needs world domination. Obama is the person who can do just that and hope he wins big today and concentrates on nation building. The material pursuits of bigger houses and bigger cars,cheaper oil, military solutions has brought recession, foreclosures, the most shooting sprees of any country in the world and folks don't blame Bush or Hillary, they were elected representatives who just did what the people wanted them to do. The mess caused by the politicians in Washington will take a long haul to bring about the change and I am glad that Obama understands that. Beating a self promoting desperately negative opponent will be nothing compared to the energy, foresight and stamina that will be required to change the nation and deliver jobs and restore respectability and admiration around the world and put an end to terrorism. McCain certainly cannot be there for the long haul as he has been there for a very long time and had ample opportunities to prevent the catastrophic consequences of the current administration.

Posted by: GJKOTW01 | Mar 4, 2008 10:25:09 AM

I feel for the veterals who have sacrificed so much and are suffering with sever injuries. Going to war should not be taken so lightly. It affect the young and the bravest men and women of our country. We need to use diplomacy and stop being world's policeman. We need to focus on our domestic agenda ignored by Bush Cheney and Co. Vote for Obama is vote for return to our values and return to diplomacy and peace. HRC is will do nothing new and continue the same old policies of 90s.
Obama 08

Posted by: silkwool | Mar 4, 2008 10:29:27 AM

sorry, meant to say, 2nd paragraph, "The big state argument doesn't hold water. It doesn't matter if Obama didn't "beat" Hillary there, because in November the opposition will be McCain, and NY and CA will go blue whatever Democrat is running."

Posted by: balthus | Mar 4, 2008 10:31:40 AM

We are the most self-defeating party! To vote for Hillary at this point is to tear the party in 2 and lead us on path to lose in november. I can't understand why TX and OH democrats can't see it! It's so obvious and frustrating.

Posted by: Dem in Chicago | Mar 4, 2008 10:37:29 AM

The curtain is going to come down on the Hill & Bill Show today...Thank goodness!!! Hopefully she will see the light and end her futile campaign.

Posted by: whcjr | Mar 4, 2008 10:40:31 AM

Hillary will stay in it all the way to the convention and fight for the nomination.

Posted by: Jay | Mar 4, 2008 10:51:17 AM

With due respect, the multiple, little state argument doesn't hold water.

Consider the red state of Kansas where I live, one of Obama's "campaign victories."

Kansas Democrats held caucuses in populated, usually urban, areas that were attended by people who had the time and means of transportation to attend.

As such, the largely agricultural and working class of voters stayed at home with many viewing the caucus process as nothing more than a publicity circus, with inaccurate methods and representation.

Kansas, as informed voters know, is dominated by moderate Republican voters at a ratio of about 2 to 1 who have consistently produced electorate results for the same party.

The Kansas State Legislature is also dominated by the Republican party that is currently engaged with its Democrat governor in hotly contested domestic and economic issues. As she is serving the last half of her final term, the governor is posturing for a federal appointment

On a national level, both Senators and half of the Representatives from Kansas are Republican, once again, making Kansas representation in Washington about 2 to 1 in favor of Republicans.

All that being said, Kansas is an excellent example of one of the Obama "wins" in small but overwhelmingly red state that will never produce electoral votes in November.

Spin it any way you want, red state wins in primaries are not wins for a Democrat.

By the way, I am an Independent voter.

Posted by: ken | Mar 4, 2008 10:51:27 AM

Now Jenny, Your logic is faulty. If Hillary wins Texas Ohio & RI, why should she drop out. It is still to close and PA & many other states haven't voted, and there is a good chance that Florida and Michigan will have do over primaries. I think Hillary's chances look about as good as Obama's right now.

Posted by: Jay | Mar 4, 2008 10:53:54 AM

So Bob, if he is as intelligent as you claim, why didn't he have enough sense to make a "Bonehead" mistake on the Rezko deal. Inquiring minds would like to know.

Posted by: Jay | Mar 4, 2008 10:59:37 AM

A good majority of Obama fans don't even realize that he didn't vote for the Iraq Resolution because he didn't have a job in the U.S. Senate then. He was only an Illinois state senator and I mean, really, how many of you know the names and voting record of your state senator? When the U.S. Senate cast their vote, Obama was yelling at his TV in his living room just like I was- and trust me, I really shouldn't be President. Having been "right" on just one issue when it cost him nothing at the time to take that position is not leadership or change you can trust. Still, no one has been able to tell me how and why, with his short tenure at every level of stepping stone political jobs, his is the “change we can believe in” (he changes jobs more than I can believe). I need a little more than that to trust that someone is ready to take on governance and all the post-Bush problems of the American people.

ALSO, by Obama's own account his real-estate entanglement with Rezko was a "boneheaded" mistake. THIS, this is a chapter that the candidate is running on the strength of his good "judgment". Does NAFTA wink wink consider another one of his judgments?

Posted by: Laura | Mar 4, 2008 11:05:33 AM

You know it amazes me how Ohio was critical in tipping the scale to put George Bush in the office in 2004 and look what happened!!! No jobs, many people w/o homes or nearly homeless in Ohio and across this country. Now, it looks as if Ohio is ready to do it again -- SINK themselves, by voting for Hillary Clinton. They'll never LEARN.

I hope Ohio wakes up and see what they're doing to themselves a SECOND time around. It'd be ashame to let it happen twice.

Posted by: DW | Mar 4, 2008 11:07:50 AM

BKMC, that is not going to happen. The problem with Obama supporters is that they forget that there is half the party that is not behind Obama. I don't know if its immaturity or obliviousness, but you don't win an election by disenfranchising half the party before their voice is fully heard. Obama supporters, you can start your crowing and your victory chicken dancing all you want, but if I were you I'd keep my eye on the ball so that somebody doesn't just pass you buy. That's all I have to say.

Posted by: WestCoastMessenger | Mar 4, 2008 11:09:06 AM

How do you spin Hillary putting a republican before one of her own party. There seems to be unwritten rules you go by in the primary process that she does not seem to be following. Even mentioning McCain in a positive light compared to one of the party is way below the belt.

And SJ, the delegates are porrtioned out in the democratic primaries and caucuses. If it was like the republican party, this thing would probably be over by now. Lucky for Hillary it's not.

Posted by: Craig | Mar 4, 2008 11:16:34 AM

The sad story is the Obama camp never saw this coming. It was the media who turned Obama into a deity and it will be the same media who will make him crumble. They set him up to such a high standard, that now any political dirt will look like a huge fall from grace. Mr. Obama and his campaign people are all not as intelligent as they think they are. The press and the media has manipulated this from the day he announced his candidacy.

Posted by: Jay | Mar 4, 2008 11:16:40 AM

And westcoastmessenger, you seem to think there isn't another 'half' that you guys would have to pander to if hillary steals the nomination? you guys are the ones who are so stuck in karl rove politics, you wouldn't know what to do without a destructive, manipulating campaign. You have that and oh so much more with hillary, as the lying and distorting witch that she is.
But that is ok, you hillary supporters don't need our vote, you can whup mccain with both your hands tied, right?! Well I'm gonna sit on the sidelines and watch y'all flounder around.
And people actually have the audacity to talk about the education level of the Obama supporters....you guys need to take a look in your distorted mirrors.

Thanks for destroying the party hillary. As an Obama supporter I feel good about saying I hope the queen manipulator loses.

==rollin eyes== but we're the stupid ones lol go figure!

Posted by: LA in Indiana | Mar 4, 2008 11:21:23 AM

Hey "DW", I interpret a vote for Hillary Clintion as an indicator that they did learn, and they are not going to back somebody that needs On-the-Job-Training instead.

Posted by: WestCoastMessenger | Mar 4, 2008 11:22:09 AM

I think we should talk about senate accomplishments -- I would love to walk the streets and ask folks what has Hillary accomplished while in the public office? Everyone has seemed to buy the experience argument of Hillary's yet what is that exactly and how does that compare to McCain's. Obama has passed the largest ethics reform bill in decades, teemed up with one of the most prominent republicans to pass a bill on securing loose nuclear weapons in the former soviet union (which has resulted in hundreds of retired weapons being secured), passed a measure to improve the conditions at walter reed. Hillary-supporters -- perhaps instead of calling out "inexperience", why not spend some time talking about what your candidate has "passed" or "authored." I will allow you some time to look it up.

Putting this aside, I support Obama -- yes, because I think his thought process on issues is impressive to me -- also because he is someone that I think I can relate to -- has two small children, attends parent-teacher conferences, had to pay student loans, etc. But most of all, I think he has a gift in organizing people and motivating them to do things. Because I do really believe that is how we are going to overcome so many of our social and educational issues.

And I suppose the icing on the cake for me, is that I don't think it is good for our democracy to have a Bush or Clinton on the ticket for the last 28 years. This really threatens our democracy because we start to believe that these two families have some inherent smarts to run this country. i think this is dangerous.

Go Obama 08

Posted by: cin | Mar 4, 2008 11:25:10 AM

Hey "LA in Indiana", now you sound like a real Democrat --- NOT. Actually, you sound like one of the those folks that voted for George Bush and are intent on disrupting the Democratic nominating process. BTW, I didn't hear for your call to withdraw from the race when Obama was 100 delegate votes BEHIND. And you have the audacity to talk about Karl Rove, you NAFTA winker, you.

Posted by: WestCoastMessenger | Mar 4, 2008 11:27:10 AM

And Iam sure if she wins big they will not give her credit and they will go after her harder. Maybe its more about not wanting to see a woman as head of this so called super power. And I really care more about hearing about his friends middle conection.

Posted by: Bishop | Mar 4, 2008 11:29:31 AM

What impresses me most about Obama is how many times during a debate he agrees with Hillary and all of her policies.

Posted by: Jay | Mar 4, 2008 11:30:27 AM

By the way "LA in Indiana", I noticed that you are using an emotional paintbrush laden with smear insults to attempt to make your point. Why don't you try logic and facts instead, to try to convince me to change my vote to Obama over Hillary. Did the thought ever cross your mind?

Posted by: WestCoastMessenger | Mar 4, 2008 11:31:57 AM

westcoastmessenger, I voted for bill twice....but I guess that doesn't make me a democrat.
As one with over 18 yrs of military service, I want my CIC to have integrity, especially when it comes to sending troops into battle.

That Commander in Chief would be Barack Obama. Not the lies and distortions of hillary clinton.

So tell me why now the canadians are apologizing to Obama? But the clinton campaign didn't have anything to do with that, correct?!
You guys are liars and don't have it in you to tell the truth.

Posted by: LA in Indiana | Mar 4, 2008 11:35:16 AM

cute jay....
I believe Obama has more integrity than queen hillary. She's a liar and a manipulator. And since you guys kiss the ground she walks on, have at her. I just want to see you all beat McCain in November lol


Posted by: LA in Indiana | Mar 4, 2008 11:37:58 AM

LA in Indiana, why so hostile?
So far what I learned yesterday that your future CIC Obama is also a liar.
Plus he will send you guys back in after he pulls out the troops. Oh I know what your spin will be, job security, right? Forget about his lack of understanding anything to do with foreign policy.

Posted by: Jay | Mar 4, 2008 11:40:30 AM

westcoastmessenger, if you were really into FACTS you would support Obama already! Please tell me you really did your homework to make that informed and honest comparison. Or are you just one of those repeating the rove and republican talking points?

Because if you go the Library of Congress and compare the records of Obama and hillary, you wouldn't be voting for hillary.

And please tell me, since this campaign started, who has smeared whom? C'mon try to tell the truth....please show me, and give me some 'hope' that all of her supporters aren't illiterate.

Posted by: LA in Indiana | Mar 4, 2008 11:42:25 AM

westcoastmessenger, as I said you don't want FACTS, you are too blinded by hillary's fiction.

I don't have to prove to you that I voted for bill twice. My word has always been my bond.

And sorry wcm, I don't do karl rove's politics, that would be your queen hillary. You can tell by the way she has degraded over half the country.

lol but you keep giving it that ole college try....I'm sure you hillary supporters won't need any of us.

Posted by: LA in Indiana | Mar 4, 2008 11:47:14 AM

In a few years, we won't have military troops to speak of....these guys are tired people, they are truly tired.

It is time to end this stupid war.

Posted by: LA in Indiana | Mar 4, 2008 11:49:25 AM

Scorch that earth, Hillary. Scorch it.

Spending another $100 million of other people's money for your vanity?

"Experience", just because you say so?

"Can handle a crisis" just because you say so?

Texas won't roll over like idiots because you say so. Never has, never will.

Ohio is virtually clueless and far less educated. Much easier for you to manipulate them with your spells.

Vermont is totally focused on the big picture... they won't play your Clinton word game.

Go ahead, scorch the earth, Hillary. If you lose, be sure Barack won't win in the general election. You couldn't bear that.

Posted by: Gorgon '08 | Mar 4, 2008 11:51:05 AM

Sorry Commander. You could say the exact same thing about Obama preventing Hillary from getting the nomination. Truth is neither can get to the nomination until the convention. Obama would have to win ever state by 70% and Hillary by 85%. So Obama supporters can say Hillary is dividing the party, and Hillary supporters have every right to say Obama is dividing the party.

Posted by: Jay | Mar 4, 2008 12:04:13 PM

"la in ...diana" (I decided to lower your case a bit more, where it belongs). ........ yep, there's a lot of double-talk going on by the obama campaign about the NAFTA memo. First you said it never happened, then well maybe there was a meeting but it was in Chicago not Canada, its not true, well maybe there is a memo of the meeting but you don't have us on recording, yada, yada, yada, wink, wink. What a crock!

Posted by: WestCoastMessenger | Mar 4, 2008 12:06:53 PM

no LOM, I'm not 'angry', just a lot disappointed that the wife of one of our former presidents is practicing rove's nasty politics. I know you listen to the news, I know you hear limbaugh talk about keeping this mess going. I don't like the negative, nasty tone that hillary has taken, and I definitely don't like her complete distortions just to get ahead.
I want to see our military succeed just as badly as the next person, but if things don't change for us soon...if we can't declare a 'win' in Iraq soon, well, things will get extremely ugly real quick.

And LOM, while hilllary continues to distort and lie about Obama and his record, there won't be anyone left to unite. Whether Obama wins or not, the hillary supporters will not vote for him because their candidate didn't win.

She refused to stay above the fray, as apparently, she can't win unless she digs for dirt and lies and distortions. We need to turn the page, we can't keep reliving the 90's.

Posted by: LA in Indiana | Mar 4, 2008 12:09:03 PM

West Coast Messenger:

These boards are obviously dominated by Obama supporters and the Axelrod spin machine, but you keep them busy and effectively destroy the focus of what would otherwise be an effective propaganda machine.

Free speech and free trade work. I, for one, appreciate your ideas whether we agree or not. The exchange of ideas, even those from the opposition promotes a healthy democracy for all of us, not just those who believe theirs is the only important view.

As for Senator Clinton getting out of the race before August, folks need to give that idea up. Americans with a true, competitive spirit don't ever expect the opposition to pack up and go home before the end of regulation play. Last time I looked, the clock does not run out until August.

Anger, hatred, or fear mongering directed at an individual poster because of his opinions will not make the clock run any faster, nor should it.

Posted by: ken | Mar 4, 2008 12:09:51 PM

Actually, West Coast,

They may be a pack. The posts by most of the pack seem to be at the college students level.

I did hear that a large group of college students were hired by the Axelrod spin machine to foment hate and malcontent.

Did you happen to hear how many were hired, for who, and how much they are being paid?

Posted by: ken | Mar 4, 2008 12:15:32 PM

wcm....take a step back for a second, if you can....
if you're campaigning for president (or any other office), and someone asks you a question....would you think someone ELSE in your campaign did something, anything against what you believe in or what you have been talking about lately? No you wouldn't, that is called human nature.

See, where you guys have become misguided....no one ever said Obama wasn't human. lol this is just more distortions coming from the hillary campaign, as I'm sure you saw her mock him. What is that old saying, if you can't beat em, join em! I'm sure she was frustrated, but holy cow...you throw your own party under the bus?
Obama has a treasure trove of crap to hit hillary with...old AND new...have you heard him belittle her in any way, shape or form??
She was frustrated that he was winning and people are flocking to him because he's not talking the same old politics. He is just saying we need to do something different. Most are blinded by his words due to his tan. As you can see, we haven't got pass THAT point in our history either. So it's sad.
The republicans have destroyed this country, our middleclass is struggling, and even more importantly, all those considered under middleclass....who is going to help them? Not just some of them, but ALL of them??
Who is going to bring this party back together??

Posted by: LA in Indiana | Mar 4, 2008 12:19:39 PM

Oh and every day Hillary is getting stronger against McCain.
Latest poll by Rasmussen, a poll I trust.

Looking to the general election, John McCain has a slight lead over both Democrats. McCain now leads Obama 47% to 44% and Clinton 47% to 46% (see recent daily results)

More bad news for Obamaniacs:

In the race for the Democratic Presidential Nomination nationally, Clinton now holds a two-point edge over Obama, 46% to 44%. Prior to these past two days, Clinton had trailed every day for three weeks (see recent daily results). Clinton’s modest rebound nationally corresponds to a similar rebound in late polling for the key states of Ohio and Texas.

Posted by: Jay | Mar 4, 2008 12:23:12 PM

wait, let me answer my own question....as I know who it WON'T be, and that's hillary clinton. She is too busy trying to destroy anyone in her way BACK to the WH.

Posted by: LA in Indiana | Mar 4, 2008 12:23:29 PM

LA in Indiana: As a military man, you know better than anyone...Only the strong survive.
As far as Obama throwing no dirt at Mrs. Clinton, I beg to differ, he started with "well, you're likable enough Hillary", and has not stopped, he tries to degrade her every chance he gets.

Posted by: Jay | Mar 4, 2008 12:26:57 PM

Ken, I haven't heard about that particular ploy but I wouldn't put it past him. I watched him shuffling, coughing, and dodging on This Week and he would not answer questions.

Posted by: WestCoastMessenger | Mar 4, 2008 12:29:50 PM

thats military woman lol woman

that will NOT, and I repeat, will NOT vote for hillary clinton!

Posted by: LA in Indiana | Mar 4, 2008 12:33:52 PM

Hey Jay, along with that, the latest Obama ploy was to paint Hillary as desperate, as if she were one of the "Desperate Housewives", someone to be laughed at. Nice try Obama, but the ploy was transparent. You have to give the guy credit, though, for the level of illusion he has been able to pull off.

Posted by: WestCoastMessenger | Mar 4, 2008 12:34:25 PM

Inspector 71/The Commander Guy, I don't have a Delegate Math question - it's simple, at the end of the votes, neither candidate will have a sufficient number to get the nomination. So your man Huckabee will be miraculously selected as the best alternative to a deadlocked outcome. Right?

Posted by: WestCoastMessenger | Mar 4, 2008 12:40:03 PM

GM All -

I will be more than happy to answer the delegate math question. It is statistically unlikely either Dem candidate will get 2025 delegates before the convention barring some strange anomaly. Both candidates and the DNC know this and so does the RNC. Polls indicate Dem voters 2-1 know this as well and want the race to continue.

The electoral picture between Dem and Rep looked bleak from the start for the Reps. The RNC is not stupid. Their only hope for a win in Nov is to use a divide and conquer strategy - fuel fights between Dems to give them time to unite the Rep party and to select a nominee they can control. They appear to have that nominee.

The RNC press release 6/13/2007 by their opposition research is the reason Obama was embarassed into donating Rezko funds to charity although his camp accused Clinton. The trial is the reason the media is vetting the issue although his camp accused Clinton. The RNC did another press release 1-2 weeks ago pushing the media to vet Obama and pushed for Rep voters to cross over and vote for Clinton. Once again, the Obama camp accuses Clinton.

The CTV media vetting the NAFTA issue is the reason he is taking heat there. Timing and perception are everything in politics. His judgement is what is being called into question.

The Clinton camp is not doing anything any other candidate in a primary race wouldnt do and that is defend the attacks about judgement when that is the premise of Obama's campaign. He put it out there, she defends herself and attacks back as would anyone.

The RNC wants Obama to be stupid (since he is naive and has never run against the RNC machine) and blame Clinton for the things they are doing. Notice Clinton is not stupid enough to blame the Obama camp for anything. She competes against Obama directly not his camp.

Now the electoral picture is looking strong for Clinton and weak for Obama. Given that Clinton has 14+8+7=29 years experience against the Rep machine combined with being heavily vetted by 40 mill of our tax dollars being spent by the Rep machine, they know she can beat McCain. What they want to do is prevent a unity ticket and drive Dem voters to vote for McCain. That is their only shot and they are going for it.

Clinton has always emphasized the most important thing in this election is the defeat of the Rep party nominee. Party unity is required and a smart experienced nominee is needed. She can beat them and has already been "rescuing" Obama. She reached out with another subtle suggested two days ago for Obama to make his communication and meeting documents public to show transparency to beat the RNC to the punch. She knows this is what it takes to beat the Rep machine. He is just not listening. New voters are just not aware of what is going on. It is up to all of us who are active voters to help them understand and unify the Dem party at the convention.

Clinton the smart choice for smart change. Vote Smart!

Posted by: DCVoter | Mar 4, 2008 2:26:10 PM

Oh and not only that, "For the Long Haul"... Nice way of Obama using someone else's pitch towards the voters...

Freedom of speech, you have to love it though. However, originality is much more unique...

Posted by: Logic | Mar 4, 2008 3:28:03 PM

Hopefully there won't be a need for Obama to stay in this for the long haul because the longer it goes it will become a still uglier picture. HRC is vindictive and bent on winning this nomination at all costs and will employ every underhanded sleaze tactic necessary. It doesn't matter
if it means destroying the party. As a Clinton she's feels the nomination and the presidency is rightfully hers for the taking. Is this want we want in a leader? Texas and Ohio please spare us.

Posted by: Rialb58 | Mar 4, 2008 3:48:20 PM

get on board the hope and change train Tx,RI,Ohio,Vermont,lets make it 15 in a row vote OBAMA!

Yes We Can !

Posted by: merle7 | Mar 4, 2008 4:14:48 PM

There is an ECHO coming from the Obama camp. Identical to what Hillary said yesterday.

But who cares when you get a news story out of it, and a headline link? Weak stuff here.

Obama even whined this morning during a press conference that he'd "already answered 8 questions already."

He's a control freak and he's definitely not in control of the message right now.

Posted by: OhioNative | Mar 4, 2008 5:56:48 PM

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