The Obama campaign continues to spend millions in the Democratic nomination campaign.

John McCain's campaign continues to accumulate funds that can be effectively spent towards winning the November election.

Pretty obvious who will win in this type of race.

The Democrats have one candidate with the experience, qualifications, and world class respect to be President.

Al Gore will not have to take in or spend a dime to win the nomination.

Kind of puts the rest to shame.

This really is simple. Obama cannot win. Only Hillary can win against McCain. If the children in college in this country cannot vote according to who's the better candidate, then perhaps we should raise the voting age so they can't continue to vote without understanding what's at stake or who will make this country better. This is not American Idol Presidential.

All that money and he still can't win any of the big states. The popular votes and pledged delegates are meaningless because Obama blocked a revote in MI and FL. Do you think Democrats in either of those states will be voting for him in November? Does anyone at the DNC care about the womens' vote? We will be leaving the Democratic party in HUGE numbers if Obama is the nominee! We are sick and tired of the Harvard Boys Club trying to bully Hillary out of this race. That $40 million is mostly white, male corporate America money.

Are these numbers official or is this not a part truth like the 6 endorsements from North Carolina Congressmen Obama was to announce this week.

Obviously, Al Gore is the only candidate who can unite the Democratic party for a win in November.

Al Gore would do well in a general election against John McCain, and Gore has the experience, qualifications, stature, and common sense to be a great President.

So, perhaps Al Gore would offer Barack Obama a job as ambassador to Somalia. Obama seems to enjoy Somali attire, and that would get him out of the United States.

Maybe he could take Jeremiah Wright with him.

One quesion about the FL, MI. why didn't hillary argue to campain there just like she is doing now. If it was about the people she shold have fought for them from the begning. when they said you can't campain she should have stoop up for the rights of people. she didn't because she didn't need them back then. Now that she needs them she wants to fight for them. whatever

Or, perhaps President Gore would offer Barack Obama an ambassador's position in Syria.

Obama could take Tony Rezko with him to perform community service for the Syrians.

The super delegates should look at how many individuals are putting their money where their mouth is by supporting Obama.

So much for Hillary's big money special interest hollywood elitism.

JayHawk
Ya poor McCain raised 12M last month, Obama raised that in a week. Obama has now raised over $230M since his campaign started, he can easily raise another 150 to 200M before the end of the year. And yall say he is unelectable.

Kenny from CT
The campaign said that the NC endorsement rumor was not true, but it was more than 1 less then 6, who knows when those folks will endorse.

Nikki
All the republicans and moderates will come out and vote against Clinton, which means a landslide for McCain and more Bush years.

rs
No one is bullying Hillary out of the race, its a clear numbers game and they do not add up for her. Obama has the potential to bring out thousands more democrats that Hillary could only dream about. The only kind of turn out Hillary will increase in the Republican turn out, which is not what any Democrat wants.

So, Obama's campaign continues to raise record donations even without accepting handouts from special interests. And yet we're still being told he's unelectable. Maybe we should start having the lobbyist choose our Presidents lmao.

The Republican donors have not even begun to fill the McCain coffers.

As I stated earlier, they are waiting for the general election.

If you don't think so, you may want to consider Republican campaign funds versus Democrat campaign funds in the last two elections.

As for Obama's lack of electability, that has little to do with his funding.

Simply put, he cannot win the electoral college.

If you don't agree, then consider the results of a recent (April 1) Rasmussen survey:

"If Obama is nominated, just 56% of Clinton supporters say they are likely to vote for him against John McCain. Forty percent (40%) of Clinton voters in Pennsylvania say they are not likely to vote for Obama."

The same 40% of Clinton voters are the ones that would ensure an electoral loss for Obama in November.

Convention delegates and popular vote are not applicable, and Obama is not electable.

Money money money Oooh yea! The man is on the move like him or hate him this much is known, he's going to be the PRESIDENT of America! Get it?

Obama/Gore? Now there is a real dose of insanity.

Obama keeps on touting his lead in the popular vote.

As I recall, Al Gore won the popular vote in 2000.

Didn't get him to the White House.

Nikki... If they are old enough to die for their country! they get to vote for the person they could send them to war! If Clinton had the support... she'd have the money.

Isn't it ironic or maybe racist that people are upset to have a black man getting more support than a white woman. I am white and an educated woman and would like to have a woman for President... JUST NOT THIS ONE.

All that money Obama raised, millions and millions and yet he still cant clinch the nomination? I agree, there is an issue of electability there

Nikki - You have an interesting theory. If people do not vote the way you want them to, we should find some way to make sure they can't vote at all. How republican of you.

I think it's great that Obama has been raising a lot of money from regular individuals. The Clintons didn't think they would need to be spending more money after Super Tuesday. I think this is a good sign for the whole country. I even think that Obama will overcome the lead that Hillary has in PA once more people understand and get to know him. Obama 2008!

I'm more impressed with the number of donors (again) than the dollar figures. We've never seen a campaign like this.

Yes. Let's raise the voting age, shall we? God forbid we let children in college help decide their own future. Pesky children. I hear in the 60s, those college kids were out rallying for women's lib and civil rights. What's up with that?

Honestly, today's "children in college" are more media-savvy than any other generation. They can read through any spin the media or the politicians put out there. That's why they are choosing to elect the right person. It appears as though they are better at math too - - that's where Hillary supporters seem to be a little confused. Money, delegates, popular votes... who has more?

Looks like Barack Obama now has the endorsement of a man (Richardson) who views him as "too inexperienced" and thinks that Obama cannot win.

Maybe Bill Richardson is a closet Republican.

I guess it's all this money that allows Obama to try to "buy" the race in Pennsylvania where estimates are that he is outspending Clinton 5 to 1.

When all this is over, I'd like the DNC to try to explain why it takes an obscene amount of money to find the best candidate.

I guess it's all this money that allows Obama to try to "buy" the race in Pennsylvania where estimates are that he is outspending Clinton 5 to 1.

When all this is over, I'd like the DNC to try to explain why it takes an obscene amount of money to find the best candidate.

Sarah, though I'm not one to talk as I frequently take shots at Clinton myself, we ought to ease up on her supporters I think. They're just frustrated and disappointed right now.

s. valenti - Obama has all of this money because WE gave it to him. Over a million of us so far. Yes, it is unfortunate that money means so much in politics, but Obama is the most people-powered presidential candidate in history.

Sarah, you are absolutely right. I just hope that the young students that are supporting Obama actually vote when they need to. I know there were a lot of students that registered democrat in state college, pa. So much so that the democrats now have the majority in that county. These young people know that we can't continue the policies of the last 7.5 years. Obama 2008!

The important thing is were are Hillary's tax returns.

Ruthless efficiency, will Obama run the budget of United States the with the same tenacity as he does his campaign?

Obama/Gore:

A basic understanding of political theory is all that is necessary to deduce that Obama is not electable.

The price of gas and oil company profits should indicate to those who can actually read, write, and spell that big oil companies are getting ready to pour money into the Republican party when needed.

Get a grip. Flaming in posts shows a defined lack of control.

Any suggestion of Obama/Gore as a remote possibility is truly insane.

I wonder if all those who claim that Obama can’t win in November, Bill Clinton included, are the same ones who back in December decreed that Hillary would wrap up the nomination by Super Tuesday. Indeed it was almost a foregone conclusion. I guess that just proves that no one has a crystal ball.

From the very beginning of the campaign, I have been curious about Obama's financial support. Initially, I was just trying to find out how a person could go from a community organizer to candidate for president so quick. Obama keeps saying that his money comes from his grass root support. I am sure this is true now but it does not answer my question. Where did the money come from that got him him up and running? Big Bucks Somewhere!

Smash:

Senator Clinton's tax returns have little to do with Barack Obama's campaign funding, which seems to be what the bulk of the post is about.

However, all of the Clinton's tax information prior to 2007 is available for public scrutiny, as it has been for quite some time.

The 2007 returns will be released as required by law and when the Clintons deem the release to be appropriate.

Perhaps the general public (Obama supporters included) would be better served to worry about their own tax returns which are due in a few days.

It's pretty obvious that Obama has run the best campaign so far. A clue as to how he will run the country.

The important thing is were are Hillary's tax returns.

Ruthless efficiency, will Obama run the budget of United States with the same tenacity as he does his campaign.

Obama 2007 taxes will come out real soon. I just want Hillary to come clean.

Perhaps, part of the money might come from Oprah give-aways on her shows as she tells them they have to do good for somebody with it.

Jayhawk.. you are correct. Unfortunately some see only the color of his skin and not the deepth of the ideas and courage. He is willing to stand up and stand by his record.

I think the variety of culture and life experiences he has had will make him and incredible President. The number of people he has brought out and joined into the democratic and democrat process in amazing to behold. He will have the votes in November. YES HE CAN.

If we want full disclosure, I would like to know what these same people think about Michelle's thesis that has gone into hiding.

Reality and sanity both indicate that pulling American forces out of Iraq by 2009 (an earlier Obama promise, probably modified by now) will result in an Iran domination of the region and the region's oil supply.

If Obama inexperience was allowed to emerge and effect American interests in the region, $6 a gallon for gas will seem relatively cheap.

The continual changing in Obama positions should indicate inexperience and inability to deliver to supporters and non-supporters alike.

As for my most important needs, a president is elected to lead, not supply my needs or yours.

Jayhawk-

What you've posted above is incorrect. None of Clinton's tax information for 2001 until 2007 is available and they're doing everything they can to keep it that way. There's too much information in the finances that will ruin even the 1% chance that the Clinton's have of getting the nomination.

Obama will lose in '08 if he wins the nomination. This is not because of Hillary but it is so because there are many people who vote not for the party but because of who they believe will be the best president. Obama in my opinion has still not made many of his positions on policy known. He is still an unknown and cannot be trusted.

Voter ------ You 're grasping at straw. Why not ask for michelle's kindergarten school work too.

You guys are so funny! Don't read only headlines and think that you know everything that is withing the text. Headlines are meant to make you interested in reading the rest of the document. The truth is this the Dems stated that FL and MI would not count because they, as a whole including Hillary penalized them for not following the rules. Hillary figured that Obama had no chance but then when realizing that was not true, she campaigned in FL and MI so it would look like she actually cared (which was really smart). She knew that people like you who only see the headlines and really don't have a clue of what the facts are would hate Obama for it. Making it hard for him to win FL and MI if he was nominated. Hillary whom I actually like played the people of MI and FL and it worked. When the whole thing started, why was she not fighting for MI and FL to be counted, because she actually didn't care until she fell behind in the delegates. So instead of reading what you want to read, read the FULL text. I personally think that the fight between the two is good for us as Dems (many will disagree) as it will make both candidates stronger when one is nominated. Im not against Hillary or for Obama, don't want you thinking that at all. I'm just tired of the people saying that they'll vote for a Republican if their person isn't nominated. They'll bot be a great lift for our country inside and out. Vote for who you want but if that person doesn't make it Vote Dem, because we'll be in the same situation we are in NOW if you vote otherwise. Please stop acting like children.

Geraldo, I don't believe that I would hide straw. If it is just straw, why hide???

I agree Obama has run the best campaign so far....that money can buy..Is it a reflection on how he will run the country? Definitely... oil slick....

Have you ever heard Obama openly begging for money like the clintons? It keeps coming afterall. A good product doesn't need much advertising.

There is a sucker born everyday.

Its amazing how some people are falling for this Change motto. Obama isn't changing anything. He is doing what others have done- saying one thing and then doing another. He talks against Nafta then tells the Canadians not to worry -its just campaign talk. When he is confronted with it he lies until there is evidence, then he give another speech to cover it up. He tells you he worked for slumlord Rezko for "5 hours"- another lie, there is a long association between them and hundreds of thousands of dollars in deals and influence. He says he didnt hear racist Pastor Wrights cursing of American and the n when he is confronted with the evidence he gives another speech to actually defend that church. He takes money from gas and oil companies and then says he will not be controlled by lobbyists. He is for the "people voting" but then tries to stop the Florida vote because he lost here after camapaigning on T.V. He says he is for Health care and the poor yet his wife works for the Univ of Chicago hospital that charges minorities without insurance 5 times more than whites with it. Michelle says she came from a poor background, yet her upper middle calss brick home shows what a farce that is. Obama was handed legislation in illinois and he claimed it as his own after others had worked hard on it- he steam rolled others there and then spit in their face. He says he was "against the war but has voted numerous times to keep on funding it and he even voted aginst troop withdrawals. Wake up people. The list goes on and on. Who knows what the Republicans will dig up on him when they are backed to the wall.

Voter-----When you talk about hiding things and secrecy, the clintons can't be equalled by anyone

Mrs Clinton’s political mettle had never been tested. Her opponent in her 2000 Senate race was a lightweight and she had token opposition in 2006. Her candidacy for president was based on the assumption that she would face a weak field and again coast to victory.

Sen. Hillary Clinton will release her tax returns on or around April 15 as stated by Clinton's communications director Howard Wolfson in a recent interview.

Wolfson also challenged the Obama campaign to come clean about the Senator's relationship with campaign contributor Tony Rezko, who is set to go on trial Monday for corruption charges.

A we all know, a multitude of questions remain unanswered by Barack Obama relative to his relationship with Tony Rezko.

Exactly how many fundraisers did Mr. Rezko throw for Senator Obama?

What did Senator Obama do for Mr. Rezko?

Did he write letters for him?

What projects of his did he support?

How many business meetings did he attend where Mr. Rezko had business associates there?

What are the full details of the unusual real estate transaction that Mr. Rezko and Mr. Obama entered into?

Change for the sake of change is such poor policy. It just shows that we have many in America who have been dumbed down and do not know what they want for their own country. They are naive enough to believe a salesman who would sell them an old car like it was new. Obama is just another salesman. Under his leadership our economy will tank, our payroll taxes will go up, dollar will get devalued and many will stand in line for their Thanksgiving turkeys from the food bank in 2010. Maybe Oprah will increase her giving to the food bank.

Anyone who doesn't know or understand Senator Obama's positions is just too lazy to look on the web site. I am willing to bet that we will not see the tax returns from 2001 to 2007, library donations and the unabridged version of the first ladies schedule. They will have to report the poor fundraising effort by 4/20 by law but are witholding because it is so bad. Once again, this candidate couldn't manage a nomination process, they certainly don't deserve to be the nominee for President. That is unelectable.

Geraldo, we are talking honesty here. It is the Obamaites who want full disclosure. So, why hide Michelle's thesis??

Think about this. If Hillary becomes US president, it would be roughly 24 years of just 2 american families running the white house. Has america run out of other people with the ability to be president? What about the rest of us? It's been bush - clinton - bush and now, clinton. Maybe Laura Bush will take over from Hillary and then Chelsea Clinton from Laura. It's a shame. It makes us look stupid to the world. Why complain about other power freaks around the world?

I believe many of the people that hate Obama, have other reasons for hating him, outside of thinking that he isn't a great candidate. I say a great candidate because I believe they both are. As for people that continuously say that he's a liar and a fraud, you tell me a politician that isn't, and I'll show you he/she is. If you plan to vote for the other side if your candidate isn't nominated, really think closely about that decision, because in MY OWN opinion both of them have the same qualifications and very similar ideas and planned policies. Don't Let the Bush III take the White House..I beg you for that. Vote Dem whomever it may be.

All that money that isn't coming from white corporate America is coming from way out far left liberals. If that is what the Democratic wants to become, so be it. Us regular joes, typical white people, blue collar democrats will have to find someone else to vote for or another party to join. The Republicans were taken over by the far right crazies and gave us Bush, now the Democrats are being taken over by the far left crazies and giving us Obama. No thanks to Obama and his anti-American Arab connections. They won't fly in the general election. Unless you know something about all those Arab connections that Kennedy, Kerry, Dean, Pelosi and Reid are keeping to themselves. Maybe it's just down and dirty Chicago politics hitting the National stage.

Obama/Gore:

Senator Clinton may or may not get my vote.

Senator McCain may or may not get my vote.

Ralph Nader may or may not get my vote.

Al Gore would definitely get my vote.

Senator Obama will not.

As indicated in an earlier post, the polarization of voters provided in an Obama nomination would be the Democrats snatching defeat from the jaws of victory---again.

Young man?

Consideration of youth is actually quite relative. Ask my 102 year old uncle. He won't vote for Obama, either.

To the lady who "posted if the college kids can't elect the best candidate then perhaps we should raise the voting age". Those college kids were not the scared mislead idiots who voted for George Bush the past two elections.
Signed, Middle Age White Guy who makes under $75,000 for Obama

I support Obama but I think Hillary shoud stay in and fight Obama with everything she has. This I feel actualy helps Obama to become tougher. She has helped him with tough love and has made him stronger than he was.

I know this sounds crazy, however it makes them both better to run against the GOP. I do not want her to quit, I want her to campaign until Obama steps on her throat. Kind of like we do in football when we are ahead and need to finish your opponent off!

My only beef with Obama right now is I need to know he will be able to answer that phone at 3:00 a.m. and be willing to bomb who ever. Even if it means killing women and children. Sometimes as president you have to do those things.

Mrs Clinton’s political mettle had never been tested. Her opponent in her 2000 Senate race was a lightweight and she had token opposition in 2006. Her candidacy for president was based on the assumption that she would face a weak field and again coast to victory.

Bush is a Bush but Hillary is a Rodham first and then a Clinton. She was raised differently, has different values. Her father was a methodist minister who taught her to serve as well as work hard. She became a Clinton only after she married Bill. She is smart, she is knowledgeable, she is tough as tough can be and has been fighting for the well being of Americans all her life. Obama is so far behind Clinton in knowledge that it is unbelievable. It is just as obvious as it was to many when Gore and Bush ran. Gore was so much smarter than Bush and yet people wanted the change candidate and look what we have!!

Voter---------Full disclosure doesn't mean asking for trivial and irrelevant things like thesis, just to score a point. hillary's tax returns are normal election disclosures. people need to know your financial dealings becos you 're gonna be in charge of the country's finances.

Hillary's campaign already knows how much it raised in March. The fact that they are suppressing the information until April 20, the date of mandatory public disclosure, means only one thing - the $ figure is so small relative to Obama's amount that it is a public embarrassment.

That is where you are wrong the blue collar support is going to the Dems who are tired of losing jobs and gas and food prices going up. If they're not voting for Obama, that's likely another reason. Remember McCain said that if you are stupid enough to get into a loan you can't afford that's your fault. I actually partly agree with that. The part that I don't agree with is that, if it were just a few people having there dealing with forclosures and financial problems, it is one thing but it as it stands now this is a NATIONWIDE problem, that's not just a few people whom didn't have a clue. This country needs change and not just for the sake of change. This country needs a change because the Republicans have set us back waaaaay back.

ALL OF THIS PROPAGANDA against Hillary makes me think we live in an occupied country. SOMETHING is not right here.

Note to Lou: All of Obama's position match Hillary's almost exactly. He usually waits for Hillary to announce a major policy, and then 3 days later, Obama has almost the same policy! Obama's big argument is that "our policies are almost identical, but I'm for change". Yes, change with Kennedy, Kerry, Dean, Richardson backing him - all failed presidential wannabees with a big envious grudge against the Clintons. Bill is the only 2 term Democratic president in the last 50 years. So it's great that all you Obamanations think that Bill and Hillary should be slammed. Obama has way too many scandals waiting for the Republicans to pounce on. Obama will have an Excelon nuclear meltdown from the pressure.

Actually there is way to much propaganda against both candidates (Hillary and Obama) it needs to stop. Let them fight. I think Al Gore should have run again, however he's not there. So lets stop hoping he's going to get in there. Let's support who we have now. We have two great candidates, it's a great fight, I love great fights. Vote Dem in 08 no matter who it is.

All these people who are focusing on race should grow up and try to catch up. The world has gone beyond their level.

Geraldo - No it hasn't and that is the problem....but that is the problem, take off the blinders

Chipo ------ I live in England and have travelled a lot lately. You can't believe the excitement about obama over here. It's gonna be a big boost to US image if he becomes president. Add that to his domestic policies which are essentially the same as clinton's.

Geraldo,

I believe you hit that one big time...you should relay that to Obama who had the audacity to lecture America about race in Philly, pathetic

Lulu - good one, base your position on someone you dont know and on a comment posted on a blog directed to someone else... You're the exact type of voter that has propelled the BHO campaign to where it is today and that scares me. good luck in November

Geraldo, with all due respect, the people of Europe are much more eveolved when it comes to race relations. I am glad that our election stirs excitement back in England but it wont help BHO win the election here. I am sure anybody that takes over after Bush will be considered a huge improvment to the rest of the world.

Chipo
I'm am a republican and will vote McCain. And everyone knows the Clintons all too well. I think most are tired of their bullying tactics. Look at what happened with Bill and the super delegates that he blew up at. He's a loose cannon.

Chip I'm glad to see that our closest ally (Great Britain) is involved in our elections. I was a huge fan of Tony Blair who was great for both nations, until this president got his hands on him. During the Clinton years Mr Blair was loved by the people in your great nation. I don't know much about Mr. Brown but he seems to be doing well.

Are you seriously calling Bill Clinton a bully. So if he's a bully the means Bush is a Bull Dozer.

Their is only one person that could send obama to the White House as President, an that is for Al Gore to be his VP; Would Gore run for NO-2? "YES" it's for the PARTY to win, he's a front runner for this party, an it would put him in front of the clintons from now on; he now feels that it was the clinton 'billy boy' that help for him too lose to start with; this would be a suck on this 'billy boy' an now your wife can step away from you an go to work for me in the years to come; There would be no catching him after the obama years that could be only 4; I would almost vote for that ticket just to see 'billy boy' to swallow an to here him swear that he didn't, that he only puff on it till it went soft; also Hillary would make a better President than 'billy boy'; she would probley be up at 3-AM getting ready for the day ahead than waiting till the middle of the day for some head like billy boy did; there's no dought that he did this before, for him to do this in the White House, an just wear did this head of all heads did do this an what lies dose he knows to get his way; IT'S JUST STARTING TO GET STARTED Way to go billy boy! !! !!!

Voter...What is the reasoning for Michelle's thesis to be released or not. Her papaer was about being black in a prodomniately white college and how strange it felt to only have 70 or so black students. She talked to those black student and they were part of her research. I guess you will use the words of the blacks students against her like they did the words of Wright against Obama. What a crock!

I now see how he does it. I've never given to him, only to Hillary, yet I received a high pressure sales call from his campaign yesterday -- AT WORK. The guy would not take 'no' for an answer! And when I played along saying 'sure, send me a pledge form' he pressed and pressed me to give an amount. That way, you see, he can claim they have the money. Just like pledge campaigns on public radio/TV. Obama is all about pressure. Pressure non-supporters for money. Pressure John Lewis to switch his endorsement. Pressure Hillary to leave the campaign. What a giant turn-off this man is.

Jason, I am from CA, I think your note was directed at Geraldo.

Lulu, thanks for the insight. Nice to know that you are voting for the one person still in this race that I am cofident will not be in the White House come next January.

If it's McCain vs Hillary, yes he will be our next pres. Hillary is not well liked as I'm sure you know

Democrats,

Lulu is the exact reason why no matter who wins the nomination, we need to stay true to the party (unless you HONESTLY feel the the candidate opposite of whom you support will not do the job well). Many conservative repubs don't even like McCain but he is a Repub and they will vote for him. We have to maintain party unity, no matter who gets the nomination.

Vote Dem 08 no matter who wins.

The "fooled" and their money are soon parted!

Jason, appreciate the sentiment, I don't know if I can vote for BHO but I will try. He compltetely makes my blood run cold

Jason ------ Yeah, people are really excited here(in England) about the US elections. There's obamamania going on here. We are following the news closely. People stay glued to their tvs when obama speaks.

Geraldo, We havent been concerned with politics in England for over 200 years! Can't you just cut the apron strings... :) - just having fun - not serious......

I'm so glad to live in Amercia, reading the comments of those who oppose Senator Barack reminds me that only in America do we choose to refuse to change and do what w