I hope superdelegates have real vision and can see the writing on the wall...
BO smells like mcgovern, dukakis kerry and gore

of course, all obama barack supporters - want to change the subject from wright...

the problem is barack sat in the church for 20 years and it Infected him - it's part of who he is... and Obama was cool with it...

Most people know that if their pastor

DAMNED AMERICA FROM THE PULPIT IN A SERMON - it ain't right. ...
you find another place to worship... do something… maybe a profile in courage…

That's what hillary said she would have done. That's what most AMERICANS would do.

What's wrong with Barack he couldn't see this....

Barack defended the lat week and in Philladelphia,

SO, NOW HE IS FINALLY MAD AND THINKS THIS GUY IS OUTRAGEOUS.

WOW what kind of president would he make...

ultra liberal democrats don't care about all of baracks baggage:

-James Wright's "damnning America" sermon,

-Antoine' Rezco, jailed political fixer
- "he ever asked me for anything" BO
-domestic terrorists Ayers and Dorhn
these guys blew up 25 bombs in the US

-bitter small town Americans
-HAMAS in the church bulletin

-he admitted smoking crack / cocaine

but mainstream americans / democrats do:

see PA OH and if the media exposed the real barack earlier, he would never have won the states he did...
for 16 months hillary got hammered and obama got a free ride... now that some of his skeletons are out of the closet he can't win dem primary...

It is worth noting that the primary in NC and IN and ultimately the election hinge on a bet by two of the candidates that low information voters will believe their preposterous assertions that a "gas tax holiday" will help them pay their fuel bills this summer.
Anyone with a high school level education in economics will tell you a gas tax holiday will actually have the effect of raising gasoline prices. The consumer will simply never see a dime and the oil companies will make even higher profits. Not to mention the fact that it might put as many as 300.000 people out of work when the country is reeling from job losses or drive our debt even higher.

It is simply impossible to even suggest that such a measure could be introduced much less pass through congress before the end of the summer given nobody but McCain and Clinton support it in congress.

We are witnessing an epic and historic clash of old and new politics, one rooted in pander and deception of the past and one with the promise of truth and transparency.

My vote is for Senator Obama

I am a trucker and need some relief from these high prices... Thnk you Hillary.... the people working on the road thank you.

Do you know what, I get tired of this whole Obama got a free ride bit. The flag pin controversy was around October last year. His middle name has been bandied around from since before he was even a candidate. Truth is nothing that has been thrown at him though should disqualify him from the presidency, and if it does we are down to a very short list of people who could ever be President, which surely is precisely what America is not about. The slightly concerning thing though is that Obama has not been more vocal in pushing back against the criticisms of him , and far more aggresive against Clinton. He mentioned that today the person Hillary got to speak in favour of the Gas tax holiday was a representative of Shell. He in my view really needs to push that as old Washington Politics and why we need real change in Washington.

HRC is uninspiring to Democrats, she is so unlikable. It would be easy to vote against HRC in a general election. Now, add in the dishonesty factor, the lies about sniper fire in Bosnia (that would be exploited and linked to disrespect for U.S. soldiers) and you have a big win for McCain in Nov. If you want the war in Iraq to end, if you want the economy to improve, if you want a president that upholds the constitution...then Barack is your candidate. He cares about seniors, education for young people, and giving our veterans the resources and the respect that they deserve. I am looking forward to an Obama Administration. Our country will once again be a world leader and a peaceful nation. Obama '08 Yes we can!

If one wants more of felons pardoned and lies vote for Hillary.

Rise O Barack Obama and save us Americans and the rest of rest of the world. The moment is yours. The chant will become a river, a nation, the sea and the rest of the world. Hail the new leader of the free world.

Robert Kennedy JR strongly supports Hillary Clinton- not Obama !! He has apologized for his Uncle Teddy Bare and his cousin Caroline supporting Obama. Both he and his sister have spoke for and supported Hillary. Obama- you're NO ROBERT KENNEDY !!!

Warren5678-- Obama will be walking on the waters tonight so you better run and join his flock. Then the sun will shine at night and the birds will sing and there will be world peace and Obama will give one of his speeches and all our enemies will lay down their weapons and fall at the feet of Obama and the Heavens will open and Angels will sing and the Devil will be cast out and Obama will take water and make it into wine and all the murderers and the evil will repent and follow Obama as he takes us to a new world. Warren - get some therapy, you've have too much Obama - kool-aid !!

The Clintons are congenital liars. Why would anyone still fall for HRC's pack of lies is beyond me. The only reason she put up with her husband is for her own presidential ambition. SHE IS A MONSTER. Wake up America! We can't afford to put another dishonest person in the White House. It's time for change, vote for Obama!

Everyone has forgotten about Health Insurance and the war in iraq. the big news of the week has been about suspending the gas tax... for the summer . It's called HUSH money and designed to keep you quiet for at least for a couple of months.At first I was I was concerned that perhaps there were a lot of Hillary supporters blogging.... then I remembered Lush Rhimbaugh and his operation..... It seems to me that the Republicans are going out of their way to get Hillary nominated, because they believe she would be the BEST opponent against McCain. That would be great ..... getting to pick your own opponent. That's what they do in wrestling... isn't it ?

The Superdelegates will side with the "honest politician" - Obama!

Thank goodness they have the education to see through Hillary's desperate pandering attempts.

Like Chris Matthews stated: "she'll do it anywhere"!

Blech!

Seems like many people are just hating one candidate or another, picking up on the soundbites and opinion news. I believe these people need to take a step back and breath. We all have been screwed by politicans for many years in many places, so your enthusiasim could very well be misplaced, in the end. Be an adult citizen, and think for yourself.

It is a sad state of affairs in the Democratic party, and our nation. The Clintons and Bushs just seem to weave in and out of the executive branch, yet the country seems none the better for it.

Those little lapel flag pins, ARE MADE IN CHINA.

Maybe we should all run out and buy a dozen.

As this election process gets closer to the wire, it is clear one thing.

We don't wish to be educated.

We don't wish to be fair minded.

We don't wish for a real difference.

If we did.

We wouldn't care

the race of our president,

the religion or non of our president.

It isn't about who is perfect, it who is best for the job.

I think it would be nice if we became better educated, more understanding of real issues, and the world as a whole and realize that USA is not the beat all end all of the earth.

We need a president that understandss that, embraces it and goes out and makes peace happen and prosperity for all, not just his own citizens.

I think a close look at the candiates tells there is only one real choice.

but we have freedom to select anyone we want when we go to the polls, God Bless America for that.

Lets hope the truly educated and well informed voter gets their way this election.

The truth is:
Obama voted twice in his state to reduce the gas tax. But why is he opposing it now?

The Wright flip shows he doesn't have good judgement. Remeber there is also Rezko on trial, who may cut a deal with the prosecutors soon. There is also bill Ayers. He hasn't answered that question yet. A simple backgroud check of Obama turns out so many things that an average American couldn't easily feel agreeable. Michelle cried out that this is distraction. But shouldn't Americans have the right to know all the aspects of a person who is going to the leader and in charge of pretecting the country?

The rational that a lot people are using to support Obama is "I like him, he seems so honest". Isn't this the same reason that people got Bush into the office?

Listen and hear, look and see. Barack Obama is what the US needs to free its people fromm lies and broken promises. He is the future. His past is HIS past. BO has the strength to bring other nations together to build a better future for our children and their children. He can see the light beyond the darkness where others are happy to stay in the shade. As a non American and ally I say to you, think beyond tomorrow!!Barack Obama is the way.

OBAMA SPLITS THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY.
IT'S GOING TO BE A BIG MESS IN DENVER.
BLACKS SUPPORT OBAMA
WHITES SUPPORT HILLARY.

AS AN INDEPENDENT VOTER I CARE LESS.
I CAN VOTE FOR McCAIN IN GENERAL ELECTIONS.

The ONLY American politician who can impact gas prices RIGHT NOW is BUSH; and he will not; because Bush DOES CANNOT CARE about the plight of ordinary Americans!

No candidate for Presidency can impact gas tax now!
So McCain & Hilary are just PANDERING!
Hilary is just playing politics as usual'!

Bush can tap into the OIL RESERVE; since we do have an emergency.

And Bush can appeal to his oil buddies to ROLL BACK GAS PRICES as a PATRIOTIC DUTY!

The Special Interest Congress WILL NEVER pass a windfall tax.
And the BUSH WILL NEVER SIGN a windfall tax on oil executives!

Now is the time for the PRUDENT Presidential candidate to AGAIN remind Americans of the NEED FOR AN EFFECTIVE ENERGY POLICY!

I CARE LESS ABOUT THE SUPERDELEGATES.
THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY IS GOING DOWN.
MIDDLE AMERICA DOESN'T LIKE THE
CHOICES.
A BLACK MAN AND A WOMAN.
GOD BLESS McCAIN.

i commute to school and to work as do 2 members of my family-that means a $210.oo break on gas for the summer and very likely more than that. for me that helps allot. i agree that we need long-term solutions-as does hillary. obama on the other hand has no immediate solution-and is instead critical of those that do.

answer to A- for your information gas was 89 cents a gallon under bill clinton.

For those of you that are using the Wright controversy, flag-pins, and "bitterness," to define Barack Obama:
Don't you realize that you are being manipulated by media spin? What does Wright have to do with anything that is important? To say accept this flawed logic, is to accept the assumption that we are a society of small minds and ambitions. America greatness is derived from our ability to tackle the challenges of our time, and overcome them through our cooperation and ingenuity. We shall not select our next President based on oversimplifications and distractions, but rather the leadership and and content of ones character. Throughout his entire campaign, Obama has demonstrated sensibility and wisdom. He delivered an articulate, honest, address on the issue of race in this nation. He has demonstrated wisdom by realizing that this gas-tax holiday would do nothing more than increase the price of fuel in the long run, and gut our national infrastructure. This should be obvious to everybody.
The bottom line is this: as long as we continue to allow vested, corporate interests to think for us, we will never be as free as our Constitution intends us to be. The power is ours, not theirs.
Vote Obama.

LOL I knew Obama would have to drag a Kennedy into his equation somewhere! Bye bye Barry; we aren't buying what you're selling!

Good stuff...
Pretty sad reading the comments from Hillary "supporters" (or conservative plants). Goes to show how much Obama has to be the next President.

If Hillary is so damn sincere,about the tax holiday, why hasn't she sponsored a 'bill' in the senate. Thats what her plan will take!
And won't it be something if its co-sponsored by McCain...

This is somewhat sad, a lot sad. Please excuse my ‘rural’ sense of humor.
Hillary, on the campaign trail the other day, said “bet on the filly”. Of coarse she meant it as a metaphor, about the Derby and her own race. BUT, did ya’ll see what happened?
Big Brown won the race. The filly came in second, broke BOTH her front legs and was killed on the spot…
Ya’ll just think about how that “pertains” to the Democratic race.
Big Brown 08

What else can Barack Obama do? What else can the man say? What can he do to separate himself from “the preacher” and his blathering? Nothing, I would suggest, and he shouldn’t have to do another thing to distance himself from the hate filled and divisive rhetoric. He has done all he can do, and it is sad enough that the Traditional Media will not focus on issues that really matter to the American people.

The one thing that really has gotten pushed by the Traditional Media the last couple of days is the questioning of whether or not Sen. Obama has waited too long to respond about Rev. Wright. Is it too late for Obama, they ask.

But wait; hold on for a sec, what was the Philadelphia speech all about? Did he not answer the Rev. Wright question then, and do so in a most presidential way, standing high above the fray and discussing topics that others would treat as a political 3rd rail. Yes he did, for 5 weeks he did this, but it seems that the Traditional Media was not listening.

But now, after coming out and denouncing and distancing himself, yet again, from the man he had already denounced and distanced himself from, it seems it might not be enough. All the while, I imagine Sen. Obama wishes he had lied, in such a bold faced way to America and the world, about running for cover under threat of sniper fire. That is, lied knowingly to the American people, in an attempt to bolster a theoretical claim to 35 years of presidential experience. If he had, the story would have lasted a week, and then it would have gone away.

What else can the man do, when it appears by all rational standards, that the Traditional Media will not let it go? They have ignored the chance for an honest inquest into the character of a person running for the highest office. A person who admitted knowingly lied to the American people was let off the hook without a peep. A person, that the majority of the American public, does not trust in the first place.

A person, who has sided with the McCain camp, allowed the opposition to attack one of their own while standing silently by, and has at every turn distorted truths to win a position that they obviously feel entitled to, gets a nod, and is allowed to pass on by.

And the Traditional media, which until this last outburst by Rev. Wright, as been the only contributing factor to the Obama-Wright story, now asks if Obama has waited too late to speak about his former pastor. Does anyone else see the insanity of this?

We have trusted the 4th Estate to keep the focus on the government, to bring about issues that truly matter to Americans, and to do so in a fair and impartial manner. They have failed, for the most part, in the keeping this trust secure. They have become complacent, lazy, fearful, and above all political. They have become the lowest form of journalism; Yellow.

I've read all of the blogs that are here today. And I want to thank all of you that has touched on the blue collar folks. My question has been, do these people really not read much or comprehend. I find it hard to believe that they will sit back and have Hillary talk down to them like that. If I was a blue collar white voter, I would be asking my self what am I missing, why is it that my more educated brothers and sisters can hear and understand Sen. Obama's message. And because I want vote for him does that make me racist? And why want any one tells us that we are as racist as we consider Rev. Wright.

I hope and pray that someone in the blue collar communities have a child or grandchild that can read and comprehend and maybe just maybe they will get a clue.

Obama first figured which process can be manipulated? Caucus or Primary? As soon as he knew, CAUCUS can be MANIPULATED, he saw the window. Raise money, recruit people, spread HILLARY- HATRED, teach the kids (older ones can not be fooled, Obama knew)to be CLASS-LESS. So when they aggressively MANIPULATE/HARASS the causcus-goers, they don't feel bad.

THAT's a great CAMAIGN! And Superdelegates are just flabbergasted!!

Maya Angelo, a Clinton endorser, states the following:

I am inspired by her courage and her honesty. She is a reliable and trustworthy person. She is someone I not only admire but one for whom I have profound affection.

Hillary does not waver in standing up for those who need a champion. She has always been a passionate protector of families. As a child, she was taught that all God’s children are equal, and as a mother, she understood that her child wasn’t safe unless all children were safe. As I wrote about Hillary recently in a praise song: “She is the prayer of every woman, and every man who longs for fair play, healthy families, good schools and a balanced economy

President Hillary Rodham Clinton !

Since Indiana requires picture ID's in order to vote, CNN stated that 28% of the African Americans in Indiana do not have valid picture ID's and cannot get them before Tuesdays vote. This will dramatically affect Obama's support there. In North Carolina, Obama was leading Clinton by 30+ points, but now, in the latest poll, Obama is only leading by 6 points. Analysts say that when Hillary wins Indiana, and even loses by single digits in North Carolina, that the Super D's will be doubting Obama's electability. When Clinton wins Indiana and if she wins North Carolina, she will prove her electablitily, thus disqualifying Obama's electability, and the Super D's will come running to support Hillary. If you notice in ALL the polls, Obama's support is fading. According to Gallup, Hillary is the clear candidate that can beat McCain in the GE. Go Hillary !

This was probably one of Obama's best speeches. Hilary doesn't stand much of a chance in this election. Should should gracefully bow out.

Obama, first he said he hadn't heard
Rev Wright's outrageous words, then
made a "great"speech than said he did.
Then he didn't, then he did and threw
Rev Wright under the bus then backed
up and ran over him again. He would no
more disown Rev. Wright than he would
the black community. Hey, black community guess you have been disowned by this prophet, messiah. Obama is a
typical politician who will do or say
anything to get elected. If he gets
the nomination then we are in for another Dukakis, McGovern, Gore, Kerry result.

WOW ABC playing fair once again. Sure wish MSNBC would get a clue. But that
wouldn't make CM's legs tingly would it?

I am still wondering why the media keeps asking why Obama hasn't been able to close the deal yet instead of asking Why hasn't Hillary been able to close this election yet? To me that speaks volumes about not only how she's perceived by america but about her abilities. If she can't close the deal with all that lobbyist money and the help of a ex president, what makes you guys believe she can run the country. I'm also tired of hearing her lie threw her teeth every damn day. We all know her husband is directly responsible for that magnet plant closing and yet she'll put it on Bush and say things will be different when she's president. Don't forget that part of why were in this mess right now is because Bill Clinton allowed Nafta and approved the major sales of a large portion of our workforce to China. Bush continued to screw us but the screwing started before he got in office. I see no reason why it would change if Mrs. Bill Clinton became president. If you want to elect a woman president wait 8 years and support Huffington, she'll do a better job.

Obama can not fool us anymore and the entire Americans...flip flop.

By the way Obama doesn't know what relief and holiday means. Gas relief/holiday is temporary relief and any relief is good and is good for the Americans. If Obama and Bloomberg are opposed then you are no good for America. Wake up superdelegates. The one who are dumb are Bloomberg and Obama. Oh maybe the words relief and holiday are not in Obama's dictionary but only the words bitter, clinging, mocked Wirhgt, Rezco , and Ayers. Shame on you!

Barack Obama has a well thought out campaign for hope. I'm
not claiming him to be perfect, but I'd rather have a candidate who comes
from a frustrated American background as I do, than one who will ride
the blindly patriotic wave to presidency.
Yes, I do believe Obama loves America. And I do to. Yet criticism of
America always pops up in articles such as this one as unpatriotic. The
President of the United States has the lowest approval rate in history,
and we're attacking someone for wanting to do things differently?

Not to mention that Obama's plans are obviously more economically sound.

OK, the gas tax holiday is a great idea if you are an oil man. The feds knock a dime off the gas tax, and Exxon raises its price eleven cents, tells you that you should be happy because it would have been worse without the tax cut, and *then* you go out and pay twenty-cents in some other taxes or just an increase in the deficit to fund the road projects that won't be funded by the gas tax. Exxon is the only winner (or maybe Shell).

Gas is expensive because the dollar is getting hammered in international currency markets. It is a simple question of supply and demand. Sadly, there is no magic wand that can fix this without causing further recession. We might have to brave some bad times. Oh dear, the truth, how painful.

It's simple economics. Taxes on companies get passed down to the consumer. The net result of this gas tax holiday would have been higher gas prices. Furthermore, it' wouldn't have compensated for the gas tax holiday - there's still a deficit in the billions even after the profit tax is applied. Obama saw just how useless it was when he helped apply it in Illinois and got wise to it's negative effects. Why hasn't the experience of being in Washington taught Hillary and McCain the same lesson? Because in Washington, they don't fix problems they fix POLLS.

There's this notion that Clinton can win in November against McCain. I'm sorry but that's simply not true anymore despite what you see in the polls. The fact is that her poll numbers against McCain WILL fall if she gets the nomination. Why? because Bill and Hillary have singlehandedly managed to alienate the black vote. Black people make up 14% of the population but they make up a greater % of the Dem party than that - Add to this the fact that they are present in key swing states in significant numbers. If blacks don't vote for Hillary in the general election she loses - guaranteed- and she's get a sound beating. WIth all the animosity and latent racism taking place and with McCain now courting the black vote, it's a downward spiral for Hillary's bid for the presidency, now and in the future. An interesting new twist on electability.

If Hillary steals this I'm voting for McCain

Shouldn't voters be asking why so many former supporters from the Clinton camp have switched sides?

Most recently it's Joe Andrew, former DNC chair (appointed by Bill Clinton!).

Before that it was Gabriel Guerra-Mondragon, a former Ambassador to Chile, and major fundraiser for Hillary Clinton who left her campaign to join Obama's.

Even before that there was Robert Reich, Labour secretary under Bill Clinton who expressed reservations about Clinton's candidacy and endorsed Obama instead despite a relationship with the Clintons that spans decades!

Also, Governor Bill Richardson who similarly has a long-standing relationship with the Clintons and served as Energy Secretary under Pres. Clinton.

Then there's Anthony Lake, former National Security Adviser and Greg Craig, former special counsel during Clinton's impeachment.

Doesn't it also say something unflattering about Clinton that more of her Senate colleagues support Obama even though she has been a Senator for a longer time. Ted Kennedy is even a family friend! Chris Dodd and John Kerry are well-respected senators who have known the Clintons a long time and they too are backing Obama!!

Just that should be giving voters pause, that despite all the so-called experience Clinton touts, that many who know her best aren't backing her but supporting Obama.

There are others too that don't come to mind right now.

The latest tug of war between Hillary and Obama over oil pricing shows just how far Hillary is from ground realities. The mainstream US media has pitched in ´fear mongering´ economic experts who by linking ´higher demand to higher prices´ have hushed the viewers. But Sen. Obama was right to rebuff Hillary´s 10 billion dollar oil tax relief as ´fumes´ because despite ´fast tracking´ , the bill would not have made it through the legal process to provide relief at the pumps. It was political bluff, blatant - but typical-- Clinton pandering, played to attract voters for upcoming primaries. Hillary's short-sighted tactic to boost her waning political fortunes, reflects Hillary´s utter disregard for the economic challenges actually facing average Americans and her understanding of inside working in Washington and her allegiance to the powerful oil lobbyists backing her failing candidacy, which she calls experience.

I watched Meet the Press, and it appears, even more so now, that Obama continues to lie. Russert asked him pertinent questions about Wright, quoted a remark from Rolling Stone that Wright made about America upholds white supremacy and black inferiority. Still yet, Obama would not denounce Wright, skirted the issue. Obama supporters, you need to wake up and do some research on your candidate. He is not good for the country. He continues to lie and tries to make people believe he is telling the truth. I am ashamed that he classifies himself as a Democrat!

You all make me ashamed to be an American if you think a pastor has anything to do with who Obama is. I'm even more ashamed if you think Hilary is our solution. OPEN YOUR EYES - she's pulling the same tactics that the Bush Administration got away with. But then again...you all probably voted for him.

The Clintons have a incredible double standard. If the tables were turned and Clinton's opponents had shamed the oval office like Bill did, the Clintons would have them for lunch. Hillary herself was the one whose actions were shady when the first money scandal appeared, not Bill.

The Clintons clearly believe all they have to do is smile and wave and the American public will follow them. It makes the hair on my neck stand up.

For a couple to decide that both of them should become president is extremely ambitious. It seems like far to much power for a couple to have over America. I don't trust her as far as I could throw her.

She will say anything to win the position of power she wants.