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POLITICS: OH DEMOCRATIC DEBATE RECAP

Wednesday, February 27, 2008

(Photo: Matt Sullivan/Reuters)

Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama debated in Ohio Tuesday evening for the last time before key primaries in the state along with Texas, Rhode Island and Vermont on March 4.

Political analysts (and even her husband) say that Clinton must win Texas and Ohio if she hopes to continue vying for the nomination.

As mentioned last week, Rasmussen Reports show Clinton leading in both states; however, Obama is gaining ground in Ohio and Clinton is leading in Texas by a single percentage point.

Tuesday’s debate offered Clinton the chance to clear the air regarding claims that her opponent mischaracterized her stances on health care and NAFTA, the North American Free Trade Agreement, which eliminated a majority of tariffs on products traded among the United States, Canada and Mexico.

“I have a great deal of respect for Sen. Obama, but we have differences,” she said. “In the last several days, some of those differences in tactics and choices that Sen. Obama’s campaign has made regarding fliers and mailers and other information that has been put out … have been very disturbing to me.”

She said her health plan would cover everyone and be affordable to everyone. She also mentioned NAFTA’s benefit to the economy in some parts of the U.S., but added that she has always felt that it needs to be improved in order to provide better labor and environmental protections in Canada and Mexico.

On Tuesday, the front page of the New York Post included a photo of Sen. Obama clad in Muslim attire.

The Drudge Report posted the photo Monday and claimed to have received an e-mail written by a Clinton staffer griping that if such an image had been taken of the New York senator, she would have been mocked.

Experts say that the photo likely won’t have any negative on Obama, but could damage Clinton.

During the debate, Clinton denied knowledge of the photograph of Obama in Somali tribal attire taken during Obama’s 2006 visit to Africa coming from one of her staff.

“So far as I know, it did not. That’s not the kind of behavior that I condone or expect from the people working in my campaign.”

Obama said he believes her. “I take Sen. Clinton at her word that she knows nothing about the photo,” he said.

Also, earlier this week, Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan endorsed Obama.

“This young man is the hope of the entire world that America will change and be made better,” he said. “This young man is capturing audiences of black and brown and red and yellow. If you look at Barack Obama’s audiences and look at the effect of his words, those people are being transformed.”

At the debate, Clinton criticized Obama for not explicitly rejecting support of Farrakhan.

“There’s a difference between denouncing and rejecting,” Clinton said. “And I think when it comes to this sort of, you know, inflammatory — I have no doubt that everything that Barack just said is absolutely sincere. But I just think, we’ve got to be even stronger. We cannot let anyone in any way say these things because of the implications that they have, which can be so far reaching.”

Other media outlets have reported that Obama’s church, Trinity United Church of Christ, and its minister, Jeremiah A. Wright Jr., have ties to the Nation of Islam and its leader. Last year, Farrakhan received the Rev. Dr. Jeremiah A. Wright Jr. Lifetime Achievement Trumpeteer Award at the 2007 Trumpet Gala and was the cover story of the November/December 2007 issue of the Trinity United Church of Christ’s magazine, Trumpet.

Obama denounced statements that he accepted Farrakhan’s endorsement.

“I obviously can’t censor him, but it is not support that I sought,” Obama said. “And we’re not doing anything, I assure you, formally or informally with Minister Farrakhan.”

Obama added, “I can’t say to somebody that he can’t say that he thinks I’m a good guy” and that he didn’t “see a difference between ‘denouncing’ and ‘rejecting’.”

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1.

Oldkid

Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /

Go Barack!!

2.

C. C urry

Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /

I’m From Texas and I will be voting in the early polls for Obama… Clinton doesn’t stand a chance.

3.

guccigirl

Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /

IM WITH YOU #2

4.

Sabrina

Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /

I WATCHED MAJORITY OF THE DEBDATE…I’M CURIOUS…WHO DO YOU THINK HAD THE UPPER HAND IN THE DEBATE? I’M NOT MUCH FOR POLITIC’ING

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MISSISSIPPI G_DDAMN

Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /

“I obviously can’t censor him, but it is not support that I sought,” Obama said. “And we’re not doing anything, I assure you, formally or informally with Minister Farrakhan.”

Obama added, “I can’t say to somebody that he can’t say that he thinks I’m a good guy” and that he didn’t “see a difference between ‘denouncing’ and ‘rejecting’.”

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Saaayyy, that was pretty fancy footwork there, feller!

6.

Hmmmm

Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /

I really think the the Obama and Clinton have solid viewpoints and I respect them both. However I think people are being turned off my Hilary’s tactics and approach. Maybe gender is an issue here…in the end I just think that she needs to focus on positivity and herself. I think them both both right now I am with Obama. I share his policies and feel like he can bring this country together. He just feels like a revolutionary and I don’t think Hilary can do anything about that.

7.

kaykay6

Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /

nice snipet of info :)

8.

FLYGIRL

Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /

I live in TX- Dallas and My Mother and I will be going to go vote tomorrow. Dont forget the TX Two Step Ya’ll either…….
I Barack the Vote~~~~

9.

I AM IN LOVE WITH J. DAKAR

Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /

“I can’t say to somebody that he can’t say that he thinks I’m a good guy”
^^^^^
LOL! Tellem Barack.

Just out of curiosity why was he wearing Muslim attire? He is a Christian so he shouldn’t even be wearing that anyway. Our God is a jealous God. And why is he in Somali attire? He is a Kenyan.???? The New York post was wrong even for publishing that picture.

The whites are getting really unsettled by the sight of Obama’s increasing support. I can tell that somethin is a-brewing and they gon pull out all the stops to prevent this handsome negro from getting into power. Do not underestimate the power of the CIA. They stole my neighbors’s cat after she reported a race crime at her job. smh.

10.

Chiara

Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /

I think the whole debate is about this healthcare thing. But where can we get info about it? They all keep saying that they have the best healthcare and it will take care of everybody but who’s telling the truth?
Also I don’t see anything wrong with Farrakhan’s endorsement. Why should Obama reject his endorsement? I don’t get it.

11.

cdnyc

Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /

It’s amazing to me the crap they are trying to pin on Obama b/c they can’t find anything to bring him down!!! They are looking for anything stupid to say about him, but nothing sticks!!! LOL!!!

12.

bklyn-bella

Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /

she truly showed her fakeness last night, sloopy

13.

nikbee

Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /

Personally, I believe that neither Obama or Clinton have a chance against McCain. I love both Clinton and Obama, but I am torn b/t the 2. I don’t even wanna vote in the primary this year, which is sad because I have a B.A. in poli sci and follow politics religiously. But after Bush was re-elected in 04, I’ve learned to not get my hopes up, period.

14.

Have Not Thought of a New User Name

Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /

Barack dose better everytime he debates, which is why Hillary should quit asking for them. I always find things I think he should have done a little better, but he gets better every time and he was flawless last night imo.

Side note: If Hillary want’s to be the next president, then why is answering questions first bothering her?

And is it me or was she being petty when she said, it’s not enough to just denounce he should say reject. I understood perfectly what he was saying.

In the end of her closing remarks she reference to becoming the first woman president, is that what she is in it for personal gain, because if Barack would of said becoming the first African American president there would of for sure been a back lash.

15.

BEAUTY Q.T.

Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /

Obama BABY!!!!

16.

IAMDARKAQUA

Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /

i really think Hiliary was sloppy..quoting SNL…its like she going for WHATEVA!!! Looking real messy Big H!!! LOL

17.

nova

Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /

IF AMERICA EVER WANTED TO SEE THE DANGERS OF POLITICS THEN WATCH THIS SPACE. OHIO AND TEXAS HAVE A LOT GOING FOR THEM. WATCH THE POLLS CAREFULLY.

Just like Florida and all the hoopla and protesting then people’s interest died down, the momentum has to be stepped up the voting notated and scrutinzed and the nation must be focused if change, real change is to come about.

18.

hilltop

Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /

The Saturday Night Live pillow comment made by Clinton was cheap and pathetic. Obama was statesman-like. He was cool, calm and collected throughout debate. Clinton also lost points with the ‘reject’ vs ‘denounce’ thing. Give me a break… Talk about nit picking. And what’s the deal with her tax returns? Why hasn’t she made them public? Obama has made his tax returns public. Where does one get five million dollars to lend to ur campaign. It seems as though the Clintons are hiding something.

19.

YEAH I SAID IT

Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /

Both Obama and Hillary are good candidates, however Hillary’s approach is such a turnoff. She can come off shady and unworthy of my trust at times.

#9 … when you visit other countries they give you traditional garments as a gift and it is expected that you at least try them on. that is why he was photo’d wearing them.

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Have Not Thought of a New User Name

Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /

Another thing, what happened to meet me in Ohio? She was pissed Sunday and last night she was ever so calm. I really think the woman has a disorder (and I am serious not joking here) she can go from hot to cold within seconds and I think she should get help. Barack is really running against 5 diffrent people, Hillary has multiple personalities which is why he may get confused sometimes he dosn’t now which on to address.

21.

PROVOST...

Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /

#9, I AM IN LOVE WITH J. DAKAR, said:

“Our God is a jealous God.”

If those are the kind of views you espouse, then I urge you to rethink aligning yourself with the liberal politics, let alone supporting Barack. Christian “superiority,” besides not even making much sense from the supposed Christian view, is the same school of thought that fueled so much imperialism, colonization, genocide, and yes, SLAVERY over the course of humanity’s history. Let’s be careful, now.

22.

MsShe

Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /

#13 I am so with you.

23.

Bill

Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /

“Our God is a jealous God.”

Yall mofo’s on here are funny as hell sometimes.

24.

DJ Mutha

Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /

I am in Dallas and Early Voted for Hillary …will go back on March 4th to Caucus for Hillary as well….

25.

Have Not Thought of a New User Name

Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /

@ #9
My church (I attend a Pentecostal church, which is a branch of Christianity in case you did not know) had international Sunday this past Sunday, and a lot of people who are from other countries (we have a lot of them in our church) wore the traditional clothing form their regions, it’s a sign of respect not worshiping another God.

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I AM IN LOVE WITH J. DAKAR

Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /

esxcuse me Provost. You got some real nerve to try and assume my particular brand of religious views based on that quote not to mention trying to derive my political views from that same quote. You also have some nerve talking about superiority to me when you see fit to call yourself ‘Provost’. That little spiel was entirely unnecssary. I believe that my God is a jealous God however I also believe in loving my neighbor and loving my enemy, an attitude which the Christians whom you allude to did not display. Do not get it twisted sweety because you are ignorant, out of your depth and clearly eager for unnecessary drama. Dismissed

27.

I AM IN LOVE WITH J. DAKAR

Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /

it’s a sign of respect not worshiping another God.

^^^^^^^^^

Do not get it twisted. I would have no problem in terms of my Christian faith, for people to celebrate other CULTURES. Wearing clothes from different REGIONS is different from wearing clothes associated with different RELIGIONS. I was asking why Barack, a lifelong Christian, was wearing Muslim attire.

28.

Forest

Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /

Whatever you may believe about your religion, it was a pretty ignorant statement. For one, cultural attire does not = religious attire. Islam does not have a monopoly on white linen and turbans.

29.

jscene

Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /

I think this election has showed Hillary’s true colors (no pun intended). She thought this election would be a shoe in for her, and now she see’s she actually has to work for this. And she is the one who broke the truss between her and Obama with the talking sideways and greasy for the last two weeks, cause she’s slipped and can’t get up. lol….the short of it is, i had more respect for her as a woman before she started campaigning. They say adversity brings out the true you, and i don’t like her true self. She’s a cry baby, and not a good loser at all; and before someone else say’s it, i don’t think her actions in the past weeks have anything to do with her fighting to stay in the game. I think this is her true personality, and it’s disappointing.

Obama 08

30.

jscene

Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /

CAN SOMEONE PLEASE FIX THESE DAMN MARGINS, IT’S ANNOYING!

31.

Have Not Thought of a New User Name

Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /

27.

I AM IN LOVE WITH J. DAKAR
Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /
it’s a sign of respect not worshiping another God.

^^^^^^^^^

Do not get it twisted. I would have no problem in terms of my Christian faith, for people to celebrate other CULTURES. Wearing clothes from different REGIONS is different from wearing clothes associated with different RELIGIONS. I was asking why Barack, a lifelong Christian, was wearing Muslim attire.

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I didn’t get twisted lol, you asked so I thought I was helping by informing you. Now the point I was attempting to make was, the clothes are not “Muslim attire” as you put it, but actually clothing that represents the region and culture of which he was visiting. Most (but not all) Muslims that you see in that particular style of dress, are honoring, celebrating or paying respect (which ever one you like) to the region/culture in which the style started which is the middle east.Culture and religion are not the same the clothing he wore was celebrating the culture.

I hope I have explained it better and you understand now.

32.

nessnice

Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /

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It has been revelaed that Kelly Rowland will wear her birthday suit for an upcoming cover shoot for PLAYBOY magazine. The Destiny’s Child singer is reportedlly receiving around $500,000 - $1 Million dollars to pose in the nude.

33.

Have Not Thought of a New User Name

Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /

Reject: to refuse to accept, consider, submit to, take for some purpose, or use

Denounce: To condemn openly as being evil or reprehensible.

It sounds like Denounce is the stronger word, see what happens when Hillary makes something out of nothing. lol Barack was like hey if that’s what you want to hear then I reject, he should of said FYI denouce is a stronger word.

34.

H-Town Chic***

Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /

I’m from Houston and I put in my early vote for Obama!!!!

Remember Texans you have to vote twice! Texas Two Step!!!!!

35.

MISSISSIPPI G_DDAMN

Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /

Um, just tossing this in but has anybody given thought to the fact that there are some Rovian manuevers at play here?

I’ve known this for awhile, but yesterday’s photo of Barack in traditional African garb, cinched it for me. Most papers were attributing it to a leak from the Clinton campaign. But it smacks of Republican tactics. Then there are the overwhelming amount of wins for Barack. Now, I’m not saying it’s not possible that he could have won those primaries, but there is word that Republicans are becoming “Democrats For A Day” in order to influence the results. The reasoning behind this is that not only do the Republicans despise Hillary with a passion, they FEAR her as they believe she is truly the candidate to contend with. Once they eliminate her, they’ll consider Obama to be small change, and then the REAL dirty games will begin.

Now I am at this point a cautious Obama supporter, as I’m sleeping with one eye open and considering ALL the angles. For me, as far as politics are concerned, it’s always best to adopt the belief that NOTHING is ever what it appears to be.

36.

MISSISSIPPI G_DDAMN

Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /

And let’s just say that I am right or close; wouldn’t you say that the Democrats have been neatly and effectively divided?

37.

I AM IN LOVE WITH J. DAKAR

Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /

“the clothes are not “Muslim attire”…was all you needed to say in your initial post. Thanks

38.

Queen Dee

Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /

@ I AM IN LOVE WITH J. DAKAR…

I get what you’re trying to say, but that outfit isn’t “Muslim attire” it’s traditional Somalian robes that he was presented with by Somalian leaders as appreciation and gratitude for his visit because he was in Africa trying to help politically. When public figures (whether politicians or celebrities) go to different countries, especially African ones, they’re usually presented with the country’s traditional clothing and photographed in them. You can find Angelina Jolie, Beyonce and Jay-Z, and even President Bush have done it. They(Hillary Clinton staffers) just used the picture to try and “scare” voters into thinking those stupid “Barack Hussein Obama is secretly a Muslim intent on ruining our country” email HER STAFFERS put out months ago.

39.

Ty

Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /

Wow the battle is on between Barack and Hillary, put the gloves on its about to get ugly. Either way all politicians get on stage and tell a lot of mess that they don’t live up to. Barack or Hillary it doesn’t most of their views are they same, anything is better than the cowboy we have in office now.

40.

Chelly

Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /

Obama and Hillary debate quite often, Im looking forward to the debates with McCain. Obama, or maybe Clinton, depending on who wins….

41.

UM...I GUESS

Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /

OBAMA 08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
OBAMA 08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
OBAMA 08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
OBAMA 08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
OBAMA 08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

42.

RC

Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /

Hellary was downright livid over those fliers, yet she has openly mocked Obama and compared his experience to that of George Bush. She’s just mad her campaign doesn’t have enough money to send out as many mailers and fliers. And notice the sly “as far as I know” part of her response to allegations that her camp sent out those pictures to the drudge report. She didn’t completely deny having anything to do with the picture surfacing. Some people are so scared of voting for someone with any remote ties to Muslims, and the media is pandering to that fear. So what, if Louis Farrakahn endorsed Obama? He was unfairly backed into a corner with that question. I wonder if Farrakahn will back out of supporting Obama the way a conservative radio talk show host backed out of supporting McCain after he (McCain) denounced the talk show hosts comments about Obama during a recent rally.

43.

AIJUSWANNASAY

Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /

THAT IS SOME FUNNY (NOT HAHA, BUT SHADY) S*IT THAT HER CAMP IS TRYING TO PULL. EVEN IF IT WAS NOT OFFICIALLY ANYONE IN HER CAMP, IT GOES TO SHOW THE PROPAGANDA BEING USED TO SMEAR HIS NAME…

THINK ABOUT IT IF THAT PICTURE GOT MASS CIRCULATION WITHOUT A CAPTION TO EXPLAIN WHAT WAS GOING ON, YOU WOULD THE MASSES RUNNING WITH IT WITH OUT EVEN DOING ANY RESEARCH TO SOURCE THE CREDIBILITY…

THIS IS AN EXAMPLE AS TO WHY WE CANNOT RELY ON MASS MEDIA TO INFORM US OF WHAT’S GOING ON IN THE WORLD, TO MANY DEVELISH MOTIVES

44.

UM...I GUESS

Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /

…and another thing. i agree with those who say hillary can come off as shady! it really is a COMPLETE turnoff! for instance when she did bring up the whole SNL thing. it was utterly pointless in my opinion to bring that up, because why would you even mention it, if it didnt bother you??! its little things like that that make me gravitate more so to the obama side. also, when she was stating an important politician/leader from another country (i regretfully forget the name) but she was having difficulties pronouncing it and when the mediator chimed in and said his actual name she replied by saying, “…whatever”. i know that was probably just first instinct, but still you should ALWAYS be on your p’s and q’s especially in a national telecast such as a debate! ok, and im done :)

OBAMA 08!!

45.

S.D.

Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /

Obama has gotten extremely better when it comes to debates. He’s real nice with it now…he was a little iffy before…anywayz, them shady clintons are going down! I’m so excited! YA’LL GO ON OUT AND VOTE TEXAS, OHIO, VERMOUNT, AND RHODE ISLAND!

46.

CandyKisses

Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /

Obama!

47.

Jakia Carter

Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /

@2..
Im from Texas too, and Clinton needs to sit her flat ass down becuase she doesn’t stand a chance.OBAMA all day everyday..she’s losing like crazy now..I 4got what state but John Mccain was infront of her..meaning she needs to give up.

48.

Jakia Carter

Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /

To me, Most of Hilary’s points are unclear, she isn’t on point with what she’s trying to say for half the time.But these votes are fluctuating so we never know.

49.

Justice66

Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /

It’s either Clinton or McCain for me.

50.

Ty

Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /

Hillary needs a new strategy because the one she got, is just making Barack look like the better candidate everyday. Barack needs to talk on his policies at some point, dont get me wrong when he’s up there talking all the stuff he is saying sounds great, but than you look back and be like, wow is he talking about anything facing our country. I think he needs to get in a lil deeper into his policies, because this whole “Change” speach isn’t going to get it come November.

51.

Nichole

Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /

Barack Obama is our man. Texas, Ohio, Vermont, and Rhode Island, ya’ll ho’s better get up, and vote for our man.

Barack Obama for our 08 president!

52.

Nichole

Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /

Barack Obama for our 08 president!

53.

CRIP TALK

Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /

FUCK THAT BITCH HILLARY AND EVERY SINGLE WHITE MUTHA FUCKA THAT TRIED TO MAKE OBAMA DENOUNCE LOUIS FARRAKHAN’S ENDORSEMENT. I’M PRETTY SURE THERE ARE MANY RED KNECK CRACKERS OUT THERE THAT ENDORSED HILLARY SHE DIDN’T DENOUNCE. GET THE FUCK OUT OF HERE WITH THAT BULLSHIT AND GO SUCK YO HUSBANDS DICK BEFORE HE GET ANOTHER BITCH TO DO IT. THIS BITCH WILL FUCK THIS COUNTRY UP IF SHE WAS PRESIDENT. OBAMA CAN WEAR WHATEVER THE FUCK HE WANTS TO WEAR. HOW THE FUCK IS THAT SUCH A THREAT TO ANYBODY? IF PEOPLE WERE MORE EDUCATED ON OTHER CULTURES AND STOP TRYING TO MAKE THE ENTIRE WORLD LILLY WHITE, THEN MAYBE WE WOULD BE BETTER OFF. OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT AND LOUIS FARRAKHAN FOR VICE PRESIDENT.

54.

-Lovely

Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /

Many congratulations to my man Barack for his performance last night. He is so calm and so cool. He rode that Farrakhan drama out to pasture and let the picture fiasco take a rest. All of Hillary’s lies will catch up to her. That man is brilliant. Brilliant. That, “You helped drive the bus into the ditch, now we have to do the best we can to get it out” comment was priceless.

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-Lovely

Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /

The whole thing the Clinton campaign is doing is really just reminding us that even they think Black = bad. What else could they be telling us in putting out a picture of him in traditional garb as if it’s a bad thing? I expect that from those on the far right, where a lot of conservative talk show hosts have gone out of their way to mention Obama’s full name because Hussein is his middle name. (I even came across a story a few hrs ago about a radio talk show host who warmed up a crowd before McCain recently mentioning Obama’s full name three times in just a few minutes.) It just reminds me of something I’ve said often - unless one is a politician, honesty is the best policy. If one is a politician, all bets are off.

56.

msblknasty1

Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /

y is chelsea mama given so much drama to obama…. she would not let him speak showing her true colors ….. and to think i used to like her ,,,not any more ….GO OBAMA…lololo

57.

OBAMA GIRL II

Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /

Barack Hussein Obama! LOL =)

58.

Ara

Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /

Barack Obama President 2008!!!! All the way baby!! TEXAS, OHIO. RHODE ISLAND AND VERMONT GET OUT AND VOTE BARACK OBAMA!!! VOTE! VOTE! VOTE!

59.

Ha

Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /

Hillary Clinton is a flip flopper. She has done and said what is convenient for her at the moment. I think she handled herself last night, but she also presented herself as a whiner. Is it because hse is a woman that we are calling her a whiner? hmmm Who knows but I did like Hil as First Lady. I can’t vote for her based on her issues because she flip flops on certain issues I care about. I don’t think Hil would be respected globally as President. Some cultures have very stong views on a “woman’s place in society” and she may not be regarded with respect if she were in such a role.. We need her in the Senate where she is now to ensure that things get done and issues important to middle and lower class America are not over-looked.

Obama is a sharp, well-spoken, intelligent man and stayed on top of Hil’s snide remarks at times. I feel he is what America needs as far as bringing cutlures and ethnicities together. He was very calm and knowledgeable in his responses. He was also very eloquent and gave her credit for the experience that she does have esp since she wouldn’t let anyone forget it either..lol….loved his closing remark…. and she climbed on board of his closing remark as well… of course she had to throw in a dig or two…

What we don’t need is J McCain in office, he’s old with old ideas from the current office that will have to be cleaned up and detoxed from all sorts of failures. Whomever gets into office will definately take the blame for Bush’s mess… They may consider Barack to be just that guy… But Barack is to the US what NY’s Mayor Bloomberg is to NY… NECESSARY!

Watch the debate and make an informed decision when you VOTE!!

60.

nish-nish

Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /

I think that instead of coming off as powerful or authoritative. Hillary often comes off as angry and defensive in her debates. I’m personally voting for Obama, but I do believe that if Hillary were a man her debate tactics would be interpreted in a much more favorable light. Her personality seems especially abrasive against someone like Obama who has a very cool, calm, and collected demeanor. I think that if we ever hope to have a woman in office, hopefully she’s taking notes to see what works and what doesn’t work because Clinton is definitely not working right now. We can’t cry or get emotional on national TV like Hillary has done on a couple of occasions because that’s seen as weak, and we can’t be too overly aggressive because it’s taken as b*tchy and combative.

61.

Ty

Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /

The sad about Hillary and Barack is when it comes time in November he needs her and she will need him too…

62.

hilltop

Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /

@55 LOVELY

“You helped drive the bus into the ditch, now we have to do the best we can to get it out” comment was priceless.’
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I agree with you completely. It is true and it’s going to stick!! People will remember that response. I believe it was one of his best responses of the night. Barack Obama was presidential during the entire debate. He made me proud!!! And he could have went for the jugular on Hillary but he gave her utmost respect. I commend him for that.

63.

KD

Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /

Peep the Barack Obama ‘Change is Fresh’ Tee at http://drannek.com

64.

hilltop

Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /

Another thing that rubbed me the wrong way with Hillary is that she did not answer the question about re-invasion of Iraq stating that it contained ‘lots of different hypothetical assessments’. Was Senator “Ready on day one” not prepared for such a question? In my opinion, she lost points by not answering.

65.

WTF?what's the big fuss?

Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /

I feel as though Obama is just a great talker…so what if we are all united and then what? What is your foreign policy plan? Its like he came outta no where. And just because I am black doe not mean I automatically vote Obama. I feel as if he should have waited and gottened seasoned. No one can say his accomplishments or one big thing he has done besides Not voting for Iraq war and being first serious black man that is a contender…I just hope he has plans but I feel like McCain is going to whip his ass in the general election because then the media won’t be so kind and he would have to talk policies and not speeches of togetherness.

66.

Baybee

Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /

I those who think that Barack”Hussein” Obama is funny is really dumb like # 57…..
You known I really wish i could vote this year but my birthday comes a little later..so i could vote 4 my main man Obama ‘08.

67.

Set-Up?

Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /

I’m really starting to believe the rumors that are out that Blacks/Democrats are being set up by Republicans because it’s shaping up to make sense.

The Whites/Republicans are voting for Obama NOW to get Hilary out of the race. They know Hilary can beat McCain or any other Republican and so they want Obama to run against whomever. Once Hilary’s out all their votes are going to the Republican that’s running.

I’ve always believed Obama wouldn’t win and/or be killed if elected (even though it would be great if he did - history!) Hilary could do the same if not more that people need that the Republicans won’t do for communities (still historical!).

68.

Ty

Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /

I’m going to have to go with #65 on that one, I think McCain whips Baracks @ss in november, this tactic he is using with Hillary won’t work than.

69.

Diabolical

Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /

Clinton is just turning into a very arrogant, power hungry and confused woman. It’s getting to the point where I can’t stand to hear her talk.

70.

Onemil02

Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /

@65

Agree with you all they way. Do you know some of the black supporters of Hillary Clinton like Senator Tubbs of Ohio and Tavis Smiley have received death threats!!! That is beyond despicable. Obama’s followers are rude and mean. Like earlier post calling Hillary a “Bitch” and saying “fuck her: and all that. I might not support Obama, but no use to name calling. I respect the man cause I do feel he is intelligent and one day will make a good president just not now. He is still novice and this is not the time to teach, we need a teacher, not a student teacher. All that crap just shows how ignorant some of us really still are. I say this, I know I couldn’t be out their doing what she is doing on the daily and I have to respect that vice versa Sen. Obama. You guys really need to calm down with all that name calling cause white people already talk about enough and give more reason to.

@67 & 68

You know I was called name for talking about the setup (which I been saying for months) but I say if he gets the nod, I won’t have to speak on it no more cause it will all come to light. If he gets the nod, the media that has been loving and promoting him so much will do a complete 180 on him. The starting to do it now, slowly, but if he gets the nod, then all bets are off. McCain and the Republican machine are going to rip him apart, they don’t care about being called racist and all that, and they will make stuff up about him. That’s why I feel for Hillary cause she can’t criticize him without being called a bitch or racist or all that mess. This is a setup, Hillary is the better candidate, and the Republicans do not want to deal with her in November, but a rookie like Obama is just fresh meat.

71.

The King of Meats

Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /

————To those of you who think that Obama has no plan…to what do you attribute h———-his success? Certaintly you can’t believe that the black vote has done this.
————Martin Luther King had no political experience, but he brought heads of
————states to their knees! Jesus sat and woo’d the wise men and elders when
————he was just a 13 year old boy! Young David led a nation after tending sheep!
————While we wait for seasoned politicians like Hillary, Bush and McCain to get
————it together…out troops are dying and families are losing their homes.
————Hillary might lose her home if she keeps staying in $25,000 per night hotels!
————Rather than asking, “what has Obama done”? Google him and read for yself.

72.

The King of Meats

Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /

—————To those of you who think that Obama has no plan…to what do you
—————attribute his success? Certaintly you can’t believe that the black vote has
—————done this. And, you think 11 States in a row, got it wrong?
—————Martin Luther King had no political experience, but he brought heads of
—————states to their knees! Jesus sat and woo’d the wise men and elders when
—————he was just a 13 year old boy! Young David led a nation after tending
—————sheep!
—————While we wait for seasoned politicians like Hillary, Bush and McCain to get
—————it together…out troops are dying and families are losing their homes.
—————Hillary might lose her home if she keeps staying in $25,000 per night
—————hotels!
—————Rather than asking, “what has Obama done”? Google him and read for yself.

73.

skyy

Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /

im from ohio and i will be voting for Barack next tuesday!

74.

bgee

Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /

I don’t understand why it was expected of Barack Obama to reject or denounce the support of Min. Louis Farrakhan. Forget all the rumors that Obama is Muslim. I do not appreciate the fact that some consider Farrakhan’s support to less valuable or important than that of any other person of this nation. Despite whatever he’s involved in, he is still a U.S. citizen. That’s like saying candidates should only accept the support of Christian voters. Also, what is the big deal if Obama wears another culture’s traditional attire? These people are ridiculous!

75.

Justice66

Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /

#70 - Great point. Why can’t more of us see the “game” that’s REALLY being played here? For example, Obama uses the “P” word in the book about his Dad. Does his camp really think the conservative Republicans are gonna just let that slide?

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