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Josh Marshall has a good piece up detailing the wave of significant Senate endorsements for Barack Obama's presidential bid. He takes special note of the so-called "Red-State Democrats." Consider the list of those who have come out for Obama in the past few days:Missouri's Claire McCaskill
South Dakota's Tim Johnson
Nebraska's Ben Nelson
Each of these moderate Dems backed Obama following his loss in New Hampshire. Additionally, Obama has also gotten the high-profile nod from Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano and John Kerry (for better or worse).
Senator Nelson articulated his decision, saying that Obama has,
"the greatest potential to ending the bitterness and poisonous atmosphere in Washington."
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Hillary Clinton has her own stable of Senators, too. California's Diane Feinstein, and Indiana's Evan Bayh offered support back when it seemed as thought Hillary was a shoe-in.
Given that the Senators in question have worked closely with both Hillary Clinton and Obama, their endorsements may offer us a bit more clarity than, say, a movie actor, talk show host, or Hollywood filmmaker. One thing that is clear is that Barack Obama's Iowa win, and close second in New Hampshire made a lot of Democrats believe that he could actually win. If there's no doubt in your mind that Clinton will be the nominee, you're not likely to go on record as having supported her competition, even if you don't fully support her.
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K. Jackson
11:36AM Jan 30th 2008
Some of you people are sooo ignorant. Sen. Obama is not Muslim, and he doesn't disrespect the National Anthem or the flag. You know this, but you have a different agenda so you spew these lies and slander him. Instead of smearing Sen. Obama who is the epitome of honesty and decency, why don't you tell us why YOUR candidate should be president. NOOOO! Heaven forbid that from happening because you KNOW, just as we all do, that the candidate you endorse is a walking testament for scandal and corruption something that the American people are sick and tired of.
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steve
9:45AM Feb 23rd 2008
The overwhelming majority of Democratic Senators and Congressmen and women kept a low profile during the period of time Clinton was the front runner. They all quietly fear her wrath and even worse fear her being at the top of their ticket. Clinton has polarized the party for a long time and Washington is polarized because of her too. Now that she is in trouble, we are seeing one by one come out of the closet and endorsing Obama. They realize she is unable to win this so they feel safe enough to begin stepping up. The Clintons are destroying the Democratic party piece by piece, they use the full political scene as their toy and have gotten away with it for years. Finally it's exposed, thank god and America will be better off.
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(0) steve
10:32AM Feb 23rd 2008
All this smear talk about Obama being a muslim just is bad, very bad. Christianity, Judism and Muslim religions all have the same beginning. All sprouted from the god of Abraham. All three religions are all very sound and all deserve respect equally. This earth has billions of people believing in these 3 religions and practicing them. Is someone suggesting that all of these billions of people are wrong? Look at it this way and please stop with this smear against a good religion and a decent man who is actually a good practicing Christian.
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(0) steve
10:02AM Feb 23rd 2008
Concerning the comments about John Edwards -- He is a dangerous man. He's said publicly that employers are bad, he got rich as an attorney suing the medical profession, drove the costs of health care sky high, ruined many Drs., nurses, hospitals and clinics for money. The people in his own district didn't even vote for him when he ran for VP with Kerry, couldn't even win his own state. His real reputation among the people that know how dangerous he is isn't good at all. He is one dangerous person and has no business being in any govt position.
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(0) Jim Schrepfer
11:51AM Jan 13th 2008
I truly agree that Senator Obama will be more able to stop the devisiveness than Senator Clintor, and therefore I am voting for Obama
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(0) JAY
12:14PM Jan 13th 2008
Why is this a surprise? Certainly like these aware Senators, most of us should remember the DISGRACE, DECEIT, LIES, "FAKED EMOTIONS" and the national/international roller coster ride the Clintons took our country on during BILL'S WHITE HOUSE SEX SCANDAL, months of Capital Hill hearings & threats of Bill Clinton's impeachments...only to find out that they both looked us firmly in the face for several years and LIED about the SEX SCANDAL! How soon we forget, well I haven't and these Senators, like myself are choosing A CREDIBLE CHOICE for President!
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(0) kim
12:23PM Jan 13th 2008
Can you say, "selective journalism"? This blog is getting to be like the media fawning over Obama and ignoring Hillary. There are many senators and governors and mayors who are supporting Clinton.
The media simply doesn't report them. As far Hollywood, Obama is the one being touted by Oprah and Will Smith. His campaign is like an inspirational TV movie. Really, get real. Hillary Clinton will be our next President because she is READY to govern our nation and get America back on track economically and
set our Foreign Policy back on course.
The media simply doesn't report them. As far Hollywood, Obama is the one being touted by Oprah and Will Smith. His campaign is like an inspirational TV movie. Really, get real. Hillary Clinton will be our next President because she is READY to govern our nation and get America back on track economically and
set our Foreign Policy back on course.
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(0) John
5:43PM Jan 13th 2008
He's the one candidate that can rally liberals and conservatives around a common cause; making our country great again. He excludes no one! - Which is the only thing that can save America at this point; our diversity.
But, his ability to make change extends far beyond our shores and into Europe, Africa, and most importantly, the Middle East. His family ties, which are very diverse, have already given Arab leaders the impression; the perception that he can be sensitive to their needs and way of life.
No other presidential candidate offers this foreign policy asset.
In theory, this "perception" will allow Obama to shift Arab hearts and minds toward an American viewpoint and, at the same time, alienate and even destroy Al Qaeda.
But, his ability to make change extends far beyond our shores and into Europe, Africa, and most importantly, the Middle East. His family ties, which are very diverse, have already given Arab leaders the impression; the perception that he can be sensitive to their needs and way of life.
No other presidential candidate offers this foreign policy asset.
In theory, this "perception" will allow Obama to shift Arab hearts and minds toward an American viewpoint and, at the same time, alienate and even destroy Al Qaeda.
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(0) Onetoadore
12:51PM Jan 13th 2008
More will rally around Obama as he wins South Carolina and other states. The only reason why they are not rallying around him as yet is that they need to see that he actually can win Hillary CLinton....that theris a possibility. They are not too sure that he is not another run of the mill Black candidate. I promise you he is not. As Oprah said, "He is the One..." to beat Hillary, McCain, Edwards, Giuliani, Huckabee and others...
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(0) Leslie
1:15PM Jan 14th 2008
I do believe that senator Obama can vitalise the U.S domestic and international agenda. He could embrace what is good about the US and foster better relations with the global world. It is really about optimism and setting the political agenda the world needs especially terrorism and global ecominc security. The world needs this change in the US and it is indeed a new era in the US political arena.
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(0) emelpe
12:52PM Jan 13th 2008
It takes both sides to end divisiveness, and anybody who thinks that the Republicans are going to forgo the slash and burn, fear and smear politics of personal destruction after looking into Obama's big brown eyes is living in a fool's paradise.
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(0) marc
12:59PM Jan 13th 2008
Some people who did not understand the truth about the Republican witchhunts still complain about what Clinton did (although few mention the peace and prosperity we enjoyed during both of his terms). It was the Republican jackals who pursued Clinton from the day he was elected until the day he left office over matters which had nothing to do with his job of governing.
These same people whine that Clinton "looked them in the eye and lied." What a hoot. Bush and his entire team of thugs looked you in the eye and lied about things which really mattered. As a result we are caught in quagmire half way around the world killing people for fighting among themselves, and we are on the edge of a severe rescession.
We'd been a lot better off if Bush had just gottem a blow job.
These same people whine that Clinton "looked them in the eye and lied." What a hoot. Bush and his entire team of thugs looked you in the eye and lied about things which really mattered. As a result we are caught in quagmire half way around the world killing people for fighting among themselves, and we are on the edge of a severe rescession.
We'd been a lot better off if Bush had just gottem a blow job.
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(0) Sandy
12:56PM Jan 13th 2008
PLEASE do not vote for Obama until he clarifies why he will not plege allegiance to the Flag of United States...we need to know which flag he is pledging to...
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(0) Sewell
1:02PM Jan 13th 2008
What is killing the economy of the people of some states is the huge rise in property taxes and home insurance. Add to that engery costs which also raises food prices. Education is almost out of reach for the ordinary student without incurring huge loans to be paid off. Mr Bush is worrying about the Mid East without any concern for his own country
The people running for President have not introduced any legislation to help the people who are really suffering. What makes us think they will if they are elected?
The people running for President have not introduced any legislation to help the people who are really suffering. What makes us think they will if they are elected?
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(0) casey
1:02PM Jan 13th 2008
Why would anyone vote for Hillary? Her husband was having sex with anything that moved and 1. She didn't know which means she's an idiot, or 2. She didn't care because she enjoys having the power that comes with being the govenor and then the Presidents wife. I couldn't vote for someone that's either a moron or power hungry enough to not care. How is she "ready" to lead? Because she used to live in the same house as the President, please... the only reason she got elected to the senate in the first place is because of who she's married to.
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(0) ObamaSux
1:03PM Jan 13th 2008
Do ya'll actually think that America is going to let a Muslim Negro into The White House? Why do you think it's called The White House?
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(0) Nick Mayor
1:05PM Jan 13th 2008
It is disturbing that Americans give more thought to voting on American Idol than they do the presidency. Even the most cynical know that the disaster of the Bush/Cheney regime shows that who we elect for president does matter.
I am sick of gay men and straight women swooning over Obams, Edwards and Romney as though they are voting for prom king and straight women who bark that they will not vote for Clinton with their only reason being "I don't like her". Are they voting for the captain or the cheerleaders or for president. Worst of all, I am sick of racist blowhard Oprah Winfrey who wants the American people to vote for the candidate with the least foreign policy experience when we are at war in two countries and have more enemies than at any time in US history. I doubt Winfrey built a multibillion dollar empire by hiring the unqualified.
The media should bear the blame for deflecting from the real issues that concern Americans and focusing on who is a rock star and how they can reinforce the worst kind of discrimination that exists in this country - SEXISM. The press always has Clinton's face to the fire while other candidates get away with murder. I still can't believe the Rudy has the brass ones to even run but the media just looks the other way.
I am sick of gay men and straight women swooning over Obams, Edwards and Romney as though they are voting for prom king and straight women who bark that they will not vote for Clinton with their only reason being "I don't like her". Are they voting for the captain or the cheerleaders or for president. Worst of all, I am sick of racist blowhard Oprah Winfrey who wants the American people to vote for the candidate with the least foreign policy experience when we are at war in two countries and have more enemies than at any time in US history. I doubt Winfrey built a multibillion dollar empire by hiring the unqualified.
The media should bear the blame for deflecting from the real issues that concern Americans and focusing on who is a rock star and how they can reinforce the worst kind of discrimination that exists in this country - SEXISM. The press always has Clinton's face to the fire while other candidates get away with murder. I still can't believe the Rudy has the brass ones to even run but the media just looks the other way.
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(0) Nick Mayor
1:09PM Jan 13th 2008
Ever interview someone for a job? Do you hire the person with the right resume/credentials or do you pick whoever dazzles you the most in the interview, even if you don't examine the substance of what they are saying? Smart people go with real experience, not some performance which might be all flim-flam. Obama is the latter and Americans need to grow up.
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(0) Julie
1:09PM Jan 13th 2008
Dear Sandy,
Do you not read the other articles? Obama is 100 percent American. The photo was him standing during the national anthem, not pledging the flag. There are a lot of emails spreading lies about Obama. If you want Hillary, fine, just know the real facts. Read Obama's books.
Julie
Do you not read the other articles? Obama is 100 percent American. The photo was him standing during the national anthem, not pledging the flag. There are a lot of emails spreading lies about Obama. If you want Hillary, fine, just know the real facts. Read Obama's books.
Julie
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(0) Nick Mayor
1:11PM Jan 13th 2008
Bush had no foreign policy experience prior to his election other than some dealings with Mexico (and look how he screwed that up?). Obama knows less. America, get a clue
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