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Katie Couric Speaks With Seven Clinton Supporters About The Campaign

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by ronin411 June 4, 2008 3:46 AM EDT
Wow, I am amazed at some of the comments out here. A long time ago my business partner proclaimed that during his 56 years of life, he realized that the American public is stupid. It angered me when he said it, but looking at some of these comments, his argument seems to have merit in some cases. This is my first blog so bare with me. First a couple quick comments on a few messages that stood out.

Bullyforhim - Read a book, listen to the news, reflect and educate yourself...then comment. You jumped over the first 4 steps of having intelligent conversation.

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by dmc0603 June 4, 2008 3:44 AM EDT
Why would anyone vote for Hillary in the first place? The Clintons have repeatedly shown us that their political agenda is far more important to them than what''s best for America. As a Republican, I won''t be voting for Obama, but he''s a *** sight better than Hillary. He seems to carry himself with a certain amount of integrity. Something the Clintons know nothing about. That''s why Obama defeated her. Democratic voters (finally) figured her out, and not a moment too soon. The reality is that the Clintons are just plain bad for America. Did you get that Hillary? You''re not wanted. Take your impeached former president spouse and go away. And stay away!

McCain 2008!!
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by anappleadae June 4, 2008 3:33 AM EDT
There was a time when only the U.S. Census gave us an idea of who we are and where we are.

Now we have pollsters coming out of the woodwork dividing us into statistics, such as old people holding everybody back; young people anxious to move on but not really knowing where; the educated who think they are elite; blacks who hate racism, but have become what they hate; poor people bitter; clinging to religion and guns, and the remaining few souls are running away from pollsters who must find them and classify them.

Notice how the media loves Pollsters. Between the two they are working 24/7 to make sure you are found and catagorized.

Is it no wonder we are divided? Have the pollsters found you? If so, have you been assigned to a catagory?
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by anappleadae June 4, 2008 3:08 AM EDT
lastdance122

Please stop taking drugs.
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by anappleadae June 4, 2008 3:04 AM EDT
Remember Joe Lieberman who lost his primary bid for the Senate as a Democrat; changed to a Independent and won hands down? Independent voters wield large power in elections.

What if Hillary did as Joe did?
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by blackyowe June 4, 2008 2:45 AM EDT
Obama wears lip stick need I say any more?
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by zzfaraday June 4, 2008 2:30 AM EDT
If there''s anything to judge by, the way the candidates ran their campaign is truly telling how they will run the white house. Clinton is problem-solving-oriented but hasn''t any idea how to work an image that would capture the public, particularly the young people. Obama, on the other hand, knows exactly what buttons to push in people but hasn''t much clue how to solve problems for the people. His campaign initially engaged people with nothing more than the fluffy Change and was reluctant to suggest solutions until jeered about being a sheer talker, but by then he''s got Clinton''s own set of solutions to reference and improve on - why be the first one to answer any tough questions, right?! It is as though Clinton was inspired to become the president by what she believes she can do to change the country for the better, and Obama wants to become the president and was inspired by what people''s emotive issues he can use as a platform. Bush was good at swaying public opinions, too; remember it was actually a majority of the population who consented to the war in Iraq. If Obama is put in the white house, the Democrats will be bracing themselves for what a lot of Republicans now deeply regret - choosing the wrong guy for the right party.
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by lastdance122 June 4, 2008 2:10 AM EDT
All of the Supporters of :
Nazi (Delusional-Crying) Hillary and X-cess Baggage Nazi (racist) Bill
Back to : The Republican NAZI Party - Where They Originally Came from ! !
_________

Nazi (Delusional-Crying) Hillary and X-cess Baggage Nazi (racist) Bill
Will Now Need a PRESIDENTIAL PARDON for : Their own CRIMINAL ACTIVITY
Including and All of Their CRIMINAL Friends in : The Bush NAZI Regime
and Their CRIMINAL Cohort Friends in Criminal Corporate NAZI America

Any Corporation or POLITICAL INFLUENCE
That has Supported and Assisted in The Achievement of :
PURPOSELY and INTENTIONALLY __ DESTROYING
The INFRASTRUCTURE of The United States is an : Act of TREASON
TREASON is __ A CRIMINAL ACT !

Nazi (Delusional-Crying) Hillary and X-cess Baggage Nazi (racist) Bill
and - Criminal Corporate NAZI America

DEMOCRATIC PARTY TRAITORS
DEMOCRATIC PARTY DESTROYERS

JOB DESTROYER
WAGE PACKAGE DESTROYER
HEALTH CARE BENEFIT DESTROYER
WORKING MIDDLE CLASS AMERICA DESTROYER
FAMILY UNIT DESTROYER
HOME OWNERSHIP DESTROYER
CREDIT DESTROYER
AMERICAN ECONOMY DESTROYER
DEMOCRACY DESTROYER

The PATRIOTIC Gift of :
NAZI (Delusional-Crying) Hillary - X-cess Baggage NAZI (racist) Bill
and Criminal Corporate (NAZI) America

To The People of the World
SLAVE LABOR and CHILD FORCED SLAVE LABOR

To The AMERICAN PEOPLE
ONE WORLD NAZI FASCIST (Criminal Corporate) RULE

TREASON is __ A CRIMINAL ACT
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by platero24 June 4, 2008 2:07 AM EDT
If Hillary is not the nominee I''m voting for another party. Obama will no do anything he promised to end the war is not his choice for free health care forget it will not happen. The only way the health care is going to be free for me is when I qualify for Medicare and some part is going to cost me. Never see it in my life time. Dream on.
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by trenticus-2009 June 4, 2008 1:39 AM EDT
I am going to vote for Obama. He says when we end this war that there will be money for free health care.

Posted by lindamary195

Didn''t you mean to say "IF he decides to end this war that there will be money for free health care."

I don''t trust him. I trust the Clinton''s. So what Bill got his groove on in the ovary, I mean Oval office! He was the man! If Obama wins the "WHITE" house the K.K.K. already said he would be assasinated. If Hillary is V.P. then we win. So what if it is by default. Would it be so bad to have a womans touch on this country. So many of us trust them to run the households of America. Let her run the WHITE HOUSE!
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by trenticus-2009 June 4, 2008 1:30 AM EDT
Hillary Clinton for President: info@hillaryclinton.com

Let her know who you are by sticking by her side. Do not let Ossama, I mean Obama claim this. Why don''t they just let the voters decide who is to be President by putting everyone on the ballot. Why is there Super-Delegates anyway?
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by trenticus-2009 June 4, 2008 1:27 AM EDT
HANG IN HILLARY! YOU HAVE MY VOTE!!!!
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by cmp271 June 4, 2008 1:26 AM EDT
I still say hillary needs to stay in the race. It isn''t over yet. Something will come out about Obama, and all those idiots who voted for a black racist will be sorry. I don''t support her myself, I just do not believe the Democrats really knew what they were doing.

Hillary, hang in there, take it to the convention!!! don''t do a Susan B on us women. Even if Bill is part of the package-goddess help us-Obama is not the answer not now!!!
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by camwill-2009 June 4, 2008 1:21 AM EDT
I am very sorry if others are upset about this comment but I am a big Hillary supporter. Obama''s campaign people are very pushy and rude. My husband is a Obama supporter and believe''s that every Hillary supporter will support Obama. I asked him why would they. Obama doesn''t seem trustworthy to me. His supporters are very mean to people who do not support him. That may be the main reason I would never vote for him. The kind of people that are voting for him a lot that I talked to could not say why they supported him besides he would bring change. The reporters have been down playing Hillary''s supporters and how much her voters count. Believe this he doesn''t automaticly get those votes and one thing for sure is he doesn''t have mine. Hillary should run independent and doesn''t take his votes that he would have used to get into office because he never had them in the first place, like the old saying he is counting his eggs before they are hatched. This party is divided and a long way from a Democratic winner.
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by sonlight-9 June 4, 2008 1:19 AM EDT
I think everyone who endorses Sen. Clinton should write her name in on the ballot as our next President. Is that even possible? I guess I am just trying to think of a way not to "throw in the towel." If we remove sexism, racism, and look at all types of life experiences, which is very relevant, I feel Sen. Clinton is the best candidate for the job. However, I have serious doubts about how the U.S. views our own wants/needs. After all, the cumulative vote over the past 8 years was for Pres. Bush :)
Another thought, while this post is not intended to infuriate anyone, or influence anyone to vote for one candidate over another; can we all agree that the popular vote is the way our forefathers intended it. I''m guessing that if the stone carvings on Mt. Rushmore could express themselves over super delegates today, it would reflect shock and outrage. I do not believe that super delegates should make a decision for the American people when we are so closely divided between a party. Just food for thought, after all it will take time to know just which candidate will accomplish the most for the U.S. people while in office, and God knows how much we are in need.


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by rosesnpearls June 4, 2008 1:18 AM EDT
Too funny. I know several registered Republicans who voted in the Democratic primary just to keep one or the other out - Some voted for Obama to keep Hillary out and others voted for Hillary to keep Obama out. In the general election they will vote Republican.
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by rank_n_file June 4, 2008 1:06 AM EDT
Women''s Rights groups and other Clinton supporters are permanently damaging their image, by insinuating that anyone who doesn''t vote for Clinton is a sexist or has succumbed to sexist media bias. Clinton approached this campaign with the idea that is was "about her" and it was "about women''s power" and that was a mistake. Obama did NOT approach this campaign as though it was "about him" and "about blacks." Obama has always maintained that it is "about the Iraq War" and it is about righting the wrongs done under 8 years of Bush Regime rule. That''s difference is why Hillary is out and Obama is in. As far as Women''s Rights issues, Not once have I ever heard Hillary or any Women''s Rights group decry the abuses suffered by Jennifer Flowers, or Monica Lewinski, or Paula Jones, all of whom were taken advantage of and were abused by President Clinton. President Clinton called Flowers a liar and lowlife dishonest opportunist, when all along, her claims were absolutely true. Not once did any Women''s Rights group come forward on the victims'' behalf. Not once did any Women''s Rights group vociferously protest the abusive treatment these women received from Clinton. That''s when I disowned Women''s Rights groups, on the grounds they are do-nothing hypocrites.
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by daytoncapri June 4, 2008 12:56 AM EDT
I have fundamental optimism about the impending change of parties in D.C. I am a white male who voted for Hillary in the Ohio primary, and am quite ready to vote for Obama in November.

For my part, there are no ill feelings - I was not a die-hard Hillary supporter, but I did choose to vote for her after listening to her. But honestly, there were many excellent Democrat candidates this election cycle. I felt, and still feel, that the Democrats (unlike the Republicans) have an embarassment of riches when it comes to talent.

I remain an admirer of Hillary. She won''t disappear. I look forward to future leadership from her (whether in the Senate or in the new administration) to help get us out of this mess.

This is so much NOT like the McCain offering. I could be wrong, and good-guy John McC might actually get elected. But where, O where could McCain find untainted people to fill his administration? Even if he successfully breaks with Bush-Cheney, the Republican K-street connection wouldn''t be easy for him to overcome.
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by lindamary195 June 4, 2008 12:49 AM EDT
I am going to vote for Obama. He says when we end this war that there will be money for free health care. He will help the poor. Our welfare check and food stamps are not enough. We need an increase. I hope that I will finally get the down payment for that house I been wanting. They say that as soon as their budget is increased that I will get it.
There are poor people in this country and we need to be taken care of better. I been going to school for ten years because they said that it will help me quilify for more assistance, but thay still ain''t giving me enough. The earned income tax credit is not enough to buy nice things with. It needs to be increased. Yote Obama please, he came to our church and promised to help us, will you do your part and vote for him. Thank you, Vote for Obama
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by sistatee-2009 June 4, 2008 12:45 AM EDT
With Stalin and Himmler out of the picture, Hillary''s supporters really have nobody to turn to.
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