Five Reasons Clinton Should Be Worried

Politico: Current Trajectory Of Campaign Reveals Obstacles For New York Senator

(The Politico)  This story was written by by Jim VandeHei and Mike Allen.

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Hillary Clinton survived a Super Tuesday scare. But there are five big reasons the former first lady should be spooked by the current trajectory of the campaign.

Longtime Clinton friends say she recognizes the peril in careening between near-death primary night experiences and small-bore victories.

Although the friends did not have details, they believe she may go ahead with the campaign shake-up she had been planning just before her surprise victory in New Hampshire.

Her team is girding for trench warfare, telling reporters that the nomination will not be decided until at least the Pennsylvania primary on April 22, if then.

Clinton aides told reporters on a conference call today that the Democratic Party’s complex delegate allocation rules mean that neither candidate is likely to take a sizable lead in the foreseeable future.

While Clinton’s campaign gloated about having the most total delegates for the cycle so far, her staff nevertheless recognizes that Super Tuesday was no triumph. Here’s why:

1. She lost the delegate derby. Pure and simple, this is a war to win delegates, one that might not be decided until this summer’s Democratic convention.

And when the smoke cleared this morning, it appeared that Barack Obama had ended up with slightly more delegates in the 22 states.

Obama’s campaign says the senator finished ahead by 14 delegates.

With results still coming in, Clinton’s campaign says the candidates finished within five or six delegates of each other. Either way, Super Tuesday was essentially a draw.

Clinton may still hold the edge overall, but Obama is closing in rapidly.

2. She essentially tied Obama in the popular vote. Each won just over 7.3 million votes, a level of parity that was unthinkable as recently as a few weeks ago.

At the time, national polls showed Clinton with a commanding lead - in some cases, by 10 points or more. That dominance is now gone.

One reason is that polls and primary results reveal that the more voters get to know Obama, the more they seem to like him.

This is especially troubling for Clinton since the schedule slows dramatically now and a full month will pass before the next big-state showdown.

All of this allows candidates ample time to introduce themselves to voters in each state - which plays to Obama’s core strengths.

3. She lost more states. Obama carried 14 states, six more than Clinton, and showed appeal in every geographical region.

His win in bellwether Missouri was impressive by nearly every measure, marked by victories among men and women, secular and churchgoing voters, and urban and suburban voters.

4. She lost the January cash war. Money chases momentum, so Obama crushing’s 2-to-1 fundraising victory last month is revealing.

He raised more than $31 million; Clinton raised less than $14 million. The implication is hard to ignore: Democratic activists and donors are flocking to Obama at a pace that could have a profound effect on the race going forward.

5. The calendar is her enemy. Now that more than half the states have weighed in, there is a fairly predictable formula for determining who is most likely to win the upcoming contests.

In caucus states, Obama’s organizational strength shines: He has won seven of eight. Up next are three more caucus states, Washington, Nebraska and Maine.

Obama also runs tremendously well in states with large African-American populations, another promising sign since next Tuesday’s three primaries are in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia - all of which have significant percentages of black voters.

Then comes another caucus state, Hawaii, where Obama is viewed as a native son.

The bottom line is that it figures to be another month before Clinton hits a stetch of states - places like Ohio and Pennsylvania - where she will be strongly favored to win.

So it couldn’t be any clearer as to why the supposedly inevitable candidacy is anything but - even when she’s supposedly winning.

[speakinup]

yup, I think the democratic party is finally waking up with a hang over from their night before love fest for Hillary, and now realize, "ohm''GAWDwadwedo?".

[bionnaki]

I disagree with Hopetrumps. Sexism is hardly in issue. The reason why voters are not flocking to Clinton is simple: she is corrupt and has a chance of losing in November against McCain. She can easily be swiftboated with all the baggage that the Clintons have. She also supported the war in Iraq - one of the worst foreign policies in American history.

I would not vote for her even if she was a man. I will vote for the individual who has integrity and can win the general election. And that is not Clinton - regardless of gender.

I would love to see a woman as POTUS, but not Clinton.

[jodychiro]

roxy000, *** are you talking about? that was one of the worse written arguments i''ve ever read. what is this talk of terrorism & flip flopping? Obama has been clear on his opinion of the war from Day 1. Clinton is the one who voted in favor of the war in 2003 on the floor of the senate, not Obama. Get your facts straight and quit muckraking. you''re an idiot.

[voter1111]

I just read an on-line article in Time magazine called Inspiration vs Substance. Hit the nail on the head in my opinion.

[latinovoter1]

Two things that concern me about Hilary Clinton.
Garnishing my paycheck cause I dont have health insurance.
and
Why wasnt her $5 million personal contribution, revealed before Super Tuesday.

Almost, like she hid some facts there.

[klc3431]

I have lived in chicago and studied, listened, and watched Obama for 6 years, that is longer than most of you I would expect. From day one he has voiced his opposition to the war, from day one....roxyooo obvioulsy KNOWS nothing about Illinois legislation when commenting voting ''present'' (by the way it is present not presents) in our legislature it is not unusual to vote present if you support a bill but found a technicality or administrative issue that needs addressed.

Also come on hopetrumps but ''sexist bias'' GIVE ME A BREAK. Hillary gets more actual minutes than any other candidate, especially when you factor in Bill.

[voter1111]

Latinvoter....
If you have the opportunity and desire, you might (if you have not) listen to the debate in LA. I felt like the media took hold the whole "garnishing wages" issue and made it the stand out item on a comprehensive well-reasearched plan that may not even affect you or could be a blessing. All Im saying is....I recommend listening to the candidates 1st hand.

And Im not sure I understand anyone''s issue with candidates spending their own money on their campaign?
Romney speant 35 million. I''m not a fan...but I think, good for him on that count. They vote for themselves too. I mean, it''s too bad sooo much money gets speant buying all of our votes.....but I dont see a drawback in using their own money. It does mean Obama was able to get more in donations. If the guy with the most money got to be president, Mitt Romney would have already won. (or the Obama/Oprah ticket) lol

[gsm1565]

roxy... you''re an idiot.

I agree with this story 100%. I began my own personal search for a worthy candidate about a year ago. I entertained Hillary because I agreed with many of Bill''s policies. The more I watched her, the more I disagreed. I also entertained Ron Paul. He has a lot of views I agree with. In the end, after viewing Obama''s speech in Los Angeles on Dec. 10 on YouTube, I was convinced. Washington needs to be changed and now. He is the only one with the passion and the drive to spark the closest thing that we can get to a revolution. Thomas Jefferson once said: "A government needs to be overthrown once every 20 years." I''d say we''re long overdue.
Hillary has much to fear. Her style of politics is old fashioned, unprogressive and way to conventional for this generation. I''m a 27 year old white male and I''ve never been more inspired to vote for someone in my life. That''s a testament to Obama''s views and abilities. He has my vote and it has been stolen away from the Clintons.

[voter1111]

The day after 911, the vast majority...including the young people now on the Obama train, were mostly pro sending troops over there. It''s a little more complicated than flipflopping on issues. Vote for the candidate you think will be best on foreign affairs now. I''m not betting on the trainee....

[darkstar01-2009]

Sexist bias? Whatever. Paid off Media? Sure that makes sense. Not.
Could it be the Obama has more appeal and isn''t divisive.
Also, Clinton can''t keep up with the money game. She has had to borrow her own money, $5.1 million worth. That can%u2019t go on long as the Clinton%u2019s aren%u2019t that rich.
Hillary is falling behind every day, just this week she is pulling in less than half of what Obama''s small donors are giving.
Clinton''s fewer, richer donors are running into the $2300 limit. Which even if she wins the nomination it will leave her cash poor for a general election run.
McCain would rather face Clinton in the general election. Why? Republicans hate the Clintons, which will fill McCain%u2019s pockets.
McCain wins again because Clinton will never get the Independent voters. Just look at the exit polls numbers.
Don%u2019t delude yourself, people that Obama has energized won''t be going to the polls for Clinton in large number and if they do they may not vote Democratic. That independent vote again.
So to sum up. If Clinton makes it to the general she will be cash poor, have few Independents and having rallied the Republicans to turn out in huge number. Not only can she lose this November but lessening the chance of the House and Senate staying under Democratic control.

Just think about who can win. I mean really win.

[edaddison1]

The authors missed the main reason Hillary should be worried -- the delegate count is close to a tie. But, Hillary was only able to tie the vote by winning in CA and NY - states with lots of delegates. While that may have been her good news, it is now her bad news - why? Because CA and NY are already used up. Obama won 14 states to Hilalry''s 8. The next states are all heavily Obama favorites. The only thing that can save her is super delegates.

Polls have shown that McCain would defeat Hillary. What could enable Hillary to win the election if she wins the nomination? If she puts Obama on her ticket. Bet he''d never put her on his ticket (she is perceived by Republicans as a left wing radical with too many ideas about how to spend money on give aways).

Much of Hillary''s early popularity was propoganda manufactured by her campaign team and therefore was a false impression. She has her following, but also many people mistrust her for reasons like this: 1) She claims to be "experienced" -- sorry, being the president''s wife and the governor''s wife does not count. 2) Is her marriage for political gain only? Many people suspect so. 3) She was a long time AR resident and only moved to NY because she could win a senate campaign there. 4) She smiles and shows emotion on TV when her campaign managers tell her to.

Don''t get me wrong - I am not an Obama bigot -- I am a long time republican with moderate views. However, I do not like McCain. Where is Ross Perot?? Ha.

[voter1111]

PS..read Time magazines article on Inspiration vs Substance. Yup, Obama''s inspiring alright....but it''s
all about the movement and the inclusion of anyone who wants to come along. It wins exhuberant hearts in the heat of the moment...not a bad thing. Until you''ve heard the same thing 6x and realize it really doesnt mean too much about the work that needs to be done.

[noloyalisti]

We must support Obama and not let Hillary get the nomination. SHe is essentially a Republican running to the right of center.

We know that Rupert Murdoch and Karl (heil me) Rove want her to run. Nuff said.

[PulSamsara]

Go Barack !

[rfcrtl]

WOW! I CANT BELIVE THIS COULD BE FOUND AT CBS! THIS LOOKS LIKE SOMETHING COPIED AND PASTED FROM FOX. DISGUSTING. HILLARY IS CLEARLY AT THE ADVANTGE. SHE''S BEEN TAKING FIRE FROM THE REPUBLICANS FOR ALMOST 2 DECADES. THEY''VE ACCUSED HER OF FRAUD, AND MURDER, AND EVEN QUESTIONED HER SEXUALITY! HILLARY IS A WARRIOR! OBAMAS A PUSS.

[mindy111]

This article is a pretty good analysis of the situation. I think the funding situation for Hillary will turn out to be somewhat better than noted here, but that is a minor point.

The big problem is that Obama is not experienced enough to be president, and he is painting himself into a corner on a number of issues, especially troops in Iraq, that could damage the country irreparably.

We really needed a good, experienced Democrat in the race, like Richardson, but the media hype gave us "the woman" and "Obama" because it was a good story.

[mindy111]

How many people see the similarities in the Dean campaign of 2004 and the Obama campaign of 2008? "Something new", "Change", college kids out for the next new thing.

[mindy111]

Below is the HUGE problem. Just because Obama gives good speeches does NOT mean he is qualified to be president. Too many people are jumping on this Howard Dean - like bandwagon with no idea at all what Obama''s stance is on anything, and without any idea whether he has even the minimal experience required to be president. (Hillary''s experience is even lighter!!)

"In the end, after viewing Obama''''s speech in Los Angeles on Dec. 10 on YouTube, I was convinced. Washington needs to be changed and now.

I''''m a 27 year old white male and I''''ve never been more inspired to vote for someone in my life. That''''s a testament to Obama''''s views and abilities. He has my vote and it has been stolen away from the Clintons."

[croft777]

Jim Vandettei and Mike Allen
Your either Republicans or Obama supporters. Yeah I know your all scared, afraid Hillary is going to win, thats why the media has been bashing her from day one. You want Obama to win the democratic party so it will be an easy win for the Republicans.Your story holds no value. For one, there is only 13% of blacks in this country.Second, women make up the majority of very importanty votes, for both parties. There are more women in this country then there are men , and there are more women who go out and vote more then men. Hillary is most likely to win, and she can beat the Republicans because the women support her, only the black women and a few whites women support Obama. And the ages that are of the majority, are the 40 and over women voters and men voters. Lets not forget the baby boomers.The states Obama won, are trivial, they mean nothing in the real game, the states Hillary won do.

[croft777]

I''''''''m a 27 year old white male and I''''''''ve never been more inspired to vote for someone in my life. That''''''''s a testament to Obama''''''''s views and abilities. He has my vote and it has been stolen away from the Clintons." MindyHawaii

Inspiration doesn''t change the economics in this country or the war on terrorism. An inspirational speech may catch your heart, but not your head. Meaning, you can be drawn to someone because of the way he sends his message, but that doesn''t mean he will do what he says.It just his way of trying to get your vote. Use your head instead, look at what he says and see if its realistic. His speeches are far from realistic considering the man wants the country to unite, and that something in his everyday life he struggles with. I''m sure you read about the church he belongs to, his pastor, and Farrakhan who wants to kill off the white man and jews. Better think it through.

[croft777]

LATINOVOTER1 Two things that concern me about Hilary Clinton.
Garnishing my paycheck cause I dont have health insurance

Shes never said she was going to garnish your wages. Believe me, this insurance policy she has is the best one that offered. Do you realize how many people are without insurance and everytime they get sick its more money added to other peoples insurance because they could not pay.

[croft777]

voter1111I just read an on-line article in Time magazine called Inspiration vs Substance. Hit the nail on the head in my opinion.

Inspiration is just a feeling. Substance is everything. Go Hillary!!!!

[croft777]

The reason why voters are not flocking to Clinton is simple: she is corrupt and has a chance of losing in November against McCain. She can easily be swiftboated with all the baggage that the Clintons have. She also supported the war in Iraq - one of the worst foreign policies in American history.bionnaki

its old bagage and everyones already heard it before. The Republicans tried it before spent millions of dollars trying to find dirt on the clintons, never did. Obama on the other hand will be cring if he has to compete with a Republican. Do you not think that his church, Wright, Farrakhan, Obams Muslim ties, his drug use, and the land that he bought from some crook. Give me a break, anyone voting for Obama, mise well vote Republican instead. Thats why the media is not bashing Obama, hes no big threat, but their bashing the one who is , that would be Hillary. Don''t be stupid, open your eyes and see whats happening.

[croft777]

Do you realize for either party, Republican and Democrat. For them to win they have to have the majority of women voters that make up well over 60%. We our the majority. Obama is not getting those votes like he needs, but Clinton is. And the Republicans know this, that why their being the punks on the block, starting trouble to push hillary down, sorry, its not going to happen, shes too satrong for them, they are too weak.

[croft777]

Hillary is strong, the Republicans are weak!!!! They''ll never get the majority of the women voters and they know this. Women stick together. GO HILLARY!!!!!

[darkstar01-2009]

For all the people who want to know what Obama''s positions are. Just go to his website and look.
He don''t talk much about them in his speeches because then they would be boring, not moving.

I''m hurt that someone brought up Farrakhan and
not that his middle name, you know Barrack HUSSEIN Obama. Oh and that he a muslim (which he isn''t) or all the other *** people send in E-mails to scare stupid people who don''t fact check.

Just to make it clear Barrack''s mother was white, dad was black. So unless he hates himself he''s not much of a racist.

The wife of a soldier doesn''t claim to have all his experience. That is what Hillary is doing. 35 years of experience, I''d like to see a resume.

[realpatriot1]

croft777,

When she was pressed on the subject of wage garnishment by George Stephanopoulis she said she
odged the issue repeatedly.

The next day when she was pressed again she said she might garnish wages. How else can she make her "universal" coverage "mandatory"?

If you have any suggestions she needs them.

[croft777]

The point is, her health policy is the only way this will work. Obamas wont, there will still be people going to the emergency rooms without health insurance. That won''t help keep the price of insurance down by no means. If you ever had to do with out insurance, well let me tell you its alful, the hospitals will do the least for you and then send you home. I know a woman right now who worked hard all her life but the company she works for (Lawyer work) does not offer insurance. Now she has a heart condition, they won''t do surgery on her to fix it, so , does she just wait around AND die then?

[tbweb]

Sen. Clinton''s biggest problem is Sen. Obama''s ability to raise insane amounts of money for his campaign and time for more Voters to get to know him. Money and Time, that''s her problem in a nutshell.

[croft777]

Another thing, I think its a disgrace what these insurance companies are doing, especially to the older people who do end up with health concerns, you can only stay healthy for so long until you become sick. I see my parents who have worked hard all their life deal with these same issues of health insurance. My mom is over 66 and still works so my Dad can have insurance, he''s not 65 yet, but has health problems, but so does my mom. Many older people have to do this. And this pre- existing health problems they will not cover, that is bull. Everone. And I mean everyone should have affordable health insurance, I don''t mean 50 dollars or more a week, but the cheap price of insurance that these large corporation offer to their employees. Its only right.

[croft777]

tbwebSen. Clinton''''s biggest problem is Sen. Obama''''s ability to raise insane amounts of money for his campaign and time for more Voters to get to know him. Money and Time, that''''s her problem in a nutshell.


This is about the stupidiest thing I''ve ever heard before in my life. Shes got just as much time as he does, and the money issue will change. He''s a lier, he''s lobbying. Theres no doubt about that, its on the net. Read it. As far as getting to know him, how can that be, the man doesn''t even know himself.

[whitepicks2]

Reason 6: The newly released TIME poll.

Obama captured 48% of the vote in the theoretical match-up against McCain''s 41% while Clinton and McCain would deadlock at 46% of the vote each. Put another way, McCain looks at the moment to have a narrowly better chance of beating the New York Senator than he does the relative newcomer from Illinois. According to poller Mark Schulman,"Independents tilt toward McCain when he is matched up against Clinton But they tilt toward Obama when he is matched up against the Illinois Senator. Independents are a key battleground."

[croft777]

I''''m hurt that someone brought up Farrakhan and
not that his middle name, you know Barrack HUSSEIN Obama. Oh and that he a muslim (which he isn''''t) or all the other *** people send in E-mails to scare stupid people who don''''t fact check.darkstar01

your not seeing the point here. Farrakhan was awarded the highest award in Obamas church by his pastor. they even wrote a story up praisng Farrakhan in their church madgazine.Farrakhan if you read about the man is nothing but prime evil. So my friend, what does that tell you about Obama who is still going to that church that is very racist, read and weep. No one is scaring you, you just don''t want to look at the facts.

[croft777]

Independents are a key battleground."whitepicks2

no buddy your wrong, women are a key battleground. They are the most important voter, if you don''t have that , you won''t win. That the fact! Women make up the majority of votes. We out number you.

[whitepicks2]

Rupert Murdoch and 7 other News Corporation - Fixed Noise Channel - execs have contributed to Hillary Clinton''s campaign, along with $823,087 under the heading "lobbyists". Barack Obama has made it a priority to not take a cent from lobbyists. Clinton''s divisive tactics and partisan bickering are the lifeblood of FNC. And if more Americans started thinking about solutions to real issues, that would go against their profit model.

[hopesalive-2009]

Hillary is also in trouble because of her "experience" that she speaks of. Yeah, the experience of politics as usual.

Hillary is also in trouble because people are sick and tired of the 20 year Bush Clinton Circus and they don''t want 4 more years of it.

Hillary''s in trouble because she running against a much better candidate.

[whitepicks2]

Let''s see. They have faked going into debt yesterday to raise fast cash today; Bill did race baiting and mischaracterization of Obama''s policy on the war; She cried to rally sympathy - twice; They tried to disenfranchise the vote in Vegas; Attacked him on the "slum lord" - a person who they also had as a donor; And want delegates added from not only states where they signed a pledge to not campaign but a state where Obama wasn''t even on the ballot.

What''ll they cook up next?

[october221]

Reasons that Obama Should Be Worried:

- Hillary won the popular vote
- Hillary won the large states by impressive margins
- NY Times is reporting that Hillary is ahead in the delegate count
- the states Obama won are always Republican, and they will defintely win them in the election, the states Hillary won are more important for the election.
- He abandoned Michigan and Florida and is trying to stop their delegates being seated at the convention. They''re likely to hold a grudge. Hillary was smart in thanking them for voting, and showing her appreciation.

[october221]

To whitepicks: about the TIME poll

I think we''ve learnt that polls are unreliable throughout this nomination process. The young voters that like Obama are unreliable and are unlikely to show up to vote.

This is an election not a popularity contest. Hillary has solutions and is incredibly well-informed about the issues. Which is why she is so keen to debate Obama, she thrashes him every time with her knowlegde. All he has is rhetoric.

[october221]

Reasons that Obama Should Be Worried:

- Hillary won the popular vote
- Hillary won the large states by impressive margins
- NY Times is reporting that Hillary is ahead in the delegate count
- the states Obama won are always Republican, and they will defintely win them in the election, the states Hillary won are more important for the election.
- He abandoned Michigan and Florida and is trying to stop their delegates being seated at the convention. They''''re likely to hold a grudge. Hillary was smart in thanking them for voting, and showing her appreciation.

[harrylu1]

I think the biggest worry for Hillary is "REVERSE
DISCRIMINATION AGAINST WHITE WOMAN AS PRESIDENT".
From the recent media comments against her speech that President Johnson signed the civic right law
as well as she,as the Democratic nominee for president,will galvanize the opposition of Republic Party,it has the appearance of reverse discrimination.

harrylu1

[mystixa]

Sounds great.. he has been picking up steam since this whole thing started. Its been a consistant march of eating away her lead.

Money and time.. two things that are working in favor of Obama. Also consider that her funding has been based mostly on large donors, and his on small donors. So he can more easily go back to the well for more if the need arises. This also comes in handy in the general election.

She also has a liability.. her history and her husbands. She has been a part of mostly losing and unpopular legislation. Flag burning, hillarycare, and has high name recognition when it comes to 90''s scandals.. (whitewater) He has none of this baggage.. er experience.

She''ll either lose the dem nomination or Mccain will be president. Hopefully dems realize this in time.

[gmgl-2009]

I''M TIRED OF PROPAGANDA FOR OBAMA THAT NETWORKS TRY TO PASS OFF AS NEWS!!!! I''ve voted democrat all my life but I''m tired of having Obama shoved down my throat now by such obvious bias against women and against the Clintons in general who brought us a good economy and a competenly run and quickly ended war in Bosnia. The more I see Obama and especially his tactless chearleading media supporters, the less I like him. I''m seriously considering not voting democratic if he is the presidential nominee.

[gmgl-2009]

I''M TIRED OF PROPAGANDA FOR OBAMA THAT NETWORKS TRY TO PASS OFF AS NEWS!!!! I''ve voted democrat all my life but I''m tired of having Obama shoved down my throat now by such obvious bias against women and against the Clintons in general who brought us a good economy and a competenly run and quickly ended war in Bosnia. The more I see Obama and especially his tactless chearleading media supporters, the less I like him. I''m seriously considering not voting democratic if he is the presidential nominee.

[b-easy63]

Games within games, strategies within strategies, and agendas within agendas. I think Kennedy endorsed Obama with the DNC AND Hilary''''s blessing. His job is to play elder statesman and king maker on the surface but really his job is to placate Obama and convince him to support Hilary in the face of a loss whether by actual delegates or the decision of the DNC. Right now, Obama represents a very dangerous element. He has garnered soo much support and inspired such loyalty that an indication from him that Hilary and Bill are not worth supporting could be enough to persuade those who voted for him to turn their backs on politics as usual and the DNC. Obama does not know it--but it is his style of reaching voters and of not going along with the game plan that worries the DNS more than his race. Dems like the old game plan--esp. when they are in power and no one outside of Obama and his supporters want the game derailed. So Kennedy is there in the sidelines, to act as mentor and confidante to Obama, to whisper in his ear about duty to party and healing and to get the man to convince his followers to follow his lead. see next post

[b-easy63]

He will be told of ultimate sacrifice, of Kennedy''''s belief and what a future great leader he will be--but how right now--the most important thing is for the party to capture the WH as well as hold Congress--he will be reminded that this all is bigger than him--and Obama? Will he cave in and bow to party over principle? I don''''t think anyone knows--but just in case, Hilary has been willing to allow Kennedy to endorse Obama now, so that she can reap the benefits later. All of this is obvious, as is the fact the DNC have no intention of allowing any but Hilary if they can help it. watch. Anyone here read Dune (not watched the movie--read the book) Kennedy''''s move is a classic ploy-the question is, when he has to make his gambit to rein the losing Obama back in--can he? Or will Obama refuse the VP or other carrots and will he not stump or implore on Clinton''''s behalf--because if he indicates she is not worth voting for--many followers may emulate his sentiment--and the DNC dare not let that come to pass--just like they dare not let him win. ONe wonders if Michelle is not also aware of the gambit and is why she states quite openly, that she might not support Hilary over McCain? What should have been a dream election time for the Clintons and the DNC could end up being their worst nightmare.

The gamble is that Obama will trust Kennedy and respect him enough to do what he says--he will never know that this was thought and planned out by the DNC and Billary in the first place.

[fbergin]

As a reasonably objctive (foreign) observer of your nomination process, I frankly am astounded at the blatant media bias that exists against Hillary Clinton. I have no allegiances, expectations or desires regarding the outcome, but I can assure that an overt anti-Hillary flavour exudes across the US media.

F Bergin
Brisbane, Australia

[gdmoore2]

F Bergin: Thank you for your independent eye. U.S. voters see the anti-Hillary media bias as well. The obvious pass being given to Obama is causing many Democrats to dig in and support Hillary. Despite these problems, many of us hope for a Clinton/Obama ticket, setting the stage for 4 consecutive terms of Democratic leadership in the Presidency.

[starleo146]

I saw Obama as a beautiful speaker who feels the pain of America and knows how to reach that pain and inspire them to think he is the Savior of all our pain.Well he showed who Obama was really for in the Super Tuesday speech after he had won 12 states, and said,"We have arrived", was that for all Americans that quote or to the blacks in this country. Is Obama really for all Americans? I started to listen very carefully to his speeches and he has a agenda all right to be the first black president and to finally get it for black America.He had to first convince Blacks that Clinton was a racist after all, unbelievable, it worked and every black who are known for sticking together rallied for Obama.LOOK CAREFULLY and listen carefully, this is hype performed so well, and the media is right behind him, why, because they hate Clinton. I am amazed at how easily we are duped by our wonderful unbiased media, who should report the news without all their analysis and projections as to what they perceived to be the course we should take.

[sara48909]

Its past time for the media to turn the spotlight on Obama. Someone needs to report what is in his two books. Someone needs to report that his website fails to demonstrate any plans for how he intends to achieve these ideas he has. Someone should be reporting all the ideas he has stolen from Clinton. Someone needs to point out how the media is hiding news like this:

NUCLEAR LEAKS AND RESPONSE TESTED OBAMA IN SENATE
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/03/us/politics/03exelon.html?_r=2&pagewanted=1&hp&oref=slogin