The Trail: A Daily Diary of Campaign 2008

I am ashamed of you for supporting Obama. I have been a staunch Democrat all my life, and I have never been so ashamed of my party. We have a great candidate, with certainly the best qualifications of any candidate. In addition to that, she IS a woman, and your vote is just another vote toward the continued male dominance of politics. It is absolutely absurd that you cast your vote for Obama. You can bet that I won't, and I have never voted for any candidate other than a democrat in my previous 43 years. Be careful what you wish for. . . you just might get it.

Having lived in AZ long enough to have witnessed all of the governors since the early 60's I can honestly say that opnly Bruce Babbitt and Rose Mofford were Dems we could be proud of in office.

Napolitano has done nothing other than keep her moistened finger in the air so she could move in whatever direction she thinks the wind blows. (At least I hope that's that's case since she's also gone out of her way to support the Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio in his quest to toss out the Bill of Rights, Constitution, etc when it comes to dealing with anything that'll get him more press coverage as "the toughest sheriff".)

I suspect her endorsement of Obama is based on the polls that said he was going to win AZ (in case you've forgotten, he didn't) and in hopes that she'd get some cushy appointment if he's elected because she's quickly running out of options in AZ. In short, she has a tendency to align herself with anyone who she thinks can further her "career".

I recently read a post on another site I thought was quite interesting... In short, it suggested we strip away both the color of Obama's skin and Clinton's gender and then ask our selves who we'd vote for if they were both WHITE MALES!?

My conclusion is that Hlillary would be the overwhelming victor!

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Arizona Governor has her personal agenda. I believe looking at her demeanor tells it all. No picture could be more appropriate or more expressive when it comes to women who demonstrate "agressive" tendencies. People can see even though old "iron pants'when she does her debates in pant suits, she is still a woman of class and senior man are still attracted to her. I rather have this woman as my president who has shown love to her own mother,
then obama who rather live in riches with his wife/children while letting his black grandmother in Kenya live with the flies, dirty shack and hens. At least she has a heart!

The Oval Office is an sacred office held in trust by the American people for that person who will represent what is best about America. I do not believe that length of resume'is the greatest requirement for the office. There are times when that office beckons for a particcular individual who can transcend polarizing politicsand encourage America to hope higher and come together as one people. Barrack Obama is that person. The oval office should represent the people not power, although power is intrensic with the office.

Mr. Obama has the ability to raise the hopes and ambitions of America to be the very best it can be and reap the full dividends of the blood, sweat, and tears invested by all of it's people. He should be President not because he is black. He should be president because he understands that the office can be used for good to help people of all ethnicities rise above the pettiness that has divided us historically since the founding of our country.

Hillary Clinton has served this country as best as she can. I do not think she represents the future. She is very representatvie of the gridlock and partisan venom that has held our country in chains the last almost 16 years in particular. We must rise up and elect Obama!

Janet Napolitano won re-election with more than 70 percent of the vote and that included Independents and Republicans as well as Democrats in our state. That's why Barack Obama appeals to Arizona. We are a state that seeks unity and the pursuit of a common purpose.

Yesterday's vision has run the course of Bush/Clinton/Bush presidencies. Now we need to look forward with a fresh administration rather than turn to the leaders of the 1990s.

Our Governor is one of the most competent leaders in our nation. Her examination of the candidates is important to voters in our state. Senator Obama has earned her respect and her endorsement because he is the best person to unite America.

The real "dream ticket" for Democrats in the general election is Obama/Napolitano. I have always thought this, and hearing about her endorsement of his candidacy makes me believe it is in the working.

Who ever wins the nomination should DEFINITELY have Gov. Napolitano at the top of their short list. Although, I don't see a meshing of prsonalities between the governer and Senator Clinton, so it may be problematic for that ticket to materialize.

The Govenor and Senator Obama are almost lock step in their policy positions, and she is every bit as magnanamous as he is. It is the best of both worlds, and has the potential to accomplish two firsts at the same time.

Although everybody and her brother has co-opted Obama's message of CHANGE, they absolutely haven't a clue what he is referring to. The CHANGE is what we Obama supporters know needs to happen in this country that is divided against itself. And we DO need someone who inspires us to be our better selves. Just look at the examples of hate being spewed out in these postings. I have to admit, I find myself sometimes getting agitated and caught up in the word fights. Then I listen to someone like Obama and it shakes me out of it. Maybe there is hope for us after all! I don't like what we have become during the last 15-20 years. Neighbors, co-workers, friends, relatives can't even have an honest disagreement without resorting to personal attacks and then not speaking to each other.

So, yes I agree with my Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano that we do need a fresh voice. Obama was able to reach consensus when he was in the predominately Republican Illinois Senate. Gov. Janet does the same as AZ Governor (at least she tries). So it's not surprising that she recognizes Obama's gifts and I'm happy she endorsed him.

A fresh new face with absolutely no experience. In two years in the Senate, he has spent one year running for president. His job as Illinois state senator was a part-time position, as he readily admits. The arrogance of a decision to run for president says more about him than his accomplishments.

Some people seem to not understand the full importance of endorsements in the democratic primary--these Democratic govs, reps, etc. are all super-delegates and their endorsement means an additional delegate for the candidate. And yes Hillary has a lot more of these super-delegates so far & is therefore the favored candidate of the Democratic machine (it's not, as one commenter tried to claim, Obama).

This page is an evolving compilation of outstanding citizen investigation of the highly suspicious New Hampshire primary voting results. We are borrowing and synthesizing from many sources cited and credited here.

Thursday 1/10: Bruce O'Dell writes:

Theron Horton and I have confirmed that based on the official results on the New Hampshire Secretary of State web site, there is a remarkable relationship between Obama and Clinton votes, when you look at votes tabulated by op-scan versus votes tabulated by hand:

Clinton Optical scan 91,717 52.95%
Obama Optical scan 81,495 47.05%

Clinton Hand-counted 20,889 47.05%
Obama Hand-counted 23,509 52.95%

The percentages appear to be swapped. This seems highly unusual.

Recall that the specific model of Diebold op-scan [1.94w] and central tabulator in use in New Hampshire are proven by demonstration [Hursti Hack] to be vulnerable to insider manipulation.

Theron Horton and I are proceeding with the intra-county and demographic analysis.

More to come.

Bruce O'Dell
Co-Coordinator for Data Analysis
Election Defense Alliance
Bodell[at]ElectionDefenseAlliance[dot]org

Ooooh, he's fresh. Competent? Experienced? Strong? Capable? Wise?

Not too sure? Well anyway, he's fresh. Thanks, Janet: you could be helpful in picking a loaf of bread, but perhaps not a president.

My answer to Obama's snide remark to Mrs. Clinton "Hillary you are nice enough" is this-- Obama you are not good enough---not experienced enough. I live in AZ. and supported the Gov. BUT NOT NOW!!! I think she should have waited until 2/5 AND THEN if she still wanted to endorse Obama so be it--to endorse now shows the Obama camp is getting nervous and is wheeling out Kerry--who blew the last election BIG TIME. I will not donate to any campaign the Gov is invoved in. She is a good Gov. and is term limited after this year--guess she hopes she can get a job IF and I meean IF Oboma wins she will join his administration--how oportunistic is that.

Posted by: ImpeachNOW: "VOTE YES FOR DRUGS, MAN - IT'S COOL!"

This moron is some kind of plant. It's irresponsible, brain-dead idiots like this that discourage legalization. S/he sounds like a drunk.

---Dude, why are you being so harsh? I mean, like, he makes some good points and ah...you know, like weed is a serious problem. I mean, can you still get it where you work? Well, I'm out..Law&Order is coming on and this is one of my favorites where that Thompson guy wakes up in the middle of a trial and can't read his notes cause he drooled all over them. Anyway, don't let it get you down, it's only castles burning.

I am not a fan of HRC or BO. Actually the problem is not who is going to be president, but the whole system is corrupt, including the three branches of government. But if it comes to choosing between HRC or BO, I would prefer BO, for the simple reason, HRC and her husband BC are one of the most disingenuous and dishonest people.
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Lincoln had the least relevant experience of all our Presidents. Geroge Bush's administration had the most.

Clearly, judgement and the ability to inspire and unite us rank far higher than Washington expereince in the ability to lead.

abitkeit-the 60's and 70's were a different era, OBAMA WAS TOOTING COCAINE IN THE 80'S - A WHOLE DIFFERENT ERA, WHERE MUCH STRICTER LAWS HAD BEEN PASSED DUE TO THE EPIDEMIC OF COCAINE USE THAT WAS CROPPING UP DURING THIS PERIOD.

And you leave out one important fact: There is a HUGE DIFFERENCE in having an ocassional marijuana smoke, which, at any rate, is a misdemeanor, THAN REGULARLY INDULGING IN THE 80'S IN A SCHEDULE II CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE-A FELONY-THERE'S A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE THERE-YOU'RE CAUGHT WITH THE LESSER, THERE'S NO GREAT PENALTY, IT CAN BE EXPUNGED FROM YOUR RECORD, YOU'RE CAUGHT WITH COCAINE, AND YOU HAVE A FELONY ON YOUR RECORD, YOU CAN'T VOTE.

Now, I know many many professional black folk of Obama's age- NOT A ONE OF THEM WAS EVER TEMPTED TO TAKE COCAINE-IT WOULD BE OUT OF THE QUESTION-IT'S A VERY DIFFERENT "HARD DRUG" THAN MARIJUANA.

Obama, though, was "entitled" to snort cocaine because HE IS, COOL, HE'S BARACK OBAMA, ABOVE THE LAW.

And as far as admitting that he did cocaine in his book? I am certain that was a CALCULATED GESTURE ON HIS PART, TO GET YOUTH ON HIS SIDE, AND SUPPORT HIS RUN FOR PRESIDENT.- OBAMA IS A CALCULATING SOB IF EVER THERE WAS ONE-NOT A QUALITY I LIKE TO SEE IN SOMEONE WHO IS A DEM CANDIDATE, PARTICULARLY.

Besides all of Obama's other glaring defects, I don't want a President who admitted to snorting cocaine, and not in the free-wheeling 60's and 70's BUT IN THE 80'S-NOT SO LONG AGO, THAT IS NOT THE SORT OF PRESIDENT I WANT IN THE WH-IT SETS NO GOOD EXAMPLE AT ALL-JUST ONE MORE REASON WHY OBAMA HAS NO BUSINESS RUNNING FOR PRESIDENT-AT ALL!

Unfortunately, but business as usual, there is no candidate qualified to be president of the United States. After all, we are dealing with jerk politicians. And the one selected to be president of the United States of Arrogance is going to have a ton of debts to repay. This country is in very deep doo!!!!!!!!!!!

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To Spring_Ed and ImpeachNOW

I'm yet to be in a room with people who were teenagers in the late 1960s and early 1970s who did not experiment with drugs in one form or another. Bill Clinton did it, was hypocritical about it and still got elected. George W. Bush did it, crafted a clever cocaine answer for the polls, was even arrested for DUI. If that's your number one issue with Obama, you only know about it because he's not a hypocrite. Your safest bet would be to eliminate everyone but Mitt Romney, he's never even tried coffee.

Could the Governor be thinking this might also personally benefit her as a potential VP if Obama gets the nomination?

I think what's most unfortunate about these comments is that their effectiveness is hampered by terrible spelling and grammar. Still, I'd like to continue seeing Obama and Clinton through. Because one thing they are not is George Jr.

And LAG- as an Edwards (and Hillary) supporter, I can tell you, John Edwards would sooner sign on to be VP for Huckabee, than he would for Obama. That will NEVER HAPPEN.

Gov. Janet Napolitano served as a US Attorney during most of the Clinton administration.

Something tells me she learned a thing or two from the experience, which is why she now favors Obama.

The more you learn about the Clintons, the faster you run in the opposite direction.

"If a person owned a company and picked Obama with no experience as the CEO the company would fail for sure.
If a person owned a company and picked Clinton with experience and qualification the company would be a success.

It's up to the American people, as for two terms Bush has shown to be a failure, will the American people go for the third strike to be out of the game. The election will tell."

Excellent points, qq-I couldn't agree more.

Re: Zukermand

If reading a simple piece about Obama getting a significant endorsement makes you sick, you must have nauseous when Kerry endorsed him. [The significance was Kerry's network of contact for organizing and fund raising.] Let's not even talk about the union endorsements in Nevada, the significance of which was reported by our able correspondents.

Morally wrong? Sheesh, someone woke up on the wrong side of the keyboard. Take a deep breath and contribute to the discussion rather than slinging insults.

BB

it is really simple, folks:

McCain is just a senile.
Giuliani is a crook.
Romney is a phony.
Huckabee is a simple-minded preacher.
Edwards is a slow southerner.
Hillary is a crying, deceitful dinosaur.
Thank GOD for OBAMA.
The rest is wasting their time.

You know, it's posts like qqbDEyZW above that just remind me how divisive and negative the Clinton and Bush Jr years were. Bush Senior was an experienced diplomat and his White House wasn't as divisive. Obama has been in public elected office for longer than Hillary and has been immersed in the issues of ordinary community members for nearly half his life. Even Republican legislators in Illinois will tell you his ability to work across the aisle to produce solutions for everyone was something they admired. Hillary's negative campaigning may work, like it did in NH but it's clear to ordinary people sick of Washington gridlock that this is more about winning office for her.

Obama cogently met his dad once in his life, at age 10. His dad died before they ever met again. I'm not the only one who thinks that there is subliminal racism in your post. Kenya has provided valuable help to the United States in preventing terrorist attacks over the last decade and US troops use Kenyan bases for their operations into troubled regions like Somalia and the Gulf of Aden. I'm sure there are many things that you take 5 minutes to do in your life, like a Friday movie or the well-informed post above, to help in a situation where hundreds of people have died. I wonder what you would have said if it was Senator Lieberman calling the Israeli Prime Minister during a flare up of trouble in the Middle East. Mr. Obama has tremendous respect in Africa, a continent that the US is relying on more and more to diversify its dependence on Arab oil. Africa now supplies about the same amount of oil to the US as Saudi Arabia and the Saudi role will continue to diminish.

There are more people who will never vote for Hillary Clinton, just because of how much she reminds them of endless Washington fights and gridlock, than would hesitate to vote for Obama because of his race. Warren Buffett put it better than most when he said Obama has a remarkable ability to analyze complex issues effectively. The worst kind of potential president is a demagogue who doesn't take advice from people who don't agree with him/her. Obama, a man of high intellect and constitutional expertise is a good a candidate as any of the experienced people in the field because he understands the role of a president is not to be the all-knowing expert but rather to be the best team builder that asks the right questions, analyzes complex scenarios and then acts with the nation behind him/her.

Hillary and Obama differ on this subtle but important point: in a November election, people voting for Obama's opponent would be choosing an alternate preferred candidate. People not voting for Hillary would be voting AGAINST her becoming president. She could and may well win, but then it's 4 more years of very bitter, partisan politics in Washington.

Hussain Obama just got endoresement from Osama- Nov 1, 2008

Some Democrats are again buying into corporate media's trap. Winning a presidency takes more than just being a crackhead black muslim

Hispanics and smart democrats may save this election. I hope they show up in the poles in next few weeks.

Although I don't know the governor personally I can and will say this. Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano came to the state, I believe in the mid-1980's. All she had was her car and education. If you think rising through the ranks and becoming governor of Arizona is a cakewalk - YOU don't know the Western mentality. Governor Napolitano accomplished the American dream with audacious audacity. Whatever you think about her you cannot diminish the fact that "Janet" knows what it is to have hope.

One important note, Gov. Janet Napolitano shalso serverd as USAG (United States Attorney General for Arizona) - appointed by BILL CLINTON. So, think very hard about this OBAMA endorsement... Something tells me she sees the handwritting on the walls. Seldom if ever does a person "bite" the hands that lifts them up.

OBAMA EDWARDS 2008

Hey, onestring, little moron! Bill Clinton, our next to youngest President, cried frequently while in office, and I've seen Pres. Bush wipe away a tear or two as well! Soooo, does that make them LESS able to handle the rigours of the Presidency, the fact that they can show enough emotion to wipe away a tear or two? I think not!

I sure as HECK would rather see a little emotion, than Obama's nasty, snarky little remark to Hilary, his snicker "you're all right Hilary"- that was not only extremely immature, but it showed a REAL LACK OF CLASS-BUT IT IS SIGNIFICANT IN THAT IT DOES SHOW YOU THE ARROGANT SOB NATURE OF OBAMA'S PERSONALITY-NASTY CANDIDATES FOR PRESIDENT WON'T MAKE IT-EVER.

As for you, onestring, I don't expect you to understand this, you're too immature. Grow up, dear, and try to get a little more perspective and insight on the matter-it will stand you in good stead later in life.

To make progress and move ahead it is imperative to bring in the best of all of US and be able to rebuild the ONE nation WE the People are.

There is no future in "dogmatic" positions from the left or from the "right". I am tired of that.

We need to drop all those categories from the past, and see the truth that lies ahead.

We can do it. We just need to regain simplicity and dream big again.

Don't let you fool with fairy tales.

Bararck Obama is the only one out there that is fighting a campaign based in understanding, unity, love, vision, humanism, compasion and joy.

He has wisdom, inspiration, lot of experience, high ethics, he unites, he bring forth the best of everybody. He has family values. Yes: family values.

Plus, Michelle will be a great first lady.

I am not going to let this big opportunity to go without giving all I can to take it.

Let's go!!!!

It is not about Obama... it is about YOU!!!

You are included in the ticket!!!

Dream big!!

Hope is the beef of life.

Wow. So many Hillary defenders here. Not surprising, given this is the DC newspaper. In any case, I agree that she has much more experience than Obama at Washington insider politics. However, that is not exactly a good thing. Also, I for one cannot do with another 4 years of Republicans in the White House, and she is in fact the most polarizing force in the country. I do not want to go back to the days of Washington gridlock that were the Bill Clinton era. A fresh start....a real CHANGE!!!!!

The election will be decided by voters not indorsement's just like in New Hampshire.

I am impressed by how Obama reaches across to other politcians. I know that people mock the idea as mere photo op. when he "kisses Bloomberg's ring" and meets with Condi Rice. But he seems to understand "respect." And even if there is nothing else to it, as a relative newcomer to the national stage, he helps offset the criticism of inexperience. I have a hard time imagining HIllary doing this; but I may be lacking in sufficient imagination.
Obama has accumulated an impressive list of endorsements from established politicians, including past presidential nominees, and policy advisors. Iwould like to see a more complete list. (Wake Up WaPo staff!)
He has demonstrated good reasoning and judgment; couple that with his eagerness to listen to a broad array of advice, and I feel comfortable with him assuming the top job. Despite the fear-mongering about the need to be ready on Day One, all presidents have to learn on the job.

VOTE OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT!

I do NOT want a senior citizen in the oval office anymore. DINASAURS ARE RUINING AMERICA WITH PARTISAN, DIVISIVE, POLITICS AND GRIDLOCK!

I do NOT want a candidate that CRACKS under pressure of LOSING and CRYS! What would she do with the pressure of having her finger on the nuclear arsinal launch button!?!

Obama brings independents, democrats, and republican voters TOGETHER!

TIME TO MOVE TO THE FUTURE AND THROW OUT THE DINASAURS FROM OFFICE!

No, Ed, Impeach Now is on the mark. You, in your upper middle class white enclave, think Obama is just grand- you can support him, to show just how COOL AND NON-RACIST YOU ARE, because he is a snarky, elitist turd, with the right academic credentials-and nothing else. Of course, BECAUSE HE IS BLACK, you are willing to overlook the fact that he was snorting cocaine back in the 80's-BECAUSE, WELL, HE'S BARACK OBAMA, ABOVE THE LAW, HE'S ENTITLED TO SNORT COCAINE, JUST LIKE, HE'S ENTITLED TO BE PRESIDENT BECAUSE UPPER MIDDLE CLASS MORONS, LIKE YOURSELF, WHO WANT TO FEEL GOOD ABOUT HOW "LIBERAL" YOU ARE, ARE WILLING TO GIVE OBAMA A PASS ON EVERYTHING-AND CALL EVERYONE ELSE A "RACIST" FOR WANTING TO DISCUSS ALL OF OBAMA'S MANY MANY SHORTCOMINGS (not the least of which is his resentful, disingenuous personality)-NOT REALIZING, OF COURSE, THAT JUST MAKES YOU AN "INVERSE RACIST" IN THAT, YOU ARE WILLING TO TREAT OBAMA DIFFERENTLY, AND WITH MORE REVERENCE, THAN THE OTHER WHITE CANDIDATES-WHICH IS WHY YOU ARE A MORON.

Never mind that Obama doesn't know his arse from a hole in the ground-psst. Obama, there is no "President of Canada" and as for "just going in to Pakistan to get bin Laden," sure, you try that-and see what the President of Pakistan will do about that! Yeah, that takes a lot of brain power to come up with that one, doesn't it?-SHEESH-GET OBAMA OUT OF HERE BEFORE I PUKE!

I enjoyed the comments others made and would add this:

Osana Obama might change his underwear everyday and thus he is a proper dem., who would destroy much that is good here. Dems like to blame USA and be like dummys in europe, who have more and worse problems than we have. Big O and Hill are not good for the great USA. Vote REPUBLICAN to improve what ails.

I do NOT want a senior citizen in the oval office anymore. DINASAURS ARE RUINING AMERICA WITH PARTISAN, DIVISIVE, POLITICS AND GRIDLOCK!

I do NOT want a candidate that cracks unbder pressuer of LOSING and CRYs... what would she do with the pressure of having her finger on the nuclear arsinal launch button?

I am impressed by how Obama reaches across to other politcians. I know that people mock the idea, as mere photo op. when he "kisses Bloomberg's ring" and meets with Condi Rice. But he seems to understand "respect"; and even if there is nothing else to it, as a relative newcomer to the national stage, he helps offset the criticism of inexperience. I have a hard time imagining HIllary this; but I may be lacking in sufficient imagination.
I think Obama has accumulated an impressive list of advisors, and would like to see a more complete list. (Wake Up WaPo staff!) He has demonstrated good reasoning and judgment; couple that with his eagerness to listen to a broad array of advice, I feel comfortable with him assuming the top job. despite the fear-mongering about being ready on Day One, all presidents have to learn on the job.

Wondering why John Edwards doesn't get any press? He speaks directly to the issue of corporate control of health care via the greedy insurance companies, and all the major media are corporate controlled. SEE THE CONNECTION? WAKE UP!!!!

The Clintons have been feeding at the public trough long enough. Neither of them has held a real job in the private sector so they're used to spending our taxes. I think it's the height of hubris that HRC is the candidate for change. IMHO she is a poster girl for everything I don't want in a President
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The biggest fairy tale that Clinton ever heard were " I did not have sexual relation with that woman" and " I was against the Iraq war from the beginning".

Interesting to see experienced Dems pick the inexperienced candidate. I wonder what they will ask him for? Well Senator Obama is to busy campaigning to vote on bills for his State, he isn't to busy to talk to Connie Rice about handling Africa. Yes Obama's Dad lives in Africa and it's his job to do something to help. As for the people of Illinois who are suffering well that's on the back burner, no time for them right now. Let's see Hillary has set up a team to correct the economy, a term to get our troops home, recommendation from Al Gore's Global Warming, team for Health Care corrections and yes the team to change the opinions of the World. Well all that and she still campaigns while traveling back to DC to vote on matters that help the State of New York who voted for her. I guess like the GOP the Dems have those who will use even their own as puppets. John Kerry showed his lack of respect and honesty as he endorsed Senator Obama while John Edwards was still in the campaign. I guess it shows what a person really is. I wondered with Kerry's actions toward Edwards was Johnson really concerned about who assassinated John Kennedy or was he like John Kerry.

If a person owned a company and picked Obama with no experience as the CEO the company would fail for sure.
If a person owned a company and picked Clinton with experience and qualification the company would be a success.

It's up to the American people, as for two terms Bush has shown to be a failure, will the American people go for the third strike to be out of the game. The election will tell.

I really don't think it is a good idea for these politicians to be endorsing anyone. This is really for voters to decide and I think endorsements are invasive.

And....voters remember who you endorsed. Might not sit too well to endorse a candidate that they do not want. Besides it's an ego trip. ARe they saying voters need their help because they cannot decide? Or are so ill informed? Please! Stay out of it.

That Clinton and the governor "never met face to face" is a reference to period over which her meetings with Obama occurred "since February".

They've absolutely met before.

Not only that. What's more significant is that Terry Mcauliffe and Bill Clinton raised a lot of money personally for the governor's last re-election campaign.

This huge.

Yeah Governor, I am going to take you up and just vote for a young fresh face for President, hell yes, why use any other barometer you obviously missed all those young fresh faces that brought the Dems to power in 06 the ones that didnt make it to the GQ centerfold. What Senator Obama really is, is the DEMS George Bush, a liberal surrogate Prince hand picked, marketed as the only Need job 1, to change this party to the left coasts wings of the party again those lovers of wind surfing, Kerry with fresh coat of lipstick. Sorry the country kissed this frog in 2000 and 2004 the neo cons puppet package from the fringes of the extreme right and tens of thousands died as a result needlessly. But I do understand you are going to have a really really hard time controlling and pup petting Senator Clinton so you have my condolence in advance Governor.

Zaney,
Would you prefer to see the shriveled face of HRC, with all her baggage from the 90s. What experience does Hillary have, besides voting for stupid wars and messing up health care?

Could it be that criticisms of the governor's endorsement of Obama stems from a resistance to thoroughly reviewing Obama's record and his stand on the issues? I say this because few who understands his record and his stand for change would dismiss the value of the fresh, electrifying hope of unity he brings to the electorate--the very hope of unity that is responsible for expanding the electorate by historic proportions. Go ahead, dare yourself. Visit http://www.barackobama.com/index.php . After you do, don't be surprised if you find yourself "whispering" (like the obama republicans) to Obama that you were once a fierce critic of a movement that will unify the red states and the blue states--a movement that will restore the image of our great nation in the eyes of the world. Peace.

Posted by: ImpeachNOW: "VOTE YES FOR DRUGS, MAN - IT'S COOL!"

This moron is some kind of plant. It's irresponsible, brain-dead idiots like this that discourage legalization. S/he sounds like a drunk.

loscielos wrote: "Ron Paul = Change with solutions based on time honored principles of Constitutional government, sound money, and individual liberty."

Ron Paul = Racist homophobe with a gun.

Many people are still confused about the massive support for O-BOMBA from the young. Hey, dude, it's simple - we want somebody that appreciates drugs as much as we do! Aside from Ron Paul, O-BOMBA is the MOST LIKELY to legalize the weed, he is the MOST LIKELY to de-emphasize prosecution of drug use, he is the MOST LIKELY to allow "medical" use of marijuana, he is the MOST LIKELY to soften sentences for coke (his favorite refreshment) and he is the MOST LIKELY to abolish the DEA. He's our kind of toker! VOTE YES FOR DRUGS, MAN - IT'S COOL!

So it's clear now that the country will vote for change, the question now is what consequences do we want from that change?

Obama, etc. = Change with solutions that rely on continued taxation, deficit spending, attacks on habeus corpus, and "papers please" government. More oppression.

Ron Paul = Change with solutions based on time honored principles of Constitutional government, sound money, and individual liberty. More freedom.

Hilary and Bush Jr. are the same type just different views! Everytime she calls for change I can't help to lol! This days it seems that the more endorsments a candidate gets the more they loose just ask Mitt Romney, Howard Dean, Edwards etc. The right man to lead is Rudy Giuliani 2008

The Napolitano endorsement shows that not all leaders of the Democratic Party are enthralled by, even welded at the hip to the Beltway establishment. Governor Napolitano obviously sees that her party's future depends mightily upon this party's willingness to welcome fresh voters rather than preoccupying with some segment of the Party already strongly inclined to vote a Democratic ticket, as in the past.

Kudos to Napolitano for standing up for something higher than the partisan bickering, negativity and cynicism that is reflected not only by the bulk of the other candidates in both parties, but also by the current supporters of those candidates (as plainly reflected even in this message board.) The fundamental question this election will answer for us as a nation is whether we take this opportunity to rise above our worst selves or allow ourselves to remain bogged down in old ways of thinking where endless polarization, division and rage are the inevitable outcome. This election really is about us.

This is great news for Obama. Napolitano is one of the most respected governors in the nation and would be a terrific choice for the national ticket in her own right. She is also absolutely correct. Obama gives the Democrats a chance to be competitive throughout much of the West, including states like New Mexico, Arizona, and Colorado. Based both on past performance (and remember, he was the "natural" politician) and current numbers, Hillary Clinton is unlikely to be able to deliver states like New Mexico, Colorado, Nevada and Arizona -- all "purple" states that could go Democratic with the right candidate -- Barrack Obama. For instance, compare how many Democratic governors were in office in the West in 1990 with how many held office in 2000. It's amazing we recovered at all.

I recall HRC's campaign describing her as the "inevitable" candidate. HRC got knocked on her duff losing the IA caucus (which she immediately trash-mouthed). HRC got by in NH on tears and Bill's rant on Obama. This endorsement means other people do not want a dynastic presidency (this is republic, not a monarchy). HRC's claim to thirty-five years of experience is a farce at best and worse than a fairy tale. It resume-padding at its worst. I hope others mount some courage and break with the DNC establishment. BTW, this good governor probably won't get a Christmas card from the Clintons, either.

Hillarys experience is derived from:
1. the failure to address the genocide in Rwanda.
2. the failure to address the bombing of the US Cole.
3. the falure to address the dragging of a body of a US serviceman in the streets of Mogudishu,
4. The failure to disclose the source of the $500 million (1/2 Trillion) given to the Clinton library and foundation.
5. The failure ot disclose the source of one single contribution of $31 million.
6. The clemency of Marc Rich a fugitive from US justice in Europe who owed the IRS $48 million.

These are definitely experiences just like the Bush JR. administration would apply and if anyone thinks they are of value to the country then they should vote for that woman; a Bush Jr clone.

Since Napolitano has occasionally tried to undercut attempts to stop illegal immigration, she and Obama will work great together:

http://lonewacko.com/blog/archives/006757.html

Arizona's governor is choosing a president on criteria based on a "young, fresh face"? Then she should go to the nearest University and get a brand new graduate who would be an even fresher and younger face. Such hogwash! The next President will enter a job which has a seven-year acculumlation of disorganized agencies and demoralized employees to straighten out. This requires experience. Obama's pathetic, anemic record in this area will not stand up to scrutiny. Arizona's governor has done our nation poor service in responding to a charming "rock star" who should be delivering sermons, since he apparently has an aptitude for that.

Tupac, if you do that who's going to take care of Romney's lawn? Murka for Murkans, get the ferriners out.

"...its larger significance is to signal that Clinton does no have a lock on support from top female Democratic elected officials"

1. No, it isn't;
2. Who ever claimed she did?
3. You two make me sick, it's fundamentally and morally wrong you are entrusted with this responsibility;
4. You are careless and error prone.

Please quit.

If Obama is truly such a "powerful persuader" then it just makes sense to post him to our southern border. He can talk the invaders into returning to their homelands.

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