The Trail: A Daily Diary of Campaign 2008

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Mr Tireed67 How About You Ask Mr Obama To Do The Same Thing,Show His Record In The State Senate,Federal Senate,That He And His Campaign People Has From Day One Failed To Display,But I Know You Will Come Up With Some F--Ked Up Reason To Justify Mr Obama's,I'am Sorry I Mean Mr Pet Rock's Experience Over Those Years In The Illinois State Senate,That His Staff Have So Conviently Misplaced Because He Had No Stenographer For 10 Years,Give Me A F--KING Break.

Must have been a slow news day.
I enjoyed the article almost as much as the comments.
I hope that all will put their ballots where their mouths are.
Let's ALL put out as much effort [on all sides of the issue] to Get Out The Vote so all will agree that the result is the will of the people.
I'm sick and tired at seeing voter turnouts in the United States less that those of countries just starting to experience freedom and liberty!

It is odd that the Clintons would try to scandalize youthful behavior by Obama. Doesn't that open the door for the "youthful" indiscretions of a 52 YEAR OLD Bill Clinton.

If Hillary didn't see that big one coming (she said she was as surprised as the rest of us), then what is she liable to miss picking up on as President when our lives and reputation are at stake?

It was the Clinton lack of judgment that scared me about the incident in the 90's.

The real interest in these Obama endorsements is in the fact that many of them are super delegates and its a strong statement to other super delegates. Super delegates can change their support from Clinton to Obama at the convention.

I'm so sick and tired of these dirty games that the GOP keep playing. What's up w/ these personal attacks! They can never stick with the issues! Same thing for Hillary!

He's the "GOP" chair. What did you expect he would say? These guys are scared sh**tlesst to run against Barack and they are now reduced to childish name calling instead of debating him on the issues!

Thats why this Government is in such a lousy condition.

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Like a "pet rock". How insulting to pet rocks!

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Since Hillary is touting her experience during the Clinton years then let her take blame for all of the f***ups. Let her release the Clinton papers for those eight years so we can put an end to the speculation once and for all!!!

The Clintons are a joke and Repubs are chomping at the bits to get a piece of their asses.

Some have suggested that a powerful Chief of Staff dealing with a "hands-off" president who decides not to become involved in the minutiæ of government, can become a quasi-prime minister. Such prime ministers exist in some presidential systems, such as in France and Russia, with the prime minister running the government and the president remaining somewhat aloof from the political process but setting broad policy goals. Under Ronald Reagan, Donald Regan was seen by many as a prime ministerial-style chief of staff following James Baker. Howard Baker, who succeeded Regan, was critical of this system and what is sometimes known as the "Imperial Presidency."

By contrast, Andrew Card, President George W. Bush's first Chief of Staff, was not regarded as being as powerful. There is some spectulation about this being because Card was "overshadowed" by Senior Adviser and Deputy Chief of Staff Karl Rove. Similarly, President Bill Clinton's Chiefs of Staff were not particularly powerful, since Hillary Clinton filled that role, at least up until the Lewinsky scandal broke.

"The Second Most Powerful Man in Washington, D.C."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_House_Chief_of_Staff

suipreme:

Did Andrew Card have a security clearance? If he did, how much more impressive that Hillary did not need one to discuss such issues WITH HER HUSBAND? I think Hillary can honestly lay claim to (at the very least) Chief of Staff-level experience. What exactly is Obama's experience, besides voting "present", again?

TomIII:

I believe you are thinking of George Soros Anuses -- you probably also didn't know that Barack Obama's middle name is Saddam Hussein?

Obama has no integrity.
His snide comments about the first Lady having "tea" with Bhutto.
His national campaign manager's nasty comments about "crying about her hair , not Katrina"

When will you Obama nuts see the him for the ugly he is, instead of an image?

You all are like the Bush nuts in 2000.

Posted by: newagent99 | January 14, 2008 09:26 AM

Hillary's role in meeting with foreign dignitaries was in fact more social than substantive. She did not have a SECURITY clearance thus nullifying any possibility that she was discussing any critical matters in those 80 or visits to heads of state she claimed she met.

Barrack is being accurate as he describes a Hillary who was not an important player in the Whitehouse. Why you would waste time calling Obama mean for things which are already laid out as factual isn't as surprisingas it is typical among some voters who won't take the time to read and learn, in America.

What's that Repuke's name again?

Sore Anuses?

Sounds like a Repuke...after they've been in the mens room.

"was been" = "has been"

(darn spellchecker ; )

wvgod2004: Actually, I'm a white, male libertarian, and I'd support Obama over every other candidate in both fields.

Try selling yor racism elsewhere.

BABucher:

See my post to bokonon13 -- keep in mind I am in favor of the Iraq war -- there was been no terrorist attacks in the U.S. since 2001. I'd like to keep it that way -- YMMV.

LonesomeThunderbolt:

My biggest concern with McCain was his violation of the First Amendment with campaign finance reform. Some others point to his (advanced) age and alleged mental condition . . .

bokonon13:

Of course, I would not rather that Obama had opposed the funding -- unlike Kucinich, however, who did vote against the funding, Obama cannot claim to be against the Iraq war. Get it? Also, I never said that he approved of the decision to put troops in harm's way -- but, in 2004, he said himself "I don't know" how he would have voted -- his positions have been anything but consistent.

JakeD: What would you have Obama do? Cut off funding for the troops and abandon them in Iraq? I think Obama's shown amazingly good judgment on where to draw his line on the Iraq issue.

"Just another typical liberal"? Please. People like Saul Anuzis might still have some credibility if the Bush presidency hadn't been such a disaster for America. But it was, and he doesn't.

Go Barack Obama.

Question for kissman24x

re: every GOP candidate (is) flawed. . .

What are John McCain's flaws? I genuinely would like to know because I don't want to see him as the next president.

The antedote to all this nonsense:
John Edwards
The only true progressive running and the most electable Dem in the General.

Look to who the corporate media and DC insiders are backing... all sure tickets to more of the same. AND the powers that be are banking on the American voters gullability for falling for it, hook line and sinker.

Edwards 2008 The Peoples President....

mehrenst, Obama is a real leader, despite having served in the federal government for 4 years fewer than Hillary. (He has many more years experience as an elected official when you count his years in the Ill. state legislature.) I would defy anyone to provide me with an example of Hillary's leadership abilities... other than getting Bill to organize the Democratic machine behind her, that is.

JakeD, in 2004 Obama was providing support to the nominees of his party, who were opposing the president who got us into this mess in the first place. And his votes "supporting" the war were votes to fund American troops already in the field. Would you rather that he had opposed the funding? It was not possible at the time to vote either to withdraw troops or to change the battlefield strategy - that was not an option Congress had been given by the Dear Lead- ah, President Bush. So Obama did what was necessary to continue to provide the necessary funding for troops in a hostile environment. THAT DOES NOT MEAN THAT HE EVER APPROVED OF THE DECISION TO PUT THEM THERE.

I believe that Saul (and I know that I) would disagree with you about the last 7 years -- has there been another terrorist attack in the U.S. since 2001? Partial birth abortions have been successfully banned. Roberts and Alito are on the U.S. Supreme Court. Some of us still appreciate and support Bush's governance -- YMMV.

Sadly, he may be right. While I am inspired by Obama's speeches there is this one issue about being able to govern once you have won. Mr. Anuzis should be very familiar with it since Republicans seem to be solely about winning and haven't the slightest idea of how to govern once they have won. Witness the past 7 years of the Bush administration(?).

mcgratsp:

Obama gave a speech against the war in 2002 -- but he was not against the war in 2004 when he refused to criticize Kerry / Edwards on their war vote and answered "I don't know" re: what how he would have voted if he had been a U.S. Senator -- Obama has also voted FOR every war funding bill now that he is a U.S. Senator.

"They don't call it the White House for nothing."

Regarding this comment, as a white male I can tell you I would vote for Obama in the general election, not Clinton. Clinton is no better than the GOP candidates with war and other issues, so the far left like me won't vote for her. And a lot of those independent/centrist whites will not vote for her either because of her reputation. Obama's race is not an issue. White Democrats will vote for him b/c he is a good Democrat and a good candidate. The only ones who care about him being black would probably not vote Democrat anyway.

Latest RASMUSSEN Poll: Clinton leads Obama among white voters 41% to 27%. Obama leads Clinton among African-American voters 66% to 16%.

Obama has no integrity.
His snide comments about the first Lady having "tea" with Bhutto.
His national campaign manager's nasty comments about "crying about her hair , not Katrina"

When will you Obama nuts see the him for the ugly he is, instead of an image?

You all are like the Bush nuts in 2000.

It's like politics can't understand Obama. He's an ethical inclusive intelligent public servant. Watching politics as usual deal with his honesty like the robot in Lost in Space that "DOES NOT COMPUTE" and starts to sputter and spark before it breaks down.

You'll see his integrity will enable him to withstand all petty attacks, especially stupid ones like above, and come out of this race with the respect of the American people. We like honesty and we like progress and we want to work together.

There's enough name calling going on between the Democrats already: No need for the GOP to join in.

http://www.political-buzz.com/

I bet he used to have a crush on Obama, then he saw Hillary's comeback story and was moved to supporter her instead. You know how flip-floppery these GOP guys can be.

You can watch her triumphant comeback story yourself!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7hpNLudaO4

Actually the G.O.P. are hoping that Obama would be the Democrat Nominee, so they can stay in the White House.

They don't call it the White House for nothing.

Obama may get a lot of Black Democrat votes, but, when the White Republicans and the White Democrats go inside the voting booth, they will vote for the White Republican in the General Election.

This is an interesting choice of subject for a news item in a major paper. I wonder what criteria will determine which future childish insults I will get to read about in the Washington Post.

This is what the GOP has been reduced to. A bunch of one dimensional idiots who's only purpose in life is to divide and therefore conquer. Unfortunately there are too many Americans who fall for this, eventhough they are themselves being victimized by this party. What we need is for enough of these so called Republicans to damange the party sufficiently enough in order for a real Republican and conservative to emerge and take charge and rebuild the party. I am a republican who will vote for any democrat. Let it start with me.

Sad thing is, even a pet rock would make a better President than our current one.

The GOP candidate will WIN if the Clintons turn off enough Obama supporters ; )

The GOP fears Obama. Name-calling is all they will have to fight off the guy from winning the presidency.

Meanwhile, when they finally serve up the GOP candidate (which isn't going to happen anytime soon), it will be like serving raw meat to the Dems. Not only is every GOP candidate flawed, but they will have to campaign on plenty of issues where their stances are not popular with the American people.

Plus, one of those GOP candidates will have George W. Bush endorsing them at the national convention in front of millions of people. What could be worse than that? I can't wait!

This is why we need CHANGE in all things in Washington and politics in general.

Wow, no wonder the Repubs are having problems, all they can do is insult people. Can you imagine Obama calling anyone a "pet rock?" Theirin lies the difference.