The Trail: A Daily Diary of Campaign 2008

Americans are fascinating, so this is what you call Democracy. The only justified world leader for the world?? Yes, Saddam killed many which is true, but President Bush killed so many, many more, Iraq people and your own. He destroyed a once Beautiful Country for no legitimate reason, and now will not fix it. Truth be know, no new leader can undo the mess he has started. He poisoned the air and soil that US soldiers are fighting on today for decades. So more lives will be ruined and many more Iraq civilians and American troops will die . That was a great Kaboom George, must give you credit when due. And the nerve now to call Senator Olbama the Devil. The Devil is wearing a skirt and you all are blinded. The Devil will obliterate anything at anytime. Bring your power and might back home where you just might need it the most. Help Americans first.

Obama is the "change" candidate, but all the establishment, career politicians are flocking to him like flies. Seems a bit odd, doesn't it? David Bonior... what a complete douchebag. This state went for Hillary and he's giving it to Obama. The real democracies in this world must laugh their ass off every time we hold an election.

President Barack Obama will emerge as the most successful leader in modern history. His critical ability, knowledge and wisdom are unmatched. We Americans are fortunate and blessed!

I am seriously worried about the state of affairs in this campagne. Obama is so self centered and assured he will get the nomination that he is now going to show his true colors by going after McCain in a most disgusting down and dirty way. I am not a Rep., and have no intentions of voting for McCain , but Obama has inferred that MCain's mental capasities are such that he is not equipped to do the job.

Obama, I hope will become, before November, so impressed with himself and so confident he is a President, he will shoot himself in the leg, and the country will see a MONSTER that feels he can hood wink the country and threaten the politicians that do not endorse him, he will ruin their political careers. Pastor Wright did a really good job on this man's head.

Revealing himself before Nov. would be the greatest service he could do for this country. WE MUST NOT VOTE FOR HIM. HE IS THE DEVIL IN A CUSTOM MADE SUIT.

I'm long been a supporter of Hillary Clinton, that will never be changed no matter what happens. No one can deny the fact that she can be a great president, symbolized in American history, involved in bringing warefares to American people, where there's no race difference.

Seriously... Vote for McCain? Come on already.I once said if Hillary won I would vote for McCain, then I thought about it. What a mistake that would have been.

We all have our favorites, but when it comes down to it...There is no way on Gods green Earth I would pull the handle for McCain.

Honestly, I don't drink that much.

MMMMMMMM kay

Rev. Wright could have been the burden of Hillary, had the media reported that Bill Clinton sought spiritual counseling from Rev. Wright during Monica Lewinsky incident.

It is Hillary, who wanted to tattoo Wright to Obama's forehead to make him a black candidate, even though his mother was as white as Hillary is. She strongly criticized McCain for not denouncing Rev. Wright for his comments. I was impressed at McCain's sincere respect for the freedom of speech for everyone. It makes sense, because he almost died fighting for freedom of speech, while Hillary had to lie about sniper fire in Bosnia to get a feel for it.

Today, Hillary even claimed undereducated white people are her base. She is putting us behind by 200 years. She divides and conquers, but we need a uniter in the White House.

Perhaps the Clintons'd better call up Rev. Wright again for help after she is done for. She only has herself to blame. Negativity does not convince people of all race. Obama knows it all too well.

http://www.newsweek.com/id/81600
Hillary's Hidden Hand

The former First Lady says her years in the White House give her unmatched experience. A Clinton biographer assesses her powerful behind-the-scenes role.
Taking the Lead: After years of counseling Bill, she is now in charge
By Sally Bedell Smith | NEWSWEEK
Dec. 31, 2007-Jan. 7, 2008 issue

'"People were scared of her," said Clinton aide Robert Boorstin. "You did not cross Hillary." Even the president "would try to avoid fighting with her if he could, deflecting her if he could," said Nussbaum.'

I wonder if fear is the reason why these hesitant superdelegates are not making their announcements till Hillary loses.

Experience: Obama actually has more legislative experience than Clinton. He was a legislator in the Illinois senate for 8 years PLUS he was teaching Constitutional Law at the University of Chicago. He built bi-partisan support to put through legislation for ethics reform and child health care. In his first term as U.S. Senator, he immediately put through the "gold standard" legislation for transparency in government -- really core, important legislation, showing also consistency of purpose in Obama. Clinton has had a term and a half as Senator. What original legislation has she pushed through? All I can see is that she voted with the political winds for the Iraq War. Obama has clearer experience and gets important things done.

hillary keep fighting !!! you will win. people will get to realize that if not hillary it will be another republican in the white house and more right wing judges appointed to the court. unfortunately i will also vote republican if obama is the nominee

i was a democrat all my life - this time I will vote for the republicans.
i WILL NEVER VOTE FOR OBAMA. HE IS DANGEROUS.
where is REV WRIGHT to stir up the pot?
Obama has no experience. all i know about him is that he uses drugs. and hates the USA.

we are going to end up having the republican in the house. it is OK with me anyone but OBAMA

Voting in November has already been decided.

We just don't know who won.

I suspect Mac but I never thought the kids were going to decide the candidate so what do I know.

Who are we going to nominate in 2012?

Voting in November has already been decided.

We just don't know who won.

I suspect Mac but I never thought the kids were going to decide the candidate so what do I know.

Dems = Republicans -

Who are we going to nominate in 2012?

Voting in November has already been decided.

We just don't know who won.

I suspect Mac but I never thought the kids were going to decide the candidate so what do I know.

Dems = Republicans -

Who are we going to nominate in 2012?

McCain wont live till November anyway.

Actually, he might. They could just unplug Cheney and plug in McOld.

yeah. OK, Never Mind.

We sure DO know what happened...

Rumsfeld went over, sold him Anthrax and other chemical weapons to use on Iran.

is that what you mean? Maybe that's why Natalie is sore, she wanted to finally "Obliterate Iran."

HAHAHAHAHAAH.

these people are sick.

DEMOCRATS, (specifically Hillary voters)here's the equation:

Difference between Hillary and Obama = very little.

Difference between Hillary and McCain = A LOT!!

If you want to end up with 8 right wing Supreme Court justices and no health insurance or social security, vote for McSame. Otherwise, for the love of God vote for Obama and stop being petulant. He's just Hillary with darker skin anyway.

You know what?

You all may actually convince me to vote for Obama, yet.

I like the "fight" in you characters. Plus, who else could I vote for?

McNazi? I'll keep you guys updated.

Well, in her defense, we DO all know what happened when Saddam HUSSEIN became the Butcher of Baghdad, right? No need to infer any nefarious intent from simply asking simple, honest questions.

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Posted by: Natalie | May 8, 2008 6:34 PM--->

We all know what happened in Iraq when someone with the name HUSSEIN became president.

I will vote John McCain if Hillary Clinton is not on the ballot.
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OK, there, Natalie. It must be the name. You are not an intelligent person. Hussein was a dictator. Iraq was actually much safer under him than it was before your dear Hillary voted to send troops over there.

Go ahead, vote McCain, you moron. I would expect as much from someone who would make such a weak and trivial association in order to select a candidate.

Let me guess... You liked Hillary because she's a woman, too! Just like you! he he giggle giggle.

GEORGE Bush
GEORGE Washington

KARL Rove
KARL Marx

TEDDY Roosevelt
TEDDY Bundy

BILL Clinton
BILL Ayers

I could do this all day, nitwit!

I wish they had IQ tests at the voting booths.

We all know what happened in Iraq when someone with the name HUSSEIN became president.
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If you're willing to offer up this half baked opinion in a public forum, there's no need to tell us who you're voting for. It's painfully obvious.

We all know what happened in Iraq when someone with the name HUSSEIN became president.

I will vote John McCain if Hillary Clinton is not on the ballot.

Looks like the only 3am phone call Mrs. Hillary would be answering would be those from a drunk Bill coming from a Harlem bar.

Posted by: Playa | May 8, 2008 5:41 PM
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You lie. Bill doesn't bother to call.

I'm not big on Edwards as VEEP. His own campaign never really took off and he's not all that popular in his home state.

The VEEP pick to swing blue collar votes is TED STRICKLAND. As the popular Governor of a crucial swing state, OHIO, he runs the political machine in the state and can almost certainly deliver it. This would be huge as far as electoral strategy goes.

Of course in the end a lot of it comes down to personality match ups and embarassing skeletons that might be lurking in a potential VEEPS closet.

More of the same garbage in the room, I see. You people need a life.

By the way, Indiana is now down to 14,000 votes or so. If this keeps up, someone may need to do more analysis of the vaunted path to victory for the Tuzla Terror.

What's that? Problems with white voters? Indiana is white as snow, and Obama must have gotten a goodly number to vote for him, otherwise he would not have come within 14,000 votes of winning. Don't you think?

My question for you racists in this room is why don't you simply keep your racism to yourselves? Eh? What, you can't help yourselves? No education? What?

Bubba,

Do NOT get involved with the Clinton financial mess. Her personal loan is the least of the campaign's problems. Word has it the campaing total debt is closer to $20-25 million. Obama pays her off he gets dragged into the squabble of a thousand small business vendors wondering where their money is.

He would inherit a lot of bad press at a time he's finally got his momentum back.

Obama is the nominee. Save the $11 million for down ticket races and let her spend the next month continuing to solidify her status as political pariah.

President Obama - to get everyone to talk to each other
Vice President Edwards - for the white working class

Hill should make bubba munch her box for a while.....she could use it......or maybe she wants Monica to do it.....It's ALL good......

IT SUCKS we don't have oil in Michigan

Hillary RODMAN Clinton is over! Finished! Caput! Now that a drunken Dennis Rodman has been charged with domestic battery in Las Vegas last week. That's guilt by association baby! Yeah that's right, Hillary RODMAN Clinton can wave her presidential hopes goodbye with this scandal! And you thought Obama's middle name spelled trouble! Wait 'til the media gets a hold of this one and runs with it! When all you Hillary RODMAN Clinton supporters wonder what went wrong when Obama secures the nomination you have only one person to blame! That's right, former Pistons/Bulls great... Dennis Rodman!!!!

Whew. Stay put. The Islamofascist brigade is everywhere and they want to destroy our freedom to cut, paste and use our CAPS LOCK .

Just PAY HER BACK $11.5 million ... Don't worry - we will be happy

Congrats to Barack HUSSEIN Obama.

Democrats are going to take over!!

McSame has got three Rev. wrongs.....

McCain's Reverends Right: His Faustian Bargain with Radical Christianity

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/shaun-jacob-halper/mccains-reverends-right-h_b_100007.html

Is anyone else enjoying reading the threads standing on your head as much as I am?

infuse gets my vote for comment of the day.

Don't worry; be happy!!!

I'm at home. Thanks for the advice though.

JakeD,

Where are you? I'm worried that with all you know they might be after you. pull down the drapes, lock the doors and whatever you do, don't answer your cell phone

swalker3:

"Onw"?

She can double as Secretary of Toenail Health. She is qualified for that.

Ambassador Hillary Clinton - France or Italy - all on the dole
Posted by: Bubba | May 8, 2008 5:33 PM

I think the right place for Hillary in the Obama administration is ambassador to Iraq, a place she liked so well she voted for us to be there.

JakeD,

Oh, my God! Onw, I just remembered where I heard the name HUSSEIN! Do you think he's from the psycho Islamofascist kill squad that's invaded America and infiltrated our main stream media?

Typical Barack HUSSEIN Obama [jockstrap] supporters.

Barack Obama should make Hillary Clinton the first Secretary of Crotch Hygiene.

Looks like the only 3am phone call Mrs. Hillary would be answering would be those from a drunk Bill coming from a Harlem bar.

Ambassador Hillary Clinton - France or Italy - all on the dole

as usual, two of the biggest one-note voids are here and accounted for - rat-duh and JakeDuh. I agree with the consensus of others - go outside...frighten children. Or perhaps have a friendly game of touch football - just remember, if you want to forfeit, JakeD, do it before the game commences, 'kay?

I just love hearing myself talk and post..I learned how to use the caps button today. Did you know that Barack Obama's middle name is HUSSEIN? My mommy is my best friend...I found a worm outside...

Actually, nclwtk -- a bribe is exactly what some super delegates are waiting for:

http://www.theminorityreportblog.com/blog_entry/cni_redrum/2008/05/08/steve_ybarra_honest_democrat

Most of the remaining super delegates are SUPPOSED to stay neutral, like Howard Dean, Nancy Pelosi, and committee members.

What are these superdelegates waiting for. Do they expect to be able to extract some booty for holding out,or notoriety. If they cant make up their minds than they shouldnt be the type picked as delegates

screw fake obama. wake up.

I am waiting for superdelegate Bill Clinton to endorse Obama next. Perhaps a little ambassadorship can be found for him, far away from Hillary.

I get the feeling that HILLARY IS A FIGHTER ... but do you get the feeling that SHE WILL NOT BE A GOOD LISTENER ... to the polls yes ... to the people, I am not so sure ... Which will only lead to the frustration of the OLD STYLE POLITICS. Some commanders find that to be stubborn is a good virtue - a show of strength - IGNORE IGNORE IGNORE

Anonymous at 4:47 PM:

No.

It'll just get funner as the election draws closer.
http://www.votenic.com

JakeD,

Do you keep all your press clippings?

How about Madam speaker Nancy Pelosi for Vice-President?
Now there's a team!!!!

Black Voters represent 30% of the Democratic electorate and the White voters who supported George Bush where Republicans. So are they gonna vote for Hillary? This is the Chaos Rush Limbaugh wanted and got. Black voters voted for Bill Clinton in the high 90% twice, was that Racist? U.S. President wanted: African Americans, Native Americans, Japanese Americans, Jewish Americans, Spanish Americans, Korean Americans, Chines Americans, Mormon & Catholic Americans NEED NOT APPLY!

I could keep going ...

OBAMA the best !

Obama the young, the pretty, the boss, the president of.............America in november.

Go Obama go !

http://allainjulesblog.blogspot.com/

Jake (fake):

http://blog.washingtonpost.com/the-trail/2008/04/29/obama_strikes_back_denouncing.html

Jake (fake):

http://blog.washingtonpost.com/the-trail/2008/02/28/the_muddy_road_ahead_and_what.html

More excellent news for Obama! Bonior is smart, savvy, and a true and steadfast friend to labor.

With her appalling "working people, white people" support me argument today, Sen. Clinton should be shown the door by the remaining super delegates. She is fast becoming an embarrassment to the Democratic party and to democracy itself.

As an older woman, I feel ashamed at the campaign she is now running.

Jake (fake):

http://blog.washingtonpost.com/the-trail/2008/04/14/clinton_met_with_cries_of_no_i.html

JakeD (fake):

http://blog.washingtonpost.com/the-trail/2008/05/02/former_dem_party_chairs_pen_pr.html

JakeD (fake):

http://blog.washingtonpost.com/the-trail/2008/03/05/beyond_math_to_a_tougher_messa.html?hpid=topnews

JakeD (fake):

http://blog.washingtonpost.com/the-trail/2008/02/26/mccain_supporter_disparages_ob.html

JakeD (fake):

http://blog.washingtonpost.com/the-trail/2008/05/06/_if_hillary_clinton_hopes.html

Alright!! Way to go Bonier!! Who else wants to give the nod?! Who else? =)

Great job Obama! SUPPORTERS get The Nod!! =) Thank you!!

Great job Hillary and Obama both.

Excellent job Indiana and N.C. =)

'08

JakeD (fake):

It is NOT omitted -- in addition to the very post you just responded to -- I have pointed out HUSSEIN means "handsome" in Arabic in plenty of other threads as well:

http://blog.washingtonpost.com/the-trail/2008/02/29/a_warm_reception_north_of_the.html

Elizabeth and John D:

Yes, please, ignore our posts. Simply "move on".

Saddam "#@$$#!^"

Barack "#@$$#!^"

#@$$#!^, #@$$#!^

Dirty Word That!

I find it repulsive when I hear comments calling former Clinton supporters Judas, or implying a ulterior motive for backing Obama. Like positioning oneself for a job. The people of this country has had to deal with a lot of trauma over the past 7 year. From 9/11 to the debacle that came out it with Iraq, the administration's failure with the economy and wide spread resultant suffering. We should be voting for the candidate we believe to be the best to handle the current crises and steer us beyond into a better future. I started out believe Hilary was that, not based on anything she herself had done, but because of the her husband's presidency over a time of peace and prosperity. It was a flawed mindset that met with an equally flawed candidate. I switched to Obama because in my mind he is our best hope. That is my right as person raised to think independently and not just blindly follow the herd.

JakeD is part of Hillary's OCTOBER SURPRISE ... hoping for another war (make that 3) to distract the American people from the Billions of $$ being spent at "nation building" ... while us poor bitter people cling to our bibles ... Am I bitter to be out of work and have McCain tell me that my job is not coming back? Look for an uptick in war rhetoric in October ... as we all cower in fear. Only Bush can protect us ... now it is only McCain or Clinton!!

Dear John D in Houston,

You are correct, of course, in your assessment of the two "gentlemen" (how generous you are), and in your assessment of the political level that characterizes their comments. I would like to go to a more basic issue, however. Isn't the Post supposed to monitor this blog for "offensive comments?" Maybe I'm missing something, but I would think that openly racist remarks and ideologically motivated characterizations of Senator Obama would fit the category of "offensive comments." Freedom of expression is one thing. Out and out hate mongering is quite another. I'm not naive enough to think that racism will disappear tomorrow, but I take great comfort in knowing that the views of those two louts (not gentlement but coarse bigots) are rapidly becoming a thing of the past.

Bonior's endorsement does not matter unless he is a superdelegate. I thought Obama would get some more superdelegates after Tuesday's primaries. Clinton is not the only one prolonging this contest. The remaining superdelegates are just waiting until she quits. They either owe the Clintons for the past or are worried about retributions in the future. The Clintons and forgiveness don't go hand in hand.

On the other hand, my vote may still matter (in Oregon) which is cool.

Jake D,
If you are trying to let people know that Hussein means 'hansome' in Arabic, then why is that pertinent fact omitted in all of your posts? It certainly doesn't make it very easy to believe your explanation. So let me once again ask why you highlight Senator Obama's middle name, in capital letters and without the clarification you just provided?

LOL! :-D

And today's catch-phrase;

"Empty Suit" ;~)

as opposed to "Pants-Suit"

or,

"Flight-Suit"

X- None of the Above! :-(

the same thing happened to me ... new post at the top ... this does make sense ... schrolling

Sorry about the multiple posts. Used to be new posts showed up at the bottom, I didn't check carefully enough.

It is the last supper ... will Clinton have Judas at the table?

I support Clinton

I'm supporting Senator Clinton. Of course, I'm also not trying to position myself for a job in Washington, like some people-- like Governor Richardson. I think seh is the better candidate.

I'm supporting Senator Clinton. Of course, I'm also not trying to position myself for a job in Washington, like some people-- like Governor Richardson. I think seh is the better candidate.

Wow, all that over just one post? If you already know Barack HUSSEIN Obama's middle name, then you are not my target audience. If you know HUSSEIN means "handsome" in Arabic, then simply move on ...

I'm supporting Clinton. Of course, I'm not trying to position myself for a job in Washington, like Gov. Richardson and others, I believe that Senator Clinton is the better candidate.

Some are speculating that the October Surprise that Clinton staff was referring to ... is the wishful thinking that Willful George might start a war with Iran just before he leaves office ... who cares about presidential poll ratings when they are already 26%?

Back to the "stone age" "obliterate" ... GI Jane

JakeD and RAT like to forment negativity and hate ... operation chaos

McCain will lose Michigan ... even if he tries to woo the catholic vote ... It is tough to be told "Your jobs are not coming back ..." without providing solutions ... That is why he was in the coffe shops in Michigan yesterday . HE KNEW HE SAID THE WRONG THING

All;

Please understand that both "Jake D" and "RAT-the" are the ulitmate result of the last 40 years of politics in our country. They use buzz words, catchphrases of the day and various other rhetorical devices to change the subject from anything approaching the real issues that our citizens might choose to discuss.

Unfortunately, it is much easier to engage in political discourse in this fashion, thus, it has become the general mode of political communication since the 1968 elections.

All that being said, my observation of these two gentleman has been a couple of things - First, is that they have adopted a mode of thinking that allows that any one who is not representing the Republican party is, prima facie, incorrect in their viewpoints. Secondly, is that their political thought ranges somewhere in the area of the average 17 year old.

That being the case, I would apply the thought that is used often on my favorite WAPO blog, which is, ITA - meaning - Ignore the A**holes.

This is a good site ... to see the margins:

http://politics.nytimes.com/election-guide/2008/results/votes/index.html

It's refreshingly nice to see the better angels of America's character prevailing as voters reject the racial, religious and ethnic slurs being spewed by the divisive surrogates of the Clintons, Rush Limbaugh and Sean Hannity.

You can tell who the statesmen are - either current, or former representatives -because they will take a correct position even when it might put pressure on their friends, and supporters.

Even though it took Obama to come along as a leader to show them the way home, they are still statesmen.

Go David Bonior!

Auto industry employees have been the victims of incompetent business and union leadership for decades.

Now their patron representative is lining up behind Obama.

Its absolutely the right thing for Bonior to do!

Vote Obama for President!

After hearing hillary make such a fuss about the big states ... I did some analysis on the margins of victory by both O'Bama and Clinton - and the differences are quite overwhelming and startling.

And even though she is fighting to seat Florida - when you look at those states she won - I am not sure that she could beat McCain in some of those states - especially the ones out West

"whose endorsement today carries a little extra symbolic weight"

Don't they always... when they endorse Obama.

Good move

My mistake. The order of posts is reversed. Once again, we've got Jake THETROLL D posting a middle name. Just in case anyone's forgotten his middle name.

BB

Hah! You're getting slow Jake. Down to 4th place. Off to the glue factory

BB

I think they could probably rename the "Comments" section the "Jake and RAT Show."

It's a beautiful day across most of the country. Go outside for a bit. Or if you're at the office, do some work for a bit. It's ok, the message boards will still be here when you get back.

Tell me JakeD, what exactly are you hoping to accomplish/convey about Senator Obama by capitalizing the letters of his middle name? I'm quite sure that nearly everyone posting here is familiar with his complete name, which makes your actions all the more mystifying. Do explain...

"Sound of my Finger leaving the side of my Mouth"

"Twirls finger in Air!" ;~)

Congrats to Barack HUSSEIN Obama.