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Hillary Claims Underdog Status in Indiana

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind — She’s up by about 5 points in the latest poll average on RealClearPolitics.com, but Hillary Clinton is casting herself as the underdog in the state — telling voters she’s hoping for a big comeback on Tuesday.

At a canvassing kick-off event in South Bend, Clinton told supporters “We came from so far behind in Indiana. We’re still the underdog.”

In fact, save for a brief period from April 25th through the 27th, Clinton held the lead in the RCP poll average for the entire month of April — though state polls were few and far between before that. She started much farther ahead than she is today; her lead dropped slowly but steadily until the middle of the month, when the polls started to stabilize.

The campaign, however, says it never believed public polling that had her ahead in March and early April — and points out that polls today are all within the margin of error. Aides also say they’ve been outspent by $2.4 million in Indiana, and that Obama has a huge advantage in the western part of the state that’s part of the media market in his native Chicago. Turnout in those districts could decide the race on Tuesday — which Clinton officials say is neck and neck.

Being the underdog has its advantages, mostly in energizing hardcore supporters. At a Democratic dinner in Indianapolis, Clinton took it a step further with a local flair — comparing herself to the iconic small-town basketball team from Milan, IN that inspired the movie “Hoosiers.”

“That great movie that was based on the story of Milan, the Milan miracle. I have always admired the grit of those players. Their determination to defy the odds,” she said. “They were counted out time and time again. But Americans love a good comeback. And we’re going to have a great comeback for America when I am your president.”

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Comment by NICOLE C

(May 5, 2008): “Obama Tells Workers, When They Lose Their Job, They Lose Ther Dignity” TalkLeft

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I didn’t see this posted already. It seems important to get this circulated, as it just shows more of Obama’s out-of-touch elitism. Watch the first part of the video posted at TalkLeft to hear Obama’s ridiculous comments. (I couldn’t watch the whole thing.)

link: http://www.talkleft.com/story/2008/5/5/3178/17296

 
Comment by NICOLE C

He’s out of touch. He has no clue about middle- and working-class people.

Bitter and undignified….nice, Barack. Keep insulting the people you need in your corner.

 
Comment by OBAMA THE UNITER???? REALLY

NO HE DIVIDED US WITH COLOR,RACE,AND ELITIST COMMENTS

 
Comment by OBAMA THE UNITER???? REALLY

INDYSTAR Politics Forum - Please Join & Fight the Obamabots!

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It would be nice if there were a few PRO HILLARY posts here over the next few days. Register and you can post immediately. It is kind of disheartening when I post there.

http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dl…yCurrentPage=0

There is one poster, you will recognize, I think of him as the mad poster, he posted 30 something PRO OBAMA threads in a half hour

 
Comment by TRS

“Underdog” status or just “dog” status?

 
Comment by OBAMA THE UNITER???? REALLY

The final SUSA Indiana poll has Hillary Clinton winning by 12, 54-42.

Key findings: Clinton wins whites 58-39 (87% of the vote, Obama wins African Americans 77-21 (10% of the vote).

I do not believe the African American finding. Doing my SUSA adjustments (A-As 90-10 for Obama, undecided whites 2-1 for Clinton), I get the following result: Clinton 54-46.

 
Comment by chris

The people are speaking loud and clear…Obama is a danger to America…A potential President that wants to UNITE ALL Americans cannot be affiliated with a Church/Reverend that is so extremely radical, racist, preaches hate towards others, and most importantly slams America.

People arent’ buying that him financially supporting this Church and Reverend for 20 years that he didn’t know what it was about…Obama most people arent that stupid….

 
Comment by Todd

Hillary always plays the underdog role. She is banking on the whites who fear Obama as the first black President. They are voting less for her, and against the black guy. They see Bill Clinton back in the White House not Hillary. It’s sad in 2008, that we can’t vote on issues. But I see the lower classes everyday, I see their children and they say what they hear at home. We aint votin’ for a blackman.

 
Comment by Jim

Comment by TRS
May 5th, 2008 at 12:28 pm

“Underdog” status or just “dog” status?
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TRS,

I find your comment offensive ……………..to dogs.

 
Comment by OBAMA THE UNITER???? REALLY

http://s110.photobucket.com/albums/n84/SusanUnPC/?action=view&current=SEXISTSIGN.jpg

This abhorrent, sexist sign is being held proudly by OBAMA supporters outside the Indiana Jefferson-Jackson Dinner, where Hillary Clinton just spoke and Barack Obama is speaking. (C-Span is carrying this event live, and will reair it later. Fox News is also covering the speeches, and offering analyses.)

IN PLAIN VIEW of OBAMA STAFF, an Obama supporter is holding up this sign, and NONE of the Senator’s staff is doing a thing about it.

 
Comment by chris

OBAMA,

Your facts are incorrect….. 97% of black men are voting for Obama , 92% of blacks are voting for Obama…talk about racist…

As far as the white folk…66% are voting for Hillary…It’s a little more even…what you expect…

The black people have made this about black……doesn’t matter if someone has the credentials..they vote for him because he is black…WOW what an insult to all all nationalities

 
Comment by Todd

Oh my, Separation of Church and State issue. Obama is going to bring the angry black church into the White House. It aleast he professes his faith in Christ. When has Hillary done that. Rev. Wright is a product of his environment. Live through segregation then talk about. Live through hate then come back and make a statement. Rev. Wrights statements of hate are ridiculous to us, but not to him.

Obama denounced the statements. He has denounced Wright. What else does he have to do? He wants change, he wants America united. Listen to the Philly speech and understand the man.

 
Comment by Jim

Comment by chris
May 5th, 2008 at 12:35 pm

The people are speaking loud and clear…Obama is a danger to America…A potential President that wants to UNITE ALL Americans cannot be affiliated with a Church/Reverend that is so extremely radical, racist, preaches hate towards others, and most importantly slams America.

People arent’ buying that him financially supporting this Church and Reverend for 20 years that he didn’t know what it was about…Obama most people arent that stupid….
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chris,

People go to church for spiritual reasons not political ones. It is extremely common for parishioners to disagree with their church. The Catholic church is against birth control. Many Catholics use and support the concept of birth control.

Your logic would suggest that it is impossible for Catholics to use birth control because their church has told them for more than 20 years that it is a sin. How do you explain this. Isn’t it possible for members to disagree.

 
Comment by OBAMA THE UNITER???? REALLY

Comment by Jim
May 5th, 2008 at 12:36 pm
Comment by TRS
May 5th, 2008 at 12:28 pm

“Underdog” status or just “dog” status?
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TRS,

I find your comment offensive ……………..to dogs.

ARE U SURPRISED ,,,,

EVERYONE TALKS WITH THIER BRAIN CAPACITY AND THIER KIND OF THINKING

SO OBAMABOTS ARE MOSTLY THAT KIND OF PEOPLE ,,SO THEY ARE LIMITED TO THAT KIND OF COMMENTS ,,,

SO DON,T GET SHOCKED

AND IGNORE THEM ,,,,

 
Comment by Jim

Comment by chris
May 5th, 2008 at 12:39 pm

OBAMA,

Your facts are incorrect….. 97% of black men are voting for Obama , 92% of blacks are voting for Obama…talk about racist…

As far as the white folk…66% are voting for Hillary…It’s a little more even…what you expect…

The black people have made this about black……doesn’t matter if someone has the credentials..they vote for him because he is black…WOW what an insult to all all nationalities
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Chris.

You could look at it another way. The 66% of the white folk voting for Hillary could be doing it for racial reasons. If he wasn’t black, he’d have more votes and the race would be over. Hillary’s only hope of winning is appealing to white folks fear of blacks.

 
Comment by OBAMA THE UNITER???? REALLY

Comment by chris
May 5th, 2008 at 12:39 pm
OBAMA,

Your facts are incorrect….. 97% of black men are voting for Obama , 92% of blacks are voting for Obama…talk about racist…

As far as the white folk…66% are voting for Hillary…It’s a little more even…what you expect…

The black people have made this about black……doesn’t matter if someone has the credentials..they vote for him because he is black…WOW what an insult to all all nationalities

AND THOSE WHITES WERE GOING 50/50 FOR OBAMA AND HILL

ONLY AFTER WRIGHT STUFF ,,,,AND WATCHING BLACKS 92% FOR OBAMA,,,AND ALL BLACK REPORTERS SIDING WITH OBAMA,,,AND HILLARY DOING A GOOD JOB ,,,,

ONLY THEN NOW WHITES ARE 55% TO 65% FOR OBAMA,,,,,,,ONLY NOW WHEN 46 STATES ALREADY VOTED

 
Comment by chris

It’s funny how people want to say the whites fear a black President…

I would never vote for ANYONE..that didn’t have the credentials to run our Country… or was affiliated or financially supported an organization that was radical, racist, or preached hate to others or America (doesn’t matter what color).
I wouldn’t vote for someone that allowed someone to do a fundraiser for a candidate, and this person was a known terrorist…
I wouldn’t vote for someone knowing that the Church they belong to divided our Country into blacks and all others…that had a non-negotiable commitment to African (not America)..
I wouldn’t vote for someone that has a voting record all the way to the left
I wouldn’t vote for someone that has a voting record all the way to the right.

OK the list goes on…but for me..It couldn’t be any clearer on who NOT to VOTE for

For us this has nothing to do with his race…if he was white and had all these affiliations I would be outraged, and could not vote for that either.

By the polls you can see more and more people are getting the information and responding.

As a matter of fact…Hillary should win the nomination and have a black man as her VP..(one of course that doesn’t have extreme affiliations)

 
Comment by OBAMA THE UNITER???? REALLY

The Facts Behind Obama’s Gas Tax Attacks
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“Considering that Sen. Obama voted to suspend the gas tax three times when gas cost less than $2 a gallon and has an energy lobbyist chairing his Indiana campaign, it’s hard to take his latest criticisms very seriously. Senator Obama wants Americans to pay the gas tax but Senator Clinton thinks the big oil companies should pay it this summer.” - Clinton spokesperson Phil Singer

Today, Sen. Obama said: Now Senator Clinton is spending a lot of money on an ad attacking me for not supporting her and John McCain’s idea of a gas tax holiday for the summer…In fact, it is my understanding today, Senator Clinton had to send a surrogate to speak out on behalf of this plan and all she could find- get this, a lobbyist from Shell oil to explain how this was going to be good for consumers. [Laughter] It’s a Shell-game, literally.

Facts:

- Sen. Obama voted three times for a gas tax holiday in 2000 when gas prices were less than $2 a gallon.

- Kip Tew, the top advisor to Obama’s Indiana campaign is an energy lobbyist. Tew said recently, “I’m not running away from the fact that I’m a lobbyist. I have a healthy client list, and I’m proud of it.”

 
Comment by OBAMA THE UNITER???? REALLY

Fact Check: Hillary and the Windfall Profits Tax
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Today on Meet the Press, Sen. Obama claimed Hillary was using the same windfall profits tax to pay for two proposals:

Now, Senator Clinton says that she’s going to use the windfall profits tax to fill it. First of all, she’s already said she’s going to use that for something else, as I have, and that is to invest in clean energy and, and– other important measures. So, that money she’s already spending twice.
This is false and misleading.

To pay for the gas tax holiday, Hillary is calling for a windfall tax on the oil companies’ 2008 profits. It’s an immediate proposal. Hillary has never proposed a tax on 2008 profits previously.

Hillary would continue the windfall tax on 2009 profits and beyond, and that revenue would go to her strategic energy fund and for renewable energy.

 
Comment by OBAMA THE UNITER???? REALLY

Obama Ad Misrepresents Krugman Quote To Attack Hillary
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Sen. Obama has a new ad which claims that “experts” believe Hillary’s plan for a gas tax holiday would “boost oil industry profits.” Their citation is an April 28 column by Paul Krugman, which discusses Sen. McCain’s plan, not Hillary’s plan:

The impression that Mr. McCain’s tax talk is all about pandering is reinforced by his proposal for a summer gas tax holiday — a measure that would, in fact, do little to help consumers, although it would boost oil industry profits.
Hillary’s plan differs from Sen. McCain’s in that it is financed with a windfall profits tax on oil companies. Krugman, who does not support Hillary’s plan, acknowledges that her plan will not increase profits for the oil industry.

Krugman adds: “Just to be clear: I don’t regard this as a major issue. It’s a one-time thing, not a matter of principle…Health care reform, on the other hand, could happen, and is very much a long-term issue — so poisoning the well by in effect running against universality, as Obama has, is a much more serious breach.”

 
Comment by chris

Jim in CA, the White people and others that I know that voted for Hillary did so because of her credentials, they also voted for her because they like what so has accomplished and stand for… I personally don’t know any white people that voted for her because they weren’t going to vote for a black man….BUT…. I have no doubt there are those out there….But, I don’t think there are a lot…
Unlike the reasoning behind the black voting black…..

I have friends that had voted for Obama because they were in the Media Hype with what was going on then…..now most wish they could take their vote back…

This is big…even though some want to remain blind and deaf to it

 
Comment by Haley Rodman Clemson

Dog? Yes. Underdog? Hardly. This time last year political pundits from all camps were convinced that she would not only sweep the nominations but sweep the general election as well. It was hers to lose and she lost in grand fashion.

She’s not the underdog, she’s the beaten frontrunner who refuses to give up.

 
Comment by OBAMA THE UNITER???? REALLY

Audio: Hillary Did Not Commit To Lifting Teamsters Consent Decree
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This morning’s Wall Street Journal revealed that Sen. Obama unequivocally supports lifting the teamsters federal consent decree:

Sen. Barack Obama won the endorsement of the Teamsters earlier this year after privately telling the union he supported ending the strict federal oversight imposed to root out corruption, according to officials from the union and the Obama campaign.

…Obama spokesman Tommy Vietor confirmed the candidate’s position in a statement to The Wall Street Journal, saying that Sen. Obama believes that the board “has run its course,” because “organized crime influence in the union has drastically declined.” Mr. Vietor said Sen. Obama took that position last year.
This morning on Good Morning America, Sen. Obama contradicted his campaign and said he had not made a commitment.

Today, the Politico published audio of Hillary speaking to the Teamsters. Hillary says that she’d be open to “looking at” the status of the consent decree but made no commitments.

This is consistent with what the Hillary campaign and the Teamsters said publicly before this audio was released. Phil Singer told the Wall Street Journal: “Sen. Clinton is making no promises about lifting the consent decree.” The Teamsters described Hillary’s position as “wishy-washy.”

 
Comment by Judy

I’m so tired of hearing Hillary putting spins on everything. It’s depressing to think of her as president, pointing fingers, blaming others, and spinning everything to her benefit. I guess the right-wing-conspiracy will once again be blamed when the sniper fire gets too intense. Please vote anyone other than Hillary.

 
Comment by Jim

OBAMA THE UNITER???? REALLY,

Are you that naive to believe that the oil companies will reduce gas price if the tax is suspended. I guarantee you that if the tax was eliminated today, the oil companies would not lower the price, especially because they are going to have to pay a windfall tax.

Obama is against it because he voted for it in 2000 and it didn’t work then.

There is a reason why every economist is against it. It doesn’t work.

John McCain who does not understand economics is the only other person who supports it. This doesn’t say much about Hillary’s grasp of economics!

 
Comment by OBAMA THE UNITER???? REALLY

The case for Clinton can be summed up by the following two points: 1) She is the best and most electable candidate of all three remaining. 2) Obama’s “clear” lead in the nominating process is more perceived than real. Regarding point #1: She is at the right point in her life to be pursuing this position (not to early or too late) and she is the only one who can present a credible national security case against John McCain. Regarding point #2: At least three caucuses had indisputably undemocratic results (Texas, Washington, Nevada). This proves that the will of the few overruled the will of the many. Superdelegates and Clinton have strong moral ground to stand on and would not be overturning the will of the people, which is a data-free meme forced upon us by an overwhelmingly Pro-Obama media.

 
Comment by Lynn

Does anyone see that Bill Clinton is the biggest joke there is? I cant believe anyone could actually vote for Hillary with a MOUTH of a husband like Bill! He was a disgrace as a president! He is a disgrace on the campaign trail! He rates right up there with Carter! Oh yeah– Carter is going to endorse Obama. Well, that speaks well of both the democrats! MCCAIN 08

 
Comment by OBAMA THE UNITER???? REALLY

Hillary is a fighter, a winner and a great American. Hillary is incredibly intelligent and prepared. She is going to fight until her last breath for universal health care, veteran’s rights, children, teachers, the middle class, the elderly, equal pay for equal work, the environment and our country. Hillary is going to get this country on the right track again, get us out of Iraq, win the war in Afghanistan and rebuild the military. She is going to restore US standing and leadership in the world. She is going to clean up the justice department, restore the balance of power in our government and appoint justices to the Supreme Court who believe in fairness and justice for every American. Hillary is an inspiration to all Americans. It is unbelievable that she can keep fighting despite the efforts by many inside the Democratic Party to destroy her and the legacy of the Clinton presidency. She is doing it because she loves this country. It is her time. The Democratic Party and America needs her leadership now, more than ever.

 
Comment by THE UNITER???? REALLY

Superdelegates should pick Hillary not only because she is the only one who can beat McCain but because it would reaffirm to Democrats nationally that our party respects, and genuinely will work for, the wide base of blue-collar, lunch-bucket, middle-class voters — Democratic, Republican and Independent — who need a President who will look out for their interests and who will recalibrate our national interests abroad.

 
Comment by Jim

Comment by OBAMA THE UNITER???? REALLY
May 5th, 2008 at 1:11 pm

The case for Clinton can be summed up by the following two points: 1) She is the best and most electable candidate of all three remaining. 2) Obama’s “clear” lead in the nominating process is more perceived than real. Regarding point #1: She is at the right point in her life to be pursuing this position (not to early or too late) and she is the only one who can present a credible national security case against John McCain. Regarding point #2: At least three caucuses had indisputably undemocratic results (Texas, Washington, Nevada). This proves that the will of the few overruled the will of the many. Superdelegates and Clinton have strong moral ground to stand on and would not be overturning the will of the people, which is a data-free meme forced upon us by an overwhelmingly Pro-Obama media.
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You are funny. It’s ridiculous to say that she is the best and most electable. Half of this country can’t stand her. She’ll bring people out of the woodwork just to vote against her. The superdelegates know this and that is why they are not supporting her. More superdelegates would be supporting Obama but they are worried about offending the Hillary supporters in their districts.

Many more superdelegates will announce for Obama on Wednesday and Hillary will be finished.

 
Comment by THE UNITER???? REALLY

The superdelegates should support Hillary because she is the one candidate who can bring people of all persuasions and socio-economic levels together. She is the consummate uniter this country needs. She is not only intelligent but very savvy in the way of politics and in dealing with those who disagree with her. As evidenced by her campaign, she is a strong fighter in what she believes in Yet, she is genuine and down-to-earth. Even as President, I could picture her having dinner at my house and seeing her be completely at ease (even as my dog sits and begs at her side)! Simply put, she’s the real deal and we as a nation can’t afford to pass on this gem of a candidate

 
Comment by THE UNITER???? REALLY

If Hillary wins she will enter the White House with no agenda other than doing the people’s work. She will not owe anything to anyone except to the people that elected her. She will have proven that she is a fighter who will fight as hard for the American people as she did to win the Presidency. As she has been saying since she started her candidacy, it is not about her, it is about us. The tide has turned. I think Americans are starting to believe that it is about us.

 
 
Comment by Jim

Comment by THE UNITER???? REALLY
May 5th, 2008 at 1:19 pm

If Hillary wins she will enter the White House with no agenda other than doing the people’s work. She will not owe anything to anyone except to the people that elected her. She will have proven that she is a fighter who will fight as hard for the American people as she did to win the Presidency. As she has been saying since she started her candidacy, it is not about her, it is about us. The tide has turned. I think Americans are starting to believe that it is about us.
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Hillary and Bill are proven wh0res who will do anything for money. They have given missile technology to the Chinese for money. They pardoned Puerto Rican terrorists for money. They pardoned Marc Rich for money. They let anyone sleep in the White House as long as they gave them money…..

 
Comment by OBAMA,S LALALAND

Because she has definitely been vetted. The Clinton’s are almost like an open book, make that hundreds of open books. This lessens the chance of an October surprise to almost nil! She is a very strong and intelligent woman that will never give up fighting for what’s best for America. People complained that she was too involved in the Clinton administration and those years were the most prosperous and peaceful in decades. This election year was a no-brainer all the Democrats needed to do was keep asking American’s “Is America better off than it was 8 years ago?”

 
Comment by INDEPENDENT

During this primary, one democratic candidate has gotten stronger, one weaker. Hillary Clinton has become the stronger, better candidate. Hillary Clinton is a fighter and will not give up. We all make mistakes, but we succeed by getting back up, persevering and getting stronger. I am from a small town Missouri. Rural, small town voters in Missouri broke for Hillary, 2-1, on Super Tuesday. These are the voters, who in both national and statewide elections, democrats must have to win in my state. (This was before the Obama putdown of small town Midwestern people and before the theology of his church was vetted.) Hillary Clinton can win Missouri. Barack Obama cannot. If I had a chance to talk to any superdelegate, I would say, Please, chose Hillary, so the democrats will have a competitor and a chance to win my state in November. Hillary Clinton has built a very powerful coalition of swing voters. For example, security moms helped swing the 2004 election for Bush. Working class whites, catholics, women and latinos are every bit as important to the democratic party as African Americans. Let’s pick the candidate with the best chance to win and try to work together as best we can.

 
Comment by INDEPENDENT

HRC will work tirelessly to be the best president in modern times and unlike any other first time president, ever, she has intimate knowledge of the job and the country will not have to endure another ‘trainee’. Senator Obama will himself provide the political cover for the super-delegate that makes the choice of HRC as Senator Obama has YET to undergo serious vetting and is already floundering with self inflicted wounds.

 
Comment by Mr. J

Mr Obama is trying to buy Indiana and North Carolina just like Pennslyvania. Once again he is sending out flyiers he knows are out right false and missleading. The change canidate can only change things for the worse. Mr Obama’s followers just can’t get it we do not want some one as unqualified, inexperienced, arrogant, out of touch, narrow minded, who doesn’t have a chance in h>ll of winning in the general election. We don’t want someone who needs on the job trainning. We don’t want a confused young man with a dual citizenship who doesn’t know where his loyalties lie. Just read his books. Don’t risk your vote on this man Indiana and North Carilina vote Hillary.

 
Comment by Nasim

MICHELLE IS TALKING ABOUT

changing the name of WHITE HOUSE TO BLACK HOUSE

 
Comment by Nasim

NEW WHITE HOUSE FOOD MENU

FRIED CHICKEN AND WATERMELON

 
Comment by Jim

Comment by OBAMA,S LALALAND
May 5th, 2008 at 1:23 pm

Because she has definitely been vetted. The Clinton’s are almost like an open book, make that hundreds of open books. This lessens the chance of an October surprise to almost nil! She is a very strong and intelligent woman that will never give up fighting for what’s best for America. People complained that she was too involved in the Clinton administration and those years were the most prosperous and peaceful in decades. This election year was a no-brainer all the Democrats needed to do was keep asking American’s “Is America better off than it was 8 years ago?”
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They have not been vetted and what’s more, they will continue to create new scandals. There is still Bill’s library where he has taken millions from every Arab leader, Chinese, ….

 
Comment by Nasim

in WHITE HOUSE ,,they are introducing new dessert from jan2009

it will be GORILLA FACE COOKIES ,,,,,,,

anyone want RECIPE

here u go ;;;;

MICHELLE makes the flour dough ,,,calls OBAMA
OBAMA comes and throws MICHELLE in dough ….

and puts the dough in oven

and they bake GORRILLA FACE COOKIES ………….HUMMMMMMMMMMM YUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM

 
Comment by RickP

Maybe if people would post on how they see things we can understand each other and what is most important to us. Here is the way I see things.

1) The summer gas tax thing isn’t going to work. It’s amazing how she thought of this instant relief plan in the middle of the campaign. It amazes me she ignored the experts who say it won’t work. It amazes me that people buy into this obvious gimmick. Are 45% of Americans really that gullible? Countries around the world pay allot more for gas and they all are able to survive. You want different cheaper alternatives? Then paying a higher price for gas will bring them out. When it’s $1.50 a gallon no one really cares about alternative energy, but when it’s $4.50 people start caring about it don’t they? It’s the future. It’s how you “force” people to think about how they use their energy and what they can do to use it more wisely. I bet allot of people have thought about hybrids more in the last year than ever before.

2) Hillary will be having a trial soon. That doesn’t fair well for a president to be in court right when in office.

3) Obama has never shown any sign of hatred in 20 years of his knowing the Rev. Therefore I have no concern about that at all. Many people have figures in a high role that speak of things they do not agree with. I honestly do not see Obama as a white hating person who will promote all that is black once in the White House. To think that way is to have fear. It’s not rational thinking.

4) McCain is to close to what we have today, and what we have today has gotten us allot of hatred in the world. We can’t isolate ourselves from the world. This isn’t 1950. It’s a world economy today and it will stay a world economy in the future. We need each other and all we are doing is pissing the world off. We need someone who isn’t trigger happy and who can actually talk. Talking is what democracy is about, not going into war at the drop of a hat.

These are what I base my vote on. Energy is the number 1 issue in the world. Everything sits in the back seat to that. Without energy, everything changes. I do not want to live in a world where energy is scarce. Energy makes the entire planet as we know it work the way it is. Our entire social structure is based around energy. If the way we get our energy doesn’t change, then all other topics will be worthless to you. You think you will care about abortion when your lights go out for good? For the first time in history these are legitimate concerns of the entire world, not just America. So with that knowledge, I think Obama is the most worthy candidate, because I believe based on history that Hillary is a promiser with no follow thru, and Obama is a young promise who has everything to prove himself.

 
Comment by Jim

Comment by Nasim
May 5th, 2008 at 1:35 pm

NEW WHITE HOUSE FOOD MENU

FRIED CHICKEN AND WATERMELON
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By the way, did Hillary ever return all the stuff she and Bill stole from the White House when they left.

 
Comment by RickP

NEW WHITE HOUSE FOOD MENU

FRIED CHICKEN AND WATERMELON

Wow. Posts like these make me sorry I could live in such a place that houses people like this.

 
Comment by John

1. How can Obama be the person to speak about real CHANGE, if he cannot even change how his pastor and that church congregation feels about this country for the past 20 years??????

2. How can Obama be the person of CHANGE when he has undisputedly taken money, more than $2.22 million, from big oil companies’ executives and directors???

3. How can obama be the person of real CHANGE when he has taken more than $200,000 from Tony Rezko, the lowlife corrupt businessman who also has ties to terrorism funding??

4. What CHANGE has he delivered on records so far that is even worthy of a mention??????

Just because he says he represents real change does NOT make it so. Anybody can say anything, especially in this country which practice freedom of speech.

Past records DOES MATTERS!
JUST LOOK AT OBAMA RECORDS FOR HEAVEN SAKE!!!

 
Comment by Samantha

Chris,

The fact is that Hillary had a 24 point lead over Obama among Black Democrats in October. The course of her campaign has lead to a fallout among African-Americans toward Barack Obama. I originally supported Clinton before the primary season. But her tone, her lack of control over her temperament, her nasty campaigning, her playing the race card against Obama, her attempt to add fuel to white voter’s fears for voting for a black man as President, her lies and mis-stated accounts, and her promising things as ploys to win votes has turned me, and probably alot of other Black voters off. She promises “jobs, jobs, jobs” in Indiana, just as she did in NY. NY has a net job loss in the thousands. She says she supports this gas tax that will MAYBE put $20 in your pocket over the summer. That will not get passed by the Bush Administration this summer, and she knows that. That’s why it makes it so easy for her to throw that out there. Not to mention her G.Bush war cowboy statement about “obliterating” Iran. Also, it is my personal believe that senator Clinton’s “Fighter” mentality will do nothing but divide dems and republicans even more in Congress if she is President which will mean that her bills (although they may have good intentions) will probably never get passed through a bi-partisan Congress.

Yes this is the very first time a Black person in this country has ever been able to cast a vote for anyone other than a White person, and even with that, the Black Democratic population came out supporting Hillary Clinton initially. Now that the tides have turned, and a majority of Blacks are supporting Barack Obama, then we are put into a category of only voting for him cause he’s Black. The double standard is sad. Black people are not voting for Barack Obama simply because he is Black, at least I am not. How quickly we forget that Hillary Clinton had the vast majority of this core constituency and she is responsible for losing them. And for African American voters to be looked upon as only voting for a Black man is utterly rediculous and narrow minded.

 
Comment by Jim

2 More SuperDelegates for Obama
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Politico.com just announced 2 more superdelegates from Maryland for Obama. The fat lady is singing and she is going to put Hillary out of her misery just like they did with her horse.

 
Comment by TRS

RE: Comment by OBAMA THE UNITER????REALLY 12:42 pm

Surprise…I think both Obama and Hillary are both dogs! As to your reference to my brain capacity, I earned a post-graduate doctoral degree. Don’t assume what you don’t know!

 
Comment by steve

Comment to Chris…. America fears a Black president? What turnip truck did you fall off from, First of all you are playing the race card by bringing up the fact that he is black and running for president. The facts are there #1 that he has no experience to run our country, We just completed 8 years with someone who proved that. Look at the shape we are in now! It’s called common sense considering the company that he has kept over the years, and believe me there is alot more than Rev. Fred Sanford that’s going to come to surface about Oblama!! Stay tuned!

 
Comment by Legion

pRick, you sound like an elitist, longwinded, college grad, and you prove our educational system needs improvement.

 
Comment by jacksmith

HILLARY CLINTON CAN BEST WIN IN NOVEMBER:

It’s time for everyone to face the truth. Barack Obama has no real chance of winning the national election in November at this time. His crushing defeat in Pennsylvania makes that fact crystal clear. His best, and only real chance of winning in November is on a ticket with Hillary Clinton as her VP.

Hillary Clinton seemed almost somber at her Pennsylvania victory speech. As if part of her was hoping Obama could have proved he had some chance of winning against the republican attack machine, and their unlimited money, and resources.

But it is absolutely essential that the democrats take back the Whitehouse in November. America, and the American people are in a very desperate condition now. And the whole World has been doing all that they can to help keep us propped up.

Hillary Clinton say’s that the heat, and decisions in the Whitehouse are much tougher than the ones on the campaign trail. But I think Mr. Obama faces a test of whether he has what it takes to be a commander and chief by facing the difficult facts, and the truth before him. And by doing what is best for the American people by dropping out of the race, and offering his whole hearted assistance to Hillary Clinton to help her take back the Whitehouse for the American people, and the World.

Mr. Obama is a great speaker. And I am confident he can explain to the American people the need, and wisdom of such a personal sacrifice for them. It should be clear to everyone by now that Hillary Clinton is fighting her heart out for the American people. She has known for a long time that Mr. Obama can not win this November. You have to remember that the Clinton’s have won the Whitehouse twice before. They know what it takes.

If Mr. Obama fails his test of commander and chief we can only hope that Hillary Clinton can continue her heroic fight for the American people. And that she prevails. She will need all the continual support and help we can give her. She may fight like a superhuman. But she is only human.

Sen. Hillary Clinton: “You know, more people have now voted for me than have voted for my opponent. In fact, I now have more votes than anybody has ever had in a primary contest for a nomination. And it’s also clear that we’ve got nine more important contests to go.”

Sincerely

Jacksmith… Working Class :-)

 
Comment by Alfredo

Yeah right…Obama can not fool us anymore and the entire Americans…flip flop.

By the way, Obama doesn’t know what relief and holiday means. Gas relief/holiday is temporary relief and any relief is good and is good for the Americans. If you are opposed then Obama and Bloomberg are no good for America. They are out of touch with then average Americans. Wake up superdelegates. The one who are dumb are Bloomberg and Obama. Oh by the way maybe the words relief and holiday are not in Obama’s dictionary but only the words bitter, clinging, mocked Wirhgt, Rezco , and Ayers. Shame on you!

Obama’s top ten lists should be:
1. Wright told America I’m just a Politician. Oops…that is true.
2. I’m so eloquent…oops my writer wrote it.
3. This is my economic plan…oops I forgot to ask my advisers first and I’m waiting for Hillary’s lead. I don’t want to be a Flip Flop on issues again.
4. Let’s stick to the actual issue..oops, Michelle and Caroline should say that at CNN..
5. Come on Hillary’s defectors and join me…oops do you think you can fool me I will defect also after I win and resurrect my loyal friends Wright, Rezco, and Ayers
6. Bitter and clinging - oops those are not in my dictionary, oops I got it from Wright.
7. Yeah, Wright mocked the Americans and I will lie by saying what he said is offensive….remember I’m a politician.
8. I’m electable…oops Hillary won the big states and has more electoral college votes to date that are crucial in November. Anyway, I fooled the superdelegates including the traitors.
9. Oops….I forgot what to say…where are my advisers.
10. Vote for Hillary…oops vote for me.

Before you can have CHANGE, we first need SOLUTIONS and that is HILLARY.
Michelle even brought Caroline with her. You can not fool us anymore. You are just all Politicians. Obama, Wright, Rezco and Ayers are all a disgrace to all American. After bitter remarks by Obama and Wrights mocking the American, then let’s just forget about it. Yeah right. If this happened with Hillary for sure you are all jumping for joy. You can not fool us anymore and stop the lies…lies…lies…

Shame on those superdelegates that support Obama. They only think of their personal interest. If Obama wins, it will only be a repeat of Bush administration (a trainee who doesn’t know what to do until he asks his advisers first). Wake up superdelegates!

Hillary won the big states and has more electoral college votes to date than Obama that are crucial in November. Wake up superdelegates.

 
Comment by Legion

samantha, you seem to be a typical black person.

 
Comment by Tim in Ohio

Hillary isn’t stupid and neither is the public that is witnessing these primaries! She HAS to beat Obama in Indiana! If she fails to do so, for all intents and purposes she’s finished! What we are about to witness is the impact of Rush Limbaugh on these races! It is a sorry day in America when someone like him can tell people in a particular State to crossover and vote for Hillary just to screw up the primaries! I really believe that they want Hillary to win because they are afraid if Barack Obama wins - McCain doesn’t!!

Come on Superdelegates - in your heart you know Barack is right! Most of you really want to see him win! Prove it by having the courage to take your stand NOW! Anyone can wait and jump on the bandwagon when the race is about over!!

 
Comment by Jim

Jack Smith,

Are you a comedian?

“It should be clear to everyone by now that Hillary Clinton is fighting her heart out for the American people. ” HILLARY ONLY CARES ABOUT HERSELF.

“Sen. Hillary Clinton: “You know, more people have now voted for me than have voted for my opponent. In fact, I now have more votes than anybody has ever had in a primary contest for a nomination. And it’s also clear that we’ve got nine more important contests to go.” THIS IS FALSE. SHE DOESN’T COUNT MAINE, WASHINGTON, IOWA AND NEVADA. SHE ALSO COUNTS FL AND MI WHICH DIDN’T HAVE LEGITIMATE PRIMARIES.

HILLARY CANNOT WIN THE WHITE HOUSE. If by some miracle she did steal the nomination, then that would tear the party apart and hand the nomination to McCain. There is no way she will win more delegates and that is what is required to get the nomination. No matter how much Hillary whines and cries, rules are rules and delegates are what matters not popular vote, etc.

 
Comment by kathy WI

Jim, MD is a black state. We don’t know who he would have sleeping in the white house. I can about imagine.
Go ahead, let him get the nom. He will lose by a land slide. there are more of us than there are of him.
If he gets in I won’t send off my quarterly taxes. I will not pay for someone who will increase my taxes and run with his tail between his legs from our enemies. I don’t give a whit about what countries hate us. If you think by Obama getting in they would love this country you are naive.
Other countries sure love us when they need our help or money though, don’t they?
Whats this crap I heard today that we have to pay 400 million of the 2 billion(before over costs) for a new UN bldg? That useless bunch of blood suckers. The land should be enough if we have to have one.
Don’t bother to throw the racist, bigots words at me. Frankly my dear I don’t give a dam.

 
Comment by kathy WI

And the rules are that the delegates can change their minds now or at convention. You think Hillary doesn’t know that?

 
Comment by Lol Obama

Obama has no substance (plans). All he can do is criticize all the other candidates’ plan of action and ideas. He also flip flops on certain issues. What a waste. But hopefully you all will elect him as Democrat nominee in primaries so that McCain will win in November! :)

 
Comment by Jim

kathy WI ,

Several of Hillary’s superdelegates from CA are considering switching right now and more will follow.

 
Comment by PG

As usual, she’ll win the entire state except inner cities. This time in Gary and the Illinois border. But, people are waking up to the scam Obama. I’m looking for a 10% win in Indiana…and look out, you may be surprised by what NC has to tell the country nowadays.

RISE HILLARY RISE

 
Comment by BARACK SUPPORTER

Hillary is so in touch with the working class that she can’t even operate a simple coffee machine at 7/11. When asked when was the last time she “pumped” gas, Hillary replied: “I don’t know, the secret service won’t let me”. $109 million has nothing in common with someone making $50,000 a year.

HILLARY IS AN OUT OF TOUCH LIAR!!!!

 
Comment by Joe

Let’s face it, Obama is weak and doesn’t know enough about politics. With all the money and backing he has had since day one, he still can’t put Hillary away. Hillary is a polish politician and besides that, she is a FIGHTER. To run this country, you better be able to do more than deliver a good speech. His campaign needs to come out and fight and whining.

 
Comment by June

NOTHING COULD BE FINER THAN TO VOTE IN NORTH CAROLINA …..FOR HILLARY!

 
Comment by Tony

We don’t need a fighter who is willing to stress our military that is already in a war that we should not be in.
Face it, Hillary and Bill like to start fights, and she is willing to “obliterate Iran! ”
Watch out for this tough talk from the Clintons, especially from those who have only fought with words, never even serving in the military themselves. Hill and Bill are not fighters; they are starters of fights that use the sons and daughters of others to throw the punches in wars that should have never been waged.

 
Comment by Tom

Nasim

It is people like you that embarrass the white man by allowing the public to hear our private, most intimate thoughts. You must make less than
$15,000 a year and have red on your neck.

 
Comment by aware

Hillary Clinton 2008 and 2012 - America’s Margaret Thatcher! :)

Obama - the candidate of obfuscation, misinformation and far left ideology.

College students drool over OB because they slurped up far left ideology from their professors. I know because I got it from my profs - Bachelor of Science ‘96 and Mastor of Arts ‘98 at a State University in Florida!

 
Comment by MMN - Milwaukee WI

A typical Clinton will pat you on the back while they piss down your leg.

 
Comment by RickP

pRick, you sound like an elitist, longwinded, college grad, and you prove our educational system needs improvement.

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Well, I went to a 1 year trade type school for computer programming. I make $65k a year. My father is a truck driver and my mother works in a factory. I guess I didn’t think having ideas to make the world a better place instead of just saying things are the way they are and who cares, would make me an elitist.

 
Comment by Irma in north carolina

Oh yes Hillary start cyring that your are the underdog so people will so