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A Media Amiss
Moments ago, Reuters dropped broad-coverage stories on Obama, Clinton and McCain with the span of one minute. The reason for the recap on the candidates is that the media has no idea what to make of the present Democratic primaries.
As AOL News leads with the headline, "Barack Obama: Campaigning with a message of hope," the Washington Post fronts a story titled,"Obama's Gloves Are Off -- And May Need to Stay Off." While the latter recognizes the utility of negativity and forgivingly notes Obama's trend toward the dark side, the New York Times prints a scathing editorial entitled, "The Low Road to Victory," castigating Clinton for her negative attacks and scolding that such tactics are counter-productive.
The Wall Street Journal captures the only certainty of the Pennsylvania primary when it notes that both candidates have been "badly bruised by a negative six-week campaign." And Slate predicts the most likely forecasts of the next several weeks:"For those in the Democratic Party who are worried that the race has gotten too ugly, it looks like it's going to get even uglier."
Recent Comments
(Page 1 of 2)tom9:42AMApr 23rd 2008
Replublicans would like us to beieve that Clinton can beat McCain, but the fact of the matter is that she has far too many faults in her character "You f******* Jew bastard" and connections (Monsanto) which Rush Limbaugh will have a field day with. They are scared of Obama because he does represent change and hope just like the Pope said. His faults are superficial. The problem is the deception that replublicans has brought to the Democratic race by crossing over and voting for Clinton, who knows what really went on in Texas, Ohio and now Pennsyvania. The result are "corrupted"
ellen9:44AMApr 23rd 2008
Just goes to show you that all the money in the world can't buy a win. Now Obama is ready to throw the house at her. Go ahead and do it. She'll just catch it and step right on in. Can't do nothing with a good woman.
JimM9:46AMApr 23rd 2008
Hillary can win in November and my family and me will vote for her.
If Obama is the nominee of the Democratic Party in November, my wife, her mother, and me will not vote for him. We feel he is untrustworthy to handle the safety and security of the US and the entire free world.
This is the major factor, all voters must consider before they cast their ballot.
After you have decided this, consider all the other factors.
God Bless America
tom9:53AMApr 23rd 2008
Why do you suppose that the Replublican wnt Clinto to win so much that they will stoop to corrupt the political system?
TJ9:57AMApr 23rd 2008
WE'VE ALWAYS KNOWN THAT SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH THE MEDIA BUT THIS IS A STARK EXAMPLE OF WHAT WE ARE TALKING ABOUT.
EVEN IN GLORY, CLINTON IS DENIED THAT MOMENT.
I AM PRETTY SURE SOME OF THESE MEN ARE NOT GETTING A GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP.
THE MEDIA BROUGHT A NOVICE, A 1-YR SENATOR FROM ILLINOIS CALLED OBAMA CHURNED HIM INTO A ROCK STAR AND EXPECTED AMERICA TO SWALLOW IT.
HILLARY SAID IT ALL: "THE TIDE IS TURNED"
BEING ENDORSED BY NEW YORK TIMES IS THE WORST THING THAT COULD HAPPEN TO ANYONE. MAYBE THEY ARE JEALOUS OF THE TRIBUNE'S ENDORSEMENT
YOU JUST NEVER KNOW
OBAMA HAS FALLEN APART,$50 MILLION A MONTH AND ALL NOTHING TO DO..
THE DAY BELONGS TO HILLARY... LAURELS AND ALL!!!!
HILLARY CLINTON IS A CHAMP!!
THAT'S AN AMERICAN PRESIDENT.
ONCE IN A LIFETIME WOMAN.
A WOMAN AMONGST MEN...
Joe10:04AMApr 23rd 2008
Not only ohave the "true colors" of Barack Obama been exposed throughout this campaign, but so have that of our media. Rather than providing the nation with fair, unbiased coverage in this crucial election, they have served as part of Obama's political machine. Our extremely liberal, Jewish-dominated media has proven time and time again that it is NOT on the side of what is best for the United States. Their extemist liberal beliefs are more important than the well-being of this country, and the issues. Let's face it, Obama receives close to %90 of the African-American vote because he is black. Not because of the actual issues. It is the same thing with the media- he is the "darling" because he shares extreme liberal views, and he is a minority. For example, if it was discovered that a white candidate was a long-time member of a blatantly racist church, and stood by his racist reverend after he was exposed, that same media would attack that white candidate to the point that he couldn't get a job bagging groceries at Kroger, forget about President of the United States. Instead, it was swept under the rug and completely erased by his "brilliant" speech. Give me a break. I hope this opens a lot of people's eyes. Our anti-white, anti-American media has an agenda. However, no matter how clever the little "magic act" is, it doesn't work if the public is aware of it.
TJ10:17AMApr 23rd 2008
DO AS I JUST DID, PLEASE HILLARY NEEDS MONEY. THIS IS A HAPPY DAY FOR
US.
contribute to someone you know and can predict at
http://hillaryclinton.com
Susan Nation10:18AMApr 23rd 2008
Well, it certainly looks like Clinton dominates in the following: white/latino/asian women and men, blue collar workers, unions, seniors, older professionals (such as nurses, nutritionists, small business owners and uniquely - scientists), 11% of the independent vote, and even more surprisingly the democratic catholic vote.
Barak carries African Americans, university liberals, anti-war sentimentists (although that is dropping), 6% of the independent vote, and university students (although that is dropping from 17% to 11%).
For example, in Indiana's Purdue University, Clinton leads. At IU, Obama leads weakly with a 1% advantage.
At the same time, The Congressional Black Caucus is putting the sqeeze on the white democratic incumbents in individual states using the speak softly but carry a big stick philosphy - you don't vote for our man then you loose your race because the Congressional Black Caucus won't endorse you. Of course, this sends white Democratic incumbents into a frenzy of endorsements for Obama. Yet, is it right - isn't that form of coercion called tyranny?
If the electorate in the remaining states pull strongly for Clinton, and the white/asian/latino vote fall to Clinton - with a win for Obama only in those states that will vote Republican in the general election like North Carolina, then what can one assume?
Already data indicates that if Clinton looses the nomination, some 36% of Clinton supporters will vote for McCain, and that bleed is increasing. Florida and Michigan still sit in Dean's political disfavor - the "let them eat cake" attitude.
Howard Dean once stated that he doesn't give a hoot about the Reagan Democrats. I guess not - he, Ted, Obama and Axelrod share the same extreme liberal bed. So one can argue that Dean/Kennedy/Obama/Axelrod doesn't give a hoot about the democractic process and will continue to support the few over the many.
And for those white Democratic incumbents who are tripping over their feet to endorse Obama and become the Black Congressional Caucus tokens - it is obvious they are doing just that to save their careers, not to do the right thing by Americans. Maybe they should be voted out.
They just might be - if Clinton supporters leave to join ranks with McCain.
In Missouri, an interesting comparison is sprouting up about McCain - he sounds just like Harry. Actually, he reminds me more of Teddy.
Susan Nation10:27AMApr 23rd 2008
Already the attack team for Obama is out with the well placed lie and whisper campaign, showing that Obama team is desperate. They are rumoring that that Bill Clinton is mentally unbalanced due to his by-pass surgery.
What team Obama is hoping is that Bill reacts negatively and goes public with negativity against blacks and Obama. Bill Clinton negativity relates to Hillary Clinton drop in polls. This is negative campaigning at its lowest, almost like a snake in a wagon wheel rut. Already the congressional black caucus is attacking McCain on his health and age, now they attack Bill Clinton with lies about his by-pass surgery and competency.
I guess the Congressional Black Caucus/Obama/Howard Dean will go to know end to secure leadership - starting with attacking the spouses, then the children.
Wow - this is inner city type of politics. Will they eventually resort to violence. That may come - if Obama does not secure the nomination.
This is tyranny folks, pure and simple.
lmay10:46AMApr 23rd 2008
Big Thanks to Philadelphia!! All of you are true Americans!!
Be Proud!!
Hillary 08
joedenver6010:49AMApr 23rd 2008
Whatever negativity obama has recieved has been his own doing.... Americans need to know who this guy is, and what we have been hearing does not sound good. As time goes on, the extreme left of obama supporters will eventually drag him down....Its to late for obama to show his patriotism, first impression of him and his wife has left a 'black' mark on his credibilty (no pun intended).....This democratic vote should not be about or against bush's screwed up policies, but rather who is most qualified to run this country, and that person is 'Hillary', if not.....MCcain
Fred Goetz11:03AMApr 23rd 2008
NOT SO FAST FOLKS! There are VOTES to count STILL. RE PA. ELECTION RESULTS:
The distribution of delegates among congressional districts raises the possibility that one candidate could win the statewide vote and the other could win more delegates, but the statewide vote would have to be very close.
The delegates are weighted heavily toward urban and suburban areas because Pennsylvania, like other states, apportions congressional district delegates based on Democratic voting strength in the most recent presidential and gubernatorial elections.
JimM11:34AMApr 23rd 2008
Just checking if my post will show up. This is the umpteentime I tried to post and it didn't. Maybe it was it was an anti-Obama comment.
JimM11:39AMApr 23rd 2008
Why cannot the Florida and Michigan problem be solved? This has been around for several months now. Oh I know, it is the Obama campaign who want to make sure over 2 million voters have no say in this election.
A comment after the Michigan and Florida elections was made by Obama then.
He complimented Hillary on winning.
And then he said, "I doesn't matter, they have no delegates."
This truly a mark of a man who cares nothing about people, only their votes and delegates.
greg meyer1:37PMApr 23rd 2008
Of the remaining races left hillary need to win 70%
of the delagates to take the lead . Another win by the same margin as the Pa primary will make the next
margin of victory needed even more . To have a chance
she will have to change rules and get super delagate
majority . The math is not working for her . If NC
is 50% for each candidate then Clinton has to win the rest of the states 80% to 20% .
Kevin1:40PMApr 23rd 2008
NBC News has updated its Pennsylvania pledged delegate count. Clinton now has an 80-71 split with seven delegates still to be allocated. Obama now leads by 157 in the pledged delegate count: 1,488-1,331. Factoring in the superdelegate count (Clinton 262, Obama 238), Obama leads by 133 overall: 1,726-1,593.
Kevin1:40PMApr 23rd 2008
NBC News has updated its Pennsylvania pledged delegate count. Clinton now has an 80-71 split with seven delegates still to be allocated. Obama now leads by 157 in the pledged delegate count: 1,488-1,331. Factoring in the superdelegate count (Clinton 262, Obama 238), Obama leads by 133 overall: 1,726-1,593.
Kevin1:41PMApr 23rd 2008
NBC News has updated its Pennsylvania pledged delegate count. Clinton now has an 80-71 split with seven delegates still to be allocated. Obama now leads by 157 in the pledged delegate count: 1,488-1,331. Factoring in the superdelegate count (Clinton 262, Obama 238), Obama leads by 133 overall: 1,726-1,593.
Kevin1:41PMApr 23rd 2008
NBC News has updated its Pennsylvania pledged delegate count. Clinton now has an 80-71 split with seven delegates still to be allocated. Obama now leads by 157 in the pledged delegate count: 1,488-1,331. Factoring in the superdelegate count (Clinton 262, Obama 238), Obama leads by 133 overall: 1,726-1,593.
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nick07119:25AMApr 23rd 2008
I hope the MSM will stop reporting that BO overwhelmingly wins the well educated and more affluent voters. Clinton in PA captured 49 per cent of that vote this time around. So much has happened since OH, and I think we see BO self-destructing right in front of our eyes.