Support For Obama

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Arianna Huffington wrote this glowing piece after Barack Obama's victory in Iowa on Thursday.

Hillary must be scrambling to regroup after coming in a distant THIRD!

Posted: Jan 4, 2008 at 12:13 am / Email this »

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reesee says – reply to this

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whoo hoo! go obama go!
DCJD2B says – reply to this

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She did not come in a distant second, the votes were actually fairly close. Don't discount her just yet, just wait until NH.
sfksjrfg says – reply to this

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As long as Hillary does not win…
Obama Mama says – reply to this

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WOOHOO! OBAMA ROCKS!
Kristin says – reply to this

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Vote Black in '08!
p says – reply to this

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first. omg im so happy he won primaries
apple says – reply to this

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Go Obama! I hope to see an Obama-Hillary ticket. That would rock!
jewls says – reply to this

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first!!!
liz says – reply to this

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Obama Rocks!!!
rachel says – reply to this

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first?
Joe Bow says – reply to this

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Oh boy - Zsa Zsa Fluffington likes B. Hussein Obama. Whippee!
anon says – reply to this

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ha
as says – reply to this

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as
Ian G says – reply to this

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GO OBAMA
Porsche says – reply to this

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YEAH OBAMA!! WOOOOOO!
xoxo says – reply to this

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first

p.s. I love you Perez

p.p.s. Leona Lewis' single is on US iTunes now!
Porsche says – reply to this

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YEAH OBAMA!! WOOOOOO!
xoxo says – reply to this

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first

p.s. I love you Perez

p.p.s. Leona Lewis' single is on US iTunes now!
molldollm says – reply to this

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Obama rocks.
Francis X. Bushman says – reply to this

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First, weiners.
blackangel says – reply to this

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first!
fdswa says – reply to this

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not that far from john edwards though
gina says – reply to this

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third, but not distant. she got 32% of the votes and obama got 34%.
gina says – reply to this

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third, but not distant. she got 32% of the votes and obama got 34%.
amy says – reply to this

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Obama creeps me out. If he wins then we're all screwed.
Miss .V. says – reply to this

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If Barack wins, I will seriously scream. I don't think he's done anything to better Illinois, and he's a novice when it comes to politics. If worse comes to worse, I'll vote for Huckabee eventhough I am (was?) a diehard Democrat

He plays up the "black" image too much - he's not even American black - he's actually african & swedish I believe? Its a totally different culture entirely -

And I'm laughing at people who think he's "one of them" when he isn't - he's a mixed white boy with colored skin and that colored skin is going to get him the presidency

idiotic
really? says – reply to this

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distant third? i hardly think a neck and neck race for second qualifies as a "distant third."
red says – reply to this

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um, 8 points does not make a distant third
Til says – reply to this

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Hillary 2008!!
Francis X. Bushman says – reply to this

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Re: Francis X. Bushman –

Oh, I mean 20th.
Elle says – reply to this

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I don't think 30% is a DISTANT third…
StellarLopez says – reply to this

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Yay for Obama!! He's the change this country needs!
{♥♀krazihottkelli☻bitchygrl@☻krazihouze☻♀} says – reply to this

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zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Obama can't win…hez

b l a c k..the good old

boyz will not let thiz happen…

Iowa people R zo ztupid.

zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Distant 3rd? says – reply to this

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Not that I like Hilary but Obama got 35%, Edwards 30% and Clinton 29%. I would call that a close third.
CHRIS says – reply to this

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HE ONLY WON CAUSE OPRAHS PEOPLE ARE IN IOWA
OBAMA IS A BAD CHOICE AND HUKABEE IS LAUGHABLE
HILLARY CLINTON 08 ALL THE WAY BABY
AMANDA says – reply to this

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GO OBAMA~~~~~~
GO OBAMA~~~~~~
GO OBAMA~~~~~~
Brandon says – reply to this

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Hillary didn't come in a distant third, that is misleading wordplay, and you should be ashamed of yourself. She was a fraction of a percent behind Edwards.

Barack Obama - 37%
John Edwards - 20%
Hillary Clinton - 19%

Obama had a HUGE win, but Edwards and Clinton did not exactly have huge losses.
b is baaaaaaack says – reply to this

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WOOT WOOT!!!!!! OBAMA '08!!!!!!!
yes says – reply to this

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it would be great to have a black president
AE says – reply to this

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HILARY FOR PRESIDENT
HILARY FOR PRESIDENT
HILARY FOR PRESIDENT

DISTANT THIRD MY ASS
John says – reply to this

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OBAMA SUCKS! IOWA IS FULL OF RETARDS. NEW HAMPSHIRE WILL SET IT RIGHT! GO HILLARY!!
barack o. says – reply to this

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First!
cassie says – reply to this

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looove obama yayyy
muffy says – reply to this

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Obama is on the record being AGAINST gay marriage. So why Perez do you love this bigot?
Amanda says – reply to this

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Re: {♥♀krazihottkelli☻bitchygrl@☻krazihouze☻♀} –
Uhh, but he DID win, didn't he…..

Obama's a winner. And you are….a LOSER.
Brandon says – reply to this

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WOW those numbers were very wrong. Correcting them:

B.O. - 38%
J.E. - 30%
H.C. - 29%
Rachel says – reply to this

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Hillary wasn't in a distant third, she was actually in second, and she and John Edwards were both not that far behind Obama. You must also keep in mind that the caucuses are an important, but not a decisive part of the Presidential race.
estella says – reply to this

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“Como Se Dice…Como Se llama? (OBAMA, OBAMA)”
Oye mi gente este es un hombre preperado…
La esperanza ha llegado.
Como Se Dice…Como Se llama?
OBAMA! OBAMA! (Repeat four times)
Julia says – reply to this

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Hillary Clinton has strong support in NH. Much more than Senator Obama. I have complete faith that Hillary will pull through and will have a successful Tuesday next week.
TO ALL DEMOCRATS
IT HAS BEEN PROVEN THAT HILLARY CLINTON IS THE ONLY DEMOCRAT RUNNING WHO COULD BEAT A REPUBLICAN IN THE FINAL ELECTION! Do you want another four years of debt, lies, and cronyism? Hillary promises universal health care, pro-choice rights for women, she promises to put money into scientific research in finding cures for currently incurable diseases. Hillary is devoted to helping the middle class. She knows that education is the key to a successful future. She will help all children, no matter their fiscal background, attend college by establishing a LEGITIMATE education plan. She also has a detailed plan on how to get out or Iraq.

I encourage ANYONE who is at all fond of our country, democracy, and civil rights, to look at www.hillaryclinton.com and to vote for Hillary Clinton for president, 2008.
FUCK YOU says – reply to this

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Re: sfksjrfg –
threatened by a woman, a typical useless man you are. dickhead
AE says – reply to this

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I suppose as long as its not Huckabee…
FAT ASS Perez says – reply to this

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Hiliary sucks….just because the bitch was the wife she thinks she has experience for the big office. She wasn't around, even she was she would have caught Bill sticking his dill in other woman.

GO OBAMA!!!
RACHEL says – reply to this

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RACHEL RERESENTING IOWA!! WE ROCK!!!
Lola says – reply to this

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Thank you for focusing on both sides of the political spectrum, Perez.
RACHEL says – reply to this

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RACHEL REPRESENTING IOWA!! WE ROCK!!!
classc1 says – reply to this

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Re: DCJD2B –

What planet are you on? Hillary lost to Obama by 9 POINTS!!!
Amanda says – reply to this

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Re: red –
No, it doesn't. Eight PERCENT does….LOL
People are realizing how crooked and fickle Hillary is…and they are voting for integrity, honesty and consistency. GO OBAMA!!!
t. jefferson says – reply to this

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Re: muffy – Yes, Muff, we do want to elect a president only on the one issue. NOT, beeyotch.
Hilary will win, you fuck. says – reply to this

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Re: Amanda –
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

you're fucking stupid if you

think that this country will

put in a black man that's

related to Cheney, so fuck U.

Hilary will win, fuck off, fucker

zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Jesse says – reply to this

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1 percent isnt very distant perez
x says – reply to this

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Re: Julia – Sit on it, Jules. Obama's momentum will win NH.
JP says – reply to this

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Does Iowa and the people that live there really have their thumb on America's pulse? I understand it starts the race for Pres. off but really. When was the last time someone said have u heard what they r doing in Iowa it the next best thing ever. Come on! The best thing I know coming out of Iowa is I-35 SOUTH. This is a race not a sprint!
reesee says – reply to this

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Re: Amanda – You are the most annoying cunt on this blog. Stop acting like you know everything. Get informed.
Beer Me says – reply to this

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I think this whole Iowa thing is crazy… on the Dem side we are talking about a total of 2447 people participating in the caucus.

And of them Obama got 918 and Clinton got 719. And not the major news organizations are talking about what a crushing defeat and set back this is for Hillary.

Seriously less than 3000 people in a country of over 200 million are somehow pointing toward who the future front runners are to be for the democratic party? And the fact that tens of milllions of dollars were spent to attract these meager votes.

And then the press reports this event as substantial?!? And shame on you Perez saying Clinton came in a distant third, she was only shy by 200 votes. (And I personally can't stand Clinton, and see her as nothing more than a Democratic version of Bush)

You know who had a shocking placement?

Chris Dodd he only got 1 yes 1 vote. Don't believe me check out the NY times front page www.nytimes.com

Hell Perez you should have run out there you would have gotten more than 1000 meager votes.

Welcome to the empire!
classc1 says – reply to this

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Re: red –

She sure is a distant third as she has lost by 9 damn points in what was supposed to be her race to lose…not come in third and 9 points behiind the front-runner. Sorry…there is NO way to spin this shit. Hillary got PAWNED!!!
sophie says – reply to this

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Re: Miss .V. –
Here's the thing. You're ignorant.
You're right about Obama's heritage, kinda, but your claim that he's playing the race card is inaccurate. If anything, Obama has tried to downplay the importance of his race the whole time. Hopefully, if black Americans vote for him, it will be because he is well informed in foreign policy (what I consider the leading issue of the day), is eloquent, intelligent, and forward-thinking. Furthermore, Mike Huckabee is very funny, but he's an idiot. It's hard for me to believe that any "die-hard" democrat would consider voting for him, considering his foreign policy illiteracy and his views on creationism, abortion, and gay marriage.
We are at a forefront in political progression–42 out of 43 of all the past presidents have been white protestant men. Now, for the first time, we have a woman, a black man, an Italian-American, a Morman–the complexity and diversity of this campaign is for too broad for your simplistic idiocy.
Amanda says – reply to this

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Re: Hilary will win, you fuck. –
And you're obviously a racist pig. No one brought up race, but YOU. Racist pig. Hillary is qualified as a senator, but Obama is ready to lead and this is the time for a person like Obama. When you're ready to discuss and compare without bringing up the OBVIOUS, then talk.
Will I get censored again? says – reply to this

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Osamabama doesn't have the stones to be President - these are hard days. Neither does Huckabee, but Iowa isn't the national election. The libs are screaming because some of the Repub candidates have moral issues high on their list but totally ignore the racism of Obama, the sleaziness of the Clintons, or the shallowness of Edwards. Mark my words, you elect a Dem, you'll be taxed into poverty. Don't expect the rich to carry you either.
ImpeachBush says – reply to this

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.

Hillary will be gone in a month.

Obama/Edwards '08 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Mary Beth says – reply to this

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Stick to celebrity gossip, Perez! You are obviously not a well informed political pundit. Hillary was never supposed to win Iowa and, because of the "second choice" caucus set up, it was unlikely that she would take the second position. Her third place finish was hardly DISTANT and with the New Hampshire, Nevada, and Florida primaries, as well as February 5th’s “Super Duper Tuesday,” on the horizon, she scarcely has reasons to SCRAMBLE. As a John Edwards supporter, I am pleased with the outcome of tonight’s caucus, but I know it is much to premature to count Hillary, or any candidate for that matter, out.
Jalchn says – reply to this

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Fuck dat nigga - im black and i aint havin dat shit
cd says – reply to this

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Re: p –

He didn't win any primaries. He placed first in the Iowa Caucus. There is a huge difference between a primary and a caucus. While this win is good for him, with the new primary schedule it is not as gid a deal as it would have been with the old schedule.
cd says – reply to this

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Re: p –

He didn't win any primaries. He placed first in the Iowa Caucus. There is a huge difference between a primary and a caucus. While this win is good for him, with the new primary schedule it is not as bid a deal as it would have been with the old schedule.
Lynne says – reply to this

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NO MORE CLINTONS…NO MORE BUSHES….This is a time for change. We've had 27 years of either a Bush or Clinton in the WH (including Sr.'s VP days). Why would you want to send back those two? They carry so much baggage with them, resentments, old feuds…IT'S OVER…It's time for new blood in this Country….
Beer Me says – reply to this

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Come ON Guys we are only talking about a total of 2447 voters on the Dem side. This thing means nothing….
obsama is a fucked up MUSLUM says – reply to this

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we are at war with Muslums like Osama. ..and that just shows how stupid Iowa is. I guess they want us to vote for a republican. Here we go again. We won't be able to afford to eat BREAD when they get done with us. Nice going, IOWA!
Laurel says – reply to this

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Re: Mary Beth – WHAT???? Hillary wasn't supposed to win Iowa? ROFLMAO!!!! Is this what the damage control talking points are saying tonight!!!! She was supposed to win Iowa, and supposed to win big. That was until Bill started opening his big fat mouth. It reminded people about a time they don't want to go back to. And that's the truth.
Amanda says – reply to this

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Lots of people have stuff to say about Obama, but read the article that was cited by Perez himself - Arianna Huffington is endorsing Obama. And so are many many people. Say what you may, but tonight is a victory for OBAMA!!! WOOO HOOO!!!!
What the piss!! says – reply to this

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WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU PEOPLE… I DONT UNDERSTAND WHY PEOPLE LOVE OBAMA. IM SORRY BUT AMERICA IS NOT READY FOR A BLACK MUSLIM PRESIDENT. IF ANYTHING I THINK HE'S THE ANTI-CHRIST!!! IF HE GETS ELECTED PRESIDENT THIS WORLD IS GOING TO SHIT!!
rando says – reply to this

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whooo hooooo make it rain baby!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jp says – reply to this

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The media gives Obama more favorable and bias coverage than any other canidate. Hillary still leads in National polls by about 20 points and they never fucking mention that. If you pay attention to politics you know that Obama is the most unqualified person to be president since George W Bush. People say they want change, but you can't change jack shit when you don't have any original ideas of your own. Ask Obama what he'll do with the crisis in Pakistan, the surge in Iraq, the collapse of the housing market, the bad economy and healthcare and he doesn't have a fucking clue. Hillary Clinton might not be as "warm" but she's experienced and can start fixing shit from day 1. Plus she's married to a successful former President which is perhaps the greatest asset anyone could possibly have. Bill alone would help restore America's tarnished image abroad. Oh and Bill didn't win Iowa either so Obama can go fuck himself
mariah says – reply to this

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who's that bitch calling lizard brained?
mariah says – reply to this

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who's that bitch calling lizard brained?
mariah says – reply to this

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who's that bitch calling lizard brained?
maryanne says – reply to this

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obama 38%
edwards 30%
clinton 29%

i just caucused for barack but i wouldn't call that DISTANT on hillary's part! she still is the national front runner as they said on MSNBC.
rando says – reply to this

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Re: What the piss!! – get over yourself chicka…its a good thing you cannot vote. The fact that you are the only one who sees nothing speaks VOLUMES…get checked quick
longhorn says – reply to this

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Perez, you are Cuban which means you should ALWAYS vote Republican, ALWAYS! Don't turn your back on your people!
jack says – reply to this

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GOOD! I DO NOT LIKE HILlARY! At all!!! kEEP IT UP BARACK for a few more states!
Jack says – reply to this

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I hate these people that say he does not have experience… we have all these people with experience in Congress that still CANNOT PULL US OUT OF THE IRAQ WAR. I say we give Barack the freshman a chance!
Amanda says – reply to this

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Re: reesee –
Wow, such nasty language. That mouth needs some Safeguard soap….
Read the facts. Read the articles. Obama won tonight. It's not a catfight. It's fact. INFORMation. That's informed fo' yo a**.
Quite honestly, Hillary may win NH very easily. It's very probable. But for at least tonight, us OBAMA supporters will savor the moment. If/when Hillary takes NH, we'll be the sore losers, too, just to make you guys feel better….
Stick to your cum drawings Perez says – reply to this

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Perez, will you please stick to talking about Britney and drawing cum on the mouths of famous people and stay away from politics?? You are talking about things you know nothing about and it's quite ridiculous. Hillary and Edwards were essentially tied for second and the effect of Iowa on this election is going to be very different this year than it has been in the past. Hillary (who I don't want to win) has a significant amount of support across the country that will not be affected by the results in Iowa. So go write in a vote for Angelina Jolie or something when you vote and leave the talk of politics to those with brains.
MorePlease says – reply to this

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It's time for a change. We need a president with heart, with soul, compassion - and hope. Hillary kept going on about Change Change Change - Barack TRANSFORMED those tired words and I was so proud of him as a minority and as a Democrat.

Go Barack! Grab New Hampshire by the balls.
Frank says – reply to this

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Hey Obama,
The US is 53 TRILLION in actual debt. We borrow 2 or 3 billion EACH DAY from China, Saudi Arabia, and other countries. ALL THE TAXES Americans pay goes to paying INTEREST ONLY on those loans. Now, what programs did you want to set up?
Jake says – reply to this

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I love it how Perez distorts the facts to further his own agenda. Truth is Edwards and Clinton are in a vitual tie for second. Even if she does lose, it'll be by a 1% margin.
S.D. says – reply to this

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What exactly is it that bugs you about Hillary? Thus far she's proven she's far more intelligent and passionate than Obama. As charming as Barack Obama is, he's a younger candidate with a lot to prove. Even if he is elected, it's likely he'll falter under the pressure. Hillary Clinton has proven for twenty years now that she's got the staying power and leadership skills to tough it out. She's been putting up with severly immature and inane insults for that entire time, and still she's pushed forward. I personally think she should be commended. She is by far the most qualified and reliable candidate to offer change to our country, even if she isn't as shiny and show-boaty as Obama.
UR SOOOPID says – reply to this

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U R AN IDIOT!!!! she was basically tied for second. This marks the ending point of edwards' campain because he NEEDED to win this one to stay relevant. & Hillary is still in the lead Nationwide. Obama is a momentum candidate and that momentum could easily fall off in the coming months. He is far too reliant on the youth vote. He will NEVER win in the long run
well he's still black though says – reply to this

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get real people, white America is not going to allow a black man to be President….i for one will either (1) for the first time vote for a Republican if Obama is the nominee or (2) pray to god that Bloomberg runs as an Independent so I can vote for him…..Obama doesn't have the experience to be President, his foreign policy is beyond ridiculous, and his ears are ginormous!!!
very unhappy says – reply to this

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The fact that Obama won in Iowa, MAKES ME SICK!!!!!!!!!!!! I JUST HOPE AND PRAY THAT THE REST OF OUR COUNTRY HAS THE BRAINS TO NOT CONSIDER THIS FORMER C-O-C-A-I-N-E USER AS A CANIDATE FOR PRESIDENT. IT SADDENS ME DEEPLY THAT THIS SMALL BUT EQUALLY IMPORTANT PART OF OUR NATION HAS DECIDED THAT THIS MAN QUALIFIES TO BE OUR COMMANDER IN CHIEF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! IT IS SO DISHEARTINING THAT OUR PEOPLE OF IOWA CHOSE A DUMB BLACK MAN OVER A WELL QUALIFIED WHITE WOMAN!!!!!!!!!!SHAME ON IOWA!!!!!!!!!SHAME SHAME SHAME
politico says – reply to this

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BTW - The person that has won Iowa has never gone on to win the nomination, so yeah, good luck Obama.
dee says – reply to this

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Re: p – he didn't win the primaries (plural)…he won A caucus (singular)…but you get an "A" for enthusiasm!