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Polls show Clinton holds tight lead in Ohio

By Jessica Wehrman | Monday, February 25, 2008, 08:52 AM

Two polls released Monday morning show Sen. Hillary Clinton holding a solid but tight lead in the state of Ohio.

The University of Cincinnati’s Ohio poll gave Clinton an eight-point lead in the state, finding that she has the support of 47 percent of Ohio Democratic primary likely voters compared to Sen. Barack Obama’s 39 percent. The poll was conducted Feb. 21 to Feb. 24.

Voters in the Democratic poll said the economy is their top issue in the race: 41 percent listed the economy and jobs as their top issue compared to 25 percent who said health care and health insurance was their top priority in the race. Iraq came in third, and was listed as the top priority of 16 percent of those polled.

Among Republicans, Sen. John McCain led former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee 55 to 20 percent among likely Ohio Republican primary voters. Republicans, too, ranked the economy as their top priority - 30 percent of Republican voters listed it as their number one issue, compared to 16 percent who considered homeland security and national defense their top issue.

The Ohio Poll - the first University of Cincinnati poll looking at voters this year - was one of two that came out today. The second, released by Quinnipiac University, shows Obama gaining on Clinton in the race for Ohio.

That poll found that Clinton holds an 11-point lead over Obama in the state, leading Obama 51 to 40 percent among Ohio likely primary voters.

Compare this to the 21-point lead Clinton held in a Feb. 14 poll of likely Ohio primary voters. At that time, Clinton led 55 to 34 percent.

Obama is increasing his lead among college-educated voters, the poll found. He led among them 58 to 33 percent, compared to a 46 to 41 percent Clinton lead with those voters Feb. 14.

But Clinton still does better among women, older voters, whites and voters without a college education.

“Sen. Clinton’s lead remains substantial, but the trend line should be worrisome for her in a state that even her husband, former President Bill Clinton, has said she must win,” said Peter Brown, assistant director of the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute. “A week is an awful long time in politics to be playing defense, but one thing going in her favor is that she is viewed more favorably than is he by Ohio likely Democratic primary voters.”

He said it was unsurprising that Obama has made “inroads,” and said Clinton has to keep her strong support from core backers to win March 4.

Another interesting finding: if Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., who is the front-running Republican presidential nominee picked Sen. George Voinovich, R-Ohio, as his vice president, only 9 percent of registered voters, including 11 percent of independents, say they would be more likely to vote for McCain.

But 18 percent of all voters, with 18 percent of independents, say it would make them less likely to vote for the Republican ticket. Overall, 70 percent say it would make no difference.

Were McCain to pick former U.S. Rep. Rob Portman, R-Terrace Park, as his veep nominee, it would also have “no real effect,” the poll found. Five percent, including 6 percent of independents, would be more likely to vote for McCain; 12 percent, including 11 percent of independents, say it would make them less likely, and 76 percent say it would have no effect.

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Main topic � the Feb 19 WI Democratic primary was thrown by hundreds of thousands of Non-Democrats who made up 42% of the 1.1 million voters � I expect this to happen in Texas and to whatever extent possible in Ohio. Because of this people will be surprised (if not previously informed) to see another “lopsided” Obama “victory” when everyone expected a tie. Result: nobody in Texas (and possibly Ohio) will know who Democrats chose to be their nominee, as we don’t in Wisconsin, and as may be the case in a number of other states. There will be further talking points discussed briefly, following this main body of this text. I write to you in Texas and Ohio to remind you all that Senator Clinton began February with a double digit lead over Obama for a reason � it’s the same reason she won big in OK, CA, NY, MA, TN, and Arkansas to name a few. It’s also a reason that you will all be asked to forget in the coming days leading up to the election. When the Jr. Sen. from Illinois’ million-dollar campaign rolls into town you’ll be asked to believe that it’s inevitable (just as we were Wisconsin, and as in many other states). CNN and MSNBC will be broadcasting daily about how “the firewall is in flames” and the closer you get to the March 4 primary, the more it will become the case that only one candidate � Obama � will be able to be heard, while Senator Clinton will be accused of something may have already begun to hear, as we in Wisconsin heard so many times leading up to our primary � they will say she’s “neglecting” this community or that, they will say “I can’t understand why she should just ‘abandon’ this part of the state or that”. I’m right here in Wisconsin � she didn’t give up on or abandon anything and I still know that’s true no matter how many network broadcasters and major newspaper editorials tried to convince me it wasn’t. (It’s basically an attempt to exploit her campaign’s comparative shortage of money in a way that can be used against her). And her efforts were not in vain - when the parade is over and people look back at the numbers, they’ll see she won big with Democratic voters. The Obama crowd preemptively claims disenfranchisement at the prospect of a Clinton decision at the convention, but it is we the faithful who will have lost our party if this continues beyond Pennsylvania: we will have a candidate elected by what may be millions of Republican voters with no contest of their own to decide, and by non-representative caucuses that only a few participated in. Obama loyalists speak of outrage in the fall but there are outraged people in Iowa and other caucus territories right now, who got less voice in their party’s decision than the Republicans in Wisconsin and Texas. There is no one left but those of you on the local level to tell your readers and listeners the truth � and no matter who your candidate is, I would hope we all feel beholden to do that much. The people should be warned as far in advance as possible. I’m not a journalist (which may be obvious by now) � I realize this text will not be perfectly structured nor in a recommended format. “Yet such is oft the course of deeds that move the wheels of the world: small hands do them because they must, while the eyes of the great are elsewhere.” I work third shift, fifty two hours a week and drive thirty miles and back every day I work. I have more bills than I can afford and more responsibilities than I have time for but I’m not able to continue going on doing what I do having to say I just watched this train wreck happen. My life, my family’s lives, and the lives of everyone I know have grown more difficult with every passing year since the Clinton’s departure from the White house and I can’t stand back and watch the two best friends that in 1999 I never knew I had be silenced and marginalized by an antagonistic national media, by the malicious voting practices of those outside our party, nor by the uninformed voters under 25 who don’t clearly understand what they’re being led to believe. I come to you for help because the hard working people in Texas and Ohio need to know their choice should be as clear for them as it is clear for their Republican neighbors who will be joining them as they vote in the Democratic primary on March 4th. They chose Obama 3 to 1 here in Wisconsin, and there was half a million of them. That is why Democrats in every place it matters from here to Pennsylvania need to know that their choice is clear as well. Even if every Democrat in Wisconsin had voted for Mrs. Clinton, roughly 30% of the total vote count would have gone to Mr. Obama from Republicans and Independents � they chose our nominee for us. Don’t let them choose yours. The choice is very simple: as simple as the polls were before the forces that went to work here in Wisconsin turned their eyes to your states � Texas and Ohio.

By Thomasina Hepplewhite

February 26, 2008 12:42 PM | Link to this

Hedcutter - by “class act” I was referring to when Hillary chose to be gracious and take the high road in the the comments made last thursdays debate when for all the expectations of high-stakes combat at Thursday’s Democratic presidential debate in Austin, Texas, the most riveting engagement of the night came at the very end�when Hillary Clinton turned to her opponent and shook his hand. “I am honored to be here with Barack Obama. I am absolutely honored,” she said. “Whatever happens, we’re going to be fine. You know, we have strong support from our families and our friends. I just hope that we’ll be able to say the same thing about the American people, and that’s what this election should be about.” The Democratic crowd leapt to its feet and cheered.

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Quote from Barack: “I decry racism and anti-Semitism in every form and strongly condemn the anti-Semitic statements made by Minister Farrakhan,” Obama said in the statement. “I assume that Trumpet Magazine made its own decision to honor Farrakhan based on his efforts to rehabilitate ex-offenders, but it is not a decision with which I agree.” Both Hillary and Barack supporters need to quit turning the little battle into a big war. I support Barack, but I will vote for Hillary if she gets the nomination. Anyone that suggests “I’m a democrat but will vote Republican if the other candidate gets it” or vice versa from the Republicans is full of crap. The differences in this election (and in the last couple) between the dems and the repubs is HUGE and we need to stop making bs statements on blogs and SUPPORT EACHOTHER!

By Ron

February 25, 2008 11:37 PM | Link to this

Hilliary talked about plagerizing? Well her end comment about people know what obstacle she had to overcome was a quote from Bill several years earlier. Also her comment about if America can overcome this… was a quote from what Edwards had said earlier. Oh well

By Ron

February 25, 2008 11:37 PM | Link to this

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By Jessica

February 25, 2008 10:25 PM | Link to this

I’m glad people are finally catching on to the Obama/Farrakhan controversy. Obama has very strong ties to his church(Trinity United Church of Christ), and if you’ve done any research on his church their style of segregation and their ways of teaching can be compared to Scientology. His church leader, who he describes as his “mentor” and has a very close relationship with, awarded the church’s lifetime acheivement award to Louis Farrakhan this past November. In a recent speech Farrakhan not only claimed Obama was our “savior” but in the same speech talked of his (Farrakhan’s) hatred of whites and Jews. I didn’t believe this the many times I was told this recently but after only a few minutes worth of effort doing a little research I found all the supporting evidence. Six degrees of separation are too close to someone like Louis Farrakhan. Obama’s ties are too close for comfort. These are very scary times and we need someone we can trust in office who already has experience. Support Hillary-just give her a shot in the Primary and see what happens.

By Maritza

February 25, 2008 8:32 PM | Link to this

There is so much contradictory information out there. Does Clinton have to win both Ohio and Texas to continue, or can she get enough delegates with a tie in Texas (as polls suggest) and a 9%-11% win over Obama in Ohio?

By Jasb

February 25, 2008 7:58 PM | Link to this

Time for a reality check my friends (no I’m not that John!). Somewhat less than 8% of those who will vote in Nov have voted for O’Bama in the primaries so far. That means if he can’t carry a big chunk of the other 92% he will lose. And forget the rosy journalist polls claiming he will walk to an easy victory over McCain. Everything will change big time after the democrats lock in a candidate. A lot of negative trash, some true and much untrue, is going to get distributed that will greatly effect this election. Unfortunately for O’Bama there is a lot of trash out there that he will have to weather. As for me, I want change and I can vote for Hillary because she will change the important issues while governing from somewhere near the center. But I can’t bring myself to vote for a left wing idealogue, even in baritone. Too bad, I really wanted to vote democratic this time around. Hillary can realistically win the general election. O’Bama could win someday if he doesn’t shoot his credibility prematurely. The left wing would be well advised to give some thought to how the 80% of the electorate consisting of us moderates will vote. Else this may be another 00/04 election. On one thing we agree - we need another Kerry or Gore loss like we need a hole in the head. And whoever is knocking the veteran, knock that crap off — he actually did earn the right to his opinion.

By Hedcutter

February 25, 2008 6:48 PM | Link to this

“…to be honest I never liked Hillary much, until the Austin debate. She was smart as a whip (except for the dumb plaguerize comments) and a class act at the end. It made me think people have misunderstood her alot…” Was this the “class act at the end”?: “You know, a few months ago I was honored to be asked, along with Senator McCain, as the only two elected officials to speak at the opening of the Intrepid Center at Brooke Medical Center in San Antonio, a center designed to take care of and provide rehabilitation for our brave young men and women who have been injured in war. And I remember sitting up there and watching them come in: those who could walk were walking; those who had lost limbs were trying with great courage to get themselves in without the help of others; some were in wheelchairs and some were on gurneys. And the speaker representing these wounded warriors had had most of his face disfigured by the results of fire from a roadside bomb.” Did she and McCain (the only two elected officials to be invited) apologize to the wounded veterans for their vote authorizing the war that maimed them?

By darlene myers

February 25, 2008 6:45 PM | Link to this

i am all for obama and changes

By darlene myers

February 25, 2008 6:44 PM | Link to this

i am all for obama and changes

By darlene myers

February 25, 2008 6:44 PM | Link to this

i am all for obama and changes

By Wendy

February 25, 2008 5:39 PM | Link to this

Thomasina, :) I know what you mean. I was sorta swayed too when she got overwhelmed, became genuine, and cried a few weeks ago. She’ll cry if she doesn’t win! I don’t wanna make her cry! I mean, she is a good canidate. I just think we need Obama.

By Thomasina Hepplewhite

February 25, 2008 5:26 PM | Link to this

I agree that Senator Obama has something special about him..and to be honest I never liked Hillary much, until the Austin debate. She was smart as a whip (except for the dumb plaguerize comments) and a class act at the end. It made me think people have misunderstood her alot. And I kind of feel for her now, but Im not the type to sympathy vote. Just expressing my thoughts here.

By Francis

February 25, 2008 5:18 PM | Link to this

I agree Wendy, and I kind of think too that any of the 3 choices around this time is actually ok with me. That may sound simplistic but I think they are all 3 really good people with genuine character and very smart. The more I hear, the more I feel this, when you get past the usual political posturing and rubbish that is going around.

By Wendy

February 25, 2008 5:11 PM | Link to this

Thomasima, I know it sounds familiar, but I never trusted Bush. I never bought into anything he said. The only time I ever felt a spark of acceptance for Bush was when we were all in shock after 911 and he was chanting “USA”. That dissolved pretty quickly. I don’t understand WHY people fell for him. He is charismatic, but its scary charisma. So, I guess I’m trusting my gut with Obama, which is not generally recommended for the population at large, obviously. But I trust myself. What else can I say. They can’t all be bad guys. In fact, any one of the 3 candidates up for the presidency this time will be better than what we’ve suffered through. They all have more integrity than Bush. Though McCain has shaken my confidence on that a little lately.

By Thomasina Hepplewhite

February 25, 2008 5:02 PM | Link to this

Sounds familiar Wendy. After all, “W” got in because he was supposed to be the one who would restore “integrity” and “honor” to the scandal drowned Clinton admin. If Clinton had not had all his personal issues Gore should have won that election with ease on his tailcoats. But he lost, despite his charisma and accomplishments because people were sick of the shenanigans and wanted a fresh start with a scion of a respectable dynasty who would restore the honor and prestige of the office. Well here we are again, the laughing stock of the world and looking for a new cowboy to save the day….and now that Oprah has spoken, we will follow Obama wherever he goes….nobody knows…but he sure makes it sound good…….

By Wendy

February 25, 2008 4:54 PM | Link to this

Francis, yeah, but don’t we want someone with energy who will try? Plus, Obama has the necessary leadership charisma that’s needed to push any kind of real change through our government. It won’t be a cake walk, of course. Whoever is president this time around will be inheriting a huge mess. I think Obama will be able to make progress toward changing the momentum of this country. I trust that he will TRY anyway, and I believe that he has a better chance at succeeding than Clinton. I think he can do more for this country than Clinton.

By Carl Frederick

February 25, 2008 4:47 PM | Link to this

Well, I’m convinced that it will be hard to change the future. But I think harder still, is changing the past (NAFTA support, for example). I hope Ohio won’t let HRC get away with it.

By Francis

February 25, 2008 4:44 PM | Link to this

I have to agree Thomasina, every 4 years (or 8 years) we Americans buy into somebody’s dream of a new day for America, and everytime it turns into the same old thing before you can say “Sam I Am” Obama’s sweeping oratory may be mesmerizing the masses but in the end he will be the victim of the system like everyone else who comes in with visions of sugarplums dancing in their heads. “W” got to work on very little of his original agenda due to the pressing issues of national security…and its doubtful that Obama or Hillary will be able to reform health care or end the war in Iraq for that matter. These issues have a life of their own that cannot be determined merely by an individual and their campaign promises that will evaporate like mist in the morning.

By Wendy

February 25, 2008 4:43 PM | Link to this

Thomasima, that’s true. We should be careful about voting for someone who steals our hearts. I think the difference this time is that Obama has integrity. I think he can be trusted to act in our best interest. Sometimes a good thing does come along, and it’s worth taking the risk on it. You gotta roll the dice if want a chance at winning. We haven’t had a possible winner in awhile, so I’m going all out on this one. Obama’s is the first presidential campaign I’ve donated my own money too.

By Thomasina Hepplewhite

February 25, 2008 4:22 PM | Link to this

It all comes down to a “feeling”. People had good “feelings” about “W” and he swept into the White House like a cowboy and he’s still riding that horse into the sunset. This time around Obama has got that “feeling” about him that he is the “right guy”. We will see…what will be……..

By alice

February 25, 2008 3:35 PM | Link to this

Mike: Thank you (sincerely) for serving our country. Unfortunately, your attitude shows a great deal as to why we shouldn’t be there. How can you be in Iraq to help the very people you hate? Fortunately for our country, I am thankful I know many more US military soldiers who are strong, fierce, intelligent and compassionate, something you lack. Being a true, proud American means being able to stand up for our country and the democracy we believe in without tearing down another culture, race or religion down. You’re being black doesn’t make you exempt from being bigoted. I used the “KKK” line only because I don’t know of an “official” Muslim-haters group, but you would be a proud member if there is one. Bigotry towards anyone based on race, sex or religion is wrong, period.

By Wendy

February 25, 2008 3:22 PM | Link to this

In regards to other comments below: Obama doesn’t need “experience”. He’s smart, and the guy’s got it together. Just the way his campaign is being managed is evidence of that. Also, don’t underestimate the power of having massive and diverse support from the people. All of Obama’s campaign $ has come from us :) We’re buying our own president, because finally we believe in someone enough to put our own money into it. He works for us. Clinton is alright, but I’m really against this mandatory medical insurance thing. It won’t make EVERYONE get insurance. It’ll just make it illegal not to have it. So, if you don’t have insurance, you won’t go to the doctor, because you’ll get fined on top of having medical expenses. It’s different than requiring car insurance. You don’t have to have a car. Obama will try to make it POSSIBLE for all to have insurance, but not illegal not to have it.

By M. A.

February 25, 2008 3:10 PM | Link to this

The centerpiece of Obama’s campaign is CHANGE. That goes two ways. Voters in Ohio, Pennsylvania and Texas can also effect CHANGE. These three states are in a unique position to make a CHANGE that will slow down Obama’s momentum just long enough to give Democrats time to find out more information about Obama. If the voting in these states results in Obama becoming the nominee, the Republicans will be the ones who will find out what Democrat voters should have known before casting their vote. What is behind Obama’s original decision to keep voters from reading Michelle’s college senior thesis by temporarily withdrawing it from all viewing or duplication until the day after the general election? Princeton reported that this restriction is scheduled to be lifted no later than Nov. 5, 2008. The Obama campaign recently released a copy of the thesis to politico.com who posted it in a Feb. 22 article titled, Michelle Obama thesis was on racial divide. The link is: www.politico.com/news/stories/0208/8642.html Her thesis gives the results of a study she did at Princeton, using replies from questionnaires she sent to black Princeton graduates. Oprah said she is for Obama because he is brilliant. Voters should read an article in the Los Angeles times about some of his oops votes in the Illinois senate. The link is: www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-obamavotes24jan24,1,7079399.story Obama lets supporters believe that in 2002 he voted against the Iraq war. He was in the Illinois senate in 2002. When a reporter asked him how he would have voted, he said he didn’t know. Why didn’t he just say he would have voted no? He spoke out against the IRAN resolution, but he stayed on the campaign trail and dodged the vote. When a reporter asked him why he missed the important vote, he said he apologizes for that. When he was questioned about buying a piece of property next to his house from Tony Rezko’s wife, he calmly said that was a bonehead mistake. He also downplayed his association with Rezko. Maybe there’s more to his association with Rezko and maybe there’s not. However, voters should be able to find out one way or another. With Obama’s oops votes in the Illinois senate, his letting people who are supporting him think he voted against the war, his tendency to worry about what his official voting record shows, and his dodging the vote on the Iran resolution are issues that voters should think about. If Obama wins the presidency, he will run for a second term in four years. He missed the Iran resolution vote because he wanted to make sure that his voting record didn’t show any vote. That way, his opponents would not be able to use a no vote against him in case that wasn’t the right way to vote…and his opponents won’t be able to beat on him like he has been beating on Hillary. Obama supporters can only hope that if he is elected president, his decisions will be geared toward what is best for our country and not what is best for getting re-elected in four years. Please take the time to go to the links referred to in 1 and 2.

By mike

February 25, 2008 3:09 PM | Link to this

To Alice, By the way, I have served in the middle east, did not vote for Bush (jr or sr), and I do think I am very patriotic. And for the KKK reference, I am an Afican-American, not a Muslim-anything. So who is the racist. I just can not believe that people like you are so blind to put a muslim in the White House. You know, the people who suicide bomb buildings, schools and shopping areas in the name of there religion. Go to Iraq, and see how the muslims over there feel about Americans. It is true, we did not have any business being in Iraq this time. (jr’s war). But the first trip was for all the right reasons. So go ahead and vote for Obama, and put the enemy in the White House. That way you can say we are even with the muslims. We get ride of one muslim Hussien in Iraq, and then promote another to be president of the U.S. That’s real smart.

By Wendy

February 25, 2008 3:06 PM | Link to this

I hope nobody really believes anyone who says Obama is radical muslim just because of his name. That’s just crazy talk.

By alice

February 25, 2008 3:00 PM | Link to this

MJN: I took a look at your post, I needn’t have bothered. Taylor Marsh’s website proved that IT IS about a name. They wonder why Obama’s campaign would be freaked out over photos circulating when similar photos have circulated of Bush and the Clintons. Have you read the anti-islam and anti-muslim posts on this blog EVEN THOUGH HE IS CHRISTIAN? I don’t think Hillary or Bush had to worry about clarifying their religion (Does anyone really know what denomination they are? Bush has flipped a few times… my point). It’s clear from the research I’ve done that even journalists don’t count her among them - she’s a fanatical Hillary supporter dressed as a journalist that can’t back her candidate so she attacks the opposition.

By Nation of Islam says....

February 25, 2008 2:37 PM | Link to this

In his first major public address since a cancer crisis, Nation of Islam Minister Louis Farrakhan said Sunday that presidential candidate Barack Obama is the “hope of the entire world…”

By dr n

February 25, 2008 1:56 PM | Link to this

I thought seriously about my vote! I am not taking a chance on a big MAYBE. action=eloquence http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvUfEpaPOls

By Rio

February 25, 2008 1:55 PM | Link to this

ok to be of paternal islamic descent but not mormon? strange vibes going down in this election.

By mjn

February 25, 2008 1:52 PM | Link to this

Obama is the great impersonator. It isn’t his name that is the “problem” SEE it straight from Chicago www.taylormarsh.com

By Alice

February 25, 2008 1:21 PM | Link to this

People that supported our current President and our current disasterous state have the nerve to criticize a candidate BECAUSE OF THEIR NAME?!?! I will PROUDLY SUPPORT Barack Hussein Obama and EVERYTHING he stands for because it’s a lot more than anything you’ve had to offer.

By Joel

February 25, 2008 1:12 PM | Link to this

Please,HILLARY, step aside and try to unite the party before you cost us the general election!

By alice

February 25, 2008 1:12 PM | Link to this

Mike: We are in this mess because of people like you who do not know who our enemy really is supported in 2004 a president who also doesn’t know who our enemy is. The only point you get across in your post is that people like you use fear and false patriotism to cover up your bigotry and ignorance. Go spread your lies at your next Klan rally Mike.

By J.R.

February 25, 2008 1:06 PM | Link to this

Yeah, imagine the next president being President B. Hussein Obama. Has a nice ring to it huh?

By This Country is NUTS

February 25, 2008 1:01 PM | Link to this

If you people actually think a no-experience guy with a “feel good” stolen speech is going to be the change we need — then you are all NUTS. I hear crap about Clinton balancing the budget — sure, anyone can if you RAISE taxes which the dems will do in a heartbeat. Also easier when you are not in a war and just turn your head to the threats. People are so quick to forget how we were attacked and downplay it. People are also incredibly naive if you believe we can just pull out of Iraq within a year and not look back. You do realize they control most of the world’s oil, right? You think gas is high now — just wait. I’m so sick of the belly aching about Bush and the war. Nearly the entire congress (and country) was behind it from day one and then when things got tough — it is easy to start complaining. I’m sick of the whiners. And I’m sick of people who vote because of race or gender and know NOTHING of their platforms. These people shouldn’t even be allowed to vote if that is what they base their vote on.

By This Country is NUTS

February 25, 2008 1:01 PM | Link to this

By mike

February 25, 2008 12:59 PM | Link to this

Is this country as blind as it seems to be. Let us remember that Obama’s father and step father were radical muslims. And Obama’s middle name is Hussein. Let’s not forget that the radical muslims and Hussein is/was the enemy. The muslims attacked the World Trade Centers and Hussein was the president of Iraq. (both of who hate The United States). Are we as American citizens really going to vote the ENEMY into the highest office in the world. And if the people behind Obama get him voted in, it would be a grave mistake. I mean the Japenese attack us in 1941, and we have not had an Asian-American. The baby boomers would have never allowed such a thing. But here goes the new generation, trying to put the enemy in the White House.

By mike

February 25, 2008 12:58 PM | Link to this

By Jim 5

February 25, 2008 12:51 PM | Link to this

Can Ohio really afford to back the wrong horse? Ted Strickland quickly jumped on the Clinton bandwagon, and now frontrunner Obama seems to be passing through Ohio on his way to Washington. Why was Strickland so scared into line by Clinton? Shouldn’t he have played Ohio’s pivotal position for the betterment of the state?

By MorePainfulTruth

February 25, 2008 12:36 PM | Link to this

Support McCain so we can stay in Iraq for 100 years and let’s invade Iran because we need to show the world what bada**es we are! He was such a lib back in 03 when he OPPOSED the WAR and OPPOSED the Bush tax cuts. I am so glad he FLIP-FLOPPED and joined the right side. Let’s not let the Democrats screw up our healthcare system either - what we have now is really great and the insurance companies look out for us, not their profits. Also, I am making so much money right now that we don’t need those dang democrats to screw up our economy either.

By seriously?

February 25, 2008 12:31 PM | Link to this

So here’s my take. Politicians are all liars and crooks and it’s finding the lesser of evils each year. I kind of favor Hillary because the country ran well with Bill in office and he will be a part of it again. Can you say “balanced budget?” The only time it’s ever been done. And before all the bible-belters get all worked up, no I don’t care that he messed around with Monica Lewinsky. What he did wrong was mess around with an ugly girl.

By seriously?

February 25, 2008 12:23 PM | Link to this

Hey,I’m pretty sure Hillary and Obama both support bringing back the cities! Should I repost 3,000 times so we all know?!

By Mandelay

February 25, 2008 11:53 AM | Link to this

It’s ok. Sen. Obama will take care of us. Minister Farrakhan tells us Barack Obama is our savior. Go to the Associated Press for the story. Also, check out Politico.com for Barack Obama’s meeting in his early adult career with “former Weathermen” at a political get together. It was his intro into Chicago “liberal” politics. Obama said the weathermen were in their heyday when he was about 8 years old. True enough, but that does not explain the talk he gave in their house when he was a bit more grown up. Weathermen? Farrakhan? Wow, this is change you can believe in. Are you ready?

By Mia

February 25, 2008 11:30 AM | Link to this

We all know what is happening… It’s the same in every state… Hillary up by 25 points, then 10, then 5, then a tie, then Obama wins. It’s happening right now in Texas. The Clintons don’t get it. They are the past and Obama is the future (which doesn’t mean Obama doesn’t care about Seniors - HE DOES!!!) Government is broken and we need a new approach! The writing is on the wall… 11-0 Winning Streak… No change in polls after Texas debate… Hillary acting crazy and desperate…And now, Superdelegates are flocking to Obama… The shift in Superdelegate support is real. They do not want to overrule the voice of the people. Texas Rep. Aaron Pena, who recently endorsed Hillary Clinton, issued the following statement: “I think last night’s debate in Austin was a turning point in this campaign. I made a commitment to Hillary Clinton and I must maintain it. I gave my word. However, as an observer, it appears to be increasingly evident who is going to win.” The next day he spoke at a Barack Obama rally. Obama just started to campaign in Ohio. What happens next is inevitable. PEOPLE WANT CHANGE! They do not trust Billary. This isn’t just a trend, fluke, or product of open primaries. It’s a very real and powerful movement. Obama is going to get the nomination… He has won it fair and square… Please, Billary, step aside and try to unite the party before you cost us the general election!

By karon

February 25, 2008 11:28 AM | Link to this