By victor mickunas

March 4, 2008 10:23 AM | Link to this

The Democrats always can find a way to mess up their chances. Watching Clinton and Obama tearing each other apart would make Michael Vick so proud. It makes me sad.

By Mike

March 3, 2008 2:22 PM | Link to this

Well Prose, there are obviously many Clinton supporters around the country and in the State of Ohio who are pulling for her to win this primary. I, for one, don’t happen to be one of them. I expect it to be a very close call here in Ohio but I think that nationally she is way behind the eight ball. And her chances at this point are very slim. As for what I will do if Hillary wins the Democratic nomination, I can tell you right now that I will be very happy to cast my vote for her in November, should she be the Democratic nominee. The fact that I don’t support her over Obama in the primary does not mean I don’t think she wouldn’t make a fantastic President. I believe she would. The thing that I believe Obama brings to the table that Hillary does not is the possibility of major Democratic gains in the House and Senate, much more so than what Hillary Clinton could muster. The goal here is not simply the Presidency, but a potentially seismic shift in the political landscape by utilizing the enthusiasm and momentum that an Obama candidacy brings with it to put more Dems over the top in many of the Congressional races which will be contested in November. The number of Republican seats being abandoned by incumbents is staggering. Competing strongly for these openings is a critical component of this campaign that is often ignored in the mainstream press, but its importance cannot be overstated. This coat-tail effect is significant and should not be ignored. Having a Democrat in the White House, along with a filibuster-proof majority in the Senate and a gain of 25-30 seats in the House is within the realm of possibility with an Obama candidacy. With Hillary that goes completely off the radar screen. So don’t make the mistake of conflating support of Obama with hatred of Hillary Clinton. That just is not so. The only way for Democrats to maximize their potential this election is to put their efforts behind the candidate with not only the greater likelihood of beating McCain, but also of helping to carry more and better Democrats into Congress. Obama is that candidate. The poll numbers bear this out across the board. It’s not a matter of some simplistic hyperbole like your comment about “only Obama can save us BS”. It is the reality of the political landscape. It has nothing to do with Hillary hatred.

By victor mickunas

March 2, 2008 4:09 PM | Link to this

Well, Pete Rose…I don’t gamble but if I did I certainly would not be betting on Hillary Clinton to win the nomination at this point. Of course, there are lots of back room shenanigans yet to play out but Obama is looking good in Ohio and Texas. Bill Clinton says she has to win BOTH states to remain viable. The clock ticks and it is not forgiving. The Obama “surge” is the one surge that actually seems to be working?

By prose

March 2, 2008 3:04 PM | Link to this

Is this an official Obama for saviour website? Sure reads like one. Is there a Clinton supporter in Ohio? Guess they’re all just toast.

By prose

March 2, 2008 3:00 PM | Link to this

You criticize Clinton’s vote early via absentee ballot initiative, then express relief that you did exactly what she encourages. Just what do you, Blowfly, Mike and others intend to do if she wins the nomination? Being conservative I guess you’ll stay home..or vote McCain..or maybe curse those who just don’t sign on to the messiah of hope & change. Yeah, a woman president would be just an extension of the Bush years. Especially, one who’s been hounded, investigated and pilloried by seemingly every R in the freakin country. Sorry, I’m not buy’in the only Obama can save us BS.