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Thursday, January 24, 2008 12:00 AM

Obama's historic run heads south

Did his victory in Iowa and strong showing in New Hampshire really "put to rest the notion that a black candidate can't win in America"?

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  • Thursday, January 24, 2008 12:00 AM

    People hate HRC

    I am sure that some people, that really like HRC, or that hate Black people might have very negative feelings about BO. But the bottom line is that a huge part of the population want nothing to do with the Clinton's. So given that they are both centrist legislatures that have successful careers. But neither has much executive experience and they will likely make very similar decisions.

    Explain why running HRC is worth risk? They are both fine candidates. BO attracts young people and independents who normally don't vote. By now there is no way they could share a ticket. So given an either or choice... Weigh the risks.

    If you had to bet $10K on who could win would you put your money on HRC?

    45% of the population won't vote for Clinton. Just seems like the wrong place to start. If she cared about the country she wouldn't have run. She is running for the ego of it. She knows she is divisive and a polarizing figure. We just don't need her.

    I wish Clinton supports would stop attacking Barrak on such personal grounds. If you don't like him fine but that is not a reason not to vote for him. He has a long history of successfully getting liberal legislation passed through working both sides of the isle. This sounds like a good thing. Hillary has the same record. I think it is just totally rude the things HRC and her supporters are implying. I mean it is certainly their right but there is no substance to it.

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