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Tuesday, February 5, 2008 12:00 AM

The race for California

Clinton and Obama battle for a mother lode of delegates -- in a state with a nonwhite Latino, Asian, black majority. Who has figured out the electoral math?
By Joan Walsh

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  • Tuesday, February 5, 2008 10:42 AM

    W.E.S.

    You so crazy....and funny

    Some of you Obama supporters must not have much political experience. Have you any idea what the media will do to twist the words of "refreshing and honest" politicians (oxmoron really)

    You probably believe that it is possible to run a 'clean' campaign. Dirty politics has been part and parcel of the American landscape in EVERY campaign for President for over 250 years. Since John Adams. History is full of 'dirty tricks' from both (all) parties since politics began. I am sorry to disillusion you on this score but to expect any campaign to not involve negative campaigning, misquotes, smears and yes downright lies from both sides is to be naive.

    Yes, Virginia, its is all about the WINNING. If you don't win, you have no power to make changes therefore, WINNING comes first.

    Even JFK knew that and used his own 'dirty tricks' to win his election. I'll bet Caroline and Teddy forgot to mention that. Why don't you ask them how many dead bodies voted for JFK in Chicago in 1960.

    Obama, as good and inspirational as he is, he is not the second coming.

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