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Wednesday, June 4, 2008 12:00 AM

Barack Obama's epic win

The young senator makes history not only in terms of race, while a determined Hillary Clinton delays the inevitable a bit longer.

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  • Wednesday, June 4, 2008 02:37 PM

    realbalackman

    Yeah those are minimum required but this is crucial time in which we are deep in crisis. We need someone who is ready from day one. I happen to believe HRC is, seeing how comprehensive her plan is and how eloquent and knowledgeable she is but too bad the party has decided from the start they are done with the Clintons even when she got popular votes and the map is with her and not with him. That's politics for you.

    This guy sums up why it's risky to elect O as president:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R65LEFhnXBg&feature=related

    If you want universal healthcare, economists have said that Obama's plan isn't workeable, hers is. But obviously his skin color is more important and interesting than healthcare for 92% AA for now.

    Too bad, but the choice has been made, just don't regret it when he loses.

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