Obama prepares to mix it up

Don't get too excited about Baracks win last night...it was more of an anti-Clinton vote. The Iowan people were just tired of B.J. and Hillary's lies.
They could accept Barack's lies, because he's an inexperienced fibber.
Let the democratic Circus continue!

Paulo

I for one am VERY excited about Obama's victory! No matter which side you're on, he is clearly proving to be the only candidate that provides a message of HOPE (that actually inspires US to do better and expect more).

The value of a leader is not only in their character, but, in their ability to truly lead. God bless our democratic process!

Carlos Munoz

Obama's proven he can take whatever Hillary can dish out. Getting back into the slime will just remind voters how yesterday she is. Your time's over, Hillary!

Paulo

Posted by: Paulo | January 4, 2008 1:05 PM

Suck on it, Skinhead Paulo.
Take your meds freak boy.

It's time to Barak and Roll, America!

OBAMA 08!!!

I grew up in Iowa and attended undergrad and grad school there. The attention Iowans receive every four years is always amusing, but the the Iowa Caucus is a joke. The fact that Huck and Obama won only confirms that fact. Iowans, especially college students, like to try and shake things up because it gives Iowa the only attention it EVER receives in the national press. Without a sitting president running, the winner of the caucus becomes president only 50 percent of the time. Doing well in the caucus helps fundraising but does nothing to fortell the next president. Toss a coin -- it's the same odds. Huck and Obama should enjoy their day in the weak Iowa sun. It won't last.

I think what people fail to see is that Iowa is just an extension of IL and with all of the IL college kids voting for Obama their I am not sure thi swin is legit or just an extension of that. A large portion of Iowa gets IL and CHicago tv. Hence all the Cubs and Bears fans in Iowa. If he wins NH then the Obmaites can talk.

Um, well, I don't know about anyone else, but if a vote against Hillary means a vote in favor of Barac, I'll take it any day! And, my hats off to the young people of Iowa who turned out in record numbers to take part (and who took responsibility I might add) in the political process. As far as I'm concerned, Barac's "experience" is more than satisfactory to serve as President of the United States. I will be staying VERY excited up until the moment Barac Obama is elected!!!!

The results in Iowa reminded me of the primary election that made the all but indicted Blago the 2002 democratic gubernatorial nominee. Here are the results:
Rod Blagojevich Democratic 457,197 36.50%
Paul Vallas Democratic 431,728 34.47%
Roland Burris Democratic 363,591 29.03%
Most people did NOT want Blago.
My doubts about Obama include that he hangs with the same crowd as Blago and is not forthcoming about these relationships(Forgetful already at the age of 46?). Obama has no real record of achievement in the Illinois Senate or the US Senate, where he is getting paid to represent the people of Illinois and yet doesn’t show up to vote (just like a good Chicago ghost payroller.) And then there is the issue of his supporting Daley, who has already been held to have misappropriated federal funds and broken federal regulations. And he supported Daley when there were two African Americans with as much experience and background to be Mayor of Chicago as Obama has to be President of the United States and yet Obama backed Daley. Obama picks and choses what Race box he fits into to fit his political needs (Flip-flop.) And of course, Daley didn’t back Obama in the senatorial primary. So, what’s the real deal behind Obama’s support for Daley!?

Our little Paulo is just like Brucie, he's got an obsession with Obama, you never hear this nut comment on any of the Repub candidates threads.

I think Paulo is really a closeted Obama supporter, he just can't wrap his little pea sized brain around that thought because his racist instints always reer up and slap down his pro-Obama thoughts.

I am so excited about this Obama win in Iowa because I know this was a pro-Obama vote! We just love Obama!!!
America is becoming the United States of America finally for me and my beautiful sons and our future!!!
God bless the Obamas continuously!!!

Don't get too excited about Baracks win last night...it was more of an anti-Clinton vote. The Iowan people were just tired of B.J. and Hillary's lies.
They could accept Barack's lies, because he's an inexperienced fibber.
Let the democratic Circus continue!

Paulo

Posted by: Paulo | January 4, 2008 1:05 PM

Yes Paulo... because you've really exibited a history in here of understanding where Democrats are coming from.

(note unbelievably obvious, dripping sarcasm of the above statement)

I think Paulo is either greatly misunderstanding - or is willfully ignoring - the true significance of the Obama victory in Iowa: It's not all about Hillary. Obama won because he offered the voters a positive message of reform and rejuvenation. And because he's the one candidate with the character, candor and class to accomplish it.

Obama won the Iowa Caucus on his own. He earned it. He deserves it. And he deserves a win in New Hampshire too. I think he'll get it.

Paulo:

I would have to disagree that is was an anti-Clinton vote. It was an anti-status quo vote or in a better sense, a time for change vote. The majority of people are tired of the same rhetoric, same negative spin and same approach to the country's problems.

If you're tired of the lies may I ask what are you doing to combat them and hold everyone accountable to truth?

I haven't heard any of the candidates mention what they will do for Veterans.

If they want fewer Veterans, have fewer wars.

Hurry for honesty!

Hey, Paulo...I don't think an 9% point win over Clinton can be purely attributable to "anti-Hillary" voting.

How many Iowans went out in the cold to stand for several hours just to be against Clinton?

Sorry, but people do that FOR someone, not AGAINST someone else.

Time to face the fact that Obama is a very serious contender. Thank God! It is quite a tribute to him and the organization he built that they were able to bring such a stunning and decisive win to Obama over two very strong, "experienced" politicians like Edwards and Clinton.

Obama '08!!

I just wouldn't want to be a member of Hillary's staff right now. I bet she's a real @#*& on wheels today!

I grew up in Iowa and attended undergrad and grad school there. The attention Iowans receive every four years is always amusing, but the the Iowa Caucus is a joke. The fact that Huck and Obama won only confirms that fact. Iowans, especially college students, like to try and shake things up because it gives Iowa the only attention it EVER receives in the national press. Without a sitting president running, the winner of the caucus becomes president only 50 percent of the time. Doing well in the caucus helps fundraising but does nothing to fortell the next president. Toss a coin instead. It's the same odds. Huck and Obama should enjoy their day in the weak Iowa sun. It won't last.

LEEGO said: I don't think an 9% point win over Clinton can be purely attributable to "anti-Hillary" voting.

But keep it in perspective Leebo....Nearly two thirds of caucus goers voted for someone other than Obama. He certainly does not convince the majority nor does he have any kind of mandate coming out of Iowa.

Obama? more like O Bam A!!!! LOLOLOLLOLLOOOL

Barack!!! i saw you give your speech on the TV last night!!! you lookked awesome!!!! i can't wait for you to beat them in NH, too!!!!!!

Nearly two thirds of caucus goers voted for someone other than Obama. He certainly does not convince the majority nor does he have any kind of mandate coming out of Iowa.

Posted by: Monique | January 4, 2008 2:53 PM

Obama had more people caucus for him than any other Dem and probably more than all the GOP candidates combined. If he isn't clearly the choice from Iowans who do you claim is?

For myself I am tired of the same two families running America for the last 20 years. I don't want to see another Bush or Clinton in the White House ever again. If we want a king then get rid of the idea of President.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/chi-presidential-profile-htmlstory,0,5944894.htmlstory

I went to your "candidate profiles (bios)", and out of 11 people Obama didn't have one, why?

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/chi-presidential-profile-htmlstory,0,5944894.htmlstory

I went to your "candidate profiles (bios)", and out of 11 people Obama didn't have one, why?

Paulo:

Of the 114 people caucusing for Obama in my precinct, only ONE was there because he was anti-Hillary. 38 showed up to caucus for Hillary. It was an amazing night that I hope will be echoed in New Hampshire!

Paulo,
You probably voted for Bush.
go blog somewhere dumb.

Last night the nation saw for the first time what an Obama candidacy could be - a bookend on 40 years of despair. 1968-2008.

It's not just about him anymore. We can be a better country.

Ben is right, the Iowa Caucus is a joke.
In 2000, they gave crazy Alan Keyes almost 15% of the vote. What does that tell ya .... ??????

As to the people who say the Iowa caacus doesn't mean anything. The Democratic winner in 2004,2000,1996, 1984,1980 all went on to win the nomination. The two years that it didn't occur was in 1988 when Dick Gephardt beat out Paul Simon. You had two well know politicians from neighboring states. Then in 1992 Tom Harkin (senator from Iowa) won easily as the other candidates didn't even bother to campaign in Iowa. More times than not the caucus is right in picking the nomination.

The voters in Iowa spoke loud and clearly that they want change, reconcilation, and hope and an end to the polarization and lying the Clintons are so famous for. The voters in New Hampshire will need to decide whether they want a candidate like Barack Obama who will bring the nation together to solve the problems we face and has an excellent first lady in his wife Michelle, a woman of intelligence, class, grace, and dignity, or whether they want to go back to the good old days of the Clintons and Monica, Travelgate, White Water, Vast Right Wing conspiracies, unending lying and polarization. I for one, a lifelong Democrat, choose Barack Obama, and thus choose change, reconciliation and hope.

Paulotard,

The fact that you and RNC Brucie obsess with Senator Obama and yet NEVER comment on any of the Repub candidates threads speaks volumes as to the quality of this years GOPer candidates.

Iowa is a joke! I agree. They voted for Bush for gosh sakes! TWICE! Red states are backwards like IRAN and blue states are progress leaders Amsterdam.

Where you wanna live folks?

Ben is right, the Iowa Caucus is a joke.
In 2000, they gave crazy Alan Keyes almost 15% of the vote. What does that tell ya .... ??????

Posted by: Paulo | January 4, 2008 3:25 PM

Truly comical considering Paulo,Terry,Brucie and little johnny voted for Keyes vs Obama!!!!!!!

Conservative columnist Laura Ingraham get's all googly eyed every time she talks about Obama. That's gotta say something about his mass appeal!

I don't know what Paulo's reputation is, or politics, but I think he is correct in saying that Obama hasn't had enough time to sell his soul.

I cannot help but view him as exceedingly opportunistic in that he says one thing about change, and then skips crucial Senate votes that could affect the timeline for US withdrawal and ending funding the war. He talks a big game, but doesn't seem to put his mouth where his words are when it comes to casting official positions. I think he avoids saying certain things he believes because he knows it will cost him The White House. Why would his character change if he reached the White House?
The greatest thing he has going for him is that he has been playing nice, which is refreshing. However, his track record as a vote casting politician is anything but transcendant. In fact, if you were to look at his votes without knowing the candidate there would be nothing extraordinary to notice.

He is a great communicator, but behind closed doors I think he is just like the rest. Including corporate Clinton and Hedge-Fund Edwards.

It's easy to get caught up in his feel-good campaign. But I challenge people to look at his history as a vote casting politician and see if you notice anything that is so special. Problem is, Clinton is worse and Edwards seems just as shifty.

The lesser of evils. How sad.

Maybe if we all ignore Paulo he'll go away!

Wrote a book, went to Africa, ran for President. Not much of a resume!He'll crash and burn. Hillarycorp will flatten him like a pancake on Super Tuesday.
Then the Republicans will unite against their most hated foe and push Rudy into the White House. Mark my words.

Obama was a corporate media darling the moment he announced and his brilliant, tepid, middle of the road breeze shooting inspires those making $120,000+, while it causes the power elite no worry whatsoever. They see him as an articulate tool, unlike the current dufus in the White House.
Obama also appeals to very comfortable whites who believe celebrating diversity is the perfect alternative to a truly fair tax system that'd make the rich pay their fair share.
And yes, Obama appeals to the Iphone, text messaging, celebrity loving under thirties, who - all studies show - are increasingly illiterate and ever more libertarian.
That John Edwards continues to be ignored by CNN, MSNBC, & FOX even after edging out Hillary last night demonstrates that he's the one the corporate bosses fear most. Go John!

I think Iowa is one data point out of about 50 that will be recorded before this over. You can draw any trend line you want through a single data point. But I sense that Obama's message is the only positive one. Hillary and Edwards seem to be polarizing personalities, applying the old divide and conquer strategy that has created a stalemate in Washington, and bad-will overseas that may take years to overcome.Obama seems eloquent-his words can move a crowd. It's great political theater. And it seems to be engaging an awful lot of people.

Hillary who IS WHO WE THOUGHT SHE WAS....AND OBAMA DIDN'T LEAVE HER OFF THE HOOK!!!!

Hurray for Obama and his dream of tomorrow. It is obvious that Hillary's calculated dream of becoming president off the heels of her husband aren't about to come true. I can see her stepping from her senatorial seat if she doesn't win the Dem's nod for president. I was never for her and I never will...she showed absolutely ZERO courage when it came to the Iraqi War vote and now she is going to understand that voters do not have as short-term memories as she thought she did...

http://www.nwburbs.net (I'm just plugging my suburban message board....sorry about the plug!)

Obama won because he offered the voters a positive message of reform and rejuvenation. And because he's the one candidate with the character, candor and class to accomplish it.
-michael kniat-

Hasn't Obama had a chance to reform and rejuvenate since he was elected to congress?? Should not that reform and rejuvenation be in full swing since the house and the senate have been in his party's control for the past year?? The best quote I've heard about Obama is that "he says nothing, but he says nothing very well."

They could accept Barack's lies, because he's an inexperienced fibber.
Let the democratic Circus continue!

Paulo

Posted by: Paulo | January 4, 2008 1:05 PM

All the way to the Whitehouse you dissembling jerk-off!!! Obama's the man of the hour. Suck on that freak boy!!!

Obama's big claim that he was against the Iraq war is no better than the millions who were antiwarfrom the beginning.TheIllinois state
senate's position is not any more relevant the the
antinuclear zone signs at
Chicago's borders.

Wrote a book, went to Africa, ran for President. Not much of a resume!He'll crash and burn. Hillarycorp will flatten him like a pancake on Super Tuesday.
Then the Republicans will unite against their most hated foe and push Rudy into the White House. Mark my words.

Posted by: George | January 4, 2008 4:03

Oh George ! Rudy has more skeletons in the closet than Hannibal Lecter.

Wrote a book, went to Africa, ran for President. Not much of a resume!He'll crash and burn. Hillarycorp will flatten him like a pancake on Super Tuesday.
Then the Republicans will unite against their most hated foe and push Rudy into the White House. Mark my words.

Posted by: George | January 4, 2008 4:03

Oh George ! Rudy has more skeletons in the closet than Hannibal Lecter.

Paulo's just disappointed so many Iowa Republicans now call themselves 'independents' and support Obama. He knows the rest of the country is thinking of doing the same thing. Roger Ailes and Karl Rove have a lot to answer for, imo.

Don't get to excited Obama supporters. Hillary loves the battle and will show she is in charge....just watch.

Awesome win for Obama!! Watch out though, its gonna really get ugly soon, as Billary have some of the greatest slimeball strategists in Wolfson & Penn!
(Who's the hot blond that keeps showing up with Hucklebee??)

ABH.............Anybody But Hillary........that is the Midwest mantra.

East coasters will probably like the devious %&^%%

By the way, Senator Obama's Secret Service Codename is "Renegade."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secret_Service_codenames

I think that they need to change it to something a little more positive. How about: león de pensamiento (Espanol for the Thinking Lion). Remember that his birthday is August 4, 1961.

Anyway, our country has a brighter future than we ever imagined and I am super excited about it!

Regards,

Bill
William Favre Slater, III, Chicago, IL
United States of America
http://www.billslater.com/wfs_with_OBAMA_tag_02.jpg
http://www.billslater.com/who_is_barack_obama.htm

For many months now I have been helping out in Iowa to get Obama to this point.

The man is honest, forthright, and has common sense. Why call him a liar when he picks and choose his battles that will get the best results.

Why comment that he says nothing when in fact the man is brilliant and his common sense and willingness to negotiate across party lines for results is one of the reasons I decided to get back into volunteering for politics.

As for the Daley machine, I haven't followed that for sometime but I do know this if you can come from behind in Illinois and get elected, and you don't have Daley's support then obviously the people support you.

And this is supposed to be a government of the people.

And for the record, the trash talk on here about him and/or his opponents would not amuse the Senator if he were to read it.

Think about what you want America to look like, and write about that and which candidate you think can make that happen.

republicans and democrats both branches of the same evil tree.

You think Obama is going to save the country. He'll probably run it like all his cronies from corrupt illinois. Anyone in the middle class hold on to your wallet if Obama gets elected.

People who usually don't vote, came out for Barack last night. He's tapping into the 45% that hasn't been voting, plus women, college kids, liberals, independents, conservatives and minorities. The Clinton act is old and tired. He had his chance, and squandared it in 1998 and gave the White House to GWB. Yes, one act of fellatio did the Dems in...and the exploitation of 9/11 did them in again in 2004.

As far as experience, we have been electing experienced candidates for a while now and look at where we're at? In 1860, the US boldly elected a one term congressman with little political experience. He inherited a civil war 1 month into his term - and he is one of the best we've ever had. Am I saying Obama is the next Lincoln, not exactly. But I'll take a sharp mind, a man with a sense of justice who believes in the power of people any day over a washington insider.

Obama is my first choice, and I will vote for him the Illinois primary. If Clinton or Edwards gets the nomination, so be it.

My concern is the Republican nominee.

While I have little use for Rudy or Huckabee, I'd take them in a minute over Romney. Romney is the scariest entity I've seen in a long time.

I hope McCain gets the nod. At least we know where he stands, and of all the GOP candidates, he's the only one who is legally sane.

If you give me the chance, with your vote, we are going to change Washington DC, together.

My first Executive decision will be to bring our troops home within 6 months of me taking office.

I will then work with all elected parties to solve our healthcare crisis. Every body deserves healthcare, not just the rich.

My admin' will work closely with every Country that will down at the same table with us to solve the worlds problems.

Corporations have had a free ride for to long at the expense of the worker. We will make those corporations pay their fair share, to support the poor.

Education tuition is out of control. Working class people cannot afford to send their children onto a higher education. With your help we will change that and make education affordable to every person living in the US of A, not just the privileged.

Together we will raise the minimum wage, helping low income people live a decent life.

We need to follow in the steps of the UN and help other Countries who need our help.

Our energy crisis and global warming will be cut in half within the first year.

These are my Polices and together with your vote we will change the DC establishment. Vote PG for President.

(did I leave out how I was going to do this, don't worry elect me and then I'll figure it out)

By the way, Senator Obama's Secret Service Codename is "Renegade."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secret_Service_codenames

I think that they need to change it to something a little more positive. How about: león de pensamiento (Espanol for the Thinking Lion). Remember that his birthday is August 4, 1961.

Anyway, our country has a brighter future than we ever imagined and I am super excited about it!

Regards,

Bill
William Favre Slater, III
Chicago, IL
United States of America
http://www.billslater.com/wfs_with_OBAMA_tag_02.jpg
http://www.billslater.com/who_is_barack_obama.htm

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Maybe if we all ignore Paulo he'll go away!

Posted by: lochnessmonster | January 4, 2008 4:02 PM
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We tried - it didn't work.

Ever since Obama planted the bug in many conservatives' ears when he said he would go after Bin Laden even if the Pakistan government doesn't cooperate he grabbed a lot of conservative's attention because he took a position (on one specific issue) that was to the right of all other candidates in BOTH parties. Thoughts?

I love obama, man his ideas of education for children 0-5yrs old is unmatched. Children in the womb will no longer be ignorant, but learned, at birth they will know the right milk. yeah go obama hahahahhhhahhahhahahah