I have a feeling they both might go negative. I hope not, but who knows. I know the election is not a horse race, but some days it has all the suspense and manure of one. Hopefully all the candidates will spare the American people a cruel and hurtful campaign. Guess that’s just a dream, but I can hope, Can’t I ?….

Lorie Ann, Buellton, Calif.

I can’t believe there are still undecideds!

I am suprised that no one knows why the New York Times came out with this article at this time. The negative unpatriotic statement from Michelle Obama about this being the first time she’s been proud of her country initiated this. Mrs. McCain response that she has always been proud of her country caused someone to find revenge. I wonder who?

What a terrible day in the history of the New York Times. It is astounding to me that such a reputable news source, with such a great history of providing true facts to its readers, would allow a story to run about a presidential candidate that is based in nothing but anonymity and suggestions of impropriety. Their recent story about John McCain appears as though it was generated for the sole purpose of an excuse to remind readers about the savings and loan issue that we all are very well aware of, and currently care nothing about. Those are the only true FACTS in the story, and they are very old facts at best. As we say in the industry: yesterday’s news. They have opened the door to their own detractors who now have great ammunition against their newspaper to use for proving their own accusations that they are nothing more than a liberal rag bent on advancing a liberal agenda. This hit piece - which lacks substance, credibility, and any hint of responsible journalism - looks like a desperate effort to diminish the chances of a Republican candidate, released at a specifically chosen strategic moment aimed at the derailing of the true democratic process. Where are their collaborative sources? Is this their version of a Deep Throat? Woodward and Bernstein would be ashamed. They are obviously no Washington Post. Shame on this true epitome of yellow journalism the way the historic New York Press would have undoubtedly described this story. Old man Hearst would be most proud of them!

Unless people wake up from their trance it will be over after March 4th. There are voter walking around and talking like Obama is the second coming of Christ. This is getting too fanatical for me. It is scary how blindly people are following Obama. His own surrogate on CNN could not even state an Obama past accomplishment. All he could say was “he inspires”. Good God people wake up!!! Come back to reality!!! MAJOR BUYER REMORSE LATER!!!!!!!!!!

Here is fair warning now. Obama once said in an speech that he will have Hillary’s voters in November, but she would not have all of his voters. No he will not. If Hillary does not pull it off she can put a good face on it and support Obama at the Convention all she wants. I am afraid that Obama will find out pretty fast that many, up to 25 - 30% will either not vote at all or vote for McCain. This is based on an informal poll I took of 45 Hillary primary voters in Northern Virginia (12/45). All 12 reasoned that Obama does not have enough experiece and a majority of those (7) said it “scares” them when they think about Obama as President.

I thought Anderson Cooper brought a perfect blend of authority and authenticity to the New York Times/John McCain story last night. With his easy-going delivery and great content (the possiblities ranging from “alot of ballyhoo about nothing to a serious challenge for Senator McCain in the general election,” he has my vote for one of the finest anchors in news today. It is so obvious that he loves what he does.

Could someone please explain to me (and many other of your viewers), why the moderators of all these debates, especially Wolf Blitzer, blind sides Hillary Clinton with aggressive questions, but refuses to politely question Barack Obama about the seemingly radical church he chose out of all the others available to him? If you are intimidated by the possibility of being labelled a racist on this important issue, have one of your Afro-American employees ask the question.–Fair and balanced, right?-I do hope your moderator this evening is not too frightened to ask this very important question.

Anderson,
Good show last night.
This debate will be like the rest, Hillary will win and make Obama look like a little lost boy but the blind Obama fans will turn their heads. I watch this guy using our youth and it gives me the creeps. I remember Jim Jones and Obama talks spooky a lot like him. I wonder when Obama will pull out the Coolaid? I feel his 15 minutes will be up before the general election but not in time to save Hillary. I guess the plan was to get her out of the race early so the republicans would have little trouble beating Obama. Well, looks like it’s worked.

Hillary Clinton’s campaign for the White House will sink like a lead balloon after the Austin Debate as soon as she gets negative towards Obama. It’s a sure bet.

Anderson,
i am currently a studeny at Slippery Rock University majoring in elem. ed. and special ed. i just wanted to bring the paralyzed mans story to your attention. i am in shock that anyone could violate someone to such a terrible degree. i just wanted to know if there are any new justices being brought up because of this rediculous incident. thank you for your time.

It stricks me very funny that it’s coming down to the wire now, with both Dem. Sens going toe to toe in a last round fight in a “Rocky” movie. Both are very qualified to become president but I see issues in this election year that I beleive are going beyond what “polls” normally show. This shouldn’t be a contest of race, gender or who carries what vote, it should be strickly on the basis of who is best suited for the job. I see both Clinton and Obama as a partnership of talents. With one having something the other doesn’t and so on. Both have everything to gain and nothing to lose. Why not just kill all the hype on who’s who and both run together as the Democrate Team to beat this year against McCain? I know my suggestion will fall on the critics doorsteps but think about the “Oh my gosh” factor the Repulican party faces if these two foes should meet half way and combine their talents and really “change” and “beleive” for the country in which both seem wanting to lead to greater things. I just want what is best for my country, for my state, for my county, city and most important of all, my family!

I don’t have an issure with gender or race but I do think the media is being very generous with Obama by not raising questions about his personal and political background. Is his mother and father still alive? Are they Muslim? We know very little about this man, he has the ability to charm an gather large crowds but he doesn’t mention his background or his accomplishments. Perhaps they are as limited as his speech writing ability. Are these questions too sensitive for the press to ask of a man who may be out next President? The press does not have a problem questioning or criticzing Mc Cain, Hillary and Hugabee.

To Mark from Gainesville:

We must be political soul mates because I completely understand your frustration. Like you, I have not drunk the Obama Kool-Aid.
I live my life most every day in a balanced, positive, and realistic (delving beyond specious rhetoric to ferret out the truth) manner, which I’ve found enhances enthusiasm and hopefulness. Tangibles are what give me hope.

I won’t otherwise repeat either what you’ve pointed out or list what I’m sure we both know are the reasons we cannot support Sen. Obama over Sen. Clinton (”It’s the experience, stupid!”). But I’d like to add that I question his sincerity regarding change. Were he the genuine article, he would be running with NO party affiliation whatsoever. Period. NO argument.

Furthermore, as I observe him with each new win, he appears to me to be ever more full of himself and passive-aggressive. And I believe his campaign is attempting to manipulate the system (esp. with regard to wanting to nullify the original purpose of the superdelegates) as much as the other two candidates.

I could go on, but I’ll end by saying that if Sen. Obama wins the nomination, the only way I will cast my vote for him will be if Sen. Clinton is in the VP position. Otherwise, I will write in Sen. Clinton’s name on the ballot.

Bill get over the Hill… your creating mountains for this woman to whine about to us after her Texas loss.

I agree that negative attacks won’t work. Analysts from the Huffington Post also agreed.
What I find incredible is that Clinton says she can fix the US economy but cannot manage her own campaign finances. Politico.com reports that her campaign is heavily in debt.

…. the media machine, in its ever attempt to be politically correct will treat Obama, the messiah, with kid gloves during the debate or run the risk of being called racist… On the other hand, the media has no problem of digging into Clinton because they simply are accustomed to seeing her under fire, bleeding, and thinking on her feet. The media hasn’t the stomach to pop the bubble surrounding Obama… He is totally protected by the FEAR of impropriety…. a truly sad statement indeed

If Obama is truly an agent of change, why isn’t he running as an independent, with no ties whatsoever to either–or any!–political party ?

Shame on John King. I thought he was very biased and his favoitism toward Clinton was so very obvious.

Obama avoided the question about the border fence and went on to talk about the 14m illegals here. He did not answer the question. People need to open their eyes and their EARS to what he is saying. And, it is true you guys make Hillary look and sound bad. How much is the Obama campaing paying you? Or are you afraid of racial division here. What about gender, it is all the same.

Tonight, HILARY FOUND HERSELF

This is a serious time for our country. The big question is will the youth of America wake up soon enough and realize this is a presidential election not American Idol. We need someone who can fix the economy, get us out of the war in Iraq smoothly, fix our health care system, tackle global warming, protect a women`s right to choose, etc. and do it fast. We need Hillary now. This is her time. This is her term. Barack is at the beginning of his political career. Let him make change in the U.S. Senate for 4 or 8 years, then we can elect him president.