Live Blog from the Anchor Desk 5/5/08
It’s the countdown to the primaries in Indiana and North Carolina. Tomorrow is what Sen. Hillary has called a “game changer” and with 187 delegates at stake it could shake up the race. We’ll have the latest from the campaign trail and analysis of campaign strategy from the best political team on television.
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Megan, Hillary has said time and again that this will not happen withoug voters contacting congress and letting congress know we want it to happen.
Hes a leader let him lead.
Barack Obama is the right choice for the future of America.
I'm tired of politicians trying to lead us into the past. With all due respect, this is no longer the 90's. We have to move forward.
Somehow, bowling and drinking are not qualifications I seek in a president.
As for the gas tax, well, even a bandaid is thoughtful at this point.
Henry, I agree with you. We Indianans can make a difference this year.
@ Claire – Dan Rivers has been reporting from Burma. He has been doing an amazing job and I think he is stationed in that part of the world
$10 Billion. Hey that's about 50 bridges to nowhere.
Hey, I like Tanya Acker! Hope to see her again as a guest.
Seems pretty clear to me that Barack appeals to specific groups of voters and Hillary appeasls to others. Barack supporters have had no trouble bragging about his appeal beyond his initial base. Why can't they credit Hillary when her appeal broadens too?
The oil companies aren't going to give up a single cent, they are voraciously greedy and don't care a thing about the little people.
Kathy, They'll do it to "show us" that they are working "for us" but , the reality will be that they are saving themselves $$$.
of course the oil companies SHOULD pay but there is no way that is going to happen and Hillary Clinton has no authority right now to make that kind of promise
I love listening to John King too! He's very good!
EJ,
I agree with you too. I vote Anderson Cooper!!!!!!
Nighty-nite, all!
Happy Election Tuesday!
What do they want Anderson Cooper for?
I thought Barack did a great job on all the TV interviews today
I don't believe that journalist are allowed in to Burma. I think the one CNN has there now is not being named for safety reasons.
This is the first time I actually feel my vote in a primary counts for something.
Chuck in Alabma: I think they would be more likely to raise the prices to cover their new expence...
How terrible! My heart goes out to the families in Burma. God bless them...
Chuck in Alabama
Do you really think the oil companies will lower their prices to save tax?
The Democratic Party keeps nominating ultra liberals, and keeps on loosing becuse of it. Obama would be the most liberal candidate since McGovern. If I'm not mistaken, he lost in 49 states.
@Mike: That is a good point. I would be interested in knowing that information as well. You would think that would be something all the campaigns would want to know.
Many female voters want Anderson Cooper.
Anderson,
Will you go to Burma for coverage this week?? I hope....... I agree with Karen.......
I love John King use a magic wall of Indiana. 🙂
Mike, I've heard just the opposite, that McCain supporters are voting for Hillary in the primary because they think they can beat her.
I have learned more about the US thanks to John King and that magic wall
Good evening all! Running a little late today...I've been viewing the program in the background. I don't like when Obama is referred to as an elitist...Go Obama!
John King is right about the rural western half of NC. He knows his stuff, and his magic board is sweet.
Go John King at least he shows how it is in terms of race and demographics in each of states with his magic map
I say vote John King for president 🙂 🙂
Oops!!! You know it is late at night. I mean North Carolina!
Gotta love that map!
@David: I am an Independent and I don’t know who I would choose if it is betwen Clinton and McCain, but I would never vote for Obama. There are too many questions there and no accomplishments. He hasn’t even been able to work across the aisle, yet he calls himself a unifier.
Joe K.
I agree with Bili...... you're right! Hillary Clinton is best candidate president!
I think women have always voted for what's important to them and the country. To label us as anything else, is not giving women credit for being informed and caring about this country.
John King is the Magic Man
If the oil comapanies are paying the taxes, they'll lower the price to save themselves money. Less tax for us and lower price, both a good thing for us.
Have we just written off FL and MI voters? There has been virtually no news on how they will settle that one. If it turns out that Obama and Clinton are close enoughat the end for those states to make a difference, watch out.
I hear that many GOP types are voting for Obama because they know he cannot win in Nov. It is interesting that no one is checking to see who is voting for who.....good thing the super delegates are waiting.
Anderson, will you be going to Burma?
I don't really care about a tax break on gas, I want to know how to stop oil prices from spiking. It hit an all time high today-$120 a barrel!
I'm anxious to hear about Burma. This is the first news about it that I've been able to catch today.
Maybe it's only $30 on average, but what about truck drivers? What about folks with 27 gallon tanks?
If enough people demand a gas-tax holiday, Congress will have little room to deny them. I think it's a good idea-Of course, I am a middle-class person who thinks $30 extra for groceries is a good thing. How many people have gone a few miles out of the way to save a nickel per gallon? I know I have, especially now. She has a plan to fund it and it's better than nothing, even if only a gesture.
Hillary all the way!
John King.......what's happening at the magic wall tonight?????
You are wrong Roland Martin. The gas tax holiday worked in IN when it was imposed.
I'm hoping tomorrow is a real "game changer". It seems like the exact same thing was said about the Pennsylvania primary.
Chuck in Alabama. You're right, no one is considering what the impact will be of no gas tax on truckers who burn much more than the average driver.
Joe, you are "hot" too tonight. Thank you for all that enthusiasm about Hillary.