‘Hungry for Change’

Watching the debates Saturday night - both the Republicans and the Democrats, I was astonished that the Republican???s seemed to be going through the motions, but they didn???t have anything real to offer the voters - they seemed strangely detached from the American people. Its as if they were from another planet. Not able to either understand the problems average American???s are facing. I would not trust any of the Republicans to deal with the Mideast Conflict, Global Warming, Health Care, Outsourcing, Education or any other issues we face today...they are running on empty - and they are the party that gave us George W. Bush!

The Democrats as a whole, have been up to the task in facing problems here in America. Barack Obama is very Presidential, and would make a fine Chief Executive if given the chance. It would also send America and the world a positive message of the American culture that ideals are more important then the pigmentation of one???s skin. We need intelligent leadership, not only of one person, but a team, if we are to unsnarl the mess left by the Bush - Cheney administration. We can???t afford any more idiots in the White House - after eight years of George W. Bush - I think everyone can agree, the country is a mess. I still question whether Obama has the ability as to experience - but if he win???s the upcoming Democratic Convention, then I???m more than happy to give him my vote in the General Election. However, Hillary does offer the experience of the Washington beltway, and her husband???s successful Presidency. Whoever wins the Obama - Hillary contest, the other should accept the Vice Presidency - we need an intelligent team in the White House, and having both Obama and Clinton on the Democratic Ticket would indeed provide a winning leadership American???s are in desperate need of.

- Andrew Boggs, MALL727net -

Watching the debates Saturday night - both the Republicans and the Democrats, I was astonished that the Republican???s seemed to be going through the motions, but they didn???t have anything real to offer the voters - they seemed strangely detached from the American people. Its as if they were from another planet. Not able to either understand the problems average American???s are facing. I would not trust any of the Republicans to deal with the Mideast Conflict, Global Warming, Health Care, Outsourcing, Education or any other issues we face today...they are running on empty - and they are the party that gave us George W. Bush!

The Democrats as a whole, have been up to the task in facing problems here in America. Barack Obama is very Presidential, and would make a fine Chief Executive if given the chance. It would also send America and the world a positive message of the American culture that ideals are more important then the pigmentation of one???s skin. We need intelligent leadership, not only of one person, but a team, if we are to unsnarl the mess left by the Bush - Cheney administration. We can???t afford any more idiots in the White House - after eight years of George W. Bush - I think everyone can agree, the country is a mess. I still question whether Obama has the ability as to experience - but if he win???s the upcoming Democratic Convention, then I???m more than happy to give him my vote in the General Election. However, Hillary does offer the experience of the Washington beltway, and her husband???s successful Presidency. Whoever wins the Obama - Hillary contest, the other should accept the Vice Presidency - we need an intelligent team in the White House, and having both Obama and Clinton on the Democratic Ticket would indeed provide a winning leadership American???s are in desperate need of.

- Andrew Boggs, MALL727net -

I agree. What is more important is that Obama is appealing to people's emotions, and that he is one of the greatest orators in history. The real question people should ask is, "How will he do in the New Hampshire Debates?" Obama has not proven himself to be a great debater, but his campaign staff is working hard to get him riled up in the debates, to appeal to people's emotions while being the extremely intelligent person that he is, gruaduating first in his class from Harvard Law School.

"There are hints that Obama in a general election campaign would be ill-equipped to withstand the inevitable GOP barrage of attacks on his admitted past drug use, his left-of-center record, and his exotic ethnic background." These are very, very weak arguments.

THESE ARGUMENTS WILL NOT BRING HILLARY VICTORY. OBAMA represents a movement that is positive. The Hillary camp needs to keep their gloves on and open their minds to reality. Americans do not like your style of politics. . If the American people do not like you, they will not vote for you. They just don't get it. These are the issues Hillary needs to address, security. foreign policy, and the middle class. Handling GOP attacks is nothing for OBAMA. If you CAN HANDLE HILLARY YOU CAN HANDLE ANYBODY.

THE HILLARY CAMP is in denial. They need to listen to the PeoPle. Look how the HILLARY CAMP Have already began talking negative about Iowans. THE HiLLARY CAMp TURNED ON IOWANS.Trying to insinuate that they rarely Pick a President. Iowans are smart and never trusted the Clinton CamP that is why she came in Third. After all the TIME AND MONEY they spent in Iowa, the Hillary camp is now denying the importance ot the IOWA. They should been more humble and thank IOWA for teaching them their first lesson in the new .politics of change. Although the MESSAGE was sent loud and clear, The Hillary Camp did not hear it. They have insulted every Iowan that voted for them with those comments. This is the divisivness that democrats are tired off. There is a lot of bitterness in the Hillary camP, they refuse to recognize the movement behind OBAMA. They should embrace it. If Hillary had a good relationship with Al GORE WHY has he not endorsed her. If your own former vice president does not endorse you, that means you have "relationship" issues. Obama has not flip flopped, he has run a focus and postive campaign. He does not keep flipping the script. His speech was from the HEART In Iowa and Americans believe him. Hillary's camp does not understand that people want a new kind of politics. Her tactics might have worked in the ninety's but it does not work now. THERE IS NO DOUBT THAT OBAMA WILL BE THE NEXT president.

Good judgement is a must have if someone is to become an effective leader let alone presiding over a powerful nation as the USA. Many people have been playing seek and hide in the Wihite House for years and Hillary is not the exception. What experience of real policy issues is she real claiming? what does she really know about standing up for the average man? please give me a break..we are not prepared for a clinton's dynasty...we are a bunch of new generation thinktank. Wil, London - UK

Hilary touts her experience as a reason for electing her. Hmmm- what has her experience done for our country up to now? She voted for Iraq- was that an example of her lauded experience? She failed miserably in health care reform.
She can't even maintain her own people- with all the negative barbs going out towards Barack- push polling in Iowa, sleazy lying emails. She shrugs and plays the innocence card. Wow, she can???t even control her campaign staff- how could she handle being in the Whitehouse?

She can't even maintain her own people- with all the negative barbs going out towards Barack- push polling in Iowa, sleazy lying emails. She shrugs and plays the innocence card. Wow, she can???t even control her campaign staff- how could she handle being in the Whitehouse?

"OBAMA PORTRAIT MUSIC VIDEO" on Youtube - Don't Miss It!

For those of you who still have not heard:

There is a WONDERFUL and INSPIRING music video on Youtube.com entitled "Obama Portrait Music Video by Bjarne O."
You can use the free downloaded high-quality stereo version from the composer's website in DVD form to show at house parties. Even people who knew nothing at all about Obama have been moved: either a thrilling introduction, or further inspiration for those of us who already know and fight for Obama.
The music soundtrack, which incorporates excerpts from the famous 2004 speech, can also be downloaded separately in high-quality.

It is an uplifting and informative campaign tool - so please, SPREAD THE WORD!

http://youtube.com/watch?v=mCPwbozpIzM

Together for Obama,
Anne

Over the last 8 years I have earned my degree in Boston, lived in Washington D.C., studied in Europe, and now currently work in Central America. I believe there are many people back home who don't fully understand the negative impact George Bush has had on our nation's credibility and image for common decency throughout the rest of the world. Barack Obama is someone who truly can restore the America we savor.

Over the last 8 years, I have studied in Boston, lived in Washington, lived in Europe, and now work in Central America. Many Americans back home don't fully understand how large of a negative impact George Bush has had on our respectability and image of good in the world. Especially in a globalized world, Barack Obama would do wonders for our credibility and for basic decency throughout nations everywhere. ithinnkdndkjdkjIthinkithosesjkjpeople who

It strikes me as seriously odd that, on the one hand, people complain about Obama being unseasoned and lacking experience, and then on the other complain when he and other candidates surround themselves with people from previous administrations who ARE seasoned and DO have experience. Can't have it both ways, folks. For my part, I am looking for someone with fresh ideas, new approaches and the ability to lead, who also has the wisdom to consult others who have been around the block many times successfully and have weathered similar challenges in the past. Then, after those consultations, I want a president to be able to apply his/her fresh approach while considering the input from seasoned advisors, to blend the best of both worlds. Heaven forbid we end up with another occupant of the Oval Office who surrounds himself/herself with no one but childhood buddies,hometown neophytes and political operatives. Let's have some balance, strength, common sense and wisdom for a change. Perhaps too tall an order, but one can wish...

Hillary Clinton needs to get Albright out of sight. It looks silly to say you want change and then have Albright over your shoulder. Also, you have one week. YOu have no chance until FEBRuary FIFTH. SO start talking their talk from now. You tried to hard in Iowa. You were reactionary. Forget want these nerds are telling you and just tell us what you can do. Those are your strengths Hillary you strong heart, determination. However, your ego has left you in an embarassing situation, again. THis is not good. Your advisor's will tell you to play the race card. Hey it got O.J. OFF. However in this case you need courage, you need to show your courage. What are you going tomorrow. Talking about yesteryear will get you third place everytime. Talk about yourself and all the qualities you possess, forget about what you opponents are doing and concentrate on the people. As you can see the media will turn on you in a second. Good luck.

But little attention has been paid to perhaps one of the most important aspects of the candidates: their advisers, the men and women who likely form the backbone of the candidate???s future cabinet if elected president. Many of the names will be familiar.

Advisers to Hillary Rodham Clinton include many former top officials in President Clinton???s administration: former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, former National Security Adviser Samuel Berger, former UN Ambassador Richard Holbrooke. Senator Barack Obama???s list includes President Carter???s National Security Adviser Zbigniew Brzezinski, former counterterrorism czar Richard Clarke, former Middle East negotiator Dennis Ross.

Rudolph Giuliani???s advisers include Norman Podhoretz, one of the fathers of the neoconservative movement. John McCain???s list of official and formal policy advisers includes former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, General Colin Powell, William Kristol of The Weekly Standard, and former CIA Director James Woolsey. One of Mitt Romney???s top advisers is Cofer Black, the former CIA official who now serves as vice chair of Blackwater Worldwide. Vice President Dick Cheney???s daughter Elizabeth is advising Fred Thompson.
As for Mike Huckabee, it???s not clear. In December, Huckabee listed former UN Ambassador John Bolton as someone with whom he either has ???spoken or will continue to speak,??? but Bolton then revealed the two had never spoken. Huckabee also named Richard Allen, but the former National Security Adviser also admitted he had never spoken to Huckabee.