Skip wrote on Jan 5, 2008 9:17 PM:I wish I could support him, but his grade on Illegal Immigration is a D-. I checked out his record on the Americans For Better Immigration website. All of the Democratic candidates are rated as "abysmal", but unfortunately the Republicans are not mush better. I am still voting for "None of the Above", and as usual it will probably come down to voting for the candidate that is the least worst.

JP wrote on Jan 5, 2008 10:01 PM:Don't you love it when someone tells you what their candidate of choice "will" do if elected, as if it was some kind of guarantee? Before Obama came into the presidential picture, I doubt if most people, including Ms. Welsh, had any clue Barack Obama existed, and now he's touted as the heir apparent savior of the country. Obama is a smart and charismatic guy, and the fact that he does break the mold of the typical candidate makes you think that this may be just the kind of change the country could use right now, which is Ms. Welsh's main point that I happen to agree with. But please, don't cheapen Obama's unique image by telling us he will give us all a chicken in our pots if we elect him.

Ray wrote on Jan 6, 2008 1:04 AM:Obama will never be president even with the party nomination for two reason, America will not elect a black man for president, not yet at least and he is a product of the Chicago democratic machine, so goes his change. Remember Obama has tough ground ahead of him like the south, southwest and northwest which sill hold long standing beliefs. Even if Obama garnishes the black vote, which he will receive, he still needs the votes of the majority to win. So as I see it, Obama is just a novelity in todays political landscape.

He is just a man wrote on Jan 6, 2008 3:08 AM:What makes this one person, or any of the candidates special? There are thousands in the United States that are easily their equal. Money, greed for money and power. When it comes down to what the working people want, forget about it. Politicians control them with the IRS.
Think about it, how, in even a presidential term can only 4 people be in the running for president? It doesn't make sense, there are always better choices. None of the above, or vote for someone CNN or FOX hasn't spread over their pages and be accused of "throwing away your vote". Next time tell them it's your vote, and it does count. It allows you the right to rant and rave about how the media and wealth put a masqueraded image into office. None of the current candidates in the running deserve a chance to govern America, at least not until they openly discuss how they will solve all the festering wounds America has now. The United States needs leaders, not politicians, and know that the team they are playing for are the working citizens of the United States.

Snow wrote on Jan 6, 2008 9:02 AM:One thing that people have to remember that San Diego like it or not for all you liberals who hate our military is mainly a military town, With Camp Pendelton to our north and MCAS and Coronado Island Navy Base in the south why would you think voting for a man who clearly dose not support our military who in fact thinks that our military is a joke and a waste of money would be a good representative for San Diego?

Snow wrote on Jan 6, 2008 9:04 AM:I forgot NC Times is a Liberal paper and most likely wont post my comment, you damn leftist liberals. If you hate our country so much the way it is, then get out. I hate the idea that I spent 3 years in iraq fighting for people like you who hate me.

Not amused wrote on Jan 6, 2008 9:29 AM:Vote for someone that is cool and hip and pretty much unknown. A good dancer on the Ellen show, and a seemingly nice guy. Don't worry about background or experience. We need a change, in looks or gender. None of the same old world experience or expertise. Rock the vote, yeah. That is the Democratic American way.

Ken wrote on Jan 6, 2008 10:15 AM:I can not believe that there are so many blind people out there. Obama is NOT the candidate that can win in the fight against the Republican party. First, he DOES NOT have the experience to make the changes that he is promising the American people. He can talk all he wants, but I want someone that can make changes, and that someone is Hilary Clinton! Besides, by electing her, we will be getting two for one in the Whitehouse. "WAKE UP PEOPLE, LET US NOT BE INFLUENCED BY EMPTY WORDS COMING OUT OF OBAMA, LET US STAND WITH HILARY, ONE THAT HAS SHOWN THAT SHE CAN MAKE CHANGE HAPPEN!"

Jeannie wrote on Jan 6, 2008 10:18 AM:Obama is a wolf in sheep's clothing. He doesn't respect the flag, won't say the Pledge of Allegiance. When sworn into office, didn't use the Bible. ... I have no respect for him. Remember, the USA will be taken over from within. GOD bless the USA. I sure bet this comment won't be published.

Gingo wrote on Jan 6, 2008 11:53 AM:In response to Ken… Hillary has "experience?" Really? Obama is a Senator too, right? So, the two seem quite evenly matched based on raw experience. Of course, Hillary hasn't really accomplished anything as a Senator, not that Obama has distinguished himself either. To what other Hillary experience do you refer? Is it Hillary's token stint with the Rose law firm, or her legendary prowess on the commodities market? Surely you cannot mean Mr. Clinton's two terms. With regard to being an unelected, non-staff hanger-on during her husband's administration, Hillary has the same amount of experience as the guy who cuts the grass at the White House. Or perhaps you would also contend that this anonymous landscaper, by virtue of his experience similar to Hillary's, is therefore qualified to be Secretary of Agriculture? The fact is, Hillary's so called executive branch experience makes he no more qualified to be President than a White House valet, cook or janitor; not to demean those noble professions!

ed wrote on Jan 6, 2008 11:53 AM:The Obama/Richardson ticket will get the youth vote, black vote, latino vote and people looking for a change vote. Landslide win in November.

JP wrote on Jan 6, 2008 12:01 PM:I respect the rights of others to voice their opinion, but Jeannie, you really should base yours on fact rather than something you read floating around the Internet. The USA won't be taken over from within - everyone knows it will be taken over by space aliens from the planet Remulak. Oh yeah, that stuff about Obama is pure fiction too.

chris wrote on Jan 6, 2008 12:23 PM:John Edwards is a better choice.

Jeannie wrote on Jan 6, 2008 4:23 PM:Response to JP: The facts are NOT Internet garbage. Google Barack Obama and get the information for yourself. It will give you his life history. All the info has been verified. The liberals do not want the news media to get this out. I have seen news footage of Obama turning his back on our flag as the Pledge of Allegiance was said. And he, in fact, swore on the Koran when he was sworn into office. As of now, no presidental candidates are worthy of my vote. The selection is poor.

JP wrote on Jan 6, 2008 5:15 PM:Jeannie, Google will provide you links to anything posted by anyone with Barack Obama's name contained within. If you believe everything you read through the internet search process, then you are dangerously naive about how the Web operates. You should check out snopes.com and other reliable sites to help you separate fact from fiction. I don't care much for liberals either, but I do care about the truth. Check it out.

Take a Closer Look... wrote on Jan 6, 2008 5:28 PM:"Barak Obama" is a Muslim name. His father is a Black Muslim. It is not unreasonable to ask questions about his loyalties and sympathies but the "politically correct" crowd shun asking the tough questions. I'm proud to live in a country where a woman, a black man, a Catholic, a Baptist minister and a Mormon can run for the highest office in the land and be taken seriously and be real contenders BUT, we need to ask HARD quetsions. For example, when Hilary was first lady, it was reported in the news that she would have temper tantrums if anyone in uniform from the military came into the residential wing and FORBADE members of the military from entering their living quarters. Even if that story is only HALF true, how can we possibly consider having someone who feels that way in the office of Commander-in-Chief??? What about Obama's Muslim upbringing? What is his religious belief? Are any of these candidates atheists? I'm very live and let live on religion but not when it comes to national security.

Mary wrote on Jan 6, 2008 5:37 PM:A great president surrounds himself to greats people. Here is my take on a Obama dream team. Bill Richardson as VP to help give him administrative advice having been a governor and headed many government agencies. Gen. Wesley Clark as Secretary of Defense - a retired general not a draft dodger like Romsfeld. Sen. Joe Biden as Secretary of State - years of experience on foreign relations committee in the senate. And fightin John Edwards as Attorney General to finally tame the special interests. If Obama were to campaign in the general election with such a team he will be unstoppable unless the Republicans finally take advantage of the one way they can retain the Whitehouse - Impeach Bush and Chaney so they get some crediblity back. Otherwise they will be wandering in the political desert of the next 20 years.

Mary wrote on Jan 6, 2008 5:38 PM:To Snow - no one hates you. Go take your meds.

Mary wrote on Jan 6, 2008 5:44 PM:To Jeannie - you are confusing Obama with a Muslim congressman from Minnesota - here are the facts on that story.

When he is sworn in as a member of the 110th U.S. Congress on Jan. 4, 2007, Congressman-elect Keith Ellison (D-Minn.) will not take the oath of office with his hand on a copy of the Koran - or any other book, according to a spokesman for Ellison, the first Muslim ever elected to the House of Representatives.

Ellison will not use any book during the ceremony, Dave Colling, who served as the Minnesota Democrat's campaign manager, told Cybercast News Service. "Neither will any other member of the House," Colling added, since "no one has ever taken the oath of office in Congress with a Bible, a Koran, a Torah or anything else."

Instead, the members of the chamber are sworn into office as a group, Colling noted. "They all raise their right hands and repeat the oath that's prescribed in the Constitution."

Please stop listening to Fix News - they are a propaganda machine and repeating what you hear there will only make you look foolish.

Charley Mike wrote on Jan 6, 2008 6:20 PM:With all the good patriotic, intelligent, dedicated to the defense of America folks that live in the North County, the Times chose to slap us all in the face and print some comment from a know-nothing, who supports a socialist worse than Hillary-Billary.
Obama-Osama is going to be a traitor to the country in favor of his closet religion. Sitting down and talking with the zealots in Iran? Nope, sit down and talk with Iranian dissidents, overthrow that 'government' as well as Hugo Chavez via TWEP, and then I'll feel safer here at home.
From a medic who has seen a lot of people die, I hate war. But I hate it more when we surrender.

WhoWhat wrote on Jan 6, 2008 6:29 PM:Plain and simple NO ONE on the Democratic ticket has the experience to run this country, Short term senators are the most inexperienced but long on hot air and rhetoric. Right now they DemLibs are struggling to conceal their socialist agenda, chicken in every pot, free, free free, tax the rich etc.. it's truly pathetic how gullible the libs are, God help us if Move-On is elected president.

fedup wrote on Jan 6, 2008 6:50 PM:he took the American Flag pin off his lapel, he wont say the Pledge of Allegance, he is too soft on illegals, no reason to vote for this guy!

To Snow wrote on Jan 6, 2008 6:57 PM:You're no vet, you're a Walter Mitty. Go play with your GI Joes.

Salome wrote on Jan 6, 2008 8:04 PM:My goodness. This is an impressive collection of hateful comments. The most disappointing thing is that the haters haven't even bothered to give Barack Obama a chance. He's dedicated his life to public service and he loves this country with all of his heart. He respects the fine men and women who have served our country and will use them to flush out bin Laden wherever he is hiding. Listen to Barack speak when we win the New Hampshire primaries on Tuesday. Just listen. We are bringing Republicans and Democrats together. We want to end all of the hate that is coursing through some of these comments.
Barack Obama is going to be the next President.

Patte wrote on Jan 6, 2008 8:19 PM:Right on Connie. Finally a president who can bring this country together. For those of you who say a black president wouldn't be elected at this time, think again. What happened in Iowa, majority - white voted Obama. Wake up people. You're living in the past. The host of good old white boy republicans will never be elected at this point in our country. They are no longer the face of this nation and if you can't see that, you're not paying attention. There are definitely other democratic candidates who would do well but none of them can do what Barack can in bringing people together. Aren't you all tired of being against something or someone and ready to be united. It's a shame some of the comments on this page find you making fun of Senator Obama's name - do you really think you are leaving us with something of intelligence to actually consider?

IF Obama becomes President.... wrote on Jan 6, 2008 8:35 PM:would he swear on the Bible or Quran?

ed wrote on Jan 6, 2008 8:37 PM:Don't vote for him because he "took his flag pin off". A good example of the intellelect of Fox 'news' viewers. No wonder we're in so much trouble after 7 years...

miguelina wrote on Jan 6, 2008 8:37 PM:OBAMA WONT GET THE CHANCE TO SWEAR ON ANY BOOK IF I HAVE ANYTHING TO SAY ABOUT IT.

USA_born wrote on Jan 6, 2008 8:38 PM:He doesn't pledge allegiance to the US or salute the flag or wear a flag on his lapel. I cannot believe that so many people want him to be president of this country. What are they thinking?

Derick wrote on Jan 6, 2008 9:02 PM:To not pledge allegiance (the loyalty of a citizen to his or her government or of a subject to his or her sovereign) is total disrespect towards the United States and its citizens. Why would we even consider him to be president.

Kristy wrote on Jan 6, 2008 9:36 PM:I do not plan on voting for Osama at this time, but I, too, am a long time (35+ years) Republican who plans on changing her registration to "decline to state". I will vote for Hunter in the primary first.I then hope to see someone like Lou Dobbs run as an independent. Under this Republican administration, I am tired of the new "robber barons" sending jobs overseas. I am tired of nothing but "made in China" in our stores. The Republican Party left me. I work for a living.

Jeannie wrote on Jan 6, 2008 9:42 PM:The truth of the matter is Obama is a Muslim. Accept the facts. The Liberal news media will never point this out. Questions need to be asked and hopefully the truth will come out. Bush has done a good job selling the USA down the river already, and Obama will do more than that. ... I have nothing against a black man as president, providing his name is Colin Powell. (sure wish he was a candidate.) As I said before, Obama is a wolf in sheep's clothing. Beware!

Art wrote on Jan 6, 2008 9:51 PM:Given a choice between Obama and Clinton, I'd choose Ron Paul.

Alf wrote on Jan 7, 2008 6:09 AM:Patriotism is not a lapel pin, it's either in your heart or it isn't. For those of you who won't look any deeper than clothes, you'll vote for a stage prop, a cardboard 2 dimensional dummy of a person and get another one exactly like GWB, the worst and most destructive president on record. Regards, Alf.

P wrote on Jan 7, 2008 6:25 AM:Connie says, "Obama will move the country forward." Yeah straight down the toilet.

Indi wrote on Jan 7, 2008 6:44 AM:I registered as a "decline to state" years ago for the reason that I didn't want ANY party thinking that my vote was a slam dunk for any candidate. I vote candidate and issue, and they really have to be a ble to convince me that I should give them my vote. I don't trust Obama--I REALLY hate the fact that Opraha W. was dragging him around behind her on the campaign trail-it cheapens the whole process. I don't like Clinton, I do like Huckabee and Edwards. We've got a long way to go.

Willie wrote on Jan 7, 2008 8:11 AM:Obama is not ready for the Presidency. Nominating him will assure a Democratic Party loss. The Republicans will need to hold there nose and run Huckaby to keep the rednecks, and Bloomberg will mount a third party challenge and win. Obama is Ralph Nader in better suits... a looser.

to USA Born wrote on Jan 7, 2008 8:19 AM:USA Born: you were lied to. Do a little investigating and you'll see your statement is false. He does indead pledge allengiance to the flag. He has worn the flag on his lapel. Here is what he said when someone asked him about it: "“Somebody noticed I wasn’t wearing a flag lapel pin and I told folks, well you know what? I haven’t probably worn that pin in a very long time. I wore it right after 9/11. But after a while, you start noticing people wearing a lapel pin, but not acting very patriotic. Not voting to provide veterans with resources that they need. Not voting to make sure that disability payments were coming out on time.

“My attitude is that I’m less concerned about what you’re wearing on your lapel than what’s in your heart. And you show your patriotism by how you treat your fellow Americans, especially those who served. You show your patriotism by being true to our values and our ideals and that’s what we have to lead with is our values and our ideals.”

How many of YOU wear a flag pin on your lapel? Does that really change how you feel in your heart?

To Jeannie wrote on Jan 7, 2008 10:05 AM:You've been lied to. Obama is a Christian, and never a Muslim. Look up the facts for yourself.

Ken wrote on Jan 7, 2008 11:30 AM:Wake up people, after reading the comments, I did not realize that there are so many blind people in this world. Anyone who will follow the "Pied Piper - Obama" is doing just that. "Salome" seems to be living in a dream world!. "Patty" is blind, for she doesn't realize the HARM that Obama can cause for the American people. "Gingo", seems to be comparing apples with oranges. Obama is ONLY saying what the people want to hear so that he can get their votes. Richardson only told his supporters to give Obama their support because he thinks that if Obama is nominated, that he will choose him for a VP position. HOW DUMB CAN PEOPLE BE? "P" is so right, by electing Obama, is so right about him taking America right down the old toilet. DOES ANYONE BESIDES ME NOT WANT THAT TO HAPPEN?

JP wrote on Jan 7, 2008 12:10 PM:OK, the ignoramuses win. I Googled a few of the candidates and found out that Obama is a Muslim, Hilary is a lesbian, Ron Paul is a white supremecist, and Mitt Romney will require everyone to become a Latter Day Saint. I'll report more "facts" in upcoming blogs. P.S. Bill Clinton didn't inhale or have sex with that woman either. Really.

Karl wrote on Jan 7, 2008 2:08 PM:Good one JP. Thanks a lot, I just sprayed iced tea all over my monitor and keyboard I was laughing so hard. You forgot to mention that Edwards is a closet hair stylist and wears a toupee. Does anyone know what to do with iced tea in the keyboard? I'm serious on that one.

Karl wrote on Jan 7, 2008 2:12 PM:To all those responding to Jeannie, get over it. If the politians can spread manure like taking a breath so can we peons.

Anonymous wrote on Jan 7, 2008 2:34 PM:I agree, he is a wolf in sheep's clothing. Anyone supported by moveon.org is clear evidence that is the wrong person to be president. Those in moveon.org are radical leftists who intend to destroy this country, the founder of moveon isn't even U.S. born. Why in the world in the wake of what this country has been dealing with would you fools want a president who has a Muslim name. That tells me how naive you all are, or that you're all leftists and don't know what is best for this country. I don't like war, my son-in-law and nephew are there, I want the war to end, however, I don't believe we should become quitters either. We should never bow down to leftist public rhetoric because it will only mean that the terrorists win. Wake up People! The country will go to h... in a hand-basket if Obama or any of those Democrats win the election.

JP wrote on Jan 7, 2008 3:27 PM:Thanks, Karl. I was cracking myself up too. Good addition to the list with Edwards. As far as the keyboard, I only spill beer on mine so I don't know what to tell you about iced tea. Trade keyboards with someone when they're not looking.

ed wrote on Jan 7, 2008 3:30 PM:Anybody will be an improvement on this Cheney presidency

The Truth wrote on Jan 7, 2008 5:29 PM:Actually, it is not correct to say that Obama has a Muslim name. It is an African name, as his father was Kenyan. Obama describes his father as an Agnostic, and his mother a Christian. He himself is a Christian, born in Hawaii. Last time I checked, that was a part of the United States.

Wayne wrote on Jan 7, 2008 5:35 PM:I have nothing against a black man being President. I, too would voted for Colin Powell if he ran. I'd even vote for Condoleezza Rice, but NOT Hillary. Many of you liberals and "secular progressive" minds will hopefully wake up one day. I want to continue to live by Amercian traditions and values and not by from some "SP" crowd or President.

Jim wrote on Jan 7, 2008 5:57 PM:What is this, third grade? Good grief.

to Karl and JP wrote on Jan 7, 2008 7:27 PM:Get a room

To Jeannie at 9.42 wrote on Jan 7, 2008 8:34 PM:Colin Powell's bogus speech to the UN helped to sell us down the river. 20,000 dead and wounded US troops and trillions in debt. Proud of that? You neocons are out of control.

Of this world wrote on Jan 7, 2008 8:47 PM:who cares if he's a muslim, evangelical, mormon or baptist minister? It's all make-believe nonsense anyway.

As a so called wrote on Jan 8, 2008 1:17 AM:"liberal/secular progressive" (I'm trying not to to bust out laughing at those who use that term as if it's an insult), I rarely agree with a republican or rather former republican, but in this case I must agree with Ms. Welsh's commentary. I really like what Sen. Obama stands for. I am tired of the red/blue state nonsense. I am also tired of being governed by lowlife republicans. I want to see a Democrat of substance and honor become president. I am starting to believe that person is Sen. Obama. I honestly don't care if he didn't pledge to the flag as I haven't done so since I was in catholic elementary school. I don't believe in it. I believe that being a patriot is more that saying the pledge. I don't care if he doesn't wear a flag lapel pin.. I don't own a flag and never will. I don't believe in flag worship. I believe in our constitution. I believe in restoring the rights of American people, not in reducing them. I also don't care if he is a christian or atheist, although it would be really cool if he was a atheist. Having someone govern our country that believed in reason and lived in the realm of reality would be refreshing. Anywho, although currently, I'm undecided at this time, I am leaning towards Sen Obama. I like what he is about, I don't care if he's black even though as a black woman it is good to see something positive about a black person especially black males AND it, I believe helps the collective self-esteem of black Americans and blacks around the world, especially young people. His running shows that it can be done. That maybe things are changing for the better. Maybe more black young men will strive for politics instead of the thug life due to Sen Obama. Nonetheless, as a proud Democrat, if Sen Obama isn't the nominee, I will vote for Sen Clinton or Former Sen Edwards. I really liked what Rep Kucinich has had to say as well, but unfortunately he didn't make the cut. Anyone but a Republican.

Whitewater or unknown ? wrote on Jan 8, 2008 7:21 AM:We have a choice. We can vote for the Whitewater scandal leader or a relatively unknown. In my book, having "googled" Whitewater for an update on just how evil it was, my vote must be cast AGAINST Hillary. Nothing more, nothing less. For those of you who do not remember the Whitewater scandal, you need to look up the facts. Then you be the judge of who you can trust with our country.

No accountability wrote on Jan 8, 2008 7:59 AM:Instead of digging up the old Whitewater issue, why aren't you incensed with the weekly scandals of this administration? You can start with the outing of an undercover CIA spy. That's treason. Republicans don't believe in accountability.

Ken wrote on Jan 8, 2008 8:32 AM:As far as "As a so called" wrote, it tells me a lot about that person and after reading their comment, tells me that he/she is ...and blind. Obama is full of it, only is telling the people what they want to hear and actually has NO substance at all. Obama is all talk and will not be able to cause change in Washington. There are so many blind people out there that they cannot even see through his crap. WAKE UP AMERICA, WE DON'T WANT A ROOKIE DOING OJT (ON JOB TRAINING), WE NEED HILARY CLINTON NOMINATED AND THEN ELECTED TO THE WHITE HOUSE, SHE WILL CAUSE CHANGE THAT WE REALLY NEED!

To Ken wrote on Jan 8, 2008 9:07 AM:What training did Hillary get??? she was married to the dunder-head president that really got us into this mess with terrorist by not doing anything??? Why does Hillary have more on-the-job training then Obama??? I am confussed by that remark?

To Ken wrote on Jan 8, 2008 10:10 AM:Look at career diplomats with decades of experience: Cheney, Rumsfield, Wolfowitz, etc. Then look at how well they planned and implemented the capture of Bin Laden and the invasion of Iraq...

Heckuva job Condi wrote on Jan 8, 2008 11:12 AM:"To Ken at 9.07am" blames 9/11 on Clinton.
Perhaps it wasn't reported on Fox 'news' but in 2004 Condi Rice testified before the independent National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States. As it turns out, on August 6, 2001 Condi was given a CIA report titled "Bin Laden Determined to Attack Inside the United States". The rest is history.

Freitag wrote on Jan 8, 2008 11:14 AM:Obama will not save the USA, even with Oprah's endorsement. Hillary will not save the USA. Nor will Romney, Huckabee, McCain, etc. Democrats and Republicians will not save our country, divided as it is. We look to these candidates to be our deliverer, our nation's human messiah. We have had Carter, Reagan, both Bush's, and Clinton and each election year battle cries for change and a new future were proclaimed within our nation. Now the Presidential candidates and their parties are already re-sounding the same proclamation of change and a new future, a re-recording that has been played numerous times over the last twenty-five years. It's liberals versus conservatives, pro-choice versus pro-life,pro-gay versus anti-gay,democrats versus republicans,etc., etc., etc. Don't believe me? Then re-read all the comments to this article, read and/or watch the editorials of liberal and conservative newspapers and the television networks.

We are not the UNITED states anymore. We have become the DIVIDED states of america.Any enemy knows that a divided country is much weaker than a united country.As sad as this may sound, I will probably vote for the candidate that, to borrow the quote from Skip, is the least worse.

God help this nation of ours.

JP wrote on Jan 8, 2008 1:23 PM:Hey, Karl, "Get a room"! Yea, it wasn't funny the first time either. By the way, so far Obama isn't doing too bad, for a black ... un-American. He's a shoo-in with the youth, black, and Oprah Fan Club vote.

Bree wrote on Jan 8, 2008 4:42 PM:If you are worried about health care you really should be for Hillary. Shes the only one who has an actual workable comprehensive plan for real change. Proof not talk- BS walks.

kevin wrote on Jan 8, 2008 6:43 PM:As we twiddle our finger in these phony cacusses the terriorist are sharpening their knives...watching, lauging and plotting the next 911 on our great soil.

To Kevin wrote on Jan 8, 2008 8:18 PM:Fixed: As George Bush twiddles his fingers in a phony war in Iraq, the terriorist are sharpening their knives in Afghanistan and Pakistan...watching, laughing and plotting the next 911 on our great soil.

Paula wrote on Jan 8, 2008 11:11 PM:Yeah for Hillary, I believe Obama's time is not now, not yet. Experience does matter. Right now, we are so desparate for change, that he is like the Pied Piper. Hillary on the other hand has a good handle on the issues and the strength and committment to bring about the changes that we so desparately need. I don't know about you but I am working harder than ever and getting nowhere.

Clinton/Obama ticket wrote on Jan 9, 2008 7:10 AM:A Clinton/Obama ticket looks unbeatable

Bree wrote on Jan 9, 2008 9:28 AM:YAY for Hillary! Way to go in NH. She is the only one who can take the white house back for the Dems. Make no mistake about it- there is no way Obama can do the distance- the US is NOT ready for that, and I have some repub insider news that they want Obama to win the primaries so that they can smear him in the general elections... why? Because Hillary can win and he cant. plain and simple so please be careful what you read- San Diego Democrats are not stupid and are NOT going for someone who cannot get the white house.

Bree wrote on Jan 9, 2008 9:30 AM:Clinton/Richardson ticket is a way smarter and winnable choice-

to Bree wrote on Jan 9, 2008 12:21 PM:You're right

Patriot wrote on Jan 9, 2008 1:12 PM:Well, Connie, I'm sure glad illegal immigration is not a problem in North County, as none of us need be concerned with Obama's position with regard to it. We should just focus on health care, the war, the economy, and how other countries feel about us, and ignore illegal immigration, right?

Paul wrote on Jan 9, 2008 2:00 PM:Don't you people have better things to do? Read "The World Is Flat" and vote for Tom Friedman.

Bree wrote on Jan 9, 2008 2:32 PM:Illegal Immigration? Whats that? Is that when a bunch of people came here in boats from all over the world and decided this was their land?

Time for change?? wrote on Jan 9, 2008 2:41 PM:It is time for these punks to do what the American people tell their EMPLOYEES what to do!!

C.Musick wrote on Jan 9, 2008 2:51 PM:Check out Mike Huckabees 9 point immigration platform and Fairtax initiative @
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Reality wrote on Jan 9, 2008 2:59 PM:TO BREE: No that was not called immigration that is called conquering and it has happened all through history.

Bree wrote on Jan 9, 2008 3:23 PM:To Reality- I didnt ask what it was called I asked what it is in reality. Thats right! and history is happening everyday.
HILLARY! HILLARY! HILLARY!

Bree wrote on Jan 9, 2008 3:24 PM:Like at the alamo? Or how about when Spain came and kicked donkeys?

Bree wrote on Jan 9, 2008 3:25 PM:I know, I know.... ZORRO!! Yay Zorro I vote for ZORRO!

Patriot wrote on Jan 9, 2008 5:38 PM:Let's have the government give everyone health care, let anyone into the country who wants in, and then see how long it takes for the government to go bankrupt.

to Patriot wrote on Jan 9, 2008 7:03 PM:why do you hate America and Americans?

To Patriot wrote on Jan 9, 2008 7:40 PM:It’s already happened in California, the state with the most Illegal Aliens and one of the largest state budget deficients.

Paula wrote on Jan 9, 2008 7:44 PM:Bree, you are so right. I am so glad someone else sees what is going on. It terrifies me to think that they are going to try to to undermine the dems so they can have 4 more years of war,trying to push the middle class over the edge into plain old poverty, while making big business richer and more powerful. Who knows, maybe someday we'll be the United States. Inc.

I really think Obama is great but NOT NOW, we have a lot to lose here.

FOX wrote on Jan 9, 2008 8:14 PM:Hillary? No thanks!!! I'd rather have the kid next door who mows my lawn then to have her as President. I do not like her. I do not trust her. I believe she is on a power trip with an evil agenda!! Nonetheless, I'm not voting for Obama either.

Just like my ex wrote on Jan 10, 2008 8:10 AM:she moved me forward to bankruptcy!

ed wrote on Jan 10, 2008 3:38 PM:Anybody will be better than what we've had for the last 7 yrs. Anybody except cross-dresser Giuliani.

me wrote on Jan 10, 2008 5:14 PM:I don't understand the big Obama rush. I have yet to hear him say anything. His speeches sound like a coach pumping up his team at halftime. I want to hear specifics.

Mary wrote on Jan 10, 2008 8:13 PM:To Bree - actually Edwards has the best healthcare plan - Single Payer Healthcare. We have a Single Payer Military - Pentagon pays and private sector competes for their money and we have the best military in the world. We can use the same model for healthcare - single payer federal government and private industry competes for the money. Right now we have hundreds if not thousands insurance companies dulling out the dollars and providers have to compete with each other many, many times over. Not very efficient.

eugene wrote on Jan 10, 2008 10:53 PM:Just what is the religion of Obama
In the past he has attended a Protestant church which in order to join you have to be Black. He also has ties to the Moslem faith. I seem to recall our troops are fighting against the terrorist who are also Moslem. He needs to explain just what faith is he, and why will he not respect our flag. Moslems are sworn to never honor the American Flag Is that a clue? I wonder!

kit wrote on Jan 11, 2008 6:24 AM:Obama lacks foreign policy experience. I am amazed that this country has not vetted him closer. He has little or no record of accomplishments.

to kit wrote on Jan 11, 2008 9:55 AM:he has far more experience and ability than Bush 43. But then, who doesn't?

sgt wrote on Jan 11, 2008 10:51 AM:TO SNOW: I take offense at your assumption that "all liberals" hate the military. I have strong liberal beliefs and many friends and family in the military. My disdain is not for the people who have committed their lives to serving this country; it's for the politicians who use those committed citizens to do their dirty work in foreign countries.

Bucky wrote on Jan 11, 2008 11:56 AM:Move the country forward.
What does that mean, I doubt even he knows.
CHANGE, what change?
I want the details, this is the most vapid campaign I've ever seen.
Two years out of the state senate and he's qualified to be President, NOT !

DMann wrote on Jan 11, 2008 11:59 AM:Anyone who supports illegal immigration is NOT good for the country. A government of ANY country's main resposibility is the security of its citizens. Our government refuses to secure our borders to secure us & Obama will continue this stance, as will ALL democrats. Face it, our country is doomed.

what... wrote on Jan 11, 2008 1:59 PM:so what are the prerequisites to be Prez other than being a multimillionaire and a liar?

Dee Dee wrote on Jan 12, 2008 2:46 PM:Why is it that someone is referred to as black when he or she is half black, half white? Why not refer to that person as white? Or as one used to say mulatto. Mulatto, born of one parent white, Caucasian and the other black, Negro, per Websters dictionary. Oh, am I not being PC? I am neither for or against Obama or any of the other candidates. They all spout the same BS til they get into office. I will pick the one that appears to be the least dangerous to this country's stability.

Enuf said! wrote on Jan 12, 2008 6:49 PM:Obama Hussein is supported by the Muslim American Organization. Enuf said! He will move country through change. What the heck does that mean??? Do the stupid dumbed downed Americans believe that stuff??

esteban wrote on Jan 14, 2008 10:08 AM:I have already built my bomb bunker in the event a democrat is elected pres. We will surely be attacked again when the dems get the white house. You watch...I am always right.

Keith wrote on Jan 18, 2008 9:18 AM:What has Obama done? You don't reference one thing he's actually done in your article.

What are his policy positions? "Intrinsically understanding that Americans are complex"? What does that even mean?

Mark wrote on Feb 3, 2008 1:11 PM:Obama will be the best thing to happen to our country. I am not just saying that because I am an fellow african-american only because I am an american.

John wrote on Feb 3, 2008 2:07 PM:If I speed and get a speeding ticket, for my illegal act, I would like a house as my punishment... seems a little ridiculous doesn't it. This is exactly the action that Obama is doing for the illegal aliens that have invaded, he wants to go ahead and give them drivers licenses for breaking the law. This is not the direction I want my country to go. We have established laws for a reason,for our safety and well being, when you break them you do not get rewarded for it. We need a president who is not going to be bought off, one with a backbone.
Not much of a choice with these runners.