Comments on: Clinton, Obama Duke it Out

By: Robert S

Robert S — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:31:16 +0000

Senator Obama seems to be talking out both sides of his mouth lately. He calls the people of PA “Bitter”, and then says he didn’t mean that. He says he never heard Rev Wright deliver hateful speeches, and then he says he did hear some. He says he doesn’t take money from lobbyist, then it is reported he has taken millions from people who work for lobbyist (splitting hairs??), he says the President Clinton left Americans out during his administration, but he has hired many people that worked in the Clinton administration, as top advisors for his campaign. If we believe he will beat John McCain in Sept., we are fooling ourselves!!! Wake up Democrats!!!!

By: Katherine

Katherine — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 07:08:37 +0000

This was by far the best debate. It was the first time Obama did not get a free pass. Enough is enough. WHO is Barack Obama?

Investigative journalists….HELLO!!!!

Where are they? Obama’s shady connections to certain groups and shady associates are all over the internet.

Are we not allowed to ask a potential American President any personal questions? Barack Obama should have been vetted by the mainstream media over a year ago, at least.

By: susan jensen

susan jensen — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 05:04:02 +0000

talk radio…
That’s not what he meant. He meant what he it the way he said it. He said it slowly and thoughtfully. The people who where at the meeting said he meant what he said when he said it. Now he’s just trying to clear it up like he always does. He plays to who ever he’s with. There’s nothing consistent. And that’s what is scary about him

By: Cathy

Cathy — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 19:58:49 +0000

I too think that this was the best debate so far, and I have see them all. Sen. Clinton knows where she wants to take this country, and exactly how she plans on getting us there. I really don’t think Obama is ready for prime time yet.

By: Marquett

Marquett — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 17:55:13 +0000

ABC had a great debate last night. It was fair to all regardless of how much Obama supporters might want to whine. Her questions were tough as were his and they were made to answer them. I think Hillary did a much better job of comprehensively and directly answering the questions. She apologized for her bosnia story. He has never said he was sorry for bitter clinging words. I doubt he ever will. Hillary has obvious command of the facts, numbers and information that a commander and chief needs. Without his teleprompter he is not so good with words, “mentally deranged”? I am suprised no one caught him on that one!
Pennsylvania this is your chance to so america and the world that we know how to pick presidents. A vote for HIllary is a vote for a better America!

By: Jim

Jim — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 14:57:44 +0000

Thank you for seeing what many Americans and Pennsylvanians are seeing. While I do not think Sen. Clinton is Mother Theresa, her tenacity alone is enough to get my vote here in Honesdale, PA (a small town).

I am gratified to see that our fellow Pennsylvanians are beginning to see thru Mr. Obama who. We keep learning about his misdeeds that I only with the mainstream media would not ignore.

Obama’s friendship with the self-proclaimed Pentagon terrorist, William C. Ayers is enough to get me upset.

My fellow Pennsylvanians: Please vote for Clinton and send a message that we will not tolerate anyone who is “friendly” with a terrorist.

God Bless,

Jim
Served 2 tours in Iraq

By: Nancy

Nancy — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 14:57:04 +0000

Shari Wolson: God Bless!

I agree with you. Very few people know Obama well. The more I hear about him, the more I question the sanity of those who are supporting him. Here, please take a look:

http://www.obamaunveiled.com

By: SteveC

SteveC — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 14:55:07 +0000

I guess by now many believe that Mr. Obama is made of theflon. Nothing seems to stick.

Well, if the mainstream media did its job and report on Mr. Obama’s background, the situation will be different.

Frankly, Obama’s friendship with the self-proclaimed Pentagon terrorist, William C. Ayers is enough to make me heave!

By: Shari Wolson

Shari Wolson — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 14:24:36 +0000

The debate finally showed us that the media can be unbiased. The way the debate was handle showed the way Hillary can answer questions honestly, ethically and truthfully. However, it did show Obama was again unprepared and could not answer for his campaign and his rhetoric that is motivating our country.

It is only rhetoric and finally someone has been able to show that rhetoric is not the answers we need, we need substance and a fighter. Which he is neither.

We still do not know the man. And that scares the H out of me. Why would you continue to attend a church like that of Rev Wright for twenty minutes much less twenty years unless you believe in the Rev and his teachings.

As Floridan that the Democratic Party has continued to not listen to us about our votes. We asked that they count the votes and delegates but they Democratic Party still refuses to seat our delegates. My question is why? We did nothing wrong and need to know that they are listening to us.

Hillary won the debate, she won our state and will win Pennsylvania. She should be our nominee, end the momentum of Obama because we need someone we can know what he is about and what he really stands for, we can not have someone who is unknown and came out of nowhere 15 months ago.

This Democrat is looking to becoming an independent if the Democratic Party fails us.

By: yael

yael — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 13:52:59 +0000

This was by fair the best of journalisms ethics and standards. ABC will now be my news source. It was the most professionally handled debate with the most journalistic integrity. I watched the Debate with in a room with Republicans and Democrats. The Republicans would get enraged at Obama’s “cluelessness” about Obama’s views on social security, capital gains tax, etc. The Democrats would sporadically cheer one or another forward. We had a long discussion afterwards. Ultimately, the Clinton supporters brought the Obama supporters to bear on issues such as whether or not he keeps talking the talk but not walking the walk. His actions not matching his words. After a debate that began heated and became calmly intellectual, they agree that his tactics have been on no “higher ground” than Clinton’s, except he talks of taking the moral high road, so it is easier to paint a prettier picture on his tactics. Clinton’s supporters also made some concessions, particularly that her campaign has not been run as well as it should have been. And that she has a lot of preconceived ideas about her along with a lot of baggage that is weighing her down. The most outspoken Repubican of the bunch said that the Democratic Party leaders were to blame because they didn’t see what they had in Hillary, and they should have helped Obama get ready to run in 4 or 8 years. They felt the Democratic Party could have had the White House for 16 years running if handled well. Now they say the Democrats have yet again yanked defeat from the jaws of victory. By the end of the night, the consensus was that Hillary Clinton was the best choice for president. Some “liked” Obama better, some “respected” McCain’s war record more. But all agreed that she was by far the most well versed and most intelligent of the bunch, but intelligence mixed with good sense and experience to be able to get the job done, and done well.