I am voting for the democrat in the national election. unless it is hillary. she accuses obama of changing and not standing by his decisions . he did not vote for war. stand by that hillary. but once in a war (taken there by hillary) he had the decency not to leave soldiers to die. which hillary advocates if she is to suggest that he is flipping by ok'ing funds to keep the war going.
That's called being realistic.something she never will and never has been.
He is not attacking without cause but she is.
like a school ground bully noticing that for the first time there is someone else in the school now.
So she starts attacking and interrupting "you change" !!! coming from she who voted for the war . the wto free trade agreements
nafta
and just remember under the clintons the numbers of blacks sent to jail went UP.
these people ,the clintons, are of a generation that has overseen some of the most irresponsible actions taken in us history, so they could make money the baby boomers.
this is not a war between races or sexes but a war of generational divide and those baby boomers who recognise that their generation let the world down and those that don't . those that like the clintons don't realise their own part in history just like the clintons.
We don't want no baby boomers.

Sent by andrew frost | 9:49 AM ET | 01-22-2008

FINALLY, we're beginning to see the real FACTS of Obama's record. He rightly got confronted by Senator Clinton on the his Tai Chi approach to explaining his votes both in the IL legislature and the US Senate. FINALLY!!!!!

Sent by Phil Klees | 10:50 AM ET | 01-22-2008

Why is there no coverage of this debate on NPR? I am a committed democrat and was really taken with the debate last night. At first, yes, the heated and sometimes inappropriate exchange between Obama and Clinton was uncomfortable to watch. But later, it became an interesting exchange of ideas and policy differences. The debate was actually a debate, for the first time that I can remember. Sure it became heated, but these candidates showed was has been missing from American politics for a long time: a passionate exchange of ideas among thinking people. John Edwards was impressive in his articulate responses to the two front-runners. Hilary was able to convince me again of her vast experience and knowledge of the intricacies of the issues. Obama was able to show he can stand up to more experienced candidates with thoughtful responses.
Why are we hiding this debate on a blog? Why isn't it in the NPR news this morning like debates of the past weeks? We need to reconsider.

Sent by Gillian in Portland, OR | 11:02 AM ET | 01-22-2008

Hopefully, while Obama and Clinton are defending personal attacks, the republicans don't sneak up and get control of the ball. Both are strong candidates. Being an black woman, I would love to see a woman in the chair as President hoping she could empathize on a feminine perspectve with things like single parenting, child support, health coverages, etc BUT I would love nothing more than to see a black man stand as President of the U.S. in hopes that he sympathized and empathized with the so called minority towards such things I mentioned about Clinton in addition to fair trials, fair housing minus the credit checks, fair wages, un-mandated health coverage, end Eminant Domain, etc. for our people/the minority. This is a historical moment the citizens are faced with and I believe it is time to clean up this big old mess that the so called majority always make. Obama definitely has my vote first, and Clinton definitely has my support second so, stop stabbing one another with petty personals and try to convince the people that you all are down for what we want---No war, peace, unity and continued pursuits to happiness.

Sent by tonia patterson | 11:08 AM ET | 01-22-2008

Why do we all refer to Mrs Clinton as "Hillary" but never call any other candidates by first name? If she wins, are we going to refer to her as President Hillary??

Sent by John, Corona CA | 12:14 PM ET | 01-22-2008

The debate put me solidly behind Barack Obama for two reasons.
1. Clinton had passed out fliers scaring people into thinking Obama was going to impose a 1 trillion dollar tax on "hard working Americans." Apparently, Clinton is opposed to an increase in Social Security tax on wages over $97,000 (about 6% of the population makes over that amount). Hillary apparently thinks that the middle class can fund SS from 100% of their wages while those that make more can fund SS on just 50%, 20% or .5% of their total income. The burden is on the middle class.
2. Hillary wants to mandate (or force) everyone to pay for health care. The thinking is that will drive the price down. What incentive is there for insurance companies to lower the price is everyone is force to buy it? Further, Obama would have kids going to college stay on their parent???s health care. Hillary would have kids after they turn age 18 (whether in college or not) buy their own. Their parents would still likely have to continue to pay for a family plan, but insurance companies would benefit with another paying customer at age 18.
For all her talk about how families are struggling with gas, education, heating, and food costs, she wants to add a mandatory health cost too. Let's get costs down before we mandate health coverage.
Forget taxes. We now have to pay more in car, home and health insurance with little to show for it other than the peace of mind against the "what if" that may never happen.

Sent by Toni | 12:44 PM ET | 01-22-2008

What if Barry wins?

While I would support Ms. Clinton if she should earn the dummocratic nomination,

I would not be happy with her meanspirited

"win at all costs,

but I'm always going to compromise for political purposes"

attitude.

She will not be a strong wind in Washington,

but an angle player.

This concerns me, particularly when it comes to the judiciary.

Her position on the Iraqi Bushkreig has been awful.

Her position on Iran dubious.

Not a good first choice.

And where was the munchken last night.

America needs to hear Dennis K!!

Sent by Maui Yankee | 12:48 PM ET | 01-22-2008

I find it particularly interesting, that of the excerpts the attacks on Obama's record are played or quoted verbatum, and the answers are summarized. This is true for almost every media outlet I have listened to, and watched since last night.

Sent by Joy | 1:03 PM ET | 01-22-2008

Sent by John, Corona CA: If she wins, are we going to refer to her as President Hillary??

Argument overheard in the White House:

President Hillary: I am sending in bombers to obliterate Iran.

President Bill: Hillary, I don't think that's a good idea. We should use diplomacy.

President Hillary: Bill, all that talk during the campaign about you being my shadow president......

President Bill: You mean you had your fingers crossed, Hillary?

President Hillary: Bill, I had my toes crossed. My eyes crossed. My breasts crossed. I lied, dear. You aren't really the president, Bill. And I'm sending in bombers to obliterate Iran. Now, go take out the garbage and iron my shirts for tomorrow's State of the Union Address, before I have you replaced with Joe Lieberman.

fred camorra call

Sent by fred camorra call | 4:53 PM ET | 01-22-2008