PORTLAND, Ore. (Map, News) - Campaigning a few miles from each other Friday, Barack Obama trained his eye on November and the GOP, while Hillary Rodham Clinton battled for her political life, trying to hang on a bit longer in hopes of denying him the Democratic presidential nomination.

Obama, increasingly confident that Clinton cannot overtake his lead, ignored her in his prepared remarks at a Portland-area workplace. Instead he pointedly criticized Republican Sen. John McCain's economic, health and Iraq policies, saying the probable GOP nominee would continue failed Bush administration priorities.

When asked about Clinton, Obama heaped more praise than criticism on the New York senator, continuing his efforts to avoid antagonizing her or her supporters. Speaking later with reporters, Obama hinted that he might help Clinton retire her campaign debt if he prevails.

Also campaigning in Portland, ahead of Oregon's May 20 primary, Clinton took the opposite tack, knowing she can't take on McCain unless she somehow derails Obama. At a round-table at Doernbecher Children's Hospital, she criticized Obama's health care plan for promising universal coverage to children but not adults.

"An artificial distinction between children and adults is unworkable," Clinton said. "You've got to have a seamless health care system which covers every single person. My plan does, my opponent's doesn't."

She added, "This is a big difference in this campaign. It's not a difference of politics so much as commitment. ... How can anyone run to be the Democratic nominee and not have a universal health care plan?"

Obama, a first-term Illinois senator, says he has not secured the Democratic nomination, even as party superdelegates continue to abandon Clinton, or their previously undeclared status, and endorse him. But his campaign increasingly looks like a general election affair, with him focusing on McCain and devoting two full days this week to Oregon, a perennial battleground state between the two parties.

Speaking to a few dozen employees of Vernier Software & Technology, which develops educational materials, Obama said McCain was "dead wrong when he said recently that he thinks our economy has made 'great progress' under George Bush. Is there anyone outside of Washington D.C., who could truly believe that?"

He rebuked McCain for supporting Bush's "tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans," a temporary halt to the federal gasoline tax and continued heavy U.S. presence in Iraq.

Obama did not mention Clinton until an employee asked about their respective health care plans. He acknowledged Clinton's criticisms, but said the government should not penalize low-income adults who choose not to buy health insurance even with a significant government subsidy.

When asked if he might make Clinton his running mate, Obama said it would be presumptuous to speculate because "I have not won this nomination yet."

"But I will say that she has shown herself to be an extraordinary candidate and an extraordinary public servant," he said. "She is hardworking, she is tough, she is very smart. And so I think she would be on anybody's list, short list, of vice presidential candidates."

He predicted Clinton will win the Kentucky and West Virginia primaries "by significant margins," although he will campaign in those states next week.

After stopping for lunch at Luis' Taqueria in Woodburn, Ore., Obama told reporters it was premature for him to talk with the Clinton camp about possibly helping her retire her multimillion-dollar campaign debt, much of it from Clinton's personal loans.

Asked if he might consider such a move later, Obama said: "Historically, after a campaign is done and you want to unify the party, particularly when you've had a strong opponent, you want to make sure that you're putting that opponent in a strong position so that they can work to win an election in November. And so obviously I'd want to have a broad-ranging discussion with Senator Clinton about how I could make her feel good about the process and have her on the team moving forward."

Meanwhile Friday, Clinton began airing an ad in Oregon in which former CIA operative Valerie Plame and her husband, former Ambassador Joseph Wilson, say the New York senator has the strongest plan to end the war in Iraq.

Clinton's top fundraisers and advisers said she would continue campaigning through the final primaries, believing voters in the remaining six contests deserve a voice in the nominating process.

Hassan Nemazee, co-chairman of her finance committee, said her fundraising in recent days had been sufficient to carry the campaign through the next several weeks. "There is no reason for her to stop now," Nemazee said.

The McCain campaign issued a lengthy rebuttal to Obama's remarks. It noted that Obama once supported a gas tax suspension, which Obama now calls a mistake. It accused him of seeking unwise hikes in taxes and spending.

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10:26 PM MST on Tue., May. 13, 2008 re: "Obama, Clinton court working families"

Examiner Reader said:
They make me feel good living in America. Looking at them tells me that America do have something to offer. I could not be more happy if I had more to give to the struggle I would give but I cannot. I have fall on hard times.

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1:04 PM MST on Tue., May. 13, 2008 re: "Obama defends his patriotism, quarrels with McCain"

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Dude, I think it's because your comments don't make much sense. I don't delete them but I can sorta understand why. Sorry, man.

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12:56 PM MST on Tue., May. 13, 2008 re: "Obama defends his patriotism, quarrels with McCain"

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9:37 AM MST on Tue., May. 13, 2008 re: "Obama defends his patriotism, quarrels with McCain"

AMERICA CALLING said:
all you have to do is look at maryland and our socialist gov and you will see how the national goverment will be under a dem president the dem party is not the old dem party of the past they are for big goverment taxes if the present sen and house were there in ww2 we would have lost

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12:34 AM MST on Tue., May. 13, 2008 re: "Obama defends his patriotism, quarrels with McCain"

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I am 72 and I never thought I would live to see a Marxist-socialist have a ghost of a chance to win the nomination let alone the presidency. Our country has slid over the cliff!

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6:36 PM MST on Mon., May. 12, 2008 re: "Obama heading to Michigan and Florida"

Mary O'Bryan said:
What are we Democrats trying to do, lose by putting Obama in as our nominee? Does the Democrat Party really fear women power that much that we prefer to lose rather than nominate Hillary? Rest assured there are millions of "US" who will not support Obama no matter what Hillary asks us to do. This is a dark time for the Democrats if, we continue on this path. Think voters and superdelegates before we get beat!!!

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11:21 PM MST on Sun., May. 11, 2008 re: "Clinton spends Mother's Day campaigning in W.Va."

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HILLARY has introduced a new political alignment; Red States-Blue States and Archie Bunker's States. Many good people of these states are offended. Bitter would be better than Bigots.

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10:27 AM MST on Sun., May. 11, 2008 re: "Obama outlines plans for race against McCain"

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with gas prices what they are ,and going up everyday,that support the war ad space on your gas guzzeler got a whole lot more expensive.the whole purpose of this war is to get to where we are today,and the repubs are laughing all the way to their offshore bank.

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7:37 PM MST on Fri., May. 9, 2008 re: "In Oregon, Clinton hits Obama while he targets McCain"

Examiner Reader said:
I was very disapointed in Sen.Clinton talking about the hard working class white american.Well Sen.Clinton If your husband hasn't signed the Trade Bill that took my job and thousands of others to China/Mexico it would be a lot more hard working class american of all race.Every voters vote are a hard working no matter what class you are in. Liz North Carolina

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7:18 PM MST on Mon., May. 5, 2008 re: "On eve of Indiana, NC, Clinton, Obama duel on gas prices"

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We have young people showing us tremendous courage each and everyday in Iraq and around the world. They are leading by example but we are not following. It�s now time for us here at home to also show some courage. We cry for change in our government but run away when it gets near. Some man or women says BOO and we run right back to where we were. Our forefathers put in place safe guards to prevent one person from bringing down our country. Others however are trying to frighten us for their own interest, NOT the countries. Franklin D. Roosevelt said : �So, first of all, let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself nameless, unreasoning, unjustified terror which paralyzes needed efforts to convert retreat into advance. In every dark hour of our national life, a leadership of frankness and of vigor has met with that understanding and support of the people themselves which is essential to victory. And I am convinced that you will again give that support

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3:51 PM MST on Mon., May. 5, 2008 re: "On eve of Indiana, NC, Clinton, Obama duel on gas prices"

Liam said:
They are both trying to out stupid the other. Now Hillary wants to break up OPEC! With all the great things she's promised, she'll have to give up romantic evenings with Bill to get it done. This race is crazy. How did these 2 get to this position?? This is a sad chapter in our history.

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3:28 PM MST on Mon., May. 5, 2008 re: "On eve of Indiana, NC, Clinton, Obama duel on gas prices"

DRH said:
The answer lies not in a silly tax holiday but in the massive untapped oil reserves available to this country. End dependence on foreign oil and lower fuel prices by drilling and refining. Use tax incentives on the profits from this to develop new energy technology.

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11:39 AM MST on Mon., May. 5, 2008 re: "Clinton seeks on gas tax vote, Obama calls it 'shell' game"

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I think that shes trying to bring some inmediately needed relief and she also said it that this is only temporary and she outline a plan to help pay for it and also what is needed to reverse this situation.

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10:26 AM MST on Sun., May. 4, 2008 re: "Obama criticizes Clinton over her words about Iran"

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Anyone with any intelligence is well aware of the fact that if Barack Obama wins the presidential election that will be the demise of Israel. The Palestinians have been fairly quiet recently only because they are betting on Obama.

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10:12 AM MST on Sun., May. 4, 2008 re: "Obama criticizes Clinton over her words about Iran"

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do the isrealis vote for the us president on nov 6 like us?with telecommunication as advanced as it it we should know that outcome pretty fast so we can add it to our superdelagate vote.

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1:04 PM MST on Sat., May. 3, 2008 re: "Clinton seeks gas tax vote, Obama calls it 'shell' game"

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whats the big deal about the gas tax??????????? any money the govt makes goes to iraq to rebuild the crap george blew up for oil.

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11:11 AM MST on Sat., May. 3, 2008 re: "Clinton reaches for Pa. win; Obama says he'll be close"

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This entering Bin Laden into the campaign ad was pure racist,incentuating that Obama is a Muslim. The Clinton's play dirty, I don't consider this politics. I use to be for the Clinton's, but, this campaign has shown their true colors, they are really racist, and used it to turn middle America away from a candidate who was admired. Did Bill and Hillary pay The Rev Wright to turn against his loyal member for selfish gain. Did anyone see the picture of President Clinton and The Rev Wright in the White House Shaking hands and having a good old conversation in the 1992-1999? The Clinton's know this Rev well. How much has he contributed to their campaign? or vice versa. No one is looking for the answers. It is truly unfair. I hate what is happening. The Democrats is suppose to be above race. Maybe we are all in a fairy tale.

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7:29 PM MST on Fri., May. 2, 2008 re: "Clinton seeks on gas tax vote, Obama calls it 'shell' game"

Tim said:
Hillary is so phoney it is a joke, just a few months ago she was calling for a "windfall profits tax" on oil companies, which anyone with a brain would know that the result would have been higher gas prices so that oil companies could pay the Hillary tax. Now she says the opposite; a "tax holiday" for consumers. Again, a silly 7th grade concept that would do nothing for ordinary consumers. I have an idea, ...call me crazy but how about drill our own damn oil in Alaska, the Gulf of mexico, North Dakota, etc.... oh, I just remembered, we can't because some owl might have to move to a different tree. Clinton and Obama can just shut-up about gas prices until they get their heads out of their butts and stop living in make-believe land.

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1:56 PM MST on Fri., May. 2, 2008 re: "Clinton calls for gas tax vote, Obama calls it 'shell' game"

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2:21- Every man begins with a blank page. And just so you are aware Hillary Clinton is the cantidate not Bill. Oh yeah and the credit for the surplus goes to Clinton but he deserves very little of it. It was a quick fix that contributed to the current finanacial issues we are experiencing.

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2:32 AM MST on Fri., May. 2, 2008 re: "Obama says no debates with Clinton between now and Indiana"

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Democratic party is the primary cause of defeat in November. It is a mess . It is not the candidates' fault.

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2:26 AM MST on Fri., May. 2, 2008 re: "Defection of longtime superdelegate jolts Clinton"

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When you have too many "judas" in your camp stabbing you from the back, you are doomed . These are the dogs which bite the hands who feed them . Obama should use them to win and waste them . They can not be trusted no matter how you treat them .

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2:21 AM MST on Fri., May. 2, 2008 re: "Defection of longtime superdelegate jolts Clinton"

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Under Clinton, the country has billions dollars surplus. After Bush 2 terms, the country has trillions dollars in deficit. Under Clinton, the Bosnia war was resolved satisfactorily. Under BUsh, Iraq drags US down the drain and Bosnia was is about to rekindle. For Obama, a blank page history of achievements.

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12:37 PM MST on Tue., Apr. 29, 2008 re: "Clinton highlights Obama's objection to gas tax holiday"

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so who was it that started the trade agreement, and how come most of the factory moved over sea, because a serious you know who agree to it? That is what will happen if she in the office. There will be no jobs in this country. Bring back the Made In the USA. It was because of Clinton. To see items made here is like looking for bury treasure.

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12:26 PM MST on Tue., Apr. 29, 2008 re: "Clinton highlights Obama's objection to gas tax holiday"

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she change her mind to much for me. Even in her book , she had second thoughts about marrying her hubby

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10:01 AM MST on Mon., Apr. 28, 2008 re: "Clinton highlights Obama's objection to gas tax holiday"

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i think ill vote for obama. its highly evident that white pretend men cant run anything but their mouths. from a white guy

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5:05 PM MST on Sun., Apr. 27, 2008 re: "Obama discounts race as a factor in presidential election"

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Obama is a fool if he believes race will not be a factor in this election. Rev Wright made sure it would be and re-affirmed it again with his "public Cruifixtion" sermon this weekend which received a standing ovation from the racist congregation that tolerates open racism.

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1:40 PM MST on Sun., Apr. 27, 2008 re: "Obama discounts race as a factor in presidential election"

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Due to the fact that Obama is half white... I can see why he believes that race isn't a factor.. People don't have a problem with the white side, its only the other side that is a factor...They don't call him an Irish American (mother side)or and Irish/African American, they call him black or only African/American. You can not change a person who has been a bigot his/her whole adult life overnight.. The problem is bigger than Obama or his campaign..Its in the media, the churches, communities and schools.. Its RACISM.. Obama problem is an American problem.. Wake-up America

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6:14 PM MST on Sat., Apr. 26, 2008 re: "Clinton challenges Obama to Lincoln-Douglas style debate"

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You know, I am getting so tired of Hillary! All she is doing is bringing down the Democratic party! She can't win the popular vote or the delegates and the super delegates aren't going to ignore that so why does she keep on doing this??

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2:09 PM MST on Sat., Apr. 26, 2008 re: "Clinton challenges Obama to debate without moderator"

Patrick Knif said:
Re "Clinton challenges Obama to debate without moderator," article by M. Glover & S. Kugler (AP): Obama won't accept the debate challenge -- he loses debates and his manufactured image gets damaged when embarrassing facts are disclosed & discussed about his history, deceit, friends, etc. If I were he, I'd be afraid of debates too.

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4:44 PM MST on Mon., Apr. 21, 2008 re: "Clinton reaches for Pa. win; Obama says he'll be close"

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In Hillary's speech to Pennsylvanians for her bid for the candidate for the Democratic party, I heard several comments that reflected she read and took excerts from Obama's Audacity of Hope novel. Such as, when she spoke of investing in Science, please read where the senator had already stated is already the United States is trailing India and China in science and technology. In addition , she referred to a country being in control of it's resources is not in cointrol of destiny, again the senator stated "a country that is not in control of it's resources, is not in control of it's future. Pennsylvania please open your eyes, she is not BILL,

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10:40 AM MST on Mon., Apr. 21, 2008 re: "Obama predicts Clinton win in Pennsylvania"

Jason said:
David, Obama picks great teams...look for yourself. Hillary will be all cronies and favortism. Buy, I honestly think Clitonistas want more of the saem from CLiton that we got from Bush. I can see it now "Heckuva job "

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10:38 AM MST on Mon., Apr. 21, 2008 re: "Obama predicts Clinton win in Pennsylvania"

Jason said:
How can anyone with any self respect vote for HIllary Clinton. I will debate anyone with facts that she is inferiro to Barack Obam in every single way. On top of that, she is more controversial and corrupt than ANY of the claim she herself makes about Mr. Obama. Hillary, what a hypocrite. Obama, what a guy! Obama '08. Pennsylvania do the right thing! End the Clinton/Bush nightmare forever!!!!!

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10:36 AM MST on Mon., Apr. 21, 2008 re: "Obama predicts Clinton win in Pennsylvania"

Lyle, PA said:
What a sad day that even the people of PA would rather revert to the old politics of negativity and hate. Don't twist his words. Read them for yourself. Have some self-respect. Mr. Obama speaks the truth, when government fails people, they lose their jobs, and homes, they begin to lose hope and vote in single issues. It's the truth and it hurts, I know, but it is the truth. Too many mothers are bitter their sons are in Iraq, too many skilled workers are bitter their jobs have disappeared because of NAFTA. Too many young adults are bitter at the bleak future they see in their state. Mr. Obama speak the truth, and if we want to move forward to a better America, we must embrace the hard truth. Obama '08. We know you will do the right thing, Pennsylvania.

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5:00 AM MST on Fri., Mar. 7, 2008 re: "Clinton Aide Compares Obama to Starr"

Arkimsa said:
Hillary has acknowledged, praised and felt so honoured to be next to Obama....I think she has a crush on him!! Afterall she is attracted to young intelligent, ambitious men vying to be presidents!...and Obama has one up on Bill cause he doesn't cheat!!!

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7:16 PM MST on Thu., Mar. 6, 2008 re: "Clinton Aide Compares Obama to Starr"

Examiner Reader said:
David- I have enjoyed these exchanges yet feel I have been making many points and re-butting half points or non-points. So, I ask you: What do you think is the answer or who do you think has the answer? Please don't tell me it's McCain who believes that a withdraw from Iraq somehow equates to surrender. If a withdraw is an admission of defeat then who will have prevailed in this quagmire? Al Quaida? Suaddam Hussein? Iraq? The answer is nobody. Nobody has won, and nobody will win. How about the fact that he blames those who do not support the war for all negative repercussions of the war. I used to like McCain alot but I think he will lead down the same path we are currently heading.

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6:55 PM MST on Thu., Mar. 6, 2008 re: "Clinton Aide Compares Obama to Starr"

David said:
I don't trust these 2 clowns to pick the right people. Remember when Clinton first took office. It was not good. Dream on Josh.

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6:27 PM MST on Thu., Mar. 6, 2008 re: "Clinton Aide Compares Obama to Starr"

Joshua said:
David-All of the presidential cantidates have advisors. Whoever is elected will have a cabinet and advisors. The key to being a good leader is first surrounding yourself with people who will most effectively help you identify each problem, brainstorm possble solutions and work diligently to make that solution a reality. The role of the president as a leader is to inspire the American people to believe in the decisions that the administration is making. The first step in the process is to fill your cabinet with people you trust, who have knowledge and experience that you yourself lack and to make sure the advisors are not those who would ask themselves "what does this president want to hear" before they advise. Someone who makes your decisions for you is a conservator, not a leader. A leader is not afraid to make tough decisions, but understands that he/she is doing the country a disservice by making those decisions without listening to the will of those who elected them.

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5:22 PM MST on Thu., Mar. 6, 2008 re: "Clinton Aide Compares Obama to Starr"

David said:
We don't need a guy waiting to be told what to do. We need a leader and I don't think the democrats have anyone that would lead us in the right direction. I do not want to live in a socialist nation and I don't think I'm alone. A lack of specifics leads me to believe a candidate is hiding their true agenda. With Hillary it's clear that she would love to reign over some kind of socialist utopia financed by others. I think she should take her "husband" and her millions and hop on over to Cuba and "fix" it. I'm sure those people would be thrilled to have them and they could make themselves king and queen. I don't think that will happen because they aren't in this to help anyone but themselves. Keep up the hope Josh, I'm sure you mean well.

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5:06 PM MST on Thu., Mar. 6, 2008 re: "Clinton Aide Compares Obama to Starr"

Joshua said:
Tim- Evidently you don't understand the concept of change. Politics as usual is a constant. change is anything differant then that. A lack of specifics leads me to believe that a cantidate is more open to ideas, more able to adapt to the will of American citizens. Lets not forget, the government is supposed to work for us, that's us as a whole not meet each of our own individual perceived needs. Ideas are the springboard for innovation. Specific plans for change equate to an agenda. I'll take non-specific plans for change, over empty promises that rarely are kept any day of the week. If it doesn't work out that way, at least we tried instead of resigning ourselves to the norm, and waiting for the next partys turn on the mery-go-round in hopes that they will fix all our problems.

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4:30 PM MST on Thu., Mar. 6, 2008 re: "Clinton Aide Compares Obama to Starr"

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David- There is a differance between teaching people to fish and expecting people to learn how to fish on their own or die. Lets set the record straight- I am not a democrat (that would be quite hypocritical since I am arguing against partisan politics). When it comes to taxes, I tend to support a flat tax on goods and services. Blaming partisan divide on one side or the other is a perfect example of why nothing changes. Lets just jump on the hamster wheel, point fingers at one another and enjoy our new-found lobbyist funded wealth while we can.

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4:03 PM MST on Thu., Mar. 6, 2008 re: "Clinton Aide Compares Obama to Starr"

Tim said:
It's funny that the people advocating "change" have no idea what the change will even look like. I need more information from Obama than some crap from a frigging bumper sticker.

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3:18 PM MST on Thu., Mar. 6, 2008 re: "Clinton Aide Compares Obama to Starr"

David said:
Joshua-"Hope" that everything will be better with Dems in power. Do you not believe in that? I think we had to go into Iraq. I think the partisan divide is mostly from the dems. I think we have too many victims created by liberal policies and we need to teach people how to fish and not give them a fish. We need to get govt. out of our pockets. Throwing someone else's money at a problem seems to be the dem answer to everything. Cutting taxes will help our economy not more taxes to bail out people that were allowed to buy homes that they could not afford. I will pay more taxes under a dem and have nothing to show for it. The Clintons are corrupt and Obama doesn't have a clue only hope. I need more than dumb ass ideas from Marxist fools.