It means the people are rejecting the “same old politics” and hungry for something new. Obama is that candidate and will restore our standing in the world while bringing our own country together. His win of the presidency would be a win for all of America and the world. Yesterday’s caucus result was the first step.

Jack:

Obama’s historic win in Iowa means that America has turned a corner. We have finally begun to put the issue of race in politics behind us. For Obama to win in Iowa is no small victory. They have one of the smallest black populations of any state in the union.

While I am very excited for Barrack Obama for his victory and his new found Bo-Mentum as a blackman, I must say it doesn’t really mean a lot yet. The most powerful divisive force in America is not from within the democratic party, it is the dictatorial nucleus of the neo-conservative re-fumbling-can (excuse me, the republican) party who pay lip service to the united America. Americans are not divided!!! Why are the republican helping to destroy Clintons at the primaries: could it be they are afraid of payback on 8 years of Bush? Why are they helping Obama who is pandering away to forces outside the Democratic party? I foresee a President Obama who spend his years giving in to the republicans in the name of unity. I l’ll eave you to judge it if it’s really worth it or not.

It can mean only one thing. Voters, even mostly white voters in middle America, want a change. And what could be more of a change than a black man who runs on a populist agenda. Not even Clinton or Edwards can beat that. In my short life of 60 years, I’ve seen the Civil Rights demonstrations in the 1960s and now I’ve seen this. Whatta country! I love it!
Mitzi in Easton, PA

Loggins and Messina sang about the same old wine in a brand new bottle, Obama’s win says folks are ready to try a new drink.

Amnesty: n. 1.(The act or an instance of forgiving) pardon, remission, absolution, forgiveness!

Treason: n. 1. (willful violation of allegiance to one’s country) sedition, seditiousness, traitorousness!

just want to point out what the democrats stand for!

It sets him up as not only the candidate to beat but the candidate to catch-up to as well.Smart money says that the Republicans would like Senator Obama to be the Democrat nominee because they can attack him with the same ruthlessness as they have done to others in the past.Remember,attack ads don’t have to be correct or true,they just have to plant doubt.The Republicans can’t do that to Senator Clinton because it has all been done before and beaten back effectively. Senator Obama gives the Republicans a beatable candidate,Senator Clinton or even Senator Edwards would have had a better chance.Makes for a very exciting race.

It means the voters in Iowa care more about image than real issues. I haven’t heard any plans from Obama except for “change.” He sounds like Rudy with “9/11.” It’s unbelievable that someone with next to no policy plans laid out can win an election like that.

Jack, the overwhelming victory of Mr. Obama in Iowa is a screaming statement by the American people to declare their enthusiasm for someone who is so far from the black hole of the King George regime and his hateful and deceitful ways. The reason this election year is so predominant in the news is the fact that the vast majority of people wish the election was final yesterday, so King George could be sent packing asap. Oh, and Jack, please tell CNN to quit trying to paint the low energy lightbulbs as evil creatures. Those with migraines and epileptic tendencies can just pass them up on their shopping list. Please bring CNN back to what it was meant to be-Honest and balanced news.

It means that we all need to be worried. History is full of genuine, well meaning, passionate idealists who are great at connecting with people and inspiring the young to action like Barak Obama. Unfortunately, 9 times out of 10 (or more) when they come to power, they find their idealism fails in the reality of their systems and the promised change proves elusive (see Jimmy Carter). People need to wake up and stop dreaming of an instantaneous revolution and start realizing that the only way to bring change in our system is to work within it, step by step. Talk (and ideology) is cheap and what this country needs is results from a proven and practical if ideologically compromising Hillary-type.

It means that we all need to be worried. History is full of genuine, well meaning, passionate idealists who are great at connecting with people and inspiring the young to action like Barak Obama. Unfortunately, 9 times out of 10 (or more) when they come to power, they find their idealism fails in the reality of their systems and the promised change proves elusive (see Jimmy Carter). People need to wake up and stop dreaming of an instantaneous revolution and start realizing that the only way to bring change in our system is to work within it, step by step. Talk (and ideology) is cheap and what this country needs is results from a proven and practical if ideologically compromising Hillary-type.

-Brian F.

Arlington, VA

thanks

“My vote is not, however, a vote for any new doctrine of pre-emption, or for uni-lateralism, or for the arrogance of American power or purpose — all of which carry grave dangers for our nation, for the rule of international law and for the peace and security of people throughout the world.

Over eleven years have passed since the UN called on Saddam Hussein to rid himself of weapons of mass destruction as a condition of returning to the world community. Time and time again he has frustrated and denied these conditions. This matter cannot be left hanging forever with consequences we would all live to regret. War can yet be avoided, but our responsibility to global security and to the integrity of United Nations resolutions protecting it cannot. I urge the President to spare no effort to secure a clear, unambiguous demand by the United Nations for unlimited inspections.”

The two paragraphs above are excerpts from a speech given by Senator Clinton on October 10, 2002, before casting a “yes” vote on S.J. Res. 45, A Resolution to Authorize the Use of United States Armed Forces Against Iraq.

Senator Clinton clearly did not support the action eventually taken by Bush. For Senator Obama and the media to continue to mislead the American public about this vote is scandolous. If Obama or any president will need the support of congress before going to the UN to ask for support to use the military when we are not under direct attack. If the congress and the American people cannot trust the president to prudently use that support, the burden rest solely on the president. Indeed, Senator Clinton and most Democrats in congress, except Joe Lieberman and Zell Miller, spoke out against the “rush to war” by the president and the Republican party.

Hopefully not a lot. I find it totally asinine that the media is ruling out the other candidates based on the votes of 320,000 people in Iowa. What about the votes of over 300 million other people in the US. None of the candidates should be ruled out until all the primaries are over. It’s time for the US to have a fair vote for all the candidates - 1 day for the whole country to vote in primary elections and then the regular election date. While Obama is a a bright light for the future of this country - he lacking in the experience needed at this time in the history of the US with all of the problems created during the last 7 years by the current administration. We need someone who can hit the ground running and hope it isn’t too late to repair the damage done.

It means that if Obama does not suffer a politcal assasination at the hands of the GOP swiftboaters, and he does not suffer a real assasination at the hands of those with the most to lose when we, the people, try take our country back, and if elected, he does not succumb to the pressures of the monied interests of our shadow government, the WTO, The World Bank,The International Monetary Fund, The Israel Lobby, and the Oil Oligarchy……well maybe, just maybe, if he can overcome all those hurdles, we might have just a little change for the better. I don’t expect more; the odds are against it.

ANY win in Iowa is meaningless, especially on the democratic side because the process is flawed. As a lifetime Iowa native, I attended my first and LAST Iowa Democratic caucus last night. I never liked the caucus process in principle and now no exactly why. It is a mess where all of the village idiots (and there were a bunch of them) come to gather. Seriously, name another process where you can change your vote mid-stream because your vote may not count? It is simply a circus abundus and the Iowa democrats ought to be ashamed. It does not reflect accurate voter totals because of the viability nonsense. This begs for the question, what is viability? It isn’t Iowa. All candidates and MEDIA should skip Iowa because the data is meaningless; they are getting little (if not swindled) out of their money! As for me, I am moving out of state in a few years and hope to never see such an ill-begotten embarrassing process again. It’s the next best thing to a shell game.

Well considering that over 90 percent of all Iowa residents are white it may indicate that times are changing. Maybe not for the better though. Obama has nothing to offer but his slogan of change. He has no experience, is young and talks black around black crowds and white around white crowds which tells me he is not genuine. If I were a black voter I would not vote for him simply because he is demeaning with his black jargon when he speaks publicly to blacks making it seem that all they can comprehend is black jargon. That is an insult to everyone.
Watch some of his tapes when he speaks publicly and look at the crowds. Obama speaks up to whites but down to blacks and that is a major turn off. Obama is no more of an option then Hillary. Being married to a president does not qualify her to run a country and Obama has not passed any legislation ever of note. Promises of change mean nothing when you have no history or background of change to back it up. It all sounds good but it is another NO SALE. But then again look at who Iowa had to choose from? Henny Penny the sky is falling and it is all the republicans fault even though I voted to go to war in Iraq Hillary Clinton. Or John sue em and screw em Edwards who has no earth shattering anything but nice hair. The pickings in Iowa on the Democratic side were slim and they had to pick someone why not the lesser of 3 evils.

Jack,
In the past former President Bush called coming out of the Iowa caucues with a win the big Mo… This unequivocal victory for Sen. Obama can and should be given to the star power of the American media queen Ms. Oprah Winfrey. So this Iowa win for Mr. Obama shows he has the big O behind him and she is going to be a major factor in the future…

Vinnie

It means that people don’t want to think, they want someone (like Oprah) to tell them what to do. That is how we got into this mess to begin with, Karl Rove’s recipe for herding the American people worked! It enabled Bush et el. to lead the American people over a cliff, just like Cavemen herding Mammoths to their death. We are people, NOT SHEEP, so let’s start thinking for ourselves.

It also means many people only know Hillary from sound bytes. If they read her books and studied her work they would know her as a caring advocate for woman to the best senator I have had in my lifetime. People would know that she honestly cares about people, her country and her world. She is my senator and she is the only elected official who’s office answers every one of her constituent’s concerns…even when they are a “nobody” like me. I am amazed at her work ethic, her intelligence, how much she cares about people and her strength. She is the only one of the “crop” that I trust to bring about real change in this mess that we call government. She has the tenacity, ability, plus experience fighting the right wing neo cons that want to force their religious beliefs down our throats and steal our freedom. Hillary doesn’t get the half the credit she so rightfully deserves.

Folks: It is Obama on the wire. There is a plot here to help Barack Obama win the Democratic nomination so that he can become an easy beat in the November election. I love these Republicans. What do you think?

Jack,

After the caucus I woke up this morning and the air smelled sweeter (regardless of the brown cloud). I have been reading some of the negative blogs about Obama prior to his win and after. The comforting thing is that Iowans out number the negative blogs and they have nothing but good things to say. Jack, is it true? Are Americans finally ready for CHANGE? Let’s HOPE so.

Happy Kitty

Jack,it means that America wants change no matter what the color of the candidates skin is. Senator Barack Obama is a breathe of fresh air! God knows we need a candidate who is honest and has integrity .He brings an honest appraisal of the hard work we all must do in order to take back our”Broken Government.”

Does this mean we will use a Koran or the Holy Bible? The standards by which built this Great Nation of ours is so disfuntional and useless. It all got started in Washington and that is where it needs to be corrected. Term limits on Representatives and Senators just like the President. Then it’s a trickle down from the Federal to State and local levels. The Pledge of Allegiance, Ten Commandments, One Nation under God, and the English Language would be a great starting point. Better get in gear Fred Thompson.

Rod Sculley

Jack,it means that among some Americans race is not a factor in choosing some one for President.Senator Barack Obama is a breathe of fresh air! God knows we need a candidate who is honest and has integrity.He brings an honest appraisal of the work we all must do in order to take back our”Broken Government.”

Impressive. But Hillary has the machine(plus Bill). In the next half dozen states the tale(tail?) will grow…

just wait if or when he gets to the White House…..It will then be business as usual.
No matter who is elected, he/she will still be a puppet of corporate interests…..
No wonder the US has lost face around the world. Slowly but surely people have realized that it ( the US) is ALL about itself, forget about democracy and values…..

The Iowa Caucus results are not a surprise, and definitly are not a indication of who will be our next president. So all of you Hillary haters, delay your celebration untill we hear from the other 99% of the country.

Jerry Wilson

I agree with Tomas here, Obama has shown no real issues to support or deny, just showing his message of “change”. Change what, Mr. Obama?

Johnny also makes a good point, Clinton obviously did not support the action taken, and for them to mislead the public is running that negative campaign that is based off of propaganda and amnesia from Americans to remember the cold, hard facts. It is a fact that we believe what we are told vs. what is really true.

This race is by no means over, it has only begun now. And one win in Iowa does not show that Obama is the nominee…

Obama’s win means nothing, the winners of the Iowan caucus rarely go on to win the presidency. Like the earlier blogger, Obama is the republican’s dream candidate, they know they can beat him. People are too wrapped up in the media packaging of Obama, like one of Oprah’s favorite things.

I am Republican. Hardcore, Conservative, Pro-Life Republican. I am young 20-30 age group. Yet I can feel a very charismatic individual’s charm in development here. It is the kind that after a few wins becomes undeniable. It has nothing to do with Obama being Black, or wanting change. He just has charisma, and people when it comes down to it get gut feelings and know when someone is good. Kind of the reason Bill Clinton coasted into the White House.I would definitely consider voting for Obama in general election in November. The only candidate I truly believed would shake things up for the Republicans is too far behind to make a comeback (McCain). I definitely don’t want another lying, deceitful, powerhungry dictator in office (Hillary). Time to regroup and find a candidate who is moderate, willing to work with all parties, and willing to heal our relations with the world, but can also defend America if it comes down to it. I honestly believe Obama is those things, as long as he doesn’t get corrupted by the very old established political game in D.C. and turns into another lying politician. People are begging for change.

It means that if predominately White Iowa wasn’t afraid to vote for Sen. Obama, then Black Americans don’t have to be afraid to vote for Sen. Obama either. Nor do they have to feel obligated to vote for Sen. Clinton. But, I wouldn’t toss in the towel if I were Sen. Clinton or John Edwards, there’s still time for both to make changes in their campaigns, & there are many more votes to count before this is all over.

Obama win means nothing. One down 49 to go…
Republican President will reside in the White House come Jan 20, 2009.

His speech was amazingly inspirational. I was an Obama supporter before last night but WOW! I have watched it 3 times and it is better each time. How nice it would be, after 8 years of illiterate mumbling and ignorant posturing, to have an eloquent, credible speaker. I listen to him and feel the same way I do when I listen to the “I have a dream speech” Moved, proud and inspired. Oh- and in case you’re wondering, I am a white jewish girl born in queens, NY

I, too, found O’Bama’s speech riveting and brilliant, however, I find it interesting that so many are touting O’Bama as the “winner” in such a close race. It seems with so few caucus goers in such a small state that we are amiss to call anyone a winner. Also, Clinton may have come in 3rd with regard to percentage points, but has anyone noted the number of delegates she garnered in last night’s events or compared the delegates gained amongst the top three Democrats in Iowa! The media needs to encourage citizens to look at the entire picture and not just make a quick headline that we can all cling to. I applaud CNN for their coverage and explanation of the process of a caucus in the days and hours prior to it- now you need to work just as hard at explaining why Clinton actually has over 100 total delegates more than O’Bama at this early stage. “Superdelegates” anyone? I look forward to the explanation!

What does Senator Obama’s win in the Iowa caucuses? Well, to me it means that people are frustrated with politicos, period! All those candidates for the Presidency of the U.S. do promises… promises, promises, oh come on! Unless a President has a Congress and Senate working with him or her, nothing much can be accomplished! And let’s face it, the majority of the members in Congress and Senate are in the hands of big boys, corporations, special interests, and the like… are they going to give the President what he/she needs in order to turn our country around, make it again a country the rest of the world can look up to and say, hey, Americans are honest people, they are believable, they strive for world peace, and so on! Nope, that is not going to be the case… I am of the opinion of Lou Dobbs, get rid of all members of the Congress and the Senate and every person that affects the quality of life of America and the World… this includes the present so-called leadership of our great Country, and start all over again, with people who are not called Republicans or Democrats or Independents, or whatever, but who are called “Americans!” Americans who will have the power to govern this country and make it what it was meant to be… not a nest of bodies that are into special interests and kiss boots of higher ups in order to enjoy some more pleasure in life when they retire or are voted out of their office as they are gobbled up by special interests.
And as a parting gift to all those Representatives and Senators, I would like the new President elected in November 2008 to change the law that permits all these people and everyone else in the government to get a special government retirement pension! I would like to see that everyone, Congress and Senate members alike, all other big shots that are now entitled to huge amounts of pensions… all this for getting our country in a horrible mess… regardless of who they are or were, all of them upon retirement age should get the same amount of monies that retired citizens are drawing social security benefits (and hopefully some kind of retirement they earned by working in various fields), and get the same medical benefits as every person has upon retiring from the workforce, i.e., the Medicare benefits A + B + whatever else they could afford! I think that citizens unfortunately have been hoodwinked too long by all politicos, Republicans, Democrats, What-Have-You… we should start anew… this does not mean that a present member who has not yet been influenced by PACs, and all such greedy interests that include big companies, could not make it back to a cushy seat in Washington D.C.
Now Senator Obama has only been a Senator for a couple of years… he may still not be under the “influence” of special interests… and that, is what I feel is the reason for his win in Iowa… and if this is the case, I have a feeling that Americans who do not follow the ritual of voting for one party or another only, will see Senator Obama as a person that can be trusted to do something for our great United States!

Egad, the computer does not recognize the word “Obama” and wants to change it to “Osama” – Hey, Mr. Gates, how about having your people make a change in your spell-check?

I am very excited about Senator Obama’s victory in Iowa.

For those who say that the Senator is just “talk,” with no ideas, I submit that they haven’t listened to his speeches.

The senator is brilliant, articulate, honest and one who, as president, will be an outstanding representative of our country throughout the world. I just can’t wait for this to happen!

I’m guessing that Obama’s win was driven by naive voters just like himself who are Bushed out after 7 years, not in the mood for inevitable yet unelectable dynasty candidates, and unaware that Edwards is a far more aggressive and accomplished lawyer than any tenement organizer or constitutional law professor.

it means we all want change and are willing to support the best candidate…. i am tired of hearing he is not experienced enough……look where the last 7 years of experience got us. if we are going to try and keep the middle class, we had better let are politicians know the same old same old is gone and we are going to vote in change regardless of the so called norm, it may be are last chance to survive!!!!

I believe Obama’s win allows him to finally resonate with those who thought he would never be able to win against the clinton establishment. Those who discounted him on the basis of his electability will now take a second look . People have to really decide whether we want to risk a nominee who will turn off independants, republicans, and a good number of democrats in the namesake of ‘experience’. There is no other candidate that will galvanize the people to elect a republican than hillary clinton. Hopefully people will see that there is definately another viable choice who can actually bring hope and real change to the whitehouse.

-Andrew, Ottumwa IA

Regarding the comment about Obama becoming the next Carter (idealism to failed governance), one must remember a few things: Carter was a micromanager who stayed up late into the night pondering policy details, and became lost in the need to press the big themes of his presidency. Does anyone remember how much he aged in his first year in office?

While his election was a reaction and repudiation of Nixon and the Republicans, Carter brought along Jody Powell and Hamilton Jordan to Washington with a Democratic Congress. Unfortunately, these outsiders really had no effective means of dealing with the Congress and getting big things done. By 1980, they had only a few successes to point to (the very best of which was Camp David), and got trounced due to the failure to address, most importantly, the overwhelming sense of national malaise.

In contrast, Obama is one cool customer. He went on a run before his keynote address in 2004 and played hoops on the morning before the caucus. He has enough Washington insider experience not to make the same mistakes as Carter in dealing with Congress - any President’s most important challenge in getting things done. Unlike our current President, who has ignored history at his peril, Obama will raise all of us and still be prepared for the back room battles that go along with accomplishing an agenda. Exciting and interesting times indeed.

Jack:

if anyone gives too much weight to this results, it actually means they don’t know JACK!!!

Do the research, please… how many democrats have won in Iowa and lost the presidential nomination???? (Howard Dean comes to mind!) and how many have lost Iowa and win the nomination??? (Bill Clinton comes to mind, pun intended!!)

the REAL day is February 5th…. that’s the day the MAYORITY and most representative group of states are going to vote for the democratic presidential candidate; the other primaries, like NH, NV and SC are just SAMPLES…(which I believe is an advantage that should be eliminated: we are all equal and as such, we all deserve the priviledge to vote (absentee-votes are not allowed in Iowa) and should be able to do it at the same time!!!

This process just began…. and jumping to conclusion is NEVER healthy….

Yes, It’s historic minus the question mark!

As a 29 year old black male who usually votes democrat; I was extremely excited with Senator Obama’s win yesterday and even more motivated by one of the greatest speeches that I’ve seen in the last 30 years. I even started to believe the hype that Senator Obama could actually be President in 2008…….Then when I awoke this morning I immediately came back to my senses. I completely believe that Senator Obama is an agent of change, one of the most honest politicians I’ve seen in a long time and overall just a good leader. If he wins the democratic nomination he will certainly get my vote next November but this is where I must pause.
Race is still one of the most polarizing and divisive issues in America and although I would love to believe we’ve made huge strides in race relations. I think I would be kidding myself if I thought that this country is ready to elect a black President with Muslim heritage. Let’s be real honest here why do you think the Republicans have made a conscious effort to attack Hillary Clinton since the beginning of her campaign, its not because they think she is unelectable I assure you. The Republicans know that racism is driven by fear and they are masters of using fear to drive American voters. Can you imagine the campaign adds against Obama next October, there would probably be just a 10 second add with Senator Obama’s picture and a scrolling caption “The President Of The United States Barack “Hussein” Obama. America is this the type of change you really want?”

Senator Obama’s win in Iowa goes to show that Americans are determined to see him follow through with his strategies for change. Should the Senator be elected President, he will be not only be a fresh face with new ideas and concepts, but he’ll be a new name. We had 4 yrs of Bush-heavy, 8 yrs of Clinton, and now we’ve suffered through 8 years of Bush-light. We need change in more than one way!

Love it - and proud of it. Proud that this country has finally decided to set aside the usual factors of decision making in politics - race, money etc., aside and have decided very smartly that the smartest in the pack is the black skinny guy with a funny name. If you cut out the idealism, which inevitably is seen around elections, the one thing that should stick out quite rightly mentioned in this blog - “How he did it”. Edwards has been camping in Iowa forever - Hillary comes with the credentials of Bill and yet, somehow Sen Obama manages to break their grip and wrest a win. I am not an expert - but I believe you have to be very smart and dedicated to be able to pull something like that. And thanks to Iowans, they recognized and figured out that we need a smart guy like Mr. Obama with the reigns of this nation.

Jack,

If Hillary Clinton defeated Barack Obama last night the Democratic campaign for the nomination would have been over. For that simple fact, Obama’s victory was enormous. Obama’s victory should give him the momentum to win New Hampshire and then the dominoes will begin to fall directley to the nomination. However, if Clinton is able to maintain her lead and win New Hampshire she will have stolen the momentum right back and again be the front runner in this race. Tuesday, January 8th is the day we will find our Democratic nominee for the presidency of the United States of America.

- Chris

It means that after 3 decades of the politics of fear and slander (generated by the republican machine that got Reagan elected and has been setting the political tone ever since)… people are finally so fed up that they are actually willing to risk feeling HOPE again. Obama’s win was huge. His speech was like nothing I have ever heard in my lifetime… it brought chills to my spine, tears to my eyes, and an irresistible grin to my face. I kept thinking that he sounds like a Kennedy or an MLK… like a real Leader he rose above the politics and rose above himself and became a true statesman. I have a special place in my heart for both Edwards and Clinton but I have to say…. Obama was so far above the others last night with that speech that I am now allowing myself to climb out on that limb of hope with him. And you know what? It feels good!!

I for one am sick of the whole state of Iowa and what we have had to go thru. If only 6 % participated and I have to live with their choice give me a break!! Let all states go to their primarys same day and shake out the next President more fair for all of us and also the canidates!! I am sure they are as sick of this as I am !!

Jack,It means that no one in Iowa was paying attention. I have been listening to Obama for his positions on anything. He has said absolutely nothing! I have no idea what he stands for. He reminds me of Borat.

Obama and Huckabee are the Democrats’ and Republicans’ most optimistic candidates, respectively. The fact that these two men’s campaign calls for both change and inclusion won out over moneyed interests, slick party advertising schemes, and angry rhetoric shows, above all, that Americans (or at least Iowans) are eager for both new ideas and new attitudes. Bush claimed to be “a uniter, not a divider,” but it didn’t turn out that way. America is apparently still ready to embrace someone who can make good on that profile. Let’s hope Capitol Hill is listening.

It means that america is finally growing up. There are now enough people who can look past insignificant things like race and give a chance to the most deserving candidate.

But now, predictably, CNN is asking “is america ready for a black president”. It appears that the american public has matured, but CNN hasn’t.

It means that people in IA and elsewhere are buying the (very nice) message of change and hope that Obama gives and are out of touch with reality of what governing requires. Deval Patrick, Obama’s friend and supporter from MA, campaigned similarly and won the primary based on his beautiful “hope” and “togetherness” message. When he was elected, he stumbled terribly the first six months, making mistake after mistake, and after his first year in office has accomplished very little. That’s exactly what we’ll get if Obama gets elected. I didn’t support Patrick in the primaries and I won’t support Obama, either.

Jack, I now understand what my parents felt when Bobby Kennedy ran for office. Barack Obama has inspired many people my age, and younger, to take that extra step and go that extra mile for what and who we believe in. It pains me that we can’t vote for him in the primary here in Michigan on Jan. 15. But, I have a feeling that for the first time in our primaries, the undecided voter percentage will be higher than the percentage of votes for any candidate on the ballot.

It means I smiled for the first time in 7 years.

Jack, Jack, Jack…. Much ado was made about nothing in regards to Hillary’s third place finish. Edwards got 29.7481% of the delegates compared to Hillary’s 29.4682%. That’s a difference of only .279%. The difference between Thompson and McCain was .236%, yet they “tied.”

The Iowa caucuses are similar to the electoral college process - meaning a candidate can get more of the “popular vote”, yet still not win their precinct. At my particular precinct, one candidate clearly had more people in their corner (62), but obtained the same amount of delegates as a different candidate with fewer people in their corner (39).

Keep in mind, also, that my precinct had an “uncommitted” group that was ONE person short of being viable. At the 11th hour, this entire group shifted to the Edwards corner, putting him over the top. Their rationale? They didn’t want a “front-runner” to win, yet not one of them volunteered or was chosen to be a delegate to our county convention, therefore, their voices will still not be heard.

I am not sure what it means for the country; this is only the start.

What it means for me is that for the first time in my voting life, I am not voting for “good enough” or “not the other guy.” It means that I awakened this morning in a nation in which the dream may not be deferred all that much longer. It means that a good man with a dream and specific plans to achieve it can be recognized as a leader. It means that more people may be on the precipice of making their voices heard. It means that no amount of politics can hide the real deal when he steps up.

For me, it means hope.

Obama’s victory last night is, in reality, the first small step towards finally doing something meaningful in Washington. D.C. But let’s remember, it is the first step, and a very small one. It is a long ways to innaguration day and we have a lot of work to do.

What his Iowa victory really means is that the voters have seen past the Washington establishment and the media. When the establishment and the media encounter a politician who does not fit their mold, they want to dismiss that person. But Obama’s message has proved irresistable. He has transcended the establishment, and the media is finally coming around. But the voters were there before you, and I have faith that they will be all the way to election day in November.

Hillary’s biggest mistake of last night?: Giving her post-caucus speech with Bill on one side an Madeline Albright on the other. She is relying on the past and not looking forward.

I can’t wait to cast my vote for Obama in the Ohio primary!! I believe that something is afoot in this country and we are about to make history. Obama is charismatic, and I believe that he has the ability to stir real passion and enthusiasm for his candidacy. His speech was wonderful…very inspiring.

Jack
Nice job by Obama and his staff, however he has a long way to go. Lets see what he does in New Hampshire then the Obama supporters can celebrate. I would think that Hillary has to go back to the drawing board and reevaluate her position.

Great History is written in Iowa yesterday. It is true that nation want honest, trustworth person as their president. What is good is the experience and knowledge with out being honesty and and person with out a character. you know whom i am refering to. anyways no negative campaign , we wish all the candidate the good luck. let us see if you we see the momentum of change in other states.

bye

Dear Jack,

I am 77 years old, voted in every election (independent) since Dwight D. Eisenhower, and cannot remember any time when the sitting president had such low esteem that all of the canditates, of his own party, would not invite him to participate in their campaign for election. Has this ever happened before?

Jack,
You are right on target. Barack’s rise as the future president of the US is historic and incredibly inspirational. I have not seen him in person yet, but plan to on his first stop here in New Mexico. I was listening to David Broder on Meet the Press several weeks ago, and he was talking about the energy of the crowds at the Obama rallys. Broder is not known as a liberal/progressive, but even he was impressed by what he saw.

Barack’s speech last night in Des Moines gave me chills and really fired me up to get involved. Honestly, I’ve been on the sidelines in this contest but I now think I’m ready to commit.

Jack it means that politics as usual is coming to it conclusion. It means that America will accept a leader who leads by conviction and not cronyism no matter his or her color. It means that postmoderns are not a sleep at the wheel. And it means that maybe just maybe ML King vision of a nation that judges people by their character and not color is coming to past.

I think it means that Obama will win the nomination and (unfortunately) lose the Whitehouse, but what do I know about American politics? I’m Canadian.

JACK, THE AMAZING THING ABOUT MR. OBAMA’S VICTORY IN IOWA IS THAT HE GIVES OF THE FEELING THAT HE IS ALREADY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND HIS SPEECH MAKES YOU BELIEVE IN THE IDEAS THAT THIS COUNTRY WAS FOUNDED ON! YES JACK I BELIEVE AGAIN AND NOW IM READY TO STAND UP FOR CHANGE!

it means that we the people are mad as hell, the story isn’t obama’s win, it’s the #
of people that participated. jack & Lou have lit a fire in the belly of this country and
were going to put out a lot of Washington lifers out to pasture. enough is enough
were not takeing it any more, this election will produce the largest voter out come ever , that will be nothing short of unbelievable. mark my words.
bowling green , mo.

People will undoubtedly say that Obama’s victory doesn’t mean much–that it’s too early in the game, that he is too young and too inexperienced to be president. But look back in American history at some of our defining moments like the Civil Rights Movement or the Vietnam protests. In both cases, the youth of America decided it was time to get off the couch and into the political arena. People underestimate the ability of the young voters in this country to recognize when the “system” has gone astray, and when it is time for a new direction. Last night people in the media were comparing Obama to MLK Jr. and Bobby Kennedy. These figures were able to captivate young Americans who were discouraged by politics. What’s to say Obama can’t do the same? After all, MLK Jr. didn’t have much experience and Bobby Kennedy was only 42 when he ran. If Obama keeps this up, the youth of America will win this election for him, and we might just seem another epic era in our nation’s history.

I think it means that Obama will win the nomination and (unfortunately) lose the Whitehouse. But what do I know about American politics? I’m Canadian. (It does make for pretty entertaining television)

Julie from Toronto

What the win means last night to me is more of a win for the media than the actual candidates. At first, the media declared Clinton unbeatable and then consistently and non stop started tearing her down from that moment on whenever possible. They ignored most of Huckabees gaffs and lack of policies and covered his cutsey jokes and quipps. They fell for his “I am not going to show this attack ad” and then did the work of publicizing and showing it for him all the while he gets free air time and further chances to demonize Romney at the expense of others . Barrack got wall to wall coverage of Oprah’s support yet not much else of substance to tear down his credibility. It appears that what Iowa means is whatever the media tells us it should mean and day after day the media decides who they think are the frontrunners and hopefuls making sure by the coverage we are fed that we will fall in line as expected. I am tired of being told what everything means as if I am too ignorant to figure it out for myself. Iowa proves that they get to go first and have the candidates spend inordinate amounts of time there while the rest of the later states may be lucky to get one visit, and others with later primaries may get no visits at all. The whole thing shows this system of choosing candidates is unfair to all and needs some real changes.

What does it mean? It means that people are:
*tired of politics as usual
*1st timers - coming out to vote for change
* judging candidats ‘by the content of their character and not the color of thier skin”
OBAMA in ‘08!!!!!

Obama has always had the ability to connect with an audience due to his background and his intelligence. Oprah was able to bring more people out to listen to him and Obama was able to close the deal. He and Edwards talks about change with the healthcare systems, foreign trade, Iraq and corporate warlords. Clinton doesn’t talk in detail of the changes she plans to make. She had an opportunity to win landside but she refuse to distance herself from the present.. If she states she is willing to bring the troops home within 1 year, refuse to give Bush more funds for the troops, prevent corporations from sending jobs out of the county she will have a closer race. Please let that guy from Texas know that most blacks in the corporate world change their dialects to fit the environment due to being 4% in corporate.

This is historic. Obama has run a decent campaign in the most civil discourse in the history of America. He has brought independents and first time Voters out of their warm homes to vote for him in a cold night. This is an opportunity for Americans to unit behind a president who will use reason in the way he deals with the world. One who would give peace the opportunity; one who is not tell people what they need to hear. one who would tell you where he stand and one who is not afraid to talk to people with different view.

Go Obama GO…..

Obama seeks diplomacy, dialogue, and negotiation. America has alienated the world long enough, and needs someone who will work with the world not against or despite it. I hope he keeps it going.

JACK, THIS GUY ROD SCULLEY “DOES THIS MEAN WE WILL USE A KORAN OR THE HOLY BIBLE?” TELL THIS GUY THAT MR. OBAMA IS A CHRISTIAN AND NOT A MUSLIM!!!

Jack, THe people in Iowa must have been in the corn field to long,I do not think this was a good cross section of America there. Look at the few votes cast. Obama will fade like yesterdays news.

Jim, New Jersey

It means that the rhetoric of all campaigns of the last 40 years for the first time has a the chance to come true.

We are no longer able to think for ourselves! Why do we you have a celebrity and religious delegation speaking for you! Do we not have minds anymore?
Personal views are not to be thrust on others but for one self.
It is no longer a matter if he/she is the best person to handle the position, but who has to most celebrity/religion power behind them? If this what it takes, than the country is in trouble.
We are going into more turmoil in the world than ever before,we must think of the future of our elderly, children, the homeless, the sick and most important the men/women overseas fighting a war. The important issues are not who is backing who,but who is CAPABLE and has the EXPERIENCE to handle the position, as they will need all their expierience and know how to handle all the problems we are facing in the world.

The momentum it gives Barack is unbelievable. It has proven that he is able to win and against all odds. In a state where the African American population is very low, Barack has proven that he can still be an effective candidate. This is what is important. He needs to be seen as electable, and this win in Iowa has done just that for him. It makes for an uphill battle for Hillary Clinton. I think the win in Iowa has made Barack the favorite to win New Hampshire and setting him up for a chance to clinch the party nomination. I think he is on pace to win this thing.

American need a president that is not white and realise what they have been missing.YOU get use to the status co and you resisted changes since lord knows when.it is time for the world to realise that we are created equal and that bien a president is not the highest aspiration .bein a human being with Maat as your center is

ZA GaZA

Listen Jack,

We’ve got one guy in office now that does a lot of talking but doesn’t have any solid plans. Why trade him for another like politico? I’m not drinking the Obama Kool-Aide and it’s a shame Iowa was because if he’s the candidate and he wins, everyone is in for a big shock come January 2009. More of the same-old, same-old will certainly be on the way.

Yhr Iowa caucus was much ado about nothing.
No one believes that winning there will mean anything.
The real nominee will be selected by the vote in the larger states.
Unfortunately, my state, Oregon, will not have any impact on the primaries as the candidate will be selected long before we vote.

I’m in my 20s and watched Obama’s victory speech last night. Prior to last night I was really happy with all the options on the Democratic side. I was leaning toward Hillary just b/c she seemed to be the likely winner but was impressed with Obama, Biden and Richardson. Having said that, after watching last night’s speech I’m with Obama all the way. He really does represent everything that’s great about our country, would be a dedicated agent for change, and would be the perfect symbol to the rest of the world that we’re not the nation of Bush, Cheney, Rove, Rumsfeld, etc but instead a nation that respects the rule of law, human rights, the environment and other nation’s sovereignty.

Best yet everyone one of my friends and co-workers, other 20 and 30 somethings, that saw Obama’s speech said the same thing. People have been throwing around terms like “inspiring” and “goose bumps” when describing their feelings about what they heard. My generation realizes the problems Bush has caused will be solved by us not the baby boomers. We’ll be the ones that fix a failing healthcare system that treats people as customers instead of patients. The ones that have had to fight in Iraq and we’ll be the one’s that will have to mend the broken international relationships that have resulted. The ones that will have to leverage our financial futures against the debts incurred by Bushes over spending (Billions in Iraq alone) and tax cuts for his fat cat friends. The ones that will deal with the reconfiguring of the Supreme Court. Who knows what their rulings will be like in the future but my guess is it won’t be in favor of the common citizen’s interest. The one’s that will try to correct the damage to the environment that unchecked human activity has caused to the planet.

People in my generation have long understood what the problems were, we just didn’t know how to address them. Watching Obama’s speech last night changed that for me. I saw in Obama a symbol of change, a leader, our FUTURE. I’ve been in a great mood all day. If this is how I feel after an Iowa caucus win imagine what it will be like when he wins in November 2008. It really will be a fresh start. GO PRESIDENT OBAMA!

I fear for his life.

God Bless Barack Obama and his family.

Jack,

Think of integrity as something that is neither for sale, nor can be purchased. IMHO, Obama has this in spades; Clinton does not. She’s also beatable by the Republicans, if for no other reason than she is the most polarizing figure on the Democrat side.

Now think of younger voters right across the country being mobilized en mass. If Obama can do this consistently until the general election, he’s a winner.

You cannot buy this.

Yep you better believe it, this black man means business.I think he’s one of the best things thats happened for race relations worldwide…at least now bigots will know that they are so mistaken.

It would be a mistake to read this as a sea change in American racial attitudes. It would be a mistake to read this, in fact, in any over broad way, for a number of reasons, not least of which is that Iowa is but one small place of many, and perhaps not coincidentally it borders on Mr Obama’s home state. The lesson to be gained, in my estimation, is that the force of Mr Obama’s personal magnetism is overwhelming in the face of such things. I am a Richardson guy, but when Mr Obama began to speak last night, in terms so populist as to sound almost Biblical, I must admit I was agog. I have never in my life seen anything like it.

Could a black man have won even one caucus or primary forty years ago? No. But was it any less improbable last night than it would have been ten years ago? Perhaps I am not qualified to answer that, but it seems not. The difference is not in the electorate but in the candidate.

It means that people are hungry to move away from the same old line that we usually get at this time every four years. Young people are coming to the forefront to work for Obama, which means that a new era in American politics is beginning. The Generation Xers have someone that they can relate to and work to elect. Watch out, this should be great TV!

I sincerely hope it means that after seven years of the Bush_v2.0 Experiment the American public has awoken and is paying more attention to the respective candidates and less to campaign rhetoric. Iowa has put the candidates and political process on notice – we are paying attention & we can distinguish truth from disingenuous sounds bites regardless of the volume of money spent.

I judge Iowa to be the first piece of a puzzle that when complete will illustrate America’s willingness and readiness to do that which is required to take back this country & its government from wealthy special interest groups and return it to the people for whom the founders intended it to serve.

I’m from Hawaii, the state of “talk story” and lethargy! Wow! BO must have spent too much time here. He is all style and no substance. BO won’t bring change unless a younger Bushian - ego/phony folksy style, or platitudes not substance or rhetoric not action is the change you yearn for. Wake up America! This isn’t American Idol.

Wow! Obama’s speech last night, not his win, is causing me to re-think my support of Clinton. He may be the leader who brings back the feeling of waking up in the morning when everything about life is good because there is so much optimisim and hope in this country. We have friends, once again, throughout the world. I no longer have to hope that when I travel, I am not asked “what country are you from”. I can say USA with pride.

Many of us are seeing dreams realized, those that were created deep within us when we first saw Obama speak at the Democratic Convention a few election cycles ago. I know when I saw Obama speak that first time, I wondered if Martin Luther King express himself this well when he was a young man . Obsma seemed like a natural for a populist presidential candidate then. With his youth, It didn’t seem possible then but now it does!! What good did experience do George W. Bush? Here’s hoping for a historic moment which provides the change American poitics has needed since well before Nixon.

Jack, we learned in 2004 that Iowa is the key to the nomination. Kerry had been left for dead in November 2003, but voters’ doubts about Dean and Kerry’s successful portrayal of his war record gave him the victory in Iowa, and he was never challenged again. Say what you will about Obama’s lack of experience, or the Democratic field’s overall weakness, or even Iowa and New Hampshire’s inflated role in choosing the presidential candidates. In four weeks’ time, Obama will have virtually swept all the primaries (to that point), Hillary Clinton will be left, head spinning, wondering what exactly happened to her campaign, and it all will have begun in Iowa.

I’ve been reading some of this stuff & I have to say that I don’t think any candidate would please a great many of you.
The reason Sen. Clinton isn’t electable is because of the baggage that’s been handcuffed to her, the Rose Law Firm, WhiteWater, & ofcourse Pres. Clinton’s personal foibles.
But, John Edwards is electable, Sen. Chris Dodd is electable, Sen. Joe Biden is electable & so is Sen. Obama. But, once again I see the “NEO-CON/Religious Rightists” are terrorizing you.
Think it through America & don’t let your vote, voice, mind, & soul go to waste.

Obama’s win in Iowa is an orchestration of the Republican Party with the connivance of the American media. Am happy for him, but ‘am sad for America because come November 2008, a republican will occupy the white house. I am a black man and a democrat, but I know enough to know that when your enemy is rendering you unsolicited help, something must be in the offing. Should he win the nomination, Obama will be easily defeated by the Republican machine in November. He has nothing to run on, and I just don’t see how he can survive what is to come.

Please Jack, could you be more clear. You are so impartial I can’t tell who you support.
It means the rest of us can stay home, it’s obviously over. We have selected something new… a candidate who has charisma and can connect with the people and unite them (Obama? oops, sorry that was Bush). OK we’ve selected a candidate whose faith defines them (Huckabee? no? that was Bush, my bad). Please don’t say the word cocaine. That would be racist. (Oh? that first came on the scene with Bush? again, sorry). Well at least we have selected two candidates who present a new vision by showing personality can overcome substance and demonstrated to the media that we are willing to take the ultimate risk and head in a new direction (what? Bush did the charisma over substance campaign, sigh). OK, I must be correct on this one… the dem choice brings in ‘new’ politics! (Really? he surrounded himself with ‘old’ Clinton advisors?) I have really tried to get this right. I read no books on issues, history or politics. I refuse to look at voting records. I watch cable news frequently and am regurgitating everything the political pundits are saying. What am I getting wrong here?

Dear Jack:
I watch your commentary a lot, you have been on the mark
99/44/100% of the time. The old saying throw enough manure
on the wall and something will stick. It is imperative that the
American People regain control of our country again. Keep up
the good work at CNN.

Obama’s win in Iowa signals that Democratic voters are realizing that the only way they can win in November is by winning the Independents and moderates; Hillary has long repelled that group of voters, and therefore, she would be the cause of an electoral disaster for the democrats, both with respect to the whithouse and the congress. With Hillary as the nominee you can kiss congressional majorities goodbye for a long long time.

grant

Nashville, tn

I have never been this moved by anyone since Kennedy or Martin Luther King, Jr. We have witnessed history in the making fellow Americans!

Barack Obama’s historic victory in Iowa last night means that my faith in the desire of the American people to unite against politics as usual, is beginning to be restored. It means that we are beginning to stir as a nation. It means we will no longer be told what to think and believe empty promises, but that we are willing to stand up for change. It’s about time that we have a candidate of this caliber, and it’s about time that we wake up and let our voices be heard. Way to go Iowans! Thank you from Georgia! Let’s keep this momentum going!

Although Obama’s victory is historic I believe that it is still too early to predict how the race will turn out. This is only the beginning of a battle of epic proportions in the Democratic Race. This is gonna be fun watching the Democrats destroying each other in the coming months.

It means that there just might be a light at the end of the tunnel. It means that people are more concerned with electing someone they can trust, and someone they believe will bring this country together to invoke change. It means that people are less interested in who has more experience playing games in Washington, and more interested in electing someone who can work with both sides of the isle to achieve results. I can’t wait to cast my vote for Obama.

I am confused. Brian from Arlington blasted Obama for not knowing that real change comes from working within the system step by step. So, he feels that President Obama would not get anything done because he is an outsider. But, Edwards’ camp is saying that Obama would sellout to corporate interests by working with them to get things done, and still others are saying he would try to work with Republicans to get things done and betray the desire for change. Which is it? Will he work within the current system and compromise to get things done or is he so far out of the system that he could not get anything done? Seems like his detractors cannot make up their minds.

It means that “We the People” of the United States, Democrats, Republicans, and Independents, are going to take back our government from the political elite and the Corporations!

It means that the glass ceiling is still in place with the help of the media miquoting Hilary’s statements such as she never said she agreed with the NY governor about drivers licenses for illegal aliens jus. that she understood . Jack, you and Lou Dobbs really wanted to take her down,

It really was a vote against Hillary. In poll after poll, 50% of Americans say that they hate Hillary and would never, ever vote for her. Watch her campaign get really dirty and nasty (a Clinton trademark) while she pretends to be above it all. Obama is a good man but he better be ready for what’s coming at him from Hillary. However, no matter who the Democrats nominate, a Republican will win the Presidency in November.

Jack,
Just Ask the the Democratic House and Senate members who are up for reelection this November who they would rather have representing them on the campaign trail: Obama or Hillary? I gurantee they would rather have Obama as their pitch man; She repels independents and moderates; All the republican would have to do is juxtapose his Democratic opponent with a clip of one of Hillary’s nails-on-the-chalkboard moments and it will be all over for the Democrats.

grant
nashville,
tn

It doesn’t mean very much. Supper Tuesday will mean a lot. One state does NOT pick our president even though the press acts like it does. I don’t think 16 delegates will quite cut it. IF Hillary had gotten the good press that obama did, he would not be leaving Iowa with a win. CNN is Hillarys worse enemy. Fox is more fair to her then CNN. At least Wolf is professional and does not let his favoritism show, that’s more then I can say for Jack Cafferty and Lou Dobbs. They WERE my two favorites on CNN until they started bashing Hillary. ALL candidates need to be treated fairly and impartially. Referees in football games I’m sure have a favorite but if they would let it interfere with their calls, they wouldn’t be a referee very long. The media is suppose to be impartial or at least appear to be. I am so disappointed in Jack and Lou, they are making Hannity and Combs look pretty good right now. Stay tuned, Jack and Lou, it ain’t over till the fat lady sings. My vote hasn’t been counted yet and I intend for it to be on supper Tuesday….

Hopefully it means that our country can be healed and repaired from the damage inflicted by the current administration over the past several years.

It means nothing, Obama got 1 more deligate than Edwards and 2 more than Hillary. This is more than likely the result of second votes and first timers. It won’t happen everywhere. So take it with a grain of salt and move on.

it might mean we are heading to 4 more years of republician govt.

Old white guys aint cutting it anymore. look what this one did to us. Its time for a change. A young president who hasn’t been corrupted is exactly what this country needs.

It means that Obama can bull s. the people better than anyone else.

Just means that when Edwards wins the next one that there will be even more to cheer about.

Obama’s win in Iowa means that American’s identify with his message of change. They have been eagerly awaiting change after the horrific years of the Bush Administration. Hillary Clinton promises change - but if she has been in Washington for over 16 years and hasn’t changed anything yet, what makes us so sure she can change things if elected President?

It means that the younger college age voters who support gay marriage and have BIG questions about the war may be the new version of the Clean for Gene McCarthj kids that I was.

It means little. Iowa is not representative of rest of the country. The last few presidents never won Iowa.

Barack Obama’s win means its about time. I have not felt so inspired listening to a speech since Dr. Martin Luther King.

Barack Obama is my Senator from Illinois. We have known him here in the State for over two decades. He is a man of commitment, courage and conviction. Obama is resinating because he understands the American people. His amazing run for the White House will be studies for centuries to come.

OBAMA/CLINTON ticket will take back the White House from the unethical Republicans.

hey jack u know what it means it means the amercan people may finally be waking up..o very good sign.

Obama’s win shows that America wants to be inspired. We’re sick of politicians without vision, who look at everything as a problem to be solved. We want to be reminded that America is a truly great country that can do great things when we try.

It means that America, or at least Iowans have proven they can and will look beyond race to see a person of vision, hope and optimism. Given the choice between judgement and experience, I’ll take superior judgement every time.

It means that finally, America is able to look past the color of one skin and judge his knowledge and characteristics. It’s a great day in our great nation!

Despite Senator Obama’s impressive win in Iowa, the numbers are deceptive. Obama was able to win in Iowa because he brought out the Youth vote, an impressive feat in itself! There’s no denying that he benefited the most from first time caucus goers who showed up in record numbers this year.

However people my age aren’t exactly known for coming out in force in a general election…so to count on my Generation to show up at the polls in November, where there’s the overwhelming impression that their votes don’t really count (especially when compared to how big a difference they can make in the Iowa Caucus) is dangerous.

Also, according to CNNs own exit polls, Edwards is competitive in ALL age groups and WON in Iowa amongst people aged 45-64… BABY BOOMERS! This group of voters made up the largest portion of caucus goers as well as make up the greatest number of our electorate. Edwards is seen as the candidate who CARES the most about people and–more importantly–AS THE MOST ELECTABLE!

There’s no doubt Obama showed he’s connecting with Americans, young and old, but to take the outcome in Iowa merely at it’s face value, well Jack, that would be foolish…and we know you aren’t a fool.

Jack, Obama’s win means we need no longer worry about global warming because Hell has certainly frozen over…

It means that hope in America is not dead and that politics may never be the same. Thank Obama!

Obama’s victory last nite means the coming together of the middle class that has been crushed under republican domination.

Jack,

It’s simple!

Once upon a time, a great man had a dream. He died before his dreams came true.

I think this victory means that his dreams may now come true!

God Bless the UNITED states of America!

We are so happy with Barack O’Bama’s caucus victory in Iowa yesterday. I had seen him in person when he was in Milwaukee and was really impressed with him. He is what this country needs and hope he goes all the way to become our next President. Whether he is black or not doesn’t matter, it’s what he can do for this country that matters. Go Barack!!

aama’s victory is America’s victory this man reminds me of JFK and and that’s as good as it get’s…when he becomes president,the first thing he should do is make it clear that the united states is once aqgain a nation of laws’of morals no longer a corrupt dictatorship run by dark evil men an women calling themselfs republicans.The republican Party has lost the right to be a political party it no longer servesthe people.heck sen webb from va. is a republican more than a dem but the far right has taken over leaving real republicans out in the cold..this regime will go down as the worst goverment since the Grant adminstration

I am 19 years old, and nearly half of my life has consisted of George Bush in the White House. I was too young to truly remember Bill Clinton, so I cannot say too much about my experiences in that regard, but I can safely say that I have never heard a President talk first-hand until I heard Barack Obama.

I feel like I have awakened from a 7 year dream and I can breathe again. I can feel proud of my country, my race and the American people. It reaffirms that we the people really do want to make America better and we are ready to come together to do it. It’s a wonderful feeling.

Zero, nada, nothing! Check out his record. Oh I’m sorry that doesn’t matter much now does it. It is the Easter Bunny and “the book by its cover” that counts. He does speak well, has a nice smile and he really ’seems like a nice guy”. What else matters? Ok America here are some tips for us all 1] learn Spanish. #2, study for the Locksmith job. #3. Buy Euro Dollars and get rid of your greenbacks. Oh and yes accept what YOU EVIDENTLY WANT!