If Bill and Barry were caught in bed together, then I would most likely write to all of my American friends and urge them to support John.

What would it take to change your mind about Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama?

Howard Dean allowing Florida or Michigan to be seated at the Democratic National Convention. If the DNC chooses to break their own rules, I might sadly switch to a protest vote.

Dear Jack ,

I believe that it is outrageous that us senators; Obama, Clinton, and McCain can run for president without surrendering their seat in congress. These Individuals have wonderful ideas as president but are but are not carrying out these plans while in the senate which seems strange to me…..how bout you. If one of them were to act on these ideas that would convince me that they are serious people and deserve a vote.

Sincerely ,
Brian Burke
Delaware

My mind changed during the final debate. The only major difference between Clinton and Obama is experience (maybe health care too, a bit). It bothers me that Obama hasn’t been in Washington long enough to hold a single hearing on his foreign relations subcommittee. Nice guy, but he is only three years into his first major elected office. Even George Bush finished one full term as governor before seeking the presidency!

Jack, Hillary has to prove that she is a more personable and sincere person. She comes across as a know it all, and if you do not follow her way, its the highway. She also seems divisive and she has split personalities. She nice one minute, a condescending B the next, and crying the third. She just might be too hormonal for the White House.

Jack
I’m locked in on Obama. No way to change my mind

I’m beginning to change my mind now with all of Hillary’s ridiculous finger pointing. When is she going to “denounce” (or is it “reject”) Bill Cunningham’s support after he so demeaningly used Obama’s middle name in his recent rant? Surely she should “reject” such support, as his comments feed into the racial profiling that is damaging our worldwide reputation. Hillary has really disappointed me….she had the experience and tanacity to win the nomination based on her own merits. Her recent attacks on Obama of late seem desperate and downright silly.

Liz
Chicago, IL

Outside of him commiting a convenience store stickup, I can’t imagine why I wouldn’t vote for Obama! Hillary’s performance at the debate last night reminded me of a stern old schoolmarm. I think the dream ticket would be Obama and Chris Dodd, with Joe Biden as Secretary of State!

Chuck in Amana, Iowa

As an African American, I was originally leaning toward Hillary, because I believed that Obama would have a hard time to get whites to vote for him. But after he won Iowa, I was no longer worried about that. I’ve been supporting him ever since, and not a moment too soon.

Hillary is falling apart faster than wet toilet paper.

I’ve changed my kind about Hillary.

I thought that she could withstand pressure.But the evidence is showing that she can’t.

I cannot see her in the White House, especially with Don Juan Bill on the loose.

Gerry
Pembroke Pines, Florida

Jack,
To see what she did last night, there won’t be next time around for Hillary. She stopped talking about healthcare and went for “Reject-Denounce” thing. I followed her campaign today and did see where she asked John McCain to REJECT Trent Lott’s endorsement!
Jack, isn’t this another moment of the “meaning of the word “IS”"?
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Chantilly, Virginia

It would take a cold day in hell and major miracle. A cold day in hell for me change my mind about supporting Obama and major miracle for me to hold my nose and support Hillary.

I was for Hillary, once upon a time. It wasn’t the debate that turned me against her. It was Bill in South Carolina and then her post CNN debate performances.

Shame on you, Hillary Clinton!

It’s a good thing Hillary Clinton is always given the debate questions first
so that Barack Obama can “parrot” her answers. “I agree with everything Hillary just said” Other wise the American People will be forced to realize he doesn’t have an answer of his own.

So one could honestly say Hillary Clinton saves Barack Obama from looking like an “inexperienced” new comer with no ideas of his own.

so to answer your question jack, Obama could get over himself as the “messiah” and get on with some real talk on the issues as he sees them .

I honestly can go either way in regards to Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama. Because they both have good ideas to fix this country and to end Bush’s personal vendetta in Iraq. I honestly like both of them and it’s differcult to decide which one. But I will try to make up my mind by next Tuesday in my state’s primary. Sylvania Ohio.

WAY to late for Clinton to change my mind. Sen. Clinton’s down fall was assuming she had this nomination in the bag from the start. They truly underestimated Sen. Obama and his articulate ability to connect with the American people.

There is a serious disconnect when I listen to Sen. Clinton during the debates and during her speeches. She’s comes off very “moody” and ruffled. She relies on excuses and childish behavior unbecoming a Presidential nominee.

She’s had 35+ years to change my mind. She could have started with voting NO on the war in Iraq.

In 2000, when I lived in New York, I supported Clinton’s bid for Senate. Now I support Senator Obama.

I would be more comfortable with Senator Clinton as a choice if she could demonstrate that she is not the polarizing figure everyone has known her to be for years. I would want to see a favorability rating that was substantially more positive than negative. How is Senator Clinton supposed to unite the country when everyone is split about even over who loves her and who hates her?

I would lose a lot of confidence in Senator Obama if he were revealed as an insincere person. Obama’s policies are backed with optimism, something that no advisor or analyst can provide. If he were to lose that outlook and enthusiasm, I would not believe him to be the agent of change he claims to be.

Some major new ideas on the economy or security such as:
1. 1005 inspection of product from China, paid by importes until thy demonstrate that thy sre consistently meeting our health & safety standards. Maybe a 90 day moratorium on imports to add emphass and allow time to st-up the inspctions.
2. A storng statement on port & border security - achiev within 1 year. Need to stop drugs & terrorist not to menion millions of illegas.
A port security fee, paid y international shipping could pay a lot of the cost. It would also level the playing field for ubfair trade.
3. A cut in business taxes for employeers with workforce of 55% or more US citizens (increasing for higher percentages). Paid by a general increase in Corporatetaxe

Jack,
To see what she did last night, there won’t be next time around for Hillary. She stopped talking about healthcare and went for “Reject-Denounce” thing. I followed her campaign today and didn’t see where she asked John McCain to REJECT Trent Lott’s endorsement!
Jack, isn’t this another moment of the “meaning of the word “IS””?
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Chantilly, Virginia

Nothing and I mean NOTIHNG could change my mind and make me vote for Hillary. If Obama doesn’t win the nomination I will vote for Nader.

If John Edwards were to reenter the race.

Obama - 8 years experience as a VP!

Nothing would change my mind from voting for Hillary Clinton to voting for Obama. All he does is talk and preach about hope and dreams and it is a shock to me that people actually are falling into that. We need a realist and leader in the white house to clean up the mess left by the Bush Administration. We can guarantee that Hillary Clinton will fix this economy because we are already saw it happen after the mess left from the first Bush. We cannot take another chance on an inexperienced person like Obama. America cannot afford to go through that again.

Hillary would have to act like she actually cares about the party union and run a civil campaign without giving herself a five million dollar loan. She does that and I’ll vote for her in November. If not, then I’ll be deeply divided between her or Nader in November.

As for Obama…I’ll probably vote for him in November just to get out of Iraq but I’d like more details in his speeches about the economy. Also I’d like to note that I’m VERY encouraged by how well run his campaign is.

Seminole. Florida

Oh yes it has. I’ve come to see how Obama cares nothing for the job he now holds and is only worried about being president. His so-called stance on not going to war - a speech while he was trying to win the Illinois Senate seat. Thats right a SPEECH no vote a SPEECH. Quite different than having to vote. Head of the Nato sub-committee NO meeting - to busy running for president. Let’s not forget all the votes he’s missed or just not voted on because he’s been campaigning. Apparently more important than the job he was hired for in Washington. But yet he had time to write two books but no time to vote.

Doesn’t he have a responsibility to the citizens of Illinois? What has he done in the Senate? All I have ever heard from him is an ethics bill. AND????

What makes anyone think that if he can’t handle getting back to Washington for important votes, calling for a committee meeting that he can multi-task enough to be president? Doesn’t look like it to me.

Also why does he only claim to be African-American? He has a WHITE mother and was raised by WHITE GRANDPARENTS but yet he only claims the black side of the family. His black father left when he was 2!

Nope. I still want to get rid of the establishment, which means saying a fond goodbye to Hillary Clinton. Too bad, too. She has some good points.

If Hillary Clinton divorced Bill Clinton—that would make me change my mind about her and support her.

Nothing Hillary or no one!

NOTHING, THERE KOOL-AIDE TASTE FUNNY
UNDESIDED INDEPENDENT

Jack. When it comes to Hillary Clinton, she would have to become an Obama clone. Having listened to all her speaches as well as Obama’s speaches; I find her boring and like many of my past professors (they put me to sleep). She does not inspire me to dream, or to believe in what she is saying, where as Obama does. Its all in the delivery, the personality, and believing in what your saying. Hillary having changed her message, delivery technique and tactics so many times makes me to wonder if she even knows what she believes in or what she is doing. No offense I admire her for her work (dont agree with some of it), but it is time for radical change and I associate her with the past (she has been around too long) . To change my mind about Obama, he would have to be proven to be a liar (something I detest in people). Trust me when I say this, I have tried to find all the dirt I can on both of them to help me make up my mind, and I have been unable to find anything of significance on either. The only real distinction I can find is Old vs New. Barack being fairly new to politics, and Hillary having been around the block way too many times. To be blunt and honest, America need a new direction, someone with new fresh ideas and someone that can cross party lines and get the job done. I see that in Obama, and I just dont see that in Clinton. BTW, I am voting Democrat for the first time in my life.

You can learn a lot about a candidate by how they respond when they are down. Hillary this week, behaved like a 17 year old girl who just learned her high school rival won prom queen instead of her. That is not what I look for in a president.

As a democrat, what would it take to change my mind from Obama to Hillary?

Obama having a massive coronary.

I would have to see two things: 1) Hillary would have to appear with a halo over her head, and 2) Obama would have to grow horns on his forehead and a pitchforked tail.

I’m for Barack Obama, but if Hillary can socialize healthcare and make it free for all, I may change my mind.

John McCain for sure couldn’t change my mind about Hillary or Barack, Bloomberg is a possibility.

I’m from Crownsville, MD. There’s nothing that will change my mind about Hillary. I liked her long before she decided to run for President and will continue to support her — it’s too bad she had to run against Barack. He’s an eloquent speaker and that’s it. If Barack Obama wins the nomination, I’ll vote for him in the general election in Nov. only because I want to remain loyal to the party and there is absolutely no way I will vote Republican.

My mind has always been for Hillary Clinton, and always will be for her because she is still the best candidate for the job. Senator Clinton’s experience out weighs Obama’s by a land slide. And, I no longer vote for candidates just because they are black. I don’t understand anyone who would even compare the two individuals —when it comes to who best qualify for the job. If Senator Clinton is not chosen to be the Democratic Nominee in August, I will look forward to sitting out this Presidential Election come November.

You know.. I honestly don’t know wat could change my mind about Barack Obama. It certainly isn’t any mud that Clinton slings at him. It onlymakes her look even worse and him look better.

I suppose if Obama were to sound like Mike Huckabee or John McKain I would change my mind. But since I know, and beleive that he is what he says he is , that wont’ happen. So i am on Obama’s team for good.

Nothing at this point in time could sway me to Obama. Especially the “oh, what a feeling he gives “–words no matter how he try’s to motivate are just truly only words not reality and common sense. History has been written and the Clinton’s know what to do on economy. I lived thru it and didn’t know one person who lost their home to foreclosure until the last 2 years where I now know several. Everyone has a dream, but the American Dream has been lost and Obama has not proven that he can repair it. This is not about change and hope. If hope is all he has we are in deep trouble and we need to remember his wife, who would become the first lady,wasn’t proud of her country which is made up by the people until her husband ran for office.–the people he promises to rescue. You can make up all the excuses in the world for her but she said it, said it more than once and knew exactly what she was saying. Anyone who wants on that bandwagon of his hope & change needs to use their head instead of their heart and warm & fuzzy feeling.

An actual, physical, change of mind.

Jack,I think that if she had a “38″ pointed to my head well than no that wont even work. love chuck

Integrity - Obama would have to lose some and Hillary would have to show some. She lost me at Florida - I don’t trust politicians who claim false victories in that state.

Jack,

If they became running mates. In that scenario, Ralph for President!

I am an Obama supporter from the moment he declared his ambition to bring change to America.And because i have always leaned towards Mr Bill Clinton, which i have extended to Hillary, there is noting that i believe will make me change my mind. I have read two of Mrs Clintons books: Living History and It takes a village. I have also read Mr Obama’s The Audacity of hope and Dreams From My Father, so i can say with some degree of conviction that i made an informed choice.

Ikem Umealo
York, UK

Jack,,
As a 66 Y.O. white male, and veteran,, I am fully decided to vote for Obama,,, HOWEVER,, If a major war breaks out and me and Hillary are the only two who remains on earth then I will vote for her… well maybe not…. DEL…. in Rural Missouri

I’m a staunch Obama supporter (even though I’m in Hillary’s supposed contingency of being a white over-50 female), and I can’t see that anything could change my mind. Hillary is a self-centered whiner who uses the word “I” in just about every sentence. Obama looks at the big picture and talks about what “we” can do to change our lives and our country and our country’s standing in the world. When he talks about his views or policies, it is in terms of how it would affect “us”. Obama is truly someone who can bring the country together, which we desperately need in these times where nearly everyone feels disenfranchised in one way or another.

For Barack to actually turn some water into wine, carry it over the great lakes on foot, and feed the masses from his front lawn. Oh, and through in Farrakhan and the weatherunderground guy as servers.

Janet
Mississippi

I am a Barack Obama supporter and I don’t think there is anything now that could change my support for him. If someone had anything on him, Hilary would have let it be known.

A HELL OF A LOT MORE DRUGS THAN I AM ON NOW. EVEN THEN, I DOUBT I COULD EVER BE THAT STUPID.

Hillary Clinton would have to stop acting like she was somehow entitled to be the Democratic candidate. All of her whining and complaining about the blatant media bias and unfair treatment comes across as the petulant tantrums of a child denied a long anticipated popsicle. Hardly the hardened, tried, and vetted Washington veteran she proclaims herself to be. It hardly needs be added that, had Barack Obama made similar complaints in the debates, the Clinton campaign would have pounced on such statements as a sign of his inability to hold up in the general election. We’ve all seen what happens to this country when the president’s ego ends up deciding policy, rather than the needs of the American people. No thank you.
If Hillary wants my vote, she would have to stop acting as if her victory is so ensured that she doesn’t need to hear what I have to say.

JACK,
WHAT WOULD CHANGE MY MIND?!
HOW ABOUT A ROMANTIC AFFAIR BETWEEN THEM MADE PUBLIC! NOW GUESS WHO I WOULD VOTE FOR?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

FOREST HILLS, PA

For me to change my mind, Barack and Hillary would have to actually support things that would help American Workers. Their current positions on Illegal Immigration will only continue to devistate the American Middle Class and hurt American Workers of all races and favor institutionalizing slave labor.

Oak View, CA

If I’ve said once I’ve said it 1,000 times, John Edwards would have been the better choice to be President. But, I’ve also said I will go ahead & vote for the Democratic nominee, because any Democrat is better than any Republican. We will not let John McCain make American troops occupy & become targets of bin Laden & his cronies for the next 100 years.
Patricia
Palmdale, Ca.

Nothing at this point, the difference between Senators Clinton and Obama, in terms of policy, is like splitting hairs. Deserved or not Sen Clinton is polarizing and has not run a smart campaign, despite her advantage in experience and name recognition. Sen Obama has that unique ability to persuade people, regardless of race, ethnicity, and class, along with enough political savvy to take on Sen Clinton. If Sen Obama is the nominee you can only tip your hat to him, because he has run one of the smartest campaigns in US history for the highest office in the land!

Detroit, MI

I am a 71 year old male who has seen many polititians come, and go, but nothing will change my mind about my support for Mrs. Clinton. She may not be the apple in the eyes of the media, but that will not deter me from giving her my full, and undivided support. The media doesn’t know everything, they just want you to think they do. You may fool others, but you won’t fool me again. Been there, done that. Shame on me if I let you sway me in any way about anything religious, or political. The media has no right to try to rig an election, but they are sure trying.

Less bizarre behaviour from Hillary could change my mind about her….but then that in itself would be bizarre!!

I like both Clinton and Obama. However, I lean towards Obama because I like his approach to looking beyond party lines to what the people want/need. Also, I think his commitment to getting people involved is much needed. The fact that GW Bush was elected can only be understood if we concede that the people allowed themselves to be misinformed and dulled into a stupor by sheer boredom for the political process. What would it take for me to turn to Clinton? If Obama is convicted of a crime or becomes psychotic.

If the republicans let any dirt on Obama slip out before tuesday’s election. They are the only ones that can dish the dirt on Obama.

The race is pretty much over. Sen. Obama has won. Let’s save time, money and effort by asking Sen. Clinton to drop out for the sake of the unity of the Democratic Party and the country. Anything else would jeapordize the chances of Sen. Obama winning in November. It is going to be difficult to beat John “100 years in Iraq” McCain. Sen. Clinton needs to help Sen. Obama win in November and then win herself in 2016.

Nish
Minneapolis

Jack,
No… I am with Barack and this debate just confirmed my decition!! if it did something, it only make me feel sorry for Hillary… she really think it’s her RIGHT to have this nomination, she doesn’t understand why people don’t like her! or why they will like some one young… I think she doesn’t remember the Bill Clinton campaign in 92′.

I am glad to be a Barakamaniac. I cannot imagine switching to Hillary. However, a scenario that might prompt at least thinking changing my mind would be if Hillary would: 1) admit her vote for approval of the war in Iraq was strickly political, done only to avoid negative publicity. 2) denounce and disassociate heself from the Washington DC status quo 3) somehow procure the excitement, leadershp, hopeful feeling that Barak has, 4) be honest 5) demonstrate confidence……
Looks like I will not change Jack.

Severe head trauma.

Jack,
If you ask Clinton supporters it would require the media stop favoring Obama and start basking in the glow of Hillary. But I don’t buy that BS. I see a woman who has dug herself into a hole with her vast experience and a young man not tied down to big buisness and Washington insiders. Who’s offering transparency at all levels of government and wanting Americans to get involved. I’m an Independant voter, tired of both democrats and republicans and even I see the incredible opportunity we have in Obama. But I’m sure Hillary and her supporters will continue to rage, rage against the dying of the light until Americans cry out in one loud voice, YES WE CAN!

One thing that might change my mind is John McCain changing his stand on tax cuts, the Iraq War, Supreme Court Justices, and taking money and favors from Wall Street lobbyists. Changes on these issues would make me have to back up and reevaluate the options, but we know that will never happen because I’m pretty sure he is stuck in his ways.

Well, I have changed my mind so much since all this started, first I was for Ron Paul, then Hillary, then Biden, Edwards and now Obama. I left Ron because he didn’t have enough spine for me, Hilary got this supior attitude that turned me off her, Biden and Edwards dropped out. Down to Obama, if he doesn’t start anything different I am going to stick with him.

I’d have to find out that all the polls are wrong about Senator Clinton being the only Democrat that the Republicans can beat.

I’d have to find out the media got it wrong when they reported Senator Clinton believed George Bush not only on Iraq, but then about Iran. She might not be the most gullible person in the world, but from Avon, Maine he doesn’t look like any Svengali.

I have been an Obama supporter atleast since last fall. However, all of my faith in him is riding on trust. I BELIEVE that he has been honest with us. I BELIEVE he wants a new kind of politics. I BELIEVE he will reach across the isle and get more done in Washington. I BELIEVE he is running FOR the American people, and not for himself. If something came out to truly discredit his honesty, I would be heartbroken and migght consider switching over. If that didn’t happen, the only way Hillary would win me over is some extraordinary showing of anti-robotic behavior.

Let’s say I support Obama. For me, I would have to see one of two things. 1.) Obama would have to become a completely unviable candidate either through outrageous scandal or unthinkable personal tragedy 2.) Hillary can pay me $1 million to vote for her. Yes folks, my vote can be bought, but not cheaply.

Nope dont support either of them. Its like Cunningham stated… the only change your gonna see is the change thats left in your pocket.

Nothing. But it would help if Hillary tells me WHY i should objectively vote for her instead of giving me a barrage of reasons why i shouldn’t vote for Obama.

I’m an Obama supporter. For me to change my mind about Hillary, she’d have to get a brain transplant. Actually, we both would.

I have already changed my mind. I’m a Republican, but may very well vote for Obama in the general election. McCain’s arrogance and reliance on the Iraq war surge results as a platform for national security is too much for me. I’m retired from the Army, and I ‘m disgusted with the toll that war is taking on our troops and their families. I fully support our military - but I no longer support our presence in Iraq.

Obama always agrees with Clinton on debates when a hard question is asked. He does not has the experience to be President yet.

From a Hillary supporter, Mr. Obama would have to gain experience and that is something he can not do. He would have to come up with some amazing ideas “FIRST” and not follow Hillary, and he will not and has not done that. I don’t trust him and to me trust is very important. He gets the nomination and McCain gets my vote.

jack i now support obama, if you saw last nights debate and hillary sometimes impatient and restless demeanor, you could tell who would make a better commander-in-chief, obama seemed cool, calm and collected and answered his questions intelligently!

Obama needs to start cutting the crap about changing Washington…from what I remember he didnt seem to have a problem with the way Washington was run until he had to run for the president. Lobbyist ties… PAC $$ hes just as guilty of it as the rest of them. Just because you take the money one person removed from the Corporation and or Lobbyists doesnt make the the money any cleaner.

Hillary would have to have a spiritual experience, then prove to me and many other million people that she has changed over a four year period before I’d even consider voting for her in 2012. But before this could happen she’d have to admit her wrongs and strive to live a complete different life, one of selflessness, not selfishness and
self-centeredness. She’s so sick that she doesn’t even know shes sick. Her performance last night was disgusting.

It took him 17 yrs to pay parking tickets… thats some slow change

I don’t think there is enough time left in this election cycle to change my mind. We have had 7 years of bad government, incompetence, arogance, secrecy, and no accountability. I don’t see how anyone could imagine either of these 2 politicians being anything other than a step in the right direction.

Jack, It’s simply to late. Hillary has had her chance to win my vote, but she lost it. I’m trying to figure out why is it that I feel like I really know and trust Barack Obama and I’ve never heard of him until the last year or so. It seems that hillary has failed to connect with people after all these years.I think that hillary should stop trying to change minds this late in the election year. She’s always making fun of Barack Obamas speeches, but I’ll tell you what…His speeches is rich with meaning,vision,hope,and it’s about bringing America back together. but Hillary is still Yealling ” I HAVE EXPERIENCE” she needs to stop before we have a broken Party in August.

If Hillary would propose true universal health CARE, I might be swayed. Sadly, both candidates have universal health INSURANCE schemes which will continue to reward the insurance companies who have caused all the problems in the first place. If we quit fueling the corporate jets and put the cash into keeping people healthy, the end result would be everyone covered at an affordable price. Interested parties should read HR 676 which is cooling its heels in the House of Representatives.

I suppose if someone were to transplant Obama’s brain into Hillary’s skull, then I would switch to supporting Clinton.

Jack,

At this point nothing could change my mind. Barack Obama is clearly the choice in this election. He is smarter, more honest, and quite frankly more likeable than Hillary. She is a whiner. She loves to throw a brick and hide her hand, but cries when she gets hit in the head with her own brick. This display of her inconsistency throughout this campaign shows me that she just isn’t ready. We will have a female president one day, but NOT Hillary Clinton!!!! She just doesn’t cut it.

Jack, last nights debate, in Ohio changed my support, from Clinton, to Obama. It was pathetic, to hear a presidential candidate, blame Saturday Night Live and our nation’s news media, for her poor performance, at the polls. For decades, Hillery has blamed an alleged, “Right Wing Conspiracy” for all her problems but now blames the press. A presidential candidate must take responsibility, for their actions and not continually blame others. Hillary appeared weak and selfish last night, as well as, very unpresidential.

Jack, I am biased in favor Barack Obama who correctly stated that Clinton had authorized Bush to go to war with Iraq with her vote ! We need a President with better judgement: Barack Obama!

I like Obama and nothing Hillary could do would change my mind. She needs to take her bat and ball and go home.

No. I have been for Barack from the beginning. I would vote for Bozo the Clown over Old Man River McCain. Wait, Bozo’s already in the White House!

Thousand Oaks Ca

Jack,
I’m am absolutely 100% settled on my support of Obama. The only way I would vote for Clinton in the general is if she somehow pulled ahead in the pledged delegates in a fair manner. Any attempt to have superdelegates or MI/FL delegates overturn the will of the pledged delegates to win the nomination will have me stay home in November.
Beth
Alabama

They would have to care about enforcing our borders, not raising taxes, drop the class warfare mentality, cut entitlements instead of increase them, and not put health care into the hands of the government. I just don’t see any of that happening, Jack.

I was for Clinton until she went negitive & didn’t care if she hurt the party or not. I don’t think there is anything she can do to get me back. Even if Obama were to drop out, I would go Republican for the first time in my life.

Tammie
Midland, MI

Obama needs to start cutting the crap about changing Washington…from what I remember he didnt seem to have a problem with the way Washington was run until he had to run for the president. Lobbyist ties… PAC $$ hes just as guilty of it as the rest of them. Just because you take the money one person removed from the Corporation and or Lobbyists doesnt make the the money any cleaner.

Seriously… are you all playing favorites no the posts as well cus Ive tried posting this 4 times!!!

YOU BET your a,,,,,,,,,,,,, JACK I AM A LIFE TIME DEMOCRAT ALSO A VIET NAM VET but if obama is our nominie i will vote republican for the first time in my life thanks to the news medias biased reporting

Before I knew Obama I assumed I would vote for Hillary. During the last few months seing all the tactics the clinton campaign has tried I thought if Obama doesn’t win there is no way I would support someone like Hillary. After the last debat I can see that side by side they are both amazing, two totally different styles but both can accomplish so much.

I am still supporting Obama because I want to see his kind of presence in the white house, but if it is Clinton I won’t be upset.

Washington DC

When Hillary’s tactics slid into the mud, I moved to Obama.

No changing my mind!!
“OBAMA 08″
All the way!!

i still think hillary has it all. she can handle things well.i am not bothered about her mood swings.bush didn’t have those mood swings.right? so ? what does that prove?

Not changing my mind on voting for Barack! He is the right candidate for the Democratic nomination and for President 08. I like where he stands on the issues with the extra edge given that he is open minded in his view of talking to leaders the US are at odds with and I believe he can be more of a unifier than Hillary and McCain.

Independent Voter
Orlando Florida

I have watched every debate and I agree with Hillary Obama just listens and either agrees with her or adds a few statements after taking a few pauses. He doesn’t seem to have any good plans
People should realize that this is serious and ot a popularity contest. Look at the issues, experience and who could lead us.

Absolutely, the media is being tough on Hillary. Just look at the pictures they take of her. Usually her pictures show her being somber, defensive and there are very few pictures of her smiling. I think the media has a lot to do with how we perceive a candidate.

To change my mind about Hillary Clinton:

1. She would have to stop chanting her mantra “We need a president ready on day one to be commander-in-chief and I have 35 years experience making change.” blah…blah…blah…

2. She would have to be running against J. Liebermann and/or anyone from the unpalatable Republican herd.

My mind is already made up, Jack. I once supported Hillary, now I don’t… And, I’m NOT voting for McCain. Pretty simple, isn’t it?

Jack,

It is Hillary, for sure. If Hillary is not the nominee, then it is McCain. At least you know where he stands on the issues!

Burt

I couldn’t change my mind. Hillary is a fighter, but the only problem is she fights like a girl. Sorry Jack, but I’ve heard too much of female whining already in my life time and it’s starting to reek out of Hillary.
She gave it a good shot until she got behind and now we are beginning to see the real Hillary. The United States is NOT yet ready for a female President of Hillary’s likes……when we do get a good female candidate, it will be a comparison to the likes of Jesse Jackson vs Barack Obama. Night and Day.

Nothing. In fact, I am strongly considering voting Green from now on. I just don’t identify with Democrats anymore. I cannot identify with a group of people who feel bad for a man who gets caught cheating but then gets mad at his wife for staying with him. I cannot identify with people would punish Hillary more for the 1992 insurance failure and Bill less, even though he was the one in charge! I cannot identify with women who would rather vote for a man with no clear message on his website about what he would do to deal with women’s problems over someone who has a clear message about what she has done and what she will do for women if elected. Actually, after thinking about this, I am not a Democrat anymore. The Green party supports what I believe in and isn’t sexist.

Nothing! Barack Obama deserves my vote and has it!

Since South Carolina, Hillary has shown she can’t and won’t unite the country. Instead we’ve seen that she’ll do anything and say anything to win, regardless of whether it hurts the country or the Democratic party.

Time for a president who can bring people together! Time for Barack Obama!

Experience does not change a nation. HOPE does! I strongly believe this now more than ever (especially after Hillary’s negative attacks on Obama)

No one has changed their minds nor will they. The same people that dislike Clinton continue to dislike her. The same people that dislike Obama will continue to dislike him.

The same individuals keep claiming to change their minds but don’t have the intelligence to change their name in the comment field.

Obama needs to start cutting the crap about changing Washington…from what I remember he didnt seem to have a problem with the way Washington was run until he had to run for the president. Lobbyist ties… PAC $$ hes just as guilty of it as the rest of them. Just because you take the money one person removed from the Corporation and or Lobbyists doesnt make the the money any cleaner.

Seriously… are you all playing favorites no the posts as well cus Ive tried posting this 4 times!!!

America had been fooled once because of Media’s doing. They gave us George Bush and iraq. They didnt do their job.
Shame on the Media, and now they are glazing obama so we can buy it. Once again, had obama been a woman and compared to Senator Clinton, then obama will lose.

wake up america, let us support hillary and stick it to the media.

Nothing will change my mind. I am a registered Republican who is voting for Obama. Hillary’s performance and ever-changing tactics over the past few weeks demonstrate that she will do anything to win — politics as usual! The disengenous concern about voters being heard in Michigan and Florida put me over the edge. When she was in New Hampshire, she agreed that they should be stripped of their votes. Funny how her desire for them to be heard arose when she was desperate for a strategy to win the nomination.

Jack, nothing..I don’t like the way Obama stutters and I the way The Hill screams. I like Obama’s preacher/man style and I like The Hill’s goals. But regardless Old/New, they are both Washington Trash, that should pay for their own GAS.

Can’t be done, Jack. I have supported Obama since he announced his campaign.

Susan, State College PA

Hillary has the experience to deal the Washington Politics unlike Obama. She has worked on controversial stuff.
For the best job in the country we need experience. Nobody will get a job as a CEO of any company with out experience.
The country in recession and value of dollar falling.
Obama can not learn on the job we don’t have luxury of time. We need some who knows what to do on day one.

I heard that the presidential candidates are going to be required to take drug tests. Has anyone else heard this? It is about time we all are treated equally.

I also heard that with Obama’s stature in the democratic party, one step away from his party’s nomination, affirmative action will now go by the wayside. Does anyone have a web site for the movement that is fostering this movement?

I will stay with Hillary and if Obama get the nomination. I will vote for McCain.

Hillary Clinton is frustrated because she knows exactly what is going on. Many people are taking revenge on her because of her husband. Too many deals have already been made and there are promises to keep now. Texas and Ohio will tell the tale of Hillary. Once she’sout of the picture the Republicans will have at Obama and the U.S. will be stuck with Republican McCain. The rich will continue to get richer and God help the poor!

No. What’s Obama going to do in the White House without Hillary to whisper in his ear. If he is unable to accomplish anything, at least he has the excuse that it wasn’t his policy.

I will NEVER change my mind about Hillary, although I may never again support the rest of the “follow the leader” scaredy-cat Democrats. If he gets the nomination, she should run as an independent… what the heck, the Republicans are going to win anyway. The race card will win in the end…. and it’s positively sad that sexism is every bit as prevalent as racism…. in this century! It will be a sad day if he gets the nomination, because it speaks to the level of ignorance in this country. Itr’s no wonder we are failing on all fronts.
God help us all!!!

No nne is going to change their minds at this stage. But the only difference is that now we need someone who knows what they are doing and can start repairing the damage done by Bush/Cheney.right away We certainly don’t need another inexperienced novice who has never run or led anything of importance.

Since they agree on 95% of the issues what’s the real choice that people are after. Personality, Experience, Inspiration, i wish people would come to grips with the totally true reality that it’s all more of the same. Obama and Clinton have both changed positions, but why question that, after all that’s what we’v learned politicans do best. Clinton may think she needs to appear tuff, when Regan and bush did it nobody had a problem. Obama want’s to perform miracels while Huckabee is waiting for one. This is all completly ridiculus and it’s very ironic that people can display such hatred, thus blinding themselves from the truth.

The most important issue for me is that we don’t have another Bush in office. With that being said…..Not even a million dollars could make me support Hillary.

Cambridge, MA

The only thing that would make me vote for Obama over Clinton would be if Hillary dropped dead before next Tuesday. And even then it would be a stretch.

Youngstown, OH

Well Jack, for me to change my stance on Hillary Clinton I would need to see a refreshed mindset from Senator Clinton and her campaign staff. As a part of America’s youth I am sick of being told that we do not know enough to make an informed decision in this election. Senator Clinton’s focus on discrediting Obama through negative and often untrue campaigning has left many of us hoping for a new sort of politics. Hillary is an extremely intelligent, tactful, and experienced candidate. But if Senator Hillary does not start telling us why Hillary instead of why not Obama, she will be wondering why she is out of the race.

Ryan Murphy
Detroit, MI

Nope,,I’m for Obama and was for Obama from the first Primary. I’m one of those people that refuses to accept or vote for Hilllary. I have already lived through a one Clinton administration and it is time for a new approach. I voted for Bill,,,will never, ever vote for Billary. I have now seen their true colors. I was one of the ones who was duped by slick Willy–to think I used to really believe in him. unbelievable now.
Carol Quinley
Ann Arbor Mi

A few shots of whiskey a few glasses of beer and an open electronic voting booth. One should not vote under the influence, but between all the catfights, half-truths, lies, and name-calling…why not push a button and elect a politican Las Vegas style? We could get comp’d a guest suite or end up in the poorhouse but either way we are set!

I pretty much haven’t changed my opinion of Hillary. Never liked her never will. Barack would have to have some skeleton come out of his closet that would devistate him or he will sail on.

Not a thing. After watching 20 debates that all have the same information (nothing new), I’m voting for CHANGE…a WOMAN. Men have messed this country up enough. She’s qualified as are the others. I’m voting for a CHANGE OF GENDER. All women should standup and be counted just like we did when we pushed for the right to vote. This is where the real change is in this election cycle and I’m amazed that more women are not recognizing it.

I used to think that either Clinton or Obama would be great, but Clinton’s behavior of late has changed my mind. I wish she would stop talking about “getting real” and get real herself: she is crying because she wanted to win and she isn’t winning, NOT because she’s afraid Obama is going to ruin America with his supposed lack of inexperience. If she’d just own up to that… admit she wanted to be the first woman president, that it’s tearing her up that that might not happen, and apologize for her outbursts saying that her own passion gets in her way sometimes, then I would have a lot of sympathy for her, and ultimately wouldn’t be so terrified at the prospect of her obtaining the nomination. I know she’s qualified, and she’d probably do the country a lot of good as president if she won, but so long as she insults my intelligence by claiming that Obama is so unqualified that the prospect of him being president moves her to tears, I can’t bring myself to vote for her.

Jack,

If I happened to drink the grape kool-aid, I’d support Obama

I already have changed my mind. I do this on a regular basis, at least once a day. I just can’t decide whether to vote for Clinton or Obama, and the Texas primary is less than a week away. I’m just looking for the one who can win the general election. I’m sick, sick, sick of this Republican administration.

Anne
Texas

Very little, Jack very little!
All I would need is a candidate who doesn’t preach entitlements we can’t afford OR even more important, an immigration plan that will not break the backs of US taxpayers OR a candidate that doesn’t pander to the special interests. That’s all I need, Jack and I would drop either of them PLUS McCain. Is LOU DOBBS running??
Dolly
MT

If Hillary would stop being petty, I would vote for her instead, BUT that’s never going to happen so GOBAMA!!!

At this point, it would take something shocking. Can Hillary Clinton suddenly show me the character that I want in a leader? Will Barack Obama display some secret allegiance to the coporate underworld? I don’t see it happening. This campaign began so early that we know about as much as we are going to know about the candidates. The voters who are still undecided can be swayed by a comment, or an attitude, but the voters who have decided will not change much.

I am definately changing my mind on OBAMA. First I thought he was great
now I know that he’s brilliant.

OBAMA 08!!!!!!

Jack,

If the sky opened….the light came down….and celestial choirs were singing…oh wait….is that plagirism?

What’s changed my mind? Ralph’s running for President!

Obama, change we can believe in? Did his pal write that one? He’s a good example of more of the same disguising as “change.” CNN, why don’t you sponsor a debate with more than the same boring players? Let Ralph Nader, Ron Paul, Cynthia McKinney & Mike Bloomberg debate with the other candidates and we will have a real debate with opposing viewpoints. I don’t like the news media telling me who I’m allowed to vote for. And let’s cover real issues like global warming, pollution, corporate control, ballot access.

Isn’t it ironic that even with Democrats having a great opportunity to win back the presidency they still can’t do anything but fight amongst themselves?

I might change my mind about Hillary if she signed a binding contract assuring us that she’d turn the reins over to Bill if elected……nah… even then I wouldn’t vote for her. I’d change my mind about Obama only if Homer Simpson runs for President. HOMER IN 08!

Jack, I’ll vote for who ever you tell me to.

I’m still trying to choose who to support. I’d like to hear something more substantial from Sen. Obama. Sen. Clinton has been fairly forthcoming on issues, Sen. Obama talks about dreams (or at least that is all the media-with glossed over eyes-have bothered to show).

I’m concerned that Sen. Obama will be lost in the woods. He’s clearly intelligent and well-spoken, but so was President Carter-who was unable to control the economy or “rogue” nations.

I’m sorry but being a IL State Senator does not boost my confidence. I grew up in IL and politics there are more flawed than in most states. However if he has something substantive to say, PLEASE say it, report it- I want to hear it.

And Jack could your question’s wording have been more anointing to Sen. Obama? I think you answered your own earlier question whether the media has been fair to Clinton/Obama.

Jack,

It would take the sky opening, light coming down, and celestial choirs singing, “Vote for Hillary or else the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse will soon arrive!”

Dear Jack,

After doing my own research, I came across 52 articles written by the Chicago Sun Times. These have raised many questions that the media has failed to investigate. In order to vote for Obma, I would need to know more about his relationships with several undesirable people. Is Obama just guilty by association or is there more to these relationships.

The name of Farrakhan came up in the debate last night. Maybe this will open the door and let us inside the room where we voters can meet Obama’s friends.

Phyllis Media, PA

Male presidents got us (USA) into this mess, and it will probably require a woman or two to clean it up.

Jack have you every heard of the second coming ?

Bat Masterson , Dodge City Kansas

Stop being a patsy to the party system; just because it is the only reason one gains an election…

Here’s the deal…..
I was on the fence a few weeks ago about these candidates. But, after a long hard look at these candidates, I began really respecting Sen. Obama. He, for the most part, is running his campaign the way all politicians should. He has minimal negative attacks, very calm and his message has not jumped all over the place. Nonetheless, I ultimately changed my mind from Hillary, when she wanted to claim the delegates from Michigan and Florida- that is not ethical. If you are willing to do something so under handed before you are elected, then what will happen once you become President.

Finally, let’s stop comparing Sen. Obama to President Bush, then two are not the same. It’s like comparing apples to oranges. Sen. Obama’s intellect is far superior. Is it better to, once again, to elect a President via nepotism? That is a dangerous route to follow-then there will never be change.

-Denise
Louisville, KY
Obama ‘08

When this entire campaign started, I changed my mind a few times. Now there is nothing to change to. My candidates are gone and we are left with Obama and McCain. One with no experience and one who is older than I am. Since I know virtually nothing about Obama as he has virtually no record, I am left with a choice that does not please me. I am so desperate for a viable candidate I might even consider voting for a nasty old man like you. Go Ahead - Give it a try.

Nothing could change my mind. Hillary has shown her true colors and they appear to be black and blue. She should have kept her mouth shut until she was in the White House like the rest of them do. Hopefully Obama will be different. One can only hope.

Nope! Hillary is our only hope.
Charisma doesn’t mean anything to me. It’s about getting the job done.
The people blindly put Bush in office for 8 years and look what we got. Talk about whining! I heard over and over.people who said what choice did we have.
Well, you have one now. Pray people do the right thing. Otherwise, just take what you get and SHUT up already.
Assuming, that is without affordable health care you are alive to whine!

Obama will never change my mind…Clinton was a great President, and his cabinet is standing by to return america to its former glory! Obama is all rhetoric and lightweight experience. The proof is in the pudding.

I can’t imagine changing my vote . Hillary all the way. To me, Obama is an arrogant child. He lacks depth and experience. Basically, he needs another 4-8 years before I could even consider him.. Our countries problem’s are too significant after 8 years of Bush to entertain a possibilty that I would vote for Obama. Nope, not in this election. Don’t know what I’ll do if he wins. Don’t even want to fo there.

The only thing that would change my mind about Hillary Clinton would be wiping all of my memories and knowledge of her and her husband’s history in Arkansas and in the White House, her activities in the Senate, her husband’s deals with Ron Burkle and with Frank Giustra and Kazakhstan, and her and her husband’s behavior on the campaign trail.

Wipe it all and maybe you could change my mind about her.

After reading the comments on here about Hillary Clinton, with their personal attacks about her being boring, or too “hormonal for the White House”, I want her to win even more badly. Let’s cut to the real issues here and stop wasting time with shallow attacks. There’s nothing that will change my mind… HILLARY 2008!

I just dont really know where obama stands hes got the hype but i see no substance, he has been the head of a commitee in washington but as of yet not a single vote, I am sorry i plan to vote for clinton her strength and who she is are the deciding factors, if obama wins it great, I am sorry but this really has split the democratic party to bad. i will vote mccain.

It’s Hillary or McCain. Beware of SLICK DUDES!!!

I am switching from Obama to Hillary.

After last night’s debate, I am convinced that Obama’s health care plan is NOT based on sound judgment and is NOT well-thought out.

Joe Biden!

I’m a republican whose voting for Obama!! Out with the old and in with the new.

Hillary Clinton and her supporters keep tauting her experience; and others talk about Barack Obama’s inexperience.

Well, I’ll vote for the inexperienced one any day who has been able to sign up a million people interested in THEIR government and raise money on the internet vs a woman with 35 years experience and has managed to go through $150 million. How has her experience benefitted her? She’s paid $5 million for consultants to her campaign? She needs to sue to get her money back, they’ve not done nothing for her except separate her from her money.

Hillary is not a leader, else she would have lead Congress to make the changes she is saying she will make.

Obama is all talk, and darn good at it, which is why the uneducated are falling for him.

McCain is too old and can’t understand new technology or the shift to a global economy.

I would make a great President, but am too young. I understand there is too much Grey area and the two parties only represent the left and right. We need someone who is willing to work on both foreign policy (GOP) AND the issues within our borders (DEM), and we don’t have a candidate for that.

Gotta go, finishing packing my bags for Europe.

Being an Obama supporter, about switching to Hillary, let me see what it will take - - -
1] DENOUNCE and REJECT Bill’S ‘CIGAR-AFFAIR’
2] STOP THAT CACKLE
3] and most importantly, AGREE TO BE CONSIDERED AS OBAMA’S VP.

In order for me to change my mind and vote for Hillary, she would have to stop shrieking at me and stop acting like she is entitled to the presidency. She also needs to start acting more presidental and less like a shrill harpy. Perhaps she could take a few lessons from Margaret Thatcher on how a female head of state handles herself.

Amy
Dearborn Heights, MI

I’ve been behind Barack Obama since the night he spoke at the DNC on behalf of John Kerry. My exact quote: “That guy’s going to be our President.”

I’m a 70 year old Mother of 5 Grandmother of 6. nothing will change our minds, we are all for Hillary, [except one] and we locked him in the cellar 8 years ago when he voted for Bush,

I have. Hillary was so dominate in the earlier debates, seemed she had little competition, but as Obama evolved I began researching , & found an awful lot that was promising. The more seen, the more liked & am now a staunch Obama supporter. Instinct says he’s a winner!

BJ from Seminole, FL

Bush-Clinton-Bush-Clinton? If Hillary is elected, the bush and clinton factions would have ruled the country for more than two decades. We need something from a faction other than those two.

Jack , I am o