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To: Big Man wrote on Oct 14, 2007 4:29 PM:

" Obama is an U.S. senator from Illinois running for president. Bloomington-Normal is in Illinois. The Pantagraph is a newspaper in Bloomington-Normal. Did you ever think maybe Dodd doesn't get the amount of coverage Obama does in the Pantagraph because Dodd is from Connecticut. I'm guessing people in "The Constitution State" get far more coverage of Mr. Dodd than they do of Obama. What led you to make this a racial issue? "

to: Big Man wrote on Oct 14, 2007 4:29 PM:

" How suprising that a presidential front runner is in the paper everyday, and people who aren't campaigning for our country's highest office get less media coverage...Yes, suprising indeed. "

JD wrote on Oct 14, 2007 3:42 PM:

" While this looks good, it distracts from the fact that he should be in Washington performing his duties for the state. Have we not yet learned that all the baby kissing, hand shaking, and smiling is just grandstanding to 'buy' vote from people they will ignore once the politician gets into the White House? This is regardless of party lines. People want to feel the President cares about them, and are willing to 'suspend disbelief' to make it happen. If Obama wants my vote, develop a platform and support it through actions, not words. Then maybe he will appear as a blip on my radar. "

:-0 wrote on Oct 14, 2007 2:50 PM:

" Obama is no different than any other. More war, more taxes, and less personal freedom. Ron Paul!!!!! "

Obama people.... wrote on Oct 14, 2007 2:08 PM:

" Be careful what you are asking for! I can't bekieve so many of you people are as gulable as you are. Obama BOO! "

to If wrote on Oct 14, 2007 12:37 PM:

" why? "

OGS NUCLEAR INSANITY wrote on Oct 14, 2007 12:20 PM:

" Anyone who thinks that staying in Iraq or nuking Iran is absolutely insane. And any president or candidate that does not support immediate withdrawal from this illegal war (including Obama and the rest of them except Ron Paul) are absolute idiots! Please search and review the effects of depleted uranium and nuclear fallout. See the effects of the Iraqi children, IF you can bear it as these types of pictures are not for the squeamish. And also you should consider the fallout, and what the wind can bring. Current administration is promoting another cold war with Russia and the world. Let Obama, Clinton, Edwards etc. (especially Hilliary) use their clout and lead the charge to get out of Iraq NOW! "

Julie wrote on Oct 14, 2007 12:17 PM:

" I hope he comes to my eastside subdivision and knocks on my door!!!! "

Big Man wrote on Oct 14, 2007 12:08 PM:

" I think the Pantagraph should change it's name to the Daily Obamagraph. Rarely does a day go by with out Sen. Obama's name appearing in this paper. What about Sen. Dodd, what has he been up to? Oh wait, he is white, so he is not as interesting. "

Hilarious Ramen Clinton wrote on Oct 14, 2007 11:31 AM:

" We're sorry, but if you have reached this page, your data indicates that you do not meet the minimum requirements for the Truth. "

to repeat after me wrote on Oct 14, 2007 10:54 AM:

" I surely wish Democrats had the guts to say NO to the Iraq war. Instead, they went along with Bush and his cronies who orchestrated this war far in advance and saw Sept. 11 as a great opportunity to scare people into executing it. Hillary Clinton and others allowed this to happen. She did not have the guts to say no then. Obama would have said NO. I wish others would have done the same. Lives and $$$ would have been saved. OBAMA '08! WE NEED CHANGE!!! "

Photo Op wrote on Oct 14, 2007 10:44 AM:

" He went door to door for an hour. Did he visit about 5 houses? This was a brilliantly organized photo op for Obama. Personally, I do not want a President that goes trick or treating to get votes. "

If wrote on Oct 14, 2007 10:03 AM:

" he came to my door, I'd ask him to leave or face arrest for trespassing. "

What's he done for Illinois??? wrote on Oct 14, 2007 9:23 AM:

" as a senator? It seems to me that he spends all of his time stumping, say in and doing dissimilar things. If he's a senator for Illinois, then that's where he should be. That' what he was ELECTED to do. Same thing with Clinton. She was elected to be a senator for New York. Those folks have duties and responsilities that do not include this kind of stuff. "

I agree with ?? wrote on Oct 14, 2007 9:01 AM:

" What has Obama done except campaign - elsewhere? He didn't even campaign here when he ran for senate. That is too much confidence especially when there is nothing to back it up except his color. I don't think that would look good on a resume. "

Repeat after me wrote on Oct 14, 2007 8:59 AM:

" That sounds good. Say no to Hillary. SAy no to Obama and say no to Democrats anywhere period. We know what they do and mostly it is to say no. NO to good ideas, no to progress. No to anything worthwhile. "

????? wrote on Oct 14, 2007 8:58 AM:

" To the one who said Thompson is more of the same. Don't we already know that Clinton and Obama are really, really , really more of the same. And I for one do not want it. Get real. "

in Iowa? wrote on Oct 14, 2007 8:57 AM:

" Why not Illinois? Does this guy know where his votes come from? And what about his other part time job - as our Senator. Does anyone know what our Senator has been up to last week or will be next week. I wonder what that job approval would be? Not there? I guess about zero don't you think. When next election comes will he even be reelected here. He has shown his true colors and they are - absent. "

to: ??? wrote on Oct 14, 2007 8:41 AM:

" I don't think Obama is a new liberal shill, but I have no idea what he is. He is definatly more of the same. What he says and would do are two very different things. He's all about "playing the game". And I'm still trying to figure out why he would run for president before actually DOING ANYTHING. For all intents and purposes he ran unopposed for senetor, and he's been campaigning more than he's been in Congress. Maybe he thinks if he runs before he has a record no one can call him on anything. "

Remember wrote on Oct 14, 2007 8:18 AM:

" Didn't Illinois have a governor who basically did the same? He wound up in prison! "

Candy wrote on Oct 14, 2007 7:21 AM:

" Just say NO to Obama. We need Hillary Clinton in office. With the mess men have made out of things only a woman can straighten it up. "

Help save America wrote on Oct 13, 2007 10:06 PM:

" Vote Ron Paul in '08. "

??? wrote on Oct 13, 2007 8:33 PM:

" Ron paul 2008. Obama is a schill neo liberal. He even said he could not end the Iraq war within his first 4 years at office. He supports a North American Union, and worst off is a socialist like Hillary. Hillary and Obama are the same ole same ole. Both will continue the war and bankrupt the country. Ron Paul is the man...unlike the other sell outs. "

If wrote on Oct 13, 2007 8:21 PM:

" millions of Americans "thought" that a man who " acted like and sounded like " they themselves could lead this great nation then surely Barack Obama is qualified. Believe that Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, TR and FDR were just a tad brighter than the folks back home. g.w " dummied down " the electorate, they bought into it and now we are paying the price. As Hillary's handlers admit , if he is kept in the barn they can handle him but if he breaks out ( Iowa ) then all bets are off. What a message we could send the world if he became president. We can redeem ourselves after this FIASCO ! "

to are they kidding? wrote on Oct 13, 2007 8:09 PM:

" What does Thompson offer besides more of the same? "

are they kidding? wrote on Oct 13, 2007 7:21 PM:

" Thompson is the one to vote for! "

Independent Voter wrote on Oct 13, 2007 7:01 PM:

" I really like Senator Obama and will certainly vote for him in 8 years when he is older and much more experienced. Until then, my support is with Hillary Clinton. "

KC wrote on Oct 13, 2007 6:56 PM:

" I think its REALLY cool that Obama is going door to door, instead of getting people to do it for him. It show's how badly he wants the job and how dedicated he is to his work. "

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