I never could have thought it possible at the beginning of this campaign as a former supporter of the Clintons in their battles against the Republican attack machine to consider George Bush as a less despicable individual that Hillary Clinton. In her grab for power, she is utterly without scruples and shame, and cares not one whit that her demeaning and hypocritical actions are practised openly before the public.
She and the other contenders knew the rules going in; now, coming out she wishes at every turn to turn the rules to her favour, regardless of decency and public scrutiny!
I am disappointed, not only in her behaviour but also in the fact that I, as many others coming to her defence made of myself, a dupe in such good faith for one so feckless and faithless!
If Obama were to either be her VP or to make her his, she would do for his name, and reputation what was done to the reputation of Colin Powell when, in defence of George Bush's determination to go to war against Iraq at all costs, Powell was made a liar before the UN and the whole world falsely claiming the presence of weapons of mass destruction in Iraq..
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Sharpton get off the racist pedestal, the real problem is the American vote is not being counted. A vote that... [MORE]
T Val
Mar 14, 2008 14:47
The DNC officials screwed up and held the primaries TOO early.....the VOTERS of those states are being PENALIZED for it!!... [MORE]
Brian
Mar 14, 2008 14:10
It is so funny how rules are changed to fit a certain race. Rules were set to begin with, Michigan... [MORE]
Hawkeye
Mar 15, 2008 18:38
Hillerybilly needs Sen. Obama as VP. Sen. Obama does not need Hillerybilly. The Clintons will get
the nomination thru arm twisting... [MORE]
JoeD1937
Mar 13, 2008 08:35
Florida and Michigan knew the rules of the Democrat primary party before they decided to hold their Presidential Primary Election.... [MORE]
TERESA I BLACKMON
Mar 12, 2008 09:57
florida and michigan knew the rules. all the presidential hopefuls even pledged to abide by the DNC rules. It is... [MORE]
aduke bennett
Mar 20, 2008 16:51
It amazes me how politicians play games on the American people, then we the people act like we dont see... [MORE]
Jordan
Mar 12, 2008 08:40
P.S. There are reports that a lot of black people are voting for Obama just because he's black. Shame on... [MORE]
medusa2468
Mar 12, 2008 03:42
How dare you address the fact that Blacks are voting for Senator Barack Obama only because he is Black. We... [MORE]
shundee
Mar 13, 2008 11:01
This seems highly speculative.
If you are right, which in some cases your bound to be, theres nothing anyone can do... [MORE]
N/A
Mar 14, 2008 20:07
Too late for for this year, but before the next major election, the delegate system should just be done away... [MORE]
medusa2468
Mar 12, 2008 03:35
While I agree that the state should not re-run the election, all Sharpton's involvement does is turn off MANY potential... [MORE]
Mark
Mar 11, 2008 18:06
I agree with another poster that Sharpton will be a key reason for an Obama defeat should he become the... [MORE]
sherr
Mar 19, 2008 01:49
Will someone please tell me, why does florida always have problems with voting??? Remember the 2004 election with Kerry? Bush's... [MORE]
why why why
Mar 11, 2008 17:38
They voted knowing they were in violation of the rules. Now that the race is still close (and not a... [MORE]
Tarfu
Mar 11, 2008 15:55
About Florida...Senator Clinton said the other day on NBC that over 7 million Floridians voted in the primary on super... [MORE]
Obama's name was not on the ballot in Michigan at all, and half of the Democratic voters in Florida a... [MORE]
Vivian
Mar 10, 2008 22:56
You guys are going to self-destruct if you don't make this fair. My advice:
Void, yes void, the January Michigan... [MORE]
Curtis
Mar 10, 2008 22:38
The citizens of florida routinely claim innocence to get away with crimes. The people of florida would be disenfranchised if... [MORE]
lane
Mar 11, 2008 03:41
It would establish a very troubling and dangerous precedent if Florida and/or Michigan are allowed to count in the 2008... [MORE]
B J Murphy
Mar 10, 2008 22:37
I Agree with you 100% and if anyone read your comments should agree with you. I think the Democratic Party... [MORE]
IrisD
Mar 11, 2008 04:03
The democrats just can't seem to do anything right when it comes to elections, and it really isn't too surprising... [MORE]
Minky
Mar 10, 2008 22:19
Last time we got "Bush Wacked" and now we've messed it up again...all by ourselves. This time we took Michigan... [MORE]
Vab
Mar 10, 2008 22:09
What were these governors thinking when they knowingly signed these primary jumps into law? The only thing that makes sense... [MORE]
Karen
Mar 10, 2008 21:25
ROFLMAO! The chickens are coming home to roost. Years ago, the Democratic liberals legitimized the voice of the so-called Reverend... [MORE]
Texan
Mar 10, 2008 21:12
Florida and Michigan is disqualified by D.N.C. and now they want to change the state law
and do a mail in... [MORE]
james
Mar 11, 2008 03:39
It's truly a sad state of affairs when the discussion over a PRESIDENTIAL candidates focuses on two people with less... [MORE]
Jack Frost
Mar 10, 2008 21:06
Jack; let's not talk about real world experience. When the people of this great nation elected our current President for... [MORE]
IrisD
Mar 11, 2008 04:25
Why would anyone with half a brain consider this ambulance chasing two bit racateer anything but just that? You listen... [MORE]
John
Mar 10, 2008 20:36
Our forefathers found long and hard to give us this nation. Let's not let some thoughtless individuals take away the... [MORE]
American Pride
Mar 10, 2008 20:21
For the dems every vote counts ONLY if it goes the way they want it. Otherwise, they squelch the vote.... [MORE]
Batman
Mar 10, 2008 21:12
The Rev. Al must be getting soft in his old age. How else could he wind up on the right... [MORE]
Johnny Simpson
Mar 10, 2008 22:26
I would politely ask Rev Sharpton to stay out of FL voter's business. Over one million and a half voters... [MORE]
Ruth Sprous
Mar 10, 2008 20:12
I am a Florida citizen. I did not vote in the primary for the simple reason my vote did not... [MORE]
John
Mar 10, 2008 20:39
The primaries held in both Florida and Michigan are not about OBAMA and CLINTON, it is about the VOTERS!!!!!!!!!!!! The... [MORE]
Mary
Mar 10, 2008 22:11
Ruth,
I don't think the "we" that you spoke of in your response read nearly as much as you say they... [MORE]
Larry
Mar 11, 2008 00:01
And mean what you say! Word Salad isn't very filling, and that is just what I read.
Remember, its not about... [MORE]
bert
Mar 11, 2008 01:19
in FL Obama was given the same chance as the other candidates; they all played on the same level ground... [MORE]
paulie_nj
Mar 11, 2008 09:33
I for one am not going to be held hostage by Mr. Sharpton!!!!! .......We don't to need to see or... [MORE]
W
Mar 10, 2008 20:03
Florida and Michigan, both knew the consequences of holding there primaries early and they did it anyway. It sucks for... [MORE]
adam
Mar 10, 2008 19:33
obama never get my vote al sharpton around him [MORE]
dave
Mar 10, 2008 19:24
Helloooo folks! I thought laws and rules were made to be respected. Didn't the DNC specifically bar these primaries from... [MORE]
JackJ
Mar 10, 2008 19:12
I agree with JackJ because there are so many unknown variables that would prove devestating not only for the DNC... [MORE]
Dr. Craig M. Jenkins
Mar 10, 2008 19:20
The problem is both states dems have proven they are too ignorant to engage in the election process. Florida dems... [MORE]
Batman
Mar 10, 2008 20:08
What's the point of splitting the delegates evenly? That's the same as leaving them out completely.
I'm actually beginning to favor... [MORE]
Chris in Pensacola
Mar 10, 2008 20:35
Al is my man, but this just in -- YOU CANNOT BRING A LAW SUIT IN FLORIDA IF YOU HAVE... [MORE]
Erlesse Essence
Mar 10, 2008 19:06
He could sue in federal court, if he sued both the state of Michigan and Florida it could be tried... [MORE]
adam
Mar 10, 2008 19:36
I am a Florida resident, AND no way should our delegates count. I have been a democrate for years, but... [MORE]
justfortcpalm
Mar 10, 2008 19:01
I am a Florida resident, AND no way should our delegates count. I have been a democrat for years, but... [MORE]
justfortcpalm
Mar 10, 2008 19:05
It is disingenuous to say that Florida had a Primary Vote.
The Primary Vote which we Floridians all knew would not... [MORE]
Marjory
Mar 10, 2008 18:59
I have worked in the Corporate world, where black members of staff have tried to build and contribute towards the... [MORE]
Michael Wilson
Mar 10, 2008 18:58
Grow up and quit whining. Stand up and be a man. Quit leaning on the race crutch. We are tired... [MORE]
Batman
Mar 10, 2008 19:03
I find it interesting that one claims that blacks in the corporate world are shunned from advancement and or using... [MORE]
All American Mutt
Mar 10, 2008 23:04
Michael,
Statements like yours disgrace good hard working people, and lend evidence that you yourself aren't working hard.
To make it simple,... [MORE]
Larry
Mar 11, 2008 00:26
WHEN Hillary STEALS the nomination, Obama supporters can vote McCain in Novenber 2008 and look to 2012 to bring back... [MORE]
General DVI
Mar 10, 2008 18:54
She totally turned me off when she suggested that she would rather see Mccain as President than her own Democratic... [MORE]
justfortcpalm
Mar 10, 2008 19:13
There are rules to follow and if a "do-over" is allowed, watch the crash and burn. [MORE]
JamesD
Mar 10, 2008 22:28
If slick Bill and Hillary steal the nomination, the majority of americans will vote for McCain. Bill Clinton will bring... [MORE]
Dwayne
Mar 12, 2008 07:02
The news media and other political analysis seem to think that Black voters won't vote at all if Obama does... [MORE]
Pam
Mar 16, 2008 19:07
I am a registered democrat in FL, and I think its fair that FL has no delegates. The state broke... [MORE]
Kara
Mar 10, 2008 18:45
This whole Florida/Michigan shows the true side of Hillary Clinton. She agreed to the ban but, now that she won... [MORE]
David S.
Mar 10, 2008 18:52
The only people to blame for the votes not counting are the governors of Florida and Michigan.
Hillary Clinton is disgusting. [MORE]
Victoria
Mar 10, 2008 20:15
They voted. Seat the Florida and Michigan Delegates! [MORE]
ScipioAfricanus
Mar 10, 2008 18:45
Thank you Reverend Al for being the sane one in this fiasco created by the non complying states. We have... [MORE]
Bill Chase
Mar 10, 2008 18:23
Rev Sharpton will cost more votes . Obama needs to stay clear of him now and forever. He is nothing... [MORE]
Illinois
Mar 10, 2008 18:32
The election in florida was free and fair it was also legaly certified by the secretary. voters should not be... [MORE]
Bill Hosey
Mar 10, 2008 18:46
On what grounds does Al think he is going to be able to sue the Democratic Party? By what authority... [MORE]
Phil
Mar 10, 2008 18:51
I am still waiting on him and that other racist extortionist jesse jackson to apologize for slandering the Duke LaCross... [MORE]
Batman
Mar 10, 2008 19:05
Our state of Florida needs Al Sharpton as badly as we need another hurricane.
Please keep him there with your lovely... [MORE]
JOEL GOODMAN
Mar 10, 2008 18:23
People have a right to have their voices heard. Shame on Charlie Christ for not taking some of the state... [MORE]
Cheryl Denise Wadsworth
Mar 10, 2008 18:19
Oh yeah, lets have a gas tax to support Hillary's attempt to steal the election. I have heard of silly... [MORE]
David S.
Mar 10, 2008 18:55
they already had a free,fair and legal election. however to avoid disagreement make each voter who chooses to vote pay... [MORE]
Bill Hosey
Mar 10, 2008 19:01
It is INDEED true that dems are to stupid to vote, especially in Florida. First you couldn't follow those tough... [MORE]
Batman
Mar 10, 2008 19:14
Cheryl,
Since only Democrats can vote in the Florida Democrate Party primary elections, how about we only charge Democrats your 3... [MORE]
GhostRider504
Mar 10, 2008 21:12
Why should public money be spent to fund DNC (or RNC) functions? Minor parties aren't bestowed this privilege.As a non-partisan... [MORE]
Rick Smith
Mar 11, 2008 00:42
Al nobody has any respect for you, you are wrong on more things than w bush. If my vote isn't... [MORE]
pesojoe
Mar 10, 2008 18:13
l am writhing this note to say you have to be sick and tired of being sick and tired.listen South... [MORE]
Pastor Shirley
Mar 10, 2008 18:05
There really is no fair answer...this was an unexpected "tie" in the delegate count. No one expected the race to... [MORE]
D Trwobridge
Mar 10, 2008 22:41
If you ran for political office, lost the race, and didn't sue, would you still be a democrap? Hey Mrs.... [MORE]
Allan
Mar 10, 2008 17:59
Here where the delegate situation stands in the Democratic Party.
If Sen. Obama wins only 250 of remaining 599 elected delegates,... [MORE]
Mike Field
Mar 10, 2008 17:59
the Clintons will find a way to "steal" the nomination. How ironic that the Democrat Party, the party so concerned... [MORE]
RYAN
Mar 10, 2008 17:42
... the Dems-- and the Repubs, for that matter-- have always been so concerned with individual liberty and rights.
And I've... [MORE]
Chris in Pensacola
Mar 10, 2008 17:51
In related news, Bill Belicheck said that if he knew that the Giants would win by just three points, he... [MORE]
Michael
Mar 10, 2008 17:41
I won $50 on that game but I only bet the Giants would cover the spread (I didn't think they'd... [MORE]
Chris in Pensacola
Mar 10, 2008 18:14
I like the way you think with out question you are more qualified to be cammander in chief than any... [MORE]
Bill Hosey
Mar 10, 2008 19:07
The problem is that the "punishment doesn't fit the crime."
The DNC should never have agreed to a "punishment" that has... [MORE]
J. Kelley
Mar 10, 2008 17:32
THERE--- IS--- NO--- RIGHT--- TO--- VOTE!!!! Not in the Constitution, at any rate. [MORE]
Chris in Pensacola
Mar 10, 2008 17:44
Honestly, is there something in the water in Florida that makes the Democratic Party and supports just too stupid to... [MORE]
Laquisha
Mar 10, 2008 17:31
Here is the coming scenario as I see it: Hillary is going to grab the nomination because of this mess.... [MORE]
Phil
Mar 10, 2008 20:45
With all the controversy over this issue nobody has made the following suggestion.
Seat both delegations at the Democratic Convention. Allow... [MORE]
BOBBY J.
Mar 10, 2008 17:31
Split delegates evenly between the two camps. Would not cost a dime and they can go to convention. Hil wont... [MORE]
norman
Mar 10, 2008 18:00
... from not counting them at all? And I'm not saying we should count them at all but if two... [MORE]
Chris in Pensacola
Mar 10, 2008 18:08
Obama has shifted from saying our votes shouldn't be counted to saying that our delegates should be counted but divided... [MORE]
John
Mar 11, 2008 00:18
First off, there is NO RIGHT TO VOTE! Quit using that phrase in your comments because it does not exist... [MORE]
Nick
Mar 10, 2008 17:26
It's about time Obama let loose the dogs of war. I can't wait to hear the fat lady in the... [MORE]
Duncan Renaldo
Mar 10, 2008 17:15
This is too much Hillaryity ! My sides are hurting! :D The head Daemoncrate, Howy Dean says the votes in... [MORE]
Oracle Magnus
Mar 10, 2008 17:14
My husband and I weren't in town to vote, but we understood that it didn't count so we saw no... [MORE]
Janet
Mar 10, 2008 17:13
You didn't think to vote on lowering your taxes either? Sounds like you didn't want to bother with other important... [MORE]
John
Mar 11, 2008 00:13
Never thought I'd follow Sharpton, but have to say this:
Better to sue to keep the well understood rules than... [MORE]
Farina
Mar 10, 2008 17:03
Kudos for Reverend Al Sharpton, who once again exhibits courage and integrity when he combats a new variant of racism.... [MORE]
Ruxiang Wu
Mar 10, 2008 17:00
Hillary Clinton, wife of "The First Black President" (hey, I didn't come up with it), wife of a man who... [MORE]
Chris in Pensacola
Mar 10, 2008 17:22
I lived in Michigan and I am a independent voter. Just to think! Black men and women in our nation... [MORE]
Herman Smith
Mar 10, 2008 16:53
I agree with you completely except for one thing-- I think the parties holding primaries should pay for the primaries... [MORE]
Chris in Pensacola
Mar 10, 2008 17:08
Florida voters are stupid. They elected the worst president in history in 2000. Now they are seeking to block the... [MORE]
Paul Gerard
Mar 10, 2008 16:42
He tied moving the primary up with legislation to order a paper record of votes in Florida. He got enough... [MORE]
John
Mar 10, 2008 16:58
... that the rocket scientists have finished their busy work day and can now shower us all with their heavenly... [MORE]
Chris in Pensacola
Mar 10, 2008 17:03
John, thanks for clarification. However, I still am suspicious that the Republicans outmaneuvered the Democrats, nothing new there, to create... [MORE]
Paul Gerard
Mar 10, 2008 17:49
The Gov. doesn't set the primary date, the legislature does. And even with all the cries of "It was the... [MORE]
RetMarine
Mar 10, 2008 17:52
I appreciate it. Just get tired of hearing Floridians-- of which I'm not really, just a transplant-- castigated for the... [MORE]
Chris in Pensacola
Mar 10, 2008 18:04
We're stupid? Look at your own Governor which you NY democrats elected. Now that's a class act!! [MORE]
Fl Patriot
Mar 10, 2008 19:29
The stupid Florida voters are the ones in Palm Beach County who voted for Pat Buchanan in 2000. When prompted... [MORE]
Travis McGee
Mar 11, 2008 07:10
The rules were declared in '07 that if FL and MI proceeded with moving up their primaries, they would not... [MORE]
Dan Schutte
Mar 10, 2008 16:41
Excellent article. If there was ever a house that needs fumigating, it most assuredly is the HOUSE OF CLINTON! This... [MORE]
Ellen Onstott
Mar 10, 2008 16:40
That uppity moron needs to worry why brothers are murdering young women on campuses across the south, not about Florida... [MORE]
Johnson Caveanaugh
Mar 10, 2008 16:30
This makes me so mad! The rules were agreed over a year ago - the Florida and Michigan primaries do... [MORE]