Thursday, January 3rd, 2008
Obama Owns Iowa
Posted by Bossip Staff
Barack Obama has taken lead in the Iowa polls beating out John Edwards by four points and sh*tting on Hilary Clinton by seven. Even little old white ladies in the Midwest recognize that he’s the best man for the job. This is just a preview of more to come.
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I hope he wins the democratic nomination!
Whomever the new Pres is I just hope that pull our Men and Women out of this stupid and ridiculous war!
yeah.cause god knows we can’t depend on our own to get the job done.
ALWAYS BET ON BLACK
OBAMA 08, OH PLEASE BELIEVE IT!
the ticket is gonna b obama/edwards. hilary will make a nice secretary of state. howard dean would make a good advisor.
dems win, rednecks lose
Well damn! Go on wit’ cha bad self!
Are the polls closed? Is it official?
Team Obama, anyway *****es!
KICK ROCKS, HILARY!
I wish he would win……. that would be the greatest act of Karma in the history of the world…..IMHO.
Why do they insist on editing their pictures in the “Paint” application @ birds *****ting on hillary and john lol These debates have been interesting i wanna see how things play out at the next one.
We don’t need no jiggaboo in the White House. It’ll be a disaster!
Just some food for thought. Previous Iowa Caucus winners: Tom Harkin, Richard Gephardt, John Kerry, Edward Muskie. Yeah. My point exactly.
I wouldn’t be shocked if those WP say one thing in the polls and vote for Billary. I am for Obama but I am suspicious of why WP are supportive of him when a lot of them don’t even want to live next door to us.
New things and new beginnings in 08 congrats.
BOSSIP…WHAT THE HELL WAS YALL TRYING TO DRAW…BIRDS *****TING ON PEOPLES HEADZZZ??? I CAN SEE LITTLE BIRD LEGS…YALL CRAZY!!!!
Ummm,Bossip. The caucuses haven’t even started yet. Where’d y’all get these numbers?
The caucuses start at 8pm eastern time. Slow your roll, Bossip.
And the Iowa caucus is not people going to the polls and voting. There is a small group of people that form “preference groups” and they stand in those groups. There is also an undecided group, and then they have like, an hour, to try to convince the people in the other group to join their group. Then they *****ign delegates, and the process is not at all like opening a voting booth and letting people cast a ballot. Iowa voters are not indicative of the American public.
But all that being said, you gotta like any measure of success for a Black man. Still not sure I would vote for him, but there’s still time.
There are like another 3 hours before the caucuses close. We’ll see.
Weezy, weezy, weezy….all white people are not the same. Just like all of us are not the same. I happen to know some white people who seem truly color-blind and since I was raised to always be suspicious (for good reason), it always blindsides me when I meet people who do not see color (can you say run-on sentence). Unfortunately, everyone is not made that way including us.
That’s right Obama! Do ya thang Boy!!!!! lol
Yeah!
OBAMA/EDWARDS 08
Wouldnt that be amazing? and Black folks would finally, finally have to admit that they CAN achieve great things in this world and stop wallowing in self pity and mediocrity.
YEA! OBAMA 08′ Yes Sir!
When he is president, I would like for him to ban all coon material from TV and radio. Flavor of Love, Superman that Hoe, and whatever Tracey Edmonds is working on.
Bossip, get your ***** together…. I love Obama but the caucuses have not even began yet (tonight at 7 ct) .
Polls have very little to do with caucus results, and with a margin for error of 5%, it is basically a dead heat… STOP SPREADING FALSE INFO!!!!
You will look very dumb if he doesnt win the Iowa Caucus
You guys aren’t a credible source because you’re so biased. First, you’re saying Obama owns Iowa yet you don’t cite the source.Secondly, different polls show Hillary in the lead and polls aren’t the best indication of who will win. People don’t always do as they say. If I was polled, I would say Hillary because I do support her but most likely I will only be asked to choose between Obama, Hillary, and John. But when my state (WA) has the primary, I’m going to vote for Richardson because he’s my second choice and I know Hillary will get the nomination. Thirdly, the caucuses are hours away. Bossip don’t foster ignorance, accurately educate your readers.
And conservatives are in a quandry about how to sling mud at the guy without sounding like out and out racists. They would rather see Hillary win. The party can rally around a “beat Bill” battle cry but the first person to say something about Obama being black is gonna feel that IMUS wrath.
Uuuh…. Bossip ain’t scared of looking dumb.
Bossip is basing their numbers off of the poll taken LAST NIGHT in IOWA where Obama was at like 32% to Hillary’s 25%. He’s going INTO the caucuses on a high note and they expect it to stick. It was all over MSNBC last night yall.
FACT>
It’s way too early to call it, but I have been riding for Obama since his convention speech in ‘04. I wish him best of luck tonight!
I like that Cliff. The Barack/Edwards ticket w/ Hillary taking Condi’s job. Good casting.
@ Bones Jordan…
Im saying…wouldnt it though? From slavery to Presidency. Wow.
I’m definately no little ‘ol white lady but I represent Iowa to the fullest..cornfed and all..
..obama in’08 fur shure..we’re gunna git-r-done..haha
Oh my god. I’m in shock. Obama actually won. OBAMA ACTUALLY WON. Oh praise jesus. He actually won. I am in shock. Maybe the country really is ready. Oh my god. This is historic.
Obama has to really, really watch his back now. Somebody is going to try to do more than just do what those newspapers tried to do to Will Smith two weeks ago, with outright lies and innuendo. They’ve already done that to Obama, and he weathered it. I hope the Secret Service does their job properly.
@ Lite&Sweet
I understand that, but that doesnt mean you “own’ Iowa
If Bossip really wanted to help Obama they would post how important it is for Obama supporters in Iowa to get to the Caucuses on time tonight…
It is dumb to act like it is already over, discouraging someone who is on the fence to stay home!
@ Nita
~yeah, we dont want another JFK. Cant you see Obama, his wife Michelle and the two girls on the White House lawn waving? wow.wow..wow…
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Lite&Sweet
Bossip is basing their numbers off of the poll taken LAST NIGHT in IOWA where Obama was at like 32% to Hillary’s 25%. He’s going INTO the caucuses on a high note and they expect it to stick. It was all over MSNBC last night yall.
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Now I feel like a fool. Bossip says right there that it’s a poll — not an exit poll, not the results — but a simple poll.
I should read closer instead of taking what I *****ume is Bossip’s word because I want it to be true. Oh well. Better to come down now, than later. Thanks for the wake up. LOL
Lite&Sweet
OBAMA/EDWARDS 08
Wouldnt that be amazing? and Black folks would finally, finally have to admit that they CAN achieve great things in this world and stop wallowing in self pity and mediocrity.
You betta preach^^^^. LMAO @ Bossip staff putting *****ting birds on Clinton and Edwards.
@ TXBred…
ok, “OWN” is kinda strong but Im saying..they arent fudging the numbers going in. The pundits started calling it last night. They said Hillary is fading. Edwards doesnt have the money to push through….
I dont think anyone who is caucusing tonite is gonna stay home. We are on the brink of history here…
Oh and subtract the number of white people who say they will vote for Obama and actually won’t because they want to believe they are “progressive” or the number of black people who aren’t even registered to vote-couldn’t tell you what a precinct, district ,polling location, or VBM voters are…
@Momo
I co-sign on banning the coonery…
Obama! Obama! Obama! Obama! Obama! Obama! Obama! Iam so happy I can just say Obama! Obama! Obama! Obama!
Lite&Sweet
@ Nita
~yeah, we dont want another JFK. Cant you see Obama, his wife Michelle and the two girls on the White House lawn waving? wow.wow..wow…
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Every day, girl. Every day. Michelle would be an awesome first lady. Beauty and Brains. The girls would be true little innocent beauties. No drugs, or alcohol or sex with boys in the White House. And Obama would be presidential. I don’t think you’d ever see Obama eating cake and listening to guitar for days while one of America’s greatest cities drowned.
We’ll see, though. I can see Edwards as president, too, mind. It’s just that that’s more of the same. I’d prefer to see him as Attorney General as folks are dreaming about. Biden, nice but more of the same as we’ve always had. Richardson, I can’t see him in the White House. The Clintons, Bill bringing more hoes into the White House and Hillary bringing more Chinese with big money into the Lincoln bedroom. I’d prefer not to think about that.
@ms kelly
I was watching CNN last night and dang near E’errrry body in the audience was white folks and he keeps big audiences like that consistently. Iowa aint Michigan so what we are looking at is WHITE AMERICA getting behind this man. I understand the hesitance to believe it…deep down its like ‘God for real? naw…for REAL? naw…REALLY?!’
Dammit.
If only I were intersted in politics.
TXBred
@ Lite&Sweet
I understand that, but that doesnt mean you “own’ Iowa
If Bossip really wanted to help Obama they would post how important it is for Obama supporters in Iowa to get to the Caucuses on time tonight…
It is dumb to act like it is already over, discouraging someone who is on the fence to stay home!
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I agree. Co-sign.
If Bossip readers are in Iowa: please, please — VOTE.
Lite&Sweet
@ Bones Jordan…
Im saying…wouldnt it though? From slavery to Presidency. Wow.
Ain’t nothing BUT GOD. Once illegal to teach a black person to read and now running for president. Even if he doesn’t win he is definitely paving the path for someone else to come.
I would love to see him president. Then the world is in for some big changes.
@Baby Please
All you need to know is Hilary’s the idiot, Edwards is the one that’s easy to forget, and Obama is THE TRUTH! OBAMA 08!
Baby Please
Dammit.
If only I were intersted in politics.
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This comment and your gravatar go together so well.
*no disrespect*
@ Nita
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We’ll see, though. I can see Edwards as president, too, mind. It’s just that that’s more of the same. I’d prefer to see him as Attorney General as folks are dreaming about. Biden, nice but more of the same as we’ve always had. Richardson, I can’t see him in the White House. The Clintons, Bill bringing more hoes into the White House and Hillary bringing more Chinese with big money into the Lincoln bedroom. I’d prefer not to think about that.
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That would be tight huh…Edwards as AG. I would say Biden for VP but I dont think he respects Obama. Its a trip to me because 2 years ago I would have LOVED to have BILL back in the White House…now its like..a’ight something new. The charm has wore off. Hillary is just what conservatives want anyway. She’s divisive as h*ll and they’ll pull confederate grannies off the deathbead to go vote against her. No thanks.
OOOOhweeee O’Dot’s clan is gonna tell on you, click here
People Obama’s presence alone is NEEDED for all the children coming up, all races, cultures, Republican and Democrat! Keep on keeping on! Harriet Tubman is singing from the Heavens! Frederick Douglas is smiling down on us! Malcolm did not die in vain!Excuse me Hillary, Obama has MORE than experience, he has a legacy! This is history folks. In our lifetimes.
**death BED~ s’cuse me!
@AND
and you KNOW THIS…nuthin BUT GOD.
I am a huge supporter of B.O. not because he is black, but because he is black, if that makes any sense. We as people, need a change and he is doing everything to show that he is about a positive change. Whether he is ahead or behind, I support him 100%. Color will always play a huge roll in the world we live in, it’s a given fact and we can never change that. What we can change is how we respond to ignorance in our society. Barack is a *****le man with great potential, I hope we see him reach his full potential.
@WEEZY, you are correct. People sometimes fail to match their “support” with actual votes. Just like politicians who fail to keep campaign pledges. It is a dirty business.
Someone mentioned a possible Obama/Edwards ticket. That sounds very good to me. That sounds real good.
If Obama wins, let’s just hope that they don’t try to lay him down(kill him)because he’s black man running the country.
@Baby Please
SMH…you should be interested in politics. It affects your everyday life!
@ lovely and amazing
I know you right! IN THE MAKING…its right there….to tear down the barrier once and for all…
Lite&Sweet
And conservatives are in a quandry about how to sling mud at the guy without sounding like out and out racists. They would rather see Hillary win. The party can rally around a “beat Bill” battle cry but the first person to say something about Obama being black is gonna feel that IMUS wrath.
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The secret is not about race, but about how many Republicans like Obama as a person. The Republicans — like the Democrats, as the Clintons and their bull***** have shown — will pursue any means necessary to win, including talking about race and religion and *****e and whatnot.
For the Republicans to win against likeable Obama, they have to fight him on prin*****ls, policies and the direction of the country (which is what all this should be about in the first place).
And they have to make sure that Obama isn’t as quick witted as he was against nasty Hillary at that debate where the female editor (who was obviously pro-Hillary) fed Obama a question about why so many of Bill’s folks were with him, and Hillary had to butt in and Obama shut her down with wit that was double barbed praise.
And that Obama isn’t as gracious to media-presumed enemies, as he was to Biden when the same female moderator I think, threw an ignorant race question at Biden.
But he has to win, first. We’ll see.
Lav Lady…very true. I am black and have lived in Cedar Rapids, Iowa all my life. I too am suspicious of white people, considering where I am at. You would probably be shocked to know that I have not had a racial encounter the whole 24 years I have been here, and I definately don’t downplay the fact that I am proud African American woman. CR is not a town, but a city. The people here are ready for change, and they are not looking at color, but the person who is the best candidate for the job. The Obama 08 headquarters location was selected by a black man and placed in the heart of the hood (Yes, we have one) and that place stays jumping with white people. I’m sure the last thing on their minds is it’s in the ghetto. Obama has that spark. He draws crowds where ever he goes. Even before he brought Oprah here, he still could bring in the m*****es. Give the man a chance. Listen to what he has to say and make your opinion based on that, rather than he’s black, so white people won’t vote him in or he’s black and we don’t need a n*gga in the White House. 2008 is a year for change and a chance for history to be made. Don’t miss out due to ignorance. For accurate Iowa Caucus Info, go to http://www.crgazette.com
@RUN-FORREST
If Obama wins, let’s just hope that they don’t try to lay him down(kill him)because he’s black man running the country.
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tru dat….give that man the deepest Secret Service they GOT, because some wackjob is going to think he was born to take OBAMA out…
Obamaaaaaa
@ Nita…
Thats true. They CANT go at his race so they are going to hit him on Immigration and Borders. I was listening today and they are gearing up. They’ve tried to make him a non-issue thus far but they cant ignore him now. You’re right…he’s got to win first. Lets hope History is made tonite.
DAPHNEYVETTE speaks the truth. Race is a factor in many aspects of our lives. Especially in politics. Maybe some people wish to talk about the demographic. Perhaps others prefer to keep it low, but that doesn’t change the fact.
What matters most, as Daphneyvette properly spelled out, is how the individual honorably works his/her plan. Obama is doing it right – on pure intellect. We have already seen Hillary play the gender card and it back-fired.
imrightdammit
And the Iowa caucus is not people going to the polls and voting. There is a small group of people that form “preference groups” and they stand in those groups. There is also an undecided group, and then they have like, an hour, to try to convince the people in the other group to join their group. Then they *****ign delegates, and the process is not at all like opening a voting booth and letting people cast a ballot. Iowa voters are not indicative of the American public.
But all that being said, you gotta like any measure of success for a Black man. Still not sure I would vote for him, but there’s still time.
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So that’s how it works? Thank you for the knowledge. I don’t know how it works. How do folks get to be caucus members?
You don’t have to be a member of anything, Nita, you just go. The caucuses are held at places around the community. Mine will be held at a Senior citizens facility.
Not so fast my friend. I love O and I wish him the nomination but O is relying on a lot of first time caucus goers. The polls dealing just with likely caucus attendees puts it closer than that. That said, I think he is in a very good position.
Republicans are in a quandry because they like Obama too and they are worried that there is going to be a lot of secret voting for Obama from Republicans. An older conservative Republican caller from IOWA called into Rush Limbaugh and the caller was going on and on in praise of Obama and Rush Limbaugh didn’t shut him down and criticized Hillary on her “Obama has no experience” crap. Listen Obama is running as a Democrat but he is the NEW party! You’ll see, Republicans and Democrats are going to make him our President! And I bet Mrs. Obama could take Hillary’s senate seat if she wanted to also!
@ Nita
I tried to post a link explaining a caucus…. magically bossip didnt clear it
Go to CNN’s website and click the main pic about the Iowa caucus…. on that page there is another link called Iowa caucuses 101… it explains pretty well
IF HILLARY GETS IN, SHE WILL HAVE PULLED A “W” HER POLITICAL TACTICS HAVE BEEN SNEAKY & UNDERHANDED AND I THINK THAT SAYS ALOT ABOUT HER CHARACTER. FROM GOING OUT OF HER WAY TO SLING MUD @ OBAMA THEN HIDE HER HANDS, TO PLANTING PEOPLE IN THE AUDIENCE TO ASK QUESTIONS AND GIVE “SCRPITED” ANSWERS WHEN SHE DOESNT KNOW ENOUGH INFORMATION ON A SUBJECT. HER REFUSAL TO RESPOND TO THE JENA 6 CASE AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS SHOWED HER INTEREST IN THE BLACK COMMUNITY, AND IT WAS ONLY UNTIL OTHER CANDIDATES WERE GIVING STATEMENTS ALSO SAID ALOT ABOUT HER. I THINK SHE WILL HAVE ALOT OF BLACK PEOPLE VOTING FOR HER BECAUSE SHE IS THE WIFE OF BILL CLINTON AND BECAUSE WE CANT HAVE HIM BACK IN OFFICE SHE’S THE NEXT BEST THING. AND SHE’S BANKING ON THIS FOR A WIN OF THE MINORITY VOTE. READ. BE AWARE. RESEARCH. IM NOT SAYING JUST BECAUSE WE’RE BLACK WE HAVE TO VOTE FOR OBAMA, BUT PLEASE LET US NOT PUT ANOTHER “DUBYAH” IN OFFICE REGARDLESS OF REPUBLICAN OR DEMOCRAT.
Anyone can be in the preference group. Then after the allotted time to convince each other, the caucus chairman determines how many delegates each preference group can elect. The winner is the one with the most delegates. So there is no real individual vote. It’s like a group/committee thing.
http://www.crgazette.com is a Iowa newpaper that has up to date coverage as well as everything you need to know about caucusing.
Okay I’m slow somebody run down the delegates thing to me. I just went to cnn and it still sounds like a vote to me.
I love Obama. I cannot wait to vote for him. I hate Hellary Rotten Clinton! GO OBAMA GO!
Try IowaCaucus.com. and it will explain what happens in a caucus. Boy, I’m loving people trying to educate themselves today!!!
OBAMA CAN WIN BECAUSE PEOPLE ARE TIRED OF STUPID WHITE MEN RUNNING THE COUNTRY. THANKS BOSSIP FOR ENDORSING THIS SMART AND COURAGEOUS BLACK MAN!
@ Lite and Sweet
Thank you for responding to me. There is some truth to that, Obama’s support does mostly come from crazy wacko white ultra left enviro liberals, which really freaks me out. That’s one of the reasons I don’t support him because I don’t believe he’s that liberal or really wants to appeal to people like that. I’m from Seattle and I can stand these *****s~always *****ing. But I still believe that there are some polls that are a bit inflated of white people saying they support Obama because they want to believe they could support a black man but at the end of they day-the wouldn’t. The same could be said for Hillary as a woman. I guess the question is how signifant will it be?
Kick ***** and take names Barack!
@Ms. Kelly
You hit the nail on the head! The Iowa demographic is that ultra ultra wacky left. And I have all types of opinions about them, but that’s for another day.
Its effin Coco’s fault. that thick ***** ***** of hers got my ***** so hard i forgot to vote.
love Obama…Obama 08!
WARNING! WARNING!
W.Va. OK With Challenged Voting Machines
By KELLEY SCHOONOVER *****ociated Press Writer
© 2008 The *****ociated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Secretary of State’s office is standing firm in its support of electronic voting machines, despite security and accuracy concerns raised by other states.
“We are comfortable moving forward with the voting systems we have in place,” Deputy Secretary of State and agency spokeswoman Sarah Bailey said Wednesday, just weeks after top officials in Ohio and Colorado declared such machines unfit for elections.
Thirty-four West Virginia counties use Election Systems and Software’s iVotronic touch-screen machines. They became widely used across the state before the 2006 primary and were purchased as part of a $3 billion nationwide conversion laid out in the federal Help America Vote Act.
There are no do*****ented cases of actual election tampering involving electronic voting machines across the United States. But in tests, researchers in Ohio and Colorado found they could be corrupted with magnets or Treos and other similar handheld devices.
West Virginia officials are reviewing that information and “developing best practices security procedures to guard against some of the scenarios” that have been brought to light, Bailey said.
“As long as election officials follow the procedures set forth in state code by our office and follow the security measures promulgated, we feel we can adequately and effectively guard against any reasonable and foreseeable risks to the integrity of the upcoming elections,” she said.
Those procedures include a pretest, public test, election day test and a test before the election canv*****.
“There’s no such thing as a perfect election but we are committed to fair and clean elections,” Bailey said.
In addition to a host of local races, West Virginians will cast votes this year for president, governor and other statewide offices, as well as for congressional and legislative candidates.
Omaha, Neb.-based ES&S, which has more than 170,000 systems installed worldwide, has challenged allegations that its system has critical flaws.
In its 35 years in the field of elections, ES&S voting technology has been “accurate, reliable, and secure,” the company said in a posting on its Web site.
Despite such *****urances, California, Ohio and Florida have chosen to use scanning machines that count paper ballots electronically.
The Colorado secretary of state and clerks and recorders in that state are in a dispute over whether to use mail-in ballots or cast paper ballots at polling places.
@Strong Black Man
Where have you been? I’ve been looking for your *****. I saw you slipping notes to Just Sit and Be Pretty when you already have a internet girlfriend. Haven’t I been good to you?
Singing…. “And I am telling you…I’m not going….”
@imrightdammit…lol in the gary coleman post…just sit and be pretty dumped me a long time ago..i loved her and she played me
*graps pistol,shoots self in the face*
*misses temple and hits cheek*
*calls 911 and mumbles for help*
*thanks just sit and be pretty*
*DEAT AT THE LITTLE BIRDS* ROFLMAO!!!
Damn all these meetings. Anyhoo, why am I still in the office and checking Bossip this late?
Imright, you are hilarious!! Aight Effie…’bout time you got all over SBM. It’s ALL his fault.
Im, thanks for breaking down the Caucus deal, I must admit, since I’m a British citizen and can’t vote, I’m a bit apathetic when it comes to politics.
@SBM
SO YOU’VE BEEN CHEATING ON ME?!!!!! Oh, the shame. I’m going to hang myself from the ceiling fan. Farewell, dear world……
Oh no…SBM, what on earth are you talking about. I remember one compliment and then today’s “proposal” of sorts.
Was there more, did I miss something, huh, huh?
*whew, thank God, it was just a graze, you’ll be aight*
WHOAAAAAAAAAA YEAH!!!
YOU BETTA GO BOY!!!!
THAT’S N****AS DON’T BE SCARED TO SUPPORT THIS YOUNG MAN!!!
@ Momo
LOL. I’ll be sure to remember that.
@ And
This comment and your gravatar go together so well.
*no disrespect*
None taken. Let’s see. Of course, I don’t know what you think about my grav. If she’s beautiful then my comment would be. I don’t think you meant that. If she’s non black… well, that don’t make sense. Well, it could I guess, if you think I’m non-black. If she is unattractive, then you might think my comment is. Hmmm. Whatever one thinks about that image, I don’t think she would be seen as unattractive. Is she an airhead — and therefor my comment idiotic?
LOL. I dunno. But I’m thinkin’ the worst. LOL.
@ Mr O Dot
SMH…you should be interested in politics. It affects your everyday life!
Shaking your head? Chile, please. What the hell you shakin yo head fo? LOL. Why? LOL. Nevertheless, of course I see your point.
Havagoodnite, lovebugs. We’ll no doubt, be bossiping, tomorrow.
ok i hate to say this but this is a set-up..they are gonna get obama in only to kill him..smh..this is tooo good to be true
Thank you LaLa – Imma reach out to my fam in Denver and find out what’s going on
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Bree don’t be scared to leave the plantation b/c you might be killed – we will help you – I got folks who will take us through the underground SHHHHHHHH
@imrightdammit…i hung myself from the ceiling fan once but the rope broke, along with the ceiling fan…i blamed it on WWE and Tang…(i was 12) lol
@just sit and be pretty…i’m glad ur concerned about my well-being
SBM, of course I am. Would you like me to kiss your lil boo boo? *looking sideways for Imright*
Okay, here ya go…Muaaaah
*quickly exiting forum before Imright catches me*
Whew, 6:45…I’m outta here, time to head home and hit the gym
let’s be honest how many people are just voting for and cheering him on because Obama skin is black,
Come on people when has any black politican or leader besides Martin Luther King did us right.
Please believe Obama is not black Do your History and tell me what he does he knows about a real poverty black american who has lived in the United States.
Please believe Clinton was the best President we ever had, and if his wife get the seat he will be running this country along side her.
I don’t think i want anything to do with Obama especially after Oprah Aunt Tomasena A$$ endorsed him, if she wanna take the word nicca just imagine what she will have Obama taking.
WAKE UP BLACK PEOPLE EVERYTHING IS NOT WHAT IT APPEARS.
@SBM
That hanging ***** doesn’t work. Now my neck hurts. But I’m still gonna get miss Sit and Be Pretty.
I’m giving money soon. A little adds up.
BOSSIP Stop this b/s about supporting someone..
i am suprised you can even spell it
All I wanna know is….can I be his Monica Lewinskish-intern?
Thank you Mistyblue for calling it about Hillary!
Hillary is a proven phony, a liar, and a thief. Does anyone remember how racist and *****ty (there is just no better word) BILLARY treated one of their dear black friends, Supreme Court Justice nominee Lani Guinier. Oh, lets not forget their other dear black friend and cabinet member Ron Brown who mysteriously died in that plane crash. The chickens are coming home to roost in IOWA Hillary. Obama 08!
Stop the racist discrediting of BOSSIP!
Perez Hilton is just a blogger but his crap and fluff voice is taken seriously. He’s a cruel person and a poor writer but he might as well be Walter Cronkite the way he’s being awarded and recognized as a, excuse me…journalist???? media pioneer??? Who is Perez Hilton to be named media person of the year and all these restigious accolades. Oh, he’s white so he is automatically taken seriously and legitimized.
Of course BOSSIP can and will influence the vote and has a right to endorse or support. The whole idea of blogging and these message boards is giving voice to the voiceless.
And it is the most racist thing when folks pick out every typo on Bossip. Do you write to your local paper or major news outlets or magazines every time they have a typo. Do you even think or infer the typos are because of their race?!!
Bossip is relevant and necessary!
All my friends and I hope he wins the democratic nomination. Will maintain our neo-con dominance over the WHITEhouse for at least another five years. We can run any of our good ole boys and still beat that nothing of a black man. Keep it up! LOL
You fools!! this is what is going to happen. Obama will win the democratic nomination…
But I will gurantee the Republicans will still control the white house…
Cause at the end of the day white people will not permit a black man in the white house…
They will push it as far as they can to make it seem like we as blacks have a choice and he is the savior..but you must understand that country was built on racism..and still stands on that foundation today….
As far as I’m concerned he is a patsy put there to lose.. Romney will be the President.
Well said Stringer Bell. The democrats are soft and we have the best tactics to control power. Obama would never get over 50% of America’s votes. He’ll struggle to even match John Kerry. LOL
The only dem we really fear is Al Gore as he would win this time. Hilary has a shot as does Edwards as a southern boy.
OBAMA AND HILLARY both have issues to get over. Idiots like poster “Proud Republican” proves my point. I have lived in the south and know a good portion of the south would never vote for Hillary Clinton. And another section of the south would never vote for a Black,Asian,Mexican either.
John Edwards has already ran in an election and lost with Kerry. So, say he would be a safe bet is way off base. The man could not win his own state. I do think Obama has a better shot at the White House out of the three leading in the Dems.
Go Obama!! Don’t pay any attention to the ***** foolishness on this site, you know black people are our own worst enemies. Go do it in 2008!!!!
Also, Obama does not “NEED THE ENTIRE SOUTH TO WIN”. He could win the White House with a Midwest strategy. However, win or lose Obama has achieved a great thing by being a serious contender for the White House.
@ proud republican
It would be nice to see someone of different race in the white house…
But I’m just being real.. the society and the american culture won’t allow it…
Obama is a PATSY!! it’s the truth.. just like Kerry was a PATSY!! Bush’s crew will be around for a long time!!
And as a side note. check http://www.zeitgeistmovie.com
That should give you a very clear idea of win the US will never and I repeat never get out of Iraq or Iran or Syria…opps did i go to far??
I’m no idiot but a lot of people I know are. They think obama is a muslim extremist. Fox News hinted it linking him to be from indonesian terror camps and that is now accepted truth among many conservatives. I know its not true but I don’t plan to put anyone right either. FIVE MORE YEARS! LOL
We are taking over, b*tches!
Proud Republican…I think your talking about the brainwashed folks. Those same people who were told daily Obama could never be a serious contender in Iowa (yet, he is now) and that he could never raise as much money as Hillary (Yet, he did).
Only, so many people will fall for that crap about him being a Muslim etc… Yet, it seems a large portion it looks like in all White Iowa are not so brainwashed.
So far, Edwards is winning, Hillary is tenths of a percentage behind him, and Obama is like 8 percentage points behind both. The caucus results are all over the place so far, but the one thing they do have in common is Edwards is ahead of the couple (like 10 out of a couple thousand) places reporting in so far.
I don’t know what this means, since so far are reporting in — and according to one liveblog over at DKos, the Obama and Hillary sections were neck and neck with the number of folks who were supporting each candidate. Also, many of the caucusers are old people. Like, 80. Might be running up against old folks who don’t want change or hope or go girl, but want safety and electability… however that safety and electability wouldn’t prevent them from considering a (white) woman.
We’ll see.
It would be a very, very bad thing for Obama to be in third after all this.
But we’ll see.
Thank you Me, Imright and TX for the information on where to get more info on how caucuses work. It’s still very confusing to me, particularly given how I saw some info where a single family could have a profound impact in caucus reporting, because of how rural areas of Iowa are given more weight than urban — if I understood correctly. But it’s better to know these things, or try to understand them, than to remain ignorant. Thank you three, again.
I’ll keep my hopes up, that good will come of this.
NOW, DIN”T I TELL Y’ALL HE WAS THE MAN!!!!!!
@Ms. Fab
Just because you don’t vote for Obama doesn’t mean you are “***** foolishness”. I just want people to vote, and to vote AFTER they do their own research (not just what Bossip says or what the media or Oprah says). The country is big enough for all types of political opinions, and truthfully, no one knows what ANYONE will do after they get in office. So Obama followers don’t know anything more than supporters of Clinton, Paul, whoever. Just do you, respect the process, and THANK GOD you live in a country where you can voice your opinions and not get your head cut off.
Does Bossip not know how to read. The numbers look like they are going to John Edwards. Obama is in the lead, but the votes left will likely go to Edwards. I got a bid to do, so whoever will help me shortin my sentence will work, black or white
co-sign with Stringer Bell
I’ve been listening to some Conservative Talk Radio Stations and the consensus over there is they consider Hillary a bigger threat in a head to head race with their elected GOP Winner…So they are hoping that Obama becomes the democratic elected, thus making it an easier to retain control of The White House. There’s no way that they’ll will elect Obama to The White House. When all is said and done, white people (Liberal and Conservative) alike will get cold feet and elect a middle-aged white male. Overall, it’s all about maintaining the STATUS QUO.
Obama is running due to affirmative action laws. There must be at least one person of color on the primary ballot. This amendment was p*****ed without much attention back in 2005!
ATTENTION MORNING CREW!!! ATTENTION MORNING CREW!!!
ATTENTION MORNING CREW!!! ATTENTION MORNING CREW!!!
ATTENTION MORNING CREW!!! ATTENTION MORNING CREW!!!
ATTENTION MORNING CREW!!! ATTENTION MORNING CREW!!!
We, the late night and sporatic nighthawkers would like to know how we can support the “Free Mr. O Dot” campaign. We would also like to know where we can purchase our tee-shirts in support of him. We tried Asian Tony nem but they were fresh out and recommended the African American aisle at our local Food Lion. Well, between the bullets, canned hamhocks, incense and wooden holders, rollin’ papers,spam, dookie chains, bamboo earings, gold fronts, Dax hairgrease, and boxes of instant sweet potato souffle, we weren’t able to locate any! Please send us the location and directions of the vigil and we will be sure to attend.
Last but not least–
Our sympaties to B Mamma cause we know the pain of separation!
Keep ya head up girl! Your man will soon be free!!!
Keep hope alive!!
I have a dream……
If all else fails, we can collectively, form an uprising….just send us the word!
**we shall ovcercome, we shall overcome…**
obama has more integrity than anyone. but remember these are democrats voting.
what would happen if obama were to face the republicans??? cant beat republicans in general election.
i support obama 100%
Like I said, I don’t know what’s going on, because numbers have been all over the place. I just got this from Daily Kos (where good guys are Dems and bad guys are Repubs. I don’t buy that good guy bad guy divisions, by the way. Here we go)
Good guys:
1,262 of 1,781 districts reporting
Obama 35.06
Edwards 31.19
Clinton 30.87
Richardson 1.78
Biden 0.97
Uncommitted 0.11
Dodd 0.03
Bad guys:
730 of 1,781 districts reporting
Huckabee 31
Romney 23
Thomspon 13
McCain 12
Giuliani 11
Paul 10
I hope those numbers are true, but I don’t know. We’ll. I don’t want my hopes up only to have them crash again.
edwards is the only one who has a shot against the republicans
Why Cityinthemitten? Why is Edwards the only one with a shot against the Republicans?
And, there’s also the Huckabee factor. I’m a little shocked that he’s really that high up. The Republicans ‘in the know’ were trying to say that he was a ‘bust’. If you want to know who the Republicans really seem afraid of… it’s Pastor Huckabee. But why?
@Nita
Understand that Iowa Caucus is NOT indicative of the American vote. The caucus members are consistently the far, far extremes of both parties. The democrats are overwhelmingly extreme left ultra-liberals. (Just some food for thought. Previous Iowa Caucus winners: Tom Harkin, Richard Gephardt, John Kerry, Edward Muskie. Yeah. My point exactly.) As for the general election, it doesn’t mean anything, but the candidates like it for the pub and hopefully more $$$.
It’s been called by MSNBC. Iowa for Obama. I don’t know what to say. I hope MSNBC didn’t jump the gun, 2000 like. Apparently, all the older districts of Democrats who turned out and reported first were eventually rolled over by the number of young people who actually turned out to caucus. That’s incredible.
Has this ever happened, like, ever?
Is it possible? Could it be? Is it possible? Can you imagine…?
I don’t know what to say. History has been made tonight, if this really does hold up. What will we do?
@nita.
when obama first announced that he was running. many people laughed and said no one would support him. many black men and women were giving their support to clinton.
i have never been suprised that whites would support obama. but be clear white DEMOCRATS.
the reason i think edwards has the best chance, just my opinion, is that there is that dangerous group. the independent voters. they vote republican then democrat etc. there are also many white southern democrats who have abandoned the party.
look at all of our past elected democratic presidents.
after john f. kennedy. there was
jimmy carter= white southerner
bill clinton= white southerner
al gore= white sourhterner ( who really did win by the way) and ralph nader hurt him too.
the point is there are a lot of independents in the south and turncoat white dems who are just plain racist. they will not vote for a black man, no matter how magnificent he is.
a white southern man pulls out those critical indy votes from the south. edwards
What history has been made Nita? I am confused, this is what the Republicans want. There is a master plan already in place. Obama gets Democratic nomination, Republicans guaranteed the White House for another four years!!!!!!!!!
Imright, yeah, but none of them was a black man. A biracial black man. Half Kenyan, half Kansan. Writing essays in kindergarten. Is Obama really that far to the left of Edwards, Richardson and *Kucinich*? I know Hillary likes to pretend to be a centrist.
But I understand what you mean. Since Iowa doesn’t represent the rest of the United States, what has the rest of the United States said it wants?
the south will NEVER vote for obama.
the key for dems is a southerner period.
the dems have not put a northerner in the white house since jfk.
BARACK OBAMA HAD BETTER HAVE A BODY GUARD BECAUSE THE KOOKS ARE GOING TO BE AIMING AT HIM…SUPPORT OBAMA…I HOPE OBAMA DOESN’T CHOOSE HILLARY AS HIS RUNNING MATE!
Obama needs to borrow some pie charts from Ross Perot to spice things up!
@nita
kucinich is pretty left
OBABMA JUST WON IN IOWA….IT’S OFFICIAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
we need ross perot to win to split the republican vote
i mean to run
@ AND .. UNLESS “BABY PLEASE IS THE INDIAN ACTRESS & MODEL AISHWARYA THEN THE GRAVATAR PICTURE SURELY CAN NOT BE “BABY PLEASE” SO HER COMMENT REALLY DOESNT MATCH HER GRAV BECAUSE THIS WOMAN IS A MULTI MILLIONAIRE AND HAS BEEN MS. UNIVERSE AND MS INDIA AND TRANSLATED IT INTO A SUCCESSFUL MODELING & ACTING CAREER. JUST AN FYI
Future DOC, you are trolling. Anyway, if Hillary gets the nomination, it might as well be 4 more years of a Republican in the White House anyway. Sometimes, it doesn’t matter what the letter is behind a name — it matters what that name does.
Who would Edwards running mate have to be, to prevent a repeat of 2004?
Mittens, yeah, but there may be more to it. Jimmy Carter won with barely half of the country supporting him; that was Ford’s ***** up. I believe Jimmy Carter was stabbed in the back in 1980, though. The Republicans played extra dirty that election, and were willing to use American lives (those hostages) to get what they wanted. A horrible, horrible election. Bill Clinton won with barely half of the popular vote as well — because of Ross Perot’s historic run where he received 19% of the popular vote. No Ross Perot, four more years of Pappy Bush and Dan Quayle. We should never forget that. You right about Gore having won in 2000. I believe he won in spite of Nader, though. That whole final tally was bull*****. I think Nader was pure that year, I don’t think he was pure in 2004. Back to Gore, all he had to do was carry his home state and the Bushes couldn’t touch him — but he didn’t. Tennesee fell to the Republicans gladly. The Southern strategy didn’t quite work that year.
You’re right about racists though, Republican *and* Democrat. I learned about racist white Democrats in the Maryland race this past 2006. That was some screwed up backstabbing ***** what went down in Maryland that year. We’ll see. We’ll see.
Since it’s a factor, how does an Obama get around it?
Here’s to hoping there are no **********ination attempts this year. And if there are, that we are not the fools to pull it.
@Nita, yes, I believe he is because of the “anti-establishment” thing. Radical lefties see him as a clean slate to push their secular progressive agenda. I’m not saying that’s what he will do, but since has essentially has no national political voting record, they have a better chance with him than an established more conservative democrat. And the US is a BIG place, and the vast majority of Americans lean towards conservative (even if they are Democrats). Black people may not realize that, especially if you live in urban areas, but the majority of the US (who can vote so that eliminates illegal immigrants) are middle of the road White people.
he should help his people first. What an idiot.
@nita
i agree w/ your statement that it is much more than just they are southern. yes the republicans were real dirty with jimmy. ross perot led clinton to victory. and yes gore was robbed. (it was painful that his own state did not support him, i would have moved if it were me.)
if you are a white southerner who is democratISH. i just think they are more likely to vote for a southern white dem than a northern dem. race aside.
now. being a democrat does not make you not racist. but in my opinion, less likely.
btw. this is a nice break from reading comments about kim the w***** and such.
People are killed like crazy in Kenya. This stupid does care about his own people.
people are getting obliterated in the city in which i live like crazy. right here in america.
You guys who are supporting this idiot fu all. His cousins are dying but he keeps his ***** shut.
@cityinthemitten
Obama is *****en african from Kenya. Why he cares less? Say something Obama.
Why he talks about Kenya and forget his own country? You guys google the real news networks and you will see what is going on in Kenya as I speak. This guys talks a lot about Iraq, how about Kenya his own country?
@Kenya
Senator Obama is an American, born in Honolulu and raised in the midwest.
Stop trying to cause trouble.
Final Results:
Barack Obama – 38%
John Edwards – 30%
Hillary Clinton – 29%
This signals a new era.
I’m not little or old, but I am white. Obama 08!
Who cares if Bossip endorses Barack Obama? The only thing this site does is disparage people and kick folks when they are already down, so why in the hell would we be inspired by that one-sided biased column they wrote supporting him. That column they wrote on why they support Barack was hysterical, just because a guy keeps saying he’s a person of change gets tired after while. Barack is going to eventually have to give the American people a plan with some substance and stop pulling at their heartstrings. I love Obama and I think his voice is what this country has been looking for quite some time but being President of the United states is more than just inspirational speeches and feelgood moments, it’s about making tough decisions even when they may make you unpopular but they still get the job down. It’s going to be interesting from here on out, I wouldn’t count Hillary out by a long shot and I wouldn’t put the crown on Barack’s head just yet and watch that Edwards fella, believe it or not, he’s good.
@Truth Teller
This signals a new era of what. Tonight does not have a history of predicting success on election day
@TruthTeller
Being born in America does not means that you are american. So why you guys do not can Mexicans americans? Yes, he is stupid american citizen.
Do the damn thing Obama!
Question to all americans? Why do you always like idiots to be the president of this country?
Reports are Edwards was being an ***** tonight. Hillary Clinton congratulated Obama, and spoke well of both Obama and Edwards.
Edwards called HIMSELF the winner, didn’t acknowledge Obama’s win instead berating him. What the f— ? Anybody got the video of this? I want to see this for myself. A lot of folks are shocked about Edwards, particularly since Hillary who came in third appeared more gracious in defeat. Anybody else watch what was goin on, though?
Nita is getting too excited over a bunch of nothing
@Kenya
Being born in America does not means that you are american. So why you guys do not can Mexicans americans? Yes, he is stupid american citizen.
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I think you missed a lot of cl*****es at school, or you are NOT an American, if it’s the latter then shut up you have not say.
There are many US constitution reference material out there, I would suggest you spend some time reading.
@Nita
I’ve been looking for footage of this too. Something always made me shy away from Edwards a little no matter what he said. I couldn’t put my finger on it. If he was acting like an ***** to Obama I think I can finally put my finger right on it. I want to see on film though.
What’s up with all the GOP idiots on the comments. What the hell did they do…dig them up from under rocks and sic on us?
They haven’t even started the muddslinging yet. It will get nasty in a few months and some big lies will start being told when candidates get desperate. Can Obama stand up under the pressure b/c running for the Senate he was not even challenged?
@Nita, I watch it on MSNBC and Chris Matthews said the same thing, “neither John Edwards or his wife, congratulated Obama’s win”
I am surprised how ungracious that was, because I actually like Edwards as my second choice.
Sorry about the bad grammar, I am past my bedtime.
Hmmm. seems like the bulk of the Obama hate was coming from Edwards campaign advisor Trippi.
However, Edwards then whined that he was “grotesquely outspent”. Sounds like sour grapes to me.
“Obama will remove incentives to enter the country illegally by cracking down on employers who hire undo*****ented immigrants.”
Why does he wants to crack down on employers who hire undo*****ented immigrants? Is it not a good idea to do*****ent all immigrants like his father?
He can’t be any worse then the Bush admininstration!!!
I say we give him a chance.
@Kenya
Question. Who do you recommend for president? Hillary? Edwards? Huckabee? Guiliani?
How would any of the above be any better than Obama? Do you really think that Huckabee would give a rat’s ***** about any people of color in this country or another?
MICHELLE OBAMA NEEDS TO LOSE WEIGHT. SHE’S FAT!GO
OBAMA!OPRAH SHOULD BE THE FIRST LADY NOT MICHELLE OBAMA….
@TruthTeller
There is the difference between being american and american citizen. Not everything that white people say or write is right. light up the darkness idiot! Who wrote the US constitution? Thank you!
Yeah Baby!! And much love to Bossip for spreading the Obama word!
IT’S REVOLUTION TIME!!
@Ebony
Americans always elect idiots to be the president. I know my desire will not change the american mind. Whoever will be the president should address the real issues. The almighty God created man to multiply on earth. Why do we separate other human being by borders?
OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT!!!
I think one of Obama’s hardest challenges is going to be proving to his own people that he is good enough. We need an administration who cares about whats really happening in the world not about how to make the rich richer. I want to hear more about how the middle cl***** is disappearing about how homes are foreclosing left and right, about how to get the troops home, about how to repair all the damage that the Bush administration has caused, and about how America is going to repair it’s image overseas amoungst other things!
This guy has 19 issues on his agenda. One on them is Iraq. He got no agenda on Africa. Wow! To him,Iraq is more important than Africa. God bless him. His girlfriend Oprah decided to build a school in a country that has bigger economy than Spain.
@Hope
what do you mean by “world”?
Good Job Bossip!!!
I have donated $75 to Obama, I bought his book and I am soooo happy for him. We need change.
I leave for london tomorrow, and I hope when I come back next week he takes NH!!!!
well ***** on `em then
lol
bossip say ***** on yall….they for obama
I am VERY cautiously happy for Obama right now. But I’m not going to run Hillary down. She is also an excellent candidate who has a serious chance of winning in November in spite of Iowa last night. I would hope that if she or Edwards win the Democratic nomination later this year that Bossip and the black community will rally behind them just as much.
Other than that – GO OBAMA!!
I too am cautious of an Obama victory. If he would have won the primary with more points then I would be happy for him with no reservations, as of right now though I am very cautious. It is a very narrow lead. It is also the result of a surge in young voters who find it easy to go to a church or gym and stand in a corner on a Wednesday night but probably won’t go and vote. The little old ladies you speak of caucused for Hilary and will vote when it comes to it.
We should be damn proud of this man. But when it comes to voting season in November, middle of the road politikers are going to run to conservative sides rather than bet on a wild card. He can win a caucus, sure, but can he win over the majority of America? Iowa is no microcosm, it is not like most of the United States.
Can he win the rest?
I hope so. Damn, I hope so. We’ve heard all about change but we haven’t heard concrete ideas. I’m waiting. And damn excited for the prospect. But I’m not sure I’m voting on a man who can exact the change he speaks of. I’m not sure he has the power, clout, or know-how that is necessary to make this dream a reality. His policies are not that different from other candidates. His p*****ion, however, is unmatched.
Who said Bossip has no influence?!!
Who said Bossip is not relevant?!!
EAT YOUR WORDS!
Congratulations to Barack Obama and his family on their magnificent campaign. Keep on keeping on!
Remember Michelle Obama’s famous words:
“I am married to the answer”
OBAMA 2008!
Why do people pay special attention to Iowa? Why do they matter more than any other state with this? I understand the process, but I don’t see why people were worked up over this. Don’t count your chickens…
Huckabee won too. And if the republicans have any sense (if nothing else, they know how to win elections which is more than I can say for the democrats), they’d pick someone else. Thanks to political ads, I now hate ALL the candidates and started watching movies exclusively.
America will never allow the Islamofacist, Barrack “Hussein” Obama, become Prez. Enjoy it while you can!! LOL!!!!
“America will never allow the Islamofacist, Barrack “Hussein” Obama, become Prez. Enjoy it while you can!! LOL!!!!”
..so says the man with a mouth full of monkey spit.
I don’t want Obama to win. I’m afraid if he does they will take him out faster than JFK. His family needs him.
@BIFF WELL EELCT SLOPPY SECOND HILARY THAN.IT REALLY DOES’NT MATTER WHITES DON’T RUN AMERICA THE JEWS DO.YOU HAVE SO MANY WHITES IN POVERTY NOW WE HAVE ALL BECOME *****S TO THE SYSTEM WAKEUP PIGGIE.