Democratic Endorsements

Here are just a few of the endorsements candidates Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama have received in their campaign for the Democratic nomination for president.

BARACK OBAMA

Senators and Governors:
Sen. John Kerry (Massachusetts)
Sen. Ted Kennedy  (Massachusetts)
Sen. Patrick Leahy (Vermont)
Sen. Tim Johnson (South Dakota)
Sen. Ben Nelson (Nebraska)
Sen. Claire McKaskill (Missouri)
Arizona Gov. Janet Napolatino
Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle
Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine
Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius

Celebrities:
Oprah Winfrey, TV personality
Toni Morrison, author
Scarlett Johansson, actress
Ken Burns, filmmaker
John Legend, singer
Matt Damon, actor
George Clooney, actor
Robert Deniro, actor

Other Endorsements:
Caroline Kennedy
Rep. Patrick Kennedy
Atlanta mayor Shirley Franklin
former Sen. Bill Bradley
Dr. Zbigniew Brzezinski, former National Security Adviser (Carter)
Washington DC mayor Adrian Fenty
Sheila Johnson, co-founder Black Entertainment TV

HILLARY CLINTON

Senators and Governors:
Sen. Barbara Mikulski (Maryland)
Sen. Daniel Inouye (Hawaii)
Sen. Robert Menendez (New Jersey)
Sen. Mark Pryor (Arkansas)
Sen. Diane Feinstein (California)
Sen. Debbie Stabenow (Michigan)
Sen. Evan Bayh (Indiana)
Sen. Maria Cantwell (Washington)
Sen. Bill Nelson (Florida)
Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland
New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine
Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley
Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe
Delaware Gov. Ruth Ann Miller
Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell
New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer

Celebrities:
Madonna, entertainer
Billie Jean King, tennis champion
Quincy Jones, musician
Berry Gordy, founder, Motown Records
Stephen Spielberg, director
Maya Angelou, poet
Rob Reiner, director
Barbara Streisand, singer
Kimora Lee Simmons, fashion designer
50 cent, rapper
Jenna Jameson, porn actress
Carly Simon, singer-songwriter
Jerry Springer, talk show host

Other Endorsements:
San Francisco mayor Gavin Newsome
Geraldine Ferraro, feminist and former VP candidate
Los Angeles mayor Antonio Villaraigosa
Rep. Charles Rangel (D-NY)
Boston mayor Thomas Menino
former Sen. Richard Gephardt
former Amb. Joe Wilson
Gen. Wesley Clark
former VP Walter Mondale
William Perry, former Defense Secretary (Clinton)
Robert Johnson, co-founder Black Entertainment TV
Kerry Kennedy
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Kathleen Kennedy-Townsend
Madeline Albright, former Secretary of State (Clinton)

Comments

[Billy]

I heard that actor Will Smith supports Obama as well.In an interview in the greek television he had stated(in comparison to his latest film about him being legend)tha Obama creates his own legend.And I totally agree with him.It's not about him being African-American but it's about him caring more about human rights.So,I hope he wins Bill Clinton and his wife!
Thessaloniki,Greece

[Larry]

Didn't Senator Conrad from North Dakota also endorse Sen. Obama?

[sarah, london]

Did Anna Stroman perchance try a bit harder with the Clinton research? I merely ask because such blindingly obvious names as Halle Berry, Jamie Foxx, Will Smith, Jennifer Aniston, David Geffen and Jeffrey Katzenberg seem to be missing from the Obama sleb (celeb) list. Have I overlooked JFK speechwriter Theodore Sorenson on the 'other' list, too? And this is without really putting the brain in gear...

[Niyi Saliu]

The press just couldnt hide the fact that they are supporting Obama, the American Press especially on the internet are guilty of the same mistake they accuse Bill Clinton of, perhaps much more guilty. I have a poblem with the western press blatant inability to report issues that affect their interest objectively. I am black, i really wish America has a black president now, later or someday, but that does not diminish in anyway Hilliary's claim to the whitehouse, both Obama and Hilliary will be making history should anyone between the becomes president, women have also been marginalised too!. Pushing a black for nomination, and not putting him in the white house is much more heinous, and criminal than whatever race issues the Clintons are being accussed of playing. The seeming gang up against the Clintons is not healthy for politics either, its no crime if the husband gets emotional about the wife's ambition, he knows her better than anyone. If bill is overshooting, Ted Kennedy would have played a better role by guiding the younger politician. I am just sad that i have been denied the opportunity of objective reporting as a follower of events outside the state. i belief both Hilliary, and Obama are great candidates who should be placed on same level of hospitality, and tolerance by the press and society at large, irrespective of gender, race, name, or religion. What does the Press have against the CLINTONS? i hope this is not a grand ploy to return the republican to the WhiteHouse?

[Carole Julian]

Senator Obama has also been endorsed by MA Governor Deval Patrick

[Ann]

Not only is the Obama list incomplete, I believe many Dems were quick to endorse Hillary early on when she was presumed to be the nominee. What's conspicuous is that most of the recent endorsements have been for Obama and very few for Clinton.

Congressmen Rick Boucher (VI), Bennie Thompson, Michael Capuano (MA), Bill Delahunt, Albert Wynn, Xavier Becerra, Barbara Lee, George Miller and Gil Cedillo, Congresswomen Linda Sanchez and Zoe Lofgren, Mayor of Baltimore Sheila Dixon, Virginia Gov. Jim Doyle, former Senators Jean Carnahan and Gary Hart, Craig Newmark - founder of Craigslist, all for Obama. This isn't an exhaustive list but at least it presents a fairer picture of reality!

[Gary]

I second that. The press has bashed Hillary and shamefully so. Can we go back to New Hampshire, where you had Obama leading and won the day before the election. And what is all the Obama hoopla about change? Sure he would be the first black president. But C'mon people, Ladies especially...It's still the "good old boys" club. He is still a Man..Real Change would be the first Woman in the White House, not another Man...And He talks about "Change", and then wheels out old Teddy Kennedy, now there's real change a Kennedy ! .

[Karl Kelsch]

Where are the endorsements for the Republican candidates? I know they are there, you people just will not report them.

[Dianne Feinstein]

We say STOP THIS NARCISSISM OF Bush/Clinton/Bush - and Clinton?

This will be the first time that we vote and we're voting CHANGE - Barak Obama for President of a truly United States

[Man of the hour]

I am black, he is white. she is brown. she is yellow. he is red. he is green. he is violet. she is gray. Have i missed any color (question mark). Add if any. Obama is black. he cares for the whites, the violets, the greens, the whites, the yellow including the color-blinds and color sensitives. I only know one thing. Mr Obama is special that comes only once in 2 generations. The last time i heard was when a young man 40 or so years ago challenged the establishment of the democratic party. He won and united the American to produce such a great generation of American prosperity in the 60s. Now here comes another one, running up against the corporate family owners of washington, the Bushes and the Clintons and whathaveyou. Be they Democrats or Republicans, Red or Blue, I only know one thing. Thereès only one candidate who inspired to vote in the 60s, now Obama makes me believe again in the American spirit. Yes I am voting again after decades of non participation. Please let everyone reading this. VOTE NOT for the same family names in Washington ANYMORE. Vote for the soon to be LEGEND and lets be part of this momentous history together. BARACK Obama for President.

[kamau]

Yeah, I believe names have been definitely left out of the Obama camp. That's alright. As for the press favoring Obama, I have to admit that I am biased, but I have also followed this race very very closely. Bill Clinton deserves the treatment he has gotten this past week. Ted Kennedy was certainly good friends with the Clinton family, and if you want an impartial judgement about the behavior you can trust him. He is the lion of the senate, and has seen his share of american elections, as well as participated in some. He was furious with Bill Clinton and called him, along with many other senior senators last week. He got off the phone more mad than when he got on the phone, aparently Bill Clinton was indignant. After Bill Clinton made the Jesse Jackson comment in response to a question unrelated to race or the 80's that was definitely over the top. Although Kennedy was leaning towards Obama, that pushed him over the top. And if you saw Kennedy's endorsment speech he was pissed. At some point you have to think that the press is telling it like it is. If you don't believe them listen to the speeches yourself on youtube. Obama is certainly a phenomena. Caroline Kennedy said he is just like JFK ... her father. I dunno, maybe she's wrong. Why don't you tell her that?

[Pricky Gayes]

I bet Hillary's delighted to have 50 Cent and Jenna Jameson on board.

It is worrying that 80 % of the black vote goes to Obama and no comment on the hint of racism presented by that number . It is bad news for Obama in the long haul since it is plausible that the non black voters will react . I also noticed that the latinos are voteing in monolthic numbers for Obama.s opponents. The implication that they are natural rivals is the reason given . Is race a factor , you bet it is .

[Simon Brooksbank]

You missed out the most obvious high profile backer of Hillary Clinton, her husband Bill...

[Raubehs]

The world and the US are about to introduce a new page in history.This page needs to be significantly and dramatically written but also proudly read to generations to come.Having a woman as president would be significantly wonderful if there would have been a new name .The USA, which is a country of liberty and democracy, can't afford to be ruled by the same names unless it has become a new dynasty after having struggled for its independence from the British empire.Yeah folks, let's just acknowlegde that The Clintons page has expired .Now there's a fierce need of a real new , significant and dramatic page with someone who inspires. Let's Barack Obama be the very character of our new page of history.

[Deborah]

Why is the fact that a woman in hte role of President is not change? The Civil Rights movement was form womwn as well. It was a woman who had the will to take a seat in front of the bus..not a man.

[David Gwilliam]

Does Kamau really believe that Ted Kennedy can be trusted on character? Has he not heard of Chappaquiddick? What about Ted Kennedy's shameless appeasement of terrorism in order to get the Boston Irish vote? Listening to Ted Kennedy on character is like listening to Mohammed Ali on modesty.

[Deborah]

I 3rd the motion on how the media is treating the "Clintons", it's sooooo obvious that they are being picked on for who they were, the President and First Lady, it seems everybody suddenly "forgot" all they did, and YES, people, Hillary was a positive influence in the Clinton years, but also has her own mind.
Give her the CREDIT she deserves and stop making this a preference race out of hatred towards someone who is ACTUALLY the ONLY qualified candidate out there. Kennedy's endorsement to Obama came out of spite, and that's for children, he's older than a dinosaur, and he NEVER has had any legacy, his brothers did, and Robert Kennedy's family seem to know that the RIGHT candidate for the JOB is Hillary Clinton. Look at your facts people.

[Shalolev]

The ridiculous thing when discussing the race issue, is that Obama is not really African-American at all! African-American means having 17-18th century West African ancestry - not having a white American mother and a 20th century East African father who never became a naturalized American. Obama is cynically using his pigmentation to obtain votes.

[keith, Atlanta,GA]

It doesn't matter if you are black or white, what does matter is change. We need better health care, more job opportunities, better wages and for God sakes, give us a big tax break( this means building the greatest economy in the world ) Don't just talk change presidential candidates, DO CHANGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Vote for a better America and not for race.

[anthony]

Please do your home work before you put out your endorsement's list. People may think that you're bias. There are a lot of missing names in that list, especially on Obama's colunm. Please revise and re-post
your endorsement's list. Thanks

[anthony]

yes he won with 80% of the black votes in South Carolina, but he also won with 90% of the white population in Iowa. In the new America, the door is closing on race, gender
and religion. Yes the press and media will continue to push those issues on the front, but the general public or the NEW AMERICA
would not buy it, except for the crabgrass of the population which is in minority.

[Gowhara]

I don't get that about change!!!! Change what? The white House but I believe that if Obama became a president that will make more interseing than have her and have her husband in The White House again thats doesn't make no change.

Gowhara
Chicago
Thank you

[MaryCunningham]

This list casually omits names like George Soros and Halle Berry from its (very!) incomplete list of Obama-backers.

Additionally the Times's stupid headline trumpeting Hillary's 'victory' in Florida (no one else campaigned, the delegates cannot be seated and she signed an undertaking not to campaign which she promptly broke--why am I not surprised?) and Ms Mills's uninformed article charging Obama with racism makes me think its 'reporting' bias is far from neutral.

My forecast is that its next 'news' will be that Edwards supporters in droves are moving to the Clintons followed by another on their 'unstoppable momentum', although the facts on the ground show another picture entirely. What is it about "making your own reality?"

[A Syed]

Who supports the Republican candidates? Where's the list? Event The Times is supporting the Democrats now. Great!!

[MaryCunningham]

C'mon Syed, the GOP nomination race is over! McCain's your man, and the traditional way--through the voters. No need of celebs or anybody else.

It's the Dems who have to grapple with deciding either for the Restoration of the Clintons--a dual monarchy no less--or for the new Pretender. Imagine the effrontery of the man--challenging King Bill and soon-to-be (I hope not) Queen Hill.

[Kiganda Noah Ssonko]

If we miss out on Obama this time, it may take years without having an Obama-like political genius. Americans, dont kill this chance. The guy is brilliant, articulate, focused and with a wider vision. And Please, produce Obama's endorsement list fully to create a balance. Long live Obama with your seemingly extra-ordinary competence. The world supports you. Americans (black and white) supporting you overwhelmingly means racism is an now issue of many years ago. Let the Clintons not awaken it.
Kiganda Ssonko, Kampala, Uganda

[Freida NYC]

This is just horrible! I agree with Sarah from London. The USA media is so biased about this whole democrat campaign. If Obama sneezes the whole world knows about. Who cares how much he raised, which celebreties endorsed him. All of the candidates are very qualified and deserve to have equal unbiased media coverage. Give Hillary the respect, and fairness she deserves, that's all i want.

[Freida NYC]

And one more thing...I'm sure the "list" also omits others Hillary endorsements. Why does it have to always be about Obama? He is not the only one trying to make it to the white house, they are other and better candidates out there. Please people wake up, and stop been so ignorant about politics. You Obama supporters are so self-centered, and obnoxious. I am really sick of it. You all talk about race, gender...well it is evident to me that Obama campaign, and supporters and making this an even bigger issue.

[K. Ferguson]

As a Canadian, I am very interested as I watch the political landscape unfold in the U.S. Everyone running talks of making changes, but let's be honest. Regardless of whether it's Hillary or Barack or John McCain, you are getting the status quo. From what I have been hearing, watching and reading (not only on the cable networks but also on the more factual Public Television Networks), Hillary has been far more detailed in describing how she intends to implement her policies. It never ceases to amaze me how many people are again being swayed by rhetoric and public speaking abilities. To date, Obama has been a great orator but very vague about how he will implement all this change he is claiming he will make. Open your eyes America. Regardless of who you elect in 2008, the only history you have the potential to make is to elect either the first woman or black man president; or the oldest new president ever to be elected. Once in power, they will all govern similarly. The silver lining in all this is that you will finally be rid of Mr. Bush who will go down in history as the president whose policies created unrest, uncertainty and increased hatred throughout the world. What a legacy!!

[SylviaBall]

Clinton and Obama are both great candidates. I will be voting for Obama in the CA primary next week because I believe he can inspire the youth to believe in public service again. Clinton should replace Harry Reid as the Senate Majority Leader---she would be much better at that!

[Sue]

I don't think I have ever made a personal decision in my life based on what other people think. Just because Madonna likes Hillary and Ted Kennedy likes Barack shouldn't make a difference. People need to go out, read, watch and do their own research. Since when do you make a decision based on which one of your favorite celebrities backs a political candidate?? It is a sad comment on our American life.

[RobinM]

BOTH LISTS ARE INCOMPLETE, so maybe people should let up a bit on whose ox is being gored! Favoring neither of Obama nor Clinton, I'd add two prominent African American Californian politicians to the latter's list: Congresswoman Maxine Waters and former Congressman and now mayor of Oakland Ron Dellums. If the journalists wished to do something useful, they might try to list those who will be superdelegates at the convention according to their indicated preferences. As to "celebrities," who cares?

[jack singh]

As an Australian, we went through our election, as recently as November 07, with the least amount of democratic fuss and expenditure than the US forthcoming election, whcih is tantamount to 'tinsle town' saga, involving huge amount of funds.The fuss and bother and the funds so used are almost obscene. Learn a few things from us, UK , Europe and the biggest democracy of all India. Grow up America and use the election funds to solve the poverty in Africa.

Jack Singh, Sydney ,Australia.

[Ali]

As long as I remember Richard Gephardt was a congress man and remained and retired as one, so, suddenly how he become
a senator?, I don't know!, maybe he got the promotion from the SUN.

[west]

I am so proud of Hillary tonight...
I believe we win with both Hillary and Obama on the ticket. WE get Hillary for 8 years and then Obama for 8 years....that's going to give us a 16 year stretch. Hillary...when people really know her...is the EPITOME OF GRACE! Tonight, I am so proud of the two of them and so very hopeful!

[Jon Quirk]

Why is America so hung up on personality? Not the personality per se of course, but what each person perceives the person to be.

I am sure they are both fine candidates and would be warmly received by not only progressive Americans but also by the World.

Surely the real issue should be who can be the most effective in making wishes into events; and in this regard, has not hillary a significant edge?

[Orchidlover]

I agree with Ali-I was really proud of Hilary last night-it is especially difficult, time and time again to be graceful under fire. I also agree that the press is radically biased against her-it seems to be 'cool; to be aboard the 'Obama Express' but cool doesn't get the job done-right AND on day 1. Now, a Clinton Obama tix...that's a train I'd love to be on!

[Brad]

Jenna Jameson, 50 Cent, Jerry Springer, San Francisco Mayor supporting Hillary. Thats all I need to know. I'm not in there camp.

[Corey Webber]

Well put Jack Singh. This money game is out of hand. Obama raises $32 million in one month and that's seen as change? I don't think I like his idea of change.

[Robin]

I am glad to see the list of celebs voting for Dems because I will NOT give them one cent of my money! These dems are losers and just want to get into your wallet. Hollywood does not live in the real world. We need to realize this because they think they can tell us what to do and because they are famous we will listen. Remember....that did not work too well in the last 2 elections!

[Desmond Taylor]

A finer list of losers it would be hard to find. The intellectual firepower of Hollywood is an awesome thing to behold. Scarlett, George, Madonna, why it is like a Mensa gathering. !If the Democrats taxed wealth instead of income, even these clowns might wake up and smell the roses.

[CA student]

Hillary is a good politician (i.e. she is a good fighter), but I think Obama would make the better figurehead. He can bridge young and old, black and white and asian and latino, he would listen to the other side, even our so-called enemies. Hillary, as smart as she is, is much to divisive. Look at their personalities and their ideas, not their physical appearances.

[Denise]

I am a white female, and I am voting for Barack. He is the candidate I most identify with, and I agree with everything he said in the debate last night.
Hillary is politics as usual whether you want to believe it or not. Her medical insurance plan would be a nightmare for this country. Some people will lose their jobs or wages will be cut to cover premium costs. Why do you think her plan bombed in 1994? Obama is correct, people don't have insurance because they can't afford it. His idea to control insurance costs is a much sounder idea.
Obama was also against the war in Iraq from the start, just like I was. That makes him the smartest candidate in my book.
To Jack from Australia-Why do you think Americans want campaign reform so badly? Unfortunately, everything in this country comes with a price.
To K Ferguson from Canada-Keep your ugly opinions to yourself. WE don't want any advice from you!

[Dan Cole]

Both Clinton and Obama are flawed candidates. Only facists and socialists would support morons like these two.

[tony]

Hilary is the best one for the job that's in hand. Bill Clinton cleaned up all the miss Sr. Bush made. Hillary can do the same. Does every one want to take a chance on someone who doesn't have nearly has much experience. Good speeches are not going to get the job done. It's actions that get it done.

[Adnora]

That Clooney endorses Obama means more to me than most of the politicians, and it is striking how many Obama endorsers were left out of this article. I wonder why.

[Lee Walls]

Who cares? Neither will win anyway. An endorsement from Hollywood is the kiss of death -- just ask Gore, Kerry and Edwards!

[G.A. Reyes]

I am a Latino voter, and I voted for Hillary. There was nothing racial about my vote. Obama would be an excellent second choice. I'm simply convinced that she's readier to lead overall, but both are terrific choices. I'm not interested in the bickering and the negative campaigning (Bill should stay out of it.) It's great that the party can represent "diversity," but I would have been happy with John Edwards, too. We should all start thinking of Latino and African-American voters as individuals, and stop trying to guess whether we're voting racially or not. Most of us just want the best.

[Ali]

Hillary Clinton can not win the presidency even if she has FDR as her running mate!!!.

[sandy]

Obama is propaganda and nothing more. He is on a pedistal and I want to gag over the movie I am legend, with the "scientist" in the begining.. a look alike for Hillary. Will Smith you used to be my favorite actor but I am sick now and your propaganda. Hillary is a living legend, not you. You and OBAMA are both actors as for Oprah, everyone has to loose sometime. God knows this country suffered largely while she collects her riches.

[Rock Ribbed Republican]

The reason that it doesn't matter who these liberal losers endorse is because the GOP will kick the liberals asses again (just like we did in 2000 and 2004 and keep the White House--thank GOD!!).

So keep up all of the stupid 'Change' slogans, and all of the stupid actors' endorsements.......we will win in a MAJOR landslife again just like W handed that Lurch a whoopin' in 04' !!

God Bless America!!!!!!!!!!

[Felicia Jude]

The press should try and give both canditates equal attention. all this Hillary hating should stop.I am a black woman from africa but i am supporting hillary. she is very capable and intelligent. First lady president here will send a powerful message around the world where women are still being treated like second class citizens. Including Obama native Keyan. Madam president has a nice ring to it. So, ladys young and old, white and black let us make history by voting for Madam President Hillary Clinton. felicia jude, league city, tx.

[Laila]

Freida do give your comments a rest about Mr Obama. We do not want nor need to hear your bitterness about him. Kindly keep your comments to yourself and if you cannot do so then lock yourself in the bathroom and shout to your hearts content. And as for us being ignorant...well, is it not the pot calling the kettle black...name calling is not very mature nor classy I might add. So Miss if you have nothing nice to say, please dont say any thing at all.This is form all of Mr Obamas followers.

[Ana, American living in Africa]

Hey Australia Jack, why should the US solve Africa's poverty issues? Is it not Africa's responsibility to do that for itself. Do not get me wrong, I am a proponent on Global cooperation to solve all of the world's issues, especially the disparity between rich and poor in all countries including India, over population in such countries as India and etc. The US election is indicative of the changing political and social fabric of America. When I was young, people mostly stuck to certain color lines and all that went with it (you know, rap music was for black people, rock for whites and salsa for hispanics). Today, the US is finally embracing the true nature of its 'melting pot' slogan. More and more people are willing to take a chance on their shared humanity. In today's US, a child growing up in a republican household enjoys 50cents music and a girl named Halle Berry wins oscars. America is growing up, has grown-up and with this election all the world will know it. I am not supporting Hillary Clinton because she is a woman or white. I am proud of the fact that she is an articulate, strong and enduring woman and yet I am awed, and dare I hope, that a young black man as intelligent and articulate can be and yes, should be President! As far as I am concerned, with their presence in the contest, both of these candidates have made this election a celebration of gender and race diversity --- Of the real USA! I am glad to, in the United States of this very diverse multi-cultural America, finally have diversity reflected in the election of our most prestigious and highest Office as it is increasingly become in our every day lives. I advise those voting to Vote for whomever you believe is best able and is worthy of leading the US forward. I personally feel that Obama because he is 'inexperienced' will not be afraid to take the necessary steps to address the US health care and economy issues and end the war in Iraq. Why? You cannot be afraid, if you have not been burned before. Hillary has already been spectaculary burned in Washington when she first pushed the health care plan whilst her husban was president. Consequently, I think she is more like to cut corners and make deals. I could be wrong. But, I want to give the new, young guy the opportunity to dream big and do even bigger. Afterall, this is what the US (a microconism of all of the world's cultures) is about.

[yo]

Change is not represented by any of the talked about candidates. Real change would be to elect someone who isn't part of the established coca-cola/pepsi-cola, sorry rep/dem, bi-poly system. Or at least give a chance to a more dissident candidate such as Mike Gravel or Ron Paul who get no press coverage at all... Churchill once said that Democracy is the least worse option... I'd have to say the same for Obama!

[Proud Canadian]

As a Canadian, I am very interested in seeing who will be the next president of that poor attempt of a country to the south of us. They talk about change but, there will be no change. You can't change America now. It's too late. The country will forever be known as the most evil nation on earth. America reminds me of ... ok, I'm not THAT mean, I won't go there, and besides, I like Germany.

It will be Obama who wins. 80% of the black population is voting for him, and he has a strong white following. It's all image though ... nothing more. He won't make any change, nor will any of the others.

[CSR]

Is there any reporting on the backings for the Republican candidates?

[urtzi]

Basque Country is with Obama!!!

[Tina]

I too would like to see the endorsements for the Republican candidates. I'm sick of the media reporting half of everything based on their own personal agendas. The media used to report the unbiased truth, straight down the line, regardless of political affiliations. Long gone are those days!

[john]

I've come across so many postings and have read so many articles about people choosing their candidate for president based on who their favorite celebs endorse or based on their race or color. Are these people serious???? I ignorantly thought we were supposed to know where all of the candidates stood on issues important to us and then make an educated decision. Wow! How stupid of me! Hayden Panettiere is phoning candidates to ask them where they stand on whaling before she makes up her mind. (because you know....that's so much more important than national defense or health care of HUMAN BEINGS) There should be a common sense test that people have to pass on all of the issues and what the commander in chief's roll is before they are allowed to make a decision as important as who will run this country.

[Jocee]

Did anyone mention the endorsement of Eisenhower's Republican grand-daughter? Can't remember her name - but she came out for Obama too.

[Garry (Colorado Springs)]

Big freakin surprise! As for "Proud Canadian", do us a favor and stay where you're at, and don't worry. We'll protect your butts as always.

[joey smith]

i am a hungarian, i have been watching the american election and i think the whole world is watcing as well. this election is not all about america it is also about the world. We all want peace and unification on earth and not wars, friends and not enemies. so we all should look at the past and see what all the 43 presidents have done so far and then look at the world today how far we've come and then ask yourself if i am to vote a president, should gender or race be the most important thing influencing my decision or the america that would be home for me and everyone else and if gender or race is going to change anything in america or the world i live in today. please do that and decide who you think is the best person that would take you to a place not only better for you today but for your children and the next generation. think properly because it might be the last time you will have to make such a decision.

[Fatima]

Wow, you are missing out an awful lot of people from the Obama list.

[JR -Florida]

A "clean-up-after" woman as president?
I dont think so. I think we need a strong american man in the white house to elliminate the "source" of mess for good. Sounds like a job for Barack, and remember he is 50% black and 50% white. So that means he "un-raced".

[arizona ron from tucson]

An Australian posted that we Americans ought to learn from such enlightened countries as India. If Hillary wins the election, we will certainly have proved our mastery of the Indian lesson of rigidly dynastic albeit democratic politics.

[Eric, California]

Interesting comment about the press being against Clinton. I see a bias against Obama! I suspect both of us aren't being objective.

Will say that when Hilary speaks, she just doesn't grab you. Doesn't sound like she believes what she is saying. Obama makes a connection and sounds sincere.

[Renee]

Obama is lovely and articulate, but does he have a plan to get us out of this mire? Is he just a flash in the pan, another Oprah endorsement - Oprah that tells us what to read, what to buy? Wow, talk about corporations controlling America. Wake up people! We have to take back OUR country, and gain respect in this global community. Does it matter who is on whose list? Can't we just get along and get ourselves out of this war and fund great health care and take care of our children and grand children?

[Renee]

It is very disturbing that we are a bunch of sheep following what the next celeb regards as truth. Take Oprah - must everything we read or consume be approved by Oprah? Talk about special interest groups. Remember she is the one that gave us Dr. Phil. Don't get me wrong, Obama is articulate and charming, but can he get us through this mire and defeat the reps? They will make great running mates - let's just hope and pray that's what happens. Get us out of this mess in Iraq and regain our place in this community called EARTH.

[maurice e.]

Hillary Rodham Clinton had been anointed the first American female president over a decade ago when she and her husband were already in the white house. Her political machinery has worked tirelessly since then. And her move into the senate was all part of the well choreographed process. And now the die is cast.
Unfortunately the "establishment" hadn't figured the restlessness of an angry American citizenry into their calculations. Has it occurred to anyone that the real reason a relatively unknown, poor (by establishment standards), inexperienced (again by establishment standards) black
African "boy" has become a real prospect for the most powerful job in the world today is because of the failings of Hilary Clinton and her ilk?

[kiki]

A lot of you Obama fans are acting like all our problems will automatically go away if we elect him. Got your head out of the clouds; this man isn't going to do some kind of magic trick and then everything will be happy in the country. It doesn't work like that, especially when you;ve got as many screwed up issues to deal with as America does.

[errol anderson]

All this obama hype is a load of hot air.where is the change he is talking about and how is he going to achieve it.as far as i am concerned he is more style than substance.he is lacking in experience in the areas that matters. e.g. foreign policy, middle east,environmental issues and a host of others. it is time we get rid of this pretender and elect someone who has a grasp of all the issues.hillary all the way."andy from queens"

[Nick O]

I would love to see an Obama & Clinton ticket. With 8 years of Bush running this Great country into the ground. It's going to take the both of them to straighten out this mess where in.We are hated all over the world. We had 8 good year's of President Bill Clinton. Now we need Obama to unit the country, and we need Hilary to help show him the rope's. This would be a Dream ticket. Nick in Florida

[Paul]

First of all, who cares who endorsed whom? Celebrities opinions are as valuable to the debate as most of yours. Your left leaning media makes me laugh. You people are missing the bigger point here. Hillary is a devisive figure among all voters, she'll never become president. Also, if you people vote for a man named Barrack Hussein Obama then I have lost faith in the universe. There haven't been to many guys named Obama in the world that i would trust to run the last remaining superpower on the planet. OUCH. Get real people, Obama has yet to clearly state his policy positions on anything, only pie in the sky king-esque B.S that all you stupid liberals eat up like its gospel. WE ARE DOOMED

[Nicholas Rudolph]

Why does everyone want Obama to win? he has no experience whatsoever. He doesnt know how politics work, hes deluded. Hes all talk and bluster. I seriously doubt if he will actually be able to do anything. Clinton has the experience to back her, she is smarter on Iraq, (not Obamas "Pull out right now") which most people support, is not smart. We lose iraq totally, and they get pissed off at us, and we gain another enemy in the middle east. Is that really a good thing? I dont think so. How many American and allied soldiers will have died for nothing? thousands. all for naught. Clinton wants to leave a small peacekeeping force, which is by far the best plan. The only reason people dont like obama is because he is articulate and can talk fancy.

[Renee]

Hey Proud Canadian-mmm...let's see...uhhhh....ahhhh-I'm sorry, I'm having a hard time coming up w/ anything Canadians should be proud of. Maybe I'll stick to my "sorry excuse for a country" while you enjoy your socialist canadian regime (Health care ring a bell?) and yes....

I'm Proud to be an American!

Go McCain!

[Stan(expat)]

"What does the Press have against the CLINTONS? i hope this is not a grand ploy to return the republican to the WhiteHouse?
Posted by: Niyi Saliu | 29 January 2008 at 07:14 AM"

Umm, where were you between 1993 and 2000 ?

Hillary has the highest negatives among the general public of anyone and for good reason.

[Mike Frazier]

Don't you mean, "who is backing whom"?

[Sherrie]

I would like to see a president come in to power who will be able to teach their country how to spell. Stop ruining the english language you damn yankies!!!

[Steven Chang]

Obama, yor're the boss.

[Mag]

People are so stupid...someone only has to say change and everybody gets excited. Change to what??? It could be change for the worst. (NO I am not a Bush lover) Obama has no paper trail...what are his accomplishments? He talks good and is black? It will take a lot more for me.
I would pick Hillary over Obama. But I will go Republican.
And as far as "Proud Canadian goes": I love it when people hate us.....it is all about jealousy. America is not perfect and we had tons of problems. But it still the best in many ways. No one is force to come here or force to stay. Like a bunch of jealous woman critizing a beautiful actress...they all hate her but they all wish they looked like her.

[steve]

Change-back to the Lyndon Johnson adminstration. Massive socialism. Affirmative action. Redistribution. No results.

[patricia]

I think that Obama would be a great learner,,as in vice pres. not a leader in these times of real need. He has yet to get his feet wet in the political pool of sludge. He needs to be torn,tatered and tested in the real life washington, not just in the news papers. I need to invest my time and energy in Clinton, she has both the foreign and economic experience that is needed at this time. If obama needs to rally a job that bad then he should take an inspirational or motavational speakers job,,not the president of my country

[Deb]

Tom Hanks is also endorsing Obama. Not on the list.