Poll: NWI voters favor Clinton

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BY JOE CARLSON
jcarlson@nwitimes.com
219.933.3364 | Sunday, May 04, 2008 | (141 comment(s))

Bucking conventional wisdom about Barack Obama's natural advantage in Northwest Indiana, a Times-sponsored poll of likely voters in Lake and Porter counties gives Hillary Clinton a commanding 13-point lead over Obama among region Democrats.

But with just days remaining before Tuesday's primary, 19 percent of the Northwest Indiana Democrats polled by JEM Research, Inc., said they had not yet decided which candidate will get their vote, even though all of them were "very" or "extremely" likely to cast a ballot.

"I was shocked by the (number of) undecided voters this late in the game," said Marie Eisenstein, assistant professor of political science at Indiana University Northwest. "This continues to be the election season where everything seems to change in an instant."

Eisenstein agreed with national observers who say the Indiana primary is yet another critical test for Clinton's campaign. The Hoosier State is one of the last remaining battleground states in the nation before the Democratic Party has its nominating convention in August.

Nationally, Obama holds the edge in the popular vote and party delegates, and Clinton's campaign staffers said early in the campaign that they were working to overcome Obama's natural advantage because of the Chicago media market's influence in Indiana.

Northwest Indiana is the state's second-largest pool of Democratic voters, behind Marion County. Lake County has the state's highest concentration of Democrats, statistics show.

"If you want to be able to win in Indiana, you have to turn out the vote in Northwest Indiana," Eisenstein said. "This is the Democratic stronghold of the state."

The Times/JEM Research poll of Northwest Indiana voters found 46 percent will support Clinton, while 33 percent will support Obama. One percent refused to answer.

The poll of Northwest Indiana Democrats surveyed 384 voters between April 28 and 30. Of those polled, 75 percent were from Lake County, with the rest from Porter County. The study had a plus or minus 5 percentage points margin of error.

Among the 19 percent who reported still being undecided, 29 percent said they were "leaning" toward Clinton, 12 percent were leaning toward Obama, and 55 percent were flatly undecided.

Former President Bill Clinton told supporters in Whiting on Thursday that in other states, voters who remained undecided until the last minute tended to decide in favor of his wife.

The poll painted a more lopsided picture than has been seen in most statewide surveys, which in general have found the candidates competitive but have given Clinton the advantage as the primary approaches.

An average of 11 statewide surveys of Hoosier voters conducted since April 23 finds that Clinton is running a nine-point lead.

Clinton campaign spokesman Jonathan Swain did not declare victory on hearing the results of The Times' poll.

"We've seen a lot of polls in the past week. ... Quite honestly, they've been all over the place," Swain said. "This is a very tight primary and we expect it to be very tight down to the end."

Kevin Griffis, Obama's communications director for Indiana, said in an e-mail to The Times: "We anticipate a very close race, and what we remain focused on is the conversation we're having with Indiana voters about why Senator Obama is the best candidate to turn the page on the failed politics of the past and unite our country to bring true change to Washington."

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Dont buy the hate wrote on May 11, 2008 8:05 PM:

" Obama only scares the two R's,
Republicans or Racists. "

John A wrote on May 11, 2008 1:20 PM:

" In the final analysis, how could you be so far off in your polling. Seems to me that the Times and JEM Research, Inc. need to evaluate the methodology used to canvas voters in the future. Otherwise stick to covering the election and forget about predicting the outcome. "

Sville Resident wrote on May 10, 2008 1:00 PM:

" Looks like The Times poll was about %13 percent off! Maybe The Times should stick to writing news stories. "

blh wrote on May 10, 2008 9:42 AM:

" Real fighters don't cry!!! "

skp wrote on May 10, 2008 2:18 AM:

" College grads are so young and naive and most of them don't know the capital of New York! The misguided want change and aren't THINKING of the right way to get it. Obama scares us. If Hillary doesn't win - no way would I vote for BHO. skp "

Love wins every time. wrote on May 9, 2008 5:02 PM:

" When the Obama supporter says "Love wins every time", is he referring to the "love" Obama and his close personal friend Wright showed by "white Americans invented AIDS to kill blacks"? Or is he referring to the "love" of the guy Obama kicked off his campaign with, Bill Ayers? Mr. Ayers showed his love for America by setting bombs in the Pentagon and police stations. Ayer's group, Weather Underground, killed 3 people with terrorist bombs.

Or is he talking about Obama's "love" for ordinary Americans who he looks down his snooty, elite nose at and says they
"cling to guns and religion"?

Obama is dividing the country. He can't even bring the Democrat party together! "

DONT VOTE FOR OBAMA wrote on May 9, 2008 12:43 PM:

" OBAMA IS THE ANTICHRIST "

Pabey is DEAD wrote on May 9, 2008 9:36 AM:

" He lost to Obama and Dupey.

Now he and his little weasley mouthpiece Damian Rico can bend over and kiss their "heinies" goodbye!!! "

democrat wrote on May 9, 2008 6:07 AM:

" OBAMA??????

Let's see---he has never answered any questions on the Tony Rezko fiasco yet-------the Chicago Tribune has put forth questons for him a number of times and he flatly REFUSES----------------------------good candidate???????? "

Don Dodge wrote on May 8, 2008 8:02 PM:

" Stick a fork in her, she's done. Yea she got In., but by so little, and she got CRUSHED in N.C. By the way, 65% in In. and 71% in N.C. of NON college grads went Billary. Shows you where all the intelligent votes went. "

Dave wrote on May 8, 2008 5:19 PM:

" Final vote totals in Lake and Porter counties by % points:

Obama 53.3%
Clinton 46.7%

JEM Research Inc. and The Times this note...your poll was off a little! "

nb wrote on May 8, 2008 10:26 AM:

" Indiana proves its ignorance once again. Hillary is a liar and if you want more of the same politics we're used to, vote for her. "

Probably true... wrote on May 8, 2008 9:49 AM:

" until Rudy stuffed the ballot box! Cheater! "

Cry Babies for Hillary wrote on May 8, 2008 9:23 AM:

" I told you last week the clock was going to strike midnight on her campaign. She ran a gutter campaign and got exactly what she deserved. You closet bigots can stop whinning and get on the bandwagon or follow your scum candidate with more division than the whole country of Iraq!! Tic....Tic....Tic.....BOOOOOOM!! That's what happens when you flame hatred. Love wins every time. "

bewildered wrote on May 8, 2008 9:14 AM:

" It is just amazing to me to see how many people skew the truth so that it fits their own beliefs, its kinda how we tell out selves things aren’t that bad so we can put them off, until it comes back to bite us in the you know what, Reminiscent of all those people who voted for George W. TWICE. Lol. I hear a lot of people saying how Obama is a liar, but Hillary had the nerve to get on national TV and say she was under sniper fire, then recant her statement a couple of days later, NO I ma no genius, but I think most people would remember if a bullet from a AK47 was coming at them, and her reply was, well I am human, is that going to be her same reply when she screws something up, come on people lets get real here, and the whole experience thing, what experience does she have, he actually has more legislature time than she does, you people are kidding yourselves. OBAMA 08 "

clinton supporter from st. john wrote on May 8, 2008 8:46 AM:

" Let's see what Democratic Party Chairman Howard dean and Obama do the the disenfranchised voters in Florida and Michigan. Their only "EASY" way out is to get Clinton to quit, thus making both contests a moot point. But, it's not a moot point if you have to get the winner of those states to withdraw in order to seat their delegates under the presumption that there no longer is a choice for a nominee. "

to Terry Z wrote on May 8, 2008 8:40 AM:

" Obama is the liar. He never resided in the slum section of Calumet City to fulfill any residency requirements for running for the Illinois senate, but since when is it news that a politician from Illinois didn't pull strings and have people lie for him to get office? There's no way that Michelle hung her hat or anything else in that tiny slum apartment in Calumet City. She's pretty comfortable now in that 3 1/2 million dollar mansion in Chicago. But, the past has a funny way of catching up with you. It will come out when you least expect, or want, it. "

Phony wrote on May 8, 2008 8:33 AM:

" Hillary Clinton all the way!!! People want to comment about this country going down hill, open your eyes people. I can only imagine if Obama takes over. How shady of Gary to do what they did? Way to go Rudy Clay, that's someone I would trust, Yeah Right!!! I would vote for McCain before Obama anyday also. Talking about a fake & a phony, he doesn't even stand for OUR FLAG OR THE PLEDGE!!! & he is going to carry our country?? "

Times wrong wrote on May 8, 2008 8:31 AM:

" "a times-sponsored poll" hmmm i wonder why the Times would be so biased seeing as they are supposed to cover the news not make the news. just goes to show you that you can't trust anything you read in the paper anymore. "

Terry Z- ex regionite wrote on May 8, 2008 7:12 AM:

" FROM SOMEONE WHO CAME FROM THE REGION AND LEFT...THANK GOD! I AGREE WITH CLUELESS. CLINTON HAS TOLD SO MANY LIES, SHE DOESN'T KNOW THE TRUTH ANYMORE. YOU PEOPLE IN THE REGION SHOW YOUR IGNORANCE WHEN YOU SAY YOU CAN TRUST CLINTON. SHE HAS LIED ABOUT BILL'S AFFAIRS AND ALL HIS DEALINGS GIVING CLEMENCY TO HIS FRIENDS AND HER BROTHERS FRIENDS WHEN THEY ALL BROKE THE LAW.IT'S ABOUT POWER. HOW MANY IN THE REGION WITH FAMILY MEMBERS IN JAIL GOT THOSE BREAKS. OH YEA! YOU DON'T MAKE $100,000.00 YRLY. OBAMA AN ELITIST...WHY B/C HE GRADUATED FRON COLLEGE AND HAS A MILLION $. CLINTON GRADUATED FROM COLLEGE AND HAS $103,000,000.00. WHO DO YOU THINK KNOWS WHERE YOU REGIONITES CAME FROM. SHE GREW-UP IN PARK RIDGE, A LILY WHITE UPSCALE COMMUNITY. GET REAL!
I GRADUATED FROM I.U., GOT SMART AND LEFT. NO WONDER, WHEN YOU LISTEN TO 2 MAYORS ARGUE ON CNN AND IMPLY THEY ARE EACH UP TO NO-GOOD. I LEFT 25 YRS AGO. HEY REGION...NOTHING HAS CHANGED! OBAMA MAY NOT HAVE ALL THE ANSWERS, BUT AT MY AGE, I WANT TO GIVE SOMEONE A CHANCE THAT IS NOT FROM THE OLD ESTABLISHMENT...THE CLINTONS' OR THE BUSHS'.TIME FOR CHANGE. "

Valpo wrote on May 7, 2008 10:04 PM:

" If you think Obama is going to fix the problems we have you are sadly mistaken. If he is elected our lives are going down. Im sure it will only take maybe less than a year before you critisize him because he couldnt do the job either. Why take the chance with someone who doesnt have the experience. He will be wasting precious time trying to figure out how to be president instead of getting down to business. I am very afraid if he is elected. "

Don Dodge wrote on May 7, 2008 6:22 PM:

" Obama is superior in intelligence, integrity, honesty, and personality. He is the only obvious choice to put our great country back on the right track. McCain is a bush 3rd term, and Billary- that's it right there-BILLary. "

Not Fooled wrote on May 7, 2008 3:18 PM:

" I voted for Hillary because I'm not ignorant and believe Obama's fairy tales. Should Obama gain the nomination, this Democrat will vote Republican to keep him out. "

To Mary wrote on May 7, 2008 2:14 PM:

" Open your eyes to the millions of lies she tells you everyday, you FOOL!!! It's people like you that are going to ruin this country! "

clinton backer from st. john wrote on May 7, 2008 1:44 PM:

" IF THAT LADY CAN FIGHT LIKE THAT IN THE FACE OF SUCH OVERWHELMING ODDS, THEN THE TERRORSTS, OIL MONGERS, AND FOREIGN TRADE COMPANIES BETTER WATCH OUT IF SHE GETS ELECTED! "

I Wonder wrote on May 7, 2008 12:55 PM:

" I wonder if FOX News is embarassed to have posted your poll on the Sunday night news after seeing results of the election last night.

Great job, Times! lol "

smitten with words wrote on May 7, 2008 12:19 PM:

" lets just face the facts they all will just say what you want to hear. lower taxes, lower gas rates, covered health care.etc. I am probably paying for more kids then I even have but I never get a thank you card (thanks to those taking advantage of the system)that is just the way it is when you vote Democratic. McCain doesn't make us republicans feel very confident but with the other 2 libs running and him he isn't the worst vote. millions on welfare depend on you to vote Democrat. "

To all clueless people wrote on May 7, 2008 12:12 PM:

" To Mary and all other Clinton supporters: How many lies is Hillary going to have to tell before you see that she is a lieing fool that will tell you anything you want to hear just to get elected. She's been caught in so many lies and flipped her stance on so many issues, how do you have any idea what she stands for? Please take a deep look at a candidate before voting for them. Your comment, "Only Hillary can save it and make it a better place in which to live" is appauling. Do you not pay attention to what goes on in this country? "

Mary wrote on May 7, 2008 10:02 AM:

" I proud to say I voted for Hillary Clinton. Thank God Hillary won Indiana! You go girl! If Hillary doesn't win the democratic campaign, it will be the first time ever that I'm not voting. I wouldn't vote for Obama or McCain even if someone gave me one million dollars. They both will ruin this country. Only Hillary can save it and make it a better place in which to live. "

Chris wrote on May 7, 2008 7:58 AM:

" So much for polls!
Obama takes Lake County! "

Obama bill wrote on May 7, 2008 1:47 AM:

" After much research, I finally found a bill that is in congress now that Sen. Obama is sponsoring. It is the Global Poverty Act (S.2433). This bill is a tax on the American citizens to the tune of 845 billion dollars that will go to welfare recipients in third world countries. I'm sure if passed, Bush will veto this bill. However, if Obama becomes President, will he resurrect it and sign away more of the tax payers money? "

Go Hillary wrote on May 6, 2008 8:00 PM:

" Some of you say you cant believe we are voting for Hillary.Well the same can be said to you about Obama.Obama lies to the american people about loving this country. But of course if he does get office and sells out this country you will be first cry.I will vote MCCain before I will ever vote for Obama! "

Re Obama supporter wrote on May 6, 2008 7:55 PM:

" Yea thats why they have vote Obama on their webpage.Obama wins Im voting repubicain for the first time.The lesser of to evils! "

Doofus wrote on May 6, 2008 4:32 PM:

" Henny Penny, I posted several posts answering your question about Obama's legislative accomplishments, but, of course, they are censored and not posted by The Times. You have a computer and Internet; see the Wikipedia site for a full disclosure on Obama's legislative record. Note that he is well respected on both sides of the aisle as being non-partisan; he has written numerous bills dealing with the major issues of our time with particular focus on ethics, and he sits on the most important councils, such as National Security, Health and Education, and Homeland Security. Our own Richard Lugar is Obama's mentor on National Security and speaks very highly of Obama. Obama referenced only two politicians when he announced his candidacy: Lugar and Lincoln. "

Obama Supporter wrote on May 6, 2008 3:02 PM:

" Well of course the "Times-sponsored" poll showed Hillary with a lead. Talk about biased reporting!!! "

Mark wrote on May 6, 2008 2:47 PM:

" I can't believe how many of you support Hillary Clinton. She is a big phony who will say anything to get elected. "

yes henny penny wrote on May 6, 2008 2:27 PM:

" Yes henny penny I can tell you one thing Obama did in the Illinois senate...the one thing that he fought the hardest on that shows where his priorities are:
Obama fought hard to make sure if a baby girl or boy is born alive during an abortion, that that girl or boy is NOT given any sort of medical care. Usually they are put in a broom closet and left to die, and Obama wanted to make sure that was the law and no rogue nurse or doctor could legally provide medical care to the born alive baby.
This is all documented in the "Born Alive Infant Protection Act", the Act that Obama fought so hard to defeat.
Other than that, you are right, he has not done much. So at least he has that accomplishment I mentioned going for him. "

Doofus wrote on May 6, 2008 2:27 PM:

" The emphasis of Obama's one term has been his ability to work across the aisle with even the most conservative members of the Senate, including Tom Coburn and our own Richard Lugar who both speak highly of Obama and his conciliatory way. Lugar was Obama's early mentor on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, on which Obama sits, and Lugar has spoken very highly of Obama's Senate work on various ocassions. They are deeply respectful of each other. When Obama announced his presidential candidacy in Springfield, IL, he referenced only two politicians: Lincoln and Lugar. Obama rightly calls "old politics" labeling of political positions as "conservative" or "liberal" as creating predispositions that prevent problem-solving. This is why the status quo fears him. "

Doofus wrote on May 6, 2008 2:24 PM:

" In the US Senate, Obama is well respected by the most conservative members, people like Tom Coburn and our own Richard Lugar. He has an amazing record for a freshman senator and one that has won the respect of members for his bipartisan efforts, particularly in ethics reforms in honest and open government, national security, border and immigration control (authoring the Secure Fence Act). Obama has written a remarkable 890 bills and co-sponsored another 1096 since he started serving in the U.S. Senate only three years ago. He holds assignments on the Senate Committees for Foreign Relations; Environment and Public Works; Veterans' Affairs; Health, Education, Labor and Pensions; and Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. He's chairman on the subcommittee for European Affairs. "

Doofus wrote on May 6, 2008 2:16 PM:

" Henny Penny, as Illinois senator (and US senator) Obama is well-known for his bipartisan work on ethics reform and health care. He was chairman of the Health and Human Services Committee,sponsored a law enhancing tax credits for low-income workers, negotiated welfare reform, and promoted increased subsidies for childcare.He led the passage of legislation mandating videotaping of homicide interrogations, and a law to monitor racial profiling by requiring police to record the race of drivers they stopped. He was endorsed by the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police, whose president credited Obama for his active engagement with police organizations in enacting death penalty reforms. "

poll what wrote on May 6, 2008 2:15 PM:

" NWI times poll is inacurate for one big reason. Republicans are intentionally voting for Clinton to keep the democrats fighting and spending money battling each other. They have no intention of voting for either one in November! This is going on big time in Lake County. It is the running joke between republicans at our work place today. Keep sending them your money! "

to henny penny wrote on May 6, 2008 2:09 PM:

" Check out his website: In the Illinois State Senate, he helped working families get ahead by creating programs like the state Earned Income Tax Credit, which in three years provided over $100 million in tax cuts to families across the state. He also pushed through an expansion of early childhood education, and after a number of inmates on death row were found innocent, Senator Obama worked with law enforcement officials to require the videotaping of interrogations and confessions in all capital cases. "

henny penny wrote on May 6, 2008 12:57 PM:

" Can anyone, someone, tell me one thing Obama did in the Illinois legislature or in the US senate. Come on just one thing. "

Mark wrote on May 6, 2008 12:14 PM:

" Obama can't even where a flag pin, salute our flag that people have died for, or respect our national anthem. He has no business in the white house. PERIOD! "

Smitten Clinton wrote on May 6, 2008 12:09 PM:

" I AM VOTING CLINTON!!!! "

screwed up wrote on May 6, 2008 11:50 AM:

" i would rather vote for Hillary now and McCain later. at least then if I get stuck with a dem, it will be the better or 2 evils. "

to Obama or Bust wrote on May 6, 2008 10:44 AM:

" yes, Obama or Bust, I once thought Obama could bring us together...then I found out about his 20 year close relationship with the racist anti-American preacher and the unrepentant terrorist Bill Ayers. So I am disappointed with Obama and I will now switch to McCain...I think he really has a good chance of bringing America together because he is a middle of the road guy. Obama is too far left for me. "

Doofus wrote on May 6, 2008 10:39 AM:

" Back to the article...Hillary needs to win both Indiana and North Carolina by about 50 points each to have any chance of swaying enough superdelegates to win the nomination. I can read the polls today. It's not in the cards. A mere 5 point win in one of the two remaining states is like whipping the last place horse hard to come in second to last. Whoopie, but it doesn't change who won.

I am bored with any story that says Hillary has a chance. These chances are media fabrications created to be "fair" to a losing candidate. They do the American public a disservice.
"

dee wrote on May 6, 2008 10:12 AM:

" No Gas Tax a savings of a total of .18 cents per gallon. The problem this bill will never pass, as long as Hillary is attaching a tax to the oil companies. The repbublicans will never pass it, and your president Bush will never sign it if did pass. McCains plan with no replacement funding for the taxes, won't pass either, and if it did it would mean no money for roads, constructions workers out of jobs for the summer etc. Pls people think Hillary is just pandering she knows that this gas tax thing won't work. Obama tells what we need to know not what we want to hear. Pls think!!!!!!!! "

voter wrote on May 6, 2008 9:58 AM:

" Hillary got my vote! I have to laugh at people who say Obama is telling the truth. Hard for me to believe he been with a church for 20 years and personal with a man that is anti american and had no clue he was.Not to mention he loves the oil companies after all he voted for a big tax break for them.I guess some people choice to wear blinders! Go Hillary! "

from Whiting wrote on May 6, 2008 9:55 AM:

" If you want more short term gains, vote for Hillary. If you want comprehensive problem solving that will put this country on the right track, VOTE OBAMA. Judge him on his own merit and know that you CAN take him at his word (unlike constant switching of gears from Clinton who says what the polls tell her to). "

Go Barack wrote on May 6, 2008 9:48 AM:

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Go Barack wrote on May 6, 2008 9:46 AM:

" NWI Clinton supporters and those who will switch parties when Obama wins are a bunch of ingorant, uneducated fools. The region will never change! I'm so glad I moved from the stupid area! "

Homeboy wrote on May 6, 2008 6:32 AM:

" Clinton Now ! McCain in the fall.
Look for a Republican landslide. "

Booth Time Decision wrote on May 6, 2008 4:42 AM:

" The polls open in 1 1/2 hours. This Regionite is still undecided. Obama talks a big game with a theme of unity, however the Rev. Wright issue dicredits this theme. I want a fresh new leader for the nation. Hilary to me is not fresh and new, and represents what set up the failed Bush years. A vote for an independent is useless. Still don't know who will get my vote. "

Joel wrote on May 5, 2008 11:32 PM:

" Obamma does not have a chance against McCain. The GOP will bury him. "

Joel wrote on May 5, 2008 11:27 PM:

" Hillary can beat McCain . Obamma will lose to McCain. "

Obama or Bust wrote on May 5, 2008 11:25 PM:

" Without Obama on the presidential ticket we might as well give McCain the presidency. Obama is the first democrat my family came agrees can bring this nation together. Clinton said she won't listen to economists about the gas tax. Does she really think she knows more than the experts?! Please don't make a bad situation worse.

VOTE OBAMA 5/6! "

Polls Know Nothing wrote on May 5, 2008 9:04 PM:

" Ha ha. Fake out. We will see on Tuesday when Hillary loses. "

KAREN wrote on May 5, 2008 7:31 PM:

" The Campaign Fraud Case against Hillary is NOT GOING AWAY because she is on TAPE planning the event, which is illegal - SHE cannot dispute a tape. You can pretend it is not true if you want to but it is! -

It is funny that some of you want to FORGIVE the Clintons sins IN THE HOUSE OF THE PEOPLE BUT WANT TO punish Barack for someone elses SIN.

How many Catholics left their parishes because of the priest molesting their children....NONE! They moved the priest.
BILL DID Monica IN THE WHITE HOUSE but that is OK? SHAME ON YOU INDIANA! "

Bad judgment or bad character wrote on May 5, 2008 10:10 AM:

" Which one is the explanation for your "bring the country together, who is so incredibly smart" candidate--

1. Even though he was a very close friend with reverend Wright, and attended and donated heavily to his church, he never had ANY idea that this guy was a fierce anti-american racist who "didn't reflect his beliefs".

2. Knew what rev. wright was all about and agreed with it, or worse, didn't agree but tolerated it, and raised his kids listening to it, for political purposes.

If it's #1, then what does this say about his judgment capabilities as president? If it's #2, then what does this say about his character as president?

I support Hillary and if this bad apple Obama gets the nomination, I will switch parties and vote for McCain. At least he is reasonable on the issues. "

beth wrote on May 5, 2008 10:01 AM:

" Barack Obama is the one that is a liar! Wake up people, he has no experience and has done nothing since he has been in office.He is a junior senator for pete sake! Do your homework on him. He has done nothing for thel state of illinois either. He likes to think he has but check out his record. He will never get elected. He doesnt even have any solutions for anything. He sat in the rev. wrights church for 20 years knowing what that church was all about. Anti white! He choose to stay there anyway to advance his career! He is such a liar everybody needs take wake up!!! "

br wrote on May 5, 2008 9:59 AM:

" senator clinton all the way!! She is the only one to get things done. Go Senator Clinton!!!!! "

Josh Burgess wrote on May 5, 2008 6:53 AM:

" Umm. This is nonsense. "

Karen wrote on May 5, 2008 2:28 AM:

" Why does Hillary lie so much? Does Indiana know about Hillary and The Family (religious organization)or how her friend Governor Rendell of Philly praised Farrakhan on YouTube? (Google It)

Can it be that Hillary needs to be president to prevent going to trial in Los Angeles for the biggest fraud case in history?

Research Indiana - America is counting on you to make a sound decision based on facts not fiction.

Why aren't you outraged that Bill Clinton sullied the House of the People with Monica? Why Indiana? "

Marc wrote on May 4, 2008 11:35 PM:

" Regarding the case of Paul vs. Clinton, this is the 6th or 7th civil case this convicted felon [embezzled 12 million from Merrill Lynch] has attempted against President Clinton and he's lost every prior case.

He'll get this one tossed as well.

The US allows a person to sue until they are blue in the face. It doesn't strengthen their case with each successive loss. "

Joanne wrote on May 4, 2008 10:35 PM:

" Hello Indiana,

We need someone different running our country. We need a fresh start and we will not get it with the Clintons and their years of baggage. Barack Obama is honest about what this country needs, and he isn't feeding you garbage just to get elected. It's time to end this primary and get behind our Democratic nominee. Obama 08 "

BabeLopez wrote on May 4, 2008 10:33 PM:

" So Evan Bayh meets with the NWI mayors and promises them the moon if they back Hillary and because we Millrats have such poor self-esteem we bought it hook line and sinker. That's an old game in the Region. I understand it. But the Times too? What did Bayh promise the Times? This coverage has been so ridiculously pro-Clinton. It's obscene. "

Richardk wrote on May 4, 2008 10:28 PM:

" I am a resident of Pa. and a Obama voter. Hillary on Health care and Nafta and the kitchen sink that she threw at us is rediculous I am glad to see that you folks in Indiana can see threw this slick politician. Bill Clinton who I voted for has really proved to me with all his slick deals around the world to line his pockets making millions on deals that Hillary will have to seal if she becomes President.Republicans have also been voting for Hillary because Mccain will have an easier time with Hillary whats that tell you?Lots of Luck you guys lets go for real change not the same old Washington insiders. "

dems need Clinton wrote on May 4, 2008 10:22 PM:

" Hillary is winning Indiana. The final decision will be too close for the American popular vote to decide. Superdelegates will be tossing a coin. Let's just hope the dems stand firm behind whomever is the presidential candidate and vote (for her or him) in November. Don't let the republicans win because of non-voters! "

Destiny wrote on May 4, 2008 10:11 PM:

" Hillary is the only REAL choice.
She has my vote, my husband, my children, my neighbors, my in-laws, my parents, my friends, my co-workers, my boss, my husband's boss, etc......
GO.......HILLARY!!!!!! "

Chuck wrote on May 4, 2008 10:04 PM:

" Oil companies paying gas tax = No change in level of transportation infrastructure maintenance or new construction with no loss of jobs.

Oil companies paying gas tax = Lower gas prices because THEY will be paying the taxes so they'll keep the price down.

Lower gas prices w/ no taxes = cash in YOUR pocket.

Lower gas prices w/ no taxes = less cost for truckers.

Less cost for truckers = lower cost for goods = more CASH in YOUR pocket.

Obama dismisses this plan, yet, gives no solution of his own. What's up with that? "

HILLARY ALL THE WAY wrote on May 4, 2008 10:03 PM:

" GO HILLARY GO! HILLARY IS THE PEOPLE'S PRESIDENT. "

Carpal Tunnel from online polls wrote on May 4, 2008 9:53 PM:

" Ok I just want to do my good deed for the day and save several people from having hand / wrist issues. Everyone who thinks online polls are rigged stop replying you find out on Tuesday evening.

Go Hillary LLLLLOOOOOOLLLLLL!!!!!
"

nice try... wrote on May 4, 2008 9:44 PM:

" We don't believe this story at all. Not only are there more 'Obama' signs everywhere, his campaign locally is raking in twice as much as Hillary's. Most of the people I know are supporting Obama. Nice try...but Clinton doesn't have a chance. "

T.J. wrote on May 4, 2008 9:19 PM:

" GO OBAMA!! I'M Voting for Obama!
Someone mentioned that Obama has not visited the Northwest Indiana as much as Clinton. The reason behind this is because we already know him. He is introducing himself to the rest of the state. It's COMMON SENSE! "

Health Insurance wrote on May 4, 2008 9:19 PM:

" My vote is for Obama since he has a better chance of passing a health insurance policy. He promises to negotiate the health care policy on cspan while Hillary failed when she tried to pass health care behind closed doors. It is time for a transparent government not a hidden one. Maybe I'll get a plan that doesn't have a $6,5000 deductible... OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT! "

Mary OBryan wrote on May 4, 2008 9:16 PM:

" Obama is truly showing himself for the empty suit that he is and the Wright thing seals the deal. He doesn't care a thing about promoting anybody but himself and his ability to be elected in November is seriously questionable. If he really cares about our party he would resign. He has far too many questionable relationships and we really don't know the half of it yet. We need Hillary Clinton because we know her for all of her flaws and perfections. We can still save the nominating process and the Democratic Party, if we do the right thing in the primaries left to come. IN and NC please don’t let the rest of America down. Decisive wins for Hillary in all remaining primaries will put Obama back in his rightful place- a rookie senator lacking the experience to run our country in these most troubling times. We can still do this and I know the rest of "US" are counting on you. Bring Hillary on to the rest of “US”!!! Thank you, Mary from KY. "

Old Clinton Supporter wrote on May 4, 2008 9:10 PM:

" Appellate Court set to hear arguments in Peter Paul vs. Clinton case in Los Angeles. The affidavit is online for viewing detailing all the specifics of the case. Don't be fooled! "

FacingReality wrote on May 4, 2008 8:54 PM:

" Google Paul vs Clinton - Knowledge is Power "

To Star wrote on May 4, 2008 8:52 PM:

" Hil'liar'y lied again on George Stephanoplolous' show today about Magnequench. It was agreed in 1995 the jobs could move away in 2005. Also new today on dailykos.com is the fact that George Stephanopolous is tied into the whole Magnequench sell out of American jobs. "

Carolina Hubert wrote on May 4, 2008 8:43 PM:

" My family and I, which includes my husband, my son-in-law and myself (our daughter died two years ago) were pretty devoted Obama supporters. We gave his campaign money many times in 2007. But we really do believe for health coverage to be effective in this country, that it needs to be mandated; and Obama either cannot see this, or he knows it but is maybe too proud to change his plan.

It's just a huge issue for us - healthcare. Hillary got it right with her plan to cover EVERY AMERICAN, and thusly, she has won our votes.

"

Trev wrote on May 4, 2008 8:14 PM:

" The peoople who are talking about online polls need a reality check. Those polls are not random and therefore not accurate. Online polls before PA and OH showed Obama ahead too. Hillary is ahead in the scientific poll because she is the better candidate. Better economic plan. Better healthcare plan. Please vote for Hillary. She does not think that you have lost your dignity like Obama said in his speech today. "

NO OBama wrote on May 4, 2008 8:08 PM:

" Congratulations Hillary! You are a hardworker who deserves this!! "

To Kristin wrote on May 4, 2008 8:01 PM:

" Ummm, where did you get your info? Obama? He accepted $650,000 from the Oil companies, though he tries to deny it. Check Fact Check...I think you might change your mind if you really research him. "

enlightened wrote on May 4, 2008 7:52 PM:

" If race shouldn't matter, then how come Obamites and Obamacans keep bringing it up?? "

Kristin wrote on May 4, 2008 7:49 PM:

" My husband & I live in Porter County & we're voting Obama because he is the ONLY candidate not accepting campaign contributions from lobbyists & PACs. Special interest groups have bought & controlled Washington for decades & look where it's gotten us! Our National Debt & gas prices at an all time high, health care is unaffordable for most people, food costs are soaring, & millions have been laid off despite corporate America making record profits while they ship our jobs to other countries. We can't afford the same politicians and the same politics any longer!

Hillary Clinton says whatever she needs to say to get elected. Barack Obama doesn't tell people what they WANT to hear, he tells us what we NEED to hear. He is authentic. Clinton changes her personality, actions, and words to appeal to whatever audience she is speaking to at the moment. Obama's personality and message are consistent. He is honest, decent, and trustworthy. Hillary wants the Presidency because she craves power. Obama wants the Presidency because he wants to help Americans - ALL Americans - take back our government and our country! "

enlightened wrote on May 4, 2008 7:49 PM:

" Jack...Site your SOURCE for this claim? Not that it makes a difference (as in who really cares), but I'd like to know the proof. God Bless America! "

Jack wrote on May 4, 2008 7:29 PM:

" Hilary Clinton is required to testify after the November election regarding fundraising fraud for her Senate campaign. Everyone else required to testify will be doing so this summer after the primaries end. The "Clinton Clout" got a continuance so this won't hit the news until after the primaries and Hilary won't testify till after the Nov. Presidential election. Well, isn't that convenient. Do you really want another 4 years of a President embroiled in scandal, court proceedings, corruption and cover-ups - if so, vote Clinton & you'll get what you deserve. Otherwise, vote Obama so that America can rise above corruption and we can get to work on fixing our nation's many problems! "

EricaLeigh wrote on May 4, 2008 7:28 PM:

" Polls have been all over the map this election. What's true is that millions of Americans are looking at the issues and voting--and their votes count!...(except in Michigan and Florida).

As for the gas tax issue, the tax break is just that-a break-and millions of folks could use one about now. Hillary's comprehensive plan for energy independence is detailed and specific, much more so than Obama's.

After watching both of them and looking at their policies, it's really clear to me that she is much more energetic, engaged, and excited about being the leader of the American people, whom she respects.

Hillary's policies are much stronger, and so is she, it seems. While he gets tired and fussy on the campaign trail, Hillary seems happy and full of hope and inspiration--I think Hillary will be the one to unite our country and turn it around in the direction Americans want. "

Senor Veritas wrote on May 4, 2008 7:20 PM:

" So, turns out Oprah left Rev. Wright's church in the 80s because she was uncomfortable with his message. (It's in this week's Time magazine) Hmmm. Obama just found out Rev. Wright thinks those things? Get real. Barack is underestimating the intelligence of the average American. I'm going with Hillary, she has her flaws, but she's never implied Americans are stupid. "

FORMER Republican voting DEMOCRAT wrote on May 4, 2008 6:34 PM:

" This will be the first time in more than 50 years of voting, that I will ask for a Democrat ballot on Tuesday. Republicans - you have the right to do so! It is my belief that the Republicans are not giving us enough choices. We have McCain. Not enough. Step up and exercise your right to vote for the person you believe will best support your interests. For me it will be OBAMA. "

HILLARY wrote on May 4, 2008 6:13 PM:

"

GO HILLARY!!!
HILLARY HAS MY VOTE FOR SURE!!!
I HOPE EVERYONE ELSE SEE IT THE SAME WAY!!!
GO HILLARY-I'LL BE WATCHING THE INDIANA
PRIMARY TUESDAY TO WATCH OBAMA LOSE!!! "

Hillarys gonna win it wrote on May 4, 2008 6:09 PM:

" Obama neglected this region and shopped everywhere else around the state. Clinton showed she needed us and listened to us! This is what happens when you take that elitest attitude and take things for granted. Hillary is a fighter and she will fight for every vote! GO CLINTON! YOU HAVE MY VOTE AND MY FAMILY'S!!! PS-WE'RE BLACK TOO "

Jim wrote on May 4, 2008 5:47 PM:

" I am a 51 year old white male and a union worker living in Illinois. Obviously, from my point of view Obama is the change we as Americans need. Hillary, is the safe vote for white people. For me, people that have abandoned The south suburbs, have left because of hatred of black people! (Let's be real here), Hillary has made Obama, more black than he has presented himself! He NEVER presented himself as the "Black" candidate for president, but the president for ALL the people! Well what can you EXPECT from INDIANA? I could never figure out why they were part of the union in the "Civil War" and still can't today! Hillary would cut your gas tax this summer, then what? "

Judy wrote on May 4, 2008 5:16 PM:

" Wake Up Indiana! Hillary is offering you the same old Washington politics we already have! She will say whatever she thinks you WANT to hear to get your vote.I'm also tired of Bill's insults, lies and racism. The Republicans know Hillary is beatable. Barack is a winner.
Do the right thing on Tuesday. "

Jan wrote on May 4, 2008 4:50 PM:

" I want to know when these polls are conducted because I've never been asked to participate in one and neither have any of my friends or family. Did you just ask people who live in mostly all-white areas where Hillary chose to campaign? If you notice, she never came to Gary or even Merrillville...but she found time to run to Crown Point and pretend to be one of the 'guys' with the beer-drinking-shot-taking show that she put on...and a lot of people fell for it, hook, line, and sinker.
Regardless of her little performance, it didn't move me one bit...I and my family and friends are voting for Obama. "

Tee wrote on May 4, 2008 4:09 PM:

" I for the life of me can not understand why areas of the country Ohio, and Pa to name two voted for Hilliary Clinton. The people in both states complain about how jobs were lost to NAFTA, a product put in place by Bill Clinton with support for Hilliary. On top of this it was only briefly reported how it was Bill Clinton that allowed the sell of the magnet company to China costing more jobs. So why again are people voting for Clinton? "

A True American wrote on May 4, 2008 3:57 PM:

" My fellow Americns..Don't be mislead by the Clintons who say one thing and do something else..Remember Magnequench... Whitewater...Lewinsky..Grand Jury Untruths..Bosnia sniperfire..previous failed Universal Healthcare plan..selling atomic technology to a foreign government for money...

Can the Clintons be trusted..." I did not have ...with that woman".

Do you want them in your Whitehouse. The 1st Bush was bad, the 2nd Bush was worse...The 1st Clinton caused problems, I can image what the 2nd will do...We are a democratic government, not a government that promotes family legacies....

THINK BEFORE YOU VOTE TUESDAY!!! "

Obama All the Way wrote on May 4, 2008 3:44 PM:

" Obama has brought my politically diverse family together. Obama will bring jobs to Indiana and he will protect our pensions. The online NWI poll has Obama winning by a large percentage so I'd like to know who they really called. I was too busy knocking on doors for America's next president, BARACK OBAMA! "

online polls are rigged wrote on May 4, 2008 3:22 PM:

" The online polls are rigged. They can be manipulated by campaign workers continually logging in and voting for their candidate. If Obama is ahead in an online poll, that means his people are cheating to sway the vote. True polls are made to random voters. "

Katie wrote on May 4, 2008 2:52 PM:

" Obama is the one who has been revealed to be the ultimate liar. His Pastor confirmed this to all of us last week. So I do not see how anyone could vote for him at this point. Hillary Clinton will not let us down. She is a hard worker, and she will fight for all of us.
"

HA wrote on May 4, 2008 2:31 PM:

" I can't take any political analysis from Marie Eisenstein seriously. "

ruth wrote on May 4, 2008 2:09 PM:

" Obama is the honest candidate and he is the more intelligent one. "

ruthye wrote on May 4, 2008 2:04 PM:

" Vote Obama.Only the ignorant support Hillary and her fairy tales. "

Granny wrote on May 4, 2008 2:01 PM:

" Just get out and vote for Hillary Indiana.Maake her a winner and us a chance for a better change. "

PA_Voter wrote on May 4, 2008 1:49 PM:

" Before the voters of IN & NC cast their vote, I'd just like to say that Senator Obama time and time again says he doesn't hold the views of those he associates with.

Senator Obama continued relationships with very questionable characters of which only a few had hit the MSM. In PA, he alluded to his relationship with Mr. Ayers as "flimsy" yet he worked with him on a project for 6+ years as well as on a board for 3+ years; Rev. Wright has been intertwined in his family for over 20 years; and, Mr. Rezko, the Syrian-born guy who bought the land next to his house and raised 250K+ for Obama's previous campaigns, and is now on trial for kickbacks/laundering.

So I ask you to just answer the familiar saying "Tell me who your friends are and I'll tell you who you are" before casting your vote on Tuesday. "

VOTE wrote on May 4, 2008 12:40 PM:

" Indiana Voters, consider this, 6 weeks ago, Obama praised Wright as his pastor, Pal, mentor, friend! This week, Obama cast Wright aside... "under the bus"!

Obama Sat in his church for 20 years with Wright as the pastor!? Now, my thinking someone has used poor judgment or is casting smoke screens about what they stand for!

I watched Senator Clinton interviewed in Indianapolis this morning. She presented herself (again) as smart, controlled and confident! She can respond to a question with an answer that makes sense and is inteligible! (unlike her opponent) Obama who can and has stammered through debates repeatedly!

CAST YOUR VOTES INDIANA! "

CLVOTER wrote on May 4, 2008 12:38 PM:

" First my vote was for Obama because of his straight forwardness. But in all honesty after hearing the debates and listening carefully to them I believe Hillary is the one for the job. I do not see a woman or the color of her skin.
I see a someone who would be able to handle foreign affairs the best. Someone who not only wants to help americans, but someone who knows how to do it. To straigten this country out it will take someone of that nature to get the job done.
CLINTON GETS MY VOTE IN THE PRIMARY AND THE PRESIDENTAL ELECTION!!! "

Kimberly wrote on May 4, 2008 12:33 PM:

" Obama is the best candidate and he will get my vote. I could never vote for Hillary. She is a liar and does nothing but pander for votes. "

WAKE UP PEOPLE wrote on May 4, 2008 12:06 PM:

" WAKE UP!!!!!IF HILIARY WAS TO WIN PRESIDENCY, BY THE TIME HER FIRST TERM IS DONE THIS COUNTRY WOULD HAVE BEEN RUN BY 2 FAMILIES FOR ALOMST A QUARTER OF A CENTURY...THE CLINTONS AND THE BUSHES...THAT DONT SOUND LIKE CHANGE AT ALL... does anyone else see a problem with this? "

BTW On the Gas TAx wrote on May 4, 2008 12:04 PM:

" One mre thing on the gas tax. If they lifted the fed tax for three months, I would save 120 per month based on my lifestyle. My wife has a van, and I have a car. I travel to the Chicago suburbs for work every day (because leaders in NWI can't get good payng white collar jobs) and my wife only travels locally, but has socccer three times a week and miscellaneous errands. We ahve cut back on any exceesive shopping or omovies becuase of the price of gas. If the economists don't see how that affects the economy, then they are nuts.

On a monthly basis I am paying 350-400 per month in gas for both cars. I'd love to save the 120. Obama is against it, but as a State Senator he voted for it three times on the State level. "

Shelli wrote on May 4, 2008 12:00 PM:

" I believe that 8 years as first lady does qualify her as the best one for the job! I support her 100% Obama wasn't even sure that he wanted to run for president in the first place. I believe that he was pressured into doing so. Clinton knew many years ago that she would and prepared for it!!! Come on people, I believe our country WILL be better off with an experienced person who knows what to do in the white house! Our economy was so strong during Bill's administration! Look at it now! "

Online Polls wrote on May 4, 2008 11:58 AM:

" People, there is a huge difference bewteen online polls conducted over a web site, and measured scientific poll. ONline polls are completely unreliable and in most cases manipulated and untrue.

I agree witht he perosn that watched both programs, as I did as well. What a differnce in command of the issues and willingness to face tough questions. She put herself in an environment that was not 100% hers,a nd came across well. He didn't impress me on Meet the Press, even though Russert seems to be an Obama fan.

I am leaning towards Clinton, becuase I honestly feel that we need a tough perosn in the WHite House. I like obama, but he never gets specific with his answers. McCain will chew him up in the Fall on the straight talk.

I geuess we will see uesday, but there is no way she wins by that much ion Indiana. If she wins, it will be 2 ponts, and same for him. "

Shelli wrote on May 4, 2008 11:56 AM:

Yes to Hillary wrote on May 4, 2008 11:45 AM:

" Hillary is for the middle working class, as for Obama who knows. He is made up of only words "change & hope" and doesn't go beyond that. It is too much a stake and only Hillary would know how to handle it. "

Real Voter wrote on May 4, 2008 11:27 AM:

" Obama will win IN and NC. So please stop with the biased reporting! "

Jim wrote on May 4, 2008 11:19 AM:

" I was taken aback slightly by the article in The Times today stating that Hillary Clinton had a 13 point advantage in Northwest Indiana. I believe when Tuesday comes the margin of victory for either candidate will be much smaller. Also, the margin of victory in the state will be within a few percentage points.
Being a white male my vote should be going to Clinton or even McCain in November, but I am voting for Obama. As someone who voted for Bush in 2000, but Kerry in 2004 a vote for McCain in the general election will be more of the same as that of the Bush admininstration. If you think prices are high now think of 4 more years with the same basic policies. And as far as Hillary's so called "experience" I don't buy it. First lady for 8 years hardly qualifies. The idiot we have in the White House now was a one time governor of Texas.
I am voting for Obama because I firmly believe he is a straight shooter. He will tell the truth and not just what will get him elected. Bush won on scare tactics. Obama will not. "

Margaret wrote on May 4, 2008 11:16 AM:

" I am from the Youngstown Ohio area and a lot of our jobs were gone before NAFTA! My father worked at a muffler plant for 36 years and in 1975 they moved to North Carolina! I worked for Packard Electric then it was a Division of General Motors and in 1976 our jobs started moving to Mississippi! Before that our steel mills moved to Texas and Alabama! I voted for Hillary and hope the people of Indiana will do the same! "

you do realize wrote on May 4, 2008 11:03 AM:

" No matter who wins this McCain IS going to be the next president. "

Say NO to Obama wrote on May 4, 2008 11:01 AM:

" Vote Hillary Only the ignorant support Obama and his bigotry! "

Jesse wrote on May 4, 2008 10:44 AM:

" I'm voting for Barack. I believe he is more honest and has better judgement. Hillary voted for the war. Voted to make war against Iran easier. Lied about sniper fire. Plays the same dirty politics as the Republicans. And does stupid pandering like saying she'll get rid of the gas tax. When she loses, she can run as McCain's VP since she's a hawk like him. "

Merlin wrote on May 4, 2008 10:40 AM:

"

I'm sure you know why we're voting in the DEMOCRATIC primary rather than the Republican primary. The policies of the Bush WhiteHouse, the pre-2006 and post 2006 Election Republican congressional enablers have left so many at home and abroad as figuretive and literal roadkills. We've seen those at the margins economically, or just on the wrong side of the moment, be the victims of that road-kill culture of just-shop materialism as the measure of the common wealth. There's an obvious reason why you ARE a Democratic voter this year.

But there's more than what the Republicans have gotten away with over these past eight or more years. There's, also, a negative ethos of ethics that has infected the political process on the Democrat side. Many of the grievances we have against the Republicans were enabled if not fostered by Dems whose own cynicism of "the ends will be the cover of our means" has degraded this culture. Those Dems that made alliances with the interests whose agendas undermined us economically and made the culture more toxic.

We're out to change the mind set rationale of DC, not just seats in DC. "

star wrote on May 4, 2008 10:36 AM:

" After watching Sen. Clinton on This Week with George Stephanopolous and also Sen. Obama on Meet the Press with Tim Russert, it is clear to me that Sen. Clinton is the more qualified, experienced and intelligent on a vast array of issues.

She got tough questions and she stood her ground and gave very detailed answers. Cotnrasted to Sen. Obama who got softballs and refused to face the people of NC and IN again just like he refused to debate. Not good signs for a leader. "

missed in the polls wrote on May 4, 2008 10:20 AM:

" I'm not sure about polls; maybe it's because I alway's seem to be missed: never asked about my choice, but whether you care to ask or not ; I'm voting Obama, and all my voting age family and friends are also. "

Is this the same.... wrote on May 4, 2008 10:13 AM:

" poll that you have posted on your on-line edition newspaper? If so, your numbers don't match up. On-line you have Obama with 58% of the votes of those pollled and Clinton at only 42%. Of course, there's no way to assure that the online readers are registered voters...but your article makes a point to say that you poll was "...of likely voters". Not another biased bit of reporting, eh? (Heck, with that last comment I just assured my comment will not be posted). "

Yeah Right wrote on May 4, 2008 9:42 AM:

" It seems like the media is trying to lt Hillary win. Every poll I've seen so far has Obama ahead by at least 4%, so how can Hillary win NWI. Who did you poll? "

Chuck wrote on May 4, 2008 9:05 AM:

" Yes and 90% of the polls can be manipulated 50% of the time to say what ever they want. You are suppose to be a news reporting paper, NOT create news to fit your story. I am sure this will never see the light of day as you have NEVER be a fair paper, but a mouth piece for the powers that be. "

yay wrote on May 4, 2008 8:38 AM:

" Go hillary! "

Doesnt add up wrote on May 4, 2008 8:37 AM:

" I guess you must be refering to another poll besides the online poll which has obama ahead by a substantial margin "

di wrote on May 4, 2008 8:36 AM:

" Hillary Clinton has promised us that she will save us money...no gas tax. Newspaper columnists; television commentaries; interviews with top political leaders all scoff at the suggestion that this plan will do any good. They comment that she is preying on people who don't take the time to read or question...who only hear the words "save money" and believe that she is promising an answer. -- It was also revealed that she lied to us when she said she went to Bosnia "under sniper fire"; she is lying to us again. -- Bill Clinton lied to us when he was in office; claiming he was not guilty of having an affair with another woman, while he was president! Please don't do this. Don't vote for a candidate who will say anything to get your vote. This time, give America a chance to change for the better. Vote for Barack Obama. "

di wrote on May 4, 2008 8:27 AM:

" Hillary Clinton lied to you about her "experience"; she is lying to you about her "gas tax vacation". Bill Clinton lied to you about his affairs with other women (while he was president). The Clintons figure we aren't smart enough to figure it out. There are articles and commentaries all over the place that talk about blue collar workers who aren't educated enough; who don't read; who fall for their lies. If she wins, we all lose. AGAIN!!!!! "

ch wrote on May 4, 2008 8:19 AM:

" Great news for Hillary - her campaign appears to be surging. She is the smartest and strongest candidate and would be a geat President. "

Leslie wrote on May 4, 2008 8:14 AM:

" People cast their vote based on experience, track records, issues that matters to them, who CAN deliver it, character, judgement, convictions and beliefs of the candidate. It is easy to use inspiring words, preachers do that all the time in the pulpit, but it is hard to impliment inspiring words into ACTION when the person don't have an experience to do it. I'm skeptical of inspirational words when the person who delivers it don't have a track record I can base it on. "Hope" and "Change" is good to listen, the American people never lose hope even during the depression era in the 30's and today, the American people never lose hope, what we need is HELP. Change is good, but what kind of changes we the people want? Change without specifics is a GAMBLE. I am always ready for change, but before I will embrace that "change" being offered to me, I want a track record to base it on instead of mere words; I MIGHT END UP WITH JUST LOOSE CHANGE IN MY POCKET.

"

Milan Chung wrote on May 4, 2008 8:08 AM:

" INDIANA......

PLEASE VOTE FOR HILLARY CLINTON.

SHE IS THE ONLY CANDIDATE with the STRENGTH and EXPERIENCE ON DAY ONE.

HILLARY is a FIGHTER and SHE WILL FIGHT HARD FOR ALL OF US.

HILLARY has the BEST SOLUTIONS for HEALTHCARE, EDUCATION,JOBS..JOBS..JOBS and in BRINGING the TROOPS HOME! SHE WILL TURN THIS COUNTRY AROUND FOR THE BETTER....SO PLEASE MAKE A SMART AND a RIGHT CHOICE...

THANK YOU ALL VERY MUCH.
GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!! "

Carlo wrote on May 4, 2008 7:48 AM:

" This is a very tight primary?
Hillary it's over.. "

sls wrote on May 4, 2008 7:20 AM:

" Common NWI do a little home work, 10s of thousands of top paying jobs where lost during Clitons years and are sill leaving the country. Clitons don't care about the average people. They are in it for the power they once had. Give Obama a chance of 4 years. I have never felt stronger about any other presidental election ever. I voted Democrate my whole life but not for Cliton.
"

Funny... wrote on May 4, 2008 7:12 AM:

" I never got a call. Most Obamakin's are out volunteering. You probably couldn't reach them. Your online poll shows a 20 point lead for Obama. Hmm. "

Your Not Bias...NOT wrote on May 4, 2008 6:56 AM:

" Did you only ask Olga V. in Portage and her crew??? Ask the common NWI man and you'll hear OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT! "

Benja wrote on May 4, 2008 4:54 AM:

" I grew up in the Region. I can't believe that after Bill Clinton gave us NAFTA, so many people stll want more of the same. NAFTA caused our jobs to erode. At least OBama has not killed our job market. Hillary will be more of the same old Washington beuracracy while Obama may give us a chance at change. "

neenee wrote on May 4, 2008 4:29 AM:

" Obama is the best candidate and I love how he's running his campaign. Who can say truth! "

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