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Barack Obama will win the South Carolina Democratic primary, CNN projects. A win in South Carolina was considered crucial for the Illinois senator, who finished second to New York Sen. Hillary Clinton in New Hampshire and Nevada.

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IcCaRus
Jan. 26, 2008, 7:46 p.m.
as did CNN
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nostalgia
Jan. 26, 2008, 7:42 p.m.
MSNBC online
EXIT POLLS
74% of African-American voters think that Clinton unfairly attacked Obama. But when we look at the same question among white voters, a comparable number thought Clinton unfairly attacked Obama -- 68%.
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1-2-Oscar
Jan. 26, 2008, 7:43 p.m.
Whether you win or lose doesn't seem to mean much these days--it's all in how you spin the numbers. Four states have voted now, and Obama took the two larger states and Clinton took the two smaller states. But the networks don't seem to have noticed that.
I really believe that a Clinton nomination is the worst thing possible for the Democratic Party, and for the country. But she may well end up with enough delegates on Feb. 5 to close this contest out.
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2sidestoeverything
Jan. 26, 2008, 8:02 p.m.
Alright Obama I wish you more success.
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not2needy
Jan. 26, 2008, 8:22 p.m.
You go Obama!
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BillieMaxer
Jan. 26, 2008, 9:19 p.m.
Get ready folks, I think we get might get some more tears, hopefully folks don't fall for it this time!
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jmopinion
Jan. 26, 2008, 9:22 p.m.
Obama victory speech. "I have a dream".
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1-2-Oscar
Jan. 26, 2008, 9:57 p.m.
I have heard a lot of victory speeches in my life--the earlier ones I listened to on the radio--and Obama's speech tonight was the best. He hit all the right notes, sounded all the right themes, reached out to all the right people. And he didn't back down--not one bit.
If I were on his staff, I would have people editing the tape of that speech right now--piecing together 30 and 60 second campaign commercials to play in every state during the next ten days. I would encourage every American to say--"YES, WE CAN!"
The dynamics of the Democratic contest may have just changed, folks. Barack Obama believes in himself.
Incidentally, there was a little gravy for him tonight. Caroline Kennedy has issued her endorsement of his candidacy. She says that he is the first candidate she has seen who might inspire Americans as her father did. Endorsements may not affect elections very much, but that's a very nice endorsement to have.
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TimALoftis
Jan. 26, 2008, 10:06 p.m.
Incredible Democratic turnout today in South Carolina. Senator Obama received more votes tonight than McCain and Huckabee combined received last weekend in their primary.
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denden79
Jan. 26, 2008, 10:11 p.m.
The Buckeye Bigot here. I'm a registered (conservative) Democrat, BUT.... I can not, and will not vote for a woman, or a black man for President!
The USA is NOT ready for either one!
If you don't support and vote for JOHN EDWARDS, you all are a bunch of "heads in the sand" sick puppies!
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NelsonR
Jan. 26, 2008, 11:08 p.m.
It is fair to say that any Republican in contention will. never be elected and rightfully so when they yet advocate a war to perpetuate. I find that so offensive, no WMDs, no Al Qaeda in the beginning, all the death and misery yet they stand by lunacy. They will lose badly and thank any god who may be out there. Most Americans have had their fill of what Republicanism today stands for.
I rail against the Democratic crooks out there but what choice has anyone in the matter. Two party system.
Hold your nose and vote for a Democrat but no Republican or until the Democrats get exposed again. Perpetual pendulum.
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aceofspades1
Jan. 27, 2008, 1:07 a.m.
Why are people putting so much emphasis on the vice presidency? the VP is a dead-end job, unless your name is Cheney
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scott4261
Jan. 27, 2008, 2:20 a.m.
I had a feeling we were seeing history in the making on January 3rd. Now I'm very optimistic. I believe Barack Obama is the next President of the United States.
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Sloany
Jan. 27, 2008, 3:02 a.m.
Go Obama
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staar
Jan. 27, 2008, 4:24 a.m.
Obama scares me..sometimes I get the feeling he is leading people into a cult-like thing.. ever watch his speeches then listen to what the people who attended have to say? " I was moved to tears" Oh please are we in church here? Something about him is not right..and Cat..Hillary is totally electable, especially since we might be able to get her husband back into office..: )
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Harbeas
Jan. 27, 2008, 9:55 a.m.
Congratulation to Mr. Obama. Not too much stock can be put in this election other than he won. But since half the voters were black and he carried a 4 to 1 margin with them, had the number of blacks been say 20%, the numbers would have been significantly different. Consequently, the democrats still don't have a clear candidate to run against the republicans.
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nikkibabe
Jan. 27, 2008, 10:01 a.m.
This is the only country where a candidate's color of the skin and/or religion is a determining factor in elections.
May be in next 25 years, there will be 4 Presidents.
1. Black
2. White
3. For the Rest
4. Religion
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SwampFox1
Jan. 27, 2008, 12:28 p.m.
Don't know about you guys, but I haven't felt this excited since JFK ran in 1960. Even Tricky Dick-Head was forced to say, "You won't have me to kick around anymore..." I don't want to hear from you so-called "moral majority." You stunk the place-up the day after Jesus was crucified. How dare you mud-sucking worms invoke that name why you merrily kill innocent Iraqis!!! How can you buzzards even crawl into a church? Got a flash for you, that ain't a church. A church is where the Truth lies. You crawl into your dark-hole and pretend it is a Church. That isn't condemning, that's fact, BoZos.
My only fear is one of you clowns will whack Obama just like you did in 1963 (JFK), and 1968 (Bobby Kennedy and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Every one who dared believe that the world could live in peace was ambushed by those who know that war is big business!!!
You know where you can put that hypocrisy?
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SwampFox1
Jan. 27, 2008, 12:42 p.m.
Want to know why I'm so excited about this presidential race?
I don't know where you were, but we demonstrated and died fighting for the equality of women and blacks -- ALL who were disinfrancised by you so-called "Christian"-right. Today you get to face what we fought-for, weenie-brains.
SO, today you get to kiss my butt. TaTa
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BillieMaxer
Jan. 27, 2008, 12:49 p.m.
First Carolyn Kennedy gives Obama her support, see here
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/27/opinion/27ken...
and just reported by one of Clinton's group,Ted Kennedy is to announce his support for Obama.