So much to do, so little time. But, I made plenty of time for today’s Ten Post Round-Up:

1: Missouri is trying to imitate Indiana’s faulty voter ID law….

The Worst Voting Law in the Country–Alternet

2: It’s official, Bob Barr is running for president on the Libertarian ticket…

Bob Barr throws a wrench–ColoradoPols.com

3: Why does GWB hate the American consumer?…

The Bush administration tries to block Mad Cow testing by Meat packers–Crooks and Liars

4: Life is not only unfair, it’s cruel…

Dungeon monster dad Josef Fritzl’s luxury life in jail revealed–The Daily Record

5: I guess the parents just have to take the school’s word for it…

Boy suspended for fight on bus, the school claims they have video proof, but refuses to let it be reviewed by the accused–Libertarian Party of Colorado

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Following up on my rant below, I want to remind readers how freakin important it is to keep your “eyes on the prize.” From Bruce Springsteen’s Live In Dublin, The Seeger Sessions:

The outcome of this presidental election is far to important to take your ball and go home if the nominee of your choice isn’t chosen. Likewise there is no reason to rush anyone out of the field. Let’s all keep our eyes on the prize… We can’t afford 4 - 8 years of John McCain.

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Okay… Here goes… Get A Grip!!!

Part 1: Everyone reading this blog and commenting here that they will vote for McCain if Obama is the nominee needs to: Get A Grip!!!

Has everyone simply lost all sense of hell we have been through with George W. Bush that they are willing to sacrifice putting a Democrat in the White House because they point blank may not get the nominee of their choice??? Do you people understand what the F is at stake here? Are you all willing to throw the rest of us under the goddamn bus because you can’t get your way???

The comments here about voting for McCain all sound like a bunch of whiny babies who are stomping their feet and throwing temper tantrums. Adding insult to injury each and every one of you making this claim is going against the wishes of the candidate you claim here to support. Hillary Clinton has made it clear repeatedly that her supporters should support the nominee. So, not only are you all willing to throw the rest of us under the bus, but you are all willing to toss Hillary under the bus as well.

Part 2: Everyone reading this blog, commenting here (under moderation) and linking to this blog making wild ass claims that members of The Dem Daily are racist, that I am a hysterical “woman for Hillary” and countless other slurs, needs to: Get A Grip!!!  

In a nutshell, The Democratic Daily supports Democratic candidates, principles and ideals. This is The Democratic Daily not The Independent Daily. Read more…

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If you read the latest SUSA Oregon poll, you’ll note that Obama is leading Hillary 54-43 overall. But, if you read a little more fully you’ll find this:

4 in 10 of likely voters have already returned a ballot. Among the actual voters, Clinton and Obama tie. Obama’s advantage comes entirely from the 6 in 10 likely voters who tell SurveyUSA they will return their ballot before 8 pm on Primary Day, but have not yet done so.

If you are considering calling for Hillary, you should do so. It’s tied among those who have already voted. A big win in WV will help build momentum, but calls now to Oregon can help change some minds. Make some calls, Obama is not the nominee yet.

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H/T TexasDarlin for images I could grab easily. I’ve been wanting to write this for a while

In post after post, Big Tent Democrat at TalkLeft suggests that Obama will have an easier time winning New Mexico than Hillary. His latest is here. I actually think Hillary will be able to pick up NM, while Obama will have a much harder time. And its not because I’m a Hillary supporter who grew up there. I don’t have much time, but I want to show why a Hillary win in NM is more possible than an Obama win (not impossible, though unlikely IMO). Here is the map from the election results:

Anyone with any familiarity with NM understands that congressional district two (NM-2), the southern portion is the GOP stronghold in the state. Kerry did poorest in NM-2 in 2004 (map here). For the 2008 caucuses, Hillary and Obama essentially split NM-1 and NM-3, but Hillary decisively won NM-2 Read more…

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Yesterday, was a real mother of a day, but there was no shortage of news for today’s Ten Post Round-Up:

1: Monsanto helping to bring down India’s farmers….

Monsanto: Wanted for Murder in India–Bring It On!

2: Myanmar cyclone almost takes down the 2008 Republican National Convention…

If It Wasn’t For That Damned Cyclone–duckplops

3: Is Florida being punished for the outcome of the last two general elections?…

Florida, Florida, Florida–Hypocrisy.com

4: Apparently, there really IS “a sucker born every minute”…

Money Marinade–The J-Walk Blog

5: Our Constitutional democracy is in grave danger…

sorry- but this is a must read–life’s journey

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The Charleston Gazette has an OP/ED by Hillary Clinton today describing why she is running for president and what her goals are as our next president. It’s well worth a read… Here’s a few quips:

I was raised to believe in the promise of America. My grandfather was a factory worker, and my father served in the Navy and started a small business. My mother had a difficult childhood, but provided a loving home for our family and while she never got to attend college, she was determined that her children would. I have had every opportunity in life because of their hard work and sacrifice.

I carry with me not just their dreams, but the dreams of people like them all across our country: people who embrace hard work and opportunity, who never waver in the face of adversity, and who work day and night to make a better life for your children.

For the past seven years, I know so many of you have felt invisible to our president - holding your breath at the gas pump and the grocery checkout line; wondering what you’ll do when health insurance disappears when a job does; seeing your loved ones who served our country in war ill-served when they return home.

I am running for president to stand for you and fight for your dreams and your future. I am running to give every child and every family the same opportunities and blessings that I had.

 I believe Hillary Clinton is our best choice. I believe Hillary Clinton “knows how to make this economy work for middle-class families again and who is ready on day one to be commander in chief and keep our families safe.”

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For all the complaints from some progressives about having Bill Clinton back in the White House as the First Spouse, I find this little tidbit interesting:

Close-in supporters of Sen. Barack Obama’s presidential campaign are convinced he never will offer the vice presidential nomination to Sen. Hillary Clinton for one overriding reason: Michelle Obama.

The Democratic front-runner’s wife did not comment on other rival candidates for the party’s nomination, but she has been sniping at Clinton since last summer. According to Obama sources, those public utterances do not reveal the extent of her hostility.

Sure it’s just a rumor, but plausible it seems. Michelle Obama strikes me as a strong willed woman, not unlike myself and Hillary Clinton who will fight to get what she wants. That’s fine and dandy… but not when it comes to choosing our next Vice President. It’s just that she’s a little jaded you know… and that’s not a good reason to not choose Clinton as VP. Personally, I see Hillary more prone offering the VP slot to Obama than the other way around. And the buzz from the Obama camp, rumor or not, sure seems to be heading that way — no VP slot for HRC.

If there is any credence to the rumor, it sure would make it even more apparent that Barack Obama is not interested in Unity.

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Two recent polls released earlier in the week, showed that Barack Obama has a bit of problem looming in the upcoming West Virginia primary:

A new tracking poll out late Tuesday shows Hillary Clinton with a sizable advantage among registered Democrat and independent voters in West Virginia over opponent Barack Obama. The poll was completed prior to the decisions in North Carolina and Indiana.

56% of those surveyed indicate they will vote for Clinton compared to 18% for Obama. There are 26% undecided voters, according to the poll of 403 voters by Mark Blankenship Enterprises. Compared to a previous MBE poll in February, Clinton is up 13%, while Obama’s numbers haven’t changed.

A Rasmussen Reports poll showed Clinton with a 56%-27% advantage over Obama Monday in West Virginia.

Again we’re seeing the same pattern that has developed in some key battleground states that shows that Obama’s “scant support among white working-class Democrats, especially men, could dog him into November.” Read more…

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On The Road Again…. Barack Obama’s been on the road for so damn long now he can’t remember how many states there are in America:

Obviously Obama’s “tired” — who wouldn’t be after months of campaigning. Marc Ambinder thinks if John McCain had said it, the “media would be all up in his grill, accusing him of a senior moment.” Maybe… It just seems like 50 states is a number that is ingrained in everyone’s memory though…

But as the LA Times Blog, Top Of The Ticket explains, Obama’s was quick to explain aways his gaffe later in the day:  Read more…

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One of the reasons I have been so ardent in my support for Hillary Clinton, admittedly is because I, like so many women in America have waited so long to put a viable and experienced woman in the White House. The fact is that women are the core of the Democratic party. As a single mother with a daughter in her first year in college, I view this historic campaign as an inspiration to my daughter and the many young women her age, who should all believe that anything is possible in their future, including becoming the president of the United States.

To clarify, this Mother’s Day will be the first Mother’s Day since 1990, that I will not be spending with my daughter, and that needless to say is a little tough. But with the price of gas, and her being away at college 6 -7 hours drive from home, it’s not feasible this year.  A few hours ago, I received the email that the Clinton campaign sent out from Chelsea Clinton about her “Mom” and when I clicked on the link and watched the video at the link, needless to say, I was overcome with emotion (yes, I’m a wuss and the sentimental type).

Here’s the text of Chelsea’s email, please click through and watch the video and sign the card and donate: Read more…

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