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Obama picks up some backing in Utah

Tab L. Uno | 12:25 a.m. Jan. 31, 2008

Can Obama unite the Latino and African American communities crucial to winning the national election?

Frank | 1:44 a.m. Jan. 31, 2008

Not since JFK has this type person come along. This is the best chance America has to survive and recover from 7 plus years of Bush-Vader, ops I mean Bush-Cheney. If the right wing does not try to bury him with hatred, racial bias and there usual dirty tricks perhaps we can once again become ONE AMRICA under the leadership of Obama

Re: Tab L. Uno | 4:14 a.m. Jan. 31, 2008

That's the thing: he's not working for one race or another. He is ignoring race, which is exactly what America needs.

I am a Republican and support Mitt Romney, but I have great respect for Barack Obama. He appears genuine, has some leadership qualities, is keeping it positive insomuch as Hillary allows, and is not playing any race cards as some have expected him to do. I probably wouldn't vote for him against a Republican, but he's someone I would support as our leader if he became president.

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OBAMA | 8:32 a.m. Jan. 31, 2008

If Mitt Romney does not win the nominee. I will not vote McCain, more of the same. I will vote Obama, the best alternative.

Ronald | 9:30 a.m. Jan. 31, 2008

Over the past several weeks I've noticed a fascinating trend on Utah's major newspaper comment boards. A number of Utah Republicans are saying that if Romney doesn't take the nomination, they will be voting for Barack in the general election (if he makes it that far). This is coming from voters in a state dominated by Republicans for the past three decades. If this doesn't demonstrate the cross-over appeal of Obama, I don't know what does. He's a good, decent man who we can feel good supporting. Even if you can't bring yourself to vote for him in the general election, do your part to make sure that Hillary is not the Democratic candidate. For the winner of the Democratic primary will likely be our next president.

Misty F | 10:30 a.m. Jan. 31, 2008

The article is misleading. The number of delegates won in primary/caucus races is currently as follows:
Barack Obama 63
Hillary Clinton 48

The article includes Super Delegates, which are people in elected positions, and Super Delegates are not pledged to any one candidate - they can vote how they please.

GK | 12:36 p.m. Jan. 31, 2008

Oh how easily misled are some people. Can't you see this man is a wolf dressed in sheep's clothing. He is like a smiling assasin hiding a knife behind his back. Give him an inch of power and he will create more social and economic problems than the U.S. has ever experienced.

Obama | 1:16 p.m. Jan. 31, 2008

Wow GK! You aren't actually serious when you say that, are you? This is exactly the kind of partianship that has been affecting this country for many years. Obama is a man with a vision for this country, a vision to unite the nation and bring about some much needed reform! Never since JFK has the nation been this excited about a political candidate, and with good reason! Obama has immense political skill and the kind of honesty we need in a president!

Jenny M | 1:11 p.m. Jan. 31, 2008

I haven't been very inspired by any president in recent history. Obama inspires me to get involved politically for the first time in my life. He's a great orator to be sure, but there is much more to him than that. He has detailed plans to help preserve and protect this beautiful and diverse earth. He would help those who, by no fault of their own, are less fortunate. He would extend affordable health care to all. He would responsibly put an end to an unjust war he has adamantly opposed from the beginning. He has received the bulk of his support and donations from ordinary citizens. Those are the people he will answer to. I think Obama's greatest asset is his ability to work with all kinds of people, even those who disagree politically. He has proven throughout his time as a community organizer and in his eleven years of elected office he can reach compromises in order to get things done. This is a strength, not a weakness. Obama has overcome incredible odds and will do so as president.

GK | 1:25 p.m. Jan. 31, 2008

Do you understand how our Goverment even works remeber there are three branches! Educate yourself before you make comments. He need approval before he can do any thing. Give me a break.

Nellie | 2:22 p.m. Jan. 31, 2008

As opposed to the current administration which has attempted to destroy the basic foundations of our governments balance of power .....

JDart | 2:31 p.m. Jan. 31, 2008

GK, the bigotry that your first comment shows is an inspiration to neo-conservatives everywhere!! Talking about how this man could ruin a country makes sense, since we are in such an increddible place right now with the current adminsitration and how inspired and united the nation is. Just because someone has different views on what is best for America doesn't mean they are trying to ruin the country, but you would have to be a little more tolerant to understand such a concept. Mislead? No. We just think differently than you about what is best. I don't call you mislead, just unaccepting and close minded.

Demo | 11:34 a.m. Feb. 1, 2008

Hillary is the best qualified and will make the best president.

New Demo | 10:38 p.m. Feb. 1, 2008

Obama is the best qualified and will make the best president.

We need a leader who gets it right the first time!

Jason Platt | 12:05 p.m. March 22, 2008

I agree with those who are deciding to vote for Obama now that Romney is out of the running. I think people don't understand Mormonism to know why this makes perfect sense.

Tresa Stitley | 3:20 p.m. April 18, 2008

His cognition, self-identity, and morality meets the prerequisite altitude(s) to handle the complexities of 21st century foreign and domestic policy.

As a result, what he lacks in experience or age he more than makes up for in political judgment and intuition, as exemplified in his decision to not authorize the invasion of Iraq in the first place, as well as his current stance on Iran. (As well as his natural ability to inspire people!)

His face and name. Obama has the potential to rebrand the long war against global extremism as a truly connected and impartial effort to minimize human suffering.

With so much terrorism carried out in religion's name and with the US itself facing a similar pressure cooker, Obama's complex, mature spirituality is a huge asset in both foreign and domestic policy.

Obama offers a way to transcend several dualisms and dichotomies: liberal v. conservative; atheist v. fundamentalist; black v. white; Christian v. Muslim.

Obama has my vote because he holds the promise of being an "integral leader."

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