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Dear Orikinla, Your hard work and dedication mean so much to me, and I know you played a critical role in our wins on March 4. I recorded a special message for you the night of March 4, and I hope you'll take a look. Click here to watch . We still have challenges ahead, but I know that we can win if we work together, just like we did in Ohio, Texas, and Rhode Island. I'm so proud to have your support. Thank you for everything you do. Sincerely, Hillary Rodham Clinton

Senator Hillary Clinton From what I have been reading on the American presidential campaign so far, I am afraid to say that the traumatic political administration of President George W. Bush has done great damage to the political psyche of most Americans. The Democrats are more confused than the Republicans. In fact, President George W. Bush is having a good rapport with the Democrats in Congress and still calling the shots on the prosecution of the war in Iraq. The Democrats in Congress are as guilty as the Republicans for the failures of the political administration of President George W. Bush. President George W. Bush Forget the political campaign promises of Senators Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton, because they are only bragging that they will bring the American Troops home from Iraq within a year. Only General David Petraeus, commander of US forces in Iraq, can tell how and when to withdraw American Troops from Iraq and not the smooth talking Senator Barack Obama or the tough...

28 Jan 2008 21:59 Africa/Lagos MySpace & MTV, Along With Associated Press, to Exclusively Feature Frontrunner Republican & Democratic Candidates' 'Closing Arguments' February 2nd Senator Hillary Clinton and Governor Mike Huckabee Confirmed for 'Super Dialogue' with Potential to Reach 200 Million Voters on TV, Online, Radio and Mobile Phones Associated Press to Syndicate Event to 1,800 Media Websites, Nearly 600 in States with Super Tuesday Primaries LOS ANGELES and NEW YORK, Jan. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- MySpace, the world's most popular social network, and MTV, the leading global youth brand, along with the Associated Press, today announced "Closing Arguments: A Presidential Super Dialogue." The event will offer candidates polling above 10%* a final chance to address the nation -- particularly the energized and pivotal youth voting bloc -- in advance of Super Tuesday, an unprecedented moment in U.S. political history, when more than 20 states...

Senator Clinton, Leading Clergy, Community Leaders Support Local 32BJ 'Stand For Security' Campaign Call-to-Action Event Honors Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. NEW YORK, Jan. 14 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Senator Hillary Clinton, leading clergy and community leaders today voiced their support for Local 32BJ's campaign to raise standards for private security officers at an event at the Manhattan Center honoring the life of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Brooklyn Congregations Together, a group of eleven churches in central Brooklyn, co-sponsored the event with Local 32BJ on the eve of Dr. King's birthday. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020918/SEIULOGO ) "Dr. King taught us that civil rights and economic justice go hand-in-hand," said Michael Fishman, Local 32BJ President. "Our campaign for justice for security officers - who earn poverty-like wages protecting million dollar buildings - is an appropriate way to carry on King's legacy....

Dear Orikinla , You and I surprised a lot of people tonight! In the days after Iowa, I turned to you and asked you to stand with me. When I needed you most, you came through with flying colors. From the bottom of my heart, I thank you. All the best, Hillary Clinton God Bless New Hampshire for Voting for Hillary Clinton We thank the Almighty God who gave us victory in New Hampshire. After Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton lost to Senator Barack Obama in the Iowa Caucuses, the legions of the anti-Clinton cult increased and swarmed the American mainstream news media to frustrate her and accelerate the momentum of the over-hyped Barack Obama into New Hampshire, to defeat Hillary Clinton again. But, I did not give up my support for her good cause. I continued my campaign for her victory on my blogs and websites and other sites. I am learning many lessons of life from American politics. The lessons I know would be of immense benefit to my country, Nigeria, and me. Before the polls, I went dow...

4 Jan 2008 14:20 Africa/Lagos First Blood to Barack as European Betting Frenzy Begins DUBLIN, January 4/PRNewswire/ -- Senator Barack Obama has blasted the ball into the back of the net with an emphatic victory in the Iowa Democratic Caucus. While Hillary Clinton remains the Bookies favourite to become next President, the gap is beginning to narrow between the two front runners. European bookmaking firm paddypower.com have slashed the odds on Obama to become Next President from 3/1 to 2/1 while Hillary Clinton has eased in the betting from odds-on 10/11 to odds-against 11/8. All eyes now turn to New Hampshire next Tuesday for the first of the Primaries where Hillary Clinton remains the narrow favourite at odds of 4/5 ahead of Barack Ohama at 10/11 to top the Democratic vote. In the Republican camp Senator John McCain is the man the beat in New Hampshire and has been installed as paddypower.com's red hot 8/11 favourite. Ken Robertson, Communications Manager for paddypower.com...

The Iowa Electronic Markets at the University of Iowa has predicted that the Democratic nominee will beat the Republican in the November presidential election. The results so far showed that no matter how well Barack Obama does in the Iowa caucuses this evening, Hillary Clinton is still going to be the Democratic nominee. This is a confirmation of my analytical summation that winning Iowa does not guarantee Barack Obama or John Edwards the nomination. Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton will prevail all the way to the White House as the next President of the United States of America.

Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton smiles in appreciation of the good reception of her supporters . The Bald Eagle Blog on the Des Moines Register , Monday, January 1, 2008, endorsed Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton for President. The Bald Eagle Blog is one of the most notable blogs authored by the regular readers of the Des Moines Register online. Hillary Clinton during her visit to Sheet Metal Workers Local 88 in Las Vegas on November 17, 2007 . More US senators, governors, unions, newspapers, and others have endorsed Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton for president. But the latest Des Moines Register Poll posted on Monday January 1 shows Senator Barack Obama ahead of Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton and former Senator John Edwards. According to the Des Moines Register : Obama was the choice of 32 percent of likely Democratic caucus goers, up from 28 percent in the Register's last poll in late November, while Clinton, a New York senator, held steady at 25 percent and Edwards, a former Nort...

It may be hard to imagine, but before 2007 no one knew the significance of a wide stance when it comes to airport bathrooms. No one knew Oprah was going to step off the couch and on to the political stage or that an Arkansan best known for losing 100 lbs would lead the Republican polls heading into Iowa. But not every story in 2007 was a surprise. The Democrats couldn't hold off Bush in Congress and Scooter Libby got a Presidential pass on Plamegate. High hopes dashed on the rocks of cynicism? That's the year in Politics 2007. - Evan

Dear Orikinla, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! I'm so grateful to have your friendship and support during this time of year when we all strive to focus on those things that matter most: our family, our friends, and the desire for peace and goodwill. As 2007 draws to a close, I am hopeful about what we can accomplish for America together. There is so much good we can do with a positive vision for change and the will to see it done. My wish for the holidays is that I have the opportunity to make a difference for those Americans who have been invisible for too long. It means so much to know that we share that wish and are working together to change our country. I know you share my gratitude to the members of our armed forces who are serving overseas, separated from their loved ones during the holidays. They and their families continue to make an enormous sacrifice for us all, and I wish them a safe and happy holiday. I hope that you and your family have a joyous holiday season, fu...

The Political Chess of the 2008 US Presidential Election

Dear Orikinla, Marvin is a paramedic who worked with Hillary to ensure first responders got the medical care they needed after 9/11. Ira and Cecille are an elderly couple who have a moving story about how Hillary helped them get married. Betsy is Hillary's childhood friend. Their stories are about a Hillary you might not know, the Hillary whose heart and tireless spirit changed their lives. There are a lot of stories like theirs, and we wanted to share some with you. We've compiled over 30 videos from those who know Hillary best: her close friends, those who have worked alongside her, and people who have found in Hillary a source of strength and compassion when they needed help the most. Take a look at their stories on our new website. The Hillary I Know I want to make sure that you see one of the most powerful videos on the site, when Shannon Mallozzi talks about how she turned to Hillary for help. Shannon tells her story best in her own words. Watch it here: The Hillary I...

16 Dec 2007 17:56 Africa/Lagos NEWSWEEK: Cover: The Sleeper John Edwards Believes he can Score Upset win in Iowa; Has Been Visiting Rural Precincts Where Frontrunners Have Paid Less Attention Didn't get Negative Feedback After Being Combative With Clinton 'I Thought it was More Important for People to Understand ... The Substantive Policy Differences Between us, and now I Think we're at a Stage Where it's Time to Focus on why I Want to be President' NEW YORK, Dec. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards believes he can still come from behind for an upset win in Iowa, Newsweek reports in the December 24 cover "The Sleeper," (on newsstands Monday, December 17). For months, Edwards has been doggedly working to round up support in the state's rural precincts where the frontrunners have paid less attention. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20071216/NYSU007 ) As Correspondent Arian Campo-Flores and Senior Writer Su...

The job requires a president who not only understands the changes needed to move the country forward but also possesses the discipline and skill to navigate the reality of the resistant Washington power structure to get things done.That candidate is New York Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton. ~ The Des Moines Register, Sunday, December 16, 2007 The Des Moines Register’s editorial board has endorsed Republican Sen. John McCain and Democratic Sen. Hillary Clinton for the 2008 Iowa caucuses.The Register, Iowa’s statewide newspaper, calls McCain and Clinton the candidates it believes are most competent and ready to lead. Read the endorsements: Democrats: Hillary Clinton Republicans: John McCain Watch the endorsement videos: Democrats: Hillary Clinton Republicans: John McCain When I heard the good news, I thanked God for Hillary Rodham Clinton! I was elated to read it on the Huffington Post and quickly clicked the headline linking to The Des Moines Register for the full report of the breaking new...

Running for president means asking a lot of people to put their faith in you -- and putting your faith in a lot of people. You've never let me down, and my promise to you has always been this: if you put your faith in me, I will fight for you every day when I'm president. When I get to the White House, I'll end the war in Iraq and bring our troops home. I'll stop the cowboy diplomacy and Bush's war on science. I'll reverse the attacks on our Constitution and civil liberties. I'll ask the Congress to send me everything that Bush vetoed, like stem cell research and the Children's Health Insurance Program. From day one, I'll be fighting for you, because America needs a clean and decisive break from seven years of George Bush. Not one of the Republican candidates is capable of making that happen. They're all promising four more years of the same failed policies. They see Bush's failure in Iraq and want to continue it. They see failure of leadersh...

Number of Democrats who See Each Democratic Candidate as Presidential Hillary Clinton 44% Barack Obama 17% John Edwards 14% Bill Richardson 4% Joe Biden 3% Chris Dodd 2% Dennis Kucinich 1% Mike Gravel 1% In the race for the Democratic Presidential Nomination, it’s Hillary Clinton 38%, Barack Obama 27% and John Edwards 14%. Bill Richardson is supported by 4%, Joe Biden and Dennis Kucinich by 3% of Likely Democratic Primary Voters. ( see recent daily numbers ). Iowa: Clinton 29% Obama 26% Edwards 22% Florida: Huckabee 27% Romney 23% Giuliani 19% 47% Say White House Knew About CIA's Torching of Torture Tapes Generic Congressional Ballot: Democrats 46% Republicans 36% Obama Ties Giuliani 43% to 43%, Leads Romney by Four

Sunday, December 9, 2007; Page A23 SURE, HILLARY CLINTON HAS BEEN IN THE PUBLIC EYE FOR MORE THAN 15 YEARS, BUT YOU MIGHT NOT KNOW . . . 1.It's a story she seldom tells, not even in her autobiography. But Clinton, who opposed the Vietnam War, says she once tried to join the Marines shortly after the conflict ended. She recounted the failed enlistment one time when she was first lady, in a speech to female veterans in June 1994. She said she went to an Arkansas military recruitment office shortly before she married Bill Clinton in fall 1975. Once the Marine recruiter saw the bespectacled law professor, she told the group, he rejected her by saying, "You're too old, you can't see and you're a woman." N.B: Click the title to read the complete report.

There were hot exchanges between the supporters of Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama over The Oprah Winfrey show in Iowa , South Carolina, and New Hampshire . The following is the summary of my comments on the washingtonpost.com , Huff Post News and Topix . Oprah Winfrey and Senator Barack Obama need a reality check, because they are politically naïve and unrealistic. Barack Obama does not really know what it means to be the President of the greatest nation on earth and the challenges of leading the world. I have been well informed on the global role of America on earth, so, I can say who is capable of becoming the next President of the United States of America and that American patriot is, Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton, proud wife, mother and role model for American girls and women. Oprah Winfrey is neither a wife nor a mother and has no clue on raising children; talk less of leading a nation. I am disappointed that a black woman who refused to marry and does not want to have...

Dec 8 2007 The groom Larry and his bride Lucy . Google's co-founder and billionaire Larry Page and his Stanford girlfriend Lucy Southworth are wedding today on Richard Branson's Caribbean Necker Island. Larry and Lucy snuggle inside the Google Jet . Former US president Bill Clinton and wife Hillary are among the invited dignitaries invited to the wedding, including Bono of U2. The VIPs will be flown on private jets from around the world to wedding ceremony. The Google Jet Larry Page, 34, is worth over $18 billion, from the fortune he made from Google, the world's most popular search engine, he invented with his classmate, Sergey Brin, at Stanford University in 1998. Larry and Lucy smooching on the Google Jet Page's fiancee, Lucy Southworth, 27, is a PhD student in "biomedical informatics" at Stanford University, and also has a masters degree in science from Oxford University. Page's party has booked out the entire island, which has space for only 28 guests...

General Wesley Clark General Wesley Clark sent me a very important letter by e-mail today on how much we must do our best to support Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton for her victory in the presidential caucuses in Iowa . Dear Orikinla, For the next 28 days, I'm doing everything I can for Hillary. I'm hitting the campaign trail for Hillary in Iowa so I can talk to voters, make phone calls, and do whatever I can to help her campaign win. I've known Hillary for 24 years, and I've seen what she can do. That's why I'm traveling for her in Iowa, because I know that helping her in this race is the most important thing I can do at this moment. There are just 28 days until the Iowa caucuses, and the race there is a dead heat. It's so close that anything -- no matter how small it may seem -- can make a difference. It could be one group of voters I talked to yesterday. It could be a donation you make today that puts Hillary over the top. I know from experience that eve...