Super Tuesday: a Day Critical in Choosing our Next President (VIDEO)

The coast to coast political contest sees nearly half the US states choosing who they want to run for president.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Many are calling it the most closely fought Democratic nomination contest of modern times. As the hours pass on the day known as "Super Tuesday" residents in 22 states are deciding who they want to see as the next elected leader of the United States of America.

Hillary Clinton initially had a commanding lead in the polls, but that has ended as voters are increasingly looking toward Barack Obama. Obama's popularity is coming across to Americans in pop culture and on campuses and it seems to be increasing by the day.

Surveys and polls are in fact already calling Obama the winner though some say it is still too early to tell. In fact Clinton's campaign says the battle is going to go on for weeks and Obama's camp does recognize that as a distinct possibility.

The GOP is having a battle of its own as John McCain, a decorated former POW of the Vietnam War is expected win the day in most of the important battleground states like New York and New Jersey.

But Mitt Romney, whose been trailing in the polls, is expected to win McCain's neighboring state of California. That would substantially raise his chances of staying in the contest beyond Super Tuesday, pollsters say.

The winners in "Super Tuesday" could send the largest number of delegates to the nominating conventions in the late summer.

The coast to coast political contest sees nearly half the US states choosing who they want to run for president.

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kee-kee February 6, 2008 7:06 pm (Pacific time)

the next president i want to be is barack obama. i love u barack obama

richard montgomery February 6, 2008 3:25 pm (Pacific time)

For years (since returning from Vietnam in 1969) I have been puzzled by the utter, total absence of "Heroes" from that war. Ask the average American to name a "hero" (other than those who became politicians) and you'll likely get a blank stare in return. Which, I suppose, is why I am mystified by the fairly recent phenomenon, the POW "hero." I realize that my feelings on this subject are not shared by many but, I cannot help but feel that most folks don't give the subject the slightest consideration . How else could an entire country believe that John Mc Cain is (as Rudi Gulliani proclaimed) a "Great American Hero." I don't get it. When did being captured and locked up (no longer fighting) become "Heroic"? Perhaps I'm mistaken but, I don't believe I've ever heard of POW "heroes" of WWI, WWII or the war in Korea. Can anyone enlighten me? I have absolutely no doubt, whatever, of the horrible treatment suffered by the POW's held in North Vietnam. However, I think it's safe to say that POW's of WWI, WWII and , certainly, Korea suffered as much. But, I don't remember anyone claiming to be a hero...much less being PROCLAIMED a hero because they survived. The more I've thought about this issue, the more I've come to believe that there is something VERY dishonest going on here. No one in their right mind believes that torture doesn't work. Certainly there are other, far more sophisticated techniques, that are more effective...given TIME. But, the absurd notion that torture doesn't work is completely undermined by the FACT that virtually every US POW held in Vietnam gave in to torture and made anti-war statements. I include the "Great American Hero" from Arizona, John Mc Cain, in that group. Not only is John Mc Cain a blatant liar, he betrayed the military brotherhood with his despicable performance while serving on the Committee for POW/MIA's. He was the prime motivating force behind the decision to classify all POW debriefing documents (specifically his own). He is No hero, that's for sure. I have been a Republican all my life but, I will certainly vote for Hillary Clinton or Obama before I'll EVER vote for a low life scum bag like John Mc Cain. Richard Montgomery Palm Bay, FL 32908

Henry Ruark February 6, 2008 2:12 pm (Pacific time)

(Sorry for inadvertent ending. Here's rest.) ...for "see with own eyes", listen with own ears, then use own brain to evaluate, compare, contrast, and decide for yourself. Sure beats being told what to think, when to think it, what it means, and why-not pay attention on own, per "ME !! ME !! ME !!"

Henry Ruark February 6, 2008 7:00 am (Pacific time)

To all: The video-here proves up precisely what print-side journalism cannot yet --if ever !-- do: Take you right into the heart of the story, for very straight-talk right from a skilled journalist on-scene. Best-written work can never substitute for

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