July 28, 2007
Posted: 04:27 PM ET

(CNN)–Speaking before an audience of college Democrats on Saturday, Senator Hillary Clinton was interrupted by a heckler. An older woman carrying a sign that read, "She doesn't care, all she wants is the power" yelled at Clinton as she spoke. Several Clinton supporters in the audience returned shouts to the protestor and pushed her out of the room.

"One of the things I love about politics, you never know what the day will bring," Clinton said.

Clinton, who is seeking the Democratic presidential nomination, delivered remarks to the College Democrats of America National Convention. It was held on the campus of the University of South Carolina in Columbia, South Carolina.

Fellow competitors for the Democratic nomination, Representative Dennis Kucinich of Ohio, and former Alaska Senator Mike Gravel also addressed the group Saturday.

–CNN Political Desk Editor Jamie Crawford

Filed under: Dennis Kucinich • Hillary Clinton • Mike Gravel • Race to '08 • South Carolina


Third Party Only/Chandler, AZ   August 4th, 2007 7:26 am ET

Hillary Clinton is just another fascist like Bush. No difference between Republicans and Democrats. The one exception is Ron Paul who should have stayed as LBT. We need to get rid of the Electoral College and vote in a Great Third party President like Ralph Nader. He and many of the third party candidates are the only ones who care and are not in it for the NWO. Wake up Americans how can you believe anyone with ties to enslaving secret organizations that want to keep us enslaved.

Tricia M Charlottetown PEI   August 1st, 2007 12:29 am ET

Rob O’Loughlin, Presteigne, Powys

Do you think you might be taking politics a bit too serious Rob?

I mean to suggest that Hillary is out to kill Americans is a wee bit far fetched don't you think? You must be terrified of Dick and his big rifle especially given his target stats.

Rob O'Loughlin, Presteigne, Powys   July 31st, 2007 11:10 am ET

Some of you people are such fools. You haven't looked at any real news at all have you… (tip: you don't get real news on TV). Party Politics is a manipulation. Puppet 1 or Puppet 2? This woman intends killing you, you muppets! Ron Paul - the exception.

Tricia M Charlottetown PEI   July 31st, 2007 9:05 am ET

Hi Tom from Mass:

In Reply:

I'm glad I'm free to add my comments to this Blog Site as well. You know it is very important to we Canadians that the US elect a President that can truly do the job. Our industries and Global Markets have suffered greatly under the Bush/Cheney reign. The US Tarrif producing, blockade borders, Free Trade System leaves much to be desired from our side of world. We can't afford another Bush Clone as President.

But just to clarify Tom, I am not advocating that Hillary is the second coming. She has her flaws like every other earthling. However, I am a bit surprised that you have failed to see her astute leadership qualities. I have to base my assessment on what I see and hear. And I truly haven't seen or heard anything from the other candidates that would lead me to believe they have what it takes to lead such a powerful nation.

I do agree with your take on the Flip Flop spew it is getting to be rather old hat. However, where Romney is concerned I think a five year span is even a bit overstretched and generous. He's changed his views on many issues in the course of a day. And I haven't heard Romney or his followers touting his experience nor have I seen any qualities to date that would define him as having the stuff that Leaders emulate. Unless Filthy Rich ranks as a Leadership quality. But then most all candidates would be equal on that scale.

I guess in summary Tom, with the US in such dire straits, I would think Americans would put the Clintonisms and pettiness aside and go with the Candidate they know has the credentials and experience to lead the nation. I don't feel it's the time given the current state of the US to
vote for unproven, untried, hopefuls. Only Fairy Tales can turn Frogs into a Princes.

But then as you say, I am no threat to voters. I am just one of the many around the world who will share your grief filled existence if Americans elect yet another inexperienced, unqualified looser to the White House.

Luke White, Baton Rouge, LA   July 31st, 2007 2:21 am ET

For the record, I was there. And Gravel and Kucinich both cancelled last minute.

Russell, North Carolina   July 30th, 2007 2:22 pm ET

The Clinton's should take the next bus to Arkansas.

Tom - Dedham, Mass   July 30th, 2007 1:32 pm ET

Hi Trish from another country, I am glad that you are free to espouse on every topic on this site on how great Shrillary is and I am also pleased as hell to know that I will not have to worry about cancelling out your vote for her.

Every candidate from BOTH parties has some type of baggage, but you constantly spewing that she is the second coming is frightful.

Go "anybody else but HRC" 08.

Greg, Phoenix, AZ   July 30th, 2007 12:37 pm ET

All I can say is WE NEED A WHOLE LOT MORE PEOPLE LIKE THIS WOMAN (the woman who heckled Hillary that is)!!!

We all need to band together and educate our friends and families as to why they shouldn't fall for Hillary's grabs for power.

If we all unite, we can stop this atrocity before it goes too far!

Concerned American   July 30th, 2007 12:34 pm ET

I will vote for Ron Paul instead. Not even "polished" Hillary can compare to Paul's spotless voting record. I choose honesty over the corruption of Clinton.

Jon, Sacramento ~ Ca   July 30th, 2007 12:28 pm ET

"Hillary handled the Heckler like a True Polished Leader. "

Yeah - she stood quietly as her supporters shouted down the lady and physically pushed her out of the room.

Never mind defending the woman's right to protest or addressing the issue of dissent. Rather she makes a Forest Gump remark, "Never know wot you'll git".

Quite Presidential hillary!

Also - good job CNN of focusing everything on Hillary and adding the footnote, "other presidential candidates were there too".

Tricia M Charlottetown PEI   July 30th, 2007 9:45 am ET

Hillary handled the Heckler like a True Polished Leader.

I guess that is why so many Obama and Republican Supporters are so Irate.
Hillary's polished Presidential Qualities leave little to criticize.
She is Leadership and Presidential Quality. If that bothers you vote for
Bush Clones like Guilani, Romney,and Thompson and good luck to you on that.

It appears most are voting on Camps, Gender, and Race than on actual Leadership Qualities and Experience.
And that's really Too Bad as that's why Bush is in office if I remember correctly.

Mary, Beaver, PA   July 30th, 2007 8:35 am ET

What are the Clintons, except neo-cons in donkey costumes? In other words, Republican lite!

Vote for a real conservative!

Bill W, Coatesville PA   July 30th, 2007 6:30 am ET

I agree with Jeremy. Hillary is the ONE Democratic candidate that will make me vote Republiucan.

Zach, Denver CO   July 30th, 2007 2:16 am ET

Wait….as a true Democrat you would not vote for an Obama lead ticket? I think you should consider not saying things like that, I would be upset if you were a true Democrat…that is why the party is in trouble, you probably also attack Kerry for not being aggressive enough and didn't vote for him. Go vote for the green party or something, they really don't count…that way you don't have to vote.

Chris, San Francisco, CA   July 29th, 2007 9:02 pm ET

Great sign! Way to tell it like it is! The best part was the Clinton sheep in the audience showing their distaste for free speech (unless something they agree with.) Of course all she wants is power. She is the only candidate who knows what it is like to be president. Some people actually think Bill was running the country during his "presidency?"

Kim, Mpls, MN   July 29th, 2007 6:46 pm ET

Hillary will need to get used to this, it's only the beginning….Hillary's negatives are too high to get elected and unite a country.

Obama 08′

Robert, New York & Miami, Florida   July 29th, 2007 6:26 pm ET

She will be our next President.

Marsha, Portland, OR   July 29th, 2007 5:53 pm ET

To Jeremy - If Barak Obama showed up in Portland and I was in the crows I'd ask him what right he thought he had to be running for president with no experience. And if he wins the primary…as a true democrat…I will not be voting at all. I would NEVER vote for a Republican. That's disgusting.

Tom Dedham, Mass   July 29th, 2007 3:53 pm ET

And to you uneducated who keep writing FLIP FLOP everytime there is a Romney posting with no substance or any add ons to the actual discussion…

Would that make Hillary a Flip Flopper as well, or is it like I have stated a matter of ones life experience changing ones views, I think we call it maturity as well.

I don't have any issue with her doing that at all, I hope people don't think EXACTLY like they did 5, 10, 15 or 20 years ago.

Jeremy West, Jacksonville Fl   July 29th, 2007 3:39 pm ET

This is a testament to Hillary Clinton's high negative approval rating. How many hecklers have showed up to Barack Obama's campaign? I'm a democrat, but if Hillary wins the nomination I'm voting Republican.

Jeff Spangler, Arlington, VA   July 29th, 2007 3:35 pm ET

Check out NYT today for a vintage photo of Young Hill when she was morphing from a Young Repellican to an antiwar lib. Priceless!

Paula and Sandy, Santa Monica, CA   July 29th, 2007 2:57 pm ET

I see that CNN is breaking its on rules by posting comments without real names. You are obligated now to post ALL comments. The Clintons will return to the White House but both will be in jail within the year. She for egregious violations of national security laws. He for sexual assault. Most American will no longer tolerate their arrogance and cult of criminality.

John G. Charleston SC   July 29th, 2007 2:52 pm ET

What happened to the hecklers first amendment right to voice her opinion? If Hillary can't protect the rights of Americans granted by the constitution as a Senator/Presidential hopeful then why should we believe for one second that she would do any better as President?

This is a sign of things to come. Anyone who badmouths her presidency will be deported by her supporters and she will do nothing to stop it.

Mark Bures, Rio de Janeiro, RJ   July 29th, 2007 2:41 pm ET

What a puff piece! Someone holds up an anti-Hillary sign and this is responded to by a sea of Hillary signs. Gee, I wonder why this, amongst millions of other potential videos, was promoted by CNN.

Judy McKissock, Nevada City, California   July 29th, 2007 2:23 pm ET

It's a shame the republicans try sooooo
hard to demonize Hillary. I'm starting
to feel sorry for them–so consumed
with hate and discontent.

They have damaged this country here and
abroad and the sad thing is they will
FOREVER put politics first and country
second. Will they EVER wake up????

Mrs. America   July 29th, 2007 1:59 pm ET

Most people in higher office have plenty of money; they don't need the job in order to make a living. Of course, it's all about power. It has been for decades. No news there. Good morning!

Dixon Benshoof, Des Moines Iowa   July 29th, 2007 1:28 pm ET

What truth did this heckler expose? Of course she wants the power. Like most of this country Hillary has seen what Republicans do with power. Bigger government, more lobbyists, billions spent on big business friends, fuel prices doubled, more lies than any other presidency and hypocrisy that goes beyond the imagination. That heckler should be outside the White House screaming at her leader!

DAN SHORE, BOONVILLE , NC   July 29th, 2007 1:01 pm ET

GO DENNIS , STOP NAFTA, CAFTA ,WTO, MEXICO TO CANADA SUPER HIGHWAY AND CLOSE OUR BORDERS NORTH AND SOUTH

Dan, Medford, Oregon   July 29th, 2007 1:01 pm ET

Hillary is demonstating herself to be the absolute right choice for the job and would bring to it the strength of her own character and expertise, to say nothing of the fact that she has President Clinton at her side. After the debacle that the Bush administration has been, I think her presidency will be a wonderful breath of fresh air…and I mean that literally. Let the hecklers bring it on!

Ryan Bigleman Logan, UT   July 29th, 2007 12:55 pm ET

That President sham to you, bret.

bret, atl, ga   July 29th, 2007 12:45 pm ET

The Heckler was right, of course - which is why she was removed. Can't have somebody exposing the sham for what it is, now can we?

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