I've been trying and trying to think and articulate why I like Sen. Obama so much and what my major problem with Hilary Clinton is… I've really struggled with this, as I think she'd be an okay president, far better than Bush anyway.

Then, just recently, it hit me. Now I know why I don't like her nearly as much as Obama or even Edwards. The reason is…exactly what I said. I think she'd be competent, she'd be okay. We'd skate through the next 8 years without attacking anyone blatantly and there'd be some incremental good done. But…THAT'S NOT WHAT WE NEED!!!

Our next president must be a visionary. We need a leader in the truest sense of the word. I think Hilary would be very content with all the extra power her branch of goverment would have been left by the Bush administration.

Instead of reversing 8 years of damage, I think she'd be perfectly happy to keep the status quo and keep things like the patriot act and the overall "war on terror" humming along nicely for her benefit. That wouldn't serve the country well. We need somebody to come in with an almighty bulldozer and overhaul the system.

Our literal survival is as stake in this next election. We are facing global warming, healthcare that's a joke, a world that shows us no compassion and a lot of hate. We have a culture of greed and instant gratification. I don't honestly believe that Hilary Clinton has the sheer vision and courage to make the kind of major changes that need to happen. Even if she logically sees what needs to be done, even if she can talk about it, she can't inspire others to pull it off. I don't believe she'll unite the congress much less the states. I don't believe she'll overcome her lobbist buddies to give us all equal and fair healthcare… she couldn't do it before, why now?

I DO believe that Barrack Obama or John Edwards could do those things, especially Obama. I think he represents the kind of visionary leader that the country craves and so badly needs.

Hilary is old school politics, corporate interests, and in general a blase candidate that seems content to rest on her laurels and her reputation.

She scares me, because I find her uninspiring and I want to be inspired, I want to be told that Americans can sacrifice with the best, take our knocks and handle the truth. She feels like my babysitter instead of my president. Obama or Edwards feel like they understand the vibe of the country.

I cried when I heard Obama speak during Kerry's convention, because he was so right, there are no blue or red states, we're all The UNITED STATES. I crave simple truths, even if they hurt. I want to sacrifice to make the world better and to unsure that my children's children still live in a free country. I don't want the country I love to be known as an imperial empire, a dictatorial regime bringing democracy on the backs of missles and bullets.

I want the world to know the good people I know. I want the sort of knowledge, class and courage that the best politicians in history have given this country. It's time for another Abe Lincoln, another JFK, because only a leader that can harness the belief currently lying dormant in this country can pull us safely into the future. I never, ever want to be known as the generation that lost our freedoms to fear and lost our world to neglect and greed. Hilary can't inspire that. She just can't.

The worst thing that can happen to the next presidential election is that it’s close. If it’s close, the Republicans can use caging, intimidation and voter apathy to steal it yet again. If it’s Hilary, it’s gonna be close, and I’m scared.

I do, however, believe that Barrack Obama can inspire what needs to be done. He can not only inspire it, he can pull it off. He can do it. He can bring a million people to the polls that have never even bothered to vote before. They may steal 100,000 votes, but can they stop the other 900,000?

Give him a chance. He and Edwards together would make a great ticket. The Clintons had their chance, lets not live in the past, lets figure out what will make the future.

Obama/Edwards in '08.

Senator Clinton had to get in the line about equipping our men and women. Perhaps she forgot who gutted the military during 8 years of his term.

Finished the gutting just in time for the need for miltary action.

Hillary Clinton = George W. Bush 2.0

If people are really looking for a change or something new in politics just wait till Bloomberg jumps in the race, you will forget about all current candidates including Clinton whom I like the most.

Hillary should know from history that had it not been for the draft during WW II we might not be a nation. We may have been under Japanese or German rule. The only true way to protect America is to be ready for a "Draft". Unfortunately, not everybody believes in protecting our country. Let somebody else do it. When it seems likely that one could very easily be on the "Battlefront", a goodly number of so called brave men, suddenly become "Cowards" and will not serve willingly.

I couldn't agree w/ you more, Lance. Your comment is one of the most inspiring things I've read recently.

Plus, don't forget if Clinton was elected we'd have almost 25yrs of presidential power-sharing between 2(!) families. We need something new, not the old guard.

If Senator Clinton were to become President, the United States would lose a whole lot of what little credibility it has in the international arena. Take a step back and look at the big picture. Bush becomes President in 1988. Clinton becomes president in 1992. Bush becomes president in 2000 with help from his brother Jeb in the midst of a recount. Bush is relected in 2004. Now Clinton's wife becomes president in 2008? That could mean up to 28 years of Bush/Clinton if she wins in 2008 (assuming re-election in 2012). Yes - that means there will be a generation of youth growing up never remembering a President whose last name is not Bush or Clinton. The world will laugh at our idea of "democracy".

After 8 years of President Bush - does the country NEED a candidate whose most difficult area is honesty??

"Clinton gets her lowest marks when Democrats are asked which candidate is the most honest."

NO MORE CLINTON~BUSH!!

If anyone thinks system can be or should be overhauled overnight, then they really dont understand what our parents and grandparents did. Just sitting on our lazy bums and wishing system overhaul doesnt work.

Does anyone of those Obama supporters know that the mortage situation in US has shaken up the financial stability across the world? If you keep talking fluffy change, the world will be more unstable.

Our parents and grandparents created the system over decades. So have patience and change it one thing at a time. And who says Hillary can not change. For change we need a strong capable leader which Hillary has shown over the years. Let Obama faced the heat, he changed his policies (or explained it numerous times) within a week. Why? Because Obama isnt sure what will stick with the people. Obama needs to learn real facts around the world.

And if Obama is visionary, lets make him the Secretary of State or UN representative. His visions will help mankind better that way.

To be honest with you, I dont think CLinton's high negatives will be a problem. If she just wins every northern state that John Kerry wins, and of course she is ahead in New Mexico, and Arkansas,she will win. According to the Quinniapic poll, she is neck and neck with Giuliani in Ohio, PA, and Florida. She just has to try to bring her negatives down and she will win, however by not a large margin.

Americans are just dumb to realize that if they want another four years of Iraq, deficit, horrible health care, poor social security, then be my guest and vote for a Republican.

Dont make the same mistake twice and regret down the road ahead.

gimme a break - who says you have to like someone to vote for 'em - ain't this 'merica?

Someone above talked about state by state poll. I agree with you assessment that Hillary wins when we compare state by state polls. Also, Obama remark of meeting Castro, has made him lose Florida. Clinton wins Florida which will prove to be an important state just like it happened with Gore.

RE: Posted By Lance, Monrovia, CA : August 13, 2007 4:03 pm

LANCE: AMEN!! I couldn't agree with you more. All the people I hear supporting Hillary can't say any advantages to her presidency other than "experience"…I do NOT agree that we need "experience" for the next 8 years…."exeperience" translates to MORE OF THE SAME!!! Come on America!! Do we REALLY want that? If we really want change we need to vote differently than we have in the past. I truly believe all those that are spouting "experience" as a reason for voting for Hillary are devoid of rational reasons for supporting her and grasping at straws.

A candidate that everyone fails to mention is Dennis Kucinich. He is a breath of fresh and I am upset that Obama and Clinton take all the media attention. He stands for change in Health Care and the Iraq war. Those that are tired of media telling you who to vote for, check Dennis Kucinich website and what he stands for. I think you will be pleasantly surprised!!

hilary doesn't even have much "experience". being first lady isn't the same as being the president, or even a senator, its not even an elected position on her part. her experience in the senate is less than memorable, not to mention her picking the state that would give her the most attention.

Lance from Monrovia:

Please give the Obama plaudits a rest. We get that you like the guy. Every chance you get, you try to make him sound like the second coming. The rest of us would prefer to have Obama himself convince us of his merits, positions, leadership ability and electability.

I admire your allegiance, but it's like hearing the same campaign ad over and over again.

Hmmm, let's see. The findings are "…according to a CNN/Opinion Research Corporation poll…' of "Democratic voters" eh?

First of all, if we are going to talk about electability, shouldn't the poll have included people other than Democrats?

Lastly, and most importantly, Opinion Research was purchased last year by InfoUSA. InfoUSA is controlled by a hard-core Clintonista named Vinod Gupta. Gupta is a major Clinton/DNC donor and fundraiser, and Lincoln Bedroom guest.

I like her.

Too many people are espousing "change" simply for the sake of change. Things may change under Obama, but I don't believe he has the vision or experience to do it in a way that doesn't leave our dear nation in a dire state of system shock.

I believe Mrs. Clinton, Mr. Edwards, and Mr. Biden are the only three legitimate candidates.

sf,

The mortgage debacle is ultimately a result of wealth shifting from the poor to the rich. Sub-prime loans, not good credit, giving poor people the illusion that they had more wealth than they really had…get it.

That is really a function of the control corporate contributors have on our political system. The politicians don't respond to the people, they respond to the money.

Obama, on the other hand gets his money from the people instead of the corporations. It is just more reasonable to believe that Obama (or Edwards for that matter) would have policies that favor natural persons, because that is where they get their money.

P.S.

People have had 15 years to form their opinion of Hillary Clinton. Whether that opinion is bad or good, it isn't going to change now, no matter what.

That’s right Republicans tend to go for candidates that are likeable even if incompetent; whereas, Democrats tend to go for competency even if the candidate isn’t the most likeable.

Hillary is NOT Paris Hilton or Britney.
She is a strong, intelligent, compassionate, reserved, capable leader.
Why, you got a problem with that?

Anyway if Rudy carries the Republican ticket, the “Right to Life” and the Religious Right will find more harmony, more compassion and more morality in Hillary’s agenda and goals. Compared to Rudy she is much more likeable to mainstream Conservative Ideals! Remember, the Conservatives thought that they had their man under Bush, only to be fully disappointed. When they actually take time to look at the Person and not the adverse ads they will Love Hillary too!

I am die- heart supporter of Hillary Clinton; i do understand peoples' concern about her. But i am telling you that when you meet her in person and talk to her she is totally different. It is all the right wing machine which trying their best to tear her down.Not that i am a woman so support her she is the most qualified person for the post.

It ACTUALLY is really easier… if you wnat four more horrible years of Bush, conservative politics, by all means vote DEMOCRAT. if you think everything is going lovely, vote GOP. Dont regret this at the end, when you were gullible to fall for Giuliani's fear tactics.

I just saw Hillary Clinton at an event in Los Angeles. She gave me hope that we can repair America. Some say they are not inspired by Hillary. I certainly was. Her command of the issues and credentials make her the only candidate on either side of the aisle that has the gravitas to lead our nation out of the darkest of times.

I don't trust any polls conducted by The Clinton News Network.

I totally agree with all that "Lance from CA" has said. The next leader of this country must represent a complete change from the powers that be who have controlled America for the past 20+ years. They must be a fresh, uncompromised voice with the moral authority to inspire our citizens to follow their lead and work together to heal and restore the greatness that once was America.
Hilary is power hungry and cut from the same cloth as her husband. I don't trust her. She lacks the credibility to breath even a whisper of trust and good faith back into our political process. It will take an extraodinary person to do that after all past 8 years of blatant criminality that has been the Bush regime.
Barring Al Gore's return to Presidential politics, the two Democrats I feel are most up to this challenge are Obama and Edwards. A ticket with both their names on it (and I frankly don't care in which order) would, I believe come close to the type of leadership this country desperately needs.
I'm personally sick of watching Hilary stare steel daggers at her fellow candidates. I hate to say it (esp. since I'm a female of Hillary's age and a feminist), but I'm beginning to see her as a fat scorpion primed and ready to strike at anyone who threatens her appetite for power.
So my vote will most likely go to Obama and/or Edwards, unless they fail to stand up for the Middle Class in the Immigration battle. I will not vote for anyone who is unwilling to defend and fortify our borders, and "throw out" ALL of the illegal aliens now in the U.S. through the simple expedient of ENFORCING the laws now on the books which will remove all incentives for them to remain in the United States. A word of warning to Democratic candidates . . . if you want Independent Middle Class voters to elect you to office you MUST cease pandering to illegal immigrants. If you cannot take a tough stance on that issue in favor of American workers and American owned AND STAFFED industry, then you DO NOT deserve to be elected to the highest office in this land.

Sorry, its Calvin….

I typed the wrong message. If you want four more years of Bush, vote GOP. If you want change, vote DEMOCRAT.

Its really easier…….LOL

How many more times will cnn let Lance post the same thing?
The Obama operatives who flood this board with anti-Hillary smears are becoming tiresome. She will be our next President, and Obama will be campaigning for her.

Van

While having charisma and a likeable personality may help a candidate win, what ultimately matters in the end is how the president handles actual political matters while in office. With enough practice and a genius speech writer, anyone can spew magical words for the people to fall in love with. It's difficult to determine if a candidate will actually deliver the goods if elected, unless we know of their past experiences.

I'm still not sure who I'd want as the Democratic candidate, but I hope people will look past how a candidate presents him/herself and look deeper into their past actions and current positions.

I also agree with Lance.

Obama is smart and will learn quickly. He may be a little naive and inexperienced. So much so that he'd likely put America first, rather than the people he "owes".

That's not to say that Clinton would be a bad president. She will most likely win the primaries and I would most likely vote for her in the general election.

I think the best we can hope for is that Clinton doesn't screw up too badly, and then Obama or someone with his vision will follow and really lead the country forward.

It's time someone said it and I guess I'm the one:
The people who don't like Mrs. Clinton are the same angry white males who think that a woman's place should be in the kitchen, barefoot and pregnant. What they really want is a Stepford wife, which Mrs. Clinton certainly is not. I love seeing this strong woman speak knowledgeably about the issues that concern women, children and families in America.

Let's see here, Clinton has serious questions about honesty and likeability. Those character traits seem to be just a tad bit important now don't they.

And this is among the CNN AUDIENCE!

Add this nightmare to this past weekend's stories about Democrat's concerns regarding her unprecedented negative ratings and the overall negative effect her campaign will likely have on the Democratic party as a whole and I think the folks over at camp Hill are probably get a little shaky.

Turn out the lights baby, the party will soon be over!

RE: VanReuter NY,NY's Comment - "How many more times will cnn let Lance post the same thing? The Obama operatives who flood this board with anti-Hillary smears are becoming tiresome."
Got news for you chump, I'm an Independant voter who is not an operative of any kind for anyone. I post what I believe. And from conversations with my peers and colleagues, I can assure you that I'm not alone in my convictions. You're welcome to ignore and discredit my opinion at your peril . . . that won't change my vote or the votes of those who feel the way I do about Hillary. You'd better take us seriously . . . we're out there and we're planning to be at the polls in November 08.

Well, I like Clinton, and I think she's honest. Oh, and did I mention I'm voting for her?

Senator Hillary is the best candiate right now ! She can lead our nation to the bright and shining moment.
There are lots of chaos in the current situations, and we do need a strong and best qualified leader to fix the problems our nation faced.
So far, it's found that she is the best person to be 2008 our commander in chief !

Re: Annette/Sanford's comment that: "The people who don't like Mrs. Clinton are the same angry white males who think that a woman's place should be in the kitchen, barefoot and pregnant . . . etc."
Put on your reading glasses Annette, I for one am no angry male chauvinist pig. I clearly stated I'm a woman of Hillary's age who's also a lifelong feminist. In addition, I'm a registered Independant, divorced 30 years ago, who's worked all her life AND who purchased and owns her own home. Not so easy to pidgeonhole, eh? And many of my feminist friends are also NOT fans of Hillary Clinton. Again, in case you didn't catch my drift, many of us are looking for a strong candidate (of EITHER sex and ANY race)whose strength emanates from his or her credibility and moral authority to lead this nation in the right direction, away from hypocritically manipulative, divisive fraudulent non-issues and toward solving the real problems that face this nation. Unfortunately, though Hillary may give lip service to many of those issues, I and many of my friends and colleagues feel she lacks the credibility and moral authority to inspire us to believe in and follow her lead.

Godspeed HIllary. Make Bill ambassador to the UN and restore America's world standing. Hillary Clinton/General Wesley Clark 2008. We've had enough Republican greed and incompetence.

Likeability is certainly important in a presidential election, and Hillary's lack thereof will certainly hurt her campaign, but it doesn't nean she can't win. After all, Nixon and LBJ both won elections.

How did Obama fare as a Senator? Aside from voting against the Iraq War (which is a good choice), I can't really name anything.

But you know what, he made a great speech!

Obama for President!

Likeability isn't all that important. Possessing the credibility and moral authority to lead (even in unpopular issues) is critically important, especially at this point in time. Based on her blatant hunger for power, the fact that she is tainted by her acceptance of PAC and lobbyist funding of her campaign, the highly questionable issues in her past legal history, and her too-close association with and support of her husband's failed trade policies (eg. NAFTA), to cite only a few examples, Hillary simply does not possess the credibility or moral authority to lead us out of the morass of corrupt politics as usual in Washington, DC. They are way too much a part of it all.

Joe in NC,

What about the honesty part?

Wouldn't you say that that was a LITTLE important as well?

After reading Lance's comments, I can see how the media has definitely influenced people with incorrect or incomplete information.

Unfortunately, Bush is not the communicator that Clinton is so it is more difficult for people to see what he has done. Has he made mistakes? Absolutely. But which president hasn't? However I do believe that we are far better off than we were at the end of the Clinton era. We do not need another era of Clinton inaction.

Here are some facts to consider:
1) War on terror. Clinton did nothing after the World Trade Center bombing in 1993 and he did very little after the Cole bombing. He represented the US as the nice guys and didn't pursue the terrorists. Nor did he do anything to solve the problems with interagency communications (FBI not communicating with CIA, etc.). Nor did he do anything to protect our borders. Bush created Homeland Security which, while not perfect, has closed many of the gaps that Clinton left wide open. While there is much debate about whether we should have gone to war with Iraq, there is no question that far more damage has been done to Al-Qaeda's structure than anything Clinton did. Also since we have been in Iraq, raids on terrorist organizations have given us valuable information that we would otherwise not have had access to - all of which has helped prevent additional terrorist attacks on U.S. soil. But, of course, these accomplishments are never mentioned in the media.

2) Honesty. During Bill Clinton's 8 year presidency, he pardoned 396 people, a good portion of which were for drug offenses. During Bush 1's 4 year presidency, he pardoned 74 people, mostly for lesser offenses such as theft and income tax evasion. See http://www.usdoj.gov/pardon. Since Bill and Hillary are similar thinking, I can see how people don't trust her.

3) Global warming. Everyone is scared to death of global warming. Consider that 4 of the top 10 warmest years on record were in the 1930s: 1934, 1931, 1938, and 1939 while only 3 of the top 10 were in the last 10 years: 1998, 2006, and 1999. Don't hear much about this from Al Gore, do you? See http://www.noaa.gov.

4) Healthcare. Lance states that our healthcare is a joke. Ok - it could be better, I'll give you that but next time you are sick, why don't you go to Canada and wait in line to be treated and hope that you don't die first. The U.S. pharmaceutical industry develops more life-saving drugs than any other country. Is our problem really our healthcare system or is it due to the fact that we have become a country of large and obese people which is causing many of our health woes?

As far as Obama goes, I think he is a great communicator which is what draws people to him. I believe he is just another politician that speaks a good game. My vote will go to Guiliani. He cleaned up New York and made it successful. Are his methods unorthodox? Yes, they are. But right now, our biggest threat are terrorists and nations that support them. I'm not convinced that Obama will lead us in the right direction.

But regardless of who you choose, do some research and THINK beyond what the media reports. For example, the war in Iraq is not popular and it appears we are failing but how often do you hear that our military has obtained data from a disk drive that has helped prevent more attacks? It happens a lot more frequently than you hear about.

Think beyond the issue, do some research, and validate what is reported. When you do this, you'll make a truly informed decision. If you listen to what is reported in the media, you are more than likely going to vote for the wrong candidate, whoever he/she may be.

And just how many of those people polled think Clinton = Bill Clinton.

We live in a country where at least 1/3 don't have a clue who the Vice-President is, and you all think that many respondents in these polls don't automatically think "Bill Clinton" whenever they see the name "Clinton" as an option?

Whatever.

I surmise that at least 10-15% of all of Hillary Clinton's support in every poll that doesn't include her full name is support from people who are thinking Bill Clinton, not Hillary Clinton, and another 5% like her just because of Bill Clinton.

Of course "Bill Clinton" is more experienced than the others, considering the fact that Hillary Clinton is a lot less experienced than Dennis Kucinich, Chris Dodd, Joe Biden, Bill Richardson, and no more experienced than John Edwards and Barack Obama.

Lance, my fellow Californian, if you want to be inspired go to a Anthony Robbins seminar. If you want a president who will get our country in the right direction…..VOTE FOR HILLARY!!!

That's interesting . . . wonder why they deleted my posting showing the list of reasons why I feel Hillary lacks the credibility/moral authority to lead the country? . . .

Who are these people that believe Hillary is the most electable candidate? And what in the world are they basing that on? She is not electable in any way shape or form. All the poles say that if Hillary goes up against Rudy (the most likely GOP candidate) she loses. A vote for Hillary in the primaries is a vote for the GOP in the general election.

I hear a lot of issues from home land securities, to health, etc. But I don't hear, or have never heard anything about the Native American issues and their rights. What does Clinton say about this?

All are CFR (Council of Foreign Relations) Research that. The only person that isn't is Ron Paul. Don't be scared to not research, you may find the truth in what is wrong with this country.

I wish people would stop treating this like shopping for a new breakfast cereal. Experience DOES matter. The stability and strength of the U.S. in this world is more important than many people seem to realize. You don't just "shake things up" and see where it all falls out. We are not alone in this world and while change is a good thing, we need incremental, directed, common-sense change, not a carnival. You can't just try a new idea each week and see if one sticks.

I think Hillary (and any Democrat) would be FAR superior to what we've been living with, but I don't trust someone to lead a major superpower just because he's got a fresh face and bright, sunny ideas. It takes a heck of a lot more, like experience, know-how about the way the world really works (not just how we wish it would work) and high-level connections. I think Hillary has got all of those.

Hillary Clinton : The Republicans best hope for 2008. Democrats have made it a habit of snatching defeat from the jaws of victory. 2008 might be the same if people don't wise up.

I don't dislike Hillary, i think she can do the Job. BUT, i think this coming election should be about the best fit for the Job in regard to what the country needs. A divided country can not solve the myriad challenges facing America like Terrorism, Education, Health care and Immigration. We need someone who can bring people together. Hillary's too polarizing to accomplish that. She's gearing to take on the right wing machine whilst Americans are tired of that kind of politics. Obama/ Edwards.

They always try to get shots of Clinton with large groups of men standing/seated in the background, because they know at the end of the day no self-respecting man will vote for a woman that he'll have to see on Tv for four-eight years that nags just like his wife does.
Face it, the polls are wrong. Most every man that goes to vote for president is not going to vote to see Hillary's mug and hear her dreadful voice for four to eight solid years. They'll take another endless war over that any day of the week.

You tell 'em, Pat from Raleigh, I'm another Independent voter and professional woman who won't vote for Mrs Clinton. When are they going to poll the Independents, we're going to swing this thing away from the dems in November 08 if they nominate 'that (other) woman'?

It should be noted that CNN's polls are done by a company run by Vinod Gupta, an ardent Clinton supporter who has been sued by his own shareholders for lavishing too much company money on the Clintons.

Hillary is just another freedom hating socialist, why people support her or any of the other democrats is beyond me. on the subject of her and Barack Obama though, they are the same candidate, just different minorities. Socialized medicine, more welfare state handouts, less freedom, more political correctness, national ID (Show me your papers Comrade. Oh you don't have your papers? To the gulags with you), etc.

She'll get the nomination. It doesn't matter if Democrats like or don't like her.

In the opinion of many democrats she's the best chance they have of winning back the White House.

Kucinich is the only candidate running on either side (sad that there are only two sides in America) that is principled - with the possible exception of Obama. Hillary is an establishment candidate who won't do anything innovative. She'll adequately hold down the fort, and little more.

I think Hillary can help make change happen. I agree that major change probably won't happen if she were elected along with anyone else elected honestly. Because we as Americans sit and do not nothing about our problems! We expect someone like a Obama or Hillary to create change. But major change will only come from us if we DEMAND IT! America is paralyzed by special intrest groups and apathy. If you want change, look in the mirror first and make it happen! We know all too well that one candidate can lead change but we must be a part of any revolution of change for America to evolve and grow.

IF YOU HAD TO PICK A PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE TO:

"Watch your kids while you were away"

Between Republican and Democratic candidates, who would you trust to watch your children?

Just 28 percent say that Clinton is the most honest candidate.

WOW! Thats worse than Bush.

CNN's response..

OVER THERE, LOOK OVER THERE AT THE LIKABILITY FIGURE.. OVER THERE.

Okay ladies and gentlemen, at 24 I remember when the Clinton household moved into the WH. Everyone is touting Hillary's "experience", Please answer me this what "experience" are you speaking of? Being first lady or senator? As first lady she tried her hand at policy making and universal care and failed miserably, diplomacy and got laughed at and humilated on a worldwide scale. People SHE is not her husband. I have grown up in a world with only two families in WH Bush-Clinton(2x)-Bush(2x). Sorry ladies and gentlemen the new generation is ready for new blood. WE are sick and tired of aged, upper-echlian, conservative White Men carrying this country into an oblivious hell. Sorry Hillary you are just a different gender with the same ideas.
People stop listening to Hillary machine touting Obama's experience…if you take notice and listen that is all they have.
A new generation for Obama in 08′

Lance -

Your comments are heartfelt and stated with conviction and sincerity. I happen to agree with a lot of what you say about strong leadership to guide this country in the challenging years after the debacle of the Bush administration.

The truth is, we can't go wrong with any of the leading Democratic candidates for president. Just look at what the Republicans have to offer -Giuliani, who is a Bush wannabe, trying to win the presidency because of his actions on 9/11; then there is Mitt Romney, someone who seems to have as low an i.q. as Bush and who switches positions as the political winds change; next we have Fred Thompson, the phantom candidate, another Bush clone who is just another conservative lackey; last, we have John McCain, whose candidacy has gone up in flames, although he doesn't know it yet.

This is our election to lose and we have to make the right decision. Obama and Edwards are worthy contenders. I am not ready to put Obama in the same category as John F. Kennedy. I was old enough to remember him and I don't think we will see someone like him again in our lifetime. He was a truly extraordinary man of intellect, charm and wit, who inspired a generation of young people.

Obama is bright, articulate, a new face on the scene and someone to watch. I still think his time has not yet come. I think Edwards may be best suited for vice president. An Obama/Edwards ticket is appealing to consider, but I don't think it is a winning ticket. You must win in order to effect change. That is the challenge.

I still have an open mind, although I am leaning toward Hillary at the moment. I think she has experience, pragmatism, strong ideas and the best political adviser of all in her husband. If she can rise above the standard political sound bites, she has the ability to make history and inspire us all as the first woman president.

CNN is unfairly backing Clinton, and I guarantee, SHE WILL NOT WIN!!! People do not want more of the same and all the comments seem to agree that A) Clinton is not what they want and B) Clinton is more of the same which equals: CNN where are you getting our poll information?? From my understanding Clinton is not rallied around or supported and that is exactly what a candidate needs to WIN!!!! I get this from listening to talk shows, no one is calling in to support Clinton, from talking to ordinary citizens–if I stand in a parking lot at the local Winco and poll people myself will you run a story on the results?? We need to win the battle of ideology and to have Clinton run against Gulliani, with Gulliani winning is not going to move America into a new and brighter future! I predict at this rate CNN you will be fostering this outcome by rinning articles perhaps based on polls put out by what credible group, not the Heritage Foundation again, please you are slaying us here!!! At this point our society can not even choose to fail or succeed without the media giving us the right information!!

Do we really care if someone is likeable? All I care about is someone who is experienced, knowledgeable and able to mount a credible race. As a Democrat, I want to win. As a citizen…looking at the group of Republicans on the trail and it makes me cringe.They are all scary. Can we afford four more years of bad government, challenges to Our Bill of Rights, mismanagement of responses to natural disasters, poor upkeep of our parks as well as our resources? Does the middle class need to lose any more economic ground because of Republican policies? I think we have to look at the best horse, put a saddle on it and ride to the finish line. If I had my way Al Gore would be that horse.

Hey Kevin from N.H! "Democrats have made it a habit of snatching defeat from the jaws of victory. 2008 might be the same if people don't wise up." LOL, how true! The Dems putting up someone as divisive as Hillary is a Republican dream.

To Brian Hubbell II: Yes, you're right, but since when do you find much love of freedom from the Republicans?