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Obviously those who say these ridiculous rumors have no platform of their own on which to stand. One thing I know for a fact is that she is not afriad to get involved in order to help our troops and our country. It is because of her that a young man abused in boot camp was returned back to his family that he could reveive the therapy he so desperately needed. Thank you Senator Clinton..

So many people are involved in this trivial matter forgetting big issues, e.g. after 9/11 New York Senator Clinton was invisible for us, New Yorkers.
And yet she dared to tell Iowians that they will be visible for her.
How can we trust her lines?

How can anyone ignore reports both from the people that guarded the Clintons in Arkansas and Washington D.C. regarding allegations. Hillary has done herself in by the way she responded to allegations.

I'm a little slow in getting to the ticker, and even with 581 posts already made, I feel compelled to add a profound statement on whether Clinton is a lesbian. If she is, so what.

CNN-when did you get this pathetic???You have sunk to new lows putting this as a story on the main page of CNN.com.
Why don't you try harder to seek out stories that constitute REAL news-there are REAL tragedies, REAL heros, REAL issues going on in our nation and the world right now? Instead you went for a cheap and easy way to fill up space. Whomever made the decision to put this up on the web...maybe you should start looking for a job-I suggest you call Perez or TMZ...if you'd rather switch to print, how about In Touch or Life and Style tabloid rags. Your decision making skills and overall judgement leave much to be desired.

Out of Bounds?
The Advocate asks Hillary if she's a lesbian. Is that appropriate?

This is a headline on Fox News right now. Just thought you progressive fox bashers should know, since I am confident you never look.

And by the way, I am neither Republican nor am I Democrat, nor am I "liberal"...just someone "small" who holds a TS Security Clearance.

What is this "faithful to their partners" BS? Hillary Clinton is not faithful to Bill. Give the rest of us a break with your dim-wit observation.

Women as well as men stay with their partners for various reasons, many do it for "convenience". Many women/men would leave if they didn't feel trapped in their relationship. Many stay for their children. Many stay because they refuse to place themselves in a position of financial burden. Many stay because it's seen as "proper" amonst their community, family, friends, and even political arena. Some even stay because there's a mutual agreement amongst each other that it's cheaper than getting a divorce...And that's why many partners sleep around.

And there is "evidence" that Hillary Clinton is a lesbian. We (the ones who hold or have held a TS Security Clearance) can't exactly give you names and dates.

Re-read the following statement:

Wake up and smell the coffee? Our source is someone who used to work within the Clinton administration with a Top Secret Security Clearance…

Ask Hillary why she liked to travel with "a particular woman," and why she shared adjacent rooms with her.

It only takes someone with an IQ of a houseplant to figure it out, a little "Crime Scene Investigation."

One bed isn't slept on, while the other in the adjacent room is…

How is her sexuality important? It tells you what type of person she really is and whether she is willing to be truthful to her belief and views.

You can NOT slam gays and lesbians to gain the mainstream support, while living the secret life of a closet lesbian! You can NOT side with the mainstream public and turn down gay marriages and live the life of a closet lesbian...That's called deceiving the public to gain mainstream votes.

Pick a position, Hillary! And stop lying to the general public!!!

This is a brilliant move by Carville and Begala. Dems, please note that Carville, Begala, and Rove all work on the same plane.

Albi; Bethesda, MD

If Hillary is or isn't what difference does it make? I don't believe she is for one minute. This story is yet another spin by a Republican Spin Machine.

As far as pick a side and stick to it.
Why should Hillary bother to do that as regardless of what side she choose you wing nuts would say she was lying.
She might as well just ignore Republican unproven attacks and roll with the punches. And I must say she's doing a good job of that! Apparently she has you and alot more in a frenzy.

Fear not, it will all come out in the wash when the time is right..

I have no need to learn about the sexual desires and activities of political candidates. Maybe Hillary has slept with women and men or perhaps not. It doesn't matter. I can't see that loving a woman should disqualify anybody from any office. I love women myself.

I suspect, with no evidence except for a knowledge of human nature, that of all the candidates running, only Hillary Clinton and Mitt Romney have been faithful to their partners. That doesn't matter to me because some pretty good presidents have slept around.

Heterosexuals have no special reason to be proud of themselves or to hold themselves up as an example to follow. In large numbers, they beat their wives, abuse their children, fail to vote responsibly, speed on the freeways, rob banks, rape women, lie, and cheat. In all measures, they are very much like homosexuals. They have slightly different bedroom habits, but other than that they appear to be the ordinariest of citizens.

Wake up and smell the coffee? Our source is someone who used to work within the Clinton administration with a Top Secret Security Clearance...

Ask Hillary why she liked to travel with "a particular woman," and why she shared adjacent rooms with her.

It only takes someone with an IQ of a houseplant to figure it out, a little "Crime Scene Investigation."

One bed isn't slept on, while the other in the adjacent room is...

How is her sexuality important? It tells you what type of character she is and whether she is willing to be truthful to her belief/views.

You can NOT slam gays and lesbians to gain the mainstream support, while living the secret life of a closet lesbian!

Pick a position, Hillary! And stop lying to the general public.

Truth Teller:

The point of my Dick Morris analysis was not that he should have been fired or that Bill Clinton should have remained in office. For the purposes of that comment, you decide. My point was that his firing has so disaffected him that one can no longer call him a Bill Clinton "supporter." If you don't want the Clintons in the White House, voting is your remedy. If you want to refute my analysis, an argument on-point is what you need.

JB:

I don't believe I made any comparison of how the two PARTIES are run. However, if you have specific examples of how left-wing media, which is different from the Democratic Party,(baselessly) smears Republican politicians in the same way that right-wing media smears Democrats, I'd be delighted to hear it.

Tom:

I note that you don't challenge the thrust of my comment detailing how right-wing smears lead to MSM chatter and an electoral advantage for Republicans.

Please give some evidence for the "huge support" Dick Morris evinces for Bill Clinton. (Is it, just for instance, that he has said so? Because I don't think repeating unfounded rumors about President Clinton's wife's sexuality is hugely supportive.) I don't believe I claimed that he didn't ever go on other media, just that he makes most of his appearances on Fox and other right-wing friendly media, where he spends most of his time bashing the Clintons. (The rest he spends bashing other Democrats.)
Hannity's condemnation of the Advocate doesn't change the fact that he participated in spreading rumors about Sen. Clinton's supposed homosexuality in the first place. It smacks of his brand of hypocrisy to spread the rumor on the one hand and condemn the person who then asks about it on the other. He's a delightful individual just reeking of personal integrity.

As for the rest of your comment: my comment refuted your claim that, because the Advocate asked the question about Sen. Clinton's sexual orientation, the right-wing had nothing to do with the "Hillary is a lesbian" smear.
I don't know or care and have never made any claim whatsoever that YOU "care" about Sen. Clinton's sexual orientation. (How would that contribute to my point? And for the record, I'm so pleased that you're not homophobic.) It's good to know that you watch outlets other than Fox: the next step is to allow the information you pick up there to help you organize relevant facts into coherent, and even convincing arguments. As for complimenting Obama et al. - no apologies necessary! I've always assumed that a person's political allegiance is no bar to recognizing merit in a person with different committments. Nice to know this is true.
And please don't always type so slowly: you'll give yourself hand cramp.

No, but I'm sure she'll become one if it helps her to get elected

If she were at a GLAAD sponsored event she'd say she was. Then she'd flip flop the next day.

This is just a cruel ploy by the Republicans to get attention away from their own pathetic ethical lapses a.k.a Craig, Vitter, Haggard, Foley.....etc. Its a foolish issue and the media is complicit in this corruption. Shame on Republicans and shame on these bought out garbage journalists.

The levels to which Democratic Party leaders have sunk: Her husband said, "I did not have sex with that woman". Hillary said,' "I am not a lesbian."

I, for one, do not want this family to have any more power than they have already abused.

QUESTUION:

For the homosexual poster voting for Hillary:

Hillary is against gay marriage. In effect she is saying you are not equal to a heterosexual constituent. How can you vote for someone who believes that?

I asked this before, but no one has answered. I am not being obnoxious or trying to do anything other than get an answer. I am curious. Especially when there are candidates that are for gay marriage. I would think this issue would trump all others.

Thanks in advance for your response.

Her sexual orientation has nothing to do with her qualifications to be president. Instead we should be discussing her complete lack of leadership experience. She has never held any executive office (appointed or elected), never owned a business, never run any organization where she was responsible for leading other people.

"Hillary is demonstrating poor decision making by being against gay marriage. It's a transparent political choice she's making to stay within favor of a certain voting percentage of the population who are uncomfortable with the thought of gay marriage. And that shows one place where she's willing to defer principle in exchange for success. It also shows that the shift of politics toward the social conservative right (there are other rights) is alive and well.

The ultimate issue here is that a decent, liberal politician feels like she can't make a stand on an issue of civil rights because there are, indeed, too many idiots in the American voting population who would let such a selfish, unfair idea as– OMG! Gay lovers with matching rings and civil privileges! Egad! We can't have that!!!– sway their opinion about who should get us out of Iraq, repair our shambled economy, stem the tide of foreclosures, bring justice to New Orleans, reduce the greed in our tax system, end government spying and introduce something called intelligence into the Presidency.

I'm going to stick with my hope that the comedians aren't actually right. But this blogging has revealed to me that there are a lot of players on the Social Conservative Idiot Team. (Coach: Bill O'Reilly) I'm just hoping they'll go on a losing streak."

Add this to the book of how to apologize for a Clinton position by blaming the usual suspects.

That has to be the dumbest thing I have ever seen in print on this site.

She is against gay marriage because of conservatives.

So Chris from "Cali", are conservatives to blame for her husbands and her co-presidency's "Don't ask, don't tell" policy as well?

I thought she has been fighting the "vast right-wing conspiracy for 15 years" (her words)?

That shows leadership and strength????

Hillary's say she's not gay? If that's the case the pope is not Catholic, Bill Clinton is not a philanderer, and the sky is not blue. Women know she is. She should not try and hide it like Larry Craig tried to do.

Not a lesbian?
Yeah........right.

"As for her denial, remember that Hillary, like her husband, lies with incredible ease."

Yes, she certainly does. And that's why I won't vote for her under any circumstances, regardless of who the other candidate is. Not because of her sexual orientation or any of that. But on issues, past history, and personality. The Clintons had their 8 years, they squandered it, and now its time for change. The Clintons are as bad as the Bushes in most respects, and in fact, are affiliated with the Bushes in many ways. She could have run against Bush in the last election insteasd of Kerry. But she was biding her time, meeting with the Bushes and waiting – a deal maybe? Or she was just looking for a better opportunity.

The Clintons don't care about people – they just want power. And they both will say whatever they have to in order to get people vote for them. And they both do lie with incredible ease.

I will vote against her in the primaries, and I will vote against her in the general election, no matter what.

Posted By dawn — Gaithersburg, MD. : September 22, 2007 10:36 am

As usual Dawn, you can't read or choose to not "see" the truth.

Don't care if she is gay but if she is, good for her, how right-wing of me.

Dick Morris is still a huge supporter of Bill Clinton, he however does not share the same respect for Hillary and the reason being that he spent many years in the Clinton WH and he knows her better than just about everyone.

He goes on other shows besides Fox and unlike a closed minded "person" like you, I watch CNN, MSNBC and oh my god, Fox amongst other forms of media.

That way you get a differing viewpoint on a subject, unlike you obviously.

I know people like you bash Hannitty, but I will write this slow so you can comprehend it, HE SLAMMED the Advocate for even asking the QUESTION.

To the rest of you Clinton sheep, who do you think puts out those rumors of Condi Rice being gay that we here about from time to time?

This is a non-story based on a question out of the blue by a gay magazine that NEVER should have been asked and somehow it is part of the "vast right-wing conspiracy".

Dawn, the next time I post support for Obama and his wife, Bill Richardson or Joe Biden, I will apologize to you for saying something nice about them.

I don't like it when comedians like Bill Maher or George Carlin claim that "Americans are idiots" and that's why politicians are so awful. I like the humor, but it's such a cynical thought that there are so many poorly educated and slow-witted people in this country– that they are the majority and that's why a George W. Bush will succeed. But the wonderful innovation of blogs has me leaning toward their opinion. I've just recently started to seriously read comments to news stories and it's like opening the front door of the idiot house.

If you're inspired to barf out a hate-tainted comment on a news blog, I can only imagine what B.S. you're teaching your kids.

Gay people are people. Who cares if they get married? Really. Who REALLY thinks that's a bad idea? What hateful, ignorant, selfish clod thinks that concept is going to hurt America? Are you afraid of being gay? Don't be afraid. You can be okay with it, or without it– that's the point that both Hillary and The Advocate are making.

Go away fear, you're okay no matter what. Teach your kids that– teach them how to love, not hate.

Hillary is demonstrating poor decision making by being against gay marriage. It's a transparent political choice she's making to stay within favor of a certain voting percentage of the population who are uncomfortable with the thought of gay marriage. And that shows one place where she's willing to defer principle in exchange for success. It also shows that the shift of politics toward the social conservative right (there are other rights) is alive and well.

"This FOX news story just breaking: Hillary's tolerant!!! Millions decry her position." Nope, couldn't have that.

The ultimate issue here is that a decent, liberal politician feels like she can't make a stand on an issue of civil rights because there are, indeed, too many idiots in the American voting population who would let such a selfish, unfair idea as– OMG! Gay lovers with matching rings and civil privileges! Egad! We can't have that!!!– sway their opinion about who should get us out of Iraq, repair our shambled economy, stem the tide of foreclosures, bring justice to New Orleans, reduce the greed in our tax system, end government spying and introduce something called intelligence into the Presidency.

I'm going to stick with my hope that the comedians aren't actually right. But this blogging has revealed to me that there are a lot of players on the Social Conservative Idiot Team. (Coach: Bill O'Reilly) I'm just hoping they'll go on a losing streak.

This is not news. These innuendo stories drag American politics into the gutter. It's already about as low as it can go.

doesnt GOP stand for gays on parade?

Hillary is not a lesbian for sure. But Giuliani is definitely a drag queen.

HA! Too funny. but the evidence is piling up. But then again, the media can make an ant seem like a lion.

I tend to travel in conservative circles and no one, and I mean NO ONE that I know have ever, ever, ever bought up the issue or wondered about Mrs. Clintons sexuality.

I really would like to know who this mysterious group of people are that is saying this because I haven't heard it at all.

When the Advocate can come up with specific names of people or incidents in which this has occurred then I'll believe it, but I'm extremely suspect about the motives of anything that the Advocate does and print.

hillary clinton will be the next president regaudless of what people say or do she is the best person quilified to lead this country back to the position we once had as a superpower in every since...................also,what about gulillani gay tendisies as well aas his office menuvers???????

What is this moderation? This is really CNN? Hi, CNN. Hahaha...

Hillary Clinton is simply the best candidate for President! Go Hillary!

This has to be the longest-running piece on the ticker. Well over 24 hrs.

This morning we have 2 entries on Ms Rodham Clinton running concurrently, none for the others.

Is this an early indication of their irrelevace? I am tempted to say 'Go woman, go'.

Wait... What???

She's not a lesbian?!

All the attacks to Sen.Hillary Clinton are a sign that they are afraid she will win the Presidentie. I wish those haters leave her alone. It is plain jealousy. Her Health Program sound fantastic. All the others who are critizing Hillary on it don't have a clue how they will do it.

Good luck Senator Hillary Clinton, my thoughts and vote are with you.

I've heard this somewhere before...
But, media, don't even begin with this "Because her political opponents...". Sure, try to blame the smoke on her 'political opponents' - don't even try it.

The right-wingers know that Hillary has the experience, intelligence, and courage to do what's best for our great country. If she's elected, we'll very likely enjoy the same prosperity that we did under her husband. This scares the right-wingers to death. That's why they start ridiculous rumors like this, because they know they can't get her on her qualifications.

If she is, or isn't, I'd be cool with it anyway. I kinda wish she was though, she's a strong leader and I support it.

What does Hillary Clinton's sexuality have to do with her ability to become president? As with her gender, it has absolutely nothing to do with it.

Why should being a lesbian "hurt her personally and politically?" There are far more important issues in this country with which we need to contend.

We need to stop talking about sexuality and abortion (issues about which we may, and probably never, will agree) and talk about the important policy issues?

Dawn-

Are you so naive as to think that the left doesn't have the same political hacks you mention on the right. All of Air America, the daily Kos, Moveon etc. . . As far as people are concerned, Carville, Randi Rhodes, Ed Schultz and Stephanie Miller (although she is pretty damn funny) are all jokes. The only difference, Hannity/Limbaugh are way more successful(don't confuse that with me agreeing with them). The two parties are run the exact same way. To say anything other just shows how blind you are. Get a clue. If it works for one party, you can be sure the other party will adopt it. This goes to the saying, you think your sh%@ don't stink. Guess what everyones does!

I mean voting for that excuse of a man George, Really makes me wonder!

But voting for that excuse of man twice! Now that's
DUMB!

Typical Republican tactic. Probably came from Karl Rowe.

I feel much better now thanks! That was a really important question. I mean living with that man "Bill" it really has to make you wonder.

dawn – Gaithersburg:
So Dick Morris gets fired for sucking a prostitutes toes and is then excommunicated from the Clinton circle, but Bill Clinton can receive oral sex from an intern (not much older than his own daughter) in the oval office, do who knows what with a cigar and is now deemed a saint by the Hillary lovers.

I don't want these people in the White House again. I voted for him once, and I am NOT nostaligic about the Clinton days.

Anonymous – You are a coward and should be deleted from this forum if you haven't the courage to post your name, city and state like the rest of us! IF CNN post rules for commenters they should honour them and treat all commenters equally!

Norma Jones Toronto Ont. Canada.

You are a disgrace to Canada! Pant Suite equal Lesbians! Dial a Clue...

lesbian. Even if she is, so what, who cares. Mrs Clinton is so caring and giving she does care about the platform that she has had for 15 years. She has struggled to make things happen. I appreciate her spunk, her fight. Not sure who I will vote for, but Hillary is doing a great job as a woman in a mans world.

To Tom in Dedham Mass.:

Dick Morris WAS in the Clinton White House until he got caught sucking a prostitute's toes during the 1996 Democratic Convention. For this, he was fired. Since then, he's made his living by appearing on Fox and other Republican-friendly media to repeat the right-wing Clinton slander du jour.
When you say that no Republican politician has ever called Sen. Clinton a lesbian, that may be right (although don't bet more than $10 on this), but it's certainly irrelevant.
This is not how these things work. Instead, Fox or Limbaugh or some other right-wing mouthpiece features Ed Klein or Dick Morris or some other right-wing hack. The hack spews anti-Clinton bile, the mouthpiece broadcasts it, the other mouthpieces repeat it, and pretty soon it starts to show up in the MSM where it poisons the minds of the ill-informed and the wilfully ignorant. Republican office-holders benefit by looking virtuous and winning elections until they bankrupt the country, lie us into perpetual war, and get caught in airport bathrooms trying to pick up police officers of the same sex. THAT'S how it works.
Either you don't know this, in which case, stop listening to right-wing media and get some real information. Or you do, but you'll say anything to "win" an argument. Same prescription.
(And if Sean Hannity hasn't had Ed Klein or some other clone on one of his shows to make the self-same "allegations," I'll listen to three hours of his wretched radio show, regardless of the damage to critical thinking skills.)

Who cares about being gay or lesbian as long as you are working hard for your nation and progress of your country,be what ever you want but don't be crook.

Why does it really matter? Grow up all ready. Its 2007!

Most progressives posting here are so stupid that they believe this was orchestrated by, well let's see – Karl Rove, George Bush and Dick Cheney. People, get a clue. It was asked by the Advocate, a Gay and Lesbian magazine. I am confident that reporter wasn't a plant by the Republican party. As much as I am sure you want to blame the fall of the Dodo bird on Republicans, YOU CAN'T. Just as you can't blame republicans for this.

There are not 529 comments. CNN have removed the complimentory comments about Hillary, but, don't insult Rudy because that WILL be deleted. Come on CNN stop sensorship. Freedom of speech is a right under the constitution and you are violating the rights of we who excesise this right.

This lesbian accusation on hillary must be from the right wing conservatives (republicans), in a desperate attempt to discredit her.

Even if she is a lesbian, I like her and will vote for her in the next election.

Go Hillary go!

Whether any of you 'believe' Hillary is lesbian or not doesn't matter, the truth is, she is VERY lesbian. Read Cathy O'Brian's book "Trans-Formation of America". Here is the link http://www.bibliotecapleyades.net/sociopolitica/transformation/transformation08.htm#CHAPTER%2014%20-%20CLINTON%20COKE%20LINES

Who cares? One thing all dems and liberals should have figured out by now is that no matter if Hillary or Obama gets into the White House (hopefully neither will), they are going to maintain troops in Iraq. You've been warned.

The United States has got to grow up when it comes to the private lives of our public servants. Apparently, the rest of the world laughed itself sick over our obsession with Bill's flings. God only knows how they will view this noise. In a country where the divorce rate is well over 50%, when are we going to grow up and admit that there are many kinds of marriages? Not every princess marries the handsome prince and then lives monogamously ever after.

Another sick momemt for the Republican party. Darth Vador(cheney) must be behind this crap. It could not be Giuliani, he's not intelleligent enough to come up with this. What a joke the republican party is. The world will breath alot better soon when the war mongers are out of office.

CNN have deleted four of my comments as well. Sensorship is now the norm? What happened to freedom of speech? CNN reports on this rediculous rag sheet story, but don't want the backlash from it. Perhaps if CNN sticks to serious issues, sensorship would not be necessary. This will be deleted to. I had stated in one of my responses, ABC would not present this as a news item. That to was deleted as will this one.

What a bunch of complete jacka**es. This kind of junior high-school behavior is just another illustration of how unequipped the Republican party is to run anything. They're calling people homos now!!!!! This will have me laughing all day!

It wouldn't matter to me if Hillary was a Lesbian, I would vote for her anyway.!! But I don't believe she is Gay. So there!

We can thank Pat Robertson (700 Club) for equating strong women with lesbianism when he stated "The feminist agenda is not about equal rights for women. It is about a socialist, anti-family political movement that encourages women to leave their husbands, kill their children, practice witchcraft, destroy capitalism, and become lesbians." Thank you Pat, and all the wacko gullible extremist Christians who actually believe and worship you.

great...i am glad;))

Why if this woman is against gay marriage would a gay individual vote for her. She is flat out saying you are not equal. I know that there are other issues, but to say you don't deserve something every other hetero does would make me very upset if I were gay. Oh ya, her husband passed the don't ask don't tell policy in the military. You know, the one that made Columbia kick the military off campus. Yet, it is OK for jack a minajab to speak. Sorry, wrong topic.

Please a gay person explain to me why they would vote for Hillary knowing what I just mentioned.

Thanks,

Who. cares.
Calling someone 'gay' with no evidence is the last resort of an idiot opponent. Even caring that someone is gay with evidence would make me question the opponent's priorities.

None of our present candidates, on either side, have as many horrible things in their past as our presently serving President, so no one can really talk. I mean our sitting President has felony charges on his record, he shouldn't have even been allowed to run.

481 comments on this? You posters are sadly steering CNN down the road to entertainment programming.The lowest common denominator.

People are crazy, Republicans. Are they not satisfied with that Stupid Bush being elected twice? Now they are going to put another idiot, Rudy or Fred or Mitt in WH, so try to hurt Hillary? She will handle any situation wisely, she is ready for dirty attacks, stupid games will never work for her like 2000, 2004 and Hillary wins this election. Republicans make themselves fool. Those crazy people are lower than fungus.

Blackwater=Watergate.

We all know Republicans like their women barefoot in winter, pregnant in summer or for extra excitement, call the DC Madam.

What is really nasty is all those kool-aide drinking, Faux News fans who jump on the bandwagon without a brain in their head. They'd vote for a bag of manure if it wore a "Loyal GOP" on it!

Also: a shout out to CNN: if you are truly moderating these comments, why allow Anonymous to post? If mental midgets don't have the backbone to use their name, their comments should be deleted.

Homosexual behavior should not be compared to civil rights and equality. It is shameful,unnatural and sinful. I want people to stand up and not be pushed around by devils and imyphs posing as human beings concerning this issue. Any candidate who agrees with me has my vote !!

There’s been gossip for years that Hillary is a lesbian. I believe that if Hillary would wear more feminine attire….aka …….dresses and skirt-suits……. and not those dreadful pantsuits she always wears, then probably there wouldn’t be talk of her being a lesbian!! Let Bill wear the pants……..(but keep your fly zipped baby!! )

Dress more like a real woman, Hillary!

What is wrong with this woman? She wants so desperately to be president and I, for one would love to see the first woman president of the United States but, I say, “Get a stylist, Hillary!” With all her money……and Bill’s money…………surely she can afford to dress like a woman!

Why are strong women always assumed to be lesbians? Suck it up- shes smart, politically successful, and richer than you. Just because you can't handle her doesn't mean she has to prefer women.

It's a shame on what the media do to people. If, it ain't Barry Bond, it's Mrs. Clinton. Go and pick on Bush, the way he has lied and getting our troops "kill".

ok... her political opponents really did not think this through...did they?
So, she is intelligent, succesful, compassionate, a mother, a wife, a politician...can't handle it? so they say she is lesbian! If this were true, I am afraid to say her political opponents have just lost over 80 million votes from the gay population (including Republican Congressmen) and another big number on men who think she is really attractive... they need to come up with a better strategy to take such a powerful woman down!

Remember how Jim Thompson beat Adlai Stevenson III for Governor of Illinois in the 70's? After Stevenson said that Thompson was trying to make him look like a wimp, Thompson spent the rest of the campaign denying that he had called Stevenson a wimp. Thompson won the election, beating Stevenson who had a double digit lead in the polls prior to the incident.

If this is true, at least there will not be a "blue dress stain" to get out of the closet!

Who cares? Who cares? (A Republican here...) Show me a viable third party to release us from this acrimonious nonsense!

Let's talk about the REAL issues, please!!!

Let's talk about the REAL issues, please!!!!

Leave her alone. She is a great and strong woman and extremely competent candidate for a president. So all of you people trying to take her down, shame on you for being so ignorant and biased!

"It's not true, but it is something that I have no control over," Clinton tells the magazine in a story set for publication next week.

Because you unethically printed the response before the question, you totally changed the meaning of her statement. You decided it would be more interesting if she said she had no control over her sexuality rather than her saying she had no control over the rumors about her sexuality. Give me a break, CNN. Stop being "creative" and making things up.

I love the person said it's probably true because "beyond every rumor their is an Iota of truth."

Well I heard a rumor you can't spell and place proper significance on common nouns. Basically the rumor said the person who posted that was less than bright. And it must be true cause there is an "iota of truth" in every rumor.

Hillary is a closet lesbian. When Bill was in office, Hillary had a traveling companion. Why don't you ask her why they shared adjacent rooms on business trips? One bed was slept on while the other wasn't...hmm.

By the way, there's a reason why Hillary refused to answer the news media when they asked her a few years ago if she had ever cheated on Bill. Remember, she refused to answer that question on national tv.

who cares! Obama will get the nod...then she can sleep with whoever she wants.

How silly to think shes a lesbian...and if she is or isnt i will vote for her...the most sensible woman is kicking all them guys out...and whos bussines is it anyway its her bussiness...A wonderfull person and she cant even defend herself to have a private life too even if you are going to be President...

Oh wow. This never even occured to me.

Who reviews these comments? Those without name, city, state won't be posted?? Good one. 481 comments so far. That's disgusting. This is why rubbish like this is reported, because you sick people flock to it, read it, discuss it, and love it. The American people are fueling this trash. If you wouldn't read it, they wouldn't print it. Why don't you use some self control? Don't tell me practice what I preach. I do. I don't read alot of the garbage, but seeing 481 comments caught my eye. Disgraceful!

You know I am sick and tired of all these uneducated comment about this being a right-wing conspiracy. It is a liberal newspaper, Advocate, asked her this question. It is a GLBT news site for cry out loud. I do think the question is silly and it is impolite to ask a married woman with a daughter such question, and I defended Hillary just in an earlier post. However, there are really many uneducated democrats here claiming this is a republican hit-job. Please at least visit "Advocate.com" before you make such uneducated comment.

Typical American small, narrow, simple minded nonsense. Get over it people.

She's accused of being a lesbian by insecure men that are afraid of a powerful women. Some of the comments on here prove this. It's text book sexism.

Republican Reich-wingers want her to be, so desperately.
It was part of their demonization process in their twisted world.

Meanwhile they have more than enough to clean in their own closet.

Lord have Mercy, I thought I'd heard it all! Until: Julia :

"I don't care if Hillary is straight or lesbian… I'm still not voting her. Hillary and democrats = failure for America. Republicans have good Christian values, and that's not something I'm going to sacrifice for idiotic democrats."

Republicans have good Christian Values!
Hillary and Democrats = Failure for America! Your not going to sacrifice!
The world has sacrificed for eight long years Julia. We had no choice. There is no choice with Dictatorship.

What Newspapers and News Channels are you reading and watching Julia?

The only party that equals Failure for America over the last eight years is the Republicans. Surely I don't have to back up that statement with a list!

The state of the US Economy alone should be enough to prove that point.
It's the first time since 1974 the US and Canadian Dollar are equal. I guess that's due to those Good Christian Republican Values! (I'm raising my eye brows and rolling my eyes now)

God Bless America.

EXACTLY why I made a CONSERVATIVE MUSIC CD–this crap is useless. Bush opposes gay marriage due to his moral indications–Hillary favors gay marriage, but she will only vote for civill unions–just like Bush. The same vote (Like Iraq) but she is somehow on their side. I'm a pro gay marriage Republican and I hate this softball junk!

http://www.conservativemusiconline.com

Total BS...probably put out by the corrupt republicans who cannot play fair in an election year. Get real people...how much longer are you idiots going to swallow that republican BS? I for one have had enough!

Whoa... slow news day or what. Now that we have a VPs daughter who is a lesbian does any of this really matter?

purient pubiscan interest entirely removed from the reality of the field of natural persons concerns, and a massive corporate circle jerk.

Thank you CNN for addressing REAL news! Hillary's credibility has/is/will continue to be a real issue. She is a lesbian and should tell the truth and come out of the closet. I can't respect her and the lie she is living; faking a hetero relashionship with Bill.

I personally have been accused of being a lesbian more than once. I always replied to those who asked, YOU WILL NEVER KNOW.

"I don't care if Hillary is straight or lesbian… I'm still not voting her. Hillary and democrats = failure for America. Republicans have good Christian values, and that's not something I'm going to sacrifice for idiotic democrats."

Posted By Julia : September 21, 2007 9:35 pm

What a riot! You should write for SNL! But seriously though, where have you been for the past 25 years, hiding under a rock? That "Holier than thou" crap doesn't cut it anymore sister, especially since your party has been so busy proving to be quite the opposite!! Here's a list of your so called "Republican Good Christian Values":
http://www.republicansexoffenders.com

Get educated before you embarrass yourself (or us) any further. We're all human sweetheart and we ALL make mistakes!

Mike from KC had a really good question: has Hillary ever been successful in any executive leadership role? How about an example, Clintonistas?

clearly hilary is more qualified than bush, but so is my cat. but most qualified? come on! she speaks well and has name recognition but what has she really done? what has she done that any other candidate hasn't, other than piss off half the electorate?

I couldn't care less if Hillary Clinton is or isn't a lesbian, but this isn't a new rumor. Wasn't this a issue even when Bill Clinton was running for president the first time? There were certainly rumors even from the LGBT advocates that Hillary might be a lesbian and married to Bill for politcal reasons.

I'm not sure this is a Republican mudslinging issue. Republicans aren't going to vote for Clinton. But when Hillary does become President, I think a lot of the LGBT advocates will claim her as one of them.

Terry,
Your comments are your's and you have a right to free speech. Your comments are strange. Please let us use a modecum of respect regardless of our partiality. This is what divides us. We need to re-unite this country for obvioous reasons.

Mike, One more note. Jimmy Carter appointed her as legal advisor for a government project when she was 30. She was appointed to do legal work during the Watergate Hearings. She volunteered to represent battered woman right out of grad school and again she led the way in lifting woman out of poverty by creating a no interest loan in Europe and the US. I could go on but her rsume is too long to mention.
The guy who complained about mandatory healthcare has probably never faced what my sister faced last year as she battled brest cancer. We insure our cars and our boats, even our pets. Why not ourselves? For he millions without healthcare, walk in their shoes. it's a different world. I am a healthcare proffessional, I have seen things no one should see in their lifetime. I worked in a Community Clinic for the poor who couldn't pay 3.00 for penicilin. I used to pay it for them. We need to be isured. One never knows what can happen in a day that changes you forever.

I think she is what any particular group wants her to be. She goes with which ever the wind is blowing, so she must be ac/dc.

Mike,
Let us agree to disagree. I think she is the MOST qualified and you do not. Before closing, I would like to say her dealing with infidelity is a family afair, not a world afair. She raised a wonderful daughter who not one time embarrased her position as first daughter.
As for Nancy Reagan "Just Say No", it was proven a failed attempt to discourage our youth from dabeling in drugs. Just like the kids who say NO to sex before marrige. There was a documentory illustrating that to was and is a failed attempt at celebacy.
I am convinced Hillary is a strong capable leader you don't. I respect your right to feel as you do, your entitled. That is what makes America great. My husband is a Veteran of Viet Nam and he is very impressed with her answers on the debates. That is his right. Nice dialogue, we agree to disagree.

It shouldn't matter what one'sd sexual preference is. It should only be that some one can do the job!

At this time, our representatives are so worried about the other's sexual preferences, they are not getting anything done!

What a crock!

Can you imagine, "I did not have sexual relations with that woman, Britney...?"

Gimme a break.

it just floors me that you people are discussing this woman's sexuality.. And why? I am not planning to vote for her but I could careless who she sleeps with.. and frankly so should you.

"m a man. I've taken care of my family for 36 years. For you to introduce a doctor to examine me, feels repulsive. I have gotten along 36 years, married, and raised two kids, in which my daughter, has had her seventh child.For you to introduce, a MANDATORY HEALTH CARE SYSTEM, means our taxes are going to be raised. I'm a grandfather and been a member of the Democratic Party for many years. For you to raise my taxes on my grandchildren, repulses me, because that is what you are doing. For your MANDATORY HEALTH cARE SYSTEM to go through, that will mean more taxes on me now and my grandchildren later.. Now send me a reply to my e-mail if you don't think I know what I'm talking about.

Posted By Rick Davis Midland, Texas : September 21, 2007 9:44 pm

You DON'T know what you're talking about Rick. Perhaps you should review Hillary's proposal a little more carefully. It won't raise your taxes unless you're one of those one percenters who benefitted from the Bush tax cuts, which would not be renewed. Check your facts more carefully.

I love the liberals that dont consider smashing the president, VP, or the leading general of our Nation as anything bad, but one bad word about Hillary and your all ready to go off the deep end. Hey leave it to Hillary to give us the President and the first lady. I bet Bill is pulling for bi vs. lesbian so he is not left out. Now mind you that before you attack that, it was him who introduced oral sex to the white house.

VanReuter in NY: The last two of the three apostrophes you have used are incorrect!!

I've heard through a friend that was a flight attendant on Air Force 1, that she was really really close with Chealse's nanny back in 97ish. Really touchy feely with her. Who knows.

I don't think she is a lesbian…but that's not what people should base their votes on (sexual orientation).

I don't care if Hillary is straight or lesbian… I'm still not voting her. Hillary and democrats = failure for America. Republicans have good Christian values, and that's not something I'm going to sacrifice for idiotic democrats.

Posted By Julia : September 21, 2007 9:35 pm

Yeah Julia...like Larry Craig, Mark Foley, and the many other Republicans who have been exposed for the self-righteous hypocrites they are. I'll take an "idiotic" Democrat over any of those phonies any day of the week and twice on Sunday.

I think it's ridiculous that CNN put this on the front page. It's a pointless and very short article to land a spot on the CNN home page.

On the front page of CNN: "Clinton: I am not a lesbian" ... the first thing a lot of people will think when they see that is "hmmmm, I wonder if she IS a lesbian?"

CNN "the most trusted name in the news", is clearly biased.

I"m a man. I've taken care of my family for 36 years. For you to introduce a doctor to examine me, feels repulsive. I have gotten along 36 years, married, and raised two kids, in which my daughter, has had her seventh child.For you to introduce, a MANDATORY HEALTH CARE SYSTEM, means our taxes are going to be raised. I'm a grandfather and been a member of the Democratic Party for many years. For you to raise my taxes on my grandchildren, repulses me, because that is what you are doing. For your MANDATORY HEALTH cARE SYSTEM to go through, that will mean more taxes on me now and my grandchildren later.. Now send me a reply to my e-mail if you don't think I know what I'm talking about.

"Right after Rudy goes public with his rant about Hillary insulting General Petraeus, the Advocate which is just another Move ON Org. comes out with the Hillary is a Lesbian Story! So transparent it's laughable!

The Advocate Slam on Hillary is nothing more than a vicious Republican pay back. And if you can't see that you should take off your rose colored glasses. And all those who believe anything they hear or see in the Media should consider the source of the Hillary Attack."

Tricia, could you be any more misinformed?

The Advocate is nothing like Moveon, it is a magazine.

To even suggest that a GAY magazine would be doing the work of the Republican party is bleeping insane.

I don't care if she is gay, but if she was, good for her. What are her views?

I would rather this magazine ask her if she has added in the Illegals to her Health care plan yet, you know the one she has been working on for 13 years.

Did they ask why she is AGAINST gay marriage and as co-President (part of her experience, right people?) why did her administration pass the "don't ask, don't tell policy" that discriminates AGAINST gays in the military?

I think those questions are a little more important than this BS.

Dick Morris is not a right winger as one of you Clintonista's suggests, he was in the Bill Clinton WHITE house.

I ask one simple question of all on this board, can anyone provide a direct quote from a Republican politician that ever said Hillary was gay?

Great, the media once again is complicit with the "Poor Hillary is the victim" mentality.

You all could rightfully be screaming if Sean Hannitty asked her this, and for the record on his show last night, he condemned the Advocate for even asking the question.

I trust, Kathleen, you meant it in a good way.

Gender, sextual orientation, and religion are what make up one's personality which is then taken into policy-making. The fact that this candidate feels comfortable with these traits IS GOOD NOT BAD.

Rose, I don't dislike or disrespect Hillary. She is an intelligent, articulate woman. I just don't think she's a good choice.

"Qualified" encompasses both "capable" and "experienced". When in her life could Hillary ever claim "the buck stops here"? She watched her husband lead for 30 years, but was not accountable for anything personally. "Helping" organize loans made things incrementally better, but was this even a role where you could clearly delineate success, or you could tell if she lead a team effectively? Her 8 years as first lady are quite forgettable. We still remember Nancy Reagan for "Just say no". The most memorable thing Hillary did was handle Bill's infidelity with dignity.

Do we really want to have her engaged in on-the-job training in being a chief executive while holding the most powerful office in the world?

There are other candidates far more qualified than Hillary for the job. Biden for instance has 35 years in the Senate, and dominates Hillary experience-wise in every facet.

Just because Hillary claims to be the most qualified candidate doesn't make it true.

I'm still waiting to hear just one example of a position which she has held which demonstrates executive leadership. Has she ever held a cabinet post, run a company, or led a non-profit?

I don't think she is a lesbian...but that's not what people should base their votes on (sexual orientation).

I don't care if Hillary is straight or lesbian... I'm still not voting her. Hillary and democrats = failure for America. Republicans have good Christian values, and that's not something I'm going to sacrifice for idiotic democrats.

who cares.I sure don't.Again, why are people so concerned what she might do in private?The only people with any real interest should be Hillary,Bill and if they are ok with a third person that's just fine.I'm sure it couldn't make things worse than they are now.

William in Halifax: I'm glad that you can't vote. You are delusional about Hillary's experience.

And BTW- I didn't vote for either Bush.

Kathleen,
That is what Senaor Clinton talks about. She has addressed these issues with intellegence. calling her a lesbian is a distraction from the issues you mentioned. Since CNN thought it news worthy is insulting. I wish people would listen to her and what she stands for, not what some idiot wants to change our precption of her. The same card carrying Clinton bashers are out in full force. I'm glad she doesn't sewer hop and dignify them with anything.
This is why people don't vote. Smut talk. It's a turn off.

i like lesbians

Sexual orientation, gender or religious affiliation should not be a subject for discussion.

Let's talk about education, health, the environment and stopping the war, and avoid things that are personal and private

Mike from Kansas,
Hillary traveled the globe for eight years as first lady. She met with world leaders and helped organize loans for woman in poverty. She was very invloved for her eight years in the White House. Her attempts at healthcare were at least more than any one did before her and after. She has been a US Senator for seven years and has a genious husband. It was a two fer then and it will be a two fer on election night 2008. I am more then comforted by her Senate record. A failed attempt with a nasty group of Republicans forced her away from the issue, but, she has a great plan now and I read every detail. With do respect, she is the most qualified. She will win. It was Dick Derbin who said the people who dislike her, are the people who are threatened by her strength. She doesn't climb in the sewer with those who insult her. That is a good heart and mind. She has my vote! Sorry you don't like her but her following is huge.

She is not a lesbian, Larry Craig is not gay, Bill Clinton did not have sex with "that woman", Rudy Giulliani is Mother Theresa and Saddam had weapons of mass destruction. And, oh...lest I forget: I am a flying saucer.

CNN, pleaaaaseeee. Does it really matter? homosexual, heterosexual or metrosexual or bi-sexual or ..... why? why? I just don't get it.

hey dfred
what condition did bill recieve the economy and health care system from the bush admin...i'll give to dady bush he did have a handle on foreign policy jr.should have paid attention

In reading these comments it's no wonder America has the image they have around the world!

How any American could viciously slander and condemn a Democrat Candidate with nary a fact to base their comments on is hypocrisy at it's highest level.

I'm sure some of these same people voted for George Bush twice! Yet they have the audacity to condemn Hillary Clinton! ANd to accuse her of having no experience!

Hillary has no experience? She is the most experienced Candidate in the race! Maybe you've grown too accustomed to George to recognize experience. As he is certainly lacking in more than experience. He is the sorriest excuse for a leader the world has ever witnessed. Maybe "The Decider" has been making all your decisions for so long you can't think for yourselves anymore. I don't know but I hope you all get a grip soon for the collateral good of all mankind and all Nations around the world.

I pray you find Wisdom before it's too late.

The US Dollar is worth less than the Canadian for the first time in years! Does that shed any light on the subject of US Leadership?

Honestly, I always thought that she acted rather masculine, but until this article came out, it didn't cross my mind that she was a lesbian. I wouldn't be suprised if she is, though.

leave hillary alone once she and bill regain the respect that the US during bills admin. so what if she likes a girl sometimes LOL. seriously hillary & mckane can be taken as serious candidates for the presidency, everybody else needs to go back home to there comfort zone...give obama 5 or 6 more years

Rose, there is absolutely nothing wrong with having a qualified woman as president. But what has Hillary ever been in charge of? Has she ever been mayor of a city or governor of a state? Being a Senator is far different than running the executive branch.

Do you recall what happened when Bill put her in charge of health care reform early in his first term? She ttok the discussions behind closed doors (in violation of sunshine laws) and produced a huge bloated monstrosity that had no chance of becoming law. What other history do we have of her being in charge of anything?

Posted By Mike, Kansas City : September 21, 2007 8:32 pm

RE: Hey Mike – Do you really understand what you are saying here? Guess who is president and WAS a GOVERNOR?????Hmmmmm...The IDIOT in the WH right now!!

Your logic does not hold up.

The sad part is that the majority of these posts, even those supporting Hillary, are homophobic. Not good, especially after the racism around the Jena 6 correspondences this week. Not much tolerance out and about in the USA today.

HILLARY IS NOT A LESBIAN! She is also NOT QUALIFIED…NOT TRUSTWORTHY..NOT A VIABLE CANDIDATE.(I'm sure there are others…)

Posted By Chris, Middletown, CT : September 21, 2007 11:58 am

OMG..what is this? She is not a "VIABLE CANDIDATE" ???? Sounds like you are talking about a pregnancy or something....

She is obviously a candidate idiot!

Rose, there is absolutely nothing wrong with having a qualified woman as president. But what has Hillary ever been in charge of? Has she ever been mayor of a city or governor of a state? Being a Senator is far different than running the executive branch.

Do you recall what happened when Bill put her in charge of health care reform early in his first term? She ttok the discussions behind closed doors (in violation of sunshine laws) and produced a huge bloated monstrosity that had no chance of becoming law. What other history do we have of her being in charge of anything?

"Not that there's anything wrong with that..." Seinfeld.........She will never get my vote, because SHE VOTED FOR THIS OUTRAGEOUS WAR! No way, no how.

Mike In Kansas sounds like one of those. You know the men who are afraid of a strong intelligent woman, especially when she smarter then you.

Good grief! The coverage of the election on this site is like watching a train wreck frame by interminable frame. Yesterday it was "Hillary's mother lives with them", today it is "Hillary is a lesbian". CNN please – get back to issues of substance. If I want this stuff I can always get the Enquirer.

For a country that is so advanced we sure have some lets just say closed-minded people.

As of this posting, 441 people have responded. I make 442. I think that in itself explains why this is posted on the "Ticker". I'm not sure whether She's gay, bi, or what, but I think that if she was attracted to the same gender, that Bill would be down with that!

roflmao, wonder why Bill was dallying with Monica? CNN, get a grip, you always want to print the worse news, post this, or are you too PC to push the envelope?

I thought that CNN had some backbone. Obviously, if they will report this and yet say nothing about congress voting against our freedom of speech by voting to condemn those that speak out against this administration and congress and do not even report on the congress's vote to end habeas corpus this week, they are part of the problem not part of the solution!

Just check back in 5 minutes, CNN will have deleted this comment because it casts a negative image on them. Is CNN in favor of freedom of speech?

They have now deleted my last four comments to this article.

I have to agree with the Anonymous coward above who said:

Right. And Richard Nixon is not a crook, and O.J. didn't kill Nicole, and Bush has an IQ above 60.

They should be focusing on her lack of qualifications instead. She's never been in charge of anything!

seriously why r u people so worried? she is married...and for the people who said she went back to a cheating guy...please like uve never been cheated on. people cheat all the time....and after all shes accomplished thats what your looking into? shame on you! all of you who left a tasteless comment. shes strong ans powerful-and actually good at what she does!

Unbelievable.

Right after Rudy goes public with his rant about Hillary insulting General Petraeus, the Advocate which is just another Move ON Org. comes out with the Hillary is a Lesbian Story! So transparent it's laughable!

The Advocate Slam on Hillary is nothing more than a vicious Republican pay back. And if you can't see that you should take off your rose colored glasses. And all those who believe anything they hear or see in the Media should consider the source of the Hillary Attack.

And then send your hateful comments to the supposed to be specimen of Man who started this uproar.

Or his other email address: which should give you insight as to the credibility of his report

Your time and energy would be better spent disecting your current President and his ruthless band of yes men.

MAYBE YES;MAYBE NO!!
MAYBE NO;MAYBE YES!!

i am a democratic voter and a tax payer i am concern now illegal resident in newyork can get drivers licens even felons what next is hillary clinton is coing to do when she became a president give them all citizenship i am a legal citizen i dont have health insurance for my self and my family and i dont have homeowners insurance i caunt afford it but all they care about is illegal alians i wish i was illigal i would have a better life in america i have not had a vacation since 2000 i caunt afford it this is the american dream i am ashame to be an american. next time i will vote indipendent i hope some read this ..thank you.

Check back regularly. They are deleting any comments that show their reporting for what it is!

Some of these comments are maybe the dumbest things I have ever read. A lot of people have seized on the line " . . . it is something that I have no control over." That statement was, if people bothered to read the story, in reference to other comments she made about people "say[ing] what they want to say." She also said "It's not true." Of course this shouldn't matter to people anyway, but if it does matter to you, read the damn article and try to understand what it says first.

Wasn't there something in Cathy O'brien's book "Transformation of America" that sheds light on the subject of White House sexuality?

424 comments and counting. Hillary Clinton is quite a divisive figure. She and George Bush have that in common.

She has "Kankles" like a lesbian!!!

trekks in Kansas:

I'm perfectly relaxed, thank you. Just to name two right-wingers who have made the accusation or insinuation on Fox: Dick Morris in at least one of his many appearances there, and Edward Klein in his error-filled tome, published (I believe) last summer. The National Review, another bastion of right-wing "thought," also published a lengthy Q&A with him. I could go on, but why?
Right-wingers are the ones who started these rumors and right-wingers perpetuate them. That's a simple fact. (Because these rumors persist, other outlets (like The Advocate) sometimes feel compelled to ask about them.)
It doesn't surprise me at all that you either: (a) genuinely don't know this or (b) are prepared to pretend that you don't. THE distinguishing characteristic of a right-winger is the propensity to believe that the world is exactly as he/she would like it to be.
That doesn't make me tense; it makes me laugh.

Sure you are, not that there's anything wrong with it!!!!

IF SHE IS A LESBIAN THATS HER BUSINESS AND IT SHOULD NOT BE ANYONES PLACE 2 JUDGE HER AS LONG AS THE JOB GETS DONE I COULD CARE LESS MAKING IGNORANT COMMENTS AND FEEDING INTO THE RUMOR MIGHT CAUSE AMERICA TO MISS ITS BLESSING

Sure yeah right (wink)

Great day Emily,

Per your post: Something is very wrong with CNN to be posting this kind of garbage as news.

The terrible thing to acknowledge (and yes I am an American) Americans have been dumbed down to a level that makes all sad ... not saying we are stupid ... hmmmm ... this isn't coming out well.

It is like we the people were hypnotized and even though we "saw" we didn't see We are awakening.

Knowledge and STOPPING possible crap before it starts ... YAY!!!

The question was rude. She should have countered with an equally rude, personal question. Her sexuality or lack of, has nothing to do with the job she is seeking. This rumor has been circulating for years, if there was any truth to it we would have seen someone's face all over the front page of every newspaper in the world. This kind of crap is bad politics ladies and gentlemen. I really would like to hear about ideas on how to fix the mess that America is in, not haircuts, sexuality and why Rudy can't get along with his kids. We have problems and I want to hear what we are going to do about them. Keep the gossip at the cocktail parties.

[Bill]That depends on what your definition of 'lesbian' is.[/Bill]

YAY!!!!
~~~~
Lee Anderson

Posted By Lee Anderson, Charlotte, North Carolina : September 21, 2007 5:24 pm
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It is time for sanity to return to the world.

Something is very wrong with CNN to be posting this kind of garbage as news.

Even if it turned out Bill & Hillary are swingers (which I really doubt ... but NONE of my damn business) as long as they are not doing harm to children (they can help SO many) ... it's NONE of OUR DAMN Business.

Like her or not, she has committed herself to her country. I say go Hillary !!! even though I am still undecided.

"It's not true, but it is something that I have no control over," Clinton. It all depends what you mean by "It" – this is such Clinton-speak. Wake up! She went to Wellesley – and ALL girls school.

Whether she's a lesbian or not, she'd make a lousy president. Still, this matter seems quite important to people given the response here. Perhaps it's the implications of having a lesbian president that gets people thinking...does make one curious.

Can you say Janet Reno?

This story has legs and will not end with her flippant denial.

Last I heard, Larry Flynt is paying cash money for details on this one. More to come, closer to the election.

The democrats deserve this one in view of the holier than thou reaction to the Foley and Craig nonsense.

Funny how a strong, opionated, smart woman in the public eye is automatically viewed as a lesbian. I don't have words for you shallow minded, republican bigots. If a woman believes in human rights, woman rights, and doesn't take the back seat to her superiors (men), then she MUST be a lesbian. There's just no other explanation for something soo radical.

I have little understanding–or patience–for all the posters who keep on begging CNN for "real" news. Supposedly they would call "real" what remains after the censors in the rest of the world have done with exicing what is not "official",(i.e. relevant?)

Grow up! It is up to you–the reader– to leave writings unread, just like you leave food on the table if you do not wish to eat it. You do that, don't you? Hm...

Ms Rodham Clinton if far more electable today then she was yesterday. Is that not "newsworthy" enough for you?

The right question should have been..."if not a Lesbian, are you Bi-sexual"?

America, this is a very valid question on an important issue affecting, not only the US but the world, "Gay Marriages/Civil Unions." In case you need reminding.

We as voters should/have a right to know whether she is or isn't a Lesbian/Bi-sexual not because of who, how or when she does it but because because of her stand on the issue.

It is important to have a Commander in Chief who stands behind their beliefs/values and not lie their way to the much coveted price,i.e, being the most powerful individual in the world!

Of course, based on "Billary" history she is lying, lying, lying her way to the Whitehouse. And remember, where there is rumor coming from more than just a couple of sources...there must be truth to it! And yes, things do have a way of "coming out" sooner or later.....

To paraphrase another lawyer from Arkansas, that, of course, depends on what the meaning of the word lesbian is.

I am a republican and never a big fan of Hillary. I actually don't mind her political position as much as her political conviction. I certainly don't think she is a left-wing extremist, I simply have a lot of reservation about her character. Anyway, it is rather impolite to ask if she is a lesbian, isn't it? I have nothing against lesbain, but asking a married woman if she is a lesbian is just not very nice. Would you do it to a stranger? I won't and I think she deserve a bit more respect than this.

Why would anyone think she is a lesbian anyway? Is it because her husband cheats? Well, a lot of husbands cheats too and their wives are straight.

If she's gay, I'd love to date her.

Posted By KEVIN ANDERSON RHINELANDER WISCONSIN : September 21, 2007 12:36 pm

"I DON'T CARE IF SHE IS OR IS NOT GAY, JUST REMEMBER AMERICA SHE PROMISED US HEALTH CARE TWICE BEFORE, DO NOT VOTE TO HAVE THAT HAPPEN AGAIN!!! ANYONE BUT HILLARY!!!!!!!!!"

She was the first lady who virtually has no power. Her word was a suggestion. When she is president, her word will carry more weight. You people keep saying she promised things but didn't deliver. SHE WAS THE FIRST LADY....NOT A SENATOR, NOT A GOVERNOR, NOT A POLITICIAN.

No way is Hilary a lesbian. Lesbians have way to much self respect and class to be seen with the likes of her!

Is this what America needs? The idiot who asked the question: if I were Clinton I would put the boot to his backside. Our politics is a disgrace. We, as a nation, really have no class. We are so self centered and self important. I wish candidates would tell both reporters and one note questioners go **** themselves.

Bubba, my point is that she has zero executive experience. As a senator, she is one voice among 100 sharing responsibility for everything the senate does. This is not at all comparable to being chief executive. Most politicians rise up the ranks bouncing between executive and legislative posts, getting experience in both (such as state governor). Hillary carpet-bagged her way from housewife to senator, never having full responsibility for running anything along the way.

Hillary's ability to Govern should
be the issue. The next United States'
President will surely face a Nuclear
Armed IRAN and God knows who else.
Combined with the War on Terror, do
we believe Hillary is the best person
to lead and protect us ?

It might be important to remember that this is the man that wanted his mistress in the same house as his wife and children when he was mayor. Just wait to see what else he will come up with.

Being married to Bill would be enough to turn gay!

An individual's sexual orientation is their own business. This sounds like Hillary bashing..hmmm...do I smell republicans?

Lesbian or not – she would be the best president.

I am an American born and will be an American dead and would have it no other way. I am a fifth generation American and, I suppose, and since I have always had close friends that were everything else imaginable, many have called me a WASP (White Anglo-Saxon Protestant)but most certainly not in a way but in a friendly, jesting way. What I'd really like to know is why so many people in this country choose NOT major principles with which to concern themselves but the most insignificant!
I'm certain Hillary Clinton is not a lesbian. However, what differnce would it really make if she were?!? PLEASE! "We, the people" in this country have DIRE things, and not a few but many, to worry about without wasting energy on the minor and, many times, non-existant possibilities that become major issues in the news. Whether or not one believes all that's in the Bible, it is a fascinating piece of literature and helps one put much into a reasonable perspective. In the final analysis, WHAT DIFFERENCE does it make if Hillary is or is not a lesbian? I still don't know who I will choose to give my vote, even in the primary. I can assure you, though, that I don't give a whit whether the person I choose is a male or female, black, white or green, and I surely don't think their sexual preference will increase or decrease their ability to be a good president or whatever! When I'm worrying about who will be able to help lead this country back - yes, BACK - to a place where my wonderful grandchildren can live peacefully and indendently with all the freedoms our constitution once gave us, I truly become disgusted when much of the populace comes up with junk like this!!! Tell them to get their intellectually behinds up and out and to do something positive toward getting a REAL president elected this time!!!

Thank you for the privilege you gave me to vent .

Lee Anderson

How ridiculous. We have soldiers dying daily in Iraq and this presidential candidate's sexuality is what people are focusing on. I guess that's one way to try to win the White House. How pathetic!

When you have to deny it.......it's usually true!

YOU CAN SAY WHAT YOU WANT ABOUT HILLARY, BUT, AT LEAST SHE ISN'T A REPUBLICAN! ALL THIS NONSENSE IS COMING FROM THE REPUBLICAN PARTY WHO KNOW THAT IN '08, THE DEMOCRATS WILL BE TAKING OVER.

Hey did you hear, Your president and Condi are an item. See how ridiculous this sounds. Gees people whenever a woman appears to have some power, she is labled all sorts of things. This is not new, this has been going on since the beginnging of time. Its always "EVE" fault of why Adam sinned. Gees can we discuss the issues that most affect us all!!!

CNN, even for you this is one cosmic joke...but what are Fridays' for if we can't have a good laugh. This is state of the art great for a good laugh. You've made one critic laugh and smile with tongue in the cheek glee. Lighten up you geeks-for some of the responses.

Hillary's Family Life is the real issue here because so many believe
her marriage is a Fraud. If Bill and
Hillary actually live apart, then she
should say so. We should not be mislead. If she can't be honest about
her own life, what else would she be
dishonest about ? And if they do
live separate lives as many believe,
are we prepared for more Clinton SEX
scandals that could come from Bill or
Hillary ?

Whether she is or not, doesn't really matter; and who knows, beside her, anything about her sexuality ???
May be it would be nice to have sexual relations with her ...

Has anyone bothered to ask the other candidates whether they are gay?

i love being a lesbian.

No one accused her of anything. They asked how she responded to those rumors. (They've been around for a decade now).

"It's not true, but it is something that I have no control over" – Isn't refering to her sexuality. She's saying she can't control rumors.

Learn to read people.

Tim, was GW Bush ever a dog catcher? It would explain a lot if he was. The last dog catcher I recall making the news turned out to be the BTK killer, so being a dog catcher doesn't really qualify you as president. Being a senator involves a lot of budgeting and analysis, and so does being a lawyer (remember, you guys had her investigated? Ken Starr? Hmmm?).
I find her flawed in many ways, but she ain't inexperienced.

Oh my gosh! Gasp! Why isn't Giuliani condemning the Advocate? In fact, the Senate should hold vote on the topic to officially condemn the Advocate. This is so horrible. Republicans should separate themselves from the publication. Gosh! The Advocate is demeaning the entire military.......oh, sorry, that was the Republicans argument for wasting taxpayers' time and money earlier in the week. WHO CARES!!!!!! As a country, we will never get anywhere acting like a bunch of ingorant, spoiled brats! FOCUS ON REAL ISSUES PEOPLE!!! Bee, your grammer and spelling suggests you are too ingnorant to be a Wal-Mart greeter, but you choose to leave posts on CNN.com? Anonymous, grow a pair and leave your name!

What's with all this "right wing rumor mill" garbage?

The question came from The Advocate. Not exactly a conservative magazine.

That is an awesome color on her.

Hillary isn't gay.... rumor or not, what does it matter?

Giuliani is taking calls from his wife while giving a speech.... TRYING to prove that he wont cheat on HER and marry the next one – again.

It MUST be a slow news day in the political arena.....

Only Bill knows for sure.

She is I hope our next president. And I hope her first act as Commander and Chief is to through all of the haters that have commented here in jail or worse make them do time with King George and his gang of merry thieves.

Stop me before I post more crap.

Ah! Although I am not gay, why can't gay/lesbian be given a chance to be president of America if Hillary is not gay?? Why does gay too matter to America? Gay issue should not be involved in any politic or government work. The only place where gay issue is concerned and discussed for protection is a religious house such temple, church, mosque or home. Not public. Please don't bring this issue to public. Saying "I am not lesbian" is not right thing to say in public because how to get gay voters confidence in Hillary or any presidential candidate for life in America?

"Righties think they are better than women"

There's an intelligent statement.

Comparable to all lesbians chose to be gay.

Most of the minority groups think they are holier than thou, but, in truth, are the main perpetuators of stereotypes. Can't tell people to stop with the stereotypes out of one side of your mouth and add your own with the other side of your mouth.

There is no comparison of Sen. Craig's denial and Mrs. Clinton's denial. She didn't try to solicit sex in the bathroom of an airport. It's like comparing apples and oranges...or in this case, peaches and bananas.

First we're talking about her cleavage and now her sexuality. She is a polical figure people. Why aren't we talking about Barak's Bulge or Edwards'Erroticism. Sexism is evidently still alive and thriving in our media. Let's move on and talk about more important issues please.

Maybe not, but she's also not qualified to be president. She has been a senator for 7 years, but what executive position has she ever held? Has she ever run a company, lead a non-profit agency, or even run the local dog catchers office?

My God. This actually makes FOX look good.

Come on people....ask the proper question to avoid getting a half-truth. Ask is she is a lesbian or bi-sexual???

If she likes men and women, she would not say she is a "lesbian"...be careful what and how you ask.

While Cnn is wasting time with this crap. The real news is when Pres. Bush made this comment and I quote," well Mandela's dead because the Saddam's of the world killed him." That is wrong on so many levels. Boy, I'm gonna miss that guy.

Right. And Richard Nixon is not a crook, and O.J. didn't kill Nicole, and Bush has an IQ above 60.

IF she were a Lesbian, then Hillary would not be as corrupt, and "out to please everyone". Lesbians are straightforward (no pun intended), honest, and frank.

We would be MUCH MUCH better off with a lesbian President, than the HILLarious HILLarian.

Timbo of West Cola, SC

Shes no more a lesbian than George Bush is a gay man! Only people full of hate (ie. the Republican Party) would agree that shes lesbian

CNN, please report news.

CNN is disengenuous once again. Ms. Clinton did not say that she is not a lesbian, but responded that "It's not true," but your headline infers that she actually said that she is not a lesbian. CNN getting as sickening as the pap coming out of the White House.

Take the republic of America back from the hands of the CFR, TC, World Bank, IMF, UN, and lobbyists! * * * * RON PAUL 2008 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That's CNN – the world's leader in meaningless headlines.

This – THIS was something you felt was important enough to share with the world?

That's a MAN BABY!

"Of course she is a lesbian, thats why Bill like Monica. Beyond every rumor their is an Iota of truth.
Posted By Bee : September 21, 2007 10:56 am"

Let us judge the quality of those with hatred in their hearts by the quality of their spelling and grammar.
Take this grammatically challenged person's contention to it's conclusion and everyone would be wearing a tin-foil hat. I bet her's is very nice.

Posted By VanReuter NY NY : September 21, 2007 11:50 am

Speaking of grammatically challenged – the possessive "its" does not take an apostrophe. The apostrophe is only used in the contraction for "it is". How much hatred is in your heart, hmmm?

Hillary is a disgrace and should withdraw.

Are you kidding me now? Why is this news, WHO CARES, does someone think she will do a better job is she is or isn't? I honestly cannot believe some of the editorials I read and "so called" news issues. I personnally will not vote for her one way or the other, but I truly feel that ones sexual orientation is worth wondering in this case, unless you are breaking the law. However, what does that matter anymore anyhow? If one has a lot of money or in power somehow they think we are all idiots and will believe anything and the same laws don't apply to us. Take Larry Craig, I have had to adjust my position on many public restroom seats and not once did it require me reaching my hand under the stall or playing footsies with someone. Report on news and not this stuff please, we have soldiers in harms way all over the world because our politicians cannot agree on anything. We have borders that are so open it is rediculous, yet we spent billions on space exploration rather than fix our issues at home. Start minding our own business and take care of the homeland and get your minds focused on the people that put you in office and feed you as well as provide for these very high class lifestyles you enjoy and and think is your right now instead of a job. I think when we fire a senator or representative they should loose health benefits and have to roll the retirement over into a qualified program as the common public does.

Yes, this is totally true. Furthermore, she was also surrogate for John McCain's "black baby."
...behind every BS, malicious rumor is a Rove.

Who cares anyway! Is anyone saying that if you are a Lesbian, you can't run a country? If she can end the war in Iraq, keep social security as it is, have healthcare insurance for all that can't afford it, keep America strong, get us back to No. 1 in the world, and get Osama Bin Laden for his attack on us on 9/11, she has my vote. Being straight or gay should play no role on who our next President should be.

Just read these posts (and any other responses on this site) and it becomes quickly apparent that the GOP is in deep deep panic.
They are attacking Hillary because they genuinely 'hate' her. Why?
Ask a republican and try and pin them down on subsatantive, fact based debate on exactly what she has done policy-wise to rise to the level of their 'hate'for her. Once you get into specifics, they have nothing on her except personal feelings and petty fallacies.
They want her to win the dem nomination because they think that is the only chance they have to win the WH. They may not even be right about that either.
They are trashing her health care plan which is a revised version of a GOP plan floated in '93 to counter her plan. So if you Republicans want to call it 'Socialized Medicine', 'Communism' or any other non-substantive hype, then you ought to look at your own party's image in the mirror. Because 15 years ago, you were all for it! It was your answer to 'Hillary Care'...remember?
W
omen likely hold the key to this election. To be honest Its the White Males who 'hate' her who she will never get the vote from, but women are watching and their comes a point, regradless of whether you are for Hillary or against her, where women start taking offense to bashing Hillary because after a while, it sounds like bashing women. So keep on keeping on with that, GOP. Eventually it will backfire.
Meanwhile, coming up is Obama, the worst fear of all for the GOP. A fresh face, with fresh ideas and an aura of change. The more you concentrate on Hillary, the more Obama is allowed to rise above it all. Im cool either way. Bash Hillary and elevate Obama or bash Obama and let Hillary continue her centrist stride. We win either way!

Why is CNN even posting this story if it's not a story? Is CNN part of the plot to make it a story?

the only reason men think she's a lesbian is because she's smarter and more successful than most of them will ever be.

The "so what" is intended and obvious in the statement "let the paper write what they want". She is not running away and hiding, or denying whatever we write.

If I were American, this would solidify my vote for her.

I agree – this is the dirty Republican – Rove tactics. The media is sick for even printing this. I think this is irrelevant especially when Bush and his cronies have blown up Iraq and pissed off 95% of the world. Yikes.

It really doesn't matter one way or another if she is a lesbian, but to me this explains why she stands by Bill's side whenever one of his secrets gets out.

Comically, I just noticed that anyone having anything good to say to Hilary or kudos to her (which in my opinion is BS, my opinon), happened to have made their comment annonymous. How convenient. And of course it had to be us radical republicans making up rumors that she is gay. Yeah, because we are that ridiculous, and have just that much time on our hands. Sorry to those who think it may be, but I believe it might be some good journalist getting a story. The Republicans are too busy fixing everything the Democratic Party in office in past years have screwed up.

Bill: "I did not have sexual relations with that woman."

Hillary: "Me neither."

whooooooooooooooooooooooooo cares!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jesus people, how about concerning yourselves with real issues like the mess we truly live in because of the same people who might have "a problem with her sexuality." Quick look over here....and CNN you should know better.

Rudy is the one that likes to dress drag. Can't wait for Rudy vs Hillary. It will be nonstop entertainment.

I guess this means that she "didn't have sexual relations with that woman"???

Go Hillary!!! Just goes to show how strong of a woman she is, which she'll need extra x x x chromosomes to deal with the old good ole men club at the capitol.

This old rumor pops up from time to time. If she were gay I would think someone from her past would have turned up by now. Anyway, so what?

The republicans should be very careful with this one. They have plenty of well known party members, in Washington, who are rumored to be gay. Oh, but I forget we are talking about the party of double standards here; the party of self-rightous hypocrites.

Has anyone noticed the abundance of bad spelling and bad grammer that appears in these blogs? I have noticed that worst offenders tend to be the republican defenders.

First off, I am NO Hilary fan, never have been, and NEVER will be. I don't like to associate myself with anything tagged as "Clinton". With that being said, I am confused on this issue, as to what political relevance her sexuality has. I have homosexual friends, which I want them to be happy in life, but honestly, if her sexuality is going toward making gay marraige legal, then what traditions do we have left? I am against gay maaraige, but am in support of my friends not being discriminated against for their ideals however drastic. I would like to think when I say Chris and Joeseph got married, that no one would have to ask if it is short fr Christine or if it in fact is a man. Just a thought.

Sure she is not a lesbian. But her response should have been "Even if I were, what difference would it make."
I'm sorry but sounds more to me like she is not my candidate. Gay marriage, who cares. Just give us the rights we deserve. I don't recall ever getting my taxes back because I'm gay. So my wallet is good enough, but I can't marry, or serve openly in the armed services, and I am denied basic rights that others enjoy freely. Its time for all responsible voters to move to independent and keep them guessing. Who knows, we might even muster up a third party candidate. Variety is the spice of life, afterall.

This is not an issue of whether one is a Democrat or Republican. The Advocate is certainly a "Gay and Liberal" publication and therefore should be IMPARTIAL to its reporting...

Folks...if there are rumors from various sources about her sexuality....well??? However, the main issue of concern shouldn't be if she is or isn't a Lesbian but that she be TRUTHFUL and UNASHAMED to admit it to the people and nation she wants to lead. I certainly want our next President to be an example of INTEGRITY and UNASHAMED of who or what he/she is (or amongst many other important issues). Moreover, this Leader should be a positve role model to say the least!

By the way, wasn't it rumored that Eleanor Roosevelt was a Lesbian and true that she had a live-in female assistant at the Whitehouse? But then again, that was then, this is the 21st Century and she wasn't the President or was she?

Isn't great living in the US where we can enjoy our right to free speech? GOD BLESS AMERICA!

I am not American. I cannot vote. But, man-o-man.

Among all the hits the Dems have managed in this campaign so far, this one's for the books.

Folks, can't you see the magnitude of this political coup? The only Americans who will not vote for her now is the far right. Wheather rumor or truth, the news is plenty good. It demolishes everyone.

She's not?

Then how does she explain that suit?

Where did this come from? Why does her sexuality matter, though she is apparently not? Some people are so low.

That's ridiculous. Who cares?

Whether she is or not, I don't care.

I don't think that sexual orientation would affect her ability to govern effectively.

The woman says she's not. Fine. I'll take her at her word. It's really not my business, anyway.

NOT NEWS.

Mentioning that it's a lazy Friday in the story does not excuse CNN from editorial responsibility.

"...but it is something that I have no control over...People will say what they want to say"

The funny thing is that reading many of these (now) 320 comments, she actually seems quite prescient on this topic. Everytime someone makes a snide comment on these boards, they only make her answer look that wiser.

Gay man in drag perhaps?

Posted By LoooseyGoosey : September 21, 2007 10:56 am
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The name speaks for the remark. It's sad if this person LoooseyGoosey is of age to vote.

Why didn't CNN also report that she is anti-gay marriage?

If a cheating husband means his poor old wife is a lesbian, then there are millions of lesbians out there who don't even know that's what they are. This discussion is absurd. Any woman of substance and success, say, Diane Feinstein, Martha Stewart, Condi Rice, et al, would be ripe for the same idiotic "she's a lesbian" rants as is Hillary were any of THEM to enter the presidential race.

This is utter nonsense and now that the charge has been denied by Hillary it should be removed from discussion. To those who insist Mrs. Clinton is a lesbian I would say, unless you are a female who has had a sexual relationship with her yourself, just shut the hell up.

CNN,

With all of this personal trash being posted why won't
you post my comments re: Fred Thompson and the opossum?

who the hell cares, don't "we" as americans have other things to worry about besides if someone is a lesbian or gay.....

This is awful. It seems to me, that anything anti-clinton an american can come up with to discrase this family is like open to be considered, no matter how innane! 1st. yes, they had a VERY public problem in their marriage, but they decided to stay together. THEY ARE STRONGER TOGETHER. They have a great daughter and political careers. My parents separated just because of compatability issues, and because of the family they created they decided to stay together and work on their issues- not toss it away like yesterday's newspaper. I respect her for being strong enough to hold onto her life as it was spinning out of control... It shows that she can handle anthing we can throw at her- including a gay accusation.

"And another thing…does no one here remember all the jokes when BILL was in office?? …about Hillary being the real "President" …seems like now that this is a real possibility, people are feeling THREATENED!"

No not really. While Bill Clinton is affable and friendly ("Bubba") he's said to be extremely brilliant, even a genius (in his IQ at least). While he was a Rhodes scholar and then US president, he actually grew up in a trailer park with an uneducated family and worked his way up by his own effort. This is unlike Hillary or Bush. Both Hillary and Bill are obviously very smart people, and there's no reason to think Hillary is smarter or that someone must be the "real" source of Bill's ideas.

Earth: I am not Flat.

Sun: I Rise in the East.

...more on these breaking news stories tonight on "Useless News"

Say what you want,but I like her.

It's always amazing to me how much energy we spend on people's sexual preferences – especially those in public light.

As if the biological and physiological equipment had by those one is attracted to, makes any difference at all, save to the persons involved.

To all of the Homosexual posters:

What is your opinion on the fact that Hillary is against Gay Marriage, and only for Civil Unions? She clearly doesn't think you are equal. Why does she get your vote?

Kind of reminds me of hubby Bill's "but I didn't inhale" defense.

Want to connect with the gay vote and make a statement towards your position on "the gay issue". Here's a thought, have a slowball lesbian comment thrown at you and push your response across the media machine. Good job playing the victim here Hillary.

If she isn't, she missed her calling.

It's often said Clinton is an elitist who "looks down" on average working class Americans. I hate to say this, but if it is true, I'm beginning to think if I was her I might to. Our country is going bankrupt, thousands are dying in Iraq, we have problems like global warming facing us. Yet what passes for news is a "rumor" like this, and one that doesn't even have any basis to it. It looks like we'll be fooled by nonsense like this, and then vote for someone who we're told we can have a beer with.

She should have instead turned the attention on the reporter who asked this, and asked him what exactly the rumor consisted of. If he couldn't point out where it came from, she could have sarcastically pointed out that NOW there certainly is one.

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wow. I said "everyone knows this already" and it got taken down? I guess I'll get my news from somewhere that allows free speech next time. later CNN, no wonder you're falling to the bottom of the news competition. Get with it, it's called "interactive media."
Posted By Mark, New York : September 21, 2007 11:52 am

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Mark, if you will look at the tenth post above this one, you will see your original post; it is still there.

Also, for all the people who misunderstood, when she said "....it is something that I have no control over.", she was referring to the RUMORS, not her orientation.

(although I believe sexual orientation is inborn, not a choice, but that's not what she was referring to.)

I am a str8 man and if Hillary is a lesbian it would only confirm my vote for her. What they say about you HILLARY is their business not yours.

It's really nobody's business, just as her husbands off-hour antics should have also been kept separate from his political life. However, maybe Sean should have followed up her answer with "Have you met Kate Moennig yet?"

Has to be a infactuated lesbian woman on CNN employees payroll to even post it as News...I dont care if she is one,at least she makes sense and prolific at Vocabulary to run this country..And Qualified!!! better than thee nutcase in there now ...were in debt so bad you republicans,she'll whip you in shape,back to brokeback Mountain to stay there...while us Democrats will be livin good...

I do not care for anything Hillary Clinton stands for in her ideas of running this country. But, a rumor of that she is a lesbian. Good grief, don't people have better things to talk about. Lets try and stick to the facts and forget about all the hear sy crap. Get on with the business of running the country,protecting our borders and keeping us safe from the terrorists...

I've read some of these comments and boy I can honestly say. I am scared for what this great country has for people in it. I know this is a nation of free speech and these people/idiots can say what they want. But the fact is this country needs a desperate change. I am a man in my middle 30's and am scared for my future and my daughters future as well. I am a middle class worker and am sick of seeing everything go up in cost and the rich get richer and the middle class get poorer. Senator Hillary Clinton I think would be a good choice for this country not because of her race,gender,or sexuality. But for what she stands for.

Here's the deal,
The white males are scared of her power and intelligence! Just grow up you weaklings!!!!

"She may not be a lesbian, but she has to contend with the fact she isn't feminine."

Posted By Bob, SLC Utah : September 21, 2007 3:04 pm

Hey Bob, she may not be as feminine as you, but then again MOST women aren't are they?! Oh the fragile conservative male ego... How dare a woman be more intelligent and sucessful than you? Just who does she think she is anyway... The next President of These United States, that's who. Deal with it!

Everyone who commented on this story is a lesbian.
It's true. Somebody told me. It has to be true.

Hillary is not a lesbian...and her husband never inhaled. And, if you believe that, the Clintons have some ocean front property for sale in Arkansas.

A tough, independent, intelligent, provocative, politically astute, middle-aged broad married to womanizing What's-his-name...a lesbian? Surely, this is an insult to lesbians.

This is why she'll win: she's news. What she wears is news, where she sleeps is news, who she may possibly have once slept with maybe is even news.

WHO CARES?! God People!, if this is the best arguement you can come up with and this is what really matters to you –PLEASE stay home on election day!

This is absolutely ridiculous! Why is it ANYONE'S business whether Hillary Clinton (or any other canidate for that matter) is GAY, STRAIGHT, BI, OR FROM THE OTHER SIDE OF THE MOON!? WHY is this even an ISSUE?

Why not focus on the REAL ISSUES! We are at WAR people...our healthcare has long NEEDED reform...and what about all the other IMPORTANT things we as Americans should ALL be concentrating on!

Presidential campaigns are becoming more and more ridiculous as time goes by...people are not judged on the issues (POLITICAL ISSUES) anymore... it seems now all we care about is mudslinging... and of course the MEDIA only makes things worse by concentrating on crap like this!

I do agree with one thing...well two... for one, THIS IS NEWS WORTHY??
and two, It Does seem to be true that anytime someone (espeically in politics) is threatened by a strongminded, intelligent, and successful woman with a mind of her own, "She must be a lesbian"! RIDICULOUS...and even if there were an ounce of truth to it...SO WHAT!

And another thing...does no one here remember all the jokes when BILL was in office?? ...about Hillary being the real "President" ...seems like now that this is a real possibility, people are feeling THREATENED!

Hillary definitely has my vote...and I can promise you it will have nothing to do with something that should be no one's business to begin with!

She certainly cannot do a worse job than the Bush's (and other MEN who have been elected into the White House!)

Will the Republicans stop at nothing!? The difference between 2004 and 2008 is that we will not tolerate having our candidates attacked! We will stand up for them and with them against unreasonable and inflammatory statements!

Please
God made you like he made you.
He made her a wife and Mother and strong and smart enough to be our first female President. If he had made her gay it wouldn't change a thing.
Get over it

Hmmmmm...things that make you go.....is she Bisexual then?

I've heard rumors and also that the reason she has tolerated Bill's numerous infidelities is because of such "agreement" and their marriage is one of convenience because of they both share a "Political Agenda."

Then again, if it works for them...let them be. However, don't pretend or lie to the people who trust you to lead and represent our nation!

She may not be a lesbian, but she has to contend with the fact she isn't feminine.

Judging the emails, it looks like alot of Clinton supporters out there folks.

GO HILARY!

Just because she's a strong woman, people immediately pin her as a lesbian. We're so small minded and mysogynistic in this country, it's pathetic. Who cares which gender Hillary Clinton prefers? Or even that she's a woman? All I care about is her policy and her ability to run this country effectively.

This is a dirty work of the Republicans. They have nothing to dig about Hillary Clinton, so they make up things about her.

I heard this a long, long time ago well before Bill had any falling out. I heard this from someone who knew the Clintons well. He indicated that Hillary made no effort to hide her sexuality. If so there will be some confirmation to come from somewhere soon. I mean how much would this aspect add to an otherwise quite colorful couple anyway?

It is 2:50 EST, and CNN just changed to a different and far more flattering picture of Hillary at the top of this page. I suppose their Democratic masters told them they better not let Hillary Marx look bad .

Usually those "diagnosing" others are talking about themselves: Larry Craig, Ted Haggard, Mark Foley, David Vitter, etc, etc.

A SOCIAL LESBIAN MAYBE? BY NOT BEING
IN CONTROL.

I'm not a Hillary Clinton fan but good grief play fair. What does this have to do with anything I should care about?

Oh, c'mon! I wish she were queer– and of course, because I'm a gay woman your article caught my eye. But really this is just more sexism. You guys can't stop poking at her– at her appearance, her love life– for no reason other than that she's an ambitious, gifted female. Admit it, she's the only one on either side of the presidential pack that can be trusted with the job.

You're more likely to find Rudy Guliani in a dress and makeup, but that doesn't mean Hillary is gay.

I can see it now: A political add with Hillary surrounded by, and being swooned by, the Chippendales to rebuff this! Boy I'd like to be one. I think she's hot! You go girl!

The same thing has been said about George Bush.

This statement requires...to quote a wise senator..."a willing suspension of disbelief."

Oh, maybe being called a liar isn't quite so nice when the situation is turned around.

An issue only for the small minded.

I'll take lesbian over stupid all day long though. Should be a nice change in the Oval Office.

What on earth is wrong with all of you? Another person's sexuality is "NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS." Evidently, a large portion of people in this country do not have enough to keep them busy or they are simply too STUPID to care or know what is going on around them. There are so many issues which need to be addressed in this country, and I certainly do not give one iota of a hoot about who sleeps with who, but since a large number of you are interested in this, why not put the same effort in determining all those in Washington who have multiple partners? Just try entering a name in Google and search within a search for mistress, lover, etc. You can entertain yourselves with all the hot tickets! If all of you would only concern yourselves with why our constitutional rights are dwindling, our soldiers being killed daily in Iraq, the role of Blackwater Security in our government, why this administration is not made to accept accountability for their actions, why those who are not US citizens are not made to abide by US laws, why our borders remain open, health care, and the overwhelming other serious issues facing this country, we would ALL be a lot better off.

Everytime a strong woman competes legitimately against a man and starts to beat them at thier own game, the 'she's a lesbian' rumor mill starts! C'mon people!

Yes my tv's and tivo and pc's are all blocked from EVER tuning to Faux the Fake Snooze Network.

I love how someone posts "anonymously" and then calls her a lesbo.

Amazing I live in a country full of damn ignorants.

Let's compare this woman's history from the time she was in high school, and her activism for the good of people, compared to any one, especially females, in Washington.

Her husband is a great man who has a weak eye for "skirts". Give me a break! 60% divorce rate in this country (yet they've stayed together), then let's talk about all the married men and women in this country who cheat on their spouses.

Give me a break. Bush and Cheney belong in prison and we need a smart strong president that won't take the BS the right hands out.

Go Hillary!

I send her a $100 everytime someone posts some stupid article about her. I guess it's time to go donate again.

If this story is part of some conspiracy, I think the credit should go to the Democrats. It certainly is wise to get this out and talked about now so that it is nothing but very old news when it really matters. Think of it as taking the ammunition out of the hands of Republicans. Oh, maybe we need to do that in more than a metaphorical way.

Oh god, leave her alone. Have they nothing better to ask her?

Anyway, I wish she was one!

Why am I not surprised. I have yet to meet an honest Democrat.

Wow I guess I'm out of it. I've always assumed she was gay and I thought everyone else did too. It always seemed obvious to me that she and Bill are power-crazed, business partners – nothing else. But then again this is Hillary. She'll say anything to pander to whatever group she's talking to, right? I guess she's given up being black for awhile, now she's going to hint around that she's gay to pick up a few votes. Maybe next she'll travel to Alaska and turn into an Eskimo. But really, her sexual preference does not matter to me. I despise the woman regardless of what she does on her own time.

I wondered where the nickname "Spritz" Clinton came from..............

The Main Drip MEDIA is DEAD!!! Yeah!
I despise this woman, but the MDM is pond scum vomit.
Fold the tent it's over. YouTube is now in control, Oh except Drudge who rules the roost. Good Day!

Why is everyone so offended?? You dems act as if being a Lesbian is some horrific label!?

More than 250 comments in before the first Vince-Foster-was-killed-by-Hillary reference ?!?

What's wrong with you guys, today ?

Leave it to the republicans to talk trash- shame on you! Worry about your party pedophiles, not Hilary!

>What Republican media machine? Oh, you mean the most watched news network on television, yeah, they started this rumor.

That would be Fixed News to you buster. Or Faux News if your perfer. I have a PC block on it on my cable, as I refuse to watch their slanted garbage even when channel surfing.

For Petes sake!
The republicans must be very concerned.
Here we go with the the tabloid crud. Listen to what she is saying folks. She is the only one making sense out there.

another lie by Clinton.

For you Simpson fans:

Replace "we do" with "Karl Rove does". . .

All: Who controls the British crown?
Who keeps the metric system down?
We do! We do!

Karl: Who leaves Atlantis off the maps?Lenny: Who keeps the Martians under wraps?
Alien: We do! We do!

All: Who holds back the electric car?
Who makes Steve Gutenberg a star?
We do! We do!

Skinner: Who robs cavefish of their sight?
Homer: Who rigs every Oscar night?
All: We do! We do

I can't believe the audacity of Karl Rove to MAKE The Advocate ask the question. You people are absurd!

My biggest fear above terrorism would be Hilary Clinton as President. I remember White Water and all the so called suicides of people in Arkansas. Also the mysterious death of Vince Foster. Not too mention Hilary stayed with Bill after humilating herself and claims GOd helped her. I say God help us all and PLEASE DO NOT ELECT HILARY

I flew on an airplane years ago with a very nice (and beautiful) lady from Little Rock Arkansas. We were on the same plane in St Louis. She claims that Hilary and Bill often had hordes of women (both had different hordes) that would be ushered in and out of the governor's mansion. I doubted the story at first until I heard of the detail. This lady was at the party and witnessed the revolving doors and the inuendos that were present. She spoke openly that the people in Arkansas knew of this behavior and did not care. She stated it was known amongst all people close the Clintons.

I am surprised that people are surprised here. She will make a terrible president for a lot of reasons, the least of which is her being a alleged lesbian.

I long for the day when sexual orientation is considered as meaningful as hair color and eye color.

I can see the headline now: "Hillary Denies Having Green Eyes"

The sex lives of politicians are NOT the country's business.

http://mycaseagainstgod.blogspot.com

Come on Huff Post....give Hillary a break...you pick on her too much!

Who posted that awful photo of Sen. Clinton, and "why" is this even news??

I feel bad that anyone would need to repeatedly answer a question about sexuality. This shows how focused on non issues some of us are. I don't see anyone going overboard asking about healthcare, taxes or the war.
Pathetic

Who cares what side of the bed she sleeps? Can we pass a healthcare bill, stop this crazy war and clean up the justice system?
That’s what I and many Americans care about. So please let’s get back to the real debate.

Have you no sense of decency, CNN? At long last, have you left no sense of decency?

Why must the alternative to mainstream media be pandering trash?

CNN, why would you even print this? Obama is not black enough, Edwards is gay and Hillary is gay?
And they say the media is a liberal machine... this is not news, its propaganda and hateful.

Why are conservatives sexually obsessed with Hillary?

Hillary is the best thing we have going for this country at this point. Who cares if she's gay or not? Shouldn't that be something between her and Bill per se?!

Sure Hilary is a lesbo. She is a lot of other things also. I never blamed Bill for whatever he did, just don't do it in my Oval Office!!

I am a Canadian citizen and resident, I watch your news regularly and I feel priviliged to be able to comment.

I find it odd to what I think are "cheap shots". Would it not be better to stick to the issues at hand and what would serve your country the best? Remember, I feel that Bill Clinton was an excellent president. Remember how strong your economy was then. Perhaps she might be just as good or better.

she definitely is a lesbian

this is more corprate garbage news why dont we talk about how NOLA's still struggling and maybe about the million people we've murdered for no reason in Iraq

YOU CAN SEE IN HER FACE HOW THIS HURT HER. I FEEL SORRY FOR MRS. CLINTON. WE IN THIS AMERICA, HAVE BECOME SO HARD HEARDED AND "HEARTS HAVE WAXED COLD" FOR SURE.
THIS, WHEREEVER IT STARTED, NEEDS TO END NOW. THIS DOESN'T SHOW WELL TO THE WORLD AT A TIME AS WE FIND OURSELVES IN OVERALL.
THIS SOUNDS LIKE SOMEONE OR SOMETHING IS TRYING TO GET BACK AT DEMS. FOR THE STORY ABOUT THAT GENERAL.

The first time I heard that Hillary Clinton was gay was when I lived in the UK in the early 90's. I'd never heard it here, but, was told "it's common knowledge" and people were shocked I didn't know it. Gay or straight, I'm still not voting for her. Hillary Clinton doesn't represent me.

uh, Hillarybeast...define lesbian...bill tried this....

I can't make up my mind! First I said she was gay, then I took it back. then I attacked her again, then I attacked myself!

I must be crazy!

I think this is a ridiculous argument. What because a woman wants to take away the "man" power and domination of this country, so now she is a lesbian? Get real! I think our society is a shameful mess. Even if she was a lesbian what would be the big stinking deal? I can't even express how disappointed I am... it is 2007 people!

Friends, no matter how you parse it, Hillary answered directly and completely that her straight/gay status was quite beyond her control, and not a choice but a fact.

Maybe you're used to 'the decider's' mangling of our language, but Hillary is a bit more precise.

From what she said she likely sees it the other way around as well, that gays are gay, it's a fact not a lifestyle. Which is the correct answer if the message that you're not a hater.

No gay person is offended by someone simply being straight, but even straight people get offended when politicians don't have an opinion on whether or not who a person IS is acceptable and valued.

We're equals, or we're not. Hillary thinks we are. Period.

I'm still not voting for her.

Philip, you guys are known to be pretty easy to fool. I'd quit admitting it and do some quick research if I were you.
Tinfoil hat people: it's not very likely that anyone running for office is anything other than what they claim to be. One of the advantages of having them campaign so publicly is that they are known to a huge number of people and can't easily hide secrets and flaws. The chances that Hillary is secretly planning to take over the world are pretty low; concentrate instead upon the chances of her introducing legislation for debate over issues you abhor. Very likely Mitt doesn't have a million Mormon soldiers ready to burn our churches either.
And you guys who know guys who know guys who know for a fact she's a lesbian? You're easily fooled guys, aren't you? Maybe you're lesbians(I heard you were).
CNN: running this story is like holding open auditions at the Bad Comedy Club. I just flew in from Lesbia, and boy, are my arms tired.

"Beyond every rumor their is an Iota of truth."
Someone with an iota of education might realize how absurd that statement sounds.

Where's the evidence? How is this a story? Where's the pages, the bathroom stalls or the disgruntal lover? Nowhere, okay, I guess this shouldn't even be printed then.

I'll visit this site again when they report on news.

and what about her doughter?

Of course she is, always has been, can't believe anyone would vote for her.

I am reading this from a distance....in Canada. Having a women, this intelligent, this expereinced, this wise is a gift, sad to see that squandered for what amount to tabloid trash....a famous quote from the North, "the state has no business in the bedrooms of the nation" In other words whether she is or isn't....it's none of your business anyway.

As far as I'm concerned, this is the straw that broke the camel's back. All summer this CNN ticker has incessantly been running the most trivial nonsense (Obama's wife says he smells bad, 50 Cent "endorses" Clinton, etc.), and then opens up the comment board to every tinfoil hat wearing whack job on the planet who wants to put in their two cents (Hillary must be gay because she's a Democrat and wears pants suits - good Lord). It's not like there is a war on or anything. Well, I know which network/website I will no longer be visiting. Good work, folks, I won't be back.

I wish she were. She's hot.

And, according to these moron rightwingers, she'd serve better as a "lesbian" anyway.

Face it Righties, you think you are superior to women and you can't stand it that a women would/could be president.

Look at the idiot Bush as president. A paper clip would be a better president than him.

I have always thought that she was a lesbian. She has the look. Does'nt matter if she is but she should be honest about it.

It makes me sad to see this. Just becuase she is a power woman who likes to wear pants suits then she most be gay, that is a very dissaponting assumption.

She can't be a lesbian. The repubs have got the homosexual thing all sewed up.

If you think about just how much money Karl Rove and the Republicans would have gladly paid some female to come forward & claim to having been "involved" with Senator Clinton, even when she was a teen, you have to know there can't be anything out there.......legal or illegal. This woman has attracted intense hatred for years now. It will follow her to her grave. But historians will show her as one of the most admired and capable women in U.S. history, regardless of whether or not she becomes our next President.

quibbling with words like Bill

she said she is not a lesbian
BUT did NOT say she is not a bisexual.

for the next year take anything a candidate says with a huge grain of salt

It is ridiculous that any responsible journalist would ask anyone about their sexual orientation or sexual practices. Its out of hand and legitimate media should be done with repeating or spreading rumours as well as asking personal questions, its just not news its gossip. Such personal information could never be news in any event, I think it is an invasion of privacy for anyone to ask anyone "are you gay?" or "do you like anal sex?" Feel free to investigate relevant rumours but don't repeat or spread them, please!!!

really advocate...such class.

Hillary, you're looking at this all wrong. This is the one sure fire way to get a majority of the male vote. Come on, a lesbian in the White House? Now that's HOT!

Here's a photograph of the Republican Party gossip machine in action: http://wwwthepartyofthewidestance.blogspot.com/

I think THIS ONE move was astute of Hillary addressing this issue head on.

Why should we care if she is or isn't? Shame on the Advocate and shame on CNN. Irrelevant, immaterial and insignificant nonsense. But tonally consistent with the media which has nothing better to do.

I see the elementary schools in the US closed early today and all the children are playing on the WWW. CNN
it is time you monitored your blog sites. Parents will be on your case soon for allowing their children to view inappropriate, disgusting content from Republican Party Supporters!

But, Republican certainly couldn't make it more clear. They are scared to death this Great Woman is going to be elected! AWW GEE. Too bad for the Republicans.

If these are your only tools in your bag of dirty politics you all deserve our sympathy. And I'd wager that all the disgusting comments are from the Republican Neoninnies. They will stoop to the lowest levels to try to salvage a vote for their candidates because thus far not one of them has even a slim chance at the White House.

Hillary has more morals in her little finger than Republicans have in their whole house of representatives. Republicans should get an award for the most corrupt, vicious, slanderous, war mongering, inept, destructive party in international politics.

Congrats to the Repugnants and please keep slinging the manure at your righteous competition. Your public enlightenment of your own party's lack of morals and character is proving to be greatest asset Democrat Candidates could have ever hoped to receive! Please Carry on.

I just want to state for the record so everyone will know for sure that I am NOT a lesbian, nor have I ever been one. Yes, I am seen frequently with single women. Yes, some of my best friends are single women. And yes, some of these friendships are quite close. But this does not mean I am a lesbian, but that I am a large, hairy, friendly man.

"I will mention again, she is against gay marriage so is she hateful and spiteful like the GOP or do you pick and choose?"

Being "against" gay marriage and being hateful and spiteful towards gay people are not one and the same. The country (and the Democrats) are ambivalent at best about gay marriage. They are conflicted about it and they have reservations.

That is very different from the GOP's open hostility towards gay people. Of course since conservatives cannot recognize nuance if it hit them in the head, it's no surprise that you failed to notice this difference.

This is NOT newsworthy. By making an issue out of a complete and total non-issue, CNN and every other two-bit media outfit play right into the sensationalistic nonsense that we have to tolerate as news these days. How about you report on something substantive, rather than making a headline out of the fact that a strong, competent, self-avowed heterosexual woman asserts her heterosexuality. CNN should be embarrassed for making headlines out of these topics. I'll be getting my news from other sources.

Who chose that photo? And where is the guy with the Botox when you need him?

Does it really matter? What matters is a person's integrity not her sexual orientation! I am a republican and don't necessarily agree with all of Mrs. Clinton's democratic views, but I still respect her as an american, a senator and a great public voice.

Whether lesbian or straight has nothing to do with her ability to lead.

If she were a lesbian and she had lost her status, then perhaps this country isnt as free as we thought. Im speaking as a hetro myself.

If she isn't a lesbian she sure has me fooled!!

This is so typical. Whenever a woman does something that is considered a "man's domain", suddenly the only explanation is that she is a lesbian. Women athletes are often seen this way. Because she is a pioneer, as the first woman to run for president and actually has a chance insecure people are calling her a lesbian to make the fact that she is a woman in politics make sense to them.

It really does not matter – gay or staright ; I beleive all of the politicians are forgetting one major thought: The politicians of this country – Republican and Democrats work at our (the peoples) pleasure not the other way around. With all the fund raising and mud slinging – it makes the day time soaps really bland. When are they (the people) going to smarten up and get rid of every politician and start over with fresh and thoughtful leaders?

What about Condi...she's a total lesbian and black Republican! Talk about a true "Elephant in the Room".
GOOOO HILLARY!!! We love you and you will be an awesome President in 2009. We need you to clean up the mess of President Chimpy after all these years!!!

Let's ask Bill!

This trash does not even desire the effort to type a comment

Open letter to CNN:

Alleged Israeli airstrike into Syria; crumbling American infrastructure (bridges, roads), continuing war in Iraq and Afghanistan, racial tensions heating up . . .

Need I go on? How about reporting on something of SUBSTANCE???

Obviously, otherwise responsible political reporters are comfortable embarrassing themselves as long as the subject is a Democrat.

Who cares if she is a Lesbian or not! Stop it Christians.

No, I wouldn't vote for her because of what her husband did. Not the "Monica" issue. Nafta!

Republicans can't handle the fact she's a strong and driven woman who will very shortly be President of the United States and Commander in Chief of the USA Armed Forces.

This is truly a sickening story that she even has to answer that question. The fact remains that only people who a possessed of "gay fear" are Republicans. They've demonized the subject so that everyone has to look four ways before crossing a street. This is the most despicable news. It proves the bigotry and hatred for just being human. I'm going to form a new group called Republicans for Suppositories.

OMG Obama is BLACK??? when did that happen?

See i can post pointless news too CNN

Hillary is not gay and don't worry about it anyway. Focus people on life and helping others. Thank you

Wow! The Pubs are crawling out of the woodwork on this one! Any notion of Hillary Clinton being a lesbian is so ridiculous. Save those moronic comments for your own party, Pubs!

KARL ROVE AND DICK CHENEY AT THEIR BEST.I WAS WONDERING WHEN THEY WOULD START, THEY SAID THE SAME THING ABOUT ANN RICHARDS WHEN BUSH RAN FOR GOV. OF TEXAS. THE REPUBLICAN PARTY IS SO FULL OF LYING, THEIVING, CHEATING, SCUM BAGS IT IS PATHETIC. HILLARY IS AS STRAIGHT AS AN ARROW. THE TAINTED REPUBLICAN PARTY AREA BUNCH OF LOSERS THAT CARE NOTHING ABOUT AMERICA. ONLY FOR THE PARTY AND WHAT IT CAN DO FOR THEM.GREED, CORUPTION.

George Bush is not a homo. He is also not a good president.

How is this news? Who cares if she is a lesbian? I think news agencies should focus on politicians campaign promises, their record, and not their personal lives. Gimme a break, you people need to grow up.

It is just common sense for you morons and gays out there who state she is not. She has the gay votes the women vote (because they think she stayed with Bill out of compassion – no she is a lesbo who married and had a kid for the power). She is a very dangerous person that is the bottom line. If you like to live in Cuba or Russia go ahead and vote for her because not just the socialism she will turn our great country into but eventually a dictatorship. Those who speak against her then will disappear as many of her enemies already have. I'm sorry no... they committed suicide or the brakes failed in their vehicles or was it an airplane crash. Wake up America. Do you really want to unleash the Devil in America? And for all the moron's who do not support what our troops do to protect our freedoms – stop being the cowards that you are and go live in a muslim country if you think it is better than what we have here today. WAKE UP IDIOTS.

Big Jim from Ct.

"Let us judge the quality of those with hatred in their hearts by the quality of their spelling and grammar.
Take this grammatically challenged person's contention to it's [sic] conclusion and everyone would be wearing a tin-foil hat. I bet her's [sic] is very nice."
Posted By VanReuter NY NY : September 21, 2007 11:50 am

Not to quibble, but there's no apostrophe in the word'hers', and the word you were looking for before that was 'its' - not the contraction for 'it is'.

isn't interesting that hillary's favorite 1st lady was accused of the same thing!!!

Women who are "strong" are stereotyped as lesbian-rather than talented leaders. When will this end? This stereotype is offensive to all women, including lesbians. Straight America (esp. the male presidential candidates) does not spend time defending their sexuality. Homophobia is alive and well in this election and in this country.

In this day and age, the only people who are still concerned with things like this (if someone is gay or not) are hypocritical right wingers. My God, get over the "gay" thing already...it is an old and tired topic.

It is unfortunate that we live in a culture where if a woman is strong and independent, she is automatically chastised as being a lesbian. There are two problems with this. First, that fact that a politician has to defend their sexuality implies that it is not as acceptable to be gay in our culture. And second, it creates a situation where the only way we accept women is if they abide by gender stereotypes such as being sexy and verbally passive. There is little room for a woman to be confident, intelligent, and a flawed human-being without being shot at. We should be ashamed as a culture that this is even making headlines.

Are any of you folks that are blaming this story on the right wing considering that your own party may be behind it? Why wouldn't the republicans wait until after the dems annoited her? If this were found to be true it now, wouldn't it help Obamas cause? Think about it !!!!!

I need an independent source to verify her statement. Too many indications otherwise.

Well, CNN must have received a BIG promise from the 'publicans to have published this bit of tripe. Or maybe they got their payola from the Fox Network? Somebody PULEEZ explain to CNN what the word "news" means so they will quit publishing this crap.

10 to 1 the Republicanites scare up some long lost 'classmate' that will swear otherwise.

Any takers?

Tom, gee, all the other Republicans are saying that they've been saying it for years. Maybe they don't tell you everything because they don't like you.

Word! Hillary be gay, yo! I wuz at the show lastweek and I had to go pee an drop a deuce too, and when i wuz inna stall, she was tappin her feets at me and moving her finger under teh partition!

Fine, Hillary Clinton's not a lesbian. With John Edwards and Fred Thompson still in the race, lesbians are well represented in both sides.

Let me see if I get this line of reasoning. Bill cheated on her because she is gay and was not doing it for him. If she were straight he would have never strayed. Ok, I get it. Newt Gingrich keeps marrying lesbians. Thats why he has cheated on his last 2 wives.

Yes, but does she have a wide stance?

Too bad the Secret Service is sworn not to tell. Lots of rumors from former White House staff about Hillary's sexual preferences.

I can´t believe that this is such a big mistake of of overall meanings from someone!
in my piont of view there could´t be any truth of it.
i think that if you talk to people with other orientiert sexuality means that you are not 100 percent to the oter different mind.
dicussions could be made.
but anyway
anyway, keep on talking is the correct way.
my opinion,

have a great day
Markus.

Well, whether she's a lezbo or not, I would never hope to ever – EVER see her naked with another woman, even if it were Heidi Klum. And, I would never want to see her naked with another man, even if it were Janet Reno.

Hillary was also asked if her daughter Chelsea has had sex yet, to which Hillary replied, "Not according to her father!"

Queen of De Nile. How many gay politicians actually admitted it?

"I am not a lesbian". But I did vote for the Iraq war without reading all of the intelligence available to me. And then I try to tell the American people that I didn't think GWB would really go to war. And I do take campaign contributions from illegal sources and deny knowledge of them. Oh, and my brothers both took money from two people that Bill pardoned or had sentences commuted for.

There's enough to talk about without bringing my sexual orientation into this.

Tammy Wynette a lezbo...who cares. The material issue is that at least half the country hates her. Nothing she can say or do can change that. This would-be CIC was quoted as saying she "loathed the military". That's what the voters will remember when it's time to pull the election lever.

John, Clifton Park, N.Y.- Get off your parents computer and go to school.

As you can tell by the numerous YouTube videos going around, Rudy Mussolini is the lesbian in the race.

I am an Obama supporter, and this kind of news coverage makes my stomach churn. Aside from the fact that it's incredibly irrelevant to the issues, the homophobic undercurrent stemming from publishing fodder like this is just plain wrong.

This isn't a smear attempt by the Republicans or the Democrats - this is a CNN blogger who obviously doesn't have enough work in real journalism to fill his/her time.

Something must be stirring up the Dark Side as I've been getting a slew of rightwing email rants. Are they nervous? Desperate? Judging by this ridiculous article it would seem so.

WHO CARES!!!!!!!! WE NEED LEADERS!!!Our nation and our earth are facing staggering issues directly affecting the survival of human life as we know it.......GET OVER IT!!! We do not need yellow journalism.

I don't see where her sexuality should be an issue here. No I don't like her and NO I am NOT going to vote for her. But in all reality, I don't think hers or any of the other candidate's sexuality should play a part in whether they are right for the position they are fighting for. Base it on ability to do the job, inteligence, morality, persistance, leadership qualities, personality, etc...Heck, if Clinton can get BJ's from his secretaries, and still be a bad president, then she can screw a woman.

Hey Interested Party – CNN is definitely taking down comments here for no apparent reason!

What is the story?

Let's see. Does she dress up in men's suits at charity balls? No. Has she been married at least three times? No. Does she vote against gay marriage and then try to pick up women in the ladies' room by tapping her foot? No. Does her daughter hate her? No. Hmm. Well, she's not a Republican, so she must be a lesbian.

Dawn relax in Md- There is no Republican conspiracy to 'discredit' Hillary or any other Dem. canidate, they do a fine job of it on their own. Log on to Fox News, there not running this ad.

PEOPLE: Read the whole quote..she says she has no control over what people say about her. No wonder our country has so many whacko war mongers, the populace never reads, researches and just jumps to conclusions after hearing the first manufactuered soundbite. How depressing the USA is at this time in it's great history..

Something must be stirring up the Dark Side as I've been getting a slew of rightwing email rants. Are they nervous? Desperate? Apparently so judging by this ridiculous article.

This is so pathetic. I see all these criticisms against her. Criticize her views or her policy choices, because that is all that matters. But its just not enough, we have to criticize her sexuality... because everyone knows the only way a woman can be assertive is if she's gay, right? And as for her marriage, that's her personal business. Why must we criticize her choice to stay with her marriage? Its a little confusing, actually. We're all about the family and sanctity of marriage, but not for the Clintons? Or is this just another stupid thing to spin about? Stick to the issues, that is what is important.

Are they nuts? What self-respecting lesbian would put up with Bill Clinton for all those years?

Who in the world cares?

A strong, intelligent, independent woman. She must be a lesbian! Grow up people.

Not a big fan of Hillary, but who cares and so what if she was? What matters is - what can she do, if elected, to get America back on track?????????????????????

Ruby

It reminds me of that denial by the other fearless Clinton, "I did not have sex with that woman." He didn't lie then, because of the unique way he defined "sex". I wonder if we need to ask her how she defines "lesbian"?

It sounds like "NIXON'S" ghost has surfaced again. The master of dirty tricks and innuendos "Tricky Dick" has raised his ugly head again. Im waiting to hear about more Re"PIG"licans dirty tricks and Watergate style burglaries in an effort to keep control of the White House that they stole from Al Gore.

This is just another Carl Rove trick.
He accused every candidate against W of being gay. He is obviously still working for the Repugs.

According to the book The Architect, Louis Rove (Carl's father) was gay and decided to leave the family at Christmas in 1969. Young Carl was ticked that his father was leaving because he wanted to go live in California.

Carl Rove is an agnostic who has used the GAY red herring to bait every evangelical homophobe for political purposes. There is no reason to believe that Carl has stopped his dirty tricks.

Hey, isn't the Daily News owned by the polically biased Rupert Murdoch?

Is that an insult?

She will never get my vote!

Fred, what were the names of those secret service agents, and what office were they out of? Got phone numbers? This could be a real vital news story unless you just made it up lol. Let CNN interview them!

Hillary will NEVER get my vote!

Rudy Mussolini is the lesbian in the race. He's worn jewels more often than Hillary!

I think that whether she wants to be a lesbian is up to her. We don't have a right to judge other people. Reporters should watch their words. I say this because they talk but they never really know what's going on. I bet they would be devastated if they found out a family was gay/lesbian. But you can't do anything. The difference between stars/politics and reporters is that you never see a story about a reporter like you do about stars

O.K. shes Gay, lets MoveOn.organ

can this campaign get any more juvenile? First Hillary calls Cheney "Darth Vader", then the republicans call her a Lesbian.

Are all politicians 12 years old?

Please people, grow up! The country can't afford this nonsense! Especially the soldiers in a war zone risking their lives.

I have a proposal: the next candidate to issue a personal insult should have to leave the campaign. I dare you all to make the pledge.

I love all the right winger one liners here! You guys definitely have a sense of humor lol! Instead of sending candidates to compete for Presidential elections...maybe your republican candidates can run for Court Jester?

I will write this real slow so you Clintonista's will be able to read it:

Nobody said anything about her being a lesbian, this is all her madeup story, no Republican or Republican candidate has spoken about it and probably won't.

I will mention again, she is against gay marriage so is she hateful and spiteful like the GOP or do you pick and choose?

The majority of Americans are now against the war and the majority are against gay marriage, so should we use both as barometers for national policy?

Hypocrites!!!! I love it! You dems are unbelievable. You yell and scream that Moveon doesn't speak for the dems, including Hillary, but then the New York Daily news writes an article questioning Hillary's sexual orientation, and it is a Republican conspiracy. You are all crazy!! Don't think we won't call you out in it!

So what, even if she is? Who cares? I'm voting for her because she is the best qualified person to lead our broken country after 8 years of the village idiot from Crawford.

you tell 'm Fred...
my inroads to the Dem. party, when slick Willy was running amuck, said
the same thing... the Secret Service
really meant Serviced Secretly...
but hey... it ain't no big thing these
days... so she's a switch hitter...
maybe the Yankees can use her down the stretch...

I DON'T CARE IF SHE IS OR IS NOT GAY, JUST REMEMBER AMERICA SHE PROMISED US HEALTH CARE TWICE BEFORE, DO NOT VOTE TO HAVE THAT HAPPEN AGAIN!!! ANYONE BUT HILLARY!!!!!!!!!

That's right people will say what they will say and Hillary has as many comments about others. For someone that stood up in front of the nation and lied about her husbands affairs (like she didn't know they were going on), she has no room to talk about anyone.........that family just does not know how to tell the truth,

I am actually a little shocked she skipped out on an opportunity to pander to a segment of the voting population.

Goes to show you the Republicans are running scared! Good.

Samantha:

Democrats are assuming that calling Sen. Clinton a lesbian is a tired attempt at a right-wing smear because, so far, only right-wingers and their fellow travelers have made this baseless "accusation." (I knew someone who knew someone who had an anonymous source who said ...)
And Kim: if Republicans figured out that Democrats wouldn't vote for Sen. Clinton in the primaries because they were afraid that Republicans would attack her, it wouldn't matter whether Democrats then proceeded to nominate Sen. Obama, Sen. Edwards, or the Stay-Puff Marshmallow Man. Republicans would attack and destroy him/her too because they would know that Democrats were enormous cowards. (Ask John Kerry.) It's not whether they attack you (OF COURSE THEY WILL), it's how well you fight back.

hillary is no more gay than cheney is human or bush is cognizant.

Why do so many people choose to blindly believe anything they hear or read that may support their beliefs? Is it because they are too lazy to do the homework required to find the truth? It’s true that it sometimes takes serious digging to find it buried deep beneath the piles of crap layered on by gossip mongers and despicable, lying talking heads, e.g. Bill O’Liely, Ann Gloater, Sean (I’m so great I don’t need to tell the truth) Hamity, Rush (I’m such a flaming hot air bag my ignorant minions will find crap for me) Limbag, etc? Personally, I find it very repulsive to imagine swallowing crap from anyone, let alone these folks. Maybe it’s because their heads are so rock hardened by listening to and reading crap published by the media empire that is owned by Rupert Murdoch and cleverly manipulated by Roger Ailes for the purpose of mass obfuscation. Unfortunately, our society gets what it deserves. All hail (hile) intellectual mediocrity, deceit and the Right Wing machine. Keep bombing us with these weapons of mass deception and eventually we’ll all become mush-minded twits with crap-stained smiles and prayers in our blackened hearts.

Someone should point blank ask Bush if he is a Moron. Then he could deny that and make ALOT OF NEWS, because everyone knows that would be a lie. He is in fact a moron.

I am glad the GOP did NOT insult Hillary, for once, by making the lesbian comment.

The worst insult would have been someone calling her a "Republican".

Samantha, Washington- What are u doing tonight girl, I think Im in love. Nice to hear from a D.C. Republican.

Doesnt she look awful mean in this picture? Maybe when she becomes president she can get a face lift.

Is she or isn't she? Who cares? I mean, really people, does it matter? Hillary is thoughtful, rational, intelligent and damn good looking! Of course, she is viewed as a threat by many men & almost all Republicans ~~ comes with the territory & so do the lesbian rumours. But, then, the Republican right usually takes up slogans & innuendoes when they feel threatened. As for Hillary, well, she can stand up for herself, not pull any punches & give lots of voters hope for a better tomorrow.

Just leave it alone!!!!!!!!! Why is this even a discussion? We have perverts looking for sex in the bathroom, or male senators chasing male interns, C'mon if that's all you can come up with regarding Hillary, GET A LIFE!!!!!

LOL! Gotta love it! This reminds me of being in the 7th grade. You remember?

Thanks for putting a smile on my face. It's been a hard day and I wasn't in the mood for real news anyway.

Pssst... have you heard that President Bush is a lesbian as well?

Now I know what the sound of a 'self imploding campaign' is like. Hillllaaarrryyy.

Might want to ask the Secret Service agents assigned to her/the family when Bill Clinton was president. Seriously.

O how I promise you that Republicans didn't come up with this one. This is something that goes back at 10 years. People had this concern when Bill was in office when she was asked things about homosexuality. Those comments were not paid much attention because if though there were a lot of homosexuals, being gay wasn't as popular.

If she says she isn't, then I take that she isn't. What would be interesting is why "THe Advocate" asks the question. Has something that CLinton has done made it appear that she could be lesbian.

Could a lesbian win the presidency?

Probably so. They allow Barney Frank to continue to serve after his B/F ran a prostitute ring.

Makes no sense.

SOmebody said lets move on to more important issues. No! We have so many issues that moving is not an option. We must stay right here until liberals retreat. Us conservatives will not give up.

cnn–i'm pretty sure that my post a while ago that essentially accused you all of being too lazy to find real news to cover was not "unlawful, threatening, libelous, defamatory, obscene, pornographic or (in any) other (way) material that would violate the law" so why did you remove it? mrs. clinton's response to a question related to a rumor about a topic that is nobody's business is NOT news. i would expect that sort of thing from fox, not cnn.

There must not be anything else to report on in the world today.

Makes me want to vote for her just to tick off the "people" who start this kind of nonsense, and those who report it.

Children, please grow up!!! What does one's sexual preference or orientation have to do with his or her ability to govern? Oh yeah, it's called puritanism. The candidate should be above all things sexual but he or she can go ahead and exterminate people with different views. Not included in the "puritanism thing". Laughable. You should learn a bit more about political education before posting about politics...

PLEEEEEEEEEASE! What is happening to CNN? They are second only to Fox Noise with it's right-wing comments and stories. Hillary forgave and stayed with her husband unlike most in the Republican Party who have been married at least twice. I am so tired of their 'do as I say, not as I do' attitude. They say, 'being gay is wrong and a mortal sin' but they are second only to Catholic priests in the pedophile category (this is where I add that very few gay people are pedophiles). I should point out that adultery is also a mortal sin and that seems to run rampant in the Republican Party. Yea, yea, I know, Bill was an adulterer too. You never let us forget it. And speaking of Bill...everything is NOT his fault. lol

Wow, the comments, so far, sound more like heckling that is colored by a residual appreciation of junior high humor than thoughtful reactions based on at least a modicum of critical thinking skills. And these are people who read the news??

Are you kidding!!!! What next?!!!!!!!!

Sen. Hillary Clinton's sexuality is not the most pressing issue on the presidential campaign trail, read your statement CNN.

Sen. Hillary Clinton may not stand out as a glamour queen or may resemble people liken too Ellen DeGeneres; but is her sexuality really a pressing issue on the presidential campaign trail?

Where dose these nowhere illusionist issues originate from and what is a justified reason for not addressing factual issues when reporting on presidential candidates?

Just more of the same of our past human nature distracting mud sling commentary to get their political machines verbally battling once again.

then, my vote goes to MICKY MOUSE, unless he has something hiding in the closed in that case MINNIE MOUSE got a problem.

This comment thing is kind of addicting, isn't it... What a babe! I just would like to watch, if she were! One good video... I'd vote for her!

Thanks, CNN. Another example of liberal media bias. Instead of focusing on how Clinton think that distinguished Army generals are liars and refused to take her chance to repudiate herself by voting to condemn attacks on the integrity of distinguished members of the military. Instead we get some blather about about sexual orientation.

I don't care if Hillary is straight, lesbian, or bi. What matters is that she would make a terrible commander in chief during a time when we're at war with a group that killed 3000 Americans and attacked our main military headquarters. That's what's important.

With a man like Bill Clinton, how could she possibly be a lesbian. I'm with her, don't pay any attention to them Ms. President of the US, keep working on health care for all and higher education too so we don't have to listen to airheads.

I am a gay man from California and I support Hillary one hundred percent. I highly doubt that she is a lesbian and I pledge my full support to her and her campaign.

I worked with Secret Service Agents when Bill was on the west coast as President. He always stayed in Santa Monica at the Miramar while Hillary stayed at the Bonaventure in downtown LA. (Odd considering they were married.) The agents said that both of them always had a blonde woman to meet them at their rooms. She preferred blondes too.

Oprah is the lesbian and she is backing Obama. So, Hillary cannot be a lesbian.

Wow! The U.S. is speeding toward full-blown Fascism at the hands of the most insidious, corrupt administration in American history; an unethical Congress that has failed to function in over 12 years; civil rights and adherence to the Constitution are a quaint little thing of the past, just as quaint as The Geneva Convention and Habeas Corpus; "corporatization/ privatization have made billionaires out of thieves and murderers like Blackwater, KBR, Bechtel, and Halliburton (as well as all the politicians who keep these corps. in their pockets; genocide continues unchecked in the Sudan; the Middle-Class has effectively been eliminated; over a million Iraqis are refugees from their own country; nearly 4000 American military are dead along with 10's of 1000's of injured; the entire world has been destabilized to the point of a pending nuclear holocaust; and the U.S. mainstream media – who control the "message" have laid completely dormant at best, and willfully complicitous at worst, throughout the Bush/Cheney extermination of every American value or mission once held dear to furtherance of our American Dream.

But, let’s divert the public’s attention to O.J., Clinton’s sexuality, Britney and K-Fed. Sure, that’s more important than ending a completely unjust war, sparing our military from grave danger, restoring our economy, ending genocide, etc.

The Bush/Cheney administration, and its cabal of conspirators, should be tried for war crimes, but our Congress is more interested in censuring an ad about General Patraeus (willing Patsy and victim of Bush politics) because it was from a liberal organization than it is about doing the business of America. How about we talk about the “real” news: it is traitorous Republicans, not spineless Democrats, in Congress who are filibustering every piece of legislation offered; it is Republicans continuing this ghastly war, not Democrats. It is irrelevant to know Clinton’s sexual identity as it has absolutely NO impact on her ability, or lack thereof, to lead this country on the right and honorable path.

Grow up!!! Please grow up and refute the spell being put upon you, before America is so deeply entrenched in Fascism that there is no escape.

She is probably a nubian. Look at the picture. Neither man nor woman would go near unless with a 10' pole.

I'm definitely not a fan of Senator Clinton, but when I saw this news story online, I couldn't believe someone took the time to ask the question. Come on people, let's keep our eye on the ball here.

Next thing you're going to tell me is that Oprah is, too.

The rumors of her being a lesbian are sexist, because it's the trademark response of weak men who are afraid of a strong intelligent superior and highly successful woman like Hillary. Also, as a gay man myself, I am actually ticked off with the Advocate even asking her the question, because the rumors are not worth even asking about! Further, how about that Condie Rice? She's rumored to be a lesbian, and there's actual concrete proof of it! She co-owns a house with a long time friend of the same sex from Stamford who's very liberal and progressive, they share lines of credit, they go to football games together, and Rice's best friend is another long time friend from Stamford – a gay man. In contrast, there is nothing concrete to even think of a possibility that Hillary is a lesbian. And if she were one, she'ld be proud enough to say she is!

Lesbian or not she's got the balls this country NEEDS to put itself back on the world stage with some respect. GO HILLARY!

I hearken back to a long time ago (yesterday) when the Republicans posting on these blogs were in an uproar when Clinton jokingly referred to Cheney as Darth Vader.

Now they are attempting to paint her as a homosexual. Once again, the hypocrisy is mind-numbing.

Are Americans not tired of smear tactics by now? Look at what the person has done in the past– its always an indicator of what you can look for in the future!

What a dumb storyline. Really, CNN, focus on ACTUAL news. She's a married woman. Leave her sexuality alone and focus on her politics.

She's a smart politician, which must be why immature journalists feel the need to make up bogus stories that detract from her intellect.

Anything to not get a Democrat as President, We need to focus on what she can do for this county and that is end this war. That is only making Bush more rich, and the poor more poor.

Why would Hillary stoop so low as to even respond to such a question,she is a classy candidate and should not be drawn ito such discussions.

"Bee" wrote: "Of course she is a lesbian, thats why Bill like Monica. Beyond every rumor their is an Iota of truth."

Following that logic, one could say that every wife whose husband has had an affair is a lesbian. Sometimes even false rumors contain an "iota of truth," but Bee is pretty gullible if he/she believes that is always the case. But somebody has to buy the trash tabloids.

I am saddened that–with all the real and significant problems this country faces–Americans focus instead on trivial matters. I am not optimistic about the future of our country for the first time in 50 years...voters don't seem to care about issues or possible solutions. All Americans seem to care about is people's dirty laundry. If we lose the war on terror, it will be because of that attitude...not because of what we do in Iraq or Afghanistan.

Wake up, America!

Who cares if she is or she isn't? This country elected a freaking moron to the presidency twice. That's a hell of a lot more significant than Hillary's personal business. C'mon America, get a clue. The Republicans are evry bit as dangerous as the Fundamental Islamists and it's up to the thinking people of this country to right the wrongs of the past 7 years of the stupid puppet boy president and Nazi vice president.

Hillary Clinton says she's not a lesbian, and Larry Craig says he's not gay, or ever has been gay...when a politician says it, we assume they're telling the truth!

Someone needs to look up Frank DeLuca one of the websites he noted for us to look up for "proof" Hilary Clinton is a lesbian says nothing of the sort just talks about her one of her political staff persons. This is probably planted by a Republican who is starting a smear campaign and this is the best they can come up with.

Golly, she must be a lesbian. After all, we all know they are NO gay people in the Republican party! Meanwhile, Hilary remains a real trooper. She's fluffed off the allegations and doesn't care ("I have no control over it."). The woman has a tough skin. Another reason she'd make a great president! And P.S. her husband did more good for this country than Bush could ever dream of doing.

What is the point here?

America and I are ready for anyone other than the criminals in power now.

Be it Mickey, Scooby or my dog Nahla!

Sexuality, Race and Religion are not a disqualifier.

Hillary is not a lesbian and Larry Craig is not gay. I think I understand now.

People who think she should be president should just go ahead and shoot themselves in the face, just get it over with now. I hope to capture the faces of clinton supporters when she is wiped off the map by the stiff competition. She is THE WORST MISTAKE AMERICA could make after this whole BUSH fiasco. WAKE UP.

If she was gay she would have said " I am NOT GAY, I have never been GAY and I will not be Gay in the future."

WOW... this is news??? And on the front page of CNN no less? Way to go CNN... I think you're starting to take the cries of bias a little too personally and are now going in the complete opposite direction.

But let's recap the Republican mentality on this one:

We must entertain this rumor even in the absence of any evidence to support it.
Larry Craig is absolutely not gay and you are an idiot to suggest it.

People, people, cant we just try to focus on the politics in this country for once. Hey, I support Senator Obama and Hillary will never get my vote, but come on people. We've got our kids dying in a foreign country and you people are talking about this garbage. You know I served in the Military for 22 yrs and it's times like this that I question that service. We've got real problems in this country and we'd better get about solving them.

Mrs. Clinton is an intelligent, thoughtful, and decisive leader whose opinions on economic issues, the lunacy of war, and the poisoning of our atmosphere may be critical to our survival. This tawdry sideshow is contemptible. Would these leering jackels be worried about Churchill's orientation? Hardly.

People, people, cant we just try to focus on the politics in this country for once. Hey, I support Senator Obama and Hillary will never get my vote, but come on people. We've got our kids dying in a foreign country and you people are talking about this garbage. You know I served in the Military for 22 yrs and it's times like this that I question that service. We've got real problems in this country and we'd better get about solving them.

I thought some women had come forward and claimed they had sexual relations with Hillary?

As if being married and having a kid wasn't enough of a giveaway.

God help us, this is news? Bad enough the Daily News had it, now CNN?

Why is everyone assuming there is some republican conspiracy to say she's gay?? Is that just the most convenient theory for extreme left-wingers? No republicans I know care who she has sex with.

Let's face it, the "Butch" look is very dominate !!!! Deny, deny, deny !!!!

Thanks for keeping us up to date on news that matters, CNN. Why buy tabloids when I can just go to CNN.com?

When she gets OUTTED in the near future she is going to say:
"OHHHH....I thought you said 'Lebanese'"!

I dont believe it was republicans attacking her, David, Arlington. And this is CNN that has this story and a liberal paper that first printed it.

NO!!! She's not a LEZ, she's a BI!

She goes both ways on any issue that will get her ahead!

Any means to an end!

I'm sorry, is this a reputable news source or PerezHilton.com? It is pathetic that CNN.com's front page story is a poorly written blog with obvious bias to paint Clinton in a negative light. Add to that the awful picture that your so called "unbiased editors" picked with oh-so-much restraint and guess what we've got – another candidate vying for the "fair and balanced" title once claimed by Fox News!

Blame the GOP all you want but since she is bi it is the timing that looks odd (helllooo- Obama & Edwards are as big a culprit as anyone else for crying out loud). We all should know she is by now. Just look into her past (especially in college).

she is gay or lesbian. thats why the marines did not guard the private quarters in their tour.

And Larry Craig is straigh! Just ask him.

WOW! Are the republicans getting that nervous that they have to throw out slanders?!?!?! If she is who cares, she's a Democrat.

I don't think you're right. I don't think Hillary worries the GOP as much as Obama does. Hillary already has people who've hated her because of name recognition. Obama only has that due to name association. As a Republican, I think the Democrats should nominate Hillary – that way maybe we have a chance to maintain power for 4 more years. I don't think we'll have that chance if Obama gets nominated.

HILLARY IS NOT A LESBIAN! She is also NOT QUALIFIED...NOT TRUSTWORTHY..NOT A VIABLE CANDIDATE.(I'm sure there are others...)

America, I think we have more important national issues like health care, education, real estate, Iraq/terrorism, etc to talk about than Senator Hillary's sexuality. GOP has no chance.

There is mounting evidence that she may be a lesbian. See:

http://www.observer.com/node/37040
http://bigheaddc.com/category/huma-abedin/

As for her denial, remember that Hillary, like her husband, lies with incredible ease.

It's articles like this that make me hate CNN news just as much as all the other major media outlets. Why can't there be a form of media that only reports the facts, and that actually debates the real substance of candidates opinions and political plans of things like taxes and health insurance? Media that doesn't care about worthless political commentary that has nothing to do with whats truly important about presidential candidates. Oh wait, its called NPR. I think I'm just going to get my news from them from now on.

ooo, anonymous knows about some secret sources. I'm convinced, how 'bout y'all?

I'd like to know why we want to keep putting family in office, Bush's and it seems like the clintons will be next.

wow. I said "everyone knows this already" and it got taken down? I guess I'll get my news from somewhere that allows free speech next time. later CNN, no wonder you're falling to the bottom of the news competition. Get with it, it's called "interactive media."

I want to know when she will deny being a large black man.

Well then, Mrs. Clinton, those sure looked like your fingers under the bathroom stall in the lady's room.

She's a Clinton – need to parse the words carefully. Not a "lesbian" – what about a bisexual (remember, she claims to have slept with Bill at least once)?

Why is CNN covering such stupid story? Instead give headlines to the stories like "Republican senators bowed under pressure from White House to oppose the bill to stop war funding or bring the troops home". You are just like any tabloid magazine.

yes u are

"Of course she is a lesbian, thats why Bill like Monica. Beyond every rumor their is an Iota of truth.
Posted By Bee : September 21, 2007 10:56 am"

Let us judge the quality of those with hatred in their hearts by the quality of their spelling and grammar.
Take this grammatically challenged person's contention to it's conclusion and everyone would be wearing a tin-foil hat. I bet her's is very nice.

Perhaps, like the "not gay" bathroom Senator, she is "not lesbian", but most of America believes they are both "BI-SEXUAL"!!!!!!!

This is exactly the kind of things that the Republicans are going to do throughout the primary and general elections, if Hillary were to get the nomination. A Hillary nomination will motivate the Republican base like nothing else and we will end up with a Republican President and Congress and it will trickle down to the state level as well. Read the information – the Republicans WANT a Hillary nomination because they KNOW that this will happen. This is one of many reasons why those of us who don't want to see this happen must vote for another candidate. The candidate who it consistantly shows can beat every Republican out there, the candidate with the least baggage and the best ideas is Barack Obama.

This is news? Everyone knows this already.

I guess I don't understand...is that supposed to be a cut-down to call someone a lesbian?

Wow, that tired threadbare joke, "Have you quit beating your wife?", now qualifies as "investigative journalism".

Perhaps we should ask all of the candidates to respond to occasional rumors that they are gay? We can lead with the headline, "Candidate Denies Domestic Abuse".

No wonder the world laughs at Americans.

She is a lesbo, I should know. Ask Bill thats why he slept with anything that moved.

what diffrence does it make if she is or isn't she's a very powerful woman and that what scares certain individuals, they have to start trashing her someway because there afraid she will be the First Female President.

Why are you taking down all the comments?

wouldnt surprise me...why else would she say with Bill....obvisouly he aint getting what he needs with her, and she doesnt care if he gets it somewhere else...she is just trying to keep together the happy family so that she can soar in the political world....so sad Hillary...get a life...go home n shut up

CNN is nothing more than a tabloid at this point....they can't be taken seriously any longer.

The latest research on body movements show that Hillary does indeed walk like a lesbian. And we all know.., sexuality is not a choice.

I heard she was actually a robot from the planet Zardoz. When will she deny THAT?

Here comes the right wing mud slingers again - look out Hillary. The Conservatives will continue to attack her with no mercy. Hillary's hope is that the public will start to tire of their dirty politics and their nasty tactics. So far he is staying strong and being cool and mature. Believe it or not, Hillary Clinton has some interesting things to say.

Best of luck to you, Hillary. Don't let the slimy Republicans drag you down.

While I wouldn't vote for Mrs. Clinton
1. I don't think she is a lesbian (or bi).
2. I don't care if she was.
3. That piece of the puzzle isn't why I would or would not vote for her.

Seriously? Why is this even a question? Because she is a strong woman and a politician who doesn't fit in to the traditional antiquated female role of submission, people question her sexuality? Wow, I guess we really haven't progressed all that much from 1960. Even if you don't like her or agree with her, you have to respect her. This just demonstrates that our society is still very sexist and uncomfortable with the idea of a strong woman.

Of course she is a lesbian, thats why Bill like Monica. Beyond every rumor their is an Iota of truth.

Posted By Bee : September 21, 2007 10:56 am

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Home schooled, I presume?

It was only a matter of time until someone called her a lesbian. After all, how else can we categorize a woman seeking a powerful position in government (or anything)? So we lean on the most manly schema for such a woman we have: the butch lesbian. It is so ridiculous!!

First It's Her Hair,Her Pant Suits,Her Laugh,Her Integrety,And Now Her Sexual Preference,Do Any Of You Live With Senator Clinton Because From What I'am Hearing You Know More About Her Personal Life Than She Does.Why Don't You Idiots Get A Life And Stop Trying To Paint Senator Clinton As This Boogeyman,And So What If She Is Gay,Are Any Of You Without Flaw Cast The First Moron.

While the Senator was in college in Mass, a former co-worker who attended the same college and lived in the same dorm, told colleagues that the Senator was never involved with males. She always kept company with women who also never dated men.

Give me a break! Who cares? I am getting so ashamed of Americans and their smallness. I could say that Guliani has no control over his private parts...how many women has he had? And poor Laura Bush-or Lynn Cheney,,,what kind of loving do you think they get from their less than well endowed, I am sure, men? Who cares?
Please America wake up and smell the destruction of our democracy, the loss of our free press, free speech and freedom in our private lives? Is this what we want our great nation to become? As if an Army general never lied? Grow up!
No more war! Peace now! Let's be the light of the century not the darkness

Let's see – she stays in a marriage even though her husband repeatedly cheats on her, and she wears naught but pant suits.

If she is not a lesbian, she certainly wants people to think she is.

I don't think she is. She never spends time in Beirut.

uh...duh...what would you expect her to say???

Is it lesbianism if you're in love with yourself and you happen to be a woman?

Of course any woman with intellegence and independence MUST be gay.

Of course she's not a lesbian. But some people don't know how to identify a powerful woman with lots of influence and drive. Those people are just small-minded, ignorant folks whose lots in life have not afforded them the drive that Mrs. Clinton has to be all they can be. They're what the rest of us call LOSERS.

I find it somewhat amusing that in the states it is the ultimate insult to brand someone as "gay". Come on you people, move into the 21st century, or if you can't do that, grow up and try focusing on the real issues which are screaming at you.

The other guys must be getting desperate if this is all they can come up with to slow her campaign down!
If I was her, I would take this sort of attack to be a real positive – it means they know she has a real chance and is connecting with the American public.

Yeah Right, all the Gays are in the GOP I'm wondering if that's what the G in GOP stands for. At least she wasn't tapping people on the foot in the stall next to her, and look at Guliani, he sure do like dressing in drag, and wasn't there a Republican senator that came out the closet a couple of years ago, the G, in GOP.

CNN allows homophobic comments on here, but not comments critical of CNN's coverage. Amazing. How is this a news story?

Once again, this is news? GIVE ME A BREAK, this doesn't deserve the time of day

Oh please. Those stupid Right Wing Republicans will come up with anything. Of course not a single one of them will admit that they're the ones who started the rumors. Calling Hillary gay is just a cheap attempt by the Republican propaganda machine to get something started and keep her from getting elected. They know they can beat Osama bin Obamba and Edwards but they also know that they've got to bring out the big guns to beat Hillary. Laugh it off girl. It just shows how desperate they are.

Other powerful sources in Washington indicate otherwise. The term 'lesbian' might not be the best term to use. Female relations might be a better term.

You can tell the Repubs are getting nervous. The rumors are gonna start flying now, Hillary. Just do what you have done in the past...keep your head up and your temper down. They can't hurt you if they can't get to you. It's gonna get more laughable as it goes along, especially if they take a good long look at the people in their own party, which I doubt they do. They have a "rehabilitation" ranch for pedophile priests out West...maybe they will let the Repub perverts in.

"Beyond every rumor their is an lota of truth." I just heard a rumor that behind every rumor there wasn't a lot of truth.

The Republicans are usually very good at dirty politics, slinging mud, spreading false rumors and so on. This attack on Hillary is so weak it's funny.

"I can't help it"...sooooo does that mean she MIGHT have been born a lesbian? It would probably be better if she was. Ellen Degeneres seems to be more popular with middle-of-the-road folks than pretty much any politician these days. It is a SLOW day here in the capital

This is fascinating Friday news, definitely a slow media day, give her a break.

And if she was, so what?

Oh what a surprise, the little men who cannot handle a strong woman come out with their favorite insult!!! How many women have been accused of being a lesbian when a man has felt rejected or intellectually inferior? It is par for the course and most of us just laugh and look at the guy with pity for being such an insecure little twerp. Pathetic....

I am gay. I learned a long time ago that a person is what they say they are. If in my heart there is a certain certianly that another person is gay, it is futile to voice it until they are willing to voice it. If Hillary were gay, there would be at least one former partner that would have surfaced by now. If she is gay and is celebate, what is the point. If any one thinks that she married Bill just for politics, they are as niave as the person who says she married him for Love.

In the end – it is not our business what her prefereces are, just her behavior. So far that seems in check.

If she can get this war stopped, I don't care if she's from Mars.

Whether she is or not, I liked her comment: "...it is something that I have no control over" Good for her!

ALL Presidential Candidates,Dem.,Rep.,& Ind. should publicly proclaim their sexual preferance. P.S.– Hook up Rudy G. to a lie detector machine when he submits his response. And they should all announce their favorite NFL Team while they're at it.

Well since she is a liberal candidate, it might even bring her a lot of gay peoples voices and the straight liberals don't care anyway.

As if Monica was the first time Bill cheated...or the last...please. She probably hasn't slept in the same bed as him for 20 years.

she said, quote

"it is something I have no control over,"

taking a page straight from her old man!

"I did not have sexual relations with that woman"... MY WIFE DID!

Who cares and why would you wish anymore grief on lesbians than they already have. She too mean to be a lesbian. She cares more about power than people and would make a terrible lesbian. I know lesbians and she's no lesbian.

The only people that say Hillary is gay are the males that think she has more drive and ability than they do. They just can't handle the fact that she is very capable and a woman.

They have it confused.

John McCain is clearly the lesbian in this race.

Dinah

Whether she is or isn't doesn't matter. What DOES matter is that if she's elected, we're done for. Vote for Ron Paul!!!

This sure brings the wackos out of the woodwork to post their 2 cents..

Please, CNN- I'm begging you- STOP!

I know I don't have to read this blog, but I'm aware that other people do, and they should be aware that this is not real news.

What next, do you plan on republishing excerpts of an article in World News Weekly?

What???....What!

BUT has she denied being an eight-foot-tall Watusi tribesman with extensive tattoos and facial scarification? Well, has she? How are we to know if THOSE rumors are true unless she specifically denies them? And what about the story in the National Inquirer that said she had Elvis' Alien Love Child? When will she address that?

And Larry Craig is straight too! Didn't you hear him say it??

What Republican media machine? Oh, you mean the most watched news network on television, yeah, they started this rumor.

Just another ploy by her and her political machine, "I will say this out of the blue and MAYBE one of my opponents will make light of it via a joke and I and the MSM can then pounce all over it and I can get the gay folks on my side".

With many denials, there is an ounce of truth. Don't care either way.

For the record Clintonista's, she is AGAINST gay marriage.

I know that the majority of the country is now opposed to the war and many use that as a rallying cry for getting out, quick question, since many people in the 45 STATES that were allowed to also voice their opinion on gay marriage OVERWHELMINGLY are against that as well, can we then take that as the reason for NOT allowing gay marriage?

Discuss amongst yourselves.

Was Nurse Rachet off 'Cuckoo's nest' AC/DC? Check out an old pic of Rachet.......could be Hillary? Personality traits....yep, I think it was Hillary in a past life!

CNN, please do us a favor anddelete this story and not give it any more traction than it truly deserves.

This will only solicit bogus hateful comments.

Or, is that what you're looking for? Take the focus off of substantive issues and pull us all into the gutter.

Please!

Wow, Im amazed Hiliary would take the chance of offending gay voters. But she has nothing really political to do but defend herself against the people she claims to support.

This picture just begs for a tasteless comment, but I wont.

When Bill first came to office, she was ambivalent about her sexuality. This and her husband's "brave" stance in pushing the "don't ask, don't tell" policy in the military seem to have won them the eternal adoration and support of many within the gay community. I guess it just doesn't take a lot to please some people.

The Advocate has just 'one-upped' Move On.Org for sheer stupidity. As much as I do not like the woman, that particular charge is just plain lucicrous.

yes she is!

aaahahahahaha. SUUUURE. lol. First of all. She's a democrat, so who cares, they're all cool with that. Besides, she's legally married and the republicans would not allow that if she was gay. Third of all, she love's men so much that when they betray her publically by i dunno, cheating on her with interns, she is willing to go right back to men, especially ones that disgrace her reputation. besides, its not like the only reason she stayed with Bill is to further her political career. its cause she loves straight sex with the big man. thats all there is to it.

Nib High Football Rules!

Here comes the Republican media machine!

Of course she is a lesbian, thats why Bill like Monica. Beyond every rumor their is an Iota of truth.

Gay man in drag perhaps?