I CANNOT believe that the AMERICAN people would even CONSIDER electing a person for OUR USA PRESIDENT named Barak Hussin Obama!!!!! DOES ANYONE REMEMBER 9/11?????????????????????????????????????
He may have no ties to Iraq but his name says it all for me!! I'd rather follow a sheep herder in Austria than this man! Where has American pride gone????????
CBS says they will not post anymore comments about the election because of the negative comments about Obama……….IS ANYONE LISTENING????????? DOES THAT TELL YOU ANYTHING??????? Wake up America!

It's pretty clear an overwhelming majority of the people that left comments here didn't actually see this episode of Leno. Obama made those comments in response to fun-poking questions directed to him by Leno. When he made those comments there was a lot of laughter from him, Jay, as well as the studio audience, and it was clear that none of it was to be taken seriously. I think it's so ridiculous that anyone who has ever seen/knows the definition of these late night shows would expect any candidate to go on Leno or any comedy show to launch into a discourse about their proposed policy. It is pretty clear that late night TV shows invite us to see candidates in a more congenial, natural setting where their personalities take precedence over their political views. So seriouly, CALM DOWN and stop trying to draw so many inferences from a silly late night comedy show!

I haven't heard Sen. Clinton declare the "Mission Accomplished." She has repeatedly asserted that she has to earn every vote and that she is prepared to do so.

But twisting Sen. Clinton's words or simply putting his own in her mouth is turning out to be a typical Obama tactic. From misrepresenting Sen. Clinton's Kyl-Lieberman vote to distorting her position on country-to-country negotiations v. face to face meetings with leaders, this is simply more of the same.

Posted By dawn — Gaithersburg, MD. : October 18, 2007 5:12 pm

…shut up. If hillary clinton were caught robbing a bank you would find an excuse for her. You will support this trash no matter what. you have no credibility. Just shut up.

QUOTE : Oh yea and that guy Barack?

Has the name Barack Hussein Obama, and is not purportedly related to Saddam Hussein or to Osama, allegedly according to confidential sources, maybe.

QUOTE : Oh yea and that guy Barack?

Spent his formative years at a religious madrassa in Indonesia

QUOTE : Oh yea and that guy Barack?

Has zero experience in Foriegn policy ( but has studied the subject in college - woo-hoo!)

QUOTE : Oh yea and that guy Barack?

Will gladly meet with tin-pot dictators face-to-face and give them
publicity

QUOTE : Oh yea and that guy Barack?
Doesn't have any policy - but has a lot of Politics of Hope

Lots more to come !

Posted By Jon Schenkemann New York, NY : October 19, 2007 12:56 pm

You represent everything dumb in american voters Jon. I won't even seek to negate your foolish comments because anyone who reads about the candidates will already know that your comments are stupid.

Obama is musim, hahaha is that the best you can do. I can post 500 pages of hillary or bush smear with facts instead of lies. He is a devout christian you idiot.

And his policy of meeting with foreign leaders is the same JFK had. And he was no fool.(better than clinton i might add.) You make people ashamed to be democrats.

Unless of course you are republican then we expect such foolery.

Obama said what's just too wrong to even be funny.

I can't think of any politician or politician's spouse who could take on Bill Clinton. The man has proven he is a smooth and smart talker, and an excellent debater.

I think Michelle would actually do very well - keep in mind - the people here who make excuses for the Clintons at every turn - will think she lost regardless of anything that transpires - the people who listen and care that she would actually answer the questions clearly would think differently….read the debate transcripts…I keep thinking that the DNC is broadcasting a signal that makes you not listen….just read them…unclear ambiguous answers (to very clear questions) I'm sure you guys have another excuse…lets hear the rant….ready…go

Has anyone commenting negatively actually seen Michelle Obama speak?

Actually, I happened on her: "If Barack isn't black enough, what will we tell the children" speech and it was very, very painful. I know anyone can have a bad day, and that's what it was: a very bad day. But doubtless her wonderful speeches greatly outnumber her unfortunate ones.

Olson Johnson — Rock Ridge:

I would pay money to see Michelle Obama debate Bill Clinton.

Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha! I wish you could. Some of her speeches are ok when she talks without rhetoric about her upbringing or some other bland subject like that. But when she starts on how it's not someone's turn just because the candidate's a woman or how she's sacrificing her husband because she hates the fear of politics, it just sounds hollow. Zero substance, tons of rhetoric. Just like her husband.

Why can't we have more classy candidate spouses like Ann Romney, Cindy McCain or 2004 Elizabeth Edwards? Right now, Bill Clinton wins the prize among the Democratic bunch.

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…Posted By Jon Schenkemann New York, NY : October 19, 2007 12:56 pm
****

So Jon, you think sliming Obama would work? …you think churning out blatant lies to get Hillary elected would work. I looked at you post and did not find an iota of truth in anything you said. Why not just stick to the facts?
…is it not interesting that Washington insiders visit a foreign nation for 2 days, shakes hands with the President and they call that foreign policy experience? So what happened to Hillary's "foreign policy experience" when she was voting for the Iraq war even without as much as READING the national intelligence estimates in 2002? You call that foreign policy experience? …Sen. Clinton contradicts herself with everything she says … eg calls Obama naive when he said nuclear option is off the table when it comes to Iran but says EXACTLY that when asked in Iowa 2 days ago (you can fact check that). You call that experience?
The ONLY reason Clinton leading in polls today is because she is married to Bill - simple. If her name was Hillary Smith, you think she'd be leading the Dem field? So lets talk about EXPERIENCE… shall we? What "experience" does Sen Clinton really have? –being first lady of Arkansas and then first lady of the US cannot possible count as executive experience! — the fact that one lives in a garage doesn't make them a car. On the single most important decision any Senator can make - to authorize a war - Sen Clinton FAILED !!
We need a President with GOOD JUDGEMENT…
OBAMA '08

QUOTE : Oh yea and that guy Barack?

Has the name Barack Hussein Obama, and is not purportedly related to Saddam Hussein or to Osama, allegedly according to confidential sources, maybe.

QUOTE : Oh yea and that guy Barack?

Spent his formative years at a religious madrassa in Indonesia

QUOTE : Oh yea and that guy Barack?

Has zero experience in Foriegn policy ( but has studied the subject in college - woo-hoo!)

QUOTE : Oh yea and that guy Barack?

Will gladly meet with tin-pot dictators face-to-face and give them
publicity

QUOTE : Oh yea and that guy Barack?
Doesn't have any policy - but has a lot of Politics of Hope

Lots more to come !

I'm personally undecided at this point as to who or even which party I would vote for. I would just like to say that to all who vote for Hillary, you'll get what you deserve fromthe queen of the flip-flop (she makes Kerry look a rank amateur in that arena),
The problem is, if she becomes president all the rest of us will get what you deserve as well.
I honestly can't believe the amount of support for this women who lies, changes her stance with any shift in public opinion, and will(and has)said what ever she thinks her audience on any given day wants to hear. The only reason she has the support she has is because of Bill's popularity. Well, heeeelloooo people, he will NOT be running the show this time around. Hillary is absolutely NOT trustworthy.

CNN
Now it is twice that you have removed my comments. Is it beause I support Obaman and think Clinton is a sleaze? Or possibly that I fell Jim Bremer is a small minded bigot?
Obama 08

To my knowledge, Sen. Clinton has never said or even implied that the "Mission [is] Accomplished," with respect to gaining the Democratic nomination. But SO OFTEN in attempting to highlight the differences between himself and Sen. Clinton, Sen. Obama twists her words. From the supposed "blank check" of Kyl-Lieberman, to pretending not to know the difference between unconditional country-to-country negotiations with Iran and an unconditional promise to meet with Ahmadinejad, this is his FAVORITE tactic.
Deliberately using language in a misleading way is also the Republican's preferred ploy. If anybody is "Bush-lite," it's Senator Obama. His comments are beginning to leave a nasty taste in my mouth.

Obama is the better candidate. Michelle Obama a smart and able woman. However, I think that Bill might win the debate. He has managed, after all, not only to get himself elected but has been the sugar to help the Democrats swallow the bitter Hillary pill. If Hillary is the candidate for the DNC you can bet there will be a republican in the Whitehouse in 2008. My vote is one they will lose. Didn't we learn anything form electing a relative of a former president in the last 7 years?

It is amusing that some people would not vote hillary because the pesonal mistake (lewwinski, etc.) of bill clinton. Instead, these people want someone new, like Obama, not from the old washington dc politics.

This is similar to say that we should now have a car mechanic to do our surgery, because a few doctors screw up their surgeries.

I was registered as a Republican for 28 years. After seeing what Mr. Bush did to our country I know the best person to fix this mess is Mr. Obama. I am registered as a Democrat and will do all I can to get Obama elected.

Obama is down to earth, forthright and real.

Vote Obama!

I would pay money to see Michelle Obama debate Bill Clinton.

Those of you who think she would be overmatched obviously don't know her very well and never heard her speak. She is a strong woman who is very smart and confident in herself and in her husband. She is also a lawyer. Bill Clinton used to be a lawyer too before he got dis-barred. I honestly don't know who would win since Bill is pretty sharp himself, but I bet she could hold her own.

To all the Obama haters out there, you are in for a rude awakening when he wins Iowa and then the nomination and then the Presidency.

He's raised almost two million dollars in a little over a day, has the most donors (350,000+), has raised the most money since the campaign began, turns out the biggest most impassioned crowds, including 24,000 in New York a few weeks back, has dozens of military and foreign policy experts working for him, has a great domestic agenda and all you can say is "Hillary is ahead in the polls" and make false statements that Barack doesn't have enough experience?

Well, cling to that for as long as it lasts, Clintonistas, which will be right about the time people start actually voting/caucusing.

If Hillary plays her cards right, President Obama might even find her a spot somewhere in his administration.

Barack has the experience, leadership skills, character and judgment to be a great President. Furthermore, he should not have to wait behind someone like Hillary who is not as qualified. The sooner you people realize that, the better off everyone is going to be.

Man you guys need to get a sense of humor. Jeez, why do people take things so seriously. What do you expect him to say? "Yea Bill will beat my wife, she'd have no shot."

And just because Bill was president doesn't make him invincible he's just a man just like everyone else. So lighten up and get a sense of humor, maybe you won't get upset all the time.

She isn't good enough to even blow Bill let alone tak him on.

Post the real comments CNN. What are you doing ? Another WMD ? Picking and choosing for Politics ?

So why did you put "Michelle for President" at the bottom of your ticker ? Are you biased and Racial ? Get rid of the other garbage on your ticker, and post one statement. "Michelle for President"

Hey, good idea. CNN should all move to Iraq and do their biased newscasts about funny America. If it is so funny, please take your Leno and CNN and relocate to Iraq. I am sure they would enjoy your jokes.

Yes, great idea, Wolf, Obama, Leno, have a funny session in Baghdad. Do more funny news about the Presidency of the USA. Real funny issue. Isn't it. Troops stuck in Iraq, and you make jokes about who shoule lead the USA. I hear Kobe is demanding a trade to the Hawks. Funny stuff. Get a life Leno and CNN.

Hey good idea. Michelle run for President.

As a 32 year-old woman, it is essential for my generation of voting Americans to imagine the White House occupied by a WOMAN as Commander-in-Chief. I studied U.S. history in high school; women are sidekicks in the political arena, a novelity, really and that is frankly becoming extremely boring in my aging occupation of this world.
Hillary Clinton was First Lady for 8 years and has been a U.S. Senator for another 2 terms in New York of all places…a tough state to represent, especially after 2001. Don't you see, she didn't divorce Bill Clinton after his very public disgrace to their marital vows. Her response was a homerun. She actually rose to a greater calling for herself and her life, I think, to show her daughter that women really ARE tougher THEN MEN in this world.
Please understand that I speak from the viewpoint of a heterosexual and a proud bra owner. Therefore, I am rather "normal" and whatever stereotype you, as my reader want to try to label me to discredit my comments, I reject. You need to notice that I continue to observe the objectification of women in this country. If Mrs. Obama is so awesome then why can't she run for political office and have her husband be her greatest public supporter. I am tired of my gender being discredited by pop cliches into functions for male amusement. The global economy and their cultures NEED to be shown that the USA can be competently lead by a WOMAN. Hillary is a wonderful example to WOMEN that have been mistreated by their husbands or some man in their lives WORLDWIDE. Don't go quietly into the night…Stand up and fight for your own voice because INDEPENDENCE is the GOD-GIVEN right to every citizen of this country, of this planet.
CHANGE? Yeah, I am demanding change for MY COUNTRY for myself and my future children. To support this change, I will even volunteer my engineering services to redesign the Oval Office's private lavatory so the seat can never be left up.

If you think it is such a big joke, should the Presidential debates take place in Baghdad ?

Totally unclassy Leno. Go to Baghdad and serve a 36 month term in the military, if you think it is so funny.

Send Jay Leno and Obama to Baghdad if they think Politics are about jokes.

I thought jokes were for Elmer Fudd. This is about the Presidency of the USA.

There is nothing funny about Obama and CNN. Would they give our country to Iran ?

I really can't take much of this too seriously. Obama can never open his mouth without either attacking one or both of the Clintons. [Then he calls upon God.] He is the BrownBack in the Democratic party - no racial pun or put down intended. He is just another overly zelous religious fruit loop not going anywhere.
I don't know if the arrogant Michelle would/could beat the ex-president in a debate or not. [Probably not a chance.] Who REALLY CARES?
As a rational INDEPENDENT, one of my major criteria for a future president is that they not be "Guided by God-Land" but remain firmly rooted in reality.
None of the candidates out there fit that bill. So, when someone with a brain, who embraces rationality over sheer superstition and baseless fables arrives on the scene, I will gladly give her/him my vote.

If Obama wins the primary he can win the general election in November. Right now he has 33% positives with Republicans. However, if Clinton wins the primary she will lose the general with over 40% negatives with Republicans. Granted the Republicans don't have a strong candidate. Let's not hand them the election on a platter. GO OBAMA!

The most important thing, though, is Michelle related to Lynne ?

Perhaps we will get a new CNN before election year. Wouldn't that be nice ?

So why did you remove the most appropriate comment ? Is CNN biased. Move asided Obama. Michelle will be running for President.

Sure, lets start the Michelle campaign.

Yea right, Obama would never beat Hillary. He could not even win against Mondale. But, hey, great idea Obama, step aside, and have Michelle run for President.

Hey, great suggestion !! Michelle runs for President. Obama steps aside !

Obviously none of the people attacking Obama actually WATCHED him on Leno, because if you did, you'd know he was kidding around.

You people are hopeless.

Perhaps Michelle should be running instead of Obama then.

It is good that Michelle can whip Billy, because Obama certainly doesn't stand a chance against Hillary.

Buggie, San Diego, you are right and your comment is the best one on politicalticker so far. I wish Obama's supporters read and listen carefully. Obama didn't pay attention what Hillary said, just runs his mouth fast.
How dare to spit such a shameful idea, Michelle is not even enough to present with Bill Clinton at same place.
Obama disgraced Democrat Party and Former President, I would like to suggest to expel Obama from the Party. Obama said he is smart, he can run again as Independent. Obama made a lots of mistake but this is the worst one, he is a disqualified candidate.

You morons…He was joking…Get off of the computer and watch it for yourself…I feel bad for our country's future if this is how we research things.

Obama continues to campaign on nothing - well empty promises. I say empty promises because all promises mean nothing unless you have some experience to back it up. He doesn't know how to run a business, he doesn't have executive qualifications the way a governor or mayor does. All he has done is vote — he even declined voting on key issues to appear more populist. He wants to be all things to all people, but ends up being nothing.

I can picture Bill now…"I did not have relations with that woman" - yeah exactly what we need again…."depends on what is….is"

I have never heard Hillary say mission accompolished,hes twisting those words with gbush.as bush has said this. so who side are you on Obama its not the people or your own party,i see your leaning to the republicans pandering.I dont like canidates who play games like 4th graders.so when you grow up and long after Hillary retires and get us on track,with a Husband who's a Rhode's Scholar to back her,then maybe you can be a more polished canidate to run for the most powerful office.

I think just about anyone could take the Clintons in a debate. Bill and Hillary are so reputably dishonest that no matter how smooth they sound, you would have to be a fool to swallow what they claim.

the more i read about this, it is more like obamba in 2028 or 2048.

Our great country is dire need of both Bill & Hillary's experience and clout with the rest of the world. They both have shown they can hit the floor running, even after 8 years as First Lady, Hillary continued to work hard for a better country and then was elected Senator, when she could have retired and enjoyed her wealth. Hillary is admirable, powerful and higly intelligent sucessful woman!
They are the only ones who can begin quickly fixing the mess Bush has made.

I only wish we could elect her today!

CLINTION2008

IMPEACH BUSH/CHANEY!!!!!

Michelle Obama is NO FIRST LADY material…she reminds us of Kerry's wife last election, she has not helped her husband at all! infact she has said if he doesnt win IOWA, its all a dream, she doesnt believe in his chances no more than the rest of the country

HILLARY CINTON FOR PRESIDENT

Take it easy there hard charger. You know that Bill and Hillary rule. Go HILLARY 2008!!!!

Thanks Jessica,
I really enjoyed the blog at abc. Very informative. Who knew she would be so brazen as to hold a luncheon for RURAL Americans at a lobbiying firm for Monsanto in DC. She must really think we are stupid or she just doesn't care about throwing the dirty money in our faces.
I want hope.
Obama 08

Bravo, Barack!!!!!

You have it all, integrity, poise, good judgment, a vision for America, and a great sense of humor…I am sure that Michele could do quite well debating Bill. Don't forget, she is a excellent lawyer that was NOT disbarred for lying under oath, nor did she lie to the American people about an affair.

There are those, like Marc Penn, who want to continue the 'myth' about her 'inevitablity'. We are tired of the Clinton Machine trying to shove it down our throats, but guess what Marc, the public is 'not going to swallow it'…Go get'em Barack, we're behind you 100%.

Lillian from NY,
You are right. hillary voted for the war so that her NY voters could not see her as un-american. Just one more proof ypu have given us for Clinton being calculating and deceptive. Obama at that time was gearing up for a senate election but guess what, he still stood up in a rally and said he was against the war. Just like he stands up in front of auto-makers and tells them they need to cut carbon emissions. Not calculating like Hillary was. Oh and also do us the same favor and forget that Obama is a colored person and see if you think the same of him.

Has anyone commenting negatively actually seen Michelle Obama speak? I suggest going to youtube and watching her introduce Obama at the Iowa State Fair, the speech she gave on "fear" and how we need to overcome it in order to take back our country.

It was probably one of the most stirring speeches I've ever heard in my life. Far, far more relevent and sincere than anything I've ever heard Bill or Hillary Clinton say.

It came from a place so deep down, so honest and passionate, that I have absolutely no doubt that Michelle Obama would mop the floor with Bubba.

Obama is one of the greatest leaders this country has ever seen and we're lucky he has such a smart, savvy, sincere wife that talks the talk and walks the walk.

Obama 08

Bill Clinton is a great speaker and debater, and therefore can easily beat Michelle in a debate. Just watch Bill Clinton's excellent debating skill in You Tube belittling Mike Wallace of Fox News, very fun indeed.

While I wish Obama luck, I see little chance he gets the nomination. Obama doubled his ads than hillary in Iowa, but he still lost to hillary by additional few points lately. Bottom line: people in iowa are not listening to him. He appears wasting his money there.

Obama is unelectable because he is a black man living in 2008 America, in addition to being perceived as lacking in leadership and too "green." He won't win a single red state, and would lose most purple and even some blue states.

Hillary will get the Dem nomination and be a formidable general election candidate because she will win every blue state, most purple states, and then grab some red states (at least she'll win arizona, unlike Gore who lost it in florida because he could not even in his turf).

Hillary does not have to paint the whole America blue. All she needs is to win one more state than john kerry.

A new poll puts another crimp in the Hillary-is-unelectable argument, finding that she's beating Rudy Giuliani in head-to-head matchups in the top three swing states.
The new Quinnipiac poll found that she's leading Rudy in Pennsylvania (48%-42%), Ohio (46%-40%), Florida (46%-43%). Her support there appears to be as deep as it is wide.

Hillary is the only Dem to beat Rudy in all three states. Obama loses to Rudy in Florida and Pennsylvania but beats him in Ohio.

That is a simple electoral vote math for hillary to win and obama to lose.

Pay attention, folks! 1st > Mr. Obama > the Presidency of the United States is NOT AN ENTRY LEVEL JOB POSITION !.
There is zero chance he will get the nomination and no chance Billary shoud get it. Those of you that think Bill
will have any say should just give up everything you own right now.

Lilian, NY,

Hillary Clinton is running as "a woman and a mother" - well, than it should have been her DUTY AS A WOMAN AND A MOTHER to speak up against the war and prevent sensless killing of thousands of young soldiers, children and civilians.

Not all female senators were "mislead" or afraid to oppose the war - D.Feingold, B.Boxer and others were among those 23 senators who opposed the war. Clinton did not even bother to study reports. And now she wants our vote "as a woman and a mother"?
I am a mother, I don't want anybody's kids to die in a stupid war and I'll never vote for Hillary Clinton.

When did Hillary declare "Mission Accomplished"? Barack, you have a lot of nerve putting words in people's mouths. Hillary is not taking this election for granted and neither should you.
I'm voting for the only candidate that I trust and that's Hillary.

Hillary people know THEY CAN'T TAKE A JOKE!!!LIGHTEN UP ALREADY. If you can't take a lighthearted moment where a man jokes then how in the world are you gonna take a knock down drag out fight next year???? STOP PLAYING VICTIMS ALL THE TIME. THAT'S WHAT I DON'T LIKE ABOUT HILLARY. And I'm a black woman, I don't like that she she entices black women to feel victimized all the time. Obama doesn't do that, he says his wife can take on anybody in a lighthearted way on JAY LENO. good gried get over yourselves.
AT LEAST HE DIDN'T CALL BILL NAIVE AND FRANKLY IRRESPONSIBLE LIKE HRC CALLED HIM. And Obama didn't play the victim card like y'all are doing. This is getting old fast. Hillary can handle this and so can Bill. RELAX it was Jay Leno, NOT A DEBATE. IT WAS NOT SERIOUS. The audience understood it to be lighthearted banter that's why they laughed and clapped.

I am 100% in Barack's corner (and Michelle's too)!

It makes no difference what Obama and Hillary say or do now that Colbert is in the race. Colbert-Colbert 2008!

Hey Senator Obama I thought your wife can take on Bill Clinton. How come, Obama also said Bill Clinton's popularity in Democratic circles plays a significant role in wife Hillary's large lead in the Democratic field. So do you mean to say your wife is not popular. I thought she can take on Bill Clinton.

I haven't heard Sen. Clinton declare the "Mission Accomplished." She has repeatedly asserted that she has to earn every vote and that she is prepared to do so.

But twisting Sen. Clinton's words or simply putting his own in her mouth is turning out to be a typical Obama tactic. From misrepresenting Sen. Clinton's Kyl-Lieberman vote to distorting her position on country-to-country negotiations v. face to face meetings with leaders, this is simply more of the same.

Hindsight is always 20/20. We need a President whose -foresight- is 20/20. Barack Obama got it 100% correct, dotted the i's and crossed the t's. In October of 2002 when he gave a speech on Iraq:

"I know that even a successful war against Iraq will require a US occupation of undetermined length, at undetermined cost, with undetermined consequences. I know that an invasion of Iraq without a clear rationale and without strong international support will only fan the flames of the Middle East, and encourage the worst, rather than best, impulses of the Arab world, and strengthen the recruitment arm of al-Qaeda.

I am not opposed to all wars. I’m opposed to dumb wars."

It's a shame CNN didn't cover the rest of Obama's comments on Iran and Bush's WWIII comment.

Mr Obama, when it comes to Bill Clinton (and Michelle) You don't need to worry about Michelle handling herself. You might worry, though, about Bill Clinton "handling" Michelle - Kathleen Willey style.

People, lighten up. All this huffing and puffing and indignation about disrespecting Bill Clinton. Calm yourselves. He was on Jay Leno, not Meet the Press or Jim Lehrer.

And I'm sorry, who wouldn't stick up for their wives. At least he answered the question, unlike some other people who can't even choose a baseball team to root for…

I agree with you C'mon, the headline is misleading. Obama, keep on moving, we got your back.

All of you people need to lighten up. It's a joke. Get it? Ha ha.

Gosh, what arrogance? It appears to me that this race is between his wife and Hillary. When has Hillary ever said "mission accomplished"? She still talks like you are ahead of her. I agree with the other comments though such as, "you'll be a good candidate once she retires".

To Jay Leno that was an inappropriate question about President Clinton and Mrs.Obama.
To Mr. Obama Hillary has never said mission accomplished.

I've seen several posts about a certain candidate for president who offers no reasons to vote for him.

So that guy running for president with the weird name?

Oh yea that guy Barack?

Yea. He graduated Harvard Law and had his pick of six figure jobs to walk into.

Oh yea and that guy Barack?

He turned down all those jobs to organize voters at the grassroots for 14k a year.

Oh yea and that guy Barack?

He's served elected office for longer than hillary clinton and John Edwards.

Oh yea and that guy Barack?

Has already raised more money from individual donors(no pacs no lobbyists) than any Presidential campaingn in the history of the United States.

Oh yea and that guy Barack?

doesn't take money from lobbyists.

O yea and that guy Barack?

Is the only current presidential candidate to author ethics reform.

O yea and that guy Barack?

Authored a sweeping ethics reform bill last year AND it passed the house and senate AND the president signed it into law.

Oh yea and that guy Barack?

isn't afraid to stand up to the Big Companies and doesn't need their money.

Oh yea and that guy Barack?

Held a meeting for the Big Wigs on wallstreet and told them he thought it was wrong that 1 percent of the population controlled 90 percent of the wealth in America.

Oh yea and that guy Barack?

Had a meeting with Auto-industry executives and ripped them on carbon gas emmissions.

Oh yea and that guy Barack?

Opposed the war from the start.

Oh yea and that guy Barack?

Loves, respects and believes in his wife who is smart and independantly successful.

Oh yea and that guy Barack?

Doesn't change his positions according to polls.

Oh yea and that guy Barack?

Says ethics reform is the cause of his career.

Oh yea and that guy Barack?

Has a healthcare plan that people are not forced into.

Oh yea and that guy Barack?

Has an energy plan that doesn't threaten bankrupt the auto and energy industries.

Oh yea and that guy Barack?

Is out on the road changing america while the snakes in washington sit in their cushy offices and vote to condemn ads.

Oh yea and that guy Barack?

Turned out 10,000 people to come see him speak when it was 40 below zero outside.

Oh yea and that guy Barack?

Reportedly has the largest grassroots network in history in place in South Carolina.

Oh yea and that guy Barack?
Turned out 25000 people to a rally in New York and none of the news networks did a story on it.

Oh yea and that guy Barack?

Is the most popular candidate for president in America because all polls are conducted by landline and who is home to answer the housephone except 75 year old gramps? Until conversations at the bingo game begin to start with,

Oh yea and that Guy Barack?

Obama 2008!

Obama is so glib and arrogant and despite his obvious lack of experience, he talks and acts like he has all the right answers. Shame on him! Hillary might not be that likeable but Obama's attacks are so personal that I am being drawn more and more to Hillary.

I think people who are offended by Obama's assertion that his wife could "take on Bill" are taking this whole thing too seriously and out of context. Jay Leno is a comedian. The context of the whole discussion was comedy, including the coment from Jay about Michelle being alone with Bill.

I bet Michelle Obama would not sit by quietly if her huband cheated on her again and again and again! She'd drop him like a wet spider!

Hillary's campaign song should be "Stand by Your Man"!

Hilary has NEVER said "Mission Accomplished." Quite the opposite in fact.

I like Obama - but when he lowers himself to playing the political game as he does (especially attributing a quote to his rival that was never uttered!) I understand why I think he is to green to be prez.

Hilary is doing it right! You never hear her bash the other candidates.

!!! ATTENTION ALL !!!

Make book on this.

If Obama proves to be strong all the way to the DNC and lights the crowd up with his speech, Hillary would be a fool not to choose him as VP running mate!

Barack has my vote- he was a class act on Leno. Please- no more Clinton's! The public forgets their many past scandals…..bring on Obama for a change & some real intelligence in the White House! I liked his quip about Cheney being his cousin & his daughter showing (Cheney) how they live!

The war vote is not going to hurt Hillary Clinton, GET OVER IT!!! She voted based on the intelligence she had on hand. She wasn't the commander in chief. She was just a senator who received faulty intelligence. Barack Obama was not in the senate then. It's very easy to sit on the side lines and make such comments. It's different to be in the senate when you really have to vote.

Hillary has not for once said anything about 'Mission Accomplished'. This just goes to show you how desperate her opponents are getting. They will do and say anything to derail her. I think the american people are smarter than that.

Anyone with some wit watching Hillary's campaign will know that she is running the campaign for a winner. Running as if she were last. I am sure any of the other candidates would love to be in her shoes. They need to work on their campaign and present their vision for the country. That's what Hillary has done. You might not agree with her vision but at least she has one.

I am willing to bet that none of these people posting comments against Obama's comments even watched the show. It's not always about what you say, it's how you say it. If you saw the show, it would be clear that he was just joking (a big smile and jest) about Bill and his wife. Everyone laughed, and I thought it was very funny and human-like; I guess we Americans like our politicians old and stiff. He's already made it very clear that he has much respect for those guys, but they're not perfect. I would hope that he is not afraid to be critical of them, challenge them, and give his honest assessment, which I am sure he's not. There is a clear difference b/t that and disrespect. But clearly, Obama is wise knows how to walk, talk, and think, and doesn't need anyone to tell him how to do it. That's confidence and a natural leader to me. I am very proud of him. No disrespect to Clinton of course.

Bill is the best president in the last 20 years huh?…He only destroyed our military financially by underfunding, allowed Osama Bin Laden to develop and Al Kaeda, and plan 911. He robbed social security to "balance the budget." Passed no difficult bills made no tough decisions… the ONLY ALL OF YOU IDIOTS CONTINUE TO SUPPORT THE CLINTONS IS BECAUSE BILL WAS FORTUNATE ENOUGH TO BE PRESIDENT DURING THE STOCK MARKET BOOM OF THE 90′S. Not to mention the disgrace to which those to run there personal lives…have any of you seen the people that have been murdered around them…google it. A vote for clinton destroys our country!

I doubt if most of the people responding in this blog have actually saw the show. I can't blame such baseless arguments made because CNN title is misleading. The fact is, that was mentioned as a joke. What worries me is that Clinton supporters are sounding more like republicans in FOX news. They twist anything they feel uncomfortable with. That is sad for progressives.

I have been unimpressed by the Obamas and hearing that Michelle Obama got a degree in sociology impresses me even less. Yes, she went to Harvard Law, but she couldn't stick it out in a law firm, an admittedly difficult endeavor. Hillary Clinton, however, made it as the first woman partner in a very venerable Arkansas law firm. And she did it an entire generation before Michelle Obama's.

Also, many, many political insiders, including Alan Greenspan have said Bill Clinton (along with, unfortunately, Richard Nixon) were two of the most brilliant presidents ever. Even my Republican husband is awed by Bill Clinton's exceptional political skills and sharpness of mind.

Nonetheless, it is acceptable and expected that a husband should be his wife's champion. Just don't dumb people insist that Michelle Obama could hold up in a debate with the master politician himself.

I do not want to see a Bush, Clinton, Bush, Clinton future. I'm ready for REAL change, and Obama is the man!

It's great that he's running his mouth. Now the American people can see that they don't want to waste their vote on this untrustworthy man.

Edwards-Obama is the best ticket for the Democrats and for the country. America does not need to rely on Bush-Clinton royal families.

Some of you people need to have a funny bone surgically added or buy a sense of humor. Of course he's going to pick his wife like a good husband should!! Good grief.

"We must take our country back completely from the right wingers and send their ideology into the abyss for the sake of our children and for the prosperity of our nation. Hillary Clinton is the most qualified, the most experienced and she is READY TO LEAD."

Let's see if you can spot your contradiction. You say that you want a candidate who has stated "We are going to take things away from you for the common good" to be president for the sake of our children. I suggest you study history and see just how well children have made out under a socialist regime.

Obama's remark on his main rival senator clinton continues to highlight his inexperience in diplomacy. I don't believe he is ready for the commander-in-chief job at least for another 10 years. Grow up Obama!

Dear Barack
when will you learn that saying somethin substancial will help you campaign more than just bashing the clintons?

All those things that you mentioned , you should read up on. Why did her health care reform fail? Because that would mean higher taxes being as the country is already spending an insane amount of money over seas. Voting for the Iraq war…not a mistake either. During that time everyone was willing to "defend our country. If she would've voted against people would've shunned her, or accused her of not being a true American. I can go on with how incorrect you are. I suggest you read up instead of just stating opinions.

Posted By Lilian Ny Ny : October 18, 2007 2:53 pm
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Lilian, that is precisely the point. Hillary voted to authorize a war without reading the national intelligence estimates or even asking how we'd get our troops out…rather she wanted to look tough and wanted to jump on the bandwagon to rush this country into a war that should never have been authorized. That's the epitome of bad judgement.
Obama was right from the start. He spoke up when it was unpopular to speak up and he was RIGHT. SHE WAS NOT!!!
I'd rather have a President who uses job judgement rather than a president who is trigger happy and follows the crowd because it is the popular thing to do.
OBAMA '08

Mr. Obama,

Your reference to “Mission Accomplished” is sadly misleading to American voters. Not only has Mrs. Clinton never claimed that her mission was accomplished, she has made it clear that she does not run her campaign as if she has already won. Instead of a veiled reference to George Bush’s ridiculous claim, you should use Mrs. Clinton own words…Do not put words in her mouth and do not attempt to make a subconscious connection in the minds of voters between Mr. Bush and Mrs. Clinton.

On 10/12 Mrs. Clinton stated “"I don't consider myself a frontrunner, I run as though I am 10 or 20 points behind and I am going to keep doing that. … I just keep working as hard as I possibly can until the votes are counted." These are her words!

You should make it clear to America that your quip was simply borne from your frustration and is in no way based in fact or based upon anything that Mrs. Clinton has stated. Get your facts straight and do not try to mislead voters. Americans are smarter than you think and they will easily see through your calculated prevarication.

Terry, Milford CT Thank you for the link to the Video, also by the way he clearly said "she doesn't play"
so perhaps you didn't watch the video closely.

Barak Hussein Obama kept Michelle in a burqa ( bee keeper outfit )all these years.

Now he wants her to cast off the burqa and wear boxing gloves to spar with Bill Clinton ?!

Too funny Barak (Burqa) Hussein Obsama !!

I do really respect Obama and will like him to be the democratic party nominee but can anyone explain why Hillary is leading in all these polls?

People keep saying the polls are not important but that is keys making Hillary looks like the better candidate.

At this point, Hillary's increasing lead is due to nothing other than the fact that the American people love to support a winner, and Hillary simply looks like a winner. Contrary to this, I still believe that Obama is the better candidate for our Democratic party. I look forward to watching this race, and would love to see a Clinton/Obama ticket, or even better, an Obama/Clinton ticket.

Most of you who replied do not realize that Obama was on the TONIGHT SHOW. (A comedy show.) They were simply JOKING. Common, have some laughs and stop over-analyzing the comments.

Wow - it amazes me how dumb some people on here as they aren't even able to figure out that Obama was obviously joking. Almost every Democrat, including Obama, knows that Bill Clinton is the best debater of our generation…and even many Republicans would concede this too. Leno asked him a silly/joking question and so of course, Obama responded with a silly/joking response. Yet, in repsonse to Obama's good-natured joke, people on here think he's "arrogant", "not very bright", and "desperate". How stupid are you people???

And while Obama seriously doesn't think that his wife couldn't beat Bill Clinton in a debate, she is certainly no slouch herself. Graduating cum laude from Princeton, getting her law degree from Harvard, and accomplishing a large amount as a community activist in Chicago is pretty impressive in my book.

Oh Barack, you are her husband that's why! You know, naturally my husband will say: "My wife is splendidly brilliant, highly educated, stunningly beautiful, heavenly generous, loving and caring. If there is a debate between Michelle Abama and my wife, I am putting my money and blood on my lady!"

What else?

What a SHOCKER! A politician who loves and respects his wife, and DEMOCRATS like him.

It's amazing how beside ourselves we have become. He has a smart wife, congratulations. Is she smart enought to get into Oxford. Greenspan who is no slouch when it comes to brains said Bill Clinton was our smartest president. I'm glad Barrack things so highly of himself. Make no mistake, by praising his wife, he says how smart am I to pick such a smart wife.

OABAMA 08! Fired up and ready to go.

Bill is more than a match politically for Obama's wife. Hillary, on the other hand, while the front runner, is one of the least qualified ever to run for President. Her 1st health plan was a failure, she does not support letting the citizens decide to use our own money in a 401K but yet proposes having a government 401K, her 2nd health plan is 10 pages and she's "let Congress fill it out" - Yeah, can't wait for that, she constantly is saying she will "take money from people and business for the good of the community", she claims she didn't know Bill was cheating on her when everyone in the wolrd knew it, she has three different stories on what she will do with the troops in Iraq, she has never met a tax increase she didn't like although it is a proven fact that the tax cuts increased tax revenues, etc.

Tell me again why she is such a strong candidate?

Nice interview Senator Obama. A man that loves and respects his wife, what a great quality in a President. Obama has a terrific sense of humor, unlike some of the posters on this site. Anyway it's ludicrous to presume just because somebody was the President they are automatically smarter than everyone else…unfortunately our current President and several past have proven that not to be the case. If you have an intelligent spouse why not put your money on them winning!! Some of you are taking an otherwise sweet remark and turning it ugly.

You know tis blatant bias toward the clintons might be why FOX consistantly murders you guys in ratings.

OK…now's he getting silly. Not only is he looking desperate, but he's also increasing delusional.

He'll make a great President some day…just not before Hillary!

Go Hil!

One of the posters has apparently bought into th stereotype that an ivy league education translates to a good public speaker. Bush graduated from Yale so I don't think I have to say anymore.

To put Obama's wifes oratory skills in the same category as Bill Clinton's is ridiculous.

Also, there are hundreds of Ivy League graduates prodcuced every year but only a few Rhodes Scholar's (and only one President every 4-8 years).

Obama was so comfertable and clear last night in his interview with Leno. Compare that the the drivel that GWBush spewed at his press conference yesterday.

Obama says something stupid every day. His appearance on Leno's show was no exception.

I believe that Leno was trying to put him on the spot and Sen. Obama took the bait, no one should question him for believing in his wife, what is distasteful is that he made the comments, he knows he is behind on the polls (some 25+ points on average) so he is getting desperate… too sad that in politics even the best and brightest can stand so low at times. the "mission accomplish" is cute, but he needs to remember who's party he belongs to and trying to paint his fellow democrat candidate(Sen. Clinton) as a close-minded Republican may come back and bite him one day. too negative Sen. Obama and shame on you for letting Leno corner you like that.

Wynter,

The fact that you think Obama makes "flowery speeches filled with vague political promises" makes it blatantly obvious that you have never seen or listened to any of his speeches. It's apparent that your opinion of Obama is based on mainstream media headlines and fluff articles (particularly CNN) that don't mention the specifics of candidates speeches and policies but only use sound bytes - many of which that are taken out of context.

Since you seem so genuinely concerned about the specifics on what Obama would do if elected, I am including a link for Obama's policies/plans when he becomes president:

http://www.barackobama.com/issues/

Telling it like I see it,
Keith

OBAMA is the MAN! KUDUS!!! Great Interview last night, absolutely LOVED IT!

Good article, bad headline on CNN's part. Without a doubt I feel he would succeed well, he doesn't need experience in washington to be a good president, he has the experience of a human being. That's all you need.

Bill is not biased toward Hillary.Bill was the best President in the last 20 years. she is using him and his machine. but the race is not over and there are alway upsets look at sports.

Have you guys seen this? Seems that Hillary is holding a "Rural Americans for Hillary" lunch. The real story though is where she is going to be holding this lunch. At the lobbying firm Troutman Sanders Public Affairs - they lobby for Monsanto. Just great! I'm sure rural farmers everywhere will love this.

http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalpunch/2007/10/yee-haw.html

Obama is proud of his wife and thinks she can hold her own. There's nothing wrong with that. Of course he's biased towards her - just like Bill is biased towards Hillary.

One of the posters here apparently has bought into the stertotype of African-American women being uneducated and unsophisticated. Allow me to enlighten you…
(From the campaign website)
[Michelle Obama] graduated from Whitney M. Young Magnet High School in Chicago's West Loop. After high school Michelle went on to Princeton University where in 1985 she graduated with a B.A. in sociology and a minor in African American studies. After college, Michelle continued her education at Harvard Law School, where she earned her degree in 1988
OF COURSE SHE CAN DEBATE-SHE'S A LAWYER!! That's what they're trained to do!! Even at HARVARD!
BTW-Whitney M. Young Magnet High School in Chicago is one of the best high schools in the Chicago area. Admission is competitive. So next time, before making assumptions, get your facts straight!!

The Decider,

From the way you talk you sound as if you do want whats best fro this country but with all do respect I feel your wrong. Forget for a second that Hilary is a woman. Now think of her as a regular candidate. All those things that you mentioned , you should read up on. Why did her health care reform fail? Because that would mean higher taxes being as the country is already spending an insane amount of money over seas. Voting for the Iraq war…not a mistake either. During that time everyone was willing to "defend our country. If she would've voted against people would've shunned her, or accused her of not being a true American. I can go on with how incorrect you are. I suggest you read up instead of just stating opinions.

Obama's wife up against Clinton. She isn't as smart as Clinton - no way can she go head-to-head with Clinton - she would
die in the dust. Dumb compared to him.

Oh and yes, I wouldn't vote for anyone with a name like his. American names - he is a fool to have kept that name - I would have changed it. And what is wrong with the bible…I tell you — this country is doomed if we keep being politically correct.

This guy goes on leno, tells a couple jokes, and the prisoners of Hillaryland
come out of the woodwork to bash him.

As for president my first priority is Honesty.

Obama 2008!

CNN, I would appreciate it if you could provide a link to the polls that say Hillary is in the lead. Otherwise, I think you're showing bias towards Hillary.

And don't let the polls discourage you, Obama supporters. Obama's fundraising is far more effective than Hillary's ever will be. She takes loans from criminals and big business - something Obama doesn't do.

Clinton has begun celebrating too early. This could be her high-water mark. It will be short-lived.

There is no doubt in my mind that Senator Obama will be victorious come February.

As I read some of these comments, and others posted on the ticker, I see why this country is having problems.

Hello people - Obama was playing - having fun - making light! He was in no way disrespecting President Clinton.

Obama is the hope for the future. If the Democrats nominate Hillary the Republicans WILL beat her and this country will be in a world of hurt.

Respect this country - vote Obama.

Wow, there sure is a lot of outrage here for comments made on a comedy show. Heaven forbid that someone make a joke on the Tonight Show…

Listen to all you people! Heaven forbid a man stand up for his wife! She graduated from Princeton with honors, and then graduated from Harvard Law. I know all you blind Clinton fans think Bill is the best thing since sliced bread, but to act like he's an intellectual demi-god is just funny.

He was asked a question about who he'd favor in a debate. His wife IS a VERY smart lady. Everyone's just used to husbands pushing around their wives like Bill Clinton used to do with Hill. I respect Obama 100% for choosing his wife over someone else in a debate.

Most readers seem to be misinterpreting the comment.
It’s not mudslinging, which most Americans seek from their politicians, but a comment on how much he cherishes his wife.
He has to go home to her, so it’s in his best interest to say she’s the best.
If Bill had expressed the same commitment in his wife, he would probably have gone down as the best President of our time.
Instead, he showed that he can ‘look you in the eye’ and coldly lie to your face.
And that is why moral values became the issue which began King Bush’s reign.

Obama in 08! Hillary supporters like to jump on anything this man says. Obama is best for president!

It was an appearance on Jay Leno people, some you Hilary supporters and G.O.Pers should really lighten up.

All that aside, Senator Obama came off very very well, this new phase of his campaign should be very interesting.

Folks,
I love Bill Clinton as a President. He was a great communicator and smart strategist. But it's also true that his popularity, to a large extent, is based on being at right place at the right time. He was lucky to be presiding over a time, when American Economy was at the peak in the history. Did he create that situation or 23 million new job or a rising stock market that people saw their net worth rising? NOT at all. This is what happened:

1) A number of new technologies like telecommuncation, fiber optic, wireless, internet and computing have emerged with a profound impact on business and economy.

2) Usage of IT technologies improved production efficiency driving costs lower and profit higher.

3) Growth of new technologies and higher profit margin and existing business drove continued investment creating jobs and providing more tax revenue to government.

4) As a result, unemployment went down, income went up and federal deficit went down and eventually became a surplus.

5) Growth of new IT economy and better profitability of existing companies drove stock price higher and people saw a steady climb of Dow Jones and Nasdaq driving their net worth higher.

6) Clinton became president right after the collapse of soviet union and communist countries in East Europe. The world was adjusting to post cold war era. US emerges as the sole Super power. Except crisis in Balkan, there was no significant internation crisis that Clinton had to deal with.

During his second term, he had to deal with scandal, impeachment, investigations. Democrats lost control of congress. Clinton lost support of opposition and got nothing done. But since economy in general inside home was in great shape and there was no major international issues involving US i.e. lives of people were not impacted, he still is considered as a popular president. If you think hard, except balancing the budget (that too has more to do with a growing economy than his policy and it statred in Reagan's time), an attempt to a probable solution in Israel-Palestine conflict there is no significant accomplishment that Clinton can claim as his own.

Now the lost opportunities during Clinton Era:

1) With a strong economy and Democrat controlled congress, he failed to deliver universal healthcare. One of the reason US companies are uncompetitive in global market is the higher cost of labor which also include higher healthcare cost. In addition to the moral imperative of covering all Americans, lower cost in healthcare would have helped preventing off-shore outsourcing of American jobs on the ground of cheaper labor.

2) Failure to promote an aggressive plan for energy independence and failure to raise fuel efficiency. When Asian companies developed more fuel efficient cars, American companies made gas guzzling SUVs. Over time it made US companies more uncompetitive in auto market. They lost market share to foreign auto makers, closed plants, lost jobs and billions and increased dependence on foreign oil. US lost economic edge and compromised national security.

Clinton's failure on delivering those strategic issues are still causing American people suffer everyday. But again, he was a good communicator, a nice looking man with a sweet smile and a happy electorate due to growing economy made him a popular guy. He din't create his popularity, the situation he was in did that. He was one lucky guy. But it would be wrong to assume that he had a magic switch which he will hand over to Hillary and history will repeat itself will be a naive assumption.

Come on people…get a grip! This is a late night talk/comedy show not Meet the Press. The HRC supporters are so hyper sensitive. I guess they know Shrillary needs a ton of their blind support to try and make us forget her "flawed background". Do you really want them back in our WH stealing the furniture and silverware?
I pick honor and truth.
Obama 08

How about if we all realx! This was a man making a joke out of a joke. It is called a sense of humor! For us to take what Mr Obama said seriously about his is, is us being DUMB!!! Relax! This was a man simply saying his wife is a tough cookie…. I remember another tough cookie lady who's husband was running for President and he won! Now…look who is running for President!

Obama would make a great Veep running mate for Hillary!

Michelle Obama - wife of a State Legislator/ recently elected US Senator.

Versus

Bill Clinton - Ark Govenor, 2-term President of the United States

uh huh. And there is a chance our high school football team could beat USC but I wouldn't go on national TV and predict it!

NI - EVE