CNN

well, she does tend to speak about good and adequate leadership skills.
just wondered, what would of happened if the x-president wouldn't of been unfaithful? would she still be motivated as she is right now? or would she have been just another relaxing, enjoying the benefits of an x-president at home, x-first lady?

why is Bill Clinton telling us what he thinks we should do about illegal immagrants?

How is it that Bill Clinton can tell us where Senator Clinton stands on all these issues but she cannot tell us?

"Who is running for President him or her?

Why can't Senator Clinton defend herself?

It appears that Bill Clinton knows better than Senator Clinton what she would do as President!

I haven't heard Senator Clinton speak on any of the things Bill Clinton is speaking of. Why is this?

If he thinks Hillary is all that he claims she is then why did he cheat on her?
GET THE PICTURE

After reading one of the comments below, I felt I had to respond. 1).Leaving the white house with a surplus hardly counts as leaving in disgrace.
2). Ron Paul will never win, so give up the useless fight, and give your vote to someone who actually stands a chance.
3). If you don't know how to use commas and punctuation when you write, please refrain from writing comments at all, because no one will take you seriously.

Hillary probably would have done better if media representatives like Tim Russert would accept the fact that he's not a candidate and act like the moderator he was supposed to be during the debate.

The fact that three in four Americans do not think George Bush is the worst American president is a sad phenomenon. It says a lot of our ignorance and poor judgement. After all he is the president who is waging a war that causes 4,000 (and counting) American military deaths for absolutely nothing, who nomminates a former oil industry lobbyist as the secretary of interior, who ignores scientists’ warning about global warning to protect the profit of his pals in the industries, who cuts taxes for the benefit of the rich and super rich, who raised the national debt to unheard of level with his miitary spending while ignoring the actual needs of the American people, who disregards the constitution which he is supposed to honor and safeguard, and whose international behavior makes us the most hated and despised country in modern history.

The good old boys against the one woman who dares to dare them. Good show Hillary!

Much has been said about the latest debate, when the "Boys only" club, ganged up against Hillary.
There's a saying on Don Quixote that applies perfectly for the situation: "If the dogs are barking, Sancho, it's because we are riding."
Hillary is an inspiration for millions of women not only in america, but around the world, and we are with her all the way.
Unfortunately even some feminists have fallen in the trap and critized her for "playing" the gender card. What I don't see is anybody attacking the guys (both parties) for playing the "Who is more macho?" card, and thence "will save the country."

So, Go Hillary!!!

"...Hillary who, as the nicest of all dems candidate,..."

If you only knew the truth about her. This is NOT a "nice" woman.

Doing a little spinning in your comments section too, eh???????

In my book, Hillary's worst in her last debate is still better than the best of any dems candidate.

Any fools can criticise, and that includes the 6 other dems candidates. These people are full of hate and running a negative campaign.

Many of these other candidates have not taken a postion on various issues, or vague on their issues. Their position can be easily criticised by Hillary who, as the nicest of all dems candidate, has running a POSITIVE campaign not to say bad things about them.

Hillary 08. Go Hillary Go.

Danny
It is in black and white, read the constitution!
Ron Paul every word he speaks is backed by the constitution.
He is for the people and our rights.
With him in office you can even speak the words God Bless America!
He is against socialist and the (cfr)North American Union.
RON PAUL 2008

Black and White that is the problem with some of us in America, it is the sound-bites that people want, they want a black or white answer to every issue, well there isn't one! and for all of you who say Sen. Clinton double-talks and is not straight, you cannot in good faith say that you have a straight approach to everything... it is just not honest to think you and you alone have all the answers, NO ONE DOES, this country is not going to stand or fall by ONE person. The president is only one person and a symbol of a nation. I cannot see anyone better suited at this time for that position as Sen. Clinton. VOTE for whomever you choose, I personally will vote and support this woman as the nominee and hopefully the next president of this great country of ours...

I think after the last couple weeks of Hillary sticking her foot, ankle, and leg up to her knee into her mouth... the only supporters left are the fanatical Clinton apologists like Wynter, Maurice ~ DC, Ken ~ SD, etc.

I guess even Kucinich and Paul have their blind followers.

Obama is the train that's picking up steam! Hillary peaked too soon and tried to play defense. We need a LEADERSHIP not arrogance.

Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha wow!her cackle just does not sound the same when you type it! But you know she is flustered/ thinking of something to say, when you hear the cackle coming from her mouth

Sorry Hillarity, many regular folks and some in the MSM have been complaining about you and BILL doing this for years, never answer a question directly and when you somewhat do so, there is a string attached.

Your apologists call it nuance, the rest of us call it bull-bleeping.

All of the debates you have done this, but FINALLY the DEMOCRATS had enough.

Your "strong and smart" response, "they are piling on wittle ol' me", Geraldine Ferraro says "that sexism is involved", Billyboy blamed the "vast right-wing conspiracy" and now you get even MORE time on CNN to explain you were "off your game".

Actually Ms. Clinton, we are "onto your game" and we don't want to play with you anymore.

After you lose next year, Bill can finally divorce you like he wanted to do long ago.

"You all, either you like it or not.. she is still the best for this round on both Democratic and Republican sides."

Obviously, some people's standards for ethics and honestly are quite low.

Clinton was also quoted as saying "And in those 5000 questions, I can't remember who I was talking to and what they wanted me to say. So it's not that I'm 'flip-flopping', I just that now I can't remember when to cover my ass."

You all, either you like it or not.. she is still the best for this round on both Democratic and Republican sides.

Even asking the question on illegal immigrants at the debate by forcing a yes/no answer was a proof of imaturity for the debate team and the other candidates.

Clinton on debate: 'I wasn't at my best'
Posted 11/6/2007 07:15:40 PM | Permalink
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CNN's Clinton protectionism is disgusting..

I wasn't at my best. No, you were your normal self Ms. I Wanna Be President No Matter What.

WatchingHillary.com

"I understand the necessity for criticism, Clinton continued, "we're getting toward the end of a very long presidential primary process."

OK...., but do you understand why the vast majority of American's do not want to give driver's licenses, or anything else, to ILLEGALS?? Another conspiracy theory in your mind perhaps??

And I see your truuuuue colors shinin' thru

Cause I see your true colors, true colors, true colors , and they're not beautiful

CLINTON FATIQUE!!!!!!! Let's move on America.

gee, i wonder why we have some still wanting HITLERY in office, maybe i can sell them my flying pet pigs.

Why would any one want to elect Hill.
Just because she the wife of Bill.
I remind you that you elected Bush due in part to the fact he is the son of Bush.
Look deep folks and see why you really pick a candidate.

Monte Brown, i don't think Hillary is all that perfect...if she's as strong as you say she is, why is she playing the 'they piled on me cause' I'm a girl' card? And wait...did you say something about experience? Besides her few years as Senator of New York, she was only the first lady. That is not a position you have to get elected to or even have to 'qualify' for. What experience does having a title( notice that I said 'title' instead of 'job')of First Lady provide? Her approx. 80 sanitized visits to foreign nations, where she was expected to parrot the views of her husband?( Hey if that is the case, Laura Bush should place her name on the ballot, seeing as she's made more) Or of course the 'vital' role she played in all of Bill's accomplishments?( also note that she conveniently distances herself from all of his failures) She's playing the same game Bush played with the GOP-ers: 'vote for me cuz' my daddy was president', hmmm, sounds a lot like 'vote for me cuz' my husband was president'. She is very intelligent, I'll give her that, but she is NOT what we need for the presidency. Those who blindly follow her are deluded. This isn't some high-school homecoming election, where popularity and name recognition should take precedence over substance and merit. This election will decide the leader of the free world...our next president's decisions will not only affect the present generations but the generations to come...so, please, I implore you to look into her( or ANY candidate's for that mattter) views and what she stands for. Instead of hearing the word 'Clinton' and turning into a 'zombie voter'.

Please Hillary, don't start playing the victim and crying "oh, woest me" crap! You have never been strong standing on any issue, swaying like the wind at a moments notice. Furthermore, you certainly know what to expect at a debate, having been in the situation as long as you have. Don't be surprised by people's reaction to your performance – you had it coming.

I cannot believe how this woman has been so successful at pulling the wool over so many people's eyes.
Between the gender card, the billy card, the i do/i don't card, thankfully she is running out of cards...
Nominating HRC, would be a HUGE mistake.

Hillary is the smartest candidate and runs the tightest ship. If its any indication of running an administration, she'd be a good president. Much better than that what we have. We need competence over pandering to the left OR right wings.

I hope they knock her pandering, parsing ass out of the park before the corporate media shills for money and power steamroll us with Clinton uber alles.

Hold on a second. We live in a country where our current prez has a daily dependence of going off half-cocked and speaking before he thinks. (Every single one of us has our examples; so that step isn't necessary.)

But now people think that Hillary has ruined her chances by not being at 100%?!?! One one evening?!?

Someone needs to get ALL journalists to step away from the kool-aid, get off the pipe, straighten up and fly right, whatever.

The rest of you strange people that want to rip on her at any opportunity, please try to stay on topic.

Oh...., the debate. I thought she was talking about that picture!!

Plan A: Let media crown her the victor from beginning of campaign season to end, all on National news & TV.
Plan B: If Hillary stumbles cover it up by crying fowl the boys are attacking me.
Plan C: Get women to feel sorry for her, recant in their own minds when they were TRUELY piled on/discriminated against. Then to have those women incorrectly use those experiences to justify Hillary NOT answering the questions or playing like the rest of the field.

To ALL women. ALL Black or white women did NOT vote for Carol Moseley Braun. All Black people did NOT vote for Al Sharpton, Allen Keys or Jessie Jackson. NO MATTER WHAT CARD they did or did not play.

This election is about picking the best person to lead the U.S. If ANY Candidate is whining already, then we should be wondering if that candidate can lead the U.S. in the real world were both male and female World Leaders certainly don't play fair.

Hillary supporters – what would she have to do to lose your support?

Support licensing "illegals" – check

Never answer one question...always three contradictory answers...so you can "choose" one

Vote for the Iraq war...and vote to fund it everytime (except the last one) then claim its "Bushs War"

Follow Saul Alinskys teachings – and propose huge government social programs that directly parrots her teacher (who btw was a grassroots marxist)

So....would she need to choke an AIDS baby to death to get you guys thinking about someone else?? omg..

Oh Hillary,,,I believe you were at your best. You did one thing inadvertantly. You underscored the fact that you will pander to special interests and dodge the will of the people. I'm sure you didn't mean to allow the truth to escape. But, as I stated, it was your best.

You just endorsed giving illegals drivers licenses and all you can say to the American people is you weren't at your best?

What the h@ll does that mean? You would've been better if you had endorsed total immunity or no immunity??

This isn't a nanny job you are looking for unfortunately.......

Seven years ago, George Bush was elected (apparently), without public understanding of his work-habits, beliefs and limitations. The country has paid a high price for not knowing the candidate.
This time, I want to see a rigorous examination of candidates' positions on issues. Hillary is refusing to clarify her positions. I don't think we should trust any more candidates who are unwilling to take very clear positions on issues.
Finally, it is unreasonable to call those questions "Attacks". We should be looking for the differences between candidates' values and intentions. I resent that Hillary is trying to avoid clarifying her positions. It smacks of arrogance.

Tim russert did a very poor job on that debate , I lost all respect for the man .
Feeding into the conservative hatred for the clintons,how pethatic . Somebody should investigate him to see where he is getting the money from , cause he obviously is .

I am amused by the comments of the Hillary supporters here. They remind me of the last-ditch Bush supporters. Facts are totally irrelevant to both groups.

Hillary runs on experience which consists of a failed health effort and sleeping with the president. On all issues she is an artful dodger. At this moment it seems that the moneyed interests and party appartus will give her the nomination. Cry the beloved country.

New USA Today/Gallup polling conducted this past weekend shows few signs that front-runner Sen. Hillary Clinton’s standing among Democrats nationally was affected by the recent Democratic candidate debate. Clinton’s 50% of the vote, Obama’s 22%, and Edwards’ 15% are virtually unchanged from Gallup’s Oct. 12-14 poll. Clinton continues to have the highest favorable ratings of the three leading candidates.

I think hillary clinton will be the perfect president since she has had a good run with her husband bill she has also learnt a lot and can bring this economy back. Those who fear of a women as a president should be ashamed of themselves and give al a chance no matter man or woman infact she will do much better than any other president with her charm.
she is the right candidate !!!!!!!!!!!!!
and the u.s.a. will make a big mistake not choosing her for presidency.

The media campaigned for her since March...Now the lady has put her own foot in her own mouth. Alittle late for damage control. Just ask if you can cash out for now because I don't think you are going to make the situation any better...

You are still doing things Privately and saying one thing on the debate and another in Private...I have a word for you. Those good old days are gone...Tim for me to have my country back!

Fortunately, that was her best

You were not at your best....You were picked on..Looks like you want to have it both ways here too!

Oh, NOW we're giving politicians "MULLIGANS" for bad performance?

Senator Larry Craig entered a guilty plea when he was in Gay sex scandal. He actually meant to enter not guilty, sounds familiar? I think this is similar to that!

Stuff like this you gat to be ready and be at your best...Do you understand Mrs Senator ? You are not looking for a nanny job, I think you are looking for the highest position in the face of the earth. Just trying to remind you if you are not at your best to remember that. Go home and come back in 2030 to try again!!

This woman is totally self-absorbed.

Ron Paul for President 2008!

Devil be gone, I command thee!

Silly me. I thought that the chief "job" of the leadership of this country was to look after the interests of American citizens and to operate within the constraints of the US Constitution. Instead, we have "leaders" like Clinton who are looking after the interests of illegal immigrants and the rich people who want to exploit them.

Clinton is acting as if she is already appointed the Democratic nominee, but, considering the way that CNN sucks up to her, it's only the media who have designated her so.

The American people need to grow up and realize that people seek leadership positions because they crave power, not because they have a desire for "public service." That is why we have a Constitution to constrain them. Anonymous is right to point out that this woman doesn't listen; she only preaches. Like all socialists craving power, she thinks that she holds the answer to all problems and that there is no problem that isn't government's business to solve. She says that she has been very clear about where she stands and what she wants to do for the country, when she really has an allergy to giving a simple Yes or No answer to any question.

I'm a Democrat with no one I want to vote for. How sad.

"I wasn't at my best".

That's putting it mildly. But, really, I think it was at her most honest. She's honestly a flip flopper and has no real ideas beyond, "Hey, I want to be President."

I'm always amazed how terrific she is in these situations, but I think the main complaint – as I see it, is not that Clinton can't take care of herself just like a Commander-in-Chief should do but that a gang bang was not quite appropriate – As I say, I'm always amazed how strong and competent she comes out of these things. I will also say that the kind of behavior displayed by the other candidates does make me want to close ranks around her in an effort to protect the person that I feel is the ONLY hope of this nation – take the bullet so-to-speak – whether she needs it or not. My goodness the woman shines competence in all areas necessary for a President!! But let me tell you Why Hillary – from my pov, of course:
1. To end the war in Iraq. To combat terrorism, strengthen our military and care for our veterans effectively. To restore America’s standing in the world and repair our alliances. To build a more tolerant, united America, working to achieve big goals again with a President who is ready for change and ready to lead from day one.

2. She is a moderate and is experienced in working with all sides of the aisle; can work well with global leaders; is intelligent and has good manners where it counts. She has proven herself a diplomat when visiting more than 80 countries, working with Congress and all interests. However you view Bill, he is a global asset to this country. She is the only candidate with enough EXPERIENCE to lead this country.

3. She is strong where it counts. She has learned from her mistakes, knows how to ask for directions and from whom, and has devoted her ENTIRE adult life to serving this country and its people. When she speaks she deals with the ISSUES not slimy muck and only responds ~ appropriately ~ when absolutely necessary to answer unfounded, erroneous and/or malicious gossip.

4. To achieve universal, affordable healthcare. To create good jobs for middleclass Americans with the right investments in modern infrastructure and in new, clean, energy efficient technologies that reduce our dependence on foreign oil and combat global warming.

5. To provide world class education from universal pre-kindergarten to affordable college for all. To promote 21st century scientific innovation, including stem cell research.

6. To return to fiscal responsibility, move back toward a balanced budget and safeguard Social Security and Medicare for future generations. To restore competence and end cronyism in government with a President who cares about and works for Americans who have been invisible to this administration.

7. MOST IMPORTANT TO ME. I believe that she will end our current “Disaster and War Economy” paradigm and replace it with a Universal Trade / Production / Scholastic / Artistic economy while making the other changes that will promote a NEW paradigm.
For an America that works for ALL Americans – there's only one – Hillary Clinton – President 2008

The Republican party and the Democractic party are both run by corporations. We have no choice except to go with the lesser of the two evils which is the Democrats.

George, Denver and Monte Brown, NY, thank you for your true comments. Hillary will bring our Country back and get back the highest respect from the world. Republican and their media will not success this time like Al Gore and John Kerry, because Hillary knows how to handle, Hillary and her team is ready for dirty trick. I am sure Obama and Edwards have no idea about Hillary's hard work, Obama and Edwards are busy to attack her, so there's no any political preparation at all. No matter what Hillary got my vote all the way to White House.

Shes been surprisingly ineffective at countering the criticism that she says only what will endear her to the listener, taking few risks and raising questions as to what she actually believes... Sorry, but that's not the kind of leadership I'm looking for... Barack Obama strikes me as both more personally accomplished, and more straight-forward.

Hillary withstood some massive attacks from "the others", and continued to stay balanced & focused in her stance, while continued "pot shots" from those intimidated by her – to knock her down. There were no – yes or no answers to the questions on Immigration; and anyone who thinks their is, is either lying or telling people what they want to hear to get elected. Hillary's my GAL, and will make a GREAT President of the United States!!

That was her best

The only thing she could do better was to practice lying more. I can understand tring to keep all those lies straight a challange.

It be a lot easier to tell the truth.
Tell the truth and it shall set you free
But in her case if she tells the truth we will reliaze what a phony she is.

So keep up the Clinton SPIN MACHINE GOING

Biden or Obama for 2008

I THINK HILLARY DID VERY WELL. SHE IS A STRONG PERSON AND HAS THE EXPERIENCE BEHIND HER TO SHOW SHE CAN DO THE JOB!!! SHE WILL MAKE HISTORY!!! SHE WILL TURN THIS COUNTRY AROUND!!1 WE LOVE YOU HILLARY IN ILLINOIS!!

Mrs. Clinton, what those guys did at the debate was not criticism. Obama and Edwards are trying desperately to get attention. None of them looked presidential in the debate - a bunch of guys advised to go 'macho'.

When you forget to blame all the problems in the world on Bush, whose dumb policies you voted for I guess the "slick bill" playbook calls for you to play the "its only because I am a woman" drama and why am I am being attacked?. What is even more pathetic as you play the feminist gender card is that if Obama should happen to beat you one might also call that a historical event (which you seemed to have forgotten during your interview unless you count his cousin Dick Cheney)! The problem you have is not that you are a woman but rather you have been working on your own nickname, "Slick Hill just like Bill" !!!

You have to be at your very best in such a time like this. Do you understand! This is not a nanny's job that you are looking for....YOu were looking to be the next president but I think it is already too late for damage control!

It is very disturbing to hear all the Hillary supporters blowing off Hillary's poor debate performance without pointing the blame at Hillary! At that debate, Hillary was at her best, vague, uninspiring, and confused by the direct questions asked of her. Now Hillary and her campaign-spinners are coming out with more flip-flopping: first playing the gender card and now saying the men are not picking on me because of my gender; secondly taking other candidates statements and specifics as their own. At the debate Obama said he would raised automotive mileage standards and then Bill Richardson got specific and said he would raise it to 50 miles per gallon. Now Hillary one week later is quoted as saying she would raise automative mileage standards to 55 miles per gallon. Hillary is follower, not a leader. She followed Bill Clinton all the way to White House. She followed him after his infidelity allegations and admissions and she's trying to follow on his coat-tails to the US presidency.

Like the Debate revealed, Hillary Clinton is trying to have everything both ways. I think the tag "Slick Bill" given to her husband truly describes her playbook for this election. When attacked and exposed for inconsistent statements make sure the reply message is "its only because I am a woman". When ahead and looking strong on the issues NEVER commit to any position of substance and blame all problems in the world on Bush. Speaking directly to you, here is some truth the polls will NOT show you, but there is the reality as Chris Dodd pointed out and that is there are millions of Americans from all walks of life who will never vote for you!!! The reason has NOTHING to do with whether you are or are not a woman, but rather your integrity as a person who is asking to be the leader of our country! You have earned the nickname "Slick Hill just like Bill"!!!!

Hillary obviously has been preparing for public service all of her adult life. God has opened doors of great opportunity to her, and she has consistently embraced each challenge. She has been overwhelmed with adversity and she has handled it all with dignity, courage and commitment.

To date, Hillary is the most experienced candidate on the presidential stage. As a woman, she will bring a unique perspective to governance, looking at the world through a much longer term perspective.

Our government is in decay, our national policies are too often unjust and disgraceful. Our standing in the world is at the lowest ebb and our heroic young soldiers are dying at the hands of religious zealots. America is up to her earlobes in debt and our overall situation is critical.

Seems to me it is long overdue for a woman to have the opportunity to set new priorities for this great but troubled nation. I am filled with hope that a woman will lead the way in changing how our nation responds to all our citizens and that she will prioritize managment and conservation of our great national resources.

Thanks for your courage Dennis! I still have your bumper sticker on my car from last round.

IF the excuse "I wasn't at my best the other night" was the real reason for not answering those questions in the debate. Then Hillary would have said so the very next day. NOT on her 3rd attempt at an excuse, a FULL week later. After each excuse offered kept falling by the waste side.
WHAT would she do as President when confronted with a serious issue that needs her to be at her best at that time? Such as a Cubin Missile Crisis type of moment. As President YOU have to be able to make tough decisions and stick with what you feel is correct. You may not have time to do a POLL or ask Bill

As a lifelong democrat, I am so dissapointed in Hillary and her support for the NY govenor and his illegal immigrants drivers license plan, that for the first time in my life I am turning my vote Republican. I took at look at Ron Paul's website tonight, and I am voting for him. Thanks Hillary for clearing the unanswered questions up for me, you lost my vote.

We're at the end of the primary process Hillary?

Uh... it's just beginning baby. People are just starting to figure out that Barack Obama is by far the better candidate to run.

He'll be one of the greatest Presidents ever. You on the other hand, are a good legislator but a very, very poor leader.

A real leader takes responsibility for their mistakes instead of hedging and blaming others like you did on Iraq, Iran, and a bunch of others.

She's still the best of the whole pack... Dem. or Rep.

Get used to saying Madame President Folks.

Hillary Clinton is the most viable Democratic Candidate. Otherwise, why would she be attacked so hard? Honestly, they (the boys) SHOULD be afraid. A woman is about to make history! Why not play “both sides”, she’s a woman AND the best candidate.

At one point it was hard to decide who I thought would be best for president.After watching Hillary getting ganged up on it even more pushes me toward Hillary.
Why is is the news so quick to report her dropping in the polls???
Hillary I think shows she has alot of strength and she will need it.

I believe Ms. Clinton was at her best, unfortunately it wasn't good enough. I'm neither Democrat or Republican, so it doesn't matter to which prospect either party selects as their candidate, but if she is selected as the democratic candidate, seeing as she's so transparent she can't even lie good, it only shows how stupid democrats are. She should look to her husband if she wants to learn how to lie and cheat people. He mastered the technique.

She has those dead eyes – like a dolls eyes...

Even her laughter is scripted!

Contrast her over rehearsed style with that of the clear eyed authentic spontaneity of Barak Obama's.

Barak Obama oozes self assurance and charisma born of intelligence and purpose!

I am for the smartest guy (I mean person) in the room!

To all the Hillary supporters, please elaborate on her experience?

Hilary Clinton should learn from french Segolene Royal's Failure. Take advantage of beeing a woman. Could you, once elected, be more than the president of the United States ? Fill the breach between Europe and the United States...

The Clintons are liars, and thieves. They STILL belong in prison for the White Water Scandal (now tell me again why everyone else went to prison except for them?). They weasel out of EVERYTHING, and its almost like America loves that fact. And the only shame is Bill should have been expelled from office after infamously becoming the FIRST IMPEACHED PRESIDENT in United States HISTORY. Hillary is a communist, and to see her YET AGAIN weasel out of answering a SIMPLE question put to her twice was mind numbing. We KNOW she is FOR giving licenses to illegals, but she is LYING!

Although I think she is a strong democratic candidate at best, she still has not convinced me that she is the best. If she can't take the rigors of a long primary, how is she going to hold up with a 4 year term?

Hillary is by any objective measure a total lightweight for the job of President. But then in a world where Al Gore is a acclaimed scientist (OK he did invent the Internet), well... Frankly none of the candidates other than Rudy G has ever been responsible for so much as a hot dog stand. Incredible!

Hillary Clinton, a woman running for President. Is she running as a woman or a Democrat-most say the answer is a resounding -YES-
To which, we don't know.
The problem is, Hillary can run for president, she can use her feminine side to gain the vote of the extra 5-10% of women who do not normally vote, she may even use the fact that she is the only woman as a ply to get the underdog vote; however, she cannot separate the fact that she is a woman. Go ahead America and vote for this woman; but don't expect her to change that claim "I am a woman thus..." when she becomes president. I am excited to see where the woman angle goes next.

Obama / edwards....look at these guys....they don'yt have aclue how formidsable Hillary is. watch her at the next debate....she will coming out firing so hard that sitting in front of my Tv at home, i am sure i will hear the Obama's and The edwards's wince like beat up puppies

I'm only 17 years old and have watched many of the democratic debates and I can say confidently that although Mrs. Clinton did sound like "a flip-flopper" on this issue she still is the best Democratic candidate running.

say what you willl ...she still is the best.

Hillary is such an old person. One would think that she would be upset by the lack of professionalism noticed by the other candidates, mainly Brooklyn Bridge, Hope selling Obama, Edwards and experienced Benedict Arnold Chris Dodd. These guys are willing to go a milestone and show the true beliefs of the Progressives for our country gain. These guys Democrats? It is wouldn't be bewildering why these guys would attack Hillary on Immigration for some cheap sound bites. If the other Democratic candidates hadn't any integrity they would have joined the Hillary team a long time ago. But noooo, they would rather join the lovers, the truthful and the nice progressive people. Obama and Edwards know darn well that Hillary Clinton has the no vision for America than they do.

And to the people who continue to attempt to distract people from Obama by constantly saying that he is unelectable, I would like to challenge you. I foresee that the only people who will not vote for Obama are those few haters who try to influence people’s minds with the absurd notion that Obama is unelectable and unexperienced. These people listen to the reactionaries too much. They will need a big fork to eat their words at Obamas inaugural ball. We, the people of the United States, will take our country back from the reactionaries, and be, as Steve Winwood sang, “Back in the High Life Again”.

Hillary Clinton is the most UNexperienced candidate, the most UNqualified candidate and she’s NOT READY TO LEAD.

Hillary sounds humble and human to me. She is not a monster as the republicans have said her to be.

Have you heard Obama and Edwards so humble? NO, they are full of themselves and legend in their own mind.

She did OK under the circumstances in the debate, as the 6 other candidates and the 2 questioners were jealous of her lead in polls. There is no doubt she will do better next time. She is strong and hardworking....

Hillary 08! Go Hillary Go.

I love Hillary!! She has my vote and I'm a republican!! In the primary I'm going to write in her name.

I liked her husband; he did a good job working for our country depite his 'personal' problems. But I really can't stand her. I'd vote for Obama or Edwards, but not Hillary.

WHOS SCARED NOW?
CNN HAS DELETED THIS A TOTAL OF 8 TIMES!

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?

Says ethics reform is the cause of his career.

Oh yea and that guy Barack?

Authored a ground breaking 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?

Doesn't take money from lobbyists

Oh yea and that guy Barack?

Isn't afraid of big corporations 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.

Met with the Automotive industry in Detroit and ripped them on fuel efficiency and emissions standards.

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?

Turned out 24,000 people in New York even though the media mysteriously overlooked the event.

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?

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 olds who don't know his name yet. Until conversations at the bingo game begin to start with,

Oh yea and that Guy Barack?

Why isn't the press reporting the $2 million dollars she took from a convict (Peter Paul) and not report it to the FEC??? And what is going on with all these Chinese donating money to her campaign? I thought it was illegal for people from a foreign government to give money to a candidate's campaign. The FEC has got to be corrupted as Hillary herself.

WatchingHillary.com

isnt it bizarre how anyone can point to the mere notion of confusion from someone like Hillary...when we're coming to the end of 8 solid years of out-and-out idiocy and stunning incompetence...
the news media wants to talk about a candidate "confesssing to not being at their best?"..what a joke.
america hit BOTTOM quite awhile ago in the leadership dept...the ONLY way to go from here is up,IF we can avoid putting even one more pathetic republican in charge.

Hillary is a divider. If you don't believe it, just read all of these comments.

Posted By Ed NC : November 6, 2007 7:38 pm

Absolutely right ed. Even if she were elected half the country would hate where we were going for the duration of her presidency. It would be followed by another neoconservative powerhouse. Remember what the last 8 years of clinton scandals and lawsuits got us. Bush. The worst rightwing regime in history.

shes's READY TO LEAD US IN THE WRONG DIRECTION.

None of these countries have INTERCONTINEANTAL BALISTIC MISSLES! THX W FOR THE FEAR FACTOR!

So – we want to go nuclear – then bomb all countries before they bomb us! How about that! This solves all of our problems!!!!

Come on folks – wake up!

Posted By Mark – Atlanta, GA : November 6, 2007 8:33 pm

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ALOS – WHERE IS EVERY ONE SAYING 'TAP THE RESERVES!!!" MY GOD _where are the reporters, people, and congressional folks saying tap the reserves! NO ONE HAS SAID ANYTHING AND WE SIT BACK AND $200 for a barrel of oil – sounds good to me! GIVE ME A BREAK! WE ARE DONE AS A COUNTRY! SORRY

Hillary is not a divider, politics is a divider. Show me one person who has been in public life in as prominent a position for as long as Hillary who is not considered a divisive figure. Hillary will be an effective president because she stands for doing what is best for the American people rather than for pushing a particular ideological agenda at any costs. I am voting for Hillary because I believe she shares my values, one of which is that our leaders are supposed to be representatives of the people, not simply representatives of their own personal opinions on all matters. Unlike our current president and many of her opponents in this primary, Hillary wants to govern. She doesn't want to rule. This will require compromising on certain issues, changing course when necessary, and a willingness to see issues for all their complexity. We don't need another president intent on reshaping the world in his own image, even if we like his vision of the world more than we like the current president's.

facts of life...every person over 60 knows that ted kennedy is a murderer...over 50 knows that jimmy carter hates America...over 40 knows that hillary and bubba are pathological liars..

Hillary – you play the same game – people are catching on. Hillary, it's all over, you're done.

She is the smarest of them all.She did alright fine in the debate still voting for you.

You never are, you never are.

Anyone promising to vote for a Clinton must be a relative. No one in their right mind could possibly want to repeat a disgrace. That couple is an enbarrassment.

Hillary clearly showed her unprofessional self as she would as chief executive. When holding the role of keeper of the nuclear arsenal a moment of indecision as she exemplified during the debate could result in nuclear annihilation of the world. No politics, no Hillary!!!

What President since George Washington hasn't been a divider? Abraham Lincoln was the best President this country ever had, and half the country hated him and wanted him dead.

The true mark of strength of character is willingness to stand up and be counted, even if it means being criticized. It's easy to make lofty, empty speeches about "hope" and "unity." It's way more difficult to give complex answers that the public does not want to hear, fight, and be firm. This is a Presidential race, not a popularity contest.

Give 'em the what-for, Hillary. She's got more strength, experience, and smarts than anybody in the field.

"I wasn't at my best last debate... I wasn't expecting them to ask any real questions! I mean, I'm not used to having real questions asked of me... I didn't have time to prepare the spin machine."

-Hillary

I talked with a young woman who said she was going to vote for Hillary..."she stands up for the everyday person, she'll get us all health care, it's about time we had a woman president"..now I agree with the last point...but Hillary doesn't seem to me to be the person this young woman thinks she is ..please people don't vote for talking points...do your research.

Hey sweet lady, It's hard to soar like an eagle wedged between and speaking of BUZZARDS. You did just fine, you will win and then you can fix the mess. You will have to perform a few miracles though. No gun control, no new taxes, no amnesty, and be careful. That bunch will do anything.

Her old man got us the big sell outs...Nafta and Commie China trade deals for WalSmart{Slave and child labor}.Wonder how she plans to sell us down the pike next time???Well I guess she plans on getting us all a great paying jobs at Walsmart.How mush are they financing for this time around?....Bentonville, ARK...Ring a bell???

Hillary sees both sides, and I like that. Obama and Edwards are playing the War hungry pervert game of bashing Hillary.
Hillary will be President!

I honestly cannot see why people think Hillary is so great. I'm not saying any other's are great either, but Hillary has to be the worst. Im sick of this election process period. Stephen Colbert for president!!!

Hillary Rodham said, "...we're getting toward the end of a very long presidential primary process." Excuse me, but inasmuch as no votes have been cast yet we're at the BEGINNING of the primary process. I know her Royal Thighness may think she's already won the prize, but there's still a lot of time for someone to actually ask her a tough question. Oh, wait, her handlers won't let her near the reporters with brains.

We have all seen how Hillary tried to spin after the debate. Her campaign tried different ways, but failed to answer:
1. What her positions are on the issues raised?
2. When the public can see the record that shows her contribution as a First Lady?

She argued that the files are pushing through as fast as they can and faster than any other presidents'. This comparison is inappropriate.

There is no urgency for the public to know other First Ladies' contribution to their husband's administration, becasue these former First Ladies have not tried to run for president or any other election on the expericence of being a First Lady!!

It has been 7 years! What speed is it? Who else to blame if not the Clintons themselves?

more flip floping , first because iam a woman ,i am winning, now this?????

i agree with commentor who says, Hillary is a divider, just read the comments.

so true, so true

How could - and why would any person who wants MORE of their paycheck to remain after taxes, vote for Hillary Clinton? And, her liberal stance on immigration means MORE illegals streaming over the border, more money from government in social services, free doctors' visits (also known to us regular Americans as "going to the emergency room") and more lawsuits. More Americans will get into car wrecks caused by illegals, further putting us into bankruptcy and further increasing our taxes.

I disagree with almost everything this person stands for. Exception: she would continue military action in Afghanistan and Iraq I believe.

As an observer from Canada, I feel privileged to be able to respond.

Maybe Mrs. Clinton was not at here best during that debate. But right now your economy etc. is not in very good shape.

Perhaps she is the best choice. If she wins the presidency, as an observer from Canada, I will be pleased. I also believe, the American People will think that too, with time.

hillary,,,You were not at your best ??? You seemed the same as any other debate. I think your rederick and failure to answer the tough questions IS as good as you get

Awww Boo Hoo Hoo Hillary. "I wasn't at my best" Losers always said they were not at their best. They tried hard. It's not my fault.

You can make all the excuses you want Hillary it won't change the fact that you are a idiot and only fools follow you.

You can't take a stand right or wrong and stick by it? That's like saying I smoked pot but didn't inhale. Or Oral sex is not really sex. Have the courage of your own convictions lady.

Ronald Reagan did not want weapons sold to Iran. But that is what happened. But he at least had the courage to stand before the American people and said I'm sorry, the blame lies with me.

America does not want a president that is perfect or right all the time anymore than we want one that makes mistakes and makes excuses instead of owning up to them.

What we want is someone that makes a choice and stands by it. And you Hillary will never understand that. That is why you are going to lose.

WOW!!! A presidential hopeful who is honest about her humanity and admits to an off night (even though I must respectfully disagree…I thought she did well enough considering she had a bulls-eye painted on her forehead)! She is what America needs people! Someone who is NOT afraid to say she is imperfect and wants to be better and better. 'Mr. Missed Votes Obama' and 'The Hair-Do Kid Edwards' both try to hard to look perfect and it is this inability to be honest, and their desparate attacks on Hillary, that will be their demise.
Posted By JC, Ohio : November 6, 2007 5:45 pm
this being the first time she's been honest totally excuses her from all her dishonesty in the past right?

Obama has told the American people what he'd do in his first term every day since he announced he was running. It's Hillary who hides and doesn't tell the American people where she stands on the issues. It's the MSM media who is more enthralled with poll numbers than the actual candidates and where they stand. It's as if Obama is standing firmly on the ground on every issue and Hillary is playing twister...left hand immigration dot, right leg energy policy...oops, she fell down.

Ed NC:
By YOUR standard, ALL the candidates are 'dividers'. Wake up and smell the coffee.

That is worth saying again! Hillary is a divider.
Why do you think there are so many Hill haters? No one is indifferent about her. Her supporters have blind faith in her and her detractors have blind hate for her. She will never heal this country. I am a confessed Hill Hater. She just drives me crazy. She is dishonest, fake, false and not to be trusted. And it teffifies me to think she might lead this great nation.

Hillary is a divider. If you don't believe it, just read all of these comments.

Well let's see...

She's played the GENDER card: 'They attacked me because I'm a woman'

She's played the CONSPIRACY card: 'The guys were piling on.'

She's played the CONFUSED card: 'I didn't say what I said.'

She's played the HUSBAND card: 'My wife is being swift-boated.'

She's played the FRONT RUNNER card: 'They're attacking me because I'm winning.'

And....now she's playing the WEAKNESS card: 'I was not at my best.'

Way TOO many excuses....

The defenders of Hillary really seem to be getting desperate to stop the spread of the crack in her veneer of inevitability.

I’m sorry, but when she says one minute that she has put out a very specific plan for Social Security and then a few minutes later talks about how she does not want to put out any specifics, that is a textbook example of doubletalk. Which is it? You either have a specific plan or you do not.

Oh, by the way, “fiscal responsibility” is decidedly NOT a specific plan. Even if the budget were balanced tomorrow, we still have the demographic problem of the growing imbalance of the ratio of retirees drawing benefits vs. workers paying into the system.

It is most certainly not a personal attack, nor should anyone feel bad about asking Ms. Clinton to tell the nation what she intends to do about the important issues of our time.

She is not ready to lead anyone if she can't tell us where she wants to go.

Vote Obama!!!

Given how much Clinton has slipped in national polls since the debate, there really is no question that the debate has hurt her.

I would not trust Hillary to care for my 3-dogs!!

Nice incorrect use of "their" instead of "there". That's why spellcheck isn't perfect. =P

"The governor of New York has a lot of immigrants, many of whom we know are not _their_ legally; [he] has to worry about security. A governor of another state where that's not a problem doesn't.

One bad debate performance doesn't erase all the excellent debates and the clear vision for America. It's dumbfounding that Obama criticizes her for not answering questions when all he does is take platitudes and fluff. He didn't even vote on sanctions for Iran and now criticizes Clinton's position. What a hypocrite. I've lost alot of respect for him in the last month. I'm voting for Clinton- and a running partner other than Obama.

"[Hillary] is on an ego trip and saying whatever it takes to make herself pres."

And, um, the other candidates AREN'T trying to say anything to get elected? Mitt Romney, Giuliani and McCain have all totally re-dfined themselves as knuckle-dragging, far-right, misogynist war mongers.

You sound like a naive child.

Steve, Sumter SC:

So when did you want her to comment on her performance...2 seconds after? She spoke about her performance when it became a 'news item'. Why comment on something if its not under scrutiny? Would you? She talks about what people challenge her to talk about...so your point is moot. You are digging pretty deep in a dry hole to try and make her look bad and it only makes you look desparate. Come on , admit it, Edwards and Obama, had they been likewise critisized, would have blamed someone else for their performance and not fessed up to being HUMAN! Have yourself a real nice day.

This was Hillary's first real dud of a debate.

Obama and Edwards, on the other hand, are repeated boring and off-target in debates, since they don't enlighten us as to what they'd do in office; they'd rather attack the frontrunner out of fear for their political lives.

John of Detroit MI – It seems that you are the smartest republican in your state. Why don't you elect your Rudy or Romney and bring us the same misery to this country for another 8 years and loosing another 1million manufacturing jobs from your state. If you are Obama or Edward supporter, just vote for them. But, we don't need your Clinton hater bigmouth without any substance. Just shut up!

Ron Paul is the only candidate that doesn't make me nervous. Neither does the Constitution.

Hillary makes me downright squirm and scared.

Time for the big change in my book.

Hillary done well during the debate. She will do well as our next President as well. GO HILLARY 2008

IF the excuse "I wasn't at my best the other night" was the real reason for not answering those questions in the debate. Then Hillary would have said so the very next day. NOT on her 3rd attempt at an excuse, a FULL week later. After each excuse offered kept falling by the waste side.
WHAT would she do as President when confronted with a serious issue that needs her to be at her best at that time? Such as a Cubin Missile Crisis type of moment. As President YOU have to be able to make tough decisions and stick with what you feel is correct. You may not have time to do a POLL or ask Bill.

Well, people should not expect their supporting candidate to be best all the time in debates, especially when suddenly all the 6 other male candidates plus the two male questioners ganged up on her. Any fools can criticize and condemn, and these men were.

Hillary is still the best of all candidates in my book.

Go Hillary Go!

Hey Monte Brown in New York, NY...you must work for Hillary and need the job pretty bad.

I feel sorry that you are so delusional.

The Clinton's are just pathetic.

Good point – George of Denver, Colorado. Hillary is not the perfect candidate amongst all democrats and republicans. But, when america can elect Bush in 2004 again knowing that the biggest blunder in Iraq has made on lies, why not Hillary? As far other democrats are concerned, all are qualified. But, they should get nominated by their own policies and not by attacking their own party candidate. From republican side except Ron Paul, no one is even worth considering. But, Ron has to be nominated first by these bunch of Bush followers.

I disagree w/Clinton. I think she was awesome on the debate. Being attacked the way she was. The dust settling and then her still standing there. She is one strong and remarkable woman. I have never been behind a candidate as I am for her. She has my vote. She strong and experienced. So you bullies keep showing your true colors. It all boils down to you guys being sore losers. Shes got what it takes. Give it up Obama and Edwards. You just don't got what it takes.

Is Hillary unbeatable? How many people asked Ali if George Foreman was unbeatable in Zaire? I call this poem "Going Back." Going back to any Clinton is not a change, it's a switch. Divided, the Democrats will surely fall, but I'm not voting for the...Rich! For 30 years it's been one way. The Clintons are corrupt and Republican-Lite. I'm not against any Woman or Black man, I'm voting for what I know "IS" right. Hiring Sandy Burgular isn't right!

"Scandolous woman"? And did you throw a link from WIKIPEDIA? Looks like you are drunk on the Hillary hater's Kool-Aid. Person's integrity? Well we have the problem we have in Washington now because the same right-wing Hillary haters destroyed the integrity of a good man named John Kerry. So Defend the Constitution...go back to your cave with your "Scandalous Woman" comment. Like you would ever vote for Woman....sure.

Hillary will lose because she can't even stand up for herself.

"We are going to take things from you for the common good"-Hillary Clinton

How can anyone claim that such a statement is not inspired by Marx's Communist Manifesto?

So basically these libs here are saying that Marxism is what is best for this country?

Hey, rather than spending so much time trying to rob people like me, take that time to educate yourself and get some skills. Then you can make your own money and not need to support some Marxist to steal mine. If only these libs could channel their anger and hate into a more positive direction, then maybe America could remain a Democracy after Jan. 2009.

"I wasn't at my best" means she wasn't lying well enough. If you support Hillary's presidency, you support Bush policy, because it's almost identical. As a matter of fact, they are similiar except for Kucinich and Ron Paul, who I intend to vote for. Wake up people!!!

JC in Ohio,

Sure she acknowledged an "off night". One week late and AFTER she was called out on it. It is almost like she was forced to. Honest about her humanity? Only when backed into a corner! She had no choice but to admit what everyone else knows

Hillary was at her best – the media failed to prep her on what she would be asked. Everyone sees right through you Hillary... and right through you, too, CNN..!

Now let's see if the Clinton News Network leaves my comment up this time...!

Hillary, you silly lady, you did just fine at the debate. It's just those republicrats Obama and Edwards trying to twist everything you said as if to make you seem like you're trying to lie to the american people, when you wouldn't even answer the questions being asked. Just keep on trucking and getting those polls down. We don't need the hype of your network. You are just doing fine with your bill lying and changing positions and American people are just nothing but a bunch of fools....

This was just another attempt to discredit her carried on by the vast right-wing conspiracy...!

Hillary stood up to the worst they could throw at her. She's doing just fine. The Clinton haters shouldn't and probably didn't watch the debate and really have nothing new to say.

Toward the end?? Are you kidding me? We're just getting started! Most people - even likely primary voters - have no idea who they're going to vote for.

And I still don't know a single New Hampshire voter - not one - who is supporting Sen. Clinton for President.

It was obvious that the media failed to prep her on what she would be asked this time. Everyone can see right through you, Hillary!

"She is either going to sink the democratic party as their nominee or get elected as President and totally destroy the country." As if this current disaster in office is doing such a great job. This country is already headed for disaster, it will take someone like Hillary to turn it around. As far as destroying the Democratic Party...the left wing of the party is doing a good job of that all by themselves.

JC,

This comment that it was simply an off night is yet another carefully crafted excuse of an attempt to negate the gaping hole in her political armor. They had to come up with a way to spin this in the media to minimize the political damage...that is all this is. She is all name and no real substance. And she definitely isn't a victim.

Hillary you did very well considering the style of questioning. There was no Yes/No answer to expect on the illegal immigrant issues, only dumb people would imagine that.

Why would anyone vote for this scandalous woman? This woman should be banned from public office after Chinagate and the pile of other skeletons in her and Bill's closets.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinagate

Can anybody tell me exactly why they want Hillary as president? Because she's a woman? Because she's supposedly popular in the polls? What does this woman stand for?

Personally, I don't care if a president is male, female, black, white, asian, old, young or charismatic.

What should matter more than anything is that person's integrity, their public record and their commitment to the US Constitution. Look at the disaster we have in Washington today because the American people and the media did not do their due diligence when selecting their elected officials.

Social lib loser, bye bye!!

even if you're not having a good day, the honesty should be there, hill. if you're an upright, credible person, you don't have to be at your best, you just have to speak the truth.

anyone but hillary

Its all attacks for Obama but yet he doesnt offer any plans , I have yet to hear any CLEAR propositions from Obama , Same goes to Edwards , all he does is attack he doesnt have any specific plans out lined clearly , he is all talk no walk .

The sealed documents that Tim Russert aggressively inquired the Clinton's to reveal will only show that she was the hardest working first lady ever in the history of the US !

She has about as much chance of winning the Presidency as the Rams do of winning the Super Bowl.

The 2nd post from Troy in Phoenix shows exactly how stupid Americans can be. They will believe anything said to them that they want to believe. The rest of the world is laughing at us because of this sort of stupidity that allowed a major intellectual lightweight like GW Bush to win 2 terms – not 1 but, 2 terms.

if ms clinton is for licensing illegal immagrants then she will lose my vote and many others. what does she not understant about illegal!!!

How about learning to quote, Mooney.

She clearly said "...and what I want to do for the country", not "...where I want to do for the country."

She's not Bush.

No one asked Hillary to run for president. If she cannot stand to be challenged by other candidate, how is she going to stand up to World leaders? In order to run for president, tough questions are going to be asked. She is not ready for the job. I despise it when she has to call on Bill to bail her out. I just don't trust this woman.

WOW!!! A presidential hopeful who is honest about her humanity and admits to an off night (even though I must respectfully disagree...I thought she did well enough considering she had a bulls-eye painted on her forehead)! She is what America needs people! Someone who is NOT afraid to say she is imperfect and wants to be better and better. 'Mr. Missed Votes Obama' and 'The Hair-Do Kid Edwards' both try to hard to look perfect and it is this inability to be honest, and their desparate attacks on Hillary, that will be their demise.

is there a typo in "where I stand and where I want to do for the country." a I hope so. Otherwise this is up there with a beauty pageant response...

Shrillary – the spoiled brat. She is either going to sink the democratic party as their nominee or get elected as President and totally destroy the country.

I sure hope this Hillary wave has worn off now. We need to see her for what she is and get over THIS woman for president ( maybe ANOTHER woman later).
Time to look at the issues and choose a real leader WITH OUR BEST INTEREST AT HEART. She is on an ego trip and saying whatever it takes to make herself pres.
Please say we all see through this mess now before it's too late.

Democratic opponents, CNN, You are wimps! Rather than censoring all our comments and deleting what you do not feel is in your own party benefit, you can use more spiking of this news with why not use something more neutral like “honesty”. If you always prefaced campaign news for all of the candidates with the distracting issues in doing this or that, you would never get any story reported clearly.

She did well. That debate night had soup cooking long before they graced the stage.
It's amazing how policies not written into law yet gets more attention than the rediculous vetos from the white house. Can we have some laws signed in already, hurting the country by trying to paint the new congress as laxed is bad business.

Hillary, you silly lady, you did just fine at the debate. It's just those republicrats Obama and Edwards trying to twist everything you said as if to make you seem like you're trying to lie to the american people, when they wouldn't even answer the questions being asked. Just keep on trucking.

Hillary is such a modest person. One would think that she would be upset by the lack of professionalism displayed by the other candidates, mainly Brooklyn Bridge, Hope selling Obama, Edwards and mealy mouth Benedict Arnold Chris Dodd. These guys are willing to compromise the true beliefs of the Progressives for their own personal gain. Are these guys Democrats? It is bewildering why these guys would attack Hillary on Immigration for some cheap sound bites. If the other Democratic candidates had any integrity they would have joined the Hillary team a long time ago. But noooo, they would rather join the haters, the liars and the demagogues. Obama and Edwards know darn well that Hillary Clinton has the better vision for America than they do.

And to the people who continue to attempt to distract people from Hillary Clinton by constantly saying that she is unelectable, I would like to challenge you. I foresee that the only people who will not vote for Hillary are those few haters who try to influence people’s minds with the absurd notion that Hillary is unelectable. These people listen to the reactionaries too much. They will need a big fork to eat their words at Hillary’s inaugural ball. We, the people of the United States, will take our country back from the reactionaries, and be, as Steve Winwood sang, “Back in the High Life Again”.

Hillary Clinton is the most experienced candidate, the most qualified candidate and she’s READY TO LEAD.

The vultures are out today it seems after reading these few comments. It's bad enough when the candidates do it to other candidates. But reading the whining in the comments is a bit useless.

Clinton is where she is in the polls because she is saying the right things. So many people complain about her name, that she's a woman, or that she once tried to work the healthcare issues. Give us all a break and say something new willya? Just because she is a woman that has the strength to face up to the GOP and other political cronies is scaring the hell right out of some politicos. I think it's impressive that she got this far in the race with all that has been arrayed against her. Don't play dumb to the fact that so many people besides those she is running against are targeting her candidacy. She has a good many deep pocket enemies in the GOP that are working every angle to run her off this path. And for that stubborness I applaud the lady as a class act.

I've waited for the candidates to all say where they stand before deciding where I would vote. And I have to say that compared to all the others she has shown the most strength of character and will to do what is right for this country. Obama and Edwards are good, but being good is not enough. You need to be willing go all in to win. And they don't have the same will power that she has shown.

Telling it like I see it,
Wynter

YOU THINK ....?

4 years of Clinton's No Way they left the White house in disgrace the last time in office .
My vote goes to Ron Paul 2008
Troy Olroyd Phoenix:Nov 6,07 4:40 pm

On leaving office, Clinton's approval rate was 65%. The people disapproved at the Republican's politically motivated unconstitutional Impeachment stunt. Vote for Paul. I agree that he seeems ethically different than the Republican scoundrels who have trashed a great nation.

Let's try something realistic: everybody in this campaign has been evading direct answers, so you cannot point fingers. Don't single out one candidate and argue that it's a specific moral deficiency. Rather, let's use this example to force real answers to real questions.

Ultimately, I'd rather have a president like Clinton who can admit mistakes and downfalls than one who cannot even keep their own administration in check (e.g. Bush).

Compared to the incessant name calling, fact spinning and finger pointing by the other presidential hopefuls, I believe that Hillary Clinton continues to far outshine the other candidates.

hillary, 'i wasn't at my best'..maybe, maybe not..
the problem is..'hillary' was just being hillary..political consultants and political polls aside..
the basic message got through nonetheless, 'trust me, vote for me, it's all about ME'..
voter beware..

Im sick of people saying she didnt do good , I think she did great considering everybody was against her in the debate even moderator tim russert , who I had great respect for until that debate aired . He seemed to much buying into the conservative agenda , Talking about releasing records . The only thing the records will reveal is that she was a very active first lady perhaps the most active first lady in history , and it shows she has the drive to get things done

I didn't get a chance to see the debate, but it hardly makes a difference. I would vote in the worst possible Democrat before I considered a Republican.

I was sad to see how unintelligent the voters were the last two elections, but I cannot imagine they would be dumb enough to vote in another Republican.

Clinton just disqualified herself...america needs a president that is at their best 24/7....watch when someone attacks her for this statement she would say she didn't sleep last night because she found monica's number on bill's cell...Hilary there is no way you are going to rule america!!!!

Clinton might have been off, but Obama and Edwards are playing the negative campaign card which will hurt them in the end; Clinton will be left standing with a war chest to crush any Republican.

PLEASE admit that YOU were in the debate – that YOU were giving honest answers.

The fact is, Hillary, America got to see YOU slip-slide double-talk your way through most every question. It might not have been your best debate – but it was AMERICA's best view of who you are.

Thanks you Hilary for being honest. Even you as a Presidental candidate are allowed times where you are not at your best. It shows your human side, it shows your strength. Most of all it tells us why you are going to be the next President!!

I live in NY and she's done nothing but talk. Talks cheap. The one thing I can say is if you only talk you can't get caught lying.

All I saw in that debate was these guys were so desperate to get her down being the top. What I can say, she did what she needed to do when she answered those questions. But we know pretty well what she stands for and that is all it matters. It helps her though in anyway for those criticizms. She can add them on to her platforms when she willbe the next President of the United States. These guys knew it in their heart, she is not easy to beat but they want to look at it that they can. We voters know better. We will prove to you that we want the best for this country.

Ms. Hillary Clinton, you are very intelligent and I know you can run this country for the better that what we have now.

Baloney! She was on her game, but finally got called on it.

And the dream becomes a nightmare at the last hour!!!
I am confident enough you will never recover the last debate distruction you created for yourself!

What? She did not blame Bush for not being at her best?

Maybe she mispoke.......

Clarification in four days.

The circus continues.

like her husband the wind of opinion determins her opinion. the mask came off.

I guess Bush wasn't at his best either when he decided to invade Iraq. Come on Hillary – at least be truthful or just shut up. You're acting no better than Bush does!

Hillary is the best candidate we have. Most of these comments are probably from people that voted for George Bush and still believe he is a good president. Go back into hiding please.

I love her! Take a real woman to be OK with the idea she may not have been at her best. I thought she was just fine. Hang in there Mrs. Clinton!

She wasnt at her best? Hillary Clinton doesn't take credit for any mistake and that's her entire problem. It wasn't her fault healthcare failed. It wasn't her fault the right attacks her. It wasn't her fault she voted to attack Iraq in 2002 and Iran in 2007.

Hillary Clinton plays the victim quite well but I don't want a "victim in chief."

I want Barack Obama. When he talks, I believe it, and his record backs up his words.

Biden has dominated every debate. Give him fair time instead of giving all the questions to Obama and Clinton!!! He's a much more qualified leader.

I cannot, and will not vote for hillary. I have lost all trust in her. I will not waste my vote on her. She is a liar.

No Senator Clinton, you were did very well that night at ducking, evading, and flip-flopping.

She can't even give one answer as to the quality of her performance that night. The boys' network was piling on a poor defenseless woman; they were piling on because I'm winning; now I was having an off night.

Wake up Clinton camp, how can this candidate possibly lead the country and make life and death decisions that don't take days and weeks to formulate after she tries out various scenarios on the press for reaction.

Up til now, I've been supporting Barack. But after wathcing all of the Democratic debates, Joe Biden appears to be the one which all of the other candidates AGREE with. How many times have we heard Hillary, or Barack, or Bill R. say "I agree with what Joe said"? Joe seems to be the one "in the know" and the others are all following his lead.

Picture flashing, headline changing to help your desperation? You really own this network...
I am a republican who have changed to a democrat to vote for Obama...
Obama all the way no matter what this Clinton news network says about him!
Obama 08!

Talking about a being a Cameleon!

First, she blamed the media, then the other male presidential candidates, after her standing as the leader in the race, and finally her form of the day.

Hilary should apologize for the dirty tricks she tried to pull using her gender as an excuse for her pathetic debate performance.

Leadership is about taking responsibility for one's actions. America needs a leader, not a cry baby, in the oval office. Anybody but Hilary!

So she had one not-so-good night in an otherwise flawless campaign. Big deal. Hillary bashers have tried for many years to bring her down. They have failed in the past, and they will fail in the future. I look forward to a Hillary presidency.

She is the biggest fraud of all the candidates..Dem or Rep

Oh my god! First, she's AGAINST criticism because it's negative. Then, she's FOR criticism because it's necessary!

Flip-flops are no longer just inanimate footware! She really is a walking and talking flip-flop...

Is she ever at her best? I don't think there is any better to come from her from what I've seen so far, sorry, but that's the way I see it.

Hillary is by far the best candidate in either party. As far as Democrats go, she is the best and only chance in 2008. That's why the Repubs are hoping the attacks by "Desperate" and "Zero Credibility" John Edwards and "Laughable" Obama work, they know Hillary will be too tough too handle for their sorry list of candidates.

As far as this dumb comment "She is strong ,but not strong enough to stand out on something she believes in. she is too phoney for my vote.." you are not voting for a pastor you are voting for a PRESIDENT. Aren't we in the midst of a Presidency with strong beliefs? Hillary has the right approach and the right message. She understands that the left nor right control this country, but the MIDDLE...

Who cares Mrs... We want presidents who can do their best all the time....You failed drastically! Your polls are still dragging and reality sinking in...Are you getting desperate? Looks like it!

No Hillary, you WERE AT YOUR BEST.

You're the best at being non-commital, evasive, pandering, talking down to people, being elitist, etc. You are the best at all of these.

The truth is, people are now looking at you and wondering where you REALLY stand on issues and that is your weak point...you do not want to take a firm stand on ANYTHING.

You're waiting to be "crowned" President because you think you earned it from being First Lady under your husband. That is your "experience."

Hopefully people will see through your smoke screen...although, I don't know, there's enough brain dead voters out there to give you a chance.

BUSH – 4 years as Reagan VP.
BUSH – 4 years as El presidente'.
CLINTON- 8 years as The Prez.
BUSH – 8 years as the decider.
CLINTON- No More, we've had enough, thank you!

Vote Vote Vote! Get out the vote!

Secure our borders, regain our soverignty!

Hillary Clinton, to me, seems like the "Same stuff, different day." I see absolutely no difference between her and every other president who does not DEMONSTRATE any obvious changes to this country. I look back on Bush...what has he done? Even Clinton? What did he do? The fact is, that even if they made changes DURING their presidency, they made no lasting changes. Crime went down, then it went back up...illegal immigration, the environment. Don't have a 20 year plan to REDUCE emissions...eliminate them. Don't say it's not possible...it HAS to be possible, we MUST do it. I want a president who is actually going to DO something and ensure it STAYS that way...not just a plan of action on how to address an issue but also a plan of action on how to KEEP "IT" that way. Clinton doesn't seem to do this. I want an actionable president...someone who not only disagrees with taking baby steps but who sees the negative impact it will have. We need someone to jump in the driver's seat and drive. Republican, Democrat...which one of these candidates wants to stand up and say, "I"m going to do it, this is how, and this is how we will continue to ensure it is taken care of..."

Go, Hillary! You will win! No one can beat you in this presidential election next year.

"She has alot in common with Mondale. In that she can win the primary, and has no hope of winning the election. "

Ha ha! As if there's other than complete losers running for the Repubs.

If Hillary is so unelectable, why is the Repub party encouraging Repub voters to switch parties and vote for Obama in the primaries?

Hee hee. Hillary is shocking the fascists as much as Oedipus George scares the reasonable.

It looks like Cnn is bringing pictures of Hillary having some physical support by other old cronies...You are not getting it right Hillary. We just want our country back and we want a real deal!
O8 for Obama!

First it was the "politics of pile-on".
Then it was because she was "a women".
Next came because she was "a winner".
And then somehow Bill started pointing fingers again.
Until now, when it wass because she wasn't at her best..

Having a bad hair day Hillary??

It's preposterous that Ms. Clinton would say that we are getting toward the end of a primary process without a single primary vote having been cast.

T.J., Seattle

We ARE getting to the end of the primary season process. The first vote will be cast January 3rd. I don't understand your objection to what she said.

As far as the rest, hang in Hillary, don't let the turkeys get you down!!!!

Hillary, you were not 'at your best' because, for the first time ever, they demanded that you respond to their questions. The only time you, and your followers, think you are at your best, is when you 'sidestep' and avoid answering the questions.
By the way, when are you going to demand that ALL the HillaryCare papers are to be released?

"It's preposterous that Ms. Clinton would say that we are getting toward the end of a primary process without a single primary vote having been cast."

She's indicating, Dense As Lead, that we are about to begin voting in the primaries.

You Hillary Haters are Humorous. Keep it up. You're making my election.

She is the strongest Democrat we've got. Obama can't win because of his race, Edwards can't win because he is a hypocrite, and the rest are a joke.

If Hillary isn't the nominee, I'm voting third party.

She is right. She did not bring her "A" game at the last debate. However, she is also right that she HAS BEEN CLEAR on the issues in question (including Social Security, Iran, Iraq, etc.). You might not like her position, but she has been clear:

1) Social Security. Fiscally responsible first, then deal with numerical fixes, such as tax bases (if needed). You CANNOT "fix" a program until you've dealt with fiscal responsibility. Otherwise, everything changes.
2) Iran. Diplomacy with sticks and carrots. There has been NO vasilation. She's been saying the SAME EXACT stuff since February (if not earlier).
3) Driver's license. Edwards gave the nearly identical answer to the question this past week as Hillary gave at the debate! It's NOT a "Yes/No" question. Either way, she gave a clear answer.
4) Iraq. She will start troop withdrawl immediately. She will leave troops behind to protect an embassy and/or fight Al Queda. Guess what, Edwards is saying the SAME EXACT thing!

The only one "double-talking" is Edwards and Obama (and the Republican candidates) trying to make the general population believe Hillary is saying one thing when in fact she is not. If you buy the political argument of your respective candidate, you are nothing but a lemming. Can't we have a thoughtful electorate for just once!

Because many of you people bought the "Swift Board for Truth" BS we have a president whom is less than thoughtful and intelligent. You want to blame someone for Iraq, Iran, etc., etc., then blame yourself.

Start thinking and stop being a talking point for a person or party!

Dear Hillary,

I've been noticing for years that its pretty much impossible to get you to give a straight answer. This is a major, major reason that so many people don't trust you. At your heart, you're a career politician that has stock answers and will say whatever it takes to get elected. You try to please all the people all the time by going back and forth to either side on an issue without taking a stand.

Your victim mentality is exactly, exactly what is wrong with the current Bush administration. You refuse to take responsibliity for anything. It's never your fault. It wasn't your fault that your healthcare proposals tanked in the nineties. It wasn't your fault that the right wing attacked you. It wasn't your fault that you voted for attacking Iraq in 2002 or Iran in 2007. It wasn't your fault that you lost the debate.

C'mon now. You need to start taking personal responsibility for your mistakes and stop blaming everyone else.

I have never trusted you because I can never really understand where you stand on any given issue. I am a hardcore Democrat, who would work tirelessly to make sure that a Republican doesn't spend another eight years destroying this country.

You're not the answer to that. I simply can't get inspired enough to support you. I fear that much of the country feels the same way and that outside a few bogus polls you will never build a consensus in this country.

Barack Obama has already done this. He's garnered more individual donors than any other candidate and matched you toe to toe for money even though you're using lobby money.

He's got events in every community in Southern California while I'd have to drive almost a hundred miles to find the nearest event sponsored by your campaign.

Obama is a great communicator, that can affect people emotionally and logically to the positive, while you only possess the ability to affect people negatively.

You are a divider, while Obama is a uniter that has sponsered more bipartisan bills in the Senate and in IL than you could dream of.

While you harp on your victimhood, Obama passes the first meangingful ethics reform in a generation, which is why, if you haven't noticed, you can no longer use the wall mart supplied jet to get from campaign stop to stop.

There is a movement afoot in this country and you are the antithesis of this movement. You represent the establishment candidate and that is not where Democrats such as myself want to be right now. There is a thirst for change in this country and no matter how much you vaccilate back and forth, by trying to please all the people you will please none.

You're dangerous to your party and you're dangerous to this country Mrs. Clinton. Regardless of how well intended your ideas may be, you will never have the political will to impliment them.

If you are the nominee, down balloting will result in more Republican right wing neocons in the Senate, the House, and the governerships.

I do not want revenge on the right by getting a Clinton back in office. Time is too short and there is too much to be done for that. I want a consensus amongst all parties and I want a leader instead of a politician to bring this country together.

I want Barack Obama and I'll work to see that happen. If for some reason I cannot imagine he doesn't gain the nomination I fear for our country, because I simply don't see the passion for you as a candidate that we need to succeed.

The media may be able to crown you the winner, but they cannot give you the ability to lead.

Girlfriend you were caught in the act. Please stop saying you did not at your best. Well if you mean you were not at your best at lying on that day, then, that makes sense.

They've been how many debates so far? Too many to count I am sure. The lady wasn't at her best on one of them, so what? Cut her some slack.

She is one tough lady I've got to say. She will come out of this just fine. It's very interesting to listen to Barack Obama and John Edward speak. They all attack Clinton but they don't offer their own vision for the country.

Please give me a reason to vote for you, not just why I shouldn't vote for Hillary clinton.

"Wasn't at her best" – further proof that she views this a forum to perform and display the 'correct' stance on issues.

You would never hear Senator Obama use a phrase like being "at his best" at a debate, because he is honest and sincere and doesn't need to "perform" well.

I want a candidate who can comfortably and assuredly speak his mind and his heart. Obama '08

No one wants you as president

I support Ms. Clinton like I have never supported any other candidate in my life. I support her with my heart and my soul. Men we gotta love them. They have been running our country since it's beginning. But c'mon guys lets all support a winner and that is Clinton. I admire her for still standing after being attacked not only by the other candidates but also the two dumb ***** who were asking the questions. After all the dust settled she was still standing and standing stong. That's the type of person we need to run this country. Clinton 2008!!!! Clinton give us back the America we knew before George Bush.

She is strong ,but not strong enough to stand out on something she believes in. she is too phoney for my vote..

She has alot in common with Mondale. In that she can win the primary, and has no hope of winning the election. Just like Kerry, she's a spoiler. Get ready for a entirely extremist fundamentalist right wing supreme court.

It's preposterous that Ms. Clinton would say that we are getting toward the end of a primary process without a single primary vote having been cast.

It's presumptuous of her to assume that the latest polls will be reflective of the final primary results (and previous elections cycles have reflected this). It is precisely this type of presumption that will lead to further foreign and domestic policy problems.

You understand nothing Hillary. You find everyone else to blame but yourself. You were off because of your gender, because you're the winner, because it was an off night.

Bottom line, your ego is bigger than your ears. You don't listen, you preach.

Good grief. "where i want to do for the country" ? Please tell me this is a typo. I am a CNN supporter, much to do with the fact that I despise fox, but everytime I log on and read stories I find SO many errors. I am a college student by the way. Please edit your posts because it is kind of embarassing to read sometimes.

I disagree Ms. Clinton. You were at your best and I hope all supporters saw through your failure to take a stand on an issue for fear of losing votes on either side. You waited 4 days to clarify a position on one of the most important issues facing our country today. If Clinton supporters cannot see through that, then I don't know what it would take. If Hillary's last name was Smith, I don't think she would be getting half the support she is getting.

Another 4 years of Clinton's No Way they left the White house in disgrace the last time in office .
My vote goes to Ron Paul 2008

Mrs. Clinton, it's okay to slip up in a debate once in awhile.

Why did you vote for the war in Iraq? Why?

You are the senator from a liberal state, and you would have had no problem getting re-elected if you had opposed the war.

You have star power in the Democratic party- if you had publicly opposed the 2002 resolution, maybe other Democratic senators would have followed you.

Are you really proud of the judgement you showed at the time?

She did okay at the debate. I'm still voting for her.