November 12, 2007
Posted: November 12th, 2007 09:30 AM ET

Clinton's lead over Obama in New Hampshire has grown tighter according to the latest poll.

(CNN)–Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has seen her lead over fellow White House hopeful, Senator Barack Obama, D-Illinois, grow tighter.

In the latest poll of likely New Hampshire Democratic primary voters from the Marist College Institute for Public Opinion, the New York senator had 36 percent support, to Obama's 25 percent. Last month, Clinton led Obama by 21 percentage points according to Marist.

In the latest poll, former North Carolina senator John Edwards had 14 percent support, and New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson, had 6 percent.

On the Republican side, former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney's support over his closest rival, former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani grew as well.

In a poll of likely New Hampshire Republican primary voters in October, Romney had a 6 percentage point lead. That number has increased to 11 percent according to Marist's latest poll.

In the latest poll, Romney got 33 percent support, to Giuliani's 22 percent. Senator John McCain, R-Arizona, had 13 percent support in the latest poll, with Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, and former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee both registering 7 percent support. Former Tennessee senator Fred Thompson had 5 percent support in the latest poll.

The poll involved telephone telephone interviews conducted November 2-6, with 458 likely Democratic voters and 372 likely Republican voters in New Hampshire. The margins of sampling error were 5 percentage points for Democrats, and 5.5 points for Republicans.

A poll released by the Boston Globe on Sunday, also showed both Clinton and Romney leading the latest poll of likely New Hampshire voters.

In a poll of likely Granite state Democratic primary voters, Clinton registered the support of 35 percent of those polled, to Obama's 21 percent. John Edwards was third with 15 percent support, and Richardson was fourth with 10 percent.

On the GOP side, Romney led Giuliani 32 percent to 20 percent, with McCain in third at 17 percent. Huckabee came in fourth with 5 percent support, and Thompson came in fifth with 3 percent support.

The Globe surveyed 400 likely Democratic voters, and 404 likely Republican voters in New Hampshire between November 2 to November 7. The Globe said it had a margin of error for each party sub-sample of plus or minus 4.9 percent.

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TLC, Richmond, VA   November 20th, 2007 4:09 pm ET

Hillary will be the next leader! I hope she brings back the issue of socialized healthcare. She's the best candidate to help get our country back on its feet.

Big Silly, San Diego, CA   November 13th, 2007 3:02 am ET

Hillary just might lose the nomination.

Let's see.

Talk about it at eathillary.com

xtina - chicago IL   November 12th, 2007 10:47 pm ET

OH please. AJ, you live in Illinois. Name one thing that Obama has done that is financially smart, anything that made us safer in this state , or anything to tighten the government budgets up. With the Ryan scandal, he lucked out. It could have happened to anyone.

Ross, Dartmouth, Massachusetts   November 12th, 2007 8:35 pm ET

I want some with experience in the White House in 2008. Barack Obama does not have that experience. I support Hillary Clinton 100%, but if Obama gets the nomination, he will not receive my vote. He is not ready.

Robert, Tulsa OK   November 12th, 2007 7:59 pm ET

10 points is not a small shift in the polls. That's a major blow. Obama cut her lead in half in one month, with almost 2 months to go. And if you look at the trends in Iowa and NH, Edwards is dropping off, Richardson is dropping off and Obama is gaining ground on her. As of today, Iowa is a statistical dead heat and he has the momentum.

Andy, New York, New York   November 12th, 2007 6:28 pm ET

With such a name as CLINTION, and given the apparent strong dislike for Bush and Republicans, Hillary should have been running away in all pulse polls. But the fact that a virtual newcomer in Barak could be pulling down such high numbers in Hillary's shadow, is tell-tale about Clinton's believability and electability. Apparently America doesn't trust her that much! America could well vote Republican again just to keep Hillary 'Socialist' Clinton out of the Oval Office.

Anonymous   November 12th, 2007 4:56 pm ET

Posted By AJ, IL : November 12, 2007 1:38 pm

Great comment!!!! I could not have said it better myself.

TB, Tampa   November 12th, 2007 4:26 pm ET

Hey idiots!!! There was once another two term senator of Illinois became president and made history...for the historically challenged his name was Abraham Lincoln!!! Less political corruption=better president...translation a president of the people!

Obama 08!!

Robb, New York   November 12th, 2007 4:07 pm ET

This is the best news yet on this marathon of a campaign trail. Obama and Edwards worked together during the last debate to expose Hillary's major weakness—tap dancing around important issues. Hopefully, the momentum will continue into Thursday's debate and beyond, and that Democrats will finally listen to their gut rather than the chosen "frontrunner" who in a poll showed that more than 50 percent of the country disliked. Nominating someone on such a distinction is a guaranteed failure. Meanwhile, there are Republicans for Obama groups popping up in strong "red states." Shouldn't that tell the Democrats something? Do they want a president who can win or a president who can win and be respected by the other party?

J Houston, TX   November 12th, 2007 4:02 pm ET

Driving is a privilege, not a right, so you don't need to be a citizen. Frankly let states hand out all the documents they want. When they list their address and get a plate, hand the information over to ICE. Problem solved. No illegal is going to get one no matter what anyways.

Rodney Dallas TX   November 12th, 2007 3:20 pm ET

Steve, New York

When 90% of the illegal immigrants are Mexican, it makes perfect sense to generalize the illegal population as one group. The majority of the states in the US have illegal mexicans. NYC may have a wide variety but there is the rest of the country to think about as well.

Bea, Hoboken, NJ   November 12th, 2007 3:19 pm ET

Bea, how many years of "elected national experience" does Hillary have?

Being the First Lady does not qualify as elected experience, by any measure.

Posted By Sean, Detroit, MI : November 12, 2007 1:23 pm

She has been a US senator for 7 years, he for a mere 3 and I don't consider his years at the state level sufficient experience to be president (just as you discount her years in the White House). You vote for whomever you please, but I still think that she's more prepared to be president than he is in this election. His time will come, but not in 2008.

Tony, Alexandria, VA   November 12th, 2007 3:09 pm ET

Republicans would love nothing bettter that to see Obama be the Democratic nominee. For his great speeches, rhetoric, blah, blah...this guy is not ready for the Presidency or the Republican attack machine. What a waste of time.

D   November 12th, 2007 2:59 pm ET

She's still killing it!

America needs Hillary!

Steve, New York   November 12th, 2007 2:54 pm ET

Posted By Coach Haughton NH : November 12, 2007 2:04 pm
I dont second that at all. I understand that it's a little hard to swallow but there are 12 million illegal aliens here many of whom are going to drive. There is no way to deport them all immeadiately, so why not make our roads safe now?
I'm sorry but that makes perfect sense.
I'm beginning to feel like you guys are just bigots who dont like mexicans.
BTW Barack Obama stated that very clearly and did not waffle, or try mislead the people of his viewpoint.

Why do people like you always have to throw in the word “Mexican” NO ONE said anything about Mexicans. I said illegal immigrant. 2 different things. People need to stop making it a race issue. Last I checked illegal immigrant was not a race.

Robert, Worcester MA   November 12th, 2007 2:38 pm ET

People rammed planes into the world trade center if you don't recall

Yes they did, but none of them were Iraqis!!

It's this type of woeful ignorance, which seems to be all to prevalent in southern/middle America, that has gotten this country into this mess. In their minds, if you're a Muslim, you're a terrorist.

So the Saudis and Afghanis commit an act of terror? Why, let's bomb Iraq and Iran to smithereens! They're all look similar and speak funny anyway.

It's no wonder that this individual, who is STILL using 9/11 to justify the war in Iraq, is from the same state as Bush.

J Houston, TX   November 12th, 2007 2:24 pm ET

Bush had an endless war and lied

People rammed planes into the world trade center if you don't recall. It's not like he started the war on terror, he's simply the first to respond. While I think he went foolhardy into Iraq, it's certainly better off than Saddam's rule. Where exactly, however, did he lie?

His presidency has been fairly poor, the economy has been strong considering how long this bull market has lasted, and is still lasting. The war is really the strongest concern, and it's been totally mismanaged. Bad appointments from the start, but continuing to move in a direction of positive momentum as deaths are down more than ever and the PM in Iraq calling violence in the capital at "closure." This type of "endless" and "liar" stuff is really childish.

Paul C., Palmetto Bay, FL   November 12th, 2007 2:17 pm ET

I cringe when I think that we could get another Republican "uniter" "decider" that is "tough on terrorism".
It is estimated that we spend $14 million for each terrorist we kill.
Chances are we will fill our hospitals and cemetery's and empty the treasury before we declare victory and come home.
It will take decades for the best President to undo the damage the 8 Bush years have done. Clinton had sex and lied. Bush had an endless war and lied. I'm sure we can do better if the voters focus on the important issues.

Mark Columbus, Ohio   November 12th, 2007 2:13 pm ET

This is to the person who was to coward to put up his/her name when they tried to trash Steve and Mark. This is what they said:

Mark & Steve,

Could you share the politicians name who prefer giving drivers license to illegal immigrants?

Or you are the lying, cynical Americans who have ruined America thru deception so far?

—-
Steve from NY says: "Anyone who thinks it’s a good idea to give Drivers Licenses to illegal immigrants does not deserve to be the President of the United States of America!"

I second that. Any common sense person that sees any politician from either party that endorses giving driver licenses to illegal immigrants does not deserve to hold public office!

Posted By Mark Columbus, Ohio : November 12, 2007 12:29 pm

Posted By John Columbus Ohio : November 12, 2007 1:15 pm

I can give you at least two politicians: Governor Spitzer of New York and SENATOR CLINTON

WatchingHillary.com

Coach Haughton NH   November 12th, 2007 2:04 pm ET

Steve from NY says: "Anyone who thinks it’s a good idea to give Drivers Licenses to illegal immigrants does not deserve to be the President of the United States of America!"

I second that. Any common sense person that sees any politician from either party that endorses giving driver licenses to illegal immigrants does not deserve to hold public office!

I dont second that at all. I understand that it's a little hard to swallow but there are 12 million illegal aliens here many of whom are going to drive. There is no way to deport them all immeadiately, so why not make our roads safe now?

I'm sorry but that makes perfect sense.

I'm beginning to feel like you guys are just bigots who dont like mexicans.

BTW Barack Obama stated that very clearly and did not waffle, or try mislead the people of his viewpoint.

Laura, Lexington, Kentucky   November 12th, 2007 2:04 pm ET

Finally! I have been hoping my fellow Dems would wake up and see that Hillary is unelectable. I don't trust her, and if she's the Democratic candidate, I might have to consider what the Republicans are offering, much as it pains me.

Dan, TX   November 12th, 2007 1:51 pm ET

Unfortunately for Clinton, she will not win in Iowa, it will be Edwards or Obama.

Voting for Clinton because it puts Bill back in the office is nonsense. Bill's experience is available to anyone who asks for it, not just Hillary.

Voting for Hillary because it is time for a woman president – OK, can't argue with that.

AJ, IL   November 12th, 2007 1:38 pm ET

It's good to see the poll showing a tighter race. But again polls are statistically meaningless to me. Polls typically represent less than 0.5% of the voting population regardless of state or country. Candidate stands on current national issues is important, but ultimately American voters go on likeability, perceived trustworthliness and experience. Hillary does not have these qualities. She has come a long way in developing them but still is lacking. Hillary's popularity within Democrats stems mostly from being the wife of Bill Clinton. Obama on the other had is perceived as likeable and trustworthy. The experience issue is hard to overcome because the average American voter thinks that experience at politics is the same as experience in say, science.

Executive leadership is game of judgement, ability to motivate others, and intelligence.

Obama has demonstrated all three, so I say OBAMA in ' 08!

Sean, Detroit, MI   November 12th, 2007 1:23 pm ET

Bea, how many years of "elected national experience" does Hillary have?

Being the First Lady does not qualify as elected experience, by any measure.

Sophie, Baton Rouge, Louisiana   November 12th, 2007 1:22 pm ET

Both candidates are worthless if you ask me.

A. Thomas, ny, ny   November 12th, 2007 1:19 pm ET

POLLS:

OBAMA LOSES TO HILLARY IN EVERY STATE in USA (except Illinois) by averaging 23 points hehind.

By next February, people will ask "Barrack who?"

Lance in Monrovia CA   November 12th, 2007 1:18 pm ET

Obama is going to crush Clinton and crush any Republican in a general election. The more people know about Obama, the more they like him.

The cavassing numbers are 30 percent Obama, 7 percent Clinton, 40 percent undecided. If they aren't for Clinton yet, they won't be.

Obama 08!!!!

Bewildered, Real World   November 12th, 2007 1:17 pm ET

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HELLO CNN.....
How about Rodney Dallas TX...

What's wrong with you people!

John Columbus Ohio   November 12th, 2007 1:15 pm ET

Mark & Steve,

Could you share the politicians name who prefer giving drivers license to illegal immigrants?

Or you are the lying, cynical Americans who have ruined America thru deception so far?

--
Steve from NY says: "Anyone who thinks it’s a good idea to give Drivers Licenses to illegal immigrants does not deserve to be the President of the United States of America!"

I second that. Any common sense person that sees any politician from either party that endorses giving driver licenses to illegal immigrants does not deserve to hold public office!

Posted By Mark Columbus, Ohio : November 12, 2007 12:29 pm

Adriana Birmingham, Al   November 12th, 2007 1:13 pm ET

I don't think Hillary or Obama can win a general election. Hillary because the Republican's have donized her so much people don't like her and can't even tell you why. Unfortunate because she would probabably do a good job. Obama can't win because he is young and inexperienced and people are scared of everything now. The fact that he is part African-American doesn't help. The Republicans will do the same thing to hiim that they did to Ford in Tennessee in the '06 senate election. The Republicans can't win on policy or ideas they can only win by smear but apparently that's what the American people respond to.

Tom Koster Salinas, CA   November 12th, 2007 1:00 pm ET

Hillary will lie (planting questions/ more than once) cheat, steal, do whatever is necessary for her to assume "her proper place" in history... look past her husband's lying, because he is the key for her to "be boss". It's disgusting. Can anyone trust her..? can any democrat, for that matter, put the country first and elect Obama? or will this be "about Bush" and vote Hillary out of spite/hatred? We are not running against Bush... please remeber that! e

Bea, Hoboken, NJ   November 12th, 2007 12:37 pm ET

Hillary had a tough 2 weeks but she's not down for the count by far, she's still the candidate to beat.

I have nothing against Obama, but these are very difficult times for our country and I want a president who has more than 3 years of elected national experience under his/her belt. I think that his time will come, but not in 2008.

My vote goes to Hillary and if Bill can lend her a hand to get us out of the mess we're in, then that's just the icing on the cake.

Mark Columbus, Ohio   November 12th, 2007 12:29 pm ET

Steve from NY says: "Anyone who thinks it’s a good idea to give Drivers Licenses to illegal immigrants does not deserve to be the President of the United States of America!"

I second that. Any common sense person that sees any politician from either party that endorses giving driver licenses to illegal immigrants does not deserve to hold public office!

WatchingHillary.com

John New York, NY   November 12th, 2007 12:23 pm ET

I typed in "Barack Obama" and "Hillary Clinton" into Google News yesterday...

The consensus was clear- Barack blew away his rivals at the Iowa Jefferson-Jackson dinner with his speech and his thousands of cheering supporters.

Steve, New York   November 12th, 2007 12:07 pm ET

Anyone who thinks it’s a good idea to give Drivers Licenses to illegal immigrants does not deserve to be the President of the United States of America!

Robert, Bethesda, MD   November 12th, 2007 11:58 am ET

As voters learn more, the early big leads are fading. Watch the candidates that are now rising, like Obama and Ron Paul. Voters are tired of the political establishment and want a new voice based on principle not politics.

kit, SC   November 12th, 2007 11:43 am ET

Both of them shouldn't win. But the reason for Hillary having a lead is because CNN reports the stories it wants you to read and posts the posts that don't harm the candidate whoever has told them to front. I haven't seen a single candidate on either side that talks about things we really care about. Oh and don't even think about mentioning SCHIP. To me that is asking me to take care of the child you BROUGHT into this world. You should take care of them. If you can't then you should give them to someone that WILL take care of them properly. Don't go begging for help on something you should have been prepared for. Now a universal healthcare for ALL PEOPLE is a different story. I'd be all for that. But for just the poor, or the children or whatever else you can beg others for. No I call that not taking care of yourselves and the people you are responsible for. I didn't bring any children into this world, why should I pay for someone elses child?

Robert Cadalso NYC, NY   November 12th, 2007 11:20 am ET

Watch Clinton fly to the nomination!

Hillary will be our next president.

laurinda ny   November 12th, 2007 11:17 am ET

you GO boy !

Sarah, San Diego, CA   November 12th, 2007 11:07 am ET

What's frustrating to me is that people aren't voting for Hillary Clinton – they're voting either for
a "woman in the White House" or "Bill Clinton's wife!" It's rare for the Hillary supporter to actually be informed. If I had to vote Democrat, I'd probably go for Edwards.

On the Republican side of things, how refreshing to see Paul getting more polling percentage! I think the people who call Paul "crazy" don't understand what he's saying. When the guy says, "eliminate the Department of Education" he's saying, "let's get rid of this department that sucks up a lot of money and yields no results." As a country, we have one of the poorest education systems in the world. The guy sounds extreme, but he's really just smart.

Bridgette Theller Mesquite Tx   November 12th, 2007 10:53 am ET

It is time to make a change. Hillary need to win and i know that she will do what is right.

Ron, TX   November 12th, 2007 10:46 am ET

The Clinton-Machine is crumbling!

A name change isn't enough! We need REAL CHANGE in the WhiteHouse!

Obama' 08!

Ed,Ellenville,New York   November 12th, 2007 10:30 am ET

Good job Chris,Middleton, Rudy will be a good fall guy for us. Romney will work too. Keep working for a social liberal and everybody will be happy. Lieberman is a neo-nazi though,I wouldn't push him if I were you. I'd tell you whom I support but then you'd know our gameplan. Keep in mind that all positions on issues are fluid until after primaries. They're all flip-floppers until then. That tin-foil hat doesn't lend you much creedence. Chuck it and use brains instead. Let's make this race an american one.

Kyu Reisch, Radcliff, Kentucky   November 12th, 2007 10:12 am ET

fair, Washington dc, You couldn't decide your own mind? I think you are dreaming to use Obama for the Republican's victory? It is a kind of cunning plan but it won't happen.
You watched meet the press on Sunday, why don't you mention how awfull person Obama is, he got the money from lobby and bought the land from a lawbreaker, he refused to answer about his political record then attacked Hillary all the time? It was very stupid answer "I don't have record and schedule, IL State kept the record, don't you think he made a fool of you?
You should vote the most qualified person to White House you like that candidate or not, for our Country and for your next generation.

alan St Louis MO   November 12th, 2007 10:04 am ET

YES THERE IS HOPE FOR THE DEMOCRATS TO WIN THE WHITE HOUSE

The RADICAL right and RADICAL left pick the runners. But at least the radical right is smart enuf to pick a runner that the swing voters can back.

Im fed up with the REPUBLICANS screw ups. But im not gona replace ONE SCREW UP WITH ANOTHER SCREW UP "CLINTON" Might as well stay republican.

You got my VOTE Biden, OBAMA, Edwards. But a Clinton Im going to vote REPUBLICAN.

FACT

1 Clinton VOTED for Bush Iraq WAR
2 Clinton VOTED for Bush future IRAN war
3 Clinton VOTED for most of BUSH policy.

4 I think Clinton should be running as a REPUBLICAN then as a DEMOCRAT. Clinton is more REPUBLICAN then any other DEMOCRAT runner. Except republican runners will take a stance on issues vs HILLARY. LOL I think Hillary is more REPUBLICAN then the REPUBLICAN FRONT RUNNER GHOULINIA.

FINAL FACT

It is the SWING VOTERS that pushes the RADICAL RIGHT OR LEFT to win the GENERAL ELECTIONS.

THE POLLS SHOW ONLY THE SUPPORT THAT THE RADICALS ARE BACKING IN THEIR PRIMARIES. THE POLLS DONT ASK THE SWING VOTERS TILL THE GENERAL ELECTION.

If Clinton wins the primaries. You will see her chances fall to the 35% which makes up the hard left.

Rodney Dallas TX   November 12th, 2007 9:44 am ET

sonya, atlanta, ga

Actually, you are wrong Sonya. Obama was raised Muslim and attended a muslim school in Phillipines or whatever country he was raised in. His mother is atheist but he was raised as a Muslim. He only "became" a Christian when he ran for the Illinois Senate. Even then, he swore in on the Kuran and NOT the Bible. You might want to check your story before you start calling people a bigot.

dineen, wilmington nc   November 12th, 2007 9:43 am ET

go Obama !!

Brian, Boston, MA   November 12th, 2007 8:19 am ET

"CLINTON 2008. She will bring back all that we have lost! Clinton is the best. The best and most experienced."

++++++++++++++++++

OMG. This comment looks more like a prompt from a "straight man". It is so riddled with delusion, I don't know where to start. Let me just say, God help us, the American electorate will doom us all. We aren't learning from our past mistakes. Hillary is symbolic of all that is wrong with Washington...and, on the matter of experience, WHAT? Please people, if you make a statement so bold, back it up. But, I guess we are ALL waiting to hear Hillary explain herself when she self-proclaims her overwhelming experience.

Sara, Ames, IA   November 12th, 2007 7:52 am ET

Anyone who thinks Hillary will make a great President, hasn't been paying attention to the mood and stalemate in Washington these past 15 years. Hillary in the WH will be a disfunctional disaster. Wise up people!

YEP   November 12th, 2007 12:30 am ET

He better watch it,she's biting her tounge back she'll mop up the floor on him she way more Talented and smarter than you....she is well ahead and im not not voting for someone who hasn't lived in the USA all of his life.no way in heck.
yeah he'll opt us alright right in to the ground....GO Hillary GO !!! shut this man up hes false as a board.you need to really read into his speeches.its rethoric.and corrupt.and little bankrupt USA.

Trollmaster, CA   November 12th, 2007 12:22 am ET

Didn't this article say Ron Paul is tied with Huckabee in the polls with 5 to 7% earlier? They changed it.

Once again the media is doing a horrible job.

John NY   November 12th, 2007 12:21 am ET

did Karen post an email? now I want to know what it is about. Who cares about this story. Clinton will be a memory in a couple of months.

Dan, TX   November 11th, 2007 11:25 pm ET

Posted By fair,washington,dc : November 11, 2007 3:49 pm

You said Hillary and Obama are similar, but you'd vote for Hillary because she'd have Bill's advice.

SO, you think Bill Clinton wouldn't give advice to Obama if he asked for it?????

FAIR, you aren't fair. I don't want a third term for Bill Clinton. And Hillary isn't as good as Bill.

Hillary is Bush league. Obama has all the experience needed to do the job on DAY 1.

Ron Paul fan, Fulerrton, CA   November 11th, 2007 11:16 pm ET

If this shrinking continues, Rudy will be the president, Saudi Arabia will be wiped out. Good, Hey Obama continue to attack Hillary, the more you attack her the more the path becomes wider and easier for Rudy

You dumb democrats, you never learn. Though Bush was dumb he won because Kerry and Edward were the dumber and now Obama is even dumbest.
Congratulations Rudy the smartest President who got easily elected.
Undecided

Karen,ny   November 11th, 2007 10:12 pm ET

I have had enough of your bs, go ahead and quit because like I said before you don't know what you are doing. I am still furious about this hugh stunt you pulled and I have to go around checking on people to see if they are real. Eileen you came out of nowhere too and your house looked empty and Ann I bet you are one to. As far as all your 'words', what is wrong with you. How dare you get mad at me when you started it. Linda was wierd also and so was Annie and Chris. The whole town is like the Steppard Wives.

laurinda,ny   November 11th, 2007 10:00 pm ET

Either on of these candidates would make a great president.

Karen,ny   November 11th, 2007 9:58 pm ET

Hillary will make a great president.

Karen,ny   November 11th, 2007 9:56 pm ET

Obama will make a great president.

lee, syracuse, NY   November 11th, 2007 9:50 pm ET

Bigger news item:

Clinton's leads over Obama are WIDENING in South Carolina, North Carolina, Nevada, Florida, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, PA, OH, NY, CA,.....

Mark Columbus, Ohio   November 11th, 2007 9:49 pm ET

Seriously, I think Obama has a point. As a Republican, I know that we will lose if Edwards or Obama got the nod from the Dems. People are tired of Bush and will vote for a change. But if Hillary gets the nod, us Republicans have a good shot in getting our own guy in.

WatchingHillary.com

Patti, Mandan, ND   November 11th, 2007 9:36 pm ET

I fully support Hillary and her efforts, America really needs her right now. Hillary 2008!!!!!!!!!

Karen,ny   November 11th, 2007 9:31 pm ET

Hillary is a rag doll who lets men walk all over her and doesn't do anything about it because she is to busy trying to get what she wants. I can't stand her and I hope she loses. I don't care if this comment gets taken off either because this is how I feel.

Adam, Cincinnati Ohio   November 11th, 2007 8:57 pm ET

Why is it that this story is "filed under" Barack Obama, Bill Richardson, Fred Thompson, Hillary Clinton, John Edwards, John McCain, Mike Huckabee, Mitt Romney, New Hampshire, Race to '08
... and not Ron Paul? He's leading some of those named in polls.

Nick, Eden Praire MN   November 11th, 2007 8:56 pm ET

George W. has held NOTHING BUT FAKE NEWS conferences. And we're supposed to worry about one question to Hillary being staged?!!!
Posted By Greg , Meadville, PA : November 11, 2007 7:12 pm

But Greg, THAT'S EXACTLY THE POINT! Lots of people see her as just the democrat version of Bush. Voting for her will end up with us getting the same garage right now. Voting for Hillary is the same as voting for 4 more years of Bush politics! Why would anyone want that?

Rex, Houghton, Michigan   November 11th, 2007 8:46 pm ET

Everyone keeps talking about polls being close. When we get the spoiler (Edwards) out of the race then we’ll see Obama’s lead jump 25 points.

bymyside, Long Beach, CA   November 11th, 2007 8:05 pm ET

Obama's speech last night was absolutely incredible. It was also inspiring to see that his supporters embody his message. This man can unite men and women from all ages, cultures, races, political parties, and backgrounds.

He makes me proud to be an American.

The world will be a better and safer place when he is President

OBAMA '08

Chris, Norwalk, CT   November 11th, 2007 7:54 pm ET

Tell me that Hillary wouldn't at least be better than the clown we have right now, who can neither juggle nor ride a bicycle, let alone a unicycle...

Greg , Meadville, PA   November 11th, 2007 7:12 pm ET

George W. has held NOTHING BUT FAKE NEWS conferences. And we're supposed to worry about one question to Hillary being staged?!!! If she's such a loser, what does that make all the G.O.P'ers that she's beating?
(also: when's W going to jump out of a plane?...WITHOUT a parachute!!!

Lee, Los Angeles, CA   November 11th, 2007 7:09 pm ET

I think it is really great that Hillary Clinton is the front runner and is winning the polls and its just sad that people have negative remarks about her. People say she is corrupt when so many people disagree. This is because nobody is corrupt and her intentions are to help the american people so I have no idea where they would come up with these things saying she is corrupt and such. She also isn't the one corrupt but Senator Obama is because he says he can do all this stuff for the nation but he can never guarantee anything because he doesn't know anything about the presidency and who would be the best candidate and the real person telling the truth about how the campaign is going to be... it will be Hilary Clinton. She is an inspiration to all of us and I know she is the best for presidency. Also you have to check the dictionary for the defintion of corrupt because it means to make worse and hillary clinton isn't doing such things. There isn't one thing corrupt she is doing or one thing she is corrupt about her. With her experience she can make our economy and the war all better... unlike unexperienced Senator Obama who don't know what the definition of corrupt is and how he keeps attacking Hillary Clinton when Hillary Clinton doesn't attack him back. Only people afraid of losing and jealous are always the one attacking people, he is jealous of Hillary's popularity and superiority. And I think he should talk more about his campaign and not just talk trash and lies about hillary clinton. Hillary Clinton is the best candidate for all the presidency and thus she should win. I support Hillary Clinton... Hillary Clinton 08'

Olivia - San Antonio - Texas   November 11th, 2007 6:30 pm ET

CLINTON 2008. She will bring back all that we have lost! Clinton is the best. The best and most experienced.

sonya, atlanta, ga   November 11th, 2007 6:20 pm ET

Obama was never a muslims you bigot. His grandfather was a muslim. He father was raised a muslim but became agnosostic, as well as his mother. Obama became a christian and regulary attends church.

And by the way, who better to beat terrorist who are mostly muslims than a person who has spent time in that part of the world and knows how they think and what they believe in. In dreams of my father, Barack talks about living in Indonesia and how his stepfather was forced into the military. He talked about how people see their lives as have no will of their own, like feathers in the wind being tossed here and there due to their circumstances. Barack contrasted it with how Americans feel that they can stake a claim to their lives and independently will their desires into reality. Muslims terrorists and Americans have a total different way of viewing the world. And just like in the art of war, you need to understand your enemy before you can defeat them.

Chris, Middletown, CT   November 11th, 2007 6:10 pm ET

And in CT – my homestate – we are no longer considered a "lock" blue state!! finally – my state is thinking...!!! Giuliani will win the election – he is the only moderate running....links the country being socially liberal and fiscally conservative...the only thing the left has to toss at him is his divorces...and relationship with his children...(don't take marital or child rearing advice from the president....enough said!!)

james,boston,mass   November 11th, 2007 5:54 pm ET

wish CNN is impartial and not biased. But my posts, which are just informative for people to know where there candidates stand, are being blocked Anyway, as an American citizen, I will keep trying.

Read this interview of Obama:

MR. RUSSERT: And we’re back in Des Moines, Iowa, with Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama.

Last night at the dinner you said we shouldn’t be—tell people what they want to hear, but what they should hear.

SEN. OBAMA: Right.

MR. RUSSERT: You’ve been talking a lot about lobbyists and money in politics. This is The Boston Globe in August: in eight—“Obama’s eight years in the Illinois Senate, from 1996 to 2004, almost two-thirds of the money he raised for his campaigns came from” political action committees, “corporate contributions,” “unions, according to Illinois Board of Elections records. He tapped financial service firms, real estate developers, healthcare providers, oil companies, and many other corporate interests, the records show.” You now talk about, “Well, I’m not taking any money from lobbyists.” You do take money from state lobbyists. You took $1.5 million from federal lobbying—employees who work for federal lobbying firms. There seems to be a real inconsistency between the amount of money you raise and where it’s coming from, and your rhetoric.

SEN. OBAMA: Well, Tim, look, I, I have said repeatedly that money is the original sin in politics and I am not sinless. I have raised money in order to bankroll my campaigns.


Any intelligent citizen would like to share their thoughts?

Posted By Nancy, Tx : November 11, 2007 4:35 pm

Nancy, while you are entitled for your comments, Please stop editing for us because, Myself I watch meet the press every sunday morning here in massachusetts...From the interview, Obama admitted having gotten donation from that developer and having business with him privately as citizens to buy a piece of land...However, Afer and I repeat After this guy got into trouble, He distanced himself with him.....
When you look at clintons, Chu who was a lobbyist for clintons decieved people and conned millions from them. He has been clintons best friend and had a warrant of arrest. Clintons continued lobbying him till the FBI started looking for him...You see the difference...Try put your facts straight also just know we are American citizens who watch these interviews and make our own conclusions....

ano to   November 11th, 2007 5:51 pm ET

Hillary will have a break down before the end she's not strong enough to make it thru another year on the campaign trail.She already is looking bad! Not that she would ever get my vote or enough votes for that matter to even take the Pres.seat.
What a waist of time!

fair,washington,dc   November 11th, 2007 5:51 pm ET

Just have to say Obama is running his campaign on this whole master mediator bipartisan lick..the Democrats control the House and the Senate and hopefully will retain both in the next election..my point is he's running his campaign on an issue thats not even pertinent right now. Yes there is a need for bipartisanship, but with the current state of affairs and as a Dem hoping it stays the same in the House and Senate it only resonates cause it works well with his good speeches that he obviously can give.

Miriam,Manchester,NH   November 11th, 2007 5:40 pm ET

A Man Who Just Happens On The Scene Out Of Nowhere,And A Once Professed Muslim,And Now Claims He's A Closet Christian Scares The Hell Out Of Me,Not Only Do Who In Hiding That He Has In Mind To Be His VP If He Wins And That's A Big IF,What He's Going To Do He's Already Showed That He's Unpatriotic,First By Not Wearing The Shoulder Lapel,And Then By Not Saluting The US Flag.He Has Constantly Showed That He Don't Know What The Hell To Say Or Do At Times,But Let Me Clarify This,He Doesn't Have His Flunkies Around To Answer His Questions For Him He Were Totally Lost This Morning But What The Hell,He Gives Good Speeches,He Draws Large Crowds,He Has Charisma,I Just Love Him To Death,My Guess Is By The Time The Election Gets Here,All Of You Adolescents Will Be In The MAN CAVE,Sewing Wholes All Over Your Faces And Smoking Mariujuana,My Guess Is The Election Will Bypass Most If Not All Of You That Post That S–T On Here About Obama,Being Honest,Even Though He's Already Told Two LIES That I'am Aware Of The First Were The Campaign Of The Audaucity Of Hope Which We All Know Now Were A Lie,He Were The Only Who Did Not Vote For The War,Well We Know Why He Did Not Vote For The War He Didn't Have A Vote And When Election Time Rolls Around Here Niether Will Any Of You,Basement Computer Junkies.(Have A Nice Day)

Posted By Captain-Sky : November 11, 2007 5:28 pm

You are nothing but another Muslim from the cave with Osama....You need to start realizing that all what Cnn have been funning around is polls and Clinton news networking for her....Now things are changing and you might as well change your attitude because that moment you will see her either scream(like dean) or holding Obama hand telling us to join her to throw the support behind him, you will just coil your behind and go back to your cave,
Say hi to bin laden down there,
Cave men!
Obama O8! :)

Captain-Sky   November 11th, 2007 5:28 pm ET

A Man Who Just Happens On The Scene Out Of Nowhere,And A Once Professed Muslim,And Now Claims He's A Closet Christian Scares The Hell Out Of Me,Not Only Do Who In Hiding That He Has In Mind To Be His VP If He Wins And That's A Big IF,What He's Going To Do He's Already Showed That He's Unpatriotic,First By Not Wearing The Shoulder Lapel,And Then By Not Saluting The US Flag.He Has Constantly Showed That He Don't Know What The Hell To Say Or Do At Times,But Let Me Clarify This,He Doesn't Have His Flunkies Around To Answer His Questions For Him He Were Totally Lost This Morning But What The Hell,He Gives Good Speeches,He Draws Large Crowds,He Has Charisma,I Just Love Him To Death,My Guess Is By The Time The Election Gets Here,All Of You Adolescents Will Be In The MAN CAVE,Sewing Wholes All Over Your Faces And Smoking Mariujuana,My Guess Is The Election Will Bypass Most If Not All Of You That Post That S–T On Here About Obama,Being Honest,Even Though He's Already Told Two LIES That I'am Aware Of The First Were The Campaign Of The Audaucity Of Hope Which We All Know Now Were A Lie,He Were The Only Who Did Not Vote For The War,Well We Know Why He Did Not Vote For The War He Didn't Have A Vote And When Election Time Rolls Around Here Niether Will Any Of You,Basement Computer Junkies.(Have A Nice Day)

Julie Overvig Medord,Oregon   November 11th, 2007 5:18 pm ET

Democrats need to get a candidate that can get the Independent voter and the moderate Republican voter to cross over. Reagan did this back in the 80's he was able to get the Independent and Moderate Democrats to cross over to win a landslide to the White House. The only candidate that has a track record of working with both parties and getting things done is Joe Biden. Joe Biden's strong foreign policy background is unbeatable during debates.Biden has a son who will be heading off to war soon which no other candidate has.Biden has an actual plan to get out of this war which I don't see from any other candidate. Some Democrats are even saying they like Hillary Clinton because the Republicans hate her, it's shortsighted, if she some how gets to the White House the Republicans won't want to work with her. Everyone knows to get anything done in Washington you have to have some Republicans come to the table or you won't have the votes to pass anything. Obama needs to get more experience but being Vice President to Biden would give him the experience to be elected in 2016.

Rodney Dallas, TX   November 11th, 2007 4:53 pm ET

The only true reliable poll will be the one we all participate in next year. If you call 400 people today and call another 400 tomorrow, the numbers will always be different. Look at the comments on here. Half love Hillary, the other half love Obama. It clear that we all have different opinions so why even look at the polls. Just concentrate on the candidates and make your decision next year. On a side note, only 435 more days of Bush being in office.

Tavao New York NY   November 11th, 2007 4:50 pm ET

Something like Global Warming ??

Nancy, Tx   November 11th, 2007 4:35 pm ET

I wish CNN is impartial and not biased. But my posts, which are just informative for people to know where there candidates stand, are being blocked :-( Anyway, as an American citizen, I will keep trying.

Read this interview of Obama:

MR. RUSSERT: And we’re back in Des Moines, Iowa, with Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama.

Last night at the dinner you said we shouldn’t be—tell people what they want to hear, but what they should hear.

SEN. OBAMA: Right.

MR. RUSSERT: You’ve been talking a lot about lobbyists and money in politics. This is The Boston Globe in August: in eight—“Obama’s eight years in the Illinois Senate, from 1996 to 2004, almost two-thirds of the money he raised for his campaigns came from” political action committees, “corporate contributions,” “unions, according to Illinois Board of Elections records. He tapped financial service firms, real estate developers, healthcare providers, oil companies, and many other corporate interests, the records show.” You now talk about, “Well, I’m not taking any money from lobbyists.” You do take money from state lobbyists. You took $1.5 million from federal lobbying—employees who work for federal lobbying firms. There seems to be a real inconsistency between the amount of money you raise and where it’s coming from, and your rhetoric.

SEN. OBAMA: Well, Tim, look, I, I have said repeatedly that money is the original sin in politics and I am not sinless. I have raised money in order to bankroll my campaigns.

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Any intelligent citizen would like to share their thoughts?

jennifer laforce oakland, ca   November 11th, 2007 4:31 pm ET

Obama's a master in negotiation and mediation. This has been a lost art in the Bush Administration with incredibly negative reverberations throughout the world. Obama is the person to lead America in this period of extreme polarization. He is a man we can be proud to present to the world as our figurehead and he can help nurse the wounds currently inflicted on ourselves and others for the last 8 years. I'd vote for him under any party banner.

J

Eugene Anaheim California   November 11th, 2007 4:28 pm ET

To in arizona What???Clintons left the whitehouse with disgrace,No left America a better place than the loser bush 41 had made our country strong economy,strong dollar and plenty of oppotunities and David in Birmingham Al No u the loser that why you live in Alabama

Adrenalyn, Liberalia, formerly known as California   November 11th, 2007 4:08 pm ET

where is the news item on Hillary using people to toss planned questions to her ?

this is all over the fair to right leaning websites but nothing here at the Clinton News Network
gee, and you wonder why America calls CNN the mistrusted name in news

Daniel, NY   November 11th, 2007 4:04 pm ET

A SECOND poll was just released this afternoon, and confirms the findings of the Marist polls: Clinton slides here too, while Romney expands his lead... and Thompson is near dead. Check out the full numbers here.

fair,washington,dc   November 11th, 2007 3:49 pm ET

Barack Obama can win the Primary election ..he mght win the general election...that still won't change the fact he's not best candidate for the job. I did watch the Meet the Press interview this morning...and it was clear why Obama didn't emphasize his difference with Hillary Clinton before he did because there is no difference..when Tim Russert made him get off of the I'm gonna unite Republicans and Democrats and everybodys gonna sit at the table and sing kumbaya fairytale that he preaches and asked him what he's gonna do if they still can't come to an agreement his answers were so simnilar to Hillary's that I thought I was listening to HIllary. His views on all the topics that were bought up were pretty much dentical to Hillary's and as much as he tried to make some distintion Tim Russert pushed the issue and in the end he didn't have any. The best he could come up with was on Iran, he would get troops out of Iraq , and leave a contigent there to protect our embassys, interest, etc(like Hillary) but his difference is Hillary said she would leave them just in case there were issues with Iran or other terrorist and he wouldn't leave any for that purpose..so a numbers game.I will vote for Obama if he is the dem candidate and hope he wins, but I am not just interested in getting a Dem in the whitehouse I want a Dem thats gonna be able to handle the job and Hillary with the backing of Bill is more appealing to me then Obama with the feel good speeches and the unknown of who he's gonna have backing him up and yes his experience issue does matter and if he wins the nomination the Republicans are gonna pound on it heavy and we can only hope it doesn't resonate with voters.

Sean, Detroit, MI   November 11th, 2007 3:47 pm ET

Go Obama! I have always been turned off by politics and though I have voted consistently, I have never really trusted or supported a candidate like this. He is a remarkable, honest, uncorrupt person, and we NEED him to lead this country. Lack of experience? We've seen where "experienced" people have led us (Bush, Cheney). Is America "ready" for a black president? ABSOLUTELY.

As someone said previously, Obama is the American Dream. An intelligent, hard working person coming out of nowhere to achieve great success because of the qualities of their character, not who their father or spouse is. A Bush/Clinton/Bush/Clinton 20+ year American monarchy is not what we need.

Nancy, Tx   November 11th, 2007 3:39 pm ET

Read this from Obama's MTP interview:

MR. RUSSERT: You were not in the Senate in October of 2002. You did give a speech opposing the war. But Senator Clinton’s campaign will say since you’ve been a senator there’s been no difference in your record. And other critics will say that you’ve not been a leader against the war, and they point to this: In July of ‘04, Barack Obama, “I’m not privy to Senate intelligence reports. What would I have done? I don’t know,” in terms of how you would have voted on the war. And then this: “There’s not much of a difference between my position on Iraq and George Bush’s position at this stage.” That was July of ‘04. And this: “I think” there’s “some room for disagreement in that initial decision to vote for authorization of the war.” It doesn’t seem that you are firmly wedded against the war, and that you left some wiggle room that, if you had been in the Senate, you may have voted for it.

SEN. OBAMA: Now, Tim, that first quote was made with an interview with a guy named Tim Russert on MEET THE PRESS during the convention when we had a nominee for the presidency and a vice president, both of whom had voted for the war. And so it, it probably was the wrong time for me to be making a strong case against our party’s nominees’ decisions when it came to Iraq.

Wonders who is pandering here. Anyone who can help me understand?

beth,nashua,nh   November 11th, 2007 3:36 pm ET

After watching the speeches at the Democratic Fund Raiser in Iowa I am astounded to hear people say that Obama gave a great speech. Well, they must have been watching a different speech then I was. He floundered through the speech and looked as though he was trying to think of something to say. When he did say something, he spent most of his time getting in his digs against Hillary Clinton without mentioning her name. Oh the other hand, Senator Clinton gave a great speech WITHOUT running down her opponents. Some may say that Obama is a good speaker, a Mr. Nice Guy with a 100 wat smile but to me he was terrible at the Iowa fund raiser and he certainly WASN'T Mr. Nice guy. I hope that people go back and re-watch the speech he gave and just see how unprepared he was. You could not even follow his train of though. He thanked, and thanked and thanked again the audience at the beginning and they were not even applauding and he acted as if he was trying to quiet them so he could speak. It was one of the worse speeches I have seen. Wether you are a Hillary or Obama fan, if you saw and heard this speech you will have to admit that Obama was terrible and Hillary was dynamic.

Posted By D Ward Mena, AR : November 11, 2007 1:13 pm

All what you are trying to do is tell us to join you in supporting hillary clinton.....However, that is not gonna happen because you know what, I want fresh politics something different from what we have right now, I want Barack Obama....Wherever he goes, this guy gets astouding audience, check this one out in boston in october,

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jh66yoTIlVA

If you feel people were not fired up enough put your volume up!

Mike, Sacramento CA   November 11th, 2007 3:32 pm ET

I beg of every god worshipped by every civilized man and savage, will somebody, anybody, please beat this insipid woman.
Posted By Anonymoust, Somewhere, MI : November 11, 2007 2:45 pm

this post cracked me up, dont worry man, obama is on the job

A. Thomas, New York, NY   November 11th, 2007 3:22 pm ET

Obama's narrowing the lead in NH means nothing in the dems nomination.

Obama has narrowed the lead behind Hillary by 11 pts in New Hampshire because he has spent tons of money in ads in NH more than Hillary and other dems candidates. He goes for broke in NH (and in Iowa), as Romney has done. Obama have been running ads statewide in New Hampshire and in the expensive Boston-media market. Obama is spending more than $300,000 a week for his spots. In New Hampshire primary ads so far, Obama has spent more than $1.5 million, while Hillary has spent much less.

Meanwhile, Hillary’s leads in other states are going strong, and she still leads over Obama by 23 pts across the nation, which means that Obama will be swept away by Hillary after NH or Iowa.

beth,nashua,nh   November 11th, 2007 2:49 pm ET

OBAMA: This is for you.

Row, row, row your boat gently down to White House.

Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily American Dream is alive.

Its crunch time and the polls are crunching as expected. Please please please Obama winning the elections should be no shocker for those who know what is really going on.

The best is yet to come, please keep your eyes on thursdays debate in Nevada, and that is if CNN plays fair and realistic with the questions to Clinton.

Okay Obama haters and clinton supporters, now give me your fake reasons for remaining in a sinking ship.

Posted By Emmanuel, VA : November 11, 2007 12:17 pm

hahahahahahaaaaaaaa, I haven't laughed for a while in this misearable American we are living in right now...I read your comment and I could not help it....

Anonymoust, Somewhere, MI   November 11th, 2007 2:45 pm ET

I beg of every god worshipped by every civilized man and savage, will somebody, anybody, please beat this insipid woman.

beth,nashua,nh   November 11th, 2007 2:43 pm ET

Hey, look at this,

The size of Hillary lead over her rivals is constant. Whether the lead vacilate a few points is really insignificant. In the vernacular of the streets, size doesn't matter. As I have said on numerous occasions, unless Hillary do a dastardly deed or commit a serious faux pas she is the Democratic nominee, it is nearly a fait accompli

Posted By Tom, ALBUQUERQUE, NM : November 11, 2007 11:19 am

http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/11/09/457558.aspx?Ajax_CallBack=true

Jaik , chicago, IL   November 11th, 2007 2:42 pm ET

CNN will makje sure Obama doesn't get any closer to their sweetheart, the corporate democrat.

Trang, Fremont, CA   November 11th, 2007 2:38 pm ET

Well, there might be hope after all. Give Hillary a good fight. Hillary has to demonstrate that she can answer questions posed to her. I am going to see the upcoming debate and see how she responds to the questions. I think her weakness has been pointed out clearly and I shall see whether she can overcome this weakness. I would say spelling your position clearly is a minimun qualification for leadership, and if she fails at this, she doesn't deserve the leadership post. I don't know what many people see in Clinton and why she leads in the poll other than the name recognition perhaps.

Dom   November 11th, 2007 2:30 pm ET

Senator Barrack Obama.

Godspeed. My prayers are with you, your family and your campaign.

I am convinced that you are a true and honest patriot who will give this nation a chance at redeeming itself and hopefully bring peace.

Your message is getting through, and people are listening, nay they are hopeful at last.

TO AZ   November 11th, 2007 2:28 pm ET

Look up in the sky is it a plane?
No just looking where Ron Paul is in the polls, But we can fix this cut 3/4 off the poll.

TO AZ   November 11th, 2007 2:16 pm ET

Hillary, sorry but Obama support is on the rise, while your falling.
I think Ron Paul will take the Presidential seat!

sandy Sayre,Pa.   November 11th, 2007 2:16 pm ET

I am a stauch Obama supporter with the exception that he is also failing to listen to the American people when it comes to immigration. When he decides to listen to us,then he has my vote,not until. Build a fence, punish companies who hire these people for monetary gain and see that our current immigration laws are enforced. That is what the American people want from our President, no matter who he is. As for Hillary, she's just politics as usual and I for one have had enough of Washinton politicians. I want someone who will stand up for the American people on immigration,jobs, security on all levels. Do this Barack and you have my vote as well as millions of other votes.

david Birmingham, AL   November 11th, 2007 2:00 pm ET

hillary is a guaranteed loser. if the dems had any sense, edwards would be the nominee and obama the VP or vice versa. of course, if there was justice it would be gravel/kucinich in a landslide. hillary strikes me as the female joe lieberman, a pro-war, pro-corporate and essentially bush-lite. it also bothers me profoundly that the office could be dominated by two families for so darn long. bush-clinton-bush-clinton... someone change the channel.

Paul, Visalia CA   November 11th, 2007 1:58 pm ET

This poll is pretty indicative of the excessive value placed on statistics. Any poll with greater than 3%+- error is erroneous. The sample size is too small for both the Republican and Democratic results.

Jim, Columbus, GA   November 11th, 2007 1:57 pm ET

Happy Veterans Day … take a couple of minutes to Honor their sacrifice so some of you have the Freedom to complain about how sorry America is…

Hitlery ain't got the Balls to be Prez and Osama can't even render proper courtsey to the National Anthem

Go Huckabee!! and pick Liberman as VP!

From a retired Army Command Sergeant Major

"Move Out and Draw Fire!"

Lorenz, Queens, NY   November 11th, 2007 1:55 pm ET

Ron Paul is rising ;D Whats up with Fred?

Hank, Fort Myers, Fl   November 11th, 2007 1:55 pm ET

She still has the right combination of talent, agenda, and momentum. The Dark Side is attacking on every front trying to split up the Democratic base–and fracture support for change. They will assuredly use it too in the general election. Hold true–hold true. We're so close to positively changing the country–and reversing the downward spiral the RNC and their bedfellows have launched us on. Hold true!!

Bonnie, Raleigh, NC   November 11th, 2007 1:52 pm ET

Note to Cnn-Not "a Rival", but Barack Obama. Learn the name well, it will be in the top of the news for at least the next 5-1/2 years.
Obama 08!

Joan, New York.   November 11th, 2007 1:44 pm ET

Do you know what is most exciting to me (democrate NY)? That most of the comments today REFLECT my beliefs! YAY! FINALLY! A TRUE REFLECTION REGARDING AMERCIA'S VIEWS ON THE CLINTONS! HOORAH! YIPPEE YI YAY!

Bhar   November 11th, 2007 1:34 pm ET

Did anyone else notice that CNN
(Clinton News Network) used the caption "Rival Closing in on Clinton Lead" not mentioning Obama as the actual page is titled. This stuff isn't coincidence. It's been reported before in the Washington Post how CNN is trying everything they can to shore their candidate up. Well guess what, it isn't working.... Go America Go!!!!!

Kevin Rogers, Atlanta, Georgia   November 11th, 2007 1:29 pm ET

Lol; this poll is funny. Nowhere does it compare what the numbers were from the previous one. But of course, the Far-left that hates the Clintons as much as the Far-Right must be having a good day. Only trouble is, that the good people of Iowa, who are more mature and seasoned the Obama or Edwards people will set the stage rolling with a comfortable win for Hillary on January 3rd. G

Sue Cav, Fairfax, VA   November 11th, 2007 1:13 pm ET

I'm glad that Clinton's lead in the polls is narrowing, but never understood how she got to be a front runner. Aside from her highly political answers to even the simplest of questions, practically speaking, Clinton is a terrible choice for nomination. As a purely practical matter, why don't the Democrats realize that many of the other candidates are much more likely to defeat the Republican candidate? Clinton as the democratic nominee would only bring us closer to the scary possibility of another Republican White House.

D Ward Mena, AR   November 11th, 2007 1:13 pm ET

After watching the speeches at the Democratic Fund Raiser in Iowa I am astounded to hear people say that Obama gave a great speech. Well, they must have been watching a different speech then I was. He floundered through the speech and looked as though he was trying to think of something to say. When he did say something, he spent most of his time getting in his digs against Hillary Clinton without mentioning her name. Oh the other hand, Senator Clinton gave a great speech WITHOUT running down her opponents. Some may say that Obama is a good speaker, a Mr. Nice Guy with a 100 wat smile but to me he was terrible at the Iowa fund raiser and he certainly WASN'T Mr. Nice guy. I hope that people go back and re-watch the speech he gave and just see how unprepared he was. You could not even follow his train of though. He thanked, and thanked and thanked again the audience at the beginning and they were not even applauding and he acted as if he was trying to quiet them so he could speak. It was one of the worse speeches I have seen. Wether you are a Hillary or Obama fan, if you saw and heard this speech you will have to admit that Obama was terrible and Hillary was dynamic.

Craig Pittsburgh, PA   November 11th, 2007 1:09 pm ET

Where is CNN's coverage of the Clinton campaign's tactic of planting questions among "voters?"

Glenn,Birmingham,Al   November 11th, 2007 1:01 pm ET

Clinton is old politics. Safe but no different than what we have now. Obama offers us a choice. Do we make a change or plod along like we are going? Congress will not change, but with him in the lead we can have a look at other options.

hillarylover NY NY   November 11th, 2007 12:58 pm ET

This drop in the polls was to be expected after that poor performance during that last debate in Philadelphia. All she has to do is have another sterling performance at the debate in Vegas and all will be forgiven. Make no mistake about it–SHE still is ahead either way. When you look at football scores at the end of the day a win is a win no matter if you won by one point. All candidates plant questioners in their audiences. Stop acting like this doesn't happen. It's really crazy that the "democrats" that post on here want Hillary to take a stand on the issues–yet they still offer no support of her even if she does take the very position they want.

Also if I were Barack Obama or John Edwards I wouldn't want the support of the people just because they don't like someone else. If you are the "Anyone but Hillary" candidate what does that really say about your candidacy? Something to think about.

HILLARY 2008

Don, Eureka,CA.   November 11th, 2007 12:56 pm ET

This comment won't be posted.
How come nothing is mentioned
about Hillary's recent
campaign in Iowa for cheating
on political questions from
her staff on CNN'S web page?

PollM, Dallas Tx   November 11th, 2007 12:54 pm ET

Barack on issues and policies did very well this week. Polls in Iowa shows that Obama is closing the gap.

In your opinion how well did Barack Obama do on NBC's Meet the Press with Tim Russert?

http://www.youpolls.com/details.asp?pid=941

.

DY, Garland, TX   November 11th, 2007 12:44 pm ET

People want honesty and consistency, not Hillary's two-faced position-taking. Obama '08!

Maria, Houston   November 11th, 2007 12:43 pm ET

For anyone who watched last night JJ Dinner in Iowa this should not come as a surprise. In comparison to other candidates Barack Obama definitely came across as the leader with a genuine passion, purpose, drive and ability to be our future president. The audience was ecstatic and there is no doubt that Obama is on the road to win the nomination. Fantastic speach, highly regarded by all serious political commentators – check it out on YouTube!

GO BARACK!

Jason, Atlanta, GA   November 11th, 2007 12:37 pm ET

It was a matter of time before voters started to listen...and I like what i hear from Barack. I dont like the planted questions from Hillary..thats a big turn off. Plus Im really starting to believe Barack can change the country...and put some red states in play. Hillary wont do that...she cant because you either love her or hate her.

Jim, Kanasa   November 11th, 2007 12:37 pm ET

Unfortuently, Obama is not ready nor is he at this time a canidate that can win.

Jesse, Burnsville, MN   November 11th, 2007 12:27 pm ET

Uh oh!!

Edwards/Obama or Obama/Edwards '08

Fred Green   November 11th, 2007 12:27 pm ET

I am surprised that there is change of direction. You need to beat your opponents first before go to attack Republicans. I am happy that your opponents are catching up. Hillary does not deserve to be our president. You got to answer our genuine questions. There are several of them remain unanswered. Answer them with sincerity....

Obama Guy   November 11th, 2007 12:25 pm ET

Go Obama

Dave, Evergreen CO   November 11th, 2007 12:21 pm ET

The question in NH will be to whom the supporters of the canidates who drop out after Iowa throw their support too?

This should make Hillary very nervous.

Joe Mathews, Manchester, VT   November 11th, 2007 12:19 pm ET

The Philadelphia debate performance, "plants" in Iowa and a whole lot more are beginning to tell. It does, however, pay to remember that polls especially in a state with a complicated caucus system like Iowa are notoriously unreliable.

However, Hillary's "negative" factor is beginning to come into play. Like millions of us, I want a nominee who can give clear, concise answers and state policies that are not so nuanced so as to sound "lawyeresque".

I think it's telling that Obama, who is the former editor of the "Harvard Law Review" comes over as being more forthright, open and honest than Senator Clinton. She's continuing to be plagued by too many scripted performances, flip flops such as the driver's license for illegal immigrants fiasco and so much more.

Make no mistake, she is and will be a formidable campaigner when everything goes according to her plan. When a curve ball comes in she ducks and that's becoming more and more apparent.
The American voter will judge which approach is correct. Expect the race to tighten further.

Emmanuel, VA   November 11th, 2007 12:17 pm ET

OBAMA: This is for you.

Row, row, row your boat gently down to White House.

Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily American Dream is alive.

Its crunch time and the polls are crunching as expected. Please please please Obama winning the elections should be no shocker for those who know what is really going on.

The best is yet to come, please keep your eyes on thursdays debate in Nevada, and that is if CNN plays fair and realistic with the questions to Clinton.

Okay Obama haters and clinton supporters, now give me your fake reasons for remaining in a sinking ship.

Rex, Houghton, Michigan   November 11th, 2007 12:13 pm ET

Clinton having questions planted in town hall meetings in Iowa allowing her to give great preplanned answers and using her husband to defend her every time slips up is really showing American her true colors—an ethically challenged person who cannot defend herself in a political arena. So she is slipping in polls… While I don’t give polls very much credit as polls showed Gore and later Kerry defeating Bush only to be proven wrong, there is strong reason to believe she is not the right person to lead our country.

Rob, Los Angeles, CA   November 11th, 2007 12:12 pm ET

I love how it says Clinton's "lead over rival" shrinking on the cnn.com front page..it's like they can't even state his name for fear someone might read it and endorse him...

Diamond   November 11th, 2007 12:07 pm ET

As a NH Republican For Obama, I ask fellow Republicans and Independents to join me in turning up Ms. Clinton's heat against her. Let's vote Obama.

Life-long Republican, Monica Green hasn’t always been a partisan voter, but she seems to have always voted for the candidate that wins- voted for Bill Clinton twice, voted George Bush twice and now she's caucusing for Barack along with hundreds of other Republicans. Read it here and be fired up: http://campaignsandelections.com/IA/articles/?ID=930

Here's Obama's MOST FORCEFUL statement yet, on the ELECTABILITY factor. Read it and get fired up! even more: http://www.suntimes.com/news/sweet/643488,sweet110907.article

LinnieFB, Corona,CA   November 11th, 2007 12:00 pm ET

The voters in New Hampshire....like voters around the country, are realizing that Obama offers the best hope to solve our myriad of problems. They also see that Clinton is politics-as-usual, and should she be elected, will keep the country divided and to use her favorite word "FIGHTING!"

It's a new day....time to move forward and leave the past behind.

Marion, ATL, GA   November 11th, 2007 11:54 am ET

Considering Obama started from 0 nationally a year ago, while Clinton had 15 years (or did she say 35 years) head start, its obvious who is winning.

Time to turn the page with change we can believe in

Wang   November 11th, 2007 11:46 am ET

Hmm. Guess the Hillary people will have to stop shoving poll numbers down our throats now and try to find something else to fill the blog comment board with. Maybe something useful this time.

MacKenzie, Philadelphia, PA   November 11th, 2007 11:39 am ET

Way to go Barack! Keep up the momentum.

Fired up and ready to go.

mike, dallas, TX   November 11th, 2007 11:39 am ET

BIDEN SPANKS WOLF FOR BAD JOURNALISM

I was elated to see Biden rebuking Wolf Blitzer as he tried to manufacture a controversy between Obama and himself where there is none. It was a refreshing moment. Do I think Wolf will remeber this as a lesson? I doubt it.

Dave, Atlanta, GA   November 11th, 2007 11:38 am ET

It's still a good two months to Iowa. Polls fluctuate all the time there's no point in reading too much into a small shift in the polls.

Obama 08.

TO AZ   November 11th, 2007 11:35 am ET

The Clintons left the White House in disgrace the first time in office, people of their age do not change they are falling in the numbers because more and more people see they are socialist and do not stand for the American people. They are going to pickup where Bush left off and invade Iran, and push for the (cfr)/NAU

Richmond, Va   November 11th, 2007 11:33 am ET

The tide is starting to shift, this is a sign of things to come.

Fired up and Ready to Go, Obama 08!

Karen,ny   November 11th, 2007 11:32 am ET

Hillary is trying, but it sure isn't easy because there are obstacles in the way, but if she is right than at least she feels somewhat comfortable with who she is dealing with. I think that she should be nicer to Obama because she kind of knows him and his people. So with that comment I will write latter. I think Hillary is sorry that she was mean to the Obama people.

A. Harrison, Atlanta Georgia   November 11th, 2007 11:32 am ET

All these attacks and accusations are the cause. I wish January 2008 would get here already.

KEITH JAMES LOUTTIT   November 11th, 2007 11:29 am ET

Gold always prevails over Glitter, Steak over Sizzle, Substance over Style.

But will the Dream beat the Deception?

Mark Jeffery Koch Cherry Hill, New Jersey   November 11th, 2007 11:28 am ET

As a Democrat I am delighted to see Barack Obama drawing closer to Clinton. Hillary Clinton is a polarizing figure whose only convictions are lying and power. Obama has consistently spoken, where ever he has traveled across the country, of bringing the country together, and not demonizing people whose political views are different but instead working together to find common ground. America needs someone to unite us all for the challenges ahead. Hillary Clinton is definitely not that person. Barack Obama is. I am eagerly awaiting my chance to cast a vote in the upcoming primary for Obama.

Jim in Orlando, FL   November 11th, 2007 11:21 am ET

What still defies logic is how the candidate with more corruption in her past than the next five candidates combined, and less record of accomplishment than any one of the next five, is even a blip on the radar, much less the front-runner. Hopefully the fix isn't in, the trend of the polls will continue, and Hillary will just "Howard Dean" into oblivion.

Tom, ALBUQUERQUE, NM   November 11th, 2007 11:19 am ET

The size of Hillary lead over her rivals is constant. Whether the lead vacilate a few points is really insignificant. In the vernacular of the streets, size doesn't matter. As I have said on numerous occasions, unless Hillary do a dastardly deed or commit a serious faux pas she is the Democratic nominee, it is nearly a fait accompli

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