I , as many others, am surprised, at this morning's Today' Show "Queen" Hillary's lament. Should I as woman vote for her because she wants to be the first woman president? Frankly, after voting for Bush in 2000 , I want to redeem myself by voting for the best Democratic candidate to unseat any Republican contender. The American people are recognizing that our NY Senator 'carpetbagger" Hillary Ciinton and her dirty politics can't carpetbag herself into the White House.

I want to vote for Hillary Rodham Clinton. She is the best one of the Democrats at the debate. I am her friend and will pray that she will be the nominated one to run against the loser, Rudy Guiliani

And yes Todd…if a Republican gets elected Hannity will be the Press Secretary. Get a grip! Read some history. Hey Todd…where did our current Press Secretary come from? Leap back into reality O.K…..

Posted By Jack, Fort Myers, FL : November 21, 2007 9:40 am

Little bit of reality Jack, Tony Snow no longer holds the job.

Regardless of her poll standing in New Hampshire or Iowa, Hillary shall win the nomination.

Hillary 08.

Posted By Jose Card : November 21, 2007 6:28 pm

Bingo, right on Jose Card!

Richardson, Biden, Edwards, Obama. I would choose any of them over Clinton. Obama is, for me, the most inspiring. I trust his judgement. He will have the best advisors and brains in the country to discuss the pros and cons of decisions. I absolutely trust his judgement on which option to choose.

Hillary has all support upsate NH up north there is signs everywhere in the yards Hillary and quite a few in the south.. she'll take NH…they dont like bicerking either so i think shell hold back and let obbma keep on because they really wont take nonsense,and they believe hillary is no nonsense expierenced over a black candiate,nor would a Oprah replace these peoples minds for Obama,and that is when the emmys in 2005 when Oprah told Hillary that we need you in the white house ..so oprah has some explaining to do..since her career was backed by women and now we have a women who is running Oprah the flip flopper..i sincerly think she will back out…she has never endorsed a candiate before…..its because hes black…i have lotts of family there already committed to HRC.

Down with Clinton Inc!!!!!

http://democratequalssocialist.wordpress.com/

http://www.usajobs.gov
Here, it shows that our federal job site treats living abroad and speaking foreign languages as two requirements for American diplomats and international relations experts.

Now, all American universities promote or require Study Abroad of college students. If Obama's living abroad experience is not as valuable as Hillary's spotty visits to foreign countries on taxpayers' money, why do our government and universities ask potential employees and college students to invest in a semester or two of living abroad experience?

Please do not discount Obama's four years of foreign experiences. Children see more than meets the eye. If Hillary discredits Obama's living abroad experience, why would both Bill and Chelsea go to Oxford? Hillary does not speak foreign languages and has not lived abroad. Her foreign experiences are as limited as most American voters.

Governor Richardson has the most foreign experience of all Democratic candidates, but he doesn't brag about it. He was engaging in the works of foreign services, not just being there with Bill and Chelsea.

Being a naturalized citizen, I can see our country in both directions. Hillary has no clues about what Obama is talking about. The best she can do is to release the documents to support her claims NOW.

I can see it now between these two egos. In the end people will get fed up with the bickering and vote republican. At least they aren't beating each other up like the dem's.

BIDEN/OBAMA
OBAMA/BIDEN

Where is JOE BIDEN in these polls. Richardson is ahead of him????? Richardson. This is not right. Biden would be UNBEATABLE in the general election, especially with Barak Obama as his vice. The other way around is more likely and what every Democrat who wants to beat the Republicans should be fighting for.

Karl Rove wants Hillary to win - she's the best candidate alright - the best Democratic candidate to insure another Republican president. The Republicans are locked and loaded for her. They have more than enough ammo to totally discredit and bury her for good. If Democrats want a Democratic president this time, they will vote for any other Democratic candidate except her. She might win the primary, but will get blow away in a general election, because of her history and all the skeletons she's trying to keep buried. As ye sow, so shall you reap, Hillary.

Having a woman as president will only add fuel to the fire. Most Terrorists do not like woman leaders, and it's very likely they will test our county even more so than any other time before. These people hate us, and having Hillary will make it worse. We need a leader that can gain respect from foreign countries. Obama is the right choice.

Posted By Seam, Philly PA : November 21, 2007 12:43 pm

Seam,

I am not a staunch Hillary supporter. But, your argument that the terrorists don't like women leaders is very shallow and baseless. Remember Margaret Thatcher of UK, Golda Myers of Israel and Ms. Gandhi od India. These democratic countries chose their leaders not because they were women, but they were competant. And, if you don't know the history, these women faught wars and took decisions that men couldn't take. So, stop this nonsense that US can't have a woman president. Let people choose their nomination based on their experience and leadership qualities and not by gender.

"Having a woman as president will only add fuel to the fire. Most Terrorists do not like woman leaders, and it's very likely they will test our county even more so than any other time before. These people hate us, and having Hillary will make it worse. We need a leader that can gain respect from foreign countries. Obama is the right choice.
Posted By Seam, Philly PA : November 21, 2007 12:43 pm"

This is such an idiot comment. Why is Obama better? because he has some Muslim roots?

I am not an america but i am interested in seeing an america that stands for what we know of united states that stands for justice and human right. we have not seen them in bush. as i follow united states political debates i think obama makes sense and should be given a chance. he will make a good president of united states.

Take heart, these frequent poll changes are the result of campaign rhetoric and newscasting, not based on any relevant facts.

Every voter in the U.S. has the right to say Yes or No to any "job applicant" for the position of CEO of the most powerful nation on earth.

Would you hire a new CEO for any company without so much as a formal application or resume' that details verifiable, applicable experiences?

If you wouldn't do that, then why would you hire (vote for) any presidential candidate who says what he/she will do for you if there is no history that they've successfully done something similar before in a large organization?

I'm not voting for any candidate who doesn't present us brief resume' of applicable accomplishments. This is NOT an OJT position.

Who cares if Hillary's lead has shrunk in New Hampshire. She will still win the nomination. It is still early and after all of the men, Democratic and Republican have been calling her all kinds of names for months now, she has stood her ground and still leads in every state but Iowa.

Iowa may change by January 3, and if Obama wins Iowa, I wish him all the enjoyment of that moment. It will be his 15 minutes of fame.

A lot of us love Hillary and we are not as vocal as the haters and name callers; but, we do vote in bigger percentages and Hillary will do alright. If the only thing all of the contenders can do is talk bad about her, then they are empty suits and really go against all of the talk about being issues based.

America tells the world that we are so moral and righteous, but, America is just as vile as other countries about how we treat one another. It will be a nice change for a woman to be President.

Here's a short list of the most critical issues that the new president should deal with: children's issues, corporatism and corporate crime, violent crime, gun laws, the distribution of income, prescription drug use, street drugs, energy policy, the environment, the economy, public education, college costs, election credibility, homelessness, immigration, the national infrastructure, the justice system and law, accessible medical care, Native American issues, poverty, science and technology, taxation, veterans' issues, voters and voting, the Iraqi occupation, war in general (from http://www.liberalandproudofit.com).

Traditionally, Iowa and New Hampshire prefer mediocre candidates and they serve to weed men and women of bold ideas from the race. I hope they think more clearly up there this year. (Not that my home state has anything to brag about when it comes to wise voting.)

Having a woman as president will only add fuel to the fire. Most Terrorists do not like woman leaders, and it's very likely they will test our county even more so than any other time before. These people hate us, and having Hillary will make it worse. We need a leader that can gain respect from foreign countries. Obama is the right choice.

It is no suprise that most that have anything negative to say about Hillary Clinton always sound adjactly like Rush or Hannity. They say that that Hillary can't be trusted or she will do anything to get elected. That can be said about any of the candidates. Hannity says that it is bad for a woman to vote on Hillary just because she is a woman. Well, it's just as bad to vote against Hillary because she is a woman, and there will be many that will do that.

Neoconnie in Laughlin, There is less venom in a King Cobra than there is in your post. Are you including yourself as a hatepeddler. If you aren't you really should!

I think CNN should stop giving headlines as to who is ahead in polls or who is slipping in polls. Moreover, we are not interested in the war of words between Hillary, Obama, and Edwards. Lets stop this nonsensical stories and give coverage on the issues that affect ameriacn people. Let CNN give coverage on policies outlined by democrats and republicans and stop these "Tabloid" garbage.

Chuck…
What Wal-Mart allots to employee healthcare is so miniscule in relation to their sales and profits…it would look like Saddam Hussein was a liberal Democrat! If you looked at the percentages of income re-invested into domestic programs.

This is FUNNY!

Comments that CNN is for Hilary, then comments that CNN is for Obama. Followed by comments that CNN is focusing only on the front runners. People if you are looking to CNN to give you enough political information to vote you should not even be voting. They give time to the front runners becuase…..wait for it….they are the front runners. They have good pieces and bad pieces on each candidate and report what seem to them to be news worthy. Yes this is bias but that is how things are. You are taking the time to comment on a CNN blog…i doubt you will totally stop reading or watching their news so enough already!

And I promised myself I would not drink unti noon!!! Well I hope you get the point. It's hard to interject my views in-between 50+ hours a week on salary.

Hillary would never manage a WalmART…she unlike most of the other idiots on both sides of the aisle…thinks for herself. If you truly want a President who considers the interests of all Americans: homeless, unemployed, coporate hot shots, and CEO's then your choice would be Hillary Clinton. All the others are yanked by interest groups, thier own weaknesses, and just plain old staus qou… the only one with the equipment to make real, effective chane–meeting the bottom-line for all…will be Hillary Clinton. Go girl!!!

end the bush/clinton dynasty. bring america back to even the 20th century. want to know who actually knew what he's talking about in the last presidential debate? -> Joe Biden. other candidates (hillary and barack especially) just pretend to know, that guy actually does know. i'd be really interested in the candidates taking a basic high school civics class final and seeing how they all do. i'm sure the results would be quite illuminating.

No surprise. she rubs too many people wrong while the others are much more likeable and look to do just as good a job as her , if not better. she will do anything to get elected and people are beginning to see it.

I just had one comment, as a liberal republican (if there is such a thing) the reality is I don't want the Democrats to pick a candidate that is likely to lose, but rather a candidate that if the republican ticket is terrible, I can stand behind.

Both parties should be looking to pick the candidate who will do the best for America, not the one who's most likely to win (though in bizzaro world, they're one and the same.) So please don't pick Clinton, it's an easy win for Republicans because half your party will be jumping the fence just to make sure she doesn't get in. She wants to be president because that's what she wants to be, not because she wants to help America.

I just hope either Edwards and Obama realize they're only going to split the Anti-Clinton vote and the Clintonian Cult will be toasting her primary win with a Kool-aid toast!

Choose the best candidate, because I want to have a choice to make when it comes to November '08.

Hillary Clinton may be a little down in the polls right now but she will win the Primaries and President of America in 08. We need change. The GOP wants Obama to win the Primaries because they know that Hillary can beat them in the election for President.

No more Bushes!

No more Clintons!

Let's get someone fresh and honest!

Ron Paul or Obama!

As I listened to CNN yesterday, I believed that this poll was definitely in Mr. Obama's favor. But as I read through all the results, I do not understand how someone who leads in the majority of the questions posed about issues such as the war in Iraq, health care and the economy is behind.

Media spin since her husband's eight years in the White House has convinced the world that she is "untrustworthy" just as the result of this poll is being transmitted as a winning situation for Obama. Since the White House records have not been relased (and apparently it is out of Mrs. Clinton's hand), people should be required to specify the extent of Ms. Clinton's untrustworthiness, hopefully there would be more than one reference because one instance of unworthiness has about the same worth as a single judgment on the war in Iraq,, when there was no opportunity for a personal vote on the matter could ever merit.

The Democrats could nominate Britney Spears and it would still be better than the ruthless bunch of partisan thugs that had drug our country down in the past seven years. Let's hope the Neocon movement fades into the ashbin of history along with Bill O'Reilly, Rush Limbaugh, Ann Coulter, and the rest of the hate peddlers.

I liked the idea of Hillary managing a Walmart. I got a snicker when I thought how much of the cashier's income would go towards paying for the stock worker's health care.

People supporting Clinton aren't apologizing for diddly!! Just trying to explain things to morons who:obiously skipped a bunch of American history classes, lack discernment, are brainwashed by fear, and are so afraid of change they would sacrifice their own families.

The "Clinton News Network" is spinning again. Anytime it is bad news for Hillary, there is a little blib on the "political ticker". But once a poll comes that shows something positive for her, it will be a front page lead story. CNN has sold its journalistic soul in order to get this woman elected. In the end, Hillary will lose, and CNN will lose all remaining legitimacy.

Finally after so long…a Democratically controlled Congress and a sitting Democratic, Woman President. Now we can finally enter the new millenium. America will again be a "world leader" not just a superpower.

As some candidates might say, "I only worry about the polls on election day." There is some truth to that. I wish that everyone would vote or go to the caucus; otherwise we all are not really fully participating. We need to do. We as Americans should be embarressed by the low turn out on election days. We fail to really be a democratic republic.

Where's the news that President Bush just endorsed Hillary as the 'most experienced' Democratic candidate?

Can't wait to hear people's reactions to that.

Posted By Dazed and Confused in DC : November 20, 2007 4:43 pm
Well, D'n'C your handle kinda tells it all. Only someone looking at the world through Clinton-colored glasses would call this good news.
If all you Clinton apologists can't detect a trend over the last few weeks, then you are truly blind to what's happening on the political front.
She now trails in IA, she lost 9 points in NH. She flip-flops, she whines, she plants questions even at nationally televised debates (with the collusion of CNN). People around the country are realizing that she cannot be trusted, that she's NOT out for the good of America, she IS only out for the good of Hillary Clinton.
The worst thing that happened to her is that this whole political season started way too early. This just gives the American public more time to see, hear and analyze her.
You'll see, her numbers will continue to decline as she will continue to stumble down the primary path.

Todd says: "My guess is if Clinton does become president, Wolf Blitzer will be named her press secretary. ".

And yes Todd…if a Republican gets elected Hannity will be the Press Secretary. Get a grip! Read some history. Hey Todd…where did our current Press Secretary come from? Leap back into reality O.K…..

Let's not forget..for better or worse..that Hillary brings to the table not only her own very powerful presence and capable abilities to communicate and collaborate in America and on the world stage…but also her brain trust: Bill Clinton. Probably (with the exception of his escapades) the most effective and popular Democratic President since Kennedy! The six dwarfs really don't have a chance. And more importantly: Rudy, and the S.O.S. gang definitely don't have a chance!

Wow, finally CNN mentions Bill Richardson! Here's a real candidate that the press is all but ignoring. You would think there were only 2 candidates most of the time! Bo Bill!!! The only candidate with enough experience to get us out of this mess and liked by all!

If all the candidates would be given equal airtime, voters would see how much a candidate like Gov. Richardson has to offer. As a New Mexican, I know how much he is loved by both Democrats and Republicans in this state. He has done so much for this state from toughening up our DWI laws to promoting our state tourism, fixing our economy, improving our schools, investing in clean energy; this is just a small list. Our state was a wreck when he took over, he has really done a good job. Please, before you go out to vote, look closely at each candidate, there are other choices besides Clinton and Obama. Some of the other choices can do a better job, they just aren't getting the recognition from the media. Do your own research.

Hillary is being attacked by the negative ads of Edwards, Obama, McCain, Giuliani and Romney in New Hampshire and Iowa.

For every $1 Hillary spends in ads in New Hamspire, or Iowa, in promoting what she would do for america, the other candidates spend the the following amount in spreading rumours and attacks against her:

- $1 in negative ads from edwards
- $2 from Obama
- $4 from Romney
- $1 from McCain
- $1 from Giuliani

This creates suspicion in the mind of voters towards Hillary.

They attack her because she is ahead.

But, she will prevail and will win the nomination and presidency.

Posted By AT, new york, ny : November 20, 2007 6:00 pm

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What rock did you crawl out from?

Prime example of Hillary supporters. Misinformation and feel good statements. Never can use hard facts. Hillary Hard facts flip flop daily

AT, new York, ny answer these question?

1) What is Hillary stance on Illegal’s? I am confused her stance changes daily.
2) You support Hillary voting yes to IRAQ war repeatedly ? Wasnt till election time she started to oppose Bush.
3)You support Hillary in authorizing Bush to attack Iran ?????? That bill labels Iran military as a terrorist group. We are at war with terrorist. Any terrorist grouped labeled by our government can be attacked. Bush can use that Bill as a declaration of war with Iran.
4)Hillary called Obama "NAIVE" for he is willing to use diplomacy on IRAN, Do you agree with that?
5)Hillary several months latter said she will use diplomacy on IRAN? you agree with that? HIPOCRITE

Hilliary is losing, not becuse her opponets are better.Which they are. She losing becuse people are waking up to see what a fraud she is.

Hillary==Bush==Status Qou==16years of failed Government.

Time for new FRESH government

GO BIDEN OBAMA EDWARDS
put an end to Bush, Clinton ERA

Remake of the movie 'Scream (Howard Dean version) is in the horizon. This time, it may come with some tears and emotional breakdown.

A "JEOPARDY" question:

“I’m not running to be president of the Democrats. I’m not running to be president of states that vote for Democrats. I’m running to be president of the United States. And I think I understand very well what it would take to do that.”

the answer. I know every one rushed to hit the button and said "Who is Barack Obama" and that is WRONG.

The answer is Hillary, the queen of plagiarism and no original ideas talking in Iowa cleverly replacing BLUE STATES by "states that vote for democrats".

When will Hillary stop copying peoples speeches, ideas and even votes and show some authentic thinking?
We are waiting.

What will happen if Obama wins the Presidency and starts flubbing? You can't recall him and if Bush hasn't been impeached we know he won't be. You will be stuck with him. Then what. Will you realize that he was the wrong choice then? Hillary Clinton is a POLITICIAN. We need a politician and not someone who wears rose colored glasses and lives in fantasy land. Go ahead and delete this one too CNN. Whenever someone says something about Obama and tries to support Hillary you all delete.

With CNN and the rest of the media still pimping for HRC, it's surprising that her numbers are falling at all. Once again, the media is acting irresponsibly, just as it did in the run up to Iraq. Its job is to inform the public with detail, not predict the future with its OuiJa board.

I wish Bill Richardson would get more airtime instead of the just certain candidates. We need to hear from ALL the candidates.

Hillary supporters, tell me what you think would happen in the next 4 years if she were to become president? Do you think there would be less partisan bickering or would it become even worse (turn up the heat)? Do you think the country would become "By the People, For the People" again, or the continuation of "By the People, For the Corporation" (especially considering who is financing her campaign)? Do you think she would end the War in Iraq, or keep beating the drum to a new War in Iran? Do you think that she would represent the middle class, given that she thinks $97.5k, per person, a year is middle class? Do you think she would get universal health care passed, since we know she has failed in the past?

PLEASE tell me what you think she would accomplish. Supposedly, we are all supposed to know that she has been "fighting in our corner for 35 years." Well, no, I don't know that! Tell me Hillary, what have you done that supposedly gives you so much experience.

Obama/Edwards '08

I'm glad Richardson's moving up

He's got solid plans, tons of different kinds of experience, and he's just a nice guy.

Dewey Wins. Sure polling is better but look at the margin of error. There may have been no real movement.
The issue of trust has come up. I trust them all to be wrong on some important issues.
I also can't trust Phyllis of Dallas because of the Bush factor and apparently JB in Boston can't trust his teenage daughter.
I guess that is why we have a motto - In God We Trust.

There are times I wonder if CNN is against Hillary Clinton and cherry picks news against her to create excitement.

While CNN's poll New Hamshire on July 17 about Richardson, why doesn't CNN talk about Hillary's poll of same date showing her standing only 8 points ahead of Obama (33 vs 25), or the poll of Apr 2 showing her lead over Obama only 7 points (27 vs 20). In other words, she has steadily progressing or maintaining her position in New Hamshire polls (averages in high 30's), while Obama averages in low 20's.

I would be interested in seeing how much of Obama supports is coming from newly "converted" republicans. Hang in there Hillary! The haters will always hate no matter what.

Once again, CNN(Clinton News Network)is trying to push a Clinton/Richardson ticket down the throats of the electorate. My guess is if Clinton does become president, Wolf Blitzer will be named her press secretary.

The TRUE candidate of change is Obama.

If Hillary wins the democratic nomination, I'm not sure who I will vote for on Election Day. I don't trust her any more than I trust George W.

Obama is the ONLY candidate I trust to turn this country around for the better. It doesn't matter that she's TALKED to all these foreign leaders when they're not going to LISTEN to her…

I don't think any democrats have negative attacks against Clinton, any more than she has negative attacks against them. They are simply debating the pros and cons.

For example Clinton's main argument is that she has white house experience and more national experience compared to Obama (she doesn't have more experience compared to Biden, Dodd, Richardson, etc.). By that argument of experience it was a horrible mistake to elect BILL CLINTON over George Bush. Her main argument for electing her simply doesn't make any sense.

Posted By AT, new york, ny,

I don't care as I think all women are evil and will destroy the world. However, you need to include proof of purchase when you throw out numbers like those. How is anyone to believe you unless you back yourself up? I don't believe you. How do you know for a fact Romney spends 4 dollars for Clintons 1?

How much does Ron Paul spend against Clinton? Perhaps that would be a better headline.

Snow White and the six dwarfs! I only recognize Snow White, Grumpy, and Droopy—can you name the others?
By the way…I think Snow White is gonna kick butt.

Once again, CNN(Clinton News Network)has shown it's colors. Trying to persuade the electorate to support a Clinton/Richardson ticket. My guess is if Clinton is elected, Wolf Blitzer will be named press secretary.

Obama will overcome…the TRUE candidate of change.

Trustworthy-

In this case is not defined as answering questions. I believe it has a great more to do with the people Hillary surrounds herself with. It seems like almost everyday someone is found to have legal issues and connections to the Clintons. In addition, I think people are finally starting to realize that Hillary will say and or do anything to get elected.

Finally, people are starting to realize that Hillary is a divider, and will cause only greater problems and anger regarding our political system.

She is not trustworthy. The Clintons are not trustworthy. How many people would leave their teenage daughter with Bill Clinton? I know I wouldn't!

If richardson gets more attention, his pro illegal immigrantion stance will limit him.

Sheesh, how many polls are being taken? This is the fourth poll story I've seen in as many days.

Taking so many polls is like constantly checking the temperature of a steak while it's cooking. Not very useful. Let the steak cook,

Clinton will be the nominee. If Obama gets it (which I doubt), then I will vote Republican for the first time in my life. The Republicans will eat Obama for lunch. He does not have the experience to handle the Republican machine. The Republicans want him to win the Democratic nomination because they know they will step on him like a bug. So all of you hater Democrats of Hillary do what you must; but do not complain when a Republican wins as President in 2009.

CLINTON 08

Clinton 08

I believe the american people are smarter than "the polls", and are able to "see through" the "typical" political "status quo" crap of washington. Therefore, I would continue to believe that Clinton's numbers will drop.

Obviously the more people see Hillary, the more they learn how abrasive and evasive she is.

Hillary is a polarizing figure even in her own democratic party and come election time, she will have turned off millions of democratic voters.

Hillary is NOT a leader. She does NOT have the experience or leadership skills needed to be a President.

Democrats, do you have a policy to help the veterans ? No veteran should be homeless or without medical treatment. Also, which Democrat believes in the Second Amendment ? Everyone deserves the right to protect their home and family.

Stay the course. This is much to important an election to let polls impact you. If isn't offer until the last ballot is counted. Obama has now shot off his foot, the Republican pack is spinning in circles. Polls don't mean beans at this point. The capability..the potential to quickly step into the executive office and deal with security and domestic issues without embarassing the nation on the world scene, and get us out of Iraq without losing sight of our national interests in the middle east. These will all take a capable and proven negotiator who is respected on the world stage and at home. Hillary's the one.

It's sad the Democrats can't produce a decent candidate to challenge Hillary. She will inevitably win the nomination and lose the White House. Get ready for eight more years of lower taxes and strong national defense.

Time is hurting Hillary, people realize that Her policies are very close to moderate republicans. She has only her senate experience & her votes there are not consistent.

A sample of 389 is small and so the margin of error is wide. This is not a valid survey.

I think you will see the numbers go down on Clinton and Obama. The republicans would love to see either one of them as the Democratic nominee & most Democrats know that. Republican would destroy either in a debate & on the issues. Agree or disagree the Republicans have strong canidate's with great experience running this year. We democrat's better put a strong canidate up against them or we will lose this election. Obama has no experience and Clinton would not have had a chance if it was not for her husband's name and that will hurt her with some. I think Biden or Richardson is our best bet, and John edwards might have a chance. Democrat's across this country are not sure about Clinton or Obama. that will show up in the election. these two are the most controversial among democrat's & republicans they don't stand a chance.

sounds like some of the dems are finally looking to other candidates. taking the 70% of dems think hillary will win the NOMANATION question and putting it in to perspective, Its not way out of line for CNN to say that, Im a registered republican and off the cuff I would say at this point it looks like she has it. To say richardson would run as her vice president would be a strech at this point, based on his REAL experience with the UN and as energy sec, Governor, he would have to sit under her knowing he has much more to offer this country than her. I do not see how that could ever work. what a night mare that could turn into

Typical headline. 100% negative comment for Hillary. Why is the media trying so hard to elect Obama? A couple of months ago, Obama was at 27%. Now he is at 22%. I guess everyone is losing ground.

Poll: Clinton's lead shrinks among New Hampshire Democrats

News like that means DEMOCRACY is starting to wake from the last 16 years of Imperial rule.

Clinton==Bush==Status Quo==Failed Gov.

GO
BIDEN OBAMA EDWARDS

Obama and Edwards are trying desperately to claw at Hillary's hems, but, are succeeding only at showing their ineptness, lack of experience and shrillness. Hillary will be the nominee of the party and will, hopefully, not choose either one of these two as her VP.

How can anyone vote for Obama Bin Laden ?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?

Obama may be surging a bit in the democratic polls, but come November next year if or when he's the democratic candidate, I have doubts whether he'll get elected.

The Republicans I'm sure would be happy if Obama gets the nomination because then there'd be a higher chance of another Republican in the White House… unfortunately.

Can I say it now? Obama/Edwards I like the sound of that, any one?

Why would CNN or anyone else poll independent voters to find out who's running ahead in the Democratic primary race? It wouldn't tell them very much about that.

Obama isnt anybetter..just no substance and doing rpg talking

Hey, but just because Novak served up "shamelessly unethical" and "unconfirmed crap" doesn't mean Mr. Obama should use it, right?
Mr. Obama right now it's because his latest stunts are worthy of lambasting. Any Democrat using wingnuts to attack a fellow Democrat raises my suspicions. It further convinces me that Mr. Obama and his team have no dividing line and no party or Democratic policy loyalties (see Social Security), but only want to win as well as use Republican talking points to do it. It's further evidence that he will govern like a Joe Lieberman Democrat in the White House, to put it bluntly, seeing no party delineation at all, but preferring to bring anyone to his side he can, regardless of whether they will stab him in the back at the first oppportunity, not to mention make us compromise on policies we believe in strongly.

Obama's latest behavior is not the politics of change, or making the case on ideas, in case anyone is paying attention. It's the old school politics of Chicago

I believe Joe Biden really has it together but no one gives him a chance. Funny how all the candidates keep refuring to HIS bills that were passed. The Biden Crime Bill for example. I think I've heard of three with his name on it. Hes the only one that can work with republicans because they like him. Clinton won't get anyones approval especially if the house and senate stay republican.

The Clinton News Network (CNN) is funny. The have never reported a negative story without countering it with a positive spin. Earlier today, when the Iowa polls showed Obama leading by 4 points, the headline read "Clinton and Obama are tied". Yet when Clinton has only a two point lead the headline will read "Clinton dominating the race"

I'm sick of CNN.

What a sorry bunch to have to pick from for a democratic candidate! With a large a selection of democrats in politics you'd think they'd find a person worthy enough who will even get a republican thinking about switching parties. But, alas, they looked into their cupboard and found nothing but noodles!

I believe Ms. Clinton is very intelligent and articulate, but I just don't feel comfortable about her becoming our next president.

To many, she represents "what is," and I — among many, I believe — want a change.

Ms. Clinton carries a lot of baggage on her shoulders - including her husband.

I'm tired of the Clinton-Bush legacy and want to see a new representative of the United States - Barack Obama.

It does not seem like there are a large amount of comments on you "excellant" reporting so I would be saddened to see m ine removed.

The news continues to come in. Democrats across America are finally beginning to wise up. Hillary Clinton represents the old guard, the Bush-Clinton-Bush dynasty that has worn out its welcome. Hopefully somebody other than Hillary will be the Democratic nominee. In that event, win or lose, the Democrats know that they'd had a candidate who was true to their values and can give a straight answer.

This "story" is a typical example of the mindless "horse race" coverage of presidential politics by CNN and other news media organizations. The poll at the center of this "story" has a sampling error of plus or minus 5 percentage points. That means it is possible that Clinton's lead DID NOT shrink. It also means that Richardson's "bounce" might be as little as 1 point since September. This is news?? It's amazing what passes for responsible journalism these days. CNN here is obviously guilty of fabricating headlines for the purpose of generating ad revenue–instead of informing the public about relevant issues related to the presidential campaign and the policy statements of the candidates themselves.

From now on, a poll with fewer than 5000 respondents is meaningless-this one talked to 389 people! Come on, this is just dumb!

As indicated in the Iowa poll and all other polls, Hillary is still the BEST of all democrat presidential candidates in:

- electabiltiy to win the presidency
- worked the hardest the state campaign
- most experience
- best leadership quality

She may lose the battle in Iowa (or NH)for now, but she shall win the WAR on nomination and presidential election!

MESSAGE TO ALL DEMOCRATS

Please pick anybody, be it Barack Obama, John Edwards or the other contender. PLEASE, I BEG YOU not to pick Hilary Clinton. She is a VERY UNSCRUPLOUS SERPENT who is good in manipulating all her lies. LIES AFTER LIES SINCE 1992. Time and time again. PLEASE, DONT BE FOOL BY HER BEAUTY AND PROMISES. Her words are as lethal as doses of vermon.

I know Richardson had a good debate performance in Las Vegas, but after he claimed he was all about peace I researched his statements leading up to the Iraq war. He was on television then saying things like we have to unify behind Bush and support Bush and Hussein deserves the severest of consequences. He wasn't talking against war at all. He is not the peace candidate, only Obama and Kucinich were speaking out against the war. He is pandering now by claiming to be all about peace. I am glad to see he has changed his mind about Iraq, but he is with the crowd now like he was with the crowd then in support of war. Perhaps he is a good match for Clinton. They both have the same tendencies.

"The poll found 69 percent of Democrats believe Clinton, the wife of former president Bill Clinton, will end up being the party's nominee… But she placed fourth, behind Obama, Edwards and Richardson, when Democrats ranked the candidates they considered most honest and trustworthy."

Aparrently trustworthiness is not a top priority of the majority of democrate voters.

HOW CAN ANYONE IN THEIR RIGHT MIND VOTE FOR THESE PEOPLE?????????

I for one am going to vote for Hillary. I don't think she can screw it up as bad as the men have since this country has been in exsistence.

Don in Ala.

Now Hillary will really be given a run for her money. Whether she's going to be the nominee or not, she needs to be tested and she needs to start being more honest.

Let's here more about her dark side so that we can judge her entire being, not just the image she puts forth.

The thing with the polls is that they try to include every demographic. Although this may seem to better predict the outcome of the primaries, not every demographic included in the poll will participate in the primaries. Instead, mostly die-hard democrats participate in the primaries and they mostly support Hilary Clinton who has a more established base/following in the party opposed to the common man who is more likely to support Obama. So, in the end, Clinton is nearly guaranteed to win the official primaries.

are sure about that. It is sign of stupidity already to vote for obama who thinks his foreign experience is what he learned in indonsia at the age of 6…..lol

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the American people aren't stupid. I for one, am still waiting to hear an answer to any question asked of her.

Now folks, lets see how dirty the lady will get to bring her poll numbers back up.

Posted By Phyllis, Dallas TX : November 20, 2007 4:09 pm

CNN and their 'trusty' polls.

Obama is actually LEADING in the Iowa polls now.

OBAMA 08!!!

This is only the beginning. Wait 'till Oprah shows up in Iowa and New Hampshire and begins plucking women voters straight from Hillary to Obama.

HILLARY HAS THE LOCK, DO NOT KID YOURSELF. THE GOOD THING IS SHE WILL LOSE!!!!!!

Clinton 08

Hillary Clinton is not qualified to run the local Wal-Mart. If being married to a President makes you qualified for President, shouldn't Hillary be touting Barbara Bush who both married and gave birth to one?

CNN
I am about at my limit with you. If you don't start VERY soon to do some impartial REPORTING I am done with you. You dramatise fake headlines and your "stories" are so biased they are no longer worth reading. Please notice I said stories and not news. Your obvious attempt to promot Shrillary is getting tiresome.

Give Peace a Chance Go Bill Go

Edwards is the only candidate really talking about poverty, so I can't believe he didn't rate higher in that category. And he's definately the candidate best equipped to take on a Republican opponent. The Republican base will turn out just to vote against Hillary or Obama.

Phyllis from Dallals: If you could spell, I'd take your comments seriously. Did you go to school at all? Or are you one of those southern, white Republicans with a "conservative base" again beseiged with yet another sex scandal? Are those church-going sexual deviants the base of the GOP for real?

Hillary slips 7 edwards 1 and richardson rises 6% and Obama 2%. At that ratio Richardson wins if clinton/edwards tank.

The Richardson camp has to be happy with that. Add in rising polls in Iowa to clinton sinking and I think who won the nevada debate in the peoples minds is looking clearer.

Note to media: It wasn't hillary and dodging around on immigration may have been a good play for the general but look at how much those in new Hampshire care about it. They probably care more that she was for, againt, for, No, far more than any single decisive answer. A Doh! moment even your spin couldn't cover for her campaign.

OK, I'm not understanding something. How can she rank fourth in honesty and be the front runner? Does that make sense? Who would vote for her if they don't believe they can trust her?

Polls are pointless…..she's still going to win.

Lot of people question her trustworthiness. I cannot beleive how do they know to trust Obama? Are you guys looking at this senate records? If so it is same as HRCs. Actually from my research, she is NOT that bad at all. She has indeed worked on bills relating to children, women and Workers. She has done quite a lot in Arkansas while Clinton was Governor. She was the reason, today Immunizations are compulsory. No doubt Obama might be a nice guy and he might do a good job. I am seriously asking, how did you all come to conclusion that Obama is more trustworthy than Clinton when records show that she has indeed worked on causes for Women, Children, Workers. Yes there are goof-ups like NAFTA. So has obama, he has always voted for Iraq war funding, He was a co-sponsorer of Kyl-Liberman kinda bill too in which it said to designate Iran army as terrorists. He takes Money from the same people who hire lobbyists. He has taken money from lobbyists. I am not against Obama. I just do not understand, how people fall for campaign rhetorics from this guy when her record in working with common people is really good. Economy during President Clinton was really good. Now these guys not only criticizing her, but him too on economy? I really question their trustworthiness.

People are finally starting to see that the 'Great Trianglator' is just another political weasel who can't be trusted.
We need better.
We need Obama.

Hillary is being attacked by the negative ads of Edwards, Obama, McCain, Giuliani and Romney in New Hampshire and Iowa.

For every $1 Hillary spends in ads in New Hamspire, or Iowa, in promoting what she would do for america, the other candidates spend the the following amount in spreading rumours and attacks against her:

- $1 in negative ads from edwards
- $2 from Obama
- $4 from Romney
- $1 from McCain
- $1 from Giuliani

This creates suspicion in the mind of voters towards Hillary.

They attack her because she is ahead.

But, she will prevail and will win the nomination and presidency.

I can't wait until the voting start, so this media wish for a horseracw will be over. This Obama guy will not will the nomination, not matter how many polls the media tries to shove down our throat.

I find it interesting that Obama is considered more trustworthy than Clinton, gives his slip in the Las Vegas debate, where he was unable to produce a clear answer to illegal alien driver's license question — the same question he has used to call out Clinton on her candor. Maybe the general public wants to turn a blind eye to his inconsistencies, but it certainly should catch on to his lack of substance by January. And Phyllis of Dallas, she has answered every question quite clearly.

the single violin is playing - the lens is out of focus- it's all falling apart, Hillary

Hillary is and will continue to lose groiund because of her whining: big girls don't cry and future Presidents of the US take name calling in stride. In the debates she accused the "guys" of personal attacks but I heard them attack her on issues only! As a woman, she causes me pain with her constant whining. I will not vote for her. Besides, so far, she is Bush-lite! I will vote for someone who fights hunger, poverty, who will bring human rights back to international diplomacy and back to the national table. I wish she were a woman and someone who was less like Bush but she isn't so expect her polls to continue to dive.

Clinton campaign is in panic, for sure. Now her man in IOWA (Vilsack who supposedly sold his campaign to Clinto to rescue him from debt and promised to deliver IOWA for CLinton and she is falling behind) is claiming tha Hillary was the face of Bill's foreign affairs.

Hillary was not on ballot as President or Vice president. She had no mandate to make decisions on behalf of American people. She was not employed as secretary of state by the president. She was not sent anywhere as a special envoy of the president. Still "no doublt she was the face of America's foreign affairs during Clinton years"? How much lies we have to listen in next 50 days who knows? No wonder why she fares so low on honesty and trust worthyness

WHATEVER - CLINTON 08.

Honestly, why doens't CNN report on Obama's lead in Iowa? The most recent ABC/Washingtonpost survey shows Obama leading by 30%, whereas Clinton's support is now shifting backwards due to negative perception of her honesty.

It is being reported every where else and if CNN finds time to report on Obama's substance abuse, I'm sure it won't hurt them to mention lead in polls because they're doing it when it comes to Clinton.

It's now obvious to all of us how biased this network is and I'm not saying it because Clinton won't be a good leader, I'm saying it because they owe us a faire reporting

I think the candidate that the Republicans really want to win is Obama, not Clinton. I feel it is he that would have a bigger problem with electibility.
He is an inspiring person. But he also has a Muslim name and attended a Muslim school.What do you think the Republicans would do with that in the General election.
Seeing that we have been in a war with a Muslim country for 6 years, and it was a group of Muslims that attacked the US on 911, doesn't anyone else see that nominating him as the Democratic candidate is a PROBLEM?

CNN:

We will not be returning to your website. Your moderators operate with Gustapo-type behavior, allowing hate-filled comments (Steve Lyons, CO) yet blocking moderate conservative voices.

Your network "staged" the last debate with scripted questions from the supposed "undecided" audience members. Your refusal to admit the truth confirms your undeniable bias for Hillary Clinton.

There are too many informative sources competing in the public domain for viewership that ARE responsible and ethical.

PS - NO expectation you would post this comment. You have spiked 12 previous comments - why do anything differently.

Polls will go up and down now, because it is getting closer, and the media wants it to be competative. Therefore, those of you, who are Hillary haters and Obama lovers-hold your breath-it is still a l-o-n-g way to go. I could never, never support Obama-no matter what he does or says between now and then, because he will lose in the general election, and the Republicans wants Democrats to nominate Obama-it is a trap…

After not reading the NIE report and giving Bush the authority to send our soldiers to die and be injured in Iraq, I find it hard to believe that the majority of people polled think she can best solve the problems that she helped cause.

And then, not having learned from that horrendous lack of judgement; she authorizes Bush to keep our soldiers longer in Iraq due to the threat from Iran. And yes, possibly go to war with Iran.

Oh boy, is she the best person to deal with the war in Iraq and terrorism.

Just ask Sandy Berger why he felt compelled to destroy classified information dealing with Bill Clinton's years in office and how Bill dealt with bin Laden before he (bin laden) became powerful enough to cause 9/11. Why destroy documents that would have shown how intelligently Bill dealth with terrorism?

This poll shows that neither Sen. Obama nor Sen. Edwards has picked up squat on Sen. Clinton since September. So much for the media narrative of the Clinton collapse. Richardson, who had lost 6 percent to Clinton, got it back. Unless you think Richardson is going to make up 24 points on Sen. Clinton, this poll shows only that Sen. Clinton continues to dominate New Hampshire–she has more support there than Obama and Edwards combined. More importantly, it also shows that even if Sen. Obama can eke out a victory in Iowa, Clinton's likely to bounce back five days later in New Hampshire. If she does, she'll almost certainly run the table from there. Your deceptive headline notwithstanding, this looks like pretty good news for Sen. Clinton. It confirms that she is well ahead–14 points or more–in thirty of thirty-one states and that Iowa is an anomaly, which she has a good shot at winning as well. That ain't spin; that's the facts.

Hillary 08′. She will win the primaries, like it or not. But I like this swinging, it makes it all very excting.
Hillary 08′ and Obama '22===perfect democratic take over.

So, both Obama supporter are still living in hope
Cool, they behave as The Retard from White House - they see, they feel, they know, everyone is telling to them, but simple, they can't understand

Senator Huillary Rodham Clinton:

When people don't trust you and don't believe anything you say (justifiably so), it's only a matter of time before they open their eyes to see that you're a lightweight and a coward without the minimal political fortitude of your husband.

You've never governed or held a management position, except Senator from the liberal state of New York. On that front, spineless Joe Biden and spineless Chris Dodd have impressive records that make yours look like a kindergartener.

You've never been president, except wife of a president. The only big thing you ever did (healthcare) was a fiasco. Sitting beside the driver for 8 years won't ever make you an experienced driver.

By the way, if you're proud of your first lady records, why don't you release them before january 3, so that we can judge your experience for ourselves, instead of you telling us about it without any meat on it.

I agree with Phyllis, Dallas TX. Trustworthiness is a problem for her. The Clinton's are not to be trusted.

Funny how you have to read all the way down to the bottom to find ONLY 24 percent of this three hundred some odd voters polled have ACTUALLY PICKED A CANDIDATE. If they're all still undecided, they certaintly won't go with the known commodity Hillary Clinton, she's old news.

The only reason 70 percent of that 300 voters think Hillary is inevitable is because CNN is saying so. This is classic Emperor has no clothes politics. If they tell the lie long enough, maybe people will believe it.

But then again, maybe people will be smart enough to see through the lies and actually elect a leader they can trust for a change.

That's why I'm supporting Barack Obama. I'm working my tail off for him. We've collected canvass data from around California and out of 5000 samples, 30 percent are Obama, 7 percent Hillary, 40 percent undecided.

Those numbers sound more like the truth to me.

When Obama speaks, I believe it. When Hillary speaks, I run for the air raid shelter.

The details of the poll just look bad bad bad for John Edwards. On his signature issues of the war in Iraq, the economy, and dealing with the issues of poverty he finishes behind both Hillary and Obama. No wonder he is lashing out so much.

I'm supporting Kucinich as the most correct choice. More realistic, I only hope Obama and Edwards would join together in order to stop H.Clinton. If Clinton ends up being the nominee, there is no way I could vote for her, as her record mimics the neo-cons in almost every way. Obama and Edwards, despite having health care plans like Clinton's which do not exclude the bloated wastefulness of the for profit insurance companies, still have a chance of getting my vote. Another point I think a lot of people don't realize is that over half the country already says they will not vote for Clinton under any circumstances. Should she get the nomination, I for one will not be the least bit surprised after November 2008 when everyone is amazed that she loses in the general election to Romney or whoever ends up being the Republican nominee. To avoid this, Edwards needs to drop out of the race and endorse Obama, on the condition that he will be Obama's running mate. But Kucinich remains the clear best choice on nearly every issue, and therefor will be receiving my vote, as he did in 2004.

Along with the UNPOSTED story of her LOSING in Iowa, this could be trouble for her coronation.

Phyllis you put it perfectly, this is simply folks from BOTH SIDES of the spectrum that are sick of